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Kathryn Stockett - The Help: Kathryn Stockett - The Help Omnibus: Episode 2

2013-05-19T07:20:54Z

As racial tension rises in America, Skeeter's interviews may land the maids in trouble.

Brief Sparks: Ladies and Gentlemen

2013-05-19T08:10:49Z

A married man runs a terrible risk when out for a walk in the park with his mistress.

Saturday Drama: White Nights

2013-05-18T23:58:15Z

A stranger's murder sparks trouble for a small Shetland village. Soon everyone's a suspect

From Fact to Fiction: Series 14: A Tomb With a View

2013-05-19T07:08:46Z

As tensions again simmer over Europe, Sandi Toksvig imagines the effect on one UK family.

Edgar Allan Poe - The Fall of the House of Usher: Episode 2

2013-05-19T02:18:25Z

As his behaviour starts to change, Roderick Usher reveals his terrible secret.

Fear on Four: Dark Feathers

2013-05-19T00:18:51Z

Fay's summer in the West Country is blighted by strange and dark forces.

Saturday Drama: The Last Tycoon

2013-05-19T06:38:09Z

Bill Bryden adapts F Scott Fitzgerald's haunting portrait of 1930s Hollywood.

Baroness Orczy - The Teahouse Detective: The Metropolitan Line Murder

2013-05-19T05:23:38Z

Polly seeks help from an enigmatic customer in a London teahouse over her friend's killing

How Does That Make You Feel?: Series 4 Omnibus

2013-05-19T05:11:30Z

Series 4 Omnibus. Therapist Martha braces herself for the arrival of her patients.

David Pownall at 75: Under the Table

2013-05-19T06:10:55Z

A boy witnesses the impact of war on his family from under the kitchen table.

Book at Bedtime: A Delicate Truth: A Ghost from the Past

2013-05-18T14:29:26Z

Sir Christopher Probyn's idyllic retirement is about to be shattered.

The Archers: 17/05/2013

2013-05-18T09:29:28Z

Tom turns a corner.

HG Wells - The First Men in the Moon: Episode 5

2013-05-18T00:53:21Z

Bedford and Cavor's mission to the moon comes to a surprising and unexpected conclusion.

Aldous Huxley - Brave New World: Episode 10

2013-05-18T00:39:07Z

Disenchanted with society, John decides to seek solitude.

Yr Aelod: Cyfres 4: Episode 1

2013-05-18T20:04:03Z

Cyfres ddychanol newydd gan John Pierce Jones.

Susan Hill - The Woman in Black: A Journey and a Funeral

2013-05-18T00:31:37Z

Retired solicitor Arthur Kipps recalls his visit to the house of the reclusive Mrs Drablow

David Pownall at 75: No Two Rooms Alike

2013-05-18T07:13:58Z

The story of an unusual journey taken by a father and son, both of whom are writers.

Jim Crace - Quarantine: Episode 5

2013-05-17T14:42:48Z

Musa convinces the others that mysterious stranger in the cave cured him.

Afternoon Drama: IOU

2013-05-18T05:00:47Z

Bailiff Jack loses something unexpected when he collects on shoplifter Chrissie: his heart

Michael Palin - Hemingway's Chair: Episode 10

2013-05-17T14:26:15Z

Martin returns to the Post Office, seeking Geraldine. Meanwhile Nick anticipates a big day

Kathryn Stockett - The Help: Kathryn Stockett - The Help: Episode 10

2013-05-17T14:10:16Z

The maids anticipate their book's arrival in stores. Will the ladies recognize themselves?

David Pownall at 75: Nyama

2013-05-18T05:47:07Z

A money-crazed entrepreneur who transports a pickled whale from the Cape of Good Hope.

Helen Simpson - A Bunch of Fives: Scan

2013-05-18T05:47:16Z

Moving story about a young woman on the brink of romance, who goes alone for a brain scan.

15 Minute Drama: How Does That Make You Feel?: Episode 5

2013-05-18T10:49:15Z

Richard Fallon MP invites a TV crew to do a fly-on-the-wall documentary about his life.

James Fenimore Cooper - The Last of the Mohicans: Episode 2

2013-05-18T05:46:58Z

As the brutal war rages, Huron chief Magua captures Colonel Munro's daughters.

