Schedule
Early
00:00
Lucy Rivers - The Devil's Violin
Hannah's unhappy life is set to change when she meets a violinist.
00:45
Fairy Tales Retold by Sara Maitland—The Gingerbread Business
A magical spin on Hansel and Gretel, a sumptuous tale of confectionery and cunning.
01:00
The Haunting of MR James (Omnibus)
Five stories by the master of the ghost story, MR James.
02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Curtis Stigers
Curtis Stigers chooses Steely Dan and Jason Isbell.
02:15
Frankly Speaking—Brian Epstein
Brian Epstein, manager of the Beatles, discusses his career.
02:45
Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 2, The Pantomime
4/4Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton, had he been around in 1988.
03:00
Archive on 4—The Many Faces Of Ebenezer Scrooge
What is the enduring appeal of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens?
04:00
Daphne Du Maurier—Rebecca
Mrs de Winter must battle memories of her husband's first wife. With Christopher Cazenove.
05:30
Britain in a Box—Yoghurt Pots and Sticky-Backed Plastic
Paul Jackson continues his celebration of cult TV with Blue Peter.
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Morning
06:00
The Tales of Beatrix Potter (Omnibus)
Stories from the celebrated children's author. From 2013.
07:15
Michael Carson - Untaken by Angels
Two friends, with very different wishes, send their shopping lists to Father Christmas.
07:30
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Nick Mohammed
4/6Alex and his band explore the theme of destiny.
08:00
Life With The Lyons—Christmas Shopping
When the Lyons family head to a department store at Christmas, Ben’s left holding a baby.
08:30
A Life of Bliss—A Moving Story
David’s sister, Anne, has her heart set on a new house and asks him to cajole Tony.
09:00
Bolder: Making the Most of Our Longer Lives by Carl Honoré (Omnibus)
How do we make the most of our longer lives? Carl Honoré charts a revolution in ageing.
10:10
The Listening Project—Claire and Monica – Taking Things at Face Value
Her birthmark has always made Monica stand out, but it's only a tiny part of who she is.(R)
10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Ken Dodd
Ken Dodd shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 8, Hope and Glory
8/8True stories told live in in the USA
11:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Butterflies
David Attenborough celebrates butterflies' migration with a twist of evolutionary thinking
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Afternoon
12:00
Life With The Lyons—Christmas Shopping
When the Lyons family head to a department store at Christmas, Ben’s left holding a baby.
12:30
A Life of Bliss—A Moving Story
David’s sister, Anne, has her heart set on a new house and asks him to cajole Tony.
13:00
The Tales of Beatrix Potter (Omnibus)
Stories from the celebrated children's author. From 2013.
14:15
Michael Carson - Untaken by Angels
Two friends, with very different wishes, send their shopping lists to Father Christmas.
14:30
Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver (Omnibus)—Episode 3
3/31875: Thatcher tries to come to terms with the shooting of Uri Carruth.
15:45
Puzzling Passions—Crosswords
3/5Crossword puzzles - harmless pastime or a potentially consuming addiction?
16:00
Gwyneth Hughes - Victory
Drama about the love triangle of Horatio Nelson, William Hamilton and Emma, Lady Hamilton
17:00
Poetry Extra—Adventures in Poetry - The Gate of the Year
Peggy Reynolds on how a young woman from Bristol put words into the mouth of a King.
17:30
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Nick Mohammed
4/6Alex and his band explore the theme of destiny.
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Evening
18:00
The Prisoner—Series 1, Your Beautiful Village
4/6The new Number 2 plunges Number 6 into a dark and terrifying world.
19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 8, Hope and Glory
8/8True stories told live in in the USA
19:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Butterflies
David Attenborough celebrates butterflies' migration with a twist of evolutionary thinking
20:00
Bolder: Making the Most of Our Longer Lives by Carl Honoré (Omnibus)
How do we make the most of our longer lives? Carl Honoré charts a revolution in ageing.
21:10
The Listening Project—Claire and Monica – Taking Things at Face Value
Her birthmark has always made Monica stand out, but it's only a tiny part of who she is.(R)
21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Ken Dodd
Ken Dodd shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
22:00
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Nick Mohammed
4/6Alex and his band explore the theme of destiny.
22:30
Steven Appleby's Normal Christmas
Steven meets Santa and learns that Christmas isn’t just about receiving.
22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Ciaran Dowd 2/2
The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith chats to Ciaran Dowd.
23:00
Clare in the Community—Series 3, Merry Christmas Mrs Lawrence
2/6The bossy social worker faces festivities with her laid-back parents. Stars Sally Phillips
23:30
Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6Divorcee Carol tries to sell covers - for cushion covers. From July 2008.
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Late
00:00
The Prisoner—Series 1, Your Beautiful Village
4/6The new Number 2 plunges Number 6 into a dark and terrifying world.
01:00
The Tales of Beatrix Potter (Omnibus)
Stories from the celebrated children's author. From 2013.
02:15
Michael Carson - Untaken by Angels
Two friends, with very different wishes, send their shopping lists to Father Christmas.
02:30
Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver (Omnibus)—Episode 3
3/31875: Thatcher tries to come to terms with the shooting of Uri Carruth.
03:45
Puzzling Passions—Crosswords
3/5Crossword puzzles - harmless pastime or a potentially consuming addiction?
04:00
Gwyneth Hughes - Victory
Drama about the love triangle of Horatio Nelson, William Hamilton and Emma, Lady Hamilton
05:00
Poetry Extra—Adventures in Poetry - The Gate of the Year
Peggy Reynolds on how a young woman from Bristol put words into the mouth of a King.
05:30
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Nick Mohammed
4/6Alex and his band explore the theme of destiny.
