Programme Index

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 1^st Mar 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 1^st Mar 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Elizabeth Jane Howard's family saga, dramatised by Lin Coghlan. The Blitz begins with consequences for the family while Rachel's visit to Sid provokes an argument. Show more

Cranford

Series 1

Episode 1: June 1842

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 18^th Nov 2007, 21:00 on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sun 22^nd Nov 2009, 01:15 on BBC Four

Drama that brings together the lives of the people of Cranford. With the arrival of new residents and a new doctor, the women of the town sparkle with anticipation. Show more

Contributors

Miss Matty Jenkyns:: Judi Dench
Miss Deborah Jenkyns:: Eileen Atkins
Mr Carter:: Philip Glenister
Lady Ludlow:: Francesca Annis
Miss Pole:: Imelda Staunton
Mrs Forrester:: Julia McKenzie
Jessie Brown:: Julia Sawalha
Sir Charles Maulver:: Greg Wise
Mrs Rose:: Lesley Manville
Mrs Jamieson:: Barbara Flynn
Miss Tomkinson:: Deborah Findlay
Dr Frank Harrison:: Simon Woods
Reverend Hutton:: Alex Jennings
Captain Brown:: Jim Carter
Miss Galindo:: Emma Fielding
Mary Smith:: Lisa Dillon
Sophy Hutton:: Kimberley Nixon
Jem Hearne:: Andrew Buchan
Dr Morgan:: John Bowe
Harry Gregson:: Alex Etel
Producer:: Sue Birtwistle
Director:: Simon Curtis
Writer:: Heidi Thomas

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Series

Cranford

Series 1

Episode 2: August 1842

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 25^th Nov 2007, 21:00 on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 23^rd Nov 2009, 01:15 on BBC Four

The past returns to haunt the present; a visitor brings joy and hope to Jessie Brown; and Mr Carter oversees preparations for Lady Ludlow's garden party. Show more

Contributors

Miss Matty Jenkyns:: Judi Dench
Miss Deborah Jenkyns:: Eileen Atkins
Mr Holbrook:: Michael Gambon
Mr Carter:: Philip Glenister
Lady Ludlow:: Francesca Annis
Miss Pole:: Imelda Staunton
Mrs Forrester:: Julia McKenzie
Jessie Brown:: Julia Sawalha
Sir Charles Maulver:: Greg Wise
Mrs Rose:: Lesley Manville
Mrs Jamieson:: Barbara Flynn
Miss Tomkinson:: Deborah Findlay
Dr Harrison:: Simon Woods
Reverend Hutton:: Alex Jennings
Captain Brown:: Jim Carter
Miss Galindo:: Emma Fielding
Mary Smith:: Lisa Dillon
Sophy Hutton:: Kimberley Nixon
Dr Morgan:: John Bowe
Job Gregson:: Dean Lennox Kelly
Major Gordon:: Alistair Petrie
Harry Gregson:: Alex Etel
Martha:: Claudie Blakley
Mrs Johnson:: Debra Gillett
Mr Johnson:: Adrian Scarborough
Caroline Tomkinson:: Selina Griffiths
Clara Smith:: Finty Williams
Bella Gregson:: Emma Lowndes
Bessie:: Hannah Stokely
Lizzie Hutton:: Rosie Byrne
Helen Hutton:: Hester Odgers
Walter Hutton:: Haydon Downing
Malachi Gregson:: Andrew Byrne
Kate:: Imogen Byron
Producer:: Sue Birtwistle
Director:: Simon Curtis
Writer:: Heidi Thomas

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Series

Cranford

Series 1

Episode 3: November 1842

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 2^nd Dec 2007, 21:00 on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sun 29^th Nov 2009, 01:05 on BBC Four

Drama series. A theft from the doctor's house and an attack on Mr Johnson cause panic. Miss Pole resorts to desperate measures to safeguard her treasures. Show more

