Schedule
Early
00:00
The Man in Black—Series 3, Perfect Home by Nick Warburton
5/5Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a couple's late-night meeting on a city street.
00:30
Stories of Ray Bradbury—Tomorrow's Child
2/5Polly's first child is shaped like a small blue pyramid. Will she be able to bond with it?
01:00
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 6, Episode 18
18/28From Newark, the American funny man hosts his annual amateur battle of the bands.
02:00
Soloparentpals.com - Series 4 Omnibus
Against all odds, Rosie and Tom are together. What could possibly come between them?
03:15
Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 2. Keepers of the Flame
2/6The priest's quest to solve a university murder leads to unexpected literary revelations.
04:00
Peter Tinniswood—A Touch of Daniel
As Carter Brandon struggles for love, the only person who understands is his baby cousin.
05:30
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Nick Mohammed
4/6Alex and his band explore the theme of destiny.
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Morning
06:00
Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton (Omnibus)—Episode 3
3/4Aunt Esther reappears worried for her niece's welfare, and the mill workers are angry.
07:15
Postscripts: JB Priestley—Episode 3
3/5The broadcaster compares his current and previous wartime experiences.
07:30
Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 3, Magician
3/4Can the surreal comedian outwit a magician to save his girlfriend and the falling pound?
08:00
Doctor at Large—To Bed or Not to Bed
9/13Simon Sparrow takes Wendy off for a naughty weekend, but events don't quite go to plan.
08:30
The Men from the Ministry—Bye Bye Mildred
The bumbling civil servants' most efficient staff member is lured away.
09:00
Arthur Ransome - Swallows and Amazons—Episode 2
2/2Which boat will lead the attack on Captain Flint? Jean Anderson and Penny Downie star.
10:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Dancers, Dame Alicia Markova
Prima ballerina assoluta Dame Alicia Markova's second turn as Sue Lawley's castaway.
10:45
Peter White - Blind Man's Beauty—Episode 5
5/5Peter White faces mother nature in his exploration of how blind people experience beauty.
11:00
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, It's a Square World
6/6Michael Bentine remembers going the extra mile in creating some madcap pranks for the BBC.
11:30
The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, London Windmill
1/6Geoffrey Wheeler explores the venue famed for its nude tableaux.
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Afternoon
12:00
Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton (Omnibus)—Episode 3
3/4Aunt Esther reappears worried for her niece's welfare, and the mill workers are angry.
13:15
Postscripts: JB Priestley—Episode 3
3/5The broadcaster compares his current and previous wartime experiences.
13:30
Hercule Poirot—The ABC Murders
A chilling letter sets the Belgian sleuth on the trail of an enigmatic killer.
15:00
Doctor at Large—To Bed or Not to Bed
9/13Simon Sparrow takes Wendy off for a naughty weekend, but events don't quite go to plan.
15:30
The Men from the Ministry—Bye Bye Mildred
The bumbling civil servants' most efficient staff member is lured away.
16:00
Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show—24/03/2013
The pick of the week's 4 O'Clock Show, with Mel Giedroyc.
16:30
Arthur Ransome - Swallows and Amazons—Episode 2
2/2Which boat will lead the attack on Captain Flint? Jean Anderson and Penny Downie star.
17:30
Imaginary Friends
Children and adults share their experiences of invented companions.
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Evening
18:00
Simon Guerrier - Graceless—Series 1, The Sphere
1/3Abby and Zara were created by pan-dimensional beings to help save space and time.
19:00
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, It's a Square World
6/6Michael Bentine remembers going the extra mile in creating some madcap pranks for the BBC.
19:30
The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, London Windmill
1/6Geoffrey Wheeler explores the venue famed for its nude tableaux.
20:00
Doctor at Large—To Bed or Not to Bed
9/13Simon Sparrow takes Wendy off for a naughty weekend, but events don't quite go to plan.
20:30
The Men from the Ministry—Bye Bye Mildred
The bumbling civil servants' most efficient staff member is lured away.
21:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Dancers, Dame Alicia Markova
Prima ballerina assoluta Dame Alicia Markova's second turn as Sue Lawley's castaway.
21:45
Peter White - Blind Man's Beauty—Episode 5
5/5Peter White faces mother nature in his exploration of how blind people experience beauty.
22:00
Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 3, Magician
3/4Can the surreal comedian outwit a magician to save his girlfriend and the falling pound?
22:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 2, Me Talk Pretty One Day; It's Catching
2/6Learning French in Paris and a friend's concern for cleanliness.
22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—24/03/2013
Arthur Smith competes again in the Humble Quest for Universal Genius.
23:00
Newsjack—Series 8, Episode 6
6/6BBC Radio 4 Extra's topical sketch show which anyone can write for. With Justin Edwards.
23:30
The Nick Revell Show—Series 2, Visitors
2/6When the writer's niece and an old pal visit, love is in the air. Or is it a hangover?
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Late
00:00
Simon Guerrier - Graceless—Series 1, The Sphere
1/3Abby and Zara were created by pan-dimensional beings to help save space and time.
01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Dancers, Dame Alicia Markova
Prima ballerina assoluta Dame Alicia Markova's second turn as Sue Lawley's castaway.
01:45
Peter White - Blind Man's Beauty—Episode 5
5/5Peter White faces mother nature in his exploration of how blind people experience beauty.
02:00
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, It's a Square World
6/6Michael Bentine remembers going the extra mile in creating some madcap pranks for the BBC.
02:30
The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, London Windmill
1/6Geoffrey Wheeler explores the venue famed for its nude tableaux.
03:00
Doctor at Large—To Bed or Not to Bed
9/13Simon Sparrow takes Wendy off for a naughty weekend, but events don't quite go to plan.
03:30
Hercule Poirot—The ABC Murders
A chilling letter sets the Belgian sleuth on the trail of an enigmatic killer.
05:00
Arthur Ransome - Swallows and Amazons—Episode 2
2/2Which boat will lead the attack on Captain Flint? Jean Anderson and Penny Downie star.
