Today 15:00 - 15:45
4 Extra Debut. During the Second World War, Muriel Spark worked in the British 'Black Propaganda' Department of MI6. Stars Jessica Hardwick.
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Mon Apr 13
Today 15:45 - 16:00
4 Extra Debut. Sybil's friends begin to see her in a new light, when they watch film footage of her time in Africa. Starring Emma Currie.
Today 16:00 - 16:30
2/4. In search of the true story, Tom Morton meets the brother of the late Scottish folk music legend John Cunningham. From 2008.
Today 16:30 - 17:00
Simon Winchester's tale of murder, madness and lexicography. A rich convict's links to the Oxford English Dictionary. From 1998.
Today 17:00 - 18:00
The actor-sleuth is working on a detective series. But will all the deadly doings be restricted to on-screen? Stars Bill Nighy.
Today 18:00 - 18:30
3/4. Agent Beatrice is Dr Heaven's girl of his dreams, but will she stick around long enough for him? Stars Richard Bean. From 1995.
Today 18:30 - 19:00
16/20. Corporal Jones panics when he misplaces £500 for the servicemen's canteen. Adapted from BBC TV with Clive Dunn. From 1975.
Today 19:00 - 19:30
4/4. Dr Johnson's celebrated biographer attempts to write about another famous Johnson - Boris. With Alistair McGowan. From 2015.
Today 19:30 - 19:45
1/5. The Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his Swansea childhood and why a raffle was one of his greatest disappointments.
Today 19:45 - 20:00
1/5. An ad in The Times lures four women away from rainy London to a castle on the sunny Italian Riviera. Narrated by Jenny Funnell.
Today 20:00 - 20:30
1/8. Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Shelia Hancock and Graham Norton. From 2011.
Today 20:30 - 21:00
5/6. The 'unreliable' historical account of Catherine Howard's grandmother. Stars Jonathan Coy and Helen Longworth. From 2003.
Today 21:00 - 21:45
4 Extra Debut. During the Second World War, Muriel Spark worked in the British 'Black Propaganda' Department of MI6. Stars Jessica Hardwick.
Today 21:45 - 22:00
4 Extra Debut. Sybil's friends begin to see her in a new light, when they watch film footage of her time in Africa. Starring Emma Currie.
Today 22:00 - 22:30
4/6. Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words and help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With guests Hugh Dennis, Jess Fostekew and Katy Wix.
Today 22:30 - 22:45
2/4. Fast-paced, one-man sketch comedy show from YouTube star, Damien Slash. From the surreal to the satirical. From 2020.
Today 22:45 - 22:55
2/4. A new way to memorise planets, the least professional audio description ever and some eavesdropping. With Ben Rowse. From 2021.
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 Canadian comic, writer and actor Paul Greenberg.
Today 23:00 - 23:30
6/6. Following Trump's potty-mouthed tirade, The Naked Week team bleep the hell out of the bleeping news, swear on a steeplechase, and go on strike.
Today 23:30 - 00:00
4/4. The comedian tackles the mysteries of the brain in an odyssey taking in love and guilt and robot co-workers. From 2017.
Tue Apr 14
Tomorrow 00:00 - 00:30
2/4. In search of the true story, Tom Morton meets the brother of the late Scottish folk music legend John Cunningham. From 2008.
Tomorrow 00:30 - 01:00
Simon Winchester's tale of murder, madness and lexicography. A rich convict's links to the Oxford English Dictionary. From 1998.
Tomorrow 01:00 - 02:00
The actor-sleuth is working on a detective series. But will all the deadly doings be restricted to on-screen? Stars Bill Nighy.
Tomorrow 02:00 - 02:30
3/4. Agent Beatrice is Dr Heaven's girl of his dreams, but will she stick around long enough for him? Stars Richard Bean. From 1995.
Tomorrow 02:30 - 03:00
16/20. Corporal Jones panics when he misplaces £500 for the servicemen's canteen. Adapted from BBC TV with Clive Dunn. From 1975.
Tomorrow 03:00 - 03:30
4/4. Dr Johnson's celebrated biographer attempts to write about another famous Johnson - Boris. With Alistair McGowan. From 2015.
Tomorrow 03:30 - 03:45
1/5. The Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his Swansea childhood and why a raffle was one of his greatest disappointments.
Tomorrow 03:45 - 04:00
1/5. An ad in The Times lures four women away from rainy London to a castle on the sunny Italian Riviera. Narrated by Jenny Funnell.
Tomorrow 04:00 - 04:30
1/8. Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Shelia Hancock and Graham Norton. From 2011.
Tomorrow 04:30 - 05:00
5/6. The 'unreliable' historical account of Catherine Howard's grandmother. Stars Jonathan Coy and Helen Longworth. From 2003.
Tomorrow 05:00 - 05:45
4 Extra Debut. During the Second World War, Muriel Spark worked in the British 'Black Propaganda' Department of MI6. Stars Jessica Hardwick.
Tomorrow 05:45 - 06:00
4 Extra Debut. Sybil's friends begin to see her in a new light, when they watch film footage of her time in Africa. Starring Emma Currie.
Tomorrow 06:00 - 06:30
1/6. A wedding day mystery for amateur sleuth - the Honourable Richard Rollison. John Creasey's thriller stars Terence Alexander.
Tomorrow 06:30 - 07:00
An explosives expert hatches a deadly plan to bring his loveless marriage to an end. Stars Hector Ross and Hilda Schroder.
Tomorrow 07:00 - 07:30
8/8. The Embassy faces tough questions back home, with the spirit of the Armada bubbling up. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From April 1988.
Tomorrow 07:30 - 08:00
5/6. Neddie Seagoon must plunder a sunken Spanish galleon. Stars Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe. From January 1960.
Tomorrow 08:00 - 08:30
1/6. Copper turned comic, Alfie turns bounty hunter and goes on the hunt for a wanted man (an infamous bike thief). From 2024.
Tomorrow 08:30 - 08:45
2/5. Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his travels, tummy troubles and an unfortunate series of events at sea.
Tomorrow 08:45 - 09:00
2/5. Having arrived at their medieval castle in darkness, Lotty and Rose wake up to the radiance of April in Italy. Stars Pippa Nixon.
Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30
1/6. Join comedian and writer Sue Perkins as she hosts her award-winning comedy Nature Table: a funny show-and-tell series celebrating the natural world and all its eccentricities.
Tomorrow 09:30 - 09:45
2/5. James Naughtie locates the heartbeat of history in the front page small ads of the Hampshire Advertiser, 1856.
Tomorrow 09:45 - 10:00
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Lyndall Bywater.
Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30
Jonathan Safran Foer, Daliso Chaponda and Harriett Gilbert on Natalia Ginzburg, Richard Brautigan, Orson Scott Card. From 2020.
Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00
4 Extra Debut. Fascinated with the 'undying face', sculptor and musician Nick Reynolds has revived the art of making death masks. From 2017.
Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:30
1/6. A wedding day mystery for amateur sleuth - the Honourable Richard Rollison. John Creasey's thriller stars Terence Alexander.
