4 Extra Debut. California in the summer of '63. Despite having the world at his feet, Benjamin is anxious. Stars Danny Mahoney and Sian Thomas. Show more
Benjamin stops sleeping with Mrs Robinson but becomes obsessed with marrying her daughter. Stars Danny Mahoney and Sian Thomas. Show more
By Federico Garcia Lorca. Tragic drama about the familial passions and tensions that arise after a tyrannical matriarch imposes a long period of mourning on her daughters. Show more
Saturday Drama
Somerset Maugham - For Services Rendered
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. 1932. Progressive English family the Ardsleys are trying to live their lives under the long shadow of the First World War. Stars Sian Thomas. From September 2013. Show more
The Royal Bodyguard
Episode 5: The Perils of Attraction
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland
Comedy series. Hubble goes deep undercover to investigate a series of dangerous leaks from Downing Street.
Fantasy drama series. When Arthur angers the ancient Disir, their fury rains down on Camelot, leading Merlin to make the hardest decision of his life. Show more
Drama series. Ariadne must undertake a journey to Telemon's homeland of Aegina. With the kingdom beset by Colcheans, Jason fears for the queen's safety. Show more
Drama series. The gang find themselves dispersed around the ancient necropolis, surrounded by a magical army of the undead. Show more
With Great Pleasure
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, designer and presenter, chooses some of his favourite writing to present to the audience at the Radio Theatre. Read by Geoffrey Whitehead and Sian Thomas. Show more
Stories From the South Downs
Episode 3: The Coffin Gate
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
By Ruth Figgest. Louise is ten years older than her husband Leon, and one day, walking on the Downs, they realise that perhaps they are not the happy family they thought they were. Show more
Balm of Hurt Minds
Spinkej by Clare Wigfall
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. An exhausted mother contemplates her sleeping newborn baby in a clinic in Czechoslovakia in 1945. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more
Morton Fullerton's arrival at Lamb House has far-reaching consequences. Frieda, overwhelmed by his charms, agrees to a clandestine meeting. Show more
Frieda starts regular telepathic conversations with Mr Fullerton through her typewriter. She learns some unwelcome news from Miss James. Show more
Frieda overhears and is dismayed by a conversation between Mr Fullerton and Edith Wharton. However, a night-time visit at her lodgings does not displease her. Show more
Frieda's search for the letters ends at last. She can no longer deny Mr Fullerton's true character. Henry James also comes to terms with a betrayal. Show more
Frieda succumbs to Mr Fullerton's charms and agrees to search for his letters to Henry James. She is spurred on by his telepathic communication with her. Show more
Tessa Hadley - The Past
Episode 1
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. The party assembles. Siblings, secrets, misunderstandings and passion played out over one last, hot summer. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more
Tessa Hadley - The Past
Episode 2
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The children make a discovery, and seeing something she shouldn't, leaves Harriet disturbed. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more
Tessa Hadley - The Past
Episode 3
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Pilar confides in Harriet and Kasim finds the children useful allies in his romantic campaign. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more
Tessa Hadley - The Past
Episode 4
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Tempers flare when Ivy loses it and keeps her secret close, while Kasim repays Alice with a joke. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more