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Wed Sep 03
Mrs Sidhu's Deadly Highland Game

Today 03:00 - 03:30

1/4. 4 Extra Debut. A Scottish billionaire vanishes on his Highland estate. Mrs Sidhu stews in her own suspicions. Stars Meera Syal. From 2019.

Sick Heart River

Today 03:30 - 03:45

7/10. A weakened Sir Edward Leithen is himself rescued by Lou, who has a positive effect on his flagging spirit. Read by Paul Young.

The Way We Live Right Now

Today 03:45 - 04:00

7/15. Marie is plotting to elope, but is it worth Flex's while? Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher.

Guess What?

Today 04:00 - 04:30

3/10. Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. With Geoffrey Durham and Helen Atkinson Wood. From April 1998.

Trapped

Today 04:30 - 05:00

1/4. Locked in a bookshop overnight, a pair of cons learn a lot about each other. Stars Philip Jackson and William Ash. From 2005.

Half of a Yellow Sun

Today 05:00 - 06:00

2/2. Olanna, Odenigbo, Ugwu and Baby must flee from bombs raining down, then food and money run out. Narrated by Ben Onwukwe.

Paul Temple and Steve

Today 06:00 - 06:30

2/8. The Temples' hunt shifts from London's Soho to a rendezvous on the Great North Road. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Miss Marple's Final Cases

Today 06:30 - 07:00

2/3. The sleuth probes the curious sacking of a lady's maid - and uncovers a crime. Agatha Christie's whodunnit stars June Whitfield.

Smelling Of Roses

Today 07:00 - 07:30

6/6. A showcase concert for a local diva turns into a headache for organiser Rosie Burns. Stars Prunella Scales. From September 2002.

Hancock's Half Hour

Today 07:30 - 08:00

10/20. The Lad battles for a seat in parliament. Stars Tony Hancock, Sid James, Bill Kerr and Kenneth Williams. From March 1958.

Simon Evans Goes to Market

Today 08:00 - 08:30

2/4. Simon asks is it moral to trade in food? How much of it is animal feed and what is the future? With Jim Rogers. From May 2014.

Sick Heart River

Today 08:30 - 08:45

8/10. Gaillard opens up to Leithen to reveal the reasons for him moving to America, and his disappearance. Read by Paul Young.

The Way We Live Right Now

Today 08:45 - 09:00

8/15. For both Paul and Marie, freedom is so close, and yet so far away. Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher.

The Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025

Today 09:00 - 09:30

Best Newcomer. 1/2. Comedy fans can catch the Best Newcomer nominees for The Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 in this showcase hosted by last year's Best Comedy Show winner Amy Gledhill.

Lies My Teacher Told Me

Today 09:30 - 09:45

3/5. In India, both Hindu nationalism and old colonial narratives had a significant role. Priya Atwal on textbook history. From 2020.

Daily Service

Today 09:45 - 10:00

A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Ann Easter.

Spitfire: From The Ashes

Today 10:00 - 11:00

Historian Victoria Taylor looks back at the Spitfire, and the men and women who built it, against all odds. From 2020.

Paul Temple and Steve

Today 11:00 - 11:30

2/8. The Temples' hunt shifts from London's Soho to a rendezvous on the Great North Road. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Miss Marple's Final Cases

Today 11:30 - 12:00

2/3. The sleuth probes the curious sacking of a lady's maid - and uncovers a crime. Agatha Christie's whodunnit stars June Whitfield.

Smelling Of Roses

Today 12:00 - 12:30

6/6. A showcase concert for a local diva turns into a headache for organiser Rosie Burns. Stars Prunella Scales. From September 2002.

Hancock's Half Hour

Today 12:30 - 13:00

10/20. The Lad battles for a seat in parliament. Stars Tony Hancock, Sid James, Bill Kerr and Kenneth Williams. From March 1958.

Simon Evans Goes to Market

Today 13:00 - 13:30

2/4. Simon asks is it moral to trade in food? How much of it is animal feed and what is the future? With Jim Rogers. From May 2014.

Sick Heart River

Today 13:30 - 13:45

8/10. Gaillard opens up to Leithen to reveal the reasons for him moving to America, and his disappearance. Read by Paul Young.

The Way We Live Right Now

Today 13:45 - 14:00

8/15. For both Paul and Marie, freedom is so close, and yet so far away. Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher.

The Museum of Curiosity

Today 14:00 - 14:30

2/6. John Lloyd and Lee Mack welcome comedian Athena Kugblenu, writer Dolly Alderton and AI expert Sir Nigel Shadbolt. From 2018.

The Circle

Today 14:30 - 15:00

5/6. The babysitting circle debate education and Carla tries to get to grips with naughty Crystal. Stars Sherrie Hewson. From 1999.

Secret Lives

Today 15:00 - 16:00

1/3. Mrs Mantrip hopes that a new neighbour won't lower the tone of her beloved Durham Square. Stars Pauline Collins and Margot Boyd.

Spitfire: From The Ashes

Today 16:00 - 17:00

Historian Victoria Taylor looks back at the Spitfire, and the men and women who built it, against all odds. From 2020.

Paul Temple and Steve

Today 17:00 - 17:30

2/8. The Temples' hunt shifts from London's Soho to a rendezvous on the Great North Road. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Miss Marple's Final Cases

Today 17:30 - 18:00

2/3. The sleuth probes the curious sacking of a lady's maid - and uncovers a crime. Agatha Christie's whodunnit stars June Whitfield.

Smelling Of Roses

Today 18:00 - 18:30

6/6. A showcase concert for a local diva turns into a headache for organiser Rosie Burns. Stars Prunella Scales. From September 2002.

Hancock's Half Hour

Today 18:30 - 19:00

10/20. The Lad battles for a seat in parliament. Stars Tony Hancock, Sid James, Bill Kerr and Kenneth Williams. From March 1958.

Simon Evans Goes to Market

Today 19:00 - 19:30

2/4. Simon asks is it moral to trade in food? How much of it is animal feed and what is the future? With Jim Rogers. From May 2014.

Sick Heart River

Today 19:30 - 19:45

8/10. Gaillard opens up to Leithen to reveal the reasons for him moving to America, and his disappearance. Read by Paul Young.

The Way We Live Right Now

Today 19:45 - 20:00

8/15. For both Paul and Marie, freedom is so close, and yet so far away. Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher.

The Museum of Curiosity

Today 20:00 - 20:30

2/6. John Lloyd and Lee Mack welcome comedian Athena Kugblenu, writer Dolly Alderton and AI expert Sir Nigel Shadbolt. From 2018.

The Circle

Today 20:30 - 21:00

5/6. The babysitting circle debate education and Carla tries to get to grips with naughty Crystal. Stars Sherrie Hewson. From 1999.

Secret Lives

Today 21:00 - 22:00

1/3. Mrs Mantrip hopes that a new neighbour won't lower the tone of her beloved Durham Square. Stars Pauline Collins and Margot Boyd.

The Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025

Today 22:00 - 22:30

Best Newcomer. 1/2. Comedy fans can catch the Best Newcomer nominees for The Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 in this showcase hosted by last year's Best Comedy Show winner Amy Gledhill.

Where Did It All Go Wrong?

Today 22:30 - 22:45

2/4. Retired scientist Ivan Pavlov defined conditioning. Now in Siberia, a visitor arrives. Stars Simon Munnery. From February 2005.

Athena's Cancel Culture

Today 22:45 - 23:00

2/4. Comedian Athena Kugblenu examines an incident where she experienced a workplace grilling. With Jamie Rose-Monk. From 2021.

The Million Pound Radio Show

Today 23:00 - 23:30

2/6. Chernobyl five years on, the Middle East and life insurance. Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell's sharp humour. From July 1991.

Richard Herring's Objective

Today 23:30 - 00:00

4/4. Reclaiming Dolly the Sheep, Richard Herring asks why we hate the idea of cloning without understanding it. From November 2010.

Thu Sep 04
Spitfire: From The Ashes

Tomorrow 00:00 - 01:00

Historian Victoria Taylor looks back at the Spitfire, and the men and women who built it, against all odds. From 2020.

Paul Temple and Steve

Tomorrow 01:00 - 01:30

2/8. The Temples' hunt shifts from London's Soho to a rendezvous on the Great North Road. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Miss Marple's Final Cases

Tomorrow 01:30 - 02:00

2/3. The sleuth probes the curious sacking of a lady's maid - and uncovers a crime. Agatha Christie's whodunnit stars June Whitfield.

