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Wed Mar 04
Little Blighty on the Down

Today 12:00 - 12:30

3/5. Council leader John tries to impress a delegation with a village cover-up. Political satire with John Baddeley. From July 1991.

The Blood Donor: Pye's Re-recording

Today 12:30 - 13:00

The Lad sparks hospital havoc. Classic BBC TV episode recreated with an audience in 1961. Stars Tony Hancock and June Whitfield.

Reluctant Persuaders

Today 13:00 - 13:30

3/6. Hardacre's ad agency celebrates Teddy's birthday, and finds you can't choose your family. Stars Nigel Havers. From 2021.

Anybody Can Do Anything

Today 13:30 - 13:45

8/10. Mary gets Mother an unlikely job as a radio dramatist and Betty has to work with the sinister Dorita. Read by Debora Weston.

Ladies of Letters Say No

Today 13:45 - 14:00

3/5. There's a homecoming party for Vera, but she makes an unexpected early exit. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

The Museum of Curiosity

Today 14:00 - 14:30

3/6. John Lloyd and Alice Levine welcome Eddie Izzard, museum curator Miranda Lowe and author Dr Roopa Farooki. From 2020.

Alison and Maud

Today 14:30 - 15:00

6/6. The Bishop comes to tea, Maud gets a computer, and there's an incident on the road. Stars Miriam Margolyes. From January 2003.

A Short Ride to Dusseldorf

Today 15:00 - 15:45

4 Extra Debut. Alison can make three grand. All she has to do is fly to Germany and marry a complete stranger. Stars Katy Cavanagh.

Short Works - Fixed Point

Today 15:45 - 16:00

Georgina works as a living statue. On a cold March day, she believes it's her hardest day on the job so far. Read by the author.

Richard Rogers, Catalyst

Today 16:00 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. Tom Dyckhoff explores the life and work of Richard Rogers, an architect that changed the face of modern Britain. From 2022.

Agatha Raisin

Today 17:00 - 17:30

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

The Loved One

Today 17:30 - 18:00

3/3. Aimee is horrified to discover that her fiancé works in a pets' cemetery. What about rival Mr Joyboy? Stars Miranda Richardson.

Little Blighty on the Down

Today 18:00 - 18:30

3/5. Council leader John tries to impress a delegation with a village cover-up. Political satire with John Baddeley. From July 1991.

The Blood Donor: Pye's Re-recording

Today 18:30 - 19:00

The Lad sparks hospital havoc. Classic BBC TV episode recreated with an audience in 1961. Stars Tony Hancock and June Whitfield.

Reluctant Persuaders

Today 19:00 - 19:30

3/6. Hardacre's ad agency celebrates Teddy's birthday, and finds you can't choose your family. Stars Nigel Havers. From 2021.

Anybody Can Do Anything

Today 19:30 - 19:45

8/10. Mary gets Mother an unlikely job as a radio dramatist and Betty has to work with the sinister Dorita. Read by Debora Weston.

Ladies of Letters Say No

Today 19:45 - 20:00

3/5. There's a homecoming party for Vera, but she makes an unexpected early exit. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

The Museum of Curiosity

Today 20:00 - 20:30

3/6. John Lloyd and Alice Levine welcome Eddie Izzard, museum curator Miranda Lowe and author Dr Roopa Farooki. From 2020.

Alison and Maud

Today 20:30 - 21:00

6/6. The Bishop comes to tea, Maud gets a computer, and there's an incident on the road. Stars Miriam Margolyes. From January 2003.

A Short Ride to Dusseldorf

Today 21:00 - 21:45

4 Extra Debut. Alison can make three grand. All she has to do is fly to Germany and marry a complete stranger. Stars Katy Cavanagh.

Short Works - Fixed Point

Today 21:45 - 22:00

Georgina works as a living statue. On a cold March day, she believes it's her hardest day on the job so far. Read by the author.

Live from the UK

Today 22:00 - 22:30

5/10. Angela Barnes travels the UK to bring you the best stand-up acts from across the country.

The Maltby Collection

Today 22:30 - 22:55

2/6. Walter's hard decision gets harder thanks to 'favours' being offered. Stars Geoffrey Palmer and Julian Rhind-Tutt. From 2009.

The Comedy Club Interview

Today 22:55 - 23:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Athena Kugblenu chats again to Gregor Fisher.

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Today 23:00 - 23:30

5/6. Following the life of Newt, from a 1990 funeral to Christmas dinner in 1898. With Lawry Lewin and Simon Kane. From 2021.

Liam Williams: Ladhood

Today 23:30 - 00:00

2/4. Liam seeks hedonism, torn between drink and artsy intelligentsia. Autobiographical sitcom of youthful misadventures. From 2017.

Thu Mar 05
Richard Rogers, Catalyst

Tomorrow 00:00 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. Tom Dyckhoff explores the life and work of Richard Rogers, an architect that changed the face of modern Britain. From 2022.

Agatha Raisin

Tomorrow 01:00 - 01:30

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

The Loved One

Tomorrow 01:30 - 02:00

3/3. Aimee is horrified to discover that her fiancé works in a pets' cemetery. What about rival Mr Joyboy? Stars Miranda Richardson.

Little Blighty on the Down

Tomorrow 02:00 - 02:30

3/5. Council leader John tries to impress a delegation with a village cover-up. Political satire with John Baddeley. From July 1991.

The Blood Donor: Pye's Re-recording

Tomorrow 02:30 - 03:00

The Lad sparks hospital havoc. Classic BBC TV episode recreated with an audience in 1961. Stars Tony Hancock and June Whitfield.

Reluctant Persuaders

Tomorrow 03:00 - 03:30

3/6. Hardacre's ad agency celebrates Teddy's birthday, and finds you can't choose your family. Stars Nigel Havers. From 2021.

Anybody Can Do Anything

Tomorrow 03:30 - 03:45

8/10. Mary gets Mother an unlikely job as a radio dramatist and Betty has to work with the sinister Dorita. Read by Debora Weston.

Ladies of Letters Say No

Tomorrow 03:45 - 04:00

3/5. There's a homecoming party for Vera, but she makes an unexpected early exit. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

The Museum of Curiosity

Tomorrow 04:00 - 04:30

3/6. John Lloyd and Alice Levine welcome Eddie Izzard, museum curator Miranda Lowe and author Dr Roopa Farooki. From 2020.

Alison and Maud

Tomorrow 04:30 - 05:00

6/6. The Bishop comes to tea, Maud gets a computer, and there's an incident on the road. Stars Miriam Margolyes. From January 2003.

A Short Ride to Dusseldorf

Tomorrow 05:00 - 05:45

4 Extra Debut. Alison can make three grand. All she has to do is fly to Germany and marry a complete stranger. Stars Katy Cavanagh.

Short Works - Fixed Point

Tomorrow 05:45 - 06:00

Georgina works as a living statue. On a cold March day, she believes it's her hardest day on the job so far. Read by the author.

Agatha Raisin

Tomorrow 06:00 - 06:30

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

Busman's Honeymoon

Tomorrow 06:30 - 07:00

1/6. Honeymooners Lord Peter Wimsey and his wife's marital bliss is soon disturbed. Dorothy L Sayers's mystery with Ian Carmichael.

A Whole New Ball Game

Tomorrow 07:00 - 07:30

5/6. When the Pattersons get a dog, Father Benedict is not impressed. Stars Desmond Barrit and Brenda Blethyn. From November 1994.

The Burkiss Way

Tomorrow 07:30 - 08:00

3/13. A dangerous panto gang escapes as the team go 'Nationwide'. With Jo Kendall, Fred Harris and Nigel Rees. From December 1976.

Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train

Tomorrow 08:00 - 08:30

4/5. Alexei Sayle journeys from Belfast to Londonderry, breaking the golden rule by talking to fellow passengers. From 2024.

Anybody Can Do Anything

Tomorrow 08:30 - 08:45

9/10. Betty resolves to never attend another office party thanks to some terrible experiences. Read by Debora Weston.

Ladies of Letters Say No

Tomorrow 08:45 - 09:00

4/5. A surprise discovery about her 'friend' Alan spurs Vera - and Irene - into action. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

The Shuttleworths - Series 6

Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30

1/2. John Shuttleworth is a little annoyed that Ken hasn't invited him along to Bobby Davro's party. Stars Graham Fellows. From 2022.

How to Disagree: A beginner's guide to having better arguments

Tomorrow 09:30 - 09:45

Timandra Harkness explores ways to constructively disagree: the difficulties posed by competing moral visions. From 2018.

Daily Service

Tomorrow 09:45 - 10:00

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

Great Lives

Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30

Entertainer Russell Grant nominates Welsh composer Ivor Novello. With Matthew Parris and biographer Richard Stirling. From 2013.

The Ballad of Stooky Bill

Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. TV's first face wasn't human. Kirsty Wark quizzes the ventriloquist's dummy Stooky Bill. With Alistair McGowan. From 2021.

Agatha Raisin

Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:30

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

Busman's Honeymoon

Tomorrow 11:30 - 12:00

1/6. Honeymooners Lord Peter Wimsey and his wife's marital bliss is soon disturbed. Dorothy L Sayers's mystery with Ian Carmichael.

A Whole New Ball Game

Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:30

5/6. When the Pattersons get a dog, Father Benedict is not impressed. Stars Desmond Barrit and Brenda Blethyn. From November 1994.

The Burkiss Way

Tomorrow 12:30 - 13:00

3/13. A dangerous panto gang escapes as the team go 'Nationwide'. With Jo Kendall, Fred Harris and Nigel Rees. From December 1976.

Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30

4/5. Alexei Sayle journeys from Belfast to Londonderry, breaking the golden rule by talking to fellow passengers. From 2024.

Anybody Can Do Anything

Tomorrow 13:30 - 13:45

9/10. Betty resolves to never attend another office party thanks to some terrible experiences. Read by Debora Weston.

Ladies of Letters Say No

Tomorrow 13:45 - 14:00

4/5. A surprise discovery about her 'friend' Alan spurs Vera - and Irene - into action. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Foul Play

Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:30

5/6. Crime writers John Harvey and Val McDermid try to solve the mystery of who killed a radio DJ. Chaired by Simon Brett. From January 1998.

Ballylenon

Tomorrow 14:30 - 15:00

2/6. Muriel thinks an apparition may rekindle interest in things religious. The 1960s arrive in the sleepy Irish town. With Margaret D'Arcy.

Solo Behind The Iron Curtain

Tomorrow 15:00 - 15:45

Robert Vaughn stars in a dramatic account of his time filming in Czechoslovakia in 1968 when he was trapped by Soviet tanks.

The Lambton Worm

Tomorrow 15:45 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. When Child Lambton decides to go fishing instead of to church, he unleashes a terrifying force. Read by Terry Molloy.

Great Lives

Tomorrow 16:00 - 16:30

Entertainer Russell Grant nominates Welsh composer Ivor Novello. With Matthew Parris and biographer Richard Stirling. From 2013.

The Ballad of Stooky Bill

Tomorrow 16:30 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. TV's first face wasn't human. Kirsty Wark quizzes the ventriloquist's dummy Stooky Bill. With Alistair McGowan. From 2021.

Agatha Raisin

Tomorrow 17:00 - 17:30

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

Busman's Honeymoon

Tomorrow 17:30 - 18:00

1/6. Honeymooners Lord Peter Wimsey and his wife's marital bliss is soon disturbed. Dorothy L Sayers's mystery with Ian Carmichael.

A Whole New Ball Game

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30

5/6. When the Pattersons get a dog, Father Benedict is not impressed. Stars Desmond Barrit and Brenda Blethyn. From November 1994.

The Burkiss Way

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00

3/13. A dangerous panto gang escapes as the team go 'Nationwide'. With Jo Kendall, Fred Harris and Nigel Rees. From December 1976.

Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30

4/5. Alexei Sayle journeys from Belfast to Londonderry, breaking the golden rule by talking to fellow passengers. From 2024.

Anybody Can Do Anything

Tomorrow 19:30 - 19:45

9/10. Betty resolves to never attend another office party thanks to some terrible experiences. Read by Debora Weston.

Ladies of Letters Say No

Tomorrow 19:45 - 20:00

4/5. A surprise discovery about her 'friend' Alan spurs Vera - and Irene - into action. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Foul Play

Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:30

5/6. Crime writers John Harvey and Val McDermid try to solve the mystery of who killed a radio DJ. Chaired by Simon Brett. From January 1998.

Ballylenon

Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:00

2/6. Muriel thinks an apparition may rekindle interest in things religious. The 1960s arrive in the sleepy Irish town. With Margaret D'Arcy.

Solo Behind The Iron Curtain

Tomorrow 21:00 - 21:45

Robert Vaughn stars in a dramatic account of his time filming in Czechoslovakia in 1968 when he was trapped by Soviet tanks.

The Lambton Worm

Tomorrow 21:45 - 22:00

4 Extra Debut. When Child Lambton decides to go fishing instead of to church, he unleashes a terrifying force. Read by Terry Molloy.

Randy Feltface's Destruction Manual

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:30

3/4. International comedy sensation Randy Feltface is finally asking the question: how do we speed up climate change and end the planet as quickly as possible?

Brian Gulliver's Travels

Tomorrow 22:30 - 23:00

3/6. Missing for six years, Brian has stories to tell. He relives his adventures in Gravinia. Stars Neil Pearson. From July 2012.

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:30

5/6. A battle and Manilow's Copacabana. Alex and his band explore the Tudors versus the Vikings via music and comedy. From June 2014.

The Pin

Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00

4/4. Alex and Ben are putting out a Christmas special - in the height of summer. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From 2017.

Fri Mar 06
Great Lives

Friday 00:00 - 00:30

Entertainer Russell Grant nominates Welsh composer Ivor Novello. With Matthew Parris and biographer Richard Stirling. From 2013.

The Ballad of Stooky Bill

Friday 00:30 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. TV's first face wasn't human. Kirsty Wark quizzes the ventriloquist's dummy Stooky Bill. With Alistair McGowan. From 2021.

Agatha Raisin

Friday 01:00 - 01:30

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

Busman's Honeymoon

Friday 01:30 - 02:00

1/6. Honeymooners Lord Peter Wimsey and his wife's marital bliss is soon disturbed. Dorothy L Sayers's mystery with Ian Carmichael.

A Whole New Ball Game

Friday 02:00 - 02:30

5/6. When the Pattersons get a dog, Father Benedict is not impressed. Stars Desmond Barrit and Brenda Blethyn. From November 1994.

The Burkiss Way

Friday 02:30 - 03:00

3/13. A dangerous panto gang escapes as the team go 'Nationwide'. With Jo Kendall, Fred Harris and Nigel Rees. From December 1976.

Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train

Friday 03:00 - 03:30

4/5. Alexei Sayle journeys from Belfast to Londonderry, breaking the golden rule by talking to fellow passengers. From 2024.

Anybody Can Do Anything

Friday 03:30 - 03:45

9/10. Betty resolves to never attend another office party thanks to some terrible experiences. Read by Debora Weston.

Ladies of Letters Say No

Friday 03:45 - 04:00

4/5. A surprise discovery about her 'friend' Alan spurs Vera - and Irene - into action. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Foul Play

Friday 04:00 - 04:30

5/6. Crime writers John Harvey and Val McDermid try to solve the mystery of who killed a radio DJ. Chaired by Simon Brett. From January 1998.

Ballylenon

Friday 04:30 - 05:00

2/6. Muriel thinks an apparition may rekindle interest in things religious. The 1960s arrive in the sleepy Irish town. With Margaret D'Arcy.

Solo Behind The Iron Curtain

Friday 05:00 - 05:45

Robert Vaughn stars in a dramatic account of his time filming in Czechoslovakia in 1968 when he was trapped by Soviet tanks.

The Lambton Worm

Friday 05:45 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. When Child Lambton decides to go fishing instead of to church, he unleashes a terrifying force. Read by Terry Molloy.

Agatha Raisin

Friday 06:00 - 06:30

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

Busman's Honeymoon

Friday 06:30 - 07:00

2/6. With Noakes dead, the superintendent has his suspicions, but posh sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey is not so sure. Stars Ian Carmichael.

My Mammy and Me

Friday 07:00 - 07:30

5/6. Isobel's weekend is ruined when her Mammy asks her to help with one of her little obligements. Stars Eileen McCallum. From 1995.

Steptoe and Son

Friday 07:30 - 08:00

2/8. Albert advises Harold on the art of seduction. Adapted from BBC TV with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From 1972.

Cooking in a Bedsitter

Friday 08:00 - 08:30

4/4. Romcom inspired by Katherine Whitehorn's cookery classic. Trisha's definitely over Deepak. Or so she says. Stars Nikesh Patel.

Anybody Can Do Anything

Friday 08:30 - 08:45

10/10. Mary tells a publisher about Betty's wonderful new book. It's news to Betty too. Concluded by Debora Weston.

Ladies of Letters Say No

Friday 08:45 - 09:00

5/5. A doomed plan for revenge on Alan brings Vera and Irene closer to Her Majesty. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Mike Bubbins: Retrosexual

Friday 09:00 - 09:30

Mike Bubbins, in Cuban heels and driving a Ford Cortina, whisks us back to the 70s. Is this where he really fits in? From 2022.

How to Disagree: A beginner's guide to having better arguments

Friday 09:30 - 09:45

Timandra Harkness explores ways to constructively disagree: why we argue so hard over our personal preferences. From 2018.

Daily Service

Friday 09:45 - 10:00

Christian worship and music with Neil Glover, Church of Scotland Minister in Aberfeldy and surrounding villages in Highland Perthshire. Reading: Romans 12:1-2.

Soul Music

Friday 10:00 - 10:30

Stories of what the iconic 1981 song Ghost Town, by two-tone band The Specials, means to different people. From 2023.

Rock Transition

Friday 10:30 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. Laura Snapes explores how for centuries musicians have defied gender boundaries to create era-defining art and music. From 2017.

Agatha Raisin

Friday 11:00 - 11:30

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

Busman's Honeymoon

Friday 11:30 - 12:00

2/6. With Noakes dead, the superintendent has his suspicions, but posh sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey is not so sure. Stars Ian Carmichael.

My Mammy and Me

Friday 12:00 - 12:30

5/6. Isobel's weekend is ruined when her Mammy asks her to help with one of her little obligements. Stars Eileen McCallum. From 1995.

Steptoe and Son

Friday 12:30 - 13:00

2/8. Albert advises Harold on the art of seduction. Adapted from BBC TV with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From 1972.

Cooking in a Bedsitter

Friday 13:00 - 13:30

4/4. Romcom inspired by Katherine Whitehorn's cookery classic. Trisha's definitely over Deepak. Or so she says. Stars Nikesh Patel.

Anybody Can Do Anything

Friday 13:30 - 13:45

10/10. Mary tells a publisher about Betty's wonderful new book. It's news to Betty too. Concluded by Debora Weston.

Ladies of Letters Say No

Friday 13:45 - 14:00

5/5. A doomed plan for revenge on Alan brings Vera and Irene closer to Her Majesty. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

One Person Found This Helpful

Friday 14:00 - 14:30

5/6. The panel game about the online reviews we post - whether wonderful, terrible or downright baffling. From 2024.

A Short Gentleman

Friday 14:30 - 15:00

4/4. QC Robert's nemesis approaches, along with Edward, basset hound of doom. Starring Hugh Bonneville. From 2012.

The Last of England

Friday 15:00 - 16:00

Three 60-something friends try and fail to come to terms with life, death, truth and Brexit. With Anthony O'Donnell.

Soul Music

Friday 16:00 - 16:30

Stories of what the iconic 1981 song Ghost Town, by two-tone band The Specials, means to different people. From 2023.

Rock Transition

Friday 16:30 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. Laura Snapes explores how for centuries musicians have defied gender boundaries to create era-defining art and music. From 2017.

Agatha Raisin

Friday 17:00 - 17:30

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

Busman's Honeymoon

Friday 17:30 - 18:00

2/6. With Noakes dead, the superintendent has his suspicions, but posh sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey is not so sure. Stars Ian Carmichael.

My Mammy and Me

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

5/6. Isobel's weekend is ruined when her Mammy asks her to help with one of her little obligements. Stars Eileen McCallum. From 1995.

Steptoe and Son

Friday 18:30 - 19:00

2/8. Albert advises Harold on the art of seduction. Adapted from BBC TV with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From 1972.

Cooking in a Bedsitter

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

4/4. Romcom inspired by Katherine Whitehorn's cookery classic. Trisha's definitely over Deepak. Or so she says. Stars Nikesh Patel.

Anybody Can Do Anything

Friday 19:30 - 19:45

10/10. Mary tells a publisher about Betty's wonderful new book. It's news to Betty too. Concluded by Debora Weston.

Ladies of Letters Say No

Friday 19:45 - 20:00

5/5. A doomed plan for revenge on Alan brings Vera and Irene closer to Her Majesty. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

One Person Found This Helpful

Friday 20:00 - 20:30

5/6. The panel game about the online reviews we post - whether wonderful, terrible or downright baffling. From 2024.

A Short Gentleman

Friday 20:30 - 21:00

4/4. QC Robert's nemesis approaches, along with Edward, basset hound of doom. Starring Hugh Bonneville. From 2012.

The Last of England

Friday 21:00 - 22:00

Three 60-something friends try and fail to come to terms with life, death, truth and Brexit. With Anthony O'Donnell.

Eddie Kadi and Friends

Friday 22:00 - 22:30

1/2. Highlights from 1Xtra's Comedy Gala showcasing some of the UK's top black comedians, including Leroy Brito, Emmanuel Sonubi and Annette Fagon. Hosted by Eddie Kadi.

Unnatural Acts

Friday 22:30 - 23:00

2/6. As Caroline mourns Monty the gerbil, a séance brings some surprises. Stars Kit Hollerbach and Jeremy Hardy. From April 1987.

The Masterson Inheritance

Friday 23:00 - 23:30

5/6. The family find bohemian inspiration in the Lake District. Improvised historical saga with Paul Merton. From August 1995.

The Mark Steel Lecture

Friday 23:30 - 00:00

4/4. The radical comedian profiles the 18th-century author and radical idealist. From September 1999.

Sat Mar 07
Soul Music

Saturday 00:00 - 00:30

Stories of what the iconic 1981 song Ghost Town, by two-tone band The Specials, means to different people. From 2023.

Rock Transition

Saturday 00:30 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. Laura Snapes explores how for centuries musicians have defied gender boundaries to create era-defining art and music. From 2017.

Agatha Raisin

Saturday 01:00 - 01:30

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

Busman's Honeymoon

Saturday 01:30 - 02:00

2/6. With Noakes dead, the superintendent has his suspicions, but posh sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey is not so sure. Stars Ian Carmichael.

My Mammy and Me

Saturday 02:00 - 02:30

5/6. Isobel's weekend is ruined when her Mammy asks her to help with one of her little obligements. Stars Eileen McCallum. From 1995.

Steptoe and Son

Saturday 02:30 - 03:00

2/8. Albert advises Harold on the art of seduction. Adapted from BBC TV with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From 1972.

Cooking in a Bedsitter

Saturday 03:00 - 03:30

4/4. Romcom inspired by Katherine Whitehorn's cookery classic. Trisha's definitely over Deepak. Or so she says. Stars Nikesh Patel.

Anybody Can Do Anything

Saturday 03:30 - 03:45

10/10. Mary tells a publisher about Betty's wonderful new book. It's news to Betty too. Concluded by Debora Weston.

Ladies of Letters Say No

Saturday 03:45 - 04:00

5/5. A doomed plan for revenge on Alan brings Vera and Irene closer to Her Majesty. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

One Person Found This Helpful

Saturday 04:00 - 04:30

5/6. The panel game about the online reviews we post - whether wonderful, terrible or downright baffling. From 2024.

A Short Gentleman

Saturday 04:30 - 05:00

4/4. QC Robert's nemesis approaches, along with Edward, basset hound of doom. Starring Hugh Bonneville. From 2012.

The Last of England

Saturday 05:00 - 06:00

Three 60-something friends try and fail to come to terms with life, death, truth and Brexit. With Anthony O'Donnell.

Vile Bodies

Saturday 06:00 - 07:30

4 Extra Debut. 1928, London: The decadent exploits of the Bright Young Things. Their world of socialites is set to vanish. Stars Lynn Redgrave.

Night Terrors by Alice Vernon (Omnibus)

Saturday 07:30 - 08:45

Alice Vernon investigates the darkest part of our sleeping lives and all types of parasomnias. Read by Emily Raymond. From 2022.

The Fosdyke Saga

Saturday 08:45 - 09:00

'One more mouth to feed! That settles it. We're going.' The fortunes of the Fosdykes. Tripe saga with Philip Lowrie. From 1983.

At Home With Hinge And Bracket

Saturday 09:00 - 09:30

4/6. Renowned clarinettist and broadcaster Jack Brymer joins the dear ladies for songs and conversation. From December 1990.

Beyond Our Ken

Saturday 09:30 - 10:00

3/20. Kenneth Horne travels back in time, and Hornerama looks at London. With Betty Marsden and Hugh Paddick. From November 1960.

Cook and Greenaway: In Perfect Harmony

Saturday 10:00 - 11:00

Celebrating the incredible, award-winning careers of song-writing duo Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway and their back catalogue.

Vile Bodies

Saturday 11:00 - 12:30

4 Extra Debut. 1928, London: The decadent exploits of the Bright Young Things. Their world of socialites is set to vanish. Stars Lynn Redgrave.

Night Terrors by Alice Vernon (Omnibus)

Saturday 12:30 - 13:45

Alice Vernon investigates the darkest part of our sleeping lives and all types of parasomnias. Read by Emily Raymond. From 2022.

The Fosdyke Saga

Saturday 13:45 - 14:00

'One more mouth to feed! That settles it. We're going.' The fortunes of the Fosdykes. Tripe saga with Philip Lowrie. From 1983.

At Home With Hinge And Bracket

Saturday 14:00 - 14:30

4/6. Renowned clarinettist and broadcaster Jack Brymer joins the dear ladies for songs and conversation. From December 1990.

Beyond Our Ken

Saturday 14:30 - 15:00

3/20. Kenneth Horne travels back in time, and Hornerama looks at London. With Betty Marsden and Hugh Paddick. From November 1960.

Cook and Greenaway: In Perfect Harmony

Saturday 15:00 - 16:00

Celebrating the incredible, award-winning careers of song-writing duo Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway and their back catalogue.

The State of the Art

Saturday 16:00 - 16:45

A spaceship lands in 1977 finding Earth obsessed with property and money. An agent sparks alarm going native. Stars Antony Sher.

The Mermaid and the Rat Catcher

Saturday 16:45 - 17:00

Can a lonely rat catcher keep his promise to a mermaid - or lose her forever? Read by Gerard McSorley.

Putting You Through, Caller

Saturday 17:00 - 20:00

Shaun Ley uses drama and comedy from the BBC archives to demonstrate how the telephone operator became a valuable dramatic device.

At Home With Hinge And Bracket

Saturday 20:00 - 20:30

4/6. Renowned clarinettist and broadcaster Jack Brymer joins the dear ladies for songs and conversation. From December 1990.

Beyond Our Ken

Saturday 20:30 - 21:00

3/20. Kenneth Horne travels back in time, and Hornerama looks at London. With Betty Marsden and Hugh Paddick. From November 1960.

Cook and Greenaway: In Perfect Harmony

Saturday 21:00 - 22:00

Celebrating the incredible, award-winning careers of song-writing duo Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway and their back catalogue.

Craig Brown's Lost Diaries

Saturday 22:00 - 22:30

2/6. Elton John and George Michael both have new compositions to try out. With Jan Ravens and Alistair McGowan. From October 2010.

Fred At The Stand

Saturday 22:30 - 23:00

5/8. Fred MacAulay with more stand-up comedy from Edinburgh: Jason Cook, JoJo Sutherland, Eddy Brimson and Gareth Waugh. From 2017.

The Dream Factory

Saturday 23:00 - 23:30

Joz is now a dream delivery boy. It's his first day in the office. The only thing is, he's useless. Stars Joz Norris. From 2022.

The Harpoon

Saturday 23:30 - 00:00

1/4. A special wartime edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story magazines. With Alistair McGowan. From 1994.

Sun Mar 08
The State of the Art

Sunday 00:00 - 00:45

A spaceship lands in 1977 finding Earth obsessed with property and money. An agent sparks alarm going native. Stars Antony Sher.

The Mermaid and the Rat Catcher

Sunday 00:45 - 01:00

Can a lonely rat catcher keep his promise to a mermaid - or lose her forever? Read by Gerard McSorley.

Vile Bodies

Sunday 01:00 - 02:30

4 Extra Debut. 1928, London: The decadent exploits of the Bright Young Things. Their world of socialites is set to vanish. Stars Lynn Redgrave.

Night Terrors by Alice Vernon (Omnibus)

Sunday 02:30 - 03:45

Alice Vernon investigates the darkest part of our sleeping lives and all types of parasomnias. Read by Emily Raymond. From 2022.

The Fosdyke Saga

Sunday 03:45 - 04:00

'One more mouth to feed! That settles it. We're going.' The fortunes of the Fosdykes. Tripe saga with Philip Lowrie. From 1983.

At Home With Hinge And Bracket

Sunday 04:00 - 04:30

4/6. Renowned clarinettist and broadcaster Jack Brymer joins the dear ladies for songs and conversation. From December 1990.

Beyond Our Ken

Sunday 04:30 - 05:00

3/20. Kenneth Horne travels back in time, and Hornerama looks at London. With Betty Marsden and Hugh Paddick. From November 1960.

Cook and Greenaway: In Perfect Harmony

Sunday 05:00 - 06:00

Celebrating the incredible, award-winning careers of song-writing duo Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway and their back catalogue.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 06:00 - 06:45

4 Extra Debut. From Bette Midler to Otis Redding. Hollywood film star Dustin Hoffman shares his music choices with Kirsty Young. From 2012.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 06:45 - 07:00

The remarkable story of a 150-million-year-old feather from an animal that lived before birds had evolved. From 2009.

Poetry Extra: Stories In Verse

Sunday 07:00 - 07:30

Daljit Nagra selects Stories in Verse - Robert Hardy with the actor reading poems by Longfellow, Hardy and Cowper. From 1994.

Anybody Can Do Anything (Omnibus)

Sunday 07:30 - 08:40

2/2. During the USA's Great Depression, Betty tries to improve her prospects and have fun with her sisters. Read by Debora Weston.

Witness History

Sunday 08:40 - 08:50

In 1957, a new transatlantic telephone line TAT-1 allowed Paul Robeson to perform a concert from New York to a London audience.

Ladies of Letters Say No (Omnibus)

Sunday 08:50 - 10:00

Vera has a new 'friend', but unsurprisingly, Irene doesn't approve. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Al Read Classics

Sunday 10:00 - 10:30

Al Read entertains with sketches and jokes about British life including removals and learning golf. With Alex Welsh. From 1976.

Take It From Here

Sunday 10:30 - 11:00

Can Ron ever thank Pa Glum enough for rearing him right? Stars Dick Bentley, Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From May 1955.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 11:00 - 11:45

4 Extra Debut. From Bette Midler to Otis Redding. Hollywood film star Dustin Hoffman shares his music choices with Kirsty Young. From 2012.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 11:45 - 12:00

The remarkable story of a 150-million-year-old feather from an animal that lived before birds had evolved. From 2009.

Poetry Extra: Stories In Verse

Sunday 12:00 - 12:30

Daljit Nagra selects Stories in Verse - Robert Hardy with the actor reading poems by Longfellow, Hardy and Cowper. From 1994.

Anybody Can Do Anything (Omnibus)

Sunday 12:30 - 13:40

2/2. During the USA's Great Depression, Betty tries to improve her prospects and have fun with her sisters. Read by Debora Weston.

Witness History

Sunday 13:40 - 13:50

In 1957, a new transatlantic telephone line TAT-1 allowed Paul Robeson to perform a concert from New York to a London audience.

Ladies of Letters Say No (Omnibus)

Sunday 13:50 - 15:00

Vera has a new 'friend', but unsurprisingly, Irene doesn't approve. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Al Read Classics

Sunday 15:00 - 15:30

Al Read entertains with sketches and jokes about British life including removals and learning golf. With Alex Welsh. From 1976.

Take It From Here

Sunday 15:30 - 16:00

Can Ron ever thank Pa Glum enough for rearing him right? Stars Dick Bentley, Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From May 1955.

The Coma

Sunday 16:00 - 16:30

2/5. Carl fears the attack has caused brain damage, as he keeps having blackouts. Read by Tom Goodman-Hill.

The Slide

Sunday 16:30 - 17:00

3/7. Analysis of the mud displays disturbing results, and its effect on humans is becoming increasingly evident. Stars Roger Delgado.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 17:00 - 17:45

4 Extra Debut. From Bette Midler to Otis Redding. Hollywood film star Dustin Hoffman shares his music choices with Kirsty Young. From 2012.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 17:45 - 18:00

The remarkable story of a 150-million-year-old feather from an animal that lived before birds had evolved. From 2009.

Poetry Extra: Stories In Verse

Sunday 18:00 - 18:30

Daljit Nagra selects Stories in Verse - Robert Hardy with the actor reading poems by Longfellow, Hardy and Cowper. From 1994.

Anybody Can Do Anything (Omnibus)

Sunday 18:30 - 19:40

2/2. During the USA's Great Depression, Betty tries to improve her prospects and have fun with her sisters. Read by Debora Weston.

Witness History

Sunday 19:40 - 19:50

In 1957, a new transatlantic telephone line TAT-1 allowed Paul Robeson to perform a concert from New York to a London audience.

Ladies of Letters Say No (Omnibus)

Sunday 19:50 - 21:00

Vera has a new 'friend', but unsurprisingly, Irene doesn't approve. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Al Read Classics

Sunday 21:00 - 21:30

Al Read entertains with sketches and jokes about British life including removals and learning golf. With Alex Welsh. From 1976.

Take It From Here

Sunday 21:30 - 22:00

Can Ron ever thank Pa Glum enough for rearing him right? Stars Dick Bentley, Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From May 1955.

Mitch Benn Is the 37th Beatle

Sunday 22:00 - 22:30

Musical satirist Mitch Benn explores his comedy connections to the Beatles, and its illusive 'fifth' member. From 2014.

The Nick Revell Show

Sunday 22:30 - 23:00

5/6. As the writer gets a lucky Hollywood break, his geraniums are terrorised by an old foe. With Alistair McGowan. From July 1993.

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Sunday 23:00 - 23:30

6/6. Damien films for TV in the Lake District, but as the rain falls, his spirit is dampened. Stars Miles Jupp. From February 2013.

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Sunday 23:30 - 00:00

2/6. Marcus Brigstocke gets Arthur Smith to try fresh ventures, but what's new for a man who sang nude in Balham? From February 2009.

Mon Mar 09
The Coma

Monday 00:00 - 00:30

2/5. Carl fears the attack has caused brain damage, as he keeps having blackouts. Read by Tom Goodman-Hill.

The Slide

Monday 00:30 - 01:00

3/7. Analysis of the mud displays disturbing results, and its effect on humans is becoming increasingly evident. Stars Roger Delgado.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Monday 01:00 - 01:45

4 Extra Debut. From Bette Midler to Otis Redding. Hollywood film star Dustin Hoffman shares his music choices with Kirsty Young. From 2012.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Monday 01:45 - 02:00

The remarkable story of a 150-million-year-old feather from an animal that lived before birds had evolved. From 2009.

Poetry Extra: Stories In Verse

Monday 02:00 - 02:30

Daljit Nagra selects Stories in Verse - Robert Hardy with the actor reading poems by Longfellow, Hardy and Cowper. From 1994.

Anybody Can Do Anything (Omnibus)

Monday 02:30 - 03:40

2/2. During the USA's Great Depression, Betty tries to improve her prospects and have fun with her sisters. Read by Debora Weston.

Witness History

Monday 03:40 - 03:50

In 1957, a new transatlantic telephone line TAT-1 allowed Paul Robeson to perform a concert from New York to a London audience.

Ladies of Letters Say No (Omnibus)

Monday 03:50 - 05:00

Vera has a new 'friend', but unsurprisingly, Irene doesn't approve. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Al Read Classics

Monday 05:00 - 05:30

Al Read entertains with sketches and jokes about British life including removals and learning golf. With Alex Welsh. From 1976.

Take It From Here

Monday 05:30 - 06:00

Can Ron ever thank Pa Glum enough for rearing him right? Stars Dick Bentley, Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From May 1955.

Agatha Raisin

Monday 06:00 - 06:30

5/6. The sleuth runs off to deepest Cornwall, but even then there's no escaping murder and mystery - or James! Stars Penelope Keith.

Busman's Honeymoon

Monday 06:30 - 07:00

3/6. With more questioning over Noakes's murder, there is revelatory evidence from Lord Peter Wimsey's cleaner. Stars Ian Carmichael.

Home Again

Monday 07:00 - 07:30

4/6. Margaret plans to infuriate husband Fulton by revealing she's taken a lover. Stars Robin Bailey. From June 1980.

Dad's Army

Monday 07:30 - 08:00

11/20. Captain Mainwaring's platoon dance is disrupted by Pike's announcement. Adapted from TV with Ian Lavender. From April 1975.

For the Love of Leo

Monday 08:00 - 08:30

3/4. Leo goes hill-walking in a beloved spot and meets a woman who desperately needs his help. Stars Mark Bonnar. From 2021.

Stephen Fry on the Phone

Monday 08:30 - 08:45

1/5. Meeting the engineers who first dreamt of a cellular network in the 1960s - a look at the history of mobile phones. From 2011.

Ladies of Letters Go Green

Monday 08:45 - 09:00

1/5. Irene and Vera are back - and thoughts turn to all things environmental. Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

Just a Minute

Monday 09:00 - 09:30

5/6. Subjects include 'caught in the act' and 'what's the matter with you?'. Plus Gyles Brandreth reveals the actor he's most compared to in Bridget Jones' Diary.

The Call

Monday 09:30 - 09:45

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Dominic Arkwright meets Alice Brooking, who was on the phone when an Air France Concorde crashed into her Paris hotel. From 2011.

Daily Service

Monday 09:45 - 10:00

A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Reverend Hannah Lane.

And The Academy Award Goes To ...

Monday 10:00 - 10:30

4/4. Paul Gambaccini reveals behind-the-scenes arguments, dubbings and overruns of the 1961 film that won 10 Oscars. From February 2009.

Off The Page

Monday 10:30 - 11:00

Dominic Arkwright, Ben Goldacre, Sophie Borland and Joe Queenan discuss the cultural impact of the telephone. From November 2006.

Agatha Raisin

Monday 11:00 - 11:30

5/6. The sleuth runs off to deepest Cornwall, but even then there's no escaping murder and mystery - or James! Stars Penelope Keith.

Busman's Honeymoon

Monday 11:30 - 12:00

3/6. With more questioning over Noakes's murder, there is revelatory evidence from Lord Peter Wimsey's cleaner. Stars Ian Carmichael.

Home Again

Monday 12:00 - 12:30

4/6. Margaret plans to infuriate husband Fulton by revealing she's taken a lover. Stars Robin Bailey. From June 1980.

Dad's Army

Monday 12:30 - 13:00

11/20. Captain Mainwaring's platoon dance is disrupted by Pike's announcement. Adapted from TV with Ian Lavender. From April 1975.

For the Love of Leo

Monday 13:00 - 13:30

3/4. Leo goes hill-walking in a beloved spot and meets a woman who desperately needs his help. Stars Mark Bonnar. From 2021.

Stephen Fry on the Phone

Monday 13:30 - 13:45

1/5. Meeting the engineers who first dreamt of a cellular network in the 1960s - a look at the history of mobile phones. From 2011.

Ladies of Letters Go Green

Monday 13:45 - 14:00

1/5. Irene and Vera are back - and thoughts turn to all things environmental. Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

Punch Line

Monday 14:00 - 14:30

Bernard Cribbins, June Whitfield and Bob Monkhouse must come up with the comedy gold. With Terry Wogan. From October 1975.

Married

Monday 14:30 - 15:00

6/6. Cantankerous bachelor Robin makes a vital discovery about his parallel universes. Stars Hugh Bonneville. From October 2001.

The Vicar, the Automaton and the Talking Dog

Monday 15:00 - 15:45

An extraordinary day in the life of a young Alexander Graham Bell, the roots of his genius and his invention. Stars John Bell.

Short Works

Monday 15:45 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. Art history and the art of telephoning connect in a story about a mother and daughter. Read by Louise Brealey.

And The Academy Award Goes To ...

Monday 16:00 - 16:30

4/4. Paul Gambaccini reveals behind-the-scenes arguments, dubbings and overruns of the 1961 film that won 10 Oscars. From February 2009.

Off The Page

Monday 16:30 - 17:00

Dominic Arkwright, Ben Goldacre, Sophie Borland and Joe Queenan discuss the cultural impact of the telephone. From November 2006.

Agatha Raisin

Monday 17:00 - 17:30

5/6. The sleuth runs off to deepest Cornwall, but even then there's no escaping murder and mystery - or James! Stars Penelope Keith.

Busman's Honeymoon

Monday 17:30 - 18:00

3/6. With more questioning over Noakes's murder, there is revelatory evidence from Lord Peter Wimsey's cleaner. Stars Ian Carmichael.

Home Again

Monday 18:00 - 18:30

4/6. Margaret plans to infuriate husband Fulton by revealing she's taken a lover. Stars Robin Bailey. From June 1980.

Dad's Army

Monday 18:30 - 19:00

11/20. Captain Mainwaring's platoon dance is disrupted by Pike's announcement. Adapted from TV with Ian Lavender. From April 1975.

For the Love of Leo

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

3/4. Leo goes hill-walking in a beloved spot and meets a woman who desperately needs his help. Stars Mark Bonnar. From 2021.

Stephen Fry on the Phone

Monday 19:30 - 19:45

1/5. Meeting the engineers who first dreamt of a cellular network in the 1960s - a look at the history of mobile phones. From 2011.

Ladies of Letters Go Green

Monday 19:45 - 20:00

1/5. Irene and Vera are back - and thoughts turn to all things environmental. Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

Punch Line

Monday 20:00 - 20:30

Bernard Cribbins, June Whitfield and Bob Monkhouse must come up with the comedy gold. With Terry Wogan. From October 1975.

Married

Monday 20:30 - 21:00

6/6. Cantankerous bachelor Robin makes a vital discovery about his parallel universes. Stars Hugh Bonneville. From October 2001.

The Vicar, the Automaton and the Talking Dog

Monday 21:00 - 21:45

An extraordinary day in the life of a young Alexander Graham Bell, the roots of his genius and his invention. Stars John Bell.

Short Works

Monday 21:45 - 22:00

4 Extra Debut. Art history and the art of telephoning connect in a story about a mother and daughter. Read by Louise Brealey.

Just a Minute

Monday 22:00 - 22:30

5/6. Subjects include 'caught in the act' and 'what's the matter with you?'. Plus Gyles Brandreth reveals the actor he's most compared to in Bridget Jones' Diary.

Listen Against

Monday 22:30 - 22:55

1/4. A week of radio that never happened. Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes rewind and mangle real programmes. From September 2010.

The Comedy Club Interview

Monday 22:55 - 23:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Rob Deering chats to drag queen Ginger Johnson.

The Naked Week

Monday 23:00 - 23:30

1/6. Andrew Hunter Murray and Jon Holmes return with a bold, audacious take on the week's news.

The Museum of Everything

Monday 23:30 - 00:00

5/6. The Elgin Tiddlywinks are among the exhibits on display. Stars Marcus Brigstocke and Dan Tetsell. From April 2004.

Tue Mar 10
And The Academy Award Goes To ...

Tuesday 00:00 - 00:30

4/4. Paul Gambaccini reveals behind-the-scenes arguments, dubbings and overruns of the 1961 film that won 10 Oscars. From February 2009.

Off The Page

Tuesday 00:30 - 01:00

Dominic Arkwright, Ben Goldacre, Sophie Borland and Joe Queenan discuss the cultural impact of the telephone. From November 2006.

Agatha Raisin

Tuesday 01:00 - 01:30

5/6. The sleuth runs off to deepest Cornwall, but even then there's no escaping murder and mystery - or James! Stars Penelope Keith.

Busman's Honeymoon

Tuesday 01:30 - 02:00

3/6. With more questioning over Noakes's murder, there is revelatory evidence from Lord Peter Wimsey's cleaner. Stars Ian Carmichael.

Home Again

Tuesday 02:00 - 02:30

4/6. Margaret plans to infuriate husband Fulton by revealing she's taken a lover. Stars Robin Bailey. From June 1980.

Dad's Army

Tuesday 02:30 - 03:00

11/20. Captain Mainwaring's platoon dance is disrupted by Pike's announcement. Adapted from TV with Ian Lavender. From April 1975.

For the Love of Leo

Tuesday 03:00 - 03:30

3/4. Leo goes hill-walking in a beloved spot and meets a woman who desperately needs his help. Stars Mark Bonnar. From 2021.

Stephen Fry on the Phone

Tuesday 03:30 - 03:45

1/5. Meeting the engineers who first dreamt of a cellular network in the 1960s - a look at the history of mobile phones. From 2011.

Ladies of Letters Go Green

Tuesday 03:45 - 04:00

1/5. Irene and Vera are back - and thoughts turn to all things environmental. Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.

Punch Line

Tuesday 04:00 - 04:30

Bernard Cribbins, June Whitfield and Bob Monkhouse must come up with the comedy gold. With Terry Wogan. From October 1975.

Married

Tuesday 04:30 - 05:00

6/6. Cantankerous bachelor Robin makes a vital discovery about his parallel universes. Stars Hugh Bonneville. From October 2001.

The Vicar, the Automaton and the Talking Dog

Tuesday 05:00 - 05:45

An extraordinary day in the life of a young Alexander Graham Bell, the roots of his genius and his invention. Stars John Bell.

Short Works

Tuesday 05:45 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. Art history and the art of telephoning connect in a story about a mother and daughter. Read by Louise Brealey.

Agatha Raisin

Tuesday 06:00 - 06:30

6/6. The sleuths continue the Fryfam investigation. But even more of a mystery, can James forgive and forget? Stars Penelope Keith.

Busman's Honeymoon

Tuesday 06:30 - 07:00

4/6. Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride try to recreate the lead-up to the circumstances of Noakes's murder. Stars Ian Carmichael.

Flying the Flag

Tuesday 07:00 - 07:30

3/8. Extradition agreements are on the agenda, and some accusations can't be brushed aside. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From March 1988.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 07:30 - 08:00

16/17. Ned Seagoon goes overseas to pursue some stolen booty, but can Bloodnok be far behind? Stars Spike Milligan. From February 1959.

The Fair Intellectual Club

Tuesday 08:00 - 08:30

2/6. The young ladies teach Voltaire the value of free speech and new uses for broom handles. Stars Lewis Macleod. From 2018.

Stephen Fry on the Phone

Tuesday 08:30 - 08:45

2/5. From carphone to executive brick - how Britain became a world leader in the 1980s in mobile phone technology. From 2011.

Ladies of Letters Go Green

Tuesday 08:45 - 09:00

2/5. Irene is appalled when Vera dumps a fridge in a river. Starring Prunella Scales as Irene and Patricia Routledge as Vera.

Wing It

Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30

1/4. Alasdair Beckett-King hosts a panel of improv comedy all stars. Full of emotional butchers, a three-headed movie director and the inner monologue of a spider trapped in the bath.

The Call

Tuesday 09:30 - 09:45

2/5. Dominic Arkwright meets Alex Evans, who took a distress call from his friend on board a sinking ship called Titanic. From 2011.

Daily Service

Tuesday 09:45 - 10:00

A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Archdeacon Rachel Mann.

A Good Read

Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30

4 Extra Debut. Fiona Shaw and Nicola Coughlan join Harriett Gilbert to talk books by Jon Ronson, Joan Didion and Dorothy M Hughes. From 2020.

Open the Box

Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00

Sara Parker's nostalgic look at the impact of the humble red phone box and the lengths taken to keep them working. From 2000.

Agatha Raisin

Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30

6/6. The sleuths continue the Fryfam investigation. But even more of a mystery, can James forgive and forget? Stars Penelope Keith.

Busman's Honeymoon

Tuesday 11:30 - 12:00

4/6. Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride try to recreate the lead-up to the circumstances of Noakes's murder. Stars Ian Carmichael.

Flying the Flag

Tuesday 12:00 - 12:30

3/8. Extradition agreements are on the agenda, and some accusations can't be brushed aside. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From March 1988.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 12:30 - 13:00

16/17. Ned Seagoon goes overseas to pursue some stolen booty, but can Bloodnok be far behind? Stars Spike Milligan. From February 1959.

The Fair Intellectual Club

Tuesday 13:00 - 13:30

2/6. The young ladies teach Voltaire the value of free speech and new uses for broom handles. Stars Lewis Macleod. From 2018.

Stephen Fry on the Phone

Tuesday 13:30 - 13:45

2/5. From carphone to executive brick - how Britain became a world leader in the 1980s in mobile phone technology. From 2011.

Ladies of Letters Go Green

Tuesday 13:45 - 14:00

2/5. Irene is appalled when Vera dumps a fridge in a river. Starring Prunella Scales as Irene and Patricia Routledge as Vera.

Hidden Treasures

Tuesday 14:00 - 14:30

8/8. The antiques quiz visits Parham House in West Sussex. With Lars Tharp, Stella Beddoe and Henry Sandon. From May 1998.

Says on the Tin

Tuesday 14:30 - 15:00

5/6. Eliott tries to spark US investment in the NHS - 'where there's pain, there's gain'. Stars Michael Brandon. From January 2009.

Press the Hash Key Now

Tuesday 15:00 - 15:45

4 Extra Debut. When Lorna finds messages from another woman on Joe's mobile. Is this the end of their relationship? Stars Ruth Jones.

Short Works

Tuesday 15:45 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. Stella decides to take up yoga again, despite having not tried since she was pregnant with her daughter. Read by Seána Kerslake.

A Good Read

Tuesday 16:00 - 16:30

4 Extra Debut. Fiona Shaw and Nicola Coughlan join Harriett Gilbert to talk books by Jon Ronson, Joan Didion and Dorothy M Hughes. From 2020.

Open the Box

Tuesday 16:30 - 17:00

Sara Parker's nostalgic look at the impact of the humble red phone box and the lengths taken to keep them working. From 2000.

Agatha Raisin

Tuesday 17:00 - 17:30

6/6. The sleuths continue the Fryfam investigation. But even more of a mystery, can James forgive and forget? Stars Penelope Keith.

Busman's Honeymoon

Tuesday 17:30 - 18:00

4/6. Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride try to recreate the lead-up to the circumstances of Noakes's murder. Stars Ian Carmichael.

Flying the Flag

Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30

3/8. Extradition agreements are on the agenda, and some accusations can't be brushed aside. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From March 1988.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00

16/17. Ned Seagoon goes overseas to pursue some stolen booty, but can Bloodnok be far behind? Stars Spike Milligan. From February 1959.

The Fair Intellectual Club

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

2/6. The young ladies teach Voltaire the value of free speech and new uses for broom handles. Stars Lewis Macleod. From 2018.

Stephen Fry on the Phone

Tuesday 19:30 - 19:45

2/5. From carphone to executive brick - how Britain became a world leader in the 1980s in mobile phone technology. From 2011.

Ladies of Letters Go Green

Tuesday 19:45 - 20:00

2/5. Irene is appalled when Vera dumps a fridge in a river. Starring Prunella Scales as Irene and Patricia Routledge as Vera.

Hidden Treasures

Tuesday 20:00 - 20:30

8/8. The antiques quiz visits Parham House in West Sussex. With Lars Tharp, Stella Beddoe and Henry Sandon. From May 1998.

Says on the Tin

Tuesday 20:30 - 21:00

5/6. Eliott tries to spark US investment in the NHS - 'where there's pain, there's gain'. Stars Michael Brandon. From January 2009.

Press the Hash Key Now

Tuesday 21:00 - 21:45

4 Extra Debut. When Lorna finds messages from another woman on Joe's mobile. Is this the end of their relationship? Stars Ruth Jones.

Short Works

Tuesday 21:45 - 22:00

4 Extra Debut. Stella decides to take up yoga again, despite having not tried since she was pregnant with her daughter. Read by Seána Kerslake.

Wing It

Tuesday 22:00 - 22:30

1/4. Alasdair Beckett-King hosts a panel of improv comedy all stars. Full of emotional butchers, a three-headed movie director and the inner monologue of a spider trapped in the bath.

John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music

Tuesday 22:30 - 23:00

3/4. John Shuttleworth invites Haircut 100's Nick Heyward to his home to perform one of their songs - and one of his! From 2016.

Paul Sinha's History Revision

Tuesday 23:00 - 23:30

3/4. Comedian and quizzer Paul Sinha examines what someone has to do to earn the epithet 'the Great'. From June 2017.

Chain Reaction

Tuesday 23:30 - 00:00

3/6. The comedian and the amazing illusionist in the talk tag show where the guest is the next interviewer. From August 2012.

Wed Mar 11
A Good Read

Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30

4 Extra Debut. Fiona Shaw and Nicola Coughlan join Harriett Gilbert to talk books by Jon Ronson, Joan Didion and Dorothy M Hughes. From 2020.

Open the Box

Wednesday 00:30 - 01:00

Sara Parker's nostalgic look at the impact of the humble red phone box and the lengths taken to keep them working. From 2000.

Agatha Raisin

Wednesday 01:00 - 01:30

6/6. The sleuths continue the Fryfam investigation. But even more of a mystery, can James forgive and forget? Stars Penelope Keith.

Busman's Honeymoon

Wednesday 01:30 - 02:00

4/6. Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride try to recreate the lead-up to the circumstances of Noakes's murder. Stars Ian Carmichael.

Flying the Flag

Wednesday 02:00 - 02:30

3/8. Extradition agreements are on the agenda, and some accusations can't be brushed aside. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From March 1988.

The Goon Show

Wednesday 02:30 - 03:00

16/17. Ned Seagoon goes overseas to pursue some stolen booty, but can Bloodnok be far behind? Stars Spike Milligan. From February 1959.

The Fair Intellectual Club

Wednesday 03:00 - 03:30

2/6. The young ladies teach Voltaire the value of free speech and new uses for broom handles. Stars Lewis Macleod. From 2018.

Stephen Fry on the Phone

Wednesday 03:30 - 03:45

2/5. From carphone to executive brick - how Britain became a world leader in the 1980s in mobile phone technology. From 2011.

Ladies of Letters Go Green

Wednesday 03:45 - 04:00

2/5. Irene is appalled when Vera dumps a fridge in a river. Starring Prunella Scales as Irene and Patricia Routledge as Vera.

Hidden Treasures

Wednesday 04:00 - 04:30

8/8. The antiques quiz visits Parham House in West Sussex. With Lars Tharp, Stella Beddoe and Henry Sandon. From May 1998.

Says on the Tin

Wednesday 04:30 - 05:00

5/6. Eliott tries to spark US investment in the NHS - 'where there's pain, there's gain'. Stars Michael Brandon. From January 2009.

Press the Hash Key Now

Wednesday 05:00 - 05:45

4 Extra Debut. When Lorna finds messages from another woman on Joe's mobile. Is this the end of their relationship? Stars Ruth Jones.

Short Works

Wednesday 05:45 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. Stella decides to take up yoga again, despite having not tried since she was pregnant with her daughter. Read by Seána Kerslake.

No Place To Hide

Wednesday 06:00 - 06:30

1/8. Journalist Kathy Swenson gets drawn into a sinister world when an MI6 agent is kidnapped. Stars Margaret Robertson. From 1984.

Busman's Honeymoon

Wednesday 06:30 - 07:00

5/6. As the murder victim's debts start mounting up, Lord Peter Wimsey becomes suspicious of his niece. Stars Ian Carmichael.

Little Blighty on the Down

Wednesday 07:00 - 07:30

4/5. As the council launches a new charter, the opposition needs a new initiative. Political satire with John Baddeley. From July 1991.

The Radio Ham: Pye's Re-recording

Wednesday 07:30 - 08:00

The Lad Himself talks to the world. The original TV-only episode performed before an audience 60 years ago, in October 1961.

Reluctant Persuaders

Wednesday 08:00 - 08:30

4/6. When one of his ads is ridiculed in 'Campaign', Joe discovers grief is a thing with feathers. Stars Nigel Havers. From 2021.

Stephen Fry on the Phone

Wednesday 08:30 - 08:45

3/5. Meeting the brains behind the evolution of mobiles - how texting triumphed unexpectedly when paging was all the rage. From 2011.

Ladies of Letters Go Green

Wednesday 08:45 - 09:00

3/5. Irene has been sorting through her late aunt's possessions. Starring Prunella Scales as Irene and Patricia Routledge as Vera.

Live from the UK (Series 2)

Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30

6/10. Angela Barnes travels the UK to bring you the best stand-up acts from across the whole country.

THE CALL

Wednesday 09:30 - 09:45

3/5. Dominic Arkwright meets Mark Craig, who has saved his ansaphone messages for the last 20 years. From 2011.

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 Reverend Grace Thomas.

Song of the Singer Sewing Machine

Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00

Maria Margaronis tells the story of the Singer Corporation, its once-great empire and the lives it touched. From 2016.

No Place To Hide

Wednesday 11:00 - 11:30

1/8. Journalist Kathy Swenson gets drawn into a sinister world when an MI6 agent is kidnapped. Stars Margaret Robertson. From 1984.

Busman's Honeymoon

Wednesday 11:30 - 12:00

5/6. As the murder victim's debts start mounting up, Lord Peter Wimsey becomes suspicious of his niece. Stars Ian Carmichael.

Little Blighty on the Down

Wednesday 12:00 - 12:30

4/5. As the council launches a new charter, the opposition needs a new initiative. Political satire with John Baddeley. From July 1991.

The Radio Ham: Pye's Re-recording

Wednesday 12:30 - 13:00

The Lad Himself talks to the world. The original TV-only episode performed before an audience 60 years ago, in October 1961.

Reluctant Persuaders

Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30

4/6. When one of his ads is ridiculed in 'Campaign', Joe discovers grief is a thing with feathers. Stars Nigel Havers. From 2021.

Stephen Fry on the Phone

Wednesday 13:30 - 13:45

3/5. Meeting the brains behind the evolution of mobiles - how texting triumphed unexpectedly when paging was all the rage. From 2011.

Ladies of Letters Go Green

Wednesday 13:45 - 14:00

3/5. Irene has been sorting through her late aunt's possessions. Starring Prunella Scales as Irene and Patricia Routledge as Vera.

The Museum of Curiosity

Wednesday 14:00 - 14:30

4/6. John Lloyd and Alice Levine welcome comedian Josh Widdicombe, mathematician Dr Eugenia Cheng and satirist Ian Hislop. From 2020.

Turf Wars

Wednesday 14:30 - 15:00

1/4. Timid Edward faces mindless bureaucracy when applying for an allotment plot. Starring James Fleet. From March 2011.

Hello Caller

Wednesday 15:00 - 15:45

Decommissioned phone boxes reveal their secrets in a series of 'trapped' phone calls. Stars Annette Badland and Luke MacGregor.

Short Works

Wednesday 15:45 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. A frustrated climber seeks enlightenment in Kathmandu. Read by Michael Nardone.

Song of the Singer Sewing Machine

Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00

Maria Margaronis tells the story of the Singer Corporation, its once-great empire and the lives it touched. From 2016.

No Place To Hide

Wednesday 17:00 - 17:30

1/8. Journalist Kathy Swenson gets drawn into a sinister world when an MI6 agent is kidnapped. Stars Margaret Robertson. From 1984.

Busman's Honeymoon

Wednesday 17:30 - 18:00

5/6. As the murder victim's debts start mounting up, Lord Peter Wimsey becomes suspicious of his niece. Stars Ian Carmichael.

Little Blighty on the Down

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

4/5. As the council launches a new charter, the opposition needs a new initiative. Political satire with John Baddeley. From July 1991.

The Radio Ham: Pye's Re-recording

Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00

The Lad Himself talks to the world. The original TV-only episode performed before an audience 60 years ago, in October 1961.

Reluctant Persuaders

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

4/6. When one of his ads is ridiculed in 'Campaign', Joe discovers grief is a thing with feathers. Stars Nigel Havers. From 2021.

Stephen Fry on the Phone

Wednesday 19:30 - 19:45

3/5. Meeting the brains behind the evolution of mobiles - how texting triumphed unexpectedly when paging was all the rage. From 2011.

Ladies of Letters Go Green

Wednesday 19:45 - 20:00

3/5. Irene has been sorting through her late aunt's possessions. Starring Prunella Scales as Irene and Patricia Routledge as Vera.

The Museum of Curiosity

Wednesday 20:00 - 20:30

4/6. John Lloyd and Alice Levine welcome comedian Josh Widdicombe, mathematician Dr Eugenia Cheng and satirist Ian Hislop. From 2020.

Turf Wars

Wednesday 20:30 - 21:00

1/4. Timid Edward faces mindless bureaucracy when applying for an allotment plot. Starring James Fleet. From March 2011.

Hello Caller

Wednesday 21:00 - 21:45

Decommissioned phone boxes reveal their secrets in a series of 'trapped' phone calls. Stars Annette Badland and Luke MacGregor.

Short Works

Wednesday 21:45 - 22:00

4 Extra Debut. A frustrated climber seeks enlightenment in Kathmandu. Read by Michael Nardone.

Live from the UK (Series 2)

Wednesday 22:00 - 22:30

6/10. Angela Barnes travels the UK to bring you the best stand-up acts from across the whole country.

The Maltby Collection

Wednesday 22:30 - 22:55

3/6. A dodgy alarm system doesn't help museum cleaner Eva's wedding day nerves. Stars Geoffrey Palmer. From September 2009.

The Comedy Club Interview

Wednesday 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 drag queen Ginger Johnson.

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Wednesday 23:00 - 23:30

6/6. Events jump in time between the lives of Russ, Deborah, Jerry, Vanessa and Newt. With Lawry Lewin and Simon Kane. From 2021.

Liam Williams: Ladhood

Wednesday 23:30 - 00:00

3/4. Liam is looking for love in all the wrong places. Autobiographical sitcom of youthful misadventures. From 2017.