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Sun Nov 02
Ray's a Laugh

Sunday 15:00 - 15:30

Ted and Kitty are invited to meet their new next door neighbours who have arrived from India. With Kenneth Connor. From 1960.

Mind Your Own Business!

Sunday 15:30 - 16:00

4/6. Brightco buys a private hospital and Jimmy has bold plans. Stars Bernard Cribbins and Frank Thornton. From 1989.

Space Force

Sunday 16:00 - 16:30

1/6. On asteroid patrol in Egypt, some of the crew meet mysterious strangers inside a pyramid. Stars Nicky Henson and Tony Osoba.

Space Force

Sunday 16:30 - 17:00

2/6. The crew make a discovery in Egypt, while stowaways are reported on the Mars-bound ship. Stars Barry Foster.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 17:00 - 17:45

From Aretha Franklin to Fela Kuti. Historian and broadcaster David Olusoga shares his choices. with Lauren Laverne. From 2021.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 17:45 - 18:00

An earthworm species in Australia can grow to over two metres long. They stay underground making intriguing sounds. From 2011.

Poetry Extra: John Arlott's Poetry Book

Sunday 18:00 - 18:30

Shakespeare & Terminates Here. Daljit Nagra selects John Arlott's Poetry Book - Shakespeare and Terminates Here with Lemn Sissay. From 1985 and 2007.

The Visitors Book and Other Ghost Stories (Omnibus)

Sunday 18:30 - 19:40

Three tales of the supernatural in modern, everyday settings, by Sophie Hannah. Read by Polly Frame and Lorraine Ashbourne.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 19:40 - 19:50

Dancer and judge Oti Mabuse chooses 'Modimo' by The Soweto Gospel Choir and 'I Was Here' by Beyoncé.

The Book of Strange New Things (Omnibus)

Sunday 19:50 - 21:00

1/2. A devoted husband and man of faith faces the mission of a lifetime, galaxies away from his wife. Stars Dougray Scott.

Ray's a Laugh

Sunday 21:00 - 21:30

Ted and Kitty are invited to meet their new next door neighbours who have arrived from India. With Kenneth Connor. From 1960.

Mind Your Own Business!

Sunday 21:30 - 22:00

4/6. Brightco buys a private hospital and Jimmy has bold plans. Stars Bernard Cribbins and Frank Thornton. From 1989.

Fabulous

Sunday 22:00 - 22:30

3/4. Faye is in a panic over the family coming to dinner. Life should be cosy? Starring Daisy Haggard and Katy Brand. From 2008.

Rum Bunch

Sunday 22:30 - 22:55

2/4. Justin Edwards, Mel Giedroyc and Dave Mounfield perform a Jacobean revenge drama with special guest, Jane Asher. From 2017.

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 Esyllt Sears chats again to the comedian, podcaster and actor Amy Matthews.

Meet David Sedaris

Sunday 23:00 - 23:30

5/6. More of the world-renowned storyteller's home recordings. Featuring a selection of eight shorter essays. From 2021.

World of Pub

Sunday 23:30 - 00:00

1/4. Dodgy Phil comes up with another scheme to fill the East End boozer with punters. Stars John Thomson. From January 1999.

Mon Nov 03
Space Force

Today 00:00 - 00:30

1/6. On asteroid patrol in Egypt, some of the crew meet mysterious strangers inside a pyramid. Stars Nicky Henson and Tony Osoba.

Space Force

Today 00:30 - 01:00

2/6. The crew make a discovery in Egypt, while stowaways are reported on the Mars-bound ship. Stars Barry Foster.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Today 01:00 - 01:45

From Aretha Franklin to Fela Kuti. Historian and broadcaster David Olusoga shares his choices. with Lauren Laverne. From 2021.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Today 01:45 - 02:00

An earthworm species in Australia can grow to over two metres long. They stay underground making intriguing sounds. From 2011.

Poetry Extra - John Arlott's Poetry Book - Shakespeare and Terminates Here

Today 02:00 - 02:30

Daljit Nagra selects John Arlott's Poetry Book - Shakespeare and Terminates Here with Lemn Sissay. From 1985 and 2007.

The Visitors Book and Other Ghost Stories (Omnibus)

Today 02:30 - 03:40

Three tales of the supernatural in modern, everyday settings, by Sophie Hannah. Read by Polly Frame and Lorraine Ashbourne.

Inheritance Tracks

Today 03:40 - 03:50

Dancer and judge Oti Mabuse chooses 'Modimo' by The Soweto Gospel Choir and 'I Was Here' by Beyoncé.

The Book of Strange New Things (Omnibus)

Today 03:50 - 05:00

1/2. A devoted husband and man of faith faces the mission of a lifetime, galaxies away from his wife. Stars Dougray Scott.

Ray's a Laugh

Today 05:00 - 05:30

Ted and Kitty are invited to meet their new next door neighbours who have arrived from India. With Kenneth Connor. From 1960.

Mind Your Own Business!

Today 05:30 - 06:00

4/6. Brightco buys a private hospital and Jimmy has bold plans. Stars Bernard Cribbins and Frank Thornton. From 1989.

The System

Today 06:00 - 06:30

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Framed for murder, Jake and Maya are on the run. But their past is about to catch up with them.

The Day of the Triffids

Today 06:30 - 07:00

2/6. London's population is blinded. Bill finds a companion, but can they survive the chaos? Stars Gary Watson. From 1968.

In the Balance

Today 07:00 - 07:30

4/6. Maverick George probes a poisoning and more events in Downing Street. Comedy thriller with Michael Williams. From February 1997.

Dad's Army

Today 07:30 - 08:00

13/20. Unless Jones can finish an assault course in 15 minutes, he must retire. Adapted from BBC TV. With Clive Dunn. From 1974.

Welcome to our Village, Please Invade Carefully

Today 08:00 - 08:30

2/4. Cunning Kat helps Uljabaan bowdlerise Earth literature for a post-invasion education programme. Stars Hattie Morahan. From 2013.

The Last Human Cannonball

Today 08:30 - 08:45

1/5. Byron Rogers begins his search for heroes with a visit to the packed treasure house of a costume store. Read by Crawford Logan.

The Book of Strange New Things

Today 08:45 - 09:00

6/10. Bea has big news for her husband Peter, now a Christian missionary on a distant planet called Oasis. Stars Joe Armstrong.

Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz

Today 09:00 - 09:30

5/6. Paul Sinha tests a Leicester audience's knowledge about new words, the people of 2024, and a surprising connection between two modern pop stars.

The Five Faces of Leonardo

Today 09:30 - 09:45

4 Extra Debut. Heart surgeon Francis Wells examines the work of Leonardo Da Vinci through his anatomical drawings and a dissection.

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 Doctor Rachel Mann.

That Reminds Me

Today 10:00 - 10:30

From ENSA to Hello Dolly, actress Dora Bryan reminisces about her career on stage, film and TV. From October 2000.

The Long Crawl To France

Today 10:30 - 11:00

Every year, more and more people try to swim the English Channel. Half succeed. Jolyon Jenkins asks: why do it? From 2013.

The System

Today 11:00 - 11:30

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Framed for murder, Jake and Maya are on the run. But their past is about to catch up with them.

The Day of the Triffids

Today 11:30 - 12:00

2/6. London's population is blinded. Bill finds a companion, but can they survive the chaos? Stars Gary Watson. From 1968.

In the Balance

Today 12:00 - 12:30

4/6. Maverick George probes a poisoning and more events in Downing Street. Comedy thriller with Michael Williams. From February 1997.

