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15 Minute Drama

Charlotte Bronte - Shirley

Episode 8: News

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Something is very wrong with Shirley, but she refuses to tell anybody what ails her. Can Louis finally persuade her to confide in him? Show more

15 Minute Drama

Charlotte Bronte - Shirley

Episode 9: Confessions

Duration: 15 minutes

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

1811, Yorkshire. Shirley and Caroline stay awake all night waiting to hear whether Robert will survive. Stars Lesley Sharp. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Charlotte Bronte - Shirley

Episode 10: The Winding Up

Duration: 15 minutes

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

1811, Yorkshire. For Shirley, it's a time of change, and decisions need to be made. Stars Lesley Sharp. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Charlotte Bronte - Shirley

Episode 1: Cousins

Duration: 15 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. 1811, Yorkshire. 'Something unromantic as a Monday morning.' So begins Charlotte Bronte's passionate tale. Stars Lesley Sharp. Show more

Contributors

Charlotte Bronte:
Lesley Sharp
Robert Moore:
Joseph Kloska
Louis Moore:
Joel MacCormack
Helstone:
Sean Murray
Hortense Moore:
Priyanga Burford
Mr Sympson:
David Seddon
Director:
Tracey Neale
Adaptor:
Rachel Joyce

Genres

15 Minute Drama

Charlotte Bronte - Shirley

Episode 4: Whitsuntide

Duration: 15 minutes

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

1811, Yorkshire. Can Shirley's charity help to alleviate the suffering of the poor in Briarfield? Stars Lesley Sharp. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Charlotte Bronte - Shirley

Episode 7: The First Blue Stocking

Duration: 15 minutes

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

1811, Yorkshire. Shirley is horrified when she discovers her uncle is determined to find her a husband of his choosing. Stars Lesley Sharp. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Jane Eyre

Episode 8

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Jane has run from Thornfield and Rochester. She has barely eaten and has been sleeping on the moors in the pouring rain. Her strength is failing fast. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Charlotte Bronte - Shirley

Episode 6: The Valley of the Shadow of Death

Duration: 15 minutes

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

1811, Yorkshire. Robert has suddenly left the county, unaware that Caroline has fallen into a deep sickness. Stars Lesley Sharp. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Charlotte Bronte - Shirley

Episode 5: A Proposal

Duration: 15 minutes

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

1811, Yorkshire. Rioters have stormed Robert's mill as Shirley and Caroline wait anxiously for news. Stars Lesley Sharp. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Charlotte Bronte - Shirley

Episode 2: Caroline Goes Visiting

Duration: 15 minutes

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

1811, Yorkshire. Caroline Helstone is in love with Robert Moore, but will he ever be hers? Stars Lesley Sharp and Sean Murray. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Charlotte Bronte - Shirley

Episode 3: Good Works

Duration: 15 minutes

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

1811, Yorkshire. Shirley begins to question Caroline about her interest in Robert Moore after making a startling discovery. Stars Lesley Sharp. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's classic tale set in the 1840s. Jane Eyre falls in love with Mr Rochester, unaware of the terrible secret that he is harbouring. Show more

Contributors

Jane Eyre:
Mia Wasikowska
Edward Rochester:
Michael Fassbender
Mrs Fairfax:
Judi Dench
St John Rivers:
Jamie Bell
Mrs Reed:
Sally Hawkins
Young Jane Eyre:
Amelia Clarkson
Diana Rivers:
Holliday Grainger
Mary Rivers:
Tamzin Merchant
John Reed:
Craig Roberts
Hannah:
Su Elliot
Eliza Reed:
Freya Wilson
Blanche Ingram:
Imogen Poots
Georgiana Reed:
Emily Haigh
Mr Brocklehurst:
Simon McBurney
Miss Scatcherd:
Sandy McDade
Miss Abbot:
Lizzie Hopley
Dr Carter:
Ned Dennehy
Producer:
Alison Owen
Producer:
Paul Trijbits
Executive Producer:
Peter Hampden
Executive Producer:
Christine Langan

15 Minute Drama

Jane Eyre

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Rachel Joyce dramatises Charlotte Bronte's iconic tale of injustice, romance, passion and danger. Starring Amanda Hale and Tom Burke. Show more

Contributors

Rochester:
Tom Burke
Mrs Fairfax:
Susan Jameson
Young Jane:
Nell Venables
John Reed:
Tom Taylor
Mrs Reed:
Tracy Wiles
Brocklehurst:
Gerard McDermott
Helen Burns:
Rebecca Hamilton
Grace Poole:
Debra Baker
Blanche Ingram:
Evie Killip
Director:
Tracey Neale
Producer:
Tracey Neale
Adaptor:
Rachel Joyce

Genres

15 Minute Drama

Jane Eyre

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Life at Lowood School is cruel and harsh, and so Jane cherishes her friendship with Helen. Show more

Contributors

Young Jane:
Nell Venables
Helen Burns:
Rebecca Hamilton
Brocklehurst:
Gerard McDermott
Mrs Fairfax:
Susan Jameson
Mr Rochester:
Tom Burke
Director:
Tracey Neale
Producer:
Tracey Neale
Adaptor:
Rachel Joyce

Genres

15 Minute Drama

Jane Eyre

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

When Jane returns to Thornfield Hall, she discovers the identity of the tall dark stranger. Show more

Contributors

Mrs Fairfax:
Susan Jameson
Mr Rochester:
Tom Burke
Director:
Tracey Neale
Producer:
Tracey Neale
Adaptor:
Rachel Joyce

Genres

15 Minute Drama

Jane Eyre

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

After Jane saves Mr Rochester's life she begins to sense danger within Thornfield Hall. There is something not quite right, but what is it? Show more

Contributors

Mr Rochester:
Tom Burke
Mrs Fairfax:
Susan Jameson
Grace Poole:
Debra Baker
Blanche:
Evie Killip
Director:
Tracey Neale
Producer:
Tracey Neale
Adaptor:
Rachel Joyce

Genres

15 Minute Drama

Jane Eyre

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

After a ghastly cry in the middle of the night wakes everyone in Thornfield Hall, Rochester asks for Jane's help. As they climb the stairs, he asks if she is afraid of blood. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Jane Eyre

Episode 6

Duration: 15 minutes

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

When Jane returns to Thornfield, she realises she has never loved Rochester more. But she knows he will marry Blanche and she will leave and never see him again. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Jane Eyre

Episode 7

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Mr Rochester has a wife. And where is the Jane Eyre of yesterday? Show more