David Pownall's drama about the life of Charles Babbage, regarded as one of the great scientific brains of the 19th century, who first conceived the computer but died a failure. Show more
Drama on 3
Britten 100: Billy Budd - These Buttons We Wear
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
For Radio 3's Britten centenary celebration, Keith Dewhurst's retelling of the story of Billy Budd, interwoven with the story of the author who came to write it: Herman Melville. Show more
Lorna visits the spot where Clifford’s motorbike crashed, hoping for some closure. But one day she finds someone else has left some flowers on the shrine.
Jeremy is seconded to A&E making them a doctor down, while Roy dreams of running a solo practice. Stars Nigel Planer. From 2017. Show more
A story about a friendship that lasts a lifetime. Growing up in a poor Naples in the 50s, Elena and Lila learn to rely on each other ahead of anyone, or anything, else. Show more
Story about a friendship that lasts a lifetime. Growing up in a poor Naples neighbourhood in the 50s, Elena and Lila learn to rely on each other ahead of anyone, or anything, else. Show more
Drama on 4
Nicholas Wright - Vincent In Brixton
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. A young Dutchman rents a room with an English widow. Charting the genesis of van Gogh’s artistic genius. Stars Finn den Hertog. Show more
Lena and Lila are now young women. Lila married at 16 and has a young son. Lena has escaped Naples, earned her college degree and published a successful novel. Show more
Dark comedy. According to the Holmes & Rahe Stress Scale, moving house is only 32nd on the list. But anything could happen in the last ten minutes. Show more
Heart-warming drama about unrequited love and unfulfilled dreams. Based on the real-life diaries of successful artist and goose-breeder Monica Rawlins. Dramatised by Bethan Roberts. Show more
A trip to London offers Monica respite from the farm but not from memories of her ex-love. Meanwhile Stuart's declining health brings about a huge change back at Brynmeheryn. Show more
Leon, a mixed-race boy, and Jake, his white baby brother, are separated after their mother has a breakdown. Leon is determined to find him and gets unexpected support along the way.
Having endured an awful spring, Monica hopes a visit from her nephew, the artist Geoffrey Rawlins, will bring some reprieve. Yet memories of the past are never far from her mind. Show more
Monica struggles with her true identity when a charming journalist interviews her about her geese, and then a portrait painting session with her neighbour goes horribly wrong. Show more
It is Christmas time. A time for joy, laughter and being surrounded by loved ones. But Monica cannot think of anything worse. Alone, her thoughts once again turn to her ex-love. Show more
A funny and emotionally powerful drama. Ian, a newly qualified teacher, comes up against Mark, a troubled and disruptive pupil who teachers want to see excluded from school. Show more
Drama on 4
God of Carnage
1 hour, 2 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Starring Lenny Henry. A playtime altercation between 11-year-old boys brings together two sets of parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. Contains very strong language. Show more
Drama on 3
Jenny Lomas
1 hour, 14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Available for years
David Eldridge's thriller examining the corrosive nature of paranoia, with Amanda Hale playing a solicitor involved in a case where none of the evidence adds up. Show more
Saturday Drama
Alan Garner - The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Set in Alderley Edge, Alan Garner's story is based on a local legend of sleeping knights ready to awake to save the world. Stars Robert Powell and Hugo Docking. Show more
The One Show
14/04/2022
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One SouthLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD
Alex Jones and Emma Willis talk to Jack Davenport about his role in Ten Percent, and Eddie Marsan and Monica Dolan discuss new ITV drama The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe. Show more