Programme Index

Duration: 5 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 7^th Feb 2009, 12:50 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 1^st May 2010, 13:10 on BBC Two England

Greek myths are given a modern twist. Unpopular Echo has never had a real boyfriend, but suddenly finds herself being eyed up by Narcissus. Show more

The Read

Series 2

The Remains of the Day: The Read with Steve Pemberton

Duration: 1 hour, 1 minute

First broadcast: Sun 12^th May 2024, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Mon 13^th May 2024, 01:20 on BBC Four HD

Available for 10 months

Heartbreak and longing are centre stage as BAFTA-winning actor Steve Pemberton narrates Kazuo Ishiguro’s contemporary classic. Show more

Contributors

Stevens:: Steve Pemberton
Miss Kenton:: Amanda Vincent-Perkins
Mechanic:: Brian Bedford
Director:: Rachel Lambert
Producer:: Julie Colman
Abridger:: Lauris Morgan-Griffiths
Composer:: Tic Ashfield
Editor:: Chloe Hardwick
Executive Producer:: Grant Black
Production Company:: Rural Studios

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

Brand

Series

The Read: Series 2

Myths

Episode 1: Paris and the Goddesses

Duration: 5 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 10^th Jan 2009, 12:45 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Sat 1^st May 2010, 12:50 on BBC Two England

Six Greek myths are given a modern twist. Paris has always felt that he doesn't fit in and the love of his life, Helen, doesn't even know he exists. Show more

Contributors

Paris:: Tommy Knight
Zeus:: Joshua Bowman
Hera:: Scarlett Sabet
Athene:: Jade Ewan
Aphrodite:: Ana Mulvoy Ten
Producer:: Rhun Francis
Producer:: Emma Smithwick
Director:: Henry Mason
Writer:: Grant Black
Writer:: Vicki Lutas

Genres

Drama

Series

Myths

Episode 2: The Syrens' Call

Duration: 5 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 17^th Jan 2009, 12:45 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 1^st May 2010, 12:55 on BBC Two England

Six well-known Greek myths are given a modern twist. Will Odysseus stay faithful to long-term girlfriend Penelope or will he fall for the Syrens' Call? Show more

Contributors

Odysseus:: Jamie Doyle
Misenus:: Jamie Di Spirito
Syren:: Una Healy
Syren:: Mollie King
Syren:: Vanessa White
Director:: Henry Mason
Producer:: Emma Smithwick
Producer:: Rhun Francis
Writer:: Grant Black
Writer:: Vicki Lutas

Genres

Drama

Series

Myths

Episode 3: The Fall of Icarus

Duration: 5 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 24^th Jan 2009, 12:45 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 1^st May 2010, 13:00 on BBC Two England

Six well-known Greek myths are given a modern twist. After a whirlwind holiday romance, Icarus is now back home, stuck miles away from the girl of his dreams. Show more

Contributors

Icarus:: Jamie Blackley
Daedulus:: Michael McKell
Andra:: Georgina Leonidas
Director:: Henry Mason
Producer:: Emma Smithwick
Producer:: Rhun Francis
Writer:: Grant Black
Writer:: Vicki Lutas

Genres

Drama

Series

Myths

Episode 4: The Eye of the Cyclops

Duration: 5 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 31^st Jan 2009, 12:55 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 13^th Jun 2009, 13:40 on BBC Two England

Greek myths are given a modern twist. A game of cricket takes a surprising turn when Odysseus attempts to rescue the ball from the garden next door. Show more

Contributors

Odysseus:: Jamie Doyle
Misenus:: Jamie Di Spirito
Damon:: Rory Jennings
Director:: Henry Mason
Producer:: Emma Smithwick
Producer:: Rhun Francis
Writer:: Grant Black
Writer:: Vicki Lutas

Genres

Drama

Series

Myths

Episode 6: Escape from the Underworld

Duration: 5 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 14^th Feb 2009, 13:10 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 1^st May 2010, 13:15 on BBC Two England

Greek myths are given a modern twist. Orpheus is on a mission to get his ex-girlfriend Eurydice back, but she's shacked up with dangerous club-owner Hades. Show more

Contributors

Eurydices:: Rebekah Murrell
Hades:: Christopher Hughes
Orpheus:: Charles Mnene
Director:: Henry Mason
Producer:: Emma Smithwick
Producer:: Rhun Francis
Writer:: Grant Black
Writer:: Vicki Lutas

Genres

Drama

Series

Shakespeare Sonnets: A Modern Love Story

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 29^th Oct 2023, 20:00 on BBC Four HDLatest broadcast: Sun 29^th Oct 2023, 20:00 on BBC Four

Available for 4 months

Some of the best-known love poems are weaved together to create a fresh contemporary story told by four lovers. Show more

Contributors

Narrator 1:: Eloka Ivo
Narrator 2:: Rose Ayling-Ellis
Narrator 4:: Ioanna Kimbook
Narrator 3:: Eben Figueiredo
Lover 1:: Josef Hyland
Lover 2:: William Gint
Lover 3:: Amber Lowe
Lover 4:: Nikita Sharma
Director:: Alice Johanessen
Producer:: Julie Colman
Writer:: Grant Black
Music:: Billy Lambert
Editor:: Chloe Hardwick
Executive Producer:: Grant Black

