708: BBC Radio 4 Ex

Sun May 24
Humanly Possible by Sarah Bakewell (Omnibus)

Today 02:40 - 03:45

Sarah Bakewell explores 700 years of humanist freethinking, enquiry and hope, from Petrarch to TH Huxley. Read by Emma Fielding.

The Fosdyke Saga

Today 03:45 - 04:00

'He's blackmailing me. We're done for!' Roger Ditchley starts menacing the Fosdyke family. Stars Christian Rodska. From 1983.

The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show

Today 04:00 - 04:30

3/6. The much-loved duo visit a wig boutique, and Eric falls on hard times. Guest singing star Anita Harris. From February 1975.

Beyond Our Ken

Today 04:30 - 05:00

15/20. Kenneth Horne reveals 'The Kenneth Williams Story' - and 'Hornerama' probes housing. With Betty Marsden. From January 1961.

The Inimitable PG Wodehouse

Today 05:00 - 06:00

1/3. Alexander Armstrong begins his celebration of the work of comic author PG Wodehouse. From 2020.

Desert Island Discs Revisited - Isabella Tree

Today 06:00 - 06:45

From Billie Holiday to T. Rex. Conservationist and writer Isabella Tree shares her choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2019.

Witness - The Making of Kind of Blue

Today 06:45 - 07:00

Drummer Jimmy Cobb recalls playing with Miles Davis on his 1959 album Kind of Blue, changing jazz forever. With Mike Lanchin.

Poetry Extra - Conversations on a Bench

Today 07:00 - 07:30

Daljit Nagra chooses Conversations on a Bench - Ilford with Anna Scott-Brown and a poem by Hussain Manawer. From 2020.

The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole (Omnibus)

Today 07:30 - 08:40

It's back to 1980s, as Adrian Mole goes on holiday with his parents to Skegness and makes an unwelcome discovery. Read by Harry McEntire.

Inheritance Tracks - Matt Edmondson

Today 08:40 - 08:50

BBC Radio 1 DJ Matt Edmondson chooses 'I Want It That Way' by Backstreet Boys and 'Green Light' by Lorde.

The Little Ottleys (Omnibus)

Today 08:50 - 10:00

2/5. Edith tried to forget Aylmer but being married to Bruce makes it hard, and a visitor is imminent. Starring Bertie Carvel.

Meet the Huggetts - Transatlantic Tangle

Today 10:00 - 10:30

The Huggetts are baffled by a mystery letter from America. Stars Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. From 1957.

The Frankie Howerd Show

Today 10:30 - 11:00

The King of Titters has problems with taxes and his TV but still has time to be a hero at sea. With June Whitfield. From 1966.

Desert Island Discs Revisited - Isabella Tree

Today 11:00 - 11:45

From Billie Holiday to T. Rex. Conservationist and writer Isabella Tree shares her choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2019.

Witness - The Making of Kind of Blue

Today 11:45 - 12:00

Drummer Jimmy Cobb recalls playing with Miles Davis on his 1959 album Kind of Blue, changing jazz forever. With Mike Lanchin.

Poetry Extra - Conversations on a Bench

Today 12:00 - 12:30

Daljit Nagra chooses Conversations on a Bench - Ilford with Anna Scott-Brown and a poem by Hussain Manawer. From 2020.

The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole (Omnibus)

Today 12:30 - 13:40

It's back to 1980s, as Adrian Mole goes on holiday with his parents to Skegness and makes an unwelcome discovery. Read by Harry McEntire.

Inheritance Tracks - Matt Edmondson

Today 13:40 - 13:50

BBC Radio 1 DJ Matt Edmondson chooses 'I Want It That Way' by Backstreet Boys and 'Green Light' by Lorde.

The Little Ottleys (Omnibus)

Today 13:50 - 15:00

2/5. Edith tried to forget Aylmer but being married to Bruce makes it hard, and a visitor is imminent. Starring Bertie Carvel.

Meet the Huggetts - Transatlantic Tangle

Today 15:00 - 15:30

The Huggetts are baffled by a mystery letter from America. Stars Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. From 1957.

The Frankie Howerd Show

Today 15:30 - 16:00

The King of Titters has problems with taxes and his TV but still has time to be a hero at sea. With June Whitfield. From 1966.

Ancient Sorceries

Today 16:00 - 16:30

2/4. When Vezin spends the night in a medieval village, he realises the cat-like locals are watching him. Read by Philip Madoc.

Fear On 4

Today 16:30 - 17:00

6/13. The Man in Black tells of three strangers hoping to be rescued from a motorway snowstorm. Stars Edward de Souza and John Castle.

Desert Island Discs Revisited - Isabella Tree

Today 17:00 - 17:45

From Billie Holiday to T. Rex. Conservationist and writer Isabella Tree shares her choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2019.

Witness - The Making of Kind of Blue

Today 17:45 - 18:00

Drummer Jimmy Cobb recalls playing with Miles Davis on his 1959 album Kind of Blue, changing jazz forever. With Mike Lanchin.

Poetry Extra - Conversations on a Bench

Today 18:00 - 18:30

Daljit Nagra chooses Conversations on a Bench - Ilford with Anna Scott-Brown and a poem by Hussain Manawer. From 2020.

The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole (Omnibus)

Today 18:30 - 19:40

It's back to 1980s, as Adrian Mole goes on holiday with his parents to Skegness and makes an unwelcome discovery. Read by Harry McEntire.

Inheritance Tracks - Matt Edmondson

Today 19:40 - 19:50

BBC Radio 1 DJ Matt Edmondson chooses 'I Want It That Way' by Backstreet Boys and 'Green Light' by Lorde.

The Little Ottleys (Omnibus)

Today 19:50 - 21:00

2/5. Edith tried to forget Aylmer but being married to Bruce makes it hard, and a visitor is imminent. Starring Bertie Carvel.

Meet the Huggetts - Transatlantic Tangle

Today 21:00 - 21:30

The Huggetts are baffled by a mystery letter from America. Stars Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. From 1957.

The Frankie Howerd Show

Today 21:30 - 22:00

The King of Titters has problems with taxes and his TV but still has time to be a hero at sea. With June Whitfield. From 1966.

Clare in the Community

Today 22:00 - 22:30

1/6. Clare's mother piles pressure onto Clare and Brian's already faltering relationship. Starring Sally Phillips. From 2008.

Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea

Today 22:30 - 22:45

1/6. The Scotsmen dig a suspicious hole for a coffin-shaped wardrobe. Stars Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden. From February 2004.

Steven Appleby's Normal Life

Today 22:45 - 23:00

1/6. Everyday insights from the cartoonist, who asks where reality ends and fantasy begins. Stars Paul McCrink. From February 2003.

In and out of the Kitchen

Today 23:00 - 23:30

5/6. Damien reluctantly helps out at Anthony's barbecue for some work colleagues. Stars Miles Jupp and Justin Edwards. From 2014.

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Today 23:30 - 00:00

1/6. Marcus Brigstocke invites comic actor Sanjeev Bhasker to try new experiences, including playing table football. From 2010.

Mon May 25
Ancient Sorceries

Tomorrow 00:00 - 00:30

2/4. When Vezin spends the night in a medieval village, he realises the cat-like locals are watching him. Read by Philip Madoc.

Fear On 4

Tomorrow 00:30 - 01:00

6/13. The Man in Black tells of three strangers hoping to be rescued from a motorway snowstorm. Stars Edward de Souza and John Castle.

Desert Island Discs Revisited - Isabella Tree

Tomorrow 01:00 - 01:45

From Billie Holiday to T. Rex. Conservationist and writer Isabella Tree shares her choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2019.

Witness - The Making of Kind of Blue

Tomorrow 01:45 - 02:00

Drummer Jimmy Cobb recalls playing with Miles Davis on his 1959 album Kind of Blue, changing jazz forever. With Mike Lanchin.

Poetry Extra - Conversations on a Bench

Tomorrow 02:00 - 02:30

Daljit Nagra chooses Conversations on a Bench - Ilford with Anna Scott-Brown and a poem by Hussain Manawer. From 2020.

The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 02:30 - 03:40

It's back to 1980s, as Adrian Mole goes on holiday with his parents to Skegness and makes an unwelcome discovery. Read by Harry McEntire.

Inheritance Tracks - Matt Edmondson

Tomorrow 03:40 - 03:50

BBC Radio 1 DJ Matt Edmondson chooses 'I Want It That Way' by Backstreet Boys and 'Green Light' by Lorde.

