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Thu Apr 24
Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life

Today 09:00 - 09:30

3/6. Multi-award winning comedian Mark Watson, aided by the sardonic musical merit of Flo & Joan, looks at the week as a metaphor for our lifetimes. With special guest Esther Manito.

Inside the Queen's Head

Today 09:30 - 09:45

4/5. Lemn Sissay visits another pub with the Queen's name to meet her thirsty subjects from Amlwch on the Isle of Anglesey. From 2006.

Daily Service

Today 09:45 - 10:00

A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Sharon Grenham Thompson.

Great Lives

Today 10:00 - 10:30

Singer Mica Paris chooses singer, dancer and civil rights activist, Josephine Baker. With Matthew Parris. From 2018.

The Paris Bouquinistes

Today 10:30 - 11:00

Kirsty Lang visits Paris to explore the centuries old story of traders selling books by the River Seine. From 2010.

Call for the Dead

Today 11:00 - 11:30

4/5. Despite the Department's apparent complacency, tenacious Smiley perseveres probing into the Fennan case. Stars George Cole.

Sexton's Tales

Today 11:30 - 12:00

4/6. George Cole profiles another extraordinary Victorian buried in Highgate - the pioneering physicist Michael Faraday. From 1996.

Coming Alive

Today 12:00 - 12:30

5/6. Sandra is about to move up in the world, while ex-con Terry is putting on a play. Stars Karl Howman. From November 2001.

Parsley Sidings

Today 12:30 - 13:00

4/10. A stranded railway passenger sparks a chain of disasters. Stars Arthur Lowe, Kenneth Connor and Liz Fraser. From October 1973.

Plum House

Today 13:00 - 13:30

5/6. When the team meet the new vicar, Peter's adamant they should all help and make him feel welcome. Stars Simon Callow. From 2020.

The Josephine Baker Story

Today 13:30 - 13:45

4/5. Josephine carries out war work for the French Resistance and becomes a pilot for the Red Cross. Read by Josette Simon.

Sister Carrie

Today 13:45 - 14:00

9/15. Hurstwood is tempted by the lure of an unlocked safe at work. Will Carrie agree to his desperate plan? Stars Eve Best.

The 3rd Degree

Today 14:00 - 14:30

3/6. Steve Punt hosts a battle of wits as students from Loughborough University take on their professors. From July 2024.

Changing Climates

Today 14:30 - 16:00

4/5. At the turn of the 21st Century, climate fiction became more urgent. We hear Patricia Cumper's drama 'Biomass' and Ian Sansom's letter to the visionary author Octavia E. Butler.

Great Lives

Today 16:00 - 16:30

Singer Mica Paris chooses singer, dancer and civil rights activist, Josephine Baker. With Matthew Parris. From 2018.

The Paris Bouquinistes

Today 16:30 - 17:00

Kirsty Lang visits Paris to explore the centuries old story of traders selling books by the River Seine. From 2010.

Call for the Dead

Today 17:00 - 17:30

4/5. Despite the Department's apparent complacency, tenacious Smiley perseveres probing into the Fennan case. Stars George Cole.

Sexton's Tales

Today 17:30 - 18:00

4/6. George Cole profiles another extraordinary Victorian buried in Highgate - the pioneering physicist Michael Faraday. From 1996.

Coming Alive

Today 18:00 - 18:30

5/6. Sandra is about to move up in the world, while ex-con Terry is putting on a play. Stars Karl Howman. From November 2001.

Parsley Sidings

Today 18:30 - 19:00

4/10. A stranded railway passenger sparks a chain of disasters. Stars Arthur Lowe, Kenneth Connor and Liz Fraser. From October 1973.

Plum House

Today 19:00 - 19:30

5/6. When the team meet the new vicar, Peter's adamant they should all help and make him feel welcome. Stars Simon Callow. From 2020.

The Josephine Baker Story

Today 19:30 - 19:45

4/5. Josephine carries out war work for the French Resistance and becomes a pilot for the Red Cross. Read by Josette Simon.

