Drama of the Week
BBC Radio 4Every 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 | 15 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionDrama | |||
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David Almond reimagines The Little Mermaid.
Set on Holy Island in Northumberland, the story is written and read by the author.
When Joseph was a boy, fishermen on the island found a mermaid in their net. But no one believes those old stories, do th... more
An original short story specially commissioned by BBC Radio 4 from the writer Bernie McGill. Read by Amy Molloy.
The Author. Bernie McGill is the winner of the 2023 Edge Hill Short Story Prize for her collection ‘This Train is For’. She is the autho... more
James Fritz's award-winning drama about the UK prison system returns with two contrasting stories of release, told from the perspective of prisoners and staff alike.
In this first episode, a prisoner (who listeners met in Series 1) leaves with his p... more
James Fritz's award-winning drama about the UK prison system returns with two contrasting stories of release, told from the perspective of prisoners and staff alike.
In this first episode, a prisoner (who listeners met in Series 1) leaves with his p... more
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Apple Podcasts5US listener 39
United Statesa month 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 Podcasts1Mac an tSionnaighUnited States2 months ago - Please - more drama
I hope for lots more drama from R4
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Canada4 months ago - The best of radio
Living in America, I miss Radio 4 and especially Drama on 4. I wish we could have more of it and be able to listen to all of it here in the US. There is nothing close.
Apple Podcasts5NOLA Slide boyUnited States5 months ago - Sick and Tired of Jane Austen
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 Podcasts1Mac an tSionnaighUnited States6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #101 | United States/Fiction/Drama |
Apple Podcasts | #12 |  United Kingdom/Fiction/Drama |
Apple Podcasts | #21 | United Kingdom/Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #42 | Canada/Fiction/Drama |
Apple Podcasts | #111 | Canada/Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #31 |  Germany/Fiction/Drama |
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What is Drama of the Week about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A weekly anthology of radio dramas featuring a mix of contemporary and classic-tinged stories brought to life by strong writing and performances. Episodes span crime, family saga, myth, historical intrigue, and intimate character studies, often balancing dark themes with sharp humor and high production values. Listeners can expect polished sound design, well-constructed plots, and a rotating cast of actors and writers that keeps the format fresh across installments. The show stands out for its breadth of storytelling styles, from intimate monologues to multi-voice dramas, and for highlighting notable BBC writers and performers.
Across recent episodes, the emphasis is on human relationships under pressure, memory and identity, moral ambigui... more
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Drama of the Week launched 15 years ago and published 32 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Drama of the Week include:
1. Carl Prekopp
2. Yasmin Mwanza
3. Emma Handy
4. Maddy Lenny
5. Rebekah Murrell
6. Laura Dos Santos
7. Joe Jameson
8. Harry Myers
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