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Tue Aug 12
Sara

Today 15:00 - 15:45

4 Extra Debut. 1826: Coleridge's daughter Sara is desperate to cure her addiction that so blighted her father's life. Stars Sophie Thompson.

Florie

Today 15:45 - 16:00

A singer, dancer and artiste of the highest order falls, not without tragedy, for a young juggler. Read by Jane Lapotaire.

A Good Read

Today 16:00 - 16:30

Mathew Baynton, Aasmah Mir and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by George Saunders, Iain Banks and Alison Jean Lester. From 2019.

Welcome To Wakaliwood

Today 16:30 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. In the slums of Wakaliga, Uganda, some self-taught filmmakers run one of the world's most unlikely movie studios. From 2017.

Whip Hand

Today 17:00 - 17:30

2/5. When the favourite for the Newmarket 2000 Guineas race was nobbled, how come Sid Halley was hiding in Paris? Stars Mick Ford.

Richard Barton: General Practitioner

Today 17:30 - 18:00

. 6/6. Dick running up a tab in the pub? Strange behaviour from the unimpeachable special agent. Starring Robert Bathurst.

Little Blighty on the Down

Today 18:00 - 18:30

3/3. As a sporting event looms, friendly rivalry sparks sinister espionage. Stars Nick Hancock and Jo Kendall. From September 1988.

The Goon Show

Today 18:30 - 19:00

13/26. Neddie Seagoon poses as a 6,000-year-old man to resurrect his rock 'n' roll career. Stars Spike Milligan. From December 1957.

To Hull and Back

Today 19:00 - 19:30

3/5. Sophie seeks love whilst her mother wants entry to a posh lady's golf club. Stars Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. From 2015.

The Lying Life of Adults

Today 19:30 - 19:45

2/10. Giovanna meets the infamous Aunt Vittoria. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

Voices from Vindolanda

Today 19:45 - 20:00

2/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Ordering in provisions Spiro the Quartermaster keeps abreast of fort gossip. Stars Freddie Jones.

The Food Quiz

Today 20:00 - 20:30

6/6. On Jay Rayner's menu are Stephen Fry, Clarissa Dickson Wright, Henry Harris and Kimiko Barber. From September 2005.

Barbara Nice

Today 20:30 - 21:00

2/4. When Ken refuses to drawdown on his pension, Barbara goes on strike with dramatic consequences. Stars Janice Connolly. From 2017.

Sara

Today 21:00 - 21:45

4 Extra Debut. 1826: Coleridge's daughter Sara is desperate to cure her addiction that so blighted her father's life. Stars Sophie Thompson.

Florie

Today 21:45 - 22:00

A singer, dancer and artiste of the highest order falls, not without tragedy, for a young juggler. Read by Jane Lapotaire.

Room 101 with Paul Merton

Today 22:00 - 22:30

1/6. If you had to banish items to Room 101 what would you choose? Maisie Adam's choices include speedy boarding on airlines, sequels, and mobile phones at live events.

Buy Me Up TV

Today 22:30 - 22:55

3/4. Shopping channel satire with Justin Edwards and Greg Proops. Comedian Rich Hall joins the team. From March 2008.

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 Paul Garner chats again to actor, writer and director Steve Oram.

Hannah Gadsby: Arts Clown

Today 23:00 - 23:15

2/4. Aussie comedian and art historian Hannah Gadsby explores Jan van Eyck's 15th century 'Arnolfini Portrait'. From 2015.

Kieran Hodgson's Earworms

Today 23:15 - 23:30

2/4. Kieran Hodgson as the inspirator 'Ralph Lewis' introduces us to Mahler's music, with John Sessions and Colin Hoult. From 2017.

Keep Calman Carry On

Today 23:30 - 00:00

2/4. Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by taking a trip to Latitude music festival with Robin Ince. From December 2017.

Wed Aug 13
A Good Read

Tomorrow 00:00 - 00:30

Mathew Baynton, Aasmah Mir and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by George Saunders, Iain Banks and Alison Jean Lester. From 2019.

Welcome To Wakaliwood

Tomorrow 00:30 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. In the slums of Wakaliga, Uganda, some self-taught filmmakers run one of the world's most unlikely movie studios. From 2017.

Whip Hand

Tomorrow 01:00 - 01:30

2/5. When the favourite for the Newmarket 2000 Guineas race was nobbled, how come Sid Halley was hiding in Paris? Stars Mick Ford.

Richard Barton: General Practitioner

Tomorrow 01:30 - 02:00

. 6/6. Dick running up a tab in the pub? Strange behaviour from the unimpeachable special agent. Starring Robert Bathurst.

Little Blighty on the Down

Tomorrow 02:00 - 02:30

3/3. As a sporting event looms, friendly rivalry sparks sinister espionage. Stars Nick Hancock and Jo Kendall. From September 1988.

The Goon Show

Tomorrow 02:30 - 03:00

13/26. Neddie Seagoon poses as a 6,000-year-old man to resurrect his rock 'n' roll career. Stars Spike Milligan. From December 1957.

To Hull and Back

Tomorrow 03:00 - 03:30

3/5. Sophie seeks love whilst her mother wants entry to a posh lady's golf club. Stars Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. From 2015.

The Lying Life of Adults

Tomorrow 03:30 - 03:45

2/10. Giovanna meets the infamous Aunt Vittoria. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

Voices from Vindolanda

Tomorrow 03:45 - 04:00

2/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Ordering in provisions Spiro the Quartermaster keeps abreast of fort gossip. Stars Freddie Jones.

The Food Quiz

Tomorrow 04:00 - 04:30

6/6. On Jay Rayner's menu are Stephen Fry, Clarissa Dickson Wright, Henry Harris and Kimiko Barber. From September 2005.

Barbara Nice

Tomorrow 04:30 - 05:00

2/4. When Ken refuses to drawdown on his pension, Barbara goes on strike with dramatic consequences. Stars Janice Connolly. From 2017.

Sara

Tomorrow 05:00 - 05:45

4 Extra Debut. 1826: Coleridge's daughter Sara is desperate to cure her addiction that so blighted her father's life. Stars Sophie Thompson.

Florie

Tomorrow 05:45 - 06:00

A singer, dancer and artiste of the highest order falls, not without tragedy, for a young juggler. Read by Jane Lapotaire.

Whip Hand

Tomorrow 06:00 - 06:30

3/5. Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats made against him by a gang of racecourse dopers. Stars Mick Ford.

Rope Burn

Tomorrow 06:30 - 07:00

4 Extra Debut. Terry, Sarah and Alan run an outdoor activity centre. An ideal setting for an 'accident' to occur. Stars Robert Glenister.

Smelling Of Roses

Tomorrow 07:00 - 07:30

3/6. Rosie's contracted to organise a literary prize, but things don't go by the book. Stars Prunella Scales. From August 2002.

Hancock's Half Hour

Tomorrow 07:30 - 08:00

7/20. Inspired by Bill and supplied by Sid, the Lad turns his home into a centre of learning. Stars Tony Hancock. From March 1958.

Lemn Sissay's Homecoming

Tomorrow 08:00 - 08:30

1/2. Poet Lemn Sissay explores the nature of home through comedy, poetry and conversation. Recorded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2015.

The Lying Life of Adults

Tomorrow 08:30 - 08:45

3/10. Vittoria takes Giovanna to Enzo's grave. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

Voices from Vindolanda

Tomorrow 08:45 - 09:00

3/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Julius the Standard Bearer is torn between his old and new lovers. Stars Luke Griffin.

Oliver Callan Bins the Border

Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30

Oliver Callan hosts a panel show in which comedians from both sides of the Irish border and Britain imagine what a united Ireland would look like if it ever happened.

The History of Secrecy

Tomorrow 09:30 - 09:45

3/5. MI5, National Archives and the development of 'state secrets'. Tiffany Jenkins explores the idea of secret knowledge. From 2016.

