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Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 26^th Aug 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 24^th Oct 2017, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Having dropped out of high school and married at 16, the young Bonnie Parker is working as a waitress. Her life is about to change - when she meets Clyde Barrow. Show more

Contributors

Bonnie:: Melody Grove
Clyde:: Finn den Hertog
Mr Dove:: Robin Laing
Actor:: Liam Brennan
Actor:: James Anthony Pearson
Actor:: Rosalind Sydney
Director:: Gaynor Macfarlane
Producer:: Gaynor Macfarlane
Writer:: Beatrice Colin

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Series

15 Minute Drama

The True Story of Bonnie Parker

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 27^th Aug 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 25^th Oct 2017, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Bonnie has decided on a life on the road with Clyde. But they are soon on the run from the law. A fresh take on the classic tale by Beatrice Colin. From August 2013. Show more

Contributors

Bonnie:: Melody Grove
Clyde:: Finn den Hertog
Buck:: Robin Laing
Blanche:: Rosalind Sydney
Actor:: Liam Brennan
Actor:: James Anthony Pearson
Director:: Gaynor Macfarlane
Producer:: Gaynor Macfarlane
Writer:: Beatrice Colin

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Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: Vera 'Jack' Holme

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 27^th Jun 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 27^th Jun 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

1920. Vera takes on more responsibilities at the orphanage. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: Vera 'Jack' Holme

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 28^th Jun 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 28^th Jun 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

1921. As her time in Serbia draws to a close, Vera is faced with shaping a new life for herself. Show more

Contributors

Vera 'Jack' Holme:: Irene MacDougall
Eve Haverfield:: Carol Ann Crawford
Spook:: Kim Gerard
Curly:: Kim Gerard
Dorothy 'Dodo' Johnstone:: Rosalind Sydney
Natalia:: Lesley Hart
Margaret K:: Lesley Hart
Col Popovitch:: Matthew Zajac
Gen Balguy:: Matthew Zajac
Cheddo:: Finn den Hertog
Director:: David Neville
Producer:: David Neville
Writer:: Louise Ironside

Genres

DramaBiographical

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Writing the Century: Vera 'Jack' Holme

Series

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: Vera 'Jack' Holme

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 25^th Jun 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 25^th Jun 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

1919. Vera finds herself back in the country she loves, Serbia, when Evalina invites her to help with the establishment of an orphanage for the children of the Serbian war dead. Show more

Contributors

Vera 'Jack' Holme:: Irene MacDougall
Eve Haverfield:: Carol Ann Crawford
Spook:: Kim Gerard
Curly:: Kim Gerard
Dorothy 'Dodo' Johnstone:: Rosalind Sydney
Natalia:: Lesley Hart
Margaret K:: Lesley Hart
Col Popovitch:: Matthew Zajac
Gen Balguy:: Matthew Zajac
Cheddo:: Finn den Hertog
Director:: David Neville
Producer:: David Neville
Writer:: Louise Ironside

Genres

DramaBiographical

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Writing the Century: Vera 'Jack' Holme

Series

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: Vera 'Jack' Holme

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 26^th Jun 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 26^th Jun 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

1920. Vera faces her biggest challenge as Eve becomes desperately ill. Show more

Contributors

Vera 'Jack' Holme:: Irene MacDougall
Eve Haverfield:: Carol Ann Crawford
Spook:: Kim Gerard
Curly:: Kim Gerard
Dorothy 'Dodo' Johnstone:: Rosalind Sydney
Natalia:: Lesley Hart
Margaret K:: Lesley Hart
Col Popovitch:: Matthew Zajac
Gen Balguy:: Matthew Zajac
Cheddo:: Finn den Hertog
Director:: David Neville
Producer:: David Neville
Writer:: Louise Ironside

Genres

DramaBiographical

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Writing the Century: Vera 'Jack' Holme

Series

15 Minute Drama

The True Story of Bonnie Parker

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 28^th Aug 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 26^th Oct 2017, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Photographs of Bonnie and Clyde posing with guns are in the press. Now they are wanted - dead or alive. By Beatrice Colin. Starring Melody Grove. From August 2013. Show more

