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Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 17^th Nov 2013, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 9^th Mar 2018, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A brilliant pianist is sucked into a world of obsession when tutoring a wealthy Russian oligarch's daughter. Stars Ed Stoppard, Matthew Marsh, Dolya Gavanski, Isabella Blake Thomas. Show more

Drama on 3

Breaking Free: A Patriot for Me

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 2 hours

First broadcast: Sun 7^th Jun 2015, 22:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Sun 1^st Jan 2017, 21:00 on BBC Radio 3

Philip Franks directs a radio adaptation of John Osborne's play, banned by the censor in 1965. With Michael Pennington, Amanda Root, Richard Goulding and Peter Egan. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: John Osborne
Baron von Epp:: Bette Bourne
Mohl:: Peter Egan
Albrecht/Ferdy/Paul/Steinbauer:: Joshua Elliott
Redl:: Richard Goulding
Stanitsin:: Martin Hutson
Kupfer/Deputy:: Peter Moreton
Oblensky:: Michael Pennington
Hilde:: Alana Ramsey
Countess:: Amanda Root
Kunz/Deputy:: Simon Shackleton
Taussig/Tsarina/Deputy:: Daniel Weyman
Siczynski/Stefan/Viktor/Young man:: Matt Whitchurch
Adaptor:: Philip Osment
Director:: Philip Franks
Producer:: David Morley

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 3

Doctors

Series 14

Episode 179: The Were-Witch Project

BBC One

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 29^th Jan 2013, 13:45 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Tue 29^th Jan 2013, 16:00 on BBC HD

Brenda thinks the onset of the menopause is cause for celebration - until Al suggests otherwise. Meanwhile, it is Mandy's last day at Ashgate Lodge. Show more

Contributors

Dr Al Haskey:: Ian Midlane
Sid Govey:: Jonty Stephens
Brenda Govey:: Suzy Aitchison
Frances Govey:: Alana Ramsey
Dr Emma Reid:: Dido Miles
Dr Jas Khella:: Vineeta Rishi
Mandy Marquez:: Danielle Henry
Chris Reid:: Nathan Wright
Karen Hollins:: Jan Pearson
Kelly:: Lorna Laidlaw
Sam Reid:: Grant Masters
Writer:: Andrew Cornish
Series Producer:: Mike Hobson
Series Producer:: Peter Eryl Lloyd
Producer:: Jonathan Phillips

Genres

Brand

Doctors

Series

Doctors: Series 14

Classic Serial

Dostoyevsky - The Russian Gambler

Episode 2

Classic Serial: Dostoyevsky - The Russian Gambler

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 24^th Nov 2013, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 10^th Mar 2018, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A hapless piano tutor is drawn into the high-stakes world of a Russian oligarch on the verge of bankruptcy. Stars Matthew Marsh. Show more

Contributors

Alexei:: Ed Stoppard
Mikhail:: Matthew Marsh
Anastasia:: Eleanor Bron
Polina:: Dolya Gavanski
Vika:: Isabella Blake Thomas
Astley:: Graham Seed
Francois:: Orlando Seale
Katie:: Lucy May Barker
Mullighan:: Jay Taylor
Office Worker:: Alana Ramsey
Blake:: Timothy Walker
Director:: John Dryden
Producer:: John Dryden
Writer:: Dolya Gavanski

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Classic Serial

Series

We're Backing Britain

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 25^th Sep 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 14^th Feb 2023, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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4 Extra Debut. The government‘s reeling from the devaluation of the pound in 1968 and rejection by the Common Market. Stars Nicholas Boulton. Show more

Contributors

Fred Price:: Nicholas Boulton
Brenda Mumford:: Felicity Duncan
Marcia Williams:: Felicity Duncan
Joan Southwell:: Catherine Lamb
Harry Tyler:: Geoff McGivern
Valerie White:: Alana Ramsey
Richard Seller:: Wilf Scolding
Rory McCarthy:: Wilf Scolding
Jack O'Hea:: Duncan Wisbey
Harold Wilson:: Duncan Wisbey
Mike Best:: Duncan Wisbey
Writer:: David Morley
Director:: Sean Grundy
Producer:: Richard Clemmow

Genres

Drama

Drama on 4

Burn Baby Burn

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 11^th Mar 2016, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 1^st May 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Jon Culshaw stars in this satire inspired by the Young British Artists movement and the Momart warehouse fire. Also stars Ronni Ancona, Ben Crompton, Carl Prekopp. Show more

