From Fact To Fiction

The form of the programme will be led by the subject matter so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry and prose. The breadth of approach will be echoed by the range of writers who will be invited to participate.

Brave Faces

Celebrated playwright David Edgar takes a mischievous look behind the scenes at this week's local elections.

This piece imagines the soundbites you'll never hear as local candidates and senior politicians agonise over their speeches in anticipation of the judgment of the electorate.

Cast: Nicky Henson, David De Keyser, Nisha Nayar, Tracy Wiles, Bertie Carvel, Kim Wall, Elizabeth Bell, Gerard McDermott.

Playwright Georgia Fitch takes us on the road to the FA Cup Final with a family of West Ham fans. Once they hit problems, it's not long before some of the political battles that raged across Barking and Dagenham recently are being re-fought as they struggle to make it to Cardiff in time for the game.

Cast: Desmond McNamara, Nicola Walker, Damian Lynch, Jamie Kenna.

Celebrated poets Michael Symmonds Roberts and Imtiaz Dharker combine with composer John Harle to create Cleaning the Pipes, a response to Britain's initiative to bring stability to the Helmand province of Afghanistan. The Commander of the Task Force described their role thus: We are not here as a colonial force to come and sort out the problems. Our role is to clean the pipes and get things flowing again.

Celebrated poets Michael Symmonds Roberts and Imtiaz Dharker combine with composer John Harle to create Cleaning the Pipes, a response to Britain's initiative to bring stability to the Helmand province of Afghanistan. The Commander of the Task Force described their role thus: 'We are not here as a colonial force to come and sort out the problems. Our role is to clean the pipes and get things flowing again'.

A story in this week's news prompts a fictional response from a leading writer. [Rpt of Sat 7.00pm]

Playwright Bettina Gracias provides a fictional response to a story in this week's news. [Rpt of Sat 7.00pm]

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. [Rpt of Sat 7.00pm]

This week John Reid announced immigration restrictions on the number of Romanian and Bulgarian workers entering the country once those countries have entered the EU in 2007.

Writer and broadcaster Mark Lawson sets his drama, United! in a fictional Northern club where, coincidentally, a Romanian and Bulgarian footballer have just been signed. However, problems soon arise when the East European superstars find personal reasons for refusing to play in the forthcoming Friday and Sunday games.

Cast includes Struan Rodger and Gerard McDermott.

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. This week's story is written by Alistair Beaton.

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. Donald's New Job: Guy Browning speculates on new employment for former US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. [Rpt of Sat 7.00pm]

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. This week's story is written by Lemn Sissay.

Pundits

By Christopher William Hill.

As a London-based journalist responds to the state of emergency in Pakistan, she is influenced by the conspiracy theories of a friend in Washington. But is the news from Islamabad darker than anybody dares to imagine?

Todd Hagan ...... Henry Goodman

Pippa Reynolds ...... Haydn Gwynne

Saba Iqbal ...... Priyanga Burford

Matt ...... Simon Treves

Zoe ...... Joannah Tincey

Fallen into The Wrong Hands by Thomas Crowe, takes an imaginative leap from Alistair Darling's reassurance that the mislaid Child Benefit information almost certainly hasn't been misappropriated. With Ewan Bailey.

Amanda Bullmore's Cash Flow explores some of the absurdities we face when we step into the labyrinthine world of finance.

With Julia Davis, Stuart McQuarrie, Anne Rabbit, Simon Treves and Peter Marinker.

4/8. Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

Series in which authors create a fictional response to the week's news.

5/8. As a man suddenly reappears four years after being declared dead, director Jamie Harper and his team of actors create a drama Left, touching on the experience of those left behind when someone goes missing.

This week's featured author is dramatist Marcy Kahan.

On election day, Artie has been given an ultimatum by his girlfriend Zoe. Travelling through London to the polling station, he contemplates his love of both Zoe and the city.

With Stephen Mangan and Helen Longworth.

Christopher Reason's A Change of Heart is a comedy about a disappointed local councillor who has just lost her seat. She wants to radically change her life so that she doesn't have to care any more.

With Siobhan Finneran, David Fleeshman, Graeme Hawley and Lloyd Peters.

Sean Buckley's Polar Bear looks at the tragic consequences of crimes of violence perpetrated by young people. With Sally Hawkins, Josef Altin and Joe Prospero.

In a week when the Bank of England warned of a sharp rise in unemployment and reports of the debt crisis hitting the middle classes have made the headlines, writer Richard Monks looks at the personal cost of a national crisis.

In a week when the Bank of England warned of a sharp rise in unemployment and reports of the debt crisis hitting the middle classes have made the headlines, writer Richard Monks looks at the personal cost of a national crisis, in Family Snaps.

With Joseph Alessi, Katherine Dow Blyton, Craig Cheetham and Drew Carter-Cain.

Maria is a celebrity entrepreneur, television personality and UN Goodwill Ambassador. For most of her life she has been the force behind a successful beauty brand that combines social enterprise and impressive profits. In recent years she has become a popular figure on television, heading up the judging panel on a hit TV show about entrepreneurship. She's the sort of person people want to see in politics — but who never survives for long. Recently appointed as leader of a fledgling centrist party in the UK, she has the perfect opportunity to set out her stall with a game-changing speech at the United Nations. But is she the real deal? Or a false dawn?

Tamara Travis is Maria's new speechwriter. A former lobby journalist and Parliamentary adviser, she's a rising star in the world of political speech writing. Tamara believes it's her life's work to make Maria Wild into a figure who can galvanise the political system and re-invigorate the centre. The only difficulty is that Maria is - in Tamara's eyes — more right-wing and old-fashioned than she seems.

This is an intense, entertaining and ambitious two-hander about a woman who might have been coming to the end of her career but recognises that she has a potential extraordinary second act in her grasp. The trouble is, she is horrified by some of the compromises she is being asked to make. The tensions between the two reach breaking point as they struggle to find a common language they can agree on for this speech — and events from the outside world keep encroaching on their agenda.

As the day of the speech approaches, they attempt to outwit each other and second-guess the demands of the moment. And then we hear the speech itself. Which changes everything.

Cast:

Maria - - - - - - - - .. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . BARBARA FLYNN

Tamara - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Viv Groskop

Nicola - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .. JANE SLAVIN

James - - .. - - - - - ... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .. Gerrard McArthur

Written by Viv Groskop

Produced and directed by Eoin O'Callaghan

A Big Fish Radio production for BBC Radio 4

Drama that asks if it's time for proportional representation in British elections.

Maria is a celebrity entrepreneur, television personality and UN Goodwill Ambassador. For most of her life she has been the force behind a successful beauty brand that combines social enterprise and impressive profits. In recent years she has become a popular figure on television, heading up the judging panel on a hit TV show about entrepreneurship. She's the sort of person people want to see in politics - ` but who never survives for long. Recently appointed as leader of a fledgling centrist party in the UK, she has the perfect opportunity to set out her stall with a game-changing speech at the United Nations. But is she the real deal? Or a false dawn?

Tamara Travis is Maria's new speechwriter. A former lobby journalist and Parliamentary adviser, she's a rising star in the world of political speech writing. Tamara believes it's her life's work to make Maria Wild into a figure who can galvanise the political system and re-invigorate the centre. The only difficulty is that Maria is - in Tamara's eyes - ` more right-wing and old-fashioned than she seems.

This is an intense, entertaining and ambitious two-hander about a woman who might have been coming to the end of her career but recognises that she has a potential extraordinary second act in her grasp. The trouble is, she is horrified by some of the compromises she is being asked to make. The tensions between the two reach breaking point as they struggle to find a common language they can agree on for this speech - ` and events from the outside world keep encroaching on their agenda.

Maria - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦.. - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦. BARBARA FLYNN

Tamara - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ Viv Groskop

Nicola - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦.. JANE SLAVIN

James - ¦ - ¦.. - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦... - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦ - ¦.. Gerrard McArthur

Maria is a celebrity entrepreneur, television personality and UN Goodwill Ambassador. For most of her life she has been the force behind a successful beauty brand that combines social enterprise and impressive profits. In recent years she has become a popular figure on television, heading up the judging panel on a hit TV show about entrepreneurship. She's the sort of person people want to see in politics — but who never survives for long. Recently appointed as leader of a fledgling centrist party in the UK, she has the perfect opportunity to set out her stall with a game-changing speech at the United Nations. But is she the real deal? Or a false dawn?

Tamara Travis is Maria's new speechwriter. A former lobby journalist and Parliamentary adviser, she's a rising star in the world of political speech writing. Tamara believes it's her life's work to make Maria Wild into a figure who can galvanise the political system and re-invigorate the centre. The only difficulty is that Maria is - in Tamara's eyes — more right-wing and old-fashioned than she seems.

This is an intense, entertaining and ambitious two-hander about a woman who might have been coming to the end of her career but recognises that she has a potential extraordinary second act in her grasp. The trouble is, she is horrified by some of the compromises she is being asked to make. The tensions between the two reach breaking point as they struggle to find a common language they can agree on for this speech — and events from the outside world keep encroaching on their agenda.

As debates over censorship and banning books rage, reported attacks on libraries, and librarians are increasing.

Eleanor Morton casts a wry eye on censorship with a warm and funny tale of an unassmuming librarian who has long been instigating small acts of defiance in her workplace.

Credits

Writer - .. Eleanor Morton

Reader - .. Karen Bartke

Producer - .. Naomi Walmsley

A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Radio 4

A librarian plots a small act of defiance following a complaint about a children's book.

Writer - ¦.. Eleanor Morton

Reader - ¦.. Karen Bartke

Producer - ¦.. Naomi Walmsley

Zoë Strachan is an award-winning novelist and librettist who also writes stories, plays and criticism. Her recent book, Ever Fallen in Love, was shortlisted for the Scottish Book of the Year Award and the Green Carnation Prize. Her opera The Lady from the Sea, composed by Craig Armstrong, premiered at the Edinburgh International Festival and won a Herald Angel Award. She co-edited New Writing Scotland for three years and in 2014 curated Out There, the first anthology of LGBT writing from Scotland in over 20 years. She teaches at the University of Glasgow.

Writer Zoë Strachan

Reader Neshla Caplan

Producer Gaynor Macfarlane

A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Radio 4.

Zo\u00eb Strachan's story inspired by this week's news.

Zoe Strachan's story inspired by this week's news.

Inspired by the news, Zo뀀 Strachan writes a story centring on the legalisation of equal marriage in Northern Ireland and the school protests in Birmingham.

Zo뀀 Strachan is an award-winning novelist and librettist who also writes stories, plays and criticism. Her recent book, Ever Fallen in Love, was shortlisted for the Scottish Book of the Year Award and the Green Carnation Prize. Her opera The Lady from the Sea, composed by Craig Armstrong, premiered at the Edinburgh International Festival and won a Herald Angel Award. She co-edited New Writing Scotland for three years and in 2014 curated Out There, the first anthology of LGBT writing from Scotland in over 20 years. She teaches at the University of Glasgow.

Writer Zo뀀 Strachan

She can't cross the picket line. Can she? Her Welsh relatives would be horrified: union solidarity is in her blood. But Ava's Christmas list is long and detailed.

One of Britain's most outstanding and original' writers, Rachel Trezise is a novelist and playwright from the Rhondda Valley, South Wales. She has been described by critics as 'a master of tragi-comic fiction' and her work has won the Orange Futures award and International Dylan Thomas Prize.

Reader...Yasemin Özdemir

Producer... Mary Ward-Lowery

By Rachel Trezise. She can't cross the picket line. Can she?

Series in which writers create a fictional response to recent headlines.

By Rachel Trezise. She can't cross the picket line. Can she? Her Welsh relatives would be horrified. But Ava's Christmas list is long and detailed. Read by Yasemin Özdemir.

Rachel Trezise creates a fictional response to a story in this week's news.

Indeed the whole Christmas business makes Carys' other daughter Sarah (JANE SLAVIN) despair, and only serves to underline her belief that Carys would be better served by professional care in a home.

But how are they going to pay for it without cashing in the one asset Sarah and Meg had been relying on to dig them out of their deepening debt crises.

As part of Radio 4's ongoing From fact to Fiction series, in which writers create a fictional response to topical events, Viv Groskop draws inspiration from the recent Social Care Bill and imagines its effects on a typical British family.

Cast:

Carys BARBARA FLYNN

Meg Melody Grove

Sarah JANE SLAVIN

Kasia Viv Groskop

Hilary Pamela Miles

Written by Viv Groskop

Director: Eoin O'Callaghan

A Big Fish Radio production for Radio 4

Faced with selling her house Carys unsurprisingly opts for a world of perpetual Christmas.

The one thing that really cheers up the aging Carys (Barbara Flynn) and makes her feel like her `old self` is watching Christmas movies, and it certainly makes life easier for her daughter Meg (Melody Grove). But by the time you have watched Elf four times in a month you start to question your sanity.

Indeed the whole Christmas business makes Carys' other daughter Sarah (Jane Slavin) despair, and only serves to underline her belief that Carys would be better served by professional care in a home.

As part of Radio 4's ongoing From fact to Fiction series, in which writers create a fictional response to topical events, Viv Groskop draws inspiration from the recent Social Care Bill and imagines its effects on a typical British family.

Director: Eoin O'Callaghan

Story inspired by news reports of a sharp rise in the number of young children who help with speech and language development.

Steve May has won awards for drama, poetry and fiction. He has written more than 60 plays for BBC Radio. He is Emeritus Professor of Radio Drama at Bath Spa University, where he was from 2008-2012 Head of Department, Creative Writing.

Producer...Mary Ward-Lowery

By Steve May. Dawn is worried about the kids in Key Stage 1. Read by SOPHIE THOMPSON.

Story inspired by news reports of a sharp rise in the number of young children who need help with speech and language development.

And why doesn't Laura seem to care?

Ben Cottam's work for radio includes the drama series THE LATVIAN LOCUM, the sitcom PLUM HOUSE, as well as the ghost stories THE RECEIVER OF WRECK and THE SIGNALMAN. He has written and presented documentaries and features for BBC Radio 3 such as CAVE LIFE FOR BEGINNERS and WALKING THE CAUSEWAYS. He is currently adapting Powell & Pressburger's classic film A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH as a two-part audio drama, to be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 later in 2023.

Writer...Ben Cottam

Reader...Tim Downie

Producer...Mary Ward-Lowery

It's not every day a chicken appears on your step. Topical fiction, read by Tim Downie.

Writer Sanjeev Kohli creates a fictional response to the week's news.

Read by Mina Anwar

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

Writer, actor and presenter Sanjeev Kohli co-writes and co-stars in the Radio 4 comedy, 'Fags, Mags and Bags'. Television appearances include Channel 4's 'Fresh Meat', and 'Still Game' and 'Magpie Murders' for the BBC.

Fiona' the sheep was rescued by farmers after spending at least two years alone at the foot of cliffs on the Cromarty Firth. She's been given a clean bill of health at her new home in Dumfries and Galloway, with her overgrown fleece crafted into keepsakes to raise money for charity.

Read by Cara Kelly

Mary Paulson-Ellis writes across the genres of crime, historical and literary fiction. Her debut, The Other Mrs Walker was a Times bestseller and Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year. Mary has written for the Guardian and BBC Radio 4 and in 2023 she was appointed Dr Gavin Wallace Fellow by Edinburgh Unesco City of Literature. In 2019 Val McDermid named her one of ten exciting LGBTQ+ writers working today.

Mary Paulson-Ellis writes a short piece inspired by a recent news story.

Series in which writers create a fictional response to recent headlines.

Mary Paulson-Ellis writes a story inspired by Britain's loneliest sheep, whose controversial rescue from the foot of Highland cliffs hit the headlines. Read by Cara Kelly.

Marcus Brigstocke's satirical story imagines how Donald Trump's campaign team might have come to host a post-election press conference in a landscaping company's car park.

Credits

Writer - .. Marcus Brigstocke

Reader - .. Marcus Brigstocke

Producer - .. Kirsty Williams

A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Radio 4

Marcus Brigstocke's satirical take on the Trump campaign's post-election press conference.

An original short work for radio.

John Godber brings his wit and his gimlet eye to Radio 4, in this fictional response to a story in the news.

Chelsea looks in the mirror as her dad bangs on the bathroom door. She wants to know: is she a hypocrite? And would Vladimir Putin answer her call?

Read by Martha Godber.

Godber is one of Britain's most popular and prolific playwrights, 'hilarious and heart-breaking', whose unique talent is to make you laugh uproariously and in the same moment feel like you've been punched in the belly. A champion of Yorkshire talent and culture, he has won many awards and his plays are performed all over the world.

Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Mary Ward-Lowery

Chelsea looks in the mirror. Would Vladimir Putin answer her call? By John Godber.

John Godber brings his wit and his gimlet eye to Radio 4, in this fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Godber is one of Britain's most popular and prolific playwrights, 'hilarious and heart-breaking', whose unique talent is to make you laugh uproariously and in the same breath feel like you've been punched in the belly. A champion of Yorkshire talent and culture, he has won many awards and his plays are performed all over the world.

Producer...Mary Ward-Lowery

Playwright John Godber creates a fictional response to a news story.

Sir says some man called Laurie's coming in to speak.

We don't know no one called Laurie.

The girls don't have to give up their lunchtime for this. To listen to some man called Laurie from some company called 'Real Men Cry'.

What can a class full of black teenage boys learn from an expert in mental health, on International Men's Day?

As Bristol's City Poet, Vanessa Kisuule's poem 'Hollow' on the toppling of Edward Colston statue gained over 600,000 views on Twitter in three days. A veteran of the UK's spoken word scene, she has won more than ten slam titles, including the prestigious Roundhouse Slam for 2014. She has been invited to perform all over the world from Belgium to Brazil to Bangladesh. Vanessa has two poetry collections published by Burning Eye Books, 'Joyriding the Storm' and 'A Recipe for Sorcery' and her work was Highly Commended in the Forward Poetry Prize in 2019. She is currently working on an essay collection and her debut novel.

Vanessa Kisuule combines warm humour with measured emotion and has 'the ability to articulate feelings previously considered ineffable; a skill as rare as it is wonderful'.

Reader...Harold Addo

Producer...Mary Ward-Lowery

Sir says some man from 'Real Men Cry' is coming in to speak.' By Vanessa Kisuule.

Writer and performer Vanessa Kisuule creates a fictional response to events in this week's news.

Vanessa Kisuule combines warm humour with measured emotion and has the ability to articulate feelings previously considered ineffable; a skill as rare as it is wonderful.

Writer and performer Vanessa Kisuule creates a fictional response to the week's news.

MARK LAWSON says:

Full disclosure - the writer has had two jabs, a booster, and Covid-19 (of a thankfully mild kind). But seeing news reports that an impressive 90% of British adult population had received a first vaccination, I was fascinated by the 10% or[around five million who had refused or failed to respond to the offer. And even more so that around a tenth of the NHS workforce - that's over 100,000 - had also declined to put their arm out for the roll-out, even under the threat of not being able to work with patients from 1 April. Why would people be prepared to lose their jobs or their lives over what is literally a pin prick?

Being the audience for a play is like taking a lateral flow test. At the end, you'll have a positive or negative response. But, in this case, please try to withhold your verdict until - to extend the metaphor - the final line appears.

Cast:

Dr Kat Stock – Nimmy March

Dr Tom Stock - NICHOLAS MURCHIE

Dr James Billing - Julian Rhind-Tutt

Jenny Wheater - JANE SLAVIN

Peter Horster, MP - Clive Hayward

Nat Jenkins – Tom Glenister

Directed By Eoin O'Callaghan

A Big Fish Radio production for BBC Radio 4

Drama from BBC Radio 4

Journalist and theatre critic Allan Radcliffe has written short fiction for anthologies as well as for broadcast on Radio 4.

Writer Allan Radcliffe

Reader Karen Bartke

Producer Eilidh McCreadie

A BBC Scotland production for BBC Radio 4.

An original short story inspired by this week's news, written by Allan Radcliffe.

Read by Karen Bartke

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

Kerry Hudson was born in Aberdeen. Her first novel, TONY HOGAN BOUGHT ME AN ICE-CREAM FLOAT BEFORE HE STOLE MY MA was the winner of the Scottish First Book Award and shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award and the Polari First Book Award. Her memoir, LOWBORN, took her back to the towns of her childhood as she investigated her own past and what it means to be poor in Britain today. It was a Radio 4 Book of the Week and a Guardian and Independent Book of the Year.

Our story backtracks through 2020 as it follows Jen's journey into the darker reaches of the online conspiracy theory universe. We get a portrait of a loving, mostly functional family thrown into crisis as Michael and Louise try to make sense of Jen's transformation. They reach an uneasy accommodation with Jen, but it is painfully apparent that she has seen the dark heart of the world and it's her moral duty to spread the word. For her silence is not an option.

Written by Hugh Costello

Jen Monica Dolan

Michael Nicholas Murchie

Louise Macy Nyman

Luka Matthew Aubrey

Newcaster/

Bot Jane Slavin

Director Eoin O'Callaghan

A Big Fish Radio Production for BBC Radio 4

There are multiple gateways to a QAnon obsession as Jen finds to her cost.

Our Truth Their Lies is a reactive drama about an alarming phenomenon in British society - the growing influence of conspiracy theories such as QAnon. High-profile proponents like David Icke come from a reassuringly loony fringe, but many of those now subscribing to and spreading unproven theories are hitherto rational people from very ordinary backgrounds. There are multiple gateways to QAnon obsession: a belief that 5G played a role in the pandemic, concerns that organised child sex abuse is coordinated by a cabal of global elites, fears that vaccines are a form of insidious government control. A belief in any one of these often exposes social media users to a barrage of unfounded stories about the others.

Our story backtracks through 2020 as it follows Jen's journey into the darker reaches of the online conspiracy theory universe. We get a portrait of a loving, mostly functional family thrown into crisis as Michael and Louise try to make sense of Jen's transformation. They reach an uneasy accommodation with Jen, but it is painfully apparent that she has seen the dark heart of the world and it's her moral duty to spread the word. For her silence is not an option.

Director Eoin O'Callaghan

Author Alexander McCall Smith responds to this week's news.

Read by Kenny Blyth

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

Alexander McCall Smith was a professor of medical law before turning his hand to writing fiction. He is the author of best-selling books including the much-loved 'No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' series as well as standalone fiction, non-fiction and books for children. He has been translated into 46 languages and received awards around the globe.

Alexander McCall Smith creates a fictional response to this weeks' news.

Written by Yassmin Abdel-Magied

Read by Sirine Saba

Produced by Naomi Walmsley

Yassmin Abdel-Magied is the Sudanese Australian author of the essay collection, Talking About a Revolution. Her previous books include the award-winning teen novel, Listen, Layla, which she is now adapting for television. A regular columnist with The New Arab, Yassmin's writing also appears in the Guardian, TIME, TLS and more.

Author Yassmin Abdel-Magied creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Yassmin Abdel-Magied is the Sudanese Australian author of the essay collection, Talking About a Revolution. Her previous books include the award-winning teen novel, Listen, Layla, which she is now adapting for television. A regular columnist with The New Arab, Yassmin's writing also appears in the Guardian, TIME, TLS and more.

A.L. Kennedy responds with a witty and uplifting story about a Scottish pensioner who is inspired to make a positive difference to her community in the darkest of times.

Writer

Writer - .. A.L. Kennedy

Reader - .. Maureen Beattie

Producer - .. Kirsty Williams

A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Radio 4

AL Kennedy's witty and uplifting story inspired by this week's news.

AL Kennedy writes a short story in response to this week's news.

42 year old Jan finds herself unexpectedly pregnant with a late baby. Her marriage is in a perilous condition but - as she tells her unborn baby about the current world and the story of the baby's conception – Jan realises that she is going to stay with Alan.

