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Fri Jan 02
Ability

Today 03:00 - 03:30

3/4. Matt and Bob see how far they can take advantage of Matt's disability - and attempt shoplifting. Stars Lee Ridley. From 2018.

Short Works

Today 03:30 - 03:45

A sailor is returning from the Great War on the Iolaire, but they hit rocks. Can anyone survive? Read by Daibhidh Walker.

Ladies of Letters

Today 03:45 - 04:00

4/6. Irene's unsettling personal news is surpassed by Vera's family revelations. Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

Say The Word

Today 04:00 - 04:30

1/6. Frank Delaney's language panel game for Sandi Toksvig, Tommy Pearson, Laura Wright and Christopher Matthew. From Devon in 2001.

Ballylenon

Today 04:30 - 05:00

5/6. Mr Gallagher makes a shockingly gruesome discovery. It's 1959 in the suddenly not-so-sleepy Irish town. Stars Gerard Murphy.

Mattie and Bluebottle

Today 05:00 - 05:45

4 Extra Debut. Aspiring actress Mattie longs to leave home, but until then, she has her friends - and The Goons. Starring Mali Harries.

Her Infinite Variety

Today 05:45 - 06:00

4/5. Modern Shakespearean Viola is offered a spectacular Twelfth Night, with a wardrobe beyond dreams. Stars Bette Bourne.

Sad Cypress

Today 06:00 - 06:30

5/5. As Elinor stands accused, Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot uncovers evidence of greed and deceit. Stars John Moffatt.

Philomel Cottage

Today 06:30 - 07:00

Alex meets Terry and is coaxed to start a business out in the country. Mike Walker's revamped whodunit with Lizzie McInnerny.

Taking It Up The Octave

Today 07:00 - 07:30

1/5. Tempers and egos flare as Opera Sunderland opts for West Side Story over an innovative gay opera. Stars Godfrey James. From 1997.

Steptoe and Son

Today 07:30 - 08:00

1/8. Harold must break sad news to his father Albert. Adapted from BBC TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From 1971.

The Break

Today 08:00 - 08:30

1/6. Andy has come to his uncle's seaside home in search of a stress-free life. Stars Philip Jackson and Alison Steadman. From 2016.

Short Works

Today 08:30 - 08:45

A young Indian woman, soon to be a bride, longs to have her heart broken. Read by Deeivya Meir.

Ladies of Letters

Today 08:45 - 09:00

5/6. After her protest heroics, Irene's memory is playing tricks. Can Vera help her out? Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

Time Of The Week

Today 09:00 - 09:30

2/4. Chloe Slack (Sian Clifford) presents an 81st Anniversary Special alongside former host Ruth Paul (Ellie White). Plus: Tall Sons, and do women feel storms more than men?

Prime Ministers' Props

Today 09:30 - 09:45

David Cannadine investigates Mrs Thatcher's handbag, to explore how it came to represent her power to command. From 2018.

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 David Waters.

Soul Music

Today 10:00 - 10:30

3/5. The Latin American anthem to life 'Gracias A La Vida' - thank you to life - is explored through personal stories. From 2014.

Daughters of the Snow

Today 10:30 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. How has the North Pole of the literary imagination influenced the way people behave towards the Arctic? From 2021.

Sad Cypress

Today 11:00 - 11:30

5/5. As Elinor stands accused, Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot uncovers evidence of greed and deceit. Stars John Moffatt.

Philomel Cottage

Today 11:30 - 12:00

Alex meets Terry and is coaxed to start a business out in the country. Mike Walker's revamped whodunit with Lizzie McInnerny.

Taking It Up The Octave

Today 12:00 - 12:30

1/5. Tempers and egos flare as Opera Sunderland opts for West Side Story over an innovative gay opera. Stars Godfrey James. From 1997.

Steptoe and Son

Today 12:30 - 13:00

1/8. Harold must break sad news to his father Albert. Adapted from BBC TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From 1971.

The Break

Today 13:00 - 13:30

1/6. Andy has come to his uncle's seaside home in search of a stress-free life. Stars Philip Jackson and Alison Steadman. From 2016.

Short Works

Today 13:30 - 13:45

A young Indian woman, soon to be a bride, longs to have her heart broken. Read by Deeivya Meir.

Ladies of Letters

Today 13:45 - 14:00

5/6. After her protest heroics, Irene's memory is playing tricks. Can Vera help her out? Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

The Motion Show

Today 14:00 - 14:30

6/6. Graeme Garden hosts the comedy debates. With Sir Bernard Ingham, Hattie Hayridge, Steve Punt and Arthur Smith. From August 2002.

King Street Junior Revisited

Today 14:30 - 15:00

5/6. Education and money? Can you have one without the other? With Carolyn Pickles and Marlene Sidaway. From July 2003.

Moving the Goalposts

Today 15:00 - 15:45

4 Extra Debut. Mattie is struggling to find words. She is bloody-minded, startling truthful and has a wicked sense of humour. Stars Pam Ferris.

Her Infinite Variety

Today 15:45 - 16:00

5/5. Modern Shakespearean and shrewish Cat's 25-year tempestuous marriage is front page news. Stars Elizabeth Bell.

Soul Music

Today 16:00 - 16:30

3/5. The Latin American anthem to life 'Gracias A La Vida' - thank you to life - is explored through personal stories. From 2014.

Daughters of the Snow

Today 16:30 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. How has the North Pole of the literary imagination influenced the way people behave towards the Arctic? From 2021.

Sad Cypress

Today 17:00 - 17:30

5/5. As Elinor stands accused, Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot uncovers evidence of greed and deceit. Stars John Moffatt.

Philomel Cottage

Today 17:30 - 18:00

Alex meets Terry and is coaxed to start a business out in the country. Mike Walker's revamped whodunit with Lizzie McInnerny.

Taking It Up The Octave

Today 18:00 - 18:30

1/5. Tempers and egos flare as Opera Sunderland opts for West Side Story over an innovative gay opera. Stars Godfrey James. From 1997.

Steptoe and Son

Today 18:30 - 19:00

1/8. Harold must break sad news to his father Albert. Adapted from BBC TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From 1971.

The Break

Today 19:00 - 19:30

1/6. Andy has come to his uncle's seaside home in search of a stress-free life. Stars Philip Jackson and Alison Steadman. From 2016.

Short Works

Today 19:30 - 19:45

A young Indian woman, soon to be a bride, longs to have her heart broken. Read by Deeivya Meir.

Ladies of Letters

Today 19:45 - 20:00

5/6. After her protest heroics, Irene's memory is playing tricks. Can Vera help her out? Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

The Motion Show

Today 20:00 - 20:30

6/6. Graeme Garden hosts the comedy debates. With Sir Bernard Ingham, Hattie Hayridge, Steve Punt and Arthur Smith. From August 2002.

King Street Junior Revisited

Today 20:30 - 21:00

5/6. Education and money? Can you have one without the other? With Carolyn Pickles and Marlene Sidaway. From July 2003.

Moving the Goalposts

Today 21:00 - 21:45

4 Extra Debut. Mattie is struggling to find words. She is bloody-minded, startling truthful and has a wicked sense of humour. Stars Pam Ferris.

Her Infinite Variety

Today 21:45 - 22:00

5/5. Modern Shakespearean and shrewish Cat's 25-year tempestuous marriage is front page news. Stars Elizabeth Bell.

Time Of The Week

Today 22:00 - 22:30

2/4. Chloe Slack (Sian Clifford) presents an 81st Anniversary Special alongside former host Ruth Paul (Ellie White). Plus: Tall Sons, and do women feel storms more than men?

ElvenQuest

Today 22:30 - 23:00

4/6. The Questers descend into the Underworld in search of Penthiselea's mother. Stars Stephen Mangan. From March 2013.

The Masterson Inheritance

Today 23:00 - 23:30

2/6. Myths and mucking out at the court of King Arthur. Improvised family saga with Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. From June 1994.

Laura Solon: Talking and Not Talking

Today 23:30 - 00:00

1/6. A reluctant beekeeper, feuding librarians and striking a deal with Santa. Monologues and sketches with Ben Moor. From 2007.

Sat Jan 03
Soul Music

Tomorrow 00:00 - 00:30

3/5. The Latin American anthem to life 'Gracias A La Vida' - thank you to life - is explored through personal stories. From 2014.

