BBC Learning English - Feature: Dramas from BBC Learning English

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 10: The real Ernest is discovered

All is revealed in the final episode

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 9: A reunion and a death

Lady Bracknell makes a surprise appearance

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 8: The truth about Ernest

It's time for the men to admit they're not called Ernest

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 7: The Misunderstanding

Cecily and Gwendolen both think they're engaged to someone called Ernest. When they meet it can't go well, can it?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 6: Cecily's confession

Algernon and Cecily's relationship takes an interesting twist

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 5: Jack meets Ernest

Jack returns home to find his friend Algernon there. Algernon's pretending to be Jack's brother so he can win Cecily's heart

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 4: A visit from Ernest

Algernon secretly goes to visit Cecily. He's pretending to be Jack's wicked younger brother, Ernest

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 3: Lost and found

Jack has proposed to his darling Gwendolen, and she has accepted. But her mother is not happy.

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 2: The Proposal

Algernon and Jack reveal they both lead double lives. But can Jack win the heart of the woman he really loves?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 1: Earnest or Ernest?

A young man visits his wealthy, young friend in Victorian London. But he's not exactly who he says he is…

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The Race: Episode 10

The crew are almost back in London, but will they make it home in time to win the challenge? Listen to the last episode of our drama, The Race, to find out!

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The Race: Episode 9

Sophia and Passepartout have recovered from the dodgy lobster that Phil cooked for them, but the crew aren't in the clear yet. Find out what danger they face next in this episode of The Race!

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The Race: Episode 8

Phil decides to say thank you to the crew by cooking a slap-up meal. How will it go down? Listen to episode eight of The Race to find out!

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The Race: Episode 7

Phil, Passepartout and Sophia have all fallen asleep while at sea! There's a loud bang – what's happened? Listen to episode seven of The Race to find out!

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The Race: Episode 6

The Mermaid has been stolen! But who has taken Phil's yacht and how will he get it back? Is it the end of his round-the-world adventure? Find out in episode six of The Race!

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The Race: Episode 5

The satnav is down and they've narrowly missed being hit by a container ship. Will Phil, Passepartout and Sophia be able to continue their journey? Find out in the next episode of The Race!

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The Race: Episode 4

Phil and Passepartout rescue Sophia from her violent husband and make their way onward from Sao Tome. But technology is about to fail them! What's going to happen? Find out in episode four of The Race!

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The Race: Episode 3

Phil makes it to port. But things are about to get tricky when a storm threatens his journey – will Phil and Passepartout survive their latest obstacle? Find out in episode three of The Race!

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The Race: Episode 2

Phil and his friend Pete set off on their round-the-world. Will it all be plain sailing or will they sink? Find out in episode two of The Race!

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The Race: Episode 1

Phil's a writer living in London. His life isn't that interesting – but it's about to change dramatically! Find out just how much in episode one of our drama, The Race!

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / A Christmas Carol - Part 5: The end of it

Ebenezer Scrooge has been taken to several different places by three spirits. He saw that if he died, nobody would care because he is a bad man. How will this experience change Scrooge's life?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / A Christmas Carol - Part 4: The third of three spirits

Ebenezer Scrooge is getting used to the company of ghosts, but here's one he doesn't expect.

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / A Christmas Carol - Part 3: The second of three spirits

Ebenezer Scrooge seems to be changing his ways. He has learnt a lesson from a ghost which took him to the past and now is ready to be visited by the Spirit of Christmas Present.

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / A Christmas Carol - Part 2: The first of three spirits

Selfish businessman Ebenezer Scrooge receives a visit from the first of three spirits. This is the Spirit of Christmas Past.

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / A Christmas Carol - Part 1: Marley's ghost

In this episode, you'll get to know Ebenezer Scrooge. Nobody seems to be able to get a kind word or even a smile out of him.

