Programme Index

Clare in the Community: Series 8

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 27^th Sep 2012, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 12^th May 2017, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The 70s, a world of HRT and growing old disgracefully. Judy has news for her parents. Stars Lesley Manville. From September 2012. Show more

Clare in the Community

Series 8

The Parent Trap

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 6^th Feb 2013, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 9^th Jul 2020, 05:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Clare is relishing the role of acting team leader, but not a visit from Brian's mother. Stars Sally Phillips. From February 2013. Show more

Contributors

Clare:: Sally Phillips
Brian:: Alex Lowe
Megan:: Nina Conti
Nali:: Nina Conti
Ray:: Richard Lumsden
Hazel:: Hannah Gordon
Joan:: Sarah Thom
Laura:: Sarah Thom
Joe:: Adam Nagaitis
Mike:: Adam Nagaitis
Paul:: Paul Stonehouse
Frank:: Paul Stonehouse
Girl:: Stephanie Racine
Writer:: Harry Venning
Writer:: David Ramsden
Producer:: Katie Tyrrell

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Clare in the Community

Series

Drama

The Loving Ballad of Captain Bateman

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 13^th Dec 2012, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Mon 1^st Jun 2015, 14:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Joseph Wilde. Modern love story based on a very old folk song. In Afghanistan, a wounded British soldier puts Sofia in a dangerous dilemma. Show more

Contributors

Captain Bateman:: Nicholas Murchie
Sofia:: Zarghuna Kargar
Sofia's Father:: Haroon Yousofi
Holly:: Sarah Thom
Sgt Gilbert:: Ben Crowe
Pte Richards:: Pieter Lawman
Pte Scott:: Tim van Eyken
Pte Jones:: Will Howard
Joanne:: Eleanor Crooks
Derek:: Adam Nagaitis
Coach Driver:: Adam Nagaitis
Writer:: Joseph Wilde
Director:: Julian May

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama

15 Minute Drama

Une Vie

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 29^th Oct 2012, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 27^th Jun 2017, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Jeanne leaves her convent education filled with thoughts of love and romance. Starring Aimeé Ffion Edwards. Show more

Contributors

Jeanne:: Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Baron:: Robert Blythe
Baroness:: Christine Absalom
Rosalie:: Lizzy Watts
Abbé Picot:: Patrick Brennan
Julien:: Adam Nagaitis
Count:: Ben Crowe
Countess:: Stephanie Racine
Widow Dentu:: Eleanor Crook
Abbé Tolbiac:: Joe Sims
Paul:: Joshua Silver
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole
Writer:: Guy de Maupassant

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Une Vie

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 30^th Oct 2012, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 28^th Jun 2017, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Jeanne de Lamare begins to adapt to the disappointments of life as the wife of a selfish man. Starring Robert Blythe. Show more

Contributors

Jeanne:: Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Baron:: Robert Blythe
Baroness:: Christine Absalom
Rosalie:: Lizzy Watts
Abbé Picot:: Patrick Brennan
Julien:: Adam Nagaitis
Count:: Ben Crowe
Countess:: Stephanie Racine
Widow Dentu:: Eleanor Crook
Abbé Tolbiac:: Joe Sims
Paul:: Joshua Silver
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole
Writer:: Guy de Maupassant

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Queens of Noise: Shout to the Top

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 25^th Sep 2012, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2Latest broadcast: Sat 26^th Jul 2014, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for years

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Louise Wener (Sleeper) and Roy Boulter (The Farm) combine to tell the story of all-girl band Velveteens. Music business drama set in 1988 starring Shane Richie and Hannah Arterton. Show more

Contributors

Vince:: Shane Richie
Beth:: Fiona Macrae
Sylvie:: Samantha Robinson
Rain:: Hannah Arterton
Maggie:: Liza Sadovy
Russ:: Ben Crowe
David:: Adam Nagaitis
Journalist:: Joe Sims
Director:: Toby Swift
Director:: Toby Swift
Writer:: Roy Boulter
Writer:: Roy Boulter
Writer:: Louise Wener
Writer:: Louise Wener

