Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20180401 | 20180407 (R4) | A small Norwegian spa town relies on the local spring for its prosperity, but Dr Thomas Stockmann is concerned the waters may be contaminated. Could disease be spreading? If so, would the community's livelihood be jeopardised? Henrik Ibsen's dynamic thriller starring Alfred Molina, Adam Godley, Susannah Fielding, Ian Ogilvy and James Callis. Dramatised in two-parts by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Dr Thomas Stockmann - Alfred Molina Peter Stockman - Adam Godley Catherine - Rosalind Ayres Petra - Susannah Fielding Hovstad - James Callis Aslaksen - Matthew Wolf Billing - Darren Richardson Horster - Simon Templeman Morten Kiil - Ian Ogilvy Boy - Joe Katzenellenbogen Boy - Freddie Katzenellenbogen Specially composed music: by A-Mnemonic. Director: Martin Jarvis A Jarvis and Ayres production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2018. Martin Jarvis directs Alfred Molina and an all-star cast in Ibsen's thriller. |
| 02 | 20180408 | 20180414 (R4) | Dr Stockmann has discovered the town's spa-baths are contaminated. How will this affect local business interests? Will Stockmann be publicly vilified? Will campaigning courage turn into self-righteous fanaticism? Vested interest lives on and this timeless 1882 drama is as up to date now as when it was first performed. Henrik Ibsen's dynamic thriller starring Alfred Molina, Adam Godley, Susannah Fielding, Ian Ogilvy and James Callis. Dramatised by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Dr Thomas Stockmann - Alfred Molina Peter Stockman - Adam Godley Catherine - Rosalind Ayres Petra - Susannah Fielding Hovstad - James Callis Aslaksen - Matthew Wolf Billing - Darren Richardson Horster - Simon Templeman Morten Kiil - Ian Ogilvy Edvard Vik - Martin Jarvis The Drunk - Julian Holloway Specially composed music: by A-Mnemonic. Director: Martin Jarvis A Jarvis and Ayres production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2018. Martin Jarvis directs Alfred Molina and an all-star cast in Ibsen's thriller. |