Programme Index

Comedy Playhouse: Series 17

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 3^rd Mar 2017, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 28^th Aug 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Val McDermid's thriller examines what happens if antibiotics stop working. Developed through the Wellcome Trust Experimental stories scheme. Show more

Comedy Playhouse

Series 17

Episode 2: Broken Biscuits

BBC One

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 4^th Mar 2016, 22:35 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Fri 4^th Mar 2016, 22:35 on BBC One Wales

Comedy series. Watching the unfolding of the everyday lives and little stories of five disparate groups of people, friends, partners and parents. Show more

Contributors

Brenda:: Alison Steadman
Pearl:: Stephanie Cole
Milton:: Timothy West
Jack:: Peter Gunn
Martin Clayton:: Warren Brown
Tom Clayton:: Christopher John-Slater
Darryl:: Zariah Bailey
Josh:: Tom McGarva
Chloe:: Gemma Whelan
Roger:: Alun Armstrong
Raz:: Gurjeet Singh
Mabel:: Lisa Millett
Sid the Suitcase:: Ben Crompton
Scroat 1:: Ashley Margolis
Scroat 2:: Liam Ainsworth
Elliot:: Jason Done
Samantha:: Jennifer James
Receptionist:: Lauren Drummond
Writer:: Craig Cash
Writer:: Phil Mealey
Producer:: Gill Isles
Director:: Craig Cash

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Comedy Playhouse

Series

Doctors

Series 16

Episode 137: Choose Your Poison

BBC One

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 19^th Nov 2014, 13:45 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Wed 19^th Nov 2014, 13:45 on BBC One Wales

Drama series set in a health centre. Al finds himself competing against an obsessive student on an internet encryption challenge. Show more

Contributors

Dr Jimmi Clay:: Adrian Lewis Morgan
Dr Daniel Granger:: Matthew Chambers
Dr Zara Carmichael:: Elisabeth Dermot Walsh
Dr Emma Reid:: Dido Miles
Dr Al Haskey:: Ian Midlane
Dr Niamh Donoghue:: Jessica Regan
Ayesha Lee:: Laura Rollins
Howard Bellamy:: Ian Kelsey
Karen Hollins:: Jan Pearson
Dr Franc Christophe:: Daniel Schutzmann
Brenda Lee:: Andrea Gordon
PC Brian Miles:: David Hounslow
Leanne Jewson:: Imogen Sage
Nick Terrigan:: Guy Oliver-Watts
Todd Magellan:: Ashley Margolis
Writer:: Olly Perkin
Director:: David Beauchamp
Producer:: Carol Harding
Series Producer:: Mike Hobson
Series Producer:: Peter Eryl Lloyd

Genres

Brand

Doctors

Series

Doctors: Series 16

Henry James

The American

Episode 1

Henry James: The American

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 6^th May 2018, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 4^th Mar 2022, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A millionaire, newly arrived in Paris, falls in love with an aristocrat whose family are shrouded in mystery. Stars John Lynch. Show more

Contributors

Henry James:: John Lynch
Christopher Newman:: Lee Ingleby
Claire de Cintre:: Olivia Hallinan
Madame de Bellgarde:: Richenda Carey
Mrs Bread:: Richenda Carey
Urbain Bellgarde:: Jonathan Keeble
Msr Nioche:: Jonathan Keeble
Valentin Bellgarde:: Ashley Margolis
Noemie Nioche:: Alais Lawson
Mrs Tristram:: Alais Lawson
Mr Tristram:: Ryan Early
Deepmere:: Ryan Early
Director:: Pauline Harris
Producer:: Pauline Harris
Author:: Henry James
Adaptor:: Lavinia Murray

Genres

Drama

Brand

Henry James

Series

Henry James

The American

Episode 2

Henry James: The American

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 13^th May 2018, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 5^th Mar 2022, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

When Claire’s mother and brother betray Newman most cruelly, he is intent on revenge. Starring Olivia Hallinan. Show more

Contributors

Henry James:: John Lynch
Christopher Newman:: Lee Ingleby
Claire de Cintre:: Olivia Hallinan
Madame de Bellgarde:: Richenda Carey
Mrs Bread:: Richenda Carey
Urbain Bellgarde:: Jonathan Keeble
Msr Nioche:: Jonathan Keeble
Valentin Bellgarde:: Ashley Margolis
Noemie Nioche:: Alais Lawson
Mrs Tristram:: Alais Lawson
Mr Tristram:: Ryan Early
Deepmere:: Ryan Early
Director:: Pauline Harris
Producer:: Pauline Harris
Author:: Henry James
Adaptor:: Lavinia Murray

Genres

Drama

Brand

Henry James

Series

Father Brown

Series 4

Episode 7: The Missing Man

BBC One

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 12^th Jan 2016, 13:45 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Wed 3^rd Jun 2020, 14:15 on BBC One North West

Drama series based on the novels of GK Chesterton. Father Brown deduces that the apparent suicide of a recently returned RAF pilot was actually murder.

