The last surviving top gunfighter in a vanishing American West rides into El Paso and is told by a doctor that he has a terminal illness. Starring Brian Cox and Michelle Fairley. Show more
Following his election as mayor of Grenoble, Front National politician Vincent Ferre struggles to keep control in the face of escalating and increasingly violent social protest. Show more
As violent protest increases, the new National Front mayor of Grenoble resists calls to step down. But a plan has been set in motion that threatens to put an end to his ambitions. Show more
Drama on 4
The Surprising Effect of Miss Scarlett Rosebud
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
A David Nobbs comedy. Two retired women teachers share a house but little else. Then a former student, now a rock-star, bursts into their lives. The effect is devastating... Show more
Home Front
23 September 1914 - Ottoline Lambert
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for 3 months
In Folkestone, the search for a comfortable home for two Belgian refugees continues. Show more
Home Front
24 September 1918 - Adam Wilson (Season 15 start)
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for years
On this day in 1918, Allied forces launched a new attack on the Hindenburg line, and in Folkestone, Adam is steaming towards the harbour. Show more
Home Front
7 March 1918 - Edie Chadwick
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for years
On this day in 1918, Germany signed a peace treaty with Finland, and in Folkestone, Edie and Marion negotiate some new challenges. Show more
Home Front
23 March 1918 - Jessie Moore
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for years
On this day in 1918, Parisian wedding processions continued through the streets despite a bombardment with shells from a long-range gun over 70 miles away. Show more
Midnight's Children
Part 2: The Birth of a Nation
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Dramatisation of Salman Rushdie's dazzling novel of love, history and magic. Saleem is born on the stroke of midnight on 15 August 1947, at the exact moment of Partition. Show more
Midnight's Children
Part 5: Alpha and Omega
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Salman Rushdie's dazzling novel of love, history and magic, dramatised by Ayeesha Menon. Saleem continues to talk telepathically to all the other Midnight's Children. Show more
In the 1780s, a murderer disappears, leaving his wife and son Barnaby to fend for themselves. Starring Iain Glen and Ron Cook. Show more
Barnaby joins the ranks of the Protestant Association and a prominent catholic finds his life in danger. Starring Daniel Laurie. Show more
Gordon lost control of the mob that is now freeing prisoners. Can the prison gates be unlocked? Stars Ron Cook and Bryan Dick. Show more
Home Front
27 September 1918 - Florrie Wilson
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for years
On this day in 1918, it was revealed that Despised and Rejected had been written by a woman, Rose Allatini, and Jack has something controversial to tell Florrie and Adam. Show more
Home Front
8 March 1918 - Kitty Lumley
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for years
On this day in 1918, the Bolsheviks became the Russian Communist Party and in Folkestone, Kitty isn't in a party mood. Show more
Home Front
13 August 1914 - Florrie Wilson
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for 1 month
A squadron of the First Royal Flying Corps leaves for France, and a local newspaper starts a rumour. Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 2: 11-15 August 1914
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 5 months
As Britain declares war on Austria-Hungary, Folkestone tries to rally flagging tourism while waving local troops off to the front. Show more
Home Front
6 January 1915 - Jack Wilson
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for 6 months
A couple of visitors descend on the Wilsons, one more welcome than the other. Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 15: 5-9 January 1915
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 7 months
Epic drama series set in Great War Britain. In the final omnibus edition of Season 2, Folkestone mourns one of its missing, and the Grahams await a special delivery. Show more
Home Front
15 September 1914 - Jack Wilson
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for 3 months
It's the day of the memorial service, and everyone brings their own grief. Show more