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Drama of the Week

BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4
Death
Mental Health
Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice
Family Dynamics
Motherhood
Ghosts Of Infinity
Hiroshima
Mars
Family
Scotty Warstrm
Chicken Tikka Masala
Wrestling
Martian Colony
London
Identity
Esports
Community
Atomic Bomb

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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By Ben Lewis.

Witty, warm and soulful drama infused with storytelling and song.

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Carl Prekopp
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Yasmin Mwanza
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Emma Handy
Played Jenny
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Maddy Lenny
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Rebekah Murrell
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Laura Dos Santos
Played Carly
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Joe Jameson
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Harry Myers
Played the prison director
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Ian Dunnett Jnr
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Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • Weekly dose

    Look forward to my weekly dose of BBC drama. Great stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lucylegan
    Australia2 months ago
  • Really not the dramas of the week!

    Come on BBC, do better!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Deb290969
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Off the Shelf

    I miss Off the Shelf.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    US listener 39
    United States4 months ago
  • Should Be Called Drama For Millennials. Dreadful

    Radio 4 drama has deteriorated over the years. I remember the greats like No 10 and On Mardle Fen or Bad Faith and the wonderful A Pattern in Shrouds. Mostly dross these days.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United States5 months ago
  • Please - more drama

    I hope for lots more drama from R4

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Canadian ex pat
    Canada7 months ago

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Many enjoy the mix of standalone dramas with compelling storytelling.

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#80
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#241
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#11
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#13
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#52
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#123
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What is Drama of the Week about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Drama of the Week presents standalone BBC drama episodes featuring high-caliber writing and performances, with a focus on original tales across period pieces, contemporary issues, and character-driven narratives. Episodes are cinematic in sound design and often explore human resilience, moral ambiguity, and social themes, from crime and memory to immigration and identity. A notable strength is its ability to spotlight diverse voices and bold storytelling formats, making it a strong pick for listeners who love immersive audio fiction and high-production-value drama. The show tends to attract listeners who enjoy literary storytelling delivered through expert acting and sound design, and it occasionally features serialized threads within stand... more

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5. Rebekah Murrell
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7. Joe Jameson
8. Harry Myers

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