Tomorrow 11:30 - 12:00
An explosives expert hatches a deadly plan to bring his loveless marriage to an end. Stars Hector Ross and Hilda Schroder.
Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:30
8/8. The Embassy faces tough questions back home, with the spirit of the Armada bubbling up. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From April 1988.
Tomorrow 12:30 - 13:00
5/6. Neddie Seagoon must plunder a sunken Spanish galleon. Stars Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe. From January 1960.
Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30
1/6. Copper turned comic, Alfie turns bounty hunter and goes on the hunt for a wanted man (an infamous bike thief). From 2024.
Tomorrow 13:30 - 13:45
2/5. Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his travels, tummy troubles and an unfortunate series of events at sea.
Tomorrow 13:45 - 14:00
2/5. Having arrived at their medieval castle in darkness, Lotty and Rose wake up to the radiance of April in Italy. Stars Pippa Nixon.
Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:30
5/6. Perforated bread and counselling with a twist. Dave Gorman and Sid Waddell with the public's best loopy idea. From October 2006.
Tomorrow 14:30 - 15:00
4/6. Jen has trouble with mice, cats and the local constabulary. Starring Ronni Ancona and John Gordon Sinclair. From 2010.
Tomorrow 15:00 - 15:45
Joe, Hermione and her father face some sad times and a hard decision. Stars Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay.
Tomorrow 15:45 - 16:00
1/10. Meera Syal reads her own novel about mischievous 12-year-old Meena, growing up in a Black Country village in the 1970s. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Tomorrow 16:00 - 16:30
Jonathan Safran Foer, Daliso Chaponda and Harriett Gilbert on Natalia Ginzburg, Richard Brautigan, Orson Scott Card. From 2020.
Tomorrow 16:30 - 17:00
4 Extra Debut. Fascinated with the 'undying face', sculptor and musician Nick Reynolds has revived the art of making death masks. From 2017.
Tomorrow 17:00 - 17:30
1/6. A wedding day mystery for amateur sleuth - the Honourable Richard Rollison. John Creasey's thriller stars Terence Alexander.
Tomorrow 17:30 - 18:00
An explosives expert hatches a deadly plan to bring his loveless marriage to an end. Stars Hector Ross and Hilda Schroder.
Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30
8/8. The Embassy faces tough questions back home, with the spirit of the Armada bubbling up. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From April 1988.
Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00
5/6. Neddie Seagoon must plunder a sunken Spanish galleon. Stars Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe. From January 1960.
Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30
1/6. Copper turned comic, Alfie turns bounty hunter and goes on the hunt for a wanted man (an infamous bike thief). From 2024.
Tomorrow 19:30 - 19:45
2/5. Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his travels, tummy troubles and an unfortunate series of events at sea.
Tomorrow 19:45 - 20:00
2/5. Having arrived at their medieval castle in darkness, Lotty and Rose wake up to the radiance of April in Italy. Stars Pippa Nixon.
Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:30
5/6. Perforated bread and counselling with a twist. Dave Gorman and Sid Waddell with the public's best loopy idea. From October 2006.
Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:00
4/6. Jen has trouble with mice, cats and the local constabulary. Starring Ronni Ancona and John Gordon Sinclair. From 2010.
Tomorrow 21:00 - 21:45
Joe, Hermione and her father face some sad times and a hard decision. Stars Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay.
Tomorrow 21:45 - 22:00
1/10. Meera Syal reads her own novel about mischievous 12-year-old Meena, growing up in a Black Country village in the 1970s. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:30
1/6. Join comedian and writer Sue Perkins as she hosts her award-winning comedy Nature Table: a funny show-and-tell series celebrating the natural world and all its eccentricities.
Tomorrow 22:30 - 23:00
4/6. Alternative therapies in ER, and it's Bhangraman to the rescue. Stars Sanjeev Bhaskar and Nina Wadia. From June 1998.
Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:30
4/6. Jan Ravens recalls teenage crushes, slow dances and New Year's resolutions through her diaries. With Rufus Hound. From 2020.
Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00
2/6. Dan Freedman and Nick Romero with Hong Feng Shui and Right Said Freud. Recorded at the Edinburgh Festival. From April 2000.
Wed Apr 15
Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30
Jonathan Safran Foer, Daliso Chaponda and Harriett Gilbert on Natalia Ginzburg, Richard Brautigan, Orson Scott Card. From 2020.
Wednesday 00:30 - 01:00
4 Extra Debut. Fascinated with the 'undying face', sculptor and musician Nick Reynolds has revived the art of making death masks. From 2017.
Wednesday 01:00 - 01:30
1/6. A wedding day mystery for amateur sleuth - the Honourable Richard Rollison. John Creasey's thriller stars Terence Alexander.
Wednesday 01:30 - 02:00
An explosives expert hatches a deadly plan to bring his loveless marriage to an end. Stars Hector Ross and Hilda Schroder.
Wednesday 02:00 - 02:30
8/8. The Embassy faces tough questions back home, with the spirit of the Armada bubbling up. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From April 1988.
Wednesday 02:30 - 03:00
5/6. Neddie Seagoon must plunder a sunken Spanish galleon. Stars Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe. From January 1960.
Wednesday 03:00 - 03:30
1/6. Copper turned comic, Alfie turns bounty hunter and goes on the hunt for a wanted man (an infamous bike thief). From 2024.
Wednesday 03:30 - 03:45
2/5. Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his travels, tummy troubles and an unfortunate series of events at sea.
Wednesday 03:45 - 04:00
2/5. Having arrived at their medieval castle in darkness, Lotty and Rose wake up to the radiance of April in Italy. Stars Pippa Nixon.
Wednesday 04:00 - 04:30
5/6. Perforated bread and counselling with a twist. Dave Gorman and Sid Waddell with the public's best loopy idea. From October 2006.
Wednesday 04:30 - 05:00
4/6. Jen has trouble with mice, cats and the local constabulary. Starring Ronni Ancona and John Gordon Sinclair. From 2010.
Wednesday 05:00 - 05:45
Joe, Hermione and her father face some sad times and a hard decision. Stars Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay.
Wednesday 05:45 - 06:00
1/10. Meera Syal reads her own novel about mischievous 12-year-old Meena, growing up in a Black Country village in the 1970s. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Wednesday 06:00 - 06:30
2/6. The Honourable Richard Rollison faces more mystery - on the trail of Major Guy Lessing's first wife. Stars Terence Alexander.
Wednesday 06:30 - 07:00
In prison, confidence man Pawson asks his fellow prisoner Smudger to make enquiries about a new inmate. Stars Henry Stamper.
Wednesday 07:00 - 07:30
4/8. Sarah plays hostess, mother plays the martyr and daughter Clare holds a flat-warming party. With Prunella Scales. From May 1985.
Wednesday 07:30 - 08:00
4/16. When the Lad hits the gym, he knocks down a prize boxer by chance - giving Sid an idea. Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1954.
