Schedule
Early
00:00
Fear on 4—Series 4, Vicious Fish
The Man in Black tells of a giant of the deep demanding a human sacrifice.
00:30
Philip K Dick - We Can Remember It for You Wholesale—Episode 2
2/2Does a childhood fantasy hold the key to the human race's survival?
01:00
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 6, Episode 28
28/28The American funny man welcomes singer-songwriter John Prine and singer Andra Suchy.
02:00
Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant—Episode 2
2/2Omnibus. Abandoned by her salesman husband, Pearl is left to bring up her children alone.
03:15
Baroness Orczy - The Teahouse Detective—The Body in the Barge
A River Thames corpse sparks a complex mystery for the astute old teahouse customer.
04:00
Bill Naughton - Derby Day—The Final Finish
2/2The hard-up residents of Bolton have placed their bets on the big race day of 1921.
05:30
The Write Stuff—Series 16, Greek Tragedy
3/6With guests Mark Billingham and Natalie Haynes on Greek tragedy.
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Morning
06:00
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/2Emma prepares to leave Charles, but her complicated love-life is beginning to fall apart.
07:15
The Science of DIY—If I Had a Hammer
3/5Len Fisher and fellow experts locate the 'sweet spot' to hit your nail on the head.
07:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 4, Role Reversal
5/6When Ed ends up interviewing his cardiac consultant, he takes it very much to heart.
08:00
Educating Archie—From 09/10/1957
Archie Andrews encourages his mentor Peter Brough to fight the flab.
08:30
The Men from the Ministry—Rolling in It
Money muddles for the bumbling civil servants when surplus petty cash must be spent.
09:00
Jack London - The Call of the Wild—1. Kidnapped
1/2A kidnapped pet dog battles for survival in the frozen Yukon.
09:30
Alan Garner - Elidor—Episode 3
3/4Roland's strong imagination threatens to draw the Evil towards the Treasures.
10:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Ladies of Letters, Barbara Pym
From Strauss to Bithikotsis, novelist Barbara Pym shares her choices with Roy Plomley.
10:45
Fay Weldon Stories—Eyes in the Dark
Galway the dog is no ordinary Labrador.
11:00
A Royal Gala Programme of Radio Variety 1953
For Coronation year, Ted Ray and a host of BBC radio stars perform for HM the Queen.
11:45
Hancock's Half Hour—Welcome to London 1958
A rediscovered sketch from the 1958 gala for the British Empire and Commonwealth Games.
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Afternoon
12:00
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/2Emma prepares to leave Charles, but her complicated love-life is beginning to fall apart.
13:15
The Science of DIY—If I Had a Hammer
3/5Len Fisher and fellow experts locate the 'sweet spot' to hit your nail on the head.
13:30
Dick Francis—Bonecrack
Trouble abounds when Neil Griffon takes over his father's racing stables.
15:00
Educating Archie—From 09/10/1957
Archie Andrews encourages his mentor Peter Brough to fight the flab.
15:30
The Men from the Ministry—Rolling in It
Money muddles for the bumbling civil servants when surplus petty cash must be spent.
16:00
Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show—02/06/2013
Savoury chocolates, red squirrels and a trip to Roald Dahl's home village.
17:00
Jack London - The Call of the Wild—1. Kidnapped
1/2A kidnapped pet dog battles for survival in the frozen Yukon.
17:30
Alan Garner - Elidor—Episode 3
3/4Roland's strong imagination threatens to draw the Evil towards the Treasures.
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Evening
18:00
Mike Walker - Omega
A civil engineer questions his existence as he builds the world's tallest tower.
19:00
A Royal Gala Programme of Radio Variety 1953
For Coronation year, Ted Ray and a host of BBC radio stars perform for HM the Queen.
19:45
Hancock's Half Hour—Welcome to London 1958
A rediscovered sketch from the 1958 gala for the British Empire and Commonwealth Games.
20:00
Coronation Day Across the World
Global radio reports celebrating HM the Queen's coronation. From June 1953.
21:30
The Science of DIY—If I Had a Hammer
3/5Len Fisher and fellow experts locate the 'sweet spot' to hit your nail on the head.
21:45
Fay Weldon Stories—Eyes in the Dark
Galway the dog is no ordinary Labrador.
22:00
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 4, Role Reversal
5/6When Ed ends up interviewing his cardiac consultant, he takes it very much to heart.
22:30
Ida Barr: Artificial Hip Hop—Choice
2/4The music hall artiste and OAP raps with beat boxer Shlomo, probing buzz words.
22:45
Tina C Goes Down Under: The Aborogynal Monologues—The Gold Coast
2/4In Brisbane, Tina sings Waltzing Matilda and asks, Why Did Billy Have to Boil?
22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—02/06/2013
Arthur Smith speaks to comedian Alfie Brown about the Edinburgh Festival.
23:00
Vent—Series 1, Switching Off
4/6Comatose Ben's doctors bring in a psychiatrist, as he recalls his therapy from the past.
23:30
Listen Against—Series 2, Episode 4
4/4Martin Jarvis reads from a Haynes manual, plus more wireless weirdness.
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Late
00:00
Mike Walker - Omega
A civil engineer questions his existence as he builds the world's tallest tower.
01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Ladies of Letters, Barbara Pym
From Strauss to Bithikotsis, novelist Barbara Pym shares her choices with Roy Plomley.
01:45
Fay Weldon Stories—Eyes in the Dark
Galway the dog is no ordinary Labrador.
02:00
A Royal Gala Programme of Radio Variety 1953
For Coronation year, Ted Ray and a host of BBC radio stars perform for HM the Queen.
02:45
Hancock's Half Hour—Welcome to London 1958
A rediscovered sketch from the 1958 gala for the British Empire and Commonwealth Games.
03:00
Educating Archie—From 09/10/1957
Archie Andrews encourages his mentor Peter Brough to fight the flab.
03:30
Dick Francis—Bonecrack
Trouble abounds when Neil Griffon takes over his father's racing stables.
05:00
Jack London - The Call of the Wild—1. Kidnapped
1/2A kidnapped pet dog battles for survival in the frozen Yukon.
05:30
Alan Garner - Elidor—Episode 3
3/4Roland's strong imagination threatens to draw the Evil towards the Treasures.