The Little Ottleys (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 03:50 - 05:00

2/5. Edith tried to forget Aylmer but being married to Bruce makes it hard, and a visitor is imminent. Starring Bertie Carvel.

Meet the Huggetts - Transatlantic Tangle

Tomorrow 05:00 - 05:30

The Huggetts are baffled by a mystery letter from America. Stars Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. From 1957.

The Frankie Howerd Show

Tomorrow 05:30 - 06:00

The King of Titters has problems with taxes and his TV but still has time to be a hero at sea. With June Whitfield. From 1966.

Detective

Tomorrow 06:00 - 06:30

1/10. Detective Sergeant Dave Brook is back. Is a quiet student all he seems? What about Mr Carson's missing scrap? Stars Ray Brooks.

Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

Tomorrow 06:30 - 07:00

6/13. Captain Jet Morgan decides to investigate the dark side of the moon, before the ship returns to Earth. Stars Andrew Faulds.

For Better or for Worse

Tomorrow 07:00 - 07:30

1/8. Dithering Bernard tries to get engaged to his flighty partner Iris. Starring Su Pollard and Gorden Kaye. From 1993.

Dad's Army

Tomorrow 07:30 - 08:00

2/26. With a visitor due from the Soviet Union, Mainwaring is peeved with Wilson. Adapted from BBC TV with Arthur Lowe. From 1976.

The Break

Tomorrow 08:00 - 08:30

2/6. At the seaside, Jeff and Andy borrow a van from Frank, setting them on the road to ruin. Stars Alison Steadman. From 2018.

The Lonely Londoners

Tomorrow 08:30 - 08:45

1/5. A ten-year-long city dweller from the Caribbean goes to meet another boat train of hopeful new arrivals. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

The Little Ottleys

Tomorrow 08:45 - 09:00

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. 1916: With Bruce in America, Edith and Aylmer are looking forward to their wedding in a month's time. Starring Juliet Aubrey.

The Unbelievable Truth

Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30

4/6. David Mitchell asks Henning Wehn, Holly Walsh, Miles Jupp and Lucy Porter to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on advertising, The Beatles, theatre and underwear.

Property of the BBC

Tomorrow 09:30 - 09:45

4 Extra Debut. Historian Robert Seatter explores objects from the BBC's archive: an advert, a proposal and a rejection letter. From 2022.

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 Bishop David Walker.

Last Chance To See

Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30

3/6. Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine go in search of a secretive - and confusing - creature in the Amazon: the Manatee. From 1989.

Blue Canvas: The Artist Miles Davis

Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00

A musical portrait of how the jazz trumpeter Miles Davis became a painter in later life. With artist Jo Gelbard. From 2016.

Detective

Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:30

1/10. Detective Sergeant Dave Brook is back. Is a quiet student all he seems? What about Mr Carson's missing scrap? Stars Ray Brooks.

Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

Tomorrow 11:30 - 12:00

6/13. Captain Jet Morgan decides to investigate the dark side of the moon, before the ship returns to Earth. Stars Andrew Faulds.

For Better or for Worse

Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:30

1/8. Dithering Bernard tries to get engaged to his flighty partner Iris. Starring Su Pollard and Gorden Kaye. From 1993.

Dad's Army

Tomorrow 12:30 - 13:00

2/26. With a visitor due from the Soviet Union, Mainwaring is peeved with Wilson. Adapted from BBC TV with Arthur Lowe. From 1976.

The Break

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30

2/6. At the seaside, Jeff and Andy borrow a van from Frank, setting them on the road to ruin. Stars Alison Steadman. From 2018.

The Lonely Londoners

Tomorrow 13:30 - 13:45

1/5. A ten-year-long city dweller from the Caribbean goes to meet another boat train of hopeful new arrivals. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

The Little Ottleys

Tomorrow 13:45 - 14:00

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. 1916: With Bruce in America, Edith and Aylmer are looking forward to their wedding in a month's time. Starring Juliet Aubrey.

Just a Minute

Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:30

7/8. Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Julian Clary, Josie Lawrence, Phill Jupitus and Rick Wakeman. From 2011.

King Street Junior Revisited

Tomorrow 14:30 - 15:00

1/6. A surprise awaits school staff returning from their summer holiday. Stars Brigit Forsyth and Marlene Sidaway. From 2005.

James M. Cain's Double Indemnity

Tomorrow 15:00 - 16:00

Walter Huff works in insurance and lives a quiet life, until he falls for an unhappily married woman. Stars Trevor White.

Last Chance To See

Tomorrow 16:00 - 16:30

3/6. Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine go in search of a secretive - and confusing - creature in the Amazon: the Manatee. From 1989.

Blue Canvas: The Artist Miles Davis

Tomorrow 16:30 - 17:00

A musical portrait of how the jazz trumpeter Miles Davis became a painter in later life. With artist Jo Gelbard. From 2016.

Detective

Tomorrow 17:00 - 17:30

1/10. Detective Sergeant Dave Brook is back. Is a quiet student all he seems? What about Mr Carson's missing scrap? Stars Ray Brooks.

Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

Tomorrow 17:30 - 18:00

6/13. Captain Jet Morgan decides to investigate the dark side of the moon, before the ship returns to Earth. Stars Andrew Faulds.

For Better or for Worse

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30

1/8. Dithering Bernard tries to get engaged to his flighty partner Iris. Starring Su Pollard and Gorden Kaye. From 1993.

Dad's Army

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00

2/26. With a visitor due from the Soviet Union, Mainwaring is peeved with Wilson. Adapted from BBC TV with Arthur Lowe. From 1976.

The Break

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30

2/6. At the seaside, Jeff and Andy borrow a van from Frank, setting them on the road to ruin. Stars Alison Steadman. From 2018.

The Lonely Londoners

Tomorrow 19:30 - 19:45

1/5. A ten-year-long city dweller from the Caribbean goes to meet another boat train of hopeful new arrivals. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

The Little Ottleys

Tomorrow 19:45 - 20:00

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. 1916: With Bruce in America, Edith and Aylmer are looking forward to their wedding in a month's time. Starring Juliet Aubrey.

Just a Minute

Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:30

7/8. Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Julian Clary, Josie Lawrence, Phill Jupitus and Rick Wakeman. From 2011.

King Street Junior Revisited

Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:00

1/6. A surprise awaits school staff returning from their summer holiday. Stars Brigit Forsyth and Marlene Sidaway. From 2005.

James M. Cain's Double Indemnity

Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:00

Walter Huff works in insurance and lives a quiet life, until he falls for an unhappily married woman. Stars Trevor White.

The Unbelievable Truth

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:30

4/6. David Mitchell asks Henning Wehn, Holly Walsh, Miles Jupp and Lucy Porter to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on advertising, The Beatles, theatre and underwear.

Sindhustan

Tomorrow 22:30 - 22:45

4/4. Sindhu Vee's kids call her 'mate' and bruv' - the comedian explores raising children in a multi-generational family. From 2018.

Jessica Fostekew: Sturdy Girl Club

Tomorrow 22:45 - 23:00

4/4. Can you be a feminine body builder and funny? The world of women weightlifters with stand-up Jessica Fostekew. From 2023.

The News Quiz

Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:30

6/8. Recorded at this year's Hay Festival, Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news with Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Robin Morgan, Stephen Bush and Chloe Petts.

The Museum of Everything

Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00

6/6. The guides star in a beastly new DVD and Turkish art proves popular. Stars Marcus Brigstocke and Dan Tetsell. From May 2005.

Tue May 26
Last Chance To See

Tuesday 00:00 - 00:30

3/6. Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine go in search of a secretive - and confusing - creature in the Amazon: the Manatee. From 1989.

Blue Canvas: The Artist Miles Davis

Tuesday 00:30 - 01:00

A musical portrait of how the jazz trumpeter Miles Davis became a painter in later life. With artist Jo Gelbard. From 2016.

Detective

Tuesday 01:00 - 01:30

1/10. Detective Sergeant Dave Brook is back. Is a quiet student all he seems? What about Mr Carson's missing scrap? Stars Ray Brooks.

Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

Tuesday 01:30 - 02:00

6/13. Captain Jet Morgan decides to investigate the dark side of the moon, before the ship returns to Earth. Stars Andrew Faulds.

For Better or for Worse

Tuesday 02:00 - 02:30

1/8. Dithering Bernard tries to get engaged to his flighty partner Iris. Starring Su Pollard and Gorden Kaye. From 1993.

Dad's Army

Tuesday 02:30 - 03:00

2/26. With a visitor due from the Soviet Union, Mainwaring is peeved with Wilson. Adapted from BBC TV with Arthur Lowe. From 1976.

