
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 32 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DramaFiction | |||

Following an Arctic storm, the crew of the research vessel Coralith Epsilon find themselves stranded in thick pack ice. Cut off from the outside world and running low on supplies, hope arrives in the form of a mysterious Morse code message.
But the ... more
By Jan Carson.
In 1930, Agatha Christie was commissioned to write a new mystery story. However, this story was to contain clues to a real-life treasure-hunt to take place on the Isle of Man. The story would then be serialised in a newspaper to encou... more
Set inside Britain's housing crisis, six stand-alone but interconnected dramas follow ambition, resilience and the search for belonging.
After mum Suze and teenage daughter Livvy’s home is repossessed, their relationship is tested by secrets, school... more
Set inside Britain's housing crisis, six stand-alone but interconnected dramas follow ambition, resilience and the search for belonging.
Tanika Gupta's drama tells the story of the tenants in the crumbling Riverbourne tower block in west London, whe... more
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Look forward to my weekly dose of BBC drama. Great stories.
Come on BBC, do better!
I miss Off the Shelf.
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.
I hope for lots more drama from R4
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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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Recent guests on Drama of the Week include:
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2. Yasmin Mwanza
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4. Maddy Lenny
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7. Joe Jameson
8. Harry Myers
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