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HG Wells: The War of the Worlds

Duration: 11 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 2^nd Aug 2017, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 2^nd Aug 2017, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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On this day in 1917, the heaviest rainfall in 30 years fell on Passchendaele, and in Folkestone, Jessie lives under a cloud. Show more

Contributors

Jessie Moore:: Lucy Hutchinson
Ernie Moore:: Sean Connolly
Hilda Moore:: Bella Hamblin
Ivy Layton:: Lizzy Watts
Adam Wilson:: Billy Kennedy
Mrs Fryer:: Debbie Korley
Ralph Winwood:: Nick Murchie
Harry Tate:: Philip Fox
Writer:: Katie Hims
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole

HG Wells

The War of the Worlds

Part 1

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 4^th Mar 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 26^th Oct 2020, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Following strange sightings on the surface of Mars, martian ships arrive on Earth and mercilessly invade. Starring Blake Ritson. Show more

Contributors

Robert:: Blake Ritson
Billy:: Samuel James
Ogilvy:: John Dougall
Margaret:: Sanchia McCormack
Curate:: Carl Prekopp
Gus:: David Sterne
Dora:: Maeve Bluebell Wells
Vicar:: Finlay Robertson
Carswell:: Nick Murchie
Woman 1:: Sarah Ridgeway
Woman 2:: Georgie Glen
Constable:: John Bowler
Telegraph:: David Sturzaker
Author:: HG Wells
Adaptor:: Melissa Murray
Director:: Marc Beeby

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HG Wells

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HG Wells: The War of the Worlds

HG Wells

The War of the Worlds

Part 2

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 11^th Mar 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 2^nd Nov 2020, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Martians continue their merciless invasion, transforming the landscape and decimating the population. Stars Blake Ritson. Show more

Contributors

Robert:: Blake Ritson
Curate:: Carl Prekopp
Billy:: Samuel James
Man 1:: John Dougall
Man 2:: David Sturzaker
Mrs Hatton:: Georgie Glen
Bridgenorth:: Nick Murchie
Lydia:: Sarah Ridgeway
Margaret:: Sanchia McCormack
Doctor:: David Sterne
Author:: HG Wells
Adaptor:: Melissa Murray
Director:: Marc Beeby

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DramaSciFi & Fantasy

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HG Wells

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Drama

Graham Greene - The Confidential Agent

Episode 1

Drama: Graham Greene - The Confidential Agent

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 9^th Oct 2016, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 22^nd Apr 2020, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. When a Republican agent in the Spanish Civil war arrives in England on a mission, he becomes a hunted man. Stars Alun Raglan. Show more

Contributors

Edgar Domniguez:: Alun Raglan
Rose Cullen:: Flora Spencer-Longhurst
Captain Currie:: John Dougall
Victor Lazaro:: Jot Davies
Ronald Kaye:: John Bowler
Elsie:: Keziah Joseph
Mrs Mendrill:: Karen Bartke
Bertie Forbes:: Nick Murchie
Spanish Diplomat:: Stefano Braschi
Lord Benditch:: David Sterne
Secretary:: Natasha Cowley
Begging Man:: Luke MacGregor
Author:: Graham Greene
Adaptor:: Nick Perry
Director:: Sally Avens

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Drama

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Drama

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Drama

Graham Greene - The Confidential Agent

Episode 2

Drama: Graham Greene - The Confidential Agent

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 16^th Oct 2016, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 23^rd Apr 2020, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A Republican agent in the Spanish Civil war is a hunted man - implicated in a young girl’s murder in England. Stars Alun Raglan. Show more

Contributors

Edgar Domniguez:: Alun Raglan
Rose Cullen:: Flora Spencer-Longhurst
Spanish Diplomat:: Stefano Braschi
Inspector Collis:: Stephen Critchlow
Ronald Kaye:: John Bowler
Jim Barton:: Ian Conningham
Secretary:: Natasha Cowley
Woman in Benditch:: Karen Bartke
Bertie Forbes:: Nick Murchie
Captain Currie:: John Dougall
Freddy:: Luke MacGregor
Policeman in Benditch:: David Sterne
Policeman in London:: Gavi Singh Chera
Author:: Graham Greene
Adaptor:: Nick Perry
Director:: Sally Avens

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Drama

Control

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 24^th Feb 2017, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 8^th Feb 2019, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Robert Emms and Michelle Terry star in Adrian Penketh's drama set in the high-pressure world of air traffic control. What happens when the unthinkable happens? Show more

Contributors

Rob:: Robert Emms
Megan:: Michelle Terry
Kate:: Priyanga Burford
Mike:: John Bowler
Beech:: John Dougall
Pilot:: Nick Murchie
Co-pilot:: Luke MacGregor
Vicki:: Karen Bartke
Steve:: Gavi Singh Chera
Director:: Emma Harding
Writer:: Adrian Penketh

