The Adventure of the Dancing Men: Part One
While decoding a series of stick figure drawings, Holmes realises his client is in danger
Murder at the Villa Rosa by Elly Griffiths
Murder at the Villa Rosa (Part 2)
Felix should be working on his next novel, but the lure of the sea proves too strong.
5: The Lottery
One of the most controversial stories of all time from the US Queen of Gothic Horror.
Chapter 1
Charles Dickens' timeless classic about a bitter old man who has a Christmas epiphany.
Episode 5
The implications of facial recognition software for the right to a private life.
5. The Fading Pageant
At 40, the Bard meditates on old age and writes King Lear.
Episode Ten
By Robert Harris. After meeting Kell, Deemer comes to a startling conclusion.
10: 'Our revels are now ended.'
The final part of Alan Hollingurst's stunning new novel.
Episode 5. The Prison Diaries
From a Siberian penal colony, the Russian opposition leader reflects on his convictions.
Episode Five
Booker Prize 2024 winner. Six astronauts orbit Earth on the International Space Station.
Episode 2
The IRA close in on the true identities of the young guests.
5. Maxwell's Disappearance
An investigation of Maxwell’s disappearance at sea in 1991.
10. Under Attack
Clonmillis Hall is under attack.
The Wandering Wombles
Episode 10: The New Burrow
Arrival at the new burrow feels incomplete without the missing Wombles.
Chapter Ten
John Buchan’s thrilling tale of derring-do, secrets and spies set in the shadows of war.
Sally Phillips reads Helen Fielding's iconic 1996 novel of single thirty-something life.
Nick's Speech
Molly’s father rehearses his speech before the ceremony.
A journey down the high street across time with historian Annie Gray. Read by Hugh Dennis.
Chapter 47
Jane Austen’s universally acknowledged romance about Elizabeth Bennett’s search for love.
It's Me Who Keeps the Bird's Heart Beating by Luke Sutherland
In this haunting tale, Regina overcomes muteness with some help from the afterlife...
Ghost Stories by HG Wells
The Stolen Body
When a researcher experiments with astral projection, an interested party intervenes.
A Celebration of the Short Story
Araby by James Joyce
James Joyce’s story from Dubliners about a boy enchanted by a woman and a utopian bazaar.
On The Island
Adam Courting reads a new Christmas story from Alexander McCall Smith.
A newly-commissioned serial from Alice Jolly about love, loyalty and the meaning of care.
15: The Film
The finale of Daisy Johnson's ghost story series set on the Fens, read by Sara Kestelman.
5: 'I will make something of this.'
The final part of Kureishi's brutally frank memoir of life after a catastrophic injury.
Chapter 7
Arthur Conan Doyle's classic locked-room mystery following Holmes and Watson.
Episode 10
A twist in the tale in this final instalment.
3. Firelight in the Flat
There's a lot to be said for an open fire.
Chapter 12
Kenneth Grahame’s jolly riverside romp with the eccentric Mr. Toad and his animal chums.