Dad's Army

Today 12:30 - 13:00

13/20. Unless Jones can finish an assault course in 15 minutes, he must retire. Adapted from BBC TV. With Clive Dunn. From 1974.

Welcome to our Village, Please Invade Carefully

Today 13:00 - 13:30

2/4. Cunning Kat helps Uljabaan bowdlerise Earth literature for a post-invasion education programme. Stars Hattie Morahan. From 2013.

The Last Human Cannonball

Today 13:30 - 13:45

1/5. Byron Rogers begins his search for heroes with a visit to the packed treasure house of a costume store. Read by Crawford Logan.

The Book of Strange New Things

Today 13:45 - 14:00

6/10. Bea has big news for her husband Peter, now a Christian missionary on a distant planet called Oasis. Stars Joe Armstrong.

Just A Minute

Today 14:00 - 14:30

6/6. Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Ian MacMillan and Gyles Brandreth. From 2010.

Rudy's Rare Records

Today 14:30 - 15:00

1/6. Rudy and Doreen are enjoying married life. But his son Adam isn't. Stars Lenny Henry and Larrington Walker. From 2012.

Downstarts

Today 15:00 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. When the young George Bernard Shaw's mother abruptly left, the loss also liberated his desire to be a writer. Stars TP McKenna.

That Reminds Me

Today 16:00 - 16:30

From ENSA to Hello Dolly, actress Dora Bryan reminisces about her career on stage, film and TV. From October 2000.

The Long Crawl To France

Today 16:30 - 17:00

Every year, more and more people try to swim the English Channel. Half succeed. Jolyon Jenkins asks: why do it? From 2013.

The System

Today 17:00 - 17:30

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Framed for murder, Jake and Maya are on the run. But their past is about to catch up with them.

The Day of the Triffids

Today 17:30 - 18:00

2/6. London's population is blinded. Bill finds a companion, but can they survive the chaos? Stars Gary Watson. From 1968.

In the Balance

Today 18:00 - 18:30

4/6. Maverick George probes a poisoning and more events in Downing Street. Comedy thriller with Michael Williams. From February 1997.

Dad's Army

Today 18:30 - 19:00

13/20. Unless Jones can finish an assault course in 15 minutes, he must retire. Adapted from BBC TV. With Clive Dunn. From 1974.

Welcome to our Village, Please Invade Carefully

Today 19:00 - 19:30

2/4. Cunning Kat helps Uljabaan bowdlerise Earth literature for a post-invasion education programme. Stars Hattie Morahan. From 2013.

The Last Human Cannonball

Today 19:30 - 19:45

1/5. Byron Rogers begins his search for heroes with a visit to the packed treasure house of a costume store. Read by Crawford Logan.

The Book of Strange New Things

Today 19:45 - 20:00

6/10. Bea has big news for her husband Peter, now a Christian missionary on a distant planet called Oasis. Stars Joe Armstrong.

Just A Minute

Today 20:00 - 20:30

6/6. Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Ian MacMillan and Gyles Brandreth. From 2010.

Rudy's Rare Records

Today 20:30 - 21:00

1/6. Rudy and Doreen are enjoying married life. But his son Adam isn't. Stars Lenny Henry and Larrington Walker. From 2012.

Downstarts

Today 21:00 - 22:00

4 Extra Debut. When the young George Bernard Shaw's mother abruptly left, the loss also liberated his desire to be a writer. Stars TP McKenna.

Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz

Today 22:00 - 22:30

5/6. Paul Sinha tests a Leicester audience's knowledge about new words, the people of 2024, and a surprising connection between two modern pop stars.

Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar

Today 22:30 - 23:00

1/4. Alexei considers the role of the police force, and discusses his own involvement in the 'spy cops' scandal. From 2022.

The Naked Week

Today 23:00 - 23:30

1/6. From host Andrew Hunter Murray and The Skewer's Jon Holmes, Radio 4's newest Friday night comedy The Naked Week returns. This week: rowdy riots, randy royal recourse, and witches.

Old Harry's Game

Today 23:30 - 00:00

2/6. Satan introduces historian Edith to Adam and Eve, but they are none too bright. Stars Andy Hamilton. From October 2007.

Tue Nov 04
That Reminds Me

Tomorrow 00:00 - 00:30

From ENSA to Hello Dolly, actress Dora Bryan reminisces about her career on stage, film and TV. From October 2000.

The Long Crawl To France

Tomorrow 00:30 - 01:00

Every year, more and more people try to swim the English Channel. Half succeed. Jolyon Jenkins asks: why do it? From 2013.

The System

Tomorrow 01:00 - 01:30

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Framed for murder, Jake and Maya are on the run. But their past is about to catch up with them.

The Day of the Triffids

Tomorrow 01:30 - 02:00

2/6. London's population is blinded. Bill finds a companion, but can they survive the chaos? Stars Gary Watson. From 1968.

In the Balance

Tomorrow 02:00 - 02:30

4/6. Maverick George probes a poisoning and more events in Downing Street. Comedy thriller with Michael Williams. From February 1997.

Dad's Army

Tomorrow 02:30 - 03:00

13/20. Unless Jones can finish an assault course in 15 minutes, he must retire. Adapted from BBC TV. With Clive Dunn. From 1974.

Welcome to our Village, Please Invade Carefully

Tomorrow 03:00 - 03:30

2/4. Cunning Kat helps Uljabaan bowdlerise Earth literature for a post-invasion education programme. Stars Hattie Morahan. From 2013.

The Last Human Cannonball

Tomorrow 03:30 - 03:45

1/5. Byron Rogers begins his search for heroes with a visit to the packed treasure house of a costume store. Read by Crawford Logan.

The Book of Strange New Things

Tomorrow 03:45 - 04:00

6/10. Bea has big news for her husband Peter, now a Christian missionary on a distant planet called Oasis. Stars Joe Armstrong.

Just A Minute

Tomorrow 04:00 - 04:30

6/6. Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Ian MacMillan and Gyles Brandreth. From 2010.

Rudy's Rare Records

Tomorrow 04:30 - 05:00

1/6. Rudy and Doreen are enjoying married life. But his son Adam isn't. Stars Lenny Henry and Larrington Walker. From 2012.

Downstarts

Tomorrow 05:00 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. When the young George Bernard Shaw's mother abruptly left, the loss also liberated his desire to be a writer. Stars TP McKenna.

The System

Tomorrow 06:00 - 06:30

2/5. Maya and Jake face up to the fact their future is inextricably linked to the fate of five very rich, kidnapped men.

The Day of the Triffids

Tomorrow 06:30 - 07:00

3/6. Bill and Josella join an army-led group, but plans for a new community falter. Stars Gary Watson and Barbara Shelley. From 1968.

King of Bath

Tomorrow 07:00 - 07:30

2/6. Beau Nash comes to the aid of a man threatened by a vengeful and jealous German Count. Starring David Bamber. From March 1999.

The Goon Show

Tomorrow 07:30 - 08:00

25/26. Neddie is called in to oversee the decoration of a council lamppost. With special guest star AE Matthews. From March 1958.

To Hull and Back

Tomorrow 08:00 - 08:30

2/4. Sophie takes a shine to the new lodger, but her Mum isn't pleased. Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. From August 2016.

The Last Human Cannonball

Tomorrow 08:30 - 08:45

2/5. Byron Rogers continues his search for heroes - in the Wild West of Spain and the USA. Read by Crawford Logan.