Smelling Of Roses

Tomorrow 02:00 - 02:30

6/6. A showcase concert for a local diva turns into a headache for organiser Rosie Burns. Stars Prunella Scales. From September 2002.

Hancock's Half Hour

Tomorrow 02:30 - 03:00

10/20. The Lad battles for a seat in parliament. Stars Tony Hancock, Sid James, Bill Kerr and Kenneth Williams. From March 1958.

Simon Evans Goes to Market

Tomorrow 03:00 - 03:30

2/4. Simon asks is it moral to trade in food? How much of it is animal feed and what is the future? With Jim Rogers. From May 2014.

Sick Heart River

Tomorrow 03:30 - 03:45

8/10. Gaillard opens up to Leithen to reveal the reasons for him moving to America, and his disappearance. Read by Paul Young.

THE WAY WE LIVE RIGHT NOW

Tomorrow 03:45 - 04:00

8/15. For both Paul and Marie, freedom is so close, and yet so far away. Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher.

The Museum of Curiosity

Tomorrow 04:00 - 04:30

2/6. John Lloyd and Lee Mack welcome comedian Athena Kugblenu, writer Dolly Alderton and AI expert Sir Nigel Shadbolt. From 2018.

The Circle

Tomorrow 04:30 - 05:00

5/6. The babysitting circle debate education and Carla tries to get to grips with naughty Crystal. Stars Sherrie Hewson. From 1999.

Secret Lives

Tomorrow 05:00 - 06:00

1/3. Mrs Mantrip hopes that a new neighbour won't lower the tone of her beloved Durham Square. Stars Pauline Collins and Margot Boyd.

Paul Temple and Steve

Tomorrow 06:00 - 06:30

3/8. The Temples face an evening of intrigue at one of London's most fashionable nightspots. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Miss Marple's Final Cases

Tomorrow 06:30 - 07:00

3/3. A dying man's last words provide the clues to unlock an unsolved crime. Agatha Christie's whodunnit stars June Whitfield.

Mr Finchley Goes To Paris

Tomorrow 07:00 - 07:30

4/6. Edgar and young Robert have been kidnapped, but is it a case of mistaken identity? Stars Richard Griffiths and Nicky Henson.

I'm Ken, He's Bill

Tomorrow 07:30 - 08:00

Wires get crossed for Ken and Bill over talk of a new arrival. Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From March 1975.

Guilt Trip

Tomorrow 08:00 - 08:30

2/4. Day 6 of the walk and Ros is worried they're not doing enough to revive the bond they share. Stars Felicity Montagu. From 2016.

Sick Heart River

Tomorrow 08:30 - 08:45

9/10. Deep in the wilds of Canada, Sir Edward Leithen fantasises about returning to the comforts of home. Read by Paul Young.

The Way We Live Right Now

Tomorrow 08:45 - 09:00

9/15. Mehmoud plans to triumph at the Powercure Ball. Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher.

The Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025

Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30

Best Show. 2/2. Comedy fans can catch the Best Show nominees for The Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 in this showcase hosted by last year's Best Comedy Show winner Amy Gledhill.

Lies My Teacher Told Me

Tomorrow 09:30 - 09:45

4/5. Japan's 20th-century war, empire and conquest has often been a fault line. Priya Atwal on textbook history. From 2020.

Daily Service

Tomorrow 09:45 - 10:00

A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Laura Darrall.

Great Lives

Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30

4 Extra Debut. Ursula le Guin's books have been described as masterpieces but she battled prejudice from the literary elite. From 2020.

Sibelius: A Symphony that Burned

Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00

Peggy Reynolds explores the story of Sibelius's notorious 'lost' 8th Symphony, and its remarkable rediscovery. From 2012.

Paul Temple and Steve

Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:30

3/8. The Temples face an evening of intrigue at one of London's most fashionable nightspots. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Miss Marple's Final Cases

Tomorrow 11:30 - 12:00

3/3. A dying man's last words provide the clues to unlock an unsolved crime. Agatha Christie's whodunnit stars June Whitfield.

Mr Finchley Goes To Paris

Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:30

4/6. Edgar and young Robert have been kidnapped, but is it a case of mistaken identity? Stars Richard Griffiths and Nicky Henson.

I'm Ken, He's Bill

Tomorrow 12:30 - 13:00

Wires get crossed for Ken and Bill over talk of a new arrival. Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From March 1975.

Guilt Trip

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30

2/4. Day 6 of the walk and Ros is worried they're not doing enough to revive the bond they share. Stars Felicity Montagu. From 2016.

Sick Heart River

Tomorrow 13:30 - 13:45

9/10. Deep in the wilds of Canada, Sir Edward Leithen fantasises about returning to the comforts of home. Read by Paul Young.

The Way We Live Right Now

Tomorrow 13:45 - 14:00

9/15. Mehmoud plans to triumph at the Powercure Ball. Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher.

Whose Line is it Anyway?

Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:30

4/6. Clive Anderson hosts more ad-lib fun with Stephen Fry, John Sessions, Kate Robbins and Griff Rhys-Jones. From January 1998.

Ballylenon

Tomorrow 14:30 - 15:00

4/6. The residents await news from New York, while the Hawthornes are fretting. It's 1956 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna.

Secret Lives

Tomorrow 15:00 - 16:00

2/3. Susan Leg longs for social success and wants to keep her neighbours guessing about 'Rudolf da Vinci'. Stars Pauline Collins.

Great Lives

Tomorrow 16:00 - 16:30

4 Extra Debut. Ursula le Guin's books have been described as masterpieces but she battled prejudice from the literary elite. From 2020.

Sibelius: A Symphony that Burned

Tomorrow 16:30 - 17:00

Peggy Reynolds explores the story of Sibelius's notorious 'lost' 8th Symphony, and its remarkable rediscovery. From 2012.

Paul Temple and Steve

Tomorrow 17:00 - 17:30

3/8. The Temples face an evening of intrigue at one of London's most fashionable nightspots. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Miss Marple's Final Cases

Tomorrow 17:30 - 18:00

3/3. A dying man's last words provide the clues to unlock an unsolved crime. Agatha Christie's whodunnit stars June Whitfield.

Mr Finchley Goes To Paris

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30

4/6. Edgar and young Robert have been kidnapped, but is it a case of mistaken identity? Stars Richard Griffiths and Nicky Henson.

I'm Ken, He's Bill

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00

Wires get crossed for Ken and Bill over talk of a new arrival. Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From March 1975.

Guilt Trip

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30

2/4. Day 6 of the walk and Ros is worried they're not doing enough to revive the bond they share. Stars Felicity Montagu. From 2016.

Sick Heart River

Tomorrow 19:30 - 19:45

9/10. Deep in the wilds of Canada, Sir Edward Leithen fantasises about returning to the comforts of home. Read by Paul Young.

The Way We Live Right Now

Tomorrow 19:45 - 20:00

9/15. Mehmoud plans to triumph at the Powercure Ball. Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher.

Whose Line is it Anyway?

Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:30

4/6. Clive Anderson hosts more ad-lib fun with Stephen Fry, John Sessions, Kate Robbins and Griff Rhys-Jones. From January 1998.

Ballylenon

Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:00

4/6. The residents await news from New York, while the Hawthornes are fretting. It's 1956 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna.

Secret Lives

Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:00

2/3. Susan Leg longs for social success and wants to keep her neighbours guessing about 'Rudolf da Vinci'. Stars Pauline Collins.

The Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:30

Best Show. 2/2. Comedy fans can catch the Best Show nominees for The Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 in this showcase hosted by last year's Best Comedy Show winner Amy Gledhill.

Hearing With Hegley

Tomorrow 22:30 - 22:45

4/6. The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse. From November 1996.

Nick Mohammed in Quarters

Tomorrow 22:45 - 23:00

4/4. A manic anger management facilitator tackles road rage. Sketch comedy. With Anna Crilly. From 2009.

Kevin Eldon Will See You Now

Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:30

2/4. Kevin Eldon and his all-important cast return with a love song, a dead scarecrow, a Jiffy Bag and Kylie Minogue. From 2017.

Beauty of Britain

Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00

3/6. Beauty cares for an ex-footballer who is young at heart - or is Beauty ageing up from her job? Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien. From 2012.

Fri Sep 05
Great Lives

Friday 00:00 - 00:30

4 Extra Debut. Ursula le Guin's books have been described as masterpieces but she battled prejudice from the literary elite. From 2020.

Sibelius: A Symphony that Burned

Friday 00:30 - 01:00

Peggy Reynolds explores the story of Sibelius's notorious 'lost' 8th Symphony, and its remarkable rediscovery. From 2012.

