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The Afternoon Play

Series 5

Episode 5: The Real Deal

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One CambridgeshireLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Series of one-off dramas. Romantic comedy in which smart and cynical divorce solicitor Clare's life is turned upside down when she meets Tom. Show more

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Gripping prison drama by Cat Jones and Erin Carter. Young prisoner Frankie wants desperately to keep her baby with her after it is born, but she is not the only one. Show more

Drama on 4

In the Family

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Sean Grundy. A strange tale in which dysfunctional family relationships reach new heights - and depths. Show more

Contributors

Gillian Tattersall:
Diane Morgan
Peter Wells:
Colin Hoult
Barbara Wells:
Janine Duvitski
Colin Wells:
John Henshaw
Mr Forester:
John Biddle
Happy Jones:
Tony Marshall
Ann Tattersall:
Christine Hall
Barry Tattersall:
Sean Grundy

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Brief Lives

Series 10

Episode 1

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for years

Frank Twist and Sarah Gold return as Manchester's favourite legal eagles. Show more

Radio 2's Comedy Showcase

Series 1

Episode 4: Barbara Nice: The Fib

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 2

Sitcom about Stockport housewife extraordinaire Barbara Nice. A school reunion with Barbara's longstanding frenemy Pat Burrows leads Barbara to make a rash white lie. Show more

Radio 2's Comedy Showcase

Series 1

Episode 1: Barbara Nice: The Scare

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 2

Barbara insists Ken goes to the doctors and is horrified when they take more interest in her. Starring Janice Connolly and John Henshaw. Show more

Radio 2's Comedy Showcase

Series 1

Episode 2: Barbara Nice: Drawdown

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 2

Sitcom about Stockport housewife extraordinaire Barbara Nice. When Ken refuses to drawdown on his pension Barbara goes on strike with dramatic consequences. Show more

Absolutely Delish

Episode 3: Flying the Nest

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Four dining-related comedies. 3/4. Flying the Nest, by Alice Birch. When Ed and Annie plan a special family dinner for their two kids, domestic bliss goes out of the window. Show more

Puppy Love

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Comedy set around a dog training class. Nana V and Gerry Hooper plan a Canine Responsibility Awareness Community Day. Naomi's labrador puppy causes anxiety for her neighbour. Show more

Contributors

Gerald Hooper:
John Henshaw
Ravi Singh:
Gordon Warnecke
Heaven Jones:
Margi Clarke
Jasmine:
Selina Borji
Phil Evans:
Kayvan Novak
Danielle Beggs:
Polly Kemp
Director:
Sue Tully
Producer:
Jo Willett

The Afternoon Play

Series 5

09/10/2007

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HD

Series of one-off dramas. Romantic comedy in which smart and cynical divorce solicitor Clare's life is turned upside down when she meets Tom. Show more

Contributors

Tom Hunter:
James Lance
Claire Fisher:
Emma Fildes
Sir Terry Bucklethwaite:
John Henshaw
Natalie Bucklethwaite:
Nikki Sanderson
Ken Hunter:
Simon Dutton
Vicki Fisher:
Annie Miles
Producer:
Ben Bickerton

Genres

Father Brown

Series 5

Episode 12: The Theatre of the Invisible

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

When radio quiz Up to You comes to Kembleford, Father Brown suspects that one of the cast is responsible for their landlady's murder.

Contributors

Richie Queenan:
Arthur Bostrom
Barney Butterfield:
John Henshaw
Joyce Merriman:
Jessica Turner
Jacob Rothstein:
Jon Glover
Jeremy Mayhew-Bowman:
Simon Bubb
Father Brown:
Mark Williams
Mrs McCarthy:
Sorcha Cusack
Mrs Rudge:
Lynda Baron
Sergeant Goodfellow:
John Burton
Inspector Mallory:
Jack Deam
Director:
Bob Tomson
Executive Producer:
Will Trotter

Drama on 4

The Odd Job

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

William Ash and Andrew Knott's dark comedy about an aspiring documentary maker who meets a retired couple and soon becomes entrenched in their increasingly perilous world. Show more

Contributors

Genres

Candy Cabs

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Drama. Following the death of their best friend, Jackie and Elaine are left with a dilemma - do they pursue their dream of a taxi firm run by women for women? Show more

Candy Cabs

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Drama. As Jackie and Elaine deal with the fallout from their TV appearance, a football star could bring some much needed publicity, but they find themselves embroiled in a scandal. Show more

Candy Cabs

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Drama. Jackie and Elaine are stunned to hear they must fight for Candy Cabs' survival at an employment tribunal - but who is behind the case against them? Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 27 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Drama. A soldier returns from Iraq back to her family but struggles to reconcile the experiences she had during the war with her own domestic life. Show more

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The Visit

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Comedy set in the visiting room of HMP Radford Hill. Pete gets a pleasant surprise from his unexpected visitor, while Nana recounts the story of Father O'Kane and his chapati. Show more

The Visit

Episode 2: Small Time

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Comedy set in the visiting room of HMP Radford Hill. Splodge Costello has completed his dirty protest in solitary. Michael maintains his innocence and pursues his appeal. Show more

The Visit

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Comedy set in the visiting room of HMP Radford Hill. A sheep has mysteriously got into Radford's visiting room and Officer Bamford has taken drastic action to solve the problem. Show more

The Visit

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Comedy series set in the visiting room of HMP Radford Hill. The creche has been furnished with new toys, much to the delight of Bev and Clint. Show more