The story is a reaction to the Supreme Court ruling last week on an Independence Referendum in Scotland.

Read by SALLY REID

Produced by GAYNOR MACFARLANE

Rachael Fulton's short stories have appeared on BBC Radio 4, Audible, Elle Magazine, The Bridport Prize and The Common Breath Anthology. She was shortlisted for the Sunday Times Short Story Award ‘21 and longlisted for the BBC and Commonwealth short story awards ‘22. She is currently working on her debut novel from her home in Scotland.

State of the Union by Rachael Fulton, read by SALLY REID.

42 year old Jan finds herself unexpectedly pregnant with a late baby. Her marriage is in a perilous condition but - as she tells her unborn baby about the current world and the story of the baby's conception - Jan realises that she is going to stay with Alan.

Rachael Fulton's short stories have appeared on BBC Radio 4, Audible, Elle Magazine, The Bridport Prize and The Common Breath Anthology. She was shortlisted for the Sunday Times Short Story Award ‘21 and longlisted for the BBC and Commonwealth short story awards ‘22. She is currently working on her debut novel from her home in Scotland.

DAMIAN BARR is an award-winning writer, journalist, interviewer and columnist. His memoir 'Maggie and Me' is a darkly witty account of surviving Thatcher's Britain, while his recent debut novel 'You Will Be Safe Here' was a Guardian, Observer and Financial Times pick for 2019 as well as a Radio 4 Book at Bedtime.

Writer DAMIAN BARR

Reader Finn den Hertog

Producer Eilidh McCreadie

A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Radio 4.

An original short story by DAMIAN BARR, inspired by this week's news.

An original short story inspired by this week's news.

Her story tells of a lifelong love affair, a broken heart, and an encounter with an octopus.

Julia has been described as one of the most original writers in Britain. Her work includes 'Timesong' a 'magical, mesmerising book that makes you feel giddy at the thought of the deep gulf of history hidden just beneath your feet'; the winner of the J R Ackerley Award for Memoir for the 'remarkable' 'The Three of Us', as well as innovative, imaginative and revelatory biographies of Goya, Napoleon and Billie Holliday.

Reader...Diana Quick

Producer for BBC Audio in Bristol: Mary Ward-Lowery

A love affair, an octopus trap, a broken heart. By Julia Blackburn, read by Diana Quick.

Award-winning writer Julia Blackburn creates a fictional response to a news story.

Producer...Mary Ward-Lowery

Julia Blackburn creates a short story inspired by what's in the news.

Writer and comedian Amy Mason creates a fictional response to a story in this week's news.

This week, despite the upheaval in Whitehall, the cost of living crisis continues. The government has outlined new proposals to bring down the cost of childcare, one of which is to increase the ratios of children to staff. Latest UN reports on food prices and food security, out this week, suggest it's all going in the wrong direction. How does all this translate into life on the ground for a nursery nurse?

Amy Mason is an award-winning playwright and performer based in Bristol. Her five-star-reviewed autobiographical show 'The Islanders' won the 2013 Ideas Tap/Underbelly Edinburgh Fringe Fund and was lauded as a 'must see' show in The Stage. Amy also writes for television, is an award-winning novelist and a stand-up comedian, putting outsider women at the centre of her stories.

Tonight we discovered a genius called Amy Mason - .Find her. Watch her.' Dawn O'Porter

Producer Mary Ward-Lowery

by Amy Mason. Five toddlers in nappies to look after? You're kidding.

Amy Mason is an award-winning playwright and performer based in Bristol. Her five-star-reviewed autobiographical show T'he Islanders' won the 2013 Ideas Tap/Underbelly Edinburgh Fringe Fund and was lauded as a 'must see' show in The Stage. Amy also writes for television, is an award-winning novelist and a stand-up comedian, putting outsider women at the centre of her stories.

Tonight we discovered a genius called Amy Mason - .Find her. Watch her' Dawn O'Porter

Producer...Mary Ward-Lowery

Writer and comic Amy Mason creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Tonight we discovered a genius called Amy Mason - ¦.Find her. Watch her.' Dawn O'Porter

Tonight we discovered a genius called Amy Mason - ¦.Find her. Watch her' Dawn O'Porter

A new story inspired by recent headlines, written and read by Kieran Hodgson.

Four-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee is an acclaimed actor, writer and comedian. He plays Gordon in the smash hit BBC One sitcom Two Doors Down. Kieran’s send-up of The Crown went viral in late 2020, garnering 4 million views. The multi-hyphenate actor-comedian-playwright followed that up with more 'Bad TV Impressions' including Line of Duty, Succession and Ted Lasso. His live show 'Big in Scotland' opened at the Edinburgh Fringe and is currently touring the UK.

Comedian, actor and writer Kieran Hodgson responds to a story in the news.

Series in which writers create a fictional response to recent headlines.

A new story inspired by recent headlines, written and read by Kieran Hodgson.

Four-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee is an acclaimed actor, writer and comedian. He plays Gordon in the smash hit BBC One sitcom Two Doors Down. Kieran's send-up of The Crown went viral in late 2020, garnering 4 million views. The multi-hyphenate actor-comedian-playwright followed that up with more 'Bad TV Impressions' including Line of Duty, Succession and Ted Lasso. His live show 'Big in Scotland' opened at the Edinburgh Fringe and is currently touring the UK.

Comedian, actor and writer Kieran Hodgson responds to a story in the news.

Series in which writers create a fictional response to recent headlines.

A new story inspired by recent headlines, written and read by Kieran Hodgson.

Four-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee is an acclaimed actor, writer and comedian. He plays Gordon in the smash hit BBC One sitcom Two Doors Down. Kieran's send-up of The Crown went viral in late 2020, garnering 4 million views. The multi-hyphenate actor-comedian-playwright followed that up with more 'Bad TV Impressions' including Line of Duty, Succession and Ted Lasso. His live show 'Big in Scotland' opened at the Edinburgh Fringe and is currently touring the UK.

Comedian, actor and writer Kieran Hodgson responds to a story in the news.

Series in which writers create a fictional response to recent headlines.

With Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, changes have come fast and furious, not least for parody accounts on the platform which are being suspended or shut down if they fail to declare their status.

Catriona Innes' bittersweet story explores the life a woman who has found a tribe of followers on Twitter by satirising a colleague's efforts to be an Instagram influencer. With her online future in question, what happens to her sense of identity in the real world?

Credits

Writer - .. Catriona Innes

Reader - .. GABRIEL QUIGLEY

Producer - .. Kirsty Williams

A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Radio 4

Catriona Innes' bittersweet tale of a Twitter account parodying an Instagram influencer.

Writer - ¦.. Catriona Innes

Reader - ¦.. GABRIEL QUIGLEY

Producer - ¦.. Kirsty Williams

With Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, changes have come fast and furious, not least for parody accounts on the platform which are being suspended or shut down if they fail to declare their status.

Catriona Innes' bittersweet story explores the life a woman who has found a tribe of followers on Twitter by satirising a colleague's efforts to be an Instagram influencer. With her online future in question, what happens to her sense of identity in the real world?

Fiction inspired by this week's news, in which Prime Minister Rishi Sunak considers making maths compulsory to age eighteen and the TUC holds a conference to explore the meaning of AI in the workplace.

Tim X Atack is a writer, composer and sound designer working in stage, screen, audio, prose fiction and XR. His work includes the multi-award winning eco sci-fi thriller FOREST 404 for BBC Sounds; HEARTWORM, winner of the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2017; THE MORPETH CAROL, THE STROMA SESSIONS and THE BEARD among others for BBC Radio; and the love triangle drama BABEL'S CUPID to be produced at Bristol Old Vic in 2024. He's a co-founder of Sleepdogs with director Tanuja Amarasuriya, a regular writer for the Big Finish range of DOCTOR WHO audio adventures, and a resident at Pervasive Media Studio, Watershed, Bristol.

Reader...Amanda Lawrence

An AI designed for maths flunks the numbers. Topical fiction read by Amanda Lawrence.

Samantha won the Betty Trask Prize for her first novel The Wilderness, which was longlisted for the Man Booker, and shortlisted for the Orange Prize and the Guardian First Book Award. Her work has been described by critics as 'spectacular', 'beautiful' and 'profound', and her latest novel, 'Orbital', an 'awe-inspiring and humbling love letter to Earth', has been selected by The Guardian as one of the most important books of 2023.

Producer...Mary Ward-Lowery

Samantha Harvey creates a fictional response to a story in this week's news.

Samantha Harvey's award-winning work has been described by critics as 'spectacular' and 'profound'. This week she creates a fictional response to a story in the news.

By Samantha Harvey. Mum drives through the Dark Hedges, crossing a threshold into a different world. Read by Deirdre Mullins.

Topical fiction inspired by the story, in this week's news, that some of the beech trees that line the Bregagh Road in Armoy, County Antrim, have been felled amid concern for public safety. The trees, a landmark in their own right, were made more famous after featuring in the fantasy drama Game of Thrones.

Samantha won the Betty Trask Prize for her first novel The Wilderness, which was longlisted for the Man Booker, and shortlisted for the Orange Prize and the Guardian First Book Award. Her work has been described by critics as 'spectacular', 'beautiful' and 'profound', and her latest novel, 'Orbital', an 'awe-inspiring and humbling love letter to Earth', has been selected by The Guardian as one of the most important books of 2023.

Producer...Mary Ward-Lowery

By Samantha Harvey. Mum drives through the Dark Hedges into a different world.

Series in which writers create a fictional response to recent headlines.

Samantha Harvey creates a fictional response to a story in the news. Mum drives through the Dark Hedges, crossing a threshold into a different world. Read by Deirdre Mullins.

A problem arises when Loraine is informed by her scientist son, James, that SEARS 25, a new Covid variant, is spreading from South East Asia and that it's imperative the UK secures its borders to stop the virus arriving in the country.

Mother clashes with son, and political expediency clashes with the inconvenient need to do the right thing.

Cast:

Loraine Wilson - Monica Dolan

James Wilson - Owen Findlay

Melanie - Jane Slavin

Kim - Macy Nyman

The Newscaster - Paul Panting

Written by Hugh Costello

Produced and directed by Eoin O'Callaghan

A Big Fish Radio production for BBC Radio 4

It's 2025 and a new virus in Singapore threatens to wreck a major trade deal.

The UK, 2025. Loraine Wilson (Monica Dolan), a junior minister at the Department of Business Expansion, is negotiating a trade deal with the ASEAN bloc of South-East Asia. The deal would be both lucrative and prestigious, extending the UK's global footprint - but there is fierce competition for the business from other countries.

A problem arises when Loraine is informed by her scientist son, James, that SEARS 25, a new Covid variant, is spreading from South East Asia and that it's imperative the UK secures its borders to stop the virus arriving in the country.

It's Black Friday this week, and Anne is ticking off her list. Her tiny suitcase will soon be full and she'll leave forty-odd years worth of stuff behind in the house. Including all the things she bought for her husband: so many thoughtful gifts.

Most of which she bought after his death.

Because in death, Michael could be all the things he wasn't in life.

Georgina Scull's first book is 'Regrets of the Dying', a powerful, moving and hopeful book exploring what people regret most when they are dying and how this can help us lead a better life. It is based on a successful podcast of the same name. Georgina's other work has been shortlisted for several awards, including the Orange Prize for Screenwriting.

Reader...Fiona Skinner

Producer...Mary Ward-Lowery

By Georgina Scull. Black Friday, and Anne is ticking off her list. Read by Fiona Skinner.

It's Black Friday this week, and Anne is ticking off her list. Her tiny suitcase will soon be full and she'll leave forty-odd years' worth of stuff behind in the house. Including all the things she bought for her husband: so many thoughtful gifts. Most of which she bought after his death.

Jen, Caroline and Sorcha are in their early 40s and have been friends since they met at University 25 years ago. Jen has had a successful but hard-fought career as an architect, married with two children. Caroline is a finance director who has not had the personal life she would have wanted and has a history of expensive failed IVF, while Sorcha is a stay at home mother of three who has not had the career she wanted.

Despite their differences, their friendship is strong. They are funny, clever, sweet women, aware of their privilege and - mostly - good fortune. They come together for a long weekend in Suffolk but, very quickly, an aside causes a huge rift.

Sorcha and Jen, it turns out, went away together for a weekend six months ago without inviting Caroline. Jen was recovering from a termination and needed some time out with a friend. The weekend was a secret as the two knew Caroline would disapprove of Jen's actions.

The drama examines the abortion debate from all angles, arguing ultimately that choice matters — but that all choices have consequences. Underneath the surface, it's a story about the intensity and allegiances of female friendships and how they charge over time, about jealousy and maternal identity and the tensions between women who appear to have had the family life they wanted and those who feel they haven't. And it's about whether a lifelong friendship can survive a lie — even if it was a lie designed to protect you.

It also poses the question as to whether, long-term, we can be friends with people who fundamentally disagree with us or even disapprove of us.

Cast:

Jen........................FLORA MONTGOMERY

Caroline..............JANE SLAVIN

Sorcha.................Nimmy March

Anne....................BARBARA FLYNN

Alex......................Oliver Le Sueur

Doctor.................Viv Groskop

Writer: Viv Groskop

Directed by Eoin O'Callaghan

A Big Fish Radio production for BBC Radio 4

Sorcha and Jen, it turns out, went away together for a weekend six months ago without inviting Caroline. Jen was recovering from a termination and needed some time out with a friend. The weekend was a secret as the two knew Caroline would disapprove of Jen's actions.

The drama examines the abortion debate from all angles, arguing ultimately that choice matters — but that all choices have consequences. Underneath the surface, it's a story about the intensity and allegiances of female friendships and how they charge over time, about jealousy and maternal identity and the tensions between women who appear to have had the family life they wanted and those who feel they haven't. And it's about whether a lifelong friendship can survive a lie — even if it was a lie designed to protect you.

Directed by Eoin O'Callaghan

An original short work for radio.

Lisa unexpectedly gets a chance to leave her native Bristol and travel to Glasgow for COP26. On the closing day she begins an exchange of letters with her daughter Hope about her impressions of the past fortnight and what it might mean for families like theirs. There's a goodie bag, Irn Bru on tap, and she gets close enough to Barack Obama to examine his teeth, but will Hope be reassured by all this, and by plans to build eco-friendly prisons?

A funny and poignant story of love and conversation, across the generations, between mother and daughter.

Readers...Christine Kavanagh and Karis Crawford

Producer...Mary Ward-Lowery

Travis is an award-winning writer, performer and theatre maker. Their work surrounds gender, trans identity and race and has been described as 'mesmerising' (The Guardian) and 'the future of theatre' by the Evening Standard, which also listed them as one of the 25 most influential under-twenty-five year olds in 2019.

Bernardine Evaristo described them as a 'cultural change maker of tomorrow'. Pink News said 'There aren't enough stars in the universe to put on Travis Alabanza's (show) 'Burgerz'.' (On their show 'Overflow') 'Alabanza's funny, tender study of allyship and the bravery of being who you are could become a future classic. `

- Evening Standard

A mum writes to her daughter about her adventures at COP26. By Travis Alabanza.

Travis Alabanza takes inspiration from events in this week's news to create a fictional response.

Travis Alabanza creates a fictional response to this week's news.

Bernardine Evaristo described them as a 'cultural change maker of tomorrow'. Pink News said 'There aren't enough stars in the universe to put on Travis Alabanza's (show) 'Burgerz'.' (On their show 'Overflow') 'Alabanza's funny, tender study of allyship and the bravery of being who you are could become a future classic. “

– Evening Standard

Bernardine Evaristo described them as a 'cultural change maker of tomorrow'. Pink News said 'There aren't enough stars in the universe to put on Travis Alabanza's (show) 'Burgerz'.' (On their show 'Overflow') 'Alabanza's funny, tender study of allyship and the bravery of being who you are could become a future classic. `

Maybe that's a relief. Does he even really want to go? He's out of his comfort zone. He's definitely missed Ziggy Marley and the programme says Wolf Alice are about to go on. Whoever they are.

Should he try and get there for Little Simz? The journey to the festival takes on an unexpected meaning.

Poet, playwright and historian Edson Burton creates a fictional response to a story in this week's news.

Edson has maintained a parallel career as a poet, academic and writer for theatre, radio & screen. His acclaimed contemporary fantasy trilogy for BBC Radio 4 stars Don Warrington as the enigmatic Deacon. Edson's most recent collaboration with Bristol Old Vic and Bristol's Colston Hall concerns the 19th Century African American abolitionist Frederick Douglass. with a cast including Kwame Kwei-Armah; chaplain to the House of Commons, Rose Hudson Wilkins; and Danny Sapani.

Edson's academic specialisms include Black Religiosity, Bristol and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, Black History in the USA, Cultural Continuities between Africa & the New World, Race and Representation.

Edson is a regular commentator on radio and television, including Countryfile, Hairy Bikers, Books that Made Britain, There is Black in the Union Jack, Civilisations Stories: The Remains of Slavery and The Antiques Road Show.

Reader...Don Gilét.

Producer...Mary Ward-Lowery

The trip to Glastonbury is... eventful. Edson Burton's fictional response to a news story.

Edson has maintained a parallel career as a poet, academic and writer for theatre, radio & screen. His acclaimed contemporary fantasy trilogy for BBC Radio 4 stars DON WARRINGTON as the enigmatic Deacon. Edson's most recent collaboration with Bristol Old Vic and Bristol's Colston Hall concerns the 19th Century African American abolitionist Frederick Douglass. with a cast including Kwame Kwei- Armah; chaplain to the House of Commons, Rose Hudson Wilkins; and DANNY SAPANI.

Poet and playwright Edson Burton creates a fictional response to a story in the news.

Reader...Don Gil退t.

Writer Damien Love creates a fictional response to the week's news.

Read by Liam Brennan

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

Damien Love writes on music, film, TV and photography and is the author of novels 'Monstrous Devices' and 'The Shadow Arts'.

A writer responds to a story in this week's news.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This is the 12th series and the sheer breadth of approach is reflected in the range of writers who have participated so far. They include: Lionel Shriver, David Baddiel, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Jo Shapcott, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Marina Warner, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A.L.Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. Philip Glenister, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Samuel West, David Soul, Henry Goodman, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, Robert Bathurst, Stephen Mangan, Ken Cranham, Brendan Coyle, Haydn Gwynne and Sally Hawkins are just some of the names who have featured so far.

Drama series in which a writer responds to a story in the week's news.

The breadth of approach will be echoed by the range of writers who will be invited to participate.

The return of the award-winning series From Fact To Fiction - in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

To complement Radio 4's news and current affairs output, this weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news.

Each week we broadcast a 15 minute stand-alone piece of fiction created from scratch in the days leading up to transmission.

The form and content is entirely led by the news topic so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry and prose.

The form and content is entirely led by the news topic so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry and prose.Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

The form of the programme will be led by the subject matter so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry and prose. The breadth of approach will be echoed by the range of writers who will be invited to participate.

New series 1/8. A drama or fictional work that has been created by a writer in response to an event in the week's news.

Producer Toby Swift Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

This piece imagines the soundbites you'll never hear as local candidates and senior politicians agonise over their speeches in anticipation of the judgment of the electorate.

Cast: NICKY HENSON, David de Keyser, Nisha Nayar, TRACY WILES, BERTIE CARVEL, KIM WALL, ELIZABETH BELL, GERARD MCDERMOTT

Cast: Nicky Henson, David De Keyser, Nisha Nayar, Tracy Wiles, Bertie Carvel, Kim Wall, Elizabeth Bell, Gerard McDermott.

2/8. A drama or fictional work that has been created by a writer in response to an event in the week's news. Producer Jonquil Panting Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Once they hit problems, it's not long before some of the political battles that raged across Barking and Dagenham recently are being re-fought as they struggle to make it to Cardiff in time for the game.

Cast: Desmond McNamara, NICOLA WALKER, Damian Lynch, Jamie Kenna.

Playwright Georgia Fitch takes us on the road to the FA Cup Final with a family of West Ham fans. Once they hit problems, it's not long before some of the political battles that raged across Barking and Dagenham recently are being re-fought as they struggle to make it to Cardiff in time for the game.

3/8. A fictional work created by Georgia Fitch in response to an event in the week's news. Producer Marc Beeby Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

The Commander of the Task Force described their role thus: 'We are not here as a colonial force to come and sort out the problems.

Our role is to clean the pipes and get things flowing again'.

Celebrated poets Michael Symmonds Roberts and Imtiaz Dharker combine with composer John Harle to create Cleaning the Pipes, a response to Britain's initiative to bring stability to the Helmand province of Afghanistan. The Commander of the Task Force described their role thus: 'We are not here as a colonial force to come and sort out the problems. Our role is to clean the pipes and get things flowing again'.

Celebrated poets Michael Symmonds Roberts and Imtiaz Dharker combine with composer John Harle to create Cleaning the Pipes, a response to Britain's initiative to bring stability to the Helmand province of Afghanistan. The Commander of the Task Force described their role thus: We are not here as a colonial force to come and sort out the problems. Our role is to clean the pipes and get things flowing again.

4/8. Two poets and a composer combine to create this week's fictional response to a story currently in the news. Producer Susan Roberts Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Celebrated poets Michael Symmonds Roberts and Imtiaz Dharker combine with composer John Harle to create Cleaning the Pipes, a response to Britain's initiative to bring stability to the Helmand province of Afghanistan. The Commander of the Task Force described their role thus: We are not here as a colonial force to come and sort out the problems. Our role is to clean the pipes and get things flowing again.

Celebrated poets Michael Symmonds Roberts and Imtiaz Dharker combine with composer John Harle to create Cleaning the Pipes, a response to Britain's initiative to bring stability to the Helmand province of Afghanistan. The Commander of the Task Force described their role thus: 'We are not here as a colonial force to come and sort out the problems. Our role is to clean the pipes and get things flowing again'.

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. [Rpt of Sat 7.00pm]

5/8. A story in this week's news prompts a fictional response from a leading writer. Producer Steven Canny Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Playwright Bettina Gracias provides a fictional response to a story in this week's news. [Rptd Sun 5.40pm]

Playwright Bettina Gracias provides a fictional response to a story in this week's news. [Rpt of Sat 7.00pm]

7/8. Playwright Bettina Gracias provides a fictional response to a story in this week's news.

Producer David Hunter Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Irish playwright Colin Teevan takes his inspiration for this short drama from a story in this week's news. [Rpt of Sat 7.00pm]

A story in this week's news prompts a fictional response from a leading writer. [Rpt of Sat 7.00pm]

6/8. A story in this week's news prompts a fictional response from a leading writer. Producer Polly Thomas Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Irish playwright Colin Teevan takes his inspiration for this short drama from a story in this week's news. [Rpt of Sat 7.00pm]

Playwright Bettina Gracias provides a fictional response to a story in this week's news. [Rptd Sun 5.40pm]

Playwright Bettina Gracias provides a fictional response to a story in this week's news. [Rpt of Sat 7.00pm]

Irish playwright Colin Teevan takes his inspiration for this short drama from a story in this week's news. [Rpt of Sat 7.00pm]

Irish playwright Colin Teevan takes his inspiration for this short drama from a story in this week's news. [Rptd Sun 5.40pm]

8/8. Irish playwright Colin Teevan provides a fictional response to a story in this week's news.

Producer Toby Swift Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

Sandra ...... Lizzy McInnerney

Clive ...... Shaun Dooley

Frank/Man/Policeman ...... Lloyd Hutchinson

Gary/Manager ...... Stephen Critchlow

Lynne ...... Jasmine Callan

[Rpt of Sat 7.00pm].

Rebecca Lenkiewicz creates a fictional response to the week's news.

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

1/8. Playwright Colin Teevan creates a fictional response to a Story in the week's news. Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. This edition features a story by playwright Colin Teevan.

