Colin Bytheway's drama about life and death. And choices. And the sock-to-trouser ratio of gay men. Starring Alison Steadman and Kevin Whately. Show more
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The Twenty Year Stretch
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Witty and intense drama by Colin Bytheway combining a quirk of Dutch law with a searing examination of lost youth. Starring James D'Arcy, Tara Fitzgerald and Nicholas Farrell. Show more
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Burning Desires
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
By Colin Bytheway. The story of Parisian Henri Desire Landru, who, between 1914 and 1918, proposed to ten women. Always the same method and same hideous outcome. Show more
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2. Coma Mystery
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Tess investigates the mystery of an unidentified patient in a coma which brings fresh evidence. Stars Tamsin Grieg. Show more
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3. Distraction
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Astronaut Scott Carter is about to take his first spacewalk but his wife's mind is not on that. Stars Adam James. Show more
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4. Reaction
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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When Scott loses consciousness on his first ever spacewalk, Tess's reaction surprises them both. Stars Adam James. Show more
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5. Mystery Solved?
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Tess has been investigating an unidentified patient and now believes she knows who he is. Stars Tamsin Greig. Show more
Paige and Rash try to hide their relationship from the ED, and David fights to save a patient from herself.
Rash and Mason finally make peace, and Archie is reunited with guilt when the abusive ex-teacher she had taken vengeance on returns to the ED. Show more
As paranoia eats away at her marriage, will Faith finally give in to temptation with Dylan?
Faith and Iain team up to try to save a family they have seen in the ED before, while Robyn’s responsibilities start to take a toll.
Charlie returns from his holidays brimming with optimism, but with the ED backing up, how long will it last? David is not coping as well as he thought.
Ethan struggles to keep his personal life from distracting him at work, while Duffy fights to reclaim her confidence despite some devastating news.
Charlie learns that his friends are always there for him, whilst Mason struggles to find one in Rash. Show more
An exhausted Will tries to make peace with the ED on his last day, Robyn does everything she can to help a conflicted patient, and Rash plucks up the courage to get himself a date.
Life is a balancing act. Quite literally so - for Charles Blondin, the first man to cross Niagara Falls on a tightrope. Blondin astounded audiences with his feats. Show more
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1. Long Distance
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Tess is married to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. An honour – or not? Stars Tamsin Grieg. Show more
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Mary Toft's Rabbit Tale
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
By Colin Bytheway. Mary believes there is more to life than raising children and working. Dreaming of fame and fortune, she convinces doctors that she is giving birth to rabbits. Show more
Marty tells the truth but isn’t prepared for the consequences. Meanwhile, Connie continues to cover her tracks in the ED. Show more
Ruby fails to juggle Harmony and work, and Marty pushes Jade to the limit.