Contributors

Bonnie:: Melody Grove
Clyde:: Finn den Hertog
Buck:: Robin Laing
Blanche:: Rosalind Sydney
Actor:: Liam Brennan
Actor:: James Anthony Pearson
Director:: Gaynor Macfarlane
Producer:: Gaynor Macfarlane
Writer:: Beatrice Colin

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Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

The True Story of Bonnie Parker

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 29^th Aug 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 27^th Oct 2017, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Bonnie and Clyde are holed up in Oklahoma, but the law is closing in on them. A new take on a classic by Beatrice Colin. Starring Finn den Hertog, Melody Grove. From August 2013. Show more

Contributors

Bonnie:: Melody Grove
Clyde:: Finn den Hertog
Buck:: Robin Laing
Blanche:: Rosalind Sydney
Actor:: Liam Brennan
Actor:: James Anthony Pearson
Director:: Gaynor Macfarlane
Producer:: Gaynor Macfarlane
Writer:: Beatrice Colin

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Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: Vera 'Jack' Holme

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th Jun 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 24^th Jun 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Vera spends much of 1918 fundraising for relief work in Serbia, a country she longs to return to. Show more

Contributors

Vera 'Jack' Holme:: Irene MacDougall
Eve Haverfield:: Carol Ann Crawford
Spook:: Kim Gerard
Curly:: Kim Gerard
Dorothy 'Dodo' Johnstone:: Rosalind Sydney
Natalia:: Lesley Hart
Margaret K:: Lesley Hart
Col Popovitch:: Matthew Zajac
Gen Balguy:: Matthew Zajac
Cheddo:: Finn den Hertog
Director:: David Neville
Producer:: David Neville
Writer:: Louise Ironside

Genres

DramaBiographical

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Writing the Century: Vera 'Jack' Holme

Series

Bob Servant

Series 2

Episode 3: Wedding

BBC One Scotland

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 15^th Dec 2014, 22:35 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Thu 14^th May 2020, 23:30 on BBC Scotland

Sitcom originating from the Bob Servant books. When Bob learns that Frank has plans to marry and leave Broughty Ferry, his extreme reaction puts everything in jeopardy. Show more

Contributors

Bob Servant:: Brian Cox
Frank:: Jonathan Watson
Dorothy:: Anita Vetesse
Megan:: Daniela Nardini
Stewpot:: Anthony Strachan
Objection McNally:: Moray Hunter
Darren:: Daniel Hird
Reverend Margaret Narey:: Rosalind Sydney
Woman at Van:: Anne Downie
Busker:: Andrew Mitchell
Writer:: Neil Forsyth
Director:: Simon Hynd
Producer:: Owen Bell

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Brand

Bob Servant

Series

Bob Servant: Series 2

From Fact to Fiction

The Daughter

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 16^th Mar 2018, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 18^th Mar 2018, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Short story series inspired by stories in the news. Joan Smith's tale about a widow who remains suspicious of the circumstances surrounding her husband's death. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Joan Smith
Reader:: Rosalind Sydney
Producer:: Gaynor Macfarlane

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Drama

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From Fact to Fiction

With Great Pleasure

Ricky Ross

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 1^st Aug 2016, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 23^rd Sep 2016, 23:27 on BBC Radio 4 LW

The Scottish singer-songwriter Ricky Ross of Deacon Blue chooses his favourite prose and poetry at home in Glasgow. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Ricky Ross
Reader:: Robin Laing
Reader:: Rosalind Sydney
Producer:: Maggie Ayre

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Brand

With Great Pleasure

There She Goes

Series 2

Episode 4

BBC Two

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 30^th Jul 2020, 21:30 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Thu 30^th Jul 2020, 21:30 on BBC Two Wales

After the school notices some bruising on Rosie, Si becomes paranoid about a visit from social services. In 2008, Rosie takes her first steps, leading to unforeseen new problems. Show more

