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When Meagan was five years old, her mother was viciously attacked and murdered. Now an adult, she herself is the victim of an abusive relationship. She’s desperate to escape but doesn’t have the courage to leave. So when Meagan meets Oliver, a decent guy who is on the rebound after a failed relationship, the two strike up a connection. But when Meagan confesses that her husband is abusive, it leads Oliver down a dark and dangerous path. Just how far would you go to protect someone? Oliver is about to find out and be pushed to his very limits....

Eleven BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramas telling the stories of Mary Queen of Scots and the Stuart royals. Under the Stuarts, Britain entered the modern world. But with great change came turmoil, and for 111 years, the Stuart monarchs faced dynastic struggles, religious conflict, the rise of parliamentary democracy - and civil war. These dramas chart that turbulent epoch through its royal family, from Mary, Queen of Scots to the ‘last Stuart’, Bonnie Prince Charlie’s daughter Charlotte.

"The man in the saddle is angular and long legged…the gun in his holster is gray steel - its handle unmarked." Lean of figure and tanned of skin, his steely eyes gaze out over the violent frontier of the American West. He's a quiet man - but one not to be crossed. He's film legend James Stewart in his only continuing radio role as Britt Ponsett: The Six Shooter. Here are twenty tense, exciting episodes from the 1953-54 series - including the original audition!

This radio dramatization of the classic movie is introduced by its director, Frank Capra, and features James Stewart re-creating his Oscar-nominated role. It aired on May 8, 1949.

Venture back to the dawn of the 17th century and unravel the captivating tale of Lady Arabella Stuart, an English noblewoman once tipped to succeed Elizabeth I. However, fate had other plans, and the crown passed on to her cousin, the infamous James I. Our narrative unfolds in 1603, just after Jamess claim to the throne. Initially, Arabella seemed content with the twist of fate, but her relationship with her cousin turned sour after her secret marriage, misinterpreted as a bid for power. Despite the support of her closest allies, she couldnt escape Jamess wrath. This vibrant, fictional ...

Reprising his film role in this memorable classic James Stewart has a perfect life. A loving wife, Mary (Donna Reed), four young children, and his own business, which he inherited from his father. Facing a financial crisis one Christmas Eve he contemplates suicide. This being Hollywood he is saved at the last moment by the intervention of his guardian angel who takes him on a tour of how the world would be without him. His friendly Main Street America town is sad, impoverished and bleak.

This radio dramatization of the classic movie, featuring the original stars, aired on February 13, 1950.

This radio dramatization of the classic movie features the original stars. It aired on September 29, 1940.

In The Six-Shooter James Stewart starred as Britt Ponset, a drifting cowboy in the sunset years of the Wild West. Episodes ranged from straight Western drama to light and sentimental comedy. Stewart being one of the reigning stars of Hollywood at the time also brought his own touches to bear. His use of whispered narration during tense scenes created a heightened sense of drama and then relief when the situation was resolved.

Movie star James Stewart rode the radio range from September 20, 1953, through June 24, 1954, as Britt Ponset, "the Texas plainsman who wandered through the western territories, leaving behind a trail of still-remembered legends". This episode originally aired on June 10, 1954.

The Philadelphia Story, known as Hollywood's most sophisticated and sparkling romantic comedy, tells the story of Philadelphia heiress Tracy Lord (Katharine Hepburn) who is preparing for her second marriage, when Dexter Haven (Cary Grant), her first husband, re-enters her life on the day before her wedding, determined to spoil things. Holiday Inn is the story of Jim Hardy (Bing Crosby) who is head over heels in love with Linda Mason (Dinah Shore), in this radio version of the Irving Berlin musical, featuring the smash hit songs 'White Christmas' and 'Easter Parade'.

In The Six-Shooter James Stewart starred as Britt Ponset, a drifting cowboy in the sunset years of the Wild West. Episodes ranged from straight Western drama to light and sentimental comedy. Stewart being one of the reigning stars of Hollywood at the time also brought his own touches to bear. His use of whispered narration during tense scenes created a heightened sense of drama and then relief when the situation was resolved.

This radio dramatization of the classic movie, featuring the original stars, aired on November 12, 1951.

Movie star James Stewart rode the radio range from September 20, 1953, through June 24, 1954, as Britt Ponset, "the Texas plainsman who wandered through the western territories, leaving behind a trail of still-remembered legends". This episode originally aired on June 3, 1954.

Movie star James Stewart rode the radio range from September 20, 1953, through June 24, 1954, as Britt Ponset, "the Texas plainsman who wandered through the western territories, leaving behind a trail of still-remembered legends". This episode originally aired on April 8, 1954.

Movie star James Stewart rode the radio range from September 20, 1953, through June 24, 1954, as Britt Ponset, "the Texas plainsman who wandered through the western territories, leaving behind a trail of still-remembered legends". This episode originally aired on March 7, 1954.

Movie star James Stewart rode the radio range from September 20, 1953, through June 24, 1954, as Britt Ponset, "the Texas plainsman who wandered through the western territories, leaving behind a trail of still-remembered legends". This episode originally aired on February 7, 1954.

Movie star James Stewart rode the radio range from September 20, 1953, through June 24, 1954, as Britt Ponset, "the Texas plainsman who wandered through the western territories, leaving behind a trail of still-remembered legends". This episode originally aired on November 29, 1953.

Movie star James Stewart rode the radio range from September 20, 1953, through June 24, 1954, as Britt Ponset, "the Texas plainsman who wandered through the western territories, leaving behind a trail of still-remembered legends". This episode originally aired on November 8, 1953.

Movie star James Stewart rode the radio range from September 20, 1953, through June 24, 1954, as Britt Ponset, "the Texas plainsman who wandered through the western territories, leaving behind a trail of still-remembered legends". This episode originally aired on April 15, 1954.