Daughters of the Snow

Tomorrow 00:30 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. How has the North Pole of the literary imagination influenced the way people behave towards the Arctic? From 2021.

Sad Cypress

Tomorrow 01:00 - 01:30

5/5. As Elinor stands accused, Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot uncovers evidence of greed and deceit. Stars John Moffatt.

Philomel Cottage

Tomorrow 01:30 - 02:00

Alex meets Terry and is coaxed to start a business out in the country. Mike Walker's revamped whodunit with Lizzie McInnerny.

Taking It Up The Octave

Tomorrow 02:00 - 02:30

1/5. Tempers and egos flare as Opera Sunderland opts for West Side Story over an innovative gay opera. Stars Godfrey James. From 1997.

Steptoe and Son

Tomorrow 02:30 - 03:00

1/8. Harold must break sad news to his father Albert. Adapted from BBC TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From 1971.

The Break

Tomorrow 03:00 - 03:30

1/6. Andy has come to his uncle's seaside home in search of a stress-free life. Stars Philip Jackson and Alison Steadman. From 2016.

Short Works

Tomorrow 03:30 - 03:45

A young Indian woman, soon to be a bride, longs to have her heart broken. Read by Deeivya Meir.

Ladies of Letters

Tomorrow 03:45 - 04:00

5/6. After her protest heroics, Irene's memory is playing tricks. Can Vera help her out? Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

The Motion Show

Tomorrow 04:00 - 04:30

6/6. Graeme Garden hosts the comedy debates. With Sir Bernard Ingham, Hattie Hayridge, Steve Punt and Arthur Smith. From August 2002.

King Street Junior Revisited

Tomorrow 04:30 - 05:00

5/6. Education and money? Can you have one without the other? With Carolyn Pickles and Marlene Sidaway. From July 2003.

Moving the Goalposts

Tomorrow 05:00 - 05:45

4 Extra Debut. Mattie is struggling to find words. She is bloody-minded, startling truthful and has a wicked sense of humour. Stars Pam Ferris.

Her Infinite Variety

Tomorrow 05:45 - 06:00

5/5. Modern Shakespearean and shrewish Cat's 25-year tempestuous marriage is front page news. Stars Elizabeth Bell.

Anthony Trollope's The Warden

Tomorrow 06:00 - 07:30

Gentle Mr Harding's would be son-in-law John Bold questions his large income as Alms House warden. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith.

The White Road by Edmund de Waal (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 07:30 - 08:45

Potter Edmund de Waal's pilgrimage to the creators of porcelain. First stop China and Jingdezhen. Read By Julian Rhind-Tutt.

Ladies of Letters

Tomorrow 08:45 - 09:00

6/6. Will Vera accept an exciting, life changing, offer to travel from Irene? Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel

Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30

2/6. The shady lawyer turns farmer for a wealthy uncle. The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated. Stars Michael Roberts. From 1991.

The Navy Lark

Tomorrow 09:30 - 10:00

Chief Petty Officer Pertwee starts fundraising for a cause - his own financial black hole. Stars Jon Pertwee. From May 1971.

Down By The River

Tomorrow 10:00 - 11:00

1/3. From source to estuary, Laura Barton travels the rivers of Britain and explores how they've shaped our stories and lives.

Anthony Trollope's The Warden

Tomorrow 11:00 - 12:30

Gentle Mr Harding's would be son-in-law John Bold questions his large income as Alms House warden. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith.

The White Road by Edmund de Waal (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 12:30 - 13:45

Potter Edmund de Waal's pilgrimage to the creators of porcelain. First stop China and Jingdezhen. Read By Julian Rhind-Tutt.

Ladies of Letters

Tomorrow 13:45 - 14:00

6/6. Will Vera accept an exciting, life changing, offer to travel from Irene? Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel

Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:30

2/6. The shady lawyer turns farmer for a wealthy uncle. The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated. Stars Michael Roberts. From 1991.

The Navy Lark

Tomorrow 14:30 - 15:00

Chief Petty Officer Pertwee starts fundraising for a cause - his own financial black hole. Stars Jon Pertwee. From May 1971.

Down By The River

Tomorrow 15:00 - 16:00

1/3. From source to estuary, Laura Barton travels the rivers of Britain and explores how they've shaped our stories and lives.

Metropolis

Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:00

In a nightmarish world, FT Freder wants meaning and switches identities in the futuristic mega city. Stars Edward Hogg.

Anthony Trollope's The Warden

Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:30

Gentle Mr Harding's would be son-in-law John Bold questions his large income as Alms House warden. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith.

The White Road by Edmund de Waal (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:45

Potter Edmund de Waal's pilgrimage to the creators of porcelain. First stop China and Jingdezhen. Read By Julian Rhind-Tutt.

Ladies of Letters

Tomorrow 19:45 - 20:00

6/6. Will Vera accept an exciting, life changing, offer to travel from Irene? Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel

Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:30

2/6. The shady lawyer turns farmer for a wealthy uncle. The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated. Stars Michael Roberts. From 1991.

The Navy Lark

Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:00

Chief Petty Officer Pertwee starts fundraising for a cause - his own financial black hole. Stars Jon Pertwee. From May 1971.

Down By The River

Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:00

1/3. From source to estuary, Laura Barton travels the rivers of Britain and explores how they've shaped our stories and lives.

Bearded Ladies

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:30

5/6. Quick-fire sketch show starring Susie Donkin, Charlotte MacDougal, Oriane Messina and Faye Rusling. From September 2005.

Sarah Millican's Support Group

Tomorrow 22:30 - 23:00

1/4. Agony aunt Sarah and her Support Group solve problems: dating outside of your class and loving two women. From February 2010.

Domestic Science

Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:15

1/4. A heady mix of maths, science and comedy, as the Festival of the Spoken Nerd trio experiment in the kitchen. From 2018.

Late

Tomorrow 23:15 - 23:25

Tango dancers and DJs. Some bleakly funny tales of urban life after dark. Featuring Paul Merton and Julian Clary. From 2001.

The Comedy Club Interview

Tomorrow 23:25 - 23:30

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

Chain Reaction

Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00

5/6. The impressionist and the spin doctor in the tag talk show, where the guest is next week's interviewer. From September 2009.

Sun Jan 04
Metropolis

Sunday 00:00 - 01:00

In a nightmarish world, FT Freder wants meaning and switches identities in the futuristic mega city. Stars Edward Hogg.

Anthony Trollope's The Warden

Sunday 01:00 - 02:30

Gentle Mr Harding's would be son-in-law John Bold questions his large income as Alms House warden. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith.

The White Road by Edmund de Waal (Omnibus)

Sunday 02:30 - 03:45

Potter Edmund de Waal's pilgrimage to the creators of porcelain. First stop China and Jingdezhen. Read By Julian Rhind-Tutt.

Ladies of Letters

Sunday 03:45 - 04:00

6/6. Will Vera accept an exciting, life changing, offer to travel from Irene? Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel

Sunday 04:00 - 04:30

2/6. The shady lawyer turns farmer for a wealthy uncle. The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated. Stars Michael Roberts. From 1991.

The Navy Lark

Sunday 04:30 - 05:00

Chief Petty Officer Pertwee starts fundraising for a cause - his own financial black hole. Stars Jon Pertwee. From May 1971.

Down By The River

Sunday 05:00 - 06:00

1/3. From source to estuary, Laura Barton travels the rivers of Britain and explores how they've shaped our stories and lives.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 06:00 - 06:45

4 Extra Debut. From Nat King Cole to Sibelius. Patricia Greene - Jill from The Archers - shares her music choices with Kirsty Young. From 2015.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 06:45 - 07:00

Although David Attenborough hates rats, having filmed them he explains why they should be respected. From April 2011.

Poetry Extra: Between the Ears

Sunday 07:00 - 07:30

Daljit Nagra selects Between the Ears - Capturing Light with printmaker Norman Ackroyd and poet Nancy Campbell. From 2021.

Sorry Boys You Failed The Audition

Sunday 07:30 - 08:15

What might have happened if George Martin had turned the Beatles down? Comedy drama set in 1962. Stars Sara Bahadori.