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

Featured author is playwright Sarah Daniels, who imagines the impact of death in action upon a typical soldier's family and its effect on a triangle of women who are left behind.

New series 1/8. Playwright Colin Teevan is the first writer in this series in which the week's news stories are the inspiration for a drama created in just five days. Producer Conor Lennon Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

This edition features Completion, by playwright Colin Teevan.

With Dexter Fletcher and Noma Dumezweni

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. This edition features a story by playwright Colin Teevan.

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. [Rpt of Sat 7.00pm]

New series 1/8. The return of the series in which writers create a fictional response to a story in the week's news. Producer Steven Canny Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Writer and broadcaster MARK LAWSON sets his drama, United! in a fictional Northern club where, coincidentally, a Romanian and Bulgarian footballer have just been signed.

However, problems soon arise when the East European superstars find personal reasons for refusing to play in the forthcoming Friday and Sunday games.

Cast includes STRUAN RODGER and GERARD MCDERMOTtt

Writer and broadcaster Mark Lawson sets his drama, United! in a fictional Northern club where, coincidentally, a Romanian and Bulgarian footballer have just been signed. However, problems soon arise when the East European superstars find personal reasons for refusing to play in the forthcoming Friday and Sunday games.

Cast includes Struan Rodger and Gerard McDermott.

2/8. A writer provides a satirical take on the week's news headlines by turning fact into fiction.

Producer Conor Lennon Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

2/8 Writer Rebecca Lenkiewicz creates a fictional response to a story in the news.

Producer Sam Hoyle Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

This story, exploring whether constant surveillance makes us feel more or less secure, is by Rebecca Lenkiewicz.

Sandra....Lizzy McInnerney

Clive....Shaun Dooley

Frank/Man/Policeman....Lloyd Hutchinson

Gary/Manager....Stephen Critchlow

Lynne....Jasmine Callan

Sandra ...... Lizzy McInnerney

Clive ...... Shaun Dooley

Frank/Man/Policeman ...... Lloyd Hutchinson

Gary/Manager ...... Stephen Critchlow

Lynne ...... Jasmine Callan

The year is 2012, the Kyoto treaty is about to expire and the eyes of the world are on the London Olympics.

But one junior minister is so frustrated by the International Community's failure to seriously address the Carbon Emissions crisis, that he decides that a spectacular environmental gesture wiill help focus attention on what really matters.

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. This week's story is written by Alistair Beaton.

The year is 2012, the Kyoto treaty is about to expire and the eyes of the world are on the London Olympics. But one junior minister is so frustrated by the International Community's failure to seriously address the Carbon Emissions crisis, that he decides that a spectacular environmental gesture wiill help focus attention on what really matters.

3/8. Writer and satirist Alistair Beaton creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Eoin O'Callaghan Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

3/7. Playwright Sarah Daniels creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Peter Kavanagh Rptd tomorrow at 5.40pm

Featured author is playwright Sarah Daniels, who imagines the impact of death in action upon a typical soldier's family and its effect on a triangle of women who are left behind.

Writer: GUY BROWNING

Producer:

Jonquil Panting

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. Donald's New Job: Guy Browning speculates on new employment for former US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. [Rptd Sun 5.40pm]

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. Donald's New Job: Guy Browning speculates on new employment for former US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. [Rpt of Sat 7.00pm]

4/8. Writer Guy Browning creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Jonquil Panting Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

By Stewart Lee.

Comic Stewart Lee creates a fictional response to the week's news.

4/7. Comic and Writer Stewart Lee creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news. Producer Liz Webb

By Stewart Lee.

Comic Stewart Lee creates a fictional response to the week's news.

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

On Wednesday, the Queen's Speech outlined the Blair government's strategy for the year ahead.

But for Lemn, the speech is perhaps marked as much as by what the monarch was unable to say as by what was in the prescribed text.

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. This week's story is written by Lemn Sissay.

On Wednesday, the Queen's Speech outlined the Blair government's strategy for the year ahead. But for Lemn, the speech is perhaps marked as much as by what the monarch was unable to say as by what was in the prescribed text.

5/8. Poet Lemn Sissay responds to a story in the week's news. Producer Eoin O'Callaghan Repeated tomorrow at 5 40pm

Iman and Mariam....Jasmine Callan

Fatmah....Souad Faress

Billy....John Dougall

Daniel....Simon Treves

Hamir....Christoper Simon.

By Philip Palmer.

Philip Palmer and Nicolai Abrahamsen create a fictional response to the week's news.

Iman and Alena....Jasmine Callan

Iman and Alena ...... Jasmine Callan

Fatmah ...... Souad Faress

Billy ...... John Dougall

Daniel ...... Simon Treves

Hamir ...... Christoper Simon

Iman and Mariam ...... Jasmine Callan

Hamir ...... Christoper Simon.

5/7. Writer Philip Palmer and composer Nicolai Abrahamsen create a fictional response to a story in the week's news. Producer Sasha Yevtushenko Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Iman and Mariam ...... Jasmine Callan

Fatmah ...... Souad Faress

Billy ...... John Dougall

Daniel ...... Simon Treves

Hamir ...... Christoper Simon.

By Philip Palmer.

Philip Palmer and Nicolai Abrahamsen create a fictional response to the week's news.

5/7. Writer Philip Palmer and composer Nicolai Abrahamsen create a fictional response to a story in the week's news. Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

Iman and Alena ...... Jasmine Callan

They thought it was the end of the booze cruise, but how wrong can you be? Get onboard the celebratory booze cruise and carry on boozing!

Captain/Light....DAVID FLEESHMAN

Number 2/Frankie....JAMES NICKERSON

Rose/Barmaid....FIONA CLARKE

Jack/Barman....Mikey North

Bromhead....LLOYD PETERS

Music by Robin Steadman.

Director GARY BROWN

Director Gary Brown.

Captain/Light ...... DAVID FLEESHMAN

Number 2/Frankie ...... JAMES NICKERSON

Rose/Barmaid ...... FIONA CLARKE

Jack/Barman ...... Mikey North

Bromhead ...... LLOYD PETERS

6/8. Harry Venning and Dave Ramsden create a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Gary Brown Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. Coming Home, by Sue Teddern. In Yorkshire, Reg is coming home. But what's left of his home to come back to?

6/7. Writer Sue Teddern creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Jonquil Panting Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. Coming Home, by Sue Teddern. In Yorkshire, Reg is coming home. But what's left of his home to come back to?

'Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. Coming Home, by Sue Teddern. In Yorkshire, Reg is coming home. But what's left of his home to come back to?'

Carry on Boozing and Cruising

By Harry Venning and Dave Ramsden.

They thought it was the end of the booze cruise, but how wrong can you be? Get onboard the celebratory booze cruise and carry on boozing!

Captain/Light ...... David Fleeshman

Number 2/Frankie ...... James Nickerson

Rose/Barmaid ...... Fiona Clarke

Jack/Barman ...... Mikey North

Bromhead ...... Lloyd Peters

Music by Robin Steadman.

Director Gary Brown.

Captain/Light....David Fleeshman

Number 2/Frankie....James Nickerson

Rose/Barmaid....Fiona Clarke

Jack/Barman....Mikey North

Bromhead....Lloyd Peters

'In a week when TONY BLAIR expressed 'deep sorrow', for Britain's role in the Slave Trade, and the Mayor of London accused the black Chairman of the CRE of 'failing the victims of racism', Jazz Poet, ROMMI SMITH meditates on our legacy of Empire and why sorry always seems the hardest word.'

Carry on Boozing and Cruising

By Harry Venning and Dave Ramsden.

They thought it was the end of the booze cruise, but how wrong can you be? Get onboard the celebratory booze cruise and carry on boozing!

Captain/Light - David Fleeshman

Number 2/Frankie - James Nickerson

Rose/Barmaid - Fiona Clarke

Jack/Barman - Mikey North

Bromhead - Lloyd Peters

Music by Robin Steadman.

Director Gary Brown.

7/8. A writer creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news. Producer Peter Leslie Wild

The Brownies Are ready to Serve, by John Sergeant.

7/7. John Sergeant , scourge of Westminster and 4x4 owners, gives his take on the week's main news Stories. Producer Eoin O'Callaghan Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

The Brownies Are ready to Serve, by John Sergeant.

8/8. Katie Hims creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news. Producer Jessica Dromgoole Rptd tomorrow at 5.40pm

With Dexter Fletcher and NOMA DUMEZWENI

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. This edition features a story by playwright Colin Teevan.

New series 1/8. Christopher William Hill 's f ictional response to a story in the week's news. Producer Tracey Neale Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

As a London-based journalist responds to the state of emergency in Pakistan, she is influenced by the conspiracy theories of a friend in Washington. But is the news from Islamabad darker than anybody dares to imagine?

Todd Hagan....Henry Goodman

Pippa Reynolds....Haydn Gwynne

Saba Iqbal....Priyanga Burford

Matt....Simon Treves

Zoe....Joannah Tincey

Todd Hagan ...... Henry Goodman

Pippa Reynolds ...... Haydn Gwynne

Saba Iqbal ...... Priyanga Burford

Matt ...... Simon Treves

Zoe ...... Joannah Tincey

Sandra....Lizzy McInnerney

Clive....Shaun Dooley

Frank/Man/Policeman....LLOYD HUTCHINSON

Gary/Manager....STEPHEN CRITCHLOW

Lynne....JASMINE CALLAN

Sandra ...... Lizzy McInnerney

Clive ...... Shaun Dooley

Frank/Man/Policeman ...... Lloyd Hutchinson

Gary/Manager ...... Stephen Critchlow

Lynne ...... Jasmine Callan

2/8. Poet Adrian Mitchell and musician Andy Roberts create a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Pam Marshall Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Poet Adrian Mitchell and singer Andy Roberts collaborate on To the River, a surreal journey into the depths of a curious underworld.

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

Poet Adrian Mitchell and singer Andy Roberts collaborate on To the River, a surreal journey into the depths of a curious underworld.

3/8. Ed Hime , winner of the Best Original

Radio Drama in the 2007 Prix Italia, creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news. Producer Jessica Dromgoole Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Fallen into The Wrong Hands by Thomas Crowe, takes an imaginative leap from Alistair Darling's reassurance that the mislaid Child Benefit information almost certainly hasn't been misappropriated. With Ewan Bailey.

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. Featured author is award-winning playwright Ed Hime.

'Featured author is playwright SARAH DANIELS, who imagines the impact of death in action upon a typical soldier's family and its effect on a triangle of women who are left behind.'

4/8. A writer creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Sam Hoyle Repeated at 12.30am

Amanda Bullmore's Cash Flow explores some of the absurdities we face when we step into the labyrinthine world of finance.

With Julia Davis, Stuart McQuarrie, Anne Rabbit, Simon Treves and Peter Marinker.

4/8. Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

America is facing its worst summer drought since the Dust Bowl years of the Great Depression while many parts of the world are suffering floods.

President Bush, however, is still non-committal in response to climate change.

Fervent Democrat Frank has retired to Arizona with his wife, but what is happening to his tranquil poolside lifestyle?

America is facing its worst summer drought since the Dust Bowl years of the Great Depression while many parts of the world are suffering floods. President Bush, however, is still non-committal in response to climate change. Fervent Democrat Frank has retired to Arizona with his wife, but what is happening to his tranquil poolside lifestyle?

This story imagines what it's like for ordinary people caught up in the violence and in-fighting in Gaza City, as well as the reactions of British nationals working in the region.

Featuring original composition from BBC Radio Drama composer-in-residence Nicolai Abrahamsen.

Iman and Alena....JASMINE CALLAN

Fatmah....Souad Faress

Billy....JOHN DOUGALl

Daniel....SIMON TREVES

Hamir....Christoper Simon

This story imagines what it's like for ordinary people caught up in the violence and in-fighting in Gaza City, as well as the reactions of British nationals working in the region. Featuring original composition from BBC Radio Drama composer-in-residence Nicolai Abrahamsen.

Iman and Alena ...... Jasmine Callan

Fatmah ...... Souad Faress

Billy ...... John Dougall

Daniel ...... Simon Treves

Hamir ...... Christoper Simon

Working with a team of actors, director

Jamie Harper creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Sasha Yevtushenko Rptd tomorrow at 5.40pm

Series in which authors create a fictional response to the week's news.

5/8. As a man suddenly reappears four years after being declared dead, director Jamie Harper and his team of actors create a drama Left, touching on the experience of those left behind when someone goes missing.

In Yorkshire, Reg is coming home.

But what's left of his home to come back to?

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. Coming Home, by Sue Teddern. In Yorkshire, Reg is coming home. But what's left of his home to come back to?

6/8. Writer Kate Mosse creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Gemma Jenkins Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Series in which authors create a fictional response to the week's news.

6/8. In a week that sees the return of the Spice Girls, Kate Mosse's dramatic piece centres on a young woman wanting to know what happened to Girl Power.

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

Series in which authors create a fictional response to the week's news.

6/8. In a week that sees the return of the Spice Girls, Kate Mosse's dramatic piece centres on a young woman wanting to know what happened to Girl Power.

7/8. Jeremy Hardy creates a fictional response to a story in this week's news.

Producer Colin Guthrie Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Series in which authors create a fictional response to the week's news.

7/8. Jeremy Hardy and Paul B Davies create a comic play about a crisis of conscience for a backbench MP.

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

Series in which authors create a fictional response to the week's news.

7/8. Jeremy Hardy and Paul B Davies create a comic play about a crisis of conscience for a backbench MP.

The Brownies Are ready to Serve, by John Sergeant.

With Gerard Murphy, Robert Bathurst, Frances Jeater.

Ryan Craig's comically tender play Resolution reflects on a year of political upheaval.

Writer Ryan Craig creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Peter Kavanagh Rptd tomorrow at 5.40pm

Series in which authors create a fictional response to the week's news.

With Gerard Murphy, Robert Bathurst, Frances Jeater.

Ryan Craig's comically tender play Resolution reflects on a year of political upheaval.

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

Series in which authors create a fictional response to the week's news.

As a London-based journalist responds to the state of emergency in Pakistan, she is influenced by the conspiracy theories of a friend in Washington.

But is the news from Islamabad darker than anybody dares to imagine?

Todd Hagan....HENRY GOODMAN

Pippa Reynolds....HAYDN GWYNNE

Saba Iqbal....Priyanga Burford

Matt....SIMON TREVES

Zoe....JOANNAH TINCEY

As a London-based journalist responds to the state of emergency in Pakistan, she is influenced by the conspiracy theories of a friend in Washington. But is the news from Islamabad darker than anybody dares to imagine?

Todd Hagan ...... Henry Goodman

Pippa Reynolds ...... Haydn Gwynne

Saba Iqbal ...... Priyanga Burford

Matt ...... Simon Treves

Zoe ...... Joannah Tincey

New series 1/8. Bettina Gracias creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news. Producer Luke Fresle Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Bettina Gracias explores a personal story behind the vociferous protests around the Olympic torch and the situation in Tibet.

With Pik-Sen Lim, Jonathan Chan-Pensley and Chooi Beh.

[Rptd Sun 5.40pm}

1/8. Bettina Gracias creates a fictional drama based on a story in the week's news. Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

Bettina Gracias explores a personal story behind the vociferous protests around the Olympic torch and the situation in Tibet.

With Pik-Sen Lim, Jonathan Chan-Pensley and Chooi Beh.

2/8. MarcyKahan creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Anne Bunting Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm Marcy Kahan 's The Black Cat Murder Mystery is on BBC World Service at 8.05pm and tomorrow at 11.05pm

On election day, Artie has been given an ultimatum by his girlfriend Zoe. Travelling through London to the polling station, he contemplates his love of both Zoe and the city.

With Stephen Mangan and Helen Longworth.

[Rptd Sun 5.40pm}

'Poet ADRIAN MITCHELL and singer Andy Roberts collaborate on To the River, a surreal journey into the depths of a curious underworld.'

3/8. Christopher Reason creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Gary Brown Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Christopher Reason's A Change of Heart is a comedy about a disappointed local councillor who has just lost her seat. She wants to radically change her life so that she doesn't have to care any more.

With Siobhan Finneran, David Fleeshman, Graeme Hawley and Lloyd Peters.

[Rptd Sun 5.40pm}

With EWAN BAILEY

Fallen into The Wrong Hands by Thomas Crowe, takes an imaginative leap from Alistair Darling's reassurance that the mislaid Child Benefit information almost certainly hasn't been misappropriated. With Ewan Bailey.

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. Featured author is award-winning playwright Ed Hime.

With JULIA DAVIS, STUART MCQUARRIE, Anne Rabbit, SIMON TREVES and PETER MARINKER

4/8. Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

With Julia Davis, Stuart McQuarrie, Anne Rabbit, Simon Treves and Peter Marinker.

4/8. Sean Buckley creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Sasha Yevtushenko Rptd tomorrow at 5.40pm

Sean Buckley's Polar Bear looks at the tragic consequences of crimes of violence perpetrated by young people. With Sally Hawkins, Josef Altin and Joe Prospero.

5/8. Richard Monks creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Nadia Molinari Rptd tomorrow at 5.40pm

In a week when the Bank of England warned of a sharp rise in unemployment and reports of the debt crisis hitting the middle classes have made the headlines, writer Richard Monks looks at the personal cost of a national crisis.

In a week when the Bank of England warned of a sharp rise in unemployment and reports of the debt crisis hitting the middle classes have made the headlines, writer Richard Monks looks at the personal cost of a national crisis, in Family Snaps.

With Joseph Alessi, Katherine Dow Blyton, Craig Cheetham and Drew Carter-Cain.

[Rptd Sun 5.40pm}

Series in which authors create a fictional response to the week's news.

5/8. As a man suddenly reappears four years after being declared dead, director Jamie Harper and his team of actors create a drama Left, touching on the experience of those left behind when someone goes missing.

'As a man suddenly reappears four years after being declared dead, director Jamie Harper and his team of actors create a drama Left, touching on the experience of those left behind when someone goes missing.'

6/8. Katie Hims creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Jessica Dromgoole Rptd tomorrow at 5.40pm

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. Katie Hims's story A Thousand Times looks at the shattering effects of violence on everyone it touches.

Series in which authors create a fictional response to the week's news.

6/8. In a week that sees the return of the Spice Girls, Kate Mosse's dramatic piece centres on a young woman wanting to know what happened to Girl Power.

'In a week that sees the return of the Spice Girls, KATE MOSSE's dramatic piece centres on a young woman wanting to know what happened to Girl Power.'

Series in which authors create a fictional response to the week's news.

7/8. Jeremy Hardy and Paul B Davies create a comic play about a crisis of conscience for a backbench MP.

7/8. Writer Lin Coghlan creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news. Producer Peter Kavanagh Rptd tomorrow at 5.40pm

As world leaders meet in Rome for a UN-sponsored summit on the world food crisis, writer Lin Coghlan looks at the issues surrounding food shortages through the prism of a modern fairytale.

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. Lin Coghlan looks at the issues surrounding food shortages through the prism of a modern fairytale.

8/8. Colin Shindler creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news. Producer Peter Leslie Wild Rptd tomorrow at 5.40pm

Writers create a fictional response to the week's news. In the light of rooftop protests and the Commons counter-terrorism vote, Colin Shindler takes a comic look at direct action.

In the light of rooftop protests and the Commons counter-terrorism vote, Colin Shindler takes a comic look at the politics and practicalities of direct action.

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

In the light of rooftop protests and the Commons counter-terrorism vote, Colin Shindler takes a comic look at the politics and practicalities of direct action.

He asks what we want from the people who manage us and what we can expect from the year to come.

With GERARD MURPHY, ROBERT BATHURST, FRANCES JEATER

Series in which authors create a fictional response to the week's news.

Ryan Craig's comically tender play Resolution reflects on a year of political upheaval and tells of a deal between two powerful men who clearly can't bear to be in the same room. He asks what we want from the people who manage us and what we can expect from the year to come.

With Gerard Murphy, Robert Bathurst, Frances Jeater.

New series 1/8. Mark Burton creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Sally Avens Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Mark Burton is first in the hotseat for the return of the series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

In a week that has seen global economic recession move even closer, Burton's Ozymandias takes a comic look at how the volatile stockmarket at home and in Russia has caused problems even for the oligarchs.

With Ewan Bailey and Annabelle Dowler.

With PIK-SEN LIM, Jonathan Chan-Pensley and Chooi Beh.

[Rptd Sun 5.40pm}

On election day, Artie has been given an ultimatum by his girlfriend Zoe.

Travelling through London to the polling station, he contemplates his love of both Zoe and the city.

With STEPHEN MANGAN and HELEN LONGWORTH

On election day, Artie has been given an ultimatum by his girlfriend Zoe. Travelling through London to the polling station, he contemplates his love of both Zoe and the city.

With Stephen Mangan and Helen Longworth.

[Rptd Sun 5.40pm}

2/8. A writer creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer James Peries Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

2/8. Magnificent Desolation

In the week that India launched its first mission to the Moon, Kim Revill discovers slices of life on earth that reveal the ambitions of aspiring superpowers and faltering confidence amongst the old order.

She wants to radically change her life so that she doesn't have to care any more.

With SIOBHAN FINNERAN, DAVID FLEESHMAN, GRAEME HAWLEY and LLOYD PETERS

Christopher Reason's A Change of Heart is a comedy about a disappointed local councillor who has just lost her seat. She wants to radically change her life so that she doesn't have to care any more.

With Siobhan Finneran, David Fleeshman, Graeme Hawley and Lloyd Peters.

[Rptd Sun 5.40pm}

3/8. Dramatist PG Morgan creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Steven Canny Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

3/8. The dramatist PG Morgan creates a fictional response to the week's news.

With SALLY HAWKINS, Josef Altin and Joe Prospero.

Sean Buckley's Polar Bear looks at the tragic consequences of crimes of violence perpetrated by young people. With Sally Hawkins, Josef Altin and Joe Prospero.

After Barack Obama's historic victory in the US Presidential election, this drama by Kwame Kwei-Armah looks at the effects that his message of change message might have on our own communities, and at the personal responsibilities that come with change.

The effects that Barack Obama's message of change message may have on our own communities.

4/8. Actor and writer Kwame Kwei-Armah creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Sasha Yevtushenko Rptd tomorrow at 5.40pm

The writer Kwame Kwei-Armah creates a fictional response to the week's news (3/8).

5/8. A writer creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Faith Collingwood Rptd tomorrow at 5.40pm

5/8. With UK house sales falling to a 30-year low and unemployment figures rising, comedy writer and actor Laura Solon examines the financial crisis through the eyes of two rival estate agents. As their professional relationship turns personal, are they helping or hindering their risk of unemployment?

'In a week when the Bank of England warned of a sharp rise in unemployment and reports of the debt crisis hitting the middle classes have made the headlines, writer RICHARD MONKS looks at the personal cost of a national crisis.'

[Rptd Sun 5.40pm}

'In a week when the Bank of England warned of a sharp rise in unemployment and reports of the debt crisis hitting the middle classes have made the headlines, writer RICHARD MONKS looks at the personal cost of a national crisis.'

[Rptd Sun 5.40pm}

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. Katie Hims's story A Thousand Times looks at the shattering effects of violence on everyone it touches.

6/8. Writer Katie Hims creates a fictional response to the week's news. She imagines the trepidation onboard a cargo ship as it approaches the Gulf of Arden, the scene of many recent hijackings.

The writer Katie Hims creates a fictional response to the week's news.

6/8. Writer Katie Hims creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Alison Hindell Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. Katie Hims's story A Thousand Times looks at the shattering effects of violence on everyone it touches.

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

The writer Jeff Young creates a fictional response to the week's news.

The writer Jeff Young creates a fictional response to the week's news.