Sister Carrie

Today 19:45 - 20:00

9/15. Hurstwood is tempted by the lure of an unlocked safe at work. Will Carrie agree to his desperate plan? Stars Eve Best.

The 3rd Degree

Today 20:00 - 20:30

3/6. Steve Punt hosts a battle of wits as students from Loughborough University take on their professors. From July 2024.

Changing Climates

Today 20:30 - 22:00

4/5. At the turn of the 21st Century, climate fiction became more urgent. We hear Patricia Cumper's drama 'Biomass' and Ian Sansom's letter to the visionary author Octavia E. Butler.

Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life

Today 22:00 - 22:30

3/6. Multi-award winning comedian Mark Watson, aided by the sardonic musical merit of Flo & Joan, looks at the week as a metaphor for our lifetimes. With special guest Esther Manito.

Big Town All Stars

Today 22:30 - 23:00

1/4. When the band performs at Lorelei's school reunion, is honesty the best policy? Stars Stephen Tompkinson. From 2001.

The Lee Mack Show

Today 23:00 - 23:30

5/6. Tom Robinson joins the quick-fire comic for stand-up, sketches and music. With Angela McHale and Mike Wilmot. From March 2005.

Beauty of Britain

Today 23:30 - 00:00

6/6. Care-worker Beauty Oolonga's UK work visa is set to run out, so she faces a citizenship test. With Jocelyn Jee Esien. From 2011.

Fri Apr 25
Great Lives

Tomorrow 00:00 - 00:30

Singer Mica Paris chooses singer, dancer and civil rights activist, Josephine Baker. With Matthew Parris. From 2018.

The Paris Bouquinistes

Tomorrow 00:30 - 01:00

Kirsty Lang visits Paris to explore the centuries old story of traders selling books by the River Seine. From 2010.

Call for the Dead

Tomorrow 01:00 - 01:30

4/5. Despite the Department's apparent complacency, tenacious Smiley perseveres probing into the Fennan case. Stars George Cole.

Sexton's Tales

Tomorrow 01:30 - 02:00

4/6. George Cole profiles another extraordinary Victorian buried in Highgate - the pioneering physicist Michael Faraday. From 1996.

Coming Alive

Tomorrow 02:00 - 02:30

5/6. Sandra is about to move up in the world, while ex-con Terry is putting on a play. Stars Karl Howman. From November 2001.

Parsley Sidings

Tomorrow 02:30 - 03:00

4/10. A stranded railway passenger sparks a chain of disasters. Stars Arthur Lowe, Kenneth Connor and Liz Fraser. From October 1973.

Plum House

Tomorrow 03:00 - 03:30

5/6. When the team meet the new vicar, Peter's adamant they should all help and make him feel welcome. Stars Simon Callow. From 2020.

The Josephine Baker Story

Tomorrow 03:30 - 03:45

4/5. Josephine carries out war work for the French Resistance and becomes a pilot for the Red Cross. Read by Josette Simon.

Sister Carrie

Tomorrow 03:45 - 04:00

9/15. Hurstwood is tempted by the lure of an unlocked safe at work. Will Carrie agree to his desperate plan? Stars Eve Best.

The 3rd Degree

Tomorrow 04:00 - 04:30

3/6. Steve Punt hosts a battle of wits as students from Loughborough University take on their professors. From July 2024.

Changing Climates

Tomorrow 04:30 - 06:00

4/5. At the turn of the 21st Century, climate fiction became more urgent. We hear Patricia Cumper's drama 'Biomass' and Ian Sansom's letter to the visionary author Octavia E. Butler.

Call for the Dead

Tomorrow 06:00 - 06:30

5/5. Agent George Smiley sets a trap with a postcard. But will the bait be taken..? Stars George Cole.

Sexton's Tales

Tomorrow 06:30 - 07:00

5/6. George Cole profiles another Victorian buried in Highgate - the trial barrister and prosecutor for a monarch. From 1996.

Up the Garden Path

Tomorrow 07:00 - 07:30

3/6. It's crunch time for Izzy, with Bill, Michael and Razors all vying for her attention. Stars Imelda Staunton. From December 1993.

