Drama of the Week

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Every Friday we bring you a new drama from BBC Radio 4 or Radio 3. Exercise your imagination with some of the best writers and actors on radio. Storytelling at its very best.

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Summer Holiday by Josie Long

06.02.2023

In this tragicomic tale - specially commissioned for Radio 4 and read by the author - a student breaks up the tedium of her summer job in inventive, and increasingly unhinged, ways. Josie Long is an award-winning comedian, broadcaster and ...

Drama of the Week episodes:

06.02.2023 Summer Holiday by Josie Long In this tragicomic tale - specially commissioned for Radio 4 and read by the author - a student breaks up the tedium of her summer job in inventive, and increasingly unhinged, ways. Josie Long is an award-winning comedian, broadcaster and ...
05.26.2023 Nightmare(ish) by Ollie George Clark Amy and Ben are like most writers and actors: they haven't had any proper work for ages so they set out to make their names by writing and producing a true crime podcast. But it's not ...
05.19.2023 First of Millions The first of a collection of dramas illuminating historical turning points. Inspired by true events, writer Ryan Craig tells the story behind the pioneering science that led to the birth of the first IVF baby. At the heart of a ...
05.05.2023 A Forbidden Song A love story with songs, about two young women separated by war. 2023. Valya and Masha are teenage musicians, but they have to keep their relationship a secret, because of prejudice and fear of violence. And now Valya is a ...
02.22.2023 Gaslight - Episode 1 Atmospheric drama from BBC Radio 4 with bonus scenes for BBC Sounds, featuring original music by Imelda May. Have you ever wondered where the term 'gaslighting' comes from? Find out in episode 1 of this dark reimagining of the classic ...
02.24.2022 Part 10 - Broken Colours Dan's life is in danger. To what lengths will Jess go to save him? Jess now knows the truth about Ronnie Vaz's relationship to Dan. But she's sucked even deeper into the violent world of his drug gang. Holli Dempsey ...
02.24.2022 Part 9 - Broken Colours Jess now knows the truth about Ronnie Vaz's relationship to Dan. But she's sucked even deeper into the violent world of his drug gang. Holli Dempsey and Josef Altin star in a new thriller of conflicting perception from Matthew Broughton ...
02.24.2022 Part 8 - Broken Colours Jess has returned to Dan, despite her misgivings. In revenge for his secretive behaviour, she snorts a line of DMT. And experiences a terrifying trip. Holli Dempsey and Josef Altin star in a new thriller of conflicting perception from Matthew ...
02.24.2022 Part 7 - Broken Colours Jess has left Dan, the dockside studio and the grimy, violent world of Ronnie Vaz behind. But something is pulling her back. Holli Dempsey and Josef Altin star in a new thriller of conflicting perception from Matthew Broughton (the creator ...
02.24.2022 Part 6 - Broken Colours Jess starts her first paid commission as an artist, painting a work for Dan's employer Ronnie Vaz. But she also discovers the true nature of Vaz's business empire. Holli Dempsey and Josef Altin star in a new thriller of conflicting ...
02.24.2022 Part 5 - Broken Colours Jess discovers more about the shadowy world Dan moves in, but she's also increasingly aware of its benefits. She's moved into the dockside studio owned by Dan's employers - the gangster-run Tactical Security. And though Dan himself remains something of ...
02.24.2022 Part 4 - Broken Colours Dan has reappeared just as mysteriously as when he vanished. Can Jess trust him.? And is he boyfriend or predator? Holli Dempsey and Josef Altin star in a new thriller of conflicting perception from Matthew Broughton (the creator of Tracks). ...
02.24.2022 Part 3 - Broken Colours When aspiring artist, Jess, is injured during an environmental protest, she’s taken to hospital by a kind stranger. And then the stranger becomes her boyfriend. And then he disappears. Holli Dempsey and Josef Altin star in a new thriller of ...
02.24.2022 Part 2 - Broken Colours Jess is an aspiring artist with synaesthesia, which means that she sees colours and patterns when she hears certain sounds. When Jess collapses and hits her head during an environmental protest, she meets the engimatic Dan. This meeting will change ...
02.24.2022 Part 1 - Broken Colours Jess is an aspiring artist with synaesthesia, which means that she sees colours and patterns when she hears certain sounds. When Jess collapses and hits her head during an environmental protest, she meets Dan and falls in love. This relationship ...
07.02.2021 House Rules Exercise your imagination with some of the best writers and actors on radio.
01.10.2021 Episode 6 - Peking Noir Presented by Paul French Drama written by Sarah Wooley Whatever anyone declared categorically about Shura Giraldi, someone else insisted on the exact opposite. Shura was handsome and beautiful; Shura was kind and good, Shura was exploitative and evil. Shura was ...
01.10.2021 Episode 5 - Peking Noir Presented by Paul French Drama written by Sarah Wooley Whatever anyone declared categorically about Shura Giraldi, someone else insisted on the exact opposite. Shura was handsome and beautiful; Shura was kind and good, Shura was exploitative and evil. Shura was ...
01.10.2021 Episode 4 - Peking Noir Presented by Paul French Drama written by Sarah Wooley Whatever anyone declared categorically about Shura Giraldi, someone else insisted on the exact opposite. Shura was handsome and beautiful; Shura was kind and good, Shura was exploitative and evil. Shura was ...
01.10.2021 Episode 3 - Peking Noir Presented by Paul French Drama written by Sarah Wooley Whatever anyone declared categorically about Shura Giraldi, someone else insisted on the exact opposite. Shura was handsome and beautiful; Shura was kind and good, Shura was exploitative and evil. Shura was ...
01.10.2021 Episode 2 - Peking Noir Presented by Paul French Drama written by Sarah Wooley Whatever anyone declared categorically about Shura Giraldi, someone else insisted on the exact opposite. Shura was handsome and beautiful; Shura was kind and good, Shura was exploitative and evil. Shura was ...
01.10.2021 Episode 1 - Peking Noir Presented by Paul French Drama written by Sarah Wooley Whatever anyone declared categorically about Shura Giraldi, someone else insisted on the exact opposite. Shura was handsome and beautiful; Shura was kind and good, Shura was exploitative and evil. Shura was ...
09.28.2018 Home Front: 24-28 September 1918 The first omnibus of Season 15, Onward, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1918, when the Allies launched their final, and decisive campaign on the Western Front. Adam, meanwhile, is on a mission to the harbour.

Drama of the Week

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Drama of the Week episodes:

Summer Holiday by Josie Long

Nightmare(ish)

First of Millions

A Forbidden Song

Gaslight - Episode 1

Part 10 - Broken Colours

Part 9 - Broken Colours

Part 8 - Broken Colours

Part 7 - Broken Colours

Part 6 - Broken Colours

Part 5 - Broken Colours

Part 4 - Broken Colours

Part 3 - Broken Colours

Part 2 - Broken Colours

Part 1 - Broken Colours

House Rules

Episode 6 - Peking Noir

Episode 5 - Peking Noir

Episode 4 - Peking Noir

Episode 3 - Peking Noir

Episode 2 - Peking Noir

Episode 1 - Peking Noir

Home Front: 24-28 September 1918