Schedule
Early
00:00
Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, Episode 2
2/3The aliens are standing by to invade, but is there an even bigger threat to humanity?
00:30
Ice by Martin Jameson—2. The Bandit
2/3Michelle is sure aliens have abducted her brother. Why in Manchester?
01:00
Detective—Series 1, Bedtime Story - part 2/2
4/13Can DS Dave Brook drive a wedge between two notorious crime families?
01:30
Stephen King - Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption—Episode 5
5/5With Andy gone, Red reflects on their friendship and what the future holds.
02:00
Millport—Series 1, Ardour
3/6Barmaid Irene has an ulterior motive when matchmaking on the Scottish island.
02:30
The Change—Series 1, Different for Girls
2/6Can transvestite George dump his entire wardrobe for wife Carol?
03:00
The Guide by RK Narayan
Railway Raju helps tourists above and beyond the call of duty - until Rosie arrives.
04:00
David Constantine - Tea at the Midland—Tea at the Midland
5/5An artist and his art threaten to come between a couple on a romantic outing.
04:15
William Wordsworth - Michael
Michael is a shepherd whose life is changed forever by the arrival of a son.
05:00
Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams and Patricia Routledge.
05:30
The Right Time—Series 4, Episode 5
5/6A near-death experience turns out mundane in this sketch comedy about getting on a bit.
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Morning
06:00
Willy Russell - Educating Rita
The sparky and touching tale of a working-class student and her alcohol-fuelled tutor.
07:30
Bicycle Music
Graeme Fife discovers the musical landscape inspired by cycling.
08:00
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Highlights of the Year
11/32Singer Elvis Costello, author Alexander McCall Smith and poet Billy Collins.
09:00
Salutes You, Sir! Forces Fun from the BBC
Ian Lavender's homage to BBC Radio's comedies about the Armed Forces.
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Afternoon
12:00
Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort (Omnibus)—Omnibus, part 2
2/2New Year 1914, and Adele betrays her beloved Luce. Love and silent cinema mystery.
13:10
Chain Gang—Series 4, Episode 6
6/10The story told by its listeners, which began with a mistimed proposal and a wrong turning.
13:15
Daunt and Dervish—Series 2, In Questionable Shape
1/5London 1947, and a theatre visit sets off a mystery to rival what's happening on stage.
14:00
The Goon Show—Series 6, Napoleon's Piano
4/27Neddie Seagoon is conned into pinching the keyboard played at the Battle of Waterloo
14:30
Yes Minister—Series 1, Open Government
1/8Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.
15:00
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Highlights of the Year
11/32Singer Elvis Costello, author Alexander McCall Smith and poet Billy Collins.
16:00
Willy Russell - Educating Rita
The sparky and touching tale of a working-class student and her alcohol-fuelled tutor.
17:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 4, Rhona Cameron
5/6Rhona Cameron revisits her teenage days growing up in small town Scotland.
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Evening
18:00
Fear on 4—Series 1, By The River, Fontainebleau
7/12The Man in Black reveals how a painter's obsession over a woman turns to self-disgust.
18:30
Red As Blood by Tanith Lee
The Queen sets out to rescue her step-daughter from her sinister heritage.
19:00
Salutes You, Sir! Forces Fun from the BBC
Ian Lavender's homage to BBC Radio's comedies about the Armed Forces.
22:00
Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 2, How to Meet the Challenge of the 21st Century
6/6Looking beyond the millennium, the host's comic lecture plus sketches. With Gordon Kennedy
22:30
The Jason Byrne Show—Series 2, Ageing
1/6The award-winning comedian tackles the pros and cons of getting older.
23:00
Adam Baron - Shut Eye—1. Runaways and Murder
1/4As ex-cop Billy Rucker looks for runaways in seamy King's Cross - a murderer strikes.
23:30
Murder Most Foul—Series 1, 5. Sheer Plod
5/6Nick Ross looks back to the murder of Irene Manton, whose body was discovered in in 1943.
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Late
00:00
Fear on 4—Series 1, By The River, Fontainebleau
7/12The Man in Black reveals how a painter's obsession over a woman turns to self-disgust.
00:30
Red As Blood by Tanith Lee
The Queen sets out to rescue her step-daughter from her sinister heritage.
01:00
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Highlights of the Year
11/32Singer Elvis Costello, author Alexander McCall Smith and poet Billy Collins.
02:00
Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort (Omnibus)—Omnibus, part 2
2/2New Year 1914, and Adele betrays her beloved Luce. Love and silent cinema mystery.
03:10
Chain Gang—Series 4, Episode 6
6/10The story told by its listeners, which began with a mistimed proposal and a wrong turning.
03:15
Daunt and Dervish—Series 2, In Questionable Shape
1/5London 1947, and a theatre visit sets off a mystery to rival what's happening on stage.
04:00
Willy Russell - Educating Rita
The sparky and touching tale of a working-class student and her alcohol-fuelled tutor.
05:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 4, Rhona Cameron
5/6Rhona Cameron revisits her teenage days growing up in small town Scotland.


