The Ken Dodd Show

Tomorrow 07:30 - 08:00

4 Extra Debut. Doddy brings you everything from Knotty Ash University to the new hover kilt! With John Laurie. From 1967.

Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile

Tomorrow 08:00 - 08:30

4/4. God's new version of the ten commandments and how credits are now longer than the production. With Lisa Dillon. From 2020.

The Josephine Baker Story

Tomorrow 08:30 - 08:45

5/5. Josephine adopts a family of children, faces ruin and stages a last spectacular comeback. Concluded by Josette Simon. Contains language which some may find offensive.

Sister Carrie

Tomorrow 08:45 - 09:00

10/15. Carrie decides to throw her lot with Hurstwood, unaware that he's stolen money from his employers. Stars Eve Best.

Gossip and Goddesses with Granny Kumar

Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30

4/6. Anita Anand and Anoushka Shankar join Granny plus her great granddaughter and arch nemesis. Stars Meera Syal. From 2021.

Inside the Queen's Head

Tomorrow 09:30 - 09:45

5/5. Lemn Sissay visits his last pub with the Queen's name to meet her subjects. Does Henley-on-Thames have a darker side? From 2006.

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 the Venerable Dr Hayley Matthews.

Soul Music

Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30

5/5. An exploration of the emotional impact of The Hallelujah chorus from Handel's 1742 oratorio, Messiah. From 2012.

Punk, the Pistols and the Provinces

Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. Mark Hodkinson on the impact of punk rock in Yorkshire - location of the Sex Pistols' first and last non-London gigs. From 2016.

Call for the Dead

Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:30

5/5. Agent George Smiley sets a trap with a postcard. But will the bait be taken..? Stars George Cole.

Sexton's Tales

Tomorrow 11:30 - 12:00

5/6. George Cole profiles another Victorian buried in Highgate - the trial barrister and prosecutor for a monarch. From 1996.

Up the Garden Path

Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:30

3/6. It's crunch time for Izzy, with Bill, Michael and Razors all vying for her attention. Stars Imelda Staunton. From December 1993.

The Ken Dodd Show

Tomorrow 12:30 - 13:00

4 Extra Debut. Doddy brings you everything from Knotty Ash University to the new hover kilt! With John Laurie. From 1967.

Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30

4/4. God's new version of the ten commandments and how credits are now longer than the production. With Lisa Dillon. From 2020.

The Josephine Baker Story

Tomorrow 13:30 - 13:45

5/5. Josephine adopts a family of children, faces ruin and stages a last spectacular comeback. Concluded by Josette Simon. Contains language which some may find offensive.

Sister Carrie

Tomorrow 13:45 - 14:00

10/15. Carrie decides to throw her lot with Hurstwood, unaware that he's stolen money from his employers. Stars Eve Best.

The Motion Show

Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:30

6/6. Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Stuart Maconie, Steve Punt, Chris Neill and Linda Smith. From February 2000.

Changing Climates

Tomorrow 14:30 - 16:00

5/5. As we reach the present day on our journey through science fiction, we hear John Lanchester's 'The Wall', a drama of survival in a world reshaped by rising seas.

Soul Music

Tomorrow 16:00 - 16:30

5/5. An exploration of the emotional impact of The Hallelujah chorus from Handel's 1742 oratorio, Messiah. From 2012.

Punk, the Pistols and the Provinces

Tomorrow 16:30 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. Mark Hodkinson on the impact of punk rock in Yorkshire - location of the Sex Pistols' first and last non-London gigs. From 2016.

Call for the Dead

Tomorrow 17:00 - 17:30

5/5. Agent George Smiley sets a trap with a postcard. But will the bait be taken..? Stars George Cole.

Sexton's Tales

Tomorrow 17:30 - 18:00

5/6. George Cole profiles another Victorian buried in Highgate - the trial barrister and prosecutor for a monarch. From 1996.

Up the Garden Path

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30

3/6. It's crunch time for Izzy, with Bill, Michael and Razors all vying for her attention. Stars Imelda Staunton. From December 1993.