Beardyman and the Mimics

Sunday 08:15 - 08:40

Champion beatboxer "Beardyman" aka Darren Foreman goes in search of nature's champion sound-mimics. With Bill Oddie. From 2008.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 08:40 - 08:50

Broadcast journalist and author Clare Balding inherits 'Sweet Caroline' by Neil Diamond and passes on 'Vienna' by Billy Joel.

Ladies of Letters (Omnibus)

Sunday 08:50 - 10:00

After meeting at a wedding, Irene and Vera begin a loving, if testy, correspondence. Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

Stilgoe's Around

Sunday 10:00 - 10:30

Richard Stilgoe ponders money-making in Britain's financial heartland. With Belinda Lang and Tim Piggott Smith. From July 1989.

Take It From Here

Sunday 10:30 - 11:00

Ron Glum is emigrating, but will he get any further than the end of the road? With Dick Bentley and Alma Cogan. From March 1955.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 11:00 - 11:45

4 Extra Debut. From Nat King Cole to Sibelius. Patricia Greene - Jill from The Archers - shares her music choices with Kirsty Young. From 2015.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 11:45 - 12:00

Although David Attenborough hates rats, having filmed them he explains why they should be respected. From April 2011.

Poetry Extra: Between the Ears

Sunday 12:00 - 12:30

Daljit Nagra selects Between the Ears - Capturing Light with printmaker Norman Ackroyd and poet Nancy Campbell. From 2021.

Sorry Boys You Failed The Audition

Sunday 12:30 - 13:15

What might have happened if George Martin had turned the Beatles down? Comedy drama set in 1962. Stars Sara Bahadori.

Beardyman and the Mimics

Sunday 13:15 - 13:40

Champion beatboxer "Beardyman" aka Darren Foreman goes in search of nature's champion sound-mimics. With Bill Oddie. From 2008.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 13:40 - 13:50

Broadcast journalist and author Clare Balding inherits 'Sweet Caroline' by Neil Diamond and passes on 'Vienna' by Billy Joel.

Ladies of Letters (Omnibus)

Sunday 13:50 - 15:00

After meeting at a wedding, Irene and Vera begin a loving, if testy, correspondence. Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

Stilgoe's Around

Sunday 15:00 - 15:30

Richard Stilgoe ponders money-making in Britain's financial heartland. With Belinda Lang and Tim Piggott Smith. From July 1989.

Take It From Here

Sunday 15:30 - 16:00

Ron Glum is emigrating, but will he get any further than the end of the road? With Dick Bentley and Alma Cogan. From March 1955.

Small Gods

Sunday 16:00 - 16:30

1/4. Set in a complex state of beliefs, the Great God Om appears before novice monk Brutha. Starring Anton Lesser.

The Heart of Hark'un

Sunday 16:30 - 17:00

1/6. A menacing assignment awaits student sorcerer Arcos. Peter and Jamie Thomson's fantasy adventure, starring Trevor Peacock.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 17:00 - 17:45

4 Extra Debut. From Nat King Cole to Sibelius. Patricia Greene - Jill from The Archers - shares her music choices with Kirsty Young. From 2015.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 17:45 - 18:00

Although David Attenborough hates rats, having filmed them he explains why they should be respected. From April 2011.

Poetry Extra: Between the Ears

Sunday 18:00 - 18:30

Daljit Nagra selects Between the Ears - Capturing Light with printmaker Norman Ackroyd and poet Nancy Campbell. From 2021.

Sorry Boys You Failed The Audition

Sunday 18:30 - 19:15

What might have happened if George Martin had turned the Beatles down? Comedy drama set in 1962. Stars Sara Bahadori.

Beardyman and the Mimics

Sunday 19:15 - 19:40

Champion beatboxer "Beardyman" aka Darren Foreman goes in search of nature's champion sound-mimics. With Bill Oddie. From 2008.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 19:40 - 19:50

Broadcast journalist and author Clare Balding inherits 'Sweet Caroline' by Neil Diamond and passes on 'Vienna' by Billy Joel.

Ladies of Letters (Omnibus)

Sunday 19:50 - 21:00

After meeting at a wedding, Irene and Vera begin a loving, if testy, correspondence. Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

Stilgoe's Around

Sunday 21:00 - 21:30

Richard Stilgoe ponders money-making in Britain's financial heartland. With Belinda Lang and Tim Piggott Smith. From July 1989.

Take It From Here

Sunday 21:30 - 22:00

Ron Glum is emigrating, but will he get any further than the end of the road? With Dick Bentley and Alma Cogan. From March 1955.

Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy

Sunday 22:00 - 22:30

1/3. The story about a day in October, 1990, when Sarah saw a miracle happen, affecting her and her classmates. From 2017. Contains some strong language.

Listen Against

Sunday 22:30 - 22:55

1/4. An Archers convention, a live pitbull on the Today programme and a Popmaster crisis. Stars Jon Holmes. From November 2008.

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 Paul Garner chats again to Jimmy Carr.

Life: An Idiot's Guide

Sunday 23:00 - 23:30

4/6. Stephen K Amos compiles an idiot's guide to crime and punishment with Alfie Moore, Ava Vidal and Richard Herring. From 2013.

Hearing With Hegley

Sunday 23:30 - 23:45

2/8. Songs and poems from the Luton Laureate including tales of the Tate, a jumble sale and an armadillo. From September 1998.

Bunk Bed

Sunday 23:45 - 00:00

2/8. Lying in bed in darkness, The Simpsons' Harry Shearer describes his extraordinary life as a Hollywood child star. From 2022.

Mon Jan 05
Small Gods

Monday 00:00 - 00:30

1/4. Set in a complex state of beliefs, the Great God Om appears before novice monk Brutha. Starring Anton Lesser.

The Heart of Hark'un

Monday 00:30 - 01:00

1/6. A menacing assignment awaits student sorcerer Arcos. Peter and Jamie Thomson's fantasy adventure, starring Trevor Peacock.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Monday 01:00 - 01:45

4 Extra Debut. From Nat King Cole to Sibelius. Patricia Greene - Jill from The Archers - shares her music choices with Kirsty Young. From 2015.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Monday 01:45 - 02:00

Although David Attenborough hates rats, having filmed them he explains why they should be respected. From April 2011.

Poetry Extra: Between the Ears

Monday 02:00 - 02:30

Daljit Nagra selects Between the Ears - Capturing Light with printmaker Norman Ackroyd and poet Nancy Campbell. From 2021.

Sorry Boys You Failed The Audition

Monday 02:30 - 03:15

What might have happened if George Martin had turned the Beatles down? Comedy drama set in 1962. Stars Sara Bahadori.

Beardyman and the Mimics

Monday 03:15 - 03:40

Champion beatboxer "Beardyman" aka Darren Foreman goes in search of nature's champion sound-mimics. With Bill Oddie. From 2008.

Inheritance Tracks

Monday 03:40 - 03:50

Broadcast journalist and author Clare Balding inherits 'Sweet Caroline' by Neil Diamond and passes on 'Vienna' by Billy Joel.

Ladies of Letters (Omnibus)

Monday 03:50 - 05:00

After meeting at a wedding, Irene and Vera begin a loving, if testy, correspondence. Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

Stilgoe's Around

Monday 05:00 - 05:30

Richard Stilgoe ponders money-making in Britain's financial heartland. With Belinda Lang and Tim Piggott Smith. From July 1989.

Take It From Here

Monday 05:30 - 06:00

Ron Glum is emigrating, but will he get any further than the end of the road? With Dick Bentley and Alma Cogan. From March 1955.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Monday 06:00 - 06:45

1/5. With the regimental honour of the Royal Mallows at stake, the detective investigates an officer's death. Stars Clive Merrison.

The Pillow Book

Monday 06:45 - 07:00

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. 10th century Japan. Within the Palace walls, a series of disturbing crimes throws the court into unrest. Stars Ruth Gemmell.

In the Chair

Monday 07:00 - 07:30

1/6. Maverick reporter George Cragge's retirement is cut short. Mark Tavener's comic thriller with Michael Williams. From 1998.

Dad's Army

Monday 07:30 - 08:00

2/20. Captain Mainwaring promotes fractious Frazer with unexpected results. Adapted from BBC TV with John Laurie. From 1975.

Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully

Monday 08:00 - 08:30

4/6. The computer catches a very common virus making the invasion seem doomed in more ways than one. With Hattie Morahan. From 2014.