The Break

Tuesday 03:00 - 03:30

2/6. At the seaside, Jeff and Andy borrow a van from Frank, setting them on the road to ruin. Stars Alison Steadman. From 2018.

The Lonely Londoners

Tuesday 03:30 - 03:45

1/5. A ten-year-long city dweller from the Caribbean goes to meet another boat train of hopeful new arrivals. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

The Little Ottleys

Tuesday 03:45 - 04:00

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. 1916: With Bruce in America, Edith and Aylmer are looking forward to their wedding in a month's time. Starring Juliet Aubrey.

Just a Minute

Tuesday 04:00 - 04:30

7/8. Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Julian Clary, Josie Lawrence, Phill Jupitus and Rick Wakeman. From 2011.

King Street Junior Revisited

Tuesday 04:30 - 05:00

1/6. A surprise awaits school staff returning from their summer holiday. Stars Brigit Forsyth and Marlene Sidaway. From 2005.

James M. Cain's Double Indemnity

Tuesday 05:00 - 06:00

Walter Huff works in insurance and lives a quiet life, until he falls for an unhappily married woman. Stars Trevor White.

Detective

Tuesday 06:00 - 06:30

2/10. DS Dave Brook finds himself pursuing a pair of foolish students and fighting for a share of police resources. Stars Ray Brooks.

Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

Tuesday 06:30 - 07:00

7/13. As Captain Jet Morgan's crew are pursued on the dark side of the moon, they drift dangerously off course. Stars Andrew Faulds.

Minor Adjustment

Tuesday 07:00 - 07:30

6/6. Sarah wants a third child. Richard suggests a holiday might be more fun. Stars Peter Davison and Bill Pertwee. From August 1996.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 07:30 - 08:00

5/14. Neddie trails the notorious gang with a unique calling card - a kippered herring. Stars Harry Secombe. Re-recording from 1957.

Boswell's Lives

Tuesday 08:00 - 08:30

1/4. Can James Boswell help Muhammad Ali - banned from boxing and in the wilderness? Stars Miles Jupp and Lenny Henry. From 2016.

The Lonely Londoners

Tuesday 08:30 - 08:45

2/5. Galahad doesn't want to be overawed by London, but he needs help after a trip to the employment exchange. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

The Little Ottleys

Tuesday 08:45 - 09:00

2/5. Bruce doesn't really consider himself as a divorcee, which makes life difficult for Edith and Aylmer. Starring Ifan Meredith.

One Person Found This Helpful

Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30

1/6. Frank Skinner hosts the show based on what we all sit down and do - shop online and leave a review, as an all-star panel celebrate the good, the bad and the baffling.

Property of the BBC

Tuesday 09:30 - 09:45

Historian Robert Seatter selects more objects from the BBC's archive: microphones from 1923, 1936 and a Lip Mic. From 2022.

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 Grace Thomas.

A Good Read - Yasmin Khan & David Mitchell

Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30

Yasmin Khan, David Mitchell and Harriett Gilbert talk books by Anne Tyler, Madeline Miller and Ryszard Kapuscinski. From 2020.

Laura Mvula's Miles Davis

Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. Singer-songwriter Laura Mvula explores the impact of jazz legend Miles Davis. With Laura Jurd and Kevin Le Gendre. From 2017.

Detective

Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30

2/10. DS Dave Brook finds himself pursuing a pair of foolish students and fighting for a share of police resources. Stars Ray Brooks.

Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

Tuesday 11:30 - 12:00

7/13. As Captain Jet Morgan's crew are pursued on the dark side of the moon, they drift dangerously off course. Stars Andrew Faulds.

Minor Adjustment

Tuesday 12:00 - 12:30

6/6. Sarah wants a third child. Richard suggests a holiday might be more fun. Stars Peter Davison and Bill Pertwee. From August 1996.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 12:30 - 13:00

5/14. Neddie trails the notorious gang with a unique calling card - a kippered herring. Stars Harry Secombe. Re-recording from 1957.

Boswell's Lives

Tuesday 13:00 - 13:30

1/4. Can James Boswell help Muhammad Ali - banned from boxing and in the wilderness? Stars Miles Jupp and Lenny Henry. From 2016.

The Lonely Londoners

Tuesday 13:30 - 13:45

2/5. Galahad doesn't want to be overawed by London, but he needs help after a trip to the employment exchange. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

The Little Ottleys

Tuesday 13:45 - 14:00

2/5. Bruce doesn't really consider himself as a divorcee, which makes life difficult for Edith and Aylmer. Starring Ifan Meredith.

Genius

Tuesday 14:00 - 14:30

2/6. Lego prisons? A tea tray for measurement? Dave Gorman asks Germaine Greer to choose the best loopy idea. From October 2007.

The Cavity Within

Tuesday 14:30 - 15:00

4/4. Dentist Marty has high hopes for a relationship. And the zoo brings out the animal in Pete. Stars Chris O'Dowd. From 2006.

A Question of Guilt

Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. A prisoner swears he never killed his landlady. If he didn't, who did? And can anyone help him prove it? Stars Michael Deacon.

A Good Read

Tuesday 16:00 - 16:30

Yasmin Khan, David Mitchell and Harriett Gilbert talk books by Anne Tyler, Madeline Miller and Ryszard Kapuscinski. From 2020.

Laura Mvula's Miles Davis

Tuesday 16:30 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. Singer-songwriter Laura Mvula explores the impact of jazz legend Miles Davis. With Laura Jurd and Kevin Le Gendre. From 2017.

Detective

Tuesday 17:00 - 17:30

2/10. DS Dave Brook finds himself pursuing a pair of foolish students and fighting for a share of police resources. Stars Ray Brooks.

Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

Tuesday 17:30 - 18:00

7/13. As Captain Jet Morgan's crew are pursued on the dark side of the moon, they drift dangerously off course. Stars Andrew Faulds.

Minor Adjustment

Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30

6/6. Sarah wants a third child. Richard suggests a holiday might be more fun. Stars Peter Davison and Bill Pertwee. From August 1996.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00

5/14. Neddie trails the notorious gang with a unique calling card - a kippered herring. Stars Harry Secombe. Re-recording from 1957.

Boswell's Lives

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

1/4. Can James Boswell help Muhammad Ali - banned from boxing and in the wilderness? Stars Miles Jupp and Lenny Henry. From 2016.

The Lonely Londoners

Tuesday 19:30 - 19:45

2/5. Galahad doesn't want to be overawed by London, but he needs help after a trip to the employment exchange. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

The Little Ottleys

Tuesday 19:45 - 20:00

2/5. Bruce doesn't really consider himself as a divorcee, which makes life difficult for Edith and Aylmer. Starring Ifan Meredith.

Genius

Tuesday 20:00 - 20:30

2/6. Lego prisons? A tea tray for measurement? Dave Gorman asks Germaine Greer to choose the best loopy idea. From October 2007.

The Cavity Within

Tuesday 20:30 - 21:00

4/4. Dentist Marty has high hopes for a relationship. And the zoo brings out the animal in Pete. Stars Chris O'Dowd. From 2006.

A Question of Guilt

Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00

4 Extra Debut. A prisoner swears he never killed his landlady. If he didn't, who did? And can anyone help him prove it? Stars Michael Deacon.

One Person Found This Helpful

Tuesday 22:00 - 22:30

1/6. Frank Skinner hosts the show based on what we all sit down and do - shop online and leave a review, as an all-star panel celebrate the good, the bad and the baffling.

And the Winner Is....

Tuesday 22:30 - 22:55

5/6. Matt Lucas hosts his alternative awards show - The Lucases - with Adam Bloom, Scott Capurro and Andrew Maxwell. From 2010.

The Comedy Club Interview

Tuesday 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 Patrick Monahan.

Josie Long: Romance and Adventure

Tuesday 23:00 - 23:30

3/4. Josie's 32nd birthday has her questioning whether her dream of one day having a family is now unrealistic. From 2016.

Chain Reaction

Tuesday 23:30 - 00:00

2/6. Comedian Frankie Boyle in the tag talk show, where the guest becomes the interviewer in the next show. From 2014.

Wed May 27
A Good Read - Yasmin Khan & David Mitchell

Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30

Yasmin Khan, David Mitchell and Harriett Gilbert talk books by Anne Tyler, Madeline Miller and Ryszard Kapuscinski. From 2020.

Laura Mvula's Miles Davis

Wednesday 00:30 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. Singer-songwriter Laura Mvula explores the impact of jazz legend Miles Davis. With Laura Jurd and Kevin Le Gendre. From 2017.

