Schedule
Early
00:00
Your Perfect Summer, On Sale Here by Ed Harris
What will happen when virtual reality games can deliver real love?
00:45
Black and White by Jan Mark—2. Old Money
2/4Gary gets an ancient two-shilling coin in his change.
01:00
44 Scotland Street (Omnibus)—Series 5 (Omnibus)
Bruce's new girlfriend has a chequered past, while Bertie's father has a poetic encounter.
02:15
Down Your Way—Mary Peters in Newcastle, County Down
Mary Peters revisits the coastline 'where the mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea'.
03:00
Archive on 4—Joan Littlewood and the People's Theatre
Richard Eyre pays tribute to maverick left-wing theatre director Joan Littlewood.
04:00
James Follett - The Rabid Summer
Panic strikes a sunny seaside town when rabies breaks out.
05:30
The Three Voyages of Captain Cook—Terra Australis Incognita
Cook's second voyage to the South Pacific was in many ways a negative achievement.
- Back to top
Morning
06:00
Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/21950s Llantwit-on-Sea is enjoying a boom. Starring Nerys Hughes.
07:15
Clive Dunn - Definitely Dunn—Grandad and the Elephant
5/6The Dad's Army star recalls his first TV appearances and recording his greatest hit.
07:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 6
6/6A pure moment of happiness and a curious tale about an invention that's probably not evil.
08:00
Floggit's—From 02/11/1956
Village shopkeepers Gert and Daisy get set for Bonfire Night.
08:30
Take It From Here—From 12/03/1958
Scary tales of Javanese witchmen, plus Ron and Eth plan a romantic break in Belgium.
09:00
The Freedom Papers (Omnibus)
Writers reflect on a modern definition of freedom in The Freedom Papers...
10:10
The Listening Project—David and Al - Man's Best Friend
Fi Glover introduces a conversation about the special relationship between guided and dog.(R)
10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers, Pen Hadow
From Johannes Brahms to Barry White, polar explorer Pen Hadow shares his castaway choices.
11:00
Radiolab—Series 4, Cities
2/8Radiolab asks what makes cities tick? Can you measure a city's personality?
- Back to top
Afternoon
12:00
Floggit's—From 02/11/1956
Village shopkeepers Gert and Daisy get set for Bonfire Night.
12:30
Take It From Here—From 12/03/1958
Scary tales of Javanese witchmen, plus Ron and Eth plan a romantic break in Belgium.
13:00
Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/21950s Llantwit-on-Sea is enjoying a boom. Starring Nerys Hughes.
14:15
Clive Dunn - Definitely Dunn—Grandad and the Elephant
5/6The Dad's Army star recalls his first TV appearances and recording his greatest hit.
14:30
Jaws by Peter Benchley (Omnibus)—1/2: "The great fish moved silently through the night water..."
1/2It is high summer on Amity Island, and the tourists are arriving.
15:45
As Soon As I Open My Mouth—Wha D'Ye Say?
4/4A Sunderland man and his Fife-born mother-in-law struggle to communicate.
16:00
Don Taylor - The Jacobean Box
A Shakespearian academic discovers a large item awaits him at a remote northern station.
17:00
Poetry Extra—Poetry in Translation
Poet Daljit Nagra dives into the archive to look at the global poetry scene.
17:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 6
6/6A pure moment of happiness and a curious tale about an invention that's probably not evil.
- Back to top
Evening
18:00
Dan Dare—Series 1, 4. The Red Moon Mystery 2/2
4/6Dare and the Anastasia crew uncover a peril that could wipe out all life on Earth.
18:30
The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley
Mary Shelly's fantastical tale explores man's fascination with eternal life and elixirs.
19:00
Radiolab—Series 4, Cities
2/8Radiolab asks what makes cities tick? Can you measure a city's personality?
20:00
The Freedom Papers (Omnibus)
Writers reflect on a modern definition of freedom in The Freedom Papers...
21:10
The Listening Project—David and Al - Man's Best Friend
Fi Glover introduces a conversation about the special relationship between guided and dog.(R)
21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers, Pen Hadow
From Johannes Brahms to Barry White, polar explorer Pen Hadow shares his castaway choices.
22:00
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 6
6/6A pure moment of happiness and a curious tale about an invention that's probably not evil.
22:30
Self-Storage—Series 1, House Hunting
2/6Separated and homeless, Dave muses on life outside his temporary storage pod home.
22:45
2000 Years of Radio—Series 2, Beagle FM
2/61836, and DJ Suzanne Canker joins Charlie Darwin aboard HMS Beagle.
23:00
The Guns of Adam Riches—Series 2, Victor Legit
3/3The tale of Victor Legit, a store detective whose shop is being targeted by the Rat King.
23:30
Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Night, Episode 3
3/4Loyalties are split for our hero, as a billionaire plans to demolish his home ground.
- Back to top
Late
00:00
Dan Dare—Series 1, 4. The Red Moon Mystery 2/2
4/6Dare and the Anastasia crew uncover a peril that could wipe out all life on Earth.
00:30
The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley
Mary Shelly's fantastical tale explores man's fascination with eternal life and elixirs.
01:00
Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/21950s Llantwit-on-Sea is enjoying a boom. Starring Nerys Hughes.
02:15
Clive Dunn - Definitely Dunn—Grandad and the Elephant
5/6The Dad's Army star recalls his first TV appearances and recording his greatest hit.
02:30
Jaws by Peter Benchley (Omnibus)—1/2: "The great fish moved silently through the night water..."
1/2It is high summer on Amity Island, and the tourists are arriving.
03:45
As Soon As I Open My Mouth—Wha D'Ye Say?
4/4A Sunderland man and his Fife-born mother-in-law struggle to communicate.
04:00
Don Taylor - The Jacobean Box
A Shakespearian academic discovers a large item awaits him at a remote northern station.
05:00
Poetry Extra—Poetry in Translation
Poet Daljit Nagra dives into the archive to look at the global poetry scene.
05:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 6
6/6A pure moment of happiness and a curious tale about an invention that's probably not evil.