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 Angel Morgan.

Carry On Up The Archive

Tomorrow 10:00 - 11:00

Jim Dale celebrates the Carry On films with rare material of Barbara Windsor, Hattie Jacques, Kenneth Williams and Sid James.

Whip Hand

Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:30

3/5. Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats made against him by a gang of racecourse dopers. Stars Mick Ford.

Rope Burn

Tomorrow 11:30 - 12:00

4 Extra Debut. Terry, Sarah and Alan run an outdoor activity centre. An ideal setting for an 'accident' to occur. Stars Robert Glenister.

Smelling Of Roses

Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:30

3/6. Rosie's contracted to organise a literary prize, but things don't go by the book. Stars Prunella Scales. From August 2002.

Hancock's Half Hour

Tomorrow 12:30 - 13:00

7/20. Inspired by Bill and supplied by Sid, the Lad turns his home into a centre of learning. Stars Tony Hancock. From March 1958.

Lemn Sissay's Homecoming

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30

1/2. Poet Lemn Sissay explores the nature of home through comedy, poetry and conversation. Recorded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2015.

The Lying Life of Adults

Tomorrow 13:30 - 13:45

3/10. Vittoria takes Giovanna to Enzo's grave. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

Voices from Vindolanda

Tomorrow 13:45 - 14:00

3/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Julius the Standard Bearer is torn between his old and new lovers. Stars Luke Griffin.

You Heard it Here First

Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:30

3/4. Chris McCausland challenges Lee Mack, Sikisa, Andy Parsons and Sarah Keyworth to live in an audio only world. From 2023.

The Circle

Tomorrow 14:30 - 15:00

2/6. It's snooker club owner Geoff's babysitting debut. How will he get on? Stars John McArdle and Sherrie Hewson. From 1999.

Mr Lowry's Loves

Tomorrow 15:00 - 15:45

A dramatic imagining of painter LS Lowry's inner life and his friendships with aspiring young artists. Stars Tom Courtenay.

Herr Bambinger

Tomorrow 15:45 - 16:00

A refugee proves to be an aggravating and judgemental man of mystery. Read by William Roberts.

Carry On Up The Archive

Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:00

Jim Dale celebrates the Carry On films with rare material of Barbara Windsor, Hattie Jacques, Kenneth Williams and Sid James.

Whip Hand

Tomorrow 17:00 - 17:30

3/5. Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats made against him by a gang of racecourse dopers. Stars Mick Ford.

Rope Burn

Tomorrow 17:30 - 18:00

4 Extra Debut. Terry, Sarah and Alan run an outdoor activity centre. An ideal setting for an 'accident' to occur. Stars Robert Glenister.

Smelling Of Roses

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30

3/6. Rosie's contracted to organise a literary prize, but things don't go by the book. Stars Prunella Scales. From August 2002.

Hancock's Half Hour

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00

7/20. Inspired by Bill and supplied by Sid, the Lad turns his home into a centre of learning. Stars Tony Hancock. From March 1958.

Lemn Sissay's Homecoming

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30

1/2. Poet Lemn Sissay explores the nature of home through comedy, poetry and conversation. Recorded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2015.

The Lying Life of Adults

Tomorrow 19:30 - 19:45

3/10. Vittoria takes Giovanna to Enzo's grave. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

Voices from Vindolanda

Tomorrow 19:45 - 20:00

3/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Julius the Standard Bearer is torn between his old and new lovers. Stars Luke Griffin.

You Heard it Here First

Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:30

3/4. Chris McCausland challenges Lee Mack, Sikisa, Andy Parsons and Sarah Keyworth to live in an audio only world. From 2023.

The Circle

Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:00

2/6. It's snooker club owner Geoff's babysitting debut. How will he get on? Stars John McArdle and Sherrie Hewson. From 1999.

Mr Lowry's Loves

Tomorrow 21:00 - 21:45

A dramatic imagining of painter LS Lowry's inner life and his friendships with aspiring young artists. Stars Tom Courtenay.

Herr Bambinger

Tomorrow 21:45 - 22:00

A refugee proves to be an aggravating and judgemental man of mystery. Read by William Roberts.

Oliver Callan Bins the Border

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:30

Oliver Callan hosts a panel show in which comedians from both sides of the Irish border and Britain imagine what a united Ireland would look like if it ever happened.

The Lawrence Sweeney Mix

Tomorrow 22:30 - 23:00

4/4. Invention as it happens. Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney's improvised sketches driven by the audience. From January 2008.

Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:15

4/5. Joining Sandi Toksvig in her cosy log cabin today is the BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet. From 2021.

Facts and Fancies

Tomorrow 23:15 - 23:30

4/5. From writing books to environmental damage, Armando Iannucci presents his humorous essays. From January 1998.

Richard Herring's Objective

Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00

1/4. Richard Herring reclaims objects that we've grown to hate, starting with Hitler's toothbrush moustache. From October 2010.

Thu Aug 14
Carry On Up The Archive

Thursday 00:00 - 01:00

Jim Dale celebrates the Carry On films with rare material of Barbara Windsor, Hattie Jacques, Kenneth Williams and Sid James.

Whip Hand

Thursday 01:00 - 01:30

3/5. Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats made against him by a gang of racecourse dopers. Stars Mick Ford.

Rope Burn

Thursday 01:30 - 02:00

4 Extra Debut. Terry, Sarah and Alan run an outdoor activity centre. An ideal setting for an 'accident' to occur. Stars Robert Glenister.

Smelling Of Roses

Thursday 02:00 - 02:30

3/6. Rosie's contracted to organise a literary prize, but things don't go by the book. Stars Prunella Scales. From August 2002.

Hancock's Half Hour

Thursday 02:30 - 03:00

7/20. Inspired by Bill and supplied by Sid, the Lad turns his home into a centre of learning. Stars Tony Hancock. From March 1958.

Lemn Sissay's Homecoming

Thursday 03:00 - 03:30

1/2. Poet Lemn Sissay explores the nature of home through comedy, poetry and conversation. Recorded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2015.

The Lying Life of Adults

Thursday 03:30 - 03:45

3/10. Vittoria takes Giovanna to Enzo's grave. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

Voices from Vindolanda

Thursday 03:45 - 04:00

3/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Julius the Standard Bearer is torn between his old and new lovers. Stars Luke Griffin.

You Heard it Here First

Thursday 04:00 - 04:30

3/4. Chris McCausland challenges Lee Mack, Sikisa, Andy Parsons and Sarah Keyworth to live in an audio only world. From 2023.

The Circle

Thursday 04:30 - 05:00

2/6. It's snooker club owner Geoff's babysitting debut. How will he get on? Stars John McArdle and Sherrie Hewson. From 1999.

Mr Lowry's Loves

Thursday 05:00 - 05:45

A dramatic imagining of painter LS Lowry's inner life and his friendships with aspiring young artists. Stars Tom Courtenay.

Herr Bambinger

Thursday 05:45 - 06:00

A refugee proves to be an aggravating and judgemental man of mystery. Read by William Roberts.

Whip Hand

Thursday 06:00 - 06:30

4/5. Sid Halley must probe a link between cauliflowers and pig disease, and the loss of three champion racehorses. Stars Mick Ford.

Brady Says

Thursday 06:30 - 07:00

4 Extra Debut. Shane is one of Brady's private investigators. He observes. He listens. He notes every detail. Stars Malcolm Hebden.

Mr Finchley Goes To Paris

Thursday 07:00 - 07:30

1/6. The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client. Victor Canning's adventure stars Richard Griffiths.

I'm Ken, He's Bill

Thursday 07:30 - 08:00

With a new rival in town, can Ken inspire Bill to fight for Caroline's love? Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1975.

