In Lesley Nneka Arimah's specially commissioned short story, something precious is lost. The reader is Ony Uhiara. Show more
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Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment
Stormy Weather
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Peter Moore's account of the quest to understand the weather: 19th century naval officer, Robert FitzRoy. Read by Tim McMullan. Show more
Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment
Prognostications and Forecasts
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Peter Moore's account of the quest to understand the weather: Robert FitzRoy and weather forecasting. Read by Tim McMullan. Show more
Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment
The Weather Report
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Peter Moore's account of the quest to understand the weather: innovation and enquiry at Greenwich. Read by Tim McMullan. Show more
Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment
Shipwreck and Storm Warnings
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Peter Moore's account of the quest to understand the weather: tragedy and innovative storm warnings. Read by Tim McMullan. Show more
Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment
A Balloon Ascent
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Peter Moore's account of the quest to understand the weather: pioneering research takes to the skies. Read by Tim McMullan. Show more
Edward Dusinberre's illuminating account of life as the Tackas Quartet's first violinist and the challenge of performing Beethoven's extraordinary music. Tim McMullan reads. Show more
Edward Dusinberre recalls his first season as the Takacs Quartet's first violinist and finds that adapting to life as a touring performer has its challenges. Show more
Edward Dusinberre recalls a time of loss and grief. He finds solace in performing Beethoven's turbulent Opus 59, No 2. Show more
Edward Dusinberre and his fellow musicians set about recreating Beethoven's extraordinary music for CD. Show more
The Takacs Quartet's first violinist Edward Dusinberre reflects on his career with his fellow players and Beethoven's late and transcendent music. Show more
In Joshua Ferris's specially commissioned story, a writer is put in a tough spot when he receives a request for an honest assessment of a first screenplay. William Hope reads. Show more
Edmund Gordon's illuminating biography about one of English literature's most inventive writers. Read by Emma Fielding. Show more
It is 1999, and Dutch journalist Geert Mak is travelling through Europe reflecting on the history of the last 100 years. Today, Kiev, Odessa and Istanbul. Nicholas Farrell reads. Show more
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Journey to Pakistan
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Based on a true story, Samina Baig's play is about Peter, a fashion designer, who embarks on a journey to find his roots. Show more
In Agnes Ravatn's psychological thriller, Allis and Bagge take to the water and the mythic story of the dragon Nithhogg casts a shadow. Lydia Wilson reads. Show more
Maxine Beneba Clarke's specially written short story is about the fallout from a devastating hurricane. Read by Damian Lynch. Show more
It is 1999, and Dutch journalist Geert Mak is travelling across Europe reflecting on the history of the past century. Today, cosmonauts and Yeltsin. Nicholas Farrell reads. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Kiare Ladner's shortlisted story of how a simple note brings solace and the prospect of new hope. Read by Carolyn Pickles. Show more
Orlando falls for a beguiling Muscovite princess one frozen winter at the court of James I. Show more