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Dramas

BBC World Service

Immersive storytelling from the BBC World Service. The home of original drama.

The latest season is Purple Heart Warriors, a time-travelling drama about the Japanese American soldiers who became legends of US military history. Inspired by real events, it’s the little-known story of the 442nd Regiment, decorated for their bravery fighting the Nazi German army in World War Two. Narrated by Will Sharpe and written by Oscar nominee Iris Yamashita, it is told in six-parts.

Also listen to our previous season: Fukushima. This seven-part nuclear drama tells the story of the tsunami which hit in 2011. It follows the heroes who fight to contain the disaster and those whose mistakes led Japan to catastrophe.

32 - Here, on a High Hill by Finegan Kruckemeyer
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  • 32 - Here, on a High Hill by Finegan Kruckemeyer

    In a graveyard on a hilltop in South-West Ireland, four teenagers gather, pass the time and reflect on life. Something terrible has happened.

    Here, on A High Hill is a moving, surprising, poetic drama for voices. Written by Finegan Kruckemeyer, it won the English as a First Language category in the 2026 BBC World Service International Audio Drama Competition.

    Cast: Orla Scally, Zakaria Meknas, Máiréad Tyers and Oskar Smith.

    Production co-ordinator: Eleri McAuliffe Sound design: Rhys Morris Producer: John Norton

    A BBC Audio Wales production

    Sat, 31 Oct 2026
  • 31 - Aisha’s Horizon by Idi Nasiru

    After Aisha's family is killed, she is pulled from the river by her uncle. Now in a refugee camp, she finds herself facing a marriage to a man she does not love. Instead, she decides to embark on a dangerous journey with the man she does.

    Aisha's Horizon is the story of that journey, from northern Nigeria, across the desert and towards Europe. Written by Idi Nasiru, it won the English as a Second Language category in the 2026 BBC World Service International Audio Drama Competition.

    Aisha: Doyin Ajiboye Hamza: Emeka Sesay Musa: Yinka Awoni Safiya: Faith Alabi Mariama: Clara Emanuel Tanko: Delroy Brown Malik: Abdelaziz Sanusi Woman in camp/Mother: Lorraine Amako Woman in camp/Nigerien woman: Aimee Amaka Dela/Driver/Raider: Azuka Ononye Border guard/Officer: Amro Mahmoud Sailor/Guard/Handler: Adam Ali

    Sound design: Rhys Morris Production co-ordinators: Lindsay Rees and Eleri McAuliffe Executive producers: John Norton and Emma Harding Director: Fay Lomas

    A BBC Audio Drama Wales production

    Sat, 31 Oct 2026
  • 30 - Trailer

    Coming soon: The winners of this year's BBC World Service International Audio Drama Competition, in partnership with the British Council.

    Thu, 29 Oct 2026
  • 29 - Bonus: The making of Purple Heart Warriors

    Behind the scenes. Find out how our drama, inspired by real events, was born and learn about the creative journey. How did the idea come about and what were the challenges and personal stories which shaped the production? Also, learn how the music and sound design were crafted.

    Purple Heart Warriors contains dramatised battle scenes and out-dated racial language.

    Mon, 06 Jan 2025
  • 28 - Purple Heart Warriors: 6. ‘Go for broke’

    As the 442nd take on the Nazi enemy, they shout their unit’s anthem: “Go for broke”. Ken finally learns why he has been transported back into his grandfather’s life as a soldier. Then he finds himself travelling forwards in time to present-day Los Angeles.

    This series is inspired by real events and contains dramatised battle scenes and out-dated racial language.

    Cast:

    Narrator: Will Sharpe Ken: Akie Kotabe Lieutenant/Bus guard/Texan soldier/Reporter: Freddy Elletson Grandpa Allan/ Mr Yamada: Clyde Kusatsu Emily: Samantha Dakin Little Ken: Hudson Roberts. Mrs Tanaka/Baachan/Shirley/Li: Tamlyn Tomita Nui Louie/Mr Okimura: Aaron Ikeda Barry/Captain Kim/Private Sasaki/Radio man: Derek Mio Shorty: Raiko Gohara Ohta/Captain Minori: Matt McCooey Drill Sergeant/General Dahlquist: Martin McDougal Colonel Pence/Earl Finch/Col Miller: Colin Stinton Sonny: Kurt Kanazawa Boxer/Crooner/Pokey: Conrad Lihilihi

    Written by Iris Yamashita Sound design: Richard Gould at Skywalker Sound Recording and mixing: Leon Chambers Original music: Josh Sneesby Consultant: L Stuart Hirai Dramaturg: James Yeatman Broadcast assistant: Teresa Milewski Production co-ordinator: Kate Brook Associate producers: Tim Bell & Rosa Crompton Director: Jessica Dromgoole Producer: Catherine Bailey. Based on an idea by Simon Pitts

    A Catherine Bailey production for the BBC World Service

    Audio for this episode was updated on 24th January 2025.

    Mon, 30 Dec 2024
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