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

The Read

Series 2

Frankenstein

Duration: 1 hour, 4 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 3^rd Mar 2024, 19:55 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Mon 4^th Mar 2024, 02:25 on BBC Four HD

Available for 8 months

Alex Kingston breathes life into Mary Shelley’s timeless gothic horror story. Show more

Contributors

Alex Kingston:: Alex Kingston
Monster:: Daisy Atkinson
Director:: Rachel Lambert
Producer:: Julie Colman
Abridger:: Lauris Morgan-Griffiths
Composer:: Billy Lambert
Editor:: David G Jones
Executive Producer:: Grant Black
Production Company:: Rural Media

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

Brand

Series

The Read: Series 2

The Cut

Series 1

Episode 11: I'm 17, It's a Struggle

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 28^th Nov 2009, 12:00 on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: Sat 3^rd Apr 2010, 13:10 on BBC Two England

Teen soap. Marla and Jay run away to Brighton, one step closer to finding Amy. Fin and Stephen connect over fish and chips, but why has Toni been crying? Show more

Contributors

Jay Kelso:: Samuell Benta
Toni Loxley:: Jessica Dickens
Olive Loxley:: Billie North
Fin Scott:: Alice Southwood
Producer:: Sarah Walker
Writer:: Grant Black

Genres

Brand

Series

The Cut: Series 1

The Cut

Series 1

Episode 13: That Pixie Look Is All The Rage

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 12^th Dec 2009, 12:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sat 10^th Apr 2010, 13:10 on BBC Two Wales

Teen soap. There is a party brewing at school and everyone wants to know who's going with who. Olive reckons she is not going, but she gets a shock. Show more

Contributors

Jay Kelso:: Samuell Benta
Toni Loxley:: Jessica Dickens
Olive Loxley:: Billie North
Fin Scott:: Alice Southwood
Producer:: Sarah Walker
Writer:: Grant Black

Genres

Brand

Series

The Cut: Series 1

The Cut

Series 2

Episode 3: Gone Midnight

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 8^th May 2010, 12:55 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sat 8^th May 2010, 17:00 on BBC HD

Teen soap. The biggest party of the year gives Alex a chance to cause chaos. Olive and Frankie have to be there, but can they sneak out past Toni? Show more

Contributors

Olive Loxley:: Billie North
Toni Loxley:: Jessica Dickens
Cameron Benedick:: Wilfred Taylor
Alex Fitzpatrick:: Connor Scarlett
Rory Andrews:: Duane Henry
Writer:: Grant Black

Genres

Brand

Series

The Cut: Series 2

The Cut

Series 2

Episode 13: Don't Look Up

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 14^th Aug 2010, 12:25 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sat 21^st Aug 2010, 17:00 on BBC HD

Multi-platform soap from BBC Switch packed with plenty of drama. In the gripping season finale, Alex gets closer to the edge. Show more

Contributors

Olive Loxley:: Billie North
Toni Loxley:: Jessica Dickens
Alex Fitzpatrick:: Connor Scarlett
Cameron Benedick:: Wilfred Taylor
Rory Andrews:: Duane Henry
Elliott Baden:: Alex Roe
Jay Kelso:: Samuell Benta
Performer:: Jordan Stephens
Writer:: Grant Black

Genres

Brand

Series

The Cut: Series 2

The Cut

Series 2

Episode 8: OMGYG2BK

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 12^th Jun 2010, 12:25 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 12^th Jun 2010, 17:20 on BBC HD

Multi-platform soap from BBC Switch packed with plenty of drama. Marla gets closer to Elliott when she buys him in a school auction. Show more

Contributors

Olive Loxley:: Billie North
Toni Loxley:: Jessica Dickens
Cameron Benedick:: Wilfred Taylor
Alex Fitzpatrick:: Connor Scarlett
Elliott Baden:: Alex Roe
Rory Andrews:: Duane Henry
Writer:: Grant Black

Genres

Brand

Series

The Cut: Series 2

The Read

Series 1

The Lonely Londoners

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 10^th Apr 2022, 20:00 on BBC Four HDLatest broadcast: Tue 12^th Apr 2022, 00:30 on BBC Four HD

Available for 3 months

A creative performance reading of The Lonely Londoners that juxtaposes modern imagery and fascinating archive footage to reflect on how Sam Selvon's novel shaped the London of today. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Danielle Vitalis
Production Designer:: Phoebe Platman
Director of photography:: Simona Susnea
Executive Producer:: Grant Black
Producer:: Rachel Lambert
Director:: Yero Timi-Biu

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

Brand

Series

The Read: Series 1

The Read

Series 1

The Day of the Sardine

Duration: 1 hour, 4 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 6^th Nov 2022, 20:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Sun 6^th Nov 2022, 20:00 on BBC Four HD

Available for 4 months

A creative performance reading of a powerful novel of disaffection that charts a young man's uneasy passage into adulthood. Show more

Contributors

Arthur Haggerston:: Mark Benton
Composer:: Simon Passmore
Editor:: David Jones
Commissioning Editor:: Stephen James-Yeoman
Executive Producer:: Grant Black
Writer:: Sid Chaplin
Producer:: Tasha Williams
Director:: Kieran Stringfellow

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

Brand

Series

The Read: Series 1

The Read

Series 1

A Vision of Loveliness

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 2^nd Apr 2023, 20:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Sun 2^nd Apr 2023, 20:00 on BBC Four HD

Available for 9 months