Schedule
Early
00:00
Doctor Who—The Curse of Davros, Episode 1
1/2The Time Lord prevents his archenemy from altering the course of a historic battle.
01:00
Dear Baby Mine by Lucy Caldwell (Omnibus)
The story of Conor who is coming to terms with not being able to father his own child.
02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Jon Culshaw
Comic impersonator Jon Culshaw chooses 'Memories' by Elvis Presley.
02:15
Sentimental Journey—Brendan Foster
Arthur Smith retraces the footsteps of the former Olympian and athletics commentator.
02:45
Uncle Mort's North Country—Series 1, Dog Days
3/5At the allotment, Carter's uncle sounds off on sunshine, southerners and a smart mutt.
03:00
Archive on 4—Mind Your PMQs
Dominic Sandbrook questions the political importance of Prime Minister's Questions.
04:00
The Complete Smiley—Call for the Dead
George Smiley uncovers a deadly conspiracy linked to his past.
05:30
Three Rivers—The Liffey
3/3The Liffey winds its way from the Wicklow Mountains into the heart of Dublin.
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Morning
06:00
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—Babel Tower
4/6Salutary lessons for Frederica as her Cambridge lifestyle comes to an end.
07:15
Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 2, The Pantomime
4/4Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton, had he been around in 1988.
07:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 7, Knights of the Round Table
6/6The muddled life of the showbusiness legend. Arthur applies to join the Round Table.
08:00
Ray's a Laugh—From 16/01/1959
Ted is feeling very nervous. Why would a solicitor want to pay him a visit at home?
08:30
Floggit's—From 02/11/1956
Village shopkeepers Gert and Daisy get set for Bonfire Night.
09:00
The Gene by Siddhartha Mukherjee (Omnibus)
Glimpses into the the history and future of one of the most powerful ideas in science.
10:10
Inheritance Tracks—Rachael Stirling
Acclaimed actress Rachael Stirling chooses 'Lay Lady Lay' by Bob Dylan.
10:15
World Book Club—Malorie Blackman - Noughts and Crosses
Malorie Blackman talks about her novel where racial prejudice has been turned on its head.
11:15
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 3, Bathtub Tailor, Seamstress, Spy
4/13Meg Bowles introduces stories told in London about record breaking and WWII espionage.
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Afternoon
12:00
Ray's a Laugh—From 16/01/1959
Ted is feeling very nervous. Why would a solicitor want to pay him a visit at home?
12:30
Floggit's—From 02/11/1956
Village shopkeepers Gert and Daisy get set for Bonfire Night.
13:00
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—Babel Tower
4/6Salutary lessons for Frederica as her Cambridge lifestyle comes to an end.
14:15
Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 2, The Pantomime
4/4Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton, had he been around in 1988.
14:30
Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/2Kate has agreed to marry her father's research assistant. Read by Liza Ross.
15:45
Martin Sorrell - Eleven Plus
A journey back home brings a middle-aged man face to face with his rebellious childhood.
16:00
Lucy Catherine - The Goldilocks Zone
Only a true connection with another human can bring us back to ourselves.
17:00
Poetry Extra—Poetry Idol
Daljit Nagra introduces Poetry Idol - a contest to find the best poet in the Middle East.
17:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 7, Knights of the Round Table
6/6The muddled life of the showbusiness legend. Arthur applies to join the Round Table.
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Evening
18:00
Simon Bovey - The Voice of God—1. Fields of Thunder
1/5When Australia is rocked by another earthquake, seismologist Sam investigates.
18:30
The Willows by Algernon Blackwood—1. The Body in the Water
1/4Terror strikes as the narrator and his companion camp on a remote island.
19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 3, Bathtub Tailor, Seamstress, Spy
4/13Meg Bowles introduces stories told in London about record breaking and WWII espionage.
19:45
The Gene by Siddhartha Mukherjee (Omnibus)
Glimpses into the the history and future of one of the most powerful ideas in science.
20:55
Inheritance Tracks—Rachael Stirling
Acclaimed actress Rachael Stirling chooses 'Lay Lady Lay' by Bob Dylan.
21:00
World Book Club—Malorie Blackman - Noughts and Crosses
Malorie Blackman talks about her novel where racial prejudice has been turned on its head.
22:00
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 7, Knights of the Round Table
6/6The muddled life of the showbusiness legend. Arthur applies to join the Round Table.
22:30
The Masterson Inheritance—Series 2, The Mastersons Go Down
6/6Murder, intrigue and a fast-talking parrot aboard a luxury cruiser.
23:00
Think the Unthinkable—Series 3, Barrington Zoo
5/6The hapless consultancy tackle a council's problem with a zoo.
23:30
Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6Meet the Daniel Bedingfield-loving East European couple.
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Late
00:00
Simon Bovey - The Voice of God—1. Fields of Thunder
1/5When Australia is rocked by another earthquake, seismologist Sam investigates.
00:30
The Willows by Algernon Blackwood—1. The Body in the Water
1/4Terror strikes as the narrator and his companion camp on a remote island.
01:00
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—Babel Tower
4/6Salutary lessons for Frederica as her Cambridge lifestyle comes to an end.
02:15
Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 2, The Pantomime
4/4Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton, had he been around in 1988.
02:30
Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/2Kate has agreed to marry her father's research assistant. Read by Liza Ross.
03:45
Martin Sorrell - Eleven Plus
A journey back home brings a middle-aged man face to face with his rebellious childhood.
04:00
Lucy Catherine - The Goldilocks Zone
Only a true connection with another human can bring us back to ourselves.
05:00
Poetry Extra—Poetry Idol
Daljit Nagra introduces Poetry Idol - a contest to find the best poet in the Middle East.
05:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 7, Knights of the Round Table
6/6The muddled life of the showbusiness legend. Arthur applies to join the Round Table.
