Schedule
Early
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.
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Morning
06:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 4. The Encounter
4/8The suave sleuth makes a crucial breakthrough in the murder investigation.
06:30
Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 6. A Marriage of Convenience
6/6Investigating the murder of a rambler, Agatha and James go undercover as a married couple.
07:00
Hazelbeach—Series 1, Horse-Racing
3/6Can a trip to a race course help with Ronnie and Nick's perilous finances?
07:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 12, Salisbury
4/7Mark Steel visits Salisbury in Wiltshire and performs for a local audience.
08:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 10
10/20Kenneth Horne probes nocturnal doings, and Julian and Sandy turn bona film producers.
08:30
Poetry Extra—Four Seasons - Autumn Equinox
Daljit Nagra chooses the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
09:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion Designers, Wendy Dagworthy
Fashion designer Prof Wendy Dagworthy talks to Kirsty Young on Desert Island Discs
09:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Elsa
David Attenborough gives his perspective on the story of the famous lioness, Elsa.
10:00
Daphne Du Maurier—September Tide
Stella's daughter comes home to visit, bringing her new husband and a few surprises.
11:00
TED Radio Hour—Series 9, Jacob Collier: The Language Of Harmony
25/52Manoush Zomorodi talks to musician Jacob Collier about his creative process
11:50
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—A Whistling Woman
6/6Frederica meets an old flame and her new TV series starts.
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Afternoon
13:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 4. The Encounter
4/8The suave sleuth makes a crucial breakthrough in the murder investigation.
13:30
Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 6. A Marriage of Convenience
6/6Investigating the murder of a rambler, Agatha and James go undercover as a married couple.
14:00
Dr Hannah Fry: Codebreaker
Dr Hannah Fry brings you the best in codes, ciphers and secrets from the BBC Radio archive
17:00
Daphne Du Maurier—September Tide
Stella's daughter comes home to visit, bringing her new husband and a few surprises.
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Evening
18:00
The Slide—4. Heart-Beat
4/7Redlow’s MP becomes increasingly erratic. His old enmity with Professor Gomez surfaces.
18:30
A Good Read—Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty
Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
19:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 10
10/20Kenneth Horne probes nocturnal doings, and Julian and Sandy turn bona film producers.
19:30
Yes Minister—Series 1, The Right to Know
6/8MP Jim tries excavating himself from problems with badgers.
20:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 4. The Encounter
4/8The suave sleuth makes a crucial breakthrough in the murder investigation.
20:30
Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 6. A Marriage of Convenience
6/6Investigating the murder of a rambler, Agatha and James go undercover as a married couple.
21:00
TED Radio Hour—Series 9, Jacob Collier: The Language Of Harmony
25/52Manoush Zomorodi talks to musician Jacob Collier about his creative process
21:50
Inheritance Tracks—Carol Kirkwood
The weather presenter chooses Surfin' USA and Love Will Keep Us Alive by The Eagles.
22:00
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 12, Salisbury
4/7Mark Steel visits Salisbury in Wiltshire and performs for a local audience.
22:30
Rubbish—Series 2, Rant
3/6Local government worker Martin attempts a sponsored walk and upsets some Bronte fans.
23:00
Chain Reaction—Series 4, Arabella Weir interviews Paul Whitehouse
4/4The story of 'Suits You, Sir' as two Fast Show stars reunite in the relay interview show.
23:30
Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World—Series 1, Monsters
1/6The spoof TV sci-fi star explains life's big mysteries. With Tom Baker.
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Late
00:00
The Slide—4. Heart-Beat
4/7Redlow’s MP becomes increasingly erratic. His old enmity with Professor Gomez surfaces.
00:30
A Good Read—Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty
Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
01:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 4. The Encounter
4/8The suave sleuth makes a crucial breakthrough in the murder investigation.
01:30
Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 6. A Marriage of Convenience
6/6Investigating the murder of a rambler, Agatha and James go undercover as a married couple.
02:00
In Montparnasse by Sue Roe—Episode 1
1/5Sue Roe charts the birth of surrealism in this racy, rackety Paris quarter.
02:15
Eleanor Rising—Series 2, Episode 1
1/5Eleanor of Aquitaine, a thrilling tale of one of Europe's most extraordinary women.
02:30
Rock 'n' Roll in Four Movements
Stuart Maconie on rock musicians who combined symphony and pop music in the 60s and 70s
03:00
Daphne Du Maurier—September Tide
Stella's daughter comes home to visit, bringing her new husband and a few surprises.
04:00
Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6Ethical posers involving swapped babies, one-night stands and biochip crime prevention.
04:30
Country Matters—Episode 3
3/6Dave tackles the local traffic problem, but will the villagers support him?
05:00
Hazelbeach—Series 1, Horse-Racing
3/6Can a trip to a race course help with Ronnie and Nick's perilous finances?
05:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 12, Salisbury
4/7Mark Steel visits Salisbury in Wiltshire and performs for a local audience.






























