Schedule
Early
00:00
The Scarifyers—The Devil of Denge Marsh, Episode 3
3/3Lionheart faces a watery demise, as Dunning unleashes a being from the dawn of time.
00:30
The Female Ghost—The Cold Embrace by Mary Braddon
1/4After artist Josef's betrayal, his fiancée's retribution is eerily apt.
01:00
Frankie Howerd—The Frankie Howerd Variety Show, From 24/10/1978
Frankie gets Meals on Wheels by mistake, and does jury service. Guests include Acker Bilk.
02:00
Melissa Murray - Good News (Omnibus)
Following a misdiagnosis, Adrienne must confront some unexpected issues.
03:15
Baldi—Series 2, 3. Schecter's Knot
3/6The sleuth wonders if extreme professional jealousy is behind a talented professor's death
04:00
Saturday Drama—Frank Marcus - The Killing of Sister George
When actress June Buckeridge is axed from a soap, it affects more than just her career.
05:30
Richard Tyrone Jones's Big Heart—Of Coke Dealers and Cardioverters
2/3Will Richard die, or worse, be doomed to life in a mobility scooter at his parents' home?
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Morning
06:00
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Global (Omnibus)
Vera nabs a package to Ibiza, while Irene aims to save her friend from seduction.
07:15
The People of the British Museum—Mummies, Myths and Magic
1/5Danny Danziger explores the wealth of treasures held in the vast collections.
07:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Last Miaow
1/6The surly writer's best pal vanishes just as Mary makes plans. With Christopher Douglas.
08:00
Meet the Huggetts—What Unusual Wallpaper
The family are suffering in a summer heatwave.
08:30
The Men from the Ministry—The Night We Crept Into the Crypt
The bumbling bureaucrats land themselves up to their necks in it.
09:00
Travelling Light—Carmen's Story
2/6The cult tightens its grip on the Sutherlands, while Ecky and Carmen join forces.
09:30
Louisa May Alcott - Good Wives—Under the Umbrella
6/6Jo writes the story of her family's life, and finds true love at last.
10:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Cricketers, Dickie Bird
Cricket umpire Dickie Bird shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
10:45
Short Stories by John McGahern—Sierra Leone, part 1
A young man is half in love with an aging politician's mistress.
11:00
Elastic Planet—The Zoo
4/6The true meaning of birdsong is revealed. Julian Pettifer features in the cosmic comedy.
11:15
Ambridge Extra—Series 5 - Omnibus, Episode 4
4/10Things are getting out of control for Matt, while Brenda is in seventh heaven.
11:45
The Art of Rhetoric—Speech and Spin
4/4Simon Hoggart considers the future of spontaneous public speaking.
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Afternoon
12:00
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Global (Omnibus)
Vera nabs a package to Ibiza, while Irene aims to save her friend from seduction.
13:15
The People of the British Museum—Mummies, Myths and Magic
1/5Danny Danziger explores the wealth of treasures held in the vast collections.
13:30
A Game of Golf
The marital problems of two couples unravel on a golf course in Alan Ayckbourn's play.
15:00
Meet the Huggetts—What Unusual Wallpaper
The family are suffering in a summer heatwave.
15:30
The Men from the Ministry—The Night We Crept Into the Crypt
The bumbling bureaucrats land themselves up to their necks in it.
16:00
Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show—28/07/2013
Mel presents a tour of a lighthouse and the real-life Professor Calculus.
17:00
Travelling Light—Carmen's Story
2/6The cult tightens its grip on the Sutherlands, while Ecky and Carmen join forces.
17:30
Louisa May Alcott - Good Wives—Under the Umbrella
6/6Jo writes the story of her family's life, and finds true love at last.
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Evening
18:00
Mike Walker - 2025—2. Access
2/2Olivia and Irena plot to expose the world of illegal genetic engineering.
19:00
Elastic Planet—The Zoo
4/6The true meaning of birdsong is revealed. Julian Pettifer features in the cosmic comedy.
19:15
Ambridge Extra—Series 5 - Omnibus, Episode 4
4/10Things are getting out of control for Matt, while Brenda is in seventh heaven.
19:45
The Art of Rhetoric—Speech and Spin
4/4Simon Hoggart considers the future of spontaneous public speaking.
20:00
Meet the Huggetts—What Unusual Wallpaper
The family are suffering in a summer heatwave.
20:30
The Men from the Ministry—The Night We Crept Into the Crypt
The bumbling bureaucrats land themselves up to their necks in it.
21:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Cricketers, Dickie Bird
Cricket umpire Dickie Bird shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
21:45
Short Stories by John McGahern—Sierra Leone, part 1
A young man is half in love with an aging politician's mistress.
22:00
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Last Miaow
1/6The surly writer's best pal vanishes just as Mary makes plans. With Christopher Douglas.
22:30
As Told To Craig Brown—Episode 6
6/6In the crosshairs of satire this time are hysterical media and busty starlets.
22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—28/07/2013
More from Arthur Smith's chat with Carey Marx.
23:00
The Maltby Collection—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6Rod holds a museum press conference, and Walter hits on Susie Maltby.
23:30
My Booze Hell, by Little Johnny Cartilage—Frank Wignall
4/4John Waite investigates the shocking claim that the Cartilages were not a real family.
23:45
A Series of Psychotic Episodes—Episode 4
4/4What keys think, and a thumb-sized comedian. The surreal world of Miriam Elia.
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Late
00:00
Mike Walker - 2025—2. Access
2/2Olivia and Irena plot to expose the world of illegal genetic engineering.
01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Cricketers, Dickie Bird
Cricket umpire Dickie Bird shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
01:45
Short Stories by John McGahern—Sierra Leone, part 1
A young man is half in love with an aging politician's mistress.
02:00
Elastic Planet—The Zoo
4/6The true meaning of birdsong is revealed. Julian Pettifer features in the cosmic comedy.
02:15
Ambridge Extra—Series 5 - Omnibus, Episode 4
4/10Things are getting out of control for Matt, while Brenda is in seventh heaven.
02:45
The Art of Rhetoric—Speech and Spin
4/4Simon Hoggart considers the future of spontaneous public speaking.
03:00
Meet the Huggetts—What Unusual Wallpaper
The family are suffering in a summer heatwave.
03:30
A Game of Golf
The marital problems of two couples unravel on a golf course in Alan Ayckbourn's play.
05:00
Travelling Light—Carmen's Story
2/6The cult tightens its grip on the Sutherlands, while Ecky and Carmen join forces.
05:30
Louisa May Alcott - Good Wives—Under the Umbrella
6/6Jo writes the story of her family's life, and finds true love at last.
