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Men Who Sleep in Cars

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 1^st Oct 2017, 21:00 on BBC Four

Drama, entirely in verse, following three men who sleep on the streets of Manchester in their vehicles, having lost all their economic and social power. Show more

Contributors

Sarah:: Maxine Peake
Marley:: Nick Haverson
Antonio:: Cesare Taurasi
McCulloch:: Rob Edwards
Producer:: Susan Roberts
Director:: Susan Roberts
Executive Producer:: Rachel Bell
Director of photography:: Tim Baxter

Genres

DramaPsychological

Drama on 4

Men Who Sleep in Cars

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 12^th Jun 2014, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 5^th Feb 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Michael Symmons Roberts. Following three men through one night in Manchester in the week before England's first World Cup fixture. Starring Maxine Peake. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: Takes Two to Tandem

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 23^rd Sep 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 23^rd Sep 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Summer 1934. Frank's carefree life as a confirmed bachelor is disrupted by Doris' decision to leave the cycling club. Show more

Contributors

Frank:: Bryan Dick
Doris:: Sophia Di Martino
Lily:: Nick Haverson
Bert:: Martin Richardson
Hope:: Martin Richardson
Miss Foot:: Susan Twist
Mrs Ayliffe:: Susan Twist
Rene:: Harriet Chandler Judd
Mr Ayliffe:: Will Tacey
Director:: Sharon Sephton
Producer:: Sharon Sephton
Writer:: Lavinia Murray

Genres

DramaBiographical

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Writing the Century: Takes Two to Tandem

Series

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: Takes Two to Tandem

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 24^th Sep 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 24^th Sep 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

It is winter 1934, and consistent with the country's economic depression, business in the millinery trade continues to be slow. Lilly guides Frank in the art of romance. Show more

Contributors

Frank:: Bryan Dick
Doris:: Sophia Di Martino
Lily:: Nick Haverson
Bert:: Martin Richardson
Hope:: Martin Richardson
Miss Foot:: Susan Twist
Mrs Ayliffe:: Susan Twist
Rene:: Harriet Chandler Judd
Mr Ayliffe:: Will Tacey
Director:: Sharon Sephton
Producer:: Sharon Sephton
Writer:: Lavinia Murray

Genres

DramaBiographical

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Writing the Century: Takes Two to Tandem

Series

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: Takes Two to Tandem

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 25^th Sep 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 25^th Sep 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

A bachelor again, Frank organises the latest Clarencourt Cycle Club competition but can he control temptation and resist Doris's allure? Show more

Contributors

Frank:: Bryan Dick
Doris:: Sophia Di Martino
Lily:: Nick Haverson
Bert:: Martin Richardson
Hope:: Martin Richardson
Miss Foot:: Susan Twist
Mrs Ayliffe:: Susan Twist
Rene:: Harriet Chandler Judd
Mr Ayliffe:: Will Tacey
Director:: Sharon Sephton
Producer:: Sharon Sephton
Writer:: Lavinia Murray

Genres

DramaBiographical

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Writing the Century: Takes Two to Tandem

Series

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: Takes Two to Tandem

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 26^th Sep 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 26^th Sep 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Things are in a state of flux. Can Frank recover from his latest blunder with Doris, and will Lily's instructions improve his chances of avoiding a life of miserable bachelorhood? Show more

Contributors

Frank:: Bryan Dick
Doris:: Sophia Di Martino
Lily:: Nick Haverson
Bert:: Martin Richardson
Hope:: Martin Richardson
Miss Foot:: Susan Twist
Mrs Ayliffe:: Susan Twist
Rene:: Harriet Chandler Judd
Mr Ayliffe:: Will Tacey
Director:: Sharon Sephton
Producer:: Sharon Sephton
Writer:: Lavinia Murray

Genres

DramaBiographical

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Writing the Century: Takes Two to Tandem

Series

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: Takes Two to Tandem

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 27^th Sep 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 27^th Sep 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

New Year's Eve. Frank and Doris are saying farewell to 1938, facing what looks like, on a global scale, a rather troubling future. Show more

