Schedule
Early
00:00
Doctor Who—Heroes of Sontar, Episode 1
1/2The Time Lord takes Tegan to the planet Samur to recuperate.
01:00
Subterranean Homesick Blues (Omnibus)—Series 3
Bill Nighy and Anna Calder-Marshall star in AL Kennedy's drama about love in later life.
02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Robert Winston
Professor Robert Winston chooses music by Beethoven and JS Bach.
02:15
Down Your Way—Heather Couper in the East Midlands
Astronomer Heather Couper explores East Leicestershire and north Northamptonshire.
03:00
Archive on 4—Not Enough Hours in the Day
Claudia Hammond looks back at 80 years ago of time use surveys, started by the BBC.
04:00
Rose Tremain—Temporary Shelter
Salesman Larry loses his jovial bonhomie after meeting former actor-poet Trist on holiday.
05:15
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Jinnah: The Chess Player
Sunil Khilnani explores the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan.
05:30
Touchline Tales—Series 3, Episode 1
1/3Des and Christopher attend a school rugby game at Rugby School.
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Morning
06:00
Queens of Noise - Omnibus—Get It On
All-girl band Velveteens are high with excitement as they sign their first record deal.
07:15
Constant Repetition by Michael Carson
An elderly woman in an old people’s home plots her escape to be with her 52 year-old son.
07:30
To Hull and Back—Series 1, An Affair to Forget
3/5Sophie seeks love while her mother wants entry to a posh lady's golf club.
08:00
Well, At Least It Didn't Rain
Elderly Nell causes havoc when she attends her former son-in-law’s funeral.
08:30
Take It From Here—From 09/04/1958
King Charles II samples Nell Gwynn's oranges, while Pa Glum has got a black eye.
09:00
Hello World: How to be Human in the Age of the Machine by Hannah Fry—Hello World: How to be Human in the Age of the Machine (Omnibus)
Mathematician Hannah Fry reveals the hidden algorithms behind every aspect of modern life.
10:10
The Listening Project—John and Fiona - A Second Chance
An accident ended Fiona's career as a dancer, but her father helped her to become a singer(R)
10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Comedy Writers, Richard Curtis
From the Beach Boys to Sinatra, Richard Curtis shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley
11:00
Radiolab—Series 4, Buried Bodies
5/8Radiolab asks how far lawyers should go to provide the best defence to the worst people.
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Afternoon
12:00
Well, At Least It Didn't Rain
Elderly Nell causes havoc when she attends her former son-in-law’s funeral.
12:30
Take It From Here—From 09/04/1958
King Charles II samples Nell Gwynn's oranges, while Pa Glum has got a black eye.
13:00
Queens of Noise - Omnibus—Get It On
All-girl band Velveteens are high with excitement as they sign their first record deal.
14:15
Constant Repetition by Michael Carson
An elderly woman in an old people’s home plots her escape to be with her 52 year-old son.
14:30
Transcription by Kate Atkinson (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/2It is 1940, and Juliet's unlikely fiancé Perry Gibbons has one last mission for her.
15:45
Inside the Queen's Head—3. Beartown in Congleton
3/5Lemn Sissay visits the drinkers of an affluent pub in Cheshire.
16:00
John Fletcher - Black Maria
How Victorian seamstress-turned-murderess Maria Manning mesmerised a nation.
17:00
Poetry Extra—The Bards of Somalia
Daljit Nagra chooses the country's news-reporting poets, as presented by Rageh Omar.
17:30
To Hull and Back—Series 1, An Affair to Forget
3/5Sophie seeks love while her mother wants entry to a posh lady's golf club.
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Evening
18:00
Nick Warburton - Fridays When It Rains
A man tells a ghostly tale of obsession and vengeance on a late-night steam train trip.
18:45
Roald Dahl—Lamb to the Slaughter
Patrick has a shock for his wife but it is not as big as the shock she gives him in return
19:00
Radiolab—Series 4, Buried Bodies
5/8Radiolab asks how far lawyers should go to provide the best defence to the worst people.
20:00
Hello World: How to be Human in the Age of the Machine by Hannah Fry—Hello World: How to be Human in the Age of the Machine (Omnibus)
Mathematician Hannah Fry reveals the hidden algorithms behind every aspect of modern life.
21:10
The Listening Project—John and Fiona - A Second Chance
An accident ended Fiona's career as a dancer, but her father helped her to become a singer(R)
21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Comedy Writers, Richard Curtis
From the Beach Boys to Sinatra, Richard Curtis shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley
22:00
To Hull and Back—Series 1, An Affair to Forget
3/5Sophie seeks love while her mother wants entry to a posh lady's golf club.
22:30
Self-Storage—Series 1, Dating
5/6Judy fixes Dave up on his first date since his marriage broke up. Stars Reece Shearsmith.
22:45
2000 Years of Radio—Series 2, Sherwood FM
5/6Can the Sheriff of Nottingham develop a sinister laugh?
22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Harry and Chris 2/2
Arthur Smith is joined by Harry and Chris.
23:00
Newsjack—Series 19, Episode 1
1/6Angela Barnes hosts the scrapbook sketch show written entirely by the Great British public
23:30
Beauty of Britain—Series 1, The Lord Lieutenant's Lady
2/6Beauty has the hots for worship leader Wayne, but warring couples intervene.
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Late
00:00
Nick Warburton - Fridays When It Rains
A man tells a ghostly tale of obsession and vengeance on a late-night steam train trip.
00:45
Roald Dahl—Lamb to the Slaughter
Patrick has a shock for his wife but it is not as big as the shock she gives him in return
01:00
Queens of Noise - Omnibus—Get It On
All-girl band Velveteens are high with excitement as they sign their first record deal.
02:15
Constant Repetition by Michael Carson
An elderly woman in an old people’s home plots her escape to be with her 52 year-old son.
02:30
Transcription by Kate Atkinson (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/2It is 1940, and Juliet's unlikely fiancé Perry Gibbons has one last mission for her.
03:45
Inside the Queen's Head—3. Beartown in Congleton
3/5Lemn Sissay visits the drinkers of an affluent pub in Cheshire.
04:00
John Fletcher - Black Maria
How Victorian seamstress-turned-murderess Maria Manning mesmerised a nation.
05:00
Poetry Extra—The Bards of Somalia
Daljit Nagra chooses the country's news-reporting poets, as presented by Rageh Omar.
05:30
To Hull and Back—Series 1, An Affair to Forget
3/5Sophie seeks love while her mother wants entry to a posh lady's golf club.
