Drama

BBC Radio Dramatisation of the great modernist novel. Singer: Daire Halpin Pianist: Colin Guthrie Directed by Jeremy Mortimer. Specially re-edited for Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Jeremy Mortimer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2012. CAST Narrator ...... Stephen Rea Stephen Dedalus ...... Andrew Scott Malachi 'Buck' Mulligan ...... Kevin Trainor Haines ............ Harry Livingstone Mary Dedalus ...... Janet Moran Young Man/Private Carr/Alf Bergan ... Ronan Raftery Mr Deasy .......... Jim Norton Sargent ........... Joshua Ellershaw Usher/Tommy ............. Aidan Dunlop Leopold Bloom ...... Henry Goodman Molly Bloom ........ Niamh Cusack Milly Bloom ........ Grainne Keenan Terry O'Ryan, Martin Cunningham...Stephen Hogan Simon Dedalus ...... Des McAleer Martha Clifford ...... Christine Absalom Miles Crawford ...... Jonathan Forbes Dilly Dedalus/Miss Douce ...... Bronagh Taggart Cissy Caffrey, Nurse Callan ... Bronagh Taggart Hugh 'Blazes' Boylan ... Sean Campion Josie Breen/Edy Boardman ...... Grainne Keenan Bantam Lyons/Richerd Best/Joe Hynes .... John Rogan John Eglinton/Private Compton .. Peter Hamilton Dyer Malachi Mulligan ...... Kevin Trainor Patrick Dignam ...... Joshua Ellershaw Hugh 'Blazes' Boylan ...... Sean Campion Lenehan ............ Lorcan Cranitch Benjamin Dollard ...... Gerard McDermott Miss Kennedy/Gerty MacDowell ...Denise Gough Miss Douce ......... Bronagh Taggart Citizen/Sindbad.............Pip Donaghy Unnamed Narrator...Jim Norton Bella Cohen ...... Frances Barber Rudolph Bloom ...... Pip Donaghy Zoe ............... Susie Riddell With Christine Absalom, Pip Donaghy, Aidan Dunlop, Peter Hamilton Dyer, Stephen Hogan, Gerard McDermott. EPISODES Episode 1 16th June 1904: Stephen Dedalus and Leopold Bloom's Dublin days unwind. With Henry Goodman, Andrew Scott and Stephen Rea. 8.00 am: 'Stately plump' Buck Mulligan calls Stephen Dedalus to the top of the Martello tower overlooking Dublin Bay - and so begins James Joyce's celebrated account of the 16th June 1904. The combined stories of Stephen and Leopold Bloom as they meander through the city. Dramatised by Robin Brooks. 8.15 am: Stephen Dedalus breakfasts with Mulligan and the Englishman Haines before walking out along the strand to the swimming place at Forty Foot Hole. 10.00 am: Stephen Dedalus collects his wages from Headmaster Deasy, who wants Stephen to deliver a letter about the recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease to the editor of the Evening Telegraph. 8.00 am: 7 Eccles Street, Dublin. The home of Leopold and Marion (Molly) Bloom. Bloom, we are told, 'eats with relish the inner organs of beasts and fowls' and cooks himself a pork kidney for breakfast. While Molly receives a letter from concert promoter Hugh 'Blazes' Boylan who has arranged to visit her later in the day, Bloom prepares to attend Paddy Dignam's funeral at Glasnevin cemetery. 11.00 am Stephen walks on Sandymount Strand before visiting the offices of the Evening Telegraph, where he catches a glimpse of advertising salesman Leopold Bloom. Stephen takes the Editor out for a drink, while Bloom slips into Davy Byrne's pub for a cheese sandwich. Episode 2 16th June 1904: Stephen explains his theory of Hamlet, then Bloom argues with the bigoted 'Citizen'. With Henry Goodman and Andrew Scott. 2.00 pm: Stephen tries to get commissioned for an article at the National Library, while Leopold Bloom takes lunch at the Ormond Hotel and listens to Simon Dedalus and Benjamin Dollard sing at the piano. Mid-afternoon: Hugh 'Blazes' Boylan is on his way to his adulterous assignation with Molly Bloom in Eccles Street. 5.00 pm: Bloom gets into an argument with the 'Citizen' which climaxes in mock-heroic battle. Bloom makes a dignified retreat and his opponent flings a biscuit tin after him. This episode is narrated by an anonymous crony of the 'Citizen', an anti-semitic Nationalist bigot. Repulsive as he is, he provides an opportunity for Bloom to show his true heroism by arguing against prejudice and preaching a doctrine of love and understanding. Episode 3 8pm, 16th June 1904: Bloom spies on Gerty, then rescues Stephen from a brawl outside a brothel. With Henry Goodman and Frances Barber. Bloom cannot go home, for he knows that Molly has an adulterous appointment with Hugh 'Blazes' Boylan. So he stands on the beach at nightfall watching Gerty MacDowell enjoy the fireworks. Meanwhile, at the maternity hospital in Holles Street, Mina Purefoy is still struggling - after three days - to give birth. Nearby, Stephen Dedalus joins a raucous group of medical students and Bloom also joins the party, which then moves off to Bella Cohen's brothel. Episode 4 After midnight: Bloom takes Stephen home, and gives him a cup of cocoa. They talk, relieve themselves in the garden and go their separate ways. Bloom thinks on Molly's sexual encounter with Blazes Boylan. He joins her in bed. He sleeps. Then Molly also muses on Boylan, re-living the afternoon's activity and winding up all the threads and themes of the day.

