Cyrano heads to war at the Siege of Arras, still in love with Roxanne, who’s pining for new cadet Christian. Rostand's classic tale adapted by poet Glyn Maxwell. Stars Tom Burke. Show more
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Years have passed and Roxanne is hiding heartbroken in a nunnery. Will Cyrano’s secret love ever be revealed? Poet Glyn Maxwell's adaptation of Rostand's tale starring Tom Burke. Show more
Katie is facing her release from prison after spending most of her life behind bars. Will she be able to cope with life on the outside? Written by Francesca Joseph. Show more
Drama on 3
A Traveller's Guide to Paterson
2 hours
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Michael Symmons Roberts presents a drama-documentary exploring Paterson, New Jersey, the favoured city of and subject of an epic poem by William Carlos Williams. Show more
The Headline Ballads
Episode 1: The Island, the Sea, the Volunteer and the Refugee
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
As the refugee crisis in Greece subsides, poet Louise Wallwein responds to what she has seen and heard over the past year working as a volunteer on Kos. Show more
Mary Ann has an unwelcome encounter with a presence from her past and Shawna is upset by Michael's revelation. From May 2016. Show more
Charlotte arrives in London, excited to see George again and keen to take things further, however, his mother seems determined to keep them apart. Show more
Charlotte Bronte arrives to an awkward reception at the Smith household. It seems her hosts are not at all pleased with their depiction in Charlotte's new novel Villette. Show more
After being accused of deceit by the publisher of Jane Eyre, Charlotte and Anne Bronte leave Haworth and rush down to London to put the matter right. Show more
After the death of her brother and sisters, Charlotte returns to London to face the critics of her second novel Shirley. Show more
When Charlotte Bronte's publisher George takes her on a whirlwind tour of London, she begins to question if pleasure is replacing business in their relationship. Show more
The struggle for survival is enormous, in a bid to return to the present day. Rework of Homer’s Odyssey starring Simon Dutton. Show more
Mary Ann and Brian's future has been decided. Faced with losing the steps, Mrs Madrigal resorts to chains. Stars Kate Harper. From July 2015. Show more
4 Extra Debut. 1980s San Francisco. Mrs Madrigal is tending her plants, Michael has found love again, and Brian and Mary Ann have moved up. Stars Kate Harper. From June 2015. Show more
Drama
Nell Leyshon - War Bride
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Emigrating post-war to Canada with Clarence, Eleanor learns her childhood sweetheart is on her ship. Stars Charlotte Emmerson. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Mary Ann returns to San Francisco with some big news to share with Michael. Starring Laurel Lefkow and Trevor White. From May 2016. Show more
Mary Anne takes some time out before her operation and Jake takes a chance on Jonah. Stars Laurel Lefkow and Fox Fisher. From May 2016. Show more
Lydia Wilson reads from the letters of Sylvia Plath, abridged for radio by Caitlin Crawford. In this edition, the Smith College years. Show more
Lydia Wilson reads from the letters of Sylvia Plath, abridged for radio by Caitlin Crawford. In this edition, convalescence to Cambridge University. Show more
Lydia Wilson reads from the letters of Sylvia Plath, abridged for radio by Caitlin Crawford. In this edition, Cambridge University to Richard Sassoon. Show more