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Thu Mar 28
Julie Enfield Investigates the...

Today 11:30 - 12:00

...Smithfield Murders. 4/5. The Smithfield community play throws the detective's meaty murder trail into confusion. Stars Imelda Staunton.

The Restaurant: A History of...

Today 12:00 - 12:15

...Eating Out. 4/5. The history of eating out looks at the rise of the fast food era. Read by Lesley Sharp.

Life Lines

Today 12:15 - 12:30

4/5. When a young woman is involved in an acid attack Carrie must talk to both victim and perpetrator. Starring Sarah Ridgeway.

What Does The K Stand For?

Today 12:30 - 13:00

3/4. Strained relationships. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From 2017.

Dad's Army

Today 13:00 - 13:30

3/26. The platoon hold a Spitfire fundraiser, but Jones is pining for Mrs Fox. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From March 1976.

Huddwinks

Today 13:30 - 14:00

4/6. British Rail's new 'Silver Bullet' train ends up as a runaway express to Aberdeen. Stars Roy Hudd. From August 1986.

The Unbelievable Truth

Today 14:00 - 14:30

6/6. David Mitchell hosts. Sarah Millican and Gary Delaney, Marcus Brigstocke and Rachel Parris, and Lucy Porter and Justin Edwards talk with deliberate inaccuracy.

A Whole 'Nother Story

Today 14:30 - 15:00

6/6. It is crunch time for Cassie - will Pete forgive her? Stars Debra Stephenson and David Lamb. From November 2002.

The Riverside Villas Murder

Today 15:00 - 16:30

4 Extra Debut. It's 1936: an adolescent boy's coming of age is blighted by a local murder. Stars Ian Sharrock and Norma Ronald. From 1976.

Julie Enfield Investigates the...

Today 16:30 - 17:00

...Smithfield Murders. 4/5. The Smithfield community play throws the detective's meaty murder trail into confusion. Stars Imelda Staunton.

The Restaurant: A History of...

Today 17:00 - 17:15

...Eating Out. 4/5. The history of eating out looks at the rise of the fast food era. Read by Lesley Sharp.

Life Lines

Today 17:15 - 17:30

4/5. When a young woman is involved in an acid attack Carrie must talk to both victim and perpetrator. Starring Sarah Ridgeway.

What Does The K Stand For?

Today 17:30 - 18:00

3/4. Strained relationships. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From 2017.

Dad's Army

Today 18:00 - 18:30

3/26. The platoon hold a Spitfire fundraiser, but Jones is pining for Mrs Fox. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From March 1976.

Huddwinks

Today 18:30 - 19:00

4/6. British Rail's new 'Silver Bullet' train ends up as a runaway express to Aberdeen. Stars Roy Hudd. From August 1986.

The Unbelievable Truth

Today 19:00 - 19:30

6/6. David Mitchell hosts. Sarah Millican and Gary Delaney, Marcus Brigstocke and Rachel Parris, and Lucy Porter and Justin Edwards talk with deliberate inaccuracy.

A Whole 'Nother Story

Today 19:30 - 20:00

6/6. It is crunch time for Cassie - will Pete forgive her? Stars Debra Stephenson and David Lamb. From November 2002.

4 Extra Goes Gardening

Today 20:00 - 21:00

2/3. Penelope Keith meets with James Wong, Catherine Horwood and Annabel Watts at home of the great garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll.

Great Lives

Today 21:00 - 21:30

Innovative soul singer Marvin Gaye is the choice of historian and broadcaster Tim Marlow. With Humphrey Carpenter. From 2004.

The House That Vanished

Today 21:30 - 22:00

4/5. As Neville and his family descend to their lowest point, all seems lost, until a chance encounter offers hope. Stars Tony Flynn.

Conversations from a Long Marriage

Today 22:00 - 22:30

5/6. Joanna Lumley & Roger Allam play the long-married couple in Jan Etherington's much-loved comedy. This week, Roger feels abandoned as Joanna heads off for a daily sunrise swim.

Clare in the Community

Today 22:30 - 22:55

5/6. Clare encounters the man whose music influenced and shaped her as a teenager. Stars Sally Phillips. From October 2011.

The Comedy Club Interview

Today 22:55 - 23:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. And tonight, Esyllt Sears interviews the stand-up comedian Ray Bradshaw.

Foley and McColl: The Interview

Today 23:00 - 23:15

5/6. The duo tell Parky about their lean years. Stars Sean Foley, Hamish McColl and Michael Parkinson. From March 2003.

Jigsaw

Today 23:15 - 23:30

6/6. Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema piece together their high-concept, high-paced sketch show. From 2013.

And the Winner Is....

Today 23:30 - 00:00

5/6. Matt Lucas hosts his alternative awards show - The Lucases - with Adam Bloom, Scott Capurro and Andrew Maxwell . From 2010.

Fri Mar 29
The Riverside Villas Murder

Tomorrow 00:00 - 01:30

4 Extra Debut. It's 1936: an adolescent boy's coming of age is blighted by a local murder. Stars Ian Sharrock and Norma Ronald. From 1976.

Julie Enfield Investigates the...

Tomorrow 01:30 - 02:00

...Smithfield Murders. 4/5. The Smithfield community play throws the detective's meaty murder trail into confusion. Stars Imelda Staunton.

The Restaurant: A History of...

Tomorrow 02:00 - 02:15

...Eating Out. 4/5. The history of eating out looks at the rise of the fast food era. Read by Lesley Sharp.

Life Lines

Tomorrow 02:15 - 02:30

4/5. When a young woman is involved in an acid attack Carrie must talk to both victim and perpetrator. Starring Sarah Ridgeway.

What Does The K Stand For?

Tomorrow 02:30 - 03:00

3/4. Strained relationships. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From 2017.

Dad's Army

Tomorrow 03:00 - 03:30

3/26. The platoon hold a Spitfire fundraiser, but Jones is pining for Mrs Fox. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From March 1976.

Huddwinks

Tomorrow 03:30 - 04:00

4/6. British Rail's new 'Silver Bullet' train ends up as a runaway express to Aberdeen. Stars Roy Hudd. From August 1986.

The Unbelievable Truth

Tomorrow 04:00 - 04:30

6/6. David Mitchell hosts. Sarah Millican and Gary Delaney, Marcus Brigstocke and Rachel Parris, and Lucy Porter and Justin Edwards talk with deliberate inaccuracy.

A Whole 'Nother Story

Tomorrow 04:30 - 05:00

6/6. It is crunch time for Cassie - will Pete forgive her? Stars Debra Stephenson and David Lamb. From November 2002.

What Every Woman Knows

Tomorrow 05:00 - 06:30

4 Extra Debut. "Every man who is high up loves to think that he has done it all himself." With Phyllis Logan and David Hayman. From 1983.

Julie Enfield Investigates the...

Tomorrow 06:30 - 07:00

...Smithfield Murders. 5/5. With big business involved, the Detective Superintendent finds herself trapped with hired killers. Stars Imelda Staunton.

The Restaurant: A History of...

Tomorrow 07:00 - 07:15

...Eating Out. 5/5. The history of eating out looks at how Indian cuisine established itself in the UK. Read by Lesley Sharp.

Life Lines

Tomorrow 07:15 - 07:30

5/5. When Carrie takes a call from Frances, she realises that she's needs as much emotional support as physical. Stars Sarah Ridgeway.

All Those Women

Tomorrow 07:30 - 08:00

4/4. It's baby Barclay's christening. Maggie's thrilled to be godmother and Jen's 'completely fine'. Stars Marcia Warren. From 2017.

Marriage Lines

Tomorrow 08:00 - 08:30

13/13. It's christening day and George is packing for Africa. Adapted from TV. With Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From June 1967.

Big Jim And The Figaro Club

Tomorrow 08:30 - 09:00

6/6. Perkins has no materials to rebuild post-war Britain, which well suits the workmates. With Norman Rossington. From March 1987.