Detective

Wednesday 01:00 - 01:30

2/10. DS Dave Brook finds himself pursuing a pair of foolish students and fighting for a share of police resources. Stars Ray Brooks.

Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

Wednesday 01:30 - 02:00

7/13. As Captain Jet Morgan's crew are pursued on the dark side of the moon, they drift dangerously off course. Stars Andrew Faulds.

Minor Adjustment

Wednesday 02:00 - 02:30

6/6. Sarah wants a third child. Richard suggests a holiday might be more fun. Stars Peter Davison and Bill Pertwee. From August 1996.

The Goon Show

Wednesday 02:30 - 03:00

5/14. Neddie trails the notorious gang with a unique calling card - a kippered herring. Stars Harry Secombe. Re-recording from 1957.

Boswell's Lives

Wednesday 03:00 - 03:30

1/4. Can James Boswell help Muhammad Ali - banned from boxing and in the wilderness? Stars Miles Jupp and Lenny Henry. From 2016.

The Lonely Londoners

Wednesday 03:30 - 03:45

2/5. Galahad doesn't want to be overawed by London, but he needs help after a trip to the employment exchange. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

The Little Ottleys

Wednesday 03:45 - 04:00

2/5. Bruce doesn't really consider himself as a divorcee, which makes life difficult for Edith and Aylmer. Starring Ifan Meredith.

Genius

Wednesday 04:00 - 04:30

2/6. Lego prisons? A tea tray for measurement? Dave Gorman asks Germaine Greer to choose the best loopy idea. From October 2007.

The Cavity Within

Wednesday 04:30 - 05:00

4/4. Dentist Marty has high hopes for a relationship. And the zoo brings out the animal in Pete. Stars Chris O'Dowd. From 2006.

A Question of Guilt

Wednesday 05:00 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. A prisoner swears he never killed his landlady. If he didn't, who did? And can anyone help him prove it? Stars Michael Deacon.

Detective

Wednesday 06:00 - 06:30

3/10. The tension is showing between Dave Brook and Sam Kelly. Meanwhile Anna asks for help. Can she be trusted? Starring Ray Brooks.

Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

Wednesday 06:30 - 07:00

8/13. Captain Jet and his crew find themselves on a curiously familiar planet as visitors arrive. Stars Andrew Faulds and Alfie Bass.

Gush

Wednesday 07:00 - 07:30

2/6. Could Cravate and Pomeroy's bitter rivalry ruin Prince Saudi's oil deal for world peace? Stars Martin Jarvis. From 1994.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 07:30 - 08:00

14/16. The Lad signs up to Sid's new studio, but filming doesn't go to plan. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From February 1955.

Rudy's Rare Records

Wednesday 08:00 - 08:30

1/4. Adam reluctantly goes to help out at his Dad's record shop when he is taken ill. Starring Lenny Henry. From 2008.

The Lonely Londoners

Wednesday 08:30 - 08:45

3/5. Tolroy's entire family turn up, wanting to enjoy his new prosperity. Aunt Tanty rapidly becomes well known. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

The Little Ottleys

Wednesday 08:45 - 09:00

3/5. Edith still hasn't told her fiancé Aylmer that Bruce is back. Starring Jonathan Firth and Ifan Meredith.

Ian Smith is Stressed

Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30

1/4. Ian Smith is back on his quest for calm. In this episode, Ian is going through one of the most stressful life experiences... moving house.

Property of the BBC

Wednesday 09:30 - 09:45

Historian Robert Seatter explores objects from the BBC's archive: a linen shirt, a flak jacket and a baker boy cap. From 2022.

Daily Service

Wednesday 09:45 - 10:00

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

Adventures in the BBC Archives

Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00

Ex-head of MI5, Stella Rimmington on the long-term impact of Cambridge spies like Guy Burgess and Donald Maclean. From 2008.

Detective

Wednesday 11:00 - 11:30

3/10. The tension is showing between Dave Brook and Sam Kelly. Meanwhile Anna asks for help. Can she be trusted? Starring Ray Brooks.

Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

Wednesday 11:30 - 12:00

8/13. Captain Jet and his crew find themselves on a curiously familiar planet as visitors arrive. Stars Andrew Faulds and Alfie Bass.

Gush

Wednesday 12:00 - 12:30

2/6. Could Cravate and Pomeroy's bitter rivalry ruin Prince Saudi's oil deal for world peace? Stars Martin Jarvis. From 1994.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 12:30 - 13:00

14/16. The Lad signs up to Sid's new studio, but filming doesn't go to plan. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From February 1955.

Rudy's Rare Records

Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30

1/4. Adam reluctantly goes to help out at his Dad's record shop when he is taken ill. Starring Lenny Henry. From 2008.

The Lonely Londoners

Wednesday 13:30 - 13:45

3/5. Tolroy's entire family turn up, wanting to enjoy his new prosperity. Aunt Tanty rapidly becomes well known. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

The Little Ottleys

Wednesday 13:45 - 14:00

3/5. Edith still hasn't told her fiancé Aylmer that Bruce is back. Starring Jonathan Firth and Ifan Meredith.

The Museum of Curiosity

Wednesday 14:00 - 14:30

3/6. John Lloyd and Holly Walsh welcome impressionist Jon Culshaw, comedian Rosie Jones and writer Elisabeth Robinson. From 2021.

Getting Nowhere Fast

Wednesday 14:30 - 15:00

2/4. Feeling old and penniless, 1960s flower child Merv decides to return to his garden roots. Stars Mervyn Stutter. From April 2003.

The Black Spectacles

Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. Three people witness a murder but can't agree about what they've seen. Dr Gideon Fell must investigate. Stars Donald Sinden.

Adventures in the BBC Archives

Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00

Ex-head of MI5, Stella Rimmington on the long-term impact of Cambridge spies like Guy Burgess and Donald Maclean. From 2008.

Detective

Wednesday 17:00 - 17:30

3/10. The tension is showing between Dave Brook and Sam Kelly. Meanwhile Anna asks for help. Can she be trusted? Starring Ray Brooks.

Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

Wednesday 17:30 - 18:00

8/13. Captain Jet and his crew find themselves on a curiously familiar planet as visitors arrive. Stars Andrew Faulds and Alfie Bass.

Gush

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

2/6. Could Cravate and Pomeroy's bitter rivalry ruin Prince Saudi's oil deal for world peace? Stars Martin Jarvis. From 1994.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00

14/16. The Lad signs up to Sid's new studio, but filming doesn't go to plan. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From February 1955.

Rudy's Rare Records

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

1/4. Adam reluctantly goes to help out at his Dad's record shop when he is taken ill. Starring Lenny Henry. From 2008.

The Lonely Londoners

Wednesday 19:30 - 19:45

3/5. Tolroy's entire family turn up, wanting to enjoy his new prosperity. Aunt Tanty rapidly becomes well known. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

The Little Ottleys

Wednesday 19:45 - 20:00

3/5. Edith still hasn't told her fiancé Aylmer that Bruce is back. Starring Jonathan Firth and Ifan Meredith.

The Museum of Curiosity

Wednesday 20:00 - 20:30

3/6. John Lloyd and Holly Walsh welcome impressionist Jon Culshaw, comedian Rosie Jones and writer Elisabeth Robinson. From 2021.

Getting Nowhere Fast

Wednesday 20:30 - 21:00

2/4. Feeling old and penniless, 1960s flower child Merv decides to return to his garden roots. Stars Mervyn Stutter. From April 2003.

The Black Spectacles

Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00

4 Extra Debut. Three people witness a murder but can't agree about what they've seen. Dr Gideon Fell must investigate. Stars Donald Sinden.

Ian Smith is Stressed

Wednesday 22:00 - 22:30

1/4. Ian Smith is back on his quest for calm. In this episode, Ian is going through one of the most stressful life experiences... moving house.

Britain in Bits with Ross Noble

Wednesday 22:30 - 23:00

3/4. Ross Noble presents his surreal magazine show with stories from around Britain. With guest Nick Knowles. From 2018.

Welcome To Wherever You Are

Wednesday 23:00 - 23:30

2/4. Andrew Maxwell introduces comics in Johannesburg, Singapore and Reykjavik performing to an audience in London. From 2017.

The Skewer

Wednesday 23:30 - 23:45

5/5. All hail The King of the North and all condemn Married At First Sh*te as Jon Holmes remixes the news into an award-winning satirical comedy concept album.

