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John Steinbeck - The Grapes of Wrath

Episode 1

Duration: 58 minutes

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

The battles of Ma Joad as her family trek west in 1930s America. Starring BBC Audio Drama Award winner Michelle Fairley. Show more

Classic Serial

John Steinbeck - The Grapes of Wrath

Episode 2

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Searching for work in 1930s California, the Joads learn thousands like them have also migrated west. Stars Michelle Fairley. Show more

Classic Serial

John Steinbeck - The Grapes of Wrath

Episode 3

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Tom's old friend Casy is leading a strike. In a vigilante mob attack, Casy goes down and Tom hits back. Stars Robert Sheehan. Show more

Drama on 4

Donna Franceschild - Quartet

Episode 2: The Gig at the Red Stag

Duration: 45 minutes

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

With the quartet on the verge of playing their first gig, the lead singer's home-life collapses, endangering the band's dreams. From April 2013. Show more

Drama on 4

Donna Franceschild - Quartet

Episode 3: The Music Festival

Duration: 45 minutes

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

As the band prepare for their biggest ever gig, a young woman gives Iain, the drummer, some potentially life-changing news. Starring Garry Collins. From April 2013. Show more

Drama on 4

Donna Franceschild - Quartet

Episode 4: Almost Top of the Bill

Duration: 45 minutes

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

As the band try desperately to get a gig, Stuart, the bass player, finds his home and livelihood in jeopardy. From April 2013. Show more

Drama on 4

Donna Franceschild - Quartet

Episode 1: Autumn Leaves

Duration: 45 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Robbie used to be a professional jazz pianist. Now he is a much-abused and miserable music teacher. Stars Gerry Mulgrew. From November 2008. Show more

Drama on 4

Cloud Howe

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

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

Lewis Grassic Gibbon's powerful sequel to Sunset Song, set in a small Aberdeenshire town. Dramatised by Donna Franceschild. Show more

Drama on 4

Cloud Howe

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

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

Tensions within the town grow as Chris and Robert help the spinners prepare for strike action. But nothing can prepare the family for the tragic events that are about to unfold. Show more

Drama on 4

John Steinbeck - The Pearl

Duration: 45 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. A tale of the greatest pearl ever found and the tragic impact its discovery has on one family. Narrated by Gary Lewis. Show more

Drama on 4

John Steinbeck - East of Eden

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

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

4 Extra Debut. Two uneasy worlds are about to collide. Epic tale about the nature of good and evil starring Holliday Grainger and David Yip. Show more

Drama on 4

John Steinbeck - East of Eden

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

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

Adam’s fallen under the spell of the enigmatic Cathy but things are getting darker. Stars Holliday Grainger and Robin Laing. Show more

Drama on 4

John Steinbeck - East of Eden

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

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

Adam Trask is trying to protect his twin boys while his estranged wife continues her destruction. Starring Holliday Grainger. Show more