Programme Index

Drama on 3

Head Hunters

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 9^th Feb 2014, 22:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Sun 31^st May 2015, 22:00 on BBC Radio 3

By Michael Eaton. Drama focusing on Alfred Haddon, one of the first anthropologists, who in 1917 signed up as a YMCA volunteer on the Western Front. With Michael Maloney. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Michael Eaton
Alfred Cort Haddon:: Michael Maloney
James George Frazer:: Sean Murray
Charles Myers:: David Seddon
Passi:: Sani Muliaumasealli
Jasper:: John Norton
Emma:: Georgie Fuller
Kathleen Haddon:: Carys Eleri
Lily Fraser:: Priyanga Burford
Soldier:: Arthur Hughes
Soldier:: Harry Jardine
Soldier:: Joel McCormack
Director:: Jeremy Mortimer

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 3

Saturday Drama

Woman in Mind

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 11^th Jan 2014, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 6^th Jun 2015, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Alan Ayckbourn's darkly comic play about a woman's mental breakdown. After a blow to the head, Susan encounters an alternative, fantasy family. Show more

Contributors

Susan:: Lesley Sharp
Dr Bill Windsor:: Ben Miles
Rev Gerald Gannet:: Malcolm Sinclair
Muriel:: Carolyn Pickles
Andy:: Owen Teale
Lucy:: Emily Beecham
Tony:: John Norton
Rick:: Harry Jardine
Director:: Emma Harding
Writer:: Alan Ayckbourn

Genres

Drama

Brand

Saturday Drama

Home Front

12 September 1914 - Alice Macknade

Duration: 11 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 12^th Sep 2014, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 12^th Sep 2014, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for years

There's a birthday at the Macknades', but not much to celebrate. Show more

Contributors

Alice:: Claire-Louise Cordwell
Joe:: Lloyd Thomas
Bill:: Ben Crowe
Maggie:: Evie Clark
Ralph:: Nicholas Murchie
Solly:: Stephen Critchlow
Kitty:: Ami Metcalf
Norman:: Sean Baker
Dr McFee:: David Cann
PC Monk:: Harry Jardine
Writer:: Sarah Daniels
Director:: Lucy Collingwood
Producer:: Lucy Collingwood

Genres

DramaHistorical

Formats

Docudramas

Brand

Home Front

Home Front - Omnibus

Episode 6: 8-12 September 1914

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 12^th Sep 2014, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 26^th Nov 2014, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Folkestone holds its annual regatta, and Dieter's safety is threatened. With Katie Angelou, Sean Baker, Keely Beresford. Show more

Contributors

Esme:: Katie Angelou
Norman:: Sean Baker
Isabel:: Keely Beresford
Gabriel:: Michael Bertenshaw
Lilian:: Lisa Brookes
Dr McFee:: David Cann
Maggie:: Evie Clark
Clerk:: Sean Connelly
Alice:: Claire-Louise Cordwell
Solly:: Stephen Critchlow
Bill:: Ben Crowe
Hilary:: Craige Els
Sylvia:: Deborah Findlay
Jessie:: Lucy Hutchinson
PC Monk:: Harry Jardine
Maisie:: Cassie Layton
Stan:: Gerard McDermott
Kitty:: Ami Metcalf
Adam:: Leo Montague
Ralph:: Nicholas Murchie
Florrie:: Claire Rushbrook
Soldier:: Wilf Scolding
Dieter:: Joe Sims
Joe:: Lloyd Thomas
Mervyn:: Tom Whitelock
Writer:: Sarah Daniels
Director:: Lucy Collingwood
Producer:: Lucy Collingwood

Genres

DramaHistorical

Formats

Docudramas

Series

Home Front - Omnibus

Katie Hims - Listening to the Dead

2. Four Sons

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 31^st Dec 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 1^st Mar 2021, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Katie Hims - Listening to the Dead

