Enduringly popular after 70 years and over 20,000 episodes, The Archers is launching a podcast. Since 1951, The Archers has entertained audiences with its portrayal of rural life and family dynamics. A staple of BBC Radio 4, the much-loved drama portrays the full spectrum of rural life. From lighthearted village gossip and the all-important Flower … >
The audio drama series stars Kim Cattrall, Ed Harris and Johnny Flynn. Among a raft of new commissions, BBC Radio 4 has announced Central Intelligence. The 10-part drama will take us inside the early years of the United States’ Central Intelligence Agency. Here’s what we know about Central Intelligence: Central Intelligence tells the true insider … >
This spring, Danny Robins expands the reach of his hit paranormal investigations series. The show, which began on BBC Radio 4 in 2021 and has since made the leap to television, will now look into unnerving tales of paranormal experiences drawn from across the US. Here’s what we know about Uncanny USA: The supernatural investigative … >
The BBC Sounds audio service has added a number of Doctor Who stories for fans to enjoy. To kick off Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary celebrations, the BBC launched the Whoniverse on BBC iPlayer. The collection includes all the existing television episodes that the corporation has the rights to stream, plus spin-off series, documentaries, concerts and … >
Doctor Who @ 60: A Musical Celebration, a special concert held on 28 September at BBC Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff will air on BBC Four Wednesday, 1 November, from 8:30pm to 10:00pm, following a documentary hosted by David Tennant, Talking Doctor Who. Sponsored by BBC Radio 2, the concert features the BBC National Orchestra of Wales … >
Now available on BBC Sounds, Jo Whiley presents a unique performance celebrating the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who recorded at Cardiff’s BBC Hoddinott Hall recorded in a live concert on 28 September for BBC Radio 2. The concert features the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and The BBC Singers conducted by Alastair King. Whiley interviews … >
The programme, remade from the surviving script, stars Toby Jones, Caroline Katz and Reece Shearsmith. That Toby Jones is an industrious fella. No sooner had we digested the trailer for ITV’s The Long Shadow, than we found his name leading a rather special BBC Radio 4 audio drama. You Must Listen is one of a … >
A new 10-part podcast series from BBC Sounds promises to tell The Banksy Story – from graffiti kid to household name. After the opening of the first Banksy retrospective at the Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art last month, a new BBC Radio 4 is looking at the artist’s provocative career. The Banksy Story hears exclusively … >
Stories for the Fourth, Eighth and War Doctors are all in contention for the 2023 Scribe Awards. The nominations for The Scribe Awards 2023 have been revealed. The awards, from the International Association of Media Tie-In Writers celebrate excellence in licensed tie-in novels and audio dramas based on TV shows, movies and games. Audio producers … >
The series offers new perspectives on WWII, including the compelling story of Star Trek’s George Takei. BBC Radio 4 have announced a new series which sheds light on heroic ordinary people during WWII. History’s Secret Heroes will tell stories of resistance and courage which haven’t made the headlines or the history books. The series’ promises … >