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Drama on 4

Drama from BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra.

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The 5000
Bread, Fish and Dancing
Drama about the feeding of the five thousand and the fallout from this extraordinary event
14 Nov 2022,44 mins
The 5000
An Orange with a Worm in It
Drama about the feeding of the five thousand and the fallout from this extraordinary event
15 Nov 2022,44 mins
The 5000
A Shining City on the Hill
The arrival of an unexpected visitor is about to surprise everyone in Tiberius City.
16 Nov 2022,44 mins
Rise
Looked-after black British teen discovers her family history and rises - literally.
24 Nov 2022,44 mins
Whipped
Insightful, entertaining drama about the work of a young, newly elected female MP.
22 Nov 2022,44 mins
Dear Harry Kane
Nisal, a young Sri Lankan, travels to Qatar to help build the World Cup stadiums.
17 Nov 2022,44 mins
monday
By debbie tucker green. One day - 4 lives. 4 different accounts of what they did and saw.
09 Nov 2022,44 mins
Exit Game
Drama-documentary exploring the world of the professional men’s football youth system.
05 Nov 2022,57 mins
Hot Drafts
A newly hired speechwriter in Downing Street finds that sometimes there are no words.
25 Oct 2022,44 mins
Talking to Chickens
Darkly comic, heart-warming drama by Christine Entwisle.
20 Oct 2022,44 mins
Susan and Sam
Comedy drama from writer-performer Faebian Averies about an unlikely friendship.
19 Oct 2022,44 mins
War of Words
Indira's Story
Neil Brand's epic new espionage drama about weaponised narrative and conspiracy.
11 Oct 2022,44 mins
War of Words
Sophie's Story
Neil Brand's epic new espionage drama about weaponised narrative and conspiracy.
12 Oct 2022,44 mins
War of Words
Alecs's Story
Neil Brand's epic new espionage drama about weaponised narrative and conspiracy.
13 Oct 2022,44 mins
The Downing Street Doppelganger
Riotous political comedy starring John Thomson.
08 Oct 2022,57 mins
Sylvia's Lovers by Elizabeth Gaskell
1. Captured
Sylvia falls in love with whaler Charlie Kinraid, but he's captured by the Press Gang.
06 Mar 2016,60 mins
Sylvia's Lovers by Elizabeth Gaskell
2. The Return
Sylvia discovers Philip has lied to her.
13 Mar 2016,60 mins
Heartstrings
A haunting story of obsession and betrayal set on the Norfolk coast.
05 Oct 2022,44 mins
About a Dog
A black comedy of tested loyalties from deepest, darkest Suffolk.
04 Oct 2022,44 mins
Spice
Verbatim drama taking us into the chaotic world of synthetic drugs. With strong language.
01 Oct 2022,57 mins,
Shearwaters
Alison White's psychological thriller set on a remote island wildlife reserve.
29 Sep 2022,44 mins
I’ve Been So Touched
Hard-hitting comedy drama about the healing power of real friends, by Leila Navabi.
22 Sep 2022,44 mins
In Moderation
Katie Bonna's drama delves into the complicated world of content moderation
20 Sep 2022,44 mins
Calls From Far Away by Katherine Soper
A discovery on Pluto promises to have profound ramifications back down on Earth.
20 Sep 2022,44 mins
North and South
Episode 1
Elizabeth Gaskell's great novel of social unrest, starring Patsy Ferran.
04 Sep 2022,57 mins
North and South
Episode 2
Elizabeth Gaskell's novel of social unrest combines passion and politics in a heady mix.
11 Sep 2022,57 mins
North and South
Episode 3
Elizabeth Gaskell's condition of England novel, starring Patsy Ferran.
18 Sep 2022,57 mins
The Golden Key
Chris Dolan’s play explores the early days of the Home Rule movement in Scotland.
15 Sep 2022,44 mins
Love Across the Ages
A dynamic drama about gay love through the ages inspired by 9th-century poet Abu Nuwas.
13 Sep 2022,44 mins
Knock of the Ban-Sithe
A contemporary ghost story based on Gaelic folklore. By Kenny Boyle.
18 Aug 2022,44 mins