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature

Monday 08:30 - 08:45

1/5. Beatrix Potter was brought up in Kensington but found creative inspiration in the "North Country". Read by Lindsay Duncan.

Ladies of More Letters

Monday 08:45 - 09:00

1/10. Vitriolic correspondents Vera Small and Irene Spencer are reunited at a funeral. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

The Unbelievable Truth

Monday 09:00 - 09:30

2/6. David Mitchell asks Holly Walsh, Henning Wehn, Tony Hawks and Zoe Lyons to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as Jane Austen, berries, the Netherlands and school.

Naturebang

Monday 09:30 - 09:45

4 Extra Debut. Becky Ripley and Emily Knight explore what starling murmuration patterns can tell us about our own social networks. From 2019.

Daily Service

Monday 09:45 - 10:00

A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and hymns, led by Rev. Dr. Stephen Wigley.

The Tingle Factor

Monday 10:00 - 10:30

Beatles record producer and composer George Martin talks to Jeremy Nicholas about music which stirs his emotions. From 1992.

Shakespeare: Lord of Misrule

Monday 10:30 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. As we move towards the celebration of Twelfth Night, Jerry Brotton looks back at the power of Shakespearian mischief. From 2017.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Monday 11:00 - 11:45

1/5. With the regimental honour of the Royal Mallows at stake, the detective investigates an officer's death. Stars Clive Merrison.

The Pillow Book

Monday 11:45 - 12:00

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. 10th century Japan. Within the Palace walls, a series of disturbing crimes throws the court into unrest. Stars Ruth Gemmell.

In the Chair

Monday 12:00 - 12:30

1/6. Maverick reporter George Cragge's retirement is cut short. Mark Tavener's comic thriller with Michael Williams. From 1998.

Dad's Army

Monday 12:30 - 13:00

2/20. Captain Mainwaring promotes fractious Frazer with unexpected results. Adapted from BBC TV with John Laurie. From 1975.

Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully

Monday 13:00 - 13:30

4/6. The computer catches a very common virus making the invasion seem doomed in more ways than one. With Hattie Morahan. From 2014.

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature

Monday 13:30 - 13:45

1/5. Beatrix Potter was brought up in Kensington but found creative inspiration in the "North Country". Read by Lindsay Duncan.

Ladies of More Letters

Monday 13:45 - 14:00

1/10. Vitriolic correspondents Vera Small and Irene Spencer are reunited at a funeral. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Just A Minute

Monday 14:00 - 14:30

8/8. Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Graham Norton and Terry Wogan. From 2011.

Smelling Of Roses

Monday 14:30 - 15:00

3/6. Rosie sets up an environmental conference, but is the sponsor as green as he claims? Stars Prunella Scales. From August 2003.

Mademoiselle Pearl

Monday 15:00 - 15:45

4 Extra Debut. Paris, 1860. A baby abandoned on a doorstep on Twelfth Night generates untold love. Stars Claire Nielson and Frank Middlemass.

Short Works

Monday 15:45 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. In an Arizona desert town, a young local spots his next prey: a 'snowbird' heading south for winter. Read by Debora Weston.

The Tingle Factor

Monday 16:00 - 16:30

Beatles record producer and composer George Martin talks to Jeremy Nicholas about music which stirs his emotions. From 1992.

Shakespeare: Lord of Misrule

Monday 16:30 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. As we move towards the celebration of Twelfth Night, Jerry Brotton looks back at the power of Shakespearian mischief. From 2017.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Monday 17:00 - 17:45

1/5. With the regimental honour of the Royal Mallows at stake, the detective investigates an officer's death. Stars Clive Merrison.

The Pillow Book

Monday 17:45 - 18:00

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. 10th century Japan. Within the Palace walls, a series of disturbing crimes throws the court into unrest. Stars Ruth Gemmell.

In the Chair

Monday 18:00 - 18:30

1/6. Maverick reporter George Cragge's retirement is cut short. Mark Tavener's comic thriller with Michael Williams. From 1998.

Dad's Army

Monday 18:30 - 19:00

2/20. Captain Mainwaring promotes fractious Frazer with unexpected results. Adapted from BBC TV with John Laurie. From 1975.

Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

4/6. The computer catches a very common virus making the invasion seem doomed in more ways than one. With Hattie Morahan. From 2014.

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature

Monday 19:30 - 19:45

1/5. Beatrix Potter was brought up in Kensington but found creative inspiration in the "North Country". Read by Lindsay Duncan.

Ladies of More Letters

Monday 19:45 - 20:00

1/10. Vitriolic correspondents Vera Small and Irene Spencer are reunited at a funeral. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Just A Minute

Monday 20:00 - 20:30

8/8. Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Graham Norton and Terry Wogan. From 2011.

Smelling Of Roses

Monday 20:30 - 21:00

3/6. Rosie sets up an environmental conference, but is the sponsor as green as he claims? Stars Prunella Scales. From August 2003.

Mademoiselle Pearl

Monday 21:00 - 21:45

4 Extra Debut. Paris, 1860. A baby abandoned on a doorstep on Twelfth Night generates untold love. Stars Claire Nielson and Frank Middlemass.

Short Works

Monday 21:45 - 22:00

4 Extra Debut. In an Arizona desert town, a young local spots his next prey: a 'snowbird' heading south for winter. Read by Debora Weston.

The Unbelievable Truth

Monday 22:00 - 22:30

2/6. David Mitchell asks Holly Walsh, Henning Wehn, Tony Hawks and Zoe Lyons to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as Jane Austen, berries, the Netherlands and school.

The Right Time

Monday 22:30 - 23:00

6/6. Sketches about modern life, written and performed by people who have lived a bit of it. Stars Barry Cryer. From August 2004.

Best of The News Quiz

Monday 23:00 - 23:30

A satirical smorgasbord of the show's best bits of the year, from Andy Zaltzman and friends.

Nigel and Earl Sort Out The World

Monday 23:30 - 00:00

The surreal duo try to solve a problem at Buckingham Palace. Stars Andrew Livingston and Fine Time Fontayne. From July 1992.

Tue Jan 06
The Tingle Factor

Tuesday 00:00 - 00:30

Beatles record producer and composer George Martin talks to Jeremy Nicholas about music which stirs his emotions. From 1992.

Shakespeare: Lord of Misrule

Tuesday 00:30 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. As we move towards the celebration of Twelfth Night, Jerry Brotton looks back at the power of Shakespearian mischief. From 2017.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Tuesday 01:00 - 01:45

1/5. With the regimental honour of the Royal Mallows at stake, the detective investigates an officer's death. Stars Clive Merrison.

The Pillow Book

Tuesday 01:45 - 02:00

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. 10th century Japan. Within the Palace walls, a series of disturbing crimes throws the court into unrest. Stars Ruth Gemmell.

In the Chair

Tuesday 02:00 - 02:30

1/6. Maverick reporter George Cragge's retirement is cut short. Mark Tavener's comic thriller with Michael Williams. From 1998.

Dad's Army

Tuesday 02:30 - 03:00

2/20. Captain Mainwaring promotes fractious Frazer with unexpected results. Adapted from BBC TV with John Laurie. From 1975.

Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully

Tuesday 03:00 - 03:30

4/6. The computer catches a very common virus making the invasion seem doomed in more ways than one. With Hattie Morahan. From 2014.

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature

Tuesday 03:30 - 03:45

1/5. Beatrix Potter was brought up in Kensington but found creative inspiration in the "North Country". Read by Lindsay Duncan.

Ladies of More Letters

Tuesday 03:45 - 04:00

1/10. Vitriolic correspondents Vera Small and Irene Spencer are reunited at a funeral. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Just A Minute

Tuesday 04:00 - 04:30

8/8. Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Graham Norton and Terry Wogan. From 2011.

Smelling Of Roses

Tuesday 04:30 - 05:00

3/6. Rosie sets up an environmental conference, but is the sponsor as green as he claims? Stars Prunella Scales. From August 2003.

Mademoiselle Pearl

Tuesday 05:00 - 05:45

4 Extra Debut. Paris, 1860. A baby abandoned on a doorstep on Twelfth Night generates untold love. Stars Claire Nielson and Frank Middlemass.

