4 Extra Debut. Bibhuti Bhushan Banerji's classic story of poverty and love in a remote Bengali village. Stars Sagar Arya and Meera Syal. Show more
Opu sees life outside the village and Durga looks forward to marriage. But the monsoon rains sparks tragedy. Stars Sagar Arya. Show more
Drama series set in a health centre. Tempers fray when one of the homeless people is exposed as an undercover journalist. Show more
Drama on 3
Baby Farming
1 hour, 35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
By Tanika Gupta. Drama exploring the growing phenomenon of childless couples in the West travelling to India to find a surrogate mother. Show more
Tanika Gupta's updating of Rabindranath Tagore's vivid and powerful novel about love, power and political awakening, which is given a contemporary British Muslim context. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Emma Bhattacharjee sees no need for love or marriage, but she revels in interfering in others’ love lives. Stars Manjinder Virk. Show more
Emma's plans for Krishna and Mr Elton backfire spectacularly but she is cheered by news of Frank’s arrival. Stars Maya Sondhi. Show more
Woman's Hour
Tanika Gupta; Older women's style; Cook the perfect kofta
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Tanika Gupta's new play explores the lives of women who worked as ayahs. Ari Seth Cohen's blog features New York women who dress flamboyantly in what he calls 'advanced style'. Show more
After a promising start Bindi’s Beauty Box looks in danger. Has Bindi taken on more than she can manage? Stars Meera Syal. Show more
Now that Bindi's Beauty Box has hit some problems, Bindi desperately needs inspiration and guidance. Stars Meera Syal. Show more
With her family’s help, can Bindi overcome her business obstacles and lead Bindi's Beauty Box to success? Stars Meera Syal. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Out of work at 51, Bindi Banerjee decides to start up her own beauty business. Stars Meera Syal. Show more
With Bindi’s Beauty Box taking off, Bindi must get her reluctant children on board if she’s going to succeed. Stars Meera Syal. Show more
Bindi is preparing for the big opening of her development, but not everyone shares her vision. Starring Meera Syal. Show more
Set in 1930s Calcutta and based on letters and diary entries, the true story of Tanika Gupta's great uncle Dinesh Gupta and his resistance to British colonial rule. Show more
Following the attack on the Writers' Building, Dinesh Gupta is incarcerated in a brutal prison regime awaiting trial. Show more
Young Indian revolutionary Dinesh Gupta awaits execution, while his family hope for a chance to appeal. Show more
A monologue inspired by the story of Pritilata Waddedar, who campaigned for Bengali women to get the right to vote in 1930s colonial India.
Free Thinking
Meera Syal and Tanika Gupta in Conversation at Birmingham Rep
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Available for over a year
Actor and author Meera Syal and playwright Tanika Gupta talk to Rana Mitter about the differences between novels and drama as Anita and Me opens on stage. Show more
Unbeknown to his family, Dinesh has decided to embark on a violent course of action. Show more