Henry’s Demons is a profoundly moving BBC Radio Drama based on the real-life experiences of journalist Patrick Cockburn and his son Henry. Narrated by both father and son, this powerful adaptation traces Henry’s descent into schizophrenia, his years spent in psychiatric hospitals, and a family’s relentless struggle to help him recover. With remarkable honesty, Patrick recounts the pain of watching his son transform from a gifted art student into a mental patient battling voices, delusions, and repeated disappearances. In Henry’s own words, listeners are taken inside the experience of psychosis — hearing voices in trees and bushes, wandering the countryside, enduring loneliness behind hospital walls, and slowly finding hope through treatment and recovery. Haunting, intimate, and deeply human, Henry’s Demons explores mental illness, identity, love, and resilience with rare compassion and clarity. A powerful BBC radio drama that will resonate with parents, carers, and anyone touched by mental health struggles. 🎧 Presented by Old Tube Radio – preserving the finest BBC radio drama and spoken-word storytelling. Afternoon Drama: Henry’s Demons First broadcast: Mon 26th Sep 2011, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM Raps and song by Henry Cockburn Cast: Henry Cockburn .............. Tom Riley Patrick Cockburn ..............Tim McInnerny Janet Montefiore ..............Joanna David Evelyn Waugh....................Sam Dale Young Henry.....................Julien Stockwell and Oscar Richardson Producer: Karen Rose A Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4.

A Dangerous Game by Shirley Cooklin is a gripping psychological radio drama about a convicted murderer caught in a Home Office freeze on new paroles who fights the system — demanding a psychological profile from a hard-line female psychiatrist. Their meetings prove explosive as law, psychology and moral judgment collide in this taut, character-driven thriller. Originally produced for BBC Radio and directed by Ned Chaillet, this powerful play features performances by Suzanna Hamilton, Ray Lonnen, Roger May and Terence Edmond, bringing intense emotional depth and dramatic tension to every scene. Whether you love legal dramas, complex character studies or psychological showdown storytelling, this classic radio play delivers unforgettable conflict and sharp dialogue. Tune in for A Dangerous Game by Shirley Cooklin — a must-listen for fans of BBC-style audio drama.

The Haunting of Frances Child by Richard Cameron is a gripping psychological horror radio drama that explores love, manipulation, and the terrifying power of the mind. John, a young student played by Danny Burns, finds himself falling deeply in love with the mysterious and captivating Frances Child, portrayed by Emma Atkins. But as their relationship unfolds, John slowly realises he is being drawn into something far darker than he ever imagined. Frances suffers from Dissociative Identity Disorder, creating multiple distinct personalities as a way of coping with severe childhood trauma. Unknown to John, these personalities are not only aware of him — they are plotting, using him as part of their own disturbing plan. Is Frances a victim of her past, or is John being carefully manipulated by forces he cannot control? As reality fractures and identities blur, the truth becomes increasingly hard to face. A tense and unsettling classic-style psychological thriller, this haunting radio play delves into mental illness, fractured identity, and emotional obsession — where the real horror lies not in ghosts, but in the human mind itself. Perfect for fans of dark psychological drama, BBC-style radio plays, and intelligent horror storytelling.

