Programme Index

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 20^th Oct 2015, 19:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 20^th Oct 2015, 19:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Arts news with Samira Ahmed, including the Charles and Ray Eames exhibition, a Marlon Brando documentary based on his tapes and Janet Suzman's debut as an opera director. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Samira Ahmed
Interviewed Guest:: Corinne Julius
Interviewed Guest:: John Battsek
Interviewed Guest:: Kerry Shale
Interviewed Guest:: Darryl Collis
Interviewed Guest:: Jane Glover
Interviewed Guest:: Janet Suzman
Producer:: Dymphna Flynn

Front Row

Ian McMillan, Black Chronicles, Janet Suzman, TV drama endings

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 18^th May 2016, 19:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 18^th May 2016, 19:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

John Wilson talks to poet Ian McMillan about his new collection To Fold the Evening Star. Writer Kay Mellor and critic Boyd Hilton debate TV drama endings - too many loose ends? Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:: Ian McMillan
Interviewed Guest:: Kay Mellor
Interviewed Guest:: Boyd Hilton
Interviewed Guest:: Renee Mussai
Interviewed Guest:: Janet Suzman
Presenter:: John Wilson
Producer:: Elaine Lester

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Magazines & Reviews

Brand

Front Row

The Draughtsman's Contract

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 17^th Sep 2011, 00:05 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sat 13^th Oct 2012, 00:55 on BBC Two England

Complex costume drama in which an English noblewoman (Janet Suzman) employs an arrogant young artist (Anthony Higgins) to produce twelve pictures of her husband's estate. Show more

Contributors

Mr Neville:: Anthony Higgins
Mrs Herbert:: Janet Suzman
Mrs Talmann:: Anne-Louise Lambert
Mr Talmann:: Hugh Fraser
Mr Herbert:: Dave Hill
Mr Seymour:: David Gant
The Poulencs:: David Meyer
Director:: Peter Greenaway
Writer:: Peter Greenaway

Genres

Formats

Films

Nicholas and Alexandra

BBC Two

Duration: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 6^th Apr 2008, 12:30 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sun 21^st Feb 2016, 12:15 on BBC Two HD

A lavish Oscar-winning production telling the story of the last Russian royal family in the days before the 1917 revolution and their bloody execution. Starring Michael Jayston. Show more

Contributors

Tsar Nicholas II:: Michael Jayston
Alexandra:: Janet Suzman
Alexis:: Roderic Noble
Olga:: Ania Marson
Tatiana:: Lynne Frederick
Marie:: Candace Glendenning
Anastasia:: Fiona Fullerton
Grand Duke Nicholas:: Harry Andrews
Queen Mother Marie Fedorovna:: Irene Worth
Rasputin:: Tom Baker
Count Fredericks:: Jack Hawkins
Dr Botkin:: Timothy West
Director:: Franklin J Schaffner
Writer:: James Goldman
Author:: Robert K Massie
Producer:: Franklin J Schaffner
Producer:: Sam Spiegel
Composer:: Richard Rodney Bennett
Director of photography:: Freddie Young

Genres

DramaHistorical

Formats

Films

The Singing Detective

Episode 3: Lovely Days

Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 30^th Nov 1986, 21:00 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Thu 16^th Feb 2012, 22:00 on BBC Four

Dennis Potter's drama serial with music. Marlow thinks back to the war when he was a little boy and remembers seeing his mother having illicit sex in the Forest of Dean. Show more

Contributors

Philip Marlow:: Michael Gambon
Mark Binney:: Patrick Malahide
Nurse Mills:: Joanne Whalley
Staff Nurse White:: Imelda Staunton
Mr Tomkey:: Leslie French
Writer:: Dennis Potter
Director:: Jon Amiel
Producer:: Kenith Trodd
Nicola:: Janet Suzman
Mrs Marlow/Lili:: Alison Steadman
Dr Gibbon:: Bill Paterson
Mr Hall:: David Ryall
Reginald:: Gerard Horan
Mr Marlow:: Jim Carter
First Mysterious Man:: Ron Cook
Second Mysterious Man:: George Rossi
Night Nurse:: Sharon D Clarke
Dr Finlay:: Simon Chandler
George Adams:: Charles Simon
Porter:: Geff Francis
Mary:: Angela Curran
Schoolteacher:: Janet Henfrey
Philip (aged 10):: Lyndon Davies
Uncle John:: Ken Stott
Cloth Cap:: Trevor Cooper
Aunt Emily:: Jo Cameron Brown

Genres

Series

The Singing Detective

Episode 2: Heat

Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 23^rd Nov 1986, 21:10 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Thu 9^th Feb 2012, 22:00 on BBC Four

