Schedule
Early
00:00
Fear on 4—Series 1, The Monkey's Paw
3/12A man makes wishes on a very unusual gift that's been cast with a sinister spell.
00:30
A Short History of Gothic—1. Markheim by Robert Louis Stevenson
1/4A thief's eerie encounter with a stranger in a shop, forces him to reassess his life.
01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—George Michael
In this series we hear the choices of singer-songwriters, beginning with George Michael.
01:50
Terry-Thomas - Top of the Town—Episode 1
1/2A surviving series extract starring gap-toothed cad of English comedy Terry-Thomas.
02:00
The Friend in the Corner—1936
1/6Sir John Reith's BBC discovers how to operate away from the studios. With Daphne Oxenford.
02:30
How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Sandy Powell
4/6Mark Radcliffe remembers the comedian famed for his catchphrase and comic ventriloquism.
03:00
Take It From Here—From 11/02/1954
Eth worries about her wedding reception in The Glums, plus a taste of BBC auditions.
03:30
A Bequest to the Nation
Lord Nelson's passionate affair with vulgar Emma Hamilton sparks family conflict.
05:00
Tom Brown's Schooldays—Episode 2
2/2Tom's career at Rugby could be coming to a premature end, but Dr Arnold has a plan.
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Morning
06:00
A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
06:30
Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 2. Resort
2/6The Roman sleuth probes the murder of a conspirator against the Emperor.
07:00
Ballylenon—Series 4, Episode 1
1/4Phonsie gets excited by the discovery linked to a ramshackle cottage.
07:30
Down the Line—Series 3, Communications and Technology
3/6The problems of technology and communication on Gary Bellamy's phone-in.
08:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 7
7/20Kenneth Horne sets sail in a seafaring romp and bona caterers Julian and Sandy plan a 'do'
08:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 2
2/13The Nunne's Prieste's Brother's Uncle's Mother-in-Law's Husband's Wife's Gibbon's Tale.
09:00
Meet David Sedaris—Series 2, Memento Mori and The Motherless Bear
5/6The consequences of buying your partner an antique skeleton and a dark fable on mourning.
09:30
The Party Line—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6The MP for Stonebridge has a run-in with a Russian oligarch on a personal mission.
10:00
Nick Warburton - On Mardle Fen—Series 2, Top Dog
1/4A stranger arrives at the restaurant with a request, but Jack doesn't like the look of him
10:45
The Shuttleworths—Series 1, Cotton Buddies
1/6Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth plans a chart-topping hit and attempts some DIY.
11:00
Jack London - The Sea Wolf—4. Escape
4/4Humphrey and Maud dash for freedom from the cruel captain, but Japan is 600 miles away.
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Afternoon
12:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 7
7/20Kenneth Horne sets sail in a seafaring romp and bona caterers Julian and Sandy plan a 'do'
12:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 55, Episode 2
2/6The 55th series of Radio 4's antidote to panel games, chaired by Jack Dee.
13:00
A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
13:30
Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 2. Resort
2/6The Roman sleuth probes the murder of a conspirator against the Emperor.
14:00
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—11. The Inheritance
11/20Miss Crawley attempts to decide who will inherit her money.
14:15
Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian—Episode 6
6/10Vera and Nadia try to stop Valentina's plans.
14:30
Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 1
1/5A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow.
15:00
Nick Warburton - On Mardle Fen—Series 2, Top Dog
1/4A stranger arrives at the restaurant with a request, but Jack doesn't like the look of him
15:45
The Shuttleworths—Series 1, Cotton Buddies
1/6Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth plans a chart-topping hit and attempts some DIY.
16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—11/07/2011
The first part of our brand new story, At The Firefly Gate by Linda Newbery.
17:00
Ballylenon—Series 4, Episode 1
1/4Phonsie gets excited by the discovery linked to a ramshackle cottage.
17:30
Down the Line—Series 3, Communications and Technology
3/6The problems of technology and communication on Gary Bellamy's phone-in.
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Evening
18:00
The Female Ghost—The Cold Embrace by Mary Braddon
1/4After artist Josef's betrayal, his fiancée's retribution is eerily apt.
18:30
Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—All Hallows
1/5A weary traveller is oppressed by the atmosphere inside a cathedral by the sea.
19:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 7
7/20Kenneth Horne sets sail in a seafaring romp and bona caterers Julian and Sandy plan a 'do'
19:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 2
2/13The Nunne's Prieste's Brother's Uncle's Mother-in-Law's Husband's Wife's Gibbon's Tale.
20:00
A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
20:30
Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 2. Resort
2/6The Roman sleuth probes the murder of a conspirator against the Emperor.
21:00
Jack London - The Sea Wolf—4. Escape
4/4Humphrey and Maud dash for freedom from the cruel captain, but Japan is 600 miles away.
22:00
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 55, Episode 2
2/6The 55th series of Radio 4's antidote to panel games, chaired by Jack Dee.
22:30
Absolute Power—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6Prentiss McCabe try to save New Labour from total voter humiliation.
22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Danny Wallace
Arthur Smith chats to Danny Wallace about the awkwardness that comes with being a man.
23:00
Meet David Sedaris—Series 2, Memento Mori and The Motherless Bear
5/6The consequences of buying your partner an antique skeleton and a dark fable on mourning.
23:30
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 1, Build the Titanic
4/6Corner shop customer Mrs Muirhead's part-work magazine model ship faces stormy waters.
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Late
00:00
The Female Ghost—The Cold Embrace by Mary Braddon
1/4After artist Josef's betrayal, his fiancée's retribution is eerily apt.
00:30
Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—All Hallows
1/5A weary traveller is oppressed by the atmosphere inside a cathedral by the sea.
01:00
A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
01:30
Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 2. Resort
2/6The Roman sleuth probes the murder of a conspirator against the Emperor.
02:00
Meet David Sedaris—Series 2, Memento Mori and The Motherless Bear
5/6The consequences of buying your partner an antique skeleton and a dark fable on mourning.
02:30
The Party Line—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6The MP for Stonebridge has a run-in with a Russian oligarch on a personal mission.
03:00
Nick Warburton - On Mardle Fen—Series 2, Top Dog
1/4A stranger arrives at the restaurant with a request, but Jack doesn't like the look of him
03:45
The Shuttleworths—Series 1, Cotton Buddies
1/6Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth plans a chart-topping hit and attempts some DIY.
04:00
Jack London - The Sea Wolf—4. Escape
4/4Humphrey and Maud dash for freedom from the cruel captain, but Japan is 600 miles away.
05:00
Ballylenon—Series 4, Episode 1
1/4Phonsie gets excited by the discovery linked to a ramshackle cottage.
05:30
Down the Line—Series 3, Communications and Technology
3/6The problems of technology and communication on Gary Bellamy's phone-in.





























