Hilary Mantel short story: in a Manchester solicitor’s office the consequences of an illicit affair play out. Rebekah Staton reads. Show more
The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher
Episode 4: Comma
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
A sinister tale of childhood transgression. Two little girls spend a long hot summer dying to discover a neighbour's secret. Read by Rebekah Statton. Show more
Edmund de Waal travels back in time to Dresden and explores the dramatic events that led to the creation of European porcelain. Show more
Imprisoned in Meissen castle, young alchemist Johann Freidrich Bottger is about to unlock the secrets of porcelain creation. Show more
On a personal pilgrimage to the countries and people who make porcelain, Edmund de Waal's first stop is China and Jingdezhen, the city of porcelain. Show more
William Cookworthy's move to Cornwall and his chance reading of a book on Chinese porcelain is to change his life. Show more
Edmund de Waal's pilgrimage to the lands and people who make porcelain takes him to Dachau, where he uncovers the dark history of Allach porcelain. Show more
A short story by Ian McEwan and told in two episodes. Roger Allam reads the tale of two writers - one of whom commits literary theft. Show more
A short story by Ian McEwan and told in two episodes. Roger Allam reads the tale of two writers - one of whom commits literary theft. Show more