Schedule
Early
00:00
Mike Walker - Omega
A civil engineer questions his existence as he builds the world's tallest tower.
01:00
Archive on 4—A Saga of Trying (and Failing) to Save the Planet
Professor Alice Roberts delves into the archives to find out how to save planet Earth.
02:00
Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed—Series 2, Forgery
1/4DS Nick Mohammed is immersed in the art world when a forgery ring is discovered.
02:30
At Home with the Snails—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4George and Beverley feign their deaths to see how their children cope without them.
03:00
Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4The comedian entertains at home with a nourishing menu of Welsh rarebit.
03:30
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, Lost and Found
1/6A flood at Tom's family home makes him reflect on what's important to keep and what isn't.
04:00
Cities of Dreams and Desires
Architect Louise Candrell gets drawn into another controversial project
05:30
Great Lives—Fiona Shaw nominates the actress Eleonora Duse
Eleonora Duse, pioneering 19th-century actress, is the choice of Fiona Shaw.
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Morning
06:00
Feel Free by Zadie Smith (Omnibus)
Zadie Smith reads from her electrifying essay collection.
07:10
Inheritance Tracks—Simon Armitage
Poet Simon Armitage chooses Tonight from West Side Story.
07:20
Maya Angelou: Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas (Omnibus)
The third volume of Maya Angelou's memoirs evocatively dramatised
08:30
Stilgoe's Around—The Boat Show
Laughs and jigs aplenty from Richard Stilgoe at the Boat Show.
09:00
Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 2
2/21The agency takes on a campaign for a new lock - that seems to work very well.
09:30
Clare in the Community—Series 4, Mother of all Mothers
1/6Clare's mother piles pressure onto Clare and Brian's already faltering relationship.
10:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Lost Gems, Sir Dirk Bogarde
Actor Dirk Bogarde shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley.
10:30
Oh No It Isn't
Sketch show compilation from the 1974 series. Writers include Douglas Adams.
11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Stuck!
True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales about being stuck
11:50
Inheritance Tracks—Simon Armitage
Poet Simon Armitage chooses Tonight from West Side Story.
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Afternoon
12:00
Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - Poets Laureate
Daljit Nagra chooses memorable programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
12:30
Angstrom—Series 1, The Hunter Is the Hunted and the Hunter
4/4The investigation takes Angstrom to the remote Celibate Puffin Island.
13:00
A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2A playful and autobiographical novel set in London's post-war publishing scene.
14:10
Inheritance Tracks—Tom Conti
Actor Tom Conti chose the Scarlatti Sonata in G major.
14:20
Jon Canter - Holmes and Watford (Omnibus)
Two village policewomen – one seeks to keep the peace but the other yearns excitement.
15:30
Gershwin's Horns
Rainer Hersch explores unusual instruments used by composers.
16:00
Rhys Adrian - Toytown
As autumn changes to winter 'the cuts', as well as the weather, bite deeper.
17:00
Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - Poets Laureate
Daljit Nagra chooses memorable programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
17:30
Angstrom—Series 1, The Hunter Is the Hunted and the Hunter
4/4The investigation takes Angstrom to the remote Celibate Puffin Island.
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Evening
18:00
The Female Ghost—Man-Size in Marble by Edith Nesbit
2/4Two newlyweds reject their housekeeper's dread of All Saints' Eve - until it arrives.
18:30
Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—4. Ancient Magic
4/4Vezin is wary over a mother and daughter's invitation to a witches' Sabbath.
19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Stuck!
True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales about being stuck
19:50
Inheritance Tracks—Simon Armitage
Poet Simon Armitage chooses Tonight from West Side Story.
20:00
Rhys Adrian - Toytown
As autumn changes to winter 'the cuts', as well as the weather, bite deeper.
21:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Lost Gems, Sir Dirk Bogarde
Actor Dirk Bogarde shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley.
21:30
Oh No It Isn't
Sketch show compilation from the 1974 series. Writers include Douglas Adams.
22:00
Angstrom—Series 1, The Hunter Is the Hunted and the Hunter
4/4The investigation takes Angstrom to the remote Celibate Puffin Island.
22:30
Son of Cliche—Freddie Fortune
From a spoof Melvyn Bragg to a signing chimp. Sketch comedy from November 1984.
22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Kate Lucas 1/3
The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Harriet Kemsley is joined by Kate Lucas.
23:00
Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed—Series 2, Jury
2/4DS Nick Mohammed has his day in court, but the judge seems unimpressed...
23:30
At Home with the Snails—Series 2, Episode 2
2/4George and Beverly feign death so he can write a book about their children's reactions.
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Late
00:00
The Female Ghost—Man-Size in Marble by Edith Nesbit
2/4Two newlyweds reject their housekeeper's dread of All Saints' Eve - until it arrives.
00:30
Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—4. Ancient Magic
4/4Vezin is wary over a mother and daughter's invitation to a witches' Sabbath.
01:00
A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2A playful and autobiographical novel set in London's post-war publishing scene.
02:15
Jon Canter - Holmes and Watford (Omnibus)
Two village policewomen – one seeks to keep the peace but the other yearns excitement.
03:30
Gershwin's Horns
Rainer Hersch explores unusual instruments used by composers.
04:00
Rhys Adrian - Toytown
As autumn changes to winter 'the cuts', as well as the weather, bite deeper.
05:00
Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - Poets Laureate
Daljit Nagra chooses memorable programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
05:30
Angstrom—Series 1, The Hunter Is the Hunted and the Hunter
4/4The investigation takes Angstrom to the remote Celibate Puffin Island.
