Sunday 16:00 - 16:30
4/5. Commander Sam Vimes faces the unstoppable tide of history as it rolls towards him. Starring Philip Jackson.
708: BBC Radio 4 Ex
Sun May 03
Sunday 16:30 - 17:00
3/13. The Man in Black tells what happens when a grieving mother makes a pact with the Devil. Stars Edward de Souza and John Duttine.
Sunday 17:00 - 17:45
From Bach to Schubert. Broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough shares his music choices with Kirsty Young. From 2012.
Sunday 17:45 - 18:00
Sir David muses on how New Guinea residents fooled early explorers with resplendent adornments and decorations. From 2009.
Sunday 18:00 - 18:30
Daljit Nagra selects Letters to a Young Woman Poet featuring: Gillian Clarke, Penelope Shuttle and Grace Nichols. From 2022.
Sunday 18:30 - 19:40
Dame Joanna Lumley reads her autobiography, using the theme of rooms in a house to separate different parts of her life.
Sunday 19:40 - 19:50
4 Extra Debut. An expedition to Sierra Leone in 1954 launched Sir David Attenborough's career. His story is told via BBC archives. From 2021.
Sunday 19:50 - 21:00
1/2. Harper Lee's explosive second novel revisits the much-loved characters from To Kill a Mockingbird. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Sunday 21:00 - 21:30
Joe and Fred try to teach their wives a lesson, but it doesn't go to plan. Stars Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. From 1957.
Sunday 21:30 - 22:00
4 Extra Debut. The King of Titters tries to join his local golf club. Plus news of his new TV show. With June Whitfield. From 1966.
Sunday 22:00 - 22:30
4/6. A revolutionary orator is after more than just Mary's support. 1770 America sitcom starring Andy Hamilton. From 2000.
Sunday 22:30 - 23:00
2/4. Trying to pay off his mortgage by being funny, Alun Cochrane's house tour arrives in his living room. From 2013.
Sunday 23:00 - 23:30
2/6. Catering at Anthony's aunt's funeral - Damien must cope with his literary agent. Stars Miles Jupp and Justin Edwards. From 2014.
Sunday 23:30 - 23:45
4/6. Medieval monastic murder mystery. Edith Plunger reads from her historical thriller. Stars Rebecca Front.
Sunday 23:45 - 00:00
4/6. Bunk Bed go on tour. Peter Curran's old caravan replaces the bunk bed and is dragged to a field for a music festival. From 2023.
Mon May 04
Today 00:00 - 00:30
4/5. Commander Sam Vimes faces the unstoppable tide of history as it rolls towards him. Starring Philip Jackson.
Today 00:30 - 01:00
3/13. The Man in Black tells what happens when a grieving mother makes a pact with the Devil. Stars Edward de Souza and John Duttine.
Today 01:00 - 01:45
From Bach to Schubert. Broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough shares his music choices with Kirsty Young. From 2012.
Today 01:45 - 02:00
Sir David muses on how New Guinea residents fooled early explorers with resplendent adornments and decorations. From 2009.
Today 02:00 - 02:30
Daljit Nagra selects Letters to a Young Woman Poet featuring: Gillian Clarke, Penelope Shuttle and Grace Nichols. From 2022.
Today 02:30 - 03:40
Dame Joanna Lumley reads her autobiography, using the theme of rooms in a house to separate different parts of her life.
Today 03:40 - 03:50
4 Extra Debut. An expedition to Sierra Leone in 1954 launched Sir David Attenborough's career. His story is told via BBC archives. From 2021.
Today 03:50 - 05:00
1/2. Harper Lee's explosive second novel revisits the much-loved characters from To Kill a Mockingbird. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Today 05:00 - 05:30
Joe and Fred try to teach their wives a lesson, but it doesn't go to plan. Stars Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. From 1957.
Today 05:30 - 06:00
4 Extra Debut. The King of Titters tries to join his local golf club. Plus news of his new TV show. With June Whitfield. From 1966.
Today 06:00 - 06:30
3/7. Michael Grant is taken for a ride, and Inspector West finds a door slammed in his face. Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.
Today 06:30 - 07:00
1/8. Is there a link between ten apparent drug addict suicides, all in one week? Reboot of the 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan.
Today 07:00 - 07:30
2/4. Can the skint 1920s tipster plot revenge on a local informant and end up a winner too? Stars Roy Hudd and Andrew Sachs. From 1996.
Today 07:30 - 08:00
19/20. The platoon battle to bring in a farmer's harvest with help from Hodges. Adapted from BBC TV with Bill Pertwee. From 1975.
Today 08:00 - 08:30
3/4. After being dumped, has Sir Lucien finally found love again with a French serial divorcee? Stars Geoffrey Whitehead. From 2014.
Today 08:30 - 08:45
1/5. Nicholas Hytner reads his memoir about running The National Theatre, describing a typical day as theatre director.
Today 08:45 - 09:00
6/10. Shaken by her encounter with old friend Calpurnia, Jean Louise has forgotten her aunt's gathering. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Today 09:00 - 09:30
1/6. David Mitchell invites Henning Wehn, Holly Walsh, Miles Jupp and Lucy Porter to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as hats, drugs, Germany and the BBC.
Today 09:30 - 09:45
1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Aleks Krotoski explores technological innovations from the age of communication: 1960, women at the Enfield Exchange. From 2014.
Today 09:45 - 10:00
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Canon Simon Doogan.
Today 10:00 - 10:30
4 Extra Debut. In the midst of Birds of Paradise, David Attenborough talks to Chris Watson about his sound recording escapades. From 2013.
Today 10:30 - 11:00
4 Extra Debut. Amol Rajan explores whether his passion for the traditions of English cricket is being usurped by the power of India. From 2017.
Today 11:00 - 11:30
3/7. Michael Grant is taken for a ride, and Inspector West finds a door slammed in his face. Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.
Today 11:30 - 12:00
1/8. Is there a link between ten apparent drug addict suicides, all in one week? Reboot of the 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan.
Today 12:00 - 12:30
2/4. Can the skint 1920s tipster plot revenge on a local informant and end up a winner too? Stars Roy Hudd and Andrew Sachs. From 1996.
Today 12:30 - 13:00
19/20. The platoon battle to bring in a farmer's harvest with help from Hodges. Adapted from BBC TV with Bill Pertwee. From 1975.
Today 13:00 - 13:30
3/4. After being dumped, has Sir Lucien finally found love again with a French serial divorcee? Stars Geoffrey Whitehead. From 2014.
Today 13:30 - 13:45
1/5. Nicholas Hytner reads his memoir about running The National Theatre, describing a typical day as theatre director.
Today 13:45 - 14:00
6/10. Shaken by her encounter with old friend Calpurnia, Jean Louise has forgotten her aunt's gathering. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Today 14:00 - 14:30
4/8. Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane. From 2011.
Today 14:30 - 15:00
2/4. Can Sylvia and Caroline help with a case of inadvertently encouraged romantic interest? Stars Anna Massey. From 2010.
Today 15:00 - 16:00
4 Extra Debut. Joan Craig meets Bloomsbury socialist Tony Dacre at her union discussions leading up to the General Strike. Stars Kate O'Flynn.
Today 16:00 - 16:30
4 Extra Debut. In the midst of Birds of Paradise, David Attenborough talks to Chris Watson about his sound recording escapades. From 2013.
Today 16:30 - 17:00
4 Extra Debut. Amol Rajan explores whether his passion for the traditions of English cricket is being usurped by the power of India. From 2017.
Today 17:00 - 17:30
3/7. Michael Grant is taken for a ride, and Inspector West finds a door slammed in his face. Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.
Today 17:30 - 18:00
1/8. Is there a link between ten apparent drug addict suicides, all in one week? Reboot of the 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan.
