A young Welsh woman is experiencing 1890s Whitechapel but also suspects her brother is hiding something. Stars Trystan Gravelle. Show more
Through a twist of fate, Pip, an orphan who yearns for a greater lot in life, meets the mysterious and eccentric Miss Havisham, who shows him a dark world of possibilities. Show more
Having left his life in Gravesend, Pip has a brutal introduction to life working for Mr Jaggers. Meanwhile Estella discovers a plan of Miss Havisham’s. Show more
As London life begins to take its toll on Pip, his work for the brutish Mr Drummle, under instruction from Jaggers, brings Estella shockingly back into his life. Show more
As Joe tries to save his friend from a life of excess, an old and unsuspected danger comes back to threaten Pip, while Estella must fend off a new suitor. Show more
As Pip and Jaggers’ plans come to a head, Miss Havisham finally comes face to face with her demons, and Estella at last tries to break free after a family revelation.
January 1848. Sorry stories are shared with Fitzjames and Crozier before the former orders a last hurrah for the stranded crewmen – with tragic consequences.
The spring sun signals the beginning of the crew’s long trek towards potential rescue, but they are kept in the dark about what their contaminated food is doing to them.
Suspicion and panic sweep through the crew after an apparent savage attack, but there is method in the madness for some.
17th-century Italy: composer Alessandro Stradella’s real life is one of scandal, chaos and close calls. Stars Trystan Gravelle. Show more
1890s Whitechapel: Megan Evans comes to London to visit her brother, but he is strangely unwelcoming. Stars Bettrys Jones. Show more
Megan makes unpleasant discoveries about the family business and her brother reveals a devastating secret. Stars Bettrys Jones. Show more
After learning of her brother's gangster dealings, Megan will have to try to save the family business. Stars Trystan Gravelle. Show more
To save both her brother and the family's dairy business, Megan must risk everything and confront a gangster. Stars Bettrys Jones. Show more
Balm of Hurt Minds
Even in Good Men by MJ Hyland
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A young policeman falls foul of the law in a case of sleepwalking. A sleep and rest themed short story read by Trystan Gravelle. Show more
Drama on 3
Saint Joan, by George Bernard Shaw
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Available for years
An adaptation of Shaw's play dramatising the life and trials of Joan of Arc, for which he won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925. Show more
Drama on 3
The Present Experiment
1 hour, 29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Celebrating seventy years to the hour that the Third Programme was launched, Robin Brooks's fantastical comedy romps through the first hours of the pioneering station's life. Show more
Natalie reveals the full shocking truth about Edward and Julien has to tread carefully. When tragedy strikes, Julien becomes determined to uncover Edward’s true motives.
As Julien and Genevieve outmanoeuvre Constantin, the Brigada make their own move and as Julien uncovers their inside source things lead to a dramatic conclusion.
Drama on 4
Wide Sargasso Sea
57 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Jean Rhys's powerful prequel to Jane Eyre envisages the life of the first Mrs Rochester before she became the haunting 'mad woman in the attic'. A new version by Rebecca Lenkiewicz Show more