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Christmas Panto: Dick Whittington and his Cat

BBC Learning English's Christmas Pantomime – Dick Whittington and his Cat

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Alice in Wonderland: Part 10: Alice's evidence

Alice is at the trial of the Knave of Hearts - and she is taller than ever before. The King asks the jury to give their verdict - but will the Queen let Alice escape without a punishment?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Alice in Wonderland: Part 9: Who stole the tarts?

Alice finds herself at a trial. Did the Knave of Hearts steal the Queen's tarts? What does the Hatter know about it - and what's that funny feeling Alice is having?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Alice in Wonderland: Part 8: Croquet with the Queen

Alice plays croquet with the Queen. But what are the rules - and how can Alice play croquet when the ball is a hedgehog?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Alice in Wonderland: Part 7: A mad tea-party

Alice finds the Hatter and the March Hare having a very strange tea-party. They manage to make Alice angry - but how? And do riddles always have answers?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Alice in Wonderland: Part 6: Pig and Pepper

Someone inside the Duchess's house is angry - but who? The Duchess's baby is making some very strange sounds and the Cheshire-Cat smiles while the cook throws things. Will Alice meet anyone who isn't mad?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Alice in Wonderland: Part 5: Advice from a caterpillar

Alice is beginning to wonder who she is, when a caterpillar gives her some advice about a magical mushroom. But is it good advice – and who thinks Alice is a snake?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Alice in Wonderland: Part 4: The White Rabbit's house

Alice is too big to fit inside the White Rabbit's house. The problem is, she's already inside it! How does she get out - and why is everyone throwing cakes?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Alice in Wonderland: Part 3: The Caucus-race

Alice meets all sorts of creatures as she swims around in a pool of her own tears. She joins in a Caucus-race: but how can you win a race with no rules? And who will give the prizes?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Alice in Wonderland: Part 2: The pool of tears

Alice can't stay the same size for more than a few minutes! When she's big, she cries a pool of tears. What will happen to her when she gets smaller again?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Alice in Wonderland: Part 1: Down the rabbit hole

Alice is an ordinary girl, until the day a white rabbit runs past her, saying "I'm late!" Alice follows the White Rabbit as he runs down a rabbit hole, and a whole Wonderland of adventure begins…

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Frankenstein: Episode 10: Melting the ice

The Creature reappears in the Arctic and boards the boat which has rescued Viktor Frankenstein

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Frankenstein: Episode 9: The wedding night

Viktor Frankenstein gets married and is happy again. But will it last long?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Frankenstein: Episode 8: Jail time

There’s another murder and Viktor Frankenstein is arrested

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Frankenstein: Episode 7: A monster bride

Viktor Frankenstein works alone to build a bride for the Creature

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Frankenstein: Episode 6: Death comes to you

The Creature explains the killings and offers to leave everybody in peace, but on one condition...

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Frankenstein: Episode 5: The milk of human kindness

The Creature is on the run and finally meets a good family. Will they accept it?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Frankenstein: Episode 4: Creature meets creator

Viktor Frankenstein meets the Creature at last. Will they be friends or have a fight?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Frankenstein: Episode 3: Death in the family

A murder takes Viktor Frankenstein back to his hometown

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Frankenstein: Episode 2: It's alive!

Viktor Frankenstein is ready to give life to a creature, but is this really a wise thing to do?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Frankenstein: Episode 1: A passion for science

Viktor Frankenstein has always been passionate about science and he and others paid a high price because of that. He has a warning to all who, like him, tried to challenge Nature

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 30: Hope

The White Elephant restaurant has always struggled to stay in business and the future is not looking good. They desperately need customers - and when they finally get one, Gordon's skills in the kitchen must keep them there. Find out if he can do it in this final episode and learn some hope-related phrases

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 29: Competition

There's a bake-off competition taking place and Gordon seems to have made a special effort - and he only does that when there's something to win! Peter's also made a cake that looks exactly the same – what's going on? Watch this video to find out, and learn some competition-related phrases

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 28: Empathy

Ceilia's latest idea from her management training is to get everyone to do a job swap. This will give everyone the chance to see what other people's jobs involve. This could be fun, but will Gordon be able to 'lower' himself to doing the work of a washer-upper?! Watch this to find out and learn some phrases related to empathy.