Rudy's Rare Records

Thursday 08:00 - 08:30

5/6. Rudy is determined to prove to his girlfriend Doreen that she's finally met her match. Stars Lenny Henry. From February 2011.

The Lying Life of Adults

Thursday 08:30 - 08:45

4/10. Giovanna is encouraged to spy on her parents. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

Voices from Vindolanda

Thursday 08:45 - 09:00

4/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Prefect's freedman Privatus recommends an unusual cure to Lepidina. Stars David Bradley.

Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Thursday 09:00 - 09:30

2/4. More comic chaos from Tim Key, Tom Basden, Katy Wix and guest star Mike Wozniak.

The History of Secrecy

Thursday 09:30 - 09:45

4/5. Tiffany Jenkins explores the idea of secret knowledge: is family secrecy harmful, or sometimes offers protection? From 2016.

Daily Service

Thursday 09:45 - 10:00

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

Great Lives

Thursday 10:00 - 10:30

Howard Goodall chooses the pioneering 19th-century black composer, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. With Francine Stock. From 2005.

Is One Career Enough?

Thursday 10:30 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. What is a portfolio career and can any of us really trust that one career is enough? Sarfraz Manzoor investigates. From 2017.

Whip Hand

Thursday 11:00 - 11:30

4/5. Sid Halley must probe a link between cauliflowers and pig disease, and the loss of three champion racehorses. Stars Mick Ford.

Brady Says

Thursday 11:30 - 12:00

4 Extra Debut. Shane is one of Brady's private investigators. He observes. He listens. He notes every detail. Stars Malcolm Hebden.

Mr Finchley Goes To Paris

Thursday 12:00 - 12:30

1/6. The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client. Victor Canning's adventure stars Richard Griffiths.

I'm Ken, He's Bill

Thursday 12:30 - 13:00

With a new rival in town, can Ken inspire Bill to fight for Caroline's love? Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1975.

Rudy's Rare Records

Thursday 13:00 - 13:30

5/6. Rudy is determined to prove to his girlfriend Doreen that she's finally met her match. Stars Lenny Henry. From February 2011.

The Lying Life of Adults

Thursday 13:30 - 13:45

4/10. Giovanna is encouraged to spy on her parents. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

Voices from Vindolanda

Thursday 13:45 - 14:00

4/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Prefect's freedman Privatus recommends an unusual cure to Lepidina. Stars David Bradley.

Whose Line is it Anyway?

Thursday 14:00 - 14:30

1/6. Clive Anderson and the famed improvisation game with Lenny Henry, Dawn French, John Sessions and Stephen Fry. From January 1988.

Ballylenon

Thursday 14:30 - 15:00

1/6. Phonsie's keen to send Guard Gallagher to sing in a New York competition. It's 1956 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna.

Invitation to the Waltz

Thursday 15:00 - 16:00

Waking on her 17th birthday, Olivia senses her rite of passage has begun - and her first dance is imminent. Stars Mary Nighy.

Great Lives

Thursday 16:00 - 16:30

Howard Goodall chooses the pioneering 19th-century black composer, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. With Francine Stock. From 2005.

Is One Career Enough?

Thursday 16:30 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. What is a portfolio career and can any of us really trust that one career is enough? Sarfraz Manzoor investigates. From 2017.

Whip Hand

Thursday 17:00 - 17:30

4/5. Sid Halley must probe a link between cauliflowers and pig disease, and the loss of three champion racehorses. Stars Mick Ford.

Brady Says

Thursday 17:30 - 18:00

4 Extra Debut. Shane is one of Brady's private investigators. He observes. He listens. He notes every detail. Stars Malcolm Hebden.

Mr Finchley Goes To Paris

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

1/6. The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client. Victor Canning's adventure stars Richard Griffiths.

I'm Ken, He's Bill

Thursday 18:30 - 19:00

With a new rival in town, can Ken inspire Bill to fight for Caroline's love? Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1975.

Rudy's Rare Records

Thursday 19:00 - 19:30

5/6. Rudy is determined to prove to his girlfriend Doreen that she's finally met her match. Stars Lenny Henry. From February 2011.

The Lying Life of Adults

Thursday 19:30 - 19:45

4/10. Giovanna is encouraged to spy on her parents. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

Voices from Vindolanda

Thursday 19:45 - 20:00

4/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Prefect's freedman Privatus recommends an unusual cure to Lepidina. Stars David Bradley.

Whose Line is it Anyway?

Thursday 20:00 - 20:30

1/6. Clive Anderson and the famed improvisation game with Lenny Henry, Dawn French, John Sessions and Stephen Fry. From January 1988.

Ballylenon

Thursday 20:30 - 21:00

1/6. Phonsie's keen to send Guard Gallagher to sing in a New York competition. It's 1956 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna.

Invitation to the Waltz

Thursday 21:00 - 22:00

Waking on her 17th birthday, Olivia senses her rite of passage has begun - and her first dance is imminent. Stars Mary Nighy.

Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Thursday 22:00 - 22:30

2/4. More comic chaos from Tim Key, Tom Basden, Katy Wix and guest star Mike Wozniak.

Hearing With Hegley

Thursday 22:30 - 22:45

1/6. Poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley entertains with a microphone and a book of verse. From November 1996.

Nick Mohammed in Quarters

Thursday 22:45 - 23:00

1/4. Fast-paced comedy sketches from award-winning Nick Mohammed and friends. With Anna Crilly and Colin Hoult. From January 2009.

Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere

Thursday 23:00 - 23:30

3/4. Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa: diplomacy everywhere. From 2019.

The Mel and Sue Thing

Thursday 23:30 - 00:00

6/6. There is a shocking loss on Leather Island, and Fanny gets a break. Sketches with duo Giedroyc and Perkins. From October 2002.

Fri Aug 15
Great Lives

Friday 00:00 - 00:30

Howard Goodall chooses the pioneering 19th-century black composer, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. With Francine Stock. From 2005.

Is One Career Enough?

Friday 00:30 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. What is a portfolio career and can any of us really trust that one career is enough? Sarfraz Manzoor investigates. From 2017.

Whip Hand

Friday 01:00 - 01:30

4/5. Sid Halley must probe a link between cauliflowers and pig disease, and the loss of three champion racehorses. Stars Mick Ford.

Brady Says

Friday 01:30 - 02:00

4 Extra Debut. Shane is one of Brady's private investigators. He observes. He listens. He notes every detail. Stars Malcolm Hebden.

Mr Finchley Goes To Paris

Friday 02:00 - 02:30

1/6. The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client. Victor Canning's adventure stars Richard Griffiths.

I'm Ken, He's Bill

Friday 02:30 - 03:00

With a new rival in town, can Ken inspire Bill to fight for Caroline's love? Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1975.

Rudy's Rare Records

Friday 03:00 - 03:30

5/6. Rudy is determined to prove to his girlfriend Doreen that she's finally met her match. Stars Lenny Henry. From February 2011.

The Lying Life of Adults

Friday 03:30 - 03:45

4/10. Giovanna is encouraged to spy on her parents. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

Voices from Vindolanda

Friday 03:45 - 04:00

4/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Prefect's freedman Privatus recommends an unusual cure to Lepidina. Stars David Bradley.

Whose Line is it Anyway?

Friday 04:00 - 04:30

1/6. Clive Anderson and the famed improvisation game with Lenny Henry, Dawn French, John Sessions and Stephen Fry. From January 1988.

Ballylenon

Friday 04:30 - 05:00

1/6. Phonsie's keen to send Guard Gallagher to sing in a New York competition. It's 1956 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna.

Invitation to the Waltz

Friday 05:00 - 06:00

Waking on her 17th birthday, Olivia senses her rite of passage has begun - and her first dance is imminent. Stars Mary Nighy.

Whip Hand

Friday 06:00 - 06:30

5/5. Sid Halley believes he knows the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates, but dare he reveal it? Stars Mick Ford.

