Schedule
Early
00:00
The Lodestone
Cambridge scholar MR James searches for an ex-student.
00:45
Rachel Bentham - The Body
Anna is making a body. It's going to be huge. Can she find enough cloth in war time?
01:00
Coach Karen's Half-Time Team Talk (Omnibus)
It's the Hopperton Hoops' half-time team talk - life, love and occasionally football.
02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Mark Anthony Turnage
Mark-Anthony Turnage chooses tracks by Stravinsky and Miles Davis.
02:15
Down Your Way—Cliff Michelmore and Jean Metcalfe on the Isle of Wight
The island residents visit Newtown Creek and Osborne House.
03:00
Archive on 4—The Tokens and the Foundlings
The story of the UK's first children's charity, The Foundling Hospital.
04:00
HG Wells—The Island of Dr Moreau
Classic adventure about a crazy scientist. Starring Kim Wall and Garard Green.
05:30
The Gambaccini Years—Episode 2
2/4Paul Gambaccini and guests reflect on his forty years in British broadcasting.
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Morning
06:00
Edith Wharton - The Reef—Omnibus, part 2
Anna is suspicious of diplomat George Darrow. Can either of them know happiness?
07:15
The Mason's Coin by Patrick Carroll
A tradesman makes a fascinating discovery behind a wall.
07:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, The Swimsman
3/6Milton discovers the local lido is due to close and unwisely decides to organise a sit-in.
08:00
All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Has a Rest
20/20A peaceful Saturday afternoon at St Oggs is rudely interrupted.
08:30
We're in Business—The Regimental Dinner
Can Dudley and Harry help the Major organise his regimental dinner?
09:00
Two Weeks in November: The Astonishing Story of the Coup That Toppled Mugabe (Omnibus)
Douglas Rogers' story of how Robert Mugabe fell from power in 2017
10:10
The Listening Project—Christine and Sheila – Living Without Roots
Sisters reflect on the impact leaving Rhodesia in their teens has had on their lives.(R)
10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Chefs and Cooks, Nigella Lawson
The cook Nigella Lawson shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From 2003.
11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 5, Live from the World Science Festival
1/8Adam Gopnik introduces stories with a science flavour from the Lincoln Center in New York.
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Afternoon
12:00
All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Has a Rest
20/20A peaceful Saturday afternoon at St Oggs is rudely interrupted.
12:30
We're in Business—The Regimental Dinner
Can Dudley and Harry help the Major organise his regimental dinner?
13:00
Edith Wharton - The Reef—Omnibus, part 2
Anna is suspicious of diplomat George Darrow. Can either of them know happiness?
14:15
The Mason's Coin by Patrick Carroll
A tradesman makes a fascinating discovery behind a wall.
14:30
Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2Isma missed a flight but was not quite prepared for the fallout.
15:45
Architectural Marriages—Vanbrugh and Hawksmoor: Castle Howard
A flamboyant playwright and a humble architect produce a masterpiece in Yorkshire.
16:00
Little Muspratt by Penelope Mortimer
A widow moves to a new village and hopes to befriend a novelist. Stars Mary Wimbush.
17:00
Poetry Extra—Tennyson's Ulysses Revisited
Alfred Tennyson's great poem Ulysses, explained and explored.
17:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, The Swimsman
3/6Milton discovers the local lido is due to close and unwisely decides to organise a sit-in.
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Evening
18:00
The Prisoner—Series 2, 5. Living in Harmony
5/5Number 6 is out-of-this-world when he meets an old ally but what is his freedom worth?
19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 5, Live from the World Science Festival
1/8Adam Gopnik introduces stories with a science flavour from the Lincoln Center in New York.
19:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Waterton
David Attenborough explores the life of Squire Waterton, a 19th-century taxidermist.
20:00
Two Weeks in November: The Astonishing Story of the Coup That Toppled Mugabe (Omnibus)
Douglas Rogers' story of how Robert Mugabe fell from power in 2017
21:10
The Listening Project—Christine and Sheila – Living Without Roots
Sisters reflect on the impact leaving Rhodesia in their teens has had on their lives.(R)
21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Chefs and Cooks, Nigella Lawson
The cook Nigella Lawson shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From 2003.
22:00
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, The Swimsman
3/6Milton discovers the local lido is due to close and unwisely decides to organise a sit-in.
22:30
The Headset Set—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6The call centre staff at catalogue company Smile5 discover why Sailesh left Bangalore.
22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Natt Tapley 3/3
Natt Tapley plays Double Top, a 'dangerous new darts-based gameshow' hosted by Jake Yapp.
23:00
Cabin Pressure—Series 2, Ipswich
3/6A safety procedures course spells trouble for Douglas's inner dog and Martin's inner ear.
23:30
Radio Active—Series 3, Edinburgh Festival
6/6The first national local radio station is 'live' from the 1983 Edinburgh Festival.
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Late
00:00
The Prisoner—Series 2, 5. Living in Harmony
5/5Number 6 is out-of-this-world when he meets an old ally but what is his freedom worth?
01:00
Edith Wharton - The Reef—Omnibus, part 2
Anna is suspicious of diplomat George Darrow. Can either of them know happiness?
02:15
The Mason's Coin by Patrick Carroll
A tradesman makes a fascinating discovery behind a wall.
02:30
Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2Isma missed a flight but was not quite prepared for the fallout.
03:45
Architectural Marriages—Vanbrugh and Hawksmoor: Castle Howard
A flamboyant playwright and a humble architect produce a masterpiece in Yorkshire.
04:00
Little Muspratt by Penelope Mortimer
A widow moves to a new village and hopes to befriend a novelist. Stars Mary Wimbush.
05:00
Poetry Extra—Tennyson's Ulysses Revisited
Alfred Tennyson's great poem Ulysses, explained and explored.
05:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, The Swimsman
3/6Milton discovers the local lido is due to close and unwisely decides to organise a sit-in.