Wednesday 08:00 - 08:30
3/4. Strained relationships. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From 2017.
Wednesday 08:30 - 08:45
3/5. Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his idyllic holiday home in Majorca and his not-so-idyllic command of Spanish.
Wednesday 08:45 - 09:00
3/5. Lotty and Rose bask in the delicate warmth and beautiful fragrance of San Salvatore. Stars Pippa Nixon and Lyndsey Marshall.
Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30
Award-winning comedian Amy Annette survived the Noughties. Now they're back, and she's here to help you navigate the re-emergence of the era of the low-rise jean.
Wednesday 09:30 - 09:45
3/5. James Naughtie finds the heartbeat of history in the front page small ads of old UK newspapers. Various Irish press April 1886.
Wednesday 09:45 - 10:00
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Stewart Rapley.
Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00
Music critic Ann Powers reflects on a career defining night she spent with musician Prince in his Hollywood mansion. From 2021.
Wednesday 11:00 - 11:30
2/6. The Honourable Richard Rollison faces more mystery - on the trail of Major Guy Lessing's first wife. Stars Terence Alexander.
Wednesday 11:30 - 12:00
In prison, confidence man Pawson asks his fellow prisoner Smudger to make enquiries about a new inmate. Stars Henry Stamper.
Wednesday 12:00 - 12:30
4/8. Sarah plays hostess, mother plays the martyr and daughter Clare holds a flat-warming party. With Prunella Scales. From May 1985.
Wednesday 12:30 - 13:00
4/16. When the Lad hits the gym, he knocks down a prize boxer by chance - giving Sid an idea. Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1954.
Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30
3/4. Strained relationships. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From 2017.
Wednesday 13:30 - 13:45
3/5. Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his idyllic holiday home in Majorca and his not-so-idyllic command of Spanish.
Wednesday 13:45 - 14:00
3/5. Lotty and Rose bask in the delicate warmth and beautiful fragrance of San Salvatore. Stars Pippa Nixon and Lyndsey Marshall.
Wednesday 14:00 - 14:30
3/6. James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and Victoria Coren. From April 2001.
Wednesday 14:30 - 15:00
2/6. A visit from Bernard's mother raises the landladies' suspicion. Stars Denise Coffey and Joss Ackland. From March 2004.
Wednesday 15:00 - 15:45
A man burdened with terrible guilt returns to Ferryhill to find forgiveness. Stars Deborah Findlay and Alun Armstrong.
Wednesday 15:45 - 16:00
2/10. During the long summer break from school, Meena is desperate to be accepted by her peers. Meera Syal reads her novel. From 1996.
Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00
Music critic Ann Powers reflects on a career defining night she spent with musician Prince in his Hollywood mansion. From 2021.
Wednesday 17:00 - 17:30
2/6. The Honourable Richard Rollison faces more mystery - on the trail of Major Guy Lessing's first wife. Stars Terence Alexander.
Wednesday 17:30 - 18:00
In prison, confidence man Pawson asks his fellow prisoner Smudger to make enquiries about a new inmate. Stars Henry Stamper.
Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30
4/8. Sarah plays hostess, mother plays the martyr and daughter Clare holds a flat-warming party. With Prunella Scales. From May 1985.
Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00
4/16. When the Lad hits the gym, he knocks down a prize boxer by chance - giving Sid an idea. Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1954.
Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30
3/4. Strained relationships. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From 2017.
Wednesday 19:30 - 19:45
3/5. Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his idyllic holiday home in Majorca and his not-so-idyllic command of Spanish.
Wednesday 19:45 - 20:00
3/5. Lotty and Rose bask in the delicate warmth and beautiful fragrance of San Salvatore. Stars Pippa Nixon and Lyndsey Marshall.
Wednesday 20:00 - 20:30
3/6. James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and Victoria Coren. From April 2001.
Wednesday 20:30 - 21:00
2/6. A visit from Bernard's mother raises the landladies' suspicion. Stars Denise Coffey and Joss Ackland. From March 2004.
Wednesday 21:00 - 21:45
A man burdened with terrible guilt returns to Ferryhill to find forgiveness. Stars Deborah Findlay and Alun Armstrong.
Wednesday 21:45 - 22:00
2/10. During the long summer break from school, Meena is desperate to be accepted by her peers. Meera Syal reads her novel. From 1996.
Wednesday 22:00 - 22:30
Award-winning comedian Amy Annette survived the Noughties. Now they're back, and she's here to help you navigate the re-emergence of the era of the low-rise jean.
Wednesday 22:30 - 22:45
1/4. The new poet-in-residence heads to north-west England to gain inspiration from the locals. Stars James Quinn. From May 2002.
Wednesday 22:45 - 23:00
1/4. Former BBC New Comedy Award winner Heidi Regan ponders whether repressing her worries is better than sharing them. From 2021.
Wednesday 23:00 - 23:30
What better way to chart fortunes and mishaps in love than Disney films aimed at the home video market? From February 2012.
Wednesday 23:30 - 00:00
3/6. Tony Hart visits Sheffield singer John as he tries to paint the lounge for wife Mary. With Stephen Frost. From March 2000.
Thu Apr 16
Thursday 00:00 - 01:00
Music critic Ann Powers reflects on a career defining night she spent with musician Prince in his Hollywood mansion. From 2021.
Thursday 01:00 - 01:30
2/6. The Honourable Richard Rollison faces more mystery - on the trail of Major Guy Lessing's first wife. Stars Terence Alexander.
Thursday 01:30 - 02:00
In prison, confidence man Pawson asks his fellow prisoner Smudger to make enquiries about a new inmate. Stars Henry Stamper.
Thursday 02:00 - 02:30
4/8. Sarah plays hostess, mother plays the martyr and daughter Clare holds a flat-warming party. With Prunella Scales. From May 1985.
Thursday 02:30 - 03:00
4/16. When the Lad hits the gym, he knocks down a prize boxer by chance - giving Sid an idea. Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1954.
Thursday 03:00 - 03:30
3/4. Strained relationships. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From 2017.
Thursday 03:30 - 03:45
3/5. Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his idyllic holiday home in Majorca and his not-so-idyllic command of Spanish.
Thursday 03:45 - 04:00
3/5. Lotty and Rose bask in the delicate warmth and beautiful fragrance of San Salvatore. Stars Pippa Nixon and Lyndsey Marshall.
Thursday 04:00 - 04:30
3/6. James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and Victoria Coren. From April 2001.
Thursday 04:30 - 05:00
2/6. A visit from Bernard's mother raises the landladies' suspicion. Stars Denise Coffey and Joss Ackland. From March 2004.
Thursday 05:00 - 05:45
A man burdened with terrible guilt returns to Ferryhill to find forgiveness. Stars Deborah Findlay and Alun Armstrong.
Thursday 05:45 - 06:00
2/10. During the long summer break from school, Meena is desperate to be accepted by her peers. Meera Syal reads her novel. From 1996.
Thursday 06:00 - 06:30
3/6. With Guy and Barbara both murder suspects, Richard gets a shock when breaking into the Major's flat. Stars Terence Alexander.