Contributors

Miss Matty Jenkyns:: Judi Dench
Mr Holbrook:: Michael Gambon
Mr Carter:: Philip Glenister
Lady Ludlow:: Francesca Annis
Miss Pole:: Imelda Staunton
Mrs Forrester:: Julia McKenzie
Jessie Brown:: Julia Sawalha
Sir Charles Maulver:: Greg Wise
Mrs Rose:: Lesley Manville
Miss Jamieson:: Barbara Flynn
Miss Tomkinson:: Deborah Findlay
Dr Harrison:: Simon Woods
Reverend Hutton:: Alex Jennings
Captain Brown:: Jim Carter
Miss Galindo:: Emma Fielding
Mary Smith:: Lisa Dillon
Sophy Hutton:: Kimberley Nixon
Jem Hearne:: Andrew Buchan
Dr Morgan:: John Bowe
Job Gregson:: Dean Lennox Kelly
Harry Gregson:: Alex Etel
Jack Marshland:: Joseph McFadden
Martha:: Claudie Blakley
Caroline Tomkinson:: Selina Griffiths
Mrs Johnson:: Debra Gillett
Mr Johnson:: Adrian Scarborough
Bella Gregson:: Emma Lowndes
Bessie:: Hannah Stokely
Helen Hutton:: Hester Odgers
Lizzie Hutton:: Rosy Byrne
Farmer Graves:: Andrew Westfield
Bertha:: Hannah Hobley
Malachi Gregson:: Andrew Byrne
Writer:: Heidi Thomas
Producer:: Sue Birtwistle
Director:: Simon Curtis

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Series

Cranford

Series 1

Episode 4: April 1843

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 9^th Dec 2007, 21:05 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Mon 30^th Nov 2009, 01:20 on BBC Four

An ambiguous conversation between Miss Tompkinson and the young doctor sets in motion a disastrous chain of events. Show more

Contributors

Miss Matty Jenkyns:: Judi Dench
Mr Carter:: Philip Glenister
Lady Ludlow:: Francesca Annis
Miss Pole:: Imelda Staunton
Mrs Forrester:: Julia McKenzie
Jessie Brown:: Julia Sawalha
Mrs Rose:: Lesley Manville
Mrs Jamieson:: Barbara Flynn
Miss Tomkinson:: Deborah Findlay
Dr Harrison:: Simon Woods
Reverend Hutton:: Alex Jennings
Captain Brown:: Jim Carter
Miss Galindo:: Emma Fielding
Mary Smith:: Lisa Dillon
Sophy Hutton:: Kimberley Nixon
Jem Hearne:: Andrew Buchan
Dr Morgan:: John Bowe
Job Gregson:: Dean Lennox Kelly
Harry Gregson:: Alex Etel
Jack Marshland:: Joseph McFadden
Martha:: Claudie Blakley
Caroline Tomkinson:: Selina Griffiths
Mrs Johnson:: Debra Gillett
Mr Johnson:: Adrian Scarborough
Bella Gregson:: Emma Lowndes
Bessie:: Hannah Stokely
Lizzie Hutton:: Rosy Byrne
Helen Hutton:: Hester Odgers
Auctioneer:: Rod Arthur
Asst Auctioneer:: Adam Henderson Scott
Producer:: Sue Birtwistle
Writer:: Heidi Thomas
Director:: Simon Curtis

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Series

Cranford

Series 1

Episode 5: May 1843

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 16^th Dec 2007, 21:00 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sun 6^th Dec 2009, 01:15 on BBC Four

Drama series. Dr Harrison finds his reputation ruined and his courtship destroyed. Miss Matty receives devastating news, but the ladies of Cranford rally to help. Show more

Contributors

Miss Matty Jenkyns:: Judi Dench
Mr Carter:: Philip Glenister
Lady Ludlow:: Francesca Annis
Miss Pole:: Imelda Staunton
Mrs Forrester:: Julia McKenzie
Peter Jenkyns:: Martin Shaw
Jessie Brown:: Julia Sawalha
Mrs Rose:: Lesley Manville
Mrs Jamieson:: Barbara Flynn
Miss Tomkinson:: Deborah Findlay
Dr Harrison:: Simon Woods
Reverend Hutton:: Alex Jennings
Captain Brown:: Jim Carter
Miss Galindo:: Emma Fielding
Mary Smith:: Lisa Dillon
Sophy Hutton:: Kimberley Nixon
Jem Hearne:: Andrew Buchan
Dr Morgan:: John Bowe
Major Gordon:: Alistair Petrie
Harry Gregson:: Alex Etel
Jack Marshland:: Joseph McFadden
Martha:: Claudie Blakley
Caroline Tomkinson:: Selina Griffiths
Mrs Johnson:: Debra Gillett
Mr Johnson:: Adrian Scarborough
Bessie:: Hannah Stokely
Mr Goddard:: Andy Rashleigh
Lizzie Hutton:: Rosy Byrne
Helen Hutton:: Hester Odgers
Bertha:: Hannah Hobley
Kate:: Imogen Byron
Producer:: Sue Birtwistle
Director:: Simon Curtis
Writer:: Heidi Thomas

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Series

Drama on 3

Fanny and Alexander

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 29^th Mar 2015, 21:45 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Sun 12^th Mar 2017, 21:00 on BBC Radio 3

