Ten-part adaptation of Lampedusa's gorgeous masterpiece of European political fiction, translated by Archibald Colquhoun, abridged by Sara Davies and read by Alex Jennings. Show more
Ten-part adaptation of Lampedusa's gorgeous masterpiece of European political fiction, translated by Archibald Colquhoun, abridged by Sara Davies and read by Alex Jennings. Show more
Ten-part adaptation of Lampedusa's gorgeous masterpiece of European political fiction, translated by Archibald Colquhoun, abridged by Sara Davies and read by Alex Jennings. Show more
DH Lawrence - The Rainbow
Episode 4
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
After an idyllic courtship and wedding, the early days of their marriage are a shock for Anna and Will. Read by David Bradley. Show more
DH Lawrence - The Rainbow
Episode 5
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Ursula grows up, ever closer to her young father. Will loses his naivety which draws him closer to Anna. Read by David Bradley. Show more
Ten-part adaptation of Lampedusa's gorgeous masterpiece of European political fiction, translated by Archibald Colquhoun, abridged by Sara Davies and read by Alex Jennings. Show more
The Quarry Wood, by Nan Shepherd
Episode 2
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Meg Fraser reads extracts from Nan Shepherd's 1928 classic. Martha's love of learning puts her in conflict with her chaotic family.
Abridged by Rosemary Goring Show more
The Quarry Wood, by Nan Shepherd
Episode 4
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Meg Fraser reads extracts from Nan Shepherd's 1928 classic. As Martha nurses her poorly aunt, a figure from the past reappears. Abridged by Rosemary Goring Show more
The Quarry Wood, by Nan Shepherd
Episode 1
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Meg Fraser reads extracts from Nan Shepherd's 1928 classic. Spirited nine-year-old Martha Ironside is taken in by her kindly Aunt Josephine. Abridged by Rosemary Goring Show more
Elizabeth Bowen - The House in Paris
Episode 1: 1. 1934
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
From her deathbed, sinister Madame Fisher manipulates young Henrietta and Leopold - and harbours secrets. Stars Sara Kestelman. Show more
Macadam works in the museum at Kuala Solor and, despite his best intentions, attracts the earnest attentions of the curator's Russian wife. Show more
Peregrine's wife has published some poetry. She suddenly becomes a celebrity and all at once he realises he knows nothing about her. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. Max Kelada claims to know everything, but will a string of pearls prove his undoing? A bet is placed to see if he knows their real value. Show more
Australian period drama. Ash Park prepares for the visit of the prime minister and his wife in support of George's election campaign. Show more
The Mirror and the Light, by Hilary Mantel
Episode 5: Fighting Fires
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Anton Lesser reads the hugely anticipated final part of Hilary Mantel's Thomas Cromwell series. Today: Cromwell is fighting fires on all fronts with would-be successors to Henry. Show more
Four years have passed and Maggie is reunited with a friend from the past and Tom is determined to rescue his father from debt and return The Mill to the Tulliver family. Show more
The Mill on the Floss, by George Eliot
The Great Temptation
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for years
Maggie tries to push temptation away but then a fateful decision changes everything and desire and betrayal sends ripples of conflict that spreads beyond the River Moss. Show more
The Mill on the Floss, by George Eliot
The Laws of Attraction
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for years
Launched into the higher society of St Ogg's, Maggie is enjoying being admired. As Philip looks on it seems inevitable that any man who is near Maggie should fall in love with her Show more
Anna Maxwell Martin and Joanna Vanderham star in George Eliot's tale of grand passions and tormented lives. A powerful exploration of what ensues when the head confronts the heart. Show more
Doctor John Dolittle and his animals set sail for Africa on a special mission. Read by Alan Bennett. Show more