After escaping from her abusive husband, Sandra finds herself on a long waiting for housing. She spots a website which, with a little help from friends old and new, changes her life. Show more
What makes a King? What makes a father? Shakespeare’s play travels to the heart of family, duty and country. Part of the Donmar Warehouse’s all-female Shakespeare Trilogy. Show more
Saturday Drama
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Toby Stephens, playing the role of 007, sparkles as impersonator, skier, charmer and pursuer of Ernst Blofeld. But is there tragedy ahead? Show more
Phyllida Lloyd directs an all-female Donmar Warehouse production of Shakespeare's great political drama, set in a present-day women's prison. Show more
The Kinsella family’s brother Michael is home from prison after years inside, to a mixed welcome. Frank is put under pressure by Cunningham, who is now favouring rival dealer Moore. Show more
In the grim aftermath of the shooting, Viking is not happy with how Frank is handling Cunningham. Michael wants to go through the courts to get access to his daughter. Show more
After the funeral, Michael and Jimmy take decisive action. The war will escalate, but did they have a choice? Cunningham begins exacting his brutal revenge.
With Gardai stationed outside the Kinsellas' home for protection, Amanda and Frank somehow need to find a new supplier now Cunningham’s put the squeeze on them. Their solution is bold and risky. Show more
The robbery goes ahead. Amanda tries to give Frank advice about Viking, but he is not listening.
Michael realises he is endangering Anna just by being around her. Frank learns he should have listened to Amanda when he had the chance. Cunningham has a disturbing vision.
Frank and Jimmy go to meet Bren to ask if he will look after Eric inside. Cunningham’s men are on the trail of anyone who has anything to do with the Kinsellas. Show more
While Eric finally comes to terms with what he’s done, Amanda has a plan for getting Eamon off the family’s back - but she has to work around Frank to do it.
The Kinsella family has been thriving since Michael dealt with the Cunningham gang, but a new threat rears its head when a Turkish cartel informs the Kinsellas that Cunningham's debt is now theirs. Show more
All hell breaks loose as Bren Kinsella returns home from prison. While Viking welcomes him with open arms, the rest of the family is not so pleased. Show more
With Bren continuing to undermine her power and the Gardai focusing their attention on her operations, Amanda is really feeling the pressure. Show more
Viking is put in an impossible position, and Amanda loses trust in part of the family. As the consequences begin to boil over, the Gardai move ever closer to the Kinsellas.
Bren openly seeks out Anna, against Michael’s wishes. Viking’s allegiances are tested when the police interrogate Nikita. Show more
Bren’s chaos reaches a crescendo, and the family is driven to mayhem. Michael and Viking both suffer heartbreak, while Frank seeks a change. Show more
As the Kinsellas' family conflict goes into overdrive, Michael and Jimmy find new common ground. Amanda proposes an unexpected partnership for mutual survival. Show more
Drama on 3
The News from Home
1 hour, 35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
New drama by Nick Dear for the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin. In a country house in the New Forest, two maids from Tipperary learn of insurrection in their homeland. Show more