Contributors

Frank:: Bryan Dick
Doris:: Sophia Di Martino
Lily:: Nick Haverson
Bert:: Martin Richardson
Hope:: Martin Richardson
Miss Foot:: Susan Twist
Mrs Ayliffe:: Susan Twist
Rene:: Harriet Chandler Judd
Mr Ayliffe:: Will Tacey
Director:: Sharon Sephton
Producer:: Sharon Sephton
Writer:: Lavinia Murray

Genres

DramaBiographical

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Writing the Century: Takes Two to Tandem

Series

The Barchester Chronicles

Anthony Trollope's Dr Thorne

Episode 2

The Barchester Chronicles

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 11^th May 2014, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 19^th Jul 2018, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Frank is more determined than ever to win Mary’s hand, but his mother is equally determined he won’t. Stars Pippa Haywood. Show more

Contributors

Mrs Baxter:: Maggie Steed
Dr Thorne:: Iain Glen
Frank Gresham:: Doug Booth
Mary Thorne:: Pippa Bennett-Warner
Roger Scratcherd:: Ron Cook
Lady Scratcherd:: Lisa Tarbuck
Louis Scractherd:: Kieran Hodgson
Lady Arabella:: Pippa Haywood
Squire Gresham:: Michael Bertenshaw
Revered Oriel:: Nick Haverson
Patience Oriel:: Jaimi Barbakoff
George de Courcy:: Wilf Scolding
Director:: Susan Roberts
Producer:: Charlotte Riches
Adaptor:: Michael Symmons Roberts
Author:: Anthony Trollope

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

The Barchester Chronicles: Anthony Trollope's Dr Thorne

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Babycakes

Episode 4

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 17^th Jul 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 26^th Jan 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

1983. Michael is in England in pursuit of Mona. Mary Ann is trying to get pregnant. Stars Laurel Lefkow and Jos Slovick. From July 2014. Show more

Contributors

Mary Ann:: Laurel Lefkow
Mrs Madrigal:: Kate Harper
Michael:: Jos Slovick
Brian:: Simon Lee Phillips
Theresa:: Buffy Davis
Miss Treves:: Amanda Hale
Simon:: Kieran Hodgson
Wilfred:: Damian Lynch
Bunny:: Nick Haverson
Director:: Susan Roberts
Adaptor:: Bryony Lavery
Author:: Armistead Maupin
Producer:: Susan Roberts

Genres

Brand

Series

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City: Babycakes

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Babycakes

Episode 5

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 18^th Jul 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 27^th Jan 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Mary Ann has told Brian her news about Simon. Michael is still in England trying to track down Mona. Stars Simon Lee Phillips. From July 2014. Show more

Contributors

Mary Ann:: Laurel Lefkow
Mrs Madrigal:: Kate Harper
Michael:: Jos Slovick
Brian:: Simon Lee Phillips
Mona:: Buffy Davis
Miss Treves:: Amanda Hale
Connie:: Amanda Hale
Wilfred:: Damian Lynch
Teddy:: Nick Haverson
Maitre D':: Greg Lockett
Wally:: Greg Lockett
Director:: Susan Roberts
Adaptor:: Bryony Lavery
Author:: Armistead Maupin

Genres

Brand

Series

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City: Babycakes

The Barchester Chronicles

Anthony Trollope's Dr Thorne

Episode 1

The Barchester Chronicles

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 4^th May 2014, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 18^th Jul 2018, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Frank's parents are horrified when he proposes to the poor Mary. To save the estate, he must marry for money. Stars Iain Glenn. Show more

Contributors

Mrs Baxter:: Maggie Steed
Dr Thorne:: Iain Glen
Frank Gresham:: Douglas Booth
Mary Thorne:: Pippa Bennett-Warner
Roger Scratcherd:: Ron Cook
Lady Scratcherd:: Liza Tarbuck
Lady Arabella:: Pippa Haywood
Squire Gresham:: Michael Bertenshaw
Miss Dunstable:: Hattie Morahan
Revered Oriel:: Nick Haverson
Patience Oriel:: Jaimi Barbakoff
George de Courcy:: Wilf Scolding
Countess de Courcy:: Richenda Carey
Director:: Susan Roberts
Producer:: Charlotte Riches
Adaptor:: Michael Symmons Roberts
Author:: Anthony Trollope