Contributors

Tracey Emin:: Ronni Ancona
Nigella:: Ronni Ancona
Dinos Chapman:: Wilf Scolding
Vic Hislop:: Wilf Scolding
Damien Hirst:: Ben Crompton
Dante Skirmish:: Ben Crompton
Brian Sewell:: Jon Culshaw
Death:: Jon Culshaw
Hardy:: Steven Hartley
Jake Chapman:: Carl Prekopp
Charles Saatchi:: Carl Prekopp
Jacqui:: Alana Ramsey
Writer:: Sean Grundy
Director:: Dirk Maggs
Producer:: David Morley

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Two Minutes Hate

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 29^th Nov 2012, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 19^th Jun 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Kieran Prendiville. Implicated in a child murder but released from prison, Jennifer now has a new identity. But at least one newspaper is determined to find out where she lives. Show more

Contributors

Catherine:: Jasmine Hyde
Jennifer:: Jasmine Hyde
Adrian:: Patrick Marlowe
Jane:: Sasha Behar
Barry:: Nigel Lindsay
Giles:: Edward Max
George:: Matthew Townshend
Lawyer:: Matthew Townshend
Policeman:: Matthew Townshend
Newsreader:: Alana Ramsey
Secretary:: Alana Ramsey
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill
Writer:: Kieran Prendiville

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Heading to Paradise

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 16^th Jul 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM

The stories of some of the victims of Flight MH17, shot down over the Ukraine in 2014. Joe Caffrey, Philip Franks and Tracy Wiles star in David Morley's factual drama. Show more

Contributors

Mike:: Tom Alexander
Travel Agent:: Tom Alexander
Elsemiek:: Eliza Butterworth
Lee:: Eliza Butterworth
John:: Joe Caffrey
Esther:: Felicity Duncan
Rika:: Felicity Duncan
Hans:: Philip Franks
Airport Official:: Philip Franks
Bryce:: Richard Goulding
Barry Sim:: Richard Goulding
Daisy:: Alana Ramsey
Izzy Sim:: Alana Ramsey
Barry:: David Shaw-Parker
Sergio:: David Shaw-Parker
Liam:: Daniel Weyman
Silene:: Tracy Wiles
Julian:: Tracy Wiles
Writer:: David Morley
Director:: Dirk Maggs

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Oh You Pretty Things

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 1^st Dec 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 1^st Dec 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Jon Canter. When Ellie's ex gets in touch after 25 years, husband Dave can't resist doing the same thing and calls his ex too. Is it ever wise to get back in touch with your ex? Show more

Contributors

Ellie:: Sarah Alexander
Dave:: Will Adamsdale
Charlie:: Lynden Edwards
Tash:: Monica Dolan
Shop Girl:: Alana Ramsey
Receptionist:: Alana Ramsey
Writer:: Jon Canter
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill

Genres

Drama

Brand

Silk

Series 3

Episode 2

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Mon 3^rd Mar 2014, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Mon 10^th Mar 2014, 03:45 on BBC Two England

Legal drama series. When a violent pitch assault ends in court, Martha reluctantly defends the accused, delving into the murky world of professional football to discover the truth. Show more

Contributors

Martha Costello QC:: Maxine Peake
Clive Reader QC:: Rupert Penry-Jones
Billy Lamb:: Neil Stuke
Harriet Hammond:: Miranda Raison
Caroline Warwick QC:: Frances Barber
John Bright:: John Macmillan
Jake Milner:: Theo Barklem-Biggs
Alan Cowdrey QC:: Alex Jennings
Amy Lang:: Jessica Henwick
Bethany Brassington:: Amy Wren
Nicola:: Kirsty Bushell
Jordan Sinclair:: Ukweli Roach
Paul Tennison:: Benjamin Dilloway
Dean Trent:: Jay Taylor
Ashton:: Harry Hadden-Paton
HHJ Christine Barnabyl:: Stella Gonet
Ben Madden:: Brian Capron
Tom Stephenson:: Nathaniel Martello-White
Christopher Rankin:: Simon Meacock
Stacey Grant:: Nicola Sangster
Gary Flanders:: Stewart Lockwood
District Judge Dora Noone:: Elizabeth Bennett
HHJ Stephen Grimes:: David McAlister
Custody Officer:: Marcus Cunningham
Hotel Receptionist:: Alana Ramsey
Clerk:: Lisa Baird
Court Clerk:: Sophie Bevan
Judge:: Philip York
Producer:: Matt Strevens
Director:: Marc Jobst
Writer:: Mick Collins

Genres

DramaLegal & Courtroom

Brand

Silk

Series

Silk: Series 3

15 Minute Drama

Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th Feb 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 14^th Aug 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. A lifelong friend discovers that Jane may have been murdered, and begins to present her case. Stars Elaine Cassidy, Ruth Gemmell and Rupert Evans. Show more

