Programme Index

Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 13^th Mar 1977, 20:15 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Wed 6^th Mar 2024, 23:55 on BBC Four

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Dramatisation of Henry James's novel. American Lambert Strether comes to Europe on a difficult and delicate mission. A chance meeting on arrival provides him with much-needed support. Show more

Contributors

Lewis Lambert Strether:: Paul Scofield
Maria Gostrey:: Lee Remick
Marie de Vionnet:: Delphine Seyrig
Chadwick Newsome:: David Huffman
Sarah Pocock:: Gayle Hunnicutt
Waymarsh:: Don Fellows
Author:: Henry James
Writer:: Denis Constanduros
Producer:: Cedric Messina
Director:: James Cellan

Genres

Drama

Brand

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Henry James

The American

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 6^th May 2018, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 4^th Mar 2022, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A millionaire, newly arrived in Paris, falls in love with an aristocrat whose family are shrouded in mystery. Stars John Lynch. Show more

Contributors

Henry James:: John Lynch
Christopher Newman:: Lee Ingleby
Claire de Cintre:: Olivia Hallinan
Madame de Bellgarde:: Richenda Carey
Mrs Bread:: Richenda Carey
Urbain Bellgarde:: Jonathan Keeble
Msr Nioche:: Jonathan Keeble
Valentin Bellgarde:: Ashley Margolis
Noemie Nioche:: Alais Lawson
Mrs Tristram:: Alais Lawson
Mr Tristram:: Ryan Early
Deepmere:: Ryan Early
Director:: Pauline Harris
Producer:: Pauline Harris
Author:: Henry James
Adaptor:: Lavinia Murray

Henry James

The American

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 13^th May 2018, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 5^th Mar 2022, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

When Claire’s mother and brother betray Newman most cruelly, he is intent on revenge. Starring Olivia Hallinan. Show more

Contributors

Henry James:: John Lynch
Christopher Newman:: Lee Ingleby
Claire de Cintre:: Olivia Hallinan
Madame de Bellgarde:: Richenda Carey
Mrs Bread:: Richenda Carey
Urbain Bellgarde:: Jonathan Keeble
Msr Nioche:: Jonathan Keeble
Valentin Bellgarde:: Ashley Margolis
Noemie Nioche:: Alais Lawson
Mrs Tristram:: Alais Lawson
Mr Tristram:: Ryan Early
Deepmere:: Ryan Early
Director:: Pauline Harris
Producer:: Pauline Harris
Author:: Henry James
Adaptor:: Lavinia Murray

Genres

Drama

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Henry James: The American

Series

Henry James

The Portrait of a Lady

1. Freedom

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 30^th Jul 2017, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 16^th Jan 2024, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Isabel wants freedom to determine her own future above all but must break with conventions to do so. Stars Joanna Vanderham. Show more

Contributors

Henry James:: John Lynch
Isabel Archer:: Joanna Vanderham
Ralph Touchett:: Sacha Dhawan
Lord Warburton:: Ifan Meredith
Mr Touchett:: Jonathan Keeble
Mrs Touchett:: Frances Barber
Henrietta Stackpole:: Lara Rossi
Caspar Goodwood:: Samuel Edward-Cook
Madam Merle:: Susan Lynch
Director:: Nadia Molinari
Author:: Henry James
Adaptor:: Linda Marshall Griffiths

Genres

Drama

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Henry James: The Portrait of a Lady

Series

Henry James

The Portrait of a Lady

3. Escape

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 13^th Aug 2017, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 18^th Jan 2024, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Isabel's marriage to Osmond is not what she hoped or imagined but can she find a way out to save herself? Stars Joseph Millson. Show more

Contributors

Henry James:: John Lynch
Isabel Archer:: Joanna Vanderham
Ralph Touchett:: Sacha Dhawan
Gilbert Osmond:: Joseph Millson
Madam Merle:: Susan Lynch
Pansy:: Amelia Clarkson
Countess Gemini:: Chetna Pandya
Lord Warburton:: Ifan Meredith
Henrietta Stackpole:: Lara Rossi
Caspar Goodwood:: Samuel Edward-Cook
Director:: Nadia Molinari
Author:: Henry James
Adaptor:: Linda Marshall Griffiths

Genres

Drama

Brand

Henry James: The Portrait of a Lady

Series

Wings of the Dove

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 8^th Apr 2008, 23:15 on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: Tue 8^th Apr 2008, 23:15 on BBC One East Midlands

Romantic period drama about a couple who cannot afford to marry. When they encounter a rich young American girl who is suffering from a terminal illness, they concoct a scheme. Show more