It's 1914 and Clara, a baker's wife and mother to four sons, knows the war won't be over by Christmas. Starring Michelle Terry. Show more

Contributors

Clara:: Michelle Terry
Finley:: Will Featherstone
Joe:: Will Howard
Charlie:: Harry Jardine
Robin:: Joel MacCormack
Eloise:: Georgie Fuller
George:: John Norton
Lloyd George:: Sean Murray
Customer:: Priyanga Burford
Customer:: Sabina Arthur
Customer:: Carolyn Pickles
Narrator:: Ami Metcalf
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole
Writer:: Katie Hims

Genres

DramaHorror & Supernatural

Series

Drama

Jonesy

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 26^th Feb 2014, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 18^th Nov 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By award-winning writer Tom Wells. The heroic journey of Withernsea lad Jamie 'Jonesy' Jones, from chronic asthma sufferer to graduate in GCSE PE. Show more

Contributors

Jamie:: Matthew Tennyson
Deano:: Harry Jardine
Miss Poole:: Priyanga Burford
Shannon:: Carys Eleri
Lauren:: Georgie Fuller
Mr Small:: Sean Murray
Rushy:: Joel MacCormack
Tommo:: Arthur Hughes
Careers:: Carolyn Pickles
Himself:: Matt Baker
Writer:: Tom Wells
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama

Drama

Andy Warhol's Wig

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 6^th Mar 2014, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Thu 6^th Mar 2014, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM

By David Lemon. Thomas, a young artist obsessed with the 1960s, goes on an eventful roadtrip with his maverick artist hero. Show more

Contributors

Thomas:: Joel MacCormack
Gerald:: David Schofield
Siobhan:: Carys Eleri
Miriam:: Priyanga Burford
Interviewer:: Arthur Hughes
Lucas:: David Seddon
Elsa:: Carolyn Pickles
Jordan:: Harry Jardine
Abi:: Georgie Fuller
Mel:: Georgie Fuller
Writer:: David Lemon
Director:: Marc Beeby

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama

Katie Hims - Listening to the Dead

5. Tuesday's Child

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 3^rd Jan 2014, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 22^nd Mar 2021, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Katie Hims - Listening to the Dead

Tuesday grows up assuming her mother abandoned her, despite the voices in her dreams telling her otherwise. Stars Jeany Spark. Show more

Contributors

Tuesday:: Jeany Spark
Tuesday 11:: Rose Hilton Hille
Tuesday 3:: Rosa Yevtushenko
Frank:: David Seddon
Peggy:: Lisa Stevenson
Maggie:: Carolyn Pickles
Ruby:: Ami Metcalf
Nish:: Paul Bazely
Oliver 20:: Joel MacCormack
Oliver 55:: Michael Bertenshaw
Dan:: Harry Jardine
Melinda:: Georgie Fuller
Boss:: Sean Murray
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole
Writer:: Katie Hims

Genres

DramaHorror & Supernatural

Series

Saturday Drama

Nick Stafford - The Real Trial of Oscar Wilde

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 28^th Jun 2014, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 15^th Apr 2019, 04:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Oscar Wilde's courtroom battle with the Marquess of Queensbury. Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt and Sean Pertwee. Show more

Contributors

Oscar:: Julian Rhind-Tutt
Queensbury:: Sean Pertwee
Robbie:: Arthur Hughes
Bosie:: Joel McCormack
Carson:: Stephen Hogan
Clarke:: Michael Mears
Wright:: Sean Murray
Littlechild:: Steve Toussaint
Conway:: Harry Jardine
Policeman:: David Seddon
Director:: David Hunter
Writer:: Nick Stafford

Genres

Drama

Brand

Saturday Drama

Drama

Robin Brooks - Lewis and Tolkien - The Lost Road

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 22^nd Nov 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 14^th Dec 2017, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Robin Brooks pays playful tribute to the long friendship between CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien, and how it impacted on their achievements. From November 2013. Show more