Short Works

Tuesday 05:45 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. In an Arizona desert town, a young local spots his next prey: a 'snowbird' heading south for winter. Read by Debora Weston.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Tuesday 06:00 - 06:45

2/5. Following the death of his landlord and the arrival of some Russians, a doctor calls on the detective. Stars Clive Merrison.

The Pillow Book

Tuesday 06:45 - 07:00

2/5. 10th century Japan. Palace thefts are moving in a slow spiral towards the Emperor's inner chambers. Stars Ruth Gemmell.

Flying the Flag

Tuesday 07:00 - 07:30

5/6. The British ambassador tackles arms limitation negotiations with some verbal gymnastics. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From May 1987.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 07:30 - 08:00

7/17. Driving a piano on the Great North Road, Neddie must seek Bloodnok's assistance. Stars Spike Milligan. From December 1958.

Simon Evans Goes to Market

Tuesday 08:00 - 08:30

2/4. Simon asks if marriage is all romance and harmony, or the most commercial of transactions. With Merryn Somerset Webb. From 2016.

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature

Tuesday 08:30 - 08:45

2/5. Beatrix writes to a poorly child with a made-up story about Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail and Peter. Read by Lindsay Duncan.

Ladies of More Letters

Tuesday 08:45 - 09:00

2/10. Vera's antics at Bill's funeral have tested Irene's patience to the very limit. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

One Person Found This Helpful

Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30

7/7. Frank Skinner hosts the show 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.

Naturebang

Tuesday 09:30 - 09:45

2/40. Becky Ripley and Emily Knight watch the idea of the self dissolve before their eyes, thanks to the humble sea sponge. From 2019.

Daily Service

Tuesday 09:45 - 10:00

Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music from St Ann's Church, Manchester.

A Good Read

Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30

Louise Doughty, Jeremy Clarke and George Martin on books by John Lightfoot, Vitaly Vitaliv and Christopher Lee. From 2001.

Martin Morales' Peruvian Road Trip

Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. Peruvian-born chef and record producer Martin Morales returns to his homeland to explore food and music in the Andes. From 2017.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Tuesday 11:00 - 11:45

2/5. Following the death of his landlord and the arrival of some Russians, a doctor calls on the detective. Stars Clive Merrison.

The Pillow Book

Tuesday 11:45 - 12:00

2/5. 10th century Japan. Palace thefts are moving in a slow spiral towards the Emperor's inner chambers. Stars Ruth Gemmell.

Flying the Flag

Tuesday 12:00 - 12:30

5/6. The British ambassador tackles arms limitation negotiations with some verbal gymnastics. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From May 1987.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 12:30 - 13:00

7/17. Driving a piano on the Great North Road, Neddie must seek Bloodnok's assistance. Stars Spike Milligan. From December 1958.

Simon Evans Goes to Market

Tuesday 13:00 - 13:30

2/4. Simon asks if marriage is all romance and harmony, or the most commercial of transactions. With Merryn Somerset Webb. From 2016.

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature

Tuesday 13:30 - 13:45

2/5. Beatrix writes to a poorly child with a made-up story about Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail and Peter. Read by Lindsay Duncan.

Ladies of More Letters

Tuesday 13:45 - 14:00

2/10. Vera's antics at Bill's funeral have tested Irene's patience to the very limit. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Genius

Tuesday 14:00 - 14:30

4/5. From bunk chairs to helium-filled bubble wrap, Dave Gorman asks Neil Innes to select the public's best loopy idea. From November 2005.

Ring Around The Bath

Tuesday 14:30 - 15:00

2/6. A domestic dispute boosts Stella's battle to get her grown-up children to leave home. Stars Duncan Preston. From August 2003.

Giving Up

Tuesday 15:00 - 15:40

4 Extra Debut. The inside story of a man's organs, after he gets up and decides to quit smoking. Stars John Pullen and Anthony Newlands.

The Ormolu Clock

Tuesday 15:40 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. A tale of the rivalries of two hotel owners on the Austrian-Yugoslavian border. Read by Stella Gonet.

A Good Read

Tuesday 16:00 - 16:30

Louise Doughty, Jeremy Clarke and George Martin on books by John Lightfoot, Vitaly Vitaliv and Christopher Lee. From 2001.

Martin Morales' Peruvian Road Trip

Tuesday 16:30 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. Peruvian-born chef and record producer Martin Morales returns to his homeland to explore food and music in the Andes. From 2017.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Tuesday 17:00 - 17:45

2/5. Following the death of his landlord and the arrival of some Russians, a doctor calls on the detective. Stars Clive Merrison.

The Pillow Book

Tuesday 17:45 - 18:00

2/5. 10th century Japan. Palace thefts are moving in a slow spiral towards the Emperor's inner chambers. Stars Ruth Gemmell.

Flying the Flag

Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30

5/6. The British ambassador tackles arms limitation negotiations with some verbal gymnastics. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From May 1987.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00

7/17. Driving a piano on the Great North Road, Neddie must seek Bloodnok's assistance. Stars Spike Milligan. From December 1958.

Simon Evans Goes to Market

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

2/4. Simon asks if marriage is all romance and harmony, or the most commercial of transactions. With Merryn Somerset Webb. From 2016.

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature

Tuesday 19:30 - 19:45

2/5. Beatrix writes to a poorly child with a made-up story about Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail and Peter. Read by Lindsay Duncan.

Ladies of More Letters

Tuesday 19:45 - 20:00

2/10. Vera's antics at Bill's funeral have tested Irene's patience to the very limit. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Genius

Tuesday 20:00 - 20:30

4/5. From bunk chairs to helium-filled bubble wrap, Dave Gorman asks Neil Innes to select the public's best loopy idea. From November 2005.

Ring Around The Bath

Tuesday 20:30 - 21:00

2/6. A domestic dispute boosts Stella's battle to get her grown-up children to leave home. Stars Duncan Preston. From August 2003.

Giving Up

Tuesday 21:00 - 21:40

4 Extra Debut. The inside story of a man's organs, after he gets up and decides to quit smoking. Stars John Pullen and Anthony Newlands.

Twenty Minutes: The Ormolu Clock

Tuesday 21:40 - 22:00

4 Extra Debut. A tale of the rivalries of two hotel owners on the Austrian-Yugoslavian border. Read by Stella Gonet.

One Person Found This Helpful

Tuesday 22:00 - 22:30

7/7. Frank Skinner hosts the show 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.

The Maltby Collection

Tuesday 22:30 - 23:00

4/6. At the museum's first children's day, the dog counting competition is not going well. Stars Geoffrey Palmer. From June 2008.

The Croft & Pearce Show

Tuesday 23:00 - 23:15

2/4. The award-winning duo with a bitter failed novelist and an IT manager baffled by a colleague's ineptitude. From 2016.

It Is Rocket Science

Tuesday 23:15 - 23:30

2/4. From Nazi to Disney, Wernher von Braun's weird career trajectory. Quirky true history with Peter Serafinowicz. From March 2011.

Jake Yapp's Media Circus

Tuesday 23:30 - 00:00

2/4. Jake Yapp's sharp satirical eye explores the idiosyncrasies of speech radio, through stand-up, sketch and music. From 2018.

Wed Jan 07
A Good Read

Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30

Louise Doughty, Jeremy Clarke and George Martin on books by John Lightfoot, Vitaly Vitaliv and Christopher Lee. From 2001.

Martin Morales' Peruvian Road Trip

Wednesday 00:30 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. Peruvian-born chef and record producer Martin Morales returns to his homeland to explore food and music in the Andes. From 2017.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Wednesday 01:00 - 01:45

2/5. Following the death of his landlord and the arrival of some Russians, a doctor calls on the detective. Stars Clive Merrison.

The Pillow Book

Wednesday 01:45 - 02:00

2/5. 10th century Japan. Palace thefts are moving in a slow spiral towards the Emperor's inner chambers. Stars Ruth Gemmell.

Flying the Flag

Wednesday 02:00 - 02:30

5/6. The British ambassador tackles arms limitation negotiations with some verbal gymnastics. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From May 1987.

The Goon Show

Wednesday 02:30 - 03:00

7/17. Driving a piano on the Great North Road, Neddie must seek Bloodnok's assistance. Stars Spike Milligan. From December 1958.