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 27: Fashion

Gordon changes his appearance to try and look fashionable but his work colleagues have their own opinions on how he looks and they can't keep a secret. Watch and learn some fashion-related phrases.

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 26: Sick

What's this? Gordon has come up with a new recipe for ostrich lasagne. He just needs someone to taste-test it. When the team offer to give it a try they soon wish they hadn't! Watch and count how many phrases you hear related to feeling sick

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 25: Brave

There's a criminal in the area but could he be coming to eat at The White Elephant and who's going to be the bravest person to confront him? Watch and learn some phrases related to being brave

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 24: Honesty

Peter the waiter is shaken up when he nearly gets hit by a van but Gordon has no sympathy as he brags about his new mobile business venture. Can the two things be connected? Learn some phrases about honesty.

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 23: Sleepy

It's been a late night for the team at The White Elephant but Gordon seems remarkably lively. That's until he hears about an award that only he could win! Watch and learn some sleep-related phrases.

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 22: Disaster

It's a special 'sushi night' at the restaurant and Gordon is keen to make a good impression on the customers. But his best efforts don't quite go to plan and he runs out of an important ingredient. Is the evening going to be a disaster or can someone save the day? Watch and learn phrases used to talk about very unsuccessful events

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 21: Clean

The restaurant is about to get a visit from the health inspector. Everyone needs to make the place clean and tidy but Gordon has other ideas. And why does he need to clean up his act? Watch the video and listen out for the phrases used to do with being clean

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 20: Failure

The restaurant gets some customers from America who demand a meal that really puts Gordon's cooking skills to the test. Can he give them what they want or will he leave a bad impression? Find out by watching this episode and listening out for the phrases related to failure

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 19: Love

Lucky Mary! Someone has left her a special gift and she thinks she knows who it's from but is she right or has someone else in the kitchen got a soft spot for her? Find out in this episode and listen out for the phrases related to love

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 18: Excellence

A VIP [Very Important Person] has decided to come and eat at The White Elephant and try out the food. Gordon cooks him something really special - but is it what the customer had in mind? Find out in this episode and listen out for phrases related to excellence.

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 17: Timing

Something smells good in the kitchen – Gordon is preparing a special meal but unfortunately the red wine he's using isn't going into the cooking pot. Will the customers ever get to taste it – and will they want to? Watch this episode and listen out for the phrases related to timing

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 16: Calm!

Don't panic! Twenty-five people are heading for The White Elephant. Will Gordon really be able to cook for this many people? And how will Peter get all the orders written on his small notepad? Everyone needs to keep calm if they want this to go well. Listen out for the phrases related to keeping calm

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 15: Sad

Peter, the waiter, isn't happy. Somebody called Edith has died and the team are doing their best to comfort Peter with some wise words. Can grumpy Gordon think of a nice thing to say? And who is Edith anyway? Find out in this episode and listen out for the phrases related to sadness

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 14: Clever

The White Elephant restaurant is struggling to stay in business. It's up to the staff to think of an idea that will bring in enough money to save the restaurant! But, as usual, their grumpy chef Gordon needs some persuading. What will change his mind? Find out in this episode - and listen out for phrases related to being clever

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 13: Resilience

The White Elephant restaurant has had so few customers it might have to close down. Ceilia comes up with an idea to attract more diners, but there's one person who's not convinced... Will Gordon the chef change his mind? Find out in this episode and listen out for the phrases related to resilience that are used.

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 12: Shock!