Today 18:00 - 18:30
2/4. Can the skint 1920s tipster plot revenge on a local informant and end up a winner too? Stars Roy Hudd and Andrew Sachs. From 1996.
Today 18:30 - 19:00
19/20. The platoon battle to bring in a farmer's harvest with help from Hodges. Adapted from BBC TV with Bill Pertwee. From 1975.
Today 19:00 - 19:30
3/4. After being dumped, has Sir Lucien finally found love again with a French serial divorcee? Stars Geoffrey Whitehead. From 2014.
Today 19:30 - 19:45
1/5. Nicholas Hytner reads his memoir about running The National Theatre, describing a typical day as theatre director.
Today 19:45 - 20:00
6/10. Shaken by her encounter with old friend Calpurnia, Jean Louise has forgotten her aunt's gathering. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Today 20:00 - 20:30
4/8. Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane. From 2011.
Today 20:30 - 21:00
2/4. Can Sylvia and Caroline help with a case of inadvertently encouraged romantic interest? Stars Anna Massey. From 2010.
Today 21:00 - 22:00
4 Extra Debut. Joan Craig meets Bloomsbury socialist Tony Dacre at her union discussions leading up to the General Strike. Stars Kate O'Flynn.
Today 22:00 - 22:30
1/6. David Mitchell invites Henning Wehn, Holly Walsh, Miles Jupp and Lucy Porter to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as hats, drugs, Germany and the BBC.
Today 22:30 - 22:45
1/4. Comic Sindhu Vee is stuck between her parents, in-laws and their three beloved grandkids. Stars Sindhu Vee. From 2018.
Today 22:45 - 23:00
1/4. Who says heavy can't be funny? A look at women's weightlifting, fully unpacking muscularity vs femininity. From 2023.
Today 23:00 - 23:30
3/8. Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news with Simon Evans, Ashley Storrie, Cindy Yu and Vittorio Angelone.
Today 23:30 - 00:00
3/6. The Mock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inducts fresh members, and there's a new curator. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From April 2005.
Tue May 05
Tomorrow 00:00 - 00:30
4 Extra Debut. In the midst of Birds of Paradise, David Attenborough talks to Chris Watson about his sound recording escapades. From 2013.
Tomorrow 00:30 - 01:00
4 Extra Debut. Amol Rajan explores whether his passion for the traditions of English cricket is being usurped by the power of India. From 2017.
Tomorrow 01:00 - 01:30
3/7. Michael Grant is taken for a ride, and Inspector West finds a door slammed in his face. Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.
Tomorrow 01:30 - 02:00
1/8. Is there a link between ten apparent drug addict suicides, all in one week? Reboot of the 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan.
Tomorrow 02:00 - 02:30
2/4. Can the skint 1920s tipster plot revenge on a local informant and end up a winner too? Stars Roy Hudd and Andrew Sachs. From 1996.
Tomorrow 02:30 - 03:00
19/20. The platoon battle to bring in a farmer's harvest with help from Hodges. Adapted from BBC TV with Bill Pertwee. From 1975.
Tomorrow 03:00 - 03:30
3/4. After being dumped, has Sir Lucien finally found love again with a French serial divorcee? Stars Geoffrey Whitehead. From 2014.
Tomorrow 03:30 - 03:45
1/5. Nicholas Hytner reads his memoir about running The National Theatre, describing a typical day as theatre director.
Tomorrow 03:45 - 04:00
6/10. Shaken by her encounter with old friend Calpurnia, Jean Louise has forgotten her aunt's gathering. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Tomorrow 04:00 - 04:30
4/8. Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane. From 2011.
Tomorrow 04:30 - 05:00
2/4. Can Sylvia and Caroline help with a case of inadvertently encouraged romantic interest? Stars Anna Massey. From 2010.
Tomorrow 05:00 - 06:00
4 Extra Debut. Joan Craig meets Bloomsbury socialist Tony Dacre at her union discussions leading up to the General Strike. Stars Kate O'Flynn.
Tomorrow 06:00 - 06:30
4/7. Inspector West takes a trip to the seaside - and receives a dinner invitation from a lady. Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.
Tomorrow 06:30 - 07:00
2/8. The trail leads to a Limehouse pub and a chilling find in a lonely quarry. Reboot of the 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan.
Tomorrow 07:00 - 07:30
3/6. Richard and Sarah are summoned to see their daughter Kate's headmaster. Stars Peter Davison and Samantha Bond. From 1996.
Tomorrow 07:30 - 08:00
2/14. BBC Debut. Neddie wants to climb the world's highest mountain, but it's already been done. Stars Harry Secombe. Re-recording from 1957.
Tomorrow 08:00 - 08:30
4/6. Knife crime is a societal woe that gets a lot of media coverage, but how do the police get knives off the streets? From 2024.
Tomorrow 08:30 - 08:45
2/5. Nicholas Hytner's memoir of running The National Theatre, recalling his first Shakespeare production - Henry V.
Tomorrow 08:45 - 09:00
7/10. Jean Louise is left shocked after catching Atticus and Hank at a racist meeting. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30
4/6. Join comedian and writer Sue Perkins as she hosts her award-winning comedy Nature Table: a funny show-and-tell series celebrating the natural world and all its eccentricities.
Tomorrow 09:30 - 09:45
2/5. How Paul Robeson defied a US travel ban to sing to British fans via a telephone cable in 1957. With Aleks Krotoski. From 2014.
Tomorrow 09:45 - 10:00
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Holly Adams.
Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30
Alexander McCall Smith, Lucie Green and Harriett Gilbert discuss Somerset Maugham, John Higgs and Lewis Carroll. From 2020.
Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00
4 Extra Debut. Rachel Hurdley explores how ambiguous corridors reflect society, influence behaviour and allow chance meetings. From 2017.
Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:30
4/7. Inspector West takes a trip to the seaside - and receives a dinner invitation from a lady. Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.
Tomorrow 11:30 - 12:00
2/8. The trail leads to a Limehouse pub and a chilling find in a lonely quarry. Reboot of the 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan.
Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:30
3/6. Richard and Sarah are summoned to see their daughter Kate's headmaster. Stars Peter Davison and Samantha Bond. From 1996.
Tomorrow 12:30 - 13:00
2/14. BBC Debut. Neddie wants to climb the world's highest mountain, but it's already been done. Stars Harry Secombe. Re-recording from 1957.
Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30
4/6. Knife crime is a societal woe that gets a lot of media coverage, but how do the police get knives off the streets? From 2024.
Tomorrow 13:30 - 13:45
2/5. Nicholas Hytner's memoir of running The National Theatre, recalling his first Shakespeare production - Henry V.
Tomorrow 13:45 - 14:00
7/10. Jean Louise is left shocked after catching Atticus and Hank at a racist meeting. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:30
Ray Cooney, Johnny Morris and Frank Thornton tell the stories. Tim Brooke-Taylor tries to spot which is a lie. From 1991.
Tomorrow 14:30 - 15:00
1/4. New dentist Marty arrives at a very dysfunctional practice. Will he have the patients? Starring Chris O'Dowd. From 2006.
Tomorrow 15:00 - 16:00
In the aftermath of the General Strike, Joan must choose between her politics and life with Tony. Stars Kate O'Flynn.
Tomorrow 16:00 - 16:30
Alexander McCall Smith, Lucie Green and Harriett Gilbert discuss Somerset Maugham, John Higgs and Lewis Carroll. From 2020.
Tomorrow 16:30 - 17:00
4 Extra Debut. Rachel Hurdley explores how ambiguous corridors reflect society, influence behaviour and allow chance meetings. From 2017.
Tomorrow 17:00 - 17:30
4/7. Inspector West takes a trip to the seaside - and receives a dinner invitation from a lady. Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.