Contributors

Jane:: Elaine Cassidy
Anne:: Ruth Gemmell
Henry:: Rupert Evans
Mrs Raike:: Susan Brown
Elizabeth:: Lucy Robinson
Cass:: Jasmine Hyde
Dr Sillar:: Nick Murchie
Edward Molteni:: Nick Murchie
Solicitor:: Nick Murchie
Rebecca:: Lotte Rice
Receptionist:: Lotte Rice
Mary:: Lotte Rice
Young Fanny:: Eliza Harrison-Dine
Older Fanny:: Alana Ramsey
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill
Adaptor:: Eileen Horne
Adaptor:: Andrew Davies
Author:: Lindsay Ashford

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen

Series

15 Minute Drama

Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 25^th Feb 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 15^th Aug 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Jane and Anne suspect adultery in the Austen family. Anne feels compelled to take action. Stars Elaine Cassidy and Ruth Gemmell. Show more

Contributors

Jane:: Elaine Cassidy
Anne:: Ruth Gemmell
Henry:: Rupert Evans
Mrs Raike:: Susan Brown
Elizabeth:: Lucy Robinson
Cass:: Jasmine Hyde
Dr Sillar:: Nick Murchie
Edward Molteni:: Nick Murchie
Solicitor:: Nick Murchie
Rebecca:: Lotte Rice
Receptionist:: Lotte Rice
Mary:: Lotte Rice
Young Fanny:: Eliza Harrison-Dine
Older Fanny:: Alana Ramsey
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill
Adaptor:: Eileen Horne
Adaptor:: Andrew Davies
Author:: Lindsay Ashford

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen

Series

15 Minute Drama

Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 26^th Feb 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 16^th Aug 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

At Jane's invitation, Anne goes with her new employer to Bath where more revelations await. Stars Elaine Cassidy and Ruth Gemmell. Show more

Contributors

Jane:: Elaine Cassidy
Anne:: Ruth Gemmell
Henry:: Rupert Evans
Mrs Raike:: Susan Brown
Elizabeth:: Lucy Robinson
Cass:: Jasmine Hyde
Dr Sillar:: Nick Murchie
Edward Molteni:: Nick Murchie
Solicitor:: Nick Murchie
Rebecca:: Lotte Rice
Receptionist:: Lotte Rice
Mary:: Lotte Rice
Young Fanny:: Eliza Harrison-Dine
Older Fanny:: Alana Ramsey
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill
Adaptor:: Eileen Horne
Adaptor:: Andrew Davies
Author:: Lindsay Ashford

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen

Series

15 Minute Drama

Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 27^th Feb 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 17^th Aug 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Jane's novel is published and Anne's fortunes improve, but bad news threatens Jane's health. Stars Elaine Cassidy, Ruth Gemmell and Rupert Evans. Show more

Contributors

Jane:: Elaine Cassidy
Anne:: Ruth Gemmell
Henry:: Rupert Evans
Mrs Raike:: Susan Brown
Elizabeth:: Lucy Robinson
Cass:: Jasmine Hyde
Dr Sillar:: Nick Murchie
Edward Molteni:: Nick Murchie
Solicitor:: Nick Murchie
Rebecca:: Lotte Rice
Receptionist:: Lotte Rice
Mary:: Lotte Rice
Young Fanny:: Eliza Harrison-Dine
Older Fanny:: Alana Ramsey
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill
Adaptor:: Eileen Horne
Adaptor:: Andrew Davies
Author:: Lindsay Ashford

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen

Series

15 Minute Drama

Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 28^th Feb 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 18^th Aug 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Anne suspects that Jane was killed because she thwarted a murderer - very close to home. Stars Elaine Cassidy, Ruth Gemmell and Rupert Evans. Show more

Contributors

Jane:: Elaine Cassidy
Anne:: Ruth Gemmell
Henry:: Rupert Evans
Mrs Raike:: Susan Brown
Elizabeth:: Lucy Robinson
Cass:: Jasmine Hyde
Dr Sillar:: Nick Murchie
Edward Molteni:: Nick Murchie
Solicitor:: Nick Murchie
Rebecca:: Lotte Rice
Receptionist:: Lotte Rice
Mary:: Lotte Rice
Young Fanny:: Eliza Harrison-Dine
Older Fanny:: Alana Ramsey
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill
Adaptor:: Eileen Horne
Adaptor:: Andrew Davies
Author:: Lindsay Ashford

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen

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