Thursday 06:30 - 07:00
What will Renton do when he hears that notorious prisoner Filby is going to make a deal with Scotland Yard? Stars Harold Kasket.
Thursday 07:00 - 07:30
5/6. A chilling tale of what happened when a greedy soldier gets all that he wishes for. Stars Stephen Fry. From January 1987.
Thursday 07:30 - 08:00
8/13. Any doubts about you-know-what are put to rest by Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett and Fred Harris. From February 1977.
Thursday 08:00 - 08:30
Guy Starling's life is unexpectedly turned upside down by someone he hasn't seen for 45 years. Starring Bill Bailey. From 2021.
Thursday 08:30 - 08:45
4/5. Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe remembers his early stage career in variety and his friendship with a young Tony Hancock.
Thursday 08:45 - 09:00
4/5. San Salvatore is working its magic on Mellersh too, and he manages to charm both Scrap and Mrs Fisher. Stars Pippa Nixon.
Thursday 09:00 - 09:30
5/6. Comedian Matt Forde is joined by Helen Lewis, Tim Montgomerie and Mhairi Black to ask why British politicians have made denial into an art form.
Thursday 09:30 - 09:45
4/5. James Naughtie finds the heartbeat of history in the front page small ads of old UK newspapers. The Oxford Times, 7 May 1926.
Thursday 09:45 - 10:00
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Isabelle Hamley.
Thursday 10:00 - 10:30
Comedian Sindhu Vee chooses the pop polymath and global superstar, Prince Rogers Nelson. With Matthew Parris. From 2019.
Thursday 10:30 - 11:00
Phill Jupitus investigates the social importance of 2 Tone music in Britain - a mix of ska and punk music. From 2008. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Thursday 11:00 - 11:30
3/6. With Guy and Barbara both murder suspects, Richard gets a shock when breaking into the Major's flat. Stars Terence Alexander.
Thursday 11:30 - 12:00
What will Renton do when he hears that notorious prisoner Filby is going to make a deal with Scotland Yard? Stars Harold Kasket.
Thursday 12:00 - 12:30
5/6. A chilling tale of what happened when a greedy soldier gets all that he wishes for. Stars Stephen Fry. From January 1987.
Thursday 12:30 - 13:00
8/13. Any doubts about you-know-what are put to rest by Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett and Fred Harris. From February 1977.
Thursday 13:00 - 13:30
Guy Starling's life is unexpectedly turned upside down by someone he hasn't seen for 45 years. Starring Bill Bailey. From 2021.
Thursday 13:30 - 13:45
4/5. Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe remembers his early stage career in variety and his friendship with a young Tony Hancock.
Thursday 13:45 - 14:00
4/5. San Salvatore is working its magic on Mellersh too, and he manages to charm both Scrap and Mrs Fisher. Stars Pippa Nixon.
Thursday 14:00 - 14:30
6/6. Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Geoffrey Durham and Jenny Colgan. From November 2002.
Thursday 14:30 - 15:00
2/6. Pensions lost - Sam balks at Peter's outrageous survival plan. Stars Jonathan Pryce and Nicholas le Prevost. From February 2012.
Thursday 15:00 - 15:45
Joe encounters the stark reality of 21st century poverty close to home and responds in the only way he can. Stars Alun Armstrong.
Thursday 15:45 - 16:00
3/10. Twelve-year-old Meena faces racial abuse and hears some dramatic family news. Meera Syal reads her own novel. From 1996. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Thursday 16:00 - 16:30
Comedian Sindhu Vee chooses the pop polymath and global superstar, Prince Rogers Nelson. With Matthew Parris. From 2019.
Thursday 16:30 - 17:00
Phill Jupitus investigates the social importance of 2 Tone music in Britain - a mix of ska and punk music. From 2008. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Thursday 17:00 - 17:30
3/6. With Guy and Barbara both murder suspects, Richard gets a shock when breaking into the Major's flat. Stars Terence Alexander.
Thursday 17:30 - 18:00
What will Renton do when he hears that notorious prisoner Filby is going to make a deal with Scotland Yard? Stars Harold Kasket.
Thursday 18:00 - 18:30
5/6. A chilling tale of what happened when a greedy soldier gets all that he wishes for. Stars Stephen Fry. From January 1987.
Thursday 18:30 - 19:00
8/13. Any doubts about you-know-what are put to rest by Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett and Fred Harris. From February 1977.
Thursday 19:00 - 19:30
Guy Starling's life is unexpectedly turned upside down by someone he hasn't seen for 45 years. Starring Bill Bailey. From 2021.
Thursday 19:30 - 19:45
4/5. Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe remembers his early stage career in variety and his friendship with a young Tony Hancock.
Thursday 19:45 - 20:00
4/5. San Salvatore is working its magic on Mellersh too, and he manages to charm both Scrap and Mrs Fisher. Stars Pippa Nixon.
Thursday 20:00 - 20:30
6/6. Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Geoffrey Durham and Jenny Colgan. From November 2002.
Thursday 20:30 - 21:00
2/6. Pensions lost - Sam balks at Peter's outrageous survival plan. Stars Jonathan Pryce and Nicholas le Prevost. From February 2012.
Thursday 21:00 - 21:45
Joe encounters the stark reality of 21st century poverty close to home and responds in the only way he can. Stars Alun Armstrong.
Thursday 21:45 - 22:00
3/10. Twelve-year-old Meena faces racial abuse and hears some dramatic family news. Meera Syal reads her own novel. From 1996. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Thursday 22:00 - 22:30
5/6. Comedian Matt Forde is joined by Helen Lewis, Tim Montgomerie and Mhairi Black to ask why British politicians have made denial into an art form.
Thursday 22:30 - 22:55
3/4. Alex Edelman discusses attitudes to mental health, with help from his audience at the University of West London. From 2020.
Thursday 22:55 - 23:00
From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Paul Garner chats once more to Canadian comic, writer and actor Paul Greenberg.
Thursday 23:00 - 23:15
1/6. 4 Extra Debut. Before Brian gets married, fellow explorer Mark wants them to go on a final Amazon trek. Stars Neil Warhurst and Paul Barnhill.
Thursday 23:15 - 23:30
1/6. Escape rates at Britain's remotest prison have gotten out of control - enter the inspectors. Starring Harry Hill. From 2017.
Thursday 23:30 - 00:00
2/4. Ben and Alex are recording their sketch show in their flat but they are distracted by a disappearing magician. From 2019.
Fri Apr 17
Friday 00:00 - 00:30
Comedian Sindhu Vee chooses the pop polymath and global superstar, Prince Rogers Nelson. With Matthew Parris. From 2019.
Friday 00:30 - 01:00
Phill Jupitus investigates the social importance of 2 Tone music in Britain - a mix of ska and punk music. From 2008. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Friday 01:00 - 01:30
3/6. With Guy and Barbara both murder suspects, Richard gets a shock when breaking into the Major's flat. Stars Terence Alexander.
