Schedule
Early
00:00
Maleficium
The terrifying outcome of suspected witchcraft drawn from actual accounts.
00:45
The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury
A vision of a future when pedestrians won't be allowed to walk. Read by David Horovitch.
02:00
The Pillow Book (Omnibus)—Series 10
Shonagon is summoned to meet the new Empress.
03:10
Inheritance Tracks—Dave Gorman
Comedian Dave Gorman picks two significant tracks.
03:15
Down Your Way—Dame Jennifer Jenkins in Styal
Dame Jennifer Jenkins visits the Cheshire village of Styal.
04:00
Saturday Drama—On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Martin Jarvis directs his fourth Ian Fleming for Radio 4. Toby Stephens returns as 007.
05:30
The Gambaccini Years—Episode 1
1/4Paul Gambaccini celebrates a long career with guests including Elton John and Bob Harris
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Morning
06:00
Edith Wharton - The Reef—Omnibus, part 1
An unexpected obstacle sparks a beguiling adventure for diplomat George Darrow.
07:15
RK Narayan Stories—Engine Trouble
At a raffle in India, a poor local man wins an unusual prize. But how to get it home?
07:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Winemaker
2/6Milton accidentally makes a delicious sparkling wine - and a deadly enemy.
08:00
All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Warms Up
18/20The newly installed central heating causes temperatures to rise.
08:30
We're in Business—The Gorilla
When he breaks the major's stuffed gorilla, Dudley, Harry and Miss Boot seek a replacement
09:00
The Pianist of Yarmouk (Omnibus)
Aeham Ahmad’s dramatic story of how he defied the war in Syria with his music.
10:10
The Listening Project—Aiden and Jack – Growing Up With Rugby
Old Rugby League heads on very young shoulders.(R)
10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Composers, John Rutter
The composer John Rutter makes his castaway choices.
11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 5, Leaving, Loving and Coming Home
2/8Meg Bowles introduces tales about leaving, learning to love and yearning to be home.
11:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Nectar
David Attenborough tells of nature's first bribe, that evolved a hundred million years ago
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Afternoon
12:00
All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Warms Up
18/20The newly installed central heating causes temperatures to rise.
12:30
We're in Business—The Gorilla
When he breaks the major's stuffed gorilla, Dudley, Harry and Miss Boot seek a replacement
13:00
Edith Wharton - The Reef—Omnibus, part 1
An unexpected obstacle sparks a beguiling adventure for diplomat George Darrow.
14:15
RK Narayan Stories—Engine Trouble
At a raffle in India, a poor local man wins an unusual prize. But how to get it home?
14:30
The Wall by John Lanchester (Omnibus)
A ravaged island nation has built the Wall. Joseph Kavanagh must defend it.
15:45
Architectural Marriages—Lutyens and Baker: New Delhi
An architectural comic and straight man built an entire city, but lost their friendship.
16:00
RD Wingfield - Deadfall
Retired special agent Harry Davis is drawn back to his old job for an assassination plot.
17:00
Poetry Extra—The Slow Machine
Daljit Nagra chooses a run of poems featuring Poet Laureates. First, Jo Bell.
17:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Winemaker
2/6Milton accidentally makes a delicious sparkling wine - and a deadly enemy.
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Evening
18:00
The Prisoner—Series 2, 4. Hammer into Anvil
4/5For the new Number Two the gloves are off. His mission is to break Number Six.
19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 5, Leaving, Loving and Coming Home
2/8Meg Bowles introduces tales about leaving, learning to love and yearning to be home.
19:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Nectar
David Attenborough tells of nature's first bribe, that evolved a hundred million years ago
20:00
The Pianist of Yarmouk (Omnibus)
Aeham Ahmad’s dramatic story of how he defied the war in Syria with his music.
21:10
The Listening Project—Aiden and Jack – Growing Up With Rugby
Old Rugby League heads on very young shoulders.(R)
21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Composers, John Rutter
The composer John Rutter makes his castaway choices.
22:00
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Winemaker
2/6Milton accidentally makes a delicious sparkling wine - and a deadly enemy.
22:30
The Headset Set—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6The team at Smile5 discover that their colleague Dan has died, and react callously.
22:55
Comedy Club Extra—Angela Barnes's Forgotten April Fools
Angela Barnes looks at supposed 'April Fools' which have continued to trick the world.
23:00
Cabin Pressure—Series 2, Gdansk
2/6Carolyn solves the Case Of The Poisoned Cashews and Martin does the Seven Deadly Sins.
23:30
Radio Active—Series 3, Lunchtime With Anna
5/6Anna Dapter's midday show with inserts from the Buy British exhibition at Olympia.
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Late
00:00
The Prisoner—Series 2, 4. Hammer into Anvil
4/5For the new Number Two the gloves are off. His mission is to break Number Six.
01:00
Edith Wharton - The Reef—Omnibus, part 1
An unexpected obstacle sparks a beguiling adventure for diplomat George Darrow.
02:15
RK Narayan Stories—Engine Trouble
At a raffle in India, a poor local man wins an unusual prize. But how to get it home?
02:30
The Wall by John Lanchester (Omnibus)
A ravaged island nation has built the Wall. Joseph Kavanagh must defend it.
03:45
Architectural Marriages—Lutyens and Baker: New Delhi
An architectural comic and straight man built an entire city, but lost their friendship.
04:00
RD Wingfield - Deadfall
Retired special agent Harry Davis is drawn back to his old job for an assassination plot.
05:00
Poetry Extra—The Slow Machine
Daljit Nagra chooses a run of poems featuring Poet Laureates. First, Jo Bell.
05:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Winemaker
2/6Milton accidentally makes a delicious sparkling wine - and a deadly enemy.
06:00
Galbraith and the Midas Touch—6. The Pyramid of Gold
6/6Bill Galbraith discovers a multi-million pound theft but fears the culprits will get away.
06:30
How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love My Albatross
Pete Paphides talks to musicians about five stages of grief following a huge hit record.