Genres

DramaMusical

15 Minute Drama

Baby Powder and Perfume

Episode 5: The Dancer

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 30^th Nov 2012, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 30^th Nov 2012, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Exploring five very different perspectives on the lap dancing industry. Colette is forced to rethink her future career plans as her hopes and dreams are viciously challenged. Show more

Contributors

Colette:: Lizzy Watts
Racine:: Stephanie Racine
Stuart:: Will Howard
Will:: Adam Nagaitis
Rob:: Paul Stonehouse
Writer:: Janice Okoh
Director:: Helen Perry

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Baby Powder and Perfume

Series

Saturday Drama

Mark Davies Markham - The Liberty of Norton Folgate

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 9^th Feb 2013, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 13^th Nov 2017, 04:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Inspired by, and starring members of, Madness - a tale of London's melting pot of cultures and ensuing struggles. From February 2013. Show more

Contributors

Himself:: Suggs
Himself:: Chas Smith
Himself:: Mike Barson
Gazi:: Vincent Ebrahim
Sitara:: Pooja Ghai
Aki:: Avin Shah
Sunshine:: Danny Sapani
Jess:: Stephanie Racine
Ralph:: Patrick Brennan
Hughie:: Adam Nagaitis
Connor:: Paul Stonehouse
Iona:: Eleanor Crooks
Writer:: Mark Davies Markham
Director:: Jeremy Mortimer

Genres

Drama

Brand

Saturday Drama

15 Minute Drama

HighLites: Retouched

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 9^th Oct 2012, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 9^th Oct 2012, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Bev and Shirley take their unique hairdressing style to an old people's home and set about making Enid feel ten years older. Show more

Contributors

Bev:: Lorraine Ashbourne
Shirley:: Rosie Cavaliero
Enid:: Nicola Sloane
Antony:: Adam Nagaitis
Nurse:: Sarah Thom
Writer:: Steve Chambers
Writer:: Phil Nodding
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole

Genres

Brand

15 Minute Drama: HighLites: Retouched

Series

Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 2^nd Dec 2012, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 12^th Feb 2020, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

All Parisian society wants to meet the mysterious, and fabulously wealthy Count. Starring Iain Glen, Toby Jones and Paul Rhys. Show more

Contributors

The Count/Edmond Dantes:: Iain Glen
Haydee:: Jane Lapotaire
Younger Haydee:: Amber Rose Revah
Baron Danglars:: Toby Jones
Gerard de Villefort:: Paul Rhys
Fernand, Count de Morcerf:: Zubin Varla
Mercedes de Morcerf:: Josette Simon
Heloise de Villefort:: Kate Fleetwood
Abbe Faria:: Richard Johnson
General Noirtier:: Karl Johnson
Hermine Danglars:: Stephanie Racine
Albert de Morcerf:: Will Howard
Jacopo:: Joe Sims
Max Morrell:: Adam Nagaitis
Valentine de Villefort:: Lizzy Watts
Coachman:: Paul Stonehouse
Writer:: Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Director:: Jeremy Mortimer
Director:: Sasha Yevtushenko

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 9^th Dec 2012, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 13^th Feb 2020, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Count unearths a scandal that links two of his remaining enemies. Starring Iain Glen, Toby Jones and Paul Rhys. Show more

Contributors

The Count/Edmond Dantes:: Iain Glen
Haydee:: Jane Lapotaire
Mercedes de Morcerf:: Josette Simon
Gerard de Villefort:: Paul Rhys
Heloise de Villefort:: Kate Fleetwood
General Noirtier:: Karl Johnson
Baron Danglars:: Toby Jones
Hermine Danglars:: Stephanie Racine
Fernand de Morcerf:: Zubin Varla
Caderousse:: Ben Crowe
Andrea Cavalcanti:: Will Howard
Madame Lascelles:: Sarah Thom
Coachman:: Paul Stonehouse
Bertuccio:: Paul Stonehouse
Valentine de Villefort:: Lizzy Watts
Max Morrell:: Adam Nagaitis
Eugenie Danglars:: Eleanor Crooks
Jacopo:: Joe Sims
Operator:: Robert Blythe
Banker:: Paul Stonehouse
Writer:: Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Director:: Jeremy Mortimer
Director:: Sasha Yevtushenko

