Schedule
Early
00:00
Ben Moor - Undone—Series 3, Unending
6/6The Notting Hill Carnival sees the potential end of the worlds and new weirdness.
00:30
Fry's English Delight—Series 3, Accentuate the Negative
3/4Stephen Fry explores some of the many aspects of the use of the negative in English.
01:00
Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—2. Carnage at Sea
2/4The '30s spook takes on the law to pursue his arch-enemy in the heart of New York.
01:30
The Keskidee
Alan Dein uncovers the history of the Keskidee, the first black arts centre in Britain.
02:00
Book at Beachtime—Freya North - Rumours, Episode 5
5/5Lady Lydia reveals the true reason she is selling Longbridge, and Stella has a brainwave.
02:30
MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 5
5/20Ash joins the Guides in Mardan, but his relationship with Belinda is increasingly troubled
02:45
Book of the Week—Lynn Schooler - Walking Home, Episode 5
5/5Lynn has his back to the surf, and the grizzly bear is circling him.
03:00
John Buchan - The Three Hostages—I Make the Acquaintance of a Popular Man
1/2Some years after his 39 Steps mission, Richard Hannay encounters a global criminal gang.
04:00
All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Dave Gorman and Mary Anne Hobbs.
04:30
Sneakiepeeks—Two of Our Spies Are Missing
6/6When Bill meets the most able but least sane assassin, Sharla and Mark must locate them.
05:00
Little Blighty on the Down—Series 4, Episode 5
5/5When an opera star visits, council leader John shows his true colours.
05:30
Don't Need the Sunshine
John Osborne returns to Radio 4 with stories from the seasides closest to his heart.
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Morning
06:00
Legacy by Leigh Jackson
A film producer returns to a country house in the hope of resurrecting a relationship.
07:30
Fabulous Flops—More Fabulous Flops, Episode 3
3/4Paul Roseby surveys DJ Mike Read's one-night musical about Oscar Wilde.
08:00
Archive on 4—Spoken Like a Woman
Anne Karpf explores the way women have shaped the sound of British radio.
09:00
Arthur Bostrom's Summer Holiday
Arthur Bostrom strolls through the radio archives to celebrate the summer holidays.
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Afternoon
12:00
The Navy Lark—Series 3, 50th Show - Mr Murray's Houseboat
8/20The commander entrusts Uncle Ebeneezer with his new purchase, but disaster is not far away
12:30
Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 5
5/13George and Kate get in a tizzy showing off baby Helen.
13:00
Appiness - Omnibus
Just imagine - a dating app that lets you swipe from one partner to another, instantly!
14:10
Inheritance Tracks—Graham Fellows
Graham Fellows - aka John Shuttleworth - shares his Inheritance Tracks.
14:15
In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Dame Barbara Cartland
The romantic fiction writer talks about her career and strongly held beliefs.
15:00
Archive on 4—Spoken Like a Woman
Anne Karpf explores the way women have shaped the sound of British radio.
16:00
Legacy by Leigh Jackson
A film producer returns to a country house in the hope of resurrecting a relationship.
17:30
Fabulous Flops—More Fabulous Flops, Episode 3
3/4Paul Roseby surveys DJ Mike Read's one-night musical about Oscar Wilde.
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Evening
18:00
Drama on 4—Torchwood - The Lost Files, The Devil and Miss Carew
1/3An alien with an aversion to electricity threatens to take Earth back to the dark ages.
18:45
Brave New Worlds—Marionettes, Inc
1/3By Ray Bradbury. Written 50 years ago, anticipating virtual lives and avatars.
19:00
Arthur Bostrom's Summer Holiday
Arthur Bostrom strolls through the radio archives to celebrate the summer holidays.
22:00
Hardeep at The Stand—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6Featuring top comedy from Lucy Porter, Brendon Burns, Patrick Monahan and Hari Sriskantha.
22:15
The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 2, Insecurity
3/6The subjects include paranoia, obsessions, an aversion to therapy and getting a round in.
22:30
Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 3, Episode 6
6/6The ringmaster throws the news up into the air with Jack Dee, Rich Hall and Phill Jupitus.
23:00
Alan Parker's 59 Minutes of Truth—Episode 3
3/6The urban warrior's comedy-music mix, with the full lowdown on fashion.
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Late
00:00
Drama on 4—Torchwood - The Lost Files, The Devil and Miss Carew
1/3An alien with an aversion to electricity threatens to take Earth back to the dark ages.
00:45
Brave New Worlds—Marionettes, Inc
1/3By Ray Bradbury. Written 50 years ago, anticipating virtual lives and avatars.
01:00
Appiness - Omnibus
Just imagine - a dating app that lets you swipe from one partner to another, instantly!
02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Graham Fellows
Graham Fellows - aka John Shuttleworth - shares his Inheritance Tracks.
02:15
In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Dame Barbara Cartland
The romantic fiction writer talks about her career and strongly held beliefs.
03:00
Archive on 4—Spoken Like a Woman
Anne Karpf explores the way women have shaped the sound of British radio.
04:00
Legacy by Leigh Jackson
A film producer returns to a country house in the hope of resurrecting a relationship.
05:30
Fabulous Flops—More Fabulous Flops, Episode 3
3/4Paul Roseby surveys DJ Mike Read's one-night musical about Oscar Wilde.


























