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Jules Verne

Journey to the Centre of the Earth

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

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

Available for years

Three intrepid explorers venture into an Icelandic volcano. It's a dangerous trip but discoveries await. Stars Joel MacCormack. Show more

Drama on 4

Graham Greene - The Power and the Glory

1. On The Run

Duration: 1 hour

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

4 Extra Debut. Tabasco, Mexico, 1930s: The last priest is on the run from the authorities who execute any priests they find. Stars Stephen Rea. Show more

Contributors

The Whisky Priest:
Stephen Rea
The Lieutenant:
Hugo Speer
The Narrator:
Danny Sapani
The Chief of Police:
Brian Protheroe
Luis's mother:
Nicola Ferguson
Padre Jose:
Sean Baker
Beggar:
Sean Baker
Jose's Wife:
Adie Allen
Grandmother:
Elizabeth Bennett
Captain Fellows:
Nick Underwood
The Governor's Cousin:
Nick Underwood
The Mestizo:
Jason Barnett
Brigitta:
Amy Jayne
Director:
Emma Harding

Genres

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Graham Greene - The Power and the Glory

2. The Last Priest

Duration: 1 hour

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

Mexico, 1930s: The Lieutenant is determined to track down the last priest in the state - the whisky priest. Stars Hugo Speer. Show more

Contributors

The Whisky Priest:
Stephen Rea
The Lieutenant:
Hugo Speer
The Narrator:
Danny Sapani
The Chief of Police:
Brian Protheroe
Luis's mother:
Nicola Ferguson
Padre Jose:
Sean Baker
Beggar:
Sean Baker
Jose's Wife:
Adie Allen
Grandmother:
Elizabeth Bennett
Captain Fellows:
Nick Underwood
The Governor's Cousin:
Nick Underwood
The Mestizo:
Jason Barnett
Brigitta:
Amy Jayne
Director:
Emma Harding

Genres

John Galsworthy - The Forsyte Saga

The Forsytes Returns

Episode 6

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Feelings are running high at Ascot as the Forsytes gather to watch the family horse in its debut race. Starring Jessica Raine. Show more

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Roald Dahl: Boy

Duration: 1 hour

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

Sometimes magical sometimes grotesque – the colourful story of the author’s childhood. Narrated by Patrick Malahide. From 2016. Show more

Contributors

Roald Dahl:
Patrick Malahide
Young Dahl:
Tarkan Uzun
Teenage Dahl:
Isaac Rouse
Bressington:
Daniel Noel
Thwaites:
Devon Ruckley
Matron:
Adie Allen
Dr Dunbar:
Richard Nichols
Mrs Pratchett:
Elizabeth Bennett
Carleton:
Tom Forrister
Williamson:
Sam Rix
Captain Hardcastle:
Nick Underwood
Mr Cadbury:
James Lailey
Grandfather:
Sean Baker
Author:
Roald Dahl
Director:
Helen Perry

Genres

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups

Series 3

Broadband on the Run

Duration: 25 minutes

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

Available for years

Tom and Dad fret about some potentially brushes with the law, while mum prepares for a new lodger. With Paul Copley. From 2015. Show more

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups

Series 4

Construction Time Again

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for years

Tom's Dad offers some unwanted assistance. The trials and tribulations of the Wrigglesworth clan, with Paul Copley. From 2016. Show more

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups

Series 4

Big Tom and the Hendersons

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for years

Dad tries to fight off an unwanted invasion, while Granny turns to smuggling. With Elizabeth Bennett and Paul Copley. From 2016. Show more

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups

Series 4

Strangers on a Train

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for years

Tom takes delivery of an important package with the help of his dad while his mum learns to drive. With Kate Anthony. From 2016. Show more

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups

Series 4

A Dance to the Music of Tom

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for years

The parents attempt to bond with the new neighbours, while Tom receives some worrying news. With Kate Anthony. From 2016. Show more

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A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

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

Available for years

4 Extra Debut. When Sara’s rich, she’s treated like other girls. But who is she without money? And why is she in England? Stars Archie Panjabi. Show more

Contributors

Sara Crewe:
Archie Panjabi
Becky Perkins:
Clare Perkins
Miss Minchin:
Rebecca Front
Young Sara:
Nishi Malde
Young Becky:
Polly Allen
Captain Crewe:
Tom Forrister
Miss Amelia:
Adie Allen
Little Lottie:
Jocelyn MacNab
Ermengarde:
Lucy Hutchinson
Mr Barrow:
Jonathan Forbes
Ram Dass:
Sagar Radia
Mrs Herbert:
Elizabeth Bennett
Adaptor:
Kate Clanchy

Genres

Clare in the Community

Series 11

Joan Alone

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for years

Joan's birthday shows Clare why it’s important to be aware of isolation in the community. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2016. Show more

Behind Closed Doors

Series 3

Protection

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Available for years

Barrister Rebecca Nyman is representing Harry, a husband, whose wife, Mary, has been in a minimally conscious state for over three years. Should Mary be allowed to die? Show more

Contributors

Barrister Rebecca Nyman:
Clare Corbett
Mr Buchar:
Vincent Ebrahim
Justice Rainer:
Elizabeth Bennett
Gavin Howell:
Ewan Bailey
Emily Howell:
Amy Shindler
Dr Raplock:
Clare Perkins
Mrs Forest:
Clare Perkins
Professor Rushmore:
Brian Protheroe
Megan Trantor:
Bettrys Jones
Director:
David Neville
Producer:
David Neville

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Roald Dahl: Going Solo

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FM

Celebrating the centenary year of his birth, a dramatization of Dahl's autobiographical adventures beginning as he sets sail for Africa, aged 22. Narrated by Patrick Malahide. Show more

Contributors

Roald Dahl:
Patrick Malahide
Young Dahl:
John Heffernan
Major Griffiths:
Brian Protheroe
Mrs Griffiths:
Clare Perkins
Miss Trefusis:
Elizabeth Bennett
Parkinson:
Tom Forrister
Mackintosh:
Sam Rix
Snakeman:
Sean Baker
Sergeant:
Jason Barnett
Author:
Roald Dahl
Director:
Helen Perry

Genres

Life Lines

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

4 Extra Debut. An ambulance call handler never knows what’s coming and you have to listen hard to know what's going on. Stars Sarah Ridgeway. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: Land's End to John O'Groats

Episode 5: The Hare

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The series exploring the 20th-century through journals and correspondence. George Allen's 1904 diary of his record-attempting walk, freely adapted by Stephen Wakelam. Show more

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A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

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

Available for years

'It's only an accident that I'm not you, and you're not me.' Conclusion of the much-loved gothic tale. Stars Archie Panjabi. Show more

Moll Flanders

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

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

4 Extra Debut. The story of the fortunes and misfortunes of the lusty and resourceful 18th century heroine. Stars Jessica Hynes and Ben Miles. Show more

Contributors

Moll Flanders:
Jessica Hynes
Daniel Defoe:
Ben Miles
Lady Cholmondley:
Elizabeth Bennett
Young Moll:
Alex Jarett
Robin:
Sam Rix
Gaoler:
Sean Baker
Adaptor:
Nick Perry

Moll Flanders

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

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

Can our 18th century heroine be saved from a certain fate at the Old Bailey? Stars Jessica Hynes and Ben Miles. Show more

Contributors

Moll Flanders:
Jessica Hynes
Daniel Defoe:
Ben Miles
Mother Midnight:
Alison Steadman
Gaoler:
Sean Baker
Merchant:
Jason Barnett
Court Clerk:
Tom Forrister
Apprentice:
Sam Rix
Adaptor:
Nick Perry