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

The Barchester Chronicles: Anthony Trollope's Dr Thorne

Ashes to Ashes

Series 3

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

Audio described

First broadcast: Fri 9^th Apr 2010, 21:00 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Mon 12^th Apr 2010, 21:00 on BBC HD

Available for years

Watch now

Time-travelling police drama. When DC Chris Skelton opens CID's post and discovers a human hand, DCI Gene Hunt and his team find they have a murder to solve. Show more

Contributors

Director:: David Drury
Gene Hunt:: Philip Glenister
Alex Drake:: Keeley Hawes
Ray Carling:: Dean Andrews
Chris Skelton:: Marshall Lancaster
Shaz Granger:: Montserrat Lombard
Jim Keats:: Daniel Mays
Luigi:: Joseph Long
Viv James:: Geff Francis
Elaine Dowling:: Beth Goddard
Graham McClean:: Nick Sidi
Colin Danson:: Nick Haverson
Builder:: Dean Nolan
Harris:: Rupert Simionian
Pathologist:: Charlie Roe
Rhonda:: Flaminia Cinque
Ronnie:: Adam Shipway
Shy Woman:: Frog Stone
Gang Kid:: Reece Beaumont
Writer:: Ashley Pharoah
Producer:: Howard Burch

Genres

Brand

Ashes to Ashes

Series

Ashes to Ashes: Series 3

Casualty

Series 27

Episode 4: An Amateur Sport

Duration: 49 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 15^th Sep 2012, 21:10 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sat 15^th Sep 2012, 21:10 on BBC One Yorkshire

Dylan and Tess must treat an agitated pregnant woman, while Fletch tries to unravel the relationship between a teenage girl and her swimming coach.

Contributors

Tess Bateman:: Suzanne Packer
Zoe Hanna:: Sunetra Sarker
Adrian 'Fletch' Fletcher:: Alex Walkinshaw
Dylan Keogh:: William Beck
Tom Kent:: Oliver Coleman
Jeff Collier:: Matt Bardock
Lloyd Asike:: Michael Obiora
Sam Nicholls:: Charlotte Salt
Linda Andrews:: Christine Tremarco
Louise Tyler:: Azuka Oforka
Noel Garcia:: Tony Marshall
Tamzin Bayle:: Gemma Atkinson
Tony Saddler:: Danny Szam
Sheena Jourdan:: Naomi Battrick
Georgia Saddler:: Olivia Vinall
Harry Jourdan:: Nick Raggett
Don Phelan:: Nick Haverson
Phil Cooper:: Michael Elliott
Writer:: Christian O'Reilly
Director:: Robert Del Maestro

Genres

DramaMedical

Brand

Casualty

Series

Casualty: Series 27

New Tricks

Series 4

Episode 1: Casualty

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Mon 9^th Apr 2007, 21:00 on BBC One CambridgeshireLatest broadcast: Wed 4^th Feb 2009, 21:00 on BBC One Yorkshire

Available for years

Watch now

Drama series about a team of ex-policemen who investigate unsolved crimes. Halford is prepared to risk everything to kill the man responsible for his wife's death. Show more

Contributors

Brian Lane:: Alun Armstrong
Jack Halford:: James Bolam
Det Supt Sandra Pullman:: Amanda Redman
Gerry Standing:: Dennis Waterman
DAC Strickland:: Anthony Calf
Esther Lane:: Susan Jameson
Carole:: Carolyn Allen
Jayne:: Natalie Forbes
Alison:: Heather James
Ricky Hanson:: David Troughton
Dr Finlay McKenzie:: John Sessions
Det Supt Karen Hardwick:: Lynda Bellingham
Producer:: Emma Turner
Duncan Freedman:: Simon Dutton
Norman:: Nick Haverson
Nyreen:: Meredith Braun
Ray Monkton:: Mark Womack
Shirley White:: Marian McLoughlin
Sophie Oyekambi:: Noma Dumezweni
Director:: Rob Evans
Ronnie Ross:: Keith Barron

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

New Tricks

Series

New Tricks: Series 4

Drama on 4

Hilda

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 7^th Jun 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 26^th Jun 2020, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sian Phillips stars in Hilda, an examination of modern-day slavery by French-Senegalese writer Marie Ndiaye, dramatised by Sarah Woods. Show more