Dennis Potter's drama about a patient struggling to keep his sanity, with the help of his alter ego, the singing private eye. Marlow faces a talking cure with a psychologist. Show more

Contributors

Philip Marlow:: Michael Gambon
Mark Binney:: Patrick Malahide
Nurse Mills:: Joanne Whalley
Staff Nurse White:: Imelda Staunton
Mr Tomkey:: Leslie French
Writer:: Dennis Potter
Director:: Jon Amiel
Producer:: John Harris
Producer:: Kenith Trodd
Nicola:: Janet Suzman
Mrs Marlow:: Alison Steadman
Dr Gibbon:: Bill Paterson
Mr Hall:: David Ryall
Reginald:: Gerard Horan
Mr Marlow:: Jim Carter
First Mysterious Man:: Ron Cook
Second Mysterious Man:: George Rossi
Night Nurse:: Sharon D Clarke
Dr Finlay:: Simon Chandler
George Adams:: Charles Simon
Registrar:: Thomas Wheatley
Porter:: Geff Francis
Sister Malone:: Mary MacLeod
Schoolteacher:: Janet Henfrey
Philip (aged 10):: Lyndon Davies
Grancher:: Richard Butler
Barman:: Trevor Cooper

Genres

Series

The Singing Detective

Episode 4: Clues

Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 7^th Dec 1986, 21:05 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Thu 23^rd Feb 2012, 22:00 on BBC Four

Dennis Potter's classic drama serial with music. Marlow as a child visits London, but is not impressed. A film option on Marlow's novel thickens the plot. Show more

Contributors

Philip Marlow:: Michael Gambon
Mark Binney:: Patrick Malahide
Nurse Mills:: Joanne Whalley
Mr Tomkey:: Leslie French
Writer:: Dennis Potter
Director:: Jon Amiel
Producer:: John Harris
Nicola:: Janet Suzman
Mrs Marlow:: Alison Steadman
Mr Hall:: David Ryall
Reginald:: Gerard Horan
Mr Marlow:: Jim Carter
First Mysterious Man:: Ron Cook
Second Mysterious Man:: George Rossi
George Adams:: Charles Simon
Schoolteacher:: Janet Henfrey
Philip (aged 10):: Lyndon Davies
Grandad Baxter:: Wally Thomas

Genres

Series

The Singing Detective

Episode 5: Pitter Patter

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 14^th Dec 1986, 21:25 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Thu 1^st Mar 2012, 22:00 on BBC Four

Dennis Potter's surreal drama with music. Marlow is getting better and the different strands of his fiction and reality begin to occupy the same time and place. Show more

Contributors

Philip Marlow:: Michael Gambon
Binney/Finney/Raymond:: Patrick Malahide
Nurse Mills:: Joanne Whalley
Mr Tomkey:: Leslie French
Writer:: Dennis Potter
Director:: Jon Amiel
Producer:: Kenith Trodd
Nicola:: Janet Suzman
Mrs Marlow:: Alison Steadman
Mr Hall:: David Ryall
Reginald:: Gerard Horan
Mr Marlow:: Jim Carter
First Mysterious Man:: Ron Cook
Second Mysterious Man:: George Rossi
Staff Nurse White:: Imelda Staunton
Schoolteacher:: Janet Henfrey
Young Philip:: Lyndon Davies
Sonia:: Kate McKenzie
Dr Gibbon:: Bill Paterson
Dance hall drummer:: John Sheraton
Mark Binney:: William Speakman

Genres

Series

The Singing Detective

Episode 6: Who Done It

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 21^st Dec 1986, 21:10 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Thu 8^th Mar 2012, 22:00 on BBC Four

In the final part of Dennis Potter's classic drama serial with music, as fiction and fact fight for the same space, the plots and narratives head to their conclusions. Show more

Contributors

Philip Marlow:: Michael Gambon
Mark Binney:: Patrick Malahide
Nurse Mills:: Joanne Whalley
Mr Tomkey:: Leslie French
Writer:: Dennis Potter
Director:: Jon Amiel
Producer:: Kenith Trodd
Nicola:: Janet Suzman
Mrs Marlow:: Alison Steadman
Mr Hall:: David Ryall
Reginald:: Gerard Horan
Mr Marlow:: Jim Carter
First Mysterious Man:: Ron Cook
Second Mysterious Man:: George Rossi
Staff Nurse White:: Imelda Staunton
Schoolteacher:: Janet Henfrey
Philip (aged 10):: Lyndon Davies
Barbara:: Sam Bryant
Dr Gibbon:: Bill Paterson
Mark Binney (aged 10):: William Speakman
Night Nurse:: Sharon D Clarke
First Soldier:: Niven Boyd
Second Soldier:: David Thewlis
Physiotherapist:: Tricia George
Policeman:: Malcolm Storry
Porter:: Geff Francis