The Book of Strange New Things

Tomorrow 08:45 - 09:00

7/10. From his mission on distant Oasis, Peter tries to reconnect with his wife Bea. Stars Hayley Atwell and Joe Armstrong.

Mark Steel's in Town

Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30

4/6. Mark Steel visits Cambridge and creates a show for the local audience.

The Five Faces of Leonardo

Tomorrow 09:30 - 09:45

Bionic City design scientist Melissa Sterry assesses how Da Vinci learned from nature to build a better urban environment.

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 Father Paschal Uche.

A Good Read

Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30

Harriett Gilbert, Sarah Perry and Russell Kane discuss books by Iris Murdoch, Heinrich Boll and Shirley Jackson. From 2019.

Too Clever By Half

Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00

Stephanie Calman explores the stories of women who've been in relationships where there's an intellectual mismatch. From 2011.

The System

Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:30

2/5. Maya and Jake face up to the fact their future is inextricably linked to the fate of five very rich, kidnapped men.

The Day of the Triffids

Tomorrow 11:30 - 12:00

3/6. Bill and Josella join an army-led group, but plans for a new community falter. Stars Gary Watson and Barbara Shelley. From 1968.

King of Bath

Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:30

2/6. Beau Nash comes to the aid of a man threatened by a vengeful and jealous German Count. Starring David Bamber. From March 1999.

The Goon Show

Tomorrow 12:30 - 13:00

25/26. Neddie is called in to oversee the decoration of a council lamppost. With special guest star AE Matthews. From March 1958.

To Hull and Back

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30

2/4. Sophie takes a shine to the new lodger, but her Mum isn't pleased. Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. From August 2016.

The Last Human Cannonball

Tomorrow 13:30 - 13:45

2/5. Byron Rogers continues his search for heroes - in the Wild West of Spain and the USA. Read by Crawford Logan.

The Book of Strange New Things

Tomorrow 13:45 - 14:00

7/10. From his mission on distant Oasis, Peter tries to reconnect with his wife Bea. Stars Hayley Atwell and Joe Armstrong.

The Unbelievable Truth

Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:30

2/6. David Mitchell gets Lou Sanders, Phil Wang, Neil Delamere and Kerry Godliman to lie with some truths. From June 2023.

Bleak Expectations

Tomorrow 14:30 - 15:00

1/6. In Mark Evans's Dickensian spoof, Pip's exceedingly evil guardian causes school havoc. Stars Richard Johnson. From August 2008.

Painting Mrs. Jones

Tomorrow 15:00 - 15:45

Sitting for her portrait, a woman wonders if the painting will reveal a new truth about her inner-self. Stars Lindsay Duncan.

On Fire for Guy

Tomorrow 15:45 - 16:00

Dogmatic 14 year old Benson disapproves of Guy Fawkes Night and plots to dampen someone's celebrations. Read by Hugh Dickson.

A Good Read

Tomorrow 16:00 - 16:30

Harriett Gilbert, Sarah Perry and Russell Kane discuss books by Iris Murdoch, Heinrich Boll and Shirley Jackson. From 2019.

Too Clever By Half

Tomorrow 16:30 - 17:00

Stephanie Calman explores the stories of women who've been in relationships where there's an intellectual mismatch. From 2011.

The System

Tomorrow 17:00 - 17:30

2/5. Maya and Jake face up to the fact their future is inextricably linked to the fate of five very rich, kidnapped men.

The Day of the Triffids

Tomorrow 17:30 - 18:00

3/6. Bill and Josella join an army-led group, but plans for a new community falter. Stars Gary Watson and Barbara Shelley. From 1968.

King of Bath

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30

2/6. Beau Nash comes to the aid of a man threatened by a vengeful and jealous German Count. Starring David Bamber. From March 1999.

The Goon Show

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00

25/26. Neddie is called in to oversee the decoration of a council lamppost. With special guest star AE Matthews. From March 1958.

To Hull and Back

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30

2/4. Sophie takes a shine to the new lodger, but her Mum isn't pleased. Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. From August 2016.

The Last Human Cannonball

Tomorrow 19:30 - 19:45

2/5. Byron Rogers continues his search for heroes - in the Wild West of Spain and the USA. Read by Crawford Logan.

The Book of Strange New Things

Tomorrow 19:45 - 20:00

7/10. From his mission on distant Oasis, Peter tries to reconnect with his wife Bea. Stars Hayley Atwell and Joe Armstrong.

The Unbelievable Truth

Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:30

2/6. David Mitchell gets Lou Sanders, Phil Wang, Neil Delamere and Kerry Godliman to lie with some truths. From June 2023.

Bleak Expectations

Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:00

1/6. In Mark Evans's Dickensian spoof, Pip's exceedingly evil guardian causes school havoc. Stars Richard Johnson. From August 2008.

Painting Mrs. Jones

Tomorrow 21:00 - 21:45

Sitting for her portrait, a woman wonders if the painting will reveal a new truth about her inner-self. Stars Lindsay Duncan.

On Fire for Guy

Tomorrow 21:45 - 22:00

Dogmatic 14 year old Benson disapproves of Guy Fawkes Night and plots to dampen someone's celebrations. Read by Hugh Dickson.

Mark Steel's in Town

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:30

4/6. Mark Steel visits Cambridge and creates a show for the local audience.

The Maltby Collection

Tomorrow 22:30 - 22:55

5/6. Senior museum staff head to a conference on the Isle of Wight, leaving Rod in charge. Stars Geoffrey Palmer. From July 2007.

The Comedy Club Interview

Tomorrow 22:55 - 23:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Esyllt Sears chats once again to the comedian, podcaster and actor Amy Matthews.

Susan Calman Makes Me Happy

Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:30

2/4. Susan Calman explores the things in her life that bring her true happiness. This times it's television. From 2019.

Bunk Bed

Tomorrow 23:30 - 23:45

4/8. The three bed-fellows discuss the meaning of having 'a good heart' and the pitfalls of having an Irish accent. From 2021.

Guy Browning's Small Talk

Tomorrow 23:45 - 00:00

3/4. Start naked and pretend to get dressed - bad luck if the taxi comes early. The writer shares travel tips. From September 2004.

Wed Nov 05
A Good Read

Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30

Harriett Gilbert, Sarah Perry and Russell Kane discuss books by Iris Murdoch, Heinrich Boll and Shirley Jackson. From 2019.

Too Clever By Half

Wednesday 00:30 - 01:00

Stephanie Calman explores the stories of women who've been in relationships where there's an intellectual mismatch. From 2011.

The System

Wednesday 01:00 - 01:30

2/5. Maya and Jake face up to the fact their future is inextricably linked to the fate of five very rich, kidnapped men.

The Day of the Triffids

Wednesday 01:30 - 02:00

3/6. Bill and Josella join an army-led group, but plans for a new community falter. Stars Gary Watson and Barbara Shelley. From 1968.

King of Bath

Wednesday 02:00 - 02:30

2/6. Beau Nash comes to the aid of a man threatened by a vengeful and jealous German Count. Starring David Bamber. From March 1999.

The Goon Show

Wednesday 02:30 - 03:00

25/26. Neddie is called in to oversee the decoration of a council lamppost. With special guest star AE Matthews. From March 1958.

To Hull and Back

Wednesday 03:00 - 03:30

2/4. Sophie takes a shine to the new lodger, but her Mum isn't pleased. Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. From August 2016.

The Last Human Cannonball

Wednesday 03:30 - 03:45

2/5. Byron Rogers continues his search for heroes - in the Wild West of Spain and the USA. Read by Crawford Logan.

