Episodes
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| 20170805 | 20190427 (BBC7) | A much-disputed version of history claims that in 490BC, the Greek messenger Pheidippides sped from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens to announce that the Persians had been defeated. He ran the whole way without stopping, burst into the assembly and declared the victory. He promptly collapsed and died, but marathon runners don't tend to focus on that bit of the story. The word 'marathon' has become synonymous with any epic event. The classicist Natalie Haynes is a keen runner. She's no stranger to half marathons, but the full 26.2 miles still looms like a Colossus. She wants to find out what special kind of steel is required to take on a marathon - particularly for the ordinary, non-elite runner. Along the course Natalie runs 5k with the comedians Rob Deering and Paul Tonkinson, both passionate marathon runners and the feet behind the Running Commentary podcast. And she meets the journalist and marathoner Kate Carter, editor of the Guardian's Running Blog. From the archives: the irrepressible Madge Sharples, the 65-year-old marathon runner, interviewed before, during & after the New York Marathon. The distinguished historian Peter Hennessy, who as a 30-something gave a runner's view of the Snowdonia Marathon, one of Britain's toughest 26.2 mile races. The American Kathrine Switzer, whose defiant entry into the Boston Marathon in 1967 led to the overturning of archaic rules which prevented women from running the distance (on the grounds of their fragile biology). After 3 hours of sweat, grit, glory and blackened toenails, will Natalie be persuaded to sign up for her first marathon? Producer - Moy McGowan The classicist and runner Natalie Haynes finds out what it takes to run a marathon. | ||
| 01 | Different Backgrounds | 19940218 | 20240715 (BBC7) 20240716 (BBC7) | Eric and Lorraine, youngsters from different backgrounds, are fighting to be together. A six-part thriller by Nigel Baldwin. Eric - Paterson Joseph Lorraine - Siriol Jenkins Sylvia - Frances Jeater Kathy - Nathalie Armin Tom - Lyndham Gregory Mick - Gareth Armstrong Director: Celia De Wolff First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in February 1994. Eric and Lorraine, youngsters from different backgrounds, are fighting to be together. Stars Paterson Joseph and Sirol Jenkins. |
| 02 | On The Run | 19940225 | 20240716 (BBC7) 20240717 (BBC7) | Eric and Lorraine are on the run. But their innocent ploy to be together becomes serious. Public schoolboy Eric, and comprehensive schoolgirl, Lorraine have fallen in love, but Eric's wealthy father has other plans for his son. A six part thriller written by Nigel Baldwin. Eric - Paterson Joseph Lorraine - Siriol Jenkins Sir Peter - Stephen Thorne Sylvia - Frances Jeater Barbara - Anna Keaveney Brendan - Robert Glenister Diane - Joanna Myers Ralph - David Bannerman Newsagent - Lyndham Gregory Reporter ....Oona Beeson Director: Celia De Wolff First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in February 1994. Eric and Lorraine, youngsters from different backgrounds, are fighting to be together Eric and Lorraine are on the run. But their innocent ploy to be together becomes serious. Stars Patterson Joseph. |
| 03 | An Unexpected Visitor | 19940304 | 20240717 (BBC7) 20240718 (BBC7) | Eric and Lorraine find themselves in trouble when a Lee Partridge turns up at the Brendans' farm. Public schoolboy Eric, and comprehensive schoolgirl, Lorraine, have fallen in love and are on the run.... A six part thriller written by Nigel Baldwin. Eric - Paterson Joseph Lorraine - Siriol Jenkins Lee ... Sally Baxter Policeman - Michael Onslow Ralph - David Bannerman Brendan - Robert Glenister Diane - Joanna Myers Barbara - Anna Keaveney Mick - Gareth Armstrong Reporter - David Thorpe Sylvia - Frances Jeater Director: Celia De Wolff First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in March 1994. Eric and Lorraine find themselves in trouble when an expected visitor arrives at the farm. Eric and Lorraine, youngsters from different backgrounds, are fighting to be together Eric and Lorraine find themselves in trouble when an expected visitor arrives at the farm. Stars Paterson Joesph. Starring Paterson Joseph and Siriol Jenkins. Thriller serial written by Nigel Baldwin. Eric and Lorraine find themselves in trouble when a visitor arrives. Eric and Lorraine find themselves in trouble when a visitor turns up at the farm. Stars Paterson Joesph. |
| 04 | Liverpool | 19940311 | 20240718 (BBC7) 20240719 (BBC7) | With the press alerted, Eric and Lorraine make for a Liverpool family connection. Public schoolboy Eric, and comprehensive schoolgirl, Lorraine have fallen in love, and are on the run. A six part thriller written by Nigel Baldwin. Eric - Paterson Joseph Lorraine - Siriol Jenkins Charlton - David Thorpe Sylvia - Frances Jeater Police Inspector - Lyndham Gregory Brendan - Robert Glenister Diane - Joanna Myers Barbara - Anna Keaveney O'Toole - Paul Barber Detective - Philip Anthony Director: Celia De Wolff First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in March 1994. Eric and Lorraine, youngsters from different backgrounds, are fighting to be together With the press alerted, Eric and Lorraine make for a Liverpool family connection. Stars Paterson Joseph and Siriol Jenkins. |
| 05 | Begging | 19940318 | 20240719 (BBC7) 20240720 (BBC7) | Will Eric and Lorraine's love survive being forced to beg on the streets of London? Public schoolboy Eric, and comprehensive schoolgirl, Lorraine have fallen in love, and are on the run. A six part thriller written by Nigel Baldwin. Eric - Paterson Joseph Lorraine - Siriol Jenkins Hamish - David Bannerman Teresa - Pauline Yates Barbara - Anna Keaveney Sir Peter - Stephen Thorne Sylvia - Frances Jeater Scam - Lisa Coleman Jane .....Oona Beeson TV Reporter - Ali Saire Director: Celia De Wolff First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in March 1994. Eric and Lorraine, youngsters from different backgrounds, are fighting to be together Will Eric and Lorraine's love survive being forced to beg on the streets of London? Stars Paterson Joseph and Siriol Jenkins. |
| 06 | A Place In The Sun | 19940325 | 20240722 (BBC7) 20240723 (BBC7) | With the truth now revealed will Eric and Lorraine find their place in the sun? Public schoolboy Eric, and comprehensive schoolgirl, Lorraine have fallen in love, and are on the run. A six part thriller written by Nigel Baldwin. Eric - Paterson Joseph Lorraine - Siriol Jenkins Webb - Philip Jackson Joanna - Joanna Myers Director: Celia De Wolff First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in March 1994. Eric and Lorraine, youngsters from different backgrounds, are fighting to be together With the truth now revealed will Eric and Lorraine find their place in the sun? Stars Paterson Joseph and Siriol Jenkins |