Schedule
Early
00:00
Mike Walker - 2025—2. Access
2/2Olivia and Irena plot to expose the world of illegal genetic engineering.
01:00
The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2An unexpected romantic encounter over first aid hails the start of a turbulent partnership
02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Gurinder Chadha
Film director Gurinder Chadha chooses her dad's favourite Indian film soundtrack.
02:15
Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 1, Gloucestershire
8/8Back in her home county, poet Pam Ayres learns about wig curlers and 'legging it'.
02:45
Uncle Mort's Celtic Fringe—Series 2, A Shufti at the Valleys
1/5Carter Brandon and his Uncle resume their epic journey through Wales.
03:00
Archive on 4—Dark Horse: An Alec Guinness Archive
Alistair McGowan investigates the enigma of a private man who became a global star.
04:00
Sophocles' Electra
A classic tale of power and revenge in the Greek tragedy by Sophocles.
05:30
Tiny Tim
The story of eccentric American falsetto singer and ukulele player, Tiny Tim.
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Morning
06:00
The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum: Omnibus
A young woman experiences the corrosive impact of tabloid journalism.
07:15
Jonathan Swift - Satirical Verse
Examples of Swift's caustic verse. Read by Sir Donald Wolfit.
07:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 6, Alex Horne
6/6Comedian Alex Horne's diary focuses on his 1997 gap year, which he spent teaching in China
08:00
Frankie Howerd—The Frankie Howerd Variety Show, From 10/10/1978
Titters galore with Frankie's star guests Sweet Substitute, Charlie Chester and Les Dennis
09:00
David Jones: Engraver, Soldier, Painter, Poet - Omnibus
Thomas Dilworth's illuminating biography of visual artist and poet David Jones.
10:10
Inheritance Tracks—William Boyd
Screenwriter and novelist William Boyd inherits 'Nature Boy' by Nat King Cole.
10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Honoured Actors, Dame Eileen Atkins
From Schumann to the Rolling Stones. Actress Eileen Atkins makes her castaway choices.
11:00
TED Radio Hour—Series 4, Headspace
7/13Guy Raz explores the powerful feelings of stress, depression and despair.
11:55
The Listening Project—Mike and Philip - A Love of the Railway
Volunteering on the world's first preserved steam railway comes with surprising benefits.(R)
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Afternoon
12:00
Frankie Howerd—The Frankie Howerd Variety Show, From 10/10/1978
Titters galore with Frankie's star guests Sweet Substitute, Charlie Chester and Les Dennis
13:00
The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum: Omnibus
A young woman experiences the corrosive impact of tabloid journalism.
14:15
Jonathan Swift - Satirical Verse
Examples of Swift's caustic verse. Read by Sir Donald Wolfit.
14:30
The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry (Omnibus)—Episode 2
Cora seeks help from her London friend, Dr Luke Garrett.
15:45
Snapshots in the Dark—1. Jacob A Riis - Police Lodging Room, Church Street Station, 1895
1/5How Riis's photographs of the New York slum had an immediate and extraordinary impact.
16:00
Ronald Frame - Greyfriars
Victorian thriller centring on the famous police dog Bobby and his master, John Gray.
17:00
Poetry Extra—Fine Lines: Tony Harrison and Sean O'Brien
Daljit Nagra selects Fine Lines, featuring Tony Harrison and Sean O'Brien.
17:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 6, Alex Horne
6/6Comedian Alex Horne's diary focuses on his 1997 gap year, which he spent teaching in China
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Evening
18:00
The Price of Fear—Not Wanted on the Voyage
The despotic Henrietta Forsythe, and her sway over her secretary and new husband.
18:30
A Sting in the Tale—5. Ghosting by Gregory Evans
5/5Young novelist Michael ghost-writes supermodel Vita's autobiography.
19:00
TED Radio Hour—Series 4, Headspace
7/13Guy Raz explores the powerful feelings of stress, depression and despair.
19:55
The Listening Project—Mike and Philip - A Love of the Railway
Volunteering on the world's first preserved steam railway comes with surprising benefits.(R)
20:00
Howard Brenton and David Hare - Pravda
Can media tycoon Lambert La Roux's lust for power be stopped, and at what price?
22:00
My Teenage Diary—Series 6, Alex Horne
6/6Comedian Alex Horne's diary focuses on his 1997 gap year, which he spent teaching in China
22:30
Jo Caulfield's Speakeasy—Episode 1
1/4Lloyd Langford explains about his rather unusual first day at work.
22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—16/04/2017
Tonight Arthur Smith chats to Tom Allen.
23:00
The In Crowd—Series 4, Episode 6
6/6Naming children and computer dating. Manchester sketch show with Kate Ward.
23:30
Bussmann and Quantick Kingsize—Episode 1
1/5Sketches and monologues written and performed by Jane Bussmann and David Quantick.
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Late
00:00
The Price of Fear—Not Wanted on the Voyage
The despotic Henrietta Forsythe, and her sway over her secretary and new husband.
00:30
A Sting in the Tale—5. Ghosting by Gregory Evans
5/5Young novelist Michael ghost-writes supermodel Vita's autobiography.
01:00
The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum: Omnibus
A young woman experiences the corrosive impact of tabloid journalism.
02:15
Jonathan Swift - Satirical Verse
Examples of Swift's caustic verse. Read by Sir Donald Wolfit.
02:30
The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry (Omnibus)—Episode 2
Cora seeks help from her London friend, Dr Luke Garrett.
03:45
Snapshots in the Dark—1. Jacob A Riis - Police Lodging Room, Church Street Station, 1895
1/5How Riis's photographs of the New York slum had an immediate and extraordinary impact.
04:00
Ronald Frame - Greyfriars
Victorian thriller centring on the famous police dog Bobby and his master, John Gray.
05:00
Poetry Extra—Fine Lines: Tony Harrison and Sean O'Brien
Daljit Nagra selects Fine Lines, featuring Tony Harrison and Sean O'Brien.
05:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 6, Alex Horne
6/6Comedian Alex Horne's diary focuses on his 1997 gap year, which he spent teaching in China