Whispers

Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30

2/6. Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty. From October 2005.

Bookcases

Tomorrow 09:30 - 10:00

2/4. 1855 - Primus's latest publishing coup is an explorer, but he seems to have lost his way. Stars Maggie Steed. From August 1998.

What Every Woman Knows

Tomorrow 10:00 - 11:30

4 Extra Debut. "Every man who is high up loves to think that he has done it all himself." With Phyllis Logan and David Hayman. From 1983.

Julie Enfield Investigates the...

Tomorrow 11:30 - 12:00

...Smithfield Murders. 5/5. With big business involved, the Detective Superintendent finds herself trapped with hired killers. Stars Imelda Staunton.

The Restaurant: A History of...

Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:15

...Eating Out. 5/5. The history of eating out looks at how Indian cuisine established itself in the UK. Read by Lesley Sharp.

Life Lines

Tomorrow 12:15 - 12:30

5/5. When Carrie takes a call from Frances, she realises that she's needs as much emotional support as physical. Stars Sarah Ridgeway.

All Those Women

Tomorrow 12:30 - 13:00

4/4. It's baby Barclay's christening. Maggie's thrilled to be godmother and Jen's 'completely fine'. Stars Marcia Warren. From 2017.

Marriage Lines

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30

13/13. It's christening day and George is packing for Africa. Adapted from TV. With Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From June 1967.

Big Jim And The Figaro Club

Tomorrow 13:30 - 14:00

6/6. Perkins has no materials to rebuild post-war Britain, which well suits the workmates. With Norman Rossington. From March 1987.

Whispers

Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:30

2/6. Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty. From October 2005.

Bookcases

Tomorrow 14:30 - 15:00

2/4. 1855 - Primus's latest publishing coup is an explorer, but he seems to have lost his way. Stars Maggie Steed. From August 1998.

What Every Woman Knows

Tomorrow 15:00 - 16:30

4 Extra Debut. "Every man who is high up loves to think that he has done it all himself." With Phyllis Logan and David Hayman. From 1983.

Julie Enfield Investigates the...

Tomorrow 16:30 - 17:00

...Smithfield Murders. 5/5. With big business involved, the Detective Superintendent finds herself trapped with hired killers. Stars Imelda Staunton.

The Restaurant: A History of...

Tomorrow 17:00 - 17:15

...Eating Out. 5/5. The history of eating out looks at how Indian cuisine established itself in the UK. Read by Lesley Sharp.

Life Lines

Tomorrow 17:15 - 17:30

5/5. When Carrie takes a call from Frances, she realises that she's needs as much emotional support as physical. Stars Sarah Ridgeway.

All Those Women

Tomorrow 17:30 - 18:00

4/4. It's baby Barclay's christening. Maggie's thrilled to be godmother and Jen's 'completely fine'. Stars Marcia Warren. From 2017.

Marriage Lines

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30

13/13. It's christening day and George is packing for Africa. Adapted from TV. With Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From June 1967.

Big Jim And The Figaro Club

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00

6/6. Perkins has no materials to rebuild post-war Britain, which well suits the workmates. With Norman Rossington. From March 1987.

Whispers

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30

2/6. Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty. From October 2005.

Bookcases

Tomorrow 19:30 - 20:00

2/4. 1855 - Primus's latest publishing coup is an explorer, but he seems to have lost his way. Stars Maggie Steed. From August 1998.

JD Salinger, Made in England

Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:30

4 Extra Debut. How being stationed in England during the Second World War influenced Catcher in the Rye writer, JD Salinger. From 2016.

Soul Music

Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:00

4 Extra Debut. The uplifting 1967 hit for Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell followed by Diana Ross in 1970 has touched many lives. From 2021.

And the Academy Award Goes To...

Tomorrow 21:00 - 21:30

2/3. Dustin Hoffman as a sleazy pimp? Paul Gambaccini on the story behind Best Picture winner for 1969, Midnight Cowboy. From 2015.

The House That Vanished

Tomorrow 21:30 - 22:00

5/5. A day of reckoning is here but as Neville awaits the outcome, he finds himself on the wrong side of the law. Stars Tony Flynn.

Stuart Mitchell's Cost of Living

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:15

5/6. Comedian Stuart Mitchell examines his own cost of living by looking at how his mum's death affected his life choices. Just when he gets back on his feet, he receives awful news.

Guy Browning's Small Talk

Tomorrow 22:15 - 22:30

1/2. Eggs are rather like people - drop them into hot water and they go to pieces. Some surreal food for thought. From March 2003.

Laura Solon: Talking and Not...

Tomorrow 22:30 - 23:00

...Talking. 4/6. More sketches from the award-winning comedian, including a day in the life of a lock keeper. With Ben Moor. From January 2007.

Absolute Power

Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:30

6/6. Spin doctors Prentiss and McCabe tackle a sporting victory for England. Stars Stephen Fry and John Bird. From February 2000.

Weak at the Top

Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00

1/4. Aggressive marketing director John Weak is back, with no morals and little brain. Stars Alexander Armstrong. From June 2006.

Sat Mar 30
What Every Woman Knows

Saturday 00:00 - 01:30

4 Extra Debut. "Every man who is high up loves to think that he has done it all himself." With Phyllis Logan and David Hayman. From 1983.

Julie Enfield Investigates the...

Saturday 01:30 - 02:00

...Smithfield Murders. 5/5. With big business involved, the Detective Superintendent finds herself trapped with hired killers. Stars Imelda Staunton.

The Restaurant: A History of...

Saturday 02:00 - 02:15

...Eating Out. 5/5. The history of eating out looks at how Indian cuisine established itself in the UK. Read by Lesley Sharp.

Life Lines

Saturday 02:15 - 02:30

5/5. When Carrie takes a call from Frances, she realises that she's needs as much emotional support as physical. Stars Sarah Ridgeway.

All Those Women

Saturday 02:30 - 03:00

4/4. It's baby Barclay's christening. Maggie's thrilled to be godmother and Jen's 'completely fine'. Stars Marcia Warren. From 2017.

Marriage Lines

Saturday 03:00 - 03:30

13/13. It's christening day and George is packing for Africa. Adapted from TV. With Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From June 1967.

Big Jim And The Figaro Club

Saturday 03:30 - 04:00

6/6. Perkins has no materials to rebuild post-war Britain, which well suits the workmates. With Norman Rossington. From March 1987.

Whispers

Saturday 04:00 - 04:30

2/6. Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty. From October 2005.

Bookcases

Saturday 04:30 - 05:00

2/4. 1855 - Primus's latest publishing coup is an explorer, but he seems to have lost his way. Stars Maggie Steed. From August 1998.

JD Salinger, Made in England

Saturday 05:00 - 05:30

4 Extra Debut. How being stationed in England during the Second World War influenced Catcher in the Rye writer, JD Salinger. From 2016.

Soul Music

Saturday 05:30 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. The uplifting 1967 hit for Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell followed by Diana Ross in 1970 has touched many lives. From 2021.

Swing Swing Together

Saturday 06:00 - 07:30

4 Extra Debut. Victorian London: A body in the Thames. A witness to three men in a boat. Can Sergeant Cribb solve the case? Stars Barry Foster.

The Peregrine (Omnibus)

Saturday 07:30 - 08:45

JA Baker's masterpiece written in diary form, charting his observations of this glorious bird. Read by David Attenborough.

Singular Women

Saturday 08:45 - 09:00

2/4. Celia Imrie plays a shy teacher with an unwanted notoriety. Bittersweet comedies about four very different women. From 1997.

Not in Front of the Children

Saturday 09:00 - 09:30

11/13. Desperate to get a cleaner, how can Jennifer raise the cash? Stars Wendy Craig and Francis Matthews. From December 1970.

