Schedule
Early
00:00
Honore de Balzac - The Mysterious Mansion
Balzac uncovers the grisly tale that lies behind the ruins of La Grande Breteche.
01:00
Ray Ball - Still Waters
Colin is the proud owner of a new canal boat and is an expert on boating - in theory.
02:30
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates (Omnibus)
Bill Gates sets out a far-reaching plan for how the world can avoid a climate catastrophe.
03:45
Alan Coren - Core Coren—2. Suburban Fauna
2/5The writer and broadcaster muses on goldfish, geese and foxes.
04:00
The Men from the Ministry—Chain Reaction
A mix-up over packages sparks perplexity for the bungling bureaucrats.
04:30
The Morecambe and Wise Show—Episode 4
4/6Eric and Ern discuss hobbies and reimagine a classic desert island tale.
05:00
Billy Bragg's Changing Times—3. Grime of the Times
3/3Stories of moments when musicians were inspired to preach, to protest and to perform.
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Morning
06:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Booker Prize Castaways, Howard Jacobson
Writer Howard Jacobson is castaway by Kirsty Young.
06:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Canopy
David Attenborough talks about filming in one of nature's most inaccessible places.
07:00
Poetry Extra—Tongue and Talk: The Dialect Poets - Isle of Man
Daljit Nagra selects another memorable programme from the BBC's poetry archive.
07:30
Lizzie Siddal (Omnibus)
The story of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’s copper-haired model and muse.
08:40
Inheritance Tracks—Sir Tim Rice
Lyricist Sir Time Rice with a track from 'My Fair Lady’ and Manfred Mann sings Dylan.
08:50
Alison Joseph - One Down (Omnibus)
A mystery crossword appears in The Rainswick Mercury and the staff are flummoxed.
10:00
Beyond Our Ken—From 22/07/1958
Kenneth attends a soiree, and 'Hornerama' asks, 'Art - do we really understand it?'
10:30
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, The Fancy Dress Party
7/13Evadne and Hilda head are invited to judge at the Stackton Tressel Fancy Dress Dance.
11:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Booker Prize Castaways, Howard Jacobson
Writer Howard Jacobson is castaway by Kirsty Young.
11:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Canopy
David Attenborough talks about filming in one of nature's most inaccessible places.
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Afternoon
12:00
Poetry Extra—Tongue and Talk: The Dialect Poets - Isle of Man
Daljit Nagra selects another memorable programme from the BBC's poetry archive.
12:30
Lizzie Siddal (Omnibus)
The story of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’s copper-haired model and muse.
13:40
Inheritance Tracks—Sir Tim Rice
Lyricist Sir Time Rice with a track from 'My Fair Lady’ and Manfred Mann sings Dylan.
13:50
Alison Joseph - One Down (Omnibus)
A mystery crossword appears in The Rainswick Mercury and the staff are flummoxed.
15:00
Beyond Our Ken—From 22/07/1958
Kenneth attends a soiree, and 'Hornerama' asks, 'Art - do we really understand it?'
15:30
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, The Fancy Dress Party
7/13Evadne and Hilda head are invited to judge at the Stackton Tressel Fancy Dress Dance.
16:00
Alan Garner - The Weirdstone of Brisingamen—4. Escape?
4/4Can Colin and Susan escape their pursuers and return the Weirdstone to Cadellin?
16:30
The New Catacomb by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
An archaeologist is overly-keen to share his discovery.
17:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Booker Prize Castaways, Howard Jacobson
Writer Howard Jacobson is castaway by Kirsty Young.
17:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Canopy
David Attenborough talks about filming in one of nature's most inaccessible places.
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Evening
18:00
Poetry Extra—Tongue and Talk: The Dialect Poets - Isle of Man
Daljit Nagra selects another memorable programme from the BBC's poetry archive.
18:30
Lizzie Siddal (Omnibus)
The story of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’s copper-haired model and muse.
19:40
Inheritance Tracks—Sir Tim Rice
Lyricist Sir Time Rice with a track from 'My Fair Lady’ and Manfred Mann sings Dylan.
19:50
Alison Joseph - One Down (Omnibus)
A mystery crossword appears in The Rainswick Mercury and the staff are flummoxed.
21:00
Beyond Our Ken—From 22/07/1958
Kenneth attends a soiree, and 'Hornerama' asks, 'Art - do we really understand it?'
21:30
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, The Fancy Dress Party
7/13Evadne and Hilda head are invited to judge at the Stackton Tressel Fancy Dress Dance.
22:00
On the Town with the League of Gentlemen—God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
6/6It's Christmas in the town of Spent, but which residents are celebrating?
22:30
Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6Job cuts are predicted with circulation dropping, but who will survive the bloodbath?
23:00
Old Harry's Game—Series 1, Redemption
6/6The Wrath of God is invoked, sparking a heart-to-heart with Satan.
23:30
The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 3
3/4Sketches from Little Girl, Frank, Rev McMinn and Calum Gilhooley.
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Late
00:00
Alan Garner - The Weirdstone of Brisingamen—4. Escape?
4/4Can Colin and Susan escape their pursuers and return the Weirdstone to Cadellin?
00:30
The New Catacomb by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
An archaeologist is overly-keen to share his discovery.
01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Booker Prize Castaways, Howard Jacobson
Writer Howard Jacobson is castaway by Kirsty Young.
01:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Canopy
David Attenborough talks about filming in one of nature's most inaccessible places.
02:00
Poetry Extra—Tongue and Talk: The Dialect Poets - Isle of Man
Daljit Nagra selects another memorable programme from the BBC's poetry archive.
02:30
Lizzie Siddal (Omnibus)
The story of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’s copper-haired model and muse.
03:40
Inheritance Tracks—Sir Tim Rice
Lyricist Sir Time Rice with a track from 'My Fair Lady’ and Manfred Mann sings Dylan.
03:50
Alison Joseph - One Down (Omnibus)
A mystery crossword appears in The Rainswick Mercury and the staff are flummoxed.
05:00
Beyond Our Ken—From 22/07/1958
Kenneth attends a soiree, and 'Hornerama' asks, 'Art - do we really understand it?'
05:30
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, The Fancy Dress Party
7/13Evadne and Hilda head are invited to judge at the Stackton Tressel Fancy Dress Dance.
