Schedule
Early
00:00
Potted History by Andrew Dallmeyer
Inventing a device to listen to ancient pottery, Ruben needs someone to steal some.
01:00
The Revengers' Comedies by Alan Ayckbourn—Episode 2
2/2As Karen continues to wreak havoc, Henry discovers that revenge is not necessarily sweet.
02:30
Travellers to Unimaginable Lands: Dementia, Carers and the Hidden Workings of the Mind by Dasha Kiper (Omnibus)
Compassionate case studies into dementia disorders by Dasha Kiper.
03:35
Inheritance Tracks—Miriam Margolyes
Actress Miriam Margolyes chooses tracks sung by Jeannie Robertson and by Cecilia Bartoli.
03:45
The Fosdyke Saga—7. Tripe and Appeasement
'Jos, you've been hitting him with that shovel for a week'.
04:00
The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6The shady lawyer edits a newspaper in Chicago. The Marx Brothers radio show recreated.
04:30
Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 9
9/20Inspector Polly Potter's investigation in Paris. With Betty Marsden. From 1960.
05:00
4 Extra Goes Gardening—3. Percy Thrower and Christopher Lloyd
2/3Penelope Keith unearths some horticultural highlights from the BBC archives.
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Morning
06:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Sporting Champions, Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson
Paralympian Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson is castaway by Sue Lawley.
06:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Monsters
David Attenborough remembers puzzling over the Loch Ness Monster with Sir Peter Scott.
07:00
Poetry Extra—Adventures in Poetry - “The quality of mercy is not strain'd”
Daljit Nagra celebrates Shakespeare with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
07:30
I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell (Omnibus)
The novelist tells her life story through brushes with death.
08:40
Witness History—To Kill a Mockingbird
Louise Hidalgo speaks to Gregory Peck's son Carey about the film of Harper Lee's novel.
08:50
Under One Roof (Omnibus)—Stairway to Heaven (Omnibus)
For Gillian, living with her daughter, mother, and her dog is a constant balancing act.
10:00
It's A Deal starring Sid James
Tycoon Sid’s girlfriend seeks a career change, but a tight dress sparks problems.
10:30
Jim the Great—Series 2, The Man From the Monastery
Queen Esmerelda appoints the Venerable Bede to research her husband Jim's ancestry.
11:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Sporting Champions, Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson
Paralympian Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson is castaway by Sue Lawley.
11:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Monsters
David Attenborough remembers puzzling over the Loch Ness Monster with Sir Peter Scott.
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Afternoon
12:00
Poetry Extra—Adventures in Poetry - “The quality of mercy is not strain'd”
Daljit Nagra celebrates Shakespeare with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
12:30
I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell (Omnibus)
The novelist tells her life story through brushes with death.
13:40
Witness History—To Kill a Mockingbird
Louise Hidalgo speaks to Gregory Peck's son Carey about the film of Harper Lee's novel.
13:50
Under One Roof (Omnibus)—Stairway to Heaven (Omnibus)
For Gillian, living with her daughter, mother, and her dog is a constant balancing act.
15:00
It's A Deal starring Sid James
Tycoon Sid’s girlfriend seeks a career change, but a tight dress sparks problems.
15:30
Jim the Great—Series 2, The Man From the Monastery
Queen Esmerelda appoints the Venerable Bede to research her husband Jim's ancestry.
16:00
Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 3. Enemy
3/5Commander Sam Vimes is stuck in the past. Unfortunately, so is an old arch enemy.
16:30
Fear on 4—Series 2, The Dead Drummer
2/13The Man in Black reveals the terror of two Napoleonic sailors lost on Salisbury Plain.
17:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Sporting Champions, Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson
Paralympian Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson is castaway by Sue Lawley.
17:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Monsters
David Attenborough remembers puzzling over the Loch Ness Monster with Sir Peter Scott.
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Evening
18:00
Poetry Extra—Adventures in Poetry - “The quality of mercy is not strain'd”
Daljit Nagra celebrates Shakespeare with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
18:30
I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell (Omnibus)
The novelist tells her life story through brushes with death.
19:40
Witness History—To Kill a Mockingbird
Louise Hidalgo speaks to Gregory Peck's son Carey about the film of Harper Lee's novel.
19:50
Under One Roof (Omnibus)—Stairway to Heaven (Omnibus)
For Gillian, living with her daughter, mother, and her dog is a constant balancing act.
21:00
It's A Deal starring Sid James
Tycoon Sid’s girlfriend seeks a career change, but a tight dress sparks problems.
21:30
Jim the Great—Series 2, The Man From the Monastery
Queen Esmerelda appoints the Venerable Bede to research her husband Jim's ancestry.
22:00
Revolting People—Series 1, Even More Storm Clouds
3/6Samuel's crooked brother lures Joshua into fighting the 'Cockney Monster'.
22:30
Alun Cochrane's Fun House—The Kitchen
1/4Comedian Alun Cochrane takes us on a stand-up tour of his house.
23:00
In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Awards
1/6Damien is nominated for an award and Anthony auditions for a production of Hay Fever.
23:30
Paperback Hell—Series 3, The Tu'penny Ha'penny Heiress
3/6North-East based family saga spoof. Staring Rebecca Front.
23:45
Bunk Bed—Series 10, Episode 3
3/6Giggling in the dark about Cool Britannia, first jobs, and rejecting show business.
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Late
00:00
Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 3. Enemy
3/5Commander Sam Vimes is stuck in the past. Unfortunately, so is an old arch enemy.
00:30
Fear on 4—Series 2, The Dead Drummer
2/13The Man in Black reveals the terror of two Napoleonic sailors lost on Salisbury Plain.
01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Sporting Champions, Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson
Paralympian Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson is castaway by Sue Lawley.
01:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Monsters
David Attenborough remembers puzzling over the Loch Ness Monster with Sir Peter Scott.
02:00
Poetry Extra—Adventures in Poetry - “The quality of mercy is not strain'd”
Daljit Nagra celebrates Shakespeare with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
02:30
I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell (Omnibus)
The novelist tells her life story through brushes with death.
03:40
Witness History—To Kill a Mockingbird
Louise Hidalgo speaks to Gregory Peck's son Carey about the film of Harper Lee's novel.
03:50
Under One Roof (Omnibus)—Stairway to Heaven (Omnibus)
For Gillian, living with her daughter, mother, and her dog is a constant balancing act.
05:00
It's A Deal starring Sid James
Tycoon Sid’s girlfriend seeks a career change, but a tight dress sparks problems.
05:30
Jim the Great—Series 2, The Man From the Monastery
Queen Esmerelda appoints the Venerable Bede to research her husband Jim's ancestry.
