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Hester by Margaret Oliphant

1. The Financial Scandal

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

A tale of banks and bankers, credit and discredit, and a single woman who does something truly radical. Stars Penelope Wilton. Show more

Contributors

Margaret Oliphant:
Penelope Wilton
Lady Ellen Vernon:
Jasmine Hyde
Hester Vernon:
Lyndsey Marshal
Harry Sellon:
Ben Crowe
Adaptor:
Kate Clanchy
Adaptor:
Zena Forster

Genres

15 Minute Drama

Feminine Forever

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The 70s, a world of HRT and growing old disgracefully. Judy has news for her parents. Stars Lesley Manville. From September 2012. Show more

15 Minute Drama

HighLites: Retouched

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Bev and Shirley take their unique hairdressing style to an old people's home and set about making Enid feel ten years older. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Une Vie

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Jeanne leaves her convent education filled with thoughts of love and romance. Starring Aimeé Ffion Edwards. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Une Vie

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Jeanne de Lamare begins to adapt to the disappointments of life as the wife of a selfish man. Starring Robert Blythe. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Une Vie

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A naive country aristocrat married to a selfish man, discovers how rotten adult life is around her. Stars Aimeé Ffion Edwards. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Une Vie

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Jeanne believes that having a second child will heal the heartache caused by a loveless marriage. Starring Robert Blythe. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Une Vie

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The coda to the detailed story so far, in which we see a whole life pan out. Stars Aimeé Ffion Edwards and Robert Blythe. Episode 5 of 5. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Baby Powder and Perfume

Episode 5: The Dancer

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Exploring five very different perspectives on the lap dancing industry. Colette is forced to rethink her future career plans as her hopes and dreams are viciously challenged. Show more

Drama on 4

The Mysterious Case of Maria

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Florence Vincent, Emer Kenny, Corey Montague-Sholay, Wemmy Ogunyankin and Sandra Townsend. When charismatic waitress Maria goes missing, Ellie begins an eccentric investigation. Show more

Drama on 4

The Loving Ballad of Captain Bateman

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Joseph Wilde. Modern love story based on a very old folk song. In Afghanistan, a wounded British soldier puts Sofia in a dangerous dilemma. Show more

Contributors

Captain Bateman:
Nicholas Murchie
Sofia's Father:
Haroon Yousofi
Sgt Gilbert:
Ben Crowe
Pte Richards:
Pieter Lawman
Pte Scott:
Tim van Eyken
Pte Jones:
Will Howard
Coach Driver:
Adam Nagaitis
Director:
Julian May

Genres

Hester by Margaret Oliphant

5. Farewell to Vernon's?

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Once again, Mr Rule is facing a run on the bank, which could close Vernon's forever. Stars Lyndsey Marshal and Philip Jackson. Show more

Contributors

Margaret Oliphant:
Penelope Wilton
Hester Vernon:
Lyndsey Marshal
Farrington:
Patrick Brennan
Mapplethorpe:
Adam Nagaitis
Mrs Merridew:
Stephanie Racine
Harry Sellon:
Ben Crowe
Mildmay Vernon:
Paul Stonehouse
Catherine Vernon:
Lizzy Watts
Adaptor:
Kate Clanchy
Adaptor:
Zena Forster

Genres

Banished

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Historical drama. It is 1788 in New South Wales, and dawn is breaking over the ramshackle camp where British convicts and their masters are waking up to another dangerous day. Show more

Contributors

Anne Meredith:
Orla Brady
Reverend Johnson:
Ewen Bremner
Elizabeth Quinn:
MyAnna Buring
Corporal MacDonald:
Ryan Corr
Housekeeper Deborah:
Brooke Harman
Captain Collins:
David Dawson
Letters Molloy:
Ned Dennehy
Sergeant Timmins:
Cal MacAninch
Marston:
Rory McCann
Major Ross:
Joseph Millson
Spragg:
Nick Moss
Private Buckley:
Adam Nagaitis
Mary Johnson:
Genevieve O'Reilly
Private Mulrooney:
Jordan Patrick Smith
James Freeman:
Russell Tovey
Tommy Barrett:
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Kitty McVitie:
Joanna Vanderham
Governor Phillip:
David Wenham
Producer:
Sita Williams

Series

Banished

Banished

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Historical drama. Freeman must tackle bully Marston, who is persisting in stealing his food. Drastic action is required.

Contributors

Anne Meredith:
Orla Brady
Reverend Johnson:
Ewen Bremner
Elizabeth Quinn:
MyAnna Buring
Corporal MacDonald:
Ryan Corr
Housekeeper Deborah:
Brooke Harman
Captain Collins:
David Dawson
Letters Molloy:
Ned Dennehy
Sergeant Timmins:
Cal MacAninch
Marston:
Rory McCann
Major Ross:
Joseph Millson
Spragg:
Nick Moss
Private Buckley:
Adam Nagaitis
Mary Johnson:
Genevieve O'Reilly
Private Mulrooney:
Jordan Patrick Smith
James Freeman:
Russell Tovey
Tommy Barrett:
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Kitty McVitie:
Joanna Vanderham
Governor Phillip:
David Wenham
Producer:
Sita Williams

Series

Banished

Banished

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Historical drama set in an Australian penal colony. The marriage of Elizabeth and Tommy is blessed by Reverend Johnson. Kitty continues to suffer the attentions of Major Ross.

