Schedule
Early
00:00
Grimms' Fairy Tales—The Master Thief
A stranger returns to his home and seeks to awaken his long-sleeping sister.
00:45
Edgar Allan Poe—The Pit and the Pendulum
In a dark dungeon, a man faces the threat of death.
01:00
Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy (Omnibus)—The Country Girls, Episode 1
1/2Kate's father abandons the farm for drink. Story set in rural Ireland in the 1950s.
02:10
Inheritance Tracks—David Gower
Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, fourth movement and 'Candle in the Wind' by Elton John.
02:15
Frankly Speaking—Dr Jacob Bronowski
The mathematician and broadcaster Dr Jacob Bronowski discusses his career.
02:45
Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, Time to Confess
4/4Sir Plympton Makepeace admits to having created his persona on untruths and fantasy.
03:00
World Book Club—Celeste Ng - Everything I Never Told You
Chinese-American writer Celeste Ng talks to Lawrence Pollard about her bestselling novel.
03:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, The Dodo
Slaughtered into oblivion, the naturalist asks what lessons can be learned from the Dodo.
04:00
Stewart Conn - Thistlewood
It's the early 19th century and a group of radicals plans to assassinate the cabinet.
05:30
Roger Deakin - The House
Roger Deakin presents a unique sound portrait of life from Suffolk.
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Morning
06:00
Bindi Business—Series 1 (Omnibus)
Out of work at 51, Bindi starts up her own business. Meera Syal stars.
07:15
Mavis Gallant Stories—A Recollection
2/5Edouard, an idealistic young student, marries Magdalena, a former actress.
07:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, TWOC
3/6Policeman-turned-comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night.
08:00
Whack-O!—The Burglary
A local burglary turns into a Whitehall farce for Chiselbury School.
08:30
A Life of Bliss—Oh Brother
Tony’s flighty brother, Robin, causes all manner of confusion when he comes to stay.
09:00
Coventry by Rachel Cusk (Omnibus)
Extracts from Rachel Cusk's collection of clear-sighted and witty essays.
10:10
The Listening Project—Moira and Stephanie – Seeing Hope
Blinded by an illness that nearly killed her, Moira's daughter gave her a reason to go on.(R)
10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—David Walliams
Comedian and writer David Walliams makes his castaway choices. From 2009.
11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 9, Knowing How and When to Fight
6/8True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns with stories about picking your battles
11:50
The Fanthorpe Investigations—The Moving Coffins of Barbados
1/5Priest and paranormal investigator Lionel Fanthorpe relates a tale of the unexplained.
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Afternoon
12:00
Whack-O!—The Burglary
A local burglary turns into a Whitehall farce for Chiselbury School.
12:30
A Life of Bliss—Oh Brother
Tony’s flighty brother, Robin, causes all manner of confusion when he comes to stay.
13:00
Bindi Business—Series 1 (Omnibus)
Out of work at 51, Bindi starts up her own business. Meera Syal stars.
14:15
Mavis Gallant Stories—A Recollection
2/5Edouard, an idealistic young student, marries Magdalena, a former actress.
14:30
Heartburn by Nora Ephron (Omnibus)
Food writer Rachel Samstat suspects her husband loves another woman.
15:45
Beryl Reid in Conversation—Stage and Screen
4/6Beryl Reid tells Sian Phillips about auditioning for Joe Orton.
16:00
Bruce Bedford - Mire Farm
Simon Shaw attempts to reconcile his eccentric family with angry villagers.
17:00
Poetry Extra—Lost Voices - Padraic Fiacc
Daljit Nagra introduces Lost Voices presented by Brian Patten featuring Padraic Fiacc.
17:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, TWOC
3/6Policeman-turned-comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night.
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Evening
18:00
Night Terrace—Series 2, 1. Sense and Susceptibility
1/8Stuck in 1955, Anastasia and new housemate Sue look for answers at the BBC.
18:30
The Man in Black—Series 4, 1. Containment by David Lemon
1/5Mark Gatiss introduces a tale of a lost soul offered hope, but with a sinister price.
19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 9, Knowing How and When to Fight
6/8True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns with stories about picking your battles
19:50
The Fanthorpe Investigations—The Moving Coffins of Barbados
1/5Priest and paranormal investigator Lionel Fanthorpe relates a tale of the unexplained.
20:00
Coventry by Rachel Cusk (Omnibus)
Extracts from Rachel Cusk's collection of clear-sighted and witty essays.
21:10
The Listening Project—Moira and Stephanie – Seeing Hope
Blinded by an illness that nearly killed her, Moira's daughter gave her a reason to go on.(R)
21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—David Walliams
Comedian and writer David Walliams makes his castaway choices. From 2009.
22:00
It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, TWOC
3/6Policeman-turned-comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night.
22:30
Sean Lock - 15 Storeys High—Series 1, The New Sofa
4/5Could the detritus of Sean's domestic life have artistic worth?
22:55
Comedy Club Extra—Marcel Morceaux, Proustian Rushes
We hear about some friends of 4 Extra’s own “Proustian Rushes.”
23:00
The Harri-Parris' Radio Show—Series 1, The Visitor
1/3Llinos Mai’s sitcom with songs: what will happen when Anni's boyfriend meets her family?
23:30
Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6Meet the Barn Conversion Couple and a visit to the Dragon's Den.
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Late
00:00
Night Terrace—Series 2, 1. Sense and Susceptibility
1/8Stuck in 1955, Anastasia and new housemate Sue look for answers at the BBC.
00:30
The Man in Black—Series 4, 1. Containment by David Lemon
1/5Mark Gatiss introduces a tale of a lost soul offered hope, but with a sinister price.
01:00
Bindi Business—Series 1 (Omnibus)
Out of work at 51, Bindi starts up her own business. Meera Syal stars.
02:15
Mavis Gallant Stories—A Recollection
2/5Edouard, an idealistic young student, marries Magdalena, a former actress.
02:30
Heartburn by Nora Ephron (Omnibus)
Food writer Rachel Samstat suspects her husband loves another woman.
03:45
Beryl Reid in Conversation—Stage and Screen
4/6Beryl Reid tells Sian Phillips about auditioning for Joe Orton.
04:00
Bruce Bedford - Mire Farm
Simon Shaw attempts to reconcile his eccentric family with angry villagers.
05:00
Poetry Extra—Lost Voices - Padraic Fiacc
Daljit Nagra introduces Lost Voices presented by Brian Patten featuring Padraic Fiacc.
05:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, TWOC
3/6Policeman-turned-comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night.