The East Coast Listening Post

Wednesday 23:45 - 00:00

4/4. Jenna and Dana meet Bella Watson who drunkenly got a Union Jack tattoo whilst on holiday. With Celeste Dring and Freya Parker.

Thu May 28
Adventures in the BBC Archives

Thursday 00:00 - 01:00

Ex-head of MI5, Stella Rimmington on the long-term impact of Cambridge spies like Guy Burgess and Donald Maclean. From 2008.

Detective

Thursday 01:00 - 01:30

3/10. The tension is showing between Dave Brook and Sam Kelly. Meanwhile Anna asks for help. Can she be trusted? Starring Ray Brooks.

Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

Thursday 01:30 - 02:00

8/13. Captain Jet and his crew find themselves on a curiously familiar planet as visitors arrive. Stars Andrew Faulds and Alfie Bass.

Gush

Thursday 02:00 - 02:30

2/6. Could Cravate and Pomeroy's bitter rivalry ruin Prince Saudi's oil deal for world peace? Stars Martin Jarvis. From 1994.

Hancock's Half Hour

Thursday 02:30 - 03:00

14/16. The Lad signs up to Sid's new studio, but filming doesn't go to plan. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From February 1955.

Rudy's Rare Records

Thursday 03:00 - 03:30

1/4. Adam reluctantly goes to help out at his Dad's record shop when he is taken ill. Starring Lenny Henry. From 2008.

The Lonely Londoners

Thursday 03:30 - 03:45

3/5. Tolroy's entire family turn up, wanting to enjoy his new prosperity. Aunt Tanty rapidly becomes well known. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

The Little Ottleys

Thursday 03:45 - 04:00

3/5. Edith still hasn't told her fiancé Aylmer that Bruce is back. Starring Jonathan Firth and Ifan Meredith.

The Museum of Curiosity

Thursday 04:00 - 04:30

3/6. John Lloyd and Holly Walsh welcome impressionist Jon Culshaw, comedian Rosie Jones and writer Elisabeth Robinson. From 2021.

Getting Nowhere Fast

Thursday 04:30 - 05:00

2/4. Feeling old and penniless, 1960s flower child Merv decides to return to his garden roots. Stars Mervyn Stutter. From April 2003.

The Black Spectacles

Thursday 05:00 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. Three people witness a murder but can't agree about what they've seen. Dr Gideon Fell must investigate. Stars Donald Sinden.

Detective

Thursday 06:00 - 06:30

4/10. Maxton finds himself in line for a possible promotion, while Brook gets a visit from a mystery woman. Starring Ray Brooks.

Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

Thursday 06:30 - 07:00

9/13. Jet Morgan and his crew have returned to Earth, but it's not as they left it. 1958 classic sci-fi set in 1965. Stars Andrew Faulds.

Mind Your Own Business!

Thursday 07:00 - 07:30

5/6. Russell Farrow axes Brightco's pest control officer, but it turns out to be a false economy. Stars Frank Thornton. From 1990.

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Thursday 07:30 - 08:00

1/9. A trendy couple, and a two-headed giant. Sketches and songs with John Cleese, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie. From October 1965.

All Those Women

Thursday 08:00 - 08:30

2/4. Maggie's in a flap and Jen turns out to be an unexpected source of parenting wisdom. Starring Lesley Manville. From 2018.

The Lonely Londoners

Thursday 08:30 - 08:45

4/5. There's a darker side to London, and a hungrier one, that prompts Galahad into a high-risk exploit. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

The Little Ottleys

Thursday 08:45 - 09:00

4/5. Aylmer is tormented by the thought that Edith is involved with Vincy. With Juliet Aubrey and Sam Alexander.

Ellie Taylor's Safe Space

Thursday 09:00 - 09:30

1/4. Stand-up show with Ellie Taylor where she talks about a controversial subject with help from her side-kick Robin Morgan, the studio audience and special guest Oobah Butler.

Property of the BBC

Thursday 09:30 - 09:45

Historian Robert Seatter explores objects from the BBC's archive: a shipping chart, a football grid and a camera map. From 2022.

Daily Service

Thursday 09:45 - 10:00

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

Great Lives - Miles Davis

Thursday 10:00 - 10:30

Adrian Utley of Portishead chooses jazz musician, bandleader and composer, Miles Davis. With Matthew Parris. From 2018.

Listed

Thursday 10:30 - 11:00

Lucinda Lambton reports on the struggles to save unfashionable 1960s and 1970s buildings in danger of demolition. From 2008.

Detective

Thursday 11:00 - 11:30

4/10. Maxton finds himself in line for a possible promotion, while Brook gets a visit from a mystery woman. Starring Ray Brooks.

Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

Thursday 11:30 - 12:00

9/13. Jet Morgan and his crew have returned to Earth, but it's not as they left it. 1958 classic sci-fi set in 1965. Stars Andrew Faulds.

Mind Your Own Business!

Thursday 12:00 - 12:30

5/6. Russell Farrow axes Brightco's pest control officer, but it turns out to be a false economy. Stars Frank Thornton. From 1990.

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Thursday 12:30 - 13:00

1/9. A trendy couple, and a two-headed giant. Sketches and songs with John Cleese, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie. From October 1965.

All Those Women

Thursday 13:00 - 13:30

2/4. Maggie's in a flap and Jen turns out to be an unexpected source of parenting wisdom. Starring Lesley Manville. From 2018.

The Lonely Londoners

Thursday 13:30 - 13:45

4/5. There's a darker side to London, and a hungrier one, that prompts Galahad into a high-risk exploit. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

The Little Ottleys

Thursday 13:45 - 14:00

4/5. Aylmer is tormented by the thought that Edith is involved with Vincy. With Juliet Aubrey and Sam Alexander.

Foul Play

Thursday 14:00 - 14:30

6/6. Crime writers Ian Rankin and Stella Duffy ponder a case of footballers and models. Chaired by Simon Brett. From October 1998.

His Master's Voice

Thursday 14:30 - 15:00

2/4. Blue Touch focusses on the Tory's green agenda, much to the chagrin of globetrotter Lord Malan. Stars Robert Hardy. From 2007.

A Grain Of Wheat

Thursday 15:00 - 16:00

Betrayal and love as Kenya seeks independence during the Mau Mau rebellion. Stars Philip Jackson and Ivanno Jeremiah.

Great Lives - Miles Davis

Thursday 16:00 - 16:30

Adrian Utley of Portishead chooses jazz musician, bandleader and composer, Miles Davis. With Matthew Parris. From 2018.

Listed

Thursday 16:30 - 17:00

Lucinda Lambton reports on the struggles to save unfashionable 1960s and 1970s buildings in danger of demolition. From 2008.

Detective

Thursday 17:00 - 17:30

4/10. Maxton finds himself in line for a possible promotion, while Brook gets a visit from a mystery woman. Starring Ray Brooks.

Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

Thursday 17:30 - 18:00

9/13. Jet Morgan and his crew have returned to Earth, but it's not as they left it. 1958 classic sci-fi set in 1965. Stars Andrew Faulds.

Mind Your Own Business!

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

5/6. Russell Farrow axes Brightco's pest control officer, but it turns out to be a false economy. Stars Frank Thornton. From 1990.

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Thursday 18:30 - 19:00

1/9. A trendy couple, and a two-headed giant. Sketches and songs with John Cleese, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie. From October 1965.

All Those Women

Thursday 19:00 - 19:30

2/4. Maggie's in a flap and Jen turns out to be an unexpected source of parenting wisdom. Starring Lesley Manville. From 2018.

The Lonely Londoners

Thursday 19:30 - 19:45

4/5. There's a darker side to London, and a hungrier one, that prompts Galahad into a high-risk exploit. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

The Little Ottleys

Thursday 19:45 - 20:00

4/5. Aylmer is tormented by the thought that Edith is involved with Vincy. With Juliet Aubrey and Sam Alexander.

Foul Play

Thursday 20:00 - 20:30

6/6. Crime writers Ian Rankin and Stella Duffy ponder a case of footballers and models. Chaired by Simon Brett. From October 1998.

His Master's Voice

Thursday 20:30 - 21:00

2/4. Blue Touch focusses on the Tory's green agenda, much to the chagrin of globetrotter Lord Malan. Stars Robert Hardy. From 2007.

A Grain Of Wheat

Thursday 21:00 - 22:00

Betrayal and love as Kenya seeks independence during the Mau Mau rebellion. Stars Philip Jackson and Ivanno Jeremiah.