The Book of Strange New Things

Wednesday 03:45 - 04:00

7/10. From his mission on distant Oasis, Peter tries to reconnect with his wife Bea. Stars Hayley Atwell and Joe Armstrong.

The Unbelievable Truth

Wednesday 04:00 - 04:30

2/6. David Mitchell gets Lou Sanders, Phil Wang, Neil Delamere and Kerry Godliman to lie with some truths. From June 2023.

Bleak Expectations

Wednesday 04:30 - 05:00

1/6. In Mark Evans's Dickensian spoof, Pip's exceedingly evil guardian causes school havoc. Stars Richard Johnson. From August 2008.

Painting Mrs. Jones

Wednesday 05:00 - 05:45

Sitting for her portrait, a woman wonders if the painting will reveal a new truth about her inner-self. Stars Lindsay Duncan.

On Fire for Guy

Wednesday 05:45 - 06:00

Dogmatic 14 year old Benson disapproves of Guy Fawkes Night and plots to dampen someone's celebrations. Read by Hugh Dickson.

The System

Wednesday 06:00 - 06:30

3/5. Jake and Maya turn to the only person they trust to help them find the kidnapped men.

The Day of the Triffids

Wednesday 06:30 - 07:00

4/6. Bill's forced to help some blind survivors. But will he ever find Josella again? Stars Gary Watson and Peter Sallis. From 1968.

If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich

Wednesday 07:00 - 07:30

. 3/6. The graduate trio's money worries take a back seat, when they set up a romantic dinner. Stars Douglas Hodge. From June 1996.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 07:30 - 08:00

19/20. The Lad is full of the joys of Spring until the postman arrives. Stars Tony Hancock, Sid James and Bill Kerr. From May 1958.

The Cold Swedish Winter

Wednesday 08:00 - 08:30

3/4. Geoff is bewildered by Swedish summer rituals that involve furniture and shots washed down with whipped cream. From 2020.

The Last Human Cannonball

Wednesday 08:30 - 08:45

3/5. Byron Rogers continues his search for heroes in an unlikely place: somewhere Hollywood dreams end. Read by Crawford Logan.

The Book of Strange New Things

Wednesday 08:45 - 09:00

8/10. Bea and Peter's relationship reaches crisis point, but Peter is still very far away. Stars Joe Armstrong and Hayley Atwell.

Carbon Lifeforms

Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30

Jon Long and Dr Tara Shine are joined by special guests Athena Kugblenu and Joe Iles to tackle the topic of Waste Management and Recycling.

The Five Faces of Leonardo

Wednesday 09:30 - 09:45

Military historian David Willey and curator Sarah Vowles examine Da Vinci's contribution to today's fighting forces.

Daily Service

Wednesday 09:45 - 10:00

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

Archive on 4: Down Your Way Revisited

Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00

Jeffrey Richards assesses the impact of the BBC radio programme which explored the lives of ordinary people. From May 2006.

The System

Wednesday 11:00 - 11:30

3/5. Jake and Maya turn to the only person they trust to help them find the kidnapped men.

The Day of the Triffids

Wednesday 11:30 - 12:00

4/6. Bill's forced to help some blind survivors. But will he ever find Josella again? Stars Gary Watson and Peter Sallis. From 1968.

If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich

Wednesday 12:00 - 12:30

. 3/6. The graduate trio's money worries take a back seat, when they set up a romantic dinner. Stars Douglas Hodge. From June 1996.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 12:30 - 13:00

19/20. The Lad is full of the joys of Spring until the postman arrives. Stars Tony Hancock, Sid James and Bill Kerr. From May 1958.

The Cold Swedish Winter

Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30

3/4. Geoff is bewildered by Swedish summer rituals that involve furniture and shots washed down with whipped cream. From 2020.

The Last Human Cannonball

Wednesday 13:30 - 13:45

3/5. Byron Rogers continues his search for heroes in an unlikely place: somewhere Hollywood dreams end. Read by Crawford Logan.

The Book of Strange New Things

Wednesday 13:45 - 14:00

8/10. Bea and Peter's relationship reaches crisis point, but Peter is still very far away. Stars Joe Armstrong and Hayley Atwell.

The Write Stuff

Wednesday 14:00 - 14:30

5/6. James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Tracey Macleod and Philippa Gregory. From August 1999.

Millport

Wednesday 14:30 - 15:00

6/6. The islanders unite to save the Cumbrae Bar, but will Irene fight or head to the mainland? Stars Lynn Ferguson. From June 2001.

The Magus

Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00

1/3. A disillusioned teacher gets drawn into a world of trickery when he accepts a job on an idyllic Greek island. Stars Tom Burke.

Archive on 4: Down Your Way Revisited

Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00

Jeffrey Richards assesses the impact of the BBC radio programme which explored the lives of ordinary people. From May 2006.

The System

Wednesday 17:00 - 17:30

3/5. Jake and Maya turn to the only person they trust to help them find the kidnapped men.

The Day of the Triffids

Wednesday 17:30 - 18:00

4/6. Bill's forced to help some blind survivors. But will he ever find Josella again? Stars Gary Watson and Peter Sallis. From 1968.

If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

. 3/6. The graduate trio's money worries take a back seat, when they set up a romantic dinner. Stars Douglas Hodge. From June 1996.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00

19/20. The Lad is full of the joys of Spring until the postman arrives. Stars Tony Hancock, Sid James and Bill Kerr. From May 1958.

The Cold Swedish Winter

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

3/4. Geoff is bewildered by Swedish summer rituals that involve furniture and shots washed down with whipped cream. From 2020.

The Last Human Cannonball

Wednesday 19:30 - 19:45

3/5. Byron Rogers continues his search for heroes in an unlikely place: somewhere Hollywood dreams end. Read by Crawford Logan.

The Book of Strange New Things

Wednesday 19:45 - 20:00

8/10. Bea and Peter's relationship reaches crisis point, but Peter is still very far away. Stars Joe Armstrong and Hayley Atwell.

The Write Stuff

Wednesday 20:00 - 20:30

5/6. James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Tracey Macleod and Philippa Gregory. From August 1999.

Millport

Wednesday 20:30 - 21:00

6/6. The islanders unite to save the Cumbrae Bar, but will Irene fight or head to the mainland? Stars Lynn Ferguson. From June 2001.

The Magus

Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00

1/3. A disillusioned teacher gets drawn into a world of trickery when he accepts a job on an idyllic Greek island. Stars Tom Burke.

Carbon Lifeforms

Wednesday 22:00 - 22:30

Jon Long and Dr Tara Shine are joined by special guests Athena Kugblenu and Joe Iles to tackle the topic of Waste Management and Recycling.

Dan and Nick - The Wildebeest Years

Wednesday 22:30 - 23:00

Fish Gordon has only 48 hours to save the aquarium. Pilot of Dan Freedman and Nick Romero's surreal comedy. From August 1998.

The Masterson Inheritance

Wednesday 23:00 - 23:30

5/6. Family revenge in the Wild West over dodgy dental work. Improvised comedy with Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. From May 1993.

The Hauntening

Wednesday 23:30 - 23:45

3/3. Tom attracts the attention of a very persistent vlogger. Comedy ghost story written by and starring Tom Neenan. From 2018.

Poets' Tree

Wednesday 23:45 - 00:00

4/4. Paul Hamilton looks at pop music's poetic merits plus a tribute to an unheralded genius. Stars Kevin Eldon. From April 2008.