The Ken Dodd Show

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00

4 Extra Debut. Doddy brings you everything from Knotty Ash University to the new hover kilt! With John Laurie. From 1967.

Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30

4/4. God's new version of the ten commandments and how credits are now longer than the production. With Lisa Dillon. From 2020.

The Josephine Baker Story

Tomorrow 19:30 - 19:45

5/5. Josephine adopts a family of children, faces ruin and stages a last spectacular comeback. Concluded by Josette Simon. Contains language which some may find offensive.

Sister Carrie

Tomorrow 19:45 - 20:00

10/15. Carrie decides to throw her lot with Hurstwood, unaware that he's stolen money from his employers. Stars Eve Best.

The Motion Show

Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:30

6/6. Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Stuart Maconie, Steve Punt, Chris Neill and Linda Smith. From February 2000.

Changing Climates

Tomorrow 20:30 - 22:00

5/5. As we reach the present day on our journey through science fiction, we hear John Lanchester's 'The Wall', a drama of survival in a world reshaped by rising seas.

Call Jonathan Pie

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:30

Pie's on-air nemesis proves to be a seductive presence in the flesh. And Sam shows signs of going over to the dark side. With Nitin Ganatra.

The Absolutely Radio Show

Tomorrow 22:30 - 22:55

2/4. The Rev. McMinn encounters the European political elite in his local Minimart. Sketch show with Pete Baikie. From 2019.

The Comedy Club Interview

Tomorrow 22:55 - 23:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. And tonight, Arthur Smith talks to Abi Clarke.

The Hudson and Pepperdine Show

Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:30

1/6. Aspirations abound as Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine launch themselves into the glittering world of showbiz. From May 2003.

Cowards

Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00

2/6. Elephant rides and bear fights in the bizarre world of Tom Basden, Stefan Golaszewski, Tim Key and Lloyd Woolf. From April 2007.

Sat Apr 26
Soul Music

Saturday 00:00 - 00:30

5/5. An exploration of the emotional impact of The Hallelujah chorus from Handel's 1742 oratorio, Messiah. From 2012.

Punk, the Pistols and the Provinces

Saturday 00:30 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. Mark Hodkinson on the impact of punk rock in Yorkshire - location of the Sex Pistols' first and last non-London gigs. From 2016.

Call for the Dead

Saturday 01:00 - 01:30

5/5. Agent George Smiley sets a trap with a postcard. But will the bait be taken..? Stars George Cole.

Sexton's Tales

Saturday 01:30 - 02:00

5/6. George Cole profiles another Victorian buried in Highgate - the trial barrister and prosecutor for a monarch. From 1996.

Up the Garden Path

Saturday 02:00 - 02:30

3/6. It's crunch time for Izzy, with Bill, Michael and Razors all vying for her attention. Stars Imelda Staunton. From December 1993.

The Ken Dodd Show

Saturday 02:30 - 03:00

4 Extra Debut. Doddy brings you everything from Knotty Ash University to the new hover kilt! With John Laurie. From 1967.

Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile

Saturday 03:00 - 03:30

4/4. God's new version of the ten commandments and how credits are now longer than the production. With Lisa Dillon. From 2020.

The Josephine Baker Story

Saturday 03:30 - 03:45

5/5. Josephine adopts a family of children, faces ruin and stages a last spectacular comeback. Concluded by Josette Simon. Contains language which some may find offensive.

Sister Carrie

Saturday 03:45 - 04:00

10/15. Carrie decides to throw her lot with Hurstwood, unaware that he's stolen money from his employers. Stars Eve Best.

The Motion Show

Saturday 04:00 - 04:30

6/6. Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Stuart Maconie, Steve Punt, Chris Neill and Linda Smith. From February 2000.

Changing Climates

Saturday 04:30 - 06:00

5/5. As we reach the present day on our journey through science fiction, we hear John Lanchester's 'The Wall', a drama of survival in a world reshaped by rising seas.

Battle for the Dome

Saturday 06:00 - 07:30

4 Extra Debut. In 15th century Florence, one architect has the knowledge to build the cathedral's dome but he has a jealous rival. Stars John Rowe.

One More Croissant for the Road (Omnibus)

Saturday 07:30 - 08:45

4 Extra Debut. Food-writer Felicity Cloake's gastronomic Tour de France, and search for the perfect croissant. Read by Sophia di Martino.

Beryl Reid in Conversation

Saturday 08:45 - 09:00

4/6. The transition from variety to acting in the movies. Beryl Reid talks to Sian Phillips about her life and career. From 1992.

Mind Your Own Business!

Saturday 09:00 - 09:30

6/6. Tycoon Jimmy's lavish new yacht infuriates his head of finance. Stars Bernard Cribbins and Frank Thornton. From January 1988.

Beyond Our Ken

Saturday 09:30 - 10:00

Kenneth Horne fancies a Spanish trip and 'Hornerama' spotlights Britain. With Kenneth Williams and Hugh Paddick. From July 1959.

Mastertapes - Access All Areas

Saturday 10:00 - 11:00

1/3. John Wilson meets with Sir Paul McCartney, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers, Corrine Bailey Rae and Paul Weller.

Battle for the Dome

Saturday 11:00 - 12:30

4 Extra Debut. In 15th century Florence, one architect has the knowledge to build the cathedral's dome but he has a jealous rival. Stars John Rowe.

One More Croissant for the Road (Omnibus)

Saturday 12:30 - 13:45

4 Extra Debut. Food-writer Felicity Cloake's gastronomic Tour de France, and search for the perfect croissant. Read by Sophia di Martino.

Beryl Reid in Conversation

Saturday 13:45 - 14:00

4/6. The transition from variety to acting in the movies. Beryl Reid talks to Sian Phillips about her life and career. From 1992.

Mind Your Own Business!

Saturday 14:00 - 14:30

6/6. Tycoon Jimmy's lavish new yacht infuriates his head of finance. Stars Bernard Cribbins and Frank Thornton. From January 1988.

Beyond Our Ken

Saturday 14:30 - 15:00

Kenneth Horne fancies a Spanish trip and 'Hornerama' spotlights Britain. With Kenneth Williams and Hugh Paddick. From July 1959.

Mastertapes - Access All Areas

Saturday 15:00 - 16:00

1/3. John Wilson meets with Sir Paul McCartney, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers, Corrine Bailey Rae and Paul Weller.

Doctor Who - The War Doctor

Saturday 16:00 - 17:00

The War Doctor is officially a war criminal. But Cardinal Ollistra needs him in her fight against the Daleks. Stars John Hurt.

Battle for the Dome

Saturday 17:00 - 18:30

4 Extra Debut. In 15th century Florence, one architect has the knowledge to build the cathedral's dome but he has a jealous rival. Stars John Rowe.

One More Croissant for the Road (Omnibus)

Saturday 18:30 - 19:45

4 Extra Debut. Food-writer Felicity Cloake's gastronomic Tour de France, and search for the perfect croissant. Read by Sophia di Martino.

Beryl Reid in Conversation

Saturday 19:45 - 20:00

4/6. The transition from variety to acting in the movies. Beryl Reid talks to Sian Phillips about her life and career. From 1992.

Mind Your Own Business!

Saturday 20:00 - 20:30

6/6. Tycoon Jimmy's lavish new yacht infuriates his head of finance. Stars Bernard Cribbins and Frank Thornton. From January 1988.

Beyond Our Ken

Saturday 20:30 - 21:00

Kenneth Horne fancies a Spanish trip and 'Hornerama' spotlights Britain. With Kenneth Williams and Hugh Paddick. From July 1959.

Mastertapes - Access All Areas

Saturday 21:00 - 22:00

1/3. John Wilson meets with Sir Paul McCartney, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers, Corrine Bailey Rae and Paul Weller.

Bridget Christie's Utopia

Saturday 22:00 - 22:30

2/4. Bridget explores spirituality - will yoga, Hinduism or being a nun solve her problems, or will life still be rubbish? From 2018.

