Schedule
Early
00:00
Doctor Who—Tenth Doctor Adventures, Infamy of the Zaross
4/6The infamous Zaross plan to take over the Earth. But it's no ordinary invasion…
01:00
Archive on 4—Music Hall Reclaimed
Barry Cryer hears how recordings are restored so that music hall stars can be heard again.
02:00
Think the Unthinkable—Series 4, Eurotank
1/4The bumbling management consultants try to salvage the reputation of the MoD.
02:30
The Consultants—Series 3, Episode 6
6/6Unisex barbers and wrong telephone numbers.
03:00
Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 3, Youth
1/4Simon Evans presents comedy lectures on economics behind four commodities.
03:30
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Terry Alderton
6/6Aliens and deja vu. Alex Horne and his band explore miscellaneous, mysterious things.
04:00
Israel Horovitz - Fighting Over Beverley
45 years on, a Yorkshire man flies to America to reclaim a war bride. Stars Ian Carmichael
05:30
Great Lives—Shirley Collins on Alan Lomax
Shirley Collins and Billy Bragg on the legendary American song-hunter Alan Lomax.
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Morning
06:00
Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough (Omnibus)
In the 1950s, the naturalist and broadcaster grasped a life changing opportunity.
07:10
Inheritance Tracks—Graham Nash
Musician Graham Nash chooses Samuel Barber's 'Adagio for Strings'.
07:20
Eleanor Rising (Omnibus)—Series 1
The thrilling tale of one of Europe's most extraordinary women - Eleanor of Aquitaine
08:30
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Stackton Music Festival
4/13A sonic jamboree as the two ladies are joined by Peter Pratt.
09:00
Take It From Here—From 31/10/1950
Jimmy Edwards isn’t keen to employ Dick Bentley as a lecturer at the BBC Research College.
09:30
Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6Sports agent Trevor Heslop has to grapple with a Buddhist and a specially-trained bear.
10:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion Designers, Celia Birtwell
Fashion designer Celia Birtwell is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
10:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Foreign Fare
David Attenborough explores the natural history of potatoes, peppers and artichokes.
11:00
Radiolab—Series 10, The War On Shore
6/8Radiolab explores two historical stories featuring balloons, sheriffs and war
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Afternoon
12:00
Poetry Extra—Four Seasons - Autumn Equinox
Daljit Nagra chooses the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
12:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 4, The Cruiseman
6/6Milton’s sent on a luxury cruise - but who’d want him out of the way? Apart from everyone.
13:00
In Search of Mary Shelley (Omnibus)
Mary Shelley is born into a world of romantic poetry and scientific experiment.
14:10
Inheritance Tracks—Lulu
Lulu chooses track by Ray Charles and Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars.
14:20
Bryony Lavery - Breathing Underwater (Omnibus)
Diver Sennen is set to explore a Tudor ship wreck off Cornwall, but there's a bumpy start.
15:30
The Hotel Suite
Paul Farley explores and exploits the creative possibilities offered by hotel stop-overs.
16:00
Jo Clifford - Madeleine
The 1857 trial of Madeleine Smith, accused of murdering her lover Emile L'Angelier.
17:00
Poetry Extra—Four Seasons - Autumn Equinox
Daljit Nagra chooses the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
17:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 4, The Cruiseman
6/6Milton’s sent on a luxury cruise - but who’d want him out of the way? Apart from everyone.
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Evening
18:00
HG Wells—The Door in the Wall
A race of sightless people, a man transported to fairyland and a hidden lost world.
18:45
The Mermaid and the Rat Catcher by Moy McCrory
Can a lonely rat catcher keep his promise to a mermaid – or lose her forever?
19:00
Radiolab—Series 10, The War On Shore
6/8Radiolab explores two historical stories featuring balloons, sheriffs and war
20:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion Designers, Celia Birtwell
Fashion designer Celia Birtwell is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
20:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Foreign Fare
David Attenborough explores the natural history of potatoes, peppers and artichokes.
21:00
Jo Clifford - Madeleine
The 1857 trial of Madeleine Smith, accused of murdering her lover Emile L'Angelier.
22:00
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 4, The Cruiseman
6/6Milton’s sent on a luxury cruise - but who’d want him out of the way? Apart from everyone.
22:30
I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4Tom is sent to a specialist to get rid of the band inside his head.
23:00
The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The Masterson Bunch
4/6Suffragettes split the family, sparking drama at the races.
23:30
At Home with the Snails—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4Alex is prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice when his mum thinks she is pregnant.
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Late
00:00
HG Wells—The Door in the Wall
A race of sightless people, a man transported to fairyland and a hidden lost world.
00:45
The Mermaid and the Rat Catcher by Moy McCrory
Can a lonely rat catcher keep his promise to a mermaid – or lose her forever?
01:00
In Search of Mary Shelley (Omnibus)
Mary Shelley is born into a world of romantic poetry and scientific experiment.
02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Lulu
Lulu chooses track by Ray Charles and Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars.
02:20
Bryony Lavery - Breathing Underwater (Omnibus)
Diver Sennen is set to explore a Tudor ship wreck off Cornwall, but there's a bumpy start.
03:30
The Hotel Suite
Paul Farley explores and exploits the creative possibilities offered by hotel stop-overs.
04:00
Jo Clifford - Madeleine
The 1857 trial of Madeleine Smith, accused of murdering her lover Emile L'Angelier.
05:00
Yes Minister—Series 1, The Right to Know
6/8MP Jim tries excavating himself from problems with badgers.
05:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 4, The Cruiseman
6/6Milton’s sent on a luxury cruise - but who’d want him out of the way? Apart from everyone.
