Schedule
Early
00:00
Doctor Who—The Lost Stories: Leviathan, Episode 1
1/2As the TARDIS materialises in a strange medieval village, a terrified youth is on the run.
01:00
Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy (Omnibus)—The Country Girls, Episode 2
2/2Kate and Baba are home for Christmas, and Mr Gentleman comes calling.
02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Michael Sheen
Michael Sheen chooses songs from Laurie Anderson and The Manic Street Preachers.
02:15
Frankly Speaking—Stanley Holloway
The English singer and actor discusses his career.
02:45
Holmes and Watford—I Think I Left the Gas On
1/5Comedy as two cops try to fight crime where no crime is taking place.
03:00
World Book Club—James Ellroy - American Tabloid
American writer James Ellroy talks about his fictional chronicle of 1960s America
03:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Tracks
The naturalist examines the revelations found from following fossilised animal tracks.
04:00
Laurence Housman - Happy and Glorious
1839: It's time for a young Queen Victoria to consider marriage – but who will she choose?
05:30
Roger Deakin - The Garden
Roger Deakin tours the garden of his ancient farmhouse with its moat and animal friends.
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Morning
06:00
Bindi Business—Series 2 (Omnibus)
Bindi starts a new business venture in property development.
07:15
Mavis Gallant Stories—The Colonel's Child
3/5Edouard has fled from Paris to London to join the Free French where he meets Juliette.
07:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, Stop Search
4/6Policeman turned comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night.
08:00
Whack-O!—This Is Your Life
Scheming Jim needs the cost of an airfare from Australia.
08:30
A Life of Bliss—Battle of the Sexes
Feathers fly when David gets caught up in a row between his parents.
09:00
My Name Is Why by Lemn Sissay (Omnibus)
Lemn Sissay reads from his memoir about growing up in care, and the power of creativity.
10:10
The Listening Project—Diane and Paddy – Wedding or Camper Van?
After twenty years together, planning a wedding shows up a couple's different perspectives
10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Teachers, Baroness Haleh Afshar
The feminist, professor of politics and life peer shares her castaway choices.
11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 9, Not for the Faint of Heart
7/8True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories of fear
11:50
The Fanthorpe Investigations—The Croglin Grange Vampire
3/5Priest and paranormal investigator Lionel Fanthorpe relates a tale of the unexplained.
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Afternoon
12:00
Whack-O!—This Is Your Life
Scheming Jim needs the cost of an airfare from Australia.
12:30
A Life of Bliss—Battle of the Sexes
Feathers fly when David gets caught up in a row between his parents.
13:00
Bindi Business—Series 2 (Omnibus)
Bindi starts a new business venture in property development.
14:15
Mavis Gallant Stories—The Colonel's Child
3/5Edouard has fled from Paris to London to join the Free French where he meets Juliette.
14:30
The Offing by Benjamin Myers (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2After the Second World War, Robert leaves his Durham village. Read by Kevin Whately.
15:45
Beryl Reid in Conversation—Classical Roles
5/6Beryl Reid tells Siân Phillips about taking to the classical stage.
16:00
Peter Tinniswood—Pen Pals
Transatlantic pen pals since 11, Fay is terrified when Beth says she is coming to visit.
17:00
Poetry Extra—Time For Verse - Carol Ann Duffy
Poet Daljit Nagra introduces Time for Verse: Carol Ann Duffy,
17:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, Stop Search
4/6Policeman turned comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night.
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Evening
18:00
Night Terrace—Series 2, 2. Full Steam
2/8Anastasia, Eddie and Sue materialise aboard a steam powered starship.
18:30
The Man in Black—Series 4, 2. The Punt by Christina Balit
2/5An ex-alcoholic is on the run from more than just his AA buddy.
19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 9, Not for the Faint of Heart
7/8True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories of fear
19:50
The Fanthorpe Investigations—The Croglin Grange Vampire
3/5Priest and paranormal investigator Lionel Fanthorpe relates a tale of the unexplained.
20:00
My Name Is Why by Lemn Sissay (Omnibus)
Lemn Sissay reads from his memoir about growing up in care, and the power of creativity.
21:10
The Listening Project—Diane and Paddy – Wedding or Camper Van?
After twenty years together, planning a wedding shows up a couple's different perspectives
21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Teachers, Baroness Haleh Afshar
The feminist, professor of politics and life peer shares her castaway choices.
22:00
It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, Stop Search
4/6Policeman turned comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night.
22:30
Sean Lock - 15 Storeys High—Series 1, The Sticky Patch
5/5A romantic neighbour and a group of aggressive eight-year-olds try to disturb Sean's peace
22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Tony Hawks 2/3
Angela Barnes chats again to Tony Hawks.
23:00
The Harri-Parris' Radio Show—Series 1, West End Boys
2/3Ifan plots to split Anni from Ben and ropes her ex-boyfriends into the scheme.
23:30
Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6Sketches from the award-winning comedian, including a day in the life of a lock keeper.
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Late
00:00
Night Terrace—Series 2, 2. Full Steam
2/8Anastasia, Eddie and Sue materialise aboard a steam powered starship.
00:30
The Man in Black—Series 4, 2. The Punt by Christina Balit
2/5An ex-alcoholic is on the run from more than just his AA buddy.
01:00
Bindi Business—Series 2 (Omnibus)
Bindi starts a new business venture in property development.
02:15
Mavis Gallant Stories—The Colonel's Child
3/5Edouard has fled from Paris to London to join the Free French where he meets Juliette.
02:30
The Offing by Benjamin Myers (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2After the Second World War, Robert leaves his Durham village. Read by Kevin Whately.
03:45
Beryl Reid in Conversation—Classical Roles
5/6Beryl Reid tells Siân Phillips about taking to the classical stage.
04:00
Peter Tinniswood—Pen Pals
Transatlantic pen pals since 11, Fay is terrified when Beth says she is coming to visit.
05:00
Poetry Extra—Time For Verse - Carol Ann Duffy
Poet Daljit Nagra introduces Time for Verse: Carol Ann Duffy,
05:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, Stop Search
4/6Policeman turned comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night.




