The Pickerskill Reports: Series 2: Timothy Spoontz

2013-05-18T07:19:06Z

The new progressive headmaster Mike Poulson Jabby decides to impose an austerity drive.

Dixon of Dock Green: Series 2: The Captain

2013-05-18T01:50:37Z

A series of burglaries. An obvious suspect. Is everything what it appears?

Father Brown Stories: Series 1: The Sins of Prince Saradine

2013-05-18T01:38:41Z

Eloping noblemen and blood feuds, but will revenge find the right mark?

Book at Bedtime: A Delicate Truth: Hard Evidence

2013-05-17T12:35:35Z

His worst suspicions confirmed, who can Toby trust now?

The Archers: 16/05/2013

2013-05-18T01:56:32Z

Jim enjoys an afternoon out.

HG Wells - The First Men in the Moon: Episode 4

2013-05-17T10:17:41Z

The intrepid explorers run for their lives from the moon's inhabitants, the Selenites.

Aldous Huxley - Brave New World: Episode 9

2013-05-17T00:20:33Z

Bernard worries as John tries to foster rebellion amongst the Delta grades.

Jim Crace - Quarantine: Episode 4

2013-05-16T17:10:16Z

Unscrupulous Musa begins to extort money and possessions from the meek cave visitors.

Afternoon Drama: Chopping Onions

2013-05-17T05:49:22Z

By Becky Prestwich. Touching and comic exploration of motherhood.

Michael Palin - Hemingway's Chair: Episode 9

2013-05-16T17:02:06Z

Martin's drunken antics lead him into a field of bulls, and Ruth starts to worry about him

Kathryn Stockett - The Help: Kathryn Stockett - The Help: Episode 9

2013-05-16T16:55:10Z

Miss Celia faces humiliation at the Junior League Annual Benefit; Skeeter has a deadline.

David Pownall at 75: Hard Frosts in Florence

2013-05-17T05:25:12Z

A deeply troubled Michelangelo returns to Florence to view his David for the last time.

Helen Simpson - A Bunch of Fives: Hurrah for the Hols, pt 2

2013-05-17T05:16:58Z

A poignant short story about married love and how children change the rhythm of life.

15 Minute Drama: How Does That Make You Feel?: Episode 4

2013-05-17T09:33:28Z

Philip has a facelift, but it does little to attract Carmen, 25 years his junior.

James Fenimore Cooper - The Last of the Mohicans: Episode 1

2013-05-17T05:15:31Z

The daughters of Colonel Munro are led into danger by Magua, a vengeful Huron.

Dixon of Dock Green: Series 2: The Gentle Scratcher

2013-05-17T02:10:08Z

PC Dixon is after a forger when a charity box is filled with dud coins.

Father Brown Stories: Series 1: The Hammer of God

2013-05-17T01:32:09Z

Retribution from above - can the clerical sleuth uncover the evil in the heart of good?

Book at Bedtime: A Delicate Truth: Breaking Every Rule

2013-05-16T16:15:46Z

Toby takes an irrevocable step.

Les Kelly's Britain: Episode 2

2013-05-15T22:47:37Z

Putting Britain to rights, Les on emergency yodellers and an embarrassing medical matter.

The Archers: 15/05/2013

2013-05-17T06:30:25Z

Spencer has a request.

HG Wells - The First Men in the Moon: Episode 3

2013-05-16T01:21:22Z

The intrepid explorers encounter intelligent beings on the moon. But are they friendly?

Aldous Huxley - Brave New World: Episode 8

2013-05-16T00:37:39Z

Lenina makes a move on John, but he's distracted by Linda's illness. Read by Anton Lesser.

Jim Crace - Quarantine: Episode 3

2013-05-15T15:57:34Z

Unaffected by his strange recovery, Musa resumes his mercenary ways and abuse of his wife.

Afternoon Drama: Aberystwyth Noir - It Ain't Over till the Bearded Lady Sings

2013-05-16T06:23:06Z

By Malcolm Pryce. A jaded private eye and his schoolgirl sidekick try to solve a murder.

Michael Palin - Hemingway's Chair: Episode 8

2013-05-15T15:54:56Z

Martin succumbs more and more to the power of the chair, but soon gets his comeuppance.