Thu Nov 06
Archive on 4: Down Your Way Revisited

Thursday 00:00 - 01:00

Jeffrey Richards assesses the impact of the BBC radio programme which explored the lives of ordinary people. From May 2006.

The System

Thursday 01:00 - 01:30

3/5. Jake and Maya turn to the only person they trust to help them find the kidnapped men.

The Day of the Triffids

Thursday 01:30 - 02:00

4/6. Bill's forced to help some blind survivors. But will he ever find Josella again? Stars Gary Watson and Peter Sallis. From 1968.

If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich

Thursday 02:00 - 02:30

. 3/6. The graduate trio's money worries take a back seat, when they set up a romantic dinner. Stars Douglas Hodge. From June 1996.

Hancock's Half Hour

Thursday 02:30 - 03:00

19/20. The Lad is full of the joys of Spring until the postman arrives. Stars Tony Hancock, Sid James and Bill Kerr. From May 1958.

The Cold Swedish Winter

Thursday 03:00 - 03:30

3/4. Geoff is bewildered by Swedish summer rituals that involve furniture and shots washed down with whipped cream. From 2020.

The Last Human Cannonball

Thursday 03:30 - 03:45

3/5. Byron Rogers continues his search for heroes in an unlikely place: somewhere Hollywood dreams end. Read by Crawford Logan.

The Book of Strange New Things

Thursday 03:45 - 04:00

8/10. Bea and Peter's relationship reaches crisis point, but Peter is still very far away. Stars Joe Armstrong and Hayley Atwell.

The Write Stuff

Thursday 04:00 - 04:30

5/6. James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Tracey Macleod and Philippa Gregory. From August 1999.

Millport

Thursday 04:30 - 05:00

6/6. The islanders unite to save the Cumbrae Bar, but will Irene fight or head to the mainland? Stars Lynn Ferguson. From June 2001.

The Magus

Thursday 05:00 - 06:00

1/3. A disillusioned teacher gets drawn into a world of trickery when he accepts a job on an idyllic Greek island. Stars Tom Burke.

The System

Thursday 06:00 - 06:30

4/5. Just as Jake and Maya think their mission is complete, everything changes.

The Day of the Triffids

Thursday 06:30 - 07:00

5/6. Killer plants are on the rampage. Bill sets-off to find Josella, but meets a new companion. Stars Gary Watson. From 1968.

A Whole New Ball Game

Thursday 07:00 - 07:30

3/6. With his mum very busy at the church, hungry Robert takes action. With Brenda Blethyn and Desmond Barrit. From February 1993.

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Thursday 07:30 - 08:00

2/3. A look back to the year Nineteen Thirty Foot. Sketches and songs with John Cleese and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From April 1964.

Simon Evans Goes to Market

Thursday 08:00 - 08:30

3/4. A comedy lecture on the economics behind commodities we're addicted to. Just how harmful is a coffee addiction? From 2015.

The Last Human Cannonball

Thursday 08:30 - 08:45

4/5. Byron Rogers tells the extraordinary tale of Hitler's nephew William, born in Liverpool. Read by Crawford Logan.

The Book of Strange New Things

Thursday 08:45 - 09:00

9/10. Life on Earth pushes Bea to breaking point while, on Oasis, Peter has an uncomfortable dream. Stars Joe Armstrong and Hayley Atwell.

Please Use Other Door

Thursday 09:00 - 09:30

4/4. A satirical take on modern life, with a look at work, relationships, institutions and families. With Toby Williams. From 2022.

The Five Faces of Leonardo

Thursday 09:30 - 09:45

Robotics engineer Mark Rosheim on how he pieced together Da Vinci's drawings to build working models.

Daily Service

Thursday 09:45 - 10:00

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

Great Lives

Thursday 10:00 - 10:30

MP Jesse Norman chooses Sir Edward Coke, chief prosecutor of the Gunpowder plot conspiracists. With Ian Hislop. From 2023.

Passing Dreams

Thursday 10:30 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. Will Beeley was once an anxious romantic and a smooth-voiced folk singer. But now he's a truck driver - how did he get here?

The System

Thursday 11:00 - 11:30

4/5. Just as Jake and Maya think their mission is complete, everything changes.

The Day of the Triffids

Thursday 11:30 - 12:00

5/6. Killer plants are on the rampage. Bill sets-off to find Josella, but meets a new companion. Stars Gary Watson. From 1968.

A Whole New Ball Game

Thursday 12:00 - 12:30

3/6. With his mum very busy at the church, hungry Robert takes action. With Brenda Blethyn and Desmond Barrit. From February 1993.

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Thursday 12:30 - 13:00

2/3. A look back to the year Nineteen Thirty Foot. Sketches and songs with John Cleese and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From April 1964.

Simon Evans Goes to Market

Thursday 13:00 - 13:30

3/4. A comedy lecture on the economics behind commodities we're addicted to. Just how harmful is a coffee addiction? From 2015.

The Last Human Cannonball

Thursday 13:30 - 13:45

4/5. Byron Rogers tells the extraordinary tale of Hitler's nephew William, born in Liverpool. Read by Crawford Logan.

The Book of Strange New Things

Thursday 13:45 - 14:00

9/10. Life on Earth pushes Bea to breaking point while, on Oasis, Peter has an uncomfortable dream. Stars Joe Armstrong and Hayley Atwell.

Counterpoint

Thursday 14:00 - 14:30

7/13. Russell Davies hosts the eclectic musical quiz with contestants from the North of England. From 2014.

HR

Thursday 14:30 - 15:00

5/6. Peter meets Sam on his way to a work leaving party, but there's a hitch. Stars Nicholas le Prevost. From March 2009.

The Magus

Thursday 15:00 - 16:00

2/3. Entranced by Lily's charms, Nick struggles with his feelings for Alison and things become darker at Bourani. Stars Tom Burke.

Great Lives

Thursday 16:00 - 16:30

MP Jesse Norman chooses Sir Edward Coke, chief prosecutor of the Gunpowder plot conspiracists. With Ian Hislop. From 2023.

Passing Dreams

Thursday 16:30 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. Will Beeley was once an anxious romantic and a smooth-voiced folk singer. But now he's a truck driver - how did he get here?

The System

Thursday 17:00 - 17:30

4/5. Just as Jake and Maya think their mission is complete, everything changes.

The Day of the Triffids

Thursday 17:30 - 18:00

5/6. Killer plants are on the rampage. Bill sets-off to find Josella, but meets a new companion. Stars Gary Watson. From 1968.

A Whole New Ball Game

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

3/6. With his mum very busy at the church, hungry Robert takes action. With Brenda Blethyn and Desmond Barrit. From February 1993.

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Thursday 18:30 - 19:00

2/3. A look back to the year Nineteen Thirty Foot. Sketches and songs with John Cleese and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From April 1964.

Simon Evans Goes to Market

Thursday 19:00 - 19:30

3/4. A comedy lecture on the economics behind commodities we're addicted to. Just how harmful is a coffee addiction? From 2015.

The Last Human Cannonball

Thursday 19:30 - 19:45

4/5. Byron Rogers tells the extraordinary tale of Hitler's nephew William, born in Liverpool. Read by Crawford Logan.

The Book of Strange New Things

Thursday 19:45 - 20:00

9/10. Life on Earth pushes Bea to breaking point while, on Oasis, Peter has an uncomfortable dream. Stars Joe Armstrong and Hayley Atwell.