Adaptation of Ingmar Bergman's autobiographical film. Through the eyes of ten-year-old Alexander, we witness the delights and conflicts of the Ekdahl family. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Ingmar Bergman
Adaptor:: Sharon Oakes
Fanny:: Hollie Burgess
Alexander:: Adam Thomas Wright
Emilie:: Lisa Dillon
Gustav:: Stuart McQuarrie
Oscar:: Justin Salinger
Alma:: Jessica Turner
Maj:: Rhiannon Neads
Isak:: Allan Corduner
Ismael:: Carl Prekopp
Aron:: Joseph Arkley
Bishop:: Mark Bazeley
Henrietta:: Jane Slavin
Justine/Ester:: Hannah Wood
Producer:: Gaynor Macfarlane
Director:: Gaynor Macfarlane
Composer:: Carl Prekopp
Performer:: Carl Prekopp

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 3: Fanny and Alexander

Series

Drama on 3

Fanny and Alexander

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 5^th Apr 2015, 22:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Sun 19^th Mar 2017, 21:00 on BBC Radio 3

Adaptation of Ingmar Bergman's film. After Fanny and Alexander's father dies, their mother Emilie marries the bishop and they all move to live together at the palace. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Ingmar Bergman
Adaptor:: Sharon Oakes
Fanny:: Hollie Burgess
Alexander:: Adam Thomas Wright
Emilie:: Lisa Dillon
Gustav:: Stuart McQuarrie
Oscar:: Justin Salinger
Alma:: Jessica Turner
Maj:: Rhiannon Neads
Isak:: Allan Corduner
Ismael:: Carl Prekopp
Aron:: Joseph Arkley
Bishop:: Mark Bazeley
Henrietta:: Jane Slavin
Justine/Ester:: Hannah Wood
Producer:: Gaynor Macfarlane
Director:: Gaynor Macfarlane
Composer:: Carl Prekopp
Performer:: Carl Prekopp

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 3: Fanny and Alexander

Series

Drama on 3

Fathers and Sons by Brian Friel

Duration: 2 hours, 12 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 5^th Nov 2017, 21:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Sun 3^rd Nov 2019, 19:30 on BBC Radio 3

Martin Jarvis and Rosalind Ayres direct Fathers and Sons by Brian Friel, a dynamic dramatisation of Turgenev's novel. Show more

Contributors

Nikolai Kirsanov:: James Fleet
Arkady:: George Blagden
Vassily Bazarov:: Charles Dance
Yevgeny:: Edward Bennett
Princess Olga:: Julia McKenzie
Anna Sergeevna:: Lisa Dillon
Pavel:: Martin Jarvis
Arina:: Gabrielle Lloyd
Fenichka:: Lucy Phelps
Dunyasha:: Joanna Cassidy
Katya:: Matilda Wickham
Piotr:: Kieran Hodgson
Fedka:: Darren Richardson
Prokofyich and Timofeich:: Nigel Anthony
Producer:: Martin Jarvis
Director:: Rosalind Ayres

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 3

The Recruiting Officer

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 18^th Dec 2011, 20:30 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Sun 13^th Apr 2014, 19:45 on BBC Radio 3

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George Farquhar's most popular Restoration comedy, set in Shrewsbury during the War of the Spanish Succession, where wives are recruited while soldiers are wooed. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: George Farquhar
Captain Plume:: Paul Higgins
Silvia:: Lisa Dillon
Sergeant Kite:: Ralph Ineson
Mr Worthy:: Adam James
Melinda:: Kate Fleetwood
Captain Brazen:: Elliot Levey
Rose:: Alex Tregear
Bullock:: Simon Bubb
Justice Balance:: Jonathan Forbes
Lucy:: Adjoa Andoh
Appletree:: James Lailey
Pearman:: Adam Billington
Bridewell:: Rikki Lawton
Justice Scale:: Paul Moriarty
Justice Scruple:: Gerard McDermott
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole

Genres

Brand

Hawking

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 1^st Aug 2011, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Mon 14^th May 2018, 20:30 on BBC Four HD

Drama relating the remarkable story of Stephen Hawking's early years as a PHD student at Cambridge, his search for the 'beginning of time' and his struggle against illness. Show more

Contributors

Stephen Hawking:: Benedict Cumberbatch
Fred Hoyle:: Peter Firth
Roger Penrose:: Tom Ward
Jane Wilde:: Lisa Dillon
Dennis Sciama:: John Sessions
Isobel Hawking:: Phoebe Nicholls
Arno Penzias:: Michael Brandon
Bob Wilson:: Tom Hodgkins
Reporter:: Chris Pedersen
Dr John Holloway:: Matthew Marsh
Nurse Susan McClean:: Anastasia Hille
Frank Hawking:: Adam Godley
Jayant Narlikar:: Rohan Siva
George Ellis:: Bertie Carvel
Barmaid:: Deirdre Costello
Robert Silkin:: Sebastian Armesto
Martha Guthrie:: Alice Eve
Hamlet:: Anthony Howell
Rosencrantz:: Leon Ockenden
Guildenstern:: Che Cartwright
Lidia Sciama:: Carolina Giammetta
Train Passenger:: Linda Spurrier
Cab Driver:: James Warrior
Frink:: David McKail
Edgar:: Rory Copus
Writer:: Peter Moffat
Producer:: Jessica Pope
Director:: Philip Martin