Kathryn Stockett - The Help: Kathryn Stockett - The Help: Episode 8

2013-05-15T15:46:30Z

The fearsome Miss Hilly ensures Skeeter's near total exclusion from the Jackson social set

Afternoon Drama: R K Narayan - A Tiger for Malgudi

2013-05-16T06:51:27Z

An aging tiger looks back on his life and the human absurdities of 1970s India.

Helen Simpson - A Bunch of Fives: Hurrah for the Hols, pt 1

2013-05-16T06:41:58Z

A couple and their three young children struggle to enjoy a holiday in a hotel in Cornwall

David Pownall at 75: I Want to Go Home

2013-05-16T06:31:37Z

And on the eighth day God created language. Little did He expect the confusion that ensued

15 Minute Drama: How Does That Make You Feel? - Series 4: Episode 3

2013-05-16T11:35:28Z

Caroline is more determined than ever to take over her therapist Martha's job.

Dixon of Dock Green: Series 2: Little Boy Blue

2013-05-16T02:01:38Z

PC Dixon probes one-time bad boy Geoff. Is he back to his old ways?

Father Brown Stories: Series 1: The Honour of Israel Gow

2013-05-16T01:49:32Z

The death of a nobleman, and a question of honour. Andrew Sachs stars.

Book at Bedtime: A Delicate Truth: Suspicions and Unease

2013-05-15T15:41:27Z

The more Toby sees of his new minister, the less he understands.

The Archers: 14/05/2013

2013-05-16T06:23:23Z

Matt's got a lot on his mind.

HG Wells - The First Men in the Moon: Episode 2

2013-05-15T00:41:38Z

Cavor and Bedford travel to the moon, where they encounter a strange new world.

Aldous Huxley - Brave New World: Episode 7

2013-05-15T00:30:50Z

John 'the Savage' is a big hit, while Bernard is jealous.

Afternoon Drama: A Tale of Two Cities: Recalled to Life

2013-05-15T05:39:35Z

An encounter on the Dover Road, and a message.

Jim Crace - Quarantine: Episode 2

2013-05-14T14:55:38Z

Musa makes an unexpected recovery. Could it be to do with his mysterious visitation?

Michael Palin - Hemingway's Chair: Episode 7

2013-05-14T14:26:20Z

Martin finally stirs into action, but has Nick been ahead of him all along?

Kathryn Stockett - The Help: Kathryn Stockett - The Help: Episode 7

2013-05-14T14:08:19Z

After the murder of a civil rights activist, Skeet fears no other black maids will talk.

Afternoon Drama: Robin Mukherjee - A Fire in the Sun

2013-05-15T05:55:09Z

A woman visits her parents in their fire ravaged Spanish home. Stars Haydn Gwynne.

Helen Simpson - A Bunch of Fives: The Phlebotomist's Love Life

2013-05-15T07:22:56Z

A woman who despairs of the Iraq war forces her lover to a moment of truth.

David Pownall at 75: Blitzma

2013-05-15T07:22:58Z

Goebbels tries to create a Nazi version of Tommy Handley's popular radio show ITMA.

15 Minute Drama: How Does That Make You Feel?: Episode 2

2013-05-15T12:08:45Z

When Aaron turns up after a year's absence, Howard knows it means trouble.

Book of the Week: Perilous Question: The Drama of the Great Reform Bill 1832: Episode 2

2013-05-15T16:36:46Z

The Whigs, led by Lord Grey, were the forerunners in pushing through Parliamentary reform.

Unofficial Rosie: In Dreams

2013-05-15T02:06:33Z

Private eye Rosie concludes her investigation, but will the guilty be brought to justice?

Father Brown Stories: Series 1: The Invisible Man

2013-05-15T01:36:17Z

A murder for Christmas, but the body goes missing. Andrew Sachs as the clerical sleuth.

Book at Bedtime: A Delicate Truth: A Rock and a Hard Place

2013-05-14T15:03:45Z

An undercover counter-operation in the British colony of Gibraltar swings into action.

The Archers: 13/05/2013

2013-05-15T10:20:41Z

Alistair has to disappoint Darrell.

HG Wells - The First Men In The Moon: Episode 1

2013-05-14T01:00:27Z

Penniless businessman Mr Bedford meets the brilliant Cavor, a scientist with a dream.

Aldous Huxley - Brave New World: Episode 6

2013-05-14T00:41:43Z

Bernard brings John to London, and gets revenge on the Director of Hatcheries.