Counterpoint

Thursday 20:00 - 20:30

7/13. Russell Davies hosts the eclectic musical quiz with contestants from the North of England. From 2014.

HR

Thursday 20:30 - 21:00

5/6. Peter meets Sam on his way to a work leaving party, but there's a hitch. Stars Nicholas le Prevost. From March 2009.

The Magus

Thursday 21:00 - 22:00

2/3. Entranced by Lily's charms, Nick struggles with his feelings for Alison and things become darker at Bourani. Stars Tom Burke.

Call Jonathan Pie

Thursday 22:00 - 22:30

New episodes will be released weekly wherever you get your podcasts, but if you're in the UK, you can listen to the whole series right now - before anywhere else - on BBC Sounds.

Alex Edelman's Peer Group

Thursday 22:30 - 23:00

1/4. Alex views his relationship with materialism and ownership. Peer group guests include Alfie Brown and David Burstein. From 2018.

Date Night

Thursday 23:00 - 23:30

3/4. Semi-improvised comedy show in which couples all embrace the phenomenon of date night. Starring Katherine Parkinson. From 2019.

Hair in the Gate

Thursday 23:30 - 00:00

6/6. The TV arts show goes to the opera, but can Camilla find love before the fat lady sings? With Harriet Thorpe. From October 1993.

Fri Nov 07
Great Lives

Friday 00:00 - 00:30

MP Jesse Norman chooses Sir Edward Coke, chief prosecutor of the Gunpowder plot conspiracists. With Ian Hislop. From 2023.

Passing Dreams

Friday 00:30 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. Will Beeley was once an anxious romantic and a smooth-voiced folk singer. But now he's a truck driver - how did he get here?

The System

Friday 01:00 - 01:30

4/5. Just as Jake and Maya think their mission is complete, everything changes.

The Day of the Triffids

Friday 01:30 - 02:00

5/6. Killer plants are on the rampage. Bill sets-off to find Josella, but meets a new companion. Stars Gary Watson. From 1968.

A Whole New Ball Game

Friday 02:00 - 02:30

3/6. With his mum very busy at the church, hungry Robert takes action. With Brenda Blethyn and Desmond Barrit. From February 1993.

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Friday 02:30 - 03:00

2/3. A look back to the year Nineteen Thirty Foot. Sketches and songs with John Cleese and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From April 1964.

Simon Evans Goes to Market

Friday 03:00 - 03:30

3/4. A comedy lecture on the economics behind commodities we're addicted to. Just how harmful is a coffee addiction? From 2015.

The Last Human Cannonball

Friday 03:30 - 03:45

4/5. Byron Rogers tells the extraordinary tale of Hitler's nephew William, born in Liverpool. Read by Crawford Logan.

The Book of Strange New Things

Friday 03:45 - 04:00

9/10. Life on Earth pushes Bea to breaking point while, on Oasis, Peter has an uncomfortable dream. Stars Joe Armstrong and Hayley Atwell.

Counterpoint

Friday 04:00 - 04:30

7/13. Russell Davies hosts the eclectic musical quiz with contestants from the North of England. From 2014.

HR

Friday 04:30 - 05:00

5/6. Peter meets Sam on his way to a work leaving party, but there's a hitch. Stars Nicholas le Prevost. From March 2009.

The Magus

Friday 05:00 - 06:00

2/3. Entranced by Lily's charms, Nick struggles with his feelings for Alison and things become darker at Bourani. Stars Tom Burke.

The System

Friday 06:00 - 06:30

5/5. What does an anarchistic group hell-bent on changing the world need to do to get its message across?

The Day of the Triffids

Friday 06:30 - 07:00

6/6. Bill and Josella are offered hope, but yet another obstacle is put in their way. Stars Gary Watson and Barbara Shelley.

Kalangadog Junction

Friday 07:00 - 07:30

1/6. Dr Thomas and Mrs Jane Barrett depart 1950s Manchester to settle in Australia. Stars Caroline Quentin. From 1996.

The Likely Lads

Friday 07:30 - 08:00

7/8. Bob and Terry are made a life-changing offer that seems too good to be true. Stars Rodney Bewes and James Bolam. From 1968.

The Quanderhorn Xperimentations

Friday 08:00 - 08:30

4/6. Jenkins learns the crew have taken the lift to the Moon, where carnivorous plants await them. Stars John Sessions. From 2018.

The Last Human Cannonball

Friday 08:30 - 08:45

5/5. Byron Rogers on two unlikely heroes, a witchcraft trial judge and a man who gets shot out of a cannon. Read by Crawford Logan.

The Book of Strange New Things

Friday 08:45 - 09:00

10/10. Peter finds Jesus Lover Five gravely ill in intensive care while a pregnant Bea faces an uncertain future. Stars Hayley Atwell.

It's a Fair Cop

Friday 09:00 - 09:30

5/6. Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore and his team of audience cops investigate a case of exposure.

The Five Faces of Leonardo

Friday 09:30 - 09:45

Artist Ralph Steadman meets Martin Clayton of the Royal Collection to share their interest in Da Vinci and his flying machines.

Daily Service

Friday 09:45 - 10:00

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

Soul Music

Friday 10:00 - 10:30

4/8. Officer AD Bridges and former Second World War prisoner, John Wyatt, reflect on the impact of the final bugle call. From 2000.

Folk Song, Art Song

Friday 10:30 - 11:00

Christopher Maltman debates the rights and wrongs of including folk song settings in classical music concerts. From 2012.

The System

Friday 11:00 - 11:30

5/5. What does an anarchistic group hell-bent on changing the world need to do to get its message across?

The Day of the Triffids

Friday 11:30 - 12:00

6/6. Bill and Josella are offered hope, but yet another obstacle is put in their way. Stars Gary Watson and Barbara Shelley.

Kalangadog Junction

Friday 12:00 - 12:30

1/6. Dr Thomas and Mrs Jane Barrett depart 1950s Manchester to settle in Australia. Stars Caroline Quentin. From 1996.

The Likely Lads

Friday 12:30 - 13:00

7/8. Bob and Terry are made a life-changing offer that seems too good to be true. Stars Rodney Bewes and James Bolam. From 1968.

The Quanderhorn Xperimentations

Friday 13:00 - 13:30

4/6. Jenkins learns the crew have taken the lift to the Moon, where carnivorous plants await them. Stars John Sessions. From 2018.

The Last Human Cannonball

Friday 13:30 - 13:45

5/5. Byron Rogers on two unlikely heroes, a witchcraft trial judge and a man who gets shot out of a cannon. Read by Crawford Logan.

The Book of Strange New Things

Friday 13:45 - 14:00

10/10. Peter finds Jesus Lover Five gravely ill in intensive care while a pregnant Bea faces an uncertain future. Stars Hayley Atwell.

Whispers

Friday 14:00 - 14:30

4/6. Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes. From October 2005.

Double Income, No Kids Yet

Friday 14:30 - 15:00

4/6. Pregnant Lucy must break the news to her parents and Daniel gets a taste of fatherhood. Stars David Tennant. From November 2003.

The Magus

Friday 15:00 - 16:00

3/3. Conchis brings his masque at Bourani to an end but is everything - or everyone - what they seem? Starring Charles Dance.

Soul Music

Friday 16:00 - 16:30

4/8. Officer AD Bridges and former Second World War prisoner, John Wyatt, reflect on the impact of the final bugle call. From 2000.

Folk Song, Art Song

Friday 16:30 - 17:00

Christopher Maltman debates the rights and wrongs of including folk song settings in classical music concerts. From 2012.