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

15 Minute Drama

Margaret Oliphant - Hester

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 31^st Dec 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 23^rd Aug 2017, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

When Hester is offered a merger to cancel all her debts, she finds a neat but risky solution. Starring Lyndsey Marshal. Show more

Contributors

Margaret Oliphant:: Penelope Wilton
Hester Vernon:: Lyndsey Marshal
Harry Sellon:: Ben Crowe
Farrington:: Patrick Brennan
Mildmay Vernon:: Paul Stonehouse
Miss Vernon-Ridgeway:: Sarah Thom
Miss Matilda Vernon-Ridgeway:: Liza Sadovy
Edward Vernon:: Joseph Kloska
Lady Ellen Vernon:: Jasmine Hyde
Labourer:: Adam Nagaitis
Director:: Jonquil Panting
Producer:: Jonquil Panting
Adaptor:: Kate Clanchy
Adaptor:: Zena Forster
Author:: Margaret `Oliphant

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Margaret Oliphant - Hester

Series

Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo

Episode 4

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 16^th Dec 2012, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 14^th Feb 2020, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The full consequences of the Count's revenge shake Paris. Will anyone be saved? Stars Iain Glen, Toby Jones and Paul Rhys. Show more

Contributors

The Count/Edmond Dantes:: Iain Glen
Haydee:: Jane Lapotaire
Younger Haydee:: Amber Rose Revah
Mercedes de Morcerf:: Josette Simon
Fernand, Count de Morcerf:: Zubin Varla
Gerard de Villefort:: Paul Rhys
Heloise de Villefort:: Kate Fleetwood
Abbe Faria:: Richard Johnson
Baron Danglars:: Toby Jones
Hermine Danglars:: Stephanie Racine
Eugenie Danglars:: Eleanor Crooks
Valentine de Villefort:: Lizzy Watts
Edouard de Villefort:: Finn Monteath
Max Morrell:: Adam Nagaitis
Andrea Cavalcanti:: Will Howard
Bertuccio:: Paul Stonehouse
Jacopo:: Joe Sims
Actor:: Sarah Thom
Writer:: Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Director:: Jeremy Mortimer
Director:: Sasha Yevtushenko

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

15 Minute Drama

Derailed

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 19^th Nov 2012, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 19^th Nov 2012, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

After a whirlwind romance and Mediterranean marriage to chirpy cockney George, Marie's plans for a cosy Christmas are derailed, when he tells her the band's schedule has changed. Show more

Contributors

Marie:: Sara Poyzer
George:: Tom Watt
Syd:: Paul Stonehouse
Policeman:: Adam Nagaitis
Director:: David Hunter
Writer:: Steve Chambers

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama: Derailed

Series

Drama

The Mysterious Case of Maria

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 22^nd Nov 2012, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 15^th May 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Florence Vincent, Emer Kenny, Corey Montague-Sholay, Wemmy Ogunyankin and Sandra Townsend. When charismatic waitress Maria goes missing, Ellie begins an eccentric investigation. Show more

Contributors

Ellie:: Alex Tregear
Maria:: Stephanie Racine
Ben:: Adam Nagaitis
Michael:: Alex Lanipekun
Esteban:: Ben Crowe
Jake:: Ben Crowe
Director:: Abigail le Fleming
Writer:: Florence Vincent
Writer:: Emer Kenny
Writer:: Corey Montague-Sholay
Writer:: Wemmy Ogunyankin
Writer:: Sandra Townsend

