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Drama on 3

Babbage

Duration: 2 hours

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

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

Contributors

Charles Babbage:
Sam Kelly
Ada Lovelace:
Monica Dolan
Lord Lovelace:
Michael Maloney
Wellington and Lord Aberdeen:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Lady Byron:
Frances Jeater
Italian Organ Grinder:
Andrew Branch
Composer:
Max Pownall

Drama on 3

Britten 100: Billy Budd - These Buttons We Wear

Duration: 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

Contributors

Herman Melville:
Gerard Murphy
Eleanor Melville:
Monica Dolan
Long Ghost/Captain Vere:
Robert Portal
Guert Gansevoort/John Claggart:
David Westhead
Bill Budd:
Mark Quartley
Young Eleanor:
Caitlin Welch
Liverpool/The Dansker:
Simon Greenall
Salem/The Stranger:
Nathan Osgood
Consul WIlson/Captain Graveling:
Pip Donaghy
Dr Johnstone/Lieutenant Ratcliffe:
Robert Hastie
Rope Yarn/Donald:
John Tams

Genres

Duration: 26 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One West MidlandsLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

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.

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Kevin Loader
Executive Producer:
Nicholas Hytner
Production Company:
London Theatre Company

Genres

Polyoaks

Series 5

The Last of the Single-Handers

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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

Contributors

Dr Hugh Thornton:
Simon Greenall
Dr Roy Thornton:
Nigel Planer
Nurse Monica:
Polly Frame
Dr Margaret:
Monica Dolan

Drama on 4

Reading Europe - Italy: My Brilliant Friend

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

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

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

Drama on 4

Reading Europe - Italy: My Brilliant Friend

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

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

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

Duration: 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

Drama on 4

Reading Europe - Italy: Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

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

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

Inside No. 9

Series 4

Episode 3: Once Removed

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for years

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

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: The View from the Windows

Episode 1: An Enlarged Heart

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: The View from the Windows

Episode 3: Emotionally Unbuttoned

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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

Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Available for years

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.

Contributors

Maureen:
Monica Dolan
Tufty Burrows:
Malachi Kirby
Mr Johnson:
Lenny Henry
Writer:
Shola Amoo
Producer:
Carol Harding
Production Company:
Endemol Shine UK

Genres

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: The View from the Windows

Episode 2: The Lame Gosling

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: The View from the Windows

Episode 4: Rigor Mortis

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: The View from the Windows

Episode 5: Christmas at Brynmeheryn

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

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

Duration: 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

Contributors

Genres

Drama on 3

Jenny Lomas

Duration: 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

Genres

Saturday Drama

Alan Garner - The Weirdstone of Brisingamen

Duration: 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

Duration: 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

Contributors

Presenter:
Alex Jones
Presenter:
Emma Willis
Interviewed Guest:
Jack Davenport
Interviewed Guest:
Eddie Marsan
Interviewed Guest:
Monica Dolan