Episodes
Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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And His Letters Grew Colder | 20070521 | 20120508/09 (BBC7) /20 (BBC7) /02 (BBC7) | A passionate affair gradually dies. An early story by Daphne du Maurier discovered in 2006 |
Don't Look Now | 20011209 | 20150322/23 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | John and Laura Bennett are on holiday in Venice, trying to get over the tragic death of their daughter. They seem to be succeeding - until a blind psychic starts relaying messages from beyond the grave... ~Daphne Du Maurier's classic tale of slow-dawning terror - first published in 1971. Dramatised by Ronald Frame. Laura Bennett - Anna Chancellor John Bennett - Michael Feast Sister - Colette O'Neil Elidah - Carolyn Pickles Policeman - Sean Baker Waiter - Ewan Bailey Porter - Carl Prekopp Director: Patrick Rayner First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2001. A blind psychic unsettles a grieving couple visiting Venice. With Anna Chancellor. |
La Sainte Vierge | 19950606 | 20180429/30 (BBC7) | Marie's prayers for the safety of her fisherman husband are answered by a miracle. |
La Sainte-vierge | 19950606 | 20240207/08 (BBC7) | Marie's prayers for the safety of her fisherman husband are answered by a miracle. |
My Cousin Rachel | 19931204 | 20231007/08 (BBC7) | Philip has been raised by his dear cousin Ambrose, who gets married in Italy to Rachel, the beautiful Countess Sangaletti. But Ambrose writes letters home to Philip hinting that he is being poisoned. So when Rachel comes to England, Philip is torn between love and suspicion. Is she the angel she seems - or a scheming murderess? Starring Francesca Annis and Adam Godley ~Daphne Du Maurier's gothic thriller, first published in 1951. Dramatised by Bryony Lavery. Rachel - Francesca Annis Philip - Adam Godley Ambrose - Philip Voss Kendall - Terence Edmond Rainaldi - Malcolm Ward Louise - Oona Beeson Miss Pascoe - Rachel Atkins Sam Bates - David Shaw Tamlyn - Steve Jacobs Mr Couch - Giles King Seecombe - Will Coleman Young Philip - Alex Edyvean Director: Claire Grove First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1993. Philip is deeply suspicious of the twice-widowed Rachel - but then falls under her spell. |
Rebecca | 19891227 | 20110813/14 (BBC7) /27 (BBC7) /20 (BBC7) /10 (BBC7) /23 (BBC7) /23 (BBC7) /17 (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Arriving at Manderley, the young Mrs de Winter finds the beautiful mansion and its occupants haunted by memories of Rebecca - the first wife of her new husband Maxim... Christopher Cazenove and Janet Maw star in Daphne Du Maurier's classic 1938 novel. Dramatised by Brian Miller. Maxim de Winter - Christopher Cazenove Mrs de Winter - Janet Maw Mrs Danvers - Rosalie Crutchley Jack Favell - Nickolas Grace Colonel Julyan - Frederick Treves Mrs Van Hopper - Irene Sutcliffe Frith - John Gabriel Beatrice - Margaret Courtenay Ben - Danny Schiller Clarice - Elizabeth Mansfield Horridge - Brian Miller Tabb - John Bull Dr Baker - Geoffrey Whitehead Director: Cherry Cookson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1989 Mrs de Winter must battle memories of her husband's first wife. With Christopher Cazenove. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1989. The new Mrs de Winter is haunted by memories of her husband's first wife. Stars Christopher Cazenove and Janet Maw. |
September Tide | 20050402 | 20141107/08 (BBC7) /02 (BBC7) /29 (BBC7) /16 (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | * This programme was to have been broadcast on Sunday 11th September but was postponed following the death of Her Majesty The Queen. * When Cherry comes home to visit her widowed mother Stella, she brings her new husband with her. But surprises are in-store, as this is the first time mother and son-in-law have met. Starring Paula Wilcox, Jonathan Firth and Alice Hart. First published: in 1949, Daphne du Maurier's bittersweet love story - set in a beautiful house on a Cornish estuary. Stella Martin - Paula Wilcox Evan Davies - Jonathan Firth Cherry Davies - Alice Hart Robert Hanson - John Rowe Mrs Tucket - Susan Jameson Neighbour - Duncan Walsh Atkins Director: Tracey Neale First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2005. Stella's daughter comes home to visit, bringing her new husband and a few surprises. |