Paul Temple and Steve

Friday 01:00 - 01:30

3/8. The Temples face an evening of intrigue at one of London's most fashionable nightspots. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Miss Marple's Final Cases

Friday 01:30 - 02:00

3/3. A dying man's last words provide the clues to unlock an unsolved crime. Agatha Christie's whodunnit stars June Whitfield.

Mr Finchley Goes To Paris

Friday 02:00 - 02:30

4/6. Edgar and young Robert have been kidnapped, but is it a case of mistaken identity? Stars Richard Griffiths and Nicky Henson.

I'm Ken, He's Bill

Friday 02:30 - 03:00

Wires get crossed for Ken and Bill over talk of a new arrival. Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From March 1975.

Guilt Trip

Friday 03:00 - 03:30

2/4. Day 6 of the walk and Ros is worried they're not doing enough to revive the bond they share. Stars Felicity Montagu. From 2016.

Sick Heart River

Friday 03:30 - 03:45

9/10. Deep in the wilds of Canada, Sir Edward Leithen fantasises about returning to the comforts of home. Read by Paul Young.

The Way We Live Right Now

Friday 03:45 - 04:00

9/15. Mehmoud plans to triumph at the Powercure Ball. Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher.

Whose Line is it Anyway?

Friday 04:00 - 04:30

4/6. Clive Anderson hosts more ad-lib fun with Stephen Fry, John Sessions, Kate Robbins and Griff Rhys-Jones. From January 1998.

Ballylenon

Friday 04:30 - 05:00

4/6. The residents await news from New York, while the Hawthornes are fretting. It's 1956 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna.

Secret Lives

Friday 05:00 - 06:00

2/3. Susan Leg longs for social success and wants to keep her neighbours guessing about 'Rudolf da Vinci'. Stars Pauline Collins.

Paul Temple and Steve

Friday 06:00 - 06:30

4/8. Trailing the ruthless Dr Belasco, the sleuth faces danger on leaving the Machicha Club. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Mr Ledbetter's Vacation

Friday 06:30 - 07:00

4 Extra Debut. A schoolmaster's dreams of restoring personal courage in the modern age are put to the test. Stars Robertson Hare. From 1955.

The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes

Friday 07:00 - 07:30

4/6. The spoof sleuth probes a dastardly royal plot involving Queen Victoria. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From 1999.

The Inimitable Jeeves

Friday 07:30 - 08:00

7/10. After the syndicate disaster, Bertie ponders what to bet on next. PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern.

Teatime

Friday 08:00 - 08:30

1/4. Newlyweds Vicky and Rav want a quiet night in, if only her family would let them. Stars Philip Glenister. From 2020.

Sick Heart River

Friday 08:30 - 08:45

10/10. Moved by the plight of the Native Canadians, Leithen reaches a big decision over his future. Concluded by Paul Young.

The Way We Live Right Now

Friday 08:45 - 09:00

10/15. Who will be seen at the Powercure Ball - now the Mehmoud name is toxic? Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher.

Icklewick FM

Friday 09:00 - 09:30

1/6. With Amy's whereabouts still unknown and the rest of the team scattered, things are looking bleak for Icklewick FM. Everything changes when Chris takes a call from Mainland Europe.

Lies My Teacher Told Me

Friday 09:30 - 09:45

5/5. Teaching during deep divisions to post conflict in Northern Ireland. Priya Atwal concludes examining textbook history. From 2020.

Daily Service

Friday 09:45 - 10:00

A time of spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and Christian music led by Fr Matt Roche-Saunders.

Soul Music

Friday 10:00 - 10:30

Cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, Michael Kennedy and Tim Dinsley reflect on the special impact of Elgar's piece of music. From November 2000.

Jack Jackson: Rhythm and Radio Fun Remembered

Friday 10:30 - 11:00

Exploring the legacy of musician and broadcaster Jack Jackson through the eyes of three generations of his family. From 2011.

Paul Temple and Steve

Friday 11:00 - 11:30

4/8. Trailing the ruthless Dr Belasco, the sleuth faces danger on leaving the Machicha Club. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Mr Ledbetter's Vacation

Friday 11:30 - 12:00

4 Extra Debut. A schoolmaster's dreams of restoring personal courage in the modern age are put to the test. Stars Robertson Hare. From 1955.

The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes

Friday 12:00 - 12:30

4/6. The spoof sleuth probes a dastardly royal plot involving Queen Victoria. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From 1999.

The Inimitable Jeeves

Friday 12:30 - 13:00

7/10. After the syndicate disaster, Bertie ponders what to bet on next. PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern.

Teatime

Friday 13:00 - 13:30

1/4. Newlyweds Vicky and Rav want a quiet night in, if only her family would let them. Stars Philip Glenister. From 2020.

Sick Heart River

Friday 13:30 - 13:45

10/10. Moved by the plight of the Native Canadians, Leithen reaches a big decision over his future. Concluded by Paul Young.

The Way We Live Right Now

Friday 13:45 - 14:00

10/15. Who will be seen at the Powercure Ball - now the Mehmoud name is toxic? Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher.

The Motion Show

Friday 14:00 - 14:30

1/6. Graeme Garden chairs the debating game with Hugh Dennis, Arthur Smith, Gyles Brandreth and Henry Naylor. From May 2001.

Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!

Friday 14:30 - 15:00

3/6. Milton becomes an expert genealogist and gets stuck up an unexpected family tree. With Ben Willbond. From May 2018.

Secret Lives

Friday 15:00 - 16:00

3/3. Susan's Durham Square neighbours think she's a gossip columnist, until they learn the whole truth. Stars Pauline Collins.

Soul Music

Friday 16:00 - 16:30

Cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, Michael Kennedy and Tim Dinsley reflect on the special impact of Elgar's piece of music. From November 2000.

Jack Jackson: Rhythm and Radio Fun Remembered

Friday 16:30 - 17:00

Exploring the legacy of musician and broadcaster Jack Jackson through the eyes of three generations of his family. From 2011.

Paul Temple and Steve

Friday 17:00 - 17:30

4/8. Trailing the ruthless Dr Belasco, the sleuth faces danger on leaving the Machicha Club. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Mr Ledbetter's Vacation

Friday 17:30 - 18:00

4 Extra Debut. A schoolmaster's dreams of restoring personal courage in the modern age are put to the test. Stars Robertson Hare. From 1955.

The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

4/6. The spoof sleuth probes a dastardly royal plot involving Queen Victoria. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From 1999.

The Inimitable Jeeves

Friday 18:30 - 19:00

7/10. After the syndicate disaster, Bertie ponders what to bet on next. PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern.

Teatime

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

1/4. Newlyweds Vicky and Rav want a quiet night in, if only her family would let them. Stars Philip Glenister. From 2020.

Sick Heart River

Friday 19:30 - 19:45

10/10. Moved by the plight of the Native Canadians, Leithen reaches a big decision over his future. Concluded by Paul Young.

The Way We Live Right Now

Friday 19:45 - 20:00

10/15. Who will be seen at the Powercure Ball - now the Mehmoud name is toxic? Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher.

The Motion Show

Friday 20:00 - 20:30

1/6. Graeme Garden chairs the debating game with Hugh Dennis, Arthur Smith, Gyles Brandreth and Henry Naylor. From May 2001.

Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!

Friday 20:30 - 21:00

3/6. Milton becomes an expert genealogist and gets stuck up an unexpected family tree. With Ben Willbond. From May 2018.

Secret Lives

Friday 21:00 - 22:00

3/3. Susan's Durham Square neighbours think she's a gossip columnist, until they learn the whole truth. Stars Pauline Collins.

Icklewick FM

Friday 22:00 - 22:30

1/6. With Amy's whereabouts still unknown and the rest of the team scattered, things are looking bleak for Icklewick FM. Everything changes when Chris takes a call from Mainland Europe.

Dial M for Pizza

Friday 22:30 - 22:55

3/6. Sketch show capers from sauna novices to Batman in his dotage. Stars Brenda Blethyn and Robert Bathurst. From 1987.

The Comedy Club Interview

Friday 22:55 - 23:00

Two hours of comedy, every night from 10pm. Tonight, Lou Conran wraps up her three-part chat with Christopher Douglas, the creator and star of Ed Reardon's Week.

Desolation Jests

Friday 23:00 - 23:30

2/4. JP Doom quizzes Viktor Schmelling about his career in comedy. David Jason and John Bird in post-apocalyptic sketches. From 2016.

Mitch Benn Specials

Friday 23:30 - 00:00

3/3. Mitch Benn explores the phenomenon of Elvis - is he rock 'n' roll's greatest triumph, or its most tragic waste? From 2015.