Ray's A Laugh

Saturday 09:30 - 10:00

When Kitty hears about Ted's raise, she wants to splash out. Stars Ted Ray, Kitty Bluett and Kenneth Connor. From January 1960.

4 Extra Goes Gardening

Saturday 10:00 - 11:00

3/3. Penelope Keith meets with James Wong, Catherine Horwood and Annabel Watts at home of the great garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll.

Swing Swing Together

Saturday 11:00 - 12:30

4 Extra Debut. Victorian London: A body in the Thames. A witness to three men in a boat. Can Sergeant Cribb solve the case? Stars Barry Foster.

The Peregrine (Omnibus)

Saturday 12:30 - 13:45

JA Baker's masterpiece written in diary form, charting his observations of this glorious bird. Read by David Attenborough.

Singular Women

Saturday 13:45 - 14:00

2/4. Celia Imrie plays a shy teacher with an unwanted notoriety. Bittersweet comedies about four very different women. From 1997.

Not in Front of the Children

Saturday 14:00 - 14:30

11/13. Desperate to get a cleaner, how can Jennifer raise the cash? Stars Wendy Craig and Francis Matthews. From December 1970.

Ray's A Laugh

Saturday 14:30 - 15:00

When Kitty hears about Ted's raise, she wants to splash out. Stars Ted Ray, Kitty Bluett and Kenneth Connor. From January 1960.

4 Extra Goes Gardening

Saturday 15:00 - 16:00

3/3. Penelope Keith meets with James Wong, Catherine Horwood and Annabel Watts at home of the great garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll.

Produce

Saturday 16:00 - 16:45

Unable to have a healthy child naturally, a couple hope a bespoke baby is the solution. Stars Laura dos Santos.

Ghost Stories by HG Wells

Saturday 16:45 - 17:00

5/6. When a paranormal researcher experiments with astral projection, an interested party intervenes. Read by David McAlister.

Swing Swing Together

Saturday 17:00 - 18:30

4 Extra Debut. Victorian London: A body in the Thames. A witness to three men in a boat. Can Sergeant Cribb solve the case? Stars Barry Foster.

The Peregrine (Omnibus)

Saturday 18:30 - 19:45

JA Baker's masterpiece written in diary form, charting his observations of this glorious bird. Read by David Attenborough.

Singular Women

Saturday 19:45 - 20:00

2/4. Celia Imrie plays a shy teacher with an unwanted notoriety. Bittersweet comedies about four very different women. From 1997.

Not in Front of the Children

Saturday 20:00 - 20:30

11/13. Desperate to get a cleaner, how can Jennifer raise the cash? Stars Wendy Craig and Francis Matthews. From December 1970.

Ray's A Laugh

Saturday 20:30 - 21:00

When Kitty hears about Ted's raise, she wants to splash out. Stars Ted Ray, Kitty Bluett and Kenneth Connor. From January 1960.

4 Extra Goes Gardening

Saturday 21:00 - 22:00

3/3. Penelope Keith meets with James Wong, Catherine Horwood and Annabel Watts at home of the great garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll.

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Saturday 22:00 - 22:30

3/4. A showbiz journey from the great American songbook to the biggest-selling single to have never been a hit Stateside. From 2019.

That Mitchell and Webb Sound

Saturday 22:30 - 23:00

2/5. The real point of owning a cat and a culture clash at the Proms. Sketches starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb. From 2013.

Andrew Maxwell's Public Enemies

Saturday 23:00 - 23:30

1/4. The food industry kicks off Andrew's probe behind lazy assumptions about four possible threats to British society. From 2013.

Hut 33

Saturday 23:30 - 00:00

1/6. The Bletchley Park codebreakers hit panic stations when a royal visitor arrives. Stars Robert Bathurst. From May 2008.

Sun Mar 31
Produce

Sunday 00:00 - 00:45

Unable to have a healthy child naturally, a couple hope a bespoke baby is the solution. Stars Laura dos Santos.

Ghost Stories by HG Wells

Sunday 00:45 - 01:00

5/6. When a paranormal researcher experiments with astral projection, an interested party intervenes. Read by David McAlister.

Swing Swing Together

Sunday 01:00 - 02:30

4 Extra Debut. Victorian London: A body in the Thames. A witness to three men in a boat. Can Sergeant Cribb solve the case? Stars Barry Foster.

The Peregrine (Omnibus)

Sunday 02:30 - 03:45

JA Baker's masterpiece written in diary form, charting his observations of this glorious bird. Read by David Attenborough.

Singular Women

Sunday 03:45 - 04:00

2/4. Celia Imrie plays a shy teacher with an unwanted notoriety. Bittersweet comedies about four very different women. From 1997.

Not in Front of the Children

Sunday 04:00 - 04:30

11/13. Desperate to get a cleaner, how can Jennifer raise the cash? Stars Wendy Craig and Francis Matthews. From December 1970.

Ray's A Laugh

Sunday 04:30 - 05:00

When Kitty hears about Ted's raise, she wants to splash out. Stars Ted Ray, Kitty Bluett and Kenneth Connor. From January 1960.

Poetry Extra: Listening And...

Sunday 05:00 - 05:30

...Writing. Daljit Nagra selects Listening and Writing - Writing About Landscape - a Ted Hughes masterclass illustrated by poems. From 1964.

The Restaurant: A History of...

Sunday 05:30 - 06:40

...Eating Out by William Sitwell (Omnibus). Politics, courage, skill, art, innovation and luck - the history of eating out starts in Pompeii in AD79. Read by Lesley Sharp.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 06:40 - 06:50

The marathon drumming presenter Owain Wyn Evans chooses 'The Masquerade' by The Carpenters and 'This Hell' by Rina Sawayama.

Life Lines (Omnibus)

Sunday 06:50 - 08:00

A man is intent on taking his own life. Can the emergency services get to him in time? Starring Sarah Ridgeway.

All Gas and Gaiters

Sunday 08:00 - 08:30

17/20. 4 Extra Debut. The Bishop's 10th anniversary portrait causes a stir. But where will it be displayed? Stars William Mervyn. From October 1972.

The Navy Lark

Sunday 08:30 - 09:00

16/18. Can the inept crew help a scientist complete their research mission? Stars Leslie Phillips and Jon Pertwee. From January 1969.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 09:00 - 09:45

4 Extra Debut. From Bob Dylan to Willie Nelson, comedian Ricky Gervais shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2007.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 09:45 - 10:00

David Attenborough explores the evolution of plants, which saw nature's first bribe over one hundred million years ago. From 2011.

Poetry Extra: Listening And...

Sunday 10:00 - 10:30

...Writing. Daljit Nagra selects Listening and Writing - Writing About Landscape - a Ted Hughes masterclass illustrated by poems. From 1964.

The Restaurant: A History of...

Sunday 10:30 - 11:40

...Eating Out by William Sitwell (Omnibus). Politics, courage, skill, art, innovation and luck - the history of eating out starts in Pompeii in AD79. Read by Lesley Sharp.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 11:40 - 11:50

The marathon drumming presenter Owain Wyn Evans chooses 'The Masquerade' by The Carpenters and 'This Hell' by Rina Sawayama.

Life Lines (Omnibus)

Sunday 11:50 - 13:00

A man is intent on taking his own life. Can the emergency services get to him in time? Starring Sarah Ridgeway.

All Gas and Gaiters

Sunday 13:00 - 13:30

17/20. 4 Extra Debut. The Bishop's 10th anniversary portrait causes a stir. But where will it be displayed? Stars William Mervyn. From October 1972.

The Navy Lark

Sunday 13:30 - 14:00

16/18. Can the inept crew help a scientist complete their research mission? Stars Leslie Phillips and Jon Pertwee. From January 1969.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 14:00 - 14:45

4 Extra Debut. From Bob Dylan to Willie Nelson, comedian Ricky Gervais shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2007.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 14:45 - 15:00

David Attenborough explores the evolution of plants, which saw nature's first bribe over one hundred million years ago. From 2011.