Tomorrow 17:30 - 18:00
2/8. The trail leads to a Limehouse pub and a chilling find in a lonely quarry. Reboot of the 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan.
Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30
3/6. Richard and Sarah are summoned to see their daughter Kate's headmaster. Stars Peter Davison and Samantha Bond. From 1996.
Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00
2/14. BBC Debut. Neddie wants to climb the world's highest mountain, but it's already been done. Stars Harry Secombe. Re-recording from 1957.
Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30
4/6. Knife crime is a societal woe that gets a lot of media coverage, but how do the police get knives off the streets? From 2024.
Tomorrow 19:30 - 19:45
2/5. Nicholas Hytner's memoir of running The National Theatre, recalling his first Shakespeare production - Henry V.
Tomorrow 19:45 - 20:00
7/10. Jean Louise is left shocked after catching Atticus and Hank at a racist meeting. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:30
Ray Cooney, Johnny Morris and Frank Thornton tell the stories. Tim Brooke-Taylor tries to spot which is a lie. From 1991.
Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:00
1/4. New dentist Marty arrives at a very dysfunctional practice. Will he have the patients? Starring Chris O'Dowd. From 2006.
Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:00
In the aftermath of the General Strike, Joan must choose between her politics and life with Tony. Stars Kate O'Flynn.
Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:30
4/6. Join comedian and writer Sue Perkins as she hosts her award-winning comedy Nature Table: a funny show-and-tell series celebrating the natural world and all its eccentricities.
Tomorrow 22:30 - 22:55
1/6. 4 Extra Debut. Matt Lucas hosts his alternative awards show with Katy Brand, James Corden and Graham Linehan. From 2010.
Tomorrow 22:55 - 23:00
From 10pm to midnight, seven nights a week, The Comedy Club brings you two hours of the funny stuff. Tonight, Lou Conran chats with comedian Chris Cantrill.
Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:30
Josie left her life in London for a better one in Glasgow, taking on the world with her flatmate. Stars Josie Long. From 2014.
Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00
5/6. Pun masters Dan Freedman and Nick Romero's cheeky movie spoofs of 'Star Wars' and 'Notting Hill'. From May 2000.
Wed May 06
Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30
Alexander McCall Smith, Lucie Green and Harriett Gilbert discuss Somerset Maugham, John Higgs and Lewis Carroll. From 2020.
Wednesday 00:30 - 01:00
4 Extra Debut. Rachel Hurdley explores how ambiguous corridors reflect society, influence behaviour and allow chance meetings. From 2017.
Wednesday 01:00 - 01:30
4/7. Inspector West takes a trip to the seaside - and receives a dinner invitation from a lady. Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.
Wednesday 01:30 - 02:00
2/8. The trail leads to a Limehouse pub and a chilling find in a lonely quarry. Reboot of the 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan.
Wednesday 02:00 - 02:30
3/6. Richard and Sarah are summoned to see their daughter Kate's headmaster. Stars Peter Davison and Samantha Bond. From 1996.
Wednesday 02:30 - 03:00
2/14. BBC Debut. Neddie wants to climb the world's highest mountain, but it's already been done. Stars Harry Secombe. Re-recording from 1957.
Wednesday 03:00 - 03:30
4/6. Knife crime is a societal woe that gets a lot of media coverage, but how do the police get knives off the streets? From 2024.
Wednesday 03:30 - 03:45
2/5. Nicholas Hytner's memoir of running The National Theatre, recalling his first Shakespeare production - Henry V.
Wednesday 03:45 - 04:00
7/10. Jean Louise is left shocked after catching Atticus and Hank at a racist meeting. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Wednesday 04:00 - 04:30
Ray Cooney, Johnny Morris and Frank Thornton tell the stories. Tim Brooke-Taylor tries to spot which is a lie. From 1991.
Wednesday 04:30 - 05:00
1/4. New dentist Marty arrives at a very dysfunctional practice. Will he have the patients? Starring Chris O'Dowd. From 2006.
Wednesday 05:00 - 06:00
In the aftermath of the General Strike, Joan must choose between her politics and life with Tony. Stars Kate O'Flynn.
Wednesday 06:00 - 06:30
5/7. An unexpected phone-call for Janet West - and Roger doesn't quite know where he is! Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.
Wednesday 06:30 - 07:00
3/8. Why is Steve so keen to meet a fashionable Mayfair hairdresser? Reboot of the 1946 mystery. Stars Gerda Stevenson.
Wednesday 07:00 - 07:30
7/8. Angry widow Sarah dodges matchmakers and her interfering mother. Stars Prunella Scales and Joan Sanderson. From 1985.
Wednesday 07:30 - 08:00
11/16. The Lad is longing to sample life across the English Channel, but Sid has other ideas. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From January 1955.
Wednesday 08:00 - 08:30
3/4. Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the UK and Africa's relationship. Which organisations want to help? From 2018.
Wednesday 08:30 - 08:45
3/5. Nicholas Hytner recalls his exciting, creative partnership with Alan Bennett, whilst running The National Theatre.
Wednesday 08:45 - 09:00
8/10. Looking for her father, Atticus, Jean Louise is waylaid and faces an awkward conversation. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30
An upbeat, big-hearted and brutally honest musical tale of how Patron Saint of Bad Luck Emer Maguire overcame her worst year and learned to live her best life.
Wednesday 09:30 - 09:45
3/5. In 1967, 400 million people watched the world's first TV show to link countries by satellite. With Aleks Krotoski. From 2014.
Wednesday 09:45 - 10:00
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Paul Kerensa.
Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00
4 Extra Debut. David Attenborough explores his early folk music TV work - and its influence upon his natural history programmes. From 2014.
Wednesday 11:00 - 11:30
5/7. An unexpected phone-call for Janet West - and Roger doesn't quite know where he is! Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.
Wednesday 11:30 - 12:00
3/8. Why is Steve so keen to meet a fashionable Mayfair hairdresser? Reboot of the 1946 mystery. Stars Gerda Stevenson.
Wednesday 12:00 - 12:30
7/8. Angry widow Sarah dodges matchmakers and her interfering mother. Stars Prunella Scales and Joan Sanderson. From 1985.
Wednesday 12:30 - 13:00
11/16. The Lad is longing to sample life across the English Channel, but Sid has other ideas. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From January 1955.
Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30
3/4. Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the UK and Africa's relationship. Which organisations want to help? From 2018.
Wednesday 13:30 - 13:45
3/5. Nicholas Hytner recalls his exciting, creative partnership with Alan Bennett, whilst running The National Theatre.
Wednesday 13:45 - 14:00
8/10. Looking for her father, Atticus, Jean Louise is waylaid and faces an awkward conversation. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Wednesday 14:00 - 14:30
6/6. James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Coren and Sue Limb. From May 2001.
Wednesday 14:30 - 15:00
5/6. The landlady sisters make merry with a Thai takeaway. Stars Miriam Margolyes, Denise Coffey and Joss Ackland. From April 2004.
Wednesday 15:00 - 15:45
A blind man and a deaf woman meet in a faith healer's waiting room, but all is not quite as it seems. Stars Alex Jennings.
Wednesday 15:45 - 16:00
When loggers threaten their forest home, Trefor and Alan are made an unconventional proposal. Read by Julian Lewis Jones.
Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00
4 Extra Debut. David Attenborough explores his early folk music TV work - and its influence upon his natural history programmes. From 2014.
Wednesday 17:00 - 17:30
5/7. An unexpected phone-call for Janet West - and Roger doesn't quite know where he is! Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.
Wednesday 17:30 - 18:00
3/8. Why is Steve so keen to meet a fashionable Mayfair hairdresser? Reboot of the 1946 mystery. Stars Gerda Stevenson.
Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30
7/8. Angry widow Sarah dodges matchmakers and her interfering mother. Stars Prunella Scales and Joan Sanderson. From 1985.
Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00
11/16. The Lad is longing to sample life across the English Channel, but Sid has other ideas. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From January 1955.
Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30
3/4. Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the UK and Africa's relationship. Which organisations want to help? From 2018.
Wednesday 19:30 - 19:45
3/5. Nicholas Hytner recalls his exciting, creative partnership with Alan Bennett, whilst running The National Theatre.
Wednesday 19:45 - 20:00
8/10. Looking for her father, Atticus, Jean Louise is waylaid and faces an awkward conversation. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Wednesday 20:00 - 20:30
6/6. James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Coren and Sue Limb. From May 2001.
Wednesday 20:30 - 21:00
5/6. The landlady sisters make merry with a Thai takeaway. Stars Miriam Margolyes, Denise Coffey and Joss Ackland. From April 2004.
Wednesday 21:00 - 21:45
A blind man and a deaf woman meet in a faith healer's waiting room, but all is not quite as it seems. Stars Alex Jennings.
Wednesday 21:45 - 22:00
When loggers threaten their forest home, Trefor and Alan are made an unconventional proposal. Read by Julian Lewis Jones.
Wednesday 22:00 - 22:30
An upbeat, big-hearted and brutally honest musical tale of how Patron Saint of Bad Luck Emer Maguire overcame her worst year and learned to live her best life.
Wednesday 22:30 - 22:45
4/4. The poet-in-residence's mission to bring quiche to the Quays comes to its artistic climax. Stars James Quinn. From June 2002.
Wednesday 22:45 - 23:00
4/4. Former BBC New Comedy Award winner Heidi Regan turns to face her worries and how to displace worries with jokes. From 2021.
Wednesday 23:00 - 23:30
Thom seeks out the straight-to-DVD film gems of American twins, The Olsens, and draws parallels with his own life. From 2013.
Wednesday 23:30 - 23:45
2/5. Starmer has a problem, Trump has a ballroom blitz, and Charles lies back and thinks of England as Jon Holmes mashes the news into an award-winning satirical comedy concept album.
Wednesday 23:45 - 00:00
1/4. Jenna and Dana meet a Tregafr resident, defending ancient Welsh traditions. With Celeste Dring and Freya Parker. From 2019.
Thu May 07
Thursday 00:00 - 01:00
4 Extra Debut. David Attenborough explores his early folk music TV work - and its influence upon his natural history programmes. From 2014.
Thursday 01:00 - 01:30
5/7. An unexpected phone-call for Janet West - and Roger doesn't quite know where he is! Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.
Thursday 01:30 - 02:00
3/8. Why is Steve so keen to meet a fashionable Mayfair hairdresser? Reboot of the 1946 mystery. Stars Gerda Stevenson.
Thursday 02:00 - 02:30
7/8. Angry widow Sarah dodges matchmakers and her interfering mother. Stars Prunella Scales and Joan Sanderson. From 1985.
Thursday 02:30 - 03:00
11/16. The Lad is longing to sample life across the English Channel, but Sid has other ideas. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From January 1955.
Thursday 03:00 - 03:30
3/4. Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the UK and Africa's relationship. Which organisations want to help? From 2018.
Thursday 03:30 - 03:45
3/5. Nicholas Hytner recalls his exciting, creative partnership with Alan Bennett, whilst running The National Theatre.
Thursday 03:45 - 04:00
8/10. Looking for her father, Atticus, Jean Louise is waylaid and faces an awkward conversation. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Thursday 04:00 - 04:30
6/6. James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Coren and Sue Limb. From May 2001.
Thursday 04:30 - 05:00
5/6. The landlady sisters make merry with a Thai takeaway. Stars Miriam Margolyes, Denise Coffey and Joss Ackland. From April 2004.
Thursday 05:00 - 05:45
A blind man and a deaf woman meet in a faith healer's waiting room, but all is not quite as it seems. Stars Alex Jennings.
Thursday 05:45 - 06:00
When loggers threaten their forest home, Trefor and Alan are made an unconventional proposal. Read by Julian Lewis Jones.
Thursday 06:00 - 06:30
6/7. It's a bad day for Scotland Yard, and Inspector Roger West. Just what is the arch-villain up to? Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.
Thursday 06:30 - 07:00
4/8. A dead man's watch chain leads a Chinese restaurant. Rebooted 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.
Thursday 07:00 - 07:30
If private contractors take over cleaning Brightco's building, a dust-up is inevitable. Stars Bernard Cribbins. From 1990.
Thursday 07:30 - 08:00
11/13. Eamonn's famous Big Red Book spells surprises for Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett and Fred Harris. From February 1977.
Thursday 08:00 - 08:30
3/4. Guy comes up with a brilliant new work idea and Hennikay discovers the bad behaviour that modern adults call business. From 2022.
Thursday 08:30 - 08:45
4/5. Nicholas Hytner reveals how the seemingly impossible became magical putting animals on stage via Dark Materials and War Horse.
Thursday 08:45 - 09:00
9/10. Jean Louise reluctantly confronts Atticus about his involvement in the racist Citizens' Council. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Thursday 09:00 - 09:30
2/4. Geoff examines modern masculinity, with the help of his audience in Leeds. This week he asks, why are middle-aged white men so angry online?
Thursday 09:30 - 09:45
4/5. Aleks Krotoski explores technological innovations from the age of communication: computers, business and Lyons tea. From 2014.
Thursday 09:45 - 10:00
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Rachel Mann.
Thursday 10:00 - 10:30
Lady Hale chooses the suffragette, businesswoman and founder of Time and Tide, Lady Rhondda. With Matthew Parris. From 2022.
Thursday 10:30 - 11:00
Felicity Finch balances the claims of rival ballet shoe makers who are striving to keep dancers 'on point'. From 2005.
Thursday 11:00 - 11:30
6/7. It's a bad day for Scotland Yard, and Inspector Roger West. Just what is the arch-villain up to? Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.
Thursday 11:30 - 12:00
4/8. A dead man's watch chain leads a Chinese restaurant. Rebooted 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.
Thursday 12:00 - 12:30
If private contractors take over cleaning Brightco's building, a dust-up is inevitable. Stars Bernard Cribbins. From 1990.
Thursday 12:30 - 13:00
11/13. Eamonn's famous Big Red Book spells surprises for Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett and Fred Harris. From February 1977.
Thursday 13:00 - 13:30
3/4. Guy comes up with a brilliant new work idea and Hennikay discovers the bad behaviour that modern adults call business. From 2022.
Thursday 13:30 - 13:45
4/5. Nicholas Hytner reveals how the seemingly impossible became magical putting animals on stage via Dark Materials and War Horse.
Thursday 13:45 - 14:00
9/10. Jean Louise reluctantly confronts Atticus about his involvement in the racist Citizens' Council. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Thursday 14:00 - 14:30
3/6. Crime writers Jessica Mann and James Melville probe a distinctly 'kinky' matter. Chaired by Simon Brett. From September 1998.
Thursday 14:30 - 15:00
5/6. Desperate Sam tries to remortgage his and Peter's home. Stars Nicholas le Prevost and Jonathan Pryce. From February 2012.
Thursday 15:00 - 15:45
The remarkable story of pioneering BBC Radiophonic Workshop music composer Delia Derbyshire. Starring Sophie Thompson.
Thursday 15:45 - 16:00
4 Extra Debut. A young woman has to share her flat with an unknown man to save money. Read by Saffron Coomber.
Thursday 16:00 - 16:30
Lady Hale chooses the suffragette, businesswoman and founder of Time and Tide, Lady Rhondda. With Matthew Parris. From 2022.
Thursday 16:30 - 17:00
Felicity Finch balances the claims of rival ballet shoe makers who are striving to keep dancers 'on point'. From 2005.
Thursday 17:00 - 17:30
6/7. It's a bad day for Scotland Yard, and Inspector Roger West. Just what is the arch-villain up to? Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.
Thursday 17:30 - 18:00
4/8. A dead man's watch chain leads a Chinese restaurant. Rebooted 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.
Thursday 18:00 - 18:30
If private contractors take over cleaning Brightco's building, a dust-up is inevitable. Stars Bernard Cribbins. From 1990.
Thursday 18:30 - 19:00
11/13. Eamonn's famous Big Red Book spells surprises for Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett and Fred Harris. From February 1977.
Thursday 19:00 - 19:30
3/4. Guy comes up with a brilliant new work idea and Hennikay discovers the bad behaviour that modern adults call business. From 2022.
Thursday 19:30 - 19:45
4/5. Nicholas Hytner reveals how the seemingly impossible became magical putting animals on stage via Dark Materials and War Horse.
Thursday 19:45 - 20:00
9/10. Jean Louise reluctantly confronts Atticus about his involvement in the racist Citizens' Council. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Thursday 20:00 - 20:30
3/6. Crime writers Jessica Mann and James Melville probe a distinctly 'kinky' matter. Chaired by Simon Brett. From September 1998.
Thursday 20:30 - 21:00
5/6. Desperate Sam tries to remortgage his and Peter's home. Stars Nicholas le Prevost and Jonathan Pryce. From February 2012.
Thursday 21:00 - 21:45
The remarkable story of pioneering BBC Radiophonic Workshop music composer Delia Derbyshire. Starring Sophie Thompson.
Thursday 21:45 - 22:00
4 Extra Debut. A young woman has to share her flat with an unknown man to save money. Read by Saffron Coomber.
Thursday 22:00 - 22:25
2/4. Geoff examines modern masculinity, with the help of his audience in Leeds. This week he asks, why are middle-aged white men so angry online?
Thursday 22:25 - 22:30
From 10pm to midnight, seven nights a week, The Comedy Club brings you two hours of the funny stuff. Tonight, Lou Conran chats again with comedian Chris Cantrill.
Thursday 22:30 - 23:00
2/6. Stay at home dad Phil promises to take Sophie to a local playgroup. Stars Jim Sweeney and Caroline Quentin. From 1993.
Thursday 23:00 - 23:15
4/6. Lost in the Amazon jungle, malaria takes a startling toll on our explorers. Stars Neil Warhurst and Paul Barnhill. From 2002.
Thursday 23:15 - 23:30
4/6. Harry and co have to ensure nothing happens to the movie star visiting the prison - easy, right? Stars Harry Hill. From 2018.
Thursday 23:30 - 00:00
1/4. Overblown, melodramatic modern life. With Daniel Rigby, Mike Wozniak, Cariad Lloyd, Henry Paker and Jessica Ransom. From 2016.
Fri May 08
Friday 00:00 - 00:30
Lady Hale chooses the suffragette, businesswoman and founder of Time and Tide, Lady Rhondda. With Matthew Parris. From 2022.
Friday 00:30 - 01:00
Felicity Finch balances the claims of rival ballet shoe makers who are striving to keep dancers 'on point'. From 2005.
Friday 01:00 - 01:30
6/7. It's a bad day for Scotland Yard, and Inspector Roger West. Just what is the arch-villain up to? Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.
Friday 01:30 - 02:00
4/8. A dead man's watch chain leads a Chinese restaurant. Rebooted 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.
Friday 02:00 - 02:30
If private contractors take over cleaning Brightco's building, a dust-up is inevitable. Stars Bernard Cribbins. From 1990.
Friday 02:30 - 03:00
11/13. Eamonn's famous Big Red Book spells surprises for Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett and Fred Harris. From February 1977.
Friday 03:00 - 03:30
3/4. Guy comes up with a brilliant new work idea and Hennikay discovers the bad behaviour that modern adults call business. From 2022.
Friday 03:30 - 03:45
4/5. Nicholas Hytner reveals how the seemingly impossible became magical putting animals on stage via Dark Materials and War Horse.
Friday 03:45 - 04:00
9/10. Jean Louise reluctantly confronts Atticus about his involvement in the racist Citizens' Council. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Friday 04:00 - 04:30
3/6. Crime writers Jessica Mann and James Melville probe a distinctly 'kinky' matter. Chaired by Simon Brett. From September 1998.
Friday 04:30 - 05:00
5/6. Desperate Sam tries to remortgage his and Peter's home. Stars Nicholas le Prevost and Jonathan Pryce. From February 2012.
Friday 05:00 - 05:45
The remarkable story of pioneering BBC Radiophonic Workshop music composer Delia Derbyshire. Starring Sophie Thompson.
Friday 05:45 - 06:00
4 Extra Debut. A young woman has to share her flat with an unknown man to save money. Read by Saffron Coomber.
Friday 06:00 - 06:30
7/7. Carosian's plans finally become evident but he's not the only mastermind behind the criminal enterprise. Stars Patrick Allen.
Friday 06:30 - 07:00
5/8. Paul and Steve hot-foot it to the coast in pursuit of a gang. Rebooted 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.
Friday 07:00 - 07:30
2/4. Perpetually unemployed and friendless loser Angus Dry agonises over the death of a bee. Starring Nick Ball. From April 1995.
Friday 07:30 - 08:00
4/6. Harold wants a holiday but without his father Albert. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From June 1974.
Friday 08:00 - 08:30
1/4. New hairdresser Sophie gets knocked down and she is offered a disused salon as compensation. Stars Lucy Beaumont. From 2018.
Friday 08:30 - 08:45
5/5. Director Nicholas Hytner looks back at the birth of NT Live and recalls The National's 50th Anniversary commemorations in 2013.
Friday 08:45 - 09:00
10/10. Heartbroken after her fight with her father, Atticus, Jean Louise packs for New York. Concluded by Fenella Woolgar.
Friday 09:00 - 09:30
2/4. Brighty's quest to find just one person he's never wronged leads him to a Cornish stag-do.
Friday 09:30 - 09:45
5/5. Aleks Krotoski explores technological innovations from the age of communication: GPS, travel and the 1991 Gulf War. From 2014.
Friday 09:45 - 10:00
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by the Revd Dr Emma Whittick.
Friday 10:00 - 10:45
David Attenborough reveals his passion for collecting music from around the world, and listens once again. From 2016.
Friday 10:45 - 11:00
James Naughtie presents a profile of Sir David Attenborough, Britain's well-known broadcaster and naturalist. From 2012.
Friday 11:00 - 11:30
7/7. Carosian's plans finally become evident but he's not the only mastermind behind the criminal enterprise. Stars Patrick Allen.
Friday 11:30 - 12:00
5/8. Paul and Steve hot-foot it to the coast in pursuit of a gang. Rebooted 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.
Friday 12:00 - 12:30
2/4. Perpetually unemployed and friendless loser Angus Dry agonises over the death of a bee. Starring Nick Ball. From April 1995.
Friday 12:30 - 13:00
4/6. Harold wants a holiday but without his father Albert. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From June 1974.
Friday 13:00 - 13:30
1/4. New hairdresser Sophie gets knocked down and she is offered a disused salon as compensation. Stars Lucy Beaumont. From 2018.
Friday 13:30 - 13:45
5/5. Director Nicholas Hytner looks back at the birth of NT Live and recalls The National's 50th Anniversary commemorations in 2013.
Friday 13:45 - 14:00
10/10. Heartbroken after her fight with her father, Atticus, Jean Louise packs for New York. Concluded by Fenella Woolgar.
Friday 14:00 - 14:30
David Attenborough celebrates the life of bird impersonator Percy Edwards. With Philippa Forrester and Bill Oddie. From 2009.
Friday 14:30 - 15:00
3/4. Susan is determined to watch her favourite TV show but is interrupted by a forceful charity worker. Stars Jane Asher. From 2003.
Friday 15:00 - 16:00
4 Extra Debut. Tom works happily in a pipe-laying gang. Now in his 50s, he's not keen on the prospect of early retirement. Stars Bert Parnaby.
Friday 16:00 - 16:45
David Attenborough reveals his passion for collecting music from around the world, and listens once again. From 2016.
Friday 16:45 - 17:00
James Naughtie presents a profile of Sir David Attenborough, Britain's well-known broadcaster and naturalist. From 2012.
Friday 17:00 - 17:30
7/7. Carosian's plans finally become evident but he's not the only mastermind behind the criminal enterprise. Stars Patrick Allen.
Friday 17:30 - 18:00
5/8. Paul and Steve hot-foot it to the coast in pursuit of a gang. Rebooted 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.
Friday 18:00 - 18:30
2/4. Perpetually unemployed and friendless loser Angus Dry agonises over the death of a bee. Starring Nick Ball. From April 1995.
Friday 18:30 - 19:00
4/6. Harold wants a holiday but without his father Albert. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From June 1974.
Friday 19:00 - 19:30
1/4. New hairdresser Sophie gets knocked down and she is offered a disused salon as compensation. Stars Lucy Beaumont. From 2018.
Friday 19:30 - 19:45
5/5. Director Nicholas Hytner looks back at the birth of NT Live and recalls The National's 50th Anniversary commemorations in 2013.
Friday 19:45 - 20:00
10/10. Heartbroken after her fight with her father, Atticus, Jean Louise packs for New York. Concluded by Fenella Woolgar.
Friday 20:00 - 20:30
David Attenborough celebrates the life of bird impersonator Percy Edwards. With Philippa Forrester and Bill Oddie. From 2009.
Friday 20:30 - 21:00
3/4. Susan is determined to watch her favourite TV show but is interrupted by a forceful charity worker. Stars Jane Asher. From 2003.
Friday 21:00 - 22:00
4 Extra Debut. Tom works happily in a pipe-laying gang. Now in his 50s, he's not keen on the prospect of early retirement. Stars Bert Parnaby.
Friday 22:00 - 22:30
2/4. Brighty's quest to find just one person he's never wronged leads him to a Cornish stag-do.
Friday 22:30 - 22:55
5/6. Monique has work so Josh has to take their son single-handedly to his playgroup. What could possibly go wrong? From 2018.
Friday 22:55 - 23:00
From 10pm to midnight, seven nights a week, The Comedy Club brings you two hours of the funny stuff. Tonight, Lou Conran chats once again with comedian Chris Cantrill.
Friday 23:00 - 23:30
3/6. The radical comedian profiles the Italian artist and scholar - a genius or a hopeless absent-minded buffoon? From March 2001.
Friday 23:30 - 00:00
1/6. The comedy award-winner finds 1001 uses for peas, misses a meeting and shuns a caravan owner. With Ben Moor. From May 2008.
Sat May 09
Saturday 00:00 - 00:45
David Attenborough reveals his passion for collecting music from around the world, and listens once again. From 2016.
Saturday 00:45 - 01:00
James Naughtie presents a profile of Sir David Attenborough, Britain's well-known broadcaster and naturalist. From 2012.
Saturday 01:00 - 01:30
7/7. Carosian's plans finally become evident but he's not the only mastermind behind the criminal enterprise. Stars Patrick Allen.
Saturday 01:30 - 02:00
5/8. Paul and Steve hot-foot it to the coast in pursuit of a gang. Rebooted 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.
Saturday 02:00 - 02:30
2/4. Perpetually unemployed and friendless loser Angus Dry agonises over the death of a bee. Starring Nick Ball. From April 1995.
Saturday 02:30 - 03:00
4/6. Harold wants a holiday but without his father Albert. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From June 1974.
Saturday 03:00 - 03:30
1/4. New hairdresser Sophie gets knocked down and she is offered a disused salon as compensation. Stars Lucy Beaumont. From 2018.
Saturday 03:30 - 03:45
5/5. Director Nicholas Hytner looks back at the birth of NT Live and recalls The National's 50th Anniversary commemorations in 2013.
Saturday 03:45 - 04:00
10/10. Heartbroken after her fight with her father, Atticus, Jean Louise packs for New York. Concluded by Fenella Woolgar.
Saturday 04:00 - 04:30
David Attenborough celebrates the life of bird impersonator Percy Edwards. With Philippa Forrester and Bill Oddie. From 2009.
Saturday 04:30 - 05:00
3/4. Susan is determined to watch her favourite TV show but is interrupted by a forceful charity worker. Stars Jane Asher. From 2003.
Saturday 05:00 - 06:00
4 Extra Debut. Tom works happily in a pipe-laying gang. Now in his 50s, he's not keen on the prospect of early retirement. Stars Bert Parnaby.
Saturday 06:00 - 07:45
4 Extra Debut. Augustin Meaulnes is haunted by the memory of Yvonne, a woman he met when he was young. Stars Albert Finney and Clare Austin.
Saturday 07:45 - 08:45
4 Extra Debut. Labour MP Tony Benn explores the causes behind the 1926 General Strike and its lasting social, and political, legacy. From 2001.
Saturday 08:45 - 09:00
Fully recovered and cleared of being the Salford Strangler, Albert heads back to the front. Stars Christian Rodska.
Saturday 09:00 - 09:30
1/6. The much-loved comedy duo make plans to live apart, and two poets wax lyrical. Guest stars Peters and Lee. From February 1975.
Saturday 09:30 - 10:00
13/20. Kenneth Horne tells the story of Hans Liszt - and Hornerama looks at British customs. With Kenneth Williams. From January 1961.
Saturday 10:00 - 11:00
2/3. Paul Gambaccini celebrates the mystique of Jim Morrison including: 'The Marriage of Heaven and Hell' and 'Dreadzone Aldous Huxley Readings'.
Saturday 11:00 - 12:45
4 Extra Debut. Augustin Meaulnes is haunted by the memory of Yvonne, a woman he met when he was young. Stars Albert Finney and Clare Austin.
Saturday 12:45 - 13:45
4 Extra Debut. Labour MP Tony Benn explores the causes behind the 1926 General Strike and its lasting social, and political, legacy. From 2001.
Saturday 13:45 - 14:00
Fully recovered and cleared of being the Salford Strangler, Albert heads back to the front. Stars Christian Rodska.
Saturday 14:00 - 14:30
1/6. The much-loved comedy duo make plans to live apart, and two poets wax lyrical. Guest stars Peters and Lee. From February 1975.
Saturday 14:30 - 15:00
13/20. Kenneth Horne tells the story of Hans Liszt - and Hornerama looks at British customs. With Kenneth Williams. From January 1961.
Saturday 15:00 - 16:00
2/3. Paul Gambaccini celebrates the mystique of Jim Morrison including: 'The Marriage of Heaven and Hell' and 'Dreadzone Aldous Huxley Readings'.
Saturday 16:00 - 16:45
A city-state plagued by drought has instituted a system of sacrifice in a desperate bid to bring on rain. Stars Nicholas Jones.
Saturday 16:45 - 17:00
4 Extra Debut. Mary demonstrates her fearlessness by collecting a skull bone from the 'dead house'. British folk tale read by John Nettles.
Saturday 17:00 - 18:45
4 Extra Debut. Augustin Meaulnes is haunted by the memory of Yvonne, a woman he met when he was young. Stars Albert Finney and Clare Austin.
Saturday 18:45 - 19:45
4 Extra Debut. Labour MP Tony Benn explores the causes behind the 1926 General Strike and its lasting social, and political, legacy. From 2001.
Saturday 19:45 - 20:00
Fully recovered and cleared of being the Salford Strangler, Albert heads back to the front. Stars Christian Rodska.
