Schedule
Early
00:00
Drama on 4—Fright Night - The Stone Tape
In 1979, a team of scientists begin to investigate some strange phenomena.
01:00
When the Clocks Change
How does the onset of winter influence our lives?
01:30
The Arthur Haynes Show—From 26/11/1962
The popular comedian stars in Johnny Speight's sketches. With Nicholas Parsons.
01:00
The Pillow Book (Omnibus)—Series 9
The death of the Lord Chancellor threatens the security of Shonagon's position at court.
02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Giles Andreae
Giles Andreae, chooses the theme from 'Camelot' and 'Anthem' by Leonard Cohen.
02:15
Frankly Speaking—Jean Renoir
The film director answers the questions in the BBC Home Service's interview series.
03:00
Archive on 4—DNA 60 Years On
Robert Winston traces the impact of DNA - from its discovery 60 years ago to today.
04:00
Rebus—Let It Bleed
The maverick Edinburgh detective probes political corruption and insider dealing.
05:30
Hardeep Singh Kohli's Alternative Census—Episode 1
1/3Hardeep Singh Kohli surveys the nation with his own version of the census.
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Morning
06:00
The Resistance of Mrs Brown - Omnibus
Mrs Brown is a very ordinary tea lady who serves the Nazi Administration in London.
07:15
Getting on Air: The Female Pioneers—Upping the Tempo
3/5Jane Garvey asks if Annie Nightingale has paved the way for other women DJs.
07:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4Documentary-makers, a big debate, and a little trophy.
08:00
Take It From Here—From 12/03/1958
Scary tales of Javanese witchmen, plus Ron and Eth plan a romantic break in Belgium.
08:30
Three Men on the Bummel by Jerome K Jerome—1. Getaway
1/3After their adventure afloat, George, Harris and J decide to tour Germany by bicycle.
09:00
Keeping On Keeping On by Alan Bennett (Omnibus)—1. 2005-2009
1/2Alan Bennett reads extracts from a further collection of his published diaries.
10:10
Inheritance Tracks—Amanda Holden
Actress, singer and presenter Amanda Holden chooses Meat Loaf's 'Dead Ringer for Love'.
10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers, Simon Murray
From Annie Lennox to Giacomo Puccini, the adventurer shares his castaway choices.
11:00
TED Radio Hour—Series 3, The Act of Listening
9/16Guy Raz explores how listening to loved ones and strangers is an act of generosity.
11:55
Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Hold the Back Page
A disastrous foray into journalism is recounted in embarrassment.
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Afternoon
12:00
Take It From Here—From 12/03/1958
Scary tales of Javanese witchmen, plus Ron and Eth plan a romantic break in Belgium.
12:30
Three Men on the Bummel by Jerome K Jerome—1. Getaway
1/3After their adventure afloat, George, Harris and J decide to tour Germany by bicycle.
13:00
The Resistance of Mrs Brown - Omnibus
Mrs Brown is a very ordinary tea lady who serves the Nazi Administration in London.
14:15
Getting on Air: The Female Pioneers—Upping the Tempo
3/5Jane Garvey asks if Annie Nightingale has paved the way for other women DJs.
14:30
Elizabeth and Her German Garden: Omnibus
The joys and frustrations of creating a garden in northern Germany.
15:45
The Actor by Stan Barstow
Shy Albert is asked to play the part of a policeman.
16:00
Howard Brenton - Nasser's Eden
1956: Eden and Nasser battle over Egypt nationalising the Suez Canal.
17:00
Poetry Extra—Michael Longley
Daljit Nagra introduces Poet of the Month, Michael Longley, presented by Clive Wilmer.
17:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4Documentary-makers, a big debate, and a little trophy.
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Evening
18:00
Sheridan Le Fanu - Carmilla
Living in a castle in Austria, lonely Laura is captivated by a beautiful visitor.
18:45
Moy McCrory - All Hallows
A girl dreads visitors from the spirit world on All Hallow's Eve.
19:00
TED Radio Hour—Series 3, The Act of Listening
9/16Guy Raz explores how listening to loved ones and strangers is an act of generosity.
19:55
Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Hold the Back Page
A disastrous foray into journalism is recounted in embarrassment.
20:00
Keeping On Keeping On by Alan Bennett (Omnibus)—1. 2005-2009
1/2Alan Bennett reads extracts from a further collection of his published diaries.
21:10
Inheritance Tracks—Amanda Holden
Actress, singer and presenter Amanda Holden chooses Meat Loaf's 'Dead Ringer for Love'.
21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers, Simon Murray
From Annie Lennox to Giacomo Puccini, the adventurer shares his castaway choices.
22:00
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4Documentary-makers, a big debate, and a little trophy.
22:30
What a Carve Up!—Episode 2
2/8Michael Pearce's attempt to research the powerful Winshaw family proves challenging.
22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—30/10/2016
The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith chats to Steve Hall.
23:00
The Lach Chronicles—Series 1, Kiss Loves You
2/4The former host of New York's longest-running open mic night is still finding things tough
23:15
Julian Fox: On a Lonely Planet—Canary Wharf
2/4What will Julian find when he takes his home-based travel show to Canary Wharf?
23:30
Radio Shuttleworth—Series 2, Katrina Leskanich
5/61997 Eurovision winner Katrina Leskanich visits, but wife Mary gets the ironing board out.
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Late
00:00
Koji Suzuki - Ring
A British journalist living in Tokyo investigates the mysterious deaths of four teenagers.
01:00
The Resistance of Mrs Brown - Omnibus
Mrs Brown is a very ordinary tea lady who serves the Nazi Administration in London.
02:15
Getting on Air: The Female Pioneers—Upping the Tempo
3/5Jane Garvey asks if Annie Nightingale has paved the way for other women DJs.
02:30
Elizabeth and Her German Garden: Omnibus
The joys and frustrations of creating a garden in northern Germany.
03:45
The Actor by Stan Barstow
Shy Albert is asked to play the part of a policeman.
04:00
Howard Brenton - Nasser's Eden
1956: Eden and Nasser battle over Egypt nationalising the Suez Canal.
