Programme Index

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 26^th Jun 2017, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 26^th Jan 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Al Smith's dystopian vision of a world where antibiotics have stopped working and heartbreaking choices must be made. Starring David Calder and Pippa Nixon. Show more

Holby City

Series 17

Episode 28: All About Evie

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 21^st Apr 2015, 20:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Mon 27^th Apr 2015, 03:15 on BBC Two HD

Hospital drama. Fletch is horrified when Evie's first day at her new school leads to disaster. Adele decides to help Mo find her father. Show more

Contributors

Adrian 'Fletch' Fletcher:: Alex Walkinshaw
Guy Self:: John Michie
Adele Effanga:: Petra Letang
Raffaello Di Lucca:: Joe McFadden
Zosia March:: Camilla Arfwedson
Essie Harrison:: Kaye Wragg
Sacha Levy:: Bob Barrett
Dominic Copeland:: David Ames
Jesse Law:: Don Gilet
Mo Effanga:: Chizzy Akudolu
Annabelle Cooper:: Nina Wadia
Evie Fletcher:: Macey Chipping
Roza Barzani:: Olivia Popica
Bob Latchford:: Tony Mooney
Pauline Rice:: Erin Shanagher
Ken Coakley:: Rod Culbertson
Writer:: Joe Ainsworth
Producer:: Darren Guthrie
Director:: Paul Murphy

Genres

DramaMedical

Brand

Holby City

Series

Holby City: Series 17

15 Minute Drama

Welcome to Zaatari

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 23^rd Nov 2015, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 23^rd Nov 2015, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 12 months

Why would anyone plant a garden in Zaatari Refugee Camp? Show more

Contributors

Yara:: Sirine Saba
Murad:: Paul Chahidi
Marwan:: Paul Chahidi
Reem:: Raghad Chaar
Fadi:: Amir El-Masry
Salma:: Souad Faress
Jamal:: Farshid Rokey
Sahar:: Jalleh Alizadeh
Nabil:: Adam El Hagar
Imad:: Chris Pavlo
Boss:: Chris Pavlo
Ghalia:: Olivia Popica
Ola:: Susan Jameson
Mr Rami:: Ewan Bailey
Writer:: Majd Hijjawi
Writer:: Wael Qadour
Writer:: Ahmad Ameen
Adaptor:: Liz Rigbey

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Welcome to Zaatari

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 24^th Nov 2015, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 24^th Nov 2015, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 12 months

They are partying in Amman tonight. And finding too many ways to say goodbye. Show more

Contributors

Yara:: Sirine Saba
Murad:: Paul Chahidi
Marwan:: Paul Chahidi
Reem:: Raghad Chaar
Fadi:: Amir El-Masry
Salma:: Souad Faress
Jamal:: Farshid Rokey
Sahar:: Jalleh Alizadeh
Nabil:: Adam El Hagar
Imad:: Chris Pavlo
Boss:: Chris Pavlo
Ghalia:: Olivia Popica
Ola:: Susan Jameson
Mr Rami:: Ewan Bailey
Writer:: Majd Hijjawi
Writer:: Wael Qadour
Writer:: Ahmad Ameen
Adaptor:: Liz Rigbey

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Welcome to Zaatari

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 25^th Nov 2015, 10:41 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 25^th Nov 2015, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 12 months

Marwan's 'friends' know all the routes west. All you need is plenty of money. Show more

Contributors

Yara:: Sirine Saba
Murad:: Paul Chahidi
Marwan:: Paul Chahidi
Reem:: Raghad Chaar
Fadi:: Amir El-Masry
Salma:: Souad Faress
Jamal:: Farshid Rokey
Sahar:: Jalleh Alizadeh
Nabil:: Adam El Hagar
Imad:: Chris Pavlo
Boss:: Chris Pavlo
Ghalia:: Olivia Popica
Ola:: Susan Jameson
Mr Rami:: Ewan Bailey
Writer:: Majd Hijjawi
Writer:: Wael Qadour
Writer:: Ahmad Ameen
Adaptor:: Liz Rigbey