Sat Sep 06
Soul Music

Saturday 00:00 - 00:30

Cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, Michael Kennedy and Tim Dinsley reflect on the special impact of Elgar's piece of music. From November 2000.

Jack Jackson: Rhythm and Radio Fun Remembered

Saturday 00:30 - 01:00

Exploring the legacy of musician and broadcaster Jack Jackson through the eyes of three generations of his family. From 2011.

Paul Temple and Steve

Saturday 01:00 - 01:30

4/8. Trailing the ruthless Dr Belasco, the sleuth faces danger on leaving the Machicha Club. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Mr Ledbetter's Vacation

Saturday 01:30 - 02:00

4 Extra Debut. A schoolmaster's dreams of restoring personal courage in the modern age are put to the test. Stars Robertson Hare. From 1955.

The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes

Saturday 02:00 - 02:30

4/6. The spoof sleuth probes a dastardly royal plot involving Queen Victoria. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From 1999.

The Inimitable Jeeves

Saturday 02:30 - 03:00

7/10. After the syndicate disaster, Bertie ponders what to bet on next. PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern.

Teatime

Saturday 03:00 - 03:30

1/4. Newlyweds Vicky and Rav want a quiet night in, if only her family would let them. Stars Philip Glenister. From 2020.

Sick Heart River

Saturday 03:30 - 03:45

10/10. Moved by the plight of the Native Canadians, Leithen reaches a big decision over his future. Concluded by Paul Young.

The Way We Live Right Now

Saturday 03:45 - 04:00

10/15. Who will be seen at the Powercure Ball - now the Mehmoud name is toxic? Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher.

The Motion Show

Saturday 04:00 - 04:30

1/6. Graeme Garden chairs the debating game with Hugh Dennis, Arthur Smith, Gyles Brandreth and Henry Naylor. From May 2001.

Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!

Saturday 04:30 - 05:00

3/6. Milton becomes an expert genealogist and gets stuck up an unexpected family tree. With Ben Willbond. From May 2018.

Secret Lives

Saturday 05:00 - 06:00

3/3. Susan's Durham Square neighbours think she's a gossip columnist, until they learn the whole truth. Stars Pauline Collins.

Joby

Saturday 06:00 - 07:30

4 Extra Debut. On the eve of the Second World War, an 11 year old boy faces some harsh realities. Stars Oliver Peace.

Black Gold by Jeremy Paxman (Omnibus)

Saturday 07:30 - 08:45

Jeremy Paxman's compelling history of how coal shaped Britain and became the nation's powerhouse. Read by Adrian Scarborough.

Tales From The Brigadier

Saturday 08:45 - 09:00

1/5. All the way from Witney Scrotum, reminiscences of the glory days of English cricket. Read by Richard Wilson. From 1992.

Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel

Saturday 09:00 - 09:30

6/6. Judgement day dawns for the shady lawyer. The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated. Stars Michael Roberts. From July 1990.

All Gas And Gaiters

Saturday 09:30 - 10:00

11/13. Confusion reigns as Noote does his aunt a favour behind the Bishop's back. Adapted from TV. With Derek Nimmo. From March 1971.

Poetry Puh-lease

Saturday 10:00 - 11:00

3/3. Kevin Eldon looks at the links between comedy and poetry. With Ralph Stanza, John Cooper Clarke and Hovis Presley. From 2015.

Joby

Saturday 11:00 - 12:30

4 Extra Debut. On the eve of the Second World War, an 11 year old boy faces some harsh realities. Stars Oliver Peace.

Black Gold by Jeremy Paxman (Omnibus)

Saturday 12:30 - 13:45

Jeremy Paxman's compelling history of how coal shaped Britain and became the nation's powerhouse. Read by Adrian Scarborough.

Tales From The Brigadier

Saturday 13:45 - 14:00

1/5. All the way from Witney Scrotum, reminiscences of the glory days of English cricket. Read by Richard Wilson. From 1992.

Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel

Saturday 14:00 - 14:30

6/6. Judgement day dawns for the shady lawyer. The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated. Stars Michael Roberts. From July 1990.

All Gas And Gaiters

Saturday 14:30 - 15:00

11/13. Confusion reigns as Noote does his aunt a favour behind the Bishop's back. Adapted from TV. With Derek Nimmo. From March 1971.

Poetry Puh-lease

Saturday 15:00 - 16:00

3/3. Kevin Eldon looks at the links between comedy and poetry. With Ralph Stanza, John Cooper Clarke and Hovis Presley. From 2015.

Doctor Who - Tenth Doctor Adventures

Saturday 16:00 - 16:55

4/6. The infamous Zaross have come to take over the Earth. But this is no ordinary invasion... Stars David Tennant and Billie Piper.

Inheritance Tracks

Saturday 16:55 - 17:00

Doctor Who and The Thick of It star Peter Capaldi picks 'That's Life' by Frank Sinatra and 'Waterloo Sunset' by The Kinks.

Joby

Saturday 17:00 - 18:30

4 Extra Debut. On the eve of the Second World War, an 11 year old boy faces some harsh realities. Stars Oliver Peace.

Black Gold by Jeremy Paxman (Omnibus)

Saturday 18:30 - 19:45

Jeremy Paxman's compelling history of how coal shaped Britain and became the nation's powerhouse. Read by Adrian Scarborough.

Tales From The Brigadier

Saturday 19:45 - 20:00

1/5. All the way from Witney Scrotum, reminiscences of the glory days of English cricket. Read by Richard Wilson. From 1992.

Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel

Saturday 20:00 - 20:30

6/6. Judgement day dawns for the shady lawyer. The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated. Stars Michael Roberts. From July 1990.

All Gas And Gaiters

Saturday 20:30 - 21:00

11/13. Confusion reigns as Noote does his aunt a favour behind the Bishop's back. Adapted from TV. With Derek Nimmo. From March 1971.

Poetry Puh-lease

Saturday 21:00 - 22:00

3/3. Kevin Eldon looks at the links between comedy and poetry. With Ralph Stanza, John Cooper Clarke and Hovis Presley. From 2015.

The Bearded Ladies

Saturday 22:00 - 22:30

3/4. The joy of competitive friends. Sketches by Susie Donkin, Charlotte McDougall, Oriane Messina and Fay Rusling. From 2004.

Start/Stop

Saturday 22:30 - 22:55

3/6. Barney and Cathy vie to be the most attractive, while Alice's life drawing makes David jealous. Stars Jack Docherty. From 2016.

The Comedy Club Interview

Saturday 22:55 - 23:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Jake Yapp speaks to the "Peter Sellers At Sea" writer Bob Sinfield.

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Saturday 23:00 - 23:30

1/4. A big job, a small job, the career path of the average TV executive and a tiger with a gun. With Carrie Quinlan. From 2011.

Isy Suttie's Love Letters

Saturday 23:30 - 00:00

4/4. Isy's tale of her driving instructor and a mysterious girl he admires from afar, while she learns more life lessons. From 2013.

Sun Sep 07
Doctor Who - Tenth Doctor Adventures

Sunday 00:00 - 01:00

4/6. The infamous Zaross have come to take over the Earth. But this is no ordinary invasion... Stars David Tennant and Billie Piper.

Joby

Sunday 01:00 - 02:30

4 Extra Debut. On the eve of the Second World War, an 11 year old boy faces some harsh realities. Stars Oliver Peace.

Black Gold by Jeremy Paxman (Omnibus)

Sunday 02:30 - 03:45

Jeremy Paxman's compelling history of how coal shaped Britain and became the nation's powerhouse. Read by Adrian Scarborough.

Tales From The Brigadier

Sunday 03:45 - 04:00

1/5. All the way from Witney Scrotum, reminiscences of the glory days of English cricket. Read by Richard Wilson. From 1992.

Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel

Sunday 04:00 - 04:30

6/6. Judgement day dawns for the shady lawyer. The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated. Stars Michael Roberts. From July 1990.

All Gas And Gaiters

Sunday 04:30 - 05:00

11/13. Confusion reigns as Noote does his aunt a favour behind the Bishop's back. Adapted from TV. With Derek Nimmo. From March 1971.

Poetry Puh-lease

Sunday 05:00 - 06:00

3/3. Kevin Eldon looks at the links between comedy and poetry. With Ralph Stanza, John Cooper Clarke and Hovis Presley. From 2015.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 06:00 - 06:45

From Pergolesi to T.Rex. Comedian Sue Perkins shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2017.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 06:45 - 07:00

Sir David ponders the decline in collecting by children, as well as their early fascination with the natural world. From 2009.

