The actor adds Macbeth to his roster of the great Shakespearean roles. Radio 4 have announced that David Tennant will play Macbeth in their upcoming production of the Shakespearean tragedy. The actor, of course, is no stranger to the Bard, having played both Hamlet and Richard II for the Royal Shakespeare Company – as well … >
Diana Wynne Jones’ novel has been adapted as an hour-long Sunday afternoon drama. First published in 1986, and famously made into an Oscar-nominated anime film, Howl’s Moving Castle is a fantasy classic. Set in the land of Ingary, it tells the story of Sophie Hatter who is resigning herself to an uninteresting life working in … >
Terry Jones’ comic novel is getting the Hitchhiker’s Guide treatment on Radio 4 this Christmas. Written and designed by Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Starship Titanic began life as a single player graphic adventure game in the late 1990s. With all his trademark wit and charm, it involved puzzle-solving and … >
The classic movie is coming to Radio 4 as a two-part dramatisation, with added extras. Rob Reiner’s much-loved 1987 movie is coming to BBC Radio 4 as an audio drama for the festive season. A tale of true love and high adventure, The Princess Bride features a fighting giant that loves to rhyme, a swordsman … >
The author and broadcaster investigates historical battles of ‘the culture wars’. Radio 4 have announced a new series from Jon Ronson, author of The Psychopath Test and The Men Who Stare at Goats. In Things Fell Apart, he will track down the people involved in some of the defining battles that have raged across cultural … >
Immersive event specialists Darkfield have produced a trio of audio horror shorts. If you are in the mood for some horror this Halloween, Radio 4 have releases a series of short podcasts which might do the trick. Designed for headphone listening when lying down and with eyes closed, Deadhouse uses binaural sound to transport you … >