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Welcome to Zaatari

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 26^th Nov 2015, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 26^th Nov 2015, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 12 months

One family's story from Zaatari Camp, adapted from an Arabic audio drama about Syrian refugees in Jordan. Yara wants to talk marriage. Reem does not. Show more

Contributors

Yara:: Sirine Saba
Murad:: Paul Chahidi
Marwan:: Paul Chahidi
Reem:: Raghad Chaar
Fadi:: Amir El-Masry
Salma:: Souad Faress
Jamal:: Farshid Rokey
Sahar:: Jalleh Alizadeh
Nabil:: Adam El Hagar
Imad:: Chris Pavlo
Boss:: Chris Pavlo
Ghalia:: Olivia Popica
Ola:: Susan Jameson
Mr Rami:: Ewan Bailey
Writer:: Majd Hijjawi
Writer:: Wael Qadour
Writer:: Ahmad Ameen
Adaptor:: Liz Rigbey

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Welcome to Zaatari

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 27^th Nov 2015, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 27^th Nov 2015, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 12 months

One family's story from Zaatari Camp, adapted from an Arabic audio drama about Syrian refugees in Jordan. Imad crossed the water two days ago. There is still no news. Show more

Contributors

Yara:: Sirine Saba
Murad:: Paul Chahidi
Marwan:: Paul Chahidi
Reem:: Raghad Chaar
Fadi:: Amir El-Masry
Salma:: Souad Faress
Jamal:: Farshid Rokey
Sahar:: Jalleh Alizadeh
Nabil:: Adam El Hagar
Imad:: Chris Pavlo
Boss:: Chris Pavlo
Ghalia:: Olivia Popica
Ola:: Susan Jameson
Mr Rami:: Ewan Bailey
Writer:: Majd Hijjawi
Writer:: Wael Qadour
Writer:: Ahmad Ameen
Adaptor:: Liz Rigbey

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Tumanbay

Series 1

A Head Start

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 2^nd Dec 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 27^th Mar 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for 9 months

Tumanbay, heart of a vast empire, is threatened by a rebellion and a mysterious force devouring the empire from within. Show more

Contributors

Gregor:: Rufus Wright
The Girl on the Ship:: Olivia Popica
Her Mother:: Nathalie Armin
The Slave Merchant:: Nabil Elouahabi
Cadali:: Matthew Marsh
Frog:: Deeivya Meir
Frog's Mother:: Sirine Saba
Basim:: Alexander Siddig
Sarah:: Nina Yndis
Envoy:: Nadir Khan
Shajar:: Sarah Beck Mather
Madu:: Danny Ashok
Sultan Al-Ghuri:: Raad Rawi
General Qulan:: Christopher Fulford
Physician:: Vivek Madan
Daniel:: Gareth Kennerley
Maid:: Laure Stockley
Ship Captain:: Albert Welling
Actor:: Christian Hillborg
Actor:: Stefano Braschi
Actor:: Alec Utgoff
Writer:: John Dryden
Director:: John Dryden
Producer:: Emma Hearn
Producer:: Nadir Khan
Producer:: John Dryden

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Tumanbay

Series 1

Ship of the Dead

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 9^th Dec 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 3^rd Apr 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 9 months

Slave merchant Ibn awaits for his family to arrive in Tumanbay. In the palace, Sarah the slave-girl is recruited by Gregor, to spy on the chief wife Shajar. Show more

Contributors

Gregor:: Rufus Wright
The Girl on the Ship:: Olivia Popica
Her Mother:: Nathalie Armin
Ship Captain:: Albert Welling
Cadali:: Matthew Marsh
Sarah:: Nina Yndis
Ibn:: Nabil Elouahabi
Shajar:: Sarah Beck Mather
Madu:: Danny Ashok
Sultan Al-Ghuri:: Raad Rawi
The Hafiz:: Antony Bunsee
General Qulan:: Christopher Fulford
Head Eunuch:: John Sessions
Slave:: Akin Gazi
Physician:: Vivek Madan
Daniel:: Gareth Kennerley
Actor:: Christian Hillborg
Actor:: Alec Utgoff
Actor:: Stefano Braschi
Actor:: Albert Welling
Producer:: Emma Hearn
Producer:: Nadir Khan
Producer:: John Dryden
Writer:: John Dryden
Director:: John Dryden