Poetry Extra - Tell Me the Truth About Love and Deaths of the Poets

Sunday 07:00 - 07:30

Daljit Nagra selects Tell Me the Truth About Love with Carol Ann Duffy and Deaths of the Poets. From 2013 and 2017.

Sick Heart River (Omnibus)

Sunday 07:30 - 08:40

2/2. Sir Edward Leithen's last heroic mission. Paul Young concludes the author's last novel set in the Canadian wilderness.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 08:40 - 08:50

Actor and singer Limahl chooses 'Move Over Darling' by Doris Day and 'Four Brothers' by Manhattan Transfer.

The Way We Live Right Now (Omnibus)

Sunday 08:50 - 10:00

2/3. Paul Montague is visited by an old friend and has the Mehmoud name become toxic? Stars Henry Goodman and Nyasha Hatendi.

Ray's A Laugh

Sunday 10:00 - 10:30

Ted and Kitty quarrel over her frock and reporter George gets festive. Stars Ted Ray and Peter Sellers. From November 1949.

Home to Roost

Sunday 10:30 - 11:00

13/13. William's hypochondria results in a hospital visit. Stars Mollie Sugden and Deryck Guyler. From September 1975.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 11:00 - 11:45

From Pergolesi to T.Rex. Comedian Sue Perkins shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2017.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 11:45 - 12:00

Sir David ponders the decline in collecting by children, as well as their early fascination with the natural world. From 2009.

Poetry Extra - Tell Me the Truth About Love and Deaths of the Poets

Sunday 12:00 - 12:30

Daljit Nagra selects Tell Me the Truth About Love with Carol Ann Duffy and Deaths of the Poets. From 2013 and 2017.

Sick Heart River (Omnibus)

Sunday 12:30 - 13:40

2/2. Sir Edward Leithen's last heroic mission. Paul Young concludes the author's last novel set in the Canadian wilderness.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 13:40 - 13:50

Actor and singer Limahl chooses 'Move Over Darling' by Doris Day and 'Four Brothers' by Manhattan Transfer.

THE WAY WE LIVE RIGHT NOW (Omnibus)

Sunday 13:50 - 15:00

2/3. Paul Montague is visited by an old friend and has the Mehmoud name become toxic? Stars Henry Goodman and Nyasha Hatendi.

Ray's A Laugh

Sunday 15:00 - 15:30

Ted and Kitty quarrel over her frock and reporter George gets festive. Stars Ted Ray and Peter Sellers. From November 1949.

Home to Roost

Sunday 15:30 - 16:00

13/13. William's hypochondria results in a hospital visit. Stars Mollie Sugden and Deryck Guyler. From September 1975.

Hothouse

Sunday 16:00 - 16:30

3/5. The manipulative Morel fungus guides Gren and Poyly's lives without their tribe. Sci-fi fantasy read by Gareth Thomas.

The Man in Black

Sunday 16:30 - 17:00

3/5. Mark Gatiss introduces the tale of a young couple who ignore warnings on a New Zealand getaway. Stars Christopher Webster.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 17:00 - 17:45

From Pergolesi to T.Rex. Comedian Sue Perkins shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2017.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 17:45 - 18:00

Sir David ponders the decline in collecting by children, as well as their early fascination with the natural world. From 2009.

Poetry Extra - Tell Me the Truth About Love and Deaths of the Poets

Sunday 18:00 - 18:30

Daljit Nagra selects Tell Me the Truth About Love with Carol Ann Duffy and Deaths of the Poets. From 2013 and 2017.

Sick Heart River (Omnibus)

Sunday 18:30 - 19:40

2/2. Sir Edward Leithen's last heroic mission. Paul Young concludes the author's last novel set in the Canadian wilderness.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 19:40 - 19:50

Actor and singer Limahl chooses 'Move Over Darling' by Doris Day and 'Four Brothers' by Manhattan Transfer.

The Way We Live Right Now (Omnibus)

Sunday 19:50 - 21:00

2/3. Paul Montague is visited by an old friend and has the Mehmoud name become toxic? Stars Henry Goodman and Nyasha Hatendi.

Ray's A Laugh

Sunday 21:00 - 21:30

Ted and Kitty quarrel over her frock and reporter George gets festive. Stars Ted Ray and Peter Sellers. From November 1949.

Home to Roost

Sunday 21:30 - 22:00

13/13. William's hypochondria results in a hospital visit. Stars Mollie Sugden and Deryck Guyler. From September 1975.

Clare in the Community

Sunday 22:00 - 22:30

2/6. The social worker gets noisy new neighbours - but what is her rich sister Emma after? Stars Sally Phillips. From December 2004.

King Cutler

Sunday 22:30 - 22:55

3/6. Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler present offbeat humorous songs, stories and poems. With David Lloyd. From January 1990.

The Comedy Club Interview

Sunday 22:55 - 23:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Jake Yapp speaks to the writer and performer Temi Wilkey.

Daphne Sounds Expensive

Sunday 23:00 - 23:30

3/4. World-renowned opera singer Sir Willard White has an ingenious plan to solve the boys' money woes. With Will Seaward. From 2017.

The Mark Steel Solution

Sunday 23:30 - 00:00

3/4. The radical comedian proposes a way of solving punishments for criminal acts, once and for all. From August 1995.

Mon Sep 08
Hothouse

Monday 00:00 - 00:30

3/5. The manipulative Morel fungus guides Gren and Poyly's lives without their tribe. Sci-fi fantasy read by Gareth Thomas.

The Man in Black

Monday 00:30 - 01:00

3/5. Mark Gatiss introduces the tale of a young couple who ignore warnings on a New Zealand getaway. Stars Christopher Webster.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Monday 01:00 - 01:45

From Pergolesi to T.Rex. Comedian Sue Perkins shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2017.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Monday 01:45 - 02:00

Sir David ponders the decline in collecting by children, as well as their early fascination with the natural world. From 2009.

Poetry Extra - Tell Me the Truth About Love and Deaths of the Poets

Monday 02:00 - 02:30

Daljit Nagra selects Tell Me the Truth About Love with Carol Ann Duffy and Deaths of the Poets. From 2013 and 2017.

Sick Heart River (Omnibus)

Monday 02:30 - 03:40

2/2. Sir Edward Leithen's last heroic mission. Paul Young concludes the author's last novel set in the Canadian wilderness.

Inheritance Tracks

Monday 03:40 - 03:50

Actor and singer Limahl chooses 'Move Over Darling' by Doris Day and 'Four Brothers' by Manhattan Transfer.

THE WAY WE LIVE RIGHT NOW (Omnibus)

Monday 03:50 - 05:00

2/3. Paul Montague is visited by an old friend and has the Mehmoud name become toxic? Stars Henry Goodman and Nyasha Hatendi.

Ray's A Laugh

Monday 05:00 - 05:30

Ted and Kitty quarrel over her frock and reporter George gets festive. Stars Ted Ray and Peter Sellers. From November 1949.

Home to Roost

Monday 05:30 - 06:00

13/13. William's hypochondria results in a hospital visit. Stars Mollie Sugden and Deryck Guyler. From September 1975.

Paul Temple and Steve

Monday 06:00 - 06:30

5/8. Paul Temple's investigation leads him from a London murder scene to a country house on Romney Marsh. Stars Gerda Stevenson.

BBC National Short Story Award 2020

Monday 06:30 - 07:00

3/5. 4 Extra Debut. Turning thirty, Dilly explores family truths and her relationship with her overbearing mother. Read by Lydia Wilson.

In The Red

Monday 07:00 - 07:30

7/7. Plotting at the BBC reaches a climax, while reporter George edges closer to nailing the serial killer. Stars Michael Williams.

Dad's Army

Monday 07:30 - 08:00

5/20. A machine gun post sparks invasion mayhem for the platoon. Adapted from BBC TV, with Arthur Lowe and Clive Dunn. From 1974.

Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse

Monday 08:00 - 08:30

1/4. From assembly instructions to a meeting with Mozart - an all-star cast with a comic take on life. Stars Stephen Fry. From 2018.

The Phantom of the Opera

Monday 08:30 - 08:45

1/10. 4 Extra Debut. The half-crazed Phantom lurks in the Paris Opera House, obsessed with a beautiful young singer, Christine. Read by Jack Klaff.

The Way We Live Right Now

Monday 08:45 - 09:00

11/15. Now that Ghassan Mehmoud's a peer, can he save his business empire and his name? Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher.

Just a Minute

Monday 09:00 - 09:30

3/6. How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation? Sue Perkins is joined by Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Paterson Joseph and Rachel Parris.