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Drama

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Drama

Home Front

12 May 1917 - Isabel Graham

Duration: 11 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 12^th May 2017, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 12^th May 2017, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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On this day in 1917, the War Office announced that it would open voluntary attestation to men up to the age of 50, and Isabel assembles a mixed choir. Show more

Contributors

Isabel Graham:: Keely Beresford
Juliet Cavendish:: Lizzie Bourne
Nancy Parker:: Jane Whittenshaw
Reg Roach:: Arthur Smith
Ralph Winwood:: Nick Murchie
Alec Poole:: Tom Stuart
Oscar Hendrickx:: Pierre Elliott
Writer:: Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole

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DramaHistorical

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Home Front

15 Minute Drama

Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th Feb 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 14^th Aug 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. A lifelong friend discovers that Jane may have been murdered, and begins to present her case. Stars Elaine Cassidy, Ruth Gemmell and Rupert Evans. Show more

Contributors

Jane:: Elaine Cassidy
Anne:: Ruth Gemmell
Henry:: Rupert Evans
Mrs Raike:: Susan Brown
Elizabeth:: Lucy Robinson
Cass:: Jasmine Hyde
Dr Sillar:: Nick Murchie
Edward Molteni:: Nick Murchie
Solicitor:: Nick Murchie
Rebecca:: Lotte Rice
Receptionist:: Lotte Rice
Mary:: Lotte Rice
Young Fanny:: Eliza Harrison-Dine
Older Fanny:: Alana Ramsey
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill
Adaptor:: Eileen Horne
Adaptor:: Andrew Davies
Author:: Lindsay Ashford

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Drama

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15 Minute Drama: Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen

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15 Minute Drama

Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 25^th Feb 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 15^th Aug 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Jane and Anne suspect adultery in the Austen family. Anne feels compelled to take action. Stars Elaine Cassidy and Ruth Gemmell. Show more

Contributors

Jane:: Elaine Cassidy
Anne:: Ruth Gemmell
Henry:: Rupert Evans
Mrs Raike:: Susan Brown
Elizabeth:: Lucy Robinson
Cass:: Jasmine Hyde
Dr Sillar:: Nick Murchie
Edward Molteni:: Nick Murchie
Solicitor:: Nick Murchie
Rebecca:: Lotte Rice
Receptionist:: Lotte Rice
Mary:: Lotte Rice
Young Fanny:: Eliza Harrison-Dine
Older Fanny:: Alana Ramsey
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill
Adaptor:: Eileen Horne
Adaptor:: Andrew Davies
Author:: Lindsay Ashford

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Drama

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15 Minute Drama: Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen

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15 Minute Drama

Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 26^th Feb 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 16^th Aug 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

At Jane's invitation, Anne goes with her new employer to Bath where more revelations await. Stars Elaine Cassidy and Ruth Gemmell. Show more

Contributors

Jane:: Elaine Cassidy
Anne:: Ruth Gemmell
Henry:: Rupert Evans
Mrs Raike:: Susan Brown
Elizabeth:: Lucy Robinson
Cass:: Jasmine Hyde
Dr Sillar:: Nick Murchie
Edward Molteni:: Nick Murchie
Solicitor:: Nick Murchie
Rebecca:: Lotte Rice
Receptionist:: Lotte Rice
Mary:: Lotte Rice
Young Fanny:: Eliza Harrison-Dine
Older Fanny:: Alana Ramsey
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill
Adaptor:: Eileen Horne
Adaptor:: Andrew Davies
Author:: Lindsay Ashford

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Drama

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15 Minute Drama: Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen

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15 Minute Drama

Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 27^th Feb 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 17^th Aug 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Jane's novel is published and Anne's fortunes improve, but bad news threatens Jane's health. Stars Elaine Cassidy, Ruth Gemmell and Rupert Evans. Show more

Contributors

Jane:: Elaine Cassidy
Anne:: Ruth Gemmell
Henry:: Rupert Evans
Mrs Raike:: Susan Brown
Elizabeth:: Lucy Robinson
Cass:: Jasmine Hyde
Dr Sillar:: Nick Murchie
Edward Molteni:: Nick Murchie
Solicitor:: Nick Murchie
Rebecca:: Lotte Rice
Receptionist:: Lotte Rice
Mary:: Lotte Rice
Young Fanny:: Eliza Harrison-Dine
Older Fanny:: Alana Ramsey
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill
Adaptor:: Eileen Horne
Adaptor:: Andrew Davies
Author:: Lindsay Ashford

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Drama

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15 Minute Drama: Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen

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15 Minute Drama

Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen

Episode 5