Space Force

Sunday 15:00 - 15:30

4/6. Taken hostage by the aliens, the crew learn more about their mysterious captors. Stars Nicky Henson and Nigel Stock.

The Woman in Black

Sunday 15:30 - 16:00

4/4. Solicitor Arthur Kipps tries to finally unravel the mystery of the haunted house. Stars Robert Glenister and John Woodvine.

Poetry Extra: Listening And...

Sunday 16:00 - 16:30

...Writing. Daljit Nagra selects Listening and Writing - Writing About Landscape - a Ted Hughes masterclass illustrated by poems. From 1964.

The Restaurant: A History of...

Sunday 16:30 - 17:40

...Eating Out by William Sitwell (Omnibus). Politics, courage, skill, art, innovation and luck - the history of eating out starts in Pompeii in AD79. Read by Lesley Sharp.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 17:40 - 17:50

The marathon drumming presenter Owain Wyn Evans chooses 'The Masquerade' by The Carpenters and 'This Hell' by Rina Sawayama.

Life Lines (Omnibus)

Sunday 17:50 - 19:00

A man is intent on taking his own life. Can the emergency services get to him in time? Starring Sarah Ridgeway.

All Gas and Gaiters

Sunday 19:00 - 19:30

17/20. 4 Extra Debut. The Bishop's 10th anniversary portrait causes a stir. But where will it be displayed? Stars William Mervyn. From October 1972.

The Navy Lark

Sunday 19:30 - 20:00

16/18. Can the inept crew help a scientist complete their research mission? Stars Leslie Phillips and Jon Pertwee. From January 1969.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 20:00 - 20:45

4 Extra Debut. From Bob Dylan to Willie Nelson, comedian Ricky Gervais shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2007.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 20:45 - 21:00

David Attenborough explores the evolution of plants, which saw nature's first bribe over one hundred million years ago. From 2011.

Revolting People

Sunday 21:00 - 21:30

2/6. The wedding reception of the year ends in drunken chaos. 1770 America sitcom starring Andy Hamilton. From January 2000.

Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!

Sunday 21:30 - 22:00

4/6. Milton goes under the sea to save the earth and stumbles across a mysterious Great Aunt at the same time. From 2020.

The Masterson Inheritance

Sunday 22:00 - 22:30

6/6. Murder, intrigue and a fast-talking parrot aboard a luxury cruiser. Improvised family saga with Paul Merton. From July 1994.

The In Crowd

Sunday 22:30 - 23:00

1/6. Compulsive Liars Anonymous and a birthday shock. Manchester sketch show with Kate Ward, Smug Roberts and Robin Ince. From 2004.

Space Force

Sunday 23:00 - 23:30

4/6. Taken hostage by the aliens, the crew learn more about their mysterious captors. Stars Nicky Henson and Nigel Stock.

The Woman in Black

Sunday 23:30 - 00:00

4/4. Solicitor Arthur Kipps tries to finally unravel the mystery of the haunted house. Stars Robert Glenister and John Woodvine.

Mon Apr 01
Poetry Extra: Listening And...

Monday 00:00 - 00:30

...Writing. Daljit Nagra selects Listening and Writing - Writing About Landscape - a Ted Hughes masterclass illustrated by poems. From 1964.

The Restaurant: A History of...

Monday 00:30 - 01:40

...Eating Out by William Sitwell (Omnibus). Politics, courage, skill, art, innovation and luck - the history of eating out starts in Pompeii in AD79. Read by Lesley Sharp.

Inheritance Tracks

Monday 01:40 - 01:50

The marathon drumming presenter Owain Wyn Evans chooses 'The Masquerade' by The Carpenters and 'This Hell' by Rina Sawayama.

Life Lines (Omnibus)

Monday 01:50 - 03:00

A man is intent on taking his own life. Can the emergency services get to him in time? Starring Sarah Ridgeway.

All Gas and Gaiters

Monday 03:00 - 03:30

17/20. 4 Extra Debut. The Bishop's 10th anniversary portrait causes a stir. But where will it be displayed? Stars William Mervyn. From October 1972.

The Navy Lark

Monday 03:30 - 04:00

16/18. Can the inept crew help a scientist complete their research mission? Stars Leslie Phillips and Jon Pertwee. From January 1969.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Monday 04:00 - 04:45

4 Extra Debut. From Bob Dylan to Willie Nelson, comedian Ricky Gervais shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2007.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Monday 04:45 - 05:00

David Attenborough explores the evolution of plants, which saw nature's first bribe over one hundred million years ago. From 2011.

Sherlock Holmes with Carleton...

Monday 05:00 - 05:30

...Hobbs. 1/6. Seemingly childish drawings foreshadow tragedy and death. With Norman Shelley. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thriller from 1969.

Agatha Raisin

Monday 05:30 - 06:00

1/6. The Cotswold amateur sleuth is finally set to marry Colonel James Lacey. But there's just a little problem. Stars Penelope Keith.

Winston Comes to Town

Monday 06:00 - 06:30

4/6. William is writing mucky books under a nom de plume, and a decision is taken over Father. Stars Maurice Denham. From January 1990.

Steptoe and Son

Monday 06:30 - 07:00

4/6. Harold wants a holiday but without his father Albert. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From June 1974.

Mum's on the Run

Monday 07:00 - 07:30

4/6. Jen has trouble with mice, cats and the local constabulary. Starring Ronni Ancona and John Gordon Sinclair. From 2010.

Charles Dickens: A Life

Monday 07:30 - 07:45

1/5. The acclaimed biography explores Dickens's troubled childhood when his father's fortunes took a turn. Read by Penelope Wilton.

Halfway Here

Monday 07:45 - 08:00

1/10. 4 Extra Debut. When something happens to Nettie, it becomes clear that no-one knew very much about her. Starring Tyger Drew-Honey.

One Person Found This Helpful

Monday 08:00 - 08:30

6/6. Frank Skinner hosts the panel game based on what we all do at least once a day - shop online and leave a review. An all-star panel celebrate the good, the bad and the baffling.

A Guide to Garden Wildlife

Monday 08:30 - 08:45

1/5. 'Tiggy hogs and coffin cutters' kick off Brett Westwood and Phil Gates's investigation into common garden wildlife. From July 2013.

Daily Service

Monday 08:45 - 09:00

A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by the Revd Delyth Liddell.

Radiolab

Monday 09:00 - 09:55

6/8. Radiolab on Alex Neason's journey into her family history marked by slavery in the USA. With Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser. Contains language which some may find offensive.

Inheritance Tracks

Monday 09:55 - 10:00

American folk singer Joan Baez chooses 'Tonerna' sung by Jussi Bjorling and her own song 'Diamonds and Rust'.

Sherlock Holmes with Carleton...

Monday 10:00 - 10:30

...Hobbs. 1/6. Seemingly childish drawings foreshadow tragedy and death. With Norman Shelley. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thriller from 1969.

Agatha Raisin

Monday 10:30 - 11:00

1/6. The Cotswold amateur sleuth is finally set to marry Colonel James Lacey. But there's just a little problem. Stars Penelope Keith.

Winston Comes to Town

Monday 11:00 - 11:30

4/6. William is writing mucky books under a nom de plume, and a decision is taken over Father. Stars Maurice Denham. From January 1990.

Steptoe and Son

Monday 11:30 - 12:00

4/6. Harold wants a holiday but without his father Albert. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From June 1974.

Mum's on the Run

Monday 12:00 - 12:30

4/6. Jen has trouble with mice, cats and the local constabulary. Starring Ronni Ancona and John Gordon Sinclair. From 2010.

Charles Dickens: A Life

Monday 12:30 - 12:45

1/5. The acclaimed biography explores Dickens's troubled childhood when his father's fortunes took a turn. Read by Penelope Wilton.