Contributors

Elf Queen:: Haydn Gwynne
JRR Tolkien:: Tom Goodman-Hill
CS Lewis:: Pip Torrens
Worm:: Carolyn Pickles
Betjeman:: Harry Jardine
Informator:: John Norton
Marcus:: Arthur Hughes
Tiny Elf Princess:: Isabel Brooks
Writer:: Robin Brooks
Director:: Jonquil Panting
Producer:: Jonquil Panting

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama

15 Minute Drama

Incredible Women

Episode 3: Rita Rayner

15 Minute Drama: Incredible Women

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 23^rd Apr 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 23^rd Apr 2014, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Jeremy meets singing legend Rita Rayner. She and her sisters are reforming close harmony group the Rayner Sisters to record a song for a new album of 50s hits. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Rebecca Front
Actor:: Jeremy Front
Actor:: Barbara Windsor
Actor:: Samantha Spiro
Actor:: Harry Jardine
Himself:: Nicholas Parsons
Producer:: Claire Jones

Genres

Brand

15 Minute Drama

Series

Classic Serial

The World According to Garp

Episode 2

Classic Serial: The World According to Garp

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 12^th Jan 2014, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 12^th May 2017, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Jenny becomes an ardent feminist, whilst her son tries to emulate her writing success. Stars Lee Ingleby and Miranda Richardson. Show more

Contributors

Jenny:: Miranda Richardson
Garp:: Lee Ingleby
John Wolfe:: John Guerrasio
Mrs Ralph:: Charlotte Emmerson
Helen:: Lyndsey Marshal
Roberta Muldoon:: Jonathan Keeble
Duncan:: Adam Thomas Wright
Walt:: Adam Greaves-Neal
Mrs Poole:: Carys Eleri
Michael Milton:: Harry Jardine
Director:: Nadia Molinari
Adaptor:: Linda Marshall Griffiths
Writer:: John Irving

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Classic Serial

Series

Classic Serial

The World According to Garp

Episode 3

Classic Serial: The World According to Garp

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 19^th Jan 2014, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 13^th May 2017, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A devastating road accident has life-changing effects on Garp and his family. Stars Lee Ingleby and Miranda Richardson. Show more

Contributors

Garp:: Lee Ingleby
Duncan:: Adam Thomas Wright
Walt:: Adam Greaves-Neal
Helen:: Lyndsey Marshal
Jenny Fields:: Miranda Richardson
Roberta Muldoon:: Jonathan Keeble
John Wolfe:: John Guerrasio
Mrs Ralph:: Charlotte Emmerson
Mrs Poole:: Carys Eleri
Michael Milton:: Harry Jardine
Jillsy:: Emma Fielding
Sally:: Emma Fielding
Jenny Garp:: Emma Fielding
Pooh Percy:: Amanda Hale
Ellen James:: Amanda Hale
Director:: Nadia Molinari
Adaptor:: Linda Marshall Griffiths
Writer:: John Irving

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Classic Serial

Series

Katie Hims - Listening to the Dead

3. The Great Pretender

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 1^st Jan 2014, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 8^th Mar 2021, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Katie Hims - Listening to the Dead

A small-time fame-hungry 1950s psychic is unable to read anyone's thoughts, let alone his female co-worker. Stars Ralf Little. Show more

Contributors

Frank Tully:: Ralf Little
Peggy:: Lizzy Watts
Betty:: Joanna Monro
Joe:: Sean Murray
Eloise:: Carolyn Pickles
Girl:: Carys Eleri
TV Presenter:: Arthur Hughes
Policeman:: Harry Jardine
Narrator:: Ami Metcalf
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole
Writer:: Katie Hims