7/8. Writer Jeff Young creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Pauline Harris Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

'As world leaders meet in Rome for a UN-sponsored summit on the world food crisis, writer LIN COGHLAN looks at the issues surrounding food shortages through the prism of a modern fairytale.'

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. Lin Coghlan looks at the issues surrounding food shortages through the prism of a modern fairytale.

As world leaders meet in Rome for a UN-sponsored summit on the world food crisis, writer Lin Coghlan looks at the issues surrounding food shortages through the prism of a modern fairytale.

8/8. Writer Will Self creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news. Producer Duncan Minshull

'In the light of rooftop protests and the Commons counter-terrorism vote, Colin Shindler takes a comic look at the politics and practicalities of direct action.'

'In the light of rooftop protests and the Commons counter-terrorism vote, Colin Shindler takes a comic look at the politics and practicalities of direct action.'

With a swine flu pandemic increasingly likely, the spotlight is thrown on an anxious couple newly returned from Mexico.

With Samuel West, Lucy Akhurst and Benjamin Askew.

Playwright Laura Wade creates a fictional response to the swine flu scare.

New series. 1/8. Playwright Laura Wade creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news. Producer Steven Canny Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

Mark Burton is first in the hotseat for the return of the series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

In a week that has seen global economic recession move even closer, Burton's Ozymandias takes a comic look at how the volatile stockmarket at home and in Russia has caused problems even for the oligarchs.

With EWAN BAILEY and ANNABELLE DOWLER

With Ewan Bailey and Annabelle Dowler.

In a week that has seen global economic recession move even closer, Burton's Ozymandias takes a comic look at how the volatile stockmarket at home and in Russia has caused problems even for the oligarchs.

With EWAN BAILEY and ANNABELLE DOWLER

Mark Burton is first in the hotseat for the return of the series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

In a week that has seen global economic recession move even closer, Burton's Ozymandias takes a comic look at how the volatile stockmarket at home and in Russia has caused problems even for the oligarchs.

With Ewan Bailey and Annabelle Dowler.

With Nadine Marshall, Malcolm Tierney, Benjamin Askew.

Bonnie Greer imagines the impact on those involved in exhumating unknown WWI soldiers.

Mark Burton is first in the hotseat for the return of the series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

In a week that has seen global economic recession move even closer, Burton's Ozymandias takes a comic look at how the volatile stockmarket at home and in Russia has caused problems even for the oligarchs.

With Ewan Bailey and Annabelle Dowler.

2/8. Writer and critic Bonnie Greer creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news. Producer Faith Collingwood Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

2/8. Magnificent Desolation

'In the week that India launched its first mission to the Moon, Kim Revill discovers slices of life on earth that reveal the ambitions of aspiring superpowers and faltering confidence amongst the old order.'

2/8. Magnificent Desolation

In the week that India launched its first mission to the Moon, Kim Revill discovers slices of life on earth that reveal the ambitions of aspiring superpowers and faltering confidence amongst the old order.

3/8. Playwright John Fletcher creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news. Producer Peter Kavanagh Rptd tomorrow 5.40pm

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

3/8. The dramatist PG Morgan creates a fictional response to the week's news.

2/8. Magnificent Desolation

In the week that India launched its first mission to the Moon, Kim Revill discovers slices of life on earth that reveal the ambitions of aspiring superpowers and faltering confidence amongst the old order.

Comedian Robin Ince imagines a man with no interest in freebies.

Comedian Robin Ince creates a fictional response to the week's news.

As more high-profile politicians lose their jobs because of the Westminster expenses scandal, the comedian Robin Ince tells the story of an ordinary man with no interest in freebies.

With Kevin Eldon, Jeremy Swift and Janice Acquah.

Comedian Robin Ince imagines a man with no interest in freebies.

4/8. Comedian Robin Ince creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news. Producer Toby Bentley Rptd tomorrow at 5.40pm

Comedian Robin Ince creates a fictional response to the week's news.

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

The effects that BARACK OBAMA's message of change message may have on our own communities.

The writer Kwame Kwei-Armah creates a fictional response to the week's news (3/8).

The effects that BARACK OBAMA's message of change message may have on our own communities.

The writer Kwame Kwei-Armah creates a fictional response to the week's news (3/8).

The effects that BARACK OBAMA's message of change message may have on our own communities.

The writer Kwame Kwei-Armah creates a fictional response to the week's news (3/8).

As their professional relationship turns personal, are they helping or hindering their risk of unemployment?

5/8. With UK house sales falling to a 30-year low and unemployment figures rising, comedy writer and actor Laura Solon examines the financial crisis through the eyes of two rival estate agents. As their professional relationship turns personal, are they helping or hindering their risk of unemployment?

With David Hargreaves, Alex MacQueen, Sophie Stanton and Paul Rider.

Dramatist Steve Waters creates a fictional response to the week's news.

Rptd from yesterday.7pm

The writer Kwame Kwei-Armah creates a fictional response to the week's news (3/8).

With David Hargreaves, Alex MacQueen, Sophie Stanton and Paul Rider.

Dramatist Steve Waters creates a fictional response to the week's news.

The writer Kwame Kwei-Armah creates a fictional response to the week's news (3/8).

5/8. Dramatist Steve Waters creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news. Producer Peter Leslie Wild Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

With David Hargreaves, Alex MacQueen, Sophie Stanton and Paul Rider.

Dramatist Steve Waters creates a fictional response to the week's news.

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

5/8. With UK house sales falling to a 30-year low and unemployment figures rising, comedy writer and actor Laura Solon examines the financial crisis through the eyes of two rival estate agents. As their professional relationship turns personal, are they helping or hindering their risk of unemployment?

Patrick Neate creates a fictional response to the week's news. Starring Alistair McGowan.

In a week where policies have taken a back seat and the elections became a fight for one man's survival, you may be somewhat disillusioned with British politics. But if you think you feel that now, wait till you hear the greatest talent show on earth, hosted by Alistair McGowan and written by Patrick Neate.

Short story by Patrick Neate, read by Alistair McGowan.

In a week where policies have taken a back seat and the elections have become a fight for one man's survival, you may be somewhat disillusioned with British politics. But if you think you feel that now, wait until you hear about the greatest talent show on earth.

Patrick Neate's story about the greatest talent show on earth. Read by Alistair McGowan.

6/8. Writer Patrick Neate creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Gemma Jenkins Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

Writer KATIE HIMS creates a fictional response to the week's news.

She imagines the trepidation onboard a cargo ship as it approaches the Gulf of Arden, the scene of many recent hijackings.

5/8. With UK house sales falling to a 30-year low and unemployment figures rising, comedy writer and actor Laura Solon examines the financial crisis through the eyes of two rival estate agents. As their professional relationship turns personal, are they helping or hindering their risk of unemployment?

She imagines the trepidation onboard a cargo ship as it approaches the Gulf of Arden, the scene of many recent hijackings.

5/8. With UK house sales falling to a 30-year low and unemployment figures rising, comedy writer and actor Laura Solon examines the financial crisis through the eyes of two rival estate agents. As their professional relationship turns personal, are they helping or hindering their risk of unemployment?

6/8. Writer Katie Hims creates a fictional response to the week's news. She imagines the trepidation onboard a cargo ship as it approaches the Gulf of Arden, the scene of many recent hijackings.

The writer Katie Hims creates a fictional response to the week's news.

Rptd from yesterday, 7pm

'6/8. Writer Katie Hims creates a fictional response to the week's news. She imagines the trepidation onboard a cargo ship as it approaches the Gulf of Arden, the scene of many recent hijackings.'

Offbeat Poet Tim Key gets distracted as he tries to tackle the burning issues of the day.

7/8. Offbeat poet Tim Key creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer James Robinson Rptd tomorrow at 5.40pm

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

8/8. Playwright April de Angelis creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news. Producer Jonquil Panting Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Playwright April de Angelis looks at secrecy in the Iran/Iraq region.

Playwright April de Angelis creates a fictional response to the week's news.

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

With a swine flu pandemic increasingly likely, the spotlight is thrown on an anxious couple newly returned from Mexico.

With SAMUEL WEST, Lucy Akhurst and Benjamin Askew.

With a swine flu pandemic increasingly likely, the spotlight is thrown on an anxious couple newly returned from Mexico.

With SAMUEL WEST, Lucy Akhurst and Benjamin Askew.

As Karadzic insisted that he needed more time to prepare his defence and claimed that his fundamental rights had been violated, there were many with other thoughts on their mind.

With Nigel Anthony, Annette Crosbie, Adam Kotz and Zoe Waites.

Playwright Rebecca Lenkiewicz creates a fictional response to the week's news.

New series. 1/8. Playwright

Rebecca Lenkiewicz creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Sasha Yevtushenko Rptd tomorrow at 5.40pm

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

As experts begin the exhumation of up to 400 unknown WWI soldiers in the village of Fromelles, BONNIE GREER imagines the impact upon some of those involved.

With NADINE MARSHALL, MALCOLM TIERNEY, Benjamin Askew.

Playwright Annie Caulfield creates a fictional response to the week's news.

As the price of gold hit record levels this week, an Australian exploration company publicised its plans for full-scale production at Scotland's first goldmine in 2011.

As the price of gold hit record levels this week, an Australian exploration company publicised its plans for full-scale production at Scotland's first goldmine in 2011.

BONNIE GREER imagines the impact on those involved in exhumating unknown WWI soldiers.

As experts begin the exhumation of up to 400 unknown WWI soldiers in the village of Fromelles, BONNIE GREER imagines the impact upon some of those involved.

With NADINE MARSHALL, MALCOLM TIERNEY, Benjamin Askew.

2/8. Playwright Annie Caulf ield creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news. Producer Tracey Neale Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

In the week in which Transparency International published their Corruption Perceptions Index, citing the MPs' expenses scandal as a key factor in the UK's lowest placing yet, DJ Britton tells the story of a young politician hoping to land a safe seat in the next election.

With Anne-Marie Duff, Rory Kinnear and John Biggins.

Writer DJ Britton creates a fictional response to the week's news.

With Anne-Marie Duff, Rory Kinnear and John Biggins.

Writer DJ Britton creates a fictional response to the week's news.

3/8. Writer David Britton creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Toby Swift Repeated tomorrow at 5.40pm

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

As more high-profile politicians lose their jobs because of the Westminster expenses scandal, the comedian robin ince tells the story of an ordinary man with no interest in freebies.

With kevin eldon, jeremy swift and janice acquah.

Comedian robin ince imagines a man with no interest in freebies.

With Claire Rushbrook, Nigel Hastings and Lydia Wilson.

By Glyn Maxwell. Two nurses tend to a man who has been in a coma for over 20 years.

4/8. Poet Glyn Maxwell creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Jeremy Mortimer Rptd tomorrow at 5.40pm

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

Jeremy Front looks at why it's still important to confront one's past.

5/8. Writer Jeremy Front creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news. Producer Martha Littlehailes

With a nod to Chaucer, playwright Steve Waters takes us to the Parliament of Rooks, where the birds are having their own crisis of leadership.

With David Hargreaves, alex macqueen, Sophie Stanton and paul rider.

Dramatist Steve Waters creates a fictional response to the week's news.

But if you think you feel that now, wait till you hear the greatest talent show on earth, hosted by ALISTAIR MCGOWAN and written by PATRICK NEATE.

PATRICK NEATE creates a fictional response to the week's news.

Starring ALISTAIR MCGOWAN

In a week where policies have taken a back seat and the elections became a fight for one man's survival, you may be somewhat disillusioned with British politics. But if you think you feel that now, wait till you hear the greatest talent show on earth, hosted by Alistair McGowan and written by Patrick Neate.

Patrick Neate creates a fictional response to the week's news. Starring Alistair McGowan.

Performed by Betsabeh Emran and Emerald O'Hanrahan.

Writer Timberlake Wertenbaker creates a fictional response to the week's news.

6/8. Playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker with a fictional response to a story in the news. Producer Jessica Dromgoole Rptd tomorrow at 5.40pm

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

718. Liz Jensen creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Duncan Minshull Rptd tomorrow at 5.40pm

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

With TOM BASDEN

8/8. A writer creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Producer Abigail le Fleming Rptd tomorrow at 5.40pm

With Christine Kavanagh and John Biggins

Directed by Abigail le Fleming.

Katie Hims responds to the threatened takeover of British confectionary group Cadbury.

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

As Iran waits for election results to be recounted, and in Britain an inquiry is announced into the Iraq War, APRIL DE ANGELIS looks at secrecy in the region.

Playwright APRIL DE ANGELIS looks at secrecy in the Iran/Iraq region.

Playwright APRIL DE ANGELIS creates a fictional response to the week's news.

Playwright APRIL DE ANGELIS looks at secrecy in the Iran/Iraq region.

Playwright APRIL DE ANGELIS creates a fictional response to the week's news.

Playwright APRIL DE ANGELIS looks at secrecy in the Iran/Iraq region.

Playwright APRIL DE ANGELIS creates a fictional response to the week's news.

It's the last weekend before polling. The debates are over, and it's 'make your mind up time'. Across the country, barbeques are being primed, lawns are being mown and choices are being mulled over. Somewhere amidst the Home Counties marginals, Motorway Man - this election's successor to Worcestershire Woman and Mondeo Man - has been distracted from his task. By Tony Grounds.

Adam ... Rhys Thomas

Mikey ... Kenneth Cranham

Rochelle ... Kellie Shirley

Ian ... Jude Akuwudike

Directed by Sasha Yevtushenko.

Adam... Rhys Thomas

Mikey... Kenneth Cranham

Rochelle... Kellie Shirley

Ian... Jude Akuwudike

Playwright REBECCA LENKIEWICZ creates a fictional response to the week's news, prompted by Radovan Karadzic's first appearance at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.

As Karadzic insisted that he needed more time to prepare his defence and claimed that his fundamental rights had been violated, there were many with other thoughts on their mind.

With NIGEL ANTHONY, ANNETTE CROSBIE, ADAM KOTZ and Zoe Waites.

As Karadzic insisted that he needed more time to prepare his defence and claimed that his fundamental rights had been violated, there were many with other thoughts on their mind.

With NIGEL ANTHONY, ANNETTE CROSBIE, ADAM KOTZ and Zoe Waites.

As the price of gold hit record levels this week, an Australian exploration company publicised its plans for full-scale production at Scotland's first goldmine in 2011.

The election is over, and Frank Whitman, Member for Fitton West since 1987, is celebrating. It's been quite a week. Never mind the electorate, Frank's personal swingometer has resembled nothing so much as a metronome.

Cast

FRANK WHITMAN MP - James Fleet

VERITY WHITMAN - Christine Kavanagh

ADRIAN FOALE - John Finnemore

MODERATOR - Vineeta Rishi

QUESTIONER - Jude Akuwudike

OMNES - David Seddon, Tony Bell

Director: Jessica Dromgoole.

The return of the award-winning series From Fact To Fiction - in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

To complement Radio 4's news and current affairs output, this weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. Each week we broadcast a 15 minute stand-alone piece of fiction created from scratch in the days leading up to transmission. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry and prose.

JOHN FINNEMORE is a comedy writer and actor. He has contributed to several successful radio comedy shows including Dead Ringers, and Safety Catch. He also writes and performs in the comedy Cabin Pressure.

Comedy television writer John Finnemore creates a fictional response to the week's news.

FRANK WHITMAN MP....JAMES FLEET

VERITY WHITMAN....CHRISTINE KAVANAGH

ADRIAN FOALE....JOHN FINNEMORE

MODERATOR....Vineeta Rishi

QUESTIONER....JUDE AKUWUDIKE

OMNES....DAVID SEDDON, TONY BELL

As the Greek economic crisis risks plunging the entire eurozone into meltdown, an Athens family go to hilarious lengths to conceal their wealth from revenue-hungry tax authorities.

Nicholas ..... Stephen Critchlow

Sofia ..... Anna Savva

Illiana ..... Lydia Leonard

Joe ..... Lloyd Thomas

Director: Peter Kavanagh.

To complement Radio 4's news and current affairs output, this weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. Each week we broadcast a 15 minute stand-alone piece of fiction created from scratch in the days leading up to transmission. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry and prose.

In the week in which Transparency International published their Corruption Perceptions Index, citing the MPs' expenses scandal as a key factor in the UK's lowest placing yet, DJ Britton tells the story of a young politician hoping to land a safe seat in the next election.

With ANNE-MARIE DUFF, Rory Kinnear and John Biggins.

By Kate Clanchy. With Warren Mitchell and Peter Marinker. When care home residents Dennis and Walter encounter a gang of young boys, they're reminded of their own tearaway youth.

Cast

Walter....Peter Marinker

Dennis....Warren Mitchell

Director: Emma Harding.

Poet Kate Clanchy creates a fictional response to the week's news.

Cast

Walter ..... Peter Marinker

Dennis ..... Warren Mitchell

Director: Emma Harding.

Poet Kate Clanchy creates a fictional response to the week's news.

Walter....Peter Marinker

Dennis....Warren Mitchell

Writer Kate Clanchy responds to recent trials involving children and violence.

Two nurses tend to a man who has been in a coma for over 20 years.

GLYN MAXWELL's story is set in a hospital room where two nurses tend to a man who has been in a coma for over 20 years.

With CLAIRE RUSHBROOK, NIGEL HASTINGS and Lydia Wilson.

Two nurses tend to a man who has been in a coma for over 20 years.

GLYN MAXWELL's story is set in a hospital room where two nurses tend to a man who has been in a coma for over 20 years.

With CLAIRE RUSHBROOK, NIGEL HASTINGS and Lydia Wilson.

JEREMY FRONT creates a fictional response to the week's news.

Mark is at Toulouse airport, usually a pleasant place to be, but the BA strike has caused disruption and he has to get home to Annie, or else! And, hold on, what is he doing there in the first place?

Reader Paul Ritter

Producer Duncan Minshull

Terence Blacker takes a wry look at the BA strike.

JEREMY FRONT creates a fictional response to the week's news.

As oil continues to spew into the Gulf of Mexico following the Deepwater Horizon explosion, and the cost of the clean-up soars, an office worker on the other side of the world watches BP's live images with mounting despair.

Written and read by A L Kennedy.

Produced by Justine Willett.

Award-winning writer A L Kennedy's response to the oil spill crisis in the Gulf of Mexico.

BP is continuing its efforts to staunch the flow of oil into the Gulf of Mexico following the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon rig. On the other side of the world, an office worker is glued to the pictures being beamed from a mile under the sea. It's the end of a long, hard week.

Written and performed by A L Kennedy.

This week witnessed the death of the 100th British soldier to be killed in Afghanistan this year, the 237th since 2002.

In What is the Custom of Your Grief? playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker imagines the correspondence between two young girls bereaved by the conflict.

Performed by Betsabeh Emran and Emerald O'Hanrahan.

This week witnessed the death of the 100th British soldier to be killed in Afghanistan this year, the 237th since 2002. In What is the Custom of Your Grief? playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker imagines the correspondence between two young girls bereaved by the conflict.

This week witnessed the death of the 100th British soldier to be killed in Afghanistan this year, the 237th since 2002.

In What is the Custom of Your Grief? playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker imagines the correspondence between two young girls bereaved by the conflict.

Performed by Betsabeh Emran and Emerald O'Hanrahan.

This week witnessed the death of the 100th British soldier to be killed in Afghanistan this year, the 237th since 2002. In What is the Custom of Your Grief? playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker imagines the correspondence between two young girls bereaved by the conflict.

This week witnessed the death of the 100th British soldier to be killed in Afghanistan this year, the 237th since 2002.

In What is the Custom of Your Grief? playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker imagines the correspondence between two young girls bereaved by the conflict.

Performed by Betsabeh Emran and Emerald O'Hanrahan.

Continuing the series in which writers create a fictional response to a story in the week's news. This week's guest writer is award-winning playwright Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti.

This week, the Scottish parliament debated a bill that could impose a minimum price on units of alcohol by the end of year. Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti's play traces a week in the life of Jessica, a woman becoming unhealthily interested in the drinking habits of her cleaner.

Jessica....Doon Mackichan

Kerry....Eliza Caitlin Parkes

Felix....Sam Dale

Director: Abigail le Fleming

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Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti is an award-winning British Sikh writer and actress. She has written for the theatre, film, TV and radio. Her first play, Behsharam (Shameless), broke box office records when it played at Soho Theatre and the Birmingham Rep in 2001. Her play Behzti (Dishonour) was controversially cancelled by the Birmingham Rep after violent protests against the play. Her new play Behud (Beyond Belief) had a recent run at the Soho Theatre, London.

Playwright Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti creates a fictional response to the week's news.

This week, the Scottish parliament debated a bill that could impose a minimum price on units of alcohol by the end of year. Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti's play traces a week in the life of Jessica, a woman becoming unhealthily interested in the drinking habits of her cleaner.

Jessica ..... Doon Mackichan

Kerry ..... Eliza Caitlin Parkes

Felix ..... Sam Dale

Director: Abigail le Fleming

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Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti is an award-winning British Sikh writer and actress. She has written for the theatre, film, TV and radio. Her first play, Behsharam (Shameless), broke box office records when it played at Soho Theatre and the Birmingham Rep in 2001. Her play Behzti (Dishonour) was controversially cancelled by the Birmingham Rep after violent protests against the play. Her new play Behud (Beyond Belief) had a recent run at the Soho Theatre, London.

Playwright Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti creates a fictional response to the week's news.

Jessica....Doon Mackichan

Kerry....Eliza Caitlin Parkes

Felix....Sam Dale

Continuing the series in which writers respond to the week's news. In the hot seat this time is award-winning playwright Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti.

Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti is an award-winning writer and actress. She has written for the theatre, film, TV and radio. Her first play, Behsharam (Shameless), broke box office records when it played at Soho Theatre and the Birmingham Rep in 2001. Her play Behzti (Dishonour) was controversially cancelled by the Birmingham Rep after violent protests against the play. Her new play Behud (Beyond Belief) had a recent run at the Soho Theatre, London.

In a week that saw the publication of the Saville Report into the Bloody Sunday shootings and Israel announced the setting up of an inquiry into the raid on a Gaza aid flotilla, one family is undergoing its own form of truth and reconciliation. In a fictional country, a retelling of the Salome story by prize-winning author and historian, Marina Warner.

Mother ..... Adjoa Andoh

Father ..... Anthony Calf

Jess ..... Eloise Secker

Director: Gemma Jenkins

Author and social historian Marina Warner creates a fictional response to the week's news.

With CHRISTINE KAVANAGH and JOHN BIGGINS

Directed by Abigail le Fleming.

KATIE HIMS responds to the threatened takeover of British confectionary group Cadbury.

In a week that saw the publication of the Saville Report into the Bloody Sunday shootings and Israel announced the setting up of an inquiry into the raid on a Gaza aid flotilla, one family is undergoing its own form of truth and reconciliation. In a fictional country, a retelling of the Salome story by prize-winning author and historian, Marina Warner.

Mother ..... Adjoa Andoh

Father ..... Anthony Calf

Jess ..... Eloise Secker

Director: Gemma Jenkins

Author and social historian Marina Warner creates a fictional response to the week's news.

Mother....Adjoa Andoh

Father....Anthony Calf

Jess....Eloise Secker

The debates are over, and it's 'make your mind up time'.

Across the country, barbeques are being primed, lawns are being mown and choices are being mulled over.

Somewhere amidst the Home Counties marginals, Motorway Man - this election's successor to Worcestershire Woman and Mondeo Man - has been distracted from his task.

Octopus's Garden By The Sea by Lavinia Murray

Series in which writers create an imaginative response to a story from the week's news.

With a new brand of austerity on the horizon, and the implications of Housing Benefit cuts to inner cities, playwright Lavinia Murray takes a satirical and bizarre look into the future in - Octopus's Garden by The Sea

Exodus Shelfstacker ....... Kathryn Hunt

Bourne Leader - Zara Turner

Producer - Pauline Harris.