Simon Evans Goes to Market

Wednesday 03:00 - 03:30

2/4. Simon asks if marriage is all romance and harmony, or the most commercial of transactions. With Merryn Somerset Webb. From 2016.

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature

Wednesday 03:30 - 03:45

2/5. Beatrix writes to a poorly child with a made-up story about Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail and Peter. Read by Lindsay Duncan.

Ladies of More Letters

Wednesday 03:45 - 04:00

2/10. Vera's antics at Bill's funeral have tested Irene's patience to the very limit. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Genius

Wednesday 04:00 - 04:30

4/5. From bunk chairs to helium-filled bubble wrap, Dave Gorman asks Neil Innes to select the public's best loopy idea. From November 2005.

Ring Around The Bath

Wednesday 04:30 - 05:00

2/6. A domestic dispute boosts Stella's battle to get her grown-up children to leave home. Stars Duncan Preston. From August 2003.

Giving Up

Wednesday 05:00 - 05:40

4 Extra Debut. The inside story of a man's organs, after he gets up and decides to quit smoking. Stars John Pullen and Anthony Newlands.

Twenty Minutes: The Ormolu Clock

Wednesday 05:40 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. A tale of the rivalries of two hotel owners on the Austrian-Yugoslavian border. Read by Stella Gonet.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Wednesday 06:00 - 06:45

3/5. Watson meets the detective's brother, Mycroft, and all three tackle the case of a Greek captive. Stars Clive Merrison.

The Pillow Book

Wednesday 06:45 - 07:00

3/5. As she investigates thefts within the palace walls, Shonagon's appointment worries her lover Tadanobu. Stars Ruth Gemmell.

Little Blighty on the Down

Wednesday 07:00 - 07:30

5/5. Leader Mrs Roberts experiences the poor state of local trains first-hand. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From August 1990.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 07:30 - 08:00

6/14. With Bill suffering heartache, can The Lad and Sid smooth the path to true love? Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1959.

Plum House

Wednesday 08:00 - 08:30

1/6. Eccentric museum staff at the former country home of a terrible 18th century poet expect the WI. Stars Jane Horrocks. From 2016.

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature

Wednesday 08:30 - 08:45

3/5. Professional success and personal tragedy walk hand-in-hand for the creator of Peter Rabbit. Read by Lindsay Duncan.

Ladies of More Letters

Wednesday 08:45 - 09:00

3/10. Vera starts living in a caravan, but Irene's version of their past is irritating. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Unite

Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30

6/6. While Tony decides to make some changes in his life on his 60th birthday, Ashley is reunited with his Mum and the birth of Rebecca and Gideon's baby is imminent.

Naturebang

Wednesday 09:30 - 09:45

3/40. Becky Ripley and Emily Knight examine individualism via a colonial jellyfish. Are we one or are we many? From 2019.

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 Major Anne Read.

Archive on 4: David Bowie: Verbatim

Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00

A journey through a musical universe - David Bowie's extraordinary life and career told in his own words. From January 2016.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Wednesday 11:00 - 11:45

3/5. Watson meets the detective's brother, Mycroft, and all three tackle the case of a Greek captive. Stars Clive Merrison.

The Pillow Book

Wednesday 11:45 - 12:00

3/5. As she investigates thefts within the palace walls, Shonagon's appointment worries her lover Tadanobu. Stars Ruth Gemmell.

Little Blighty on the Down

Wednesday 12:00 - 12:30

5/5. Leader Mrs Roberts experiences the poor state of local trains first-hand. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From August 1990.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 12:30 - 13:00

6/14. With Bill suffering heartache, can The Lad and Sid smooth the path to true love? Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1959.

Plum House

Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30

1/6. Eccentric museum staff at the former country home of a terrible 18th century poet expect the WI. Stars Jane Horrocks. From 2016.

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature

Wednesday 13:30 - 13:45

3/5. Professional success and personal tragedy walk hand-in-hand for the creator of Peter Rabbit. Read by Lindsay Duncan.

Ladies of More Letters

Wednesday 13:45 - 14:00

3/10. Vera starts living in a caravan, but Irene's version of their past is irritating. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

The Write Stuff

Wednesday 14:00 - 14:30

1/6. James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Lynne Truss and Sue Limb. From May 2000.

Getting Nowhere Fast

Wednesday 14:30 - 15:00

2/4. Pam's absent hubby returns, so Merv tries to woo his ex and find somewhere to live. Stars Mervyn Stutter. From November 2001.

Loving

Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00

1/2. 4 Extra Debut. Ireland, 1941. Footman Charley Raunce's plan to be butler at Castle Tennent sparks unease. Stars Martin Kemp and Pauline Quirke.

Archive on 4: David Bowie: Verbatim

Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00

A journey through a musical universe - David Bowie's extraordinary life and career told in his own words. From January 2016.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Wednesday 17:00 - 17:45

3/5. Watson meets the detective's brother, Mycroft, and all three tackle the case of a Greek captive. Stars Clive Merrison.

The Pillow Book

Wednesday 17:45 - 18:00

3/5. As she investigates thefts within the palace walls, Shonagon's appointment worries her lover Tadanobu. Stars Ruth Gemmell.

Little Blighty on the Down

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

5/5. Leader Mrs Roberts experiences the poor state of local trains first-hand. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From August 1990.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00

6/14. With Bill suffering heartache, can The Lad and Sid smooth the path to true love? Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1959.

Plum House

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

1/6. Eccentric museum staff at the former country home of a terrible 18th century poet expect the WI. Stars Jane Horrocks. From 2016.

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature

Wednesday 19:30 - 19:45

3/5. Professional success and personal tragedy walk hand-in-hand for the creator of Peter Rabbit. Read by Lindsay Duncan.

Ladies of More Letters

Wednesday 19:45 - 20:00

3/10. Vera starts living in a caravan, but Irene's version of their past is irritating. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

The Write Stuff

Wednesday 20:00 - 20:30

1/6. James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Lynne Truss and Sue Limb. From May 2000.

Getting Nowhere Fast

Wednesday 20:30 - 21:00

2/4. Pam's absent hubby returns, so Merv tries to woo his ex and find somewhere to live. Stars Mervyn Stutter. From November 2001.

Loving

Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00

1/2. 4 Extra Debut. Ireland, 1941. Footman Charley Raunce's plan to be butler at Castle Tennent sparks unease. Stars Martin Kemp and Pauline Quirke.

Unite

Wednesday 22:00 - 22:30

6/6. While Tony decides to make some changes in his life on his 60th birthday, Ashley is reunited with his Mum and the birth of Rebecca and Gideon's baby is imminent.

The Harpoon

Wednesday 22:30 - 23:00

2/4. Broadcasting secrets are revealed in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. With Alistair McGowan. From July 1992.

Jamie MacDonald: Life On The Blink

Wednesday 23:00 - 23:15

4 Extra Debut. Jokes, stories and revelations about life without sight from stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald. From 2021.

The Damien Slash Mixtape

Wednesday 23:15 - 23:30

1/4. Adverts, actors, hipsters and trolls - YouTube star Damien Slash skewers modern life in his one-man show. From 2017.

Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Egg-sistential Crisis

Wednesday 23:30 - 00:00

A special stand-up show from the Welsh comedian all about millennials and why they have stopped procreating. From 2021.

Thu Jan 08
Archive on 4: David Bowie: Verbatim

Thursday 00:00 - 01:00

A journey through a musical universe - David Bowie's extraordinary life and career told in his own words. From January 2016.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Thursday 01:00 - 01:45

3/5. Watson meets the detective's brother, Mycroft, and all three tackle the case of a Greek captive. Stars Clive Merrison.

The Pillow Book

Thursday 01:45 - 02:00

3/5. As she investigates thefts within the palace walls, Shonagon's appointment worries her lover Tadanobu. Stars Ruth Gemmell.

Little Blighty on the Down

Thursday 02:00 - 02:30

5/5. Leader Mrs Roberts experiences the poor state of local trains first-hand. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From August 1990.

Hancock's Half Hour

Thursday 02:30 - 03:00

6/14. With Bill suffering heartache, can The Lad and Sid smooth the path to true love? Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1959.

Plum House

Thursday 03:00 - 03:30

1/6. Eccentric museum staff at the former country home of a terrible 18th century poet expect the WI. Stars Jane Horrocks. From 2016.

