An exploration of TS Eliot's The Waste Land, in its centenary year, that for the first time uncovers the personal story behind Eliot's creation of his celebrated poem. Show more
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Dramatisation of Charlotte Bronte's novel. Jane finds she has a rival for Rochester's attentions. A visitor from overseas brings trouble to Thornfield. Show more
Bleak House
Episode 13
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Available for years
Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. Richard and Ada's news causes concern for Esther and Jarndyce. Inspector Bucket tracks down the mysterious letter writer. Show more
Christopher is sent to the front with McKechnie and Perowne. While Valentine waits for news of Christopher, Sylvia, now ensconced at Groby, makes one final, desperate play for him. Show more
Dramatisation of Charlotte Bronte's novel. After surviving a harsh charity school, orphan Jane Eyre takes a job as a governess. But her peaceful existence is suddenly shattered. Show more
Vicious rumours about Christopher abound, leading to tragedy at Groby. Sylvia finds a new admirer who proves a distraction as the war continues, and Valentine moves to London. Show more
Diary of a Nobody
Episode 2
30 minutes
Adaptation of the comic novel about the archetypal 'little man'. Pooter's son Willie returns, now calling himself Lupin and insisting on rather unseemly behaviour. Show more
Diary of a Nobody
Episode 3
30 minutes
Adaptation of George and Weedon Grossmith's novel. Pooter receives an insulting Christmas card and a punch in the head at an evening with the Holloway Comedians. Show more
Diary of a Nobody
Episode 4
30 minutes
Adaptation of the novel about the diary of the archetypal 'little man'. Pooter is proud when Lupin gains a position at the firm Perkupp and Co, until things go wrong for the boy. Show more
Diary of a Nobody
Episode 1
30 minutes
Andrew Davies's adaptation of George and Weedon Grossmith's novel about the diary of archetypal 'little man' Charles Pooter - endearing, yet obsessed with his own importance.
While Sylvia and Christopher are reunited publicly, their relationship remains turbulent in private. Christopher is torn between his marriage vows and his feelings for Valentine. Show more
Aristocrats Christopher and Sylvia Tietjens are unhappily married. Despite their troubles he is determined to stay faithful, until he meets suffragette Valentine Wannop. Show more
Woman's Hour
Women in Film; Christmas Jumpers
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Christmas jumpers - from faux pas to fashion essential. British women's film industry success. An asylum seeker's story. Gender segregation at university - is it ever okay? Show more
Woman's Hour
Jo Pavey, Helen McCrory
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Highlights from the Woman's Hour week, presented by Jane Garvey. Including Jo Pavey, Helen McCrory, encouraging girls into vocational courses, and eating disorders and older women. Show more
Dramatisation of Charlotte Bronte's classic novel. Returning to Thornfield, Jane expects Rochester to wed Blanche Ingram and is shocked by a very different marriage proposal. Show more
In Rouen, an exhausted Christopher prepares soldiers for the draft. Back in London, Sylvia decides to visit her husband in France, oblivious to the consequences for him. Show more
Bleak House
Episode 14
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Available for years
Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. As Bucket wraps up his investigation, there's more trouble for Lady Dedlock in the shape of evil moneylender Smallweed. Show more