Ellie Taylor's Safe Space

Thursday 22:00 - 22:30

1/4. Stand-up show with Ellie Taylor where she talks about a controversial subject with help from her side-kick Robin Morgan, the studio audience and special guest Oobah Butler.

Any Bloke

Thursday 22:30 - 22:55

5/6. Phil's worried that Sarah and Fay are plotting behind his back. Stars Jim Sweeney and Caroline Quentin. From November 1993.

The Comedy Club Interview

Thursday 22:55 - 23:00

The Comedy Club - Two hours of comedy, every night from 10pm. Tonight, Jon Holmes wraps up his three-part chat with Patrick Monahan.

At Home with the Snails

Thursday 23:00 - 23:30

1/4. George and Beverley feign their deaths to see how their children cope without them. Stars Geoffrey Palmer. From July 2002.

Small Scenes

Thursday 23:30 - 00:00

4/4. Overblown, melodramatic modern life. With Daniel Rigby, Mike Wozniak, Cariad Lloyd, Henry Paker and Jessica Ransom. From 2016.

Fri May 29
Great Lives - Miles Davis

Friday 00:00 - 00:30

Adrian Utley of Portishead chooses jazz musician, bandleader and composer, Miles Davis. With Matthew Parris. From 2018.

Listed

Friday 00:30 - 01:00

Lucinda Lambton reports on the struggles to save unfashionable 1960s and 1970s buildings in danger of demolition. From 2008.

Detective

Friday 01:00 - 01:30

4/10. Maxton finds himself in line for a possible promotion, while Brook gets a visit from a mystery woman. Starring Ray Brooks.

Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

Friday 01:30 - 02:00

9/13. Jet Morgan and his crew have returned to Earth, but it's not as they left it. 1958 classic sci-fi set in 1965. Stars Andrew Faulds.

Mind Your Own Business!

Friday 02:00 - 02:30

5/6. Russell Farrow axes Brightco's pest control officer, but it turns out to be a false economy. Stars Frank Thornton. From 1990.

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Friday 02:30 - 03:00

1/9. A trendy couple, and a two-headed giant. Sketches and songs with John Cleese, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie. From October 1965.

All Those Women

Friday 03:00 - 03:30

2/4. Maggie's in a flap and Jen turns out to be an unexpected source of parenting wisdom. Starring Lesley Manville. From 2018.

The Lonely Londoners

Friday 03:30 - 03:45

4/5. There's a darker side to London, and a hungrier one, that prompts Galahad into a high-risk exploit. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

The Little Ottleys

Friday 03:45 - 04:00

4/5. Aylmer is tormented by the thought that Edith is involved with Vincy. With Juliet Aubrey and Sam Alexander.

Foul Play

Friday 04:00 - 04:30

6/6. Crime writers Ian Rankin and Stella Duffy ponder a case of footballers and models. Chaired by Simon Brett. From October 1998.

His Master's Voice

Friday 04:30 - 05:00

2/4. Blue Touch focusses on the Tory's green agenda, much to the chagrin of globetrotter Lord Malan. Stars Robert Hardy. From 2007.

A Grain Of Wheat

Friday 05:00 - 06:00

Betrayal and love as Kenya seeks independence during the Mau Mau rebellion. Stars Philip Jackson and Ivanno Jeremiah.

Detective

Friday 06:00 - 06:30

5/10. Brook and Harrison meet the eccentric Mr Parsons. Meanwhile, a gruesome meat axe murder is investigated. Starring Ray Brooks.

Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

Friday 06:30 - 07:00

10/13. Stranded in Earth's past, the Voice tries tempting Jet and his crew out into the city of the aliens. Stars Andrew Faulds.

Flying the Flag

Friday 07:00 - 07:30

1/6. Toxic waste is a challenge for Ambassador Mackenzie on his Eastern Bloc posting. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From November 1990.

Steptoe and Son

Friday 07:30 - 08:00

1/8. Sleepwalking Harold gives dad Albert a fright. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From February 1976.

To Hull and Back

Friday 08:00 - 08:30

4/4. Sophie auditions for panto, allowing Sheila to get chummy with the ladies at the golf club. Starring Lucy Beaumont. From 2018.

The Lonely Londoners

Friday 08:30 - 08:45

5/5. As summer gets under way, Harris organises a dance and Moses contemplates his London life ten years on. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

The Little Ottleys

Friday 08:45 - 09:00

5/5. Aylmer confronts Vincy and to Bruce's horror, Miss Flummerfelt calls round. Narrated by Haydn Gwynne.

Hajj & Seek

Friday 09:00 - 09:30

Comedian Ali Shahalom takes on Hajj, exploring faith, family and total chaos in 50°C heat - from Nusuk meltdowns to missing parents and one very unfortunate banana bag.

Property of the BBC

Friday 09:30 - 09:45

Historian Robert Seatter explores objects from the BBC's archive: Bill and Ben, Morph and a Blue Peter badge. From 2022.

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 Rev Sue Walker.

Soul Music - So What

Friday 10:00 - 10:30

In 1959, trumpeter Miles Davis wrote 'So What' for his record 'Kind of Blue', the best-selling jazz album of all time. From 2008.

The Lost Cockney Voice

Friday 10:30 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. Cole Moreton searches for the unique but vanishing East End voice of his Nan's generation. With June Brown. From 2017.

Detective

Friday 11:00 - 11:30

5/10. Brook and Harrison meet the eccentric Mr Parsons. Meanwhile, a gruesome meat axe murder is investigated. Starring Ray Brooks.

Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

Friday 11:30 - 12:00

10/13. Stranded in Earth's past, the Voice tries tempting Jet and his crew out into the city of the aliens. Stars Andrew Faulds.

Flying the Flag

Friday 12:00 - 12:30

1/6. Toxic waste is a challenge for Ambassador Mackenzie on his Eastern Bloc posting. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From November 1990.

Steptoe and Son

Friday 12:30 - 13:00

1/8. Sleepwalking Harold gives dad Albert a fright. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From February 1976.

To Hull and Back

Friday 13:00 - 13:30

4/4. Sophie auditions for panto, allowing Sheila to get chummy with the ladies at the golf club. Starring Lucy Beaumont. From 2018.

The Lonely Londoners

Friday 13:30 - 13:45

5/5. As summer gets under way, Harris organises a dance and Moses contemplates his London life ten years on. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

The Little Ottleys

Friday 13:45 - 14:00

5/5. Aylmer confronts Vincy and to Bruce's horror, Miss Flummerfelt calls round. Narrated by Haydn Gwynne.

Wordaholics

Friday 14:00 - 14:30

5/6. Jack Whitehall, Milton Jones, Natalie Haynes and Susie Dent vie for wordy supremacy chaired by Gyles Brandreth. From 2012.

Ballylenon

Friday 14:30 - 15:00

2/6. A 'gramophone record recital' is the Irish town's cultural highlight of 1953 - the start of something big? Stars TP McKenna.

The Quest Of Donal Q

Friday 15:00 - 16:00

Brothers Donal and Sandy are on a quest to rescue a childhood sweetheart. Written especially for Billy Connolly and Brian Cox.

Soul Music - So What

Friday 16:00 - 16:30

In 1959, trumpeter Miles Davis wrote 'So What' for his record 'Kind of Blue', the best-selling jazz album of all time. From 2008.

The Lost Cockney Voice

Friday 16:30 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. Cole Moreton searches for the unique but vanishing East End voice of his Nan's generation. With June Brown. From 2017.

Detective

Friday 17:00 - 17:30

5/10. Brook and Harrison meet the eccentric Mr Parsons. Meanwhile, a gruesome meat axe murder is investigated. Starring Ray Brooks.

Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

Friday 17:30 - 18:00

10/13. Stranded in Earth's past, the Voice tries tempting Jet and his crew out into the city of the aliens. Stars Andrew Faulds.

Flying the Flag

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

1/6. Toxic waste is a challenge for Ambassador Mackenzie on his Eastern Bloc posting. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From November 1990.

Steptoe and Son

Friday 18:30 - 19:00

1/8. Sleepwalking Harold gives dad Albert a fright. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From February 1976.

To Hull and Back

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

4/4. Sophie auditions for panto, allowing Sheila to get chummy with the ladies at the golf club. Starring Lucy Beaumont. From 2018.

The Lonely Londoners

Friday 19:30 - 19:45

5/5. As summer gets under way, Harris organises a dance and Moses contemplates his London life ten years on. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

The Little Ottleys

Friday 19:45 - 20:00

5/5. Aylmer confronts Vincy and to Bruce's horror, Miss Flummerfelt calls round. Narrated by Haydn Gwynne.

