Schedule
Early
00:00
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley—1. The Passenger
1/2While sailing through the Arctic wastes, Captain Walton picks up an unexpected passenger.
01:00
Sarah Woods - Speck of Dust Omnibus
Zoe's husband Ben leaves her for another woman, but she is determined to carry on.
02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Rick Stein
Chef Rick Stein chooses tracks by Julie Andrews and the Crash Test Dummies.
02:15
In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Tony Benn
Former cabinet minister, politician and campaigner Tony Benn discusses his life and career
03:00
Meeting Myself Coming Back—Richard Branson
The entrepreneur and creator of the Virgin empire reflects on life via the BBC archives.
04:00
Crisp and Even Brightly
The 'truth' behind-the-story of 'Good King Wenceslas'. Stars Timothy West.
05:15
Oscar Wilde—The Happy Prince
From their aerial view, a beautiful statue and a swallow team up to help the city's poor.
05:30
Marguerite Patten's Century of British Cooking—Trench Cookers and Borsch, 1940-1949
5/10Corned Beef Loaf, Jugged Hare and Crumble during rationing.
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Morning
06:00
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/4Orphan Becky Sharp begins her journey in society. Stephen Fry narrates the comic tale.
07:15
Unbuilt Britain—A Pyramid for Primrose Hill
2/5The story of the 19th-century plans to build a giant pyramid cemetery on Primrose Hill.
07:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 6, The Cruise
3/6Surprisingly, Ed has had a brilliant idea for a book and, more surprisingly, Ping agrees.
08:00
The Al Read Show—From 28/10/1995
Right monkey! Al takes a peek inside the world of horse racing.
08:30
Much Binding in the Marsh—From 01/12/1953
The staff of 'The Weekly Bind' visits a Christmas novelty factory. Stars Kenneth Horne.
09:00
My History Omnibus
At the age of four, Lady Antonia Fraser is given a book that later inspires her.
10:10
Inheritance Tracks—Juliette Lewis
Actress and singer Juliette Lewis chooses 'Peg' by Steely Dan.
10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Singers, Morrissey
Morrissey shares his castaway choices.
11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 1, Ghosts, Angels and Motorcycle Rides
7/13Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales about ghosts, last chances and revelations.
11:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Large Blue
The naturalist asks why the Large Blue butterfly recently died out in the UK.
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Afternoon
12:00
The Al Read Show—From 28/10/1995
Right monkey! Al takes a peek inside the world of horse racing.
12:30
Much Binding in the Marsh—From 01/12/1953
The staff of 'The Weekly Bind' visits a Christmas novelty factory. Stars Kenneth Horne.
13:00
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/4Orphan Becky Sharp begins her journey in society. Stephen Fry narrates the comic tale.
14:15
Unbuilt Britain—A Pyramid for Primrose Hill
2/5The story of the 19th-century plans to build a giant pyramid cemetery on Primrose Hill.
14:30
Slade House Omnibus
Every nine years, a guest is summoned to the eerie Slade House.
15:45
The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Andersen
Out in the woods, a little fir tree is keen to grow up.
16:00
The Northern Irish Man in CS Lewis
The much-loved writer's fascinating childhood and how it inspired tales of Narnia.
17:00
Poetry Extra—The Echo Chamber - The Knowledge
Daljit Nagra introduces The Echo Chamber in which Paul Farley does the Knowledge.
17:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 6, The Cruise
3/6Surprisingly, Ed has had a brilliant idea for a book and, more surprisingly, Ping agrees.
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Evening
18:00
Fear on 4—Series 3, 3. The Monkey's Revenge
3/8The Man in Black tells of a seriously ill doctor taking control of his own destiny.
18:30
Susan Hill - The Woman in Black—3. The Nursery and a Child
3/4More ghostly revelations for solicitor Arthur Kipps in ghostly Eel Marsh House.
19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 1, Ghosts, Angels and Motorcycle Rides
7/13Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales about ghosts, last chances and revelations.
19:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Large Blue
The naturalist asks why the Large Blue butterfly recently died out in the UK.
20:00
My History Omnibus
At the age of four, Lady Antonia Fraser is given a book that later inspires her.
21:10
Inheritance Tracks—Juliette Lewis
Actress and singer Juliette Lewis chooses 'Peg' by Steely Dan.
21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Singers, Morrissey
Morrissey shares his castaway choices.
22:00
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 6, The Cruise
3/6Surprisingly, Ed has had a brilliant idea for a book and, more surprisingly, Ping agrees.
22:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 5, Sarfraz Manzoor
3/6Journalist Sarfraz Manzoor's adolescent obsessions with Bo Derek and pop music.
23:00
I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4Tom's 'imaginary' band sparks mayhem with his new job!
23:30
A Look Back at the Future—2021
4/6Brian Perkins and Kate Robbins find helium in the air.
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Late
00:00
Fear on 4—Series 3, 3. The Monkey's Revenge
3/8The Man in Black tells of a seriously ill doctor taking control of his own destiny.
00:30
Susan Hill - The Woman in Black—3. The Nursery and a Child
3/4More ghostly revelations for solicitor Arthur Kipps in ghostly Eel Marsh House.
01:00
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/4Orphan Becky Sharp begins her journey in society. Stephen Fry narrates the comic tale.
02:15
Unbuilt Britain—A Pyramid for Primrose Hill
2/5The story of the 19th-century plans to build a giant pyramid cemetery on Primrose Hill.
02:30
Slade House Omnibus
Every nine years, a guest is summoned to the eerie Slade House.
03:45
The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Andersen
Out in the woods, a little fir tree is keen to grow up.
04:00
The Northern Irish Man in CS Lewis
The much-loved writer's fascinating childhood and how it inspired tales of Narnia.
05:00
Poetry Extra—The Echo Chamber - The Knowledge
Daljit Nagra introduces The Echo Chamber in which Paul Farley does the Knowledge.
05:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 6, The Cruise
3/6Surprisingly, Ed has had a brilliant idea for a book and, more surprisingly, Ping agrees.