Halfway Here

Monday 12:45 - 13:00

1/10. 4 Extra Debut. When something happens to Nettie, it becomes clear that no-one knew very much about her. Starring Tyger Drew-Honey.

Many A Slip

Monday 13:00 - 13:30

Roy Plomley challenges Eleanor Summerfield, Gillian Reynolds, David Nixon and Tim Rice to spot the mistakes. From August 1978.

Ring Around the Bath

Monday 13:30 - 14:00

2/6. Stella's luck goes from bad to worse, as daughter Alison and granny want to move in. Stars Pippa Haywood. From January 2006.

The French Lieutenant's Woman

Monday 14:00 - 15:00

1/2. 1867 Lyme Regis: Charles Smithson's complacent snobbery is about to be shattered. With John Hurt and Emily Bruni.

Radiolab

Monday 15:00 - 15:55

6/8. Radiolab on Alex Neason's journey into her family history marked by slavery in the USA. With Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser. Contains language which some may find offensive.

Inheritance Tracks

Monday 15:55 - 16:00

American folk singer Joan Baez chooses 'Tonerna' sung by Jussi Bjorling and her own song 'Diamonds and Rust'.

Sherlock Holmes with Carleton...

Monday 16:00 - 16:30

...Hobbs. 1/6. Seemingly childish drawings foreshadow tragedy and death. With Norman Shelley. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thriller from 1969.

Agatha Raisin

Monday 16:30 - 17:00

1/6. The Cotswold amateur sleuth is finally set to marry Colonel James Lacey. But there's just a little problem. Stars Penelope Keith.

Winston Comes to Town

Monday 17:00 - 17:30

4/6. William is writing mucky books under a nom de plume, and a decision is taken over Father. Stars Maurice Denham. From January 1990.

Steptoe and Son

Monday 17:30 - 18:00

4/6. Harold wants a holiday but without his father Albert. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From June 1974.

Mum's on the Run

Monday 18:00 - 18:30

4/6. Jen has trouble with mice, cats and the local constabulary. Starring Ronni Ancona and John Gordon Sinclair. From 2010.

Charles Dickens: A Life

Monday 18:30 - 18:45

1/5. The acclaimed biography explores Dickens's troubled childhood when his father's fortunes took a turn. Read by Penelope Wilton.

Halfway Here

Monday 18:45 - 19:00

1/10. 4 Extra Debut. When something happens to Nettie, it becomes clear that no-one knew very much about her. Starring Tyger Drew-Honey.

Many A Slip

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

Roy Plomley challenges Eleanor Summerfield, Gillian Reynolds, David Nixon and Tim Rice to spot the mistakes. From August 1978.

Ring Around the Bath

Monday 19:30 - 20:00

2/6. Stella's luck goes from bad to worse, as daughter Alison and granny want to move in. Stars Pippa Haywood. From January 2006.

The French Lieutenant's Woman

Monday 20:00 - 21:00

1/2. 1867 Lyme Regis: Charles Smithson's complacent snobbery is about to be shattered. With John Hurt and Emily Bruni.

One Person Found This Helpful

Monday 21:00 - 21:30

6/6. Frank Skinner hosts the panel game based on what we all do at least once a day - shop online and leave a review. An all-star panel celebrate the good, the bad and the baffling.

Goodness Gracious Me

Monday 21:30 - 21:55

3/4. Bhangraman must save the world, plus the downside of keeping a cow as a family pet. Stars Sanjeev Bhaskar. From July 1996.

The Comedy Club Interview

Monday 21:55 - 22:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Paul Garner chats to Jonny Weldon.

The Now Show

Monday 22:00 - 22:30

3/6. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.

Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix

Monday 22:30 - 23:00

2/4. The star cricketer injures Felicity Kendall in a charity celebrity cricket match. Stars Chris Douglas. From May 2001.

Radiolab

Monday 23:00 - 23:55

6/8. Radiolab on Alex Neason's journey into her family history marked by slavery in the USA. With Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser. Contains language which some may find offensive.

Inheritance Tracks

Monday 23:55 - 00:00

American folk singer Joan Baez chooses 'Tonerna' sung by Jussi Bjorling and her own song 'Diamonds and Rust'.

Tue Apr 02
Sherlock Holmes with Carleton...

Tuesday 00:00 - 00:30

...Hobbs. 1/6. Seemingly childish drawings foreshadow tragedy and death. With Norman Shelley. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thriller from 1969.

Agatha Raisin

Tuesday 00:30 - 01:00

1/6. The Cotswold amateur sleuth is finally set to marry Colonel James Lacey. But there's just a little problem. Stars Penelope Keith.

Winston Comes to Town

Tuesday 01:00 - 01:30

4/6. William is writing mucky books under a nom de plume, and a decision is taken over Father. Stars Maurice Denham. From January 1990.

Steptoe and Son

Tuesday 01:30 - 02:00

4/6. Harold wants a holiday but without his father Albert. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From June 1974.

Mum's on the Run

Tuesday 02:00 - 02:30

4/6. Jen has trouble with mice, cats and the local constabulary. Starring Ronni Ancona and John Gordon Sinclair. From 2010.

Charles Dickens: A Life

Tuesday 02:30 - 02:45

1/5. The acclaimed biography explores Dickens's troubled childhood when his father's fortunes took a turn. Read by Penelope Wilton.

Halfway Here

Tuesday 02:45 - 03:00

1/10. 4 Extra Debut. When something happens to Nettie, it becomes clear that no-one knew very much about her. Starring Tyger Drew-Honey.

Many A Slip

Tuesday 03:00 - 03:30

Roy Plomley challenges Eleanor Summerfield, Gillian Reynolds, David Nixon and Tim Rice to spot the mistakes. From August 1978.

Ring Around the Bath

Tuesday 03:30 - 04:00

2/6. Stella's luck goes from bad to worse, as daughter Alison and granny want to move in. Stars Pippa Haywood. From January 2006.

The French Lieutenant's Woman

Tuesday 04:00 - 05:00

1/2. 1867 Lyme Regis: Charles Smithson's complacent snobbery is about to be shattered. With John Hurt and Emily Bruni.

Sherlock Holmes with Carleton...

Tuesday 05:00 - 05:30

...Hobbs. 2/6. The sharp sleuth probes a missing fiancé and shady stepfather. With Norman Shelley. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thriller from 1969.

Agatha Raisin

Tuesday 05:30 - 06:00

2/6. With her marriage aborted, the Cotswold sleuth must return the wedding gifts and clear herself of murder. Stars Penelope Keith.

The Michael Bentine Show

Tuesday 06:00 - 06:30

From his own father to a huge hairy mountain gorilla, it's the ultimate one-man show, written by the host. From April 1984.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 06:30 - 07:00

5/24. Neddie tracks young Fred Nurke, who's vanished from his banana-growing family's home. Stars Spike Milligan. From October 1954.

Bad Salsa

Tuesday 07:00 - 07:30

2/2. Jill plans to remarry her ex-husband Colin to protect their son's future, giving Terri an idea. Stars Jessie Cave. From 2017.

Charles Dickens: A Life

Tuesday 07:30 - 07:45

2/5. Dickens's remarkable energy led him to write at an intense rate but was needed in his personal life too. Read by Penelope Wilton.

Halfway Here

Tuesday 07:45 - 08:00

2/10. Nettie's parents wait to see if she'll recover and Luke tries to find out who's been making her so unhappy. Stars Katie Angelou.

Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Tuesday 08:00 - 08:30

More comic chaos from Tim Key, Tom Basden, Katy Wix and guest star Mike Wozniak.

A Guide to Garden Wildlife

Tuesday 08:30 - 08:45

2/5. Venturing into the garden pond. Brett Westwood and Phil Gates's investigation into common garden wildlife continues. From July 2013.

