Schedule
Early
00:00
Drama on 4—Paul Evans - Chapel of Skins
A fictional story about a ghostly meeting of ways written and narrated by Paul Evans.
00:45
Web Central by Fay Weldon
Josie is aged 132, a privileged Heaven on Earther, existing above the underclass.
01:00
Lucy Catherine - Gudrun—Series 3 (Omnibus)
Left to burn by her husband, separated from her daughter, Gudrun longs to die.
02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Shazia Mirza
Shazia Mirza chooses Verdi's 'Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves' and 'Heroes' by David Bowie.
02:15
In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Ruth Rendell
The queen of crime reveals why she is jaundiced about the idea of the 'happy family'.
03:00
An Hour With...—Barry Norman
Film critic Barry Norman shares tales from his life and career.
04:00
Noel Coward - A Song at Twilight
A reunion with an old flame proves to be more than nostalgia, in Noel Coward's swansong.
05:30
Alain-Fournier's Lost Estate—A Childhood in Sologne
1/2A visit to the places that inspired Alain-Fournier's novel 'Le Grand Meaulnes'.
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Morning
06:00
Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son (Omnibus), Episode 1
1/4At last, a boy is born to Paul Dombey, but at what cost?
07:15
Food For Thought by Vincent McInerney
A hard-drinking sailor tries to buy friendship in Liverpool.
07:30
Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?—1990s
3/4Micky Flanagan looks at his life in the 90s, returning to education and becoming a teacher
08:00
The Al Read Show—Episode 5
A look at the fire brigade and the morning after the night before.
08:30
Spike Milligan—The Army Show
Spike Milligan's military merrymaking with Barry Humphries and John Bird.
09:00
Over and Out by Henry Blofeld (Omnibus)
Blowers reads his biography, starting with early years at the crease.
10:10
The Listening Project—Gill and Wendy - School Reunion
Two friends talk about a school reunion and how it reminded them of their friendship.(R)
10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends, Colin Dexter
Inspector Morse creator Colin Dexter shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 6, Me Myself and I: Stories of Questioned Identity
Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales of people in the USA questioning their identities.
11:50
Inheritance Tracks—Julia Donaldson
Former Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson selects tracks by Flanders & Swann and herself.
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Afternoon
12:00
The Al Read Show—Episode 5
A look at the fire brigade and the morning after the night before.
12:30
Spike Milligan—The Army Show
Spike Milligan's military merrymaking with Barry Humphries and John Bird.
13:00
Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son (Omnibus), Episode 1
1/4At last, a boy is born to Paul Dombey, but at what cost?
14:15
Food For Thought by Vincent McInerney
A hard-drinking sailor tries to buy friendship in Liverpool.
14:30
Owen Sheers - I Saw a Man (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/2In his neighbour's house, Michael has an unexpected encounter.
15:45
Centurions—Buster Keaton: The General
Historian David Robinson and writer David Thomson celebrate silent film star Buster Keaton
16:00
Saturday Drama—Simon Passmore - Going to Ground
Fearing a German invasion, tensions run high for a resistance unit in Kent.
17:00
Poetry Extra—Time For Verse - Liz Lochhead 3 to 4/5
Poet Daljit Nagra introduces 'Time for Verse' - George MacBeth talks with Liz Lochhead.
17:30
Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?—1990s
3/4Micky Flanagan looks at his life in the 90s, returning to education and becoming a teacher
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Evening
18:00
Arthur C Clarke - Rendezvous with Rama—Episode 1
1/2The crew of a space ship is sent to investigate a mysterious object in the solar system.
19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 6, Me Myself and I: Stories of Questioned Identity
Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales of people in the USA questioning their identities.
19:50
Inheritance Tracks—Julia Donaldson
Former Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson selects tracks by Flanders & Swann and herself.
20:00
Over and Out by Henry Blofeld (Omnibus)
Blowers reads his biography, starting with early years at the crease.
21:10
The Listening Project—Gill and Wendy - School Reunion
Two friends talk about a school reunion and how it reminded them of their friendship.(R)
21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends, Colin Dexter
Inspector Morse creator Colin Dexter shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
22:00
Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?—1990s
3/4Micky Flanagan looks at his life in the 90s, returning to education and becoming a teacher
22:30
Cabin Pressure—Series 3, Ottery St Mary
4/6Martin is a man with a van, plus a plane with an otter and a piano with an attitude.
23:00
I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 2, Episode 4
4/4Tom and the troublesome band in his head set off for the Tower of London.
23:30
Jelly Mountain—Episode 1
1/5Ivor Cutler's unique views on language, justice and scratching people's backs.
23:45
Sir Henry at Rawlinson End—Sir Henry Entertains
1/5Surreal saga of a dynasty delicately balanced on the edge of sanity.
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Late
00:00
Arthur C Clarke - Rendezvous with Rama—Episode 1
1/2The crew of a space ship is sent to investigate a mysterious object in the solar system.
01:00
Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son (Omnibus), Episode 1
1/4At last, a boy is born to Paul Dombey, but at what cost?
02:15
Food For Thought by Vincent McInerney
A hard-drinking sailor tries to buy friendship in Liverpool.
02:30
Owen Sheers - I Saw a Man (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/2In his neighbour's house, Michael has an unexpected encounter.
03:45
Centurions—Buster Keaton: The General
Historian David Robinson and writer David Thomson celebrate silent film star Buster Keaton
04:00
Saturday Drama—Simon Passmore - Going to Ground
Fearing a German invasion, tensions run high for a resistance unit in Kent.
05:00
Poetry Extra—Time For Verse - Liz Lochhead 3 to 4/5
Poet Daljit Nagra introduces 'Time for Verse' - George MacBeth talks with Liz Lochhead.
05:30
Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?—1990s
3/4Micky Flanagan looks at his life in the 90s, returning to education and becoming a teacher