Genres

Series

Saturday Drama

Solomon and Marion

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 23^rd Nov 2013, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 23^rd Nov 2013, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Dame Janet Suzman and Khayalethu Anthony star in a South African story of an unlikely friendship bridging generational and racial divides. Written by Lara Foot. Show more

Contributors

Marion:: Janet Suzman
Solomon:: Khayalethu Anthony
Witness:: Lara Foot
Director:: Alison Hindell

Genres

Drama

Brand

Saturday Drama

Book of the Week

In My Mind's Eye

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 3^rd Sep 2018, 09:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 4^th Sep 2018, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

In her newly published 'diary of my thoughts', renowned author and traveller Jan Morris covers much ground - driving her beloved Honda R and reading Ovid and being a TV personality. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Janet Suzman
Author:: Jan Morris
Abridger:: Katrin Williams
Producer:: Duncan Minshull

Genres

Factual

Formats

Audiobooks

Brand

Series

Book of the Week

In My Mind's Eye

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 4^th Sep 2018, 09:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 5^th Sep 2018, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

In her 'diary of my thoughts', renowned author and traveller Jan Morris covers much ground - this time it's life by the sea, catchphrases and Ibsen the cat. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Janet Suzman
Author:: Jan Morris
Abridger:: Katrin Williams
Producer:: Duncan Minshull

Genres

Factual

Formats

Audiobooks

Brand

Series

Book of the Week

In My Mind's Eye

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 5^th Sep 2018, 09:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 6^th Sep 2018, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

In Jan Morris's 'diary of my thoughts', the renowned author and traveller covers much ground. This time: the allure of The First Time, an air flight, the quirks of address books. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Janet Suzman
Author:: Jan Morris
Abridger:: Katrin Williams
Producer:: Duncan Minshull

Genres

Factual

Formats

Audiobooks

Brand

Series

Book of the Week

In My Mind's Eye

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 6^th Sep 2018, 09:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 7^th Sep 2018, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

In Jan Morris's 'diary of my thoughts', the renowned author and traveller covers much ground. This time: what to discover in Trefan Morys, Jan's home in north Wales. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Janet Suzman
Author:: Jan Morris
Abridger:: Katrin Williams
Producer:: Duncan Minshull

Genres

Factual

Formats

Audiobooks

Brand

Series

Book of the Week

In My Mind's Eye

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 7^th Sep 2018, 09:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 8^th Sep 2018, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

In Jan Morris's 'diary of my thoughts', the renowned author and traveller covers much ground - this time, the lost art of the Siffleur and ascending Mount Snowdon. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Janet Suzman
Author:: Jan Morris
Abridger:: Katrin Williams
Producer:: Duncan Minshull

Genres

Factual

Formats

Audiobooks

Brand

Series

Tinga Tinga Tales: Series 1

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 26: Why Woodpecker Pecks

CBeebies

First broadcast: Fri 26^th Mar 2010, 10:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 1^st Mar 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies HD

Stories about how different animals became distinctive. There was a time when Woodpecker didn't peck. All the birds made a sound, but not Woodpecker. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Woodpecker:: Akiya Henry
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Owl:: Meera Syal
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Ostrich:: Janet Suzman
Parrot:: Eddie Kadi
Hen:: Lindiwe Brown Mkhize
Tinga Bird:: Atemi Oyungu
Tinga Bird:: Muthoni Mburu
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Writer:: Edward Gakuya
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

Genres

Brand

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series

Night Waves

Nelson Mandela

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 5^th Dec 2013, 22:00 on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Playwright Athol Fugard and actor Dame Janet Suzman join Philip Dodd to reflect on Nelson Mandela's life. David Goodhart and Edward Mortimer discuss immigration in the UK. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Philip Dodd
Interviewed Guest:: David Goodhart
Interviewed Guest:: Edward Mortimer
Producer:: Neil Trevithick
Interviewed Guest:: Athol Fugard
Interviewed Guest:: Janet Suzman

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Brand

Night Waves

Leon the Pig Farmer

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 9^th Jun 2008, 00:45 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Mon 9^th Jun 2008, 00:45 on BBC Two Scotland

Comedy about a Jewish estate agent who learns that he is the son of a Yorkshireman and tries creating a kosher pig in a bid to embrace both cultures. Show more

Contributors

Judith Geller:: Janet Suzman
Brian Chadwick:: Brian Glover
Yvonne Chadwick:: Connie Booth
Actor:: Maryam d'Abo

Genres

Comedy

Formats

Films

Free Thinking

Dame Janet Suzman

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 23^rd Apr 2014, 22:00 on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year