The Birds | 20070526 | 20231223 (BBC7) | Daphne Du Maurier's classic horror story about the natural world turning on mankind, starring Neil Dudgeon. Nat battles to protect his family as birds begin to ruthlessly attack humans. Nat.....Neil Dudgeon Sue.....Nicola Walker Maggie.....Jade Williams Mr Trigg.....Gerard Horan Jonathan.....Carl Grose Newsreader.....John Dougall Mary.....Rachel Bavidge Music & Sound Design: David Pickvance Dramatist: Melissa Murray Director: Sally Avens. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2007. The natural world turns on mankind - as a war veteran and his family come under attack The natural world turns on mankind - as a war veteran and his family come under attack in Cornwall. Stars Neil Dudgeon. The natural world turns on mankind. War veteran Nat battles to protect his family as birds begin to ruthlessly attack humans. ~Daphne Du Maurier's classic horror story, first published in 1952. Dramatised by Melissa Murray. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2007. |
The King's General | 19921212 | 20120623/24 (BBC7) /13 (BBC7) /10 (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | A paralysed beauty and a reckless soldier fall in love during the English civil war. An accident whilst horse riding is a life-altering moment for the beautiful heroine, Honor Harris. But she is loved forever by Sir Richard Grenville, the King's general in the west. ~Daphne Du Maurier's classic love story set during the English Civil War. Starring Cathryn Harrison and Roger Allam. Dramatised by Michelene Wandor Honor - Cathryn Harrison Sir Richard Grenville - Roger Allam Matty - Carolyn Pickles Robin Harris - Philip Sully Gartred - Geraldine Fitzgerald Young Dick Grenville - Gary King Older Dick Grenville - David Thorpe Jonathan Rashleigh - Peter Penry Jones Mary Rashleigh - Sally Edwards Lord Robartes - Jonathan Adams William Rashleigh/Colonel - John Fleming Director: Cherry Cookson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1992. A troubled heroine and a reckless soldier fall in love during the English Civil War. Unforeseen hurdles for the heroine and a reckless soldier who fall in love during the English Civil War. Stars Cathryn Harrison. The heroine of Daphne du Maurier's classic love story set during the English Civil War is the beautiful Honor Harris, crippled in a riding accident, yet loved forever by Sir Richard Grenville, the King's General in the West. Dramatised for radio by Michelene Wandor A paralysed beauty and a reckless soldier fall in love during the English civil war. Stars Cathryn Harrison and Roger Allam. |
The Little Photographer | 20030319 | 20160729 (BBC7) | The young Madame la Marquise is away on holiday - alone and bored. But then she meets the local photographer and feels the thrill of being looked at... An illicit slow burning passion in Daphne du Maurier's classic, with a surprise twist in the tale. Madame.... Sian Thomas Photographer....John McAndrew Elise/Mademoiselle Paul - Nickie Rainsford Edouard/Manager - Robert Harper Miss Clay.... Pauline Whitaker Celeste - Alice Ford Dramatised by Michelene Wandor. Director: Geni Hall-Kenny First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2003. Young Madame la Marquise is alone and bored. But then she meets the local photographer. |
The Old Man | 19881231 | 20190310/11 (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | Anna Massey reads the classic short story of a family with a tragic secret. |
The Supreme Artist | 19950425 | 20110506/08/09 (BBC7) /06 (BBC7) /15 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) /11 (BBC7) /10 (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | The matinee is over, but who is the visitor waiting at the stage door? |
The Years Between | 19950301 | 20240309/10 (BBC7) | In the early 1940s, Diana Wentworth's MP husband, Michael, is reported missing - presumed killed in action. Once over the shock, she builds a new life - taking over Michael's seat in parliament, and falling in love with a much more suitable man. But on the eve of their wedding, a phone call brings Diana shattering news.... ~Daphne Du Maurier's 1945 stage play dramatised for radio by Jill Hyem. Diana Wentworth - Diana Quick Michael Wentworth - Roger Allam Richard Llewelyn - David Collings Robin Wentworth - Peter England Sir Ernest Foster - Frederick Treves The Vicar - Derek Waring Director: Cherry Cookson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1995. When her MP husband is reported killed in action, Diana Wentworth takes over his seat. When her MP husband is reported killed in action, Diana Wentworth rebuilds her life and takes over his seat. Stars Diana Quick. |