Programme Index

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 16^th Oct 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 12^th Mar 2020, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Life on Earth pushes Bea to breaking point while, on Oasis, Peter has a curious encounter. Starring Joe Armstrong and Hayley Atwell. Show more

15 Minute Drama

30 Eggs

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 5^th Oct 2015, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 5^th Oct 2015, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Weary of life in Rusumo, blind Modeste must convince his 7-year-old companion Innocent to accompany him to his home village at the far side of Rwanda. Show more

Contributors

Modeste:: Jude Akuwudike
Innocent:: Milanne Gordon
Grace:: Noma Dumezweni
Egg Vendor:: Nyasha Hatendi
Cyclist:: Richard Pepple
Customer:: Damian Lynch
Assad:: Josiah Choto
Richard:: Khalil Vaughan
Writer:: Eoin O'Connor
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama: 30 Eggs

The Book of Strange New Things, by Michel Faber

Episode 6

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 13^th Oct 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 9^th Mar 2020, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Bea has big news for her husband Peter, now a Christian missionary on a distant planet called Oasis. Starring Joe Armstrong and Hayley Atwell. Narrated by Dougray Scott. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Dougray Scott
Peter:: Joe Armstrong
Beatrice:: Hayley Atwell
Grainger:: Kelly Burke
Oasan:: Mark Edel-Hunt
Tuska:: Mark Edel-Hunt
Jesus Lover Number One:: Michael Bertenshaw
Severin:: Michael Bertenshaw
Jesus Lover Number Five:: Damian Lynch
BG:: Damian Lynch
Jesus Lover Number Four:: David Acton
USIC Psychologist:: Jane Slavin
USIC Doctor:: Elaine Claxton
Adaptor:: Miranda Emmerson
Author:: Michel Faber
Director:: Emma Harding

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Series

The Book of Strange New Things, by Michel Faber

Episode 7

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 14^th Oct 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 10^th Mar 2020, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 FM

From his mission on distant Oasis, Peter tries to reconnect with his wife Bea. Starring Hayley Atwell and Joe Armstrong. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Dougray Scott
Peter:: Joe Armstrong
Beatrice:: Hayley Atwell
Grainger:: Kelly Burke
Oasan:: Mark Edel-Hunt
Tuska:: Mark Edel-Hunt
Jesus Lover Number One:: Michael Bertenshaw
Severin:: Michael Bertenshaw
Jesus Lover Number Five:: Damian Lynch
BG:: Damian Lynch
Jesus Lover Number Four:: David Acton
USIC Psychologist:: Jane Slavin
USIC Doctor:: Elaine Claxton
Adaptor:: Miranda Emmerson
Author:: Michel Faber
Director:: Emma Harding

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Series

The Book of Strange New Things, by Michel Faber

Episode 8

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 15^th Oct 2014, 10:41 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 11^th Mar 2020, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Bea and Peter's relationship reaches crisis point, as Peter's mission continues. Starring Joe Armstrong and Hayley Atwell. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Dougray Scott
Peter:: Joe Armstrong
Beatrice:: Hayley Atwell
Grainger:: Kelly Burke
Oasan:: Mark Edel-Hunt
Tuska:: Mark Edel-Hunt
Jesus Lover Number One:: Michael Bertenshaw
Severin:: Michael Bertenshaw
Jesus Lover Number Five:: Damian Lynch
BG:: Damian Lynch
Jesus Lover Number Four:: David Acton
USIC Psychologist:: Jane Slavin
USIC Doctor:: Elaine Claxton
Adaptor:: Miranda Emmerson
Author:: Michel Faber
Director:: Emma Harding

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Series

The Book of Strange New Things, by Michel Faber

Episode 10

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 17^th Oct 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th Mar 2020, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Peter is horrified to find Jesus Lover 5 gravely ill in intensive care while a pregnant Bea faces an uncertain future. Narrated by Dougray Scott with Hayley Atwell. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Dougray Scott
Peter:: Joe Armstrong
Beatrice:: Hayley Atwell
Grainger:: Kelly Burke
Oasan:: Mark Edel-Hunt
Tuska:: Mark Edel-Hunt
Jesus Lover Number One:: Michael Bertenshaw
Severin:: Michael Bertenshaw
Jesus Lover Number Five:: Damian Lynch
BG:: Damian Lynch
Jesus Lover Number Four:: David Acton
USIC Psychologist:: Jane Slavin
USIC Doctor:: Elaine Claxton
Adaptor:: Miranda Emmerson
Author:: Michel Faber
Director:: Emma Harding

