Schedule
Early
00:00
EM Forster - The Machine Stops
Written in 1909, a tale of the future where the machine has become an all-powerful god.
00:45
HG Wells—The First Men in the Moon, Episode 4
4/5A penniless businessman meets an absent-minded scientist with a dream.
01:00
Archive on 4—The Great Listener
Alan Dein tells the story of pioneering oral historian Tony Parker.
02:00
A Small Town Murder (Omnibus)—Series 6
Jackie Hartwell continues her criminal investigations in the West Midlands.
03:15
In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Lord Lawson
Nigel Lawson reflects on a high profile political life and keeping feelings private.
04:00
Alan Ayckbourn - Joking Apart
Both charming and successful, Anthea and Richard's influence has unexpected results.
05:30
A Bit of Fry and Laurie—First Bit
1/2Coffee in the executive lounge and dramatic soap revelations. Choice cuts from BBC TV.
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Morning
06:00
Love for Lydia by HE Bates (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2From winter to midsummer night, a local reporter and a shy heiress get acquainted.
07:15
A Week at the Pitt Rivers—The Archaeologist
2/5Archaeologist Barry Cunliffe examines amulets.
07:30
Clare in the Community—Series 6, In The Dog House
5/6Clare's entranced by a dog following her into work, unlike Brian. Stars Sally Phillips.
08:00
Beyond Our Ken—From 10/06/1960
Kenneth Horne entertains the Poetry Circle, and Hornerama probes city money-makers.
08:30
A Life of Bliss—Finding a Girlfriend
Matchmakers galore target shy bachelor David Bliss.
09:00
Mary Wesley - Haphazard House—Episode 1
1/3Impoverished and desperate, Pa Fuller's reckless bet changes all.
09:30
What's So Great About ...?—Series 1, Bob Dylan
1/3Adele, Jools Holland and Kris Kristofferson to try to prove that Bob Dylan is great.
10:00
The Reunion—Miss World 1970
Sue MacGregor reunites those involved in the controversial Miss World 1970 beauty contest.
10:45
Afternoon Reading—Helen Simpson - In-Flight Entertainment, Squirrel
1/3A family discussion about the fate of a trapped squirrel risks revealing a shocking truth.
11:00
This American Life—Rest Stop
Nine radio producers, two days, one rest stop.
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Afternoon
12:00
Love for Lydia by HE Bates (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2From winter to midsummer night, a local reporter and a shy heiress get acquainted.
13:15
A Week at the Pitt Rivers—The Archaeologist
2/5Archaeologist Barry Cunliffe examines amulets.
13:30
Cadfael—One Corpse Too Many
With England at civil war in 1138, Brother Cadfael has a medieval murder on his hands.
15:00
Beyond Our Ken—From 10/06/1960
Kenneth Horne entertains the Poetry Circle, and Hornerama probes city money-makers.
15:30
A Life of Bliss—Finding a Girlfriend
Matchmakers galore target shy bachelor David Bliss.
16:00
Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show—27/04/2014
A guide to making American pancakes and the story of the ill-fated Apollo 13 space mission(R)
17:00
Mary Wesley - Haphazard House—Episode 1
1/3Impoverished and desperate, Pa Fuller's reckless bet changes all.
17:30
What's So Great About ...?—Series 1, Bob Dylan
1/3Adele, Jools Holland and Kris Kristofferson to try to prove that Bob Dylan is great.
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Evening
18:00
The Female Ghost—The Demon Lover by Elizabeth Bowen
4/4Mrs Drover returns to her old London house to find a letter waiting.
18:30
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—2. Tomb
2/9Earth's last living man discovers that his wife's tomb is a lair for vampires.
19:00
This American Life—Rest Stop
Nine radio producers, two days, one rest stop.
20:00
My Own Right Hand Shall Do It
Sir Walter Scott suffers a financial blow late in life so sets to new work with zeal.
20:45
Crème de la Crime—Carrion up the Jungle
Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a dastardly case of felony afloat.
21:00
The Reunion—Miss World 1970
Sue MacGregor reunites those involved in the controversial Miss World 1970 beauty contest.
21:45
Afternoon Reading—Helen Simpson - In-Flight Entertainment, Squirrel
1/3A family discussion about the fate of a trapped squirrel risks revealing a shocking truth.
22:00
Clare in the Community—Series 6, In The Dog House
5/6Clare's entranced by a dog following her into work, unlike Brian. Stars Sally Phillips.
22:30
I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 1, Episode 2
2/4Tom gets a surprise after his inappropriate singing at a football match.
23:00
Eric Idle - Radio 5—From 20/04/1974
Rising prices, bandleader's pets and some startling theories from Eric Idle.
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Late
00:00
The Female Ghost—The Demon Lover by Elizabeth Bowen
4/4Mrs Drover returns to her old London house to find a letter waiting.
00:30
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—2. Tomb
2/9Earth's last living man discovers that his wife's tomb is a lair for vampires.
01:00
The Reunion—Miss World 1970
Sue MacGregor reunites those involved in the controversial Miss World 1970 beauty contest.
01:45
Afternoon Reading—Helen Simpson - In-Flight Entertainment, Squirrel
1/3A family discussion about the fate of a trapped squirrel risks revealing a shocking truth.
02:00
Beyond Our Ken—From 10/06/1960
Kenneth Horne entertains the Poetry Circle, and Hornerama probes city money-makers.
02:30
A Life of Bliss—Finding a Girlfriend
Matchmakers galore target shy bachelor David Bliss.
03:00
Clare in the Community—Series 6, In The Dog House
5/6Clare's entranced by a dog following her into work, unlike Brian. Stars Sally Phillips.
03:30
Cadfael—One Corpse Too Many
With England at civil war in 1138, Brother Cadfael has a medieval murder on his hands.
05:00
Mary Wesley - Haphazard House—Episode 1
1/3Impoverished and desperate, Pa Fuller's reckless bet changes all.
05:30
What's So Great About ...?—Series 1, Bob Dylan
1/3Adele, Jools Holland and Kris Kristofferson to try to prove that Bob Dylan is great.
