Friday 01:30 - 02:00
What will Renton do when he hears that notorious prisoner Filby is going to make a deal with Scotland Yard? Stars Harold Kasket.
Friday 02:00 - 02:30
5/6. A chilling tale of what happened when a greedy soldier gets all that he wishes for. Stars Stephen Fry. From January 1987.
Friday 02:30 - 03:00
8/13. Any doubts about you-know-what are put to rest by Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett and Fred Harris. From February 1977.
Friday 03:00 - 03:30
Guy Starling's life is unexpectedly turned upside down by someone he hasn't seen for 45 years. Starring Bill Bailey. From 2021.
Friday 03:30 - 03:45
4/5. Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe remembers his early stage career in variety and his friendship with a young Tony Hancock.
Friday 03:45 - 04:00
4/5. San Salvatore is working its magic on Mellersh too, and he manages to charm both Scrap and Mrs Fisher. Stars Pippa Nixon.
Friday 04:00 - 04:30
6/6. Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Geoffrey Durham and Jenny Colgan. From November 2002.
Friday 04:30 - 05:00
2/6. Pensions lost - Sam balks at Peter's outrageous survival plan. Stars Jonathan Pryce and Nicholas le Prevost. From February 2012.
Friday 05:00 - 05:45
Joe encounters the stark reality of 21st century poverty close to home and responds in the only way he can. Stars Alun Armstrong.
Friday 05:45 - 06:00
3/10. Twelve-year-old Meena faces racial abuse and hears some dramatic family news. Meera Syal reads her own novel. From 1996. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Friday 06:00 - 06:30
4/6. As the murder count mounts, the police hunt Richard - and there's a discovery in the River Thames. Stars Terence Alexander.
Friday 06:30 - 07:00
Creech approaches Sutcliffe. Army battalion pay day might be a very good opportunity for a robbery. Stars Hector Ross.
Friday 07:00 - 07:30
5/6. Victoria reunites sister Anna with an old flame. Stars Rosemary Leach, Celia Imrie and Nicola Pagett. From February 1992.
Friday 07:30 - 08:00
1/6. Some unwelcome visitors arrive. Adapted from TV. With Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H Corbett and Leonard Rossiter. From May 1974.
Friday 08:00 - 08:30
6/7. Mark Steel visits Paris in France and performs a bespoke stand-up show on board a boat on the river Seine. From 2022.
Friday 08:30 - 08:45
5/5. Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his school days in Wales, lessons in sportsmanship, and he makes a few confessions.
Friday 08:45 - 09:00
5/5. The arrival of the castle's owner charms everyone but Scrap. Then another visitor threatens disharmony. Stars Pippa Nixon.
Friday 09:00 - 09:30
Comedian Jon Long teams up with scientist Dr Tara Shine for a Travel Special of the comedy magazine show that emits all sorts as they aim to (carbon) capture all things climate.
Friday 09:30 - 09:45
5/5. James Naughtie finds the heartbeat of history in the front page small ads of old UK newspapers. The Ripley and Heanor News 1948.
Friday 09:45 - 10:00
Christian reflection and music with Fr Adrian Porter of the Jesuit Church of the Sacred Heart in Edinburgh. Reading: James 5: 7-11.
Friday 10:00 - 10:30
True stories of what Prince's epic ballad 'Purple Rain' means to different people around the world. From May 2022.
Friday 10:30 - 11:00
Edward Watson discusses his life performing as a ballet dancer, while he is painted by Fiona Graham-Mackay. From 2017.
Friday 11:00 - 11:30
4/6. As the murder count mounts, the police hunt Richard - and there's a discovery in the River Thames. Stars Terence Alexander.
Friday 11:30 - 12:00
Creech approaches Sutcliffe. Army battalion pay day might be a very good opportunity for a robbery. Stars Hector Ross.
Friday 12:00 - 12:30
5/6. Victoria reunites sister Anna with an old flame. Stars Rosemary Leach, Celia Imrie and Nicola Pagett. From February 1992.
Friday 12:30 - 13:00
1/6. Some unwelcome visitors arrive. Adapted from TV. With Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H Corbett and Leonard Rossiter. From May 1974.
Friday 13:00 - 13:30
6/7. Mark Steel visits Paris in France and performs a bespoke stand-up show on board a boat on the river Seine. From 2022.
Friday 13:30 - 13:45
5/5. Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his school days in Wales, lessons in sportsmanship, and he makes a few confessions.
Friday 13:45 - 14:00
5/5. The arrival of the castle's owner charms everyone but Scrap. Then another visitor threatens disharmony. Stars Pippa Nixon.
Friday 14:00 - 14:30
5/6. The agony aunt quizzes a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter, Will Smith and Robin Ince. From January 2007.
Friday 14:30 - 15:00
6/6. The excited school staff and children prepare to celebrate the return of Mrs Devon. Stars Carolyn Pickles. From August 2004.
Friday 15:00 - 15:45
Hermione and Joe confront the complexities of friendship and love in both their lives. Stars Deborah Findlay and Alun Armstrong.
Friday 15:45 - 16:00
4/10. It's a busy time for Meena with Diwali, the fair coming to town, then an ambulance. Meera Syal reads her own novel. From 1996. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Friday 16:00 - 16:30
True stories of what Prince's epic ballad 'Purple Rain' means to different people around the world. From May 2022.
Friday 16:30 - 17:00
Edward Watson discusses his life performing as a ballet dancer, while he is painted by Fiona Graham-Mackay. From 2017.
Friday 17:00 - 17:30
4/6. As the murder count mounts, the police hunt Richard - and there's a discovery in the River Thames. Stars Terence Alexander.
Friday 17:30 - 18:00
Creech approaches Sutcliffe. Army battalion pay day might be a very good opportunity for a robbery. Stars Hector Ross.
Friday 18:00 - 18:30
5/6. Victoria reunites sister Anna with an old flame. Stars Rosemary Leach, Celia Imrie and Nicola Pagett. From February 1992.
Friday 18:30 - 19:00
1/6. Some unwelcome visitors arrive. Adapted from TV. With Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H Corbett and Leonard Rossiter. From May 1974.
Friday 19:00 - 19:30
6/7. Mark Steel visits Paris in France and performs a bespoke stand-up show on board a boat on the river Seine. From 2022.
Friday 19:30 - 19:45
5/5. Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his school days in Wales, lessons in sportsmanship, and he makes a few confessions.
Friday 19:45 - 20:00
5/5. The arrival of the castle's owner charms everyone but Scrap. Then another visitor threatens disharmony. Stars Pippa Nixon.
Friday 20:00 - 20:30
5/6. The agony aunt quizzes a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter, Will Smith and Robin Ince. From January 2007.
Friday 20:30 - 21:00
6/6. The excited school staff and children prepare to celebrate the return of Mrs Devon. Stars Carolyn Pickles. From August 2004.
Friday 21:00 - 21:45
Hermione and Joe confront the complexities of friendship and love in both their lives. Stars Deborah Findlay and Alun Armstrong.
Friday 21:45 - 22:00
4/10. It's a busy time for Meena with Diwali, the fair coming to town, then an ambulance. Meera Syal reads her own novel. From 1996. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Friday 22:00 - 22:30
Comedian Jon Long teams up with scientist Dr Tara Shine for a Travel Special of the comedy magazine show that emits all sorts as they aim to (carbon) capture all things climate.
Friday 22:30 - 23:00
2/6. Josh and his wife visit a friend to discuss circumcision, but Josh isn't entirely comfortable with what they say. From 2018.
Friday 23:00 - 23:30
5/5. Mel gets happy tablets as Vicki stages her leaving party - with celebrity guests. With Dave Lamb and Jim North. From August 2005.
Friday 23:30 - 00:00
2/4. John Thomson, Helen Moon, Fiona Clarke and Gavin Webster perform sketches sent in by the public. Made in Manchester. From July 2013.
Sat Apr 18
Saturday 00:00 - 00:30
True stories of what Prince's epic ballad 'Purple Rain' means to different people around the world. From May 2022.
Saturday 00:30 - 01:00
Edward Watson discusses his life performing as a ballet dancer, while he is painted by Fiona Graham-Mackay. From 2017.
Saturday 01:00 - 01:30
4/6. As the murder count mounts, the police hunt Richard - and there's a discovery in the River Thames. Stars Terence Alexander.
Saturday 01:30 - 02:00
Creech approaches Sutcliffe. Army battalion pay day might be a very good opportunity for a robbery. Stars Hector Ross.
Saturday 02:00 - 02:30
5/6. Victoria reunites sister Anna with an old flame. Stars Rosemary Leach, Celia Imrie and Nicola Pagett. From February 1992.
Saturday 02:30 - 03:00
1/6. Some unwelcome visitors arrive. Adapted from TV. With Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H Corbett and Leonard Rossiter. From May 1974.
Saturday 03:00 - 03:30
6/7. Mark Steel visits Paris in France and performs a bespoke stand-up show on board a boat on the river Seine. From 2022.
Saturday 03:30 - 03:45
5/5. Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his school days in Wales, lessons in sportsmanship, and he makes a few confessions.
Saturday 03:45 - 04:00
5/5. The arrival of the castle's owner charms everyone but Scrap. Then another visitor threatens disharmony. Stars Pippa Nixon.
Saturday 04:00 - 04:30
5/6. The agony aunt quizzes a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter, Will Smith and Robin Ince. From January 2007.
Saturday 04:30 - 05:00
6/6. The excited school staff and children prepare to celebrate the return of Mrs Devon. Stars Carolyn Pickles. From August 2004.
Saturday 05:00 - 05:45
Hermione and Joe confront the complexities of friendship and love in both their lives. Stars Deborah Findlay and Alun Armstrong.
Saturday 05:45 - 06:00
4/10. It's a busy time for Meena with Diwali, the fair coming to town, then an ambulance. Meera Syal reads her own novel. From 1996. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Saturday 06:00 - 07:30
1/2. Midnight... Albert Bridge. Two strangers want to end it all. Instead a bargain is struck. Stars Lia Williams and Jon Strickland.
Saturday 07:30 - 08:45
Orwell Fellow Peter Ross uncovers the stories behind the headstones in graveyards across the UK. Read by Andy Clark. From 2023.
Saturday 08:45 - 09:00
'Agreed. Schmidt and Fosdyke - Berlin...' Tom strikes a deal over Bavarian sausages. Stars David Threlfall.
Saturday 09:00 - 09:30
3/6. The shady lawyer starts a bus tour of New York. The Marx Brothers radio show recreated. With Spike Milligan. From July 1992.
Saturday 09:30 - 10:00
8/20. Albert Skinny on Picture Go Round and Hornerama takes a look at our public services. Stars Kenneth Horne. From 1960.
Saturday 10:00 - 11:00
3/3. Penelope Keith meets with James Wong, Catherine Horwood and Annabel Watts at home of the great garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll.
Saturday 11:00 - 12:30
1/2. Midnight... Albert Bridge. Two strangers want to end it all. Instead a bargain is struck. Stars Lia Williams and Jon Strickland.
Saturday 12:30 - 13:45
Orwell Fellow Peter Ross uncovers the stories behind the headstones in graveyards across the UK. Read by Andy Clark. From 2023.
Saturday 13:45 - 14:00
'Agreed. Schmidt and Fosdyke - Berlin...' Tom strikes a deal over Bavarian sausages. Stars David Threlfall.
Saturday 14:00 - 14:30
3/6. The shady lawyer starts a bus tour of New York. The Marx Brothers radio show recreated. With Spike Milligan. From July 1992.
Saturday 14:30 - 15:00
8/20. Albert Skinny on Picture Go Round and Hornerama takes a look at our public services. Stars Kenneth Horne. From 1960.
Saturday 15:00 - 16:00
3/3. Penelope Keith meets with James Wong, Catherine Horwood and Annabel Watts at home of the great garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll.
Saturday 16:00 - 17:00
William and Tamara Swift discover their demon fighting legacy as defenders of Albion. Stars Jasmine Hyde and Rory Kinnear.
Saturday 17:00 - 18:30
1/2. Midnight... Albert Bridge. Two strangers want to end it all. Instead a bargain is struck. Stars Lia Williams and Jon Strickland.
Saturday 18:30 - 19:45
Orwell Fellow Peter Ross uncovers the stories behind the headstones in graveyards across the UK. Read by Andy Clark. From 2023.
Saturday 19:45 - 20:00
'Agreed. Schmidt and Fosdyke - Berlin...' Tom strikes a deal over Bavarian sausages. Stars David Threlfall.
Saturday 20:00 - 20:30
3/6. The shady lawyer starts a bus tour of New York. The Marx Brothers radio show recreated. With Spike Milligan. From July 1992.
Saturday 20:30 - 21:00
8/20. Albert Skinny on Picture Go Round and Hornerama takes a look at our public services. Stars Kenneth Horne. From 1960.
Saturday 21:00 - 22:00
3/3. Penelope Keith meets with James Wong, Catherine Horwood and Annabel Watts at home of the great garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll.
Saturday 22:00 - 22:30
2/4. The town council try to hide a scandal and Denzil and Gwynned discuss their son's nativity role. With Pete Baikie. From 2015.
Saturday 22:30 - 22:55
5/6. Agony aunt Sarah and her group tackle more problems: 'Sibling Rivalry' and 'I'm a mother in need of quiet'. From May 2011.
Saturday 22:55 - 23:00
From 10pm to midnight, seven nights a week, The Comedy Club brings you two hours of the funny stuff. Tonight, Jon Holmes chats with Simon Evans.
Saturday 23:00 - 23:30
5/6. Stephen K Amos, plus Suzi Ruffell, Tom Rhodes and Andy Zaltzman present a guide to penny pinching and austerity. From 2014.
Saturday 23:30 - 00:00
3/8. Have-a-go presenter Martin Brown is plunged into the deep end, and sinks. Stars Michael Fenton Stevens. From July 1985.
Sun Apr 19
Sunday 00:00 - 01:00
William and Tamara Swift discover their demon fighting legacy as defenders of Albion. Stars Jasmine Hyde and Rory Kinnear.
Sunday 01:00 - 02:30
1/2. Midnight... Albert Bridge. Two strangers want to end it all. Instead a bargain is struck. Stars Lia Williams and Jon Strickland.
Sunday 02:30 - 03:45
Orwell Fellow Peter Ross uncovers the stories behind the headstones in graveyards across the UK. Read by Andy Clark. From 2023.
Sunday 03:45 - 04:00
'Agreed. Schmidt and Fosdyke - Berlin...' Tom strikes a deal over Bavarian sausages. Stars David Threlfall.
Sunday 04:00 - 04:30
3/6. The shady lawyer starts a bus tour of New York. The Marx Brothers radio show recreated. With Spike Milligan. From July 1992.
Sunday 04:30 - 05:00
8/20. Albert Skinny on Picture Go Round and Hornerama takes a look at our public services. Stars Kenneth Horne. From 1960.
Sunday 05:00 - 06:00
3/3. Penelope Keith meets with James Wong, Catherine Horwood and Annabel Watts at home of the great garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll.
Sunday 06:00 - 07:00
4 Extra Debut. From Eminem to Whitney Houston. Snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan makes his music choices. With Lauren Laverne. From 2024.
Sunday 07:00 - 07:30
Daljit Nagra selects Deaths Of The Poets about John Berryman and Sylvia Plath and Terminates Here with Lemn Sissay. From 2017.
Sunday 07:30 - 08:40
The Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his Swansea childhood, his travels and his life in comedy. From 1983.
Sunday 08:40 - 08:50
Actress Hayley Mills chooses 'Blue Skies' by Willie Nelson and the theme from the soundtrack to the film Whistle Down the Wind.
Sunday 08:50 - 10:00
An advert in The Times lures four women away from London to a castle on the sunny Italian Riviera. Stars Pippa Nixon.
Sunday 10:00 - 10:30
After 21 years, Instant Sunshine are aiming to become famous at last - via more humorous songs. From August 1988.
Sunday 10:30 - 11:00
Who is Erasmus? Why is the last King now a Chancellor? It's all to do with Europe. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From September 1979.
Sunday 11:00 - 12:00
4 Extra Debut. From Eminem to Whitney Houston. Snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan makes his music choices. With Lauren Laverne. From 2024.
Sunday 12:00 - 12:30
Daljit Nagra selects Deaths Of The Poets about John Berryman and Sylvia Plath and Terminates Here with Lemn Sissay. From 2017.
Sunday 12:30 - 13:40
The Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his Swansea childhood, his travels and his life in comedy. From 1983.
Sunday 13:40 - 13:50
Actress Hayley Mills chooses 'Blue Skies' by Willie Nelson and the theme from the soundtrack to the film Whistle Down the Wind.
Sunday 13:50 - 15:00
An advert in The Times lures four women away from London to a castle on the sunny Italian Riviera. Stars Pippa Nixon.
Sunday 15:00 - 15:30
After 21 years, Instant Sunshine are aiming to become famous at last - via more humorous songs. From August 1988.
Sunday 15:30 - 16:00
Who is Erasmus? Why is the last King now a Chancellor? It's all to do with Europe. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From September 1979.
Sunday 16:00 - 16:30
2/5. Stuck in the past, Commander Sam Vimes is known as 'Keel', but he's not the only one with a new name. Stars Philip Jackson.
Sunday 16:30 - 17:00
1/13. The Man in Black reveals how a phone instils growing fear in house seller Mary Luckham. Stars Edward de Souza and Hannah Gordon.
Sunday 17:00 - 18:00
4 Extra Debut. From Eminem to Whitney Houston. Snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan makes his music choices. With Lauren Laverne. From 2024.
Sunday 18:00 - 18:30
Daljit Nagra selects Deaths Of The Poets about John Berryman and Sylvia Plath and Terminates Here with Lemn Sissay. From 2017.
Sunday 18:30 - 19:40
The Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his Swansea childhood, his travels and his life in comedy. From 1983.
Sunday 19:40 - 19:50
Actress Hayley Mills chooses 'Blue Skies' by Willie Nelson and the theme from the soundtrack to the film Whistle Down the Wind.
Sunday 19:50 - 21:00
An advert in The Times lures four women away from London to a castle on the sunny Italian Riviera. Stars Pippa Nixon.
Sunday 21:00 - 21:30
After 21 years, Instant Sunshine are aiming to become famous at last - via more humorous songs. From August 1988.
Sunday 21:30 - 22:00
Who is Erasmus? Why is the last King now a Chancellor? It's all to do with Europe. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From September 1979.
Sunday 22:00 - 22:30
2/6. The wedding reception of the year ends in drunken chaos. 1770 America sitcom starring Andy Hamilton. From 2000.
Sunday 22:30 - 23:30
The comedy trio's take on the classic tome, the quest of peasant Sancho and a would-be knight. Stars Sylvester McCoy. From 2018.
Sunday 23:30 - 23:45
2/6. A curator dies clutching some DVDs - who can crack Dave Black's The De Niro Code? Starring Michael Brandon. From 2005.
Sunday 23:45 - 00:00
2/6. Patrick Marber and Peter Curran giggle in the dark about cartoon male friendships and Care in the Eating Community. From 2023.
Mon Apr 20
Monday 00:00 - 00:30
2/5. Stuck in the past, Commander Sam Vimes is known as 'Keel', but he's not the only one with a new name. Stars Philip Jackson.
Monday 00:30 - 01:00
1/13. The Man in Black reveals how a phone instils growing fear in house seller Mary Luckham. Stars Edward de Souza and Hannah Gordon.
Monday 01:00 - 02:00
4 Extra Debut. From Eminem to Whitney Houston. Snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan makes his music choices. With Lauren Laverne. From 2024.
Monday 02:00 - 02:30
Daljit Nagra selects Deaths Of The Poets about John Berryman and Sylvia Plath and Terminates Here with Lemn Sissay. From 2017.
Monday 02:30 - 03:40
The Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his Swansea childhood, his travels and his life in comedy. From 1983.
Monday 03:40 - 03:50
Actress Hayley Mills chooses 'Blue Skies' by Willie Nelson and the theme from the soundtrack to the film Whistle Down the Wind.
Monday 03:50 - 05:00
An advert in The Times lures four women away from London to a castle on the sunny Italian Riviera. Stars Pippa Nixon.
Monday 05:00 - 05:30
After 21 years, Instant Sunshine are aiming to become famous at last - via more humorous songs. From August 1988.
Monday 05:30 - 06:00
Who is Erasmus? Why is the last King now a Chancellor? It's all to do with Europe. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From September 1979.
