Sent by the ghost of his father to avenge his brutal death, Hamlet’s mission to expose the truth is a perilous journey of madness, murder and lost love. Show more
Drama. As a child, Kate was rescued from the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide. Now she is shocked when her adoptive mother prosecutes a controversial militia leader. Show more
Drama on 3
Pericles
1 hour, 59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Disturbing new version of Shakespseare's rarely produced drama Pericles, where murder, intrigue, shipwrecks and prostitution tear a king's family apart. With Willard White as Gower Show more
By Rex Obano. A story about guilt and innocence focusing on two men. One is a prison psychologist and the other is a prisoner convicted under 'joint enterprise'. With Freddie Fox. Show more
Arabella re-engages with her work and continues staking out the scene of her attack. Kwame follows Tyrone into uncharted territory, and Terry has some luck in work and romance.
Still processing her trauma, Arabella starts seeing a therapist and connects with fellow writer Zain. Kwame spurs a new friend to step outside his comfort zone. Show more
Demoralized by a recent development in the investigation, Arabella hatches a risky plan to 'spark joy'. Kwame decides to explore the full spectrum of his sexuality. Show more
Drama
Wide Open Spaces
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Bittersweet drama by Jane Wainwright about an agoraphobic attempting to travel across London. Starring Paapa Essiedu. Show more
Maya slips into the world of prostitution and narcotics. Angelou’s evocative memoirs starring Pippa Bennett-Warner. Show more
Drama series. Holly helps Leona investigate a lead at a hospital. Ed struggles with his conscience after a night working on the Post's showbiz desk.
Drama series. When The Herald uncovers a sex scandal involving business tycoon Joshua West, Holly makes a powerful enemy. Show more
Drama series. An angry Holly presses on privately with her investigation into Joshua West's sexual past. Duncan puts his relationship with the prime minister at risk. Show more
Duncan attempts to spend quality time with his son Fred. Holly struggles to separate her personal grievances from her professional ambitions. Show more
Midweek
Helen Czerski; Odaline de la Martinez; Paapa Essiedu; Jim Richards.
43 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Libby Purves is joined by physicist Helen Czerski, composer Odaline de la Martinez, actor Paapa Essiedu and geologist and gold prospector Jim Richards. Show more
Drama series set in the world of newspaper publishing. The left-leaning broadsheet the Herald and the populist tabloid the Post compete for the news. Show more
Holly is troubled by The Post's handling of a sensitive story. Amina announces that big changes are afoot at The Herald. Show more
Disturbed by what little she remembers of the previous night, Arabella attempts to retrace her steps, but Simon seems reluctant to help her. Show more
With only hours remaining to deliver a draft of a book to her publishers, writer Arabella is tempted into a night out with a friend. Show more
Observational documentary with exclusive access to the Prince of Wales over 12 months, both at work and behind the scenes, at home and abroad, to mark his seventieth birthday. Show more
Salley Vickers' poignant story inspired by John Donne's poem about love and immortality. Show more