The System

Friday 17:00 - 17:30

5/5. What does an anarchistic group hell-bent on changing the world need to do to get its message across?

The Day of the Triffids

Friday 17:30 - 18:00

6/6. Bill and Josella are offered hope, but yet another obstacle is put in their way. Stars Gary Watson and Barbara Shelley.

Kalangadog Junction

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

1/6. Dr Thomas and Mrs Jane Barrett depart 1950s Manchester to settle in Australia. Stars Caroline Quentin. From 1996.

The Likely Lads

Friday 18:30 - 19:00

7/8. Bob and Terry are made a life-changing offer that seems too good to be true. Stars Rodney Bewes and James Bolam. From 1968.

The Quanderhorn Xperimentations

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

4/6. Jenkins learns the crew have taken the lift to the Moon, where carnivorous plants await them. Stars John Sessions. From 2018.

The Last Human Cannonball

Friday 19:30 - 19:45

5/5. Byron Rogers on two unlikely heroes, a witchcraft trial judge and a man who gets shot out of a cannon. Read by Crawford Logan.

The Book of Strange New Things

Friday 19:45 - 20:00

10/10. Peter finds Jesus Lover Five gravely ill in intensive care while a pregnant Bea faces an uncertain future. Stars Hayley Atwell.

Whispers

Friday 20:00 - 20:30

4/6. Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes. From October 2005.

Double Income, No Kids Yet

Friday 20:30 - 21:00

4/6. Pregnant Lucy must break the news to her parents and Daniel gets a taste of fatherhood. Stars David Tennant. From November 2003.

The Magus

Friday 21:00 - 22:00

3/3. Conchis brings his masque at Bourani to an end but is everything - or everyone - what they seem? Starring Charles Dance.

It's a Fair Cop

Friday 22:00 - 22:30

5/6. Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore and his team of audience cops investigate a case of exposure.

Josh Howie's Losing It

Friday 22:30 - 23:00

2/6. Comedian Josh Howie comes to terms with the impending birth of his first child as their 20-week scan beckons. From 2016.

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Friday 23:00 - 23:30

3/4. Music and comedy with Alex Horne and his five-piece jazz band. Isy Suttie duets with Alex, her Slovenian prince. From March 2012.

Radio Active

Friday 23:30 - 00:00

4/6. A change to the daytime line-up and the 'What My Favourite Record Is' phone-in. Stars Michael Fenton Stevens. From August 1983.

Sat Nov 08
Soul Music

Saturday 00:00 - 00:30

4/8. Officer AD Bridges and former Second World War prisoner, John Wyatt, reflect on the impact of the final bugle call. From 2000.

Folk Song, Art Song

Saturday 00:30 - 01:00

Christopher Maltman debates the rights and wrongs of including folk song settings in classical music concerts. From 2012.

The System

Saturday 01:00 - 01:30

5/5. What does an anarchistic group hell-bent on changing the world need to do to get its message across?

The Day of the Triffids

Saturday 01:30 - 02:00

6/6. Bill and Josella are offered hope, but yet another obstacle is put in their way. Stars Gary Watson and Barbara Shelley.

Kalangadog Junction

Saturday 02:00 - 02:30

1/6. Dr Thomas and Mrs Jane Barrett depart 1950s Manchester to settle in Australia. Stars Caroline Quentin. From 1996.

The Likely Lads

Saturday 02:30 - 03:00

7/8. Bob and Terry are made a life-changing offer that seems too good to be true. Stars Rodney Bewes and James Bolam. From 1968.

The Quanderhorn Xperimentations

Saturday 03:00 - 03:30

4/6. Jenkins learns the crew have taken the lift to the Moon, where carnivorous plants await them. Stars John Sessions. From 2018.

The Last Human Cannonball

Saturday 03:30 - 03:45

5/5. Byron Rogers on two unlikely heroes, a witchcraft trial judge and a man who gets shot out of a cannon. Read by Crawford Logan.

The Book of Strange New Things

Saturday 03:45 - 04:00

10/10. Peter finds Jesus Lover Five gravely ill in intensive care while a pregnant Bea faces an uncertain future. Stars Hayley Atwell.

Whispers

Saturday 04:00 - 04:30

4/6. Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes. From October 2005.

Double Income, No Kids Yet

Saturday 04:30 - 05:00

4/6. Pregnant Lucy must break the news to her parents and Daniel gets a taste of fatherhood. Stars David Tennant. From November 2003.

The Magus

Saturday 05:00 - 06:00

3/3. Conchis brings his masque at Bourani to an end but is everything - or everyone - what they seem? Starring Charles Dance.

For King and Country

Saturday 06:00 - 07:30

4 Extra Debut. Passchendaele, 1917: Private Hamp is accused of desertion. Does he realise the implication of his predicament? Stars Peter Gunn.

Under Milk Wood

Saturday 07:30 - 09:00

Dylan Thomas's play for radio about the lives and dreams of a Welsh seaside village called Llareggub. Stars Richard Burton.

The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket

Saturday 09:00 - 09:30

8/13. The dear ladies pack their suitcases for a continental adventure. Stars Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket. From 1979.

Beyond Our Ken

Saturday 09:30 - 10:00

7/14. Kenneth Horne's busy week - and check out the latest film releases in 'Picture Go Round'. With Kenneth Williams. From May 1960.

The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh

Saturday 10:00 - 11:00

3/3. Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville review more satire and sitcoms of the 1960s and 70s.

For King and Country

Saturday 11:00 - 12:30

4 Extra Debut. Passchendaele, 1917: Private Hamp is accused of desertion. Does he realise the implication of his predicament? Stars Peter Gunn.

Under Milk Wood

Saturday 12:30 - 14:00

Dylan Thomas's play for radio about the lives and dreams of a Welsh seaside village called Llareggub. Stars Richard Burton.

The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket

Saturday 14:00 - 14:30

8/13. The dear ladies pack their suitcases for a continental adventure. Stars Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket. From 1979.

Beyond Our Ken

Saturday 14:30 - 15:00

7/14. Kenneth Horne's busy week - and check out the latest film releases in 'Picture Go Round'. With Kenneth Williams. From May 1960.

The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh

Saturday 15:00 - 16:00

3/3. Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville review more satire and sitcoms of the 1960s and 70s.

The Fire Inside

Saturday 16:00 - 16:45

A stranger seeks shelter at an isolated farmhouse in the depths of winter. Eerie drama starring Philip Jackson and Kate Rutter.

Someone Like You

Saturday 16:45 - 17:00

2/5. An astonishing work of art is created on a drunken night in Paris. Starring Charles Dance and Tom Bevan.

Take It From June

Saturday 17:00 - 20:00

Legendary June Whitfield talks to Enyd Williams about her 60 years in radio. With: Take It From Here, Crowther's Crowd, The Frankie Howerd Show, The News Huddlines and Miss Marple.

The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket

Saturday 20:00 - 20:30

8/13. The dear ladies pack their suitcases for a continental adventure. Stars Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket. From 1979.

Beyond Our Ken

Saturday 20:30 - 21:00

7/14. Kenneth Horne's busy week - and check out the latest film releases in 'Picture Go Round'. With Kenneth Williams. From May 1960.

The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh

Saturday 21:00 - 22:00

3/3. Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville review more satire and sitcoms of the 1960s and 70s.

The World of Simon Rich

Saturday 22:00 - 22:30

1/4. Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich. Stars Peter Serafinowicz. From 2016.

