4 Extra Debut. Tudor lawyer-detective Matthew Shardlake is sent by Cromwell to probe the killing of a King's Commissioner. Stars Jason Watkins. Show more
Shardlake questions the prime suspect and learns some uncomfortable truths about Lord Cromwell's methods. Stars Jason Watkins. Show more
Shardlake is questioned about the slow progress of his investigation by an impatient Lord Cromwell. Starring Mark Bonnar. Show more
Shardlake makes a shocking discovery and rushes back to the monastery to confront the murderer. Starring Jason Watkins. Show more
Original British Dramatists 2015
doyouwishtocontinue
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
By Christine Entwisle. A prize-winning deliciously comic drama about a fortysomething woman at the end of her tether who finds resolution in an unlikely place. Show more
Adaptation of Ingmar Bergman's autobiographical film. Through the eyes of ten-year-old Alexander, we witness the delights and conflicts of the Ekdahl family. Show more
Adaptation of Ingmar Bergman's film. After Fanny and Alexander's father dies, their mother Emilie marries the bishop and they all move to live together at the palace. Show more
Drama on 4
Secret Kebabs
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Dark comedy about a friendship between a relationship counsellor and a kebab shop owner. By Christine Entwisle, winner of the 2015 BBC Writer's Room Prize. Show more
Drama on 4
Romance Is Dead: First Date
44 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
By Ben Lewis. Charmingly quirky comedy drama about an unwilling young psychic. Lauren and Jamie would probably make a great couple. If only he wasn't dead... Show more
Under Cromwell's orders, lawyer-detective Shardlake is set on revealing the identity of Singleton's killer. Stars Jason Watkins. Show more
Tudor lawyer-detective Shardlake and his assistant delve deeper into the mysteries of Scarnsea monastery. Stars Joseph Arkley. Episode 3 of 5. Show more
The investigation is further complicated by Whelplay's revelation of an earlier, undiscovered murder. Starring Sam Alexander. Show more
Tudor lawyer-detective Shardlake's investigation is set back by another suspicious death at the monastery. Stars Jason Watkins. Show more
The identity of a third victim and the discovery of a weapon lead Shardlake to better understand the case. Starring Sam Dale. Show more
As Shonagon feared, the passion between young lovers Komatsu and Zushio explodes. Show more
A tragedy has happened, and Shonagon is determined to unravel the mystery, with or without Yukinari's help. Show more
Yukinari returns to the palace to find the Lady Shonagon's affections have strayed. She is also focused on unravelling a mystery that Yukinari cannot understand. Show more
Yukinari finds his presence in the palace is not welcomed and Shonagon's mind diverted by other matters. Show more
Drama series. Valerie and Sid embark on an artistic 'experience' where they navigate the seven sins in a project to expose corruption in the art world. Show more