Three dramas by Barry Hines and an abridged reading of his classic Kes (A Kestrel for a Knave)Yorkshire-born author Barry Hines is renowned for his 1968 novel *A Kestrel for a Knave (*later turned into Ken Loach’s award-winning film Kes) and for scripting the BAFTA-winning BBC TV film Threads. The titles in this collection explore his signature theme – working-class life in Northern England – and include a trio of radio dramas al...

Robert Glenister stars in this time-hopping supernatural thriller set in (and under) Bath1999, and aspiring poet Saul Judd is living quietly in Bath with his wife Elise and son Thomas. But when he wins a competition he never intended to enter, he is drawn into a web of dark forces and mysterious events.What is the link between leprous Prince Bladud, founder of Bath; a Dark Ages scribe's prophetic chronicle; a geriatric nursing home resident's warnings and a...

Richard Beckinsale and Robert Lindsay star in this BBC radio sitcom about a single dad left holding the babyBryan Archer's girlfriend has run off with the electrician, leaving him to raise their 18-month-old son, Albert, alone. Fortunately, Bryan's mum Pat is around to help out, but he still needs to get a job and earn enough money to pay the rent. Can he find an employer who'll let him bring Albert along?These seventeen episodes follow Bryan's mishaps and ...

Wally K. Daly's eight-part comedy about a young couple who scoop the jackpot on the football poolsBank clerk Sam Baker spends all day surrounded by other people's money. For four years, he's been hopefully filling out a pools coupon every week, and dreaming of a big win - but with no joy. Then one day, Lady Luck finally smiles on him. To his total amazement, he wins half a million pounds - enough to change his life, and that of his wife Annabel.The duo are ...