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Tumanbay

Series 1

A Tale of Two Cities

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 13^th Jan 2016, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 8^th May 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for 9 months

While the sultan dreams of victory against provincial leader Maya, Gregor is in pursuit of missing slave-girl Sarah and must venture into the catacombs. Show more

Contributors

Gregor:: Rufus Wright
Heaven:: Olivia Popica
Wolf:: Alexander Siddig
Cadali:: Matthew Marsh
Frog:: Deeivya Meir
Frog's Mother:: Sirine Saba
Sarah:: Nina Yndis
Ibn:: Nabil Elouahabi
Maya's Envoy:: Nadir Khan
Madu:: Danny Ashok
Daniel:: Gareth Kennerley
Slave:: Akin Gazi
Al-Ghuri:: Raad Rawi
General Qulan:: Christopher Fulford
Manel:: Aiysha Hart
Grassic:: John Sessions
Physician:: Vivek Madan
Boy:: Darwin Brokenbro
Actor:: Laure Stockley
Actor:: Vivek Madan
Actor:: Stefano Braschi
Writer:: Mike Walker
Director:: John Dryden
Producer:: Emma Hearn
Producer:: Nadir Khan
Producer:: John Dryden

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Tumanbay

Series 1

The Purge

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 20^th Jan 2016, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 15^th May 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for 9 months

Increasingly insecure and fearful for his life, the sultan begins a purge of the palace. Slave trader Ibn is reunited with the daughter he thought he had lost. Show more

Contributors

Gregor:: Rufus Wright
Al-Ghuri:: Raad Rawi
Cadali:: Matthew Marsh
Wolf:: Alexander Siddig
Ibn:: Nabil Elouahabi
Maya's Envoy:: Nadir Khan
Madu:: Danny Ashok
Daniel:: Gareth Kennerley
Heaven:: Olivia Popica
Slave:: Akin Gazi
General Qulan:: Christopher Fulford
Manel:: Aiysha Hart
Frog:: Deeivya Meir
Sarah:: Nina Yndis
Frog's Mother:: Sirine Saba
Shamsi:: Laure Stockley
Pesha:: Sky Yang
Boy:: Darwin Brokenbro
Hodah:: Nathalie Armin
Writer:: John Dryden
Director:: John Dryden
Producer:: Emma Hearn
Producer:: Nadir Khan
Producer:: John Dryden

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Tumanbay

Series 1

Jaws of Victory

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 27^th Jan 2016, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 22^nd May 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for 9 months

Convinced of victory by the words of the prophet child, the sultan is now ready to march out with his armies and destroy rebellious provincial leader Maya. Show more

Contributors

Gregor:: Rufus Wright
Cadali:: Matthew Marsh
Wolf:: Alexander Siddig
Sarah:: Nina Yndis
Ibn:: Nabil Elouahabi
Maya's Envoy:: Nadir Khan
Madu:: Danny Ashok
Daniel:: Gareth Kennerley
Heaven:: Olivia Popica
Slave:: Akin Gazi
Al-Ghuri:: Raad Rawi
General Qulan:: Christopher Fulford
Physician:: Vivek Madan
The Hafiz:: Antony Bunsee
Bello:: Albert Welling
Frog:: Deeivya Meir
Frog's Mother:: Sirine Saba
Don Diego:: John Sessions
Dona Ana:: Annabelle Dowler
Boy:: Darwin Brokenbro
Rider:: Akbar Kurtha
Writer:: Mike Walker
Director:: Emma Hearn
Producer:: Nadir Khan
Producer:: John Dryden

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Tumanbay

Series 1

Hidden Knowledge

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 23^rd Dec 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 17^th Apr 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for 9 months

As Shajar, the sultan’s chief wife, plots her son Madu's succession to the throne, Gregor is determined to discover what it is she has taken from the Hafiz. Show more