Contributors

Kate Croy:: Helena Bonham Carter
Merton:: Linus Roache
Kate's Father:: Michael Gambon
Susan:: Elizabeth McGovern
Aunt Maude:: Charlotte Rampling
Lord Mark:: Alex Jennings
Author:: Henry James
Writer:: Hossein Amini

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Films

The Turn of the Screw

Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 30^th Dec 2009, 21:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Mon 27^th Dec 2021, 02:05 on BBC Four

Adaptation of Henry James's classic ghost story. A young governess is sent to a country house to take care of two orphans, but becomes fearful of malevolent forces. Show more

Contributors

Ann:: Michelle Dockery
Sarah Grose:: Sue Johnston
Dr Fisher:: Dan Stevens
Carla:: Nicola Walker
Flora:: Eva Sayer
Miles:: Josef Lindsay
Master:: Mark Umbers
Professor:: Corin Redgrave
Baines:: Wendy Albiston
Diane:: Sarah Buckland
Peter Quint:: Edward MacLiam
Emily Jessel:: Katie Lightfoot
Abused Maid:: Nellie Burroughes
Ann's Father:: Peter Bygott
Young Ann:: Honor Cargill-Martin
Police Inspector:: Cameron Stewart
Producer:: Colin Wratten
Writer:: Sandy Welch
Author:: Henry James

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Henry James - Daisy Miller

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 31^st Jul 2017, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 2^nd Mar 2021, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Winterbourne is torn between desire and propriety when he falls in love with Daisy Miller. With Jack Lowden. Show more

Contributors

Henry James:: John Lynch
Frederick Winterbourne:: Jack Lowden
Daisy Miller:: Julianna Jennings
Mrs Costello:: Barbara Barnes
Randolph:: Haris Giannakopolos
Director:: Nadia Molinari
Author:: Henry James
Adaptor:: Amanda Dalton

Genres

Series

Henry James - Daisy Miller

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 4^th Aug 2017, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 6^th Mar 2021, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

When Winterbourne discovers Daisy alone with Giovanelli at the Colosseum, he must confront her. With John Lynch as the author. Show more

Contributors

Henry James:: John Lynch
Frederick Winterbourne:: Jack Lowden
Daisy Miller:: Julianna Jennings
Mrs Miller:: Laurel Lefkow
Mrs Costello:: Barbara Barnes
Randolph:: Haris Giannakopolos
Giovanelli:: Cesare Taurasi
Director:: Nadia Molinari
Author:: Henry James
Adaptor:: Amanda Dalton

Genres

Series

Drama on 4

Roderick Hudson by Henry James

Episode 1

Drama on 4: Roderick Hudson by Henry James

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 29^th Jul 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 3^rd Sep 2020, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Rowland Mallet takes a young sculptor to Rome to develop his art. A story of obsession, love and desire. Stars Derek Riddell. Show more

Contributors

Henry James:: John Lynch
Roderick Hudson:: Luke Newberry
Rowland Mallett:: Derek Riddell
Christina Light:: Emily Beecham
Mary Garland:: Caitlin Thorburn
Mrs Hudson:: Susan Twist
Mme Grandoni:: Susan Twist
Cecilia:: Kate Hudson
Mrs Light:: Lorelei King
Cavaliere:: Stephen Marzella
Director:: Pauline Harris
Producer:: Pauline Harris
Author:: Henry James
Adaptor:: Lavinia Murray

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Series

Drama on 4

Roderick Hudson by Henry James

Episode 2

Drama on 4: Roderick Hudson by Henry James

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 5^th Aug 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 4^th Sep 2020, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Still engaged to Mary, Roderick has fallen for beautiful socialite Christina Light – sparking mayhem. Stars Luke Newberry. Show more

Contributors

Henry James:: John Lynch
Roderick Hudson:: Luke Newberry
Rowland Mallett:: Derek Riddell
Christina Light:: Emily Beecham
Mary Garland:: Caitlin Thorburn
Mrs Hudson:: Susan Twist
Mme Grandoni:: Susan Twist
Mrs Light:: Lorelei King
Cavaliere:: Stephen Marzella
Leavenworth:: Stephen Marzella
Director:: Pauline Harris
Producer:: Pauline Harris
Author:: Henry James
Adaptor:: Lavinia Murray

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Series

Henry James - Daisy Miller

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 1^st Aug 2017, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 3^rd Mar 2021, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Winterbourne travels to Rome to see the beautiful, free-spirited Daisy Miller again. With Julianna Jennings. Show more