Monday 06:00 - 06:30
5/6. With fresh clues on Barbara's history, Richard Rollison is Paris-bound when police stop his car. Stars Terence Alexander.
Monday 06:30 - 07:00
Handcuffed together, do Sandley and Tupperton have a plan after they escape from prison? Stars Patrick Barr and Lewis Stringer.
Monday 07:00 - 07:30
4/4. Can an unusual source help Dr Heaven complete his mission, before things explode in his face? Stars Richard Bean. From August 1995.
Monday 07:30 - 08:00
17/20. During platoon training, fellow officers lead Captain Mainwaring astray. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From June 1975.
Monday 08:00 - 08:30
1/4. Sir Lucien and partners are in big trouble. Can a visit to a German spa save the day? Stars Dominic Coleman. From 2014.
Monday 08:30 - 08:45
1/5. As a young woman, Maggie O'Farrell met a man on a mountain path. Memoir based on near-death moments. Read by Hattie Morahan.
Monday 08:45 - 09:00
1/5. 4 Extra Debut. For Gillian, living with her daughter, her mother, and her beloved dog is a constant balancing act. Stars Paola Dionisotti.
Monday 09:00 - 09:30
5/6. Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words and help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With guests Desiree Burch, Max Fosh and Rebecca Front.
Monday 09:30 - 09:45
1/5. Professor Julia Hobsbawm explores parallels between networking in the 21st century and the past. From 2014.
Monday 09:45 - 10:00
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Rebecca Thomas.
Monday 10:00 - 10:30
3/4. In search of the true story, Tom Morton meets the professional musician son of legendary singer Matt Monro. From 2008.
Monday 10:30 - 11:00
With friends still reputed - a reassessment of artist, writer and social reformer, Winifred Gill. With Kate Mosse. From 2009.
Monday 11:00 - 11:30
5/6. With fresh clues on Barbara's history, Richard Rollison is Paris-bound when police stop his car. Stars Terence Alexander.
Monday 11:30 - 12:00
Handcuffed together, do Sandley and Tupperton have a plan after they escape from prison? Stars Patrick Barr and Lewis Stringer.
Monday 12:00 - 12:30
4/4. Can an unusual source help Dr Heaven complete his mission, before things explode in his face? Stars Richard Bean. From August 1995.
Monday 12:30 - 13:00
17/20. During platoon training, fellow officers lead Captain Mainwaring astray. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From June 1975.
Monday 13:00 - 13:30
1/4. Sir Lucien and partners are in big trouble. Can a visit to a German spa save the day? Stars Dominic Coleman. From 2014.
Monday 13:30 - 13:45
1/5. As a young woman, Maggie O'Farrell met a man on a mountain path. Memoir based on near-death moments. Read by Hattie Morahan.
Monday 13:45 - 14:00
1/5. 4 Extra Debut. For Gillian, living with her daughter, her mother, and her beloved dog is a constant balancing act. Stars Paola Dionisotti.
Monday 14:00 - 14:30
2/8. Nicholas Parsons puts tongues in a twist with Phill Jupitus, Julian Clary, Josie Lawrence and Rick Wakeman. From August 2011.
Monday 14:30 - 15:00
6/6. An alternative historical account of Catherine Parr's mother's impact on Henry's court. Stars Sally Grace. From December 2003.
Monday 15:00 - 15:45
4 Extra Debut. A sad farewell and a glad welcome to the world. Life goes on as Joe welcomes his first grandchild. Stars Alun Armstrong.
Monday 15:45 - 16:00
5/10. 12-year-old Meena's mother finally gives birth, and she decides to form a gang with Anita. Meera Syal reads her own novel.
Monday 16:00 - 16:30
3/4. In search of the true story, Tom Morton meets the professional musician son of legendary singer Matt Monro. From 2008.
Monday 16:30 - 17:00
With friends still reputed - a reassessment of artist, writer and social reformer, Winifred Gill. With Kate Mosse. From 2009.
Monday 17:00 - 17:30
5/6. With fresh clues on Barbara's history, Richard Rollison is Paris-bound when police stop his car. Stars Terence Alexander.
Monday 17:30 - 18:00
Handcuffed together, do Sandley and Tupperton have a plan after they escape from prison? Stars Patrick Barr and Lewis Stringer.
Monday 18:00 - 18:30
4/4. Can an unusual source help Dr Heaven complete his mission, before things explode in his face? Stars Richard Bean. From August 1995.
Monday 18:30 - 19:00
17/20. During platoon training, fellow officers lead Captain Mainwaring astray. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From June 1975.
Monday 19:00 - 19:30
1/4. Sir Lucien and partners are in big trouble. Can a visit to a German spa save the day? Stars Dominic Coleman. From 2014.
Monday 19:30 - 19:45
1/5. As a young woman, Maggie O'Farrell met a man on a mountain path. Memoir based on near-death moments. Read by Hattie Morahan.
Monday 19:45 - 20:00
1/5. 4 Extra Debut. For Gillian, living with her daughter, her mother, and her beloved dog is a constant balancing act. Stars Paola Dionisotti.
Monday 20:00 - 20:30
2/8. Nicholas Parsons puts tongues in a twist with Phill Jupitus, Julian Clary, Josie Lawrence and Rick Wakeman. From August 2011.
Monday 20:30 - 21:00
6/6. An alternative historical account of Catherine Parr's mother's impact on Henry's court. Stars Sally Grace. From December 2003.
Monday 21:00 - 21:45
4 Extra Debut. A sad farewell and a glad welcome to the world. Life goes on as Joe welcomes his first grandchild. Stars Alun Armstrong.
Monday 21:45 - 22:00
5/10. 12-year-old Meena's mother finally gives birth, and she decides to form a gang with Anita. Meera Syal reads her own novel.
Monday 22:00 - 22:30
5/6. Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words and help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With guests Desiree Burch, Max Fosh and Rebecca Front.
Monday 22:30 - 22:45
3/4. From the surreal to the satirical, a buffet of comedy characters and anarchic sketches from comedian Daniel Barker. From 2020.
Monday 22:45 - 22:55
3/4. A self-defence class, an audiobook recording and the alibi of a 'professional' ghost hunter. With Adam Drake. From 2021.
Monday 22:55 - 23:00
The Comedy Club keeps the laughs coming from 10pm to midnight, every night of the week. Tonight, Jon Holmes picks up his chat with Simon Evans.
Monday 23:00 - 23:30
1/8. Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news with panellists Andrew Maxwell, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Stephen Bush and Zoe Lyons.
Monday 23:30 - 00:00
1/6. Enjoy a display for the worst-selling author of Victorian times. Star Marcus Brigstocke and Danny Robins. From March 2005.
Tue Apr 21
Tuesday 00:00 - 00:30
3/4. In search of the true story, Tom Morton meets the professional musician son of legendary singer Matt Monro. From 2008.
Tuesday 00:30 - 01:00
With friends still reputed - a reassessment of artist, writer and social reformer, Winifred Gill. With Kate Mosse. From 2009.