Contributors

Gregor:: Rufus Wright
Heaven:: Olivia Popica
Slave:: Akin Gazi
Cadali:: Matthew Marsh
Sarah:: Nina Yndis
Ibn:: Nabil Elouahabi
Shajar:: Sarah Beck Mather
Madu:: Danny Ashok
Daniel:: Gareth Kennerley
General Qulan:: Christopher Fulford
Boy:: Darwin Brokenbro
Hameed Brother:: Christian Hillborg
Hameed Brother:: Alec Utgoff
Rajik:: Akbar Kurtha
Pamira:: Nathalie Armin
Writer:: Mike Walker
Director:: John Dryden
Producer:: Emma Hearn
Producer:: Nadir Khan
Producer:: John Dryden

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Tumanbay

Series 1

In The Beginning

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 6^th Jan 2016, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 1^st May 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 9 months

With Tumanbay in chaos after the murder of a highly placed individual, Heaven and her slave companion find themselves prisoners in the desert. Show more

Contributors

Gregor:: Rufus Wright
Heaven:: Olivia Popica
Wolf:: Alexander Siddig
Cadali:: Matthew Marsh
Ibn:: Nabil Elouahabi
Maya's Envoy:: Nadir Khan
Madu:: Danny Ashok
Daniel:: Gareth Kennerley
Slave:: Akin Gazi
Boy:: Darwin Brokenbro
Al-Ghuri:: Raad Rawi
General Qulan:: Christopher Fulford
The Hafiz:: Antony Bunsee
Bello:: Albert Welling
Manel:: Aiysha Hart
Shamsi:: Laure Stockley
Maid:: Laure Stockley
Sabira:: Laure Stockley
Rajik:: Akbar Kurtha
Pamira:: Nathalie Armin
Writer:: Mike Walker
Director:: John Dryden
Producer:: Emma Hearn
Producer:: Nadir Khan
Producer:: John Dryden

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Tumanbay

Series 1

Sword of Faith

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 3^rd Feb 2016, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 29^th May 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for 9 months

The final chapter in this epic saga of revenge, betrayal and deception. The people of Tumanbay await news of the sultan’s great victory. Show more

Contributors

Gregor:: Rufus Wright
Cadali:: Matthew Marsh
Wolf:: Alexander Siddig
Sarah:: Nina Yndis
Maya's Envoy:: Nadir Khan
Al-Ghuri:: Raad Rawi
Heaven:: Olivia Popica
Slave:: Akin Gazi
Madu:: Danny Ashok
Daniel:: Gareth Kennerley
Ibn:: Nabil Elouahabi
General Qulan:: Christopher Fulford
Hodah:: Nathalie Armin
Pesha:: Sky Yang
Manel:: Aiysha Hart
The Hafiz:: Antony Bunsee
Bello:: Albert Welling
Shamsi:: Laure Stockley
Don Diego:: John Sessions
Dona Ana:: Annabelle Dowler
Frog:: Deeivya Meir
Boy:: Darwin Brokenbro
Officer:: Akbar Kurtha
Writer:: John Dryden
Director:: John Dryden
Producer:: Emma Hearn
Producer:: Nadir Khan
Producer:: John Dryden

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Tumanbay

Series 1

Coming of Age

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 16^th Dec 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 10^th Apr 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 9 months

Adrift at sea in a small boat, daughter of slave merchant Ibn, depends on her slave captor for her survival, while Madu swaps palace life for the army. Show more

Contributors

Gregor:: Rufus Wright
Heaven:: Olivia Popica
Slave:: Akin Gazi
Cadali:: Matthew Marsh
Al-Ghuri:: Raad Rawi
Sarah:: Nina Yndis
Ibn:: Nabil Elouahabi
Shajar:: Sarah Beck Mather
Madu:: Danny Ashok
Daniel:: Gareth Kennerley
Hameed Brother:: Christian Hillborg
Hameed Brother:: Alec Utgoff
Shamsi:: Laure Stockley
General Qulan:: Christopher Fulford
Sergeant:: Nadir Khan
Maid:: Laure Stockley
Writer:: Mike Walker
Director:: John Dryden
Producer:: Emma Hearn
Producer:: Nadir Khan
Producer:: John Dryden

