Womans Hour Drama
Weekdays 10.45-11.00am, repeated 7.45-8.00pm.
Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations.
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Description |
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| 01 | Writing The Century 1948-1953: Starting From Scratch | 20090309 | Series exploring the 20th Century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Peter Roberts. The story of Hazel Taylor, a young woman from Huddersfield, who dreams of becoming a freelance writer as England struggles through the postwar period of rationing and rebuilding. Hazel works with her dad in the family shop, but is worried that her mother has eyes for someone else. Hazel....Amy Humphreys directed by peter Leslie Wild. hazel works in the family shop, but is worried that her mother has eyes for someone else | |
| 01 | Writing The Century: 1946-1948 - Out Of The Ashes | 20090105 | The relationship between a British soldier and his German sweetheart. Exploring the 20th century through the diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Margaret Wilkinson. Following the relationship between Leslie Homer, a British soldier stationed in Germany after the war, and Ischi Heitmann, his German sweetheart. The couple struggle against the opposition of their parents and the authorities, who frown upon relations with 'the enemy'. Leslie....Toby Hadoke directed by stefan escreet directed by stefan escreet | |
| 02 | Writing The Century 1948-1953: Starting From Scratch | 20090310 | Series exploring the 20th Century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Peter Roberts. The story of Hazel Taylor, a young woman from Huddersfield who dreams of becoming a freelance writer, as England struggles through the postwar period of rationing and rebuilding. After hearing some devastating news, Hazel waits with her brother Philip for the return of their mother, unaware that her life is about to be turned upside down. Hazel....Amy Humphreys directed by peter Leslie Wild. after hearing some bad news, hazel waits with her brother for the return of their mother | |
| 03 | Writing The Century 1948-1953: Starting From Scratch | 20090311 | Series exploring the 20th Century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Peter Roberts. The story of Hazel Taylor, a young woman from Huddersfield who dreams of becoming a freelance writer, as England struggles through the postwar period of rationing and rebuilding. Just when she thinks that things cannot get much worse, Hazel meets a knight in shining armour at a bus stop. Granville Wheeler rescues her from an unpleasant fate, and she takes Sylvia to see him in an amateur production of Merrie England. But Granville is sent off on Army Reserve training, and Hazel finds herself alone again. Hazel....Amy Humphreys directed by peter Leslie Wild. just when she thinks things cannot get much worse, hazel meets a knight in shining armour | |
| 04 | Writing The Century 1948-1953: Starting From Scratch | 20090312 | Series exploring the 20th Century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Peter Roberts. The story of Hazel Wheeler, a young woman from Huddersfield who dreams of becoming a freelance writer, as England struggles through the postwar period of rationing and rebuilding. Hazel becomes Mrs Wheeler, and the happy couple struggle to make ends meet. Hazel joins the ranks of temporary postal workers at Christmas, and she and Granville go on an eventful holiday to Southport. All good material for her, so far, unsuccessful writing career. But she returns from holiday to find a letter from the BBC. Hazel....Amy Humphreys directed by peter Leslie Wild. hazel becomes mrs wheeler, and the happy couple struggle to make ends meet | |
| 04 | Writing The Century: 1946-1948 - Out Of The Ashes | 20090108 | Leslie throws himself into fixing up the family home and car. Exploring the 20th century through the diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Margaret Wilkinson. Leslie throws himself into fixing up the family home and car, and Ischi writes to him about being falsely accused of promiscuity. Leslie....Toby Hadoke directed by stefan escreet | |
| 05 LAST | Writing The Century 1948-1953: Starting From Scratch | 20090313 | Series exploring the 20th Century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Peter Roberts. The story of Hazel Wheeler, a young woman from Huddersfield who dreams of becoming a freelance writer, as England struggles through the postwar period of rationing and rebuilding. After hearing good news from the BBC, Hazel travels to the Woman's Hour studio in Leeds with her mother - unaware that there is good news of a different kind on the way. Hazel....Amy Humphreys after hearing good news from the bbc, hazel travels to the woman's hour studio in leeds directed by peter Leslie Wild. after hearing good news from the bbc, hazel travels to the woman's hour studio in leeds | |
