Schedule
Early
00:00
Philip K Dick - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?—Episode 1
Set in post-apocalyptic San Francisco, a bounty hunter is on a mission.
01:00
Writing the Century: Land's End to John O'Groats (Omnibus)
George Allen's 1904 diary of his record-attempting walk.
02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Tito Jackson
American singer Tito Jackson chooses 'Papa's Got a Brand New Bag' by James Brown.
02:15
In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Wayne Sleep
The dancer shares his thoughts on success, an awkward childhood, his physique and more.
03:00
Archive on 4—Writers and Radio
Susannah Clapp talks to authors who grew up at the end of the radio age.
04:00
Saturday Drama—Classic Chandler, Classic Chandler - The Long Goodbye
5/8Marlowe forges an uneasy friendship with a drunk who then asks for a favour.
05:30
Moral Notes—Love
3/4Simon Brett explores how the Victorians perfected the use of popular song.
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Morning
06:00
Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street Omnibus—Episode 2
2/2Muriel Hammond's journey to womanhood and independence in 1900s Yorkshire.
07:15
The Romantic Road: On the Trail of the German Philosophers—Doppelgänger
3/5Exploring Heidelberg and examines its connections with Hegel and Schopenhauer.
07:30
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 5, Carnaptious Scroosh
4/6Mrs Birkett locks horns with Lovely Sue, while Alok and Sanjay find a new cool friend.
08:00
The Arthur Haynes Show—From 23/06/1963
The popular comedian stars in Johnny Speight's sketches. With Nicholas Parsons.
08:30
The Jason Explanation of...—Travel & Leisure
5/6David Jason and chums go fishing, trainspotting and skateboarding.
09:00
A Dangerous Innocence by Elizabeth Jane Howard (Omnibus)
Biography of the author of The Cazalet Chronicles: Elizabeth Jane Howard
10:10
Inheritance Tracks—Judy Tzuke
Singer-songwriter Judy Tzuke chooses tracks sung by Chet Baker and Joni Mitchell.
10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Women Writers, Barbara Taylor Bradford
From Rod Stewart to Maria Callas, the author makes her castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
11:00
TED Radio Hour—Series 3, The Unknown Brain
4/16Guy Raz explores new research into the human brain.
11:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Waterton
David Attenborough explores the life of Squire Waterton, a 19th-century taxidermist.
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Afternoon
12:00
The Arthur Haynes Show—From 23/06/1963
The popular comedian stars in Johnny Speight's sketches. With Nicholas Parsons.
12:30
The Jason Explanation of...—Travel & Leisure
5/6David Jason and chums go fishing, trainspotting and skateboarding.
13:00
Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street Omnibus—Episode 2
2/2Muriel Hammond's journey to womanhood and independence in 1900s Yorkshire.
14:15
The Romantic Road: On the Trail of the German Philosophers—Doppelgänger
3/5Exploring Heidelberg and examines its connections with Hegel and Schopenhauer.
14:30
Charles Portis - True Grit Omnibus
A young girl undertakes an unthinkable quest to avenge her father's death.
15:45
F Scott Fitzgerald - The Smilers
Sylvester tries to inflict his misery on others, unaware they might already be unhappy.
16:00
Laurie Graham - Perfect Meringues
Being a TV cook should be fun - for Lizzie it means meals-for-one and a stroppy daughter
17:00
Poetry Extra—Poet of Albion
Daljit Nagra on the life of the radical London artist and poet, William Blake.
17:30
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 5, Carnaptious Scroosh
4/6Mrs Birkett locks horns with Lovely Sue, while Alok and Sanjay find a new cool friend.
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Evening
18:00
HG Wells—A Dream of Armageddon, Escape
The anti-war story hero escapes with his wife to shield her from the horrors of battle.
18:30
Paper Doll
Two men find more than they bargained for when they search for junk in a derelict house.
19:00
TED Radio Hour—Series 3, The Unknown Brain
4/16Guy Raz explores new research into the human brain.
19:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Waterton
David Attenborough explores the life of Squire Waterton, a 19th-century taxidermist.
20:00
A Dangerous Innocence by Elizabeth Jane Howard (Omnibus)
Biography of the author of The Cazalet Chronicles: Elizabeth Jane Howard
21:10
Inheritance Tracks—Judy Tzuke
Singer-songwriter Judy Tzuke chooses tracks sung by Chet Baker and Joni Mitchell.
21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Women Writers, Barbara Taylor Bradford
From Rod Stewart to Maria Callas, the author makes her castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
22:00
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 5, Carnaptious Scroosh
4/6Mrs Birkett locks horns with Lovely Sue, while Alok and Sanjay find a new cool friend.
22:30
Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 9, How to Be a Woman in the 21st Century
2/4Jeremy delves into the murky world of womanlitude.
22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—25/09/2016
Arthur Smith chats again to Danny Robins.
23:00
Newsjack—Series 15, Episode 3
3/6This week's stories lovingly bashed, mashed and moulded into sketches and one-liners.
23:30
The Skivers—Series 1, Britt Ekland
5/5New age DIY, and Sinatra sings punk. With special guest Britt Ekland.
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Late
00:00
HG Wells—A Dream of Armageddon, Escape
The anti-war story hero escapes with his wife to shield her from the horrors of battle.
00:30
Paper Doll
Two men find more than they bargained for when they search for junk in a derelict house.
01:00
Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street Omnibus—Episode 2
2/2Muriel Hammond's journey to womanhood and independence in 1900s Yorkshire.
02:15
The Romantic Road: On the Trail of the German Philosophers—Doppelgänger
3/5Exploring Heidelberg and examines its connections with Hegel and Schopenhauer.
02:30
Charles Portis - True Grit Omnibus
A young girl undertakes an unthinkable quest to avenge her father's death.
03:45
F Scott Fitzgerald - The Smilers
Sylvester tries to inflict his misery on others, unaware they might already be unhappy.
04:00
Laurie Graham - Perfect Meringues
Being a TV cook should be fun - for Lizzie it means meals-for-one and a stroppy daughter
05:00
Poetry Extra—Poet of Albion
Daljit Nagra on the life of the radical London artist and poet, William Blake.
05:30
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 5, Carnaptious Scroosh
4/6Mrs Birkett locks horns with Lovely Sue, while Alok and Sanjay find a new cool friend.
