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Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 7^th Jun 2012, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 11^th Nov 2016, 00:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Darlene recounts to Linus a traumatic childhood event that throws light on the myth of Dracamuth. Stars Heather Craney. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Chronicles of Ait - The Saxon Stones

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 4^th Jun 2012, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 8^th Nov 2016, 00:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. A man tortured by memories meets a female stranger with demons of her own, but a mystery seems to connect them. Stars Greg Wise. Show more

Contributors

Linus Scott:: Greg Wise
Alice Pyper:: Amanda Drew
Darlene:: Heather Craney
Thurgis:: Richard Hope
Irwin:: Christopher James
Aidan:: Jonathan Keeble
Child Linus:: James Foster
Producer:: John Taylor
Director:: John Taylor

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Chronicles of Ait - The Saxon Stones

Series

15 Minute Drama

Chronicles of Ait - The Saxon Stones

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 5^th Jun 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 9^th Nov 2016, 00:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Alice explores the revealing documents in Kenrick Osmund's house, but there is an unexpected intrusion. Stars Amanda Drew. Show more

Contributors

Linus Scott:: Greg Wise
Alice Pyper:: Amanda Drew
Darlene:: Heather Craney
Thurgis:: Richard Hope
Irwin:: Christopher James
Lord Ethel/Aidan:: Jonathan Keeble
Child Linus:: James Foster
Producer:: John Taylor
Director:: John Taylor

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Chronicles of Ait - The Saxon Stones

Series

15 Minute Drama

Chronicles of Ait - The Saxon Stones

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 6^th Jun 2012, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 10^th Nov 2016, 00:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Linus' concern for Alice's safety becomes acute as he depends upon Irwin to lead him closer to her. Starring Greg Wise. Show more

Contributors

Linus Scott:: Greg Wise
Alice Pyper:: Amanda Drew
Darlene:: Heather Craney
Thurgis:: Richard Hope
Irwin:: Christopher James
Lord Ethel:: Jonathan Keeble
Producer:: John Taylor
Director:: John Taylor

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Chronicles of Ait - The Saxon Stones

Series

15 Minute Drama

Chronicles of Ait - The Saxon Stones

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 8^th Jun 2012, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 12^th Nov 2016, 00:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Alice's obsession with her family's connection to the myth of Dracamuth leads her into danger. Stars Amanda Drew and Greg Wise. Show more

Contributors

Linus Scott:: Greg Wise
Alice Pyper:: Amanda Drew
Darlene:: Heather Craney
Thurgis:: Richard Hope
Irwin:: Christopher James
Lord Ethel:: Jonathan Keeble
Child Linus:: James Foster
Director:: John Taylor
Producer:: John Taylor

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Chronicles of Ait - The Saxon Stones

Series

Brian Pern: Brian Pern: 45 Years of Prog and Roll

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: 45 Years of Prog and Roll

Episode 3

BBC Four

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 28^th Jan 2016, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 29^th Jan 2016, 02:20 on BBC Four HD

Spoof rockumentary series. The original Thotch line-up are forced to reform after they are sued by their former manager Basil Steel for non-payment of royalties. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Documentary Director:: Rhys Thomas
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Tony Pebblé:: Nigel Havers
Barry Patmoor:: Denis Lawson
'Big' Basil Steel:: Alan Ford
Bennet St John:: Simon Callow
Security Guard:: Christopher James
Brian Pern's Mother:: Angela Thorne
Brian's Pern's Father:: Peter Bowles
Himself:: Noddy Holder
Himself:: Paul Gambaccini
Himself:: Roger Taylor
Himself:: Peter Gabriel
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Simon Day
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern

Series

15 Minute Drama

Chronicles of Ait - Magpie

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 1^st Jun 2015, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 18^th Dec 2018, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Linus Scott's niece Lollo becomes convinced reality is being influenced by forces that no-one can stop. Stars Greg Wise. Show more

Contributors

Linus Scott:: Greg Wise
Alice Pyper:: Amanda Drew
Lollo:: Gina Abolins
Jason:: Joe Claflin
Marlene:: Heather Craney
Trench:: Christopher James
Stanley:: Christopher James
Afiz:: Stewart Scudamore
Lee:: Stewart Scudamore
Mac:: Arsene Mihai
Producer:: John Taylor
Director:: John Taylor
Writer:: Michael Butt