Genres

DramaHorror & Supernatural

Series

Classic Serial

Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour

Episode 1: Men at Arms

Classic Serial: Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 29^th Sep 2013, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 12^th Apr 2016, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Guy Crouchback is searching for a purpose to live. Evelyn Waugh's satirical masterpiece, on the futility of war, stars Paul Ready. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Tim McInnerny
Guy Crouchback:: Paul Ready
Apthorpe:: Adrian Scarborough
Brigadier Ben Ritchie-Hook:: Tim Pigott-Smith
Arthur Box-Bender:: Robert Daws
Trimmer:: Lee Ingleby
Ian Kilbannock:: Oliver Chris
Angela:: Priyanga Burford
Tony:: Harry Jardine
Mr Crouchback:: Sean Murray
Major Tickeridge:: Michael Bertenshaw
Mrs Tickeridge:: Joanna Brookes
Leonard:: Arthur Hughes
Daisy:: Georgie Fuller
De Souza:: Joel MacCormack
Sgt Major:: Ben Crowe
Aide:: John Norton
Director:: Sally Avens
Adaptor:: Jeremy Front
Author:: Evelyn Waugh

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Classic Serial

Series

Borgen: Outside the Castle

Episode 1

Borgen: Outside the Castle

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 16^th Dec 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 16^th Dec 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Tommy Bredsted and Joan Rang Christensen. Borgen, the Danish Parliament, is at the centre of this environmental thriller, a radio spin-off of the political TV drama. Show more

Contributors

Hans Gammelgaard:: Tim Pigott-Smith
Nick:: Will Howard
Suzanne:: Katherine Dow Blyton
Jan Gleerup:: Tom Goodman-Hill
Tom Nielson:: Danny Sapani
DP:: Tony Gardner
Edel:: Pippa Haywood
Actor:: John Norton
Actor:: Carolyn Pickles
Actor:: Harry Jardine
Actor:: Joel MacCormack
Actor:: Carys Eleri
Actor:: Sean Murray
Director:: Anders Lundorph
Producer:: Anders Lundorph
Writer:: Tommy Bredsted
Writer:: Joan Rang Christensen

Genres

Series

Borgen: Outside the Castle

Episode 2

Borgen: Outside the Castle

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 17^th Dec 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 17^th Dec 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Nick forces Hans to pick himself up after being sacked, and they join forces with journalist Jan Gleerup to find out who has been pushing commercial interests in the GMO debate. Show more

Contributors

Hans Gammelgaard:: Tim Pigott-Smith
Edel:: Pippa Haywood
Nick:: Will Howard
Jan Gleerup:: Tom Goodman-Hill
Suzanne:: Katherine Dow Blyton
Anne:: Carolyn Pickles
Tom Nielson:: Danny Sapani
DP:: Tony Gardner
Actor:: Georgie Fuller
Actor:: Joel MacCormack
Actor:: Harry Jardine
Director:: Polly Thomas
Producer:: Polly Thomas
Writer:: Tommy Bredsted
Writer:: Joan Rang Christensen
Writer:: Rum Malmros

Genres

Series

Borgen: Outside the Castle

Episode 3

Borgen: Outside the Castle

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 18^th Dec 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 18^th Dec 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Hans Gammelgaard, his environmental activist grandson Nick and journalist Jan Gleerup are determined to discover who is pulling the strings at the Ministry of the Environment. Show more

Contributors

Hans Gammelgaard:: Tim Pigott-Smith
Nick:: Will Howard
Suzanne:: Katherine Dow Blyton
Jan Gleerup:: Tom Goodman-Hill
Tom Nielson:: Danny Sapani
DP:: Tony Gardner
Edel:: Pippa Haywood
Rizla:: Carys Eleri
Actor:: John Norton
Actor:: Carolyn Pickles
Actor:: Harry Jardine
Actor:: Joel MacCormack
Actor:: Sean Murray
Actor:: Arthur Hughes
Actor:: David Seddon
Actor:: Priyanga Burford
Actor:: Georgie Fuller
Director:: Anders Lundorph
Producer:: Anders Lundorph
Writer:: Tommy Bredsted
Writer:: Joan Rang Christensen

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Series