Contributors

Father Brown:: Mark Williams
Mrs McCarthy:: Sorcha Cusack
Arthur Le Broc:: Rupert Vansittart
Inspector Mallory:: Jack Deam
Meg Le Broc:: Leah Whitaker
Geoffrey Le Broc:: Oliver Le Sueur
Lady Felicia:: Nancy Carroll
Milly Le Broc:: Madeleine Harris
Ned Le Broc:: Oliver Dimsdale
Sergeant Goodfellow:: John Burton
Jackie:: Ashley Margolis
Writer:: Rachel Flowerday
Producer:: Caroline Slater
Director:: David Beauchamp
Executive Producer:: Will Trotter

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

Father Brown

Series

Father Brown: Series 4

Jezebel by Irene Nemirovsky

Episode 5

Jezebel by Irene Nemirovsky

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 11^th Nov 2016, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 6^th Feb 2021, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Gladys meets her victim and the events that led to the murder are revealed. Stars Frances Barber. Show more

Contributors

Gladys:: Frances Barber
Nemirovsky:: Anna Francolini
Jeanne:: Anna Francolini
Bernard:: Ashley Margolis
Director:: Pauline Harris
Producer:: Pauline Harris
Author:: Irene Nemirovsky
Translation:: Sandra Smith
Adaptor:: Ellen Dryden

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

HG Wells

Ann Veronica

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 19^th Feb 2017, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 6^th Jan 2021, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. A spirited, intelligent woman runs away from home to make a fresh start in Edwardian London. Stars Bill Nighy and Amy Hoggart. Show more

Contributors

HG Wells - The Narrator:: Bill Nighy
Ann Veronica Stanley:: Amy Hoggart
Mr Stanley:: Geoffrey Whitehead
Aunt Molly:: Ruth Alexander Rubin
Ramage:: Jonathan Keeble
Manning:: Henry Devas
Teddy:: Ashley Margolis
Constance:: Emily Pithon
Miss Miniver:: Victoria Brazier
Director:: Pauline Harris
Producer:: Pauline Harris
Author:: HG Wells
Adaptor:: Ellen Dryden

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Brand

HG Wells

Series

HG Wells: Ann Veronica

Drama

Hull 2017: Lamanby

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 28^th Sep 2017, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 24^th Sep 2019, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

In Lamanby, Jacob Polley recovers a dream-memory about a childhood house on the eve of its sale, exploring how we might hold on to what matters. With composed music by John Alder. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Jacob Polley
Mudder:: Gillian Kearney
Mugginshere:: Kevin Doyle
Jake:: Sam Hattersley
Jeremy Wren:: Ashley Margolis
Old Man:: Alan Rothwell
Director:: Susan Roberts
Writer:: Jacob Polley

Genres

Drama

Brand

Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola

Season 1 - Blood

Animals

Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola

Duration: 1 hour, 27 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 21^st Nov 2015, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 8^th Feb 2020, 14:45 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Animals by Dan Rebellato inspired by Zola's Rougon-Macquart Series. Dide's son Pierre siphons off her fortune and her grandson, Silvère, runs away to join the republican uprising. Show more

Contributors

Dide:: Glenda Jackson
Pierre:: Robert Lindsay
Felicite:: Fenella Woolgar
Antoine:: Ian Hart
Silvere:: Ashley Margolis
Miette:: Shannon Flynn
Eugene:: Robert Jack
Col Masson:: Jonathan Keeble
Sicardot:: Jonathan Keeble
Burgat:: Seamus O'Neill
Roudier:: Seamus O'Neill
Ursule:: Kate Coogan
Director:: Pauline Harris
Producer:: Pauline Harris
Author:: Emile Zola
Adaptor:: Dan Rebellato

Genres

DramaRelationships & Romance

Brand

Series

Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola: Season 1 - Blood

Paradise Lost

Episode 2

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 25^th Mar 2018, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 17^th Oct 2021, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for 7 months

Listen now

Poet and activist John Milton began writing Paradise Lost in the 1650s. Michael Symmons Roberts' version of this epic poem is a gripping piece of storytelling for today. Show more

Contributors

Milton:: Ian McKellen
Elizabeth:: Frances Barber
Satan:: Simon Russell Beale
Michael:: Jonathan Keeble
Adam:: Ashley Margolis
Christ:: David Seddon
Eve:: Emily Pithon
God:: Russell Dixon
Director:: Susan Roberts
Author:: John Milton
Adaptor:: Michael Symmons Roberts