Wordaholics

Friday 20:00 - 20:30

5/6. Jack Whitehall, Milton Jones, Natalie Haynes and Susie Dent vie for wordy supremacy chaired by Gyles Brandreth. From 2012.

Ballylenon

Friday 20:30 - 21:00

2/6. A 'gramophone record recital' is the Irish town's cultural highlight of 1953 - the start of something big? Stars TP McKenna.

The Quest Of Donal Q

Friday 21:00 - 22:00

Brothers Donal and Sandy are on a quest to rescue a childhood sweetheart. Written especially for Billy Connolly and Brian Cox.

Hajj & Seek

Friday 22:00 - 22:30

Comedian Ali Shahalom takes on Hajj, exploring faith, family and total chaos in 50°C heat - from Nusuk meltdowns to missing parents and one very unfortunate banana bag.

Tom Allen is Actually Not Very Nice

Friday 22:30 - 23:00

1/4. What happened to turn Tom Allen naughty? With help from the studio audience he learns how to keep a lid on his fury. From 2019.

The Mark Steel Lecture

Friday 23:00 - 23:30

6/6. The radical comedian offers his assessment of the influential revolutionary thinker and philosopher. From April 2001.

Laura Solon: Talking And Not Talking

Friday 23:30 - 00:00

4/6. 'China Lion', pepping up your sex life and why it is not a good idea to tell lies on your CV. With Ben Willbond. From June 2008.

Sat May 30
Soul Music - So What

Saturday 00:00 - 00:30

In 1959, trumpeter Miles Davis wrote 'So What' for his record 'Kind of Blue', the best-selling jazz album of all time. From 2008.

The Lost Cockney Voice

Saturday 00:30 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. Cole Moreton searches for the unique but vanishing East End voice of his Nan's generation. With June Brown. From 2017.

Detective

Saturday 01:00 - 01:30

5/10. Brook and Harrison meet the eccentric Mr Parsons. Meanwhile, a gruesome meat axe murder is investigated. Starring Ray Brooks.

Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

Saturday 01:30 - 02:00

10/13. Stranded in Earth's past, the Voice tries tempting Jet and his crew out into the city of the aliens. Stars Andrew Faulds.

Flying the Flag

Saturday 02:00 - 02:30

1/6. Toxic waste is a challenge for Ambassador Mackenzie on his Eastern Bloc posting. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From November 1990.

Steptoe and Son

Saturday 02:30 - 03:00

1/8. Sleepwalking Harold gives dad Albert a fright. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From February 1976.

To Hull and Back

Saturday 03:00 - 03:30

4/4. Sophie auditions for panto, allowing Sheila to get chummy with the ladies at the golf club. Starring Lucy Beaumont. From 2018.

The Lonely Londoners

Saturday 03:30 - 03:45

5/5. As summer gets under way, Harris organises a dance and Moses contemplates his London life ten years on. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

The Little Ottleys

Saturday 03:45 - 04:00

5/5. Aylmer confronts Vincy and to Bruce's horror, Miss Flummerfelt calls round. Narrated by Haydn Gwynne.

Wordaholics

Saturday 04:00 - 04:30

5/6. Jack Whitehall, Milton Jones, Natalie Haynes and Susie Dent vie for wordy supremacy chaired by Gyles Brandreth. From 2012.

Ballylenon

Saturday 04:30 - 05:00

2/6. A 'gramophone record recital' is the Irish town's cultural highlight of 1953 - the start of something big? Stars TP McKenna.

The Quest Of Donal Q

Saturday 05:00 - 06:00

Brothers Donal and Sandy are on a quest to rescue a childhood sweetheart. Written especially for Billy Connolly and Brian Cox.

Marilyn and Ella Backstage at the Mocambo

Saturday 06:00 - 07:00

1950s Hollywood: Marilyn Monroe helps singer Ella Fitzgerald challenge racial prejudice. Stars Julia Ford and Alibe Parsons. Contains language which some may find offensive.

Shopping

Saturday 07:00 - 07:30

4 Extra Debut. Can David find a suitable partner that will meet his mother's exacting standards? Stars Barbara Yu-Ling and David Yip.

The Earth Transformed by Peter Frankopan (Omnibus)

Saturday 07:30 - 08:45

Peter Frankopan's account of how the changing climate has shaped the rise and fall of civilisations. Read by Hugh Bonneville.

The Fosdyke Saga

Saturday 08:45 - 09:00

'We're being forced out of business by them flaming Fosdykes'. Fire blazes and plotting is afoot. Stars Philip Lowrie. From December 1983.

The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show

Saturday 09:00 - 09:30

4/6. Baby talk and hairy bath-time antics from the much-loved comic duo. With guest singer Wilma Reading. From February 1975.

Beyond Our Ken

Saturday 09:30 - 10:00

16/20. Kenneth Horne looks for a housekeeper - and Hornerama investigates Magic and Mystery. With Kenneth Williams. From February 1961.

The Inimitable PG Wodehouse

Saturday 10:00 - 11:00

2/3. Alexander Armstrong continues his celebration of the comic brilliance of author Sir PG Wodehouse. From 2020.

Marilyn and Ella Backstage at the Mocambo

Saturday 11:00 - 12:00

1950s Hollywood: Marilyn Monroe helps singer Ella Fitzgerald challenge racial prejudice. Stars Julia Ford and Alibe Parsons. Contains language which some may find offensive.

Shopping

Saturday 12:00 - 12:30

4 Extra Debut. Can David find a suitable partner that will meet his mother's exacting standards? Stars Barbara Yu-Ling and David Yip.

The Earth Transformed by Peter Frankopan (Omnibus)

Saturday 12:30 - 13:45

Peter Frankopan's account of how the changing climate has shaped the rise and fall of civilisations. Read by Hugh Bonneville.

The Fosdyke Saga

Saturday 13:45 - 14:00

'We're being forced out of business by them flaming Fosdykes'. Fire blazes and plotting is afoot. Stars Philip Lowrie. From December 1983.

The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show

Saturday 14:00 - 14:30

4/6. Baby talk and hairy bath-time antics from the much-loved comic duo. With guest singer Wilma Reading. From February 1975.

Beyond Our Ken

Saturday 14:30 - 15:00

16/20. Kenneth Horne looks for a housekeeper - and Hornerama investigates Magic and Mystery. With Kenneth Williams. From February 1961.

The Inimitable PG Wodehouse

Saturday 15:00 - 16:00

2/3. Alexander Armstrong continues his celebration of the comic brilliance of author Sir PG Wodehouse. From 2020.

Spine Chillers

Saturday 16:00 - 16:45

4/5. Mrs Meadowsweet offers truly carefree guesthouse holidays, but newcomers Madge and Arthur are suspicious. Stars Rosemary Leach.

Edinburgh Haunts

Saturday 16:45 - 17:00

2/3. By Susie Maguire. An actor performs a one-man show, but the words begin to echo back to him in a deeply unsettling way. Read by Steven McNicoll.

Marilyn and Ella Backstage at the Mocambo

Saturday 17:00 - 18:00

1950s Hollywood: Marilyn Monroe helps singer Ella Fitzgerald challenge racial prejudice. Stars Julia Ford and Alibe Parsons. Contains language which some may find offensive.

Shopping

Saturday 18:00 - 18:30

4 Extra Debut. Can David find a suitable partner that will meet his mother's exacting standards? Stars Barbara Yu-Ling and David Yip.

The Earth Transformed by Peter Frankopan (Omnibus)

Saturday 18:30 - 19:45

Peter Frankopan's account of how the changing climate has shaped the rise and fall of civilisations. Read by Hugh Bonneville.

The Fosdyke Saga

Saturday 19:45 - 20:00

'We're being forced out of business by them flaming Fosdykes'. Fire blazes and plotting is afoot. Stars Philip Lowrie. From December 1983.

The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show

Saturday 20:00 - 20:30

4/6. Baby talk and hairy bath-time antics from the much-loved comic duo. With guest singer Wilma Reading. From February 1975.

Beyond Our Ken

Saturday 20:30 - 21:00

16/20. Kenneth Horne looks for a housekeeper - and Hornerama investigates Magic and Mystery. With Kenneth Williams. From February 1961.

The Inimitable PG Wodehouse

Saturday 21:00 - 22:00

2/3. Alexander Armstrong continues his celebration of the comic brilliance of author Sir PG Wodehouse. From 2020.

Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz

Saturday 22:00 - 22:30

4/4. Comedian Paul Sinha and his audience compile a perfect pub quiz, and this week's it's a general knowledge round. From 2022.

Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme

Saturday 22:30 - 23:00

Waitresses and a new love interest - comic poet Tim Key looks at the concept of the unobtainable. With Tom Basden. From 2018.

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Saturday 23:00 - 23:30

5/6. Tom's dad celebrates a milestone in governmental reform while Tom tentatively puts a foot on the property ladder. From 2014.

28 Acts in 28 Minutes

Saturday 23:30 - 00:00

2/3. John Humphrys gives 28 performers 60 seconds each to entertain. With Arthur Smith and Carrie Quinlan. From January 2008.

Sun May 31
Spine Chillers

Sunday 00:00 - 00:45

4/5. Mrs Meadowsweet offers truly carefree guesthouse holidays, but newcomers Madge and Arthur are suspicious. Stars Rosemary Leach.

Edinburgh Haunts

Sunday 00:45 - 01:00

2/3. By Susie Maguire. An actor performs a one-man show, but the words begin to echo back to him in a deeply unsettling way. Read by Steven McNicoll.

Marilyn and Ella Backstage at the Mocambo

Sunday 01:00 - 02:00

1950s Hollywood: Marilyn Monroe helps singer Ella Fitzgerald challenge racial prejudice. Stars Julia Ford and Alibe Parsons. Contains language which some may find offensive.

Shopping

Sunday 02:00 - 02:30

4 Extra Debut. Can David find a suitable partner that will meet his mother's exacting standards? Stars Barbara Yu-Ling and David Yip.

The Earth Transformed by Peter Frankopan (Omnibus)

Sunday 02:30 - 03:45

Peter Frankopan's account of how the changing climate has shaped the rise and fall of civilisations. Read by Hugh Bonneville.

The Fosdyke Saga

Sunday 03:45 - 04:00

'We're being forced out of business by them flaming Fosdykes'. Fire blazes and plotting is afoot. Stars Philip Lowrie. From December 1983.

The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show

Sunday 04:00 - 04:30

4/6. Baby talk and hairy bath-time antics from the much-loved comic duo. With guest singer Wilma Reading. From February 1975.

Beyond Our Ken

Sunday 04:30 - 05:00

16/20. Kenneth Horne looks for a housekeeper - and Hornerama investigates Magic and Mystery. With Kenneth Williams. From February 1961.

The Inimitable PG Wodehouse

Sunday 05:00 - 06:00

2/3. Alexander Armstrong continues his celebration of the comic brilliance of author Sir PG Wodehouse. From 2020.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 06:00 - 07:00

4 Extra Debut. From Ian Dury to Sergei Prokofiev. Conservation biologist Carl Jones shares his music choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2025.

Poetry Extra - The Ballad of Eliza Showell

Sunday 07:00 - 07:30

Daljit Nagra chooses The Ballad of Eliza Showell with poet Liz Berry who traces the story of her orphaned great aunt. From 2023.

The Lonely Londoners (Omnibus)

Sunday 07:30 - 08:40

A ten-year-long city dweller from the Caribbean goes to meet another boat train of hopeful new arrivals. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

Inheritance Tracks - Marian Keyes

Sunday 08:40 - 08:50

Popular Irish novelist Marian Keyes, inherits 'Only Our Rivers Run Free' by Christy Moore and 'The Bottle' by Gil Scott-Heron.

The Little Ottleys (Omnibus)

Sunday 08:50 - 10:00

3/5. 1916: With Bruce in America, Edith and Aylmer are looking forward to their wedding in a month's time. Starring Juliet Aubrey.

Meet the Huggetts

Sunday 10:00 - 10:30

Family chaos reigns when Bobby plays the hero. Stars Jack Warner, Kathleen Harrison and Kenneth Connor. From September 1957.

The Frankie Howerd Show

Sunday 10:30 - 11:00

The King of Titters has a property to sell but still has time to star as a lawyer on TV. With June Whitfield. From 1966.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 11:00 - 12:00

4 Extra Debut. From Ian Dury to Sergei Prokofiev. Conservation biologist Carl Jones shares his music choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2025.

Poetry Extra - The Ballad of Eliza Showell

Sunday 12:00 - 12:30

Daljit Nagra chooses The Ballad of Eliza Showell with poet Liz Berry who traces the story of her orphaned great aunt. From 2023.

The Lonely Londoners (Omnibus)

Sunday 12:30 - 13:40

A ten-year-long city dweller from the Caribbean goes to meet another boat train of hopeful new arrivals. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

Inheritance Tracks - Marian Keyes

Sunday 13:40 - 13:50

Popular Irish novelist Marian Keyes, inherits 'Only Our Rivers Run Free' by Christy Moore and 'The Bottle' by Gil Scott-Heron.

The Little Ottleys (Omnibus)

Sunday 13:50 - 15:00

3/5. 1916: With Bruce in America, Edith and Aylmer are looking forward to their wedding in a month's time. Starring Juliet Aubrey.

Meet the Huggetts

Sunday 15:00 - 15:30

Family chaos reigns when Bobby plays the hero. Stars Jack Warner, Kathleen Harrison and Kenneth Connor. From September 1957.

The Frankie Howerd Show

Sunday 15:30 - 16:00

The King of Titters has a property to sell but still has time to star as a lawyer on TV. With June Whitfield. From 1966.

Ancient Sorceries

Sunday 16:00 - 16:30

3/4. In a dark tale, when Vezin declares his love for Ilse, he fears for his actions. Read by Philip Madoc.

Fear On 4

Sunday 16:30 - 17:00

7/13. The Man in Black reveals Felicity and George's nightmare road trip to horror. Stars Edward de Souza and Richard Pasco.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 17:00 - 18:00

4 Extra Debut. From Ian Dury to Sergei Prokofiev. Conservation biologist Carl Jones shares his music choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2025.

Poetry Extra - The Ballad of Eliza Showell

Sunday 18:00 - 18:30

Daljit Nagra chooses The Ballad of Eliza Showell with poet Liz Berry who traces the story of her orphaned great aunt. From 2023.

The Lonely Londoners (Omnibus)

Sunday 18:30 - 19:40

A ten-year-long city dweller from the Caribbean goes to meet another boat train of hopeful new arrivals. Read by Don Warrington. Contains language which some may find offensive.

Inheritance Tracks - Marian Keyes

Sunday 19:40 - 19:50

Popular Irish novelist Marian Keyes, inherits 'Only Our Rivers Run Free' by Christy Moore and 'The Bottle' by Gil Scott-Heron.

The Little Ottleys (Omnibus)

Sunday 19:50 - 21:00

3/5. 1916: With Bruce in America, Edith and Aylmer are looking forward to their wedding in a month's time. Starring Juliet Aubrey.

Meet the Huggetts

Sunday 21:00 - 21:30

Family chaos reigns when Bobby plays the hero. Stars Jack Warner, Kathleen Harrison and Kenneth Connor. From September 1957.

The Frankie Howerd Show

Sunday 21:30 - 22:00

The King of Titters has a property to sell but still has time to star as a lawyer on TV. With June Whitfield. From 1966.

Clare in the Community

Sunday 22:00 - 22:30

2/6. The overbearing social worker gets boyfriend Brian caught up in a hostage situation! Starring Sally Phillips. From January 2008.

Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea

Sunday 22:30 - 22:45

2/6. The Scotsmen are desperate to utilise Mrs Naughtie's hidden talents. Stars Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden. From March 2004.

Steven Appleby's Normal Life

Sunday 22:45 - 22:55

2/6. The cartoonist claims dinosaurs mastered the 3Rs - reading, writing and riding bicycles. Stars Paul McCrink. From February 2003.

The Comedy Club Interview

Sunday 22:55 - 23:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Stephen Bailey speaks to comedian Freya Mallard.

In and out of the Kitchen

Sunday 23:00 - 23:30

6/6. Anthony has first night nerves, not helped by a dangerous prisoner on the loose. Stars Miles Jupp and Justin Edwards. From 2014.

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Sunday 23:30 - 00:00

2/6. Marcus Brigstocke excites Jon Culshaw with some lettuce and then invites him inside a casino and opera house. From March 2010.

Mon Jun 01
Ancient Sorceries

Monday 00:00 - 00:30

3/4. In a dark tale, when Vezin declares his love for Ilse, he fears for his actions. Read by Philip Madoc.

Fear On 4

Monday 00:30 - 01:00

7/13. The Man in Black reveals Felicity and George's nightmare road trip to horror. Stars Edward de Souza and Richard Pasco.