After Laura's parents discover that she is not biologically theirs, the 12-year-old meets the detective investigating how this could have happened. Stars Natasha Watson. Show more
Laura turns detective and tracks down the medic in charge on the day she was born and swapped. Stars Natasha Watson and Finlay Welsh. Show more
Laura finds the woman she believes is her biological mother and discovers what her life could have been like. Stars Natasha Watson, Meg Fraser, Frances Grey. Show more
Oliver Emanuel's entrancing story inspired by Thomas Hardy's poem about life after death. Show more
Drama on 4
Oliver Emanuel - A History of Paper
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. A man goes through a cardboard box. Each piece of paper conjures up a memory. Love story with Mark Bonnar and Lucy Gaskell. Show more
Food. A story of love and betrayal dramatised by Oliver Emanuel from the works of literature’s greatest whistleblower. Show more
Politics. A story of power dramatised by Oliver Emanuel from the works of literature’s greatest whistle blower. Show more
Drink. A story of addiction dramatised by Oliver Emanuel from the works of literature’s greatest whistleblower. Show more
2. Power. An intoxicating blend of love and politics dramatised from the work of Emile Zola by Oliver Emanuel. Show more
The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel
2. Infection
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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A near-future with no antibiotics where an everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down. Stars Christine Bottomley. Show more
The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel
4. The Choice
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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A near-future with no antibiotics - Sarah’s mother tries to hunt for an antibiotic of last resort. Starring Christine Bottomley. Show more
With the British public up in arms about Sarah's situation, the political fallout goes global. Starring Jocelyn Brassington. Show more
The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel
10. Resistance
15 minutes
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Her family have been told Sarah has days to live, but a scientist offers them a glimmer of hope. Starring Jocelyn Brassington. Show more
The Afternoon Show Podcast
The 306: Dusk by Oliver Emanuel and Gareth Williams for the National Theatre of Scotland in discussion with Janice Forsyth.
14 minutes
Oliver Emanuel and Gareth Williams discuss their play The 306: Dusk with Janice Forsyth.
Fate. A diplomatic mission has seismic repercussions. Inspired by the work of Emile Zola, written by Oliver Emanuel. Show more
By Oliver Emanuel. Darkly comic journey through Glasgow's infamous Necropolis. Alice and Sasha are celebrating their graduation when Alice takes Sasha on a trip to a graveyard. Show more
1. Performance. A girl from the streets becomes a star. Dramatised from the work of Emile Zola by Oliver Emanuel. Show more
Drama on 4
Oliver Emanuel - Ancient Greek
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Sixth-former Alex King decides to take a stand against injustice by graffitiing half the school in a strange language. Starring Alex Austin, Vincent Ebrahim, Sophie Stanton. Show more
The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel
8. The End of Everything
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Have the doctors cut all of the infection out? They're about to find out. Starring Christine Bottomley and Robin Laing. Show more
The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel
9. The Accident
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Sarah’s parents are on the hospital roof at night – can they save her life or is it time to say goodbye? Starring Robin Laing. Show more