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Drama on 3

Head Hunters

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

By Michael Eaton. Drama focusing on Alfred Haddon, one of the first anthropologists, who in 1917 signed up as a YMCA volunteer on the Western Front. With Michael Maloney. Show more

Contributors

Alfred Cort Haddon:
Michael Maloney
James George Frazer:
Sean Murray
Charles Myers:
David Seddon
Kathleen Haddon:
Carys Eleri
Lily Fraser:
Priyanga Burford

Genres

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

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Available for 20 days

It's 1914 and Clara, a baker's wife and mother to four sons, knows the war won't be over by Christmas. Starring Michelle Terry. Show more

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Available for 20 days

A small-time fame-hungry 1950s psychic is unable to read anyone's thoughts, let alone his female co-worker. Stars Ralf Little. Show more

Classic Serial

Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour

Episode 6: Unconditional Surrender

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Guy's military career is revived with selection for a mission to Italy. He heads to London to await orders. Stars Paul Ready. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Tim McInnerny
Virginia:
Lydia Leonard
Peregrine:
John Rowe
Ian Kilbannock:
Oliver Chris
Kirstie Kilbannock:
Polly Frame
Ludovic:
Carl Prekopp
Fremantle:
John Norton
Frank De Souza:
Joel MacCormack
Instructor:
Sean Murray
Orderly:
David Seddon
Director:
Tracey Neale
Adaptor:
Jeremy Front

Classic Serial

The World According to Garp

Episode 2

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Jenny becomes an ardent feminist, whilst her son tries to emulate her writing success. Stars Lee Ingleby and Miranda Richardson. Show more

Classic Serial

The World According to Garp

Episode 3

Duration: 58 minutes

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

A devastating road accident has life-changing effects on Garp and his family. Stars Lee Ingleby and Miranda Richardson. Show more

Saturday Drama

Paul Sellar - The Moonflask

Duration: 1 hour

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

4 Extra Debut. A group of jobseekers pool their skills to steal a Ming vase and return it to its rightful owner. But who is conning whom? With Lee Ross, Ken Bones and Sean Murray. Show more

Duration: 45 minutes

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

By award-winning writer Tom Wells. The heroic journey of Withernsea lad Jamie 'Jonesy' Jones, from chronic asthma sufferer to graduate in GCSE PE. Show more

Drama on 4

Andy Warhol's Wig

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

By David Lemon. Thomas, a young artist obsessed with the 1960s, goes on an eventful roadtrip with his maverick artist hero. Show more

Saturday Drama

Nick Stafford - The Real Trial of Oscar Wilde

Duration: 1 hour

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

Oscar Wilde's courtroom battle with the Marquess of Queensbury. Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt and Sean Pertwee. Show more

Contributors

Genres

Home Front

12 September 1914 - Alice Macknade

Duration: 11 minutes

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

Available for 2 months

There's a birthday at the Macknades', but not much to celebrate. Show more

Home Front

4 September 1914 - Norman Harris

Duration: 11 minutes

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

Available for 2 months

The policeman's lot is a varied one in wartime Folkestone, from protecting a German breed of dog to arresting Lord Alfred Douglas by appointment. Show more

Contributors

What Does the K Stand For?

Series 1

My Mum Is Shirley Bassey

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for years

A school fete incident. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From 2013. Show more

What Does the K Stand For?

Series 1

The First Noel

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for years

Christmas holidays. Stephen K Amos's teen years in 1980s London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From December 2013 Show more

Contributors

Stephen K Amos:
Stephen K Amos
Young Stephen:
Shaquille Ali-Yebuah
Stephanie Amos:
Fatou Sohna
Virginia Amos:
Ellen Thomas
Vincent Amos:
Don Gilet
Miss Collins:
Gemma Whelan
Check-in attendant:
Harry Jardine

Saturday Drama

Woman in Mind

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

Alan Ayckbourn's darkly comic play about a woman's mental breakdown. After a blow to the head, Susan encounters an alternative, fantasy family. Show more

Contributors

Genres

What Does the K Stand For?

Series 1

First Love

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for years

Falling in love. Stephen K Amos's teen years in 1980s south London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From December 2013. Show more

What Does the K Stand For?

Series 1

The Cat Next Door

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for years

Battling stage fright. Stephen K Amos's teen years in 1980s London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From December 2013. Show more

Contributors

Stephen K Amos:
Stephen K Amos
Young Stephen:
Shaquille Ali-Yebuah
Stephanie Amos:
Fatou Sohna
Virginia Amos:
Ellen Thomas
Vincent Amos:
Don Gilet
Miss Collins:
Gemma Whelan
PE Teacher:
Harry Jardine
Bo Bells:
Rachel Atkins

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Available for 20 days

Tuesday grows up assuming her mother abandoned her, despite the voices in her dreams telling her otherwise. Stars Jeany Spark. Show more

Home Front - Omnibus

Episode 5: 1-5 September 1914

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Available for 5 months

The country enters its second month of war, and the white feather movement begins in earnest. With Sean Baker, Keely Beresford, Michael Bertenshaw. Show more