Contributors

Anne Meredith:
Orla Brady
Reverend Johnson:
Ewen Bremner
Elizabeth Quinn:
MyAnna Buring
Corporal MacDonald:
Ryan Corr
Housekeeper Deborah:
Brooke Harman
Captain Collins:
David Dawson
Letters Molloy:
Ned Dennehy
Sergeant Timmins:
Cal MacAninch
Marston:
Rory McCann
Major Ross:
Joseph Millson
Spragg:
Nick Moss
Private Buckley:
Adam Nagaitis
Mary Johnson:
Genevieve O'Reilly
Private Mulrooney:
Jordan Patrick Smith
James Freeman:
Russell Tovey
Tommy Barrett:
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Kitty McVitie:
Joanna Vanderham
Governor Phillip:
David Wenham
Producer:
Sita Williams
Production Company:
RSJ Films UK Ltd

Series

Banished

Banished

Episode 4

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Historical drama set in an Australian penal colony. Mary Johnson shares her past sorrow with the insightful convict Anne Meredith as the camp waits for news of Freeman.

Contributors

Anne Meredith:
Orla Brady
Reverend Johnson:
Ewen Bremner
Elizabeth Quinn:
MyAnna Buring
Corporal MacDonald:
Ryan Corr
Housekeeper Deborah:
Brooke Harman
Captain Collins:
David Dawson
Letters Molloy:
Ned Dennehy
Sergeant Timmins:
Cal MacAninch
Marston:
Rory McCann
Major Ross:
Joseph Millson
Spragg:
Nick Moss
Private Buckley:
Adam Nagaitis
Mary Johnson:
Genevieve O'Reilly
Private Mulrooney:
Jordan Patrick Smith
James Freeman:
Russell Tovey
Tommy Barrett:
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Kitty McVitie:
Joanna Vanderham
Governor Phillip:
David Wenham
Jefferson:
Tim McGunn
Producer:
Sita Williams
Production Company:
RSJ Films UK Ltd

Series

Banished

Banished

Episode 5

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Historical drama set in an Australian penal colony. To everyone's amazement Freeman is alive, and Major Ross is deeply affected by a personal loss.

Contributors

Anne Meredith:
Orla Brady
Reverend Johnson:
Ewen Bremner
Elizabeth Quinn:
MyAnna Buring
Corporal MacDonald:
Ryan Corr
Housekeeper Deborah:
Brooke Harman
Captain Collins:
David Dawson
Letters Molloy:
Ned Dennehy
Sergeant Timmins:
Cal MacAninch
Major Ross:
Joseph Millson
Spragg:
Nick Moss
Private Buckley:
Adam Nagaitis
Mary Johnson:
Genevieve O'Reilly
Private Mulrooney:
Jordan Patrick Smith
James Freeman:
Russell Tovey
Tommy Barrett:
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Kitty McVitie:
Joanna Vanderham
Governor Phillip:
David Wenham
Producer:
Sita Williams
Production Company:
RSJ Films UK Ltd

Series

Banished

Banished

Episode 6

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Historical drama set in an Australian penal colony. Rebellion is in the air, and Tommy's headstrong behaviour risks all Elizabeth's plans for the future.

Contributors

Anne Meredith:
Orla Brady
Reverend Johnson:
Ewen Bremner
Elizabeth Quinn:
MyAnna Buring
Corporal MacDonald:
Ryan Corr
Housekeeper Deborah:
Brooke Harman
Captain Collins:
David Dawson
Letters Molloy:
Ned Dennehy
Sergeant Timmins:
Cal MacAninch
Major Ross:
Joseph Millson
Spragg:
Nick Moss
Private Buckley:
Adam Nagaitis
Mary Johnson:
Genevieve O'Reilly
James Freeman:
Russell Tovey
Tommy Barrett:
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Kitty McVitie:
Joanna Vanderham
Governor Phillip:
David Wenham
Producer:
Sita Williams
Production Company:
RSJ Films UK Ltd

Series

Banished

Banished

Episode 7

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Drama set in an Australian penal colony. James Freeman faces the most difficult decision of his life. With the prisoners far outnumbering the soldiers, what will the outcome be?

Contributors

Anne Meredith:
Orla Brady
Reverend Johnson:
Ewen Bremner
Elizabeth Quinn:
MyAnna Buring
Corporal MacDonald:
Ryan Corr
Housekeeper Deborah:
Brooke Harman
Captain Collins:
David Dawson
Letters Molloy:
Ned Dennehy
Sergeant Timmins:
Cal MacAninch
Major Ross:
Joseph Millson
Spragg:
Nick Moss
Private Buckley:
Adam Nagaitis
Mary Johnson:
Genevieve O'Reilly
James Freeman:
Russell Tovey
Tommy Barrett:
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Kitty McVitie:
Joanna Vanderham
Governor Phillip:
David Wenham
Producer:
Sita Williams
Production Company:
RSJ Films UK Ltd

Series

Banished

Saturday Drama

Mark Davies Markham - The Liberty of Norton Folgate

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Inspired by, and starring members of, Madness - a tale of London's melting pot of cultures and ensuing struggles. From February 2013. Show more