Schedule
Early
00:00
Paradise Lost in Space—5. Things Hot Up
5/6When the Oblivions are introduced to pleasures of the flesh, one thing leads to another.
00:30
Off the Page—Competitiveness
Matthew Parris with guests Amanda Brookfield, Hugh Rycroft and Hannah McDonald.
01:00
Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Sussex Vampire
5/8The sleuth investigates a Peruvian woman accused of sucking her children's blood.
01:30
Am I Tone Deaf?
Is being tone-deaf a medical matter or simply a lack of training?
02:00
The Underground Railroad—Episode 5
5/10Cora flees, but where will the railroad take her on this occasion?
02:15
Five Hundred Years of Friendship—The Lonely Cyborg
15/15How the old and the young are navigating friendships through new technology today.
02:30
15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 10
10/10Chiara decides to tell Maria the truth about Daniele, in Virginia Baily's powerful novel
02:45
Book of the Week—Epilogue: A Memoir, Ambrosia
5/5Jamie Parker reads Will Boast's moving account of loss and coming to terms with the past.
03:00
Wilkie Collins - No Name—4. July 1847
4/6Disguised as Susan Bygrave, Magdalen begins to suffer at the prospect of marrying Noel.
04:00
It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 3
3/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Justin Moorhouse, Bridget Christie and Ainsley Harriott.
04:30
In the Red—Episode 7
7/7Plotting at the BBC reaches a climax, as George gets closer to nailing the killer.
05:00
Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6As Fenton pens his maiden speech for Parliament, can manservant August flee Yorkshire?
05:30
Stand-Up Specials—Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide to Judaism - 2
Fresh comic insights to the world of ultra-Orthodox Judaism.
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Morning
06:00
Coleman and Astor—Death Against the Odds
Inspector Coleman and Sergeant Astor investigate two murders in one night.
07:30
Reasons to be Cheerful—Series 2, Gordon Kennedy
1/3Gordon Kennedy defies grumpy John O'Farrell with his Reasons To Be Cheerful.
08:00
Archive on 4—This Is the Army, Mr Jones
John Barrowman tells the story of the morale-boosting US army show that toured the world.
09:00
From Gorsemere to Gloomsbury: The Literary Lunacy of Sue Limb
Shaun Ley's tour through the world of literary lunacy that flows from the pen of Sue Limb.
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Afternoon
12:00
Whispers—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz. With Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy.
12:30
The Break—Series 1, The Key
1/6City boy Andy has come to his uncle's seaside home in search of a stress-free life.
13:00
AJ Cronin - The Citadel (Omnibus)—Series 6
Dr Andrew Manson and his wife Christine are expecting a big event.
14:10
Inheritance Tracks—Petula Clark
Singer Petula Clark chooses 'Only Forever' by Bing Crosby.
14:15
With Great Pleasure—Michael Morpurgo
Michael Morpurgo selects favourite writings including Kenneth Grahame and Ted Hughes.
14:45
Uncle Mort's North Country—Series 1, Fallen Comrades
2/5Carter Brandon and his uncle sup a poignant pint at the Old Comrades Club.
15:00
Archive on 4—This Is the Army, Mr Jones
John Barrowman tells the story of the morale-boosting US army show that toured the world.
16:00
Coleman and Astor—Death Against the Odds
Inspector Coleman and Sergeant Astor investigate two murders in one night.
17:30
Reasons to be Cheerful—Series 2, Gordon Kennedy
1/3Gordon Kennedy defies grumpy John O'Farrell with his Reasons To Be Cheerful.
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Evening
18:00
Doctor Who—The Lost Stories: The Song of Megaptera, Episode 1
1/2The Sixth Doctor and companion Peri are taken for eco-warriors by hunters of space whales.
18:50
Doctor Who: The Making of The Song of Megaptera
How a story originally called ‘The Song of the Space Whale’ finally came to be recorded.
19:00
From Gorsemere to Gloomsbury: The Literary Lunacy of Sue Limb
Shaun Ley's tour through the world of literary lunacy that flows from the pen of Sue Limb.
22:00
Political Animals—Series 1, Larry
4/4Larry, Chief Mouser to the Cabinet since 2011, explains life under a coalition government.
22:15
Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—4. Roads
4/4The fearless reporter probes Britain's highways and byways.
22:30
Big Problems with Helen Keen—Series 1, Death
The Yorkshire-born alternative comedian begins with the biggest problem of them all.
22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—President Obonjo 1/2
From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
23:00
Meet David Sedaris—Series 5, The Understudy; Big Boy
1/6A tale of questionable childcare from the child's point of view.
23:30
Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 1, Singapore
5/5Spotting a monkey, the comedian is having a bad hair day in the incredible humidity.
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Late
00:00
Doctor Who—The Lost Stories: The Song of Megaptera, Episode 1
1/2The Sixth Doctor and companion Peri are taken for eco-warriors by hunters of space whales.
00:50
Doctor Who: The Making of The Song of Megaptera
How a story originally called ‘The Song of the Space Whale’ finally came to be recorded.
01:00
AJ Cronin - The Citadel (Omnibus)—Series 6
Dr Andrew Manson and his wife Christine are expecting a big event.
02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Petula Clark
Singer Petula Clark chooses 'Only Forever' by Bing Crosby.
02:15
With Great Pleasure—Michael Morpurgo
Michael Morpurgo selects favourite writings including Kenneth Grahame and Ted Hughes.
02:45
Uncle Mort's North Country—Series 1, Fallen Comrades
2/5Carter Brandon and his uncle sup a poignant pint at the Old Comrades Club.
03:00
Archive on 4—This Is the Army, Mr Jones
John Barrowman tells the story of the morale-boosting US army show that toured the world.
04:00
Coleman and Astor—Death Against the Odds
Inspector Coleman and Sergeant Astor investigate two murders in one night.
05:30
Reasons to be Cheerful—Series 2, Gordon Kennedy
1/3Gordon Kennedy defies grumpy John O'Farrell with his Reasons To Be Cheerful.