Playwright Lavinia Murray creates an imaginative response to a story from the week's news.

With a new brand of austerity on the horizon and the notion of 'social cleansing' in the air, playwright LAVINIA MURRAY takes a bizarre look into the future.'.

1/8 Series in which writers create an imaginative response to a story from the week's news. Producer - PAULINE HARRIS.

The return of the award-winning series FROM FACT TO FICTION - in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry and prose.

Each week we broadcast a 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch in the days leading up to transmission. It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far. They include: David Edgar, AMELIA BULLMORE, MARK LAWSON, BONNIE GREER, LAURA SOLON, WILL SELF, ALISTAIR BEATON, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, REBECCA LENKIEWICZ, ADRIAN MITCHELL, STEWART LEE, JOHN SERGEANT, Kwame Kwei-Armah, KATE MOSSE, LIN COGHLAN, MARINA WARNER, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti and A.L. Kennedy.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. PHILIP GLENISTER, Tracy-Ann Obermann, SAMUEL WEST, DAVID SOUL, HENRY GOODMAN, Alistair McGowan, ROBERT BATHURST, STEPHEN MANGAN, SALLY HAWKINS and KENNETH CRANHAM.

~From Fact To Fiction returns to the airwaves on Radio 4 from Saturday 30th October 2010.

With a new brand of austerity on the horizon and the notion of social cleansing in the air, playwright LAVINIA MURRAY takes a bizarre look into the future..

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry and prose.

Each week we broadcast a 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch in the days leading up to transmission. It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far. They include: David Edgar, Amelia Bullmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Lin Coghlan, Marina Warner, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti and A.L. Kennedy.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. Philip Glenister, Tracy-Ann Obermann, Samuel West, David Soul, Henry Goodman, Alistair McGowan, Robert Bathurst, Stephen Mangan, Sally Hawkins and Kenneth Cranham.

Poets Jo Shapcott & Paul Farley give an imaginative response to a story in the week's news

Poets Jo Shapcott and Paul Farley give an imaginative response to a story in the week's news

Poets Jo Shapcott and Paul Farley give an imaginative response to a story in the week's news

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry and prose.

Each week we broadcast a 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch in the days leading up to transmission. It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far. They include: David Edgar, Amelia Bullmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Lin Coghlan, Marina Warner, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti and A.L. Kennedy.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. Philip Glenister, Tracy-Ann Obermann, Samuel West, David Soul, Henry Goodman, Alistair McGowan, Robert Bathurst, Stephen Mangan, Sally Hawkins and Kenneth Cranham.

Poets Jo Shapcott & Paul Farley give an imaginative response to a story in the week's news

Poets Jo Shapcott and Paul Farley give an imaginative response to a story in the week's news

Poets Jo Shapcott & Paul Farley give an imaginative response to a story in the week's news

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry and prose.

Each week we broadcast a 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch in the days leading up to transmission. It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far. They include: David Edgar, AMELIA BULLMORE, MARK LAWSON, BONNIE GREER, LAURA SOLON, WILL SELF, ALISTAIR BEATON, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, REBECCA LENKIEWICZ, ADRIAN MITCHELL, STEWART LEE, JOHN SERGEANT, Kwame Kwei-Armah, KATE MOSSE, LIN COGHLAN, MARINA WARNER, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti and A.L. Kennedy.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. PHILIP GLENISTER, Tracy-Ann Obermann, SAMUEL WEST, DAVID SOUL, HENRY GOODMAN, Alistair McGowan, ROBERT BATHURST, STEPHEN MANGAN, SALLY HAWKINS and KENNETH CRANHAM.

Poets JO SHAPCOTT and PAUL FARLEY give an imaginative response to a story in the week's news

Poets JO SHAPCOTT & PAUL FARLEY give an imaginative response to a story in the week's news

Writers create a fictional response to the week's news in the days leading up to transmission.

For Bonfire Night weekend, poets Jo Shapcott and Paul Farley respond in verse to a week of headlines full of bombs, blasts and eruptions.

Man - Brendan Coyle

Woman - Katharine Rogers

Director - Emma Harding.

Poets Jo Shapcott and Paul Farley respond to a week of bombs, blasts and bonfires.

Poets Jo Shapcott and Paul Farley give an imaginative response to a story in the week's news

The election is over, and Frank Whitman, Member for Fitton West since 1987, is celebrating.

It's been quite a week.

Never mind the electorate, Frank's personal swingometer has resembled nothing so much as a metronome.

Cast

FRANK WHITMAN MP - JAMES FLEET

VERITY WHITMAN - CHRISTINE KAVANAGH

ADRIAN FOALE - JOHN FINNEMORE

MODERATOR - Vineeta Rishi

QUESTIONER - Jude Akuwudike

OMNES - David Seddon, Tony Bell

Director: JESSICA DROMGOOLE.

JOHN FINNEMORE is a comedy writer and actor.

He has contributed to several successful radio comedy shows including Dead Ringers, and Safety Catch.

He also writes and performs in the comedy Cabin Pressure.

As the Greek economic crisis risks plunging the entire eurozone into meltdown, an Athens family go to hilarious lengths to conceal their wealth from revenue-hungry tax authorities.

Nicholas - STEPHEN CRITCHLOW

Sofia - Anna Savva

Illiana - Lydia Leonard

Joe - LLOYD THOMAS

Director: PETER KAVANAGH.

To complement Radio 4's news and current affairs output, this weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news.

Each week we broadcast a 15 minute stand-alone piece of fiction created from scratch in the days leading up to transmission.

The form and content is entirely led by the news topic so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry and prose.

Nicholas....Stephen Critchlow

Sofia....Anna Savva

Illiana....Lydia Leonard

Joe....Lloyd Thomas

To complement Radio 4's news and current affairs output, this weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. Each week we broadcast a 15 minute stand-alone piece of fiction created from scratch in the days leading up to transmission. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry and prose.

LYN.....Claire Rushbrook

TOM.....Nicholas Gleason

Produced by Jeremy Mortimer and Ellie Bury

NELL LEYSHON (writer)

Nell Leyshon is an award-winning playwright who has written for radio and the stage. Her most recent stage play, Bedlam, was produced at Shakespeare's Globe theatre, in summer 2010. Her play Sons was broadcast on Radio 4 in 2009.

Playwright Nell Leyshon creates an imaginative response to a story from the week's news.

LYN....Claire Rushbrook

TOM....Nicholas Gleason

Tom.....Nicholas Gleaves

Music by Warpaint

Produced by Jeremy Mortimer and Ellie Bury.

In his monologue, House Arrest, the novelist Will Self responds to a week of news that has reported the release of various individuals after periods of imprisonment. The narrator is holed up somewhere that is both familiar and strange. And surely his release, poised to happen any moment, marks the end of it all?

Not really..

Novelist Will Self creates an imaginative response to a story from the week's news.

What could be nicer than to draw the nets, pull the curtains to, turn up the log effect fire, switch on the telly and relax since you're compelled to stay at home. But now I understand, it's under house arrest - not home arrest.

What could be nicer than to draw the nets, pull the curtains to, turn up the log effect fire, switch on the telly and relax since you're compelled to stay at home. But now I understand, it's under house arrest - not home arrest.

With Warren Mitchell and PETER MARINKER.

When care home residents Dennis and Walter encounter a gang of young boys, they're reminded of their own tearaway youth.

Cast

Walter - PETER MARINKER

Dennis - Warren Mitchell

Director: EMMA HARDING.

Poet KATE CLANCHY creates a fictional response to the week's news.

'What could be nicer than to draw the nets, pull the curtains to, turn up the log effect fire, switch on the telly and relax since you're compelled to stay at home. But now I understand, it's under house arrest - not home arrest.'

In his monologue, HOUSE ARREST, the novelist Will Self responds to a week of news that has reported the release of various individuals after periods of imprisonment. The narrator is holed up somewhere that is both familiar and strange. And surely his release, poised to happen any moment, marks the end of it all?

Not really..

Novelist Will Self creates an imaginative response to a story from the week's news.

Carnival by Janice Okoh.

In a week that once again saw students protesting on the streets Janice Okoh tells the story of single mother Lorraine and daughter Nicole and how they are affected by the proposed changes to student fees.

Lorraine ..... Clare Perkins

Nicole ..... Deeivya Meir

Dean ..... LLoyd Thomas

Producer: David Hunter.

Playwright Janice Okoh creates an imaginative response to a story from the week's news.

Mark is at Toulouse airport, usually a pleasant place to be, but the BA strike has caused disruption and he has to get home to Annie, or else! And, hold on, what is he doing there in the first place?

Reader Paul Ritter

Producer DUNCAN MINSHULL

Continuing the series in which writers create a fictional response to a story in the week's news. Terence Blacker, novelist, biographer, and weekly commentator for The Independent, is in the hot seat.

Terence Blacker takes a wry look at the BA strike.

Writers respond to the week's news.

In the week of Ireland's bail out writer Lizzie Nunnery takes a look at how the economic dream turned sour. Declan Conway's life was good, spurred on by success he'd bought a stake in his very own horse -the Galway Ghost. Will Declan be a relic from his time or does he have a future?

Declan Conway ..... Jonathan Forbes

Producer - Pauline Harris.

Playwright Lizzie Nunnery an imaginative response to a story from the week's news.

Declan Conway....Jonathan Forbes

As oil continues to spew into the Gulf of Mexico following the Deepwater Horizon explosion, and the cost of the clean-up soars, an office worker on the other side of the world watches BP's live images with mounting despair.

Written and read by A L KENNEDY.

Produced by JUSTINE WILLETT

The Galway Ghost

In the week of Ireland's bail out writer Lizzie Nunnery takes a look at how the economic dream turned sour. Declan Conway's life was good, spurred on by success he'd bought a stake in his very own horse -the Galway Ghost. Will Declan be a relic from his time or does he have a future?

Declan Conway ..... Jonathan Forbes

Producer - Pauline Harris.

Playwright Lizzie Nunnery an imaginative response to a story from the week's news.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry and prose.

Each week we broadcast a 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch in the days leading up to transmission. It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far. They include: David Edgar, Amelia Bullmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Lin Coghlan, Marina Warner, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti and A.L. Kennedy.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. Philip Glenister, Tracy-Ann Obermann, Samuel West, David Soul, Henry Goodman, Alistair McGowan, Robert Bathurst, Stephen Mangan, Sally Hawkins and Kenneth Cranham.

Linda Marshall Griffiths creates an imaginative response to a story from the week's news.

~From Fact To Fiction: Frozen.

Two strangers in a remote cottage by a frozen lake.One is about to release an incendiary secret video clip on the internet. The other wants to stop him. What are the consequences? A haunting, lyrical drama by Linda Marshall Griffiths.

Harry... Conrad Nelson

Paul... David Fleeshman

Producer Gary Brown

Frozen by Linda Marshall Griffiths.

Continuing the series in which writers create a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

This week's guest writer is award-winning playwright Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti.

This week, the Scottish parliament debated a bill that could impose a minimum price on units of alcohol by the end of year.

Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti's play traces a week in the life of Jessica, a woman becoming unhealthily interested in the drinking habits of her cleaner.

Jessica....DOON MACKICHAN

Kerry....Eliza Caitlin Parkes

Felix....SAM DALE

Director: Abigail le Fleming

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Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti is an award-winning British Sikh writer and actress.

She has written for the theatre, film, TV and radio.

Her first play, Behsharam (Shameless), broke box office records when it played at Soho Theatre and the Birmingham Rep in 2001.

Her play Behzti (Dishonour) was controversially cancelled by the Birmingham Rep after violent protests against the play.

Her new play Behud (Beyond Belief) had a recent run at the Soho Theatre, London.

Continuing the series in which writers create a fictional response to a story in the week's news. This week's guest writer is award-winning playwright Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti.

This week, the Scottish parliament debated a bill that could impose a minimum price on units of alcohol by the end of year. Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti's play traces a week in the life of Jessica, a woman becoming unhealthily interested in the drinking habits of her cleaner.

Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti is an award-winning British Sikh writer and actress. She has written for the theatre, film, TV and radio. Her first play, Behsharam (Shameless), broke box office records when it played at Soho Theatre and the Birmingham Rep in 2001. Her play Behzti (Dishonour) was controversially cancelled by the Birmingham Rep after violent protests against the play. Her new play Behud (Beyond Belief) had a recent run at the Soho Theatre, London.

The return of the award-winning series FROM FACT TO FICTION - in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. This week playwright Linda Marshall Griffiths is in the hot seat. Producer - Gary Brown.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry and prose.

Each week we broadcast a 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch in the days leading up to transmission. It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far. They include: David Edgar, Amelia Bullmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Lin Coghlan, Marina Warner, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti and A.L. Kennedy.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. Philip Glenister, Tracy-Ann Obermann, Samuel West, David Soul, Henry Goodman, Alistair McGowan, Robert Bathurst, Stephen Mangan, Sally Hawkins and Kenneth Cranham.

Linda Marshall Griffiths creates an imaginative response to a story from the week's news.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry andf prose.

Each week we broadcast a 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch in the days leading up to transmission. It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far. They include: David Edgar, Amelia Bullmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Lin Coghlan, Marina Warner, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti and A.L. Kennedy.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. Philip Glenister, Tracy-Ann Obermann, Samuel West, David Soul, Henry Goodman, Alistair McGowan, Robert Bathurst, Stephen Mangan, Sally Hawkins and Kenneth Cranham.

Poet Ian McMillan creates an imaginative response to a story from the week's news.

The return of the award-winning series FROM FACT TO FICTION - in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. This week poet Ian McMillan is in the hot seat. Producer - GARY BROWN.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry andf prose.

Each week we broadcast a 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch in the days leading up to transmission. It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far. They include: David Edgar, AMELIA BULLMORE, MARK LAWSON, BONNIE GREER, LAURA SOLON, WILL SELF, ALISTAIR BEATON, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, REBECCA LENKIEWICZ, ADRIAN MITCHELL, STEWART LEE, JOHN SERGEANT, Kwame Kwei-Armah, KATE MOSSE, LIN COGHLAN, MARINA WARNER, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti and A.L. Kennedy.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. PHILIP GLENISTER, Tracy-Ann Obermann, SAMUEL WEST, DAVID SOUL, HENRY GOODMAN, Alistair McGowan, ROBERT BATHURST, STEPHEN MANGAN, SALLY HAWKINS and KENNETH CRANHAM.

In a week that saw the publication of the Saville Report into the Bloody Sunday shootings and Israel announced the setting up of an inquiry into the raid on a Gaza aid flotilla, one family is undergoing its own form of truth and reconciliation.

In a fictional country, a retelling of the Salome story by prize-winning author and historian, MARINA WARNER.

Mother - ADJOA ANDOH

Father - Anthony Calf

Jess - Eloise Secker

Director: GEMMA JENKINS

Author and social historian MARINA WARNER creates a fictional response to the week's news.

The return of the award-winning series FROM FACT TO FICTION - in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. This week poet Ian McMillan is in the hot seat. Producer - Gary Brown.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry andf prose.

Each week we broadcast a 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch in the days leading up to transmission. It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far. They include: David Edgar, Amelia Bullmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Lin Coghlan, Marina Warner, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti and A.L. Kennedy.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. Philip Glenister, Tracy-Ann Obermann, Samuel West, David Soul, Henry Goodman, Alistair McGowan, Robert Bathurst, Stephen Mangan, Sally Hawkins and Kenneth Cranham.

Poet Ian McMillan creates an imaginative response to a story from the week's news.

The return of the award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. A 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch during the week.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic - so drama can come in many guises, as well as poetry and prose.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

The breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far. They include: David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Jo Shapcott, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Marina Warner, Gurpeet Kaur Bhatti, A.L. Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

FF2F presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. Philip Glenister, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Samuel West, David Soul, Henry Goodman, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, Robert Bathurst, Stephen Mangan, Ken Cranham, Brendan Coyle, Haydn Gwynne and Sally Hawkins are just some of the names who have featured so far.

A writer responds to a story in this week's news.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a short-form dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. Rebecca Lenkiewicz's play looks at two lives affected by the launch of Endeavour this week from Cape Kennedy. It concerns Cal, an offbeat space afficionado (Toby Jones) who lives in the Mojave desert as the busy space programme there enters a new era. Cal communes with Nadezhda (Dina Korzun), a true-life woman Russian astronaut, and in his imagination a close friend. She knows what this new development will mean for the hard-working astronauts involved...

Cal...Toby Jones

Nadezhda...Dina Lorzun

Directed by...Peter Kavanagh.

Rebecca Lenkiewicz presents two lives affected by Endeavour's launch from Cape Kennedy.

1/8 Series in which writers create an imaginative response to a story from the week's news.

Producer - PAULINE HARRIS.

The return of the award-winning series FROM FACT TO FICTION - in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news.

The form and content is entirely led by the news topic so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry and prose.

Each week we broadcast a 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch in the days leading up to transmission.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far.

They include: David Edgar, Amelia Bullmore, MARK LAWSON, BONNIE GREER, LAURA SOLON, WILL SELF, ALISTAIR BEATON, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, REBECCA LENKIEWICZ, ADRIAN MITCHELL, STEWART LEE, JOHN SERGEANT, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, LIN COGHLAN, MARINA WARNER, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti and A.L.

Kennedy.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession.

PHILIP GLENISTER, Tracy-Ann Obermann, SAMUEL WEST, DAVID SOUL, HENRY GOODMAN, Alistair McGowan, ROBERT BATHURST, STEPHEN MANGAN, SALLY HAWKINS and KENNETH CRANHAM.

~From Fact To Fiction returns to the airwaves on Radio 4 from Saturday 30th October 2010.

Playwright LAVINIA MURRAY creates an imaginative response to a story from the week's news.

With a new brand of austerity on the horizon and the notion of social cleansing in the air, playwright LAVINIA MURRAY takes a bizarre look into the future..

For Sophie, Paul's unyielding 'No' to AV points to a worrying faultline in their marriage.

The return of the award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. A 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch during the week.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic - so drama can come in many guises, as well as poetry and prose.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

The breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far. They include: David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Jo Shapcott, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Marina Warner, Gurpeet Kaur Bhatti, A.L. Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

FF2F presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. Philip Glenister, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Samuel West, David Soul, Henry Goodman, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, Robert Bathurst, Stephen Mangan, Ken Cranham, Brendan Coyle, Haydn Gwynne and Sally Hawkins are just some of the names who have featured so far.

A writer responds to a story in this week's news.

The return of the award-winning series FROM FACT TO FICTION - in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news - producer EMMA HARDING.

This week Poets JO SHAPCOTT and PAUL FARLEY are in the hot seat.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news.

The form and content is entirely led by the news topic so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry and prose.

Each week we broadcast a 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch in the days leading up to transmission.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far.

They include: David Edgar, Amelia Bullmore, MARK LAWSON, BONNIE GREER, LAURA SOLON, WILL SELF, ALISTAIR BEATON, Lemn Sissay, APRIL DE ANGELIS, REBECCA LENKIEWICZ, ADRIAN MITCHELL, STEWART LEE, JOHN SERGEANT, KWAME KWEI-ARMAH, KATE MOSSe, LIN COGHLAN, MARINA WARNER, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti and A.L.

Kennedy.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession.

PHILIP GLENISTER, TRACY-ANN OBERMANn, SAMUEL WEST, DAVID SOUL, HENRY GOODMAN, ALISTAIR MCGOWAN, ROBERT BATHURST, STEPHEN MANGAN, SALLY HAWKINS and KENNETH CRANHAM

Poets JO SHAPCOTT & PAUL FARLEY give an imaginative response to a story in the week's news

The return of the award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. A 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch during the week.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic - so drama can come in many guises, as well as poetry and prose.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

The breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far. They include: David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Jo Shapcott, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Marina Warner, Gurpeet Kaur Bhatti, A.L. Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

FF2F presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. Philip Glenister, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Samuel West, David Soul, Henry Goodman, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, Robert Bathurst, Stephen Mangan, Ken Cranham, Brendan Coyle, Haydn Gwynne and Sally Hawkins are just some of the names who have featured so far.

A writer responds to a story in this week's news.

Two years ago Lyn and Tom adopted a vulnerable four year old boy, tonight they must look again at what it means to be a family.

LYN....CLAIRE RUSHBROOK

TOM....Nicholas Gleason

Produced by JEREMY MORTIMER and Ellie Bury

NELL LEYSHON (writer)

Nell Leyshon is an award-winning playwright who has written for radio and the stage.

Her most recent stage play, Bedlam, was produced at Shakespeare's Globe theatre, in summer 2010.

Her play Sons was broadcast on Radio 4 in 2009.

Playwright Nell Leyshon creates an imaginative response to a story from the week's news.

Belgian Waffle' by Lionel Shriver

Cast:

Rupert ... Alex Jennings

Fiona ... Anna Chancellor

Produced by Emma Harding

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic - so drama can come in many guises, as well as poetry and prose.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

The breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far. They include: David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Jo Shapcott, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Marina Warner, Gurpeet Kaur Bhatti, A.L. Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

FF2F presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. Philip Glenister, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Samuel West, David Soul, Henry Goodman, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, Robert Bathurst, Stephen Mangan, Ken Cranham, Brendan Coyle, Haydn Gwynne and Sally Hawkins are just some of the names who have featured so far.

Award-winning novelist Lionel Shriver responds in fiction to a story in the week's news.

The return of the award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. A 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch during the week.

A writer responds to a story in this week's news.

What could be nicer than to draw the nets, pull the curtains to, turn up the log effect fire, switch on the telly and relax since you're compelled to stay at home.

But now I understand, it's under house arrest - not home arrest.

In his monologue, HOUSE ARREST, the novelist WILL SELF responds to a week of news that has reported the release of various individuals after periods of imprisonment.

The narrator is holed up somewhere that is both familiar and strange.

And surely his release, poised to happen any moment, marks the end of it all?

Not really.

What could be nicer than to draw the nets, pull the curtains to, turn up the log effect fire, switch on the telly and relax since you're compelled to stay at home.

But now I understand, it's under house arrest - not home arrest.

Performed by: ... Lucy Montgomery, Peter Polycarpou, Sean Baker, Alan Raglan, Susie Riddell and David Baddiel.

Directed by: ... James Robinson.

Writer and comedian David Baddiel responds to the issue of super-injunctions.

Writers respond to the week's news.

A writer responds to a story in this week's news.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic - so drama can come in many guises, as well as poetry and prose.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

The breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far. They include: David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Jo Shapcott, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Marina Warner, Gurpeet Kaur Bhatti, A.L. Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

FF2F presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. Philip Glenister, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Samuel West, David Soul, Henry Goodman, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, Robert Bathurst, Stephen Mangan, Ken Cranham, Brendan Coyle, Haydn Gwynne and Sally Hawkins are just some of the names who have featured so far.

The return of the drama series in which a writer responds to a story in this week's news.

With the governance of international football being so much in the news this week, Ed Jones takes a look at how morality plays out at a more local level. Two football dads meet over a pint and discuss their lads.

Jonah....Greg Wood

Robbie...Will Ash

Director Gary Brown

Writer Ed Jones' take on the ethics of football.

Declan Conway's life was good, spurred on by success he'd bought a stake in his very own horse -the Galway Ghost.

Will Declan be a relic from his time or does he have a future?

Declan Conway - Jonathan Forbes

Producer - PAULINE HARRIS

The return of the award-winning series FROM FACT TO FICTION - in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

This week playwright LINDA MARSHALL GRIFFITHS is in the hot seat.

Producer - GARY BROWN.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news.

The form and content is entirely led by the news topic so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry and prose.