Daily Service

Tuesday 08:45 - 09:00

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

A Good Read

Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30

Sebastian Faulks, Sarfraz Manzoor and Harriett Gilbert choose books by Joseph Conrad, Philip Roth and Diana Athill. From 2016.

My Dream Dinner Party

Tuesday 09:30 - 10:00

Comic Shappi Korsandi's dinner party with a twist with guests from beyond the grave, helped by the BBC radio archive. From 2019.

Sherlock Holmes with Carleton...

Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30

...Hobbs. 2/6. The sharp sleuth probes a missing fiancé and shady stepfather. With Norman Shelley. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thriller from 1969.

Agatha Raisin

Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00

2/6. With her marriage aborted, the Cotswold sleuth must return the wedding gifts and clear herself of murder. Stars Penelope Keith.

The Michael Bentine Show

Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30

From his own father to a huge hairy mountain gorilla, it's the ultimate one-man show, written by the host. From April 1984.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 11:30 - 12:00

5/24. Neddie tracks young Fred Nurke, who's vanished from his banana-growing family's home. Stars Spike Milligan. From October 1954.

Bad Salsa

Tuesday 12:00 - 12:30

2/2. Jill plans to remarry her ex-husband Colin to protect their son's future, giving Terri an idea. Stars Jessie Cave. From 2017.

Charles Dickens: A Life

Tuesday 12:30 - 12:45

2/5. Dickens's remarkable energy led him to write at an intense rate but was needed in his personal life too. Read by Penelope Wilton.

Halfway Here

Tuesday 12:45 - 13:00

2/10. Nettie's parents wait to see if she'll recover and Luke tries to find out who's been making her so unhappy. Stars Katie Angelou.

Hidden Treasures

Tuesday 13:00 - 13:30

2/8. The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire. With Lars Tharp, Henry Sandon and Philippa Glanville. From April 1998.

The Change

Tuesday 13:30 - 14:00

2/6. Ken is surprised to discover his new bedmate, but sadly it's not the one he hoped for. Stars Lynda Bellingham. From November 2004.

The French Lieutenant's Woman

Tuesday 14:00 - 15:00

2/2. Having vowed to end the liaison with Sarah, Charles finds himself lured one last time. With John Hurt and Emily Bruni.

A Good Read

Tuesday 15:00 - 15:30

Sebastian Faulks, Sarfraz Manzoor and Harriett Gilbert choose books by Joseph Conrad, Philip Roth and Diana Athill. From 2016.

My Dream Dinner Party

Tuesday 15:30 - 16:00

Comic Shappi Korsandi's dinner party with a twist with guests from beyond the grave, helped by the BBC radio archive. From 2019.

Sherlock Holmes with Carleton...

Tuesday 16:00 - 16:30

...Hobbs. 2/6. The sharp sleuth probes a missing fiancé and shady stepfather. With Norman Shelley. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thriller from 1969.

Agatha Raisin

Tuesday 16:30 - 17:00

2/6. With her marriage aborted, the Cotswold sleuth must return the wedding gifts and clear herself of murder. Stars Penelope Keith.

The Michael Bentine Show

Tuesday 17:00 - 17:30

From his own father to a huge hairy mountain gorilla, it's the ultimate one-man show, written by the host. From April 1984.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 17:30 - 18:00

5/24. Neddie tracks young Fred Nurke, who's vanished from his banana-growing family's home. Stars Spike Milligan. From October 1954.

Bad Salsa

Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30

2/2. Jill plans to remarry her ex-husband Colin to protect their son's future, giving Terri an idea. Stars Jessie Cave. From 2017.

Charles Dickens: A Life

Tuesday 18:30 - 18:45

2/5. Dickens's remarkable energy led him to write at an intense rate but was needed in his personal life too. Read by Penelope Wilton.

Halfway Here

Tuesday 18:45 - 19:00

2/10. Nettie's parents wait to see if she'll recover and Luke tries to find out who's been making her so unhappy. Stars Katie Angelou.

Hidden Treasures

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

2/8. The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire. With Lars Tharp, Henry Sandon and Philippa Glanville. From April 1998.

The Change

Tuesday 19:30 - 20:00

2/6. Ken is surprised to discover his new bedmate, but sadly it's not the one he hoped for. Stars Lynda Bellingham. From November 2004.

The French Lieutenant's Woman

Tuesday 20:00 - 21:00

2/2. Having vowed to end the liaison with Sarah, Charles finds himself lured one last time. With John Hurt and Emily Bruni.

Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Tuesday 21:00 - 21:30

More comic chaos from Tim Key, Tom Basden, Katy Wix and guest star Mike Wozniak.

Josh Howie's Losing It

Tuesday 21:30 - 22:00

3/6. Josh tries to convince a mohel that Monique was born Jewish - and there's an unusual item to dispose of. From 2018.

The John Moloney Show

Tuesday 22:00 - 22:15

4/4. John takes the whole family to the historic city of York for a short break and has a puppy problem. From August 2019.

Tom Parry's Fancy Dressed Life

Tuesday 22:15 - 22:30

4/4. Tom's final party of the year is a wedding. Can a sweepstake, cowboy boots and line dancing make it end on a high? From 2017.

Pleased to Meet You

Tuesday 22:30 - 23:00

2/4. 90-something good-time girl Dora Dale dishes the dirt on her celeb chums to Martin Kelner. With Jake Yapp. From August 2006.

A Good Read

Tuesday 23:00 - 23:30

Sebastian Faulks, Sarfraz Manzoor and Harriett Gilbert choose books by Joseph Conrad, Philip Roth and Diana Athill. From 2016.

My Dream Dinner Party

Tuesday 23:30 - 00:00

Comic Shappi Korsandi's dinner party with a twist with guests from beyond the grave, helped by the BBC radio archive. From 2019.

Wed Apr 03
Sherlock Holmes with Carleton...

Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30

...Hobbs. 2/6. The sharp sleuth probes a missing fiancé and shady stepfather. With Norman Shelley. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thriller from 1969.

Agatha Raisin

Wednesday 00:30 - 01:00

2/6. With her marriage aborted, the Cotswold sleuth must return the wedding gifts and clear herself of murder. Stars Penelope Keith.

The Michael Bentine Show

Wednesday 01:00 - 01:30

From his own father to a huge hairy mountain gorilla, it's the ultimate one-man show, written by the host. From April 1984.

The Goon Show

Wednesday 01:30 - 02:00

5/24. Neddie tracks young Fred Nurke, who's vanished from his banana-growing family's home. Stars Spike Milligan. From October 1954.

Bad Salsa

Wednesday 02:00 - 02:30

2/2. Jill plans to remarry her ex-husband Colin to protect their son's future, giving Terri an idea. Stars Jessie Cave. From 2017.

Charles Dickens: A Life

Wednesday 02:30 - 02:45

2/5. Dickens's remarkable energy led him to write at an intense rate but was needed in his personal life too. Read by Penelope Wilton.

Halfway Here

Wednesday 02:45 - 03:00

2/10. Nettie's parents wait to see if she'll recover and Luke tries to find out who's been making her so unhappy. Stars Katie Angelou.

Hidden Treasures

Wednesday 03:00 - 03:30

2/8. The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire. With Lars Tharp, Henry Sandon and Philippa Glanville. From April 1998.

The Change

Wednesday 03:30 - 04:00

2/6. Ken is surprised to discover his new bedmate, but sadly it's not the one he hoped for. Stars Lynda Bellingham. From November 2004.

The French Lieutenant's Woman

Wednesday 04:00 - 05:00

2/2. Having vowed to end the liaison with Sarah, Charles finds himself lured one last time. With John Hurt and Emily Bruni.

Sherlock Holmes with Carleton...

Wednesday 05:00 - 05:30

...Hobbs. 3/6. Holmes and Watson investigate the death of a retired whaler. With Norman Shelley. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thriller from 1969.