| 05 LAST | Writing The Century: 1946-1948 - Out Of The Ashes | 20090109 | Ischi wonders what welcome she will find if she ever makes it to England. Exploring the 20th century through the diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Margaret Wilkinson. The black market is rife in Germany and prisoners of war are making their way back from Russian camps. Ischi wonders what kind of welcome she will find if she is ever able to get to England. Leslie....Toby Hadoke directed by stefan escreet | |
| 1 | Degrees Of Separation, Empty Nest | 20091012 |
Series of five linked stories by Katie Hims on the theme of separation, based on experiences sent in by Woman's Hour listeners. When Sheila and Simon's daughter leaves home for a gap year trip, Sheila is inconsolable. It is the separation she has dreaded, and Simon's attempts to comfort her only make things worse. It is not until an eccentric elderly neighbour asks for help that she begins to think about something other than her own grief. Sheila ...... Jilly Bond Simon ...... Richard Mitchley Edie ...... June Barrie. . A mother is distraught when her daughter leaves home for a gap year trip. | |
| 1 | The Dead Hour | 20091019 |
Dramatisation by Chris Dolan of the novel by Denise Mina, set in Glasgow in 1984. Cub reporter Paddy Meehan is called to a domestic dispute in a wealthy suburb where a female lawyer has been injured. A well-dressed man at the house slips 50 pounds into Paddy's hand and shuts the door. Next day the lawyer is found murdered. Paddy Meehan ...... Amy Manson Billy ...... Stevie Hannan Neilson ...... Simon Donaldson Trisha ...... Cara Kelly Gourlay ...... Laurie Ventry Sean ...... Paul Thomas Hickey JT ...... Finlay McLean Kate ...... Patricia Kavanagh Sullivan ...... Andrew Clark Burns ...... Grant O'Rourke Ramage ...... Mark McDonnell Other parts played by the cast. Directed by Bruce Young. . Cub reporter Paddy Meehan is called to a domestic dispute in a wealthy Glasgow suburb. | |
| 2 | Degrees Of Separation, Fatima The Catima | 20091013 |
Series of five linked stories by Katie Hims on the theme of separation, based on experiences sent in by Woman's Hour listeners. While Karen's husband is fighting in Afghanistan, she tries hard to keep normal family life going and her anxieties at bay for the sake of their children. Karen ...... Alison Reid. . While Karen's husband is fighting in Afghanistan, she tries to keep her anxieties at bay. | |
| 3 | Degrees Of Separation, The Boy In The Library | 20091014 |
Series of five linked stories by Katie Hims on the theme of separation, based on experiences sent in by Woman's Hour listeners. Billy lives in the same town as his son and grandson, but he has never seen the little boy because of a family quarrel. When he sees a boy in the local library who he believes is his grandson, he sets in train a series of events which threaten to land him in trouble with the police. Billy ...... Richard Bremner Janice ...... Janice Acquah Karen ...... Alison Reid. . A man's attempts to make contact with his grandson are viewed with suspicion. | |
| 4 | Degrees Of Separation, Twins | 20091015 |
Series of five linked stories by Katie Hims on the theme of separation, based on experiences sent in by Woman's Hour listeners. Janice already has two boisterous boys and is delighted when she discovers that one of the twins she is carrying is a girl. She dreams of the little dresses she will buy, how she'll fix her hair and how lovely it will be to have a dainty little creature around. Of course she's looking forward to another boy as well, but it's the little girl she is really excited about. But when the twins are born and she must be separated from one of them, her dreams come crashing down around her head. Janice ...... Janice Acquah Dan ...... Mark Meadows Doctor ...... Saikat Ahamed. . A young mother of two boys is overjoyed to be expecting a girl with her next twins. | |
| India And Pakistan 07: Q And A, 5,000 Rupees | 20081227 | As Thomas ponders over the first question, his thoughts drift back to his Delhi childhood. By Ayeesha Menon, from the novel by Vikas Swarup. Street kid Ram Mohammad Thomas is a contestant on the hit Indian TV show Who Will Win a Billion. As he ponders over the first question, his thoughts drift back to his childhood in Delhi. A baby abandoned on the steps of a church, Thomas was brought up by a well-meaning priest, until he was abandoned yet again. Thomas....Anand Tiwari other parts played by kenneth desai, ashley cook and vikrant chaturvedi. directed by John Dryden by ayeesha menon, from the novel by vikas swarup. street kid ram mohammad thomas is a contestant on the hit indian tv show who will win a billion | ||