Contributors

Frederick Winterbourne:: Jack Lowden
Daisy Miller:: Julianna Jennings
Mrs Costello:: Barbara Barnes
Mrs Miller:: Laurel Lefkow
Randolph:: Haris Giannakopolos
Mrs Walker:: Leanne Best
Director:: Nadia Molinari
Author:: Henry James
Adaptor:: Amanda Dalton

Genres

Series

Henry James - Daisy Miller

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 3^rd Aug 2017, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 5^th Mar 2021, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Daisy continues her friendship with a handsome Italian and so Winterbourne faces a difficult decision. With Julianna Jennings. Show more

Contributors

Frederick Winterbourne:: Jack Lowden
Daisy Miller:: Julianna Jennings
Mrs Miller:: Laurel Lefkow
Giovanelli:: Cesare Taurasi
Mrs Walker:: Leanne Best
Director:: Nadia Molinari
Author:: Henry James
Adaptor:: Amanda Dalton

Genres

Series

Henry James - Daisy Miller

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 2^nd Aug 2017, 10:41 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 4^th Mar 2021, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Will Winterbourne follow his heart and risk the harsh judgement of those around him? With Jack Lowden. Show more

Contributors

Frederick Winterbourne:: Jack Lowden
Daisy Miller:: Julianna Jennings
Mrs Costello:: Barbara Barnes
Mrs Miller:: Laurel Lefkow
Randolph:: Haris Giannakopolos
Mrs Walker:: Leanne Best
Director:: Nadia Molinari
Author:: Henry James
Adaptor:: Amanda Dalton

Genres

Series

Henry James

The Portrait of a Lady

2. Italy

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 6^th Aug 2017, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 17^th Jan 2024, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

An unexpected inheritance allows Isabel her freedom, so she travels to Italy, where she meets Gilbert Osmond. Stars John Lynch. Show more

Contributors

Henry James:: John Lynch
Isabel Archer:: Joanna Vanderham
Ralph Touchett:: Sacha Dhawan
Mrs Touchett:: Frances Barber
Madam Merle:: Susan Lynch
Gilbert Osmond:: Joseph Millson
Pansy:: Amelia Clarkson
Countess Gemini:: Chetna Pandya
Lord Warburton:: Ifan Meredith
Caspar Goodwood:: Samuel Edward-Cook
Director:: Nadia Molinari
Author:: Henry James
Adaptor:: Linda Marshall Griffiths

Genres

Drama

Brand

Henry James: The Portrait of a Lady

Series

The Turning

Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 22^nd Oct 2022, 23:30 on BBC One South East HDLatest broadcast: Sun 8^th Oct 2023, 00:50 on BBC One Scotland

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Supernatural thriller based on a story by Henry James. A young woman becomes the governess of two unruly children at a secluded manor.

Contributors

Holly:: Darlene Garr
Kate Mandell:: Mackenzie Davis
Flora Fairchild:: Brooklynn Prince
Rose:: Kim Adis
Quint:: Niall Greig Fulton
Miles Fairchild:: Finn Wolfhard
Darla Mandell:: Joely Richardson
Mrs Grose:: Barbara Marten
Jessel:: Denna Thomsen
Writer:: Henry James
Writer:: Carey W Hayes
Writer:: Chad Hayes
Director:: Floria Sigismondi

Genres

DramaHorror & Supernatural

Formats

Films

Henry James

The Wings of the Dove

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 2^nd May 2018, 10:41 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 3^rd Feb 2022, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

When American Heiress Milly Theale steps into her London society, Kate sees a way to marry Merton. Stars Jodie Comer. Show more

Contributors

Milly Theale:: Jodie Comer
Lord Mark:: Jack Lowden
Kate Croy:: Aisling Loftus
Susie Stringham:: Christine Bottomley
Director:: Nadia Molinari
Author:: Henry James
Adaptor:: Linda Marshall Griffiths

Genres

Drama

Brand

Henry James: The Wings of the Dove

Series

Drama on 4

Love Henry James - The Aspern Papers

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 29^th Apr 2018, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 5^th May 2018, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Amanda Dalton adapts Henry James's dark and intimate tale. A literary editor tries to obtain letters and papers that celebrated author Jeffrey Aspern sent to his mistress. Show more

Contributors

The Editor:: Zubin Varla
Juliana:: Sian Phillips
Tina:: Julia Rounthwaite
Mrs Prest:: Susan Twist
Henry James:: John Lynch
Director:: Gary Brown
Producer:: Gary Brown
Author:: Henry James
Adaptor:: Amanda Dalton

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Henry James

The Wings of the Dove

Episode 1