Self Drives: Maxwell's Equations

Monday 09:30 - 09:45

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Will Self embarks on a 600 mile road trip from Edinburgh to Cambridge on the trail of physicist James Clerk Maxwell. From 2015.

Daily Service

Monday 09:45 - 10:00

In this week-long series of Daily Services, different voices reflect on how the arts - music, painting, sculpture, and more - can deepen our spiritual lives.

Archive on 4: Sellers in the Attic

Monday 10:00 - 11:00

Glenn Mitchell examines rare and lesser-known recordings that reveal the lighter side of Peter Sellers. From July 2010.

Paul Temple and Steve

Monday 11:00 - 11:30

5/8. Paul Temple's investigation leads him from a London murder scene to a country house on Romney Marsh. Stars Gerda Stevenson.

BBC National Short Story Award 2020

Monday 11:30 - 12:00

3/5. 4 Extra Debut. Turning thirty, Dilly explores family truths and her relationship with her overbearing mother. Read by Lydia Wilson.

In The Red

Monday 12:00 - 12:30

7/7. Plotting at the BBC reaches a climax, while reporter George edges closer to nailing the serial killer. Stars Michael Williams.

Dad's Army

Monday 12:30 - 13:00

5/20. A machine gun post sparks invasion mayhem for the platoon. Adapted from BBC TV, with Arthur Lowe and Clive Dunn. From 1974.

Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse

Monday 13:00 - 13:30

1/4. From assembly instructions to a meeting with Mozart - an all-star cast with a comic take on life. Stars Stephen Fry. From 2018.

The Phantom of the Opera

Monday 13:30 - 13:45

1/10. 4 Extra Debut. The half-crazed Phantom lurks in the Paris Opera House, obsessed with a beautiful young singer, Christine. Read by Jack Klaff.

The Way We Live Right Now

Monday 13:45 - 14:00

11/15. Now that Ghassan Mehmoud's a peer, can he save his business empire and his name? Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher.

Booked

Monday 14:00 - 14:30

4/6. Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Helen Lederer, David Stafford, Roger McGough and Miles Kington. From 1998.

Married

Monday 14:30 - 15:00

1/6. Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin is set for divorce from the woman he never married. Stars Hugh Bonneville. From 2000.

Three Men On The Bummel

Monday 15:00 - 15:30

1/3. After their adventure afloat, George, Harris and J decide to tour Germany by bicycle. Adapted and performed by Jeremy Nicholas.

Peter Sellers at Sea

Monday 15:30 - 16:00

1/2. 4 Extra Debut. 1973. Peter Sellers convinces his film director friend to make a pirate comedy - at sea. Stars Jack Klaff and Kerry Shale.

Archive on 4: Sellers in the Attic

Monday 16:00 - 17:00

Glenn Mitchell examines rare and lesser-known recordings that reveal the lighter side of Peter Sellers. From July 2010.

Paul Temple and Steve

Monday 17:00 - 17:30

5/8. Paul Temple's investigation leads him from a London murder scene to a country house on Romney Marsh. Stars Gerda Stevenson.

BBC National Short Story Award 2020

Monday 17:30 - 18:00

3/5. 4 Extra Debut. Turning thirty, Dilly explores family truths and her relationship with her overbearing mother. Read by Lydia Wilson.

In The Red

Monday 18:00 - 18:30

7/7. Plotting at the BBC reaches a climax, while reporter George edges closer to nailing the serial killer. Stars Michael Williams.

Dad's Army

Monday 18:30 - 19:00

5/20. A machine gun post sparks invasion mayhem for the platoon. Adapted from BBC TV, with Arthur Lowe and Clive Dunn. From 1974.

Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

1/4. From assembly instructions to a meeting with Mozart - an all-star cast with a comic take on life. Stars Stephen Fry. From 2018.

The Phantom of the Opera

Monday 19:30 - 19:45

1/10. 4 Extra Debut. The half-crazed Phantom lurks in the Paris Opera House, obsessed with a beautiful young singer, Christine. Read by Jack Klaff.

The Way We Live Right Now

Monday 19:45 - 20:00

11/15. Now that Ghassan Mehmoud's a peer, can he save his business empire and his name? Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher.

Booked

Monday 20:00 - 20:30

4/6. Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Helen Lederer, David Stafford, Roger McGough and Miles Kington. From 1998.

Married

Monday 20:30 - 21:00

1/6. Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin is set for divorce from the woman he never married. Stars Hugh Bonneville. From 2000.

Three Men On The Bummel

Monday 21:00 - 21:30

1/3. After their adventure afloat, George, Harris and J decide to tour Germany by bicycle. Adapted and performed by Jeremy Nicholas.

Peter Sellers at Sea

Monday 21:30 - 22:00

1/2. 4 Extra Debut. 1973. Peter Sellers convinces his film director friend to make a pirate comedy - at sea. Stars Jack Klaff and Kerry Shale.

Just a Minute

Monday 22:00 - 22:30

3/6. How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation? Sue Perkins is joined by Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Paterson Joseph and Rachel Parris.

Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing

Monday 22:30 - 22:55

3/4. Nathan tries to be a good role model for his younger brother Tyree. With Adjoa Andoh and Curtis Walker. From October 2014.

The Comedy Club Interview

Monday 22:55 - 23:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Jake Yapp speaks to the writer and performer Temi Wilkey.

The News Quiz

Monday 23:00 - 23:30

1/8. Alasdair Beckett-King joins Andy Zaltzman for a brand new series of the panel quiz show.

Old Harry's Game

Monday 23:30 - 00:00

2/4. Satan starts a quest to improve mankind by infiltrating the world's great religions. Stars Andy Hamilton. From September 2005.

Tue Sep 09
Archive on 4: Sellers in the Attic

Tuesday 00:00 - 01:00

Glenn Mitchell examines rare and lesser-known recordings that reveal the lighter side of Peter Sellers. From July 2010.

Paul Temple and Steve

Tuesday 01:00 - 01:30

5/8. Paul Temple's investigation leads him from a London murder scene to a country house on Romney Marsh. Stars Gerda Stevenson.

BBC National Short Story Award 2020

Tuesday 01:30 - 02:00

3/5. 4 Extra Debut. Turning thirty, Dilly explores family truths and her relationship with her overbearing mother. Read by Lydia Wilson.

In The Red

Tuesday 02:00 - 02:30

7/7. Plotting at the BBC reaches a climax, while reporter George edges closer to nailing the serial killer. Stars Michael Williams.

Dad's Army

Tuesday 02:30 - 03:00

5/20. A machine gun post sparks invasion mayhem for the platoon. Adapted from BBC TV, with Arthur Lowe and Clive Dunn. From 1974.

Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse

Tuesday 03:00 - 03:30

1/4. From assembly instructions to a meeting with Mozart - an all-star cast with a comic take on life. Stars Stephen Fry. From 2018.

The Phantom of the Opera

Tuesday 03:30 - 03:45

1/10. 4 Extra Debut. The half-crazed Phantom lurks in the Paris Opera House, obsessed with a beautiful young singer, Christine. Read by Jack Klaff.

The Way We Live Right Now

Tuesday 03:45 - 04:00

11/15. Now that Ghassan Mehmoud's a peer, can he save his business empire and his name? Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher.

Booked

Tuesday 04:00 - 04:30

4/6. Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Helen Lederer, David Stafford, Roger McGough and Miles Kington. From 1998.

Married

Tuesday 04:30 - 05:00

1/6. Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin is set for divorce from the woman he never married. Stars Hugh Bonneville. From 2000.

Three Men On The Bummel

Tuesday 05:00 - 05:30

1/3. After their adventure afloat, George, Harris and J decide to tour Germany by bicycle. Adapted and performed by Jeremy Nicholas.

Peter Sellers at Sea

Tuesday 05:30 - 06:00

1/2. 4 Extra Debut. 1973. Peter Sellers convinces his film director friend to make a pirate comedy - at sea. Stars Jack Klaff and Kerry Shale.

Paul Temple and Steve

Tuesday 06:00 - 06:30

6/8. The sleuth finds clues in a remote cottage, but not Belasco's identity. Should he have heeded his wife? With Crawford Logan.

BBC National Short Story Award 2021

Tuesday 06:30 - 07:00

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. A story about love, lust and the kindness of strangers on an overnight flight from Toronto to London. Read by Laura Pyper.

Little Blighty On the Down

Tuesday 07:00 - 07:30

4/5. Troubles abound in the village boatyard and surgery - with a sleazy press. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From August 1989.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 07:30 - 08:00

17/26. Inspector Neddie Seagoon turns sleuth and meets a creepy undertaker. Stars Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. From January 1958.