Contributors

Mrs Lemarchand:: Sian Phillips
Franck:: Nick Haverson
Corinne:: Rachel Austin
Producer:: Susan Roberts
Author:: Marie NDiaye
Adaptor:: Sarah Woods

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

EastEnders 2008 - 2012

2012

01/05/2012

EastEnders 2008 - 2012: 2012

Duration: 30 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Tue 1^st May 2012, 19:30 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Tue 1^st May 2012, 22:00 on BBC Three

Available for years

Watch now

Ian receives an unexpected visit from his accountant, who has alarming news about his recent spending - but will Ian have the courage to tell Mandy the truth about his finances? Show more

Contributors

Ian Beale:: Adam Woodyatt
Mandy Salter:: Nicola Stapleton
Michael Moon:: Steve John Shepherd
Janine Butcher:: Charlie Brooks
Jean Slater:: Gillian Wright
Alfie Moon:: Shane Richie
Roxy Mitchell:: Rita Simons
Ray Dixon:: Chucky Venn
Kim Fox:: Tameka Empson
Denise Fox:: Diane Parish
Billy Mitchell:: Perry Fenwick
Lola Pearce:: Danielle Harold
Lucy Beale:: Hetti Bywater
Lauren Branning:: Jacqueline Jossa
Max Branning:: Jake Wood
Jack Branning:: Scott Maslen
Tyler Moon:: Tony Discipline
Cora Cross:: Ann Mitchell
Arthur 'Fat Boy' Chubb:: Ricky Norwood
Zainab Khan:: Nina Wadia
Phil Mitchell:: Steve McFadden
Shenice Quinn:: Lily Harvey
Accountant:: Nick Haverson
Executive Producer:: Bryan Kirkwood
Director:: John Greening
Writer:: Michael Begley

Genres

DramaSoaps

Brand

EastEnders 2008 - 2012

Series

EastEnders Omnibus

05/05/2012

Duration: 1 hour, 55 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 5^th May 2012, 00:05 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sat 5^th May 2012, 00:05 on BBC One Wales

Mandy's determination to repair her relationship with Ian is dealt a blow by the return of a stricken Lorraine - will she go against Ian's wishes in order to help her mother? Show more

Contributors

Lauren Branning:: Jacqueline Jossa
Lucy Beale:: Hetti Bywater
Whitney Dean:: Shona McGarty
Carol Jackson:: Lindsey Coulson
Derek Branning:: Jamie Foreman
Max Branning:: Jake Wood
Tanya Jessop:: Jo Joyner
Cora Cross:: Ann Mitchell
Ian Beale:: Adam Woodyatt
Mandy Salter:: Nicola Stapleton
Billy Mitchell:: Perry Fenwick
Lola Pearce:: Danielle Harold
Michael Moon:: Steve John Shepherd
Janine Butcher:: Charlie Brooks
Jean Slater:: Gillian Wright
Alfie Moon:: Shane Richie
Roxy Mitchell:: Rita Simons
Jack Branning:: Scott Maslen
Tyler Moon:: Tony Discipline
Anthony Moon:: Matt Lapinskas
Arthur 'Fat Boy' Chubb:: Ricky Norwood
Dot Branning:: June Brown
Patrick Trueman:: Rudolph Walker
Lorraine Stevens:: Victoria Alcock
Ray Dixon:: Chucky Venn
Kim Fox:: Tameka Empson
Denise Fox:: Diane Parish
Zainab Khan:: Nina Wadia
Phil Mitchell:: Steve McFadden
Shirley Carter:: Linda Henry
Jay Mitchell:: Jamie Borthwick
Ben Mitchell:: Joshua Pascoe
Abi Branning:: Lorna Fitzgerald
Shenice Quinn:: Lily Harvey
Tiffany Butcher:: Maisie Smith
Morgan Butcher:: Devon Higgs
Bobby Beale:: Alex Francis
Accountant:: Nick Haverson
Debt Collector:: John Henry Keating
Executive Producer:: Bryan Kirkwood
Director:: John Greening
Writer:: Lauren Klee
Writer:: Michael Begley
Writer:: Lucy Gannon
Writer:: Christopher Reason

Genres

DramaSoaps

Brand

EastEnders Omnibus