Documentary about white gospel, America's most enduring yet obscure musical subculture, which taught southerners the principles of harmony and made stars of The Louvin Brothers. Show more
Period drama following the intrigues, loves and losses of young Molly Gibson. As she comforts Mrs Hamley, Molly realises the declining state of the frail woman's health. Show more
Period drama following the intrigues, loves and losses of young Molly Gibson. Molly's fate becomes entwined with those of Squire Hamley, his wife and their sons Osborne and Roger. Show more
Drama. Holistic detective Dirk Gently's investigation into a missing cat links to an encounter with an old friend, an exploding warehouse, a missing billionaire and some biscuits. Show more
Crime drama. Perez returns to his childhood home after the murder of a scientist on Fair Isle. Tensions run high when a storm hits the mainland. Show more
Crime drama set on the remote Scottish islands. Time is running out for DI Perez as prime suspect Peter Latimer lies critically ill in hospital. Show more
Drama on 4
Frankie Goes to Flensburg
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Based on a true story. In spring 1945, Major Frank Howarth, a lawyer in civilian life, was sent with two other soldiers to Flensburg in Germany to set up a civilian administration. Show more
Home Front
12 December 1916 - Geoffrey Marshall (Season 9 start)
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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On this day in 1916, Germany offered peace terms to the Allies via neutral America, and in Tynemouth, Geoffrey Marshall builds a new alliance with a New York steel magnate. Show more
Home Front
14 December 1916 - Lester Reed
11 minutes
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On this day in 1916, Lord Devonport declared in his maiden speech as Food Controller that rationing might be necessary, while in Tynemouth, Lester Reed is delighted with his lot. Show more
Home Front
15 December 1916 - Martha Lamb
11 minutes
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On this day in 1916, the Women's Imperial Defence Council discussed fears of "the hidden hand", and at Marshall's, Martha Lamb is determined that the women's voices are heard. Show more
Home Front
16 December 1916 - Edgar Bates
11 minutes
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On this day in 1916, Newcastle papers condemned German use of 'Belgian slavery', and at the Examiner, Edgar Bates's new reporter is not what he had been expecting. Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 64: 12-16 December 1916 (Season 9 start)
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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In the week in 1916 when Germany offered peace terms to the Allies via neutral America, there are new and rekindled alliances in Tynemouth. Show more
Home Front
19 December 1916 - Alan Lowther
11 minutes
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On this day in 1916, Lloyd George gave his maiden speech as Prime Minister, while Alan Lowther is increasingly caught in the middle at Marshalls'. Show more
Home Front
20 December 1916 - Adeline Lumley
11 minutes
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On this day in 1916, the German peace proposals were published in Britain, and in Collingwood, Adeline has negotiations of her own. Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 65: 19-23 December 1916
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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In the week, in 1916, when debate raged nationally over the treatment of foreign workers, there is unrest throughout Tyneside. Show more
Home Front
26 December 1916 - Cressida Marshsall
11 minutes
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On this day in 1916, 400 soldiers' children were entertained at Windsor Castle, and at Marshall's factory too, Boxing Day is a festive occasion. Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 66: 26-30 December 1916
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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In the week in 1916 when Germany's peace offer was rejected by the Allies, Christmas week still brings some festive cheer to Tyneside. Show more
Home Front
2 January 1917 - Phyllis Marshall
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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On this day in 1917, the Ministry of Munitions met unions in London to discuss pay, and in Tynemouth, Marshalls' munitions factory is busy with visitors. Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 67: 2-6 January 1917
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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In the week in 1917 when the Newcastle Journal published a glowing report on the improved conditions at munitions factories, Marshalls Factory tells the other side of the story. Show more
With his friend in peril and a woman kidnapped by the serial killer, can Luther protect the innocent while preventing Cornelius's violent revenge from consuming him? Show more