Schedule
Early
00:00
Spine Chillers—Figures by Colin Haydn Evans
The past of Ann's new house turns out to be part of her future.
00:45
The Strange and The Sinister by William Croft Dickinson—1. The Sweet Singers
A trip to a university golfing competition has unusual consequences for two professors.
01:00
A History of Ghosts (Omnibus)—Part 2
2/2Kirsty Logan continues her exploration of the evolution of Ghost Lore.
02:00
The Penny Dreadfuls—The Penny Dreadfuls Present: Guy Fawkes
Comedy trio The Penny Dreadfuls tell the story of the Gunpowder Plot.
02:45
Crème de la Crime—Series 1, 20,000 Leaks Under the Sea
1/6Michael Feydeau and David Pershore unravel a case of wartime spying skulduggery.
03:00
The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 1, Episode 2
2/4Save the seal - and how to lose unwanted hair. Vintage sharp-edged topical humour.
03:30
Will Smith Presents the Tao of Bergerac—2. Individuality
2/4The Bergerac obsessive is keen to be an individual and not be derided for his choices.
04:00
Ellen Dryden - The Westward Journey
19th century drama of the perilous migration across America to Oregon and California.
05:30
Great Lives—Sathnam Sanghera on Alexander Gardner
Writer Sathnam Sanghera nominates adventurer Alexander Gardner
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Morning
06:00
John Connolly: Five Ghost Stories (Omnibus)
Five supernatural stories written by Dublin author, John Connolly.
07:10
Inheritance Tracks—Greg James
Greg James selects tracks by The Waterboys and by Maximo Park.
07:20
Henry James: What Maisie Knew (Omnibus)
Following her parents' divorce, Maisie finds herself at the centre of their struggle.
08:30
Doctor at Large—Marriage and Surgery
13/13Simon Sparrow must sit his surgeon's exam and get wed to Wendy all in one morning.
09:00
Life With The Lyons—Come To The Fair
Will Bebe ever be able to understand Ben’s love of golf?
09:30
Reluctant Persuaders—Series 2, 2: Just Do It
2/4The team discover their Protein Team campaign has gone viral. And not in a good way.
10:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Novelists, Jane Gardam
Jane Gardam, novelist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
10:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Platypus
Musings on the elusive female duck-billed platypus of New South Wales, Australia.
11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 10, A Brave Front
1/8True stories told live in the USA.
11:55
Inheritance Tracks—Greg James
Greg James selects tracks by The Waterboys and by Maximo Park.
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Afternoon
12:00
Poetry Extra—Alfred Austin, Edmund Blunden and Charles Causley
Daljit Nagra chooses the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
12:30
Ability—Series 1, Taking Advantage
3/4Matt and Bob decide to see how far they can go - and attempt shoplifting.
13:00
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 by Sue Townsend (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/2Class 4D go on a school trip to the British Museum.
14:10
Inheritance Tracks—Alex Polizzi
Hotelier and TV presenter Alex Polizzi chooses 'Brindisi' from La Traviata.
14:20
Fin Kennedy - On Kosovo Field (Omnibus)
Two siblings return to Kosovo after a mass grave is discovered. Stars Michelle Keegan.
15:30
Footlight Fairies
19th century reformer Millicent Fawcett campaigned to remove children from the stage
16:00
Drama on 4—Spike and the Elfin Oak
David Threlfall stars as Spike Milligan in this comic fantasy by Ian Billings.
16:45
Sheena Mackay - A Mine of Serpents
A grumpy landlord who has fallen out with his twin brother, recalls past bonfire nights.
17:00
Poetry Extra—Alfred Austin, Edmund Blunden and Charles Causley
Daljit Nagra chooses the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
17:30
Ability—Series 1, Taking Advantage
3/4Matt and Bob decide to see how far they can go - and attempt shoplifting.
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Evening
18:00
She by H Rider-Haggard—1.The Quest for Truth
1/22000 years old and still beautiful. Ayesha despotically rules a secret kingdom.
19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 10, A Brave Front
1/8True stories told live in the USA.
19:55
Inheritance Tracks—Greg James
Greg James selects tracks by The Waterboys and by Maximo Park.
20:00
Drama on 4—Spike and the Elfin Oak
David Threlfall stars as Spike Milligan in this comic fantasy by Ian Billings.
20:45
Sheena Mackay - A Mine of Serpents
A grumpy landlord who has fallen out with his twin brother, recalls past bonfire nights.
21:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Novelists, Jane Gardam
Jane Gardam, novelist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
21:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Platypus
Musings on the elusive female duck-billed platypus of New South Wales, Australia.
22:00
Ability—Series 1, Taking Advantage
3/4Matt and Bob decide to see how far they can go - and attempt shoplifting.
22:30
The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4How to be a politician - and tabloid obsessions. Vintage sharp-edged topical humour.
23:00
Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 3, Episode 3
3/4Arthur Smith with stand-up comedy from Sean Lock and Annette Fagon and music from Squeeze.
23:30
Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 3, Multiculturalism
1/6Stephen K Amos and his comedy friends compile an idiot's guide to multiculturalism.
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Late
00:00
She by H Rider-Haggard—1.The Quest for Truth
1/22000 years old and still beautiful. Ayesha despotically rules a secret kingdom.
01:00
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 by Sue Townsend (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/2Class 4D go on a school trip to the British Museum.
02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Alex Polizzi
Hotelier and TV presenter Alex Polizzi chooses 'Brindisi' from La Traviata.
02:20
Fin Kennedy - On Kosovo Field (Omnibus)
Two siblings return to Kosovo after a mass grave is discovered. Stars Michelle Keegan.
03:30
Footlight Fairies
19th century reformer Millicent Fawcett campaigned to remove children from the stage
04:00
Drama on 4—Spike and the Elfin Oak
David Threlfall stars as Spike Milligan in this comic fantasy by Ian Billings.
04:45
Sheena Mackay - A Mine of Serpents
A grumpy landlord who has fallen out with his twin brother, recalls past bonfire nights.
05:00
Poetry Extra—Alfred Austin, Edmund Blunden and Charles Causley
Daljit Nagra chooses the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
05:30
Ability—Series 1, Taking Advantage
3/4Matt and Bob decide to see how far they can go - and attempt shoplifting.