Mrs Sidhu's Deadly Highland Game

Tuesday 08:00 - 08:30

2/4. Mrs Sidhu's hunt for the truth about Willie Kendrick's death leads to a tough choice. Stars Meera Syal. From 2019.

The Phantom of the Opera

Tuesday 08:30 - 08:45

2/10. Christine has disappeared after her gala singing triumph. Her childhood friend Raoul tries to find her. Read by Jack Klaff.

The Way We Live Right Now

Tuesday 08:45 - 09:00

12/15. Flex has no choice but to face the wrath of Jason Crumb. Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher. From 2008.

Room 101 with Paul Merton

Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30

5/6. Paul Merton asks Rachel Parris what she would put into Room 101.

Self Drives: Maxwell's Equations

Tuesday 09:30 - 09:45

2/5. Will Self visits James Clerk Maxwell's country estate and ponders the Scottish physicist's scientific imagination. From 2015.

Daily Service

Tuesday 09:45 - 10:00

In this week-long series of Daily Services, different voices reflect on how the arts - music, painting, sculpture, and more - can deepen our spiritual lives.

The Best of British Laughs

Tuesday 10:00 - 10:15

4 Extra Debut. Peter Sellers talks to Barry Took about his happiest days - his time in the classic BBC radio comedy, The Goon Show. From 1971.

Movies with a Message

Tuesday 10:15 - 10:30

Movie producer David Puttnam looks at the impact of the 1959 Peter Sellers film 'I'm All Right Jack'.

Dad Made Me Laugh

Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00

Peter Sellers' son Michael tells Sally Magnusson about the ups and downs of growing up with a famous funny father. From September 2005.

Paul Temple and Steve

Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30

6/8. The sleuth finds clues in a remote cottage, but not Belasco's identity. Should he have heeded his wife? With Crawford Logan.

BBC National Short Story Award 2021

Tuesday 11:30 - 12:00

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. A story about love, lust and the kindness of strangers on an overnight flight from Toronto to London. Read by Laura Pyper.

Little Blighty On the Down

Tuesday 12:00 - 12:30

4/5. Troubles abound in the village boatyard and surgery - with a sleazy press. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From August 1989.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 12:30 - 13:00

17/26. Inspector Neddie Seagoon turns sleuth and meets a creepy undertaker. Stars Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. From January 1958.

Mrs Sidhu's Deadly Highland Game

Tuesday 13:00 - 13:30

2/4. Mrs Sidhu's hunt for the truth about Willie Kendrick's death leads to a tough choice. Stars Meera Syal. From 2019.

The Phantom of the Opera

Tuesday 13:30 - 13:45

2/10. Christine has disappeared after her gala singing triumph. Her childhood friend Raoul tries to find her. Read by Jack Klaff.

The Way We Live Right Now

Tuesday 13:45 - 14:00

12/15. Flex has no choice but to face the wrath of Jason Crumb. Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher. From 2008.

Guess What?

Tuesday 14:00 - 14:30

4/10. Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. With Geoffrey Durham, Neil Innes and Jan Ravens. From 1998.

Trapped

Tuesday 14:30 - 15:00

2/4. Debs, a 40 year-old nanny, is on a quest to find love at a Jewish activity weekend. Stars Daniela Denby-Ashe. From 2005.

Three Men On The Bummel

Tuesday 15:00 - 15:30

2/3. George, Harris and J attempt to navigate Germany, but find their sense of direction sorely tested. Performed by Jeremy Nicholas.

Peter Sellers at Sea

Tuesday 15:30 - 16:00

2/2. 1973. Peter Sellers's pirate movie is facing disaster. Will he - or the ship - make it to the end of filming? Stars Jack Klaff.

The Best of British Laughs

Tuesday 16:00 - 16:15

4 Extra Debut. Peter Sellers talks to Barry Took about his happiest days - his time in the classic BBC radio comedy, The Goon Show. From 1971.

Movies with a Message

Tuesday 16:15 - 16:30

Movie producer David Puttnam looks at the impact of the 1959 Peter Sellers film 'I'm All Right Jack'.

Dad Made Me Laugh

Tuesday 16:30 - 17:00

Peter Sellers' son Michael tells Sally Magnusson about the ups and downs of growing up with a famous funny father. From September 2005.

Paul Temple and Steve

Tuesday 17:00 - 17:30

6/8. The sleuth finds clues in a remote cottage, but not Belasco's identity. Should he have heeded his wife? With Crawford Logan.

BBC National Short Story Award 2021

Tuesday 17:30 - 18:00

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. A story about love, lust and the kindness of strangers on an overnight flight from Toronto to London. Read by Laura Pyper.

Little Blighty On the Down

Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30

4/5. Troubles abound in the village boatyard and surgery - with a sleazy press. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From August 1989.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00

17/26. Inspector Neddie Seagoon turns sleuth and meets a creepy undertaker. Stars Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. From January 1958.

Mrs Sidhu's Deadly Highland Game

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

2/4. Mrs Sidhu's hunt for the truth about Willie Kendrick's death leads to a tough choice. Stars Meera Syal. From 2019.

The Phantom of the Opera

Tuesday 19:30 - 19:45

2/10. Christine has disappeared after her gala singing triumph. Her childhood friend Raoul tries to find her. Read by Jack Klaff.

The Way We Live Right Now

Tuesday 19:45 - 20:00

12/15. Flex has no choice but to face the wrath of Jason Crumb. Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher. From 2008.

Guess What?

Tuesday 20:00 - 20:30

4/10. Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. With Geoffrey Durham, Neil Innes and Jan Ravens. From 1998.

Trapped

Tuesday 20:30 - 21:00

2/4. Debs, a 40 year-old nanny, is on a quest to find love at a Jewish activity weekend. Stars Daniela Denby-Ashe. From 2005.

Three Men On The Bummel

Tuesday 21:00 - 21:30

2/3. George, Harris and J attempt to navigate Germany, but find their sense of direction sorely tested. Performed by Jeremy Nicholas.

Peter Sellers at Sea

Tuesday 21:30 - 22:00

2/2. 1973. Peter Sellers's pirate movie is facing disaster. Will he - or the ship - make it to the end of filming? Stars Jack Klaff.

Room 101 with Paul Merton

Tuesday 22:00 - 22:30

5/6. Paul Merton asks Rachel Parris what she would put into Room 101.

Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better

Tuesday 22:30 - 23:00

3/6. The comedian examines the virtue of generosity. With poetry and songs by Tom Basden and Tim Key. From August 2008.

Nick Revell: BrokenDreamCatcher

Tuesday 23:00 - 23:30

1/3. 4 Extra Debut. Sinister goings-on at The Vatican can all be safely explained. A mix of storytelling, comedy and magical realism. From 2018.

And Now In Colour

Tuesday 23:30 - 00:00

2/6. The team attempt their own radio charity fundraiser. Starring Tim de Jongh, William Vandyck and Tim Firth. From January 1991.

Wed Sep 10
The Best of British Laughs

Wednesday 00:00 - 00:15

4 Extra Debut. Peter Sellers talks to Barry Took about his happiest days - his time in the classic BBC radio comedy, The Goon Show. From 1971.

Movies with a Message

Wednesday 00:15 - 00:30

Movie producer David Puttnam looks at the impact of the 1959 Peter Sellers film 'I'm All Right Jack'.

Dad Made Me Laugh

Wednesday 00:30 - 01:00

Peter Sellers' son Michael tells Sally Magnusson about the ups and downs of growing up with a famous funny father. From September 2005.

Paul Temple and Steve

Wednesday 01:00 - 01:30

6/8. The sleuth finds clues in a remote cottage, but not Belasco's identity. Should he have heeded his wife? With Crawford Logan.

BBC National Short Story Award 2021

Wednesday 01:30 - 02:00

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. A story about love, lust and the kindness of strangers on an overnight flight from Toronto to London. Read by Laura Pyper.

Little Blighty On the Down

Wednesday 02:00 - 02:30

4/5. Troubles abound in the village boatyard and surgery - with a sleazy press. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From August 1989.

The Goon Show

Wednesday 02:30 - 03:00

17/26. Inspector Neddie Seagoon turns sleuth and meets a creepy undertaker. Stars Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. From January 1958.

Mrs Sidhu's Deadly Highland Game

Wednesday 03:00 - 03:30

2/4. Mrs Sidhu's hunt for the truth about Willie Kendrick's death leads to a tough choice. Stars Meera Syal. From 2019.