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour, 27 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 24^th Mar 2018, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 16^th Oct 2021, 14:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 7 months

Listen now

Poet and activist John Milton began writing Paradise Lost in the 1650s. Michael Symmons Roberts' version of this epic poem is a gripping piece of storytelling for today. Show more

Contributors

Milton:: Ian McKellen
Elizabeth:: Frances Barber
Satan:: Simon Russell Beale
Beelzebub:: Jonathan Keeble
Adam:: Ashley Margolis
Christ:: David Seddon
Mammon:: Conrad Nelson
Eve:: Emily Pithon
God:: Russell Dixon
Director:: Susan Roberts
Author:: John Milton
Adaptor:: Michael Symmons Roberts

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Paradise Lost

Drama

Julian Poidevin - Kindness

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 3^rd Dec 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 29^th Nov 2017, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Psychological drama. Happy family life is disrupted when Tom's son Simon comes to stay and unearths the past. Stars Nicholas Gleaves. From December 2013. Show more

Contributors

Tom:: Nicholas Gleaves
Simon:: Ashley Margolis
Lorna:: Sophie Thompson
Sophie:: Jessica Clark
Dave:: Nicholas Keith
Writer:: Julian Poidevin
Director:: Peter Darney
Producer:: Lucinda Mason Brown

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama

Aliyah

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 16^th Jun 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 16^th Jun 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Becky Prestwich. Affecting drama about family and faith. Rosa and her elderly father journey to Jerusalem in search of Rosa's son, who has become obsessed with Judaism. Show more

Contributors

Rosa:: Gillian Bevan
David:: David Fleeshman
Oscar:: Ashley Margolis
Conrad:: Conrad Nelson
Woman in Meah She'arim:: Harriet Judd
Director:: Pauline Harris
Producer:: Pauline Harris
Writer:: Becky Prestwich

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama

Human Resources

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 17^th Jul 2017, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 22^nd Aug 2019, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Dylan's life is thrown into turmoil when he receives a call from a girl screaming for help in this dystopian drama by Piers Black-Hawkins, winner of Alfred Bradley Bursary Award. Show more

Contributors

Gina:: Katie West
Trainee:: Ashley Margolis
Dylan:: Mathew Baynton
Rich:: Ceallach Spellman
Amy:: Krissi Bohn
Keith:: Graeme Hawley
Mr Merton:: Russell Dixon
Producer:: Nadia Molinari
Writer:: Piers Black-Hawkins

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama

MetaphorMoses

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 1^st Aug 2017, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 31^st Jul 2019, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM

By Gary Ogin. A young man wakes up as a bearded Orthodox Jew. What does his secular Jewish family do? Fast-paced comedy about religion and identity. Show more

Contributors

Jeremy:: Elliot Levey
Matthew:: Ashley Margolis
Moishe:: Ashley Margolis
Faith:: Kate Anthony
Rabbi:: David Fleeshman
Ellie:: Verity Henry
Barry:: Lloyd Peters
Doctor:: Hamilton Berstock
Director:: Gary Brown
Producer:: Gary Brown
Writer:: Gary Ogin

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama

The Book of Yehudit

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 20^th Apr 2017, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 7^th Feb 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Drama about a young Orthodox Jewish woman whose husband is unwilling to grant her a divorce. By Adam Usden. Starring Yasmin Paige, Henry Devas and Ashley Margolis. Show more

Contributors

Yehudit:: Yasmin Paige
Naftali:: Henry Devas
Daniel:: Ashley Margolis
Baruch:: David Fleeshman
Rochel:: Kate Anthony
Esther:: Rosie Fleeshman
Rabbi Steinberg:: Jonathan Keeble
Writer:: Adam Usden
Director:: Charlotte Riches

Genres

Drama

Brand

Some Girls

Series 2

Episode 6

BBC Three

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 4^th Nov 2013, 22:00 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Thu 10^th Mar 2016, 02:30 on BBC Three HD

Available for 11 months

Watch now

Comedy series about a group of teenage girls. Viva makes friends with a boy who is feeling sad like her. When the girls crash a party hosted by Gemma, Saz gets a nasty shock. Show more

Contributors

Viva:: Adelayo Adedayo
Anna:: Dolly Wells
Saz:: Mandeep Dhillon
Amber:: Alice Felgate
Holli:: Natasha Jonas
Rocky:: Jassa Ahluwalia
Jamie:: Nathan Bryon
Rob:: Colin Salmon
Gemma:: Naomi Battrick
Josh:: Ashley Margolis
Joe:: Sean Young
Producer:: Charlie Leech
Director:: Adam Miller
Writer:: Bernadette Davis

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Some Girls

Series

Some Girls: Series 2