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Series

E20

Series 1

Episode 2

BBC Three

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 30^th Apr 2010, 20:30 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Sat 29^th May 2010, 04:35 on BBC Three

Drama from the creators of EastEnders. The new housemates' hideout is threatened by Ian Beale.

Contributors

Leon Small:: Sam Attwater
Zsa Zsa Carter:: Emer Kenny
Fat Boy:: Ricky Norwood
Mercy Olubunmi:: Bunmi Mojekwu
Ian Beale:: Adam Woodyatt
Shirley Carter:: Linda Henry
Coach Roberts:: Grant Davis
Heather Trott:: Cheryl Fergison
Benjamin:: Damian Lynch
Malcolm:: Paul Trussell
Director:: Michael Keillor
Producer:: Deborah Sathe
Writer:: Florence Vincent

Genres

Brand

E20

Series

E20: Series 1

15 Minute Drama

Queens of Noise: Rip It Up

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 16^th Sep 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 16^th Sep 2014, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for years

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The story of all-girl band Velveteens moves to the States as they embark on their first big tour. What could possibly go wrong? Show more

Contributors

Beth:: Anneika Rose
Rain:: Hannah Arterton
Sylvie:: Samantha Robinson
TJ:: Clive Hayward
Christy:: Clare Corbett
US cop:: Damian Lynch
Director:: Toby Swift
Writer:: Roy Boulter
Writer:: Louise Wener

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Queens of Noise: Rip It Up

Series

Holby City

Series 20

Episode 9: Ache

BBC One

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 28^th Feb 2018, 20:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Mon 5^th Mar 2018, 01:10 on BBC Two HD

Frieda tries to help Jac when her mentor's pain reaches breaking point. Roxanna pitches an experimental treatment that could help Oliver recover. Show more

Contributors

Jac Naylor:: Rosie Marcel
Adrian 'Fletch' Fletcher:: Alex Walkinshaw
Donna Jackson:: Jaye Jacobs
John Gaskell:: Paul McGann
Roxanna MacMillan:: Hermione Gulliford
Frieda Petrenko:: Olga Fedori
Dominic Copeland:: David Ames
Essie Di Lucca:: Kaye Wragg
Oliver Valentine:: James Anderson
Serena Campbell:: Catherine Russell
Ben 'Lofty' Chiltern:: Lee Mead
Henrik Hanssen:: Guy Henry
Sheilagh Chiltern:: Wanda Ventham
Cheryl Sutcliffe:: Maxine Evans
Marvin Copsey:: Damian Lynch
Devon Sutcliffe:: Kaya Moore
Writer:: Martin Jameson
Producer:: Irma Inniss
Director:: Daikin Marsh

Genres

DramaMedical

Brand

Holby City

Series

Holby City: Series 20

E20

Series 1

Episode 3

BBC Three

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 7^th May 2010, 20:30 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Sun 30^th May 2010, 04:25 on BBC Three

Drama from the creators of EastEnders. Mercy reveals who the father of her baby is.

Contributors

Leon Small:: Sam Attwater
Zsa Zsa Carter:: Emer Kenny
Fat Boy:: Ricky Norwood
Mercy Olubunmi:: Bunmi Mojekwu
Mrs Olubunmi:: Jay Byrd
Ian Beale:: Adam Woodyatt
Shirley Carter:: Linda Henry
Coach Roberts:: Grant Davis
Heather Trott:: Cheryl Fergison
Benjamin:: Damian Lynch
Tamwar Masood:: Himesh Patel
Libby Fox:: Belinda Owusu
Patrick Trueman:: Rudolph Walker
Mo Harris:: Laila Morse
Nina Burton:: Eloise Joseph
Bus driver:: Glen Wilson
Director:: Michael Keillor
Producer:: Deborah Sathe
Writer:: Nicôle Lecky

