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Categories: Drama: Political

  1. Prisoner 951

    Drama based on the true story of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and the struggle to free her.

    BBC One

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  2. The Photographer by Max Porter

    A life in five photographs. Original fiction series by Max Porter, read by Tim McInnerny.

    BBC Radio 4

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  3. Nineteen Eighty-Four

    Special readings from Orwell's dystopian classic, now celebrating its 75th anniversary.

    BBC Radio 4

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  4. Call Jonathan Pie

    Political journalist Jonathan Pie is let loose on the public in a radio phone-in show.

    BBC Radio 4

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  5. Forest 404

    Eco-thriller starring Pearl Mackie, with theme music by Bonobo.

    BBC Radio 4

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  6. MotherFatherSon

    A fractured family is pulled together under catastrophic circumstances.

    BBC Two

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  7. The Republicans

    Entertaining new dramas following the political swings of the Republican Party.

    BBC Radio 4

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  8. Burnt

    Dennis Waterman stars as Mikie in a tale of bloodshed and arson in the Welsh mountains.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  9. Political Animals

    A pet's eye view of the trials and tribulations of high office. Written by Tony Bagley.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  10. Margaret

    Drama charting Margaret Thatcher's astonishing fall from power.

    BBC Two

  11. Red Dust

    A lawyer returns to South Africa to work as prosecutor on a Truth Commission hearing.

    BBC One

  12. Primary Colors

    Political satire. An idealistic aide manages the campaign of a presidential candidate.

    BBC Three

  13. The Falklands Play

    Dramatisation of how the Thatcher government went to war against Argentina.

    BBC Four

  14. Edge of Darkness

    A man begins an investigation into his daughter's death.

    BBC Four

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