4 Extra Debut. Charles Dickens's iconic story of love, revolution and redemption, updated and set in contemporary Aleppo and London. Show more
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Lina embarks on a desperate mission, while, Taghreed's obsessive need for revenge pushes her over the edge. Stars Fatima Adoum. Show more
Lina is reporting from Aleppo when Taghreed confronts her. Back in London, a dark family secret is revealed. Stars Lara Sawalha. Show more
Elif Shafak - The Bastard of Istanbul
Episode 1: 1. The Visitor
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
A tale of two families bound by a shared past. A visitor disrupts the Kanzanci household. Stars Lara Sawalha and Raad Rawi. Show more
Elif Shafak - The Bastard of Istanbul
2. The Return
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
The long-awaited return of Mustafa brings the Kanzaci household to breaking point. Stars Lara Sawalha and Philip Arditti. Show more
Drama on 4
My Son the Doctor
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Based on the testimony of Fatima Khan, the real-life story of one mother's heroic journey to find and save her son, Dr Abbas Khan, from imprisonment in Damascus. Show more
Tommies
11 November 1917
44 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
From TE Lawrence and the Great Pyramid at Giza to the Third Battle of Gaza. The war in 1917 is redrawing the Middle East. Stars Indira Varma and Lee Ross. From November 2017. Show more
Tommies
10 November 1917
44 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
From TE Lawrence and the Great Pyramid at Giza, to the Third Battle of Gaza. The war in 1917 is redrawing the Middle East. Stars Indira Varma and Lee Ross. From November 2017. Show more
Omar Yussef helps the chief of police in Nablus to solve the murder of a young Samaritan. Starring Peter Polycarpou. Show more
Following a series of murders, Barakat's hold over Tumanbay is complete. Rebel fighter Manel seeks refuge with co-conspirator Doctor Dorin. Show more
Manel goes to the swamps in search of her enslaved father, General Qulan. Back in Tumanbay, treachery lurks at every corner, and there is someone new in charge. Show more
Tumanbay, the wealthiest city on earth, has been conquered by a brutal religious regime. As refugees scramble to escape the city, Gregor swears an oath to the new rulers. Show more
As the rebel army approaches the city, Gregor must confront the truth about his past. Show more
Al gets frustrated with Karen when she sticks her nose in while he deals with an unusual and complicated case. Show more
Daniel and Zara are thrown together when a chance encounter threatens their world. Show more
Conditions at the refugee camp cause a member of the ED team to take drastic action. In Holby, recent events are taking their toll on Jez.
Performance Live
Why It's Kicking Off Everywhere
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England
Written and performed by Paul Mason, this play is a personal account of how we got from the optimism of the Arab Spring and the Occupy Movement to the election of Donald Trump. Show more
Emma behaves like a teenager in preparation for her date with Jasmine, Ayesha surveils Bear, and Sid has to deal with a severe case of OCD.
Female police officer Jasmine catches Emma’s eye, while frostiness between Al and Daniel continues. Show more
Emma comes face to face with the man who attacked her and Jasmine.