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature

Thursday 03:30 - 03:45

3/5. Professional success and personal tragedy walk hand-in-hand for the creator of Peter Rabbit. Read by Lindsay Duncan.

Ladies of More Letters

Thursday 03:45 - 04:00

3/10. Vera starts living in a caravan, but Irene's version of their past is irritating. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

The Write Stuff

Thursday 04:00 - 04:30

1/6. James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Lynne Truss and Sue Limb. From May 2000.

Getting Nowhere Fast

Thursday 04:30 - 05:00

2/4. Pam's absent hubby returns, so Merv tries to woo his ex and find somewhere to live. Stars Mervyn Stutter. From November 2001.

Loving

Thursday 05:00 - 06:00

1/2. 4 Extra Debut. Ireland, 1941. Footman Charley Raunce's plan to be butler at Castle Tennent sparks unease. Stars Martin Kemp and Pauline Quirke.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Thursday 06:00 - 06:45

4/5. Watson's old school chum faces ruin if a secret government document can't be found. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.

The Pillow Book

Thursday 06:45 - 07:00

4/5. Is the supernatural at work within the palace? Shonagon and Yukinari search for more human crime motives. Stars Ruth Gemmell.

Yes Minister

Thursday 07:00 - 07:30

5/8. Sir Humphrey warns on public-private partnership and Jim finds it takes two to quango. Stars Paul Eddington. From November 1983.

Give Or Take

Thursday 07:30 - 08:00

2/8. Bank clerk Sam Baker has been deceiving wife Annabel - and has he finally won the football pools? Stars David Roper. From 1979.

Ability

Thursday 08:00 - 08:30

4/4. Bob persuades Matt that he should exploit his voice app to become the voice of a sex bot. Stars Lee Ridley. From 2018.

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature

Thursday 08:30 - 08:45

4/5. Beatrix and William get married and begin to build a life together in the countryside. But war looms. Read by Lindsay Duncan.

Ladies of More Letters

Thursday 08:45 - 09:00

4/10. Irene visits her daughter in Australia, whilst Vera's daughter moves in. Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

Bill Dare: Comedy Alchemist

Thursday 09:00 - 09:30

Hugh Dennis presents a tribute to the late Bill Dare, the man best known to Radio 4 audiences as the producer and creator of Dead Ringers.

Naturebang

Thursday 09:30 - 09:45

4/40. Becky Ripley and Emily Knight wonder who controls your thoughts and actions. You, or the things that live inside you? From 2019.

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 Jay Hulme.

Great Lives

Thursday 10:00 - 10:30

Author and screenwriter Hanif Kureishi chooses his friend and hero, David Bowie. With Matthew Parris. From 2018.

Calvin and Hobbes

Thursday 10:30 - 11:00

Phill Jupitus reveals how Bill Watterson's boy and tiger comic strip could have earned the creator multi-millions of dollars worldwide. From 2009.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Thursday 11:00 - 11:45

4/5. Watson's old school chum faces ruin if a secret government document can't be found. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.

The Pillow Book

Thursday 11:45 - 12:00

4/5. Is the supernatural at work within the palace? Shonagon and Yukinari search for more human crime motives. Stars Ruth Gemmell.

Yes Minister

Thursday 12:00 - 12:30

5/8. Sir Humphrey warns on public-private partnership and Jim finds it takes two to quango. Stars Paul Eddington. From November 1983.

Give Or Take

Thursday 12:30 - 13:00

2/8. Bank clerk Sam Baker has been deceiving wife Annabel - and has he finally won the football pools? Stars David Roper. From 1979.

Ability

Thursday 13:00 - 13:30

4/4. Bob persuades Matt that he should exploit his voice app to become the voice of a sex bot. Stars Lee Ridley. From 2018.

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature

Thursday 13:30 - 13:45

4/5. Beatrix and William get married and begin to build a life together in the countryside. But war looms. Read by Lindsay Duncan.

Ladies of More Letters

Thursday 13:45 - 14:00

4/10. Irene visits her daughter in Australia, whilst Vera's daughter moves in. Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

Say The Word

Thursday 14:00 - 14:30

2/6. Frank Delaney's language game in Cheltenham. With Sheridan Morley, Jan Dalley, Humphrey Carpenter and Katie Fforde. From 2001.

Ballylenon

Thursday 14:30 - 15:00

6/6. Vera and Muriel experience the fallout from Mr Gallagher's discovery. It's 1959 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars Gerard Murphy.

Loving

Thursday 15:00 - 16:00

2/2. Can the plans of new Castle Tennent butler Charley Raunce become a reality? Stars Martin Kemp and Pauline Quirke.

Great Lives

Thursday 16:00 - 16:30

Author and screenwriter Hanif Kureishi chooses his friend and hero, David Bowie. With Matthew Parris. From 2018.

Calvin and Hobbes

Thursday 16:30 - 17:00

Phill Jupitus reveals how Bill Watterson's boy and tiger comic strip could have earned the creator multi-millions of dollars worldwide. From 2009.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Thursday 17:00 - 17:45

4/5. Watson's old school chum faces ruin if a secret government document can't be found. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.

The Pillow Book

Thursday 17:45 - 18:00

4/5. Is the supernatural at work within the palace? Shonagon and Yukinari search for more human crime motives. Stars Ruth Gemmell.

Yes Minister

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

5/8. Sir Humphrey warns on public-private partnership and Jim finds it takes two to quango. Stars Paul Eddington. From November 1983.

Give Or Take

Thursday 18:30 - 19:00

2/8. Bank clerk Sam Baker has been deceiving wife Annabel - and has he finally won the football pools? Stars David Roper. From 1979.

Ability

Thursday 19:00 - 19:30

4/4. Bob persuades Matt that he should exploit his voice app to become the voice of a sex bot. Stars Lee Ridley. From 2018.

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature

Thursday 19:30 - 19:45

4/5. Beatrix and William get married and begin to build a life together in the countryside. But war looms. Read by Lindsay Duncan.

Ladies of More Letters

Thursday 19:45 - 20:00

4/10. Irene visits her daughter in Australia, whilst Vera's daughter moves in. Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

Say The Word

Thursday 20:00 - 20:30

2/6. Frank Delaney's language game in Cheltenham. With Sheridan Morley, Jan Dalley, Humphrey Carpenter and Katie Fforde. From 2001.

Ballylenon

Thursday 20:30 - 21:00

6/6. Vera and Muriel experience the fallout from Mr Gallagher's discovery. It's 1959 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars Gerard Murphy.

Loving

Thursday 21:00 - 22:00

2/2. Can the plans of new Castle Tennent butler Charley Raunce become a reality? Stars Martin Kemp and Pauline Quirke.

Bill Dare: Comedy Alchemist

Thursday 22:00 - 22:30

Hugh Dennis presents a tribute to the late Bill Dare, the man best known to Radio 4 audiences as the producer and creator of Dead Ringers.

Brian Gulliver's Travels

Thursday 22:30 - 22:55

5/6. Missing for 6 years, Brian has stories to tell. Erosia's different view of sexual politics. Stars Neil Pearson. From March 2011.

The Comedy Club Interview

Thursday 22:55 - 23:00

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

Felicity Ward - Appisodes

Thursday 23:00 - 23:15

1/4. Australian stand-up Felicity Ward, tries some apps to solve mental health issues - like her insomnia. From 2018.

Rosie Jones: Box Ticker

Thursday 23:15 - 23:30

1/4. Challenging stand-up comedy from a northern, gay, disabled woman who refuses to conform. With Jamie MacDonald. From 2020. Contains strong language.

Old Harry's Game

Thursday 23:30 - 00:00

2/6. Satan needs to sort stuff with God. But God's having "me-time". Hell gets a visitor. Stars Andy Hamilton. From February 2009.

Fri Jan 09
Great Lives

Friday 00:00 - 00:30

Author and screenwriter Hanif Kureishi chooses his friend and hero, David Bowie. With Matthew Parris. From 2018.

Calvin and Hobbes

Friday 00:30 - 01:00

Phill Jupitus reveals how Bill Watterson's boy and tiger comic strip could have earned the creator multi-millions of dollars worldwide. From 2009.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Friday 01:00 - 01:45

4/5. Watson's old school chum faces ruin if a secret government document can't be found. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.