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Glasgow Girls

BBC Three

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 15^th Jul 2014, 22:00 on BBC Three HDLatest broadcast: Wed 7^th Jan 2015, 03:00 on BBC Three

Musical drama based on the true story of the Glasgow Girls, a group of teenagers whose fight to save their friend from deportation inspired a community and won a nation's hearts. Show more

Contributors

Euan Girvan:: Gary Lewis
Jack McConnell:: Greg Hemphill
Jennifer:: Kirstie Steele
Emma:: Erin Armstrong
Roza:: Aruhan Galieva
Agnesa:: Olivia Popica
Amal:: Letitia Wright
Ewelia:: Effie Scott
Toni-Lee:: Kirsty Pickering
Elvis:: Vahid Gold
Samiha:: Assly Zandry
Zaina:: Hailey Ikunna
Saida:: Eilidh Duffy
Noreen:: Anne Downie
Jean:: Kathryn Howden
Danny:: Maarten Stevenson
Mr Jennings:: John Clyde
Mrs McVey:: Kate Donnelly
Colin:: Sandy Nelson
Awards Presenter:: Kerry Lynn Hamilton
Brian:: Matt Costello
Security Guard:: James McAnerney
Journalist:: Julia Taudevin
Police Officer:: Gerry McLaughlin
Executive Producer:: Colin Barr
Producer:: Kate Cook
Director:: Brian Welsh
Writer:: Brian Welsh
Writer:: Joe Barton

Genres

DramaMusical

Informer

Series 1

Episode 3: Charlie Don't Surf

BBC One

Duration: 58 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Tue 30^th Oct 2018, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Tue 30^th Oct 2018, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Available for 9 months

Watch now

Thriller. The toll of Raza's double life begins to weigh heavily on him, but he finds a crucial new lead. Gabe runs into a ghost from his past. Show more

Contributors

Gabe Waters:: Paddy Considine
Holly Morten:: Bel Powley
Raza Shar:: Nabhaan Rizwan
Imran Aziz:: Arsher Ali
Rose Asante:: Sharon D Clarke
Charlotte Humphreys:: Nell Hudson
Dadir Hassan:: Roger Jean Nsengiyumva
Sadia Shar:: Sunetra Sarker
Geoffrey Boyce:: Stanley Townsend
Hanif Shar:: Paul Tylak
Emily Waters:: Jessica Raine
Dr Obina:: Anna Maria Nabirye
Nurse Simon:: Idris Debrand
Marlon Cooper:: Fehinti Balogun
Peter Worall:: Robert Whitelock
Lady Justice Spencer:: Elizabeth Rider
David Williams:: Steve Garti
Cut Waleed:: Mim Shaikh
Roxy Novac:: Olivia Popica
Salim Brahimi:: Arinze Kene
Akash Williams:: Kaine Zajaz
Lukasz:: Jordan Coulson
Lorik Gramos:: Nikola Djuricko
Karl:: Stephen Wight
Nasir Shar:: Reiss Jeram
Trisha:: Lark Harrison
Nigel Briggs:: Richard Glover
Kal:: Aaron Phagura
Igli Gramos:: Darrell D'Silva
Hamdi:: Andi Jashy
Man with Holly:: Milo Twomey
Megan Morten:: Emily Taaffe
Lori Waters:: Summer Jenkins
Sharon Collins:: Rachel Tucker
Charlotte's Mum:: Rowena Bentley
Sam:: Amir El-Masry
Tristan:: Luke Hornsby
Producer:: Julian Stevens
Writer:: Rory Haines
Writer:: Sohrab Noshirvani
Idea Originator:: Rory Haines
Idea Originator:: Sohrab Noshirvani
Director:: Jonny Campbell
Production Company:: Neal Street Productions

Genres

DramaThriller

Brand

Informer

Series

Informer: Series 1