Agatha Raisin

Wednesday 05:30 - 06:00

3/6. The furious sleuth pursues James over his holiday on their honeymoon island, but stumbles on a new murder. Stars Penelope Keith.

Ballylenon

Wednesday 06:00 - 06:30

3/4. The BBC's plan to record a programme at the church causes some upset. It's 1955 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna. From June 1996.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 06:30 - 07:00

9/14. Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag. Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1959.

Dot

Wednesday 07:00 - 07:30

3/4. The American ambassador is coming to town and Dot is in charge of cooking up a storm. Stars Fenella Woolgar. From 2017.

Charles Dickens: A Life

Wednesday 07:30 - 07:45

3/5. The novelist had a phenomenal literary output which led to success at home and in America. Read by Penelope Wilton.

Halfway Here

Wednesday 07:45 - 08:00

3/10. Everyone's feeling the strain of the situation. A beautifully observed account of a family in meltdown starring Justin Salinger.

Janey Godley: The C Bomb

Wednesday 08:00 - 08:30

4/4. Good at making famous friends - but even better at collecting anonymous enemies, Janey decides her life truly is too short for conflict and takes drastic action.

A Guide to Garden Wildlife

Wednesday 08:30 - 08:45

3/5. The wonders of a garden hedge. Brett Westwood and Phil Gates's investigation into common garden wildlife continues. From July 2013.

Daily Service

Wednesday 08:45 - 09:00

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

Short Cuts

Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30

Josie Long presents stories about writers and musicians whose words help us navigate difficult moments in our lives. From 2020.

The Science of Dr Seuss

Wednesday 09:30 - 10:00

4 Extra Debut. Robin Ince explores the scientific ideas hidden within the wonderful world of Cat in the Hat creator, Dr Seuss. From 2016.

Sherlock Holmes with Carleton...

Wednesday 10:00 - 10:30

...Hobbs. 3/6. Holmes and Watson investigate the death of a retired whaler. With Norman Shelley. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thriller from 1969.

Agatha Raisin

Wednesday 10:30 - 11:00

3/6. The furious sleuth pursues James over his holiday on their honeymoon island, but stumbles on a new murder. Stars Penelope Keith.

Ballylenon

Wednesday 11:00 - 11:30

3/4. The BBC's plan to record a programme at the church causes some upset. It's 1955 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna. From June 1996.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 11:30 - 12:00

9/14. Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag. Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1959.

Dot

Wednesday 12:00 - 12:30

3/4. The American ambassador is coming to town and Dot is in charge of cooking up a storm. Stars Fenella Woolgar. From 2017.

Charles Dickens: A Life

Wednesday 12:30 - 12:45

3/5. The novelist had a phenomenal literary output which led to success at home and in America. Read by Penelope Wilton.

Halfway Here

Wednesday 12:45 - 13:00

3/10. Everyone's feeling the strain of the situation. A beautifully observed account of a family in meltdown starring Justin Salinger.

Dilemma

Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30

6/6. Sue Perkins sets moral and ethical posers for Zoe Lyons and Phill Jupitus, Simon Garfield and Humphrey Ker. From December 2011.

The Leopard in Autumn

Wednesday 13:30 - 14:00

6/6. Awaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to his bed. With David Swift. From May 2001.

Good Queen Bess and the...

Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00

...Dastardly Don. 4 Extra Debut. It's 1599. A compromising letter risks ruining Elizabeth's Virgin Queen reputation. Can it be found? Stars Katherine Igoe.

Short Cuts

Wednesday 15:00 - 15:30

Josie Long presents stories about writers and musicians whose words help us navigate difficult moments in our lives. From 2020.

The Science of Dr Seuss

Wednesday 15:30 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. Robin Ince explores the scientific ideas hidden within the wonderful world of Cat in the Hat creator, Dr Seuss. From 2016.

Sherlock Holmes with Carleton...

Wednesday 16:00 - 16:30

...Hobbs. 3/6. Holmes and Watson investigate the death of a retired whaler. With Norman Shelley. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thriller from 1969.

Agatha Raisin

Wednesday 16:30 - 17:00

3/6. The furious sleuth pursues James over his holiday on their honeymoon island, but stumbles on a new murder. Stars Penelope Keith.

Ballylenon

Wednesday 17:00 - 17:30

3/4. The BBC's plan to record a programme at the church causes some upset. It's 1955 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna. From June 1996.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 17:30 - 18:00

9/14. Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag. Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1959.

Dot

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

3/4. The American ambassador is coming to town and Dot is in charge of cooking up a storm. Stars Fenella Woolgar. From 2017.

Charles Dickens: A Life

Wednesday 18:30 - 18:45

3/5. The novelist had a phenomenal literary output which led to success at home and in America. Read by Penelope Wilton.

Halfway Here

Wednesday 18:45 - 19:00

3/10. Everyone's feeling the strain of the situation. A beautifully observed account of a family in meltdown starring Justin Salinger.

Dilemma

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

6/6. Sue Perkins sets moral and ethical posers for Zoe Lyons and Phill Jupitus, Simon Garfield and Humphrey Ker. From December 2011.

The Leopard in Autumn

Wednesday 19:30 - 20:00

6/6. Awaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to his bed. With David Swift. From May 2001.

Good Queen Bess and the...

Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00

...Dastardly Don. 4 Extra Debut. It's 1599. A compromising letter risks ruining Elizabeth's Virgin Queen reputation. Can it be found? Stars Katherine Igoe.

Janey Godley: The C Bomb

Wednesday 21:00 - 21:30

4/4. Good at making famous friends - but even better at collecting anonymous enemies, Janey decides her life truly is too short for conflict and takes drastic action.

Delve Special

Wednesday 21:30 - 21:55

4/4. Reporter David Lander probes the rise and fall of Caribbean despot Felipe Delnazo. Stars Stephen Fry. From September 1987.

The Comedy Club Interview

Wednesday 21:55 - 22:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Paul Garner chats again to Jonny Weldon.

Alex Horne Presents The Horne...

Wednesday 22:00 - 22:30

...Section. 1/6. Teasmaids and record players. Alex Horne and his band explore the theme of technology via music and comedy. From May 2014.

The Skewer

Wednesday 22:30 - 22:45

7/8. Jon Holmes's hit satire returns to remix the news into a comedy concept album. This episode, We're Going On A Bear-emy Hunt, Peppa Pig Goes To Gaza, and fun with flags. Contains strong language.

Creme de la Crime

Wednesday 22:45 - 23:00

6/6. Michael Feydeau and David Pershore exhume a murder case on a luxury liner. Stars Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. From October 2001.

Short Cuts

Wednesday 23:00 - 23:30

Josie Long presents stories about writers and musicians whose words help us navigate difficult moments in our lives. From 2020.

The Science of Dr Seuss

Wednesday 23:30 - 00:00

4 Extra Debut. Robin Ince explores the scientific ideas hidden within the wonderful world of Cat in the Hat creator, Dr Seuss. From 2016.

Thu Apr 04
Sherlock Holmes with Carleton...

Thursday 00:00 - 00:30

...Hobbs. 3/6. Holmes and Watson investigate the death of a retired whaler. With Norman Shelley. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thriller from 1969.

Agatha Raisin

Thursday 00:30 - 01:00

3/6. The furious sleuth pursues James over his holiday on their honeymoon island, but stumbles on a new murder. Stars Penelope Keith.

Ballylenon

Thursday 01:00 - 01:30

3/4. The BBC's plan to record a programme at the church causes some upset. It's 1955 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna. From June 1996.

Hancock's Half Hour

Thursday 01:30 - 02:00

9/14. Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag. Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1959.

Dot

Thursday 02:00 - 02:30

3/4. The American ambassador is coming to town and Dot is in charge of cooking up a storm. Stars Fenella Woolgar. From 2017.

Charles Dickens: A Life

Thursday 02:30 - 02:45

3/5. The novelist had a phenomenal literary output which led to success at home and in America. Read by Penelope Wilton.