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama

Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo

Episode 1

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 25^th Nov 2012, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 11^th Feb 2020, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Edmund Dantes finds buried treasure, and plots revenge on his enemies. Stars Iain Glen, Toby Jones and Jane Lapotaire. Show more

Contributors

Edmond Dantes:: Iain Glen
Haydee:: Jane Lapotaire
Abbe Faria:: Richard Johnson
Monsieur Morrell:: Robert Blythe
Danglars:: Toby Jones
Fernand:: Zubin Varla
Caderousse:: Ben Crowe
Jacopo:: Joe Sims
Captain Patin:: Patrick Brennan
Albert de Morcerf:: Will Howard
Antoine:: Will Howard
Claude:: Paul Stonehouse
Max Morrell:: Adam Nagaitis
Mathilde:: Liza Sadovy
Julie Morrell:: Eleanor Crooks
Writer:: Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Director:: Jeremy Mortimer
Director:: Sasha Yevtushenko

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

15 Minute Drama

Une Vie

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 31^st Oct 2012, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 29^th Jun 2017, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A naive country aristocrat married to a selfish man, discovers how rotten adult life is around her. Stars Aimeé Ffion Edwards. Show more

Contributors

Jeanne:: Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Baron:: Robert Blythe
Baroness:: Christine Absalom
Rosalie:: Lizzy Watts
Abbé Picot:: Patrick Brennan
Julien:: Adam Nagaitis
Count:: Ben Crowe
Countess:: Stephanie Racine
Widow Dentu:: Eleanor Crook
Abbé Tolbiac:: Joe Sims
Paul:: Joshua Silver
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole
Writer:: Guy de Maupassant

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Une Vie

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 1^st Nov 2012, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 30^th Jun 2017, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Jeanne believes that having a second child will heal the heartache caused by a loveless marriage. Starring Robert Blythe. Show more

Contributors

Jeanne:: Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Baron:: Robert Blythe
Baroness:: Christine Absalom
Rosalie:: Lizzy Watts
Abbé Picot:: Patrick Brennan
Julien:: Adam Nagaitis
Count:: Ben Crowe
Countess:: Stephanie Racine
Widow Dentu:: Eleanor Crook
Abbé Tolbiac:: Joe Sims
Paul:: Joshua Silver
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole
Writer:: Guy de Maupassant

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Une Vie

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 2^nd Nov 2012, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 1^st Jul 2017, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The coda to the detailed story so far, in which we see a whole life pan out. Stars Aimeé Ffion Edwards and Robert Blythe. Episode 5 of 5. Show more

Contributors

Jeanne:: Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Baron:: Robert Blythe
Baroness:: Christine Absalom
Rosalie:: Lizzy Watts
Abbé Picot:: Patrick Brennan
Julien:: Adam Nagaitis
Count:: Ben Crowe
Countess:: Stephanie Racine
Widow Dentu:: Eleanor Crook
Abbé Tolbiac:: Joe Sims
Paul:: Joshua Silver
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole
Writer:: Guy de Maupassant
Writer:: Adrian Penketh

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Drama

Jonathan Myerson - Do You Know Who Wrote This?

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 29^th Aug 2012, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 18^th Jul 2017, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. The Veracity Virus breaks out, in this comedy about internet torment and fakery. With the BBC's Rory Cellan-Jones. From August 2012. Show more

Contributors

Ali:: Lydia Leonard
Himself:: Rory Cellan-Jones
Ned:: Ben Crowe
Zoe:: Lizzy Watts
Josh:: Richard Linnell
Rachel:: Liza Sadovy
Mark Z:: Chris Pavlo
Archbishop of Canterbury:: Patrick Brennan
Bret:: Paul Stonehouse
News Anchor:: Stephanie Racine
Reporter:: Adam Nagaitis
Writer:: Jonathan Myerson
Director:: Jonquil Panting
Producer:: Jonquil Panting

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama