Schedule
Early
00:00
The Scarifyers—The Curse of the Black Comet, Episode 3
3/4MI-13's Lionheart and Dunning head for Egypt to uncover the secret of the lost tombs.
00:30
JG Ballard - The Drowned World—Episode 4
4/4Kerans desperately tries to re-flood the city. Read by Robert Glenister.
01:00
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 6, Episode 26
26/28The funny man introduces Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, and Jessica Lea Mayfield.
02:00
Incredible Women (Omnibus editions)—Series 1
Jeremy Front interviews five extraordinary and unforgettable women. With Rebecca Front.
03:10
Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—New York, New York
A snapshot from the 80s of this unique city, brought to life by writer Barry Pilton.
03:15
Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 4. The Emerald Style
4/6The priest is entertaining Father Troy at a hotel, when a body is found in the kitchen.
04:00
The Complete Smiley—A Murder of Quality
George Smiley uncovers buried passions and hatred in a gory school murder.
05:30
What's So Funny?—Series 1, Episode 7
7/13Rufus Hound and guests with news and reviews of what's happening in comedy this week.
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Morning
06:00
Vikas Swarup - Q&A Omnibus—Episode 1
1/2A down-at-heel waiter goes on an Indian TV game show.
07:10
Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Power Struggles
A breakthrough in 'ecological physics' is scandalously ignored.
07:15
The Wartime Stories of Mollie Panter-Downes—Fin de Siecle
1/4Poignant Second World War experiences of women in Britain, starting with a soldier's wife.
07:30
Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 2, 3. 'I'm a cherry childless and proud of it'
3/6Agony aunt Sarah and her group tackle problems like 'I'm childless and proud of it'.
08:00
The Goon Show—Series 5, The Phantom Head Shaver
4/24As baldness breaks out in Brighton, is there a connection to a glut of cheap tobacco?
08:30
Dad's Army—Series 1, A Stripe for Frazer
8/20Promotion turns dour Private Frazer crazy with power. Stars John Laurie.
09:00
Michelle Magorian - Back Home—Episode 3
3/4With the loss of her only friend, Rusty is desperate to return to America.
09:30
FH Burnett - The Secret Garden—Episode 1
1/5Young Mary is sent to England after the tragic death of her parents.
10:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—BAFTA Winners, Bill Nighy
Actor Bill Nighy is castaway by Sue Lawley.
10:50
Front Row Interviews—Wendy Cope
The poet discusses her career and how she finds inspiration for her new poetry.
11:00
The Wartime Stories of Mollie Panter-Downes—Goodbye My Love
2/4Second World War experiences of women in Britain. A mother and a wife face a departure.
11:15
Ambridge Extra Omnibus—Series 1, Episodes 13-14
Chris should be careful what he puts his name to, and Kirsty gears up for her date.
11:45
The Wartime Stories of Mollie Panter-Downes—Good Evening Mrs Craven
3/4Second World War experiences of women in Britain. A wife and a mistress await news.
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Afternoon
12:00
Vikas Swarup - Q&A Omnibus—Episode 1
1/2A down-at-heel waiter goes on an Indian TV game show.
13:10
Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Power Struggles
A breakthrough in 'ecological physics' is scandalously ignored.
13:15
The Wartime Stories of Mollie Panter-Downes—Fin de Siecle
1/4Poignant Second World War experiences of women in Britain, starting with a soldier's wife.
13:30
Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 2, 3. 'I'm a cherry childless and proud of it'
3/6Agony aunt Sarah and her group tackle problems like 'I'm childless and proud of it'.
14:00
The Arts and How They Was Done—The Birth of Art and How They Done the Cave Paintings
1/6Desmond Olivier Dingle and the National Theatre of Brent explore the Lascaux Caves.
14:30
Down the Line—Series 2, War and Chocolate
1/6War, chocolate and toothpaste. Gary Bellamy hosts the spoof phone-in. Stars Rhys Thomas.
15:00
Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6Old hacks struggle with new media in the changing world of a broadsheet newspaper.
15:30
Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6Fresh fame beckons ex-Eurovision duo Sheila and Tommy, but there's a big snag.
16:00
Michelle Magorian - Back Home—Episode 3
3/4With the loss of her only friend, Rusty is desperate to return to America.
16:30
FH Burnett - The Secret Garden—Episode 1
1/5Young Mary is sent to England after the tragic death of her parents.
17:00
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 6, Episode 26
26/28The funny man introduces Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, and Jessica Lea Mayfield.
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Evening
18:00
Arthur C Clarke Stories—Rendezvous With Rama, Episode 1
1/2When a mysterious object appears in the solar system, SV Endeavour's crew investigate.
19:00
The Wartime Stories of Mollie Panter-Downes—Goodbye My Love
2/4Second World War experiences of women in Britain. A mother and a wife face a departure.
19:15
Ambridge Extra Omnibus—Series 1, Episodes 13-14
Chris should be careful what he puts his name to, and Kirsty gears up for her date.
19:45
The Wartime Stories of Mollie Panter-Downes—Good Evening Mrs Craven
3/4Second World War experiences of women in Britain. A wife and a mistress await news.
20:00
The Goon Show—Series 5, The Phantom Head Shaver
4/24As baldness breaks out in Brighton, is there a connection to a glut of cheap tobacco?
20:30
Dad's Army—Series 1, A Stripe for Frazer
8/20Promotion turns dour Private Frazer crazy with power. Stars John Laurie.
21:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—BAFTA Winners, Bill Nighy
Actor Bill Nighy is castaway by Sue Lawley.
21:50
Front Row Interviews—Wendy Cope
The poet discusses her career and how she finds inspiration for her new poetry.
22:00
Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 2, 3. 'I'm a cherry childless and proud of it'
3/6Agony aunt Sarah and her group tackle problems like 'I'm childless and proud of it'.
22:30
The Masterson Inheritance—Series 1, The Tatting of the Mastersons
5/6Family revenge in the Wild West over dodgy dental work. Improvised comedy.
23:00
The Ape That Got Lucky—Man or Monkey
4/4Chris Addison explores human evolution.
23:30
Dry Slopes—Series 1, The Day of Judgement
2/4Perpetually unemployed and friendless loser Angus Dry agonises over the death of a bee.
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Late
00:00
Arthur C Clarke Stories—Rendezvous With Rama, Episode 1
1/2When a mysterious object appears in the solar system, SV Endeavour's crew investigate.
01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—BAFTA Winners, Bill Nighy
Actor Bill Nighy is castaway by Sue Lawley.
01:50
Front Row Interviews—Wendy Cope
The poet discusses her career and how she finds inspiration for her new poetry.
02:00
The Wartime Stories of Mollie Panter-Downes—Goodbye My Love
2/4Second World War experiences of women in Britain. A mother and a wife face a departure.
02:15
Ambridge Extra Omnibus—Series 1, Episodes 13-14
Chris should be careful what he puts his name to, and Kirsty gears up for her date.
02:45
The Wartime Stories of Mollie Panter-Downes—Good Evening Mrs Craven
3/4Second World War experiences of women in Britain. A wife and a mistress await news.
03:00
The Arts and How They Was Done—The Birth of Art and How They Done the Cave Paintings
1/6Desmond Olivier Dingle and the National Theatre of Brent explore the Lascaux Caves.
03:30
Down the Line—Series 2, War and Chocolate
1/6War, chocolate and toothpaste. Gary Bellamy hosts the spoof phone-in. Stars Rhys Thomas.
04:00
Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6Old hacks struggle with new media in the changing world of a broadsheet newspaper.
04:30
Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6Fresh fame beckons ex-Eurovision duo Sheila and Tommy, but there's a big snag.
05:00
Michelle Magorian - Back Home—Episode 3
3/4With the loss of her only friend, Rusty is desperate to return to America.
05:30
FH Burnett - The Secret Garden—Episode 1
1/5Young Mary is sent to England after the tragic death of her parents.