Halfway Here

Thursday 02:45 - 03:00

3/10. Everyone's feeling the strain of the situation. A beautifully observed account of a family in meltdown starring Justin Salinger.

Dilemma

Thursday 03:00 - 03:30

6/6. Sue Perkins sets moral and ethical posers for Zoe Lyons and Phill Jupitus, Simon Garfield and Humphrey Ker. From December 2011.

The Leopard in Autumn

Thursday 03:30 - 04:00

6/6. Awaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to his bed. With David Swift. From May 2001.

Good Queen Bess and the...

Thursday 04:00 - 05:00

...Dastardly Don. 4 Extra Debut. It's 1599. A compromising letter risks ruining Elizabeth's Virgin Queen reputation. Can it be found? Stars Katherine Igoe.

Sherlock Holmes with Carleton...

Thursday 05:00 - 05:30

...Hobbs. 4/6. Holmes and Watson investigate a lodger using coded messages. With Norman Shelley. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thriller from 1969.

Agatha Raisin

Thursday 05:30 - 06:00

4/6. Despite being miles from home, the sleuth and her partner investigate the murder of a British tourist. Stars Penelope Keith.

Second Thoughts

Thursday 06:00 - 06:30

1/8. Newly wed Faith and Bill's married monikers are a sensitive subject. Stars James Bolam and Lynda Bellingham. From April 1991.

Dad's Army

Thursday 06:30 - 07:00

4/26. New War Office policy sparks drastic action amongst the platoon's old guard. Adapted from TV with Clive Dunn. From April 1976.

What Does The K Stand For?

Thursday 07:00 - 07:30

4/4. Coming out. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From 2017. Contains some strong language, adult humour and some sexual content.

Charles Dickens: A Life

Thursday 07:30 - 07:45

4/5. Already a hard working writer, Dickens finds a theatrical performance changes the course of his life. Read by Penelope Wilton.

Halfway Here

Thursday 07:45 - 08:00

4/10. Nettie is still in a coma and the rest of the family are not dealing with the stress very well. Starring Tyger Drew-Honey.

Conversations from a Long Marriage

Thursday 08:00 - 08:30

6/6. Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam are loving, long-marrieds in Jan Etherington's much-loved comedy. This week: A spider rescue, a wedding and a huge shock. Can their marriage survive?

A Guide to Garden Wildlife

Thursday 08:30 - 08:45

4/5. Trees, shrubs and umbrellas! Brett Westwood and Phil Gates's investigation into common garden wildlife continues. From July 2013.

Daily Service

Thursday 08:45 - 09:00

Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Rev Laura Darrall.

4 Extra Goes Gardening

Thursday 09:00 - 10:00

3/3. Penelope Keith meets with James Wong, Catherine Horwood and Annabel Watts at home of the great garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll.

Sherlock Holmes with Carleton...

Thursday 10:00 - 10:30

...Hobbs. 4/6. Holmes and Watson investigate a lodger using coded messages. With Norman Shelley. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thriller from 1969.

Agatha Raisin

Thursday 10:30 - 11:00

4/6. Despite being miles from home, the sleuth and her partner investigate the murder of a British tourist. Stars Penelope Keith.

Second Thoughts

Thursday 11:00 - 11:30

1/8. Newly wed Faith and Bill's married monikers are a sensitive subject. Stars James Bolam and Lynda Bellingham. From April 1991.

Dad's Army

Thursday 11:30 - 12:00

4/26. New War Office policy sparks drastic action amongst the platoon's old guard. Adapted from TV with Clive Dunn. From April 1976.

What Does The K Stand For?

Thursday 12:00 - 12:30

4/4. Coming out. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From 2017. Contains some strong language, adult humour and some sexual content.

Charles Dickens: A Life

Thursday 12:30 - 12:45

4/5. Already a hard working writer, Dickens finds a theatrical performance changes the course of his life. Read by Penelope Wilton.

Halfway Here

Thursday 12:45 - 13:00

4/10. Nettie is still in a coma and the rest of the family are not dealing with the stress very well. Starring Tyger Drew-Honey.

Genius

Thursday 13:00 - 13:30

1/6. A robotic dog and friendly car horns? Dave Gorman asks Johnny Vegas to select the public's best loopy idea. From September 2006.

Gilbert Without Sullivan

Thursday 13:30 - 14:00

1/5. Confirmed bachelor Foggerty seeks peace, but fate has other plans for him in the form of Dolly Fortescue. Stars Stephen Moore.

The Master Of Ballantrae

Thursday 14:00 - 15:00

1/2. A buccaneering tale of a family with divided loyalties during the Jacobite uprising. Stars David Rintoul and Liam Brennan.

4 Extra Goes Gardening

Thursday 15:00 - 16:00

3/3. Penelope Keith meets with James Wong, Catherine Horwood and Annabel Watts at home of the great garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll.

Sherlock Holmes with Carleton...

Thursday 16:00 - 16:30

...Hobbs. 4/6. Holmes and Watson investigate a lodger using coded messages. With Norman Shelley. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thriller from 1969.

Agatha Raisin

Thursday 16:30 - 17:00

4/6. Despite being miles from home, the sleuth and her partner investigate the murder of a British tourist. Stars Penelope Keith.

Second Thoughts

Thursday 17:00 - 17:30

1/8. Newly wed Faith and Bill's married monikers are a sensitive subject. Stars James Bolam and Lynda Bellingham. From April 1991.

Dad's Army

Thursday 17:30 - 18:00

4/26. New War Office policy sparks drastic action amongst the platoon's old guard. Adapted from TV with Clive Dunn. From April 1976.

What Does The K Stand For?

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

4/4. Coming out. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From 2017. Contains some strong language, adult humour and some sexual content.

Charles Dickens: A Life

Thursday 18:30 - 18:45

4/5. Already a hard working writer, Dickens finds a theatrical performance changes the course of his life. Read by Penelope Wilton.

Halfway Here

Thursday 18:45 - 19:00

4/10. Nettie is still in a coma and the rest of the family are not dealing with the stress very well. Starring Tyger Drew-Honey.

Genius

Thursday 19:00 - 19:30

1/6. A robotic dog and friendly car horns? Dave Gorman asks Johnny Vegas to select the public's best loopy idea. From September 2006.

Gilbert Without Sullivan

Thursday 19:30 - 20:00

1/5. Confirmed bachelor Foggerty seeks peace, but fate has other plans for him in the form of Dolly Fortescue. Stars Stephen Moore.

The Master Of Ballantrae

Thursday 20:00 - 21:00

1/2. A buccaneering tale of a family with divided loyalties during the Jacobite uprising. Stars David Rintoul and Liam Brennan.

Conversations from a Long Marriage

Thursday 21:00 - 21:30

6/6. Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam are loving, long-marrieds in Jan Etherington's much-loved comedy. This week: A spider rescue, a wedding and a huge shock. Can their marriage survive?

Clare in the Community

Thursday 21:30 - 22:00

6/6. It's Clare and Brian's wedding day! But first there's the Hen Party and Stag Night. Stars Sally Phillips. From October 2011.

Foley and McColl: The Interview

Thursday 22:00 - 22:15

6/6. Has Sean's hobby of historical re-enactment gone too far? With Sean Foley, Hamish McColl and Michael Parkinson. From March 2003.

Prince Ivor

Thursday 22:15 - 22:30

The BBC commissions Ivor Cutler to write an opera but nothing goes smoothly. With Julianne Mason. From March 1983.

And the Winner Is....

Thursday 22:30 - 23:00

6/6. Matt Lucas hosts his alternative awards show - The Lucases - with Bob Mortimer, Alex Macqueen and Tom Baker. From 2010.

4 Extra Goes Gardening

Thursday 23:00 - 00:00

3/3. Penelope Keith meets with James Wong, Catherine Horwood and Annabel Watts at home of the great garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll.