Today 15:00 - 15:45
4 Extra Debut. 1826: Coleridge's daughter Sara is desperate to cure her addiction that so blighted her father's life. Stars Sophie Thompson.
Today 15:00 - 15:45
4 Extra Debut. 1826: Coleridge's daughter Sara is desperate to cure her addiction that so blighted her father's life. Stars Sophie Thompson.
Today 15:45 - 16:00
A singer, dancer and artiste of the highest order falls, not without tragedy, for a young juggler. Read by Jane Lapotaire.
Today 16:00 - 16:30
Mathew Baynton, Aasmah Mir and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by George Saunders, Iain Banks and Alison Jean Lester. From 2019.
Today 16:30 - 17:00
4 Extra Debut. In the slums of Wakaliga, Uganda, some self-taught filmmakers run one of the world's most unlikely movie studios. From 2017.
Today 17:00 - 17:30
2/5. When the favourite for the Newmarket 2000 Guineas race was nobbled, how come Sid Halley was hiding in Paris? Stars Mick Ford.
Today 17:30 - 18:00
. 6/6. Dick running up a tab in the pub? Strange behaviour from the unimpeachable special agent. Starring Robert Bathurst.
Today 18:00 - 18:30
3/3. As a sporting event looms, friendly rivalry sparks sinister espionage. Stars Nick Hancock and Jo Kendall. From September 1988.
Today 18:30 - 19:00
13/26. Neddie Seagoon poses as a 6,000-year-old man to resurrect his rock 'n' roll career. Stars Spike Milligan. From December 1957.
Today 19:00 - 19:30
3/5. Sophie seeks love whilst her mother wants entry to a posh lady's golf club. Stars Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. From 2015.
Today 19:30 - 19:45
2/10. Giovanna meets the infamous Aunt Vittoria. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Today 19:45 - 20:00
2/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Ordering in provisions Spiro the Quartermaster keeps abreast of fort gossip. Stars Freddie Jones.
Today 20:00 - 20:30
6/6. On Jay Rayner's menu are Stephen Fry, Clarissa Dickson Wright, Henry Harris and Kimiko Barber. From September 2005.
Today 20:30 - 21:00
2/4. When Ken refuses to drawdown on his pension, Barbara goes on strike with dramatic consequences. Stars Janice Connolly. From 2017.
Today 21:00 - 21:45
4 Extra Debut. 1826: Coleridge's daughter Sara is desperate to cure her addiction that so blighted her father's life. Stars Sophie Thompson.
Today 21:45 - 22:00
A singer, dancer and artiste of the highest order falls, not without tragedy, for a young juggler. Read by Jane Lapotaire.
Today 22:00 - 22:30
1/6. If you had to banish items to Room 101 what would you choose? Maisie Adam's choices include speedy boarding on airlines, sequels, and mobile phones at live events.
Today 22:30 - 22:55
3/4. Shopping channel satire with Justin Edwards and Greg Proops. Comedian Rich Hall joins the team. From March 2008.
Today 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 actor, writer and director Steve Oram.
Today 23:00 - 23:15
2/4. Aussie comedian and art historian Hannah Gadsby explores Jan van Eyck's 15th century 'Arnolfini Portrait'. From 2015.
Today 23:15 - 23:30
2/4. Kieran Hodgson as the inspirator 'Ralph Lewis' introduces us to Mahler's music, with John Sessions and Colin Hoult. From 2017.
Today 23:30 - 00:00
2/4. Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by taking a trip to Latitude music festival with Robin Ince. From December 2017.
Tomorrow 00:00 - 00:30
Mathew Baynton, Aasmah Mir and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by George Saunders, Iain Banks and Alison Jean Lester. From 2019.
Tomorrow 00:30 - 01:00
4 Extra Debut. In the slums of Wakaliga, Uganda, some self-taught filmmakers run one of the world's most unlikely movie studios. From 2017.
Tomorrow 01:00 - 01:30
2/5. When the favourite for the Newmarket 2000 Guineas race was nobbled, how come Sid Halley was hiding in Paris? Stars Mick Ford.
Tomorrow 01:30 - 02:00
. 6/6. Dick running up a tab in the pub? Strange behaviour from the unimpeachable special agent. Starring Robert Bathurst.
Tomorrow 02:00 - 02:30
3/3. As a sporting event looms, friendly rivalry sparks sinister espionage. Stars Nick Hancock and Jo Kendall. From September 1988.
Tomorrow 02:30 - 03:00
13/26. Neddie Seagoon poses as a 6,000-year-old man to resurrect his rock 'n' roll career. Stars Spike Milligan. From December 1957.
Tomorrow 03:00 - 03:30
3/5. Sophie seeks love whilst her mother wants entry to a posh lady's golf club. Stars Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. From 2015.
Tomorrow 03:30 - 03:45
2/10. Giovanna meets the infamous Aunt Vittoria. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Tomorrow 03:45 - 04:00
2/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Ordering in provisions Spiro the Quartermaster keeps abreast of fort gossip. Stars Freddie Jones.
Tomorrow 04:00 - 04:30
6/6. On Jay Rayner's menu are Stephen Fry, Clarissa Dickson Wright, Henry Harris and Kimiko Barber. From September 2005.
Tomorrow 04:30 - 05:00
2/4. When Ken refuses to drawdown on his pension, Barbara goes on strike with dramatic consequences. Stars Janice Connolly. From 2017.
Tomorrow 05:00 - 05:45
4 Extra Debut. 1826: Coleridge's daughter Sara is desperate to cure her addiction that so blighted her father's life. Stars Sophie Thompson.
Tomorrow 05:45 - 06:00
A singer, dancer and artiste of the highest order falls, not without tragedy, for a young juggler. Read by Jane Lapotaire.
Tomorrow 06:00 - 06:30
3/5. Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats made against him by a gang of racecourse dopers. Stars Mick Ford.
Tomorrow 06:30 - 07:00
4 Extra Debut. Terry, Sarah and Alan run an outdoor activity centre. An ideal setting for an 'accident' to occur. Stars Robert Glenister.
Tomorrow 07:00 - 07:30
3/6. Rosie's contracted to organise a literary prize, but things don't go by the book. Stars Prunella Scales. From August 2002.
Tomorrow 07:30 - 08:00
7/20. Inspired by Bill and supplied by Sid, the Lad turns his home into a centre of learning. Stars Tony Hancock. From March 1958.
Tomorrow 08:00 - 08:30
1/2. Poet Lemn Sissay explores the nature of home through comedy, poetry and conversation. Recorded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2015.
Tomorrow 08:30 - 08:45
3/10. Vittoria takes Giovanna to Enzo's grave. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Tomorrow 08:45 - 09:00
3/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Julius the Standard Bearer is torn between his old and new lovers. Stars Luke Griffin.
Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30
Oliver Callan hosts a panel show in which comedians from both sides of the Irish border and Britain imagine what a united Ireland would look like if it ever happened.
Tomorrow 09:30 - 09:45
3/5. MI5, National Archives and the development of 'state secrets'. Tiffany Jenkins explores the idea of secret knowledge. From 2016.
Tomorrow 09:45 - 10:00
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Angel Morgan.
Tomorrow 10:00 - 11:00
Jim Dale celebrates the Carry On films with rare material of Barbara Windsor, Hattie Jacques, Kenneth Williams and Sid James.
Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:30
3/5. Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats made against him by a gang of racecourse dopers. Stars Mick Ford.
Tomorrow 11:30 - 12:00
4 Extra Debut. Terry, Sarah and Alan run an outdoor activity centre. An ideal setting for an 'accident' to occur. Stars Robert Glenister.
Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:30
3/6. Rosie's contracted to organise a literary prize, but things don't go by the book. Stars Prunella Scales. From August 2002.
Tomorrow 12:30 - 13:00
7/20. Inspired by Bill and supplied by Sid, the Lad turns his home into a centre of learning. Stars Tony Hancock. From March 1958.
Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30
1/2. Poet Lemn Sissay explores the nature of home through comedy, poetry and conversation. Recorded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2015.
Tomorrow 13:30 - 13:45
3/10. Vittoria takes Giovanna to Enzo's grave. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Tomorrow 13:45 - 14:00
3/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Julius the Standard Bearer is torn between his old and new lovers. Stars Luke Griffin.
Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:30
3/4. Chris McCausland challenges Lee Mack, Sikisa, Andy Parsons and Sarah Keyworth to live in an audio only world. From 2023.
Tomorrow 14:30 - 15:00
2/6. It's snooker club owner Geoff's babysitting debut. How will he get on? Stars John McArdle and Sherrie Hewson. From 1999.
Tomorrow 15:00 - 15:45
A dramatic imagining of painter LS Lowry's inner life and his friendships with aspiring young artists. Stars Tom Courtenay.
Tomorrow 15:45 - 16:00
A refugee proves to be an aggravating and judgemental man of mystery. Read by William Roberts.
Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:00
Jim Dale celebrates the Carry On films with rare material of Barbara Windsor, Hattie Jacques, Kenneth Williams and Sid James.
Tomorrow 17:00 - 17:30
3/5. Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats made against him by a gang of racecourse dopers. Stars Mick Ford.
Tomorrow 17:30 - 18:00
4 Extra Debut. Terry, Sarah and Alan run an outdoor activity centre. An ideal setting for an 'accident' to occur. Stars Robert Glenister.
Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30
3/6. Rosie's contracted to organise a literary prize, but things don't go by the book. Stars Prunella Scales. From August 2002.
Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00
7/20. Inspired by Bill and supplied by Sid, the Lad turns his home into a centre of learning. Stars Tony Hancock. From March 1958.
Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30
1/2. Poet Lemn Sissay explores the nature of home through comedy, poetry and conversation. Recorded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2015.
Tomorrow 19:30 - 19:45
3/10. Vittoria takes Giovanna to Enzo's grave. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Tomorrow 19:45 - 20:00
3/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Julius the Standard Bearer is torn between his old and new lovers. Stars Luke Griffin.
Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:30
3/4. Chris McCausland challenges Lee Mack, Sikisa, Andy Parsons and Sarah Keyworth to live in an audio only world. From 2023.
Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:00
2/6. It's snooker club owner Geoff's babysitting debut. How will he get on? Stars John McArdle and Sherrie Hewson. From 1999.
Tomorrow 21:00 - 21:45
A dramatic imagining of painter LS Lowry's inner life and his friendships with aspiring young artists. Stars Tom Courtenay.
Tomorrow 21:45 - 22:00
A refugee proves to be an aggravating and judgemental man of mystery. Read by William Roberts.
Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:30
Oliver Callan hosts a panel show in which comedians from both sides of the Irish border and Britain imagine what a united Ireland would look like if it ever happened.
Tomorrow 22:30 - 23:00
4/4. Invention as it happens. Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney's improvised sketches driven by the audience. From January 2008.
Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:15
4/5. Joining Sandi Toksvig in her cosy log cabin today is the BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet. From 2021.
Tomorrow 23:15 - 23:30
4/5. From writing books to environmental damage, Armando Iannucci presents his humorous essays. From January 1998.
Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00
1/4. Richard Herring reclaims objects that we've grown to hate, starting with Hitler's toothbrush moustache. From October 2010.
Thursday 00:00 - 01:00
Jim Dale celebrates the Carry On films with rare material of Barbara Windsor, Hattie Jacques, Kenneth Williams and Sid James.
Thursday 01:00 - 01:30
3/5. Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats made against him by a gang of racecourse dopers. Stars Mick Ford.
Thursday 01:30 - 02:00
4 Extra Debut. Terry, Sarah and Alan run an outdoor activity centre. An ideal setting for an 'accident' to occur. Stars Robert Glenister.
Thursday 02:00 - 02:30
3/6. Rosie's contracted to organise a literary prize, but things don't go by the book. Stars Prunella Scales. From August 2002.
Thursday 02:30 - 03:00
7/20. Inspired by Bill and supplied by Sid, the Lad turns his home into a centre of learning. Stars Tony Hancock. From March 1958.
Thursday 03:00 - 03:30
1/2. Poet Lemn Sissay explores the nature of home through comedy, poetry and conversation. Recorded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2015.
Thursday 03:30 - 03:45
3/10. Vittoria takes Giovanna to Enzo's grave. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Thursday 03:45 - 04:00
3/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Julius the Standard Bearer is torn between his old and new lovers. Stars Luke Griffin.
Thursday 04:00 - 04:30
3/4. Chris McCausland challenges Lee Mack, Sikisa, Andy Parsons and Sarah Keyworth to live in an audio only world. From 2023.
Thursday 04:30 - 05:00
2/6. It's snooker club owner Geoff's babysitting debut. How will he get on? Stars John McArdle and Sherrie Hewson. From 1999.
Thursday 05:00 - 05:45
A dramatic imagining of painter LS Lowry's inner life and his friendships with aspiring young artists. Stars Tom Courtenay.
Thursday 05:45 - 06:00
A refugee proves to be an aggravating and judgemental man of mystery. Read by William Roberts.
Thursday 06:00 - 06:30
4/5. Sid Halley must probe a link between cauliflowers and pig disease, and the loss of three champion racehorses. Stars Mick Ford.
Thursday 06:30 - 07:00
4 Extra Debut. Shane is one of Brady's private investigators. He observes. He listens. He notes every detail. Stars Malcolm Hebden.
Thursday 07:00 - 07:30
1/6. The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client. Victor Canning's adventure stars Richard Griffiths.
Thursday 07:30 - 08:00
With a new rival in town, can Ken inspire Bill to fight for Caroline's love? Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1975.
Thursday 08:00 - 08:30
5/6. Rudy is determined to prove to his girlfriend Doreen that she's finally met her match. Stars Lenny Henry. From February 2011.
Thursday 08:30 - 08:45
4/10. Giovanna is encouraged to spy on her parents. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Thursday 08:45 - 09:00
4/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Prefect's freedman Privatus recommends an unusual cure to Lepidina. Stars David Bradley.
Thursday 09:00 - 09:30
2/4. More comic chaos from Tim Key, Tom Basden, Katy Wix and guest star Mike Wozniak.
Thursday 09:30 - 09:45
4/5. Tiffany Jenkins explores the idea of secret knowledge: is family secrecy harmful, or sometimes offers protection? From 2016.
Thursday 09:45 - 10:00
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Richard Carter.
Thursday 10:00 - 10:30
Howard Goodall chooses the pioneering 19th-century black composer, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. With Francine Stock. From 2005.
Thursday 10:30 - 11:00
4 Extra Debut. What is a portfolio career and can any of us really trust that one career is enough? Sarfraz Manzoor investigates. From 2017.
Thursday 11:00 - 11:30
4/5. Sid Halley must probe a link between cauliflowers and pig disease, and the loss of three champion racehorses. Stars Mick Ford.
Thursday 11:30 - 12:00
4 Extra Debut. Shane is one of Brady's private investigators. He observes. He listens. He notes every detail. Stars Malcolm Hebden.
Thursday 12:00 - 12:30
1/6. The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client. Victor Canning's adventure stars Richard Griffiths.
Thursday 12:30 - 13:00
With a new rival in town, can Ken inspire Bill to fight for Caroline's love? Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1975.
Thursday 13:00 - 13:30
5/6. Rudy is determined to prove to his girlfriend Doreen that she's finally met her match. Stars Lenny Henry. From February 2011.
Thursday 13:30 - 13:45
4/10. Giovanna is encouraged to spy on her parents. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Thursday 13:45 - 14:00
4/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Prefect's freedman Privatus recommends an unusual cure to Lepidina. Stars David Bradley.
Thursday 14:00 - 14:30
1/6. Clive Anderson and the famed improvisation game with Lenny Henry, Dawn French, John Sessions and Stephen Fry. From January 1988.
Thursday 14:30 - 15:00
1/6. Phonsie's keen to send Guard Gallagher to sing in a New York competition. It's 1956 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna.
Thursday 15:00 - 16:00
Waking on her 17th birthday, Olivia senses her rite of passage has begun - and her first dance is imminent. Stars Mary Nighy.
Thursday 16:00 - 16:30
Howard Goodall chooses the pioneering 19th-century black composer, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. With Francine Stock. From 2005.
Thursday 16:30 - 17:00
4 Extra Debut. What is a portfolio career and can any of us really trust that one career is enough? Sarfraz Manzoor investigates. From 2017.
Thursday 17:00 - 17:30
4/5. Sid Halley must probe a link between cauliflowers and pig disease, and the loss of three champion racehorses. Stars Mick Ford.
Thursday 17:30 - 18:00
4 Extra Debut. Shane is one of Brady's private investigators. He observes. He listens. He notes every detail. Stars Malcolm Hebden.
Thursday 18:00 - 18:30
1/6. The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client. Victor Canning's adventure stars Richard Griffiths.
Thursday 18:30 - 19:00
With a new rival in town, can Ken inspire Bill to fight for Caroline's love? Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1975.
Thursday 19:00 - 19:30
5/6. Rudy is determined to prove to his girlfriend Doreen that she's finally met her match. Stars Lenny Henry. From February 2011.
Thursday 19:30 - 19:45
4/10. Giovanna is encouraged to spy on her parents. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Thursday 19:45 - 20:00
4/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Prefect's freedman Privatus recommends an unusual cure to Lepidina. Stars David Bradley.
Thursday 20:00 - 20:30
1/6. Clive Anderson and the famed improvisation game with Lenny Henry, Dawn French, John Sessions and Stephen Fry. From January 1988.
Thursday 20:30 - 21:00
1/6. Phonsie's keen to send Guard Gallagher to sing in a New York competition. It's 1956 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna.
Thursday 21:00 - 22:00
Waking on her 17th birthday, Olivia senses her rite of passage has begun - and her first dance is imminent. Stars Mary Nighy.
Thursday 22:00 - 22:30
2/4. More comic chaos from Tim Key, Tom Basden, Katy Wix and guest star Mike Wozniak.
Thursday 22:30 - 22:45
1/6. Poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley entertains with a microphone and a book of verse. From November 1996.
Thursday 22:45 - 23:00
1/4. Fast-paced comedy sketches from award-winning Nick Mohammed and friends. With Anna Crilly and Colin Hoult. From January 2009.
Thursday 23:00 - 23:30
3/4. Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa: diplomacy everywhere. From 2019.
Thursday 23:30 - 00:00
6/6. There is a shocking loss on Leather Island, and Fanny gets a break. Sketches with duo Giedroyc and Perkins. From October 2002.
Friday 00:00 - 00:30
Howard Goodall chooses the pioneering 19th-century black composer, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. With Francine Stock. From 2005.
Friday 00:30 - 01:00
4 Extra Debut. What is a portfolio career and can any of us really trust that one career is enough? Sarfraz Manzoor investigates. From 2017.
Friday 01:00 - 01:30
4/5. Sid Halley must probe a link between cauliflowers and pig disease, and the loss of three champion racehorses. Stars Mick Ford.
Friday 01:30 - 02:00
4 Extra Debut. Shane is one of Brady's private investigators. He observes. He listens. He notes every detail. Stars Malcolm Hebden.
Friday 02:00 - 02:30
1/6. The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client. Victor Canning's adventure stars Richard Griffiths.
Friday 02:30 - 03:00
With a new rival in town, can Ken inspire Bill to fight for Caroline's love? Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1975.
Friday 03:00 - 03:30
5/6. Rudy is determined to prove to his girlfriend Doreen that she's finally met her match. Stars Lenny Henry. From February 2011.
Friday 03:30 - 03:45
4/10. Giovanna is encouraged to spy on her parents. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Friday 03:45 - 04:00
4/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Prefect's freedman Privatus recommends an unusual cure to Lepidina. Stars David Bradley.
Friday 04:00 - 04:30
1/6. Clive Anderson and the famed improvisation game with Lenny Henry, Dawn French, John Sessions and Stephen Fry. From January 1988.
Friday 04:30 - 05:00
1/6. Phonsie's keen to send Guard Gallagher to sing in a New York competition. It's 1956 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna.
Friday 05:00 - 06:00
Waking on her 17th birthday, Olivia senses her rite of passage has begun - and her first dance is imminent. Stars Mary Nighy.
Friday 06:00 - 06:30
5/5. Sid Halley believes he knows the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates, but dare he reveal it? Stars Mick Ford.
Friday 06:30 - 07:00
4 Extra Debut. Uncanny times for a chemist who develops films for a seaside street photographer. Stars John Graham and Kathleen Helm. From 1960.
Friday 07:00 - 07:30
1/6. The spoof sleuth probes mystery deaths from some new fangled inventions. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From 1999.
Friday 07:30 - 08:00
2/10. When Aunt Agatha sparks uproar - can Bertie's valet save the day? PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern.
Friday 08:00 - 08:30
2/4. Maureen and Lesley are horrified to discover that David's body has vanished from the cellar. Stars Alison Steadman. From 2021.
Friday 08:30 - 08:45
5/10. Costanza gives Giovanna a bracelet. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Friday 08:45 - 09:00
5/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. A near-fatal accident sparks confrontation between Lepidina and Coventina. Stars Shauna Snow.
Friday 09:00 - 09:30
2/4. Step into a sweeping fantasy epic as Crybabies bring the big screen to your normal-sized radio.
Friday 09:30 - 09:45
5/5. The impact of the new cultural ideal of 'transparency'. Tiffany Jenkins explores the idea of secret knowledge. From 2016.
Friday 09:45 - 10:00
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Becky Silver.
Friday 10:00 - 10:30
Terry Waite and musician Steve Hackett talk about the emotional impact of Bach's music for two violins. From July 2004.
Friday 10:30 - 11:00
Archaeologist Christine Finn goes in search of sounds not heard for millennia, including Tutankhamun's trumpet. From 2011.
Friday 11:00 - 11:30
5/5. Sid Halley believes he knows the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates, but dare he reveal it? Stars Mick Ford.
Friday 11:30 - 12:00
4 Extra Debut. Uncanny times for a chemist who develops films for a seaside street photographer. Stars John Graham and Kathleen Helm. From 1960.
Friday 12:00 - 12:30
1/6. The spoof sleuth probes mystery deaths from some new fangled inventions. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From 1999.
Friday 12:30 - 13:00
2/10. When Aunt Agatha sparks uproar - can Bertie's valet save the day? PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern.
Friday 13:00 - 13:30
2/4. Maureen and Lesley are horrified to discover that David's body has vanished from the cellar. Stars Alison Steadman. From 2021.
Friday 13:30 - 13:45
5/10. Costanza gives Giovanna a bracelet. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Friday 13:45 - 14:00
5/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. A near-fatal accident sparks confrontation between Lepidina and Coventina. Stars Shauna Snow.
Friday 14:00 - 14:30
4/6. Gyles Brandreth's scandalous quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham. From September 2004.
Friday 14:30 - 15:00
6/6. Lucy regrets helping to write a book, while Daniel is on an odd night out. Stars Liz Carling and David Tennant. From July 2002.
Friday 15:00 - 16:00
Living a faintly bohemian life in 1930s London, Olivia meets Rollo again - and they embark on a secret affair. Stars Eve Best.
Friday 16:00 - 16:30
Terry Waite and musician Steve Hackett talk about the emotional impact of Bach's music for two violins. From July 2004.
Friday 16:30 - 17:00
Archaeologist Christine Finn goes in search of sounds not heard for millennia, including Tutankhamun's trumpet. From 2011.
Friday 17:00 - 17:30
5/5. Sid Halley believes he knows the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates, but dare he reveal it? Stars Mick Ford.
Friday 17:30 - 18:00
4 Extra Debut. Uncanny times for a chemist who develops films for a seaside street photographer. Stars John Graham and Kathleen Helm. From 1960.
Friday 18:00 - 18:30
1/6. The spoof sleuth probes mystery deaths from some new fangled inventions. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From 1999.
Friday 18:30 - 19:00
2/10. When Aunt Agatha sparks uproar - can Bertie's valet save the day? PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern.
Friday 19:00 - 19:30
2/4. Maureen and Lesley are horrified to discover that David's body has vanished from the cellar. Stars Alison Steadman. From 2021.
Friday 19:30 - 19:45
5/10. Costanza gives Giovanna a bracelet. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Friday 19:45 - 20:00
5/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. A near-fatal accident sparks confrontation between Lepidina and Coventina. Stars Shauna Snow.
Friday 20:00 - 20:30
4/6. Gyles Brandreth's scandalous quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham. From September 2004.
Friday 20:30 - 21:00
6/6. Lucy regrets helping to write a book, while Daniel is on an odd night out. Stars Liz Carling and David Tennant. From July 2002.
Friday 21:00 - 22:00
Living a faintly bohemian life in 1930s London, Olivia meets Rollo again - and they embark on a secret affair. Stars Eve Best.
Friday 22:00 - 22:30
2/4. Step into a sweeping fantasy epic as Crybabies bring the big screen to your normal-sized radio.
Friday 22:30 - 22:55
The slightly interactive, comedy-infused poetry cabaret. With Matt Harvey, Kate Fox and Elvis McGonagall. From August 2012.
Friday 22:55 - 23:00
From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Paul Garner chats once again to actor, writer and director Steve Oram.
Friday 23:00 - 23:30
5/6. Ireland hits the headlines as the programme celebrates its 33rd birthday. Chris Morris fronts the news satire. From May 1992.
Friday 23:30 - 00:00
6/6. The listeners' votes are in, so the National Local Radio Station announces the winners! Stars Angus Deayton. From October 1981.
Saturday 00:00 - 00:30
Terry Waite and musician Steve Hackett talk about the emotional impact of Bach's music for two violins. From July 2004.
Saturday 00:30 - 01:00
Archaeologist Christine Finn goes in search of sounds not heard for millennia, including Tutankhamun's trumpet. From 2011.
Saturday 01:00 - 01:30
5/5. Sid Halley believes he knows the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates, but dare he reveal it? Stars Mick Ford.
Saturday 01:30 - 02:00
4 Extra Debut. Uncanny times for a chemist who develops films for a seaside street photographer. Stars John Graham and Kathleen Helm. From 1960.
Saturday 02:00 - 02:30
1/6. The spoof sleuth probes mystery deaths from some new fangled inventions. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From 1999.
Saturday 02:30 - 03:00
2/10. When Aunt Agatha sparks uproar - can Bertie's valet save the day? PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern.
Saturday 03:00 - 03:30
2/4. Maureen and Lesley are horrified to discover that David's body has vanished from the cellar. Stars Alison Steadman. From 2021.
Saturday 03:30 - 03:45
5/10. Costanza gives Giovanna a bracelet. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Saturday 03:45 - 04:00
5/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. A near-fatal accident sparks confrontation between Lepidina and Coventina. Stars Shauna Snow.
Saturday 04:00 - 04:30
4/6. Gyles Brandreth's scandalous quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham. From September 2004.
Saturday 04:30 - 05:00
6/6. Lucy regrets helping to write a book, while Daniel is on an odd night out. Stars Liz Carling and David Tennant. From July 2002.
Saturday 05:00 - 06:00
Living a faintly bohemian life in 1930s London, Olivia meets Rollo again - and they embark on a secret affair. Stars Eve Best.
Saturday 06:00 - 07:30
Comic spin on what really happened inside the Wooden Horse during the siege of Troy. Stars Timothy West and Norma Ronald.
Saturday 07:30 - 08:00
4 Extra Debut. Michael O'Donnell hosts the battle of wit and wordplay with Frank Muir, Dilys Powell, Denis Norden and Antonia Fraser. From 1993.
Saturday 08:00 - 08:30
4 Extra Debut. An insight into the work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. Stars James McKechnie and Bill Kerr. From 1960.
Saturday 08:30 - 08:45
4 Extra Debut. Richard's joy at his team's promotion is tempered by real life events on the other side of the world. Read by Fine Time Fontayne.
Saturday 08:45 - 09:15
4 Extra Debut. Kim Normanton hears the reactions of four blind people when they first encounter an elephant up close at London Zoo.
Saturday 09:15 - 09:45
4 Extra Debut. Was it Colonel Mustard with the lead piping? The world of murder mystery explored by Carl Gorham and Amanda Swift. From 1990.
Saturday 09:45 - 11:00
4 Extra Debut. Jim and Hilda survived The Blitz. An atomic bomb can't be all that different... can it? Stars Peter Sallis and Brenda Bruce.
Saturday 11:00 - 12:30
Comic spin on what really happened inside the Wooden Horse during the siege of Troy. Stars Timothy West and Norma Ronald.
Saturday 12:30 - 13:00
4 Extra Debut. Michael O'Donnell hosts the battle of wit and wordplay with Frank Muir, Dilys Powell, Denis Norden and Antonia Fraser. From 1993.
Saturday 13:00 - 13:30
4 Extra Debut. An insight into the work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. Stars James McKechnie and Bill Kerr. From 1960.
Saturday 13:30 - 13:45
4 Extra Debut. Richard's joy at his team's promotion is tempered by real life events on the other side of the world. Read by Fine Time Fontayne.
Saturday 13:45 - 14:15
4 Extra Debut. Kim Normanton hears the reactions of four blind people when they first encounter an elephant up close at London Zoo.
Saturday 14:15 - 14:45
4 Extra Debut. Was it Colonel Mustard with the lead piping? The world of murder mystery explored by Carl Gorham and Amanda Swift. From 1990.
Saturday 14:45 - 16:00
4 Extra Debut. Jim and Hilda survived The Blitz. An atomic bomb can't be all that different... can it? Stars Peter Sallis and Brenda Bruce.
Saturday 16:00 - 17:00
4 Extra Debut. Cynthia believes her stepchildren should face up to the threats of the real world. Stars Nigel Anthony and Bonnie Hurren.
Saturday 17:00 - 18:30
Comic spin on what really happened inside the Wooden Horse during the siege of Troy. Stars Timothy West and Norma Ronald.
Saturday 18:30 - 19:00
4 Extra Debut. Michael O'Donnell hosts the battle of wit and wordplay with Frank Muir, Dilys Powell, Denis Norden and Antonia Fraser. From 1993.
Saturday 19:00 - 19:30
4 Extra Debut. An insight into the work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. Stars James McKechnie and Bill Kerr. From 1960.
Saturday 19:30 - 19:45
4 Extra Debut. Richard's joy at his team's promotion is tempered by real life events on the other side of the world. Read by Fine Time Fontayne.
Saturday 19:45 - 20:15
4 Extra Debut. Kim Normanton hears the reactions of four blind people when they first encounter an elephant up close at London Zoo.
Saturday 20:15 - 20:45
4 Extra Debut. Was it Colonel Mustard with the lead piping? The world of murder mystery explored by Carl Gorham and Amanda Swift. From 1990.
Saturday 20:45 - 22:00
4 Extra Debut. Jim and Hilda survived The Blitz. An atomic bomb can't be all that different... can it? Stars Peter Sallis and Brenda Bruce.
Saturday 22:00 - 23:00
The comedy trio tell the epic tale of the French Revolution. Co-starring Richard E Grant and Sally Hawkins. From July 2011.
Saturday 23:00 - 23:30
2/4. Weirdness awaits the comedian in the Australian city, with men in leotards and locals with something to hide. From May 2003.
Saturday 23:30 - 00:00
1/4. Isy and her first ever boyfriend, Darren Jones, conspire to write love notes to bring two shy bell-ringers together. From 2013.
Sunday 00:00 - 01:00
4 Extra Debut. Cynthia believes her stepchildren should face up to the threats of the real world. Stars Nigel Anthony and Bonnie Hurren.
Sunday 01:00 - 02:30
Comic spin on what really happened inside the Wooden Horse during the siege of Troy. Stars Timothy West and Norma Ronald.
Sunday 02:30 - 03:00
4 Extra Debut. Michael O'Donnell hosts the battle of wit and wordplay with Frank Muir, Dilys Powell, Denis Norden and Antonia Fraser. From 1993.
Sunday 03:00 - 03:30
4 Extra Debut. An insight into the work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. Stars James McKechnie and Bill Kerr. From 1960.
Sunday 03:30 - 03:45
4 Extra Debut. Richard's joy at his team's promotion is tempered by real life events on the other side of the world. Read by Fine Time Fontayne.
Sunday 03:45 - 04:15
4 Extra Debut. Kim Normanton hears the reactions of four blind people when they first encounter an elephant up close at London Zoo.
Sunday 04:15 - 04:45
4 Extra Debut. Was it Colonel Mustard with the lead piping? The world of murder mystery explored by Carl Gorham and Amanda Swift. From 1990.
Sunday 04:45 - 06:00
4 Extra Debut. Jim and Hilda survived The Blitz. An atomic bomb can't be all that different... can it? Stars Peter Sallis and Brenda Bruce.
Sunday 06:00 - 06:45
4 Extra Debut. Young Frederick begins a quest to unite and save the world - after a warning from a very unusual source. Stars Freddie Jones.
Sunday 06:45 - 07:00
4 Extra Debut. Author and garden designer Vita Sackville-West shares her simple personal pleasures in life. From 1950.
Sunday 07:00 - 07:30
Daljit Nagra introduces The Poetry Pharmacy with William Sieghart serving up poetic prescriptions to soothe the soul. From 2020.
Sunday 07:30 - 08:00
4 Extra Debut. Steve Race chairs the popular musical general knowledge quiz with Frank Muir, Denis Norden and Ian Wallace. From 1968.
Sunday 08:00 - 08:30
4 Extra Debut. Kenneth Horne has been described as 'the last of the truly great radio comics'. Jimmy Carr explores his legacy. From 2007.
Sunday 08:30 - 09:00
4 Extra Debut. Humphrey Lyttelton hosts the party games for Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Willie Rushton and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From 1995.
Sunday 09:00 - 09:45
4 Extra Debut. Four shipwreck survivors are thrown together and must fight for survival on the Indian Ocean. Stars Gillian Kearney and Jamie Glover.
Sunday 09:45 - 10:15
4 Extra Debut. Fondly remembered for BBC TV's 'Animal Magic' and his many voices, Johnny Morris heads to Hawaii. From 1971.
Sunday 10:15 - 10:45
4 Extra Debut. Travelling by train, can Police Constable 49 foil an elaborate diamond heist which is a very family affair? Stars Brian Reece. From 1952.
Sunday 10:45 - 11:00
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Sunday 11:00 - 11:45
4 Extra Debut. Young Frederick begins a quest to unite and save the world - after a warning from a very unusual source. Stars Freddie Jones.
Sunday 11:45 - 12:00
4 Extra Debut. Author and garden designer Vita Sackville-West shares her simple personal pleasures in life. From 1950.
Sunday 12:00 - 12:30
Daljit Nagra introduces The Poetry Pharmacy with William Sieghart serving up poetic prescriptions to soothe the soul. From 2020.
Sunday 12:30 - 13:00
4 Extra Debut. Steve Race chairs the popular musical general knowledge quiz with Frank Muir, Denis Norden and Ian Wallace. From 1968.
Sunday 13:00 - 13:30
4 Extra Debut. Kenneth Horne has been described as 'the last of the truly great radio comics'. Jimmy Carr explores his legacy. From 2007.
Sunday 13:30 - 14:00
4 Extra Debut. Humphrey Lyttelton hosts the party games for Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Willie Rushton and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From 1995.
Sunday 14:00 - 14:45
4 Extra Debut. Four shipwreck survivors are thrown together and must fight for survival on the Indian Ocean. Stars Gillian Kearney and Jamie Glover.
Sunday 14:45 - 15:15
4 Extra Debut. Fondly remembered for BBC TV's 'Animal Magic' and his many voices, Johnny Morris heads to Hawaii. From 1971.
Sunday 15:15 - 15:45
4 Extra Debut. Travelling by train, can Police Constable 49 foil an elaborate diamond heist which is a very family affair? Stars Brian Reece. From 1952.
Sunday 15:45 - 16:00
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Sunday 16:00 - 17:00
Hunting for the founder of a mystical bee-cult, curious Henry uncovers a mystery of true horror instead... Stars Richard Morant.
Sunday 17:00 - 17:45
4 Extra Debut. Young Frederick begins a quest to unite and save the world - after a warning from a very unusual source. Stars Freddie Jones.
Sunday 17:45 - 18:00
4 Extra Debut. Author and garden designer Vita Sackville-West shares her simple personal pleasures in life. From 1950.
Sunday 18:00 - 18:30
Daljit Nagra introduces The Poetry Pharmacy with William Sieghart serving up poetic prescriptions to soothe the soul. From 2020.
Sunday 18:30 - 19:00
4 Extra Debut. Steve Race chairs the popular musical general knowledge quiz with Frank Muir, Denis Norden and Ian Wallace. From 1968.
Sunday 19:00 - 19:30
4 Extra Debut. Kenneth Horne has been described as 'the last of the truly great radio comics'. Jimmy Carr explores his legacy. From 2007.
Sunday 19:30 - 20:00
4 Extra Debut. Humphrey Lyttelton hosts the party games for Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Willie Rushton and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From 1995.
Sunday 20:00 - 20:45
4 Extra Debut. Four shipwreck survivors are thrown together and must fight for survival on the Indian Ocean. Stars Gillian Kearney and Jamie Glover.
Sunday 20:45 - 21:15
4 Extra Debut. Fondly remembered for BBC TV's 'Animal Magic' and his many voices, Johnny Morris heads to Hawaii. From 1971.
Sunday 21:15 - 21:45
4 Extra Debut. Travelling by train, can Police Constable 49 foil an elaborate diamond heist which is a very family affair? Stars Brian Reece. From 1952.
Sunday 21:45 - 22:00
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Sunday 22:00 - 22:30
5/6. Gyles Brandreth reveals his love of theatre and socks with sandals from his boarding school diary. With Rufus Hound. From 2018.
Sunday 22:30 - 23:00
4/4. Henry's concluding volume covers BBC Radio 4, sex and a mime burglary. With Liz Lochhead and Pete Ramskill. From June 1994.
Sunday 23:00 - 23:30
4/4. Una Stubbs tells Victoria Coren Mitchell about her childhood, motherhood and acting from Summer Holiday to Sherlock. From 2018.
Sunday 23:30 - 00:00
3/4. Sketch show with a comic slant on human frailties. With Tom Basden, Stefan Golaszewski and Tim Key. From November 2008.
Monday 00:00 - 01:00
Hunting for the founder of a mystical bee-cult, curious Henry uncovers a mystery of true horror instead... Stars Richard Morant.
Monday 01:00 - 01:45
4 Extra Debut. Young Frederick begins a quest to unite and save the world - after a warning from a very unusual source. Stars Freddie Jones.
Monday 01:45 - 02:00
4 Extra Debut. Author and garden designer Vita Sackville-West shares her simple personal pleasures in life. From 1950.
Monday 02:00 - 02:30
Daljit Nagra introduces The Poetry Pharmacy with William Sieghart serving up poetic prescriptions to soothe the soul. From 2020.
Monday 02:30 - 03:00
4 Extra Debut. Steve Race chairs the popular musical general knowledge quiz with Frank Muir, Denis Norden and Ian Wallace. From 1968.
Monday 03:00 - 03:30
4 Extra Debut. Kenneth Horne has been described as 'the last of the truly great radio comics'. Jimmy Carr explores his legacy. From 2007.
Monday 03:30 - 04:00
4 Extra Debut. Humphrey Lyttelton hosts the party games for Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Willie Rushton and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From 1995.
Monday 04:00 - 04:45
4 Extra Debut. Four shipwreck survivors are thrown together and must fight for survival on the Indian Ocean. Stars Gillian Kearney and Jamie Glover.
Monday 04:45 - 05:15
4 Extra Debut. Fondly remembered for BBC TV's 'Animal Magic' and his many voices, Johnny Morris heads to Hawaii. From 1971.
Monday 05:15 - 05:45
4 Extra Debut. Travelling by train, can Police Constable 49 foil an elaborate diamond heist which is a very family affair? Stars Brian Reece. From 1952.
Monday 05:45 - 06:00
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Monday 06:00 - 06:45
1/4. Victorian sleuth Loveday Brooke investigates some nuns who seem to be forsaking their vows for burglary. Stars Gayanne Potter.
Monday 06:45 - 07:00
1/5. 4 Extra Debut. When several government officials die in suspicious circumstances, DCI Kate Duncan must investigate. Stars Haydn Gwynne.
Monday 07:00 - 07:30
4/7. Reporter George grabs headlines in the plot to overthrow the BBC Director General. Stars Michael Williams. From January 1995.
Monday 07:30 - 08:00
2/20. Mainwaring's platoon set off to grab some much-needed weapons. Adapted from BBC TV, with Arthur Lowe. From 1974.
Monday 08:00 - 08:30
2/4. 1968. Radical left-wing students think their inspirational banner can change the world Stars Ben Compton. From 2019.
Monday 08:30 - 08:45
6/10. Giovanna visits her father in his new home. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Monday 08:45 - 09:00
1/5. An 88-year-old woman defies her children to embark on an independent life after her husband dies. Stars Honor Blackman.
Monday 09:00 - 09:30
6/6. Adrian Edmondson takes on the Sex Pistols, Miles Jupp and Henning Wehn offer new definitions for the Uxbridge English Dictionary, and Rachel Parris raps along to Barenaked Ladies.
Monday 09:30 - 09:45
1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Brett Westwood looks at how wildlife in the farmland in his local area has changed over the past 40 years. From 2015.
Monday 09:45 - 10:00
Worship and music with Rev Scott Rennie, Minister of St Giles' Cathedral in the Festival city of Edinburgh. Reading: Ephesians 3: 8-12.
Monday 10:00 - 11:00
Sara Parker meets the winners and finalists of the Charles Parker Prize 2025; set up in memory of her father to recognise the best of the next generation of audio feature maker.
Monday 11:00 - 11:45
1/4. Victorian sleuth Loveday Brooke investigates some nuns who seem to be forsaking their vows for burglary. Stars Gayanne Potter.
Monday 11:45 - 12:00
1/5. 4 Extra Debut. When several government officials die in suspicious circumstances, DCI Kate Duncan must investigate. Stars Haydn Gwynne.
Monday 12:00 - 12:30
4/7. Reporter George grabs headlines in the plot to overthrow the BBC Director General. Stars Michael Williams. From January 1995.
Monday 12:30 - 13:00
2/20. Mainwaring's platoon set off to grab some much-needed weapons. Adapted from BBC TV, with Arthur Lowe. From 1974.
Monday 13:00 - 13:30
2/4. 1968. Radical left-wing students think their inspirational banner can change the world Stars Ben Compton. From 2019.
Monday 13:30 - 13:45
6/10. Giovanna visits her father in his new home. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Monday 13:45 - 14:00
1/5. An 88-year-old woman defies her children to embark on an independent life after her husband dies. Stars Honor Blackman.
Monday 14:00 - 14:30
1/6. Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Roger McGough, David Stafford and Arthur Smith. From November 1998.
Monday 14:30 - 15:00
4/6. Labour MP Duncan Stonebridge dreads a visit from his critical Tory father. Stars James Fleet. From 2005.
Monday 15:00 - 16:00
1/2. Bibhuti Bhushan Banerji's classic story of poverty and love in a remote Bengali village. Stars Sagar Arya and Meera Syal.
Monday 16:00 - 17:00
Sara Parker meets the winners and finalists of the Charles Parker Prize 2025; set up in memory of her father to recognise the best of the next generation of audio feature maker.
Monday 17:00 - 17:45
1/4. Victorian sleuth Loveday Brooke investigates some nuns who seem to be forsaking their vows for burglary. Stars Gayanne Potter.
Monday 17:45 - 18:00
1/5. 4 Extra Debut. When several government officials die in suspicious circumstances, DCI Kate Duncan must investigate. Stars Haydn Gwynne.
Monday 18:00 - 18:30
4/7. Reporter George grabs headlines in the plot to overthrow the BBC Director General. Stars Michael Williams. From January 1995.
Monday 18:30 - 19:00
2/20. Mainwaring's platoon set off to grab some much-needed weapons. Adapted from BBC TV, with Arthur Lowe. From 1974.
Monday 19:00 - 19:30
2/4. 1968. Radical left-wing students think their inspirational banner can change the world Stars Ben Compton. From 2019.
Monday 19:30 - 19:45
6/10. Giovanna visits her father in his new home. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Monday 19:45 - 20:00
1/5. An 88-year-old woman defies her children to embark on an independent life after her husband dies. Stars Honor Blackman.
Monday 20:00 - 20:30
1/6. Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Roger McGough, David Stafford and Arthur Smith. From November 1998.
Monday 20:30 - 21:00
4/6. Labour MP Duncan Stonebridge dreads a visit from his critical Tory father. Stars James Fleet. From 2005.
Monday 21:00 - 22:00
1/2. Bibhuti Bhushan Banerji's classic story of poverty and love in a remote Bengali village. Stars Sagar Arya and Meera Syal.
Monday 22:00 - 22:30
6/6. Adrian Edmondson takes on the Sex Pistols, Miles Jupp and Henning Wehn offer new definitions for the Uxbridge English Dictionary, and Rachel Parris raps along to Barenaked Ladies.
Monday 22:30 - 22:55
Tim Minchin and Adam Hills join John Humphrys for a special edition of the fastest show on air. From 2006's Edinburgh Fringe.
Monday 22:55 - 23:00
From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Rob Deering chats to comedian Eleanor Conway.
Monday 23:00 - 23:30
4/6. Columns. Analysis. The Guardian's Long Read. Who has time? Catherine Bohart does, and she's going beyond the headlines to give you the lowdown on one of the week's biggest stories.
Monday 23:30 - 00:00
From theatre hooligans to Tip Top toupees. Sketches galore with Nick Maloney and Carole Hayman. From April 1981.
Tuesday 00:00 - 01:00
Sara Parker meets the winners and finalists of the Charles Parker Prize 2025; set up in memory of her father to recognise the best of the next generation of audio feature maker.
Tuesday 01:00 - 01:45
1/4. Victorian sleuth Loveday Brooke investigates some nuns who seem to be forsaking their vows for burglary. Stars Gayanne Potter.
Tuesday 01:45 - 02:00
1/5. 4 Extra Debut. When several government officials die in suspicious circumstances, DCI Kate Duncan must investigate. Stars Haydn Gwynne.
Tuesday 02:00 - 02:30
4/7. Reporter George grabs headlines in the plot to overthrow the BBC Director General. Stars Michael Williams. From January 1995.
Tuesday 02:30 - 03:00
2/20. Mainwaring's platoon set off to grab some much-needed weapons. Adapted from BBC TV, with Arthur Lowe. From 1974.
Tuesday 03:00 - 03:30
2/4. 1968. Radical left-wing students think their inspirational banner can change the world Stars Ben Compton. From 2019.
Tuesday 03:30 - 03:45
6/10. Giovanna visits her father in his new home. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Tuesday 03:45 - 04:00
1/5. An 88-year-old woman defies her children to embark on an independent life after her husband dies. Stars Honor Blackman.
