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  1. Book at Bedtime

    Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

    BBC Radio 4

  2. 15 Minute Drama

    Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations

    BBC Radio 4

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  3. 15 Minute Musical

    Series of brief musical comedies, written by and starring Richie Webb

    BBC Radio 4

  4. Saturday Drama

    Thrillers, mysteries, love stories and detective fiction.

    BBC Radio 4

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  5. Shorts

    Radio 4 short stories. A showcase for new and original writing.

    BBC Radio 4

  6. Words and Music

    A journey of discovery, weaving music with poetry and prose read by leading actors.

    BBC Radio 3

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  7. Hotel Babylon

    Drama series set in the sexy world of the luxury five star hotel

    BBC One

  8. Superstorm

    Factual-based drama set in the future when global warming leads to more severe hurricanes

    BBC One

  9. Belonging

    Drama set in the Welsh valley town of Bryncoed, revolving around the Lewis family

    BBC One Wales

  10. Afternoon Reading: The Time Being

    Stories by unpublished writers

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  11. From Fact to Fiction

    Series in which writers create a fictional response to recent headlines.

    BBC Radio 4

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  12. Sensitive Skin

    Bittersweet comedy about a 61-year-old ex-model trying to cope with life in London.

    BBC Two

  13. Defining Moments

    Series of stories about life-changing events from five emerging Irish writers

    BBC Radio 4

  14. Scene

    Series of educational dramas and documentaries for children.

    BBC Two

  15. Clasuron

    Llenyddiaeth wedi ei haddasu ar gyfer Radio Cymru. Welsh writing adapted for Radio Cymru

    BBC Radio Cymru

  16. Opening Lines

    Series showcasing first-time and emerging writers

    BBC Radio 4

  17. Afternoon Reading

    Short stories or abridged books, often from new writers

    BBC Radio 4

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  18. Drop Dead Gorgeous

    Comedy drama series about a young model and her family.

    BBC

  19. Sgeulachd

    Sgeulachdan goirid Gaidhlig. A Gaelic short story

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  20. The Street

    Drama series following the individual stories of the residents of an ordinary street.

    BBC One

  21. Ballast

    Series that investigates the stories of ports and harbours

    BBC Radio Wales

  22. All Creatures Great and Small

    Much-loved drama series about a Yorkshire veterinary practice in the 1930s.

    BBC One

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  23. Original Shorts

    Short stories by well-known authors

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  24. L8r

    Interactive teen drama series

    BBC Two

  25. The Eliza Stories

    Humourous stories by Barry pain

    BBC Radio 4

  26. Falcon Beach

    Drama about a group of teenagers in the beautiful sun-soaked town of Falcon Beach

    BBC Switch

  27. Howards' Way

    1980s drama series portraying the life and loves of the Howard family.

    BBC One

  28. Hamish Macbeth

    Drama series about a young policeman whose beat is a seemingly sleepy Highland village.

    BBC One

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  29. Mad Men

    Drama series set in the world of advertising in 1960s New York.

    BBC Four

  30. Minder

    Drama series about the shady dealings of loveable rogue and his bodyguard.

    BBC Four

  31. Straeon Harri Parri: Er Budd Babis Ballybunion

    A series of Harri Parri stories

    BBC Radio Cymru

  32. Out of the Blue

    Drama set in the beautiful Australian beach resort of Manly.

    BBC Two

  33. William Trevor Short Stories

    Short stories by the Irish writer William Trevor

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  34. Mark Twain Stories

    A selection of stories from the great author

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  35. Ronald Frame Short Stories

    A selection of short stories by Scottish author Ronald Frame.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  36. The Late Story

    Nocturnal readings

    BBC Radio 4

  37. Our Brave Boys

    Comedy drama about a civil servant posted to the MoD as boss to four military officers

    BBC Radio 7

  38. Fay Weldon Stories

    Short stories written by the English author Fay Weldon

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  39. Short stories by DH Lawrence

    Short tales from the prolific and often controversial English writer

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  40. Play for Today

    Landmark productions from the BBC's rich archive of classic drama.

    BBC One

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  41. Evelyn Waugh Short Stories

    Readings of stories by the acclaimed English author

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  42. Three Country Stories by HE Bates

    Short stories by HE Bates

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  43. Oscar Wilde

    Readings of stories by the Irish-born novelist, playwright, poet, critic and full-time wit

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  44. Play of the Week

    BBC drama strand.

    BBC One

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  45. Dixon of Dock Green

    Police drama starring Jack Warner as PC George Dixon.

    BBC One

  46. Rose Tremain

    Dramas and story readings by London-born author Rose Tremain.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  47. Stenwick

    Tales from the mythical parish, told by Gregor Lamb

    BBC Radio Scotland

  48. Fairy Tales

    The darker side of well-known fairy tales

    BBC Radio 7

  49. Talking Heads

    Monolougues written by Alan Bennett and voiced by leading actors including Julie Walters

    BBC Radio 7

  50. King Street Junior Revisited

    Continuation of the original comedy drama series set in a junior school

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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