Genres

The Cazalets

The Light Years

Episode 6

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 7^th Jan 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Mon 7^th Jan 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Villy has to deal with her unexpected pregnancy, while Zoe attempts to hide her dinner dates with Dr Sherlock from her mother. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Penelope Wilton
Villy:: Ruth Gemmell
Diana:: Lisa Dillon
Edward:: Pip Torrens
Zoe:: Zoe Tapper
Dr Sherlock:: Ben Crowe
Writer:: Sarah Daniels

Genres

Drama

Brand

The Cazalets: The Light Years

Series

The Cazalets

Marking Time

Episode 15

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 8^th Mar 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 8^th Mar 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sybil feels so much better, so why does Miss Milliment find Polly crying in the schoolroom? Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Penelope Wilton
Clary:: Georgia Groome
Zoe:: Zoe Tapper
Polly:: Flora Spencer-Longhurst
Hugh:: Dominic Mafham
Edward:: Pip Torrens
Diana:: Lisa Dillon
Christopher:: Will Howard
Miss Milliment:: Carol MacReady
Archie:: Joseph Millson
Writer:: Lin Coghlan

Genres

Drama

Brand

The Cazalets: Marking Time

Series

The Cazalets

Confusion

Episode 7

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 30^th Apr 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 30^th Apr 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Zoe and Jack's time together is running out, but for Louise things are about to change in an unexpectedly happy way. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Penelope Wilton
Zoe:: Zoe Tapper
Louise:: Alix Wilton Regan
Edward:: Pip Torrens
Diana:: Lisa Dillon
Jack:: Elliot Levey
Hugo:: Harry Lloyd
Writer:: Sarah Daniels

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

The Cazalets: Confusion

The Cazalets

The Light Years

Episode 9

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Edward is finding it hard to please both his wife and his mistress, whereas Sid just wants to see more of Rachel. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Penelope Wilton
Edward:: Pip Torrens
Diana:: Lisa Dillon
Villy:: Ruth Gemmell
Rachel:: Naomi Frederick
Sid:: Helen Schlesinger
Writer:: Sarah Daniels

Genres

Drama

Brand

The Cazalets: The Light Years

Series

The Cazalets

Casting Off

Episode 6

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 8^th Jul 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 8^th Jul 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Diana and Edward are finally living together, but their happiness is not quite complete. Villy finds solace from an unexpected quarter. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Penelope Wilton
Villy:: Ruth Gemmell
Edward:: Pip Torrens
Diana:: Lisa Dillon
Miss Milliment:: Carol MacReady
Roly:: Isaac Andrews
Writer:: Lin Coghlan
Director:: Sally Avens
Producer:: Sally Avens
Director:: Marion Nancarrow
Producer:: Marion Nancarrow

Genres

Drama

Brand

The Cazalets: Casting Off

Series

The Cazalets

Casting Off

Episode 8

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Louise finds herself feeling unexpected pity for her father, while Sid is rescued by an old friend. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Penelope Wilton
Louise:: Alix Wilton Regan
Michael:: Harry Hadden-Paton
Neville:: James Musgrave
Polly:: Flora Spencer-Longhurst
Rachel:: Naomi Frederick
Sid:: Helen Schlesinger
Edward:: Pip Torrens
Diana:: Lisa Dillon
Director:: Sally Avens
Producer:: Sally Avens
Director:: Marion Nancarrow
Producer:: Marion Nancarrow
Writer:: Lin Coghlan

Genres

Drama

Brand

The Cazalets: Casting Off

Series

The Cazalets

Confusion

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 22^nd Apr 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 22^nd Apr 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

1942: The Cazalet family have one son missing in action and now must cope with a death in the family. Polly will not allow herself to grieve over the death of her mother. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Penelope Wilton
Edward:: Pip Torrens
Hugh:: Dominic Mafham
Polly:: Flora Spencer-Longhurst
Clary:: Georgia Groome
Diana:: Lisa Dillon
Mr Green:: Ben Crowe
Writer:: Sarah Daniels

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

The Cazalets: Confusion

The Cazalets

Confusion

Episode 4