The Read Season 4 Episode release dates & where to watch
Premiered
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Ended: Sunday, March 22, 2026
When does The Read Season 4 come out?
The Read Season 4 premiered Thursday, December 18, 2025 on BBC Four and ended Sunday, March 22, 2026. The season has 4 episodes.
Acclaimed actors combine with classic literature, breathing new life into iconic stories.
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The Read Season 4 release schedule
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1. Persuasion Bafta and Olivier Award-winning actor Monica Dolan gives a captivating reading of Jane Austen’s much-loved novel. |
Thursday · 10 months ago |
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2. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Steffan Rhodri (Gavin and Stacey, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) gives an enchanting reading performance of CS Lewis’s timeless classic, as we step into the magical world of Narnia, filled with adventure, courage and Turkish Delight. |
Thursday · 10 months ago |
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3. The 39 Steps: The Read with John Hannah Murder, conspiracy and espionage are the themes of John Buchan’s gripping novel, set against the backdrop of WWI, that sees Richard Hannay, a bored adventurer, become embroiled in a plot to assassinate a political figure. |
Thursday · 8 months ago |
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4. The Picture of Dorian Gray with Luke Thompson Oscar Wilde’s haunting tale of beauty, vanity and moral corruption, where eternal youth comes at a terrible price. Luke Thompson delivers a spellbinding performance of Wilde’s only novel. |
Sunday · 7 months ago |
The Read Season 4 guest stars
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John Hannah
The Read Season 4 FAQ
When does The Read Season 4 come out?
The Read Season 4 premiered Thursday, December 18, 2025 on BBC Four.
How many episodes are in The Read Season 4?
The Read Season 4 has 4 episodes.
Are new episodes of The Read Season 4 released weekly?
Episodes are released on a mixed schedule; check the dates below.
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