Genres

Brand

E20

Series

E20: Series 1

The Stuarts

Charles II, Part Two: The Long Lease of Pleasant Days

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 17^th Aug 2014, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 23^rd Aug 2014, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Mike Walker, with Pip Torrens and James Fleet. Charles II's feud with parliamentary reformers and his audacious plot to confound them and secure the throne for his brother. Show more

Contributors

Charles II:: Pip Torrens
James:: James Fleet
Ashley-Cooper:: Ken Bones
Halifax:: Clive Hayward
Monmouth:: Alex Waldmann
Louise:: Olivia Ross
Barbara:: Stephanie Racine
Titus Oates:: Matthew Watson
Catherine:: Elaine Claxton
Speaker:: David Cann
Doctor:: Damian Lynch
Priest:: Michael Bertenshaw
Huntsman:: Mark Edel-Hunt
Director:: Sasha Yevtushenko
Director:: Marc Beeby
Writer:: Mike Walker

Genres

Brand

The Stuarts

The Stuarts

James II: The Storms of this Deceitful World

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 24^th Aug 2014, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 30^th Aug 2014, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Mike Walker. James II's reign lasted just four years, before he fled England in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. How did it all go so wrong? With James Fleet. Show more

Contributors

James II:: James Fleet
Sunderland:: Clive Hayward
Talbot:: Michael Bertenshaw
Churchill:: Michael Shelford
Sarah Churchill:: Jaimi Barbakoff
Monmouth:: Alex Waldmann
Maria:: Jane Slavin
Van Weede:: Nicholas Murchie
Colonel:: David Cann
Foreman:: Damian Lynch
Sergeant:: Mark Edel-Hunt
Priest:: Matthew Watson
Director:: Marc Beeby
Director:: Sasha Yevtushenko
Writer:: Mike Walker

Genres

Brand

The Stuarts

Drama

Moya O'Shea - Super Chief

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 17^th Oct 2014, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 15^th Aug 2019, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. As the famous star-filled train leaves LA., a Pullman Porter is shocked to find his son is on the train. Stars Alex Lanipekun. Show more

Contributors

Benji:: Alex Lanipekun
Nathan:: Steve Toussaint
Munsden:: Morgan Deare
Mr Drexyl:: Steven Hartley
Mrs Parsons:: Laurel Lefkow
Constance:: Samantha Dakin
Fred Harvey:: Damian Lynch
Writer:: Moya O'Shea
Director:: Tracey Neale

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama

15 Minute Drama

30 Eggs

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 6^th Oct 2015, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 6^th Oct 2015, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Modeste and Innocent put their raw eggs to good use, but before long, they run into trouble. Show more

Contributors

Modeste:: Jude Akuwudike
Innocent:: Milanne Gordon
Eugenie:: Noma Dumezweni
Driver:: Nyasha Hatendi
Daniel:: Richard Pepple
Samuel:: Damian Lynch
Assad:: Josiah Choto
Joel:: Khalil Vaughan
Writer:: Eoin O'Connor
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama: 30 Eggs

15 Minute Drama

30 Eggs

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 7^th Oct 2015, 10:41 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 7^th Oct 2015, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

In Kigali, Innocent is determined to get Modeste the medical attention he needs, but at what cost? Show more

Contributors

Modeste:: Jude Akuwudike
Innocent:: Milanne Gordon
Sandra:: Noma Dumezweni
Ayuub:: Nyasha Hatendi
Pierre:: Richard Pepple
Jacques:: Damian Lynch
Kid:: Josiah Choto
Richard:: Khalil Vaughan
Writer:: Eoin O'Connor
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama: 30 Eggs

Home Front

11 December 1914 - Isabel Graham

Duration: 11 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 11^th Dec 2014, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 11^th Dec 2014, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for years

Listen now

Despite the best of intentions, things do not go to plan for Reverend Winwood. Show more