My Teenage Diary

Saturday 22:30 - 23:00

5/6. Comedian and writer Sofie Hagen's diaries are full of Westlife, dodgy poetry and boys. With Rufus Hound. From 2021.

Domestic Science

Saturday 23:00 - 23:15

3/4. A heady comic mix of maths and science with Festival of the Spoken Nerd exploring when stats are funny and more. From 2016.

Influencers

Saturday 23:15 - 23:30

3/6. Ruth and Carla discuss the problems with getting too much dietary fibre, and test out a home 'sauna-body-bag'. From 2023.

Fags, Mags & Bags

Saturday 23:30 - 00:00

1/4. Dave's best friend Lesley wants to take their relationship to the next level. Stars Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary. From 2017.

Sun Nov 09
The Fire Inside

Sunday 00:00 - 00:45

A stranger seeks shelter at an isolated farmhouse in the depths of winter. Eerie drama starring Philip Jackson and Kate Rutter.

Someone Like You

Sunday 00:45 - 01:00

2/5. An astonishing work of art is created on a drunken night in Paris. Starring Charles Dance and Tom Bevan.

For King and Country

Sunday 01:00 - 02:30

4 Extra Debut. Passchendaele, 1917: Private Hamp is accused of desertion. Does he realise the implication of his predicament? Stars Peter Gunn.

Under Milk Wood

Sunday 02:30 - 04:00

Dylan Thomas's play for radio about the lives and dreams of a Welsh seaside village called Llareggub. Stars Richard Burton.

The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket

Sunday 04:00 - 04:30

8/13. The dear ladies pack their suitcases for a continental adventure. Stars Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket. From 1979.

Beyond Our Ken

Sunday 04:30 - 05:00

7/14. Kenneth Horne's busy week - and check out the latest film releases in 'Picture Go Round'. With Kenneth Williams. From May 1960.

The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh

Sunday 05:00 - 06:00

3/3. Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville review more satire and sitcoms of the 1960s and 70s.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 06:00 - 06:45

4 Extra Debut. From Noel Coward to Frank Sinatra. Much-loved actress June Whitfield shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From 1990.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 06:45 - 07:00

David Attenborough talks about Alfred Russel Wallace, the great travel writer, geographer and naturalist. From April 2011.

Poetry Extra: We Sigh for Houses

Sunday 07:00 - 07:30

Daljit Nagra selects We Sigh for Houses with poet Aviva Dautch - impacted by being the child of a chronic hoarder. From 2020.

The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers (Omnibus)

Sunday 07:30 - 08:40

A collection of Byron Rogers' travel pieces in search of characters and unlikely heroes. Read by Crawford Logan.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 08:40 - 08:50

The Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown chooses 'Todo a Pulmón' by Miguel Ríos and 'Morning Mood' by Edvard Grieg.

The Book of Strange New Things (Omnibus)

Sunday 08:50 - 10:00

2/2. Bea has big news for her husband Peter who is on a mission of a lifetime. Narrated by Dougray Scott.

Ray's a Laugh

Sunday 10:00 - 10:30

4 Extra Debut. Ted shirks work arriving home early, but Kitty has plans for his time off. Stars Ted Ray and Kitty Bluett. From September 1960.

Mind Your Own Business!

Sunday 10:30 - 11:00

5/6. Jimmy's choice of fiancée is a cause of concern for his colleagues. Stars Bernard Cribbins and Frank Thornton. From 1989.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 11:00 - 11:45

4 Extra Debut. From Noel Coward to Frank Sinatra. Much-loved actress June Whitfield shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From 1990.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 11:45 - 12:00

David Attenborough talks about Alfred Russel Wallace, the great travel writer, geographer and naturalist. From April 2011.

Poetry Extra: We Sigh for Houses

Sunday 12:00 - 12:30

Daljit Nagra selects We Sigh for Houses with poet Aviva Dautch - impacted by being the child of a chronic hoarder. From 2020.

The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers (Omnibus)

Sunday 12:30 - 13:40

A collection of Byron Rogers' travel pieces in search of characters and unlikely heroes. Read by Crawford Logan.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 13:40 - 13:50

The Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown chooses 'Todo a Pulmón' by Miguel Ríos and 'Morning Mood' by Edvard Grieg.

The Book of Strange New Things (Omnibus)

Sunday 13:50 - 15:00

2/2. Bea has big news for her husband Peter who is on a mission of a lifetime. Narrated by Dougray Scott.

Ray's a Laugh

Sunday 15:00 - 15:30

4 Extra Debut. Ted shirks work arriving home early, but Kitty has plans for his time off. Stars Ted Ray and Kitty Bluett. From September 1960.

Mind Your Own Business!

Sunday 15:30 - 16:00

5/6. Jimmy's choice of fiancée is a cause of concern for his colleagues. Stars Bernard Cribbins and Frank Thornton. From 1989.

Space Force

Sunday 16:00 - 16:30

3/6. Landing on Mars, the crew start to explore but find their welcome is far from warm. Stars Barry Foster and Nicky Henson.

Space Force

Sunday 16:30 - 17:00

4/6. Held captive in an underground city on Mars, the crew learn their fate. Stars Barry Foster, Nigel Stock and Nicky Henson.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 17:00 - 17:45

4 Extra Debut. From Noel Coward to Frank Sinatra. Much-loved actress June Whitfield shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From 1990.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 17:45 - 18:00

David Attenborough talks about Alfred Russel Wallace, the great travel writer, geographer and naturalist. From April 2011.

Poetry Extra: We Sigh for Houses

Sunday 18:00 - 18:30

Daljit Nagra selects We Sigh for Houses with poet Aviva Dautch - impacted by being the child of a chronic hoarder. From 2020.

The Last Human Cannonball by Byron Rogers (Omnibus)

Sunday 18:30 - 19:40

A collection of Byron Rogers' travel pieces in search of characters and unlikely heroes. Read by Crawford Logan.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 19:40 - 19:50

The Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown chooses 'Todo a Pulmón' by Miguel Ríos and 'Morning Mood' by Edvard Grieg.

The Book of Strange New Things (Omnibus)

Sunday 19:50 - 21:00

2/2. Bea has big news for her husband Peter who is on a mission of a lifetime. Narrated by Dougray Scott.

Ray's a Laugh

Sunday 21:00 - 21:30

4 Extra Debut. Ted shirks work arriving home early, but Kitty has plans for his time off. Stars Ted Ray and Kitty Bluett. From September 1960.

Mind Your Own Business!

Sunday 21:30 - 22:00

5/6. Jimmy's choice of fiancée is a cause of concern for his colleagues. Stars Bernard Cribbins and Frank Thornton. From 1989.

Fabulous

Sunday 22:00 - 22:30

4/4. Faye ought to be excited with Edith going on maternity leave and revealing who gets her job. Stars Daisy Haggard. From 2008.

Rum Bunch

Sunday 22:30 - 22:55

3/4. Justin Edwards, Mel Giedroyc and Dave Mounfield tell the story of Annie Oakley, with special guest Clare Grogan. From 2017.

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 Stephen Bailey speaks to comedian, Bridget Christie.

Meet David Sedaris

Sunday 23:00 - 23:30

6/6. More of the world-renowned storyteller's home recordings. Featuring: Travels With Patsy and a final diary selection. From 2021.

World of Pub

Sunday 23:30 - 00:00

2/4. The Red Lion is almost bankrupt, can Dodgy Phil get the punters back? Stars John Thomson and Phil Cornwell. From January 1999.