Saturday 20:00 - 20:30
1/6. The much-loved comedy duo make plans to live apart, and two poets wax lyrical. Guest stars Peters and Lee. From February 1975.
Saturday 20:30 - 21:00
13/20. Kenneth Horne tells the story of Hans Liszt - and Hornerama looks at British customs. With Kenneth Williams. From January 1961.
Saturday 21:00 - 22:00
2/3. Paul Gambaccini celebrates the mystique of Jim Morrison including: 'The Marriage of Heaven and Hell' and 'Dreadzone Aldous Huxley Readings'.
Saturday 22:00 - 22:30
1/4. Quizzer and comedian Paul Sinha and his audience join together to compile a pub quiz on the theme of literature. From 2022.
Saturday 22:30 - 23:00
2/4. Joe Lycett is joined by actress Nina Wadia and comedian Elis James as they share their own personal obsessions. From 2020.
Saturday 23:00 - 23:30
2/6. Tom's family are coming to London, and giving the term 'flying visit' a whole new meaning. With Judy Parfitt. From May 2014.
Saturday 23:30 - 00:00
6/8. A train gets named, while Aaron the Aardvark grudgingly joins a Saturday kids show. Stars Geoffrey Perkins. From August 1985.
Sun May 10
Sunday 00:00 - 00:45
A city-state plagued by drought has instituted a system of sacrifice in a desperate bid to bring on rain. Stars Nicholas Jones.
Sunday 00:45 - 01:00
4 Extra Debut. Mary demonstrates her fearlessness by collecting a skull bone from the 'dead house'. British folk tale read by John Nettles.
Sunday 01:00 - 02:45
4 Extra Debut. Augustin Meaulnes is haunted by the memory of Yvonne, a woman he met when he was young. Stars Albert Finney and Clare Austin.
Sunday 02:45 - 03:45
4 Extra Debut. Labour MP Tony Benn explores the causes behind the 1926 General Strike and its lasting social, and political, legacy. From 2001.
Sunday 03:45 - 04:00
Fully recovered and cleared of being the Salford Strangler, Albert heads back to the front. Stars Christian Rodska.
Sunday 04:00 - 04:30
1/6. The much-loved comedy duo make plans to live apart, and two poets wax lyrical. Guest stars Peters and Lee. From February 1975.
Sunday 04:30 - 05:00
13/20. Kenneth Horne tells the story of Hans Liszt - and Hornerama looks at British customs. With Kenneth Williams. From January 1961.
Sunday 05:00 - 06:00
2/3. Paul Gambaccini celebrates the mystique of Jim Morrison including: 'The Marriage of Heaven and Hell' and 'Dreadzone Aldous Huxley Readings'.
Sunday 06:00 - 06:45
4 Extra Debut. From Hans Zimmer to Rachmaninov. Writer and naturalist Helen Macdonald shares her music choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2021.
Sunday 06:45 - 07:00
The naturalist recalls the key moment of finding an ammonite inside some limestone - sparking his love of fossils. From 2009.
Sunday 07:00 - 07:30
Daljit Nagra selects Stories in Verse with Robert Stephens reading Browning and Longfellow. From 1993.
Sunday 07:30 - 08:40
Nicholas Hytner reads his memoir of 12 years running The National Theatre - starting with a typical day as artistic director.
Sunday 08:40 - 08:50
Lebanese-born musician Mika, inherits 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' by Nirvana and passes on 'Pata Pata' by Miriam Makeba.
Sunday 08:50 - 10:00
2/2. Shaken by encountering Calpurnia, Jean Louise has forgotten about Aunt Alexandra's coffee morning. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Sunday 10:00 - 10:30
A mix-up at the launderette causes embarrassment for Joe and Ethel. Starring Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. From 1959.
Sunday 10:30 - 11:00
The King of Titters has landlady troubles but still has time to be a London tour guide. With June Whitfield. From July 1966.
Sunday 11:00 - 11:45
4 Extra Debut. From Hans Zimmer to Rachmaninov. Writer and naturalist Helen Macdonald shares her music choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2021.
Sunday 11:45 - 12:00
The naturalist recalls the key moment of finding an ammonite inside some limestone - sparking his love of fossils. From 2009.
Sunday 12:00 - 12:30
Daljit Nagra selects Stories in Verse with Robert Stephens reading Browning and Longfellow. From 1993.
Sunday 12:30 - 13:40
Nicholas Hytner reads his memoir of 12 years running The National Theatre - starting with a typical day as artistic director.
Sunday 13:40 - 13:50
Lebanese-born musician Mika, inherits 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' by Nirvana and passes on 'Pata Pata' by Miriam Makeba.
Sunday 13:50 - 15:00
2/2. Shaken by encountering Calpurnia, Jean Louise has forgotten about Aunt Alexandra's coffee morning. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Sunday 15:00 - 15:30
A mix-up at the launderette causes embarrassment for Joe and Ethel. Starring Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. From 1959.
Sunday 15:30 - 16:00
The King of Titters has landlady troubles but still has time to be a London tour guide. With June Whitfield. From July 1966.
Sunday 16:00 - 16:30
5/5. Sam Vimes and Carcer finally fight, but time itself and a sinister lord have other ideas. Starring Philip Jackson.
Sunday 16:30 - 17:00
4/13. The Man in Black reveals how a new vicar takes on more than he bargained for. Stars Edward de Souza and Michael Maloney.
Sunday 17:00 - 17:45
4 Extra Debut. From Hans Zimmer to Rachmaninov. Writer and naturalist Helen Macdonald shares her music choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2021.
Sunday 17:45 - 18:00
The naturalist recalls the key moment of finding an ammonite inside some limestone - sparking his love of fossils. From 2009.
Sunday 18:00 - 18:30
Daljit Nagra selects Stories in Verse with Robert Stephens reading Browning and Longfellow. From 1993.
Sunday 18:30 - 19:40
Nicholas Hytner reads his memoir of 12 years running The National Theatre - starting with a typical day as artistic director.
Sunday 19:40 - 19:50
Lebanese-born musician Mika, inherits 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' by Nirvana and passes on 'Pata Pata' by Miriam Makeba.
Sunday 19:50 - 21:00
2/2. Shaken by encountering Calpurnia, Jean Louise has forgotten about Aunt Alexandra's coffee morning. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Sunday 21:00 - 21:30
A mix-up at the launderette causes embarrassment for Joe and Ethel. Starring Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. From 1959.
Sunday 21:30 - 22:00
The King of Titters has landlady troubles but still has time to be a London tour guide. With June Whitfield. From July 1966.
Sunday 22:00 - 22:30
5/6. Cora learns she is pregnant, but her marriage isn't consummated. 1770 America sitcom stars Andy Hamilton. From 2000.
Sunday 22:30 - 23:00
3/4. Trying to pay off his mortgage by being funny, Alun Cochrane's house tour arrives in his bathroom. From 2013.
Sunday 23:00 - 23:30
3/6. Damien's mother comes to stay unexpectedly and sets about re-ordering the house. Stars Miles Jupp and Justin Edwards. From 2014.
Sunday 23:30 - 23:45
5/6. The exciting world of the BBC foreign correspondent. John Thomas reads from his autobiography. Stars Michael Fenton Stevens.
Sunday 23:45 - 00:00
5/6. Squeamish chuckles about finding death in the countryside, and Patrick winning a Tony Award in New York. From 2023.
Mon May 11
Monday 00:00 - 00:30
5/5. Sam Vimes and Carcer finally fight, but time itself and a sinister lord have other ideas. Starring Philip Jackson.
Monday 00:30 - 01:00
4/13. The Man in Black reveals how a new vicar takes on more than he bargained for. Stars Edward de Souza and Michael Maloney.