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Chronicles of Ait - Magpie

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 2^nd Jun 2015, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 19^th Dec 2018, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

When Afiz plots a deal with Trench, her former affair with Linus comes to light, reinforcing Lollo's fears. Stars Gina Abolins. Show more

Contributors

Linus Scott:: Greg Wise
Alice Pyper:: Amanda Drew
Lollo:: Gina Abolins
Jason:: Joe Claflin
Marlene:: Heather Craney
Trench:: Christopher James
Stanley:: Christopher James
Afiz:: Stewart Scudamore
Mac:: Arsene Mihai
Producer:: John Taylor
Director:: John Taylor
Writer:: Michael Butt

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Chronicles of Ait - Magpie

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 3^rd Jun 2015, 10:41 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 20^th Dec 2018, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Linus remains bitter over what he sees as Alice's betrayal of their affair, unaware of developments with Afiz. Stars Greg Wise. Show more

Contributors

Linus Scott:: Greg Wise
Alice Pyper:: Amanda Drew
Lollo:: Gina Abolins
Jason:: Joe Claflin
Marlene:: Heather Craney
Trench:: Christopher James
Stanley:: Christopher James
Afiz:: Stewart Scudamore
Mac:: Arsene Mihai
Producer:: John Taylor
Director:: John Taylor
Writer:: Michael Butt

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Chronicles of Ait - Magpie

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 4^th Jun 2015, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 21^st Dec 2018, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Lollo’s convinced events are moving inexorably towards a tragic conclusion, leaving Linus feeling desperate. Stars Amanda Drew. Show more

Contributors

Linus Scott:: Greg Wise
Alice Pyper:: Amanda Drew
Lollo:: Gina Abolins
Jason:: Joe Claflin
Marlene:: Heather Craney
Trench:: Christopher James
Stanley:: Christopher James
Afiz:: Stewart Scudamore
Mac:: Arsene Mihai
Producer:: John Taylor
Director:: John Taylor
Writer:: Michael Butt

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Chronicles of Ait - Magpie

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 5^th Jun 2015, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 22^nd Dec 2018, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Lollo is terrified that her predictions of disaster are set to be fulfilled, with Linus and Alice's reunion doomed. Stars Greg Wise. Show more

Contributors

Linus Scott:: Greg Wise
Alice Pyper:: Amanda Drew
Lollo:: Gina Abolins
Jason:: Joe Claflin
Marlene:: Heather Craney
Trench:: Christopher James
Stanley:: Christopher James
Afiz:: Stewart Scudamore
Mac:: Arsene Mihai
Producer:: John Taylor
Director:: John Taylor
Writer:: Michael Butt

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Torchwood: Children of Earth

Torchwood

Children of Earth

Episode 3: Day Three

BBC Three

Duration: 1 hour

Audio described

First broadcast: Wed 8^th Jul 2009, 21:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Tue 29^th Dec 2009, 23:30 on BBC HD

Available for 7 months

Watch now

The eyes of the world turn to Britain as the 456 announce, 'We are here'. As a pillar of fire descends upon London, the members of Torchwood must protect their families. Show more

Contributors

Captain Jack Harkness:: John Barrowman
Gwen Cooper:: Eve Myles
Ianto Jones:: Gareth David-Lloyd
Rhys Williams:: Kai Owen
John Frobisher:: Peter Capaldi
Clement McDonald:: Paul Copley
Brian Green:: Nicholas Farrell
Bridget Spears:: Susan Brown
Alice Carter:: Lucy Cohu
Mr Dekker:: Ian Gelder
PC Andy:: Tom Price
Lois Habiba:: Cush Jumbo
Johnson:: Liz May Brice
Colonel Oduya:: Charles Abomeli
General Pierce:: Colin McFarlane
Rhiannon Davies:: Katy Wix
Johnny Davies:: Rhodri Lewis
Anna Frobisher:: Hilary Maclean
Parliamentary Secretary:: Rachel Ferjani
Press Officer:: Christopher James
Operative:: Ben Loyd-Holmes
David Davies:: Luke Perry
Mica Davies:: Aimee Davies
Steven Carter:: Bear McCausland
Holly Frobisher:: Julia Joyce
Lilly Frobisher:: Madeleine Rakic-Platt
Sandwich Shop Man:: Patrice Etienne
456 Voice:: Simon Poland
Young Clem:: Gregory Ferguson
Newsreader:: Louise Minchin
Barmaid:: Libby Liburd
Producer:: Peter Bennett
Director:: Euros Lyn
Writer:: Russell T Davies
Writer:: James Moran

