Schedule
Early
02:00
As BBC Radio 4
Radio 4 Extra joins Radio 4.
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Morning
06:00
A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
06:30
Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 5. Alibis
5/8Lord Peter Wimsey attempts to verify the whereabouts of key suspects in the murder.
07:00
Ayres on the Air—Series 4, Summer
2/4Keeping cool, finding the perfect swimsuit, summer weddings and eating al fresco.
07:30
Just a Minute—Series 86, Episode 7
7/10Stephen Fry hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.
08:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Two's Company
2/8Albert introduces his fiancee to a surprised Harold.
08:30
Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 2
2/6The shy solicitor's clerk gains a guide and makes a move.
09:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 18, Episode 5
5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
09:30
The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 2
2/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Anne Boleyn's mother's impact on court.
10:00
Portrait of a Lady—Innocence
1/3Isabel Archer thinks she is in control of her fate, but others are pulling the strings.
11:00
Here's the Thing—Paul Simon
The life of the singer-songwriter, from middle-class Jewish roots to global megastardom.
11:50
Inheritance Tracks—Stuart MacBride
Crime writer Stuart MacBride picks songs performed by Kenny Ball and My Chemical Romance.
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Afternoon
12:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Two's Company
2/8Albert introduces his fiancee to a surprised Harold.
12:30
Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 2
2/6The shy solicitor's clerk gains a guide and makes a move.
13:00
A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
13:30
Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 5. Alibis
5/8Lord Peter Wimsey attempts to verify the whereabouts of key suspects in the murder.
14:00
Fresh Air Fiend by Paul Theroux—Trespassing in Florida
1/5The travel writer uncovers the American Sunshine State's hidden delights.
14:15
Gudrun—Series 3, Episode 1
1/5Left to burn by her husband, separated from her daughter, Gudrun longs for death.
14:30
All You Need Is Lab - How Science And Technology Inspired Innovation In Music
Midge Ure explains how technical innovation has always stimulated musical creativity.
15:00
Portrait of a Lady—Innocence
1/3Isabel Archer thinks she is in control of her fate, but others are pulling the strings.
16:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 18, Episode 5
5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
16:30
The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 2
2/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Anne Boleyn's mother's impact on court.
17:00
Ayres on the Air—Series 4, Summer
2/4Keeping cool, finding the perfect swimsuit, summer weddings and eating al fresco.
17:30
Just a Minute—Series 86, Episode 7
7/10Stephen Fry hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.
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Evening
18:00
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—7. Suspicion
7/9Earth's last living man’s shock discovery raises his suspicions.
18:30
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—8. Regret
8/9Worried that Ruth has the vampire plague, Robert Neville regrets being so candid.
19:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Two's Company
2/8Albert introduces his fiancee to a surprised Harold.
19:30
Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 2
2/6The shy solicitor's clerk gains a guide and makes a move.
20:00
A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
20:30
Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 5. Alibis
5/8Lord Peter Wimsey attempts to verify the whereabouts of key suspects in the murder.
21:00
Here's the Thing—Paul Simon
The life of the singer-songwriter, from middle-class Jewish roots to global megastardom.
21:50
Inheritance Tracks—Stuart MacBride
Crime writer Stuart MacBride picks songs performed by Kenny Ball and My Chemical Romance.
22:00
Just a Minute—Series 86, Episode 7
7/10Stephen Fry hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.
22:30
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, Earning Your Corn
5/6Tom's dad celebrates a milestone in governmental reform.
23:00
The Now Show—Series 58, Episode 7
7/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
23:30
Sean Lock - 15 Storeys High—Series 1, The Entry Phone
1/5Sean shares the comic lives of fellow urban residents of Elderberry House.
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Late
00:00
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—7. Suspicion
7/9Earth's last living man’s shock discovery raises his suspicions.
00:30
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—8. Regret
8/9Worried that Ruth has the vampire plague, Robert Neville regrets being so candid.
01:00
A Case for Dr Morelle—2. Confession of Guilt
2/13A woman wants to be absolved of a murder, but will the psychiatrist-sleuth agree?
01:30
Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 5. Alibis
5/8Lord Peter Wimsey attempts to verify the whereabouts of key suspects in the murder.
02:00
Fresh Air Fiend by Paul Theroux—Trespassing in Florida
1/5The travel writer uncovers the American Sunshine State's hidden delights.
02:15
Gudrun—Series 3, Episode 1
1/5Left to burn by her husband, separated from her daughter, Gudrun longs for death.
02:30
Life in the Garden by Penelope Lively—Town and Country
5/5Penelope Lively's memoir of her life in gardens is read by Stephanie Cole.
02:45
'Cherry' Ingram: The Englishman who saved Japan's Blossoms—Episode 5
5/5Ingram continues his work with cherries until his death at 100 years old.
03:00
Portrait of a Lady—Innocence
1/3Isabel Archer thinks she is in control of her fate, but others are pulling the strings.
04:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 18, Episode 5
5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
04:30
The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 2
2/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Anne Boleyn's mother's impact on court.
05:00
Ayres on the Air—Series 4, Summer
2/4Keeping cool, finding the perfect swimsuit, summer weddings and eating al fresco.
05:30
Just a Minute—Series 86, Episode 7
7/10Stephen Fry hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.




