Monday 01:00 - 01:45
4 Extra Debut. From Hans Zimmer to Rachmaninov. Writer and naturalist Helen Macdonald shares her music choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2021.
Monday 01:45 - 02:00
The naturalist recalls the key moment of finding an ammonite inside some limestone - sparking his love of fossils. From 2009.
Monday 02:00 - 02:30
Daljit Nagra selects Stories in Verse with Robert Stephens reading Browning and Longfellow. From 1993.
Monday 02:30 - 03:40
Nicholas Hytner reads his memoir of 12 years running The National Theatre - starting with a typical day as artistic director.
Monday 03:40 - 03:50
Lebanese-born musician Mika, inherits 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' by Nirvana and passes on 'Pata Pata' by Miriam Makeba.
Monday 03:50 - 05:00
2/2. Shaken by encountering Calpurnia, Jean Louise has forgotten about Aunt Alexandra's coffee morning. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Monday 05:00 - 05:30
A mix-up at the launderette causes embarrassment for Joe and Ethel. Starring Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. From 1959.
Monday 05:30 - 06:00
The King of Titters has landlady troubles but still has time to be a London tour guide. With June Whitfield. From July 1966.
Monday 06:00 - 06:30
1/4. 4 Extra Debut. The actor-cum-sleuth is set to appear in a revival of a 1970s farce, but its stars are hiding some shady secrets. Stars Bill Nighy.
Monday 06:30 - 07:00
6/8. Paul and Sir Graham pursue the gang but fall into a deadly trap. Rebooted 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan and Gareth Thomas.
Monday 07:00 - 07:30
3/4. Can the 1920s tipster help a friend in trouble and acquire valuable information along the way? Stars Roy Hudd. From August 1996.
Monday 07:30 - 08:00
20/20. Captain Mainwaring gets carried away with the platoon's war effort. Adapted from TV. With Arthur Lowe. From June 1975.
Monday 08:00 - 08:30
4/4. As Sir Lucien pursues a vanity project, Sarah is about to take minimalism to the max. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead. From 2014.
Monday 08:30 - 08:45
1/5. The award-winning comic's memoir reflecting on his bittersweet childhood in Lincolnshire and the pitfalls of masculinity.
Monday 09:00 - 09:30
2/6. David Mitchell invites Alan Davies, Celya AB, Ian Smith and Angela Barnes to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as pets, the brain, breakfast and shopping.
Monday 09:30 - 09:45
1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Sian Williams presents a practical and optimistic guide to boosting brain power: the importance of physical exercise. From 2015.
Monday 09:45 - 10:00
Deacon Judith Marshall, City Centre Minister in Leeds, leads a service focussed on Wellbeing about burnout.
Monday 10:00 - 10:30
1/6. 4 Extra Debut. Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine search New Zealand for a Kakapo, a large, green parrot that has forgotten how to fly. From October 1989.
Monday 10:30 - 11:00
1975, the Philippines: John McDonald explores the complex story behind the fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. From 2013.
Monday 11:00 - 11:30
1/4. 4 Extra Debut. The actor-cum-sleuth is set to appear in a revival of a 1970s farce, but its stars are hiding some shady secrets. Stars Bill Nighy.
Monday 11:30 - 12:00
6/8. Paul and Sir Graham pursue the gang but fall into a deadly trap. Rebooted 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan and Gareth Thomas.
Monday 12:00 - 12:30
3/4. Can the 1920s tipster help a friend in trouble and acquire valuable information along the way? Stars Roy Hudd. From August 1996.
Monday 12:30 - 13:00
20/20. Captain Mainwaring gets carried away with the platoon's war effort. Adapted from TV. With Arthur Lowe. From June 1975.
Monday 13:00 - 13:30
4/4. As Sir Lucien pursues a vanity project, Sarah is about to take minimalism to the max. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead. From 2014.
Monday 13:30 - 13:45
1/5. The award-winning comic's memoir reflecting on his bittersweet childhood in Lincolnshire and the pitfalls of masculinity.
Monday 14:00 - 14:30
5/8. Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth, Pam Ayres and Miles Jupp. From 2011.
Monday 14:30 - 15:00
3/4. Caroline and Sylvia are dubious over a new client, but a weekend away dampens any misgivings. Stars Anna Massey. From June 2010.
Monday 15:00 - 15:45
4 Extra Debut. It's the day of the factory outing. Maxine Peake and Diane Morgan introduce and star in an adaptation of the darkly comic novel.
Monday 15:45 - 16:00
4 Extra Debut. Maggie has taken early retirement and left London to spend more time with her mother by the coast. Read by Rosie Cavaliero.
Monday 16:00 - 16:30
1/6. 4 Extra Debut. Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine search New Zealand for a Kakapo, a large, green parrot that has forgotten how to fly. From October 1989.
Monday 16:30 - 17:00
1975, the Philippines: John McDonald explores the complex story behind the fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. From 2013.
Monday 17:00 - 17:30
1/4. 4 Extra Debut. The actor-cum-sleuth is set to appear in a revival of a 1970s farce, but its stars are hiding some shady secrets. Stars Bill Nighy.
Monday 17:30 - 18:00
6/8. Paul and Sir Graham pursue the gang but fall into a deadly trap. Rebooted 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan and Gareth Thomas.
Monday 18:00 - 18:30
3/4. Can the 1920s tipster help a friend in trouble and acquire valuable information along the way? Stars Roy Hudd. From August 1996.
Monday 18:30 - 19:00
20/20. Captain Mainwaring gets carried away with the platoon's war effort. Adapted from TV. With Arthur Lowe. From June 1975.
Monday 19:00 - 19:30
4/4. As Sir Lucien pursues a vanity project, Sarah is about to take minimalism to the max. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead. From 2014.
Monday 19:30 - 19:45
1/5. The award-winning comic's memoir reflecting on his bittersweet childhood in Lincolnshire and the pitfalls of masculinity.
Monday 20:00 - 20:30
5/8. Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth, Pam Ayres and Miles Jupp. From 2011.
Monday 20:30 - 21:00
3/4. Caroline and Sylvia are dubious over a new client, but a weekend away dampens any misgivings. Stars Anna Massey. From June 2010.
Monday 21:00 - 21:45
4 Extra Debut. It's the day of the factory outing. Maxine Peake and Diane Morgan introduce and star in an adaptation of the darkly comic novel.
Monday 21:45 - 22:00
4 Extra Debut. Maggie has taken early retirement and left London to spend more time with her mother by the coast. Read by Rosie Cavaliero.
Monday 22:00 - 22:30
2/6. David Mitchell invites Alan Davies, Celya AB, Ian Smith and Angela Barnes to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as pets, the brain, breakfast and shopping.
Monday 22:30 - 22:45
2/4. Stand-up comedian Sindhu Vee, remembers the day she finally got wed - but which man was a good match for her height? From 2018.
Monday 22:45 - 22:55
2/4. Jessica explores Powerlifting - squat, bench press and deadlift in the series looking at women's weightlifting. From 2023.
Monday 22:55 - 23:00
From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Rob Deering speaks to writer and comedian Amy Mason.
Monday 23:00 - 23:30
4/8. In a 7 May elections special, Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news with panellists Lucy Porter, Geoff Norcott, Hugo Rifkind and Rachel Fairburn.
Monday 23:30 - 00:00
4/6. Our guides organise an excursion to the Chaversham Medieval Fair. Stars Marcus Brigstocke and Danny Robins. From April 2005.
Tue May 12
Tuesday 00:00 - 00:30
1/6. 4 Extra Debut. Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine search New Zealand for a Kakapo, a large, green parrot that has forgotten how to fly. From October 1989.
Tuesday 00:30 - 01:00
1975, the Philippines: John McDonald explores the complex story behind the fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. From 2013.