Schedule
Early
00:00
The Lifted Veil by George Eliot—1. Powers
1/2Latimer can see into the future. But will he benefit from his clairvoyant powers?
01:00
A Date In September by Alex Ferguson
A teacher tries to find the childhood gang of his evacuation days.
02:30
Arctic Dreams by Barry Lopez (Omnibus)
Modern classic novel celebrating the magic of the Far North.
03:45
The Best of English—2. Misfortunes of War
2/6Comedian and actor Arthur English recalls events serving in the Second World War.
04:00
The Men from the Ministry—Penny Wise
The axe is hanging over the bumbling civil servants, thanks to a new computer.
04:25
Beyond Our Ken—From 16/4/1959
Kenneth gets some movie star gossip and 'Hornerama' looks at hospitals.
04:55
Writing Yorkshire—3. Leeds' Finest
3/3Ian McMillan ends his literary tour of Yorkshire in Leeds.
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Morning
06:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Brit Award Winners, Paul Weller
Musician Paul Weller is castaway by Kirsty Young.
06:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chameleon
Sir David Attenborough introduces Rommel the Chameleon.
07:00
Poetry Extra—The Cultural Frontline - Roger Robinson: Finding Paradise In Poetry
Daljit Nagra selects a highlight - this time from the archive of the BBC World Service.
07:30
The Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks (Omnibus)
Powerful account of growing up in a farming family in the Lake District.
08:40
Inheritance Tracks—Alex James
‘Good King Wenceslas’ sung by the Choir of King's College and ‘Rasputin’ by Boney M.
08:50
Carmen (Omnibus)
A fresh dramatisation of Carmen by Dan Allum. With original songs and music.
10:00
Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 5
5/7Frankie borrows a little black book and works with a forgetful actress.
10:30
Take It From Here—From 07/01/1954
'The Glums' debate culinary insularity and Jim and Bentley ponder pathos.
11:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Brit Award Winners, Paul Weller
Musician Paul Weller is castaway by Kirsty Young.
11:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chameleon
Sir David Attenborough introduces Rommel the Chameleon.
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Afternoon
12:00
Poetry Extra—The Cultural Frontline - Roger Robinson: Finding Paradise In Poetry
Daljit Nagra selects a highlight - this time from the archive of the BBC World Service.
12:30
The Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks (Omnibus)
Powerful account of growing up in a farming family in the Lake District.
13:40
Inheritance Tracks—Alex James
‘Good King Wenceslas’ sung by the Choir of King's College and ‘Rasputin’ by Boney M.
13:50
Carmen (Omnibus)
A fresh dramatisation of Carmen by Dan Allum. With original songs and music.
15:00
Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 5
5/7Frankie borrows a little black book and works with a forgetful actress.
15:30
Take It From Here—From 07/01/1954
'The Glums' debate culinary insularity and Jim and Bentley ponder pathos.
16:00
Fear on 4—Series 1, The Face
8/12The Man in Black reveals a woman's terrifying dream - which turns into reality.
16:30
Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 1. Surprise Bundle
1/4Three witches meet on a blasted heath while murder is in the air.
17:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Brit Award Winners, Paul Weller
Musician Paul Weller is castaway by Kirsty Young.
17:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chameleon
Sir David Attenborough introduces Rommel the Chameleon.
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Evening
18:00
Poetry Extra—The Cultural Frontline - Roger Robinson: Finding Paradise In Poetry
Daljit Nagra selects a highlight - this time from the archive of the BBC World Service.
18:30
The Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks (Omnibus)
Powerful account of growing up in a farming family in the Lake District.
19:40
Inheritance Tracks—Alex James
‘Good King Wenceslas’ sung by the Choir of King's College and ‘Rasputin’ by Boney M.
19:50
Carmen (Omnibus)
A fresh dramatisation of Carmen by Dan Allum. With original songs and music.
21:00
Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 5
5/7Frankie borrows a little black book and works with a forgetful actress.
21:30
Take It From Here—From 07/01/1954
'The Glums' debate culinary insularity and Jim and Bentley ponder pathos.
22:00
Elvenquest—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6The Chosen One is piling on the flubbles!
22:30
Pick Ups—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6Andrew delivers a themed date. Dave's ex-school bully is back.
22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Josh Berry 1/3
Iain Lee talks to Josh Berry.
23:00
Mark Watson's Live Address to the Nation—Strength
1/6Can having strength ever make us weak? Mark Watson's quest to improve the world.
23:30
Rigor Mortis—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6A department store drama means the pathology team must work on Christmas Day.
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Late
00:00
Fear on 4—Series 1, The Face
8/12The Man in Black reveals a woman's terrifying dream - which turns into reality.
00:30
Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 1. Surprise Bundle
1/4Three witches meet on a blasted heath while murder is in the air.
01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Brit Award Winners, Paul Weller
Musician Paul Weller is castaway by Kirsty Young.
01:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chameleon
Sir David Attenborough introduces Rommel the Chameleon.
02:00
Poetry Extra—The Cultural Frontline - Roger Robinson: Finding Paradise In Poetry
Daljit Nagra selects a highlight - this time from the archive of the BBC World Service.
02:30
The Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks (Omnibus)
Powerful account of growing up in a farming family in the Lake District.
03:40
Inheritance Tracks—Alex James
‘Good King Wenceslas’ sung by the Choir of King's College and ‘Rasputin’ by Boney M.
03:50
Carmen (Omnibus)
A fresh dramatisation of Carmen by Dan Allum. With original songs and music.
05:00
Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 5
5/7Frankie borrows a little black book and works with a forgetful actress.
05:30
Take It From Here—From 07/01/1954
'The Glums' debate culinary insularity and Jim and Bentley ponder pathos.
