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Incredible Women

Series 3

Episode 1: Danielle Simmons

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Rebecca Front and her brother Jeremy Front explore the sometimes confusing world of reality TV star Danielle Simmons. With the help of Eamonn Holmes. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 3

Episode 2: Helen McKee

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Jeremy meets MI5 whistleblower Helen McKee, who is currently holed up in the broom cupboard at the Manuellan Embassy. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 3

Episode 3: Rita Rayner

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Jeremy meets singing legend Rita Rayner. She and her sisters are reforming close harmony group the Rayner Sisters to record a song for a new album of 50s hits. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 4

Maria Webber

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Rebecca Front introduces us to the government's new special adviser to schools, Maria Webber, with the help of her brother, interviewer Jeremy Front. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 4

31/12/2015

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Rebecca Front and Jeremy Front introduce us to crime writer Linda Ridley, who draws on her East End background to write bestsellers chock-full of gruesome crimes. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 5

Astrid

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Rebecca Front and Jeremy Front introduce us to the uncannily realistic robot known simply as Astrid. Featuring Professor Noel Sharkey. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 5

Bella Hayman

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Jeremy Front spends 24 hours with the enfant terrible of British Theatre, Bella Hayman, and sits in on one of her secret rehearsals where Maureen Lipman has to pretend to be a pig. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 5

Nessa Blackwater

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Jeremy Front travels to rural Dorset to spend 24 hours with queen of retro chic Nessa Blackwater OBE. Jeremy is charmed. Meanwhile, designer Wayne Hemingway is not a fan. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 5

Irina Stonkus

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Jeremy Front meets astronaut Irina Stonkus and gets exclusive access to the training facility for the first ever Mars settler programme. With special guest expert Dr Kevin Fong. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 5

Sam Mann

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Jeremy Front catches up with former 80s pop princess Sam Mann. Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp remembers her fondly from her 80s heyday. Featuring Rebecca Front and Frances Barber. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 6

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

In Rebecca and Jeremy Front's comic celebration of actress Dame Cicely Leyland, Barry Cryer remembers her as Ensa's Aunty Mabel and Jane Garvey tries to keep her PC on Woman's Hour. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 6

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Rebecca and Jeremy Front continue their journey through the archives, showcasing Dame Cicely Leyland's acting highlights as she approaches 100. With Barry Cryer and John Wilson. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 6

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Rebecca and Jeremy Front conclude their series of Incredible Women dedicated entirely to actress and national treasure Dame Cicely Leyland. With Fenella Fielding and Laurence Fox. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 3

Episode 4: Tish Watts

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Jeremy Front meets Australian-born fashion guru Tish Watts to talk about her campaign to clean up the fashion business. With a little help from Rebecca Front. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 6

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Rebecca and Jeremy Front put the spotlight on Dame Cicely Leyland as she nears her 100th birthday. Her friend Fenella Feilding hints at Cicely's ability to embroider the truth. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 6

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

John Wilson praises Dame Cicely Leyland's Hitchcock years in Rebecca and Jeremy Front's docudrama celebrating one of our most enduring actresses as her 100th birthday approaches. Show more

Classic Serial

Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour

Episode 2: Men at Arms, part 2

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Yet to see any war action, Guy helps Apthorpe to conceal his portable latrine - and his ex-wife reappears. Stars Paul Ready. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Tim McInnerny
Guy Crouchback:
Paul Ready
Brigadier Ben Ritchie-Hook:
Tim Pigott-Smith
Virginia:
Lydia Leonard
Brigadier:
David Seddon
Sgt Major:
Ben Crowe
Brigade Major:
Sean Murray
Director:
Sally Avens
Adaptor:
Jeremy Front

Classic Serial

Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour

Episode 4: Officers and Gentlemen, part 2

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Posted to Egypt, Guy's unit is surrounded more by rumour than action. But the chaos of war is approaching. Stars Paul Ready. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Tim McInnerny
Guy Crouchback:
Paul Ready
Major Hound:
John Dougall
Ludovic:
Carl Prekopp
Virginia:
Lydia Leonard
Trimmer:
Lee Ingleby
General Whale:
Sean Murray
Kilbannock:
Oliver Chris
Kirstie Kilbannock:
Polly Frame
Sgt Hughes:
Arthur Hughes
Sgt Smiley:
Ben Crowe
Greek Woman:
Carys Eleri
Soldier:
David Seddon
Director:
Sally Avens
Adaptor:
Jeremy Front