Each week we broadcast a 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch in the days leading up to transmission.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far.

They include: David Edgar, Amelia Bullmore, MARK LAWSON, BONNIE GREER, LAURA SOLON, WILL SELF, ALISTAIR BEATON, Lemn Sissay, APRIL DE ANGELIS, REBECCA LENKIEWICZ, ADRIAN MITCHELL, STEWART LEE, JOHN SERGEANT, KWAME KWEI-ARMAH, KATE MOSSe, LIN COGHLAN, MARINA WARNER, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti and A.L.

Kennedy.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession.

PHILIP GLENISTER, TRACY-ANN OBERMANn, SAMUEL WEST, DAVID SOUL, HENRY GOODMAN, ALISTAIR MCGOWAN, ROBERT BATHURST, STEPHEN MANGAN, SALLY HAWKINS and KENNETH CRANHAM

A writer responds to a story in this week's news.

In the week that the Prime Minister said that he would welcome cross-party talks on funding care for the elderly, playwright Nick Payne looks at the preparations taking place this weekend for a very special birthday party.

Cast:

Donald - John Rowe

Robin - Carl Prekopp

Amy - Alex Tregear

Mum - Elaine Claxton

Dad - Gerard McDermott

Directed by Sasha Yevtushenko

Production Co-ordinators: Emma Hearn and Matilda James

Studio Managers: Mike Etherden and Victoria Kent

Editor: Mike Etherden

Executive Producer: Sally Avens.

Nick Payne looks at the preparations taking place for a very special birthday party.

In THE GOTCHA MOMENT, Terence Blacker responds to the Sarah Palin emails leak, when 24,000 pages of her missives appeared in the public domain. He imagines how a newspaper editor would deal with such a mountain of stuff, if it came his way. Would he rise to the challenge of making something of it all, or would he sink without trace!

Gary Wells - Adrian Scarborough

Producer Duncan Minshull.

Author and journalist Terence Blacker responds to the Sarah Palin emails leak.

Producer - GARY BROWN.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news.

The form and content is entirely led by the news topic so you can expect drama in a number of different guises, as well as poetry andf prose.

Each week we broadcast a 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch in the days leading up to transmission.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far.

They include: David Edgar, Amelia Bullmore, MARK LAWSON, BONNIE GREER, LAURA SOLON, WILL SELF, ALISTAIR BEATON, Lemn Sissay, APRIL DE ANGELIS, REBECCA LENKIEWICZ, ADRIAN MITCHELL, STEWART LEE, JOHN SERGEANT, KWAME KWEI-ARMAH, KATE MOSSe, LIN COGHLAN, MARINA WARNER, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti and A.L.

Kennedy.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession.

PHILIP GLENISTER, TRACY-ANN OBERMANn, SAMUEL WEST, DAVID SOUL, HENRY GOODMAN, ALISTAIR MCGOWAN, ROBERT BATHURST, STEPHEN MANGAN, SALLY HAWKINS and KENNETH CRANHAM

A writer responds to a story in this week's news.

Gloria...Tracy Wiles

Sneep...Stephen Critchlow

Tom...Orlando Seale

Pianist...Neil Brand

Produced by Peter Kavanagh.

Snoo Wilson has a financier's wife pen a musical called Fat Cats.

The return of the award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. Snoo Wilson begins with a topical drama inspired by a story making the headlines.

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It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This is the 12th series and the sheer breadth of approach is reflected in the range of writers who have participated so far. They include: Lionel Shriver, David Baddiel, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Jo Shapcott, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Marina Warner, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A.L.Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. Philip Glenister, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Samuel West, David Soul, Henry Goodman, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, Robert Bathurst, Stephen Mangan, Ken Cranham, Brendan Coyle, Haydn Gwynne and Sally Hawkins are just some of the names who have featured so far.

The return of the drama series in which a writer responds to a story in this week's news.

It concerns Cal, an offbeat space afficionado (TOBY JONES) who lives in the Mojave desert as the busy space programme there enters a new era.

Cal communes with Nadezhda (Dina Korzun), a true-life woman Russian astronaut, and in his imagination a close friend.

She knows what this new development will mean for the hard-working astronauts involved...

Paul Weeks is a 'NO' man - he thinks AV is expensive and flawed and not the British way.

In the week of Bin Laden's killing, he finds the AV referendum an embarrassing sideshow.

But his wife, Sophie, has been actively campaigning for a YES vote, with a vigour that has surprised Paul.

Now, as polling day arrives, and as the fault lines are exposed in the coalition's fa瀀ade of unity, Paul and Sophie's marriage also starts to unravel.

Does Sophie's passion for change have as much to do with their relationship as with electoral reform..?

Now, as polling day arrives, and as the fault lines are exposed in the coalition's fa?ade of unity, Paul and Sophie's marriage also starts to unravel.

We view Scotland's fight for independence from the perspective of two new and rather unusual Edinburgh residents.

Sweetie - Juliet Stevenson

Sunshine - Tim McInnerny

Producer - Helen Perry.

Peter Souter tackles the devolution debate via two of Edinburgh's newest residents.

The return of the award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. This week it's Peter Souter's turn to write a topical drama inspired by a story making the headlines.

Produced by HELEN PERRY.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This is the 12th series and the sheer breadth of approach is reflected in the range of writers who have participated so far. They include: LIONEL SHRIVER, DAVID BADDIEL, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, MARK LAWSON, BONNIE GREER, LAURA SOLON, WILL SELF, ALISTAIR BEATON, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, REBECCA LENKIEWICZ, ADRIAN MITCHELL, STEWART LEE, JOHN SERGEANT, JO SHAPCOTT, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, KATE MOSSE, MARINA WARNER, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A.L.Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. PHILIP GLENISTER, Tracy-Ann Oberman, SAMUEL WEST, DAVID SOUL, HENRY GOODMAN, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, ROBERT BATHURST, STEPHEN MANGAN, KEN CRANHAM, Brendan Coyle, HAYDN GWYNNE and SALLY HAWKINS are just some of the names who have featured so far.

Peter Souter takes on the challenge of creating a fictional response to the week's news.

Kirsten and Patrick have very different opinions about how Osama Bin Laden should be represented in an exhibition.

Kirsten - MADELEINE POTTER

Patrick - Christopher Naylor

Akif - ADEEL AKHTAR

Director: MARY PEATE

The reader is Hannah Waterman

Producer Duncan Minshull

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This is the 12th series and the sheer breadth of approach is reflected in the range of writers who have participated so far. They include: Lionel Shriver, David Baddiel, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Jo Shapcott, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Marina Warner, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A.L.Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

Adam Thorpe tells us about the destinies of two topical dogs.

The return of the award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. This week it's ADAM THORPE's turn to write a topical drama inspired by a story making the headlines.

Produced by DUNCAN MINSHULL.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. PHILIP GLENISTER, Tracy-Ann Oberman, SAMUEL WEST, DAVID SOUL, HENRY GOODMAN, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, ROBERT BATHURST, STEPHEN MANGAN, KEN CRANHAM, Brendan Coyle, HAYDN GWYNNE and SALLY HAWKINS are just some of the names who have featured so far.

ADAM THORPE takes on the challenge of creating a fictional response to the week's news.

Belgian Waffle' by LIONEL SHRIVER

Cast:

Rupert...

Alex Jennings

Fiona...

Anna Chancellor

Produced by Emma Harding

In a week which has seen a critical focus laid on banker's bonuses, comedian and writer Toby Hadoke imagines a television talk show where bankers are placed in the hot seat and forced to convince the public whether or not they deserve their huge bonuses.

Performed by: ... Greg Wood, Toby Hadoke, James Quinn and Katherine Mount

Directed by ... Charlotte Riches.

Comedian Toby Hadoke creates an imaginative response to a story from the week's news.

The return of the award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. A 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch during the week.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This is the 12th series and the sheer breadth of approach is reflected in the range of writers who have participated so far. They include: LIONEL SHRIVER, DAVID BADDIEL, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, MARK LAWSON, BONNIE GREER, LAURA SOLON, WILL SELF, ALISTAIR BEATON, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, REBECCA LENKIEWICZ, ADRIAN MITCHELL, STEWART LEE, JOHN SERGEANT, JO SHAPCOTT, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, KATE MOSSE, MARINA WARNER, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A.L.Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. PHILIP GLENISTER, Tracy-Ann Oberman, SAMUEL WEST, DAVID SOUL, HENRY GOODMAN, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, ROBERT BATHURST, STEPHEN MANGAN, KEN CRANHAM, Brendan Coyle, HAYDN GWYNNE and SALLY HAWKINS are just some of the names who have featured so far.

The return of the drama series in which a writer responds to a story in this week's news.

Performed by:... Lucy Montgomery, Peter Polycarpou, Sean Baker, Alan Raglan, Susie Riddell and David Baddiel.

Directed by:... James Robinson.

Writer and comedian David Baddiel responds to the issue of super-injunctions.

Performed by: ... Lucy Montgomery, Peter Polycarpou, Sean Baker, Alan Raglan, Susie Riddell and David Baddiel.

Directed by: ... James Robinson.

Superinjunctions' charts the whirlwind of events that's unleashed by one man's attempts to protect his privacy.

Performed by:...

Performed by:... Lucy Montgomery, Peter Polycarpou, Sean Baker, Alan Raglan, Susie Riddell and David Baddiel.

Directed by:... James Robinson.

Writer and comedian David Baddiel responds to the issue of super-injunctions.

Performed by: ... Lucy Montgomery, Peter Polycarpou, Sean Baker, Alan Raglan, Susie Riddell and David Baddiel.

Directed by: ... James Robinson.

We are Watching Something Terrible Happening' by poet and writer Lavinia Greenlaw.

Starring Eiry Thomas and Iestyn Jones

Directed by James Robinson

A BBC Cymru Wales Production.

By writer Lavinia Greenlaw. What can a meteorite from Mars tell us about life on earth?

The return of the award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. A 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch during the week.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This is the 12th series and the sheer breadth of approach is reflected in the range of writers who have participated so far. They include: LIONEL SHRIVER, DAVID BADDIEL, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, MARK LAWSON, BONNIE GREER, LAURA SOLON, WILL SELF, ALISTAIR BEATON, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, REBECCA LENKIEWICZ, ADRIAN MITCHELL, STEWART LEE, JOHN SERGEANT, JO SHAPCOTT, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, KATE MOSSE, MARINA WARNER, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A.L.Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. PHILIP GLENISTER, Tracy-Ann Oberman, SAMUEL WEST, DAVID SOUL, HENRY GOODMAN, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, ROBERT BATHURST, STEPHEN MANGAN, KEN CRANHAM, Brendan Coyle, HAYDN GWYNNE and SALLY HAWKINS are just some of the names who have featured so far.

Drama series in which a writer responds to a story in the week's news.

Jonah....Greg Wood

Robbie...Will Ash

Director Gary Brown

The return of the award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. A 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch during the week.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic - so drama can come in many guises, as well as poetry and prose.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

FF2F presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

Writer Ed Jones' take on the ethics of football.

As the 30th anniversary of the Falklands conflict approaches, the war of words between Britain and Argentina has, in recent weeks, become increasingly heated. In this story, writer Lucy Catherine digs deep into the spirit of the place to tell a personal story of young woman's unexpected and unsettling encounter with the islands' past.

Amy - Georgia Groome

Pablo - Paulo Rivera

Dad - Peter Hamilton-Dyer

Directed by Marc Beeby

To complement Radio Four's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news.

This is the 12th series and the sheer breadth of approach is reflected in the range of writers who have participated so far. They include: Lionel Shriver, David Baddiel, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Jo Shapcott, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Marina Warner, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A.L.Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

A young woman living in the Falklands has an unsettling encounter with the island's past.

The return of the award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. A 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch during the week.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. PHILIP GLENISTER, Tracy-Ann Oberman, SAMUEL WEST, DAVID SOUL, HENRY GOODMAN, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, ROBERT BATHURST, STEPHEN MANGAN, KEN CRANHAM, Brendan Coyle, HAYDN GWYNNE and SALLY HAWKINS are just some of the names who have featured so far.

Drama series in which a writer responds to a story in the week's news.

Two football dads meet over a pint and discuss their lads.

Jonah....Greg Wood

Robbie...Will Ash

Director Gary Brown

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This is the 12th series and the sheer breadth of approach is reflected in the range of writers who have participated so far. They include: LIONEL SHRIVER, DAVID BADDIEL, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, MARK LAWSON, BONNIE GREER, LAURA SOLON, WILL SELF, ALISTAIR BEATON, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, REBECCA LENKIEWICZ, ADRIAN MITCHELL, STEWART LEE, JOHN SERGEANT, JO SHAPCOTT, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, KATE MOSSE, MARINA WARNER, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A.L.Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. PHILIP GLENISTER, Tracy-Ann Oberman, SAMUEL WEST, DAVID SOUL, HENRY GOODMAN, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, ROBERT BATHURST, STEPHEN MANGAN, KEN CRANHAM, Brendan Coyle, HAYDN GWYNNE and SALLY HAWKINS are just some of the names who have featured so far.

Award-winning writer JOHN GODBER's drama is inspired by a story in this week's news.

The Warrah by Lucy Catherine.

As the 30th anniversary of the Falklands conflict approaches, the war of words between Britain and Argentina has, in recent weeks, become increasingly heated. In this story, writer Lucy Catherine digs deep into the spirit of the place to tell a personal story of young woman's unexpected and unsettling encounter with the islands' past.

Amy - Georgia Groome

Pablo - Paulo Rivera

Dad - Peter Hamilton-Dyer

Directed by Marc Beeby

To complement Radio Four's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news.

Topical drama by John Godber. Two gravediggers contemplate the ideal Sunday newspaper.

Cast:

Donald - John Rowe

Robin - Carl Prekopp

Amy - Alex Tregear

Mum - Elaine Claxton

Dad - Gerard McDermott

Directed by Sasha Yevtushenko

Production Co-ordinators: Emma Hearn and Matilda James

Studio Managers: Mike Etherden and Victoria Kent

Editor: Mike Etherden

Executive Producer: Sally Avens

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This is the 12th series and the sheer breadth of approach is reflected in the range of writers who have participated so far. They include: Lionel Shriver, David Baddiel, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Jo Shapcott, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Marina Warner, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A.L.Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. Philip Glenister, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Samuel West, David Soul, Henry Goodman, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, Robert Bathurst, Stephen Mangan, Ken Cranham, Brendan Coyle, Haydn Gwynne and Sally Hawkins are just some of the names who have featured so far.

By Lizzie Nunnery. Drama inspired by recent conflicts in the Middle East.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This is the 12th series and the sheer breadth of approach is reflected in the range of writers who have participated so far. They include: LIONEL SHRIVER, DAVID BADDIEL, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, MARK LAWSON, BONNIE GREER, LAURA SOLON, WILL SELF, ALISTAIR BEATON, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, REBECCA LENKIEWICZ, ADRIAN MITCHELL, STEWART LEE, JOHN SERGEANT, JO SHAPCOTT, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, KATE MOSSE, MARINA WARNER, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A.L.Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. PHILIP GLENISTER, Tracy-Ann Oberman, SAMUEL WEST, DAVID SOUL, HENRY GOODMAN, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, ROBERT BATHURST, STEPHEN MANGAN, KEN CRANHAM, Brendan Coyle, HAYDN GWYNNE and SALLY HAWKINS are just some of the names who have featured so far.

Drama series in which a writer responds to a story in the week's news.

Produced by PETER KAVANAGH

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

This is the 12th series and the sheer breadth of approach is reflected in the range of writers who have participated so far. They include: Lionel Shriver, David Baddiel, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Jo Shapcott, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Marina Warner, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A.L.Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. Philip Glenister, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Samuel West, David Soul, Henry Goodman, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, Robert Bathurst, Stephen Mangan, Ken Cranham, Brendan Coyle, Haydn Gwynne and Sally Hawkins are just some of the names who have featured so far.

The return of the drama series in which a writer responds to a story in this week's news.

Produced by Peter Kavanagh.

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A Greek Proposal by Lou Ramsden

In a week which has seen bookings of Greek holidays soar despite the unstable financial situation, writer Lou Ramsden takes a humorous look at how up-tight Euan Clarke tries to turn a cheap holiday to Kos to his advantage by proposing to his unsuspecting girlfriend.

Performed by: Stephen Hoyle, Sarah McDonald Hughes and Jon Lolis. With music performed by Dimitri Vatikiotis and Paschal Paschalis.

Directed by... Charlotte Riches.

Writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

Performed by: ... Stephen Hoyle, Sarah McDonald Hughes and Jon Lolis. With music performed by Dimitri Vatikiotis and Paschal Paschalis.

Directed by ... Charlotte Riches.

We view Scotland's fight for independence from the perspective of two new and rather unusual Edinburgh residents.

Sweetie....JULIET STEVENSON

Sunshine....Tim McInnerny

Producer - HELEN PERRY

Producer - Helen Perry.

In a week that has seen clashes both on and off the pitch in the Euro 2012 championship, Northern Irish novelist and screenwriter Eoin McNamee creates a dramatic response to the news in this week's From Fact to Fiction.

Two men and a campervan: Matt and Maciek are on the football trail in Poland. While Matt is following the fortunes of the Irish boys in green, football is the last thing on Maciek's mind. Their friendship is about to be tested as past deeds and present enmities collide in a clash as charged as any football match.

Cast:

Matt ..... Lalor Roddy

Maciek ..... William Brand

Lukasz ..... Rafael Ferenc

Producer/Director Heather Larmour.

Eoin McNamee responds to this week's news in a drama set against the backdrop of Euro 2012

Writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

The reader is Hannah Waterman

Producer Duncan Minshull

Eric is played by Philip Fox, Marianne by Jane Whittenshaw, the postwoman by Susie Riddell, Doctor Salkind by Don Gilet and John and the chicken by James Lailey. The producer is Elizabeth Allard.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

Novelist and playwright Deborah Levy responds to the week's news with a new drama.

The return of the award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. A 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch during the week.

Now in it's seventh year the sheer breadth of approach is reflected in the range of writers who have participated so far. They include: Lou Ramsden, Andrew Martin, LIONEL SHRIVER, DAVID BADDIEL, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, MARK LAWSON, BONNIE GREER, LAURA SOLON, WILL SELF, ALISTAIR BEATON, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, REBECCA LENKIEWICZ, ADRIAN MITCHELL, STEWART LEE, JOHN SERGEANT, JO SHAPCOTT, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, KATE MOSSE, MARINA WARNER, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A.L.Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. PHILIP GLENISTER, Tracy-Ann Oberman, SAMUEL WEST, DAVID SOUL, HENRY GOODMAN, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, ROBERT BATHURST, STEPHEN MANGAN, KEN CRANHAM, Brendan Coyle, HAYDN GWYNNE and SALLY HAWKINS are just some of the names who have featured so far.

A husband returns from a celebration following President Mursi's inauguration to find his wife packing to leave the country.

In the week when the Muslim Brotherhood's candidate became Egypt's first democratically elected president, playwright Oliver Emanuel creates a real-time drama set in Cairo that explores what democracy might mean to the country.

Heba ... Meg Fraser

Omar ... Simon Tait

Rabiah ... Hannah Donaldson

Director: Kirsty Williams.

Playwright Oliver Emanuel imagines the impact of the elections on an Egyptian family.

Playwright Oliver Emanuel creates an imaginative response to a story from this week's news as the award-winning series returns.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

Oliver Emanuel creates an imaginative response to a story from the week's news.

One of the Official Poets at the London Olympics and Associate Artist at the South Bank centre, Lemn Sissay writes this week's short drama. Set during a tennis match at Wimbledon two Bankers want to enjoy a day out at Centre Court and forget the recent troubles. One banker is determined not to talk shop, but underneath the seething tension of their predicament boils.

Cast

Jonathan Keeble

Conrad Nelson

Charlie De'Ath

PRODUCER Pauline Harris.

Lemn Sissay responds to the recent banking scandal with a short drama about two bankers.

Writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

Produced by Emma Harding

About the authors: W.N. Herbert was born in Dundee and writes both in English and Scots. His collections include 'Forked Tongue', 'Cabaret McGonagall', 'Bad Shaman Blues' and 'Omnesia' (all published by Bloodaxe). He has recently co-edited 'Jade Ladder: Contemporary Chinese Poetry' (Bloodaxe Books, 2012) with Yang Lian. He is Professor of Creative Writing at Newcastle University.

Clare Pollard was born in Bolton and has published four collections with Bloodaxe: 'The Heavy-Petting Zoo', which she wrote while still at school, 'Bedtime', 'Look, Clare! Look!' and most recently, 'Changeling', which is a Poetry Book Society Recommendation. Her first play The Weather (Faber, 2004) premièred at the Royal Court Theatre. Her documentary for radio, My Male Muse (2007), was a Radio 4 Pick of the Year, and she is a Royal Literary Fund Literary Fellow at Essex University.

Continuing the series in which writers make an imaginative response to a story that's been making the headlines.

In the week in which residents of a London tower block lost their High Court battle to prevent surface-to-air missiles being stationed on their roof, two poets – W N Herbert and Clare Pollard imagine the residents of a fictional tower block, with a missile on the roof.

A soldier sent to man the missile considers his role in defending all that the Olympics stand for.

The Soldier.....Sam Troughton

The Student/ Somalian Woman.....Amaka Okafor

The Cockney/ The Pensioner/ Mr Nutler..... Robert Blythe

The Mother.....Christine Absalom

The Soldier....Sam Troughton

The Student/ Somalian Woman....Amaka Okafor

The Cockney/ The Pensioner/ Mr Nutler....Robert Blythe

The Mother....Christine Absalom

Continuing the series in which writers make an imaginative response to a story that's been making the headlines.

In the week in which residents of a London tower block lost their High Court battle to prevent surface-to-air missiles being stationed on their roof, two poets - W N Herbert and Clare Pollard imagine the residents of a fictional tower block, with a missile on the roof.

Clare Pollard was born in Bolton and has published four collections with Bloodaxe: 'The Heavy-Petting Zoo', which she wrote while still at school, 'Bedtime', 'Look, Clare! Look!' and most recently, 'Changeling', which is a Poetry Book Society Recommendation. Her first play The Weather (Faber, 2004) premi耀red at the Royal Court Theatre. Her documentary for radio, My Male Muse (2007), was a Radio 4 Pick of the Year, and she is a Royal Literary Fund Literary Fellow at Essex University.

Poets W N Herbert and Clare Pollard respond to a story in this week's news.

The Deputy Head ..... Philip Jackson

The Teacher ..... Sarah Smart

The Teaching Assistant ..... Tina Gray

Produced and directed by Jonquil Panting

As well as being one of Britain's leading contemporary poets, Kate Clanchy has won the BBC National Short Story Competition, and written ten plays for radio. Her political memoir 'Antigona and Me' was dramatised on radio as 'What Is She Doing Here?', and her novel, 'Meeting The English', will be published in 2013.

Writer Kate Clanchy imagines one child's remarkable school report.

In a week when the school year ends, and the government's Troubled Families Team reports on funding for interventions with problem families, the award-winning writer Kate Clanchy imagines one child's last day of term.

The Deputy Head - Philip Jackson

The Teacher - Sarah Smart

The Teaching Assistant - Tina Gray

Produced and directed by Jonquil Panting

As well as being one of Britain's leading contemporary poets, Kate Clanchy has won the BBC National Short Story Competition, and written ten plays for radio. Her political memoir 'Antigona and Me' was dramatised on radio as 'What Is She Doing Here?', and her novel, 'Meeting The English', will be published in 2013.

Writer Kate Clanchy creates a fictional response to the week's news.