Tuesday 04:00 - 04:30
1/6. Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Roger McGough, David Stafford and Arthur Smith. From November 1998.
Tuesday 04:30 - 05:00
4/6. Labour MP Duncan Stonebridge dreads a visit from his critical Tory father. Stars James Fleet. From 2005.
Tuesday 05:00 - 06:00
1/2. Bibhuti Bhushan Banerji's classic story of poverty and love in a remote Bengali village. Stars Sagar Arya and Meera Syal.
Tuesday 06:00 - 06:45
2/4. Victorian detective Florence Cusack investigates a man whose fate depends on his weight in gold. Stars Elizabeth Conboy.
Tuesday 06:45 - 07:00
2/5. Anonymous letters suggest that Dame Imelda Sharpe was murdered. An exhumation reveals something unexpected. Stars Haydn Gwynne.
Tuesday 07:00 - 07:30
1/5. Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts battles on with her village toll tax. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From July 1989.
Tuesday 07:30 - 08:00
14/26. Neddie Seagoon is dispatched to destroy a bridge built by British prisoners of war. Stars Peter Sellers. From December 1957.
Tuesday 08:00 - 08:30
4/5. Auntie Pamela's call gets Sophie fired up about the life she could be living. Stars Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. From 2015.
Tuesday 08:30 - 08:45
7/10. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Giovanna fends off Corrado and Rosario. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Tuesday 08:45 - 09:00
2/5. Rejecting her children's plans for her old age, Lady Slane makes two eccentric friends in Hampstead. Stars Honor Blackman.
Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30
2/6. If you had to banish items to Room 101 what would you choose? Stephen Mangan attempts to send loud motorbikes, autumn and squirrels to a place they'll never been seen again.
Tuesday 09:30 - 09:45
2/5. Brett Westwood looks at how wildlife in the valley in his local area has changed over the past 40 years. From 2015.
Tuesday 09:45 - 10:00
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Paul Kerensa.
Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30
Dom Joly, Kate Hamer and Harriett Gilbert choose books by Rob Long, Barbara Comyns and Philip Kerr. From 2019.
Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00
4 Extra Debut. Reverend Kate Bottley investigates why mourners are turning more towards professional singers at funerals. From 2017.
Tuesday 11:00 - 11:45
2/4. Victorian detective Florence Cusack investigates a man whose fate depends on his weight in gold. Stars Elizabeth Conboy.
Tuesday 11:45 - 12:00
2/5. Anonymous letters suggest that Dame Imelda Sharpe was murdered. An exhumation reveals something unexpected. Stars Haydn Gwynne.
Tuesday 12:00 - 12:30
1/5. Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts battles on with her village toll tax. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From July 1989.
Tuesday 12:30 - 13:00
14/26. Neddie Seagoon is dispatched to destroy a bridge built by British prisoners of war. Stars Peter Sellers. From December 1957.
Tuesday 13:00 - 13:30
4/5. Auntie Pamela's call gets Sophie fired up about the life she could be living. Stars Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. From 2015.
Tuesday 13:30 - 13:45
7/10. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Giovanna fends off Corrado and Rosario. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Tuesday 13:45 - 14:00
2/5. Rejecting her children's plans for her old age, Lady Slane makes two eccentric friends in Hampstead. Stars Honor Blackman.
Tuesday 14:00 - 14:30
1/10. Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. With Geoffrey Durham and Helen Atkinson Wood. From April 1998.
Tuesday 14:30 - 15:00
3/4. Barbara takes direct action when local public toilets are closed down and ends up in court. Stars Janice Connolly. From 2017.
Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00
2/2. Opu sees life outside the village and Durga looks forward to marriage. But the monsoon rains sparks tragedy. Stars Sagar Arya.
Tuesday 16:00 - 16:30
Dom Joly, Kate Hamer and Harriett Gilbert choose books by Rob Long, Barbara Comyns and Philip Kerr. From 2019.
Tuesday 16:30 - 17:00
4 Extra Debut. Reverend Kate Bottley investigates why mourners are turning more towards professional singers at funerals. From 2017.
Tuesday 17:00 - 17:45
2/4. Victorian detective Florence Cusack investigates a man whose fate depends on his weight in gold. Stars Elizabeth Conboy.
Tuesday 17:45 - 18:00
2/5. Anonymous letters suggest that Dame Imelda Sharpe was murdered. An exhumation reveals something unexpected. Stars Haydn Gwynne.
Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30
1/5. Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts battles on with her village toll tax. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From July 1989.
Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00
14/26. Neddie Seagoon is dispatched to destroy a bridge built by British prisoners of war. Stars Peter Sellers. From December 1957.
Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30
4/5. Auntie Pamela's call gets Sophie fired up about the life she could be living. Stars Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. From 2015.
Tuesday 19:30 - 19:45
7/10. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Giovanna fends off Corrado and Rosario. Read by Juliet Aubrey.
Tuesday 19:45 - 20:00
2/5. Rejecting her children's plans for her old age, Lady Slane makes two eccentric friends in Hampstead. Stars Honor Blackman.
Tuesday 20:00 - 20:30
1/10. Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. With Geoffrey Durham and Helen Atkinson Wood. From April 1998.
Tuesday 20:30 - 21:00
3/4. Barbara takes direct action when local public toilets are closed down and ends up in court. Stars Janice Connolly. From 2017.
Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00
2/2. Opu sees life outside the village and Durga looks forward to marriage. But the monsoon rains sparks tragedy. Stars Sagar Arya.
Tuesday 22:00 - 22:30
2/6. If you had to banish items to Room 101 what would you choose? Stephen Mangan attempts to send loud motorbikes, autumn and squirrels to a place they'll never been seen again.
Tuesday 22:30 - 22:55
4/4. Shopping channel satire with Greg Proops. Aled Jones, Brian Blessed and Sir Terry Wogan join the team. From March 2008.
Tuesday 22:55 - 23:00
From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Rob Deering chats again to comedian Eleanor Conway.
Tuesday 23:00 - 23:15
3/4. Aussie comedian and art historian Hannah Gadsby explores Michelangelo's 'David' - a 16th-century 17-foot-tall statue. From 2015.
Tuesday 23:15 - 23:30
3/4. Kieran Hodgson as the inspirator 'Ralph Lewis' introduces us to Glazunov's music. With Tessa Coates and Colin Hoult. From 2017.
Tuesday 23:30 - 00:00
3/4. Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by learning to bake with The Great British Bake Off's Selasi Gbormittah. From 2017.
Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30
Dom Joly, Kate Hamer and Harriett Gilbert choose books by Rob Long, Barbara Comyns and Philip Kerr. From 2019.
Wednesday 00:30 - 01:00
4 Extra Debut. Reverend Kate Bottley investigates why mourners are turning more towards professional singers at funerals. From 2017.