| India And Pakistan 07: Q And A, 5,000 Rupees | 20081228 | Now sixteen, Thomas lives in a decrepit slum in Mumbai with his best friend Salim. By Ayeesha Menon, from the novel by Vikas Swarup. Now 16, Thomas lives in a decrepit slum in Mumbai with his best friend Salim. When Shantaram, an alcoholic scientist down on his luck, moves in next door with his wife and daughter, Thomas has to protect them from his violent outbursts, with tragic consequences. Thomas....Anand Tiwari other parts played by rajit kapur and nadir khan. directed by John Dryden | ||
| India And Pakistan 07: Q And A, 50,000 Rupees | 20081229 | Thomas has to delve back into his childhood in search of the answer to the next question. By Ayeesha Menon, from the novel by Vikas Swarup. Thomas has to delve back into his childhood in search of the answer to the next question. Adopted from an orphanage by evil gangster Babu, Thomas and his friend Salim are taken to Mumbai where they are to be maimed and put on the streets to beg. Thomas....Anand Tiwari other parts played by satchit puranik, kenneth desai, jaimini pathak and rohit malkani. directed by John Dryden | ||
| India And Pakistan 07: Q And A, 500,000 Rupees | 20081231 | A chance encounter with his best friend Salim provides Thomas with his next answer. By Ayeesha Menon, from the novel by Vikas Swarup. Thomas's next question is from the world of cricket. Fortunately, a chance encounter with his best friend Salim, who tells of how he got his revenge on the notorious Babu, provides Thomas with the answer. Thomas....Anand Tiwari other parts played by ayeesha menon, rohit malkani, kenneth desai and jaimini pathak. directed by John Dryden | ||
| India And Pakistan 07: Q And A, 1,000,000 Rupees | 20090101 | Thomas boards a train back to Mumbai, only to be woken up in the night by bandits. By Ayeesha Menon, from the novel by Vikas Swarup. With two years of his salary strapped to his belt, Thomas boards a train back to Mumbai, only to be woken up in the middle of the night by bandits. The experience helps him answer a vital question. Thomas....Anand Tiwari other parts played by jayant kripalani, devika shahani-punjabi and pushan kripalani. directed by John Dryden | ||
| India And Pakistan 07: Q And A, 10,000,000 Rupees | 20090102 | Thomas must answer a difficult question about famous Bollywood star Neelima Kumari. By Ayeesha Menon, from the novel by Vikas Swarup. Thomas must answer a difficult question about famous Bollywood star Neelima Kumari. Fortunately, he was once her houseboy, witnessing how the tragedies she played out on screen become a part of her real life. Thomas....Anand Tiwari other parts played by armaan malik, rajit kapur and nadir khan. directed by John Dryden | ||
| India And Pakistan 07: Q And A, 100,000,000 Rupees | 20090103 | Thomas draws on his experience as an unofficial guide at the Taj Mahal. By Ayeesha Menon, from the novel by Vikas Swarup. Thomas draws on his experience as an unofficial guide at the Taj Mahal. His friendship with another homeless kid leads to a cruel twist of fate and a horrific discovery. Thomas....Anand Tiwari other parts played by pushan kripalani, nadir khan and rohit malkani. directed by John Dryden | ||
| India And Pakistan 07: Q And A, 100,000,000 Rupees | 20090104 | Thomas is finally stumped by a question. His thoughts lead him back to his first love. By Ayeesha Menon, from the novel by Vikas Swarup. Thomas is finally stumped by a question. His thoughts lead him back to his first love Nita, a young prostitute he met in Agra. When she is physically abused by one of her clients, Thomas knows what he has to do. Thomas....Anand Tiwari other parts played by rohit malkani, pushan kripalani and nadir khan. directed by John Dryden | ||
| 5 LAST | Degrees Of Separation, Ashes | 20091016 |
Series of linked stories by Katie Hims on the theme of separation, based on experiences sent in by Woman's Hour listeners. Rishi is a doctor whose sister has unexpectedly died, leaving the family, and especially her mother, grief stricken. The old lady turns on Leela's husband Paolo, who is trying to cope with his own loss. Rishi Hussein ...... Saikat Ahamed Vanhi ...... Taru Devani Paolo ...... Andy Morton. . When Rishi's sister dies, his mother's grief causes a major family quarrel. |
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