The Phantom of the Opera

Wednesday 03:30 - 03:45

2/10. Christine has disappeared after her gala singing triumph. Her childhood friend Raoul tries to find her. Read by Jack Klaff.

The Way We Live Right Now

Wednesday 03:45 - 04:00

12/15. Flex has no choice but to face the wrath of Jason Crumb. Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher. From 2008.

Guess What?

Wednesday 04:00 - 04:30

4/10. Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. With Geoffrey Durham, Neil Innes and Jan Ravens. From 1998.

Trapped

Wednesday 04:30 - 05:00

2/4. Debs, a 40 year-old nanny, is on a quest to find love at a Jewish activity weekend. Stars Daniela Denby-Ashe. From 2005.

Three Men On The Bummel

Wednesday 05:00 - 05:30

2/3. George, Harris and J attempt to navigate Germany, but find their sense of direction sorely tested. Performed by Jeremy Nicholas.

Peter Sellers at Sea

Wednesday 05:30 - 06:00

2/2. 1973. Peter Sellers's pirate movie is facing disaster. Will he - or the ship - make it to the end of filming? Stars Jack Klaff.

Paul Temple and Steve

Wednesday 06:00 - 06:30

7/8. The net is closing on Dr Belasco but the sleuth and his wife are now in danger from an unexpected quarter. With Gerda Stevenson.

BBC National Short Story Award 2022

Wednesday 06:30 - 07:00

2/5. 4 Extra Debut. A tense family holiday is interrupted by the arrival of Jasmine's friend, Blue. Read by Tuppence Middleton.

Star Terk II

Wednesday 07:00 - 07:30

1/6. 4 Extra Debut. Captain Krik and Mr Pocks are part of a quickfire sketch show. With Jeffrey Holland. From 1987.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 07:30 - 08:00

11/20. Parked outside for ten years, the Lad hits snags galore when he is forced to move his motor. Stars Tony Hancock. From April 1958.

Simon Evans Goes to Market

Wednesday 08:00 - 08:30

3/4. Why do we buy and sell gold all around the world? Why do we continue now we have paper money? With Tim Harford. From May 2014.

The Phantom of the Opera

Wednesday 08:30 - 08:45

3/10. Raoul fears for Christine's life. Will she not tell him who the terrible figure in the scarlet cloak is? Read by Jack Klaff.

The Way We Live Right Now

Wednesday 08:45 - 09:00

13/15. Flex may be wounded, but it's his sister who's really hurting. Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher. From 2008.

Do Gooders

Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30

1/6. Clive has been making enemies with other charities. Foolhardily, he thinks a boxing match between Achi and Lauren's new boyfriend Darren might be the solution.

Self Drives: Maxwell's Equations

Wednesday 09:30 - 09:45

3/5. Over a Chinese meal, Will Self expresses deep concerns about the nature and value of scientific progress. From 2015.

Daily Service

Wednesday 09:45 - 10:00

In this week-long series of Daily Services, different voices reflect on how the arts - music, painting, sculpture, and more - can deepen our spiritual lives.

Peter Sellers Sings

Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. Ed Stewart talks to Peter Sellers's record producer George Martin about the creation of his music comedy albums. From 1997.

Paul Temple and Steve

Wednesday 11:00 - 11:30

7/8. The net is closing on Dr Belasco but the sleuth and his wife are now in danger from an unexpected quarter. With Gerda Stevenson.

BBC National Short Story Award 2022

Wednesday 11:30 - 12:00

2/5. 4 Extra Debut. A tense family holiday is interrupted by the arrival of Jasmine's friend, Blue. Read by Tuppence Middleton.

Star Terk II

Wednesday 12:00 - 12:30

1/6. 4 Extra Debut. Captain Krik and Mr Pocks are part of a quickfire sketch show. With Jeffrey Holland. From 1987.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 12:30 - 13:00

11/20. Parked outside for ten years, the Lad hits snags galore when he is forced to move his motor. Stars Tony Hancock. From April 1958.

Simon Evans Goes to Market

Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30

3/4. Why do we buy and sell gold all around the world? Why do we continue now we have paper money? With Tim Harford. From May 2014.

The Phantom of the Opera

Wednesday 13:30 - 13:45

3/10. Raoul fears for Christine's life. Will she not tell him who the terrible figure in the scarlet cloak is? Read by Jack Klaff.

The Way We Live Right Now

Wednesday 13:45 - 14:00

13/15. Flex may be wounded, but it's his sister who's really hurting. Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher. From 2008.

The Museum of Curiosity

Wednesday 14:00 - 14:30

3/6. John Lloyd and Lee Mack welcome comedian Karen Dunbar, metallurgist professor John Wood and radio host Shaun Keaveny. From 2018.

The Circle

Wednesday 14:30 - 15:00

6/6. As Mike's big snooker match approaches, a childcare crisis is looming. Stars John McArdle and Sherrie Hewson. From 1999.

Three Men On The Bummel

Wednesday 15:00 - 15:30

3/3. George, Harris and J approach the end of their journey and contemplate the Germans as a nation. Performed by Jeremy Nicholas.

Roots

Wednesday 15:30 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. Businessman Craig wants to help disadvantaged kids back home. The problem is they don't want his help. Stars Vicky McClure.

Peter Sellers Sings

Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. Ed Stewart talks to Peter Sellers's record producer George Martin about the creation of his music comedy albums. From 1997.

Paul Temple and Steve

Wednesday 17:00 - 17:30

7/8. The net is closing on Dr Belasco but the sleuth and his wife are now in danger from an unexpected quarter. With Gerda Stevenson.

BBC National Short Story Award 2022

Wednesday 17:30 - 18:00

2/5. 4 Extra Debut. A tense family holiday is interrupted by the arrival of Jasmine's friend, Blue. Read by Tuppence Middleton.

Star Terk II

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

1/6. 4 Extra Debut. Captain Krik and Mr Pocks are part of a quickfire sketch show. With Jeffrey Holland. From 1987.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00

11/20. Parked outside for ten years, the Lad hits snags galore when he is forced to move his motor. Stars Tony Hancock. From April 1958.

Simon Evans Goes to Market

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

3/4. Why do we buy and sell gold all around the world? Why do we continue now we have paper money? With Tim Harford. From May 2014.

The Phantom of the Opera

Wednesday 19:30 - 19:45

3/10. Raoul fears for Christine's life. Will she not tell him who the terrible figure in the scarlet cloak is? Read by Jack Klaff.

The Way We Live Right Now

Wednesday 19:45 - 20:00

13/15. Flex may be wounded, but it's his sister who's really hurting. Stars Henry Goodman and Dexter Fletcher. From 2008.

The Museum of Curiosity

Wednesday 20:00 - 20:30

3/6. John Lloyd and Lee Mack welcome comedian Karen Dunbar, metallurgist professor John Wood and radio host Shaun Keaveny. From 2018.

The Circle

Wednesday 20:30 - 21:00

6/6. As Mike's big snooker match approaches, a childcare crisis is looming. Stars John McArdle and Sherrie Hewson. From 1999.

Three Men On The Bummel

Wednesday 21:00 - 21:30

3/3. George, Harris and J approach the end of their journey and contemplate the Germans as a nation. Performed by Jeremy Nicholas.

Roots

Wednesday 21:30 - 22:00

4 Extra Debut. Businessman Craig wants to help disadvantaged kids back home. The problem is they don't want his help. Stars Vicky McClure.

Do Gooders

Wednesday 22:00 - 22:30

1/6. Clive has been making enemies with other charities. Foolhardily, he thinks a boxing match between Achi and Lauren's new boyfriend Darren might be the solution.

Where Did It All Go Wrong?

Wednesday 22:30 - 22:45

3/4. An investigation into the phenomena of bucket-wearing, sweeping the globe. Stars Simon Munnery and Kevin Eldon. From March 2005.

Athena's Cancel Culture

Wednesday 22:45 - 23:00

3/4. Comedian Athena Kugblenu explores how celebrity justice may have been meted out back in the day. With William Frazer. From 2021.

The Million Pound Radio Show

Wednesday 23:00 - 23:30

3/6. Logical problems on Desert Island Discs and movie scene niggles. Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell's sharp humour. From August 1991.

Henry Normal: A Normal Community

Wednesday 23:30 - 00:00

Writer and producer Henry Normal uses poetry, storytelling and comedy to explore life's big questions. In this ninth instalment he's tackling 'community'.

Thu Sep 11
Peter Sellers Sings

Thursday 00:00 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. Ed Stewart talks to Peter Sellers's record producer George Martin about the creation of his music comedy albums. From 1997.