4 Stands Up: Show Three

Saturday 22:30 - 23:00

3/4. Rhod Gilbert introduces big names from the comedy circuit - Miles Jupp, Ginger and Black and Justin Moorhouse. From 2008.

The Machynlleth Comedy Festival Showcase

Saturday 23:00 - 23:30

Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts a festival stand-up show from mid-Wales. With Maisie Adam, Sikisa and Anna Thomas. From 2022.

Chain Reaction

Saturday 23:30 - 00:00

Veteran gagsmith Barry Cryer talks to political comedian Mark Thomas in the tag talk show. From January 2005.

Sun Apr 27
Doctor Who - The War Doctor

Sunday 00:00 - 01:00

The War Doctor is officially a war criminal. But Cardinal Ollistra needs him in her fight against the Daleks. Stars John Hurt.

Battle for the Dome

Sunday 01:00 - 02:30

4 Extra Debut. In 15th century Florence, one architect has the knowledge to build the cathedral's dome but he has a jealous rival. Stars John Rowe.

One More Croissant for the Road (Omnibus)

Sunday 02:30 - 03:45

4 Extra Debut. Food-writer Felicity Cloake's gastronomic Tour de France, and search for the perfect croissant. Read by Sophia di Martino.

Beryl Reid in Conversation

Sunday 03:45 - 04:00

4/6. The transition from variety to acting in the movies. Beryl Reid talks to Sian Phillips about her life and career. From 1992.

Mind Your Own Business!

Sunday 04:00 - 04:30

6/6. Tycoon Jimmy's lavish new yacht infuriates his head of finance. Stars Bernard Cribbins and Frank Thornton. From January 1988.

Beyond Our Ken

Sunday 04:30 - 05:00

Kenneth Horne fancies a Spanish trip and 'Hornerama' spotlights Britain. With Kenneth Williams and Hugh Paddick. From July 1959.

Mastertapes - Access All Areas

Sunday 05:00 - 06:00

1/3. John Wilson meets with Sir Paul McCartney, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers, Corrine Bailey Rae and Paul Weller.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 06:00 - 06:45

From The Eagles to Nina Simone, MasterChef judge Monica Galetti, shares her castaway choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2021.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 06:45 - 07:00

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

Poetry Extra: Tongue and Talk - The Dialect Poets

Sunday 07:00 - 07:30

Daljit Nagra selects Tongue and Talk: The Dialect Poets - Yorkshire with Katie Edwards examining place and identity. From 2019.

The Josephine Baker Story (Omnibus)

Sunday 07:30 - 08:40

How a gawky teenager danced and sang her way from the St Louis slums to fame and riches in 1920s Paris. Read by Josette Simon.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 08:40 - 08:50

Actor and Eurovision singer Olly Alexander chooses 'Both Sides Now' by Joni Mitchell and 'Honey' by Robyn.

Sister Carrie (Omnibus)

Sunday 08:50 - 10:00

2/3. Carrie is delighted to be asked to star in some amateur dramatics. But Hurstwood is tortured by jealousy. Stars Eve Best.

Just Fancy

Sunday 10:00 - 10:30

The changing nature of truth and the old codgers return home. Stars Eric Barker and Pearl Hackney. From February 1962.

Take It From Here

Sunday 10:30 - 11:00

Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells and Eth's knitting mishap in 'The Glums'. Stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From April 1954.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 11:00 - 11:45

From The Eagles to Nina Simone, MasterChef judge Monica Galetti, shares her castaway choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2021.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 11:45 - 12:00

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

Poetry Extra: Tongue and Talk - The Dialect Poets

Sunday 12:00 - 12:30

Daljit Nagra selects Tongue and Talk: The Dialect Poets - Yorkshire with Katie Edwards examining place and identity. From 2019.

The Josephine Baker Story (Omnibus)

Sunday 12:30 - 13:40

How a gawky teenager danced and sang her way from the St Louis slums to fame and riches in 1920s Paris. Read by Josette Simon.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 13:40 - 13:50

Actor and Eurovision singer Olly Alexander chooses 'Both Sides Now' by Joni Mitchell and 'Honey' by Robyn.