Smile Please

Friday 06:30 - 07:00

4 Extra Debut. Uncanny times for a chemist who develops films for a seaside street photographer. Stars John Graham and Kathleen Helm. From 1960.

The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes

Friday 07:00 - 07:30

1/6. The spoof sleuth probes mystery deaths from some new fangled inventions. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From 1999.

The Inimitable Jeeves

Friday 07:30 - 08:00

2/10. When Aunt Agatha sparks uproar - can Bertie's valet save the day? PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern.

Skeletons In The Cupboard

Friday 08:00 - 08:30

2/4. Maureen and Lesley are horrified to discover that David's body has vanished from the cellar. Stars Alison Steadman. From 2021.

The Lying Life of Adults

Friday 08:30 - 08:45

5/10. Costanza gives Giovanna a bracelet. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

Voices from Vindolanda

Friday 08:45 - 09:00

5/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. A near-fatal accident sparks confrontation between Lepidina and Coventina. Stars Shauna Snow.

Crybabies Present...

Friday 09:00 - 09:30

2/4. Step into a sweeping fantasy epic as Crybabies bring the big screen to your normal-sized radio.

The History of Secrecy

Friday 09:30 - 09:45

5/5. The impact of the new cultural ideal of 'transparency'. Tiffany Jenkins explores the idea of secret knowledge. From 2016.

Daily Service

Friday 09:45 - 10:00

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

Soul Music

Friday 10:00 - 10:30

Terry Waite and musician Steve Hackett talk about the emotional impact of Bach's music for two violins. From July 2004.

Ghost Music

Friday 10:30 - 11:00

Archaeologist Christine Finn goes in search of sounds not heard for millennia, including Tutankhamun's trumpet. From 2011.

Whip Hand

Friday 11:00 - 11:30

5/5. Sid Halley believes he knows the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates, but dare he reveal it? Stars Mick Ford.

Smile Please

Friday 11:30 - 12:00

4 Extra Debut. Uncanny times for a chemist who develops films for a seaside street photographer. Stars John Graham and Kathleen Helm. From 1960.

The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes

Friday 12:00 - 12:30

1/6. The spoof sleuth probes mystery deaths from some new fangled inventions. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From 1999.

The Inimitable Jeeves

Friday 12:30 - 13:00

2/10. When Aunt Agatha sparks uproar - can Bertie's valet save the day? PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern.

Skeletons In The Cupboard

Friday 13:00 - 13:30

2/4. Maureen and Lesley are horrified to discover that David's body has vanished from the cellar. Stars Alison Steadman. From 2021.

The Lying Life of Adults

Friday 13:30 - 13:45

5/10. Costanza gives Giovanna a bracelet. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

Voices from Vindolanda

Friday 13:45 - 14:00

5/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. A near-fatal accident sparks confrontation between Lepidina and Coventina. Stars Shauna Snow.

Whispers

Friday 14:00 - 14:30

4/6. Gyles Brandreth's scandalous quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham. From September 2004.

Double Income, No Kids Yet

Friday 14:30 - 15:00

6/6. Lucy regrets helping to write a book, while Daniel is on an odd night out. Stars Liz Carling and David Tennant. From July 2002.

The Weather in the Streets

Friday 15:00 - 16:00

Living a faintly bohemian life in 1930s London, Olivia meets Rollo again - and they embark on a secret affair. Stars Eve Best.

Soul Music

Friday 16:00 - 16:30

Terry Waite and musician Steve Hackett talk about the emotional impact of Bach's music for two violins. From July 2004.

Ghost Music

Friday 16:30 - 17:00

Archaeologist Christine Finn goes in search of sounds not heard for millennia, including Tutankhamun's trumpet. From 2011.

Whip Hand

Friday 17:00 - 17:30

5/5. Sid Halley believes he knows the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates, but dare he reveal it? Stars Mick Ford.

Smile Please

Friday 17:30 - 18:00

4 Extra Debut. Uncanny times for a chemist who develops films for a seaside street photographer. Stars John Graham and Kathleen Helm. From 1960.

The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

1/6. The spoof sleuth probes mystery deaths from some new fangled inventions. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From 1999.

The Inimitable Jeeves

Friday 18:30 - 19:00

2/10. When Aunt Agatha sparks uproar - can Bertie's valet save the day? PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern.

Skeletons In The Cupboard

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

2/4. Maureen and Lesley are horrified to discover that David's body has vanished from the cellar. Stars Alison Steadman. From 2021.

The Lying Life of Adults

Friday 19:30 - 19:45

5/10. Costanza gives Giovanna a bracelet. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

Voices from Vindolanda

Friday 19:45 - 20:00

5/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. A near-fatal accident sparks confrontation between Lepidina and Coventina. Stars Shauna Snow.

Whispers

Friday 20:00 - 20:30

4/6. Gyles Brandreth's scandalous quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham. From September 2004.

Double Income, No Kids Yet

Friday 20:30 - 21:00

6/6. Lucy regrets helping to write a book, while Daniel is on an odd night out. Stars Liz Carling and David Tennant. From July 2002.

The Weather in the Streets

Friday 21:00 - 22:00

Living a faintly bohemian life in 1930s London, Olivia meets Rollo again - and they embark on a secret affair. Stars Eve Best.

Crybabies Present...

Friday 22:00 - 22:30

2/4. Step into a sweeping fantasy epic as Crybabies bring the big screen to your normal-sized radio.

Wondermentalist Cabaret Edinburgh Special

Friday 22:30 - 22:55

The slightly interactive, comedy-infused poetry cabaret. With Matt Harvey, Kate Fox and Elvis McGonagall. From August 2012.

The Comedy Club Interview

Friday 22:55 - 23:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Paul Garner chats once again to actor, writer and director Steve Oram.

On the Hour

Friday 23:00 - 23:30

5/6. Ireland hits the headlines as the programme celebrates its 33rd birthday. Chris Morris fronts the news satire. From May 1992.

Radio Active

Friday 23:30 - 00:00

6/6. The listeners' votes are in, so the National Local Radio Station announces the winners! Stars Angus Deayton. From October 1981.

Sat Aug 16
Soul Music

Saturday 00:00 - 00:30

Terry Waite and musician Steve Hackett talk about the emotional impact of Bach's music for two violins. From July 2004.

Ghost Music

Saturday 00:30 - 01:00

Archaeologist Christine Finn goes in search of sounds not heard for millennia, including Tutankhamun's trumpet. From 2011.

Whip Hand

Saturday 01:00 - 01:30

5/5. Sid Halley believes he knows the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates, but dare he reveal it? Stars Mick Ford.

Smile Please

Saturday 01:30 - 02:00

4 Extra Debut. Uncanny times for a chemist who develops films for a seaside street photographer. Stars John Graham and Kathleen Helm. From 1960.

The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes

Saturday 02:00 - 02:30

1/6. The spoof sleuth probes mystery deaths from some new fangled inventions. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From 1999.

The Inimitable Jeeves

Saturday 02:30 - 03:00

2/10. When Aunt Agatha sparks uproar - can Bertie's valet save the day? PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern.

Skeletons In The Cupboard

Saturday 03:00 - 03:30

2/4. Maureen and Lesley are horrified to discover that David's body has vanished from the cellar. Stars Alison Steadman. From 2021.

The Lying Life of Adults

Saturday 03:30 - 03:45

5/10. Costanza gives Giovanna a bracelet. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

Voices from Vindolanda

Saturday 03:45 - 04:00

5/5. Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. A near-fatal accident sparks confrontation between Lepidina and Coventina. Stars Shauna Snow.

Whispers

Saturday 04:00 - 04:30

4/6. Gyles Brandreth's scandalous quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham. From September 2004.

Double Income, No Kids Yet

Saturday 04:30 - 05:00

6/6. Lucy regrets helping to write a book, while Daniel is on an odd night out. Stars Liz Carling and David Tennant. From July 2002.