The Pillow Book

Friday 01:45 - 02:00

4/5. Is the supernatural at work within the palace? Shonagon and Yukinari search for more human crime motives. Stars Ruth Gemmell.

Yes Minister

Friday 02:00 - 02:30

5/8. Sir Humphrey warns on public-private partnership and Jim finds it takes two to quango. Stars Paul Eddington. From November 1983.

Give Or Take

Friday 02:30 - 03:00

2/8. Bank clerk Sam Baker has been deceiving wife Annabel - and has he finally won the football pools? Stars David Roper. From 1979.

Ability

Friday 03:00 - 03:30

4/4. Bob persuades Matt that he should exploit his voice app to become the voice of a sex bot. Stars Lee Ridley. From 2018.

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature

Friday 03:30 - 03:45

4/5. Beatrix and William get married and begin to build a life together in the countryside. But war looms. Read by Lindsay Duncan.

Ladies of More Letters

Friday 03:45 - 04:00

4/10. Irene visits her daughter in Australia, whilst Vera's daughter moves in. Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

Say The Word

Friday 04:00 - 04:30

2/6. Frank Delaney's language game in Cheltenham. With Sheridan Morley, Jan Dalley, Humphrey Carpenter and Katie Fforde. From 2001.

Ballylenon

Friday 04:30 - 05:00

6/6. Vera and Muriel experience the fallout from Mr Gallagher's discovery. It's 1959 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars Gerard Murphy.

Loving

Friday 05:00 - 06:00

2/2. Can the plans of new Castle Tennent butler Charley Raunce become a reality? Stars Martin Kemp and Pauline Quirke.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Friday 06:00 - 06:45

5/5. With the culmination of his life's work, the detective prepares to meet his greatest adversary. Stars Clive Merrison.

The Pillow Book

Friday 06:45 - 07:00

5/5. The criminal is discovered in the Palace, but exposing him may cost the lives of Shonagon and Yukinari. Stars Ruth Gemmell.

Taking It Up The Octave

Friday 07:00 - 07:30

2/5. Blackmail and throat nodules plague the cast of Opera Sunderland's production of Carmen. With Simon Butteriss. From June 1997.

Steptoe and Son

Friday 07:30 - 08:00

2/8. Albert introduces his fiancee to a surprised Harold. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From March 1971.

The Break

Friday 08:00 - 08:30

2/6. An abandoned fridge and the boys think their luck has changed. Indeed, it has - for the worse. With Philip Jackson. From 2016.

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature

Friday 08:30 - 08:45

5/5. Beatrix battles old age, illness and a threat of wool subsidies ending, in the midst of wartime. Concluded by Lindsay Duncan.

Ladies of More Letters

Friday 08:45 - 09:00

5/10. Irene delights in getting Vera's family news first and sends it to her down under. Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

Time Of The Week

Friday 09:00 - 09:30

3/4. Host Chloe Slack is joined by a guest editor for items about clenching, men taking up space and nipples. Plus it's time for the annual charity appeal.

Naturebang

Friday 09:30 - 09:45

5/40. Becky Ripley and Emily Knight take lessons on love and how to be faithful from a rodent the size of a satsuma. From 2019.

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 Bishop John Inge.

Soul Music

Friday 10:00 - 10:30

Musicians and fans talk about the wistful beauty and the philosophical intent of David Bowie's song, 'Life on Mars?' From 2021.

A Portrait of

Friday 10:30 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. Juliet Stevenson discusses her childhood and advice from Alan Rickman, while she is painted by Fiona Graham-Mackay. From 2017.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Friday 11:00 - 11:45

5/5. With the culmination of his life's work, the detective prepares to meet his greatest adversary. Stars Clive Merrison.

The Pillow Book

Friday 11:45 - 12:00

5/5. The criminal is discovered in the Palace, but exposing him may cost the lives of Shonagon and Yukinari. Stars Ruth Gemmell.

Taking It Up The Octave

Friday 12:00 - 12:30

2/5. Blackmail and throat nodules plague the cast of Opera Sunderland's production of Carmen. With Simon Butteriss. From June 1997.

Steptoe and Son

Friday 12:30 - 13:00

2/8. Albert introduces his fiancee to a surprised Harold. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From March 1971.

The Break

Friday 13:00 - 13:30

2/6. An abandoned fridge and the boys think their luck has changed. Indeed, it has - for the worse. With Philip Jackson. From 2016.

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature

Friday 13:30 - 13:45

5/5. Beatrix battles old age, illness and a threat of wool subsidies ending, in the midst of wartime. Concluded by Lindsay Duncan.

Ladies of More Letters

Friday 13:45 - 14:00

5/10. Irene delights in getting Vera's family news first and sends it to her down under. Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

The Personality Test

Friday 14:00 - 14:30

1/4. The former political correspondent quizzes a panel about himself. With Sue Perkins, Alan Carr and Lucy Porter. From July 2006.

King Street Junior Revisited

Friday 14:30 - 15:00

6/6. School sports day fever takes over, but not everyone's infected. With Carolyn Pickles and Marlene Sidaway. From August 2003.

Age Gap

Friday 15:00 - 15:45

Two women are thrown together in a rest home. Dark comedy about growing older. Stars Phyllida Law and Imelda Staunton.

Short Works

Friday 15:45 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. A man drives a lorry through Europe, stopping to sleep at service stations. But one night is different. Read by Duncan Minshull.

Soul Music

Friday 16:00 - 16:30

Musicians and fans talk about the wistful beauty and the philosophical intent of David Bowie's song, 'Life on Mars?' From 2021.

A Portrait of

Friday 16:30 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. Juliet Stevenson discusses her childhood and advice from Alan Rickman, while she is painted by Fiona Graham-Mackay. From 2017.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Friday 17:00 - 17:45

5/5. With the culmination of his life's work, the detective prepares to meet his greatest adversary. Stars Clive Merrison.

The Pillow Book

Friday 17:45 - 18:00

5/5. The criminal is discovered in the Palace, but exposing him may cost the lives of Shonagon and Yukinari. Stars Ruth Gemmell.

Taking It Up The Octave

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

2/5. Blackmail and throat nodules plague the cast of Opera Sunderland's production of Carmen. With Simon Butteriss. From June 1997.

Steptoe and Son

Friday 18:30 - 19:00

2/8. Albert introduces his fiancee to a surprised Harold. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From March 1971.

The Break

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

2/6. An abandoned fridge and the boys think their luck has changed. Indeed, it has - for the worse. With Philip Jackson. From 2016.

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature

Friday 19:30 - 19:45

5/5. Beatrix battles old age, illness and a threat of wool subsidies ending, in the midst of wartime. Concluded by Lindsay Duncan.

Ladies of More Letters

Friday 19:45 - 20:00

5/10. Irene delights in getting Vera's family news first and sends it to her down under. Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

The Personality Test

Friday 20:00 - 20:30

1/4. The former political correspondent quizzes a panel about himself. With Sue Perkins, Alan Carr and Lucy Porter. From July 2006.

King Street Junior Revisited

Friday 20:30 - 21:00

6/6. School sports day fever takes over, but not everyone's infected. With Carolyn Pickles and Marlene Sidaway. From August 2003.

Age Gap

Friday 21:00 - 21:45

Two women are thrown together in a rest home. Dark comedy about growing older. Stars Phyllida Law and Imelda Staunton.

Short Works

Friday 21:45 - 22:00

4 Extra Debut. A man drives a lorry through Europe, stopping to sleep at service stations. But one night is different. Read by Duncan Minshull.

Time Of The Week

Friday 22:00 - 22:30

3/4. Host Chloe Slack is joined by a guest editor for items about clenching, men taking up space and nipples. Plus it's time for the annual charity appeal.

ElvenQuest

Friday 22:30 - 23:00

5/6. The Questers get a chance to kill Lord Darkness, but first they must win a contest. Stars Stephen Mangan. From March 2013.

The Masterson Inheritance

Friday 23:00 - 23:30

3/6. Living off the land, will there be family tears before milking time? Improvised saga with Paul Merton. From June 1994.

Laura Solon: Talking and Not Talking

Friday 23:30 - 00:00

2/6. The award-winning comedian introduces the Daniel Bedingfield-loving East European couple. With Ben Moor. From January 2007.