Jim Crace - Quarantine: Episode 1

2013-05-13T14:59:02Z

Musa has been left to die where Jesus has come to spend his 40 days in the wilderness.

Afternoon Drama: The Interrogation - Series 2: Simon

2013-05-14T13:09:08Z

What looks like a horrific mugging, when investigated, reveals a strange love story.

Michael Palin - Hemingway's Chair: Episode 6

2013-05-13T14:30:34Z

Nick has an offer for Martin, but will he take it? What will it mean for him and Ruth?

Kathryn Stockett - The Help: Kathryn Stockett - The Help: Episode 6

2013-05-13T14:04:12Z

Skeet and Aibileen wait anxiously to see what Miss Hilly knows of their project.

Helen Simpson - A Bunch of Fives: Café Society

2013-05-14T05:59:02Z

A raw and poignant short story about motherhood and the elusive work-life balance.

Herman Melville - Bartleby the Scrivener

2013-05-14T05:57:43Z

A law firm's copyist 'prefers' not to do parts of his job.

15 Minute Drama: How Does That Make You Feel?: Episode 1

2013-05-15T12:08:36Z

Richard Fallon MP is sure his obese son and lack of visibility are hampering his promotion

Book of the Week: Perilous Question: The Drama of the Great Reform Bill 1832: Episode 1

2013-05-14T16:25:44Z

It's the beginning of the 1830s. The word reform is in the air, but who will press for it?

Unofficial Rosie: Count Your Blessings

2013-05-14T02:05:08Z

Rosie Monaghan's investigations make some progress, but her private life is proving tricky

Father Brown Stories: Series 1: The Eye of Apollo

2013-05-14T01:56:24Z

A villain turns sleuth, and Inspector Bagshaw is baffled. Andrew Sachs stars.

Drama on 3: Curated by Mark Ravenhill: Jungle of Cities

2013-05-13T09:55:21Z

An early Bertolt Brecht play in which two men join in a deadly struggle for survival.

George Mackay Brown Stories: The Masked Fisherman

2013-05-14T13:08:24Z

A 12th-century Shetland fishwife inspires a Viking earl to write a poem of great humility.

Words and Music: I Love No Leafless Land

2013-05-13T09:50:11Z

Words and music about trees with readers Lucy Briers and Gerard Murphy.

The Archers: 12/05/2013

2013-05-15T10:20:33Z

There's a big surprise waiting for Clarrie.

Arthur C Clarke - Rendezvous with Rama: Episode 1

2013-05-13T00:43:59Z

When a mysterious object appears in the solar system, SV Endeavour's crew investigate.

Classic Serial: Angel Pavement: Episode 2

2013-05-19T07:08:53Z

James Golspie's arrival has transformed the lives of the staff at Twigg and Dersingham.

David Pownall at 75: Flos

2013-05-14T14:45:00Z

In 1216, a stonemason urgently needs to collect his debts from the ailing King John.

Kathryn Stockett - The Help: Kathryn Stockett - The Help Omnibus: Episode 1

2013-05-12T13:20:28Z

Mississippi, 1962. Black maids raise the white children, but no one trusts them.

The Archers Omnibus: 12/05/2013

2013-05-13T00:13:30Z

Kirsty's in cheering-up mode, and Helen tells all.

EM Forster Short Stories: The Road From Colonus

2013-05-13T01:44:40Z

Mr Lucas's tiresome family thwart his plans for a sojourn in the idyllic Greek countryside

Louisa May Alcott - Little Women: Aunt March Settles the Question

2013-05-13T06:34:17Z

Father returns for Christmas and Meg gets a proposal. With Buffy Davis and Jemma Redgrave.

Book of the Week: Charles Dickens - A Life: Episode 5

2013-05-07T12:25:34Z

Exploring the themes of adulation and farewells.

Book of the Week: Charles Dickens - A Life: Episode 4

2013-05-07T12:25:32Z

A theatrical performance changes the course of his life.

Book of the Week: Charles Dickens - A Life: Episode 3

2013-05-07T12:25:29Z

The novelist is well received in America.

Book of the Week: Charles Dickens - A Life: Episode 2

2013-05-07T12:25:24Z

Early successes.

Book of the Week: Charles Dickens - A Life: Episode 1

2013-05-07T12:25:20Z

A troubled childhood.