As well as being one of Britain's leading contemporary poets whose collections SAMARKAND, SLATTERN and NEWBORN have won numerous literary awards, Kate Clanchy won the BBC National Short Story Competition in 2009, with THE NOT-DEAD AND THE SAVED, and has written ten plays for radio, most recently the mordant ICED, A NURSERY TALE, MENACE, OTHER MOTHERS and a new adaptation of Edward Bulwer-Lytton's MONEY, directed by Samuel West. Her political memoir ANTIGONA AND ME was dramatised on radio as WHAT IS SHE DOING HERE?, and she presented CHILDREN OF THE WHITSUN WEDDINGS with the poet Paul Farley for Radio 3. Her novel, MEETING THE ENGLISH, will be published in 2013 by Picador.

In a week which has seen bookings of Greek holidays soar despite the unstable financial situation, writer Lou Ramsden takes a humorous look at how up-tight Euan Clarke tries to turn a cheap holiday to Kos to his advantage by proposing to his unsuspecting girlfriend.

Performed by:... Stephen Hoyle, Sarah McDonald Hughes and Jon Lolis. With music performed by Dimitri Vatikiotis and Paschal Paschalis.

Directed by... Charlotte Riches.

In the week that the Government announced its plans to legislate on same-sex marriages, Lyn and Steff have plans of their own. It's the dead of night and the couple embark on an audacious undertaking to pledge their love for each other. When an uninvited guest challenges them, it reveals that the two women might not be on the same page.

Lyn ... Morven Christie

Steff ... Alex Tregear

Jossy ... Greg McHugh

The Rev. Helen Cairn ... Sally Orrock

Producer: Gemma Jenkins.

Lyn and Steff embark on an audacious undertaking to pledge their love for each other.

Topical drama by award-winning playwright Ali Taylor.

In a week in which the world has been trying to come to terms with events in Newtown Connecticut, writer Joe Dunthorne gives the perspective of a family in South Wales, preparing for Christmas.

Bob... Gerran Howell

Phil... Alun Raglan

Sue... Eiry Thomas

Directed by James Robinson

A BBC Cymru Wales Production.

Joe Dunthorne gives the perspective of a family in South Wales on events in Connecticut.

Topical drama. Writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

Are we in for a triple dip? And what about the fiscal cliff? How to bridge the north/south divide? The conversation takes a philosophical turn as two gravediggers labour with their spades in a graveyard not far from the Humber Bridge.

Hugo may be from Windsor but he has to work through his Christmas break from Hull University to earn enough money to keep him in chicken and pesto bagels. Keith has been grave-digging for years. He's a plain cheese and pickle man and he doesn't think much of the southern softie who's just here for the holidays. But they have more in common than they think.

Background: John Godber is one of the most performed playwrights in English and has won many awards for his work on stage, film and television. He revisits the characters and setting he first created for 'From Fact to Fiction' in February 2012, when the new 'Sun on Sunday' newspaper was about to launch.

To complement Radio Four's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content are entirely lead by the news topic - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. Philip Glenister, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Samuel West, David Soul, Henry Goodman, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, Robert Bathurst, Stephen Mangan, Ken Cranham, Brendan Coyle, Haydn Gwynne and Sally Hawkins are just some of the names who have featured so far.

Writer...John Godber

Keith...Dicken Ashworth

Hugo...Freddie Fox

Director...Mary Ward-Lowery.

By John Godber. Two gravediggers contemplate the year's news. Are we in for a triple dip?

The return of the award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. A 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch during the week.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

Now in it's seventh year the sheer breadth of approach is reflected in the range of writers who have participated so far. They include: Lou Ramsden, Andrew Martin, LIONEL SHRIVER, DAVID BADDIEL, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, MARK LAWSON, BONNIE GREER, LAURA SOLON, WILL SELF, ALISTAIR BEATON, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, REBECCA LENKIEWICZ, ADRIAN MITCHELL, STEWART LEE, JOHN SERGEANT, JO SHAPCOTT, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, MARINA WARNER, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A.L.Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. PHILIP GLENISTER, Tracy-Ann Oberman, SAMUEL WEST, DAVID SOUL, HENRY GOODMAN, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, ROBERT BATHURST, STEPHEN MANGAN, Ken Cranham, Brendan Coyle, HAYDN GWYNNE and SALLY HAWKINS are just some of the names who have featured so far.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession.PHILIP GLENISTER, Tracy-Ann Oberman, SAMUEL WEST, DAVID SOUL, HENRY GOODMAN, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, ROBERT BATHURST, STEPHEN MANGAN, Ken Cranham, Brendan Coyle, HAYDN GWYNNE and SALLY HAWKINS are just some of the names who have featured so far.

Award-winning writer A L KENNEDY creates a fictional response to the week's news, in the week in which survivors from the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary return to school.

Writer: A L KENNEDY is the acclaimed author of six novels, two books of non-fiction, and five collections of short stories. Her novel, Day, was the Costa Book of the Year, and her latest novel, The Blue Book, was shortlisted for the Orange Prize. She has twice been selected as one of Granta's Best of Young British Novelists and has won many prizes including the Lannan Literary Award, the Austrian State Prize for European Literature, the SOMERSET MAUGHAM Award, the Encore Award and the Saltire Scottish Book of the Year Award. She is also well known for her stand-up comedy.

Produced by JUSTINE WILLETT

Written and read by A L KENNEDY

Written and read by A L Kennedy.

Award-winning writer A L Kennedy creates a fictional response to the week's news. In the week in which survivors of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School return to class, she looks at the emotional impact on the children - and their parents.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content are entirely lead by the news topic - so drama can come in many guises, as well as poetry and prose.

Topical drama. Writers create a fictional response to the news.

Peter Jukes's fast-turnaround fictional drama is sparked by the publication of 'Giving Victims a Voice', the report into allegations of sexual abuse made against Jimmy Savile. A mother and daughter find their relationship tested by a long-buried incident from the past.

Sarah - Samantha Bond

Molly - Lizzy Watts

Gran - Christine Lohr

Directed by Peter Kavanagh.

Sarah ..... Samantha Bond

Molly ..... Lizzy Watts

Gran ..... Christine Lohr

Playwright Oliver Emanuel creates an imaginative response to a story from this week's news as the award-winning series returns.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

Playwright Oliver Emanuel explores the dramatic impact of the election of Mohammed Mursi on an Egyptian family.

Playwright Louise Ironside creates an imaginative response to a story from this week's news as the award-winning series continues.

In a week when trust is under scrutiny - from Lance Armstrong baring his soul to Oprah, our relationship with Europe, and working out which weather forecast to believe, - a self-employed psychic needs to finish her tax return before the deadline.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

Snow and Mirrors

by Louise Ironside

Cast:

Angela....Claire Knight

David....Jimmy Chisolm

Producer/Director....David Ian Neville.

In a week when trust is under scrutiny, Louise Ironside creates a 15-minute drama response

Angela.........................................Claire Knight

David.........................................Jimmy Chisolm

Producer/Director....................David Ian Neville.

'Lemn Sissay, one of the official poets at the London Olympics, responds to the recent banking scandal with a short drama about two bankers trying to enjoy a day out at Wimbledon.'

Poets W N HERBERT and Clare Pollard react in verse to a recent story, as part of the series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

Produced by Emma Harding

About the authors: W.N. Herbert was born in Dundee and writes both in English and Scots. His collections include 'Forked Tongue', 'Cabaret McGonagall', 'Bad Shaman Blues' and 'Omnesia' (all published by Bloodaxe). He has recently co-edited 'Jade Ladder: Contemporary Chinese Poetry' (Bloodaxe Books, 2012) with YANG LIAN. He is Professor of Creative Writing at Newcastle University.

Clare Pollard was born in Bolton and has published four collections with Bloodaxe: 'The Heavy-Petting Zoo', which she wrote while still at school, 'Bedtime', 'Look, Clare! Look!' and most recently, 'Changeling', which is a Poetry Book Society Recommendation. Her first play The Weather (Faber, 2004) premièred at the Royal Court Theatre. Her documentary for radio, My Male Muse (2007), was a Radio 4 Pick of the Year, and she is a Royal Literary Fund Literary Fellow at Essex University.

Continuing the series in which writers make an imaginative response to a story that's been making the headlines.

In the week in which residents of a London tower block lost their High Court battle to prevent surface-to-air missiles being stationed on their roof, two poets – W N HERBERT and Clare Pollard imagine the residents of a fictional tower block, with a missile on the roof.

A soldier sent to man the missile considers his role in defending all that the Olympics stand for.

The Soldier....Sam Troughton

The Student/ Somalian Woman....Amaka Okafor

The Cockney/ The Pensioner/ Mr Nutler....Robert Blythe

The Mother....Christine Absalom

Clare Pollard was born in Bolton and has published four collections with Bloodaxe: 'The Heavy-Petting Zoo', which she wrote while still at school, 'Bedtime', 'Look, Clare! Look!' and most recently, 'Changeling', which is a Poetry Book Society Recommendation. Her first play The Weather (Faber, 2004) premi耀red at the Royal Court Theatre. Her documentary for radio, My Male Muse (2007), was a Radio 4 Pick of the Year, and she is a Royal Literary Fund Literary Fellow at Essex University.

Continuing the series in which writers make an imaginative response to a story that's been making the headlines.

In the week in which residents of a London tower block lost their High Court battle to prevent surface-to-air missiles being stationed on their roof, two poets - W N HERBERT and Clare Pollard imagine the residents of a fictional tower block, with a missile on the roof.

by Cath Staincliffe

In a week where heavy snow has reportedly heightened the threat of a triple dip recession and the BBC launches a season of programmes celebrating the work of George Orwell, Cath Staincliffe's thriller imagines an alternative world where the snow never stops.

Sarah Belcher

Stephen Hoyle

Kate Coogan

Directed by Sharon Sephton.

Julia - Sarah Belcher

George - Stephen Hoyle

Mrs Smith - Kate Coogan

Julia ..... Sarah Belcher

George ..... Stephen Hoyle

Mrs Smith ..... Kate Coogan

Queen - Sara Kestelman

Produced by Duncan Minshull.

The Dutch Queen has abdicated. Terence Blacker imagines the effect on another household.

Writer KATE CLANCHY creates a fictional response to the week's news.

As well as being one of Britain's leading contemporary poets whose collections SAMARKAND, SLATTERN and NEWBORN have won numerous literary awards, KATE CLANCHY won the BBC National Short Story Competition in 2009, with THE NOT-DEAD AND THE SAVED, and has written ten plays for radio, most recently the mordant ICED, A NURSERY TALE, MENACE, OTHER MOTHERS and a new adaptation of Edward Bulwer-Lytton's MONEY, directed by SAMUEL WEST. Her political memoir ANTIGONA AND ME was dramatised on radio as WHAT IS SHE DOING HERE?, and she presented CHILDREN OF THE WHITSUN WEDDINGS with the poet PAUL FARLEY for Radio 3. Her novel, MEETING THE ENGLISH, will be published in 2013 by Picador.

Writer Kate Clanchy imagines one child's remarkable school report.

In a week when the school year ends, and the government's Troubled Families Team reports on funding for interventions with problem families, the award-winning writer Kate Clanchy imagines one child's last day of term.

The Deputy Head - Philip Jackson

The Teacher - Sarah Smart

The Teaching Assistant - Tina Gray

Produced and directed by Jonquil Panting

As well as being one of Britain's leading contemporary poets, Kate Clanchy has won the BBC National Short Story Competition, and written ten plays for radio. Her political memoir 'Antigona and Me' was dramatised on radio as 'What Is She Doing Here?', and her novel, 'Meeting The English', will be published in 2013.

Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands announced her abdication this week. Novelist Terence Blacker imagines how another queen might respond to this news, given that the Dutch monarchy seems to be a perfect model for our times. So, what might it inspire this other queen to do?

Queen - Sara Kestelman

Produced by Duncan Minshull.

Topical drama. Writers create a fictional response to the news.

To complement Radio Four's News and Current Affairs output, this award-winning weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. Writers who have participated so far include: Lionel Shriver, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Jo Shapcott, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Marina Warner, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A. L. Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

Performed by Sheila Hancock

Directed by Justine Willett.

As tensions again simmer over Europe, Sandi Toksvig imagines the effect on one UK family.

Topical drama by award-winning playwright, Ali Taylor, marks the return of the series in which writers respond to a major story from the week's news.

Producer: GEMMA JENKINS

In the week the government announced plans to legislate on same-sex marriages, Lyn and Steff embark on an audacious undertaking to pledge their love for each other.

To complement Radio Four's News and Current Affairs output, this award-winning weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. Writers who have participated so far include: Lionel Shriver, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Jo Shapcott, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Marina Warner, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A. L. Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

Performed by Sheila Hancock

Directed by Justine Willett.

As tensions again simmer over Europe, Sandi Toksvig imagines the effect on one UK family.

'Topical drama. In a week in which the world has been trying to come to terms with events in Connecticut, writer Joe Dunthorne gives the perspective of a family in South Wales.'

Producer - Helen Perry

To complement Radio Four's News and Current Affairs output, this weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content are entirely lead by the news topic - so drama can come in many guises, as well as poetry and prose.

Writers who have participated so far include: Lionel Shriver, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Sandi Toksvig, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Jo Shapcott, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Marina Warner, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A.L. Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

Sebastian Baczkiewicz's drama responds to a new report into young people and pornography.

This week playwright SEBASTIAN BACZKIEWICZ is in the hot seat. He'll give a fictional response to a story from the week's news.

Writers who have participated so far include: LIONEL SHRIVER, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, MARK LAWSON, BONNIE GREER, LAURA SOLON, WILL SELF, ALISTAIR BEATON, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, REBECCA LENKIEWICZ, ADRIAN MITCHELL, STEWART LEE, JOHN SERGEANT, JO SHAPCOTT, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, KATE MOSSE, MARINA WARNER, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A.L. Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

Producer: HELEN PERRY.

Writer SEBASTIAN BACZKIEWICZ gives an imaginative response to a story in this week's news.

Gravediggers Keith and Hugo (Dicken Ashworth and Freddie Fox) return to contemplate money, and the lack of it, in John Godber's drama 'Dead End'.

Are we in for a triple dip? And what about the fiscal cliff? How to bridge the north/south divide? The conversation takes a philosophical turn as two gravediggers labour with their spades in a graveyard not far from the Humber Bridge.

Hugo may be from Windsor but he has to work through his Christmas break from Hull University to earn enough money to keep him in chicken and pesto bagels. Keith has been grave-digging for years. He's a plain cheese and pickle man and he doesn't think much of the southern softie who's just here for the holidays. But they have more in common than they think.

Background: John Godber is one of the most performed playwrights in English and has won many awards for his work on stage, film and television. He revisits the characters and setting he first created for 'From Fact to Fiction' in February 2012, when the new 'Sun on Sunday' newspaper was about to launch.

To complement Radio Four's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content are entirely lead by the news topic - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. Philip Glenister, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Samuel West, David Soul, Henry Goodman, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, Robert Bathurst, Stephen Mangan, Ken Cranham, Brendan Coyle, Haydn Gwynne and Sally Hawkins are just some of the names who have featured so far.

Writer...John Godber

Keith...Dicken Ashworth

Hugo...Freddie Fox

Director...Mary Ward-Lowery.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

Chris Dolan creates a 15-minute standalone drama in response to the week's news.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic - so drama can come in many guises, as well as poetry and prose.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

The breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far. They include: David Edgar, Amelia Bullmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Jo Shapcott, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Marina Warner, Gurpeet Kaur Bhatti, A.L. Kennedy and Lin Coghlan.

FF2F presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. Philip Glenister, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Samuel West, David Soul, Henry Goodman, Anne-Marie Duff, Alistair McGowan, Robert Bathurst, Stephen Mangan, Ken Cranham, Brendan Coyle, Haydn Gwynne and Sally Hawkins are just some of the names who have featured so far.

Comedy actress Katy Wix is probably best known as Tim Vine's ditzy girlfriend Daisy in BBC One sitcom, Not Going Out, or as Rhiannon Davies in Torchwood. She was also a regular cast member in Al Murray's Multiple Personality Disorder for ITV, and has appeared in Extras, Time Trumpet and Miranda. Katy is also in a surreal double-act with Anna Crilly, originally called Penny Spubb, but now simply Anna And Katy. They have performed at Edinburgh three times, and made a pilot for Radio 2. Anna and Katy was commissioned a series by Channel 4 and was first broadcast March 2013.

Producer: Polly Thomas

Production Co-ordinator: Scott Handcock

BBC Radio Drama, Wales/Cymru.

Writer and actress Katy Wix creates a fictional response to a story from the week's news.

Writer: A L KENNEDY is the acclaimed author of six novels, two books of non-fiction, and five collections of short stories. Her novel, Day, was the Costa Book of the Year, and her latest novel, The Blue Book, was shortlisted for the Orange Prize. She has twice been selected as one of Granta's Best of Young British Novelists and has won many prizes including the Lannan Literary Award, the Austrian State Prize for European Literature, the SOMERSET MAUGHAM Award, the Encore Award and the Saltire Scottish Book of the Year Award. She is also well known for her stand-up comedy.

Produced by JUSTINE WILLETT

Written and read by A L KENNEDY

Award-winning writer AL Kennedy responds as the Sandy Hook Elementary survivors return.

Written and read by A L Kennedy.

Is there a spy in your laptop? Edson Burton's thriller explores how national security agencies and terrorists might exploit an information system like Prism.

In a week when trust is under scrutiny - from Lance Armstrong baring his soul to Oprah, our relationship with Europe, and working out which weather forecast to believe, - a self-employed psychic needs to finish her tax return before the deadline.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

Snow and Mirrors

by LOUISE IRONSIDE

Cast:

Angela....CLAIRE KNIGHT

David....Jimmy Chisolm

Producer/Director....DAVID IAN NEVILLE.

Topical drama by LOUISE IRONSIDE. In a week when trust is under scrutiny - Lance Armstrong, Europe, weather forecasts - a self-employed psychic needs to finish her tax return.

In a week where heavy snow has reportedly heightened the threat of a triple dip recession and the BBC launches a season of programmes celebrating the work of GEORGE ORWELL, Cath Staincliffe's thriller imagines an alternative world where the snow never stops.

Sarah Belcher

STEPHEN HOYLE

Kate Coogan

Directed by Sharon Sephton.

In a week of wintry weather Cath Staincliffe imagines a world where the snow never stops.

A down-at-heel journalist gets a lucky break when he bonds with a fellow traveller.

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Fast turn-around drama by writer and broadcaster, Hardeep Singh Kohli. This award-winning series sees writers create a fictional response to a major story from the week's news.

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In the week in which the Eurovision Song Contest returns to its spiritual home in Sweden, and tensions simmer once again over Britain's future role in Europe, SANDI TOKSVIG imagines the fight for independence within one UK family.

To complement Radio Four's News and Current Affairs output, this award-winning weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. Writers who have participated so far include: LIONEL SHRIVER, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, MARK LAWSON, BONNIE GREER, LAURA SOLON, WILL SELF, ALISTAIR BEATON, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, REBECCA LENKIEWICZ, ADRIAN MITCHELL, STEWART LEE, JOHN SERGEANT, JO SHAPCOTT, Ian McMillan, KWAME KWEI-ARMAH, KATE MOSSE, MARINA WARNER, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A. L. Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

Performed by SHEILA HANCOCK

Directed by JUSTINE WILLETT

In A SEVERE CASE OF THE BLUES Peter Bradshaw takes an imagined look at the Oscar nominations and a certain simmering scandal across the Channel. A hapless talent agent pulls out all the stops to reach a client and another potential client. But why won't they speak to him?

Produced by Duncan Minshull.

Peter Bradshaw looks at Thursday's Oscar nominations and a simmering 'scandal'.

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This week playwright SEBASTIAN BACZKIEWICZ is in the hot seat. He'll give a fictional response to a story from the week's news.

To complement Radio Four's News and Current Affairs output, this weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content are entirely lead by the news topic - so drama can come in many guises, as well as poetry and prose.

Writers who have participated so far include: LIONEL SHRIVER, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, MARK LAWSON, BONNIE GREER, LAURA SOLON, WILL SELF, ALISTAIR BEATON, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, REBECCA LENKIEWICZ, ADRIAN MITCHELL, STEWART LEE, JOHN SERGEANT, JO SHAPCOTT, Ian McMillan, KWAME KWEI-ARMAH, KATE MOSSE, MARINA WARNER, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A.L. Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

Producer: HELEN PERRY

Playwright and novelist CHRIS DOLAN creates an imaginative response to a story from this week's news as the award-winning series returns.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

Writer and actress KATY WIX creates a fictional response to the week's news. A 15 minute stand-alone drama created from scratch during the week.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic - so drama can come in many guises, as well as poetry and prose.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

The breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far. They include: David Edgar, AMELIA BULLMORE, MARK LAWSON, BONNIE GREER, LAURA SOLON, WILL SELF, ALISTAIR BEATON, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, REBECCA LENKIEWICZ, ADRIAN MITCHELL, STEWART LEE, JOHN SERGEANT, JO SHAPCOTT, Ian McMillan, KWAME KWEI-ARMAH, KATE MOSSE, MARINA WARNER, Gurpeet Kaur Bhatti, A.L. Kennedy and LIN COGHLAN.

FF2F presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession. PHILIP GLENISTER, TRACY-ANN OBERMAN, SAMUEL WEST, DAVID SOUL, HENRY GOODMAN, ANNE-MARIE DUFF, Alistair McGowan, ROBERT BATHURST, STEPHEN MANGAN, KEN CRANHAM, Brendan Coyle, HAYDN GWYNNE and SALLY HAWKINS are just some of the names who have featured so far.

Comedy actress KATY WIX is probably best known as Tim Vine's ditzy girlfriend Daisy in BBC One sitcom, Not Going Out, or as Rhiannon Davies in Torchwood. She was also a regular cast member in Al Murray's Multiple Personality Disorder for ITV, and has appeared in Extras, Time Trumpet and Miranda. Katy is also in a surreal double-act with ANNA CRILLY, originally called Penny Spubb, but now simply Anna And Katy. They have performed at Edinburgh three times, and made a pilot for Radio 2. Anna and Katy was commissioned a series by Channel 4 and was first broadcast March 2013.

Producer: POLLY THOMAS

Production Co-ordinator: SCOTT HANDCOCK

BBC Radio Drama, Wales/Cymru.

The high-profile series also attracts big names from the acting profession.PHILIP GLENISTER, TRACY-ANN OBERMAN, SAMUEL WEST, DAVID SOUL, HENRY GOODMAN, ANNE-MARIE DUFF, Alistair McGowan, ROBERT BATHURST, STEPHEN MANGAN, KEN CRANHAM, Brendan Coyle, HAYDN GWYNNE and SALLY HAWKINS are just some of the names who have featured so far.

Fast turn-around drama by dramatist and author, Steve Waters. This award-winning series sees writers create a fictional response to a major story from the week's news.

Produced by Gemma Jenkins.

As Geneva hosts the Syrian peace talks, Steve Waters's play is set in an hotel in a beautiful lakeside city, where breakfast becomes a series of delicate negotiations for a young delegate who is running late.

Breakfast becomes a set of delicate negotiations for a young delegate who is running late.

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Writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

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Is there a spy in your laptop? Edson Burton's thriller explores how national security agencies and terrorists might exploit an information system like Prism.

KATE FOX is a Northern poet and performer who is used to speedy turnarounds for commissions. She's about to be online Poet in Residence for the Glastonbury Festival and has also been Poet in Residence for the Great North Run and regularly for Radio 4's Saturday Live since 2007. Her one woman comedy 'Good Breeding' about the choice not to have children will be at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer. She's performed previous one woman shows about the news, autism and running, at events including South Bank's Imagine Festival, Ilkley Literature Festival and the National Autistic Society Professional Conference. Her work has been commissioned by Radio 3's The Verb, BBC 2's Daily Politics Show, Radio 2's Grimm Up North and many others. Her new and selected poetry collection 'Fox Populi' was published earlier this year by Smokestack Books. She originally trained as a radio journalist and her first story to be broadcast nationally involved a dead frog found trapped in a bag of lettuce in Whitley Bay...

