Adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy about a feisty, headstrong woman who is eventually tamed by her new husband. Starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Show more
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Drama. Jimmy Porter is an intelligent but frustrated young man, with a chip on his shoulder about his social status compared with that of his impassive upper-class wife Alison. Show more
Second World War drama about two soldiers in north Africa, one of whom suspects the other of an affair with his wife. Their feud escalates when they are sent on a commando mission. Show more
An engrossing spectacle in which Alexander of Greece leads his troops forth, conquering all of the known world. Show more
Drama starring Lana Turner and Richard Burton. The wife of a British lord seduces an Indian doctor while visiting Ranchipur. But disaster strikes with the season's torrential rain. Show more
Action adventure tale about a team of crack mercenaries brought out of retirement to land in a remote and hostile corner of Africa to rescue a kidnapped African leader. Show more
WWII drama. A Vatican priest opposes an ideologically charged SS general hell-bent on killing more than 300 Roman hostages. Starring Marcello Mastroianni and Richard Burton. Show more
A Roman centurion in charge of the crucifixion of Christ is profoundly affected by the experience and converts to Christianity.
Michael Parkinson looks back at his 1974 interview with Richard Burton. Parkinson persuaded him to talk candidly about his career, love life and drink problems. Show more
Saturday Drama
Under Milk Wood
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Acclaimed 2003 production of Dylan Thomas's classic 'play for voices'. Richard Burton's unforgettable 1963 performance joins Welsh stars Matthew Rhys, Ruth Jones and Sian Phillips. Show more
Classic production of Dylan Thomas's poem about the everyday life of a Welsh fishing village, composed of affectionate, often comic vignettes of the villagers and their foibles. Show more
When Henry II appoints Thomas Becket as Archbishop of Canterbury, he hopes to lessen Church interference, but soon the friends come into conflict. Show more