When Mary and Ceilia arrive early for work they get the shock of their lives when they discover Gordon sleeping in the kitchen. What's caused him to spend the night there? Find out in this episode and listen out for shock-related phrases

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 11: Success

What is the secret of Gordon's success? Even when Mary gets an important qualification, he claims his experience is much more important. However, something happens which proves who has the most experience. Who will succeed?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 10: Angry

Gordon, the chef, is usually an angry man but something in the kitchen has made him angrier than usual. Who can calm him down and get him cooking again before another customer disappears?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 9: Secrets

Ceilia, the boss, has some news she can't keep to herself but as soon as she tells someone the news spreads. However, as the secret gets passed on, the information becomes less reliable. Find out what the secret is in today's episode

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 8: Lucky

Gordon is preparing something special for the customers but there's one ingredient that might not be to everybody's taste. Find out what happens and see why Mary's washing-up skills come in very useful

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 7: Late!

Oh no, there are three customers in the restaurant and no chef to cook any food. While Peter panics, Ceilia tries to find a solution and Mary helps get the kitchen ready. But when Gordon finally turns up, will there be any customers to cook any food for? Find out in this episode

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 6: Kindness

Peter's just had a nice surprise - his first ever tip - but he doesn't hold on to it for long. Gordon the chef gets a surprise too, when everyone realises what's happened to Peter's money. Watch this episode to find out what makes Gordon grumpy this time - and listen out for phrases related to kindness

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 5: Happy

Welcome back to the kitchen of The White Elephant restaurant. Gordon is unusually happy. What's making him so cheerful - and how long will it last? Watch and learn some useful everyday phrases related to being happy

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 4: Annoyed

The kitchen of The White Elephant restaurant is a busy place and Gordon the chef doesn't like it. Watch and learn some useful everyday phrases related to being annoyed

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 3: Broken

Find out what's going on in the kitchen of The White Elephant restaurant. There's a problem with the cooker and Gordon the chef isn't happy. Watch and learn some useful everyday phrases related to things that are broken

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 2: Quick!

Welcome back to The White Elephant. The staff at the restaurant are still waiting for their first customer, but when one eventually arrives they have to work quickly to make sure this one doesn't escape

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / The White Elephant: Episode 1: Panic!

Welcome to The White Elephant - the restaurant with no customers. How will they cope when someone finally comes for a meal?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Gulliver's Travels: Part 10: The journey's end

Can Gulliver remain in the land of the horses he loves so much?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Gulliver's Travels: Part 9: In the land of the houyhnhnms

Gulliver finds himself on an island of talking horse-people

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Gulliver's Travels: Part 8: Horrible science

Gulliver visits the Great Academy of Lagado

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Gulliver's Travels: Part 7: Island in the sky

Gulliver has left the giants of Brobdingnag behind and begun a new adventure. An attack by pirates leaves him alone on an empty island, until something huge appears in the sky…

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Gulliver's Travels: Part 6: Gunpowder

Gulliver is in the land of the giants, Brobdingnag. He fears for his life and wants to return home to England. But first, he'll have to persuade the King to let him go

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Gulliver's Travels: Part 5: Palace of the giants

Gulliver is in the land of the giants, Brobdingnag. He is forced to perform every day in front of crowds of villagers, but his luck changes when a visitor from the royal palace arrives.

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Gulliver's Travels: Part 4: Voyage to Brobdingnag

After his adventures in the land Lilliput, Gulliver takes to sea again. This time he arrives in a country where he's not the largest, but the smallest... What will happen in the land of Brobdingnag?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Gulliver's Travels: Part 3: Treachery and treason

Gulliver is a hero after helping Lilliput defeat their enemy Blefuscu. But when fire breaks out at the palace, can Gulliver help?

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Gulliver's Travels: Part 2: War with Blefuscu

Gulliver goes to war against Lilliput's enemies

BBC Learning English - Dramas from BBC Learning English / Gulliver's Travels: Part 1: Voyage to Lilliput

Gulliver arrives in the land of Lilliput