Genres

Brand

Torchwood

Series

Silk

Series 2

Episode 1

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 15^th May 2012, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sat 19^th May 2012, 02:10 on BBC One Wales

Drama series. Martha Costello is now a QC, but she learns fast that it can be lonely at the top. She is defending Brendan Kay, a member of one of London's biggest crime outfits. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Richard Stokes
Director:: Peter Hoar
Writer:: Peter Moffat
Martha Costello QC:: Maxine Peake
Clive Reader:: Rupert Penry-Jones
Billy Lamb:: Neil Stuke
Micky Joy:: Phil Davis
Caroline Warwick QC:: Frances Barber
George Duggan:: Indira Varma
Alan Cowdrey QC:: Alex Jennings
John Bright:: John Macmillan
Jake Milner:: Theo Barklem-Biggs
Bethany Brassington:: Amy Wren
Brendan Kay:: Paul Kynman
Jody Farr:: Finbar Lynch
Derek Storey:: Jonathan McGuinness
Fatima Ali:: Shanaya Rafaat
Judge Goodbrand:: Nicholas Jones
Prison Officer:: Kemal Sylvester
Female Silk:: Claire Porter
Gaoler:: Seun Shote
PC Brett:: Phil Deguara
Count Clerk:: Christopher James
Executive Producer:: Peter Moffat
Executive Producer:: Hilary Salmon

Genres

DramaLegal & Courtroom

Brand

Silk

Series

Silk: Series 2

Torchwood: Children of Earth

Torchwood

Children of Earth

Episode 1: Day One

BBC Three

Duration: 1 hour

Audio described

First broadcast: Mon 6^th Jul 2009, 21:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Sun 27^th Dec 2009, 23:30 on BBC HD

Available for 7 months

Watch now

A normal day becomes a world of terror as every child in the world stops. A message is sent to the governments of Earth: 'We are coming'. A trap closes around Captain Jack. Show more

Contributors

Captain Jack Harkness:: John Barrowman
Gwen Cooper:: Eve Myles
Ianto Jones:: Gareth David-Lloyd
Rhys Williams:: Kai Owen
John Frobisher:: Peter Capaldi
Clement McDonald:: Paul Copley
Brian Green:: Nicholas Farrell
Bridget Spears:: Susan Brown
Alice Carter:: Lucy Cohu
Mr Dekker:: Ian Gelder
Lois Habiba:: Cush Jumbo
Johnson:: Liz May Brice
Colonel Oduya:: Charles Abomeli
Rupesh Patanjali:: Rik Makarem
Rhiannon Davies:: Katy Wix
Johnny Davies:: Rhodri Lewis
Anna Frobisher:: Hilary Maclean
Nurse:: Anna Lawson
Parliamentary Secretary:: Rachel Ferjani
Press Officer:: Christopher James
Water Taxi Man:: Phylip Harries
Operative:: Ben Loyd-Holmes
David Davies:: Luke Perry
Mica Davies:: Aimee Davies
Steven Carter:: Bear McCausland
Holly Frobisher:: Julia Joyce
Lilly Frobisher:: Madeleine Rakic-Platt
Mother:: Chrisian Emmanuel
Mother #2:: Melanie Barker
Father:: Scott Bailey
Young Clem:: Gregory Ferguson
PC Andy:: Tom Price
Recovery Worker:: Ashley Hunt
Kodak:: Osi Okerafor
Paramedic:: Emmanuel Ighodaro
Sentry:: Robert Shelley
Guard:: Quill Roberts
Mother:: Fay McDonald
Newsreader:: Louise Minchin
Barmaid:: Libby Liburd
Sandwich Shop Man:: Patrice Etienne
456 Voice:: Simon Poland
General Pierce:: Colin McFarlane
Denise Riley:: Deborah Findlay
Rick Yates:: Nicholas Briggs
Defence Secretary:: Patrice Naiambana
Vanessa:: Sophie Hunter
Trinity Wells:: Lachele Carl
French Newsreader:: Anthony Debaeck
Mum:: Rhiannon Oliver
Female Teacher:: Lorna Bennett
Producer:: Peter Bennett
Director:: Euros Lyn
Writer:: Russell T Davies

Genres

Brand

Torchwood

Series