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The Offing by Benjamin Myers Episodes

  1. Next Sunday 06:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    1. Leaving

    1/10 Lyrical coming of age story set in the wake of the Second World War. Read by Kevin Whately

  2. Next Sunday 11:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    1. Leaving

    1/10 Lyrical coming of age story set in the wake of the Second World War. Read by Kevin Whately

  3. Next Sunday 17:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    1. Leaving

    1/10 Lyrical coming of age story set in the wake of the Second World War. Read by Kevin Whately

  4. Next Monday 01:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    1. Leaving

    1/10 Lyrical coming of age story set in the wake of the Second World War. Read by Kevin Whately

  5. Next Monday 08:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    2. Nettle Tea

    2/10 Dulcie Piper introduces Robert to nettle tea, and some shocking new ideas.

  6. Next Monday 13:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    2. Nettle Tea

    2/10 Dulcie Piper introduces Robert to nettle tea, and some shocking new ideas.

  7. Next Monday 19:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    2. Nettle Tea

    2/10 Dulcie Piper introduces Robert to nettle tea, and some shocking new ideas.

  8. Tue 1 Sep 2026 03:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    2. Nettle Tea

    2/10 Dulcie Piper introduces Robert to nettle tea, and some shocking new ideas.

  9. Tue 1 Sep 2026 08:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    3. Lobster

    3/10 Robert discovers the pleasures of fine food, good wine and conversation.

  10. Tue 1 Sep 2026 13:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    3. Lobster

    3/10 Robert discovers the pleasures of fine food, good wine and conversation.

  11. Tue 1 Sep 2026 19:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    3. Lobster

    3/10 Robert discovers the pleasures of fine food, good wine and conversation.

  12. Wed 2 Sep 2026 03:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    3. Lobster

    3/10 Robert discovers the pleasures of fine food, good wine and conversation.

  13. Wed 2 Sep 2026 08:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    4. Meadow Work

    4/10 As Dulcie continues to provide lavish meals, Robert insists on earning his keep.

  14. Wed 2 Sep 2026 13:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    4. Meadow Work

    4/10 As Dulcie continues to provide lavish meals, Robert insists on earning his keep.

  15. Wed 2 Sep 2026 19:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    4. Meadow Work

    4/10 As Dulcie continues to provide lavish meals, Robert insists on earning his keep.

  16. Thu 3 Sep 2026 03:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    4. Meadow Work

    4/10 As Dulcie continues to provide lavish meals, Robert insists on earning his keep.

  17. Thu 3 Sep 2026 08:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    5. A Leavetaking

    5/10 Robert says goodbye to Dulcie, but doesn't get as far as he'd planned.

  18. Thu 3 Sep 2026 13:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    5. A Leavetaking

    5/10 Robert says goodbye to Dulcie, but doesn't get as far as he'd planned.

  19. Thu 3 Sep 2026 19:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    5. A Leavetaking

    5/10 Robert says goodbye to Dulcie, but doesn't get as far as he'd planned.

  20. Fri 4 Sep 2026 03:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    5. A Leavetaking

    5/10 Robert says goodbye to Dulcie, but doesn't get as far as he'd planned.

  21. Fri 4 Sep 2026 08:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    6. The Studio

    6/10 Robert makes an unexpected discovery.

  22. Fri 4 Sep 2026 13:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    6. The Studio

    6/10 Robert makes an unexpected discovery.

  23. Fri 4 Sep 2026 19:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    6. The Studio

    6/10 Robert makes an unexpected discovery.

  24. Sat 5 Sep 2026 03:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    6. The Studio

    6/10 Robert makes an unexpected discovery.

  25. Mon 7 Sep 2026 08:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    7. White Horses

    7/10 Dulcie explains the significance of the poems Robert has found.

  26. Mon 7 Sep 2026 13:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    7. White Horses

    7/10 Dulcie explains the significance of the poems Robert has found.

  27. Mon 7 Sep 2026 19:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    7. White Horses

    7/10 Dulcie explains the significance of the poems Robert has found.

  28. Tue 8 Sep 2026 03:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    7. White Horses

    7/10 Dulcie explains the significance of the poems Robert has found.

  29. Tue 8 Sep 2026 08:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    8. A Strange Alchemy

    8/10 Summer is in full swing, and Robert feels himself changing.

  30. Tue 8 Sep 2026 13:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    8. A Strange Alchemy

    8/10 Summer is in full swing, and Robert feels himself changing.

  31. Tue 8 Sep 2026 19:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    8. A Strange Alchemy

    8/10 Summer is in full swing, and Robert feels himself changing.

  32. Wed 9 Sep 2026 03:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    8. A Strange Alchemy

    8/10 Summer is in full swing, and Robert feels himself changing.

  33. Wed 9 Sep 2026 08:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    9. A Self, All Out at Sea

    9/10 A poem provides the key Dulcie has been searching for.

  34. Wed 9 Sep 2026 13:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    9. A Self, All Out at Sea

    9/10 A poem provides the key Dulcie has been searching for.

  35. Wed 9 Sep 2026 19:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    9. A Self, All Out at Sea

    9/10 A poem provides the key Dulcie has been searching for.

  36. Thu 10 Sep 2026 03:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    9. A Self, All Out at Sea

    9/10 A poem provides the key Dulcie has been searching for.

  37. Thu 10 Sep 2026 08:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    10. Galvanised by Love

    10/10 Life changes for both Dulcie and Robert with a discovery.

  38. Thu 10 Sep 2026 13:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    10. Galvanised by Love

    10/10 Life changes for both Dulcie and Robert with a discovery.

  39. Thu 10 Sep 2026 19:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    10. Galvanised by Love

    10/10 Life changes for both Dulcie and Robert with a discovery.

  40. Fri 11 Sep 2026 03:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    10. Galvanised by Love

    10/10 Life changes for both Dulcie and Robert with a discovery.