Romantic ensemble piece about a lonely young gay man who finds love with an unexpected partner after joining a self-help group to improve his social life. Show more
Muriel’s son Giles appears with papers for her to sign. It turns out she is quite a rich widow. But soon there’s a liquidity problem, and Giles could be to blame.
Drama on 3
Time and the Conways
2 hours
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
By JB Priestley. Not long after the end of WWI the Conway family gather for daughter Kay's 21st birthday. However, 19 years later the future is far from the one they imagined. Show more
France, 1940. In the first days of the occupation, Lucile Angellier is living in a small quiet town with her mother-in-law as they await news of her husband, a prisoner of war. Show more
The investigation follows a new twist. The sham of the Frobishers' marriage is now out in the open, with Walter admitting that he knew that his wife had affairs. Show more
Drama on 4
Loveness and Me
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Nell Porter (Harriet Walter) decides to see if paying school fees for just one child, Loveness Matakuro, in poverty-stricken rural Zimbabwe will make a difference. Show more
1 hour, 40 minutes
Period drama starring Emily Blunt. After a confined childhood, Princess Victoria faces a fight to become queen, then is caught between the schemes of men out to steer her rule. Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 8: 22-26 September 1914
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 2 months
Well-known suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst visits Folkestone, and on the Leas an amicable alliance is reached. With Keely Beresford, Michael Bertenshaw, Sean Connolly. Show more
Drama on 4
Gracey and Me
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Kate returns to South Africa to meet Gracey, the woman she betrayed 25 years ago. Stars Harriet Walter and Jenny Jules. Show more
Drama mini-series. Danny learns that he is being framed. Just as his pursuit for the truth hits a low, he is knocked sideways by a devastating revelation. Show more
Phyllida Lloyd directs an all-female Donmar Warehouse production of Shakespeare's great political drama, set in a present-day women's prison. Show more
British comedy with Rufus Hound, Robert Webb and Lucy Punch. As a couple's wedding preparations descend into chaos, the best man decides to capture the event on video. Show more
Simon Schama's Shakespeare
Episode 1: This England
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Available for years
Simon Schama argues that it is impossible to understand how Shakespeare came to belong 'to all time' without comprehending just how much he was of his time. Show more
War and Peace
Episode 1
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Andrei joins the army while Prince Vassily and Anna battle over Count Bezukhov's will. Starring John Hurt and Paterson Joseph. Show more
War and Peace
Episode 2
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Pierre inherits a fortune after the death of his father. Meanwhile Andrei leaves Bald Hills to join the army. Stars John Hurt. Show more
War and Peace
Episode 3
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The Battle of Austerlitz takes place, Lise is due to give birth and Pierre and Dolokhov duel over Helene. Stars Harriet Walter. Show more
War and Peace
Episode 4
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
After Lise's death, Pierre visits Bald Hills to try and console a broken Andrei. Starring John Hurt and Stephen Campbell-More. Show more
War and Peace
Episode 5
57 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Natasha’s life is about to change forever when she is invited to her first ball. Starring John Hurt and Lesley Manville. Show more
War and Peace
Episode 6
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Natasha starts to doubt her marriage to Andrei after meeting Prince Anatole. Starring John Hurt and Stephen Campbell-Moore. Show more
War and Peace
Episode 7
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Prince Bolkonsky reacts badly to the French approaching Smolensk while Pierre is on a mission to save Russia. Stars John Hurt. Show more