The Weather in the Streets

Saturday 05:00 - 06:00

Living a faintly bohemian life in 1930s London, Olivia meets Rollo again - and they embark on a secret affair. Stars Eve Best.

Operation Lightning Pegasus

Saturday 06:00 - 07:30

Comic spin on what really happened inside the Wooden Horse during the siege of Troy. Stars Timothy West and Norma Ronald.

My Word!

Saturday 07:30 - 08:00

4 Extra Debut. Michael O'Donnell hosts the battle of wit and wordplay with Frank Muir, Dilys Powell, Denis Norden and Antonia Fraser. From 1993.

The Flying Doctor

Saturday 08:00 - 08:30

4 Extra Debut. An insight into the work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. Stars James McKechnie and Bill Kerr. From 1960.

Richard Matthewman

Saturday 08:30 - 08:45

4 Extra Debut. Richard's joy at his team's promotion is tempered by real life events on the other side of the world. Read by Fine Time Fontayne.

Touching the Elephant

Saturday 08:45 - 09:15

4 Extra Debut. Kim Normanton hears the reactions of four blind people when they first encounter an elephant up close at London Zoo.

Crime

Saturday 09:15 - 09:45

4 Extra Debut. Was it Colonel Mustard with the lead piping? The world of murder mystery explored by Carl Gorham and Amanda Swift. From 1990.

When the Wind Blows

Saturday 09:45 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. Jim and Hilda survived The Blitz. An atomic bomb can't be all that different... can it? Stars Peter Sallis and Brenda Bruce.

Operation Lightning Pegasus

Saturday 11:00 - 12:30

Comic spin on what really happened inside the Wooden Horse during the siege of Troy. Stars Timothy West and Norma Ronald.

My Word!

Saturday 12:30 - 13:00

4 Extra Debut. Michael O'Donnell hosts the battle of wit and wordplay with Frank Muir, Dilys Powell, Denis Norden and Antonia Fraser. From 1993.

The Flying Doctor

Saturday 13:00 - 13:30

4 Extra Debut. An insight into the work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. Stars James McKechnie and Bill Kerr. From 1960.

Richard Matthewman

Saturday 13:30 - 13:45

4 Extra Debut. Richard's joy at his team's promotion is tempered by real life events on the other side of the world. Read by Fine Time Fontayne.

Touching the Elephant

Saturday 13:45 - 14:15

4 Extra Debut. Kim Normanton hears the reactions of four blind people when they first encounter an elephant up close at London Zoo.

Gorham and Swift

Saturday 14:15 - 14:45

4 Extra Debut. Was it Colonel Mustard with the lead piping? The world of murder mystery explored by Carl Gorham and Amanda Swift. From 1990.

When the Wind Blows

Saturday 14:45 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. Jim and Hilda survived The Blitz. An atomic bomb can't be all that different... can it? Stars Peter Sallis and Brenda Bruce.

The Gingerbread House

Saturday 16:00 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. Cynthia believes her stepchildren should face up to the threats of the real world. Stars Nigel Anthony and Bonnie Hurren.

Operation Lightning Pegasus

Saturday 17:00 - 18:30

Comic spin on what really happened inside the Wooden Horse during the siege of Troy. Stars Timothy West and Norma Ronald.

My Word!

Saturday 18:30 - 19:00

4 Extra Debut. Michael O'Donnell hosts the battle of wit and wordplay with Frank Muir, Dilys Powell, Denis Norden and Antonia Fraser. From 1993.

The Flying Doctor

Saturday 19:00 - 19:30

4 Extra Debut. An insight into the work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. Stars James McKechnie and Bill Kerr. From 1960.

Richard Matthewman

Saturday 19:30 - 19:45

4 Extra Debut. Richard's joy at his team's promotion is tempered by real life events on the other side of the world. Read by Fine Time Fontayne.

Touching the Elephant

Saturday 19:45 - 20:15

4 Extra Debut. Kim Normanton hears the reactions of four blind people when they first encounter an elephant up close at London Zoo.

Gorham and Swift

Saturday 20:15 - 20:45

4 Extra Debut. Was it Colonel Mustard with the lead piping? The world of murder mystery explored by Carl Gorham and Amanda Swift. From 1990.

When the Wind Blows

Saturday 20:45 - 22:00

4 Extra Debut. Jim and Hilda survived The Blitz. An atomic bomb can't be all that different... can it? Stars Peter Sallis and Brenda Bruce.

The Penny Dreadfuls Present: Revolution

Saturday 22:00 - 23:00

The comedy trio tell the epic tale of the French Revolution. Co-starring Richard E Grant and Sally Hawkins. From July 2011.

Ross Noble Goes Global

Saturday 23:00 - 23:30

2/4. Weirdness awaits the comedian in the Australian city, with men in leotards and locals with something to hide. From May 2003.

Isy Suttie's Love Letters

Saturday 23:30 - 00:00

1/4. Isy and her first ever boyfriend, Darren Jones, conspire to write love notes to bring two shy bell-ringers together. From 2013.

Sun Aug 17
The Gingerbread House

Sunday 00:00 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. Cynthia believes her stepchildren should face up to the threats of the real world. Stars Nigel Anthony and Bonnie Hurren.

Operation Lightning Pegasus

Sunday 01:00 - 02:30

Comic spin on what really happened inside the Wooden Horse during the siege of Troy. Stars Timothy West and Norma Ronald.

My Word

Sunday 02:30 - 03:00

4 Extra Debut. Michael O'Donnell hosts the battle of wit and wordplay with Frank Muir, Dilys Powell, Denis Norden and Antonia Fraser. From 1993.

The Flying Doctor

Sunday 03:00 - 03:30

4 Extra Debut. An insight into the work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. Stars James McKechnie and Bill Kerr. From 1960.

Richard Matthewman

Sunday 03:30 - 03:45

4 Extra Debut. Richard's joy at his team's promotion is tempered by real life events on the other side of the world. Read by Fine Time Fontayne.

Touching the Elephant

Sunday 03:45 - 04:15

4 Extra Debut. Kim Normanton hears the reactions of four blind people when they first encounter an elephant up close at London Zoo.

Gorham and Swift

Sunday 04:15 - 04:45

4 Extra Debut. Was it Colonel Mustard with the lead piping? The world of murder mystery explored by Carl Gorham and Amanda Swift. From 1990.

When the Wind Blows

Sunday 04:45 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. Jim and Hilda survived The Blitz. An atomic bomb can't be all that different... can it? Stars Peter Sallis and Brenda Bruce.

Jump

Sunday 06:00 - 06:45

4 Extra Debut. Young Frederick begins a quest to unite and save the world - after a warning from a very unusual source. Stars Freddie Jones.

Personal Pleasures - Walking Through Leaves by Vita Sackville-West

Sunday 06:45 - 07:00

4 Extra Debut. Author and garden designer Vita Sackville-West shares her simple personal pleasures in life. From 1950.

Poetry Extra - William Sieghart's Poetry Pharmacy

Sunday 07:00 - 07:30

Daljit Nagra introduces The Poetry Pharmacy with William Sieghart serving up poetic prescriptions to soothe the soul. From 2020.

My Music

Sunday 07:30 - 08:00

4 Extra Debut. Steve Race chairs the popular musical general knowledge quiz with Frank Muir, Denis Norden and Ian Wallace. From 1968.

Sound the Horne: The 100th Anniversary of Our Ken

Sunday 08:00 - 08:30

4 Extra Debut. Kenneth Horne has been described as 'the last of the truly great radio comics'. Jimmy Carr explores his legacy. From 2007.

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Sunday 08:30 - 09:00

4 Extra Debut. Humphrey Lyttelton hosts the party games for Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Willie Rushton and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From 1995.

Sea Wyf and Biscuit

Sunday 09:00 - 09:45

4 Extra Debut. Four shipwreck survivors are thrown together and must fight for survival on the Indian Ocean. Stars Gillian Kearney and Jamie Glover.

Johnny's Jaunt in the Pacific

Sunday 09:45 - 10:15

4 Extra Debut. Fondly remembered for BBC TV's 'Animal Magic' and his many voices, Johnny Morris heads to Hawaii. From 1971.

The Adventures of PC 49

Sunday 10:15 - 10:45

4 Extra Debut. Travelling by train, can Police Constable 49 foil an elaborate diamond heist which is a very family affair? Stars Brian Reece. From 1952.

Lake Wobegon Days

Sunday 10:45 - 11:00

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Jump

Sunday 11:00 - 11:45

4 Extra Debut. Young Frederick begins a quest to unite and save the world - after a warning from a very unusual source. Stars Freddie Jones.

Personal Pleasures - Walking Through Leaves by Vita Sackville-West

Sunday 11:45 - 12:00

4 Extra Debut. Author and garden designer Vita Sackville-West shares her simple personal pleasures in life. From 1950.

Poetry Extra - William Sieghart's Poetry Pharmacy

Sunday 12:00 - 12:30

Daljit Nagra introduces The Poetry Pharmacy with William Sieghart serving up poetic prescriptions to soothe the soul. From 2020.

My Music

Sunday 12:30 - 13:00

4 Extra Debut. Steve Race chairs the popular musical general knowledge quiz with Frank Muir, Denis Norden and Ian Wallace. From 1968.

Sound the Horne: The 100th Anniversary of Our Ken

Sunday 13:00 - 13:30

4 Extra Debut. Kenneth Horne has been described as 'the last of the truly great radio comics'. Jimmy Carr explores his legacy. From 2007.

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Sunday 13:30 - 14:00

4 Extra Debut. Humphrey Lyttelton hosts the party games for Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Willie Rushton and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From 1995.

Sea Wyf and Biscuit

Sunday 14:00 - 14:45

4 Extra Debut. Four shipwreck survivors are thrown together and must fight for survival on the Indian Ocean. Stars Gillian Kearney and Jamie Glover.

Johnny's Jaunt in the Pacific

Sunday 14:45 - 15:15

4 Extra Debut. Fondly remembered for BBC TV's 'Animal Magic' and his many voices, Johnny Morris heads to Hawaii. From 1971.

The Adventures of PC 49

Sunday 15:15 - 15:45

4 Extra Debut. Travelling by train, can Police Constable 49 foil an elaborate diamond heist which is a very family affair? Stars Brian Reece. From 1952.

Lake Wobegon Days

Sunday 15:45 - 16:00

No description

Martyr of the Hives

Sunday 16:00 - 17:00

Hunting for the founder of a mystical bee-cult, curious Henry uncovers a mystery of true horror instead... Stars Richard Morant.

Jump

Sunday 17:00 - 17:45

4 Extra Debut. Young Frederick begins a quest to unite and save the world - after a warning from a very unusual source. Stars Freddie Jones.

Personal Pleasures - Walking Through Leaves by Vita Sackville-West

Sunday 17:45 - 18:00

4 Extra Debut. Author and garden designer Vita Sackville-West shares her simple personal pleasures in life. From 1950.

Poetry Extra - William Sieghart's Poetry Pharmacy

Sunday 18:00 - 18:30

Daljit Nagra introduces The Poetry Pharmacy with William Sieghart serving up poetic prescriptions to soothe the soul. From 2020.

My Music

Sunday 18:30 - 19:00

4 Extra Debut. Steve Race chairs the popular musical general knowledge quiz with Frank Muir, Denis Norden and Ian Wallace. From 1968.

Sound the Horne: The 100th Anniversary of Our Ken

Sunday 19:00 - 19:30

4 Extra Debut. Kenneth Horne has been described as 'the last of the truly great radio comics'. Jimmy Carr explores his legacy. From 2007.

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Sunday 19:30 - 20:00

4 Extra Debut. Humphrey Lyttelton hosts the party games for Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Willie Rushton and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From 1995.

Sea Wyf and Biscuit

Sunday 20:00 - 20:45

4 Extra Debut. Four shipwreck survivors are thrown together and must fight for survival on the Indian Ocean. Stars Gillian Kearney and Jamie Glover.

Johnny's Jaunt in the Pacific

Sunday 20:45 - 21:15

4 Extra Debut. Fondly remembered for BBC TV's 'Animal Magic' and his many voices, Johnny Morris heads to Hawaii. From 1971.

The Adventures of PC 49

Sunday 21:15 - 21:45

4 Extra Debut. Travelling by train, can Police Constable 49 foil an elaborate diamond heist which is a very family affair? Stars Brian Reece. From 1952.

Lake Wobegon Days

Sunday 21:45 - 22:00

No description

My Teenage Diary

Sunday 22:00 - 22:30

5/6. Gyles Brandreth reveals his love of theatre and socks with sandals from his boarding school diary. With Rufus Hound. From 2018.

Henry Normal's Encyclopaedia Poetica

Sunday 22:30 - 23:00

4/4. Henry's concluding volume covers BBC Radio 4, sex and a mime burglary. With Liz Lochhead and Pete Ramskill. From June 1994.

Women Talking About Cars

Sunday 23:00 - 23:30

4/4. Una Stubbs tells Victoria Coren Mitchell about her childhood, motherhood and acting from Summer Holiday to Sherlock. From 2018.

Cowards

Sunday 23:30 - 00:00

3/4. Sketch show with a comic slant on human frailties. With Tom Basden, Stefan Golaszewski and Tim Key. From November 2008.

Mon Aug 18
Martyr of the Hives

Monday 00:00 - 01:00

Hunting for the founder of a mystical bee-cult, curious Henry uncovers a mystery of true horror instead... Stars Richard Morant.

Jump

Monday 01:00 - 01:45

4 Extra Debut. Young Frederick begins a quest to unite and save the world - after a warning from a very unusual source. Stars Freddie Jones.

Personal Pleasures - Walking Through Leaves by Vita Sackville-West

Monday 01:45 - 02:00

4 Extra Debut. Author and garden designer Vita Sackville-West shares her simple personal pleasures in life. From 1950.

Poetry Extra - William Sieghart's Poetry Pharmacy

Monday 02:00 - 02:30

Daljit Nagra introduces The Poetry Pharmacy with William Sieghart serving up poetic prescriptions to soothe the soul. From 2020.

My Music

Monday 02:30 - 03:00

4 Extra Debut. Steve Race chairs the popular musical general knowledge quiz with Frank Muir, Denis Norden and Ian Wallace. From 1968.

Sound the Horne: The 100th Anniversary of Our Ken

Monday 03:00 - 03:30

4 Extra Debut. Kenneth Horne has been described as 'the last of the truly great radio comics'. Jimmy Carr explores his legacy. From 2007.

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Monday 03:30 - 04:00

4 Extra Debut. Humphrey Lyttelton hosts the party games for Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Willie Rushton and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From 1995.

Sea Wyf and Biscuit

Monday 04:00 - 04:45

4 Extra Debut. Four shipwreck survivors are thrown together and must fight for survival on the Indian Ocean. Stars Gillian Kearney and Jamie Glover.

Johnny's Jaunt in the Pacific

Monday 04:45 - 05:15

4 Extra Debut. Fondly remembered for BBC TV's 'Animal Magic' and his many voices, Johnny Morris heads to Hawaii. From 1971.

The Adventures of PC 49

Monday 05:15 - 05:45

4 Extra Debut. Travelling by train, can Police Constable 49 foil an elaborate diamond heist which is a very family affair? Stars Brian Reece. From 1952.

Lake Wobegon Days

Monday 05:45 - 06:00

No description

The Lady Detectives

Monday 06:00 - 06:45

1/4. Victorian sleuth Loveday Brooke investigates some nuns who seem to be forsaking their vows for burglary. Stars Gayanne Potter.

The Power of Life And Death

Monday 06:45 - 07:00

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. When several government officials die in suspicious circumstances, DCI Kate Duncan must investigate. Stars Haydn Gwynne.

In The Red

Monday 07:00 - 07:30

4/7. Reporter George grabs headlines in the plot to overthrow the BBC Director General. Stars Michael Williams. From January 1995.

Dad's Army

Monday 07:30 - 08:00

2/20. Mainwaring's platoon set off to grab some much-needed weapons. Adapted from BBC TV, with Arthur Lowe. From 1974.

Alexei Sayle's The Absence of Normal

Monday 08:00 - 08:30

2/4. 1968. Radical left-wing students think their inspirational banner can change the world Stars Ben Compton. From 2019.

The Lying Life of Adults

Monday 08:30 - 08:45

6/10. Giovanna visits her father in his new home. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

All Passion Spent

Monday 08:45 - 09:00

1/5. An 88-year-old woman defies her children to embark on an independent life after her husband dies. Stars Honor Blackman.

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Monday 09:00 - 09:30

6/6. Adrian Edmondson takes on the Sex Pistols, Miles Jupp and Henning Wehn offer new definitions for the Uxbridge English Dictionary, and Rachel Parris raps along to Barenaked Ladies.

The Diaries of Brett Westwood

Monday 09:30 - 09:45

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Brett Westwood looks at how wildlife in the farmland in his local area has changed over the past 40 years. From 2015.

Daily Service

Monday 09:45 - 10:00

Worship and music with Rev Scott Rennie, Minister of St Giles' Cathedral in the Festival city of Edinburgh. Reading: Ephesians 3: 8-12.

Charles Parker Prize 2025

Monday 10:00 - 11:00

Sara Parker meets the winners and finalists of the Charles Parker Prize 2025; set up in memory of her father to recognise the best of the next generation of audio feature maker.

The Lady Detectives

Monday 11:00 - 11:45

1/4. Victorian sleuth Loveday Brooke investigates some nuns who seem to be forsaking their vows for burglary. Stars Gayanne Potter.

The Power of Life And Death

Monday 11:45 - 12:00

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. When several government officials die in suspicious circumstances, DCI Kate Duncan must investigate. Stars Haydn Gwynne.

In The Red

Monday 12:00 - 12:30

4/7. Reporter George grabs headlines in the plot to overthrow the BBC Director General. Stars Michael Williams. From January 1995.

Dad's Army

Monday 12:30 - 13:00

2/20. Mainwaring's platoon set off to grab some much-needed weapons. Adapted from BBC TV, with Arthur Lowe. From 1974.

Alexei Sayle's The Absence of Normal

Monday 13:00 - 13:30

2/4. 1968. Radical left-wing students think their inspirational banner can change the world Stars Ben Compton. From 2019.

The Lying Life of Adults

Monday 13:30 - 13:45

6/10. Giovanna visits her father in his new home. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

All Passion Spent

Monday 13:45 - 14:00

1/5. An 88-year-old woman defies her children to embark on an independent life after her husband dies. Stars Honor Blackman.

Booked

Monday 14:00 - 14:30

1/6. Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Roger McGough, David Stafford and Arthur Smith. From November 1998.

The Party Line

Monday 14:30 - 15:00

4/6. Labour MP Duncan Stonebridge dreads a visit from his critical Tory father. Stars James Fleet. From 2005.

Pather Panchali: Song of the Road

Monday 15:00 - 16:00

1/2. Bibhuti Bhushan Banerji's classic story of poverty and love in a remote Bengali village. Stars Sagar Arya and Meera Syal.

Charles Parker Prize 2025

Monday 16:00 - 17:00

Sara Parker meets the winners and finalists of the Charles Parker Prize 2025; set up in memory of her father to recognise the best of the next generation of audio feature maker.

The Lady Detectives

Monday 17:00 - 17:45

1/4. Victorian sleuth Loveday Brooke investigates some nuns who seem to be forsaking their vows for burglary. Stars Gayanne Potter.

The Power of Life And Death

Monday 17:45 - 18:00

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. When several government officials die in suspicious circumstances, DCI Kate Duncan must investigate. Stars Haydn Gwynne.

In The Red

Monday 18:00 - 18:30

4/7. Reporter George grabs headlines in the plot to overthrow the BBC Director General. Stars Michael Williams. From January 1995.

Dad's Army

Monday 18:30 - 19:00

2/20. Mainwaring's platoon set off to grab some much-needed weapons. Adapted from BBC TV, with Arthur Lowe. From 1974.

Alexei Sayle's The Absence of Normal

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

2/4. 1968. Radical left-wing students think their inspirational banner can change the world Stars Ben Compton. From 2019.

The Lying Life of Adults

Monday 19:30 - 19:45

6/10. Giovanna visits her father in his new home. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

All Passion Spent

Monday 19:45 - 20:00

1/5. An 88-year-old woman defies her children to embark on an independent life after her husband dies. Stars Honor Blackman.

Booked

Monday 20:00 - 20:30

1/6. Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Roger McGough, David Stafford and Arthur Smith. From November 1998.

The Party Line

Monday 20:30 - 21:00

4/6. Labour MP Duncan Stonebridge dreads a visit from his critical Tory father. Stars James Fleet. From 2005.

Pather Panchali: Song of the Road

Monday 21:00 - 22:00

1/2. Bibhuti Bhushan Banerji's classic story of poverty and love in a remote Bengali village. Stars Sagar Arya and Meera Syal.

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Monday 22:00 - 22:30

6/6. Adrian Edmondson takes on the Sex Pistols, Miles Jupp and Henning Wehn offer new definitions for the Uxbridge English Dictionary, and Rachel Parris raps along to Barenaked Ladies.

28 Edinburgh Acts in 28 Minutes

Monday 22:30 - 22:55

Tim Minchin and Adam Hills join John Humphrys for a special edition of the fastest show on air. From 2006's Edinburgh Fringe.

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 comedian Eleanor Conway.

Too Long; Didn't Read

Monday 23:00 - 23:30

4/6. Columns. Analysis. The Guardian's Long Read. Who has time? Catherine Bohart does, and she's going beyond the headlines to give you the lowdown on one of the week's biggest stories.

Cliche

Monday 23:30 - 00:00

From theatre hooligans to Tip Top toupees. Sketches galore with Nick Maloney and Carole Hayman. From April 1981.

Tue Aug 19
Charles Parker Prize 2025

Tuesday 00:00 - 01:00

Sara Parker meets the winners and finalists of the Charles Parker Prize 2025; set up in memory of her father to recognise the best of the next generation of audio feature maker.

The Lady Detectives

Tuesday 01:00 - 01:45

1/4. Victorian sleuth Loveday Brooke investigates some nuns who seem to be forsaking their vows for burglary. Stars Gayanne Potter.

The Power of Life And Death

Tuesday 01:45 - 02:00

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. When several government officials die in suspicious circumstances, DCI Kate Duncan must investigate. Stars Haydn Gwynne.

In The Red

Tuesday 02:00 - 02:30

4/7. Reporter George grabs headlines in the plot to overthrow the BBC Director General. Stars Michael Williams. From January 1995.

Dad's Army

Tuesday 02:30 - 03:00

2/20. Mainwaring's platoon set off to grab some much-needed weapons. Adapted from BBC TV, with Arthur Lowe. From 1974.

Alexei Sayle's The Absence of Normal

Tuesday 03:00 - 03:30

2/4. 1968. Radical left-wing students think their inspirational banner can change the world Stars Ben Compton. From 2019.

The Lying Life of Adults

Tuesday 03:30 - 03:45

6/10. Giovanna visits her father in his new home. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets in 1990s Naples. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

All Passion Spent

Tuesday 03:45 - 04:00

1/5. An 88-year-old woman defies her children to embark on an independent life after her husband dies. Stars Honor Blackman.

Booked

Tuesday 04:00 - 04:30

1/6. Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Roger McGough, David Stafford and Arthur Smith. From November 1998.

The Party Line

Tuesday 04:30 - 05:00

4/6. Labour MP Duncan Stonebridge dreads a visit from his critical Tory father. Stars James Fleet. From 2005.

Pather Panchali: Song of the Road

Tuesday 05:00 - 06:00

1/2. Bibhuti Bhushan Banerji's classic story of poverty and love in a remote Bengali village. Stars Sagar Arya and Meera Syal.

The Lady Detectives

Tuesday 06:00 - 06:45

2/4. Victorian detective Florence Cusack investigates a man whose fate depends on his weight in gold. Stars Elizabeth Conboy.

The Power of Life And Death

Tuesday 06:45 - 07:00

2/5. Anonymous letters suggest that Dame Imelda Sharpe was murdered. An exhumation reveals something unexpected. Stars Haydn Gwynne.

Little Blighty On the Down

Tuesday 07:00 - 07:30

1/5. Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts battles on with her village toll tax. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From July 1989.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 07:30 - 08:00

14/26. Neddie Seagoon is dispatched to destroy a bridge built by British prisoners of war. Stars Peter Sellers. From December 1957.

To Hull and Back

Tuesday 08:00 - 08:30

4/5. Auntie Pamela's call gets Sophie fired up about the life she could be living. Stars Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. From 2015.

The Lying Life of Adults

Tuesday 08:30 - 08:45

7/10. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Giovanna fends off Corrado and Rosario. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

All Passion Spent

Tuesday 08:45 - 09:00

2/5. Rejecting her children's plans for her old age, Lady Slane makes two eccentric friends in Hampstead. Stars Honor Blackman.

Room 101 with Paul Merton

Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30

2/6. If you had to banish items to Room 101 what would you choose? Stephen Mangan attempts to send loud motorbikes, autumn and squirrels to a place they'll never been seen again.

The Diaries of Brett Westwood

Tuesday 09:30 - 09:45

2/5. Brett Westwood looks at how wildlife in the valley in his local area has changed over the past 40 years. From 2015.

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 Paul Kerensa.

A Good Read

Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30

Dom Joly, Kate Hamer and Harriett Gilbert choose books by Rob Long, Barbara Comyns and Philip Kerr. From 2019.

The Funeral Singer

Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. Reverend Kate Bottley investigates why mourners are turning more towards professional singers at funerals. From 2017.

The Lady Detectives

Tuesday 11:00 - 11:45

2/4. Victorian detective Florence Cusack investigates a man whose fate depends on his weight in gold. Stars Elizabeth Conboy.

The Power of Life And Death

Tuesday 11:45 - 12:00

2/5. Anonymous letters suggest that Dame Imelda Sharpe was murdered. An exhumation reveals something unexpected. Stars Haydn Gwynne.

Little Blighty On the Down

Tuesday 12:00 - 12:30

1/5. Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts battles on with her village toll tax. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From July 1989.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 12:30 - 13:00

14/26. Neddie Seagoon is dispatched to destroy a bridge built by British prisoners of war. Stars Peter Sellers. From December 1957.

To Hull and Back

Tuesday 13:00 - 13:30

4/5. Auntie Pamela's call gets Sophie fired up about the life she could be living. Stars Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. From 2015.

The Lying Life of Adults

Tuesday 13:30 - 13:45

7/10. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Giovanna fends off Corrado and Rosario. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

All Passion Spent

Tuesday 13:45 - 14:00

2/5. Rejecting her children's plans for her old age, Lady Slane makes two eccentric friends in Hampstead. Stars Honor Blackman.

Guess What?

Tuesday 14:00 - 14:30

1/10. Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. With Geoffrey Durham and Helen Atkinson Wood. From April 1998.

Barbara Nice

Tuesday 14:30 - 15:00

3/4. Barbara takes direct action when local public toilets are closed down and ends up in court. Stars Janice Connolly. From 2017.

Pather Panchali: Song of the Road

Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00

2/2. Opu sees life outside the village and Durga looks forward to marriage. But the monsoon rains sparks tragedy. Stars Sagar Arya.

A Good Read

Tuesday 16:00 - 16:30

Dom Joly, Kate Hamer and Harriett Gilbert choose books by Rob Long, Barbara Comyns and Philip Kerr. From 2019.

The Funeral Singer

Tuesday 16:30 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. Reverend Kate Bottley investigates why mourners are turning more towards professional singers at funerals. From 2017.

The Lady Detectives

Tuesday 17:00 - 17:45

2/4. Victorian detective Florence Cusack investigates a man whose fate depends on his weight in gold. Stars Elizabeth Conboy.

The Power of Life And Death

Tuesday 17:45 - 18:00

2/5. Anonymous letters suggest that Dame Imelda Sharpe was murdered. An exhumation reveals something unexpected. Stars Haydn Gwynne.

Little Blighty On the Down

Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30

1/5. Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts battles on with her village toll tax. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From July 1989.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00

14/26. Neddie Seagoon is dispatched to destroy a bridge built by British prisoners of war. Stars Peter Sellers. From December 1957.

To Hull and Back

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

4/5. Auntie Pamela's call gets Sophie fired up about the life she could be living. Stars Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. From 2015.

The Lying Life of Adults

Tuesday 19:30 - 19:45

7/10. A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples. Giovanna fends off Corrado and Rosario. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

All Passion Spent

Tuesday 19:45 - 20:00

2/5. Rejecting her children's plans for her old age, Lady Slane makes two eccentric friends in Hampstead. Stars Honor Blackman.

Guess What?

Tuesday 20:00 - 20:30

1/10. Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. With Geoffrey Durham and Helen Atkinson Wood. From April 1998.

Barbara Nice

Tuesday 20:30 - 21:00

3/4. Barbara takes direct action when local public toilets are closed down and ends up in court. Stars Janice Connolly. From 2017.

Pather Panchali: Song of the Road

Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00

2/2. Opu sees life outside the village and Durga looks forward to marriage. But the monsoon rains sparks tragedy. Stars Sagar Arya.

Room 101 with Paul Merton

Tuesday 22:00 - 22:30

2/6. If you had to banish items to Room 101 what would you choose? Stephen Mangan attempts to send loud motorbikes, autumn and squirrels to a place they'll never been seen again.

Buy Me Up TV

Tuesday 22:30 - 22:55

4/4. Shopping channel satire with Greg Proops. Aled Jones, Brian Blessed and Sir Terry Wogan join the team. From March 2008.

The Comedy Club Interview

Tuesday 22:55 - 23:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Rob Deering chats again to comedian Eleanor Conway.

Hannah Gadsby: Arts Clown

Tuesday 23:00 - 23:15

3/4. Aussie comedian and art historian Hannah Gadsby explores Michelangelo's 'David' - a 16th-century 17-foot-tall statue. From 2015.

Kieran Hodgson's Earworms

Tuesday 23:15 - 23:30

3/4. Kieran Hodgson as the inspirator 'Ralph Lewis' introduces us to Glazunov's music. With Tessa Coates and Colin Hoult. From 2017.

Keep Calman Carry On

Tuesday 23:30 - 00:00

3/4. Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by learning to bake with The Great British Bake Off's Selasi Gbormittah. From 2017.

Wed Aug 20
A Good Read

Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30

Dom Joly, Kate Hamer and Harriett Gilbert choose books by Rob Long, Barbara Comyns and Philip Kerr. From 2019.

The Funeral Singer

Wednesday 00:30 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. Reverend Kate Bottley investigates why mourners are turning more towards professional singers at funerals. From 2017.