Contributors

Emily:: Jessica Hynes
Chris:: Ben Willbond
Simon:: David Tennant
Ben:: Edan Hayhurst
Rosie:: Miley Locke
Young Rosie:: Freya Perry
Young Rosie:: Harper Perry
Executive Producer:: Clelia Mountford
Executive Producer:: Sharon Horgan
Director:: Simon Hynd
Producer:: Clelia Mountford
Writer:: Sarah Crawford
Writer:: Shaun Pye
Production Company:: Merman Television Ltd
Young Ben:: Oliver Gibbs
Ellie:: Maya Kelly
David:: Will Barton
Nana Ann:: Jo Cameron Brown
Zahra:: Georgia Grant-Anderson
Caroline:: Grace Hogg-Robinson
Alison:: Lorraine Horgan
Grandad John:: Philip Jackson
Mrs Reid:: Hattie Ladbury
Mum:: Jenni Maitland
Miss Brett:: Amy McAllister
Mrs Wilson:: Rosalind Sydney
Young Rosie:: Aimee Drake
Young Rosie:: Ellie Drake
Stunts:: Richard Hall
Stunt coordinator:: Glenn Marks

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Brand

There She Goes

Series

There She Goes: Series 2

Drama

Take Me To...

Episode 3: Take Me to the Necropolis

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 16^th Jan 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 16^th Jan 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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By Oliver Emanuel. Darkly comic journey through Glasgow's infamous Necropolis. Alice and Sasha are celebrating their graduation when Alice takes Sasha on a trip to a graveyard. Show more

Contributors

Alice:: Emerald O'Hanrahan
Sasha:: Rebecca Benson
Willy:: Lewis Binnie
Gypsy Queen:: Alison Peebles
Lead Buchanan Sister:: Rosalind Sydney
Actor:: Liam Brennan
Writer:: Oliver Emanuel
Director:: Kirsty Williams

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Drama

Brand

Series

Drama: Take Me To...

Drama

The Ferryman's Apprentice

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 1^st Dec 2017, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 12^th Nov 2019, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM

A darkly comic drama about who you might meet on the journey to hell. Charon is the Ferryman on the River Acheron. His son, Thomas, is determined to pursue a different career. Show more

Contributors

Charon:: Gary Lewis
Thomas:: Chris O'Reilly
Jane:: Rosalind Sydney
Anton:: Tom Smith
Director:: Gaynor Macfarlane
Writer:: Beatrice Colin

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Drama

Brand

Drama

Ten Funerals and a Wedding

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 22^nd Oct 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 22^nd Oct 2015, 14:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Nick Underwood. Quirky drama about a part-time humanist celebrant who specialises in death deciding to expand her repertoire. Show more

Contributors

Phoebe:: Rosalind Sydney
Annie:: Sandra Voe
Graeme:: Steven McNicoll
Lisa:: Claire Knight
Victor:: Robin Laing
Judith:: Francesca Dymond
The Doorman:: Nick Underwood
Writer:: Nick Underwood
Director:: Kirsty Williams

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Drama

Brand

Drama

Caterpillars

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 9^th Jul 2012, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 15^th May 2017, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Disinherited by her stepmother, Amber Buchanan decides to enter the family trade, crime. Stars Clair Knight and Laurie Brown. Show more

Contributors

Amber:: Claire Knight
Sasha:: Laurie Brown
Karen:: Rosalind Sydney
Rhona:: Gemma McElhinney
Piers Logan:: Jimmy Chisholm
Sean:: Simon Donaldson
Mary:: Monica Gibb
Child:: Sean Graham
Writer:: Laura Bridgeman
Writer:: Charles Lambert
Producer:: Gaynor Macfarlane

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Brand

Drama

A Sudden Surge

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 24^th Mar 2016, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 24^th Mar 2016, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Jack Dickson. A belligerent bus driver discovers the unexpected benefits of a sudden surge of hormones as he begins to 'feel', for the first time in his unreconstructed life. Show more

Contributors

Gary:: Gary Lewis
Mags:: Alexandra Mathie
Peter:: Simon Donaldson
Alison:: Rosalind Sydney
Bobbo:: Simon Tait
Shona:: Wendy Seager
Mr Matheson:: Kenny Blyth
Director:: Eilidh McCreadie
Writer:: Jack Dickson

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Drama

Brand