01 Afternoon Play: Lifestyles of the Trapped and Cabbaged Mon 12th Jun 2006, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM Roy Boulter's comedy of delusion - the story of two holidaying accountants who leave their wives in the lurch when they get trapped in a Shanghai warehouse for days. Listeners can hear what happened to the wives in a companion piece at the same time tomorrow. Producer/Director: Toby Swift Geoff: Paul Brown Peter: Jeff Rawle Dockworker: Wal-Keat Lau

Afternoon Play: The Love of Birds Fri 14th Feb 2003, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM A play by DJ Britton specially commissioned for Valentine's Day. Miranda has come to Bardholm to find space to think. Huw is there because counting puffins makes him feel good. Their meeting has unexpected consequences for them both. Director in Wales, Gilly Adam Miranda:.....Penny Downie Huw:....Richard Elfyn

Afternoon Play: Duce's Bonce Tue 30th May 2006, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM By 1956 the Hon Violet Gibson has been in an asylum for more than 20 years, and she seems finally to have lost touch with reality. Half the time she doesn't know who the prime minister is, and she has this mad idea that she shot Benito Mussolini. Violet Gibson, daughter of the first Lord Ashbourne, of Co Meath, wounded Signor Mussolini with a revolver in Rome. Violet died on May 2, 1956. Based on a true story. By Robin Brooks. Producer/Director Fiona McAlpine Violet: Catherine McCormack Maggie: Maureen Beattie Dr Francis Shelton: Adrian Rawlins William: Nicholas Woodeson The Queen of Bohemia: Sarah Eedle On 7 April 1926 an Irish woman stepped out from a crowd in Rome and fired a shot at one of the 20th century's most infamous dictators. One bullet grazed the nose of Benito Mussolini, but the Italian leader survived the assassination attempt. Among the many acts of individual bravery against fascism in Europe in the 20th century, Violet Gibson's has been largely lost to history. Do you enjoy the variety on Oldtuberadio? Like, Share and Subscribe to be notified of our new shows #radio #crime #thriller #drama To Support this channel please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oldtuberadio https://ko-fi.com/oldtuberadio98 https://www.patreon.com/oldtuberadio https://locals.com/Oldtuberadio

Afternoon Play: A Song for Edmond Shakespeare Fri 7th Jan 2005, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM London, 1607: a penniless actor rushes drunkenly through the streets lamenting that his life is a failure. A failure made more painful because he is the youngest brother of the rather more successful William Shakespeare. By Gary Bleasdale. Director Steven Canny Edmond: Paul Rhys Anne: Helen Longworth Ben: Stuart McLoughlin Christopher: Stephen Hoqan Alice: Cherry Morris Crooke: Nigel Barrett Thomas: Robert Hastie Rosetta: Emily Wachter Gatekeeper: Hugh Dickson Do you enjoy the variety on Oldtuberadio? Like, Share and Subscribe to be notified of our new shows #radio #crime #thriller #drama To Support this channel please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oldtuberadio https://ko-fi.com/oldtuberadio98 https://www.patreon.com/oldtuberadio https://locals.com/Oldtuberadio

Afternoon Play: The Night Manager 06-08-2008 On the last night of Johnny Farrell's management of the Finbar Hotel, his past comes back to haunt him. By Dermot Bolger Johnny ...................................... Sean Campion Alfie ...................................... Garrett Keogh Simon ......................................... Tom Hickey Helena .................................... Alison McKenna Taxi driver/chef ............................. Sean Kearns Dr Gorman .................................... John Hewitt Receptionist ............................... Nikki Doherty Barman/Waiter ............................ Conor McGreevey Woman Guest ............................... Bronagh Taylor Colm ..................................... Michael Ritchie