Contributors

Isabel:: Keely Beresford
Esme:: Katie Angelou
Gabriel:: Michael Bertenshaw
Kitty:: Ami Metcalf
Nancy:: Jane Whittenshaw
Ralph:: Nicholas Murchie
Sylvia:: Deborah Findlay
Toby:: Joe Bannister
Victor:: Joel MacCormack
Receptionist:: Clive Hayward
Soldier:: Damian Lynch
Writer:: Sarah Daniels
Director:: Lucy Collingwood

Genres

DramaHistorical

Formats

Docudramas

Brand

Home Front

The Book of Strange New Things, by Michel Faber

Episode 4

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 9^th Oct 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 5^th Mar 2020, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Peter shows his congregation some photos of Earth, where life is becoming increasingly difficult. Narrated by Dougray Scott. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Dougray Scott
Peter:: Joe Armstrong
Beatrice:: Hayley Atwell
Grainger:: Kelly Burke
Oasan:: Mark Edel-Hunt
Tuska:: Mark Edel-Hunt
Jesus Lover Number One:: Michael Bertenshaw
Severin:: Michael Bertenshaw
Jesus Lover Number Five:: Damian Lynch
BG:: Damian Lynch
Jesus Lover Number Four:: David Acton
USIC Psychologist:: Jane Slavin
USIC Doctor:: Elaine Claxton
Adaptor:: Miranda Emmerson
Author:: Michel Faber
Director:: Emma Harding

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Series

The Book of Strange New Things, by Michel Faber

Episode 5

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 10^th Oct 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 6^th Mar 2020, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Peter presides over a funeral service at the base and the distance between him and Bea increases. Starring Joe Armstrong. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Dougray Scott
Peter:: Joe Armstrong
Beatrice:: Hayley Atwell
Grainger:: Kelly Burke
Oasan:: Mark Edel-Hunt
Tuska:: Mark Edel-Hunt
Jesus Lover Number One:: Michael Bertenshaw
Severin:: Michael Bertenshaw
Jesus Lover Number Five:: Damian Lynch
BG:: Damian Lynch
Jesus Lover Number Four:: David Acton
USIC Psychologist:: Jane Slavin
USIC Doctor:: Elaine Claxton
Adaptor:: Miranda Emmerson
Author:: Michel Faber
Director:: Emma Harding

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Series

The Book of Strange New Things, by Michel Faber

Episode 1

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 6^th Oct 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 2^nd Mar 2020, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

A devoted husband and man of faith faces the mission of a lifetime, galaxies away from his wife. Narrated by Dougray Scott. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Dougray Scott
Peter:: Joe Armstrong
Beatrice:: Hayley Atwell
Grainger:: Kelly Burke
Oasan:: Mark Edel-Hunt
Tuska:: Mark Edel-Hunt
Jesus Lover Number One:: Michael Bertenshaw
Severin:: Michael Bertenshaw
Jesus Lover Number Five:: Damian Lynch
BG:: Damian Lynch
Jesus Lover Number Four:: David Acton
USIC Psychologist:: Jane Slavin
USIC Doctor:: Elaine Claxton
Adaptor:: Miranda Emmerson
Author:: Michel Faber
Director:: Emma Harding

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Series

The Book of Strange New Things, by Michel Faber

Episode 2

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 7^th Oct 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 3^rd Mar 2020, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Peter starts to explore the base on Oasis but is keen to meet his new flock - the planet's inhabitants. Meanwhile, the Earth's weather is doing strange things. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Dougray Scott
Peter:: Joe Armstrong
Beatrice:: Hayley Atwell
Grainger:: Kelly Burke
Oasan:: Mark Edel-Hunt
Tuska:: Mark Edel-Hunt
Jesus Lover Number One:: Michael Bertenshaw
Severin:: Michael Bertenshaw
Jesus Lover Number Five:: Damian Lynch
BG:: Damian Lynch
Jesus Lover Number Four:: David Acton
USIC Psychologist:: Jane Slavin
USIC Doctor:: Elaine Claxton
Adaptor:: Miranda Emmerson
Author:: Michel Faber
Director:: Emma Harding

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Series