Salena Godden is described as 'The doyenne of the spoken word scene' (Ian McMillan, BBC Radio 3's The Verb); 'The Mae West madam of the salon' (The Sunday Times) and as 'everything the Daily Mail is terrified of' (Kerrang! Magazine). She writes and performs poetry, fiction, memoir, radio drama and lyrics. Her most recent book of poems, 'Under the Pier', was published by Nasty Little Press in 2011. She's also known as The General of The Book Club Boutique, London's louchest literary salon, and as lead singer and lyricist of SaltPeter, alongside composer Peter Coyte.

She has appeared on radio as a guest on Woman's Hour, The Verb, Bespoken Word and resident poet on R4's Saturday Live. Most recently she wrote and presented a documentary, 'Stir it Up! - 50 Years of Writing Jamaica' for BBC Radio 4 in 2012 with award-winning producer Rebecca Maxted. This programme included excerpts from Salena's literary memoir 'Springfield Road', which is being published by Unbound (it's crowd funded publishing, please visit unbound.co.uk).

Performed by KATE FOX, Salena Godden and DAVID SEDDON

Poets Kate Fox and Salena Godden create a fictional response to a major story from this week's news.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news, in a 15-minute stand-alone story created from scratch during the week. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic, and can come in many guises - drama, poetry and prose.

It's uniquely radio - an instant reaction to the mood of the moment - a concept impossible to imagine in any other medium.

The breadth of approach is echoed in the range of writers that have participated so far. They include: David Edgar, Amelia Bullmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Jo Shapcott, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Marina Warner, Gurpeet Kaur Bhatti, A.L. Kennedy and Lin Coghlan.

FF2F presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

www.katefox.co.uk

http://www.salenagodden.com/.

Poets Kate Fox and Salena Godden with a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Performed by Kate Fox, Salena Godden and David Seddon.

Poets Kate Fox and Salena Godden respond to the G8's pledge on international tax affairs.

by MARTIN JAMESON

With recent allegations of institutional corruption and cover-ups, MARTIN JAMESON creates a parallel world set in the near future, in which disgraced managers and executives face their retribution in a reality tv show. Tonight, however, Paul has escaped and is hiding in Kylie's house.

Prime Minister's Questions is moved to a prime time slot and the new speaker develops a game show format which goes all out for ratings.

Directed by Liz Webb

David Schneider is a comedy writer and performer who has written and appeared in some of the most iconic programmes of recent years. He wrote and appeared in Alan Partridge; Knowing Me, Knowing You, The Day Today and Friday Night Armistice. David featured in films as varied as Mission Impossible and Horrid Henry. The second series of his sitcom Births, Deaths and Marriages in which he starred, recently aired on Radio 4.

David Schneider responds to mounting criticism of the confrontational style of the PMQs.

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Topical drama by writer and broadcaster HARDEEP SINGH KOHLI

A down-at-heel journalist gets a lucky break when he bonds with a fellow traveller.

The award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. In a week which has seen mounting criticism of the childish and confrontational behaviour exhibited on Prime Minister's Questions, writer David Schneider considers whether politicians are just giving the public what they want, and whether they should in fact escalate their confrontational tactics...

Prime Minister's Questions is moved to a prime time slot and the new speaker develops a game show format which goes all out for ratings.

Directed by Liz Webb

David Schneider is a comedy writer and performer who has written and appeared in some of the most iconic programmes of recent years. He wrote and appeared in Alan Partridge; Knowing Me, Knowing You, The Day Today and Friday Night Armistice. David featured in films as varied as Mission Impossible and Horrid Henry. The second series of his sitcom Births, Deaths and Marriages in which he starred, recently aired on Radio 4.

The award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. In a week which has seen mounting criticism of the childish and confrontational behaviour exhibited on Prime Minister's Questions, writer David Schneider considers whether politicians are just giving the public what they want, and whether they should in fact escalate their confrontational tactics ...

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To complement Radio Four's News and Current Affairs output, this award-winning weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. Writers who have participated so far include: LIONEL SHRIVER, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, MARK LAWSON, BONNIE GREER, LAURA SOLON, WILL SELF, ALISTAIR BEATON, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, REBECCA LENKIEWICZ, HARDEEP SINGH KOHLI, STEWART LEE, JOHN SERGEANT, JO SHAPCOTT, Ian McMillan, KWAME KWEI-ARMAH, KATE MOSSE, MARINA WARNER, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A. L. Kennedy and SANDI TOKSVIG.

Produced by Tracey Neale.

Changeable by Neil Brand

On the 60th Anniversary of the first TV weather forecast, we explore the relationship between the weather and those that try to live by or try to predict its behaviour. A woman in an isolated house, surrounded by flood water, refuses to be rescued.

Directed by Tracey Neale.

By Neil Brand. A woman in an isolated house, surrounded by floods, refuses to be rescued.

Directed by Nandita Ghose

Multi-award winning poet, playwright and social campaigner Lemn Sissay has published and performed his poetry internationally. He has written plays for stage and radio including a recent adaptation of Benjamin Zephaniah's Refugee Boy.

Performance poet Lemn Sissay creates a fictional response to a story in this week's news.

Topical drama. Writers create a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

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First Minister - Will Self

Producer Duncan Minshull.

Novelist Will Self creates a fictional response to a story in this week's news.

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~From Fact To Fiction -

by Fiona Evans

A dramatic response to a story in the week's news. After a week in which the Lib-Dem's internal dispute over Lord Rennard's refusal to apologise for misconducts has spiralled, writer Fiona Evans takes us back to primary school, and to four newly elected candidates of the school council.

Produced and Directed by Pauline Harris.

Writers create a fictional response to a major story from the week's news.

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Fast turn-around drama by dramatist and author, Steve Waters. This award-winning series sees writers create a fictional response to a major story from the week's news.

Produced by GEMMA JENKINS

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Award winning series in which a writer creates an imaginative response to a story from the week's news

With allegations of corruption in the Qatar bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2022, Christopher Reason responds with a light hearted drama about a man has to go for psychiatric treatment to overcome his obsession with football, or lose the girl. But it's the run up to the World Cup, and so in promising his girlfriend he'll do his utmost to reform, he devises a way to deceive her.

Writer Christopher Reason creates an imaginative response to a story from the week's news.

The award-winning series in which writers are asked to create a fictional response to a story making the headlines in the week of broadcast.

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by John Godber. Two Yorkshire gravediggers discuss a story in this week's news. Starring Dicken Ashworth.

Director...Mary Ward-Lowery.

Gravedigger Keith is scouring the birthday honours lists for his name, in vain, when his granddaughter Tiffany arrives at the graveyard.

She offers him a fag, a chuddie and talks in a language he doesn't understand, but what really upsets him is her news that snap inspections are to be introduced.

By John Godber. A gravedigger and his granddaughter chew over the snap inspection.

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Ara's desperate to swot up on what it means to be British, to pass the citizenship test but the village library has been closed down and she has no access to a computer. Help is on hand thanks to Lady Rose, but is this a random act of kindness or does she have another agenda?

Producer: David Ian Neville.

Topical drama. Writers create a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

The award-winning series in which writers are asked to create a fictional response to a story making the headlines in the week of broadcast.

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~From Fact To Fiction

The award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. This week comedy writer Lloyd Peters gives his take on the Winter Olympics.

Sochi - Living the Dream by Lloyd Peters

Chris is a young British competitor in the Sochi Winter Olympics. She is mega excited to be there and experience the new Russia. But what will she find there?

Director/Producer Gary Brown.

Topical drama. Writers create a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

The award-winning series in which writers are asked to create a fictional response to a story making the headlines in the week of broadcast.

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The award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. In a week which has seen debate around a possible 'fair innings approach' to the allocation of drugs to patients dependent on criteria of 'wider social benefit', and in which scientists warned that loneliness in old age is twice as bad for your health as obesity, LUCY CALDWELL takes a look at the things we value most in life and how we in turn are valued.

An elderly woman finds herself considering what her life is really worth.

Novelist and dramatist, LUCY CALDWELL is the author of three novels, 'Where They Were Missed' (2006), 'The Meeting Point' (2011), which was awarded the DYLAN THOMAS Prize, and 'All the Beggars Riding' (2013), chosen for Belfast's and Derry's One City One Book initiative. Lucy's stage plays ('Leaves', 'Guardians', 'Notes to Future Self') and radio dramas ('Girl From Mars', 'Avenues of Eternal Peace', 'Witch Week', 'The Watcher on the Wall') have won awards including the George Devine Award and the Imison Award. In 2011 she was awarded the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature for her body of work to date.

Directed by Nandita Ghose

To complement Radio Four's News and Current Affairs output, this weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content are entirely lead by the news topic - so drama can come in many guises, as well as poetry and prose.

Writers who have participated so far include: Lionel Shriver, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Sandi Toksvig, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Jo Shapcott, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Marina Warner, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A.L. Kennedy and Lin Coghlan.

Georgia Fitch's fictional response to a story making the news.

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To complement Radio Four's News and Current Affairs output, this weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content are entirely lead by the news topic - so drama can come in many guises, as well as poetry and prose.

Writers who have participated so far include: Lionel Shriver, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Sandi Toksvig, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Jo Shapcott, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Marina Warner, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A.L. Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

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The award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. In a week which has seen mounting criticism of the childish and confrontational behaviour exhibited on Prime Minister's Questions, writer DAVID SCHNEIDER considers whether politicians are just giving the public what they want, and whether they should in fact escalate their confrontational tactics...

Prime Minister's Questions is moved to a prime time slot and the new speaker develops a game show format which goes all out for ratings.

Directed by LIZ WEBB

DAVID SCHNEIDER is a comedy writer and performer who has written and appeared in some of the most iconic programmes of recent years. He wrote and appeared in ALAN PARTRIDGE; Knowing Me, Knowing You, The Day Today and Friday Night Armistice. David featured in films as varied as Mission Impossible and Horrid Henry. The second series of his sitcom Births, Deaths and Marriages in which he starred, recently aired on Radio 4.

In a week that started with the coffee shop siege in Sydney and the atrocities in Peshawar, and ended with Sony Pictures withdrawing a film after threats from hackers, Marcy Kahan's drama reflects on the global climate of fear - in The Heebie Jeebies.

The writer Marcy Kahan is a playwright and radio dramatist. Recent radio work includes two series of Lunch for BBC Radio 4 (starring Claire Skinner and Stephen Mangan) and Mr Bridger's Orphan. Theatre work includes 20 Cigarettes (Soho Theatre) and the stage version of When Harry Met Sally (Theatre Royal Haymarket).

By Glyn Maxwell. A fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Directed by Emma Harding

The writer: Glyn Maxwell is a poet and playwright. He has also written novels, opera libretti, screenplay and criticism. His nine volumes of poetry include The Breakage, Hide Now, and Pluto, all of which were shortlisted for either the Forward or T. S. Eliot Prizes, and The Nerve, which won the Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize.

The Heebie Jeebies' by Marcy Kahan, the first in a new series in which writers respond to stories in the week's news.

In a week that started with the coffee shop siege in Sydney and the atrocities in Peshawar, and ended with Sony Pictures withdrawing a film after threats from hackers, Marcy Kahan's drama reflects on the global climate of fear - in 'The Heebie Jeebies'.

Directed by Emma Harding.

The Heebie Jeebies by Marcy Kahan. A fictional response to a story in the week's news.

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By Liam Williams

The 27th December has always been a day for doing nothing, until now. This year it's been re-branded as Purple Saturday and it's all about shopping.

As a couple get caught up in the havoc of the post-Christmas sales, they try to make sense of this new tradition, discover where it came from and find out if there's any festive spirit left.

Directed by James Robinson

A BBC Cymru/Wales Production.

A couple get caught up in the havoc of the post-Christmas sales. By Liam Williams.

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In light of elections this week for the European parliament and for a Ukrainian president, novelist Will Self imagines a country called Anhedonia, where its new First Minister is about to address citizens on the vexing questions of neighbours Diplopia and Beluga, and on matters of culture, tradition and the country's sense of 'pride'.

First Minister - Will Self

Producer Duncan Minshull.

In the week in which four schoolgirls escaped the Boko Haram kidnap, Shelley Silas responds to developments in Nigeria's remote north-eastern province.

Musa - Obi Abili

Comfort - Gbemisola Ikumelo

Guard - Damian Lynch

Directed by Peter Kavanagh.

In the week that saw rail fares increased again, coupled with post-holiday travel chaos, screenwriter and novelist Rose Heiney takes a light-hearted look at the failures of modern transport.

Steve's New Year resolution is to give up all 'pre-automobile' forms of travel. Question is, can he get home without them?

Directed by Helen Perry

A BBC Cymru Wales Production.

Writer Rose Heiney creates a topical comedy about the failures of modern transport.

Topical drama. Writers create a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

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By Christopher Reason

Award winning series in which a writer creates an imaginative response to a story from the week's news

With allegations of corruption in the Qatar bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2022, Christopher Reason responds with a light hearted drama about a man has to go for psychiatric treatment to overcome his obsession with football, or lose the girl. But it's the run up to the World Cup, and so in promising his girlfriend he'll do his utmost to reform, he devises a way to deceive her.

The award-winning series in which writers are asked to create a fictional response to a story making the headlines in the week of broadcast.

On 30th December the news reported that Pauline Cafferkey, a Scottish nurse who contracted Ebola whilst volunteering for Save the Children in Sierra Leone, had been moved from a Glasgow hospital to the Royal Free Hospital in London.

Social commentator Katie Hopkins tweeted on the subject: 'Not so independent when it matters most are we jocksville?' and followed up with a second tweet: 'Little sweaty jocks, sending us Ebola bombs in the form of sweaty Glaswegians just isn't cricket.

It set off a twitter storm that culminated in more than 27 thousand signing an online petition calling, yet again, for her arrest.

In his searing drama DC Jackson explores the controversial and often abusive world of social media.

Directed by Kirsty Williams.

Playwright DC Jackson's searing drama about twitter storms and trolls.

Playwright D.C. Jackson creates an imaginative response to a story from this week's news as the award-winning series returns.

To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic.

~From Fact To Fiction presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

Playwright DC Jackson creates a dramatic response to a story from this week's news.

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by John Godber. Two Yorkshire gravediggers discuss a story in this week's news. Starring Dicken Ashworth.

Director...Mary Ward-Lowery.

by Amanda Whittington

After 'Je Suis Charlie', is it any easier to speak the truth? Two women fight their deepest fear in order to do so.

A story about how to live in the face of death.

By Amanda Whittington. After Je suis Charlie, is it any easier to speak the truth?

By Amanda Whittington. After Je suis Charlie, two women fight fear to speak with freedom.

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Cartoonist and author Barry Fantoni's topical drama set against the backdrop of Davos and the World Economic Forum imagines another meeting where money is also on the menu.

Ex-Private Eye contributor Barry Fantoni creates a fictional response to the week's news.

Fast turn-around drama by writer, musician, cartoonist and former Private Eye contributor, Barry Fantoni. This award-winning series sees writers create a fictional response to a major story from the week's news.

Produced by Gemma Jenkins.

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King Henry VIII is time-transported to England, arriving in late January 2015. He isn't impressed by our passion for Wolf Hall on the 'tele- vision', but Greece and the new Bishop of Stockport enthrall him..

Produced by Duncan Minshull.

Satirist and journalist Peter Bradshaw creates a fictional response to an item in this week's news:

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Journalist Peter Bradshaw creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

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To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic - so drama can come in many guises, as well as poetry and prose.

FF2F presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

Writer ..... Annie McCartney

Producer ..... Eoin O'Callaghan.

By Annie McCartney. People are told daily that the NHS is in crisis, but why?

Topical drama. Writers create a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

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To complement Radio Four's News and Current Affairs output, this weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content are entirely lead by the news topic - so drama can come in many guises, as well as poetry and prose.

Writers who have participated so far include: Lionel Shriver, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Sandi Toksvig, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Jo Shapcott, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Marina Warner, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A.L. Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

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To complement Radio 4's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content is entirely led by the news topic - so drama can come in many guises, as well as poetry and prose.

FF2F presents writers with the creative opportunity to work in a bold and instinctive way as they respond to events in the news, beginning on a Monday when an idea is selected through to Friday when the programme is recorded and edited.

~From Fact To Fiction

The award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news. In the first of a new series of dramas, Sarah McDonald Hughes takes a look at the government's proposed extension of the right-to-buy housing scheme.

Beth and Sam have just bought the house they previously rented from a housing association. They have big plans for the property, but is Dave the handyman up to the job?

A Roof Over Our Heads by Sarah McDonald Hughes

With sound FX and vocal percussion from Carl Orza aka UK Beatboxer Soundbytz

Directed by Charlotte Riches.

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The England players and their coach are in Canada, psyching up for the opening festivities and the media circus: waving and smiling for the photo-shoot and fielding questions about the shortness of their shorts. How do they feel about being guinea-pigs for artificial playing surfaces and who should take over from Blatter?

But you can put up with anything for the sake of the beautiful game.

Helen Cross writes this lightly surreal comedy.

Director...Mary Ward-Lowery

~From Fact To Fiction' is a reactive drama, which makes a fictional response to events in the week's news.

As the Fifa Women's World Cup begins, the players have more than football to think about.

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Topical drama. Writers create a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

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Produced and Directed By Tracey Neale.

Meera Syal's fictional response to a Family Court judge's decision.

To complement Radio Four's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content are entirely lead by the news topic - so drama can come in many guises, as well as poetry and prose. This week's writer is Meera Syal.

Meera Syal creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

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The award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

This week, Julia Pascal's drama is inspired by the Charleston Church Elder who compared the tragic shooting at his church to the devil trying to take charge.

Escaping from an argument at home, Loren seeks refuge in her church. Here she meets an enigmatic young man who has an interesting proposal for her.

Revelations by Julia Pascal

With additional choir members Ibianga Evans, Emma Belfield and Kathryn Woods.

Directed by Charlotte Riches

Fact to Fiction - Revelations.

Drama inspired by the reaction of a Charleston church elder to the shooting at his church.

~From Fact To Fiction

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Directed by Toby Swift

Produced by Emma Harding.

Poet and playwright Glyn Maxwell responds to the crisis in Greece. With Sally Phillips.

Reader Tracy-Ann Oberman

Producer Duncan Minshull.

'To complement Radio Four's News and Current Affairs output, our weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content are entirely lead by the news topic - so drama can come in many guises, as well as poetry and prose.'

Naomi Alderman's short story responds to news of a big item in the week's Budget.

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Produced and directed by Peter Kavanagh.

Ryan Craig responds to the dropping of the vote on the fox hunting bill in the Commons.

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Producer/director: David Ian Neville.

Synopsis: While the aftershock from the floods continue to be felt at home and there are continuing troubles around the world, a lonely figure is adrift in the waters between England and Scotland. Surviving on mince pies and mulled wine, supermarket worker Ricky is caught up in the floods, and is now drifting in a dinghy on the Solway Firth. Out of the waters comes Beanie - is she another flood victim? Or is she an other worldly spirit come to sink or save him?

In the wake of David Bowie's passing, and Tim Peake's spacewalk above the earth, two kids make some surprising discoveries about their parents less-than-defined identities.

Dad tells how he 'did a Bowie' one night as an adolescent in a small west country town - and describes the ridicule and hostility he faced.

Perhaps now is the moment when the children in turn have to consider the nature of their own identities, and changes.

A tale of two generations, and the meaning of Bowie.

By Graham White. Two kids learn about their parents' moments of Bowie-style rebellion.

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Fast turn-around drama by writer and broadcaster, Hardeep Singh Kohli. This award-winning series sees writers create a fictional response to a major story from the week's news.

Producer: Gemma Jenkins.

Hardeep Singh Kohli pictures a future where Donald Trump flies to a private airfield.

Topical drama written in response to the week's news.

In the week when MPs debated the petition to ban Donald Trump from the UK, Hardeep Singh Kohli imagines a future when a certain Presidential candidate is flying into a private airfield in Scotland. Will VIP Liaison Manager Shahida Akhbar be amongst the day's winners?

Directed by Gemma Jenkins.

~From Fact To Fiction is an award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news.

In a week that saw politicians debate the conditions in migrant camps and the treatment of Asylum Seekers in UK , SHAMI CHAKRABARTI takes us to an imagined future.

It is 2041. A mother and son argue about his plan to leave the country without permission. She is a settled refugee in her adopted state; the place of his birth. He is a radical; angry at his life of injustice and caught up in his plans to flee, yet he knows very little about his mother's own tale of escape.

Mother....Julie Hesmondhalgh

Son....Nico Mirallegro

Director....NADIA MOLINARI.

Mother.....Julie Hesmondhalgh

Son.....Nico Mirallegro

Director.....NADIA MOLINARI.

Written by DAN REBELLATO

Directed by POLLY THOMAS

A BBC Cymru Wales Production.

Topical drama. Writers create a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

In this darkly comic drama, DAN REBELLATO explores what it really means to cut back.

A fictional response to a story in the week's news. In the week that saw Google executives face a grilling from the Public Accounts Committee over their UK tax deal, Katherine Jakeways tells the story of a student who makes a controversial fiscal arrangement of her own.

Directed by Emma Harding.

Topical drama. A dramatic response to a story in the week's news.

A writer creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Katherine Jakeways tells the story of a student who makes her own fiscal arrangement.

A fictional response to a story in the week's news. In the week that saw Google executives face a grilling from MPs over its 'sweetheart tax deal' - and a 'sugar daddy' app claimed to have signed up almost a quarter of a million UK students - actor and writer Katherine Jakeways tells the story of Libby, a student with a controversial fiscal arrangement of her own.

It's the immediate aftermath of the crucial EU summit in Brussels, where Britain has pitched for better terms over sovereignty, migration and the economy. All eyes are now on The Spokesman who will deliver Europe's response to our demands.

Read by Will Self.

Produced by Duncan Minshull.

Following the EU summit, novelist Will Self responds to the UK's pitch for better terms.

In the immediate aftermath of the crucial EU summit in Brussels, novelist Will Self responds to the UK's pitch for better terms and conditions.

Producer Duncan Minshull.

A writer creates a fictional response to a story in the week's news.

Mark Lawson imagines how a football manager might deal with pressure.

As the fixture lists start crowding in on Premier League football clubs, managers and even ex-managers have begun to feel the terrible weight of expectation. In this week's From Fact to Fiction, Mark Lawson imagines how one such manager might deal with the pressure by opening a direct line to 'the man above'.

Short story by Chris Dolan written in response to the news.

Andrew Doyle is a stand-up comedian and playwright. He's also the co-writer of internet sensation Jonathan Pie - the spoof news broadcaster created and performed by Tom Walker.

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Writer....Andrew Doyle

Reader....Sharon Rooney

Producer....Kirsty Williams

A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Radio 4.



A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Radio 4.

Andrew Doyle creates a satirical short story inspired by the week's news.

Writer ..... Andrew Doyle

Reader ..... Sharon Rooney

Producer ..... Kirsty Williams

Joan Smith is a columnist, novelist and human rights activist. She is the author of What Will Survive, Moralities, Misogynies and five detective novels.

Writer....Joan Smith

Reader....Rosalind Sydney

Producer....Gaynor Macfarlane

A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Radio 4.



A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Radio 4.

Joan Smith's story inspired by this week's news.

Writer.... Joan Smith

Reader.... Rosalind Sydney

Producer.... Gaynor Macfarlane

Writer - Joan Smith

Reader - Rosalind Sydney

Producer - Gaynor Macfarlane