Sister Carrie (Omnibus)

Sunday 13:50 - 15:00

2/3. Carrie is delighted to be asked to star in some amateur dramatics. But Hurstwood is tortured by jealousy. Stars Eve Best.

Just Fancy

Sunday 15:00 - 15:30

The changing nature of truth and the old codgers return home. Stars Eric Barker and Pearl Hackney. From February 1962.

Take It From Here

Sunday 15:30 - 16:00

Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells and Eth's knitting mishap in 'The Glums'. Stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From April 1954.

The Tunnel Under The World

Sunday 16:00 - 16:45

4 Extra Debut. Every day's the same to Guy, being woken by a nightmare. But his living nightmare is worse. Stars William Hope.

Get Carter: The Bloody Chamber

Sunday 16:45 - 17:00

1/5. A young pianist marries a wealthy aristocrat, much older than her, and with three previous wives. Stars Sophie Cookson.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 17:00 - 17:45

From The Eagles to Nina Simone, MasterChef judge Monica Galetti, shares her castaway choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2021.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 17:45 - 18:00

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

Poetry Extra: Tongue and Talk - The Dialect Poets

Sunday 18:00 - 18:30

Daljit Nagra selects Tongue and Talk: The Dialect Poets - Yorkshire with Katie Edwards examining place and identity. From 2019.

The Josephine Baker Story (Omnibus)

Sunday 18:30 - 19:40

How a gawky teenager danced and sang her way from the St Louis slums to fame and riches in 1920s Paris. Read by Josette Simon.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 19:40 - 19:50

Actor and Eurovision singer Olly Alexander chooses 'Both Sides Now' by Joni Mitchell and 'Honey' by Robyn.

Sister Carrie (Omnibus)

Sunday 19:50 - 21:00

2/3. Carrie is delighted to be asked to star in some amateur dramatics. But Hurstwood is tortured by jealousy. Stars Eve Best.

Just Fancy

Sunday 21:00 - 21:30

The changing nature of truth and the old codgers return home. Stars Eric Barker and Pearl Hackney. From February 1962.

Take It From Here

Sunday 21:30 - 22:00

Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells and Eth's knitting mishap in 'The Glums'. Stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From April 1954.

Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey

Sunday 22:00 - 22:30

4/4. Through theories of evolutionary psychology, Sara Pascoe asks what purpose feats of generosity serves? From 2018.

Pick Ups

Sunday 22:30 - 22:55

2/6. Things get fishy for Mike, while Dave and Alan encounter spooky goings-on at the cab office. Stars Lesley Sharp. From October 2009.

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. And tonight, Stephen Bailey speaks to Poppy from Brown Girls Do It Too.

The Guns of Adam Riches

Sunday 23:00 - 23:30

3/3. The tale of Victor Legit, a supermarket store detective whose shop is being targeted by the Rat King. Can Vic save the day? From 2014.

Rigor Mortis

Sunday 23:30 - 00:00

4/6. A torn glove sparks a health scare for the path lab team. Stars Peter Davison and Geoffrey Whitehead. From February 2006.

Mon Apr 28
The Tunnel Under The World

Monday 00:00 - 00:45

4 Extra Debut. Every day's the same to Guy, being woken by a nightmare. But his living nightmare is worse. Stars William Hope.

Get Carter: The Bloody Chamber

Monday 00:45 - 01:00

1/5. A young pianist marries a wealthy aristocrat, much older than her, and with three previous wives. Stars Sophie Cookson.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Monday 01:00 - 01:45

From The Eagles to Nina Simone, MasterChef judge Monica Galetti, shares her castaway choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2021.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Monday 01:45 - 02:00

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

Poetry Extra: Tongue and Talk - The Dialect Poets

Monday 02:00 - 02:30

Daljit Nagra selects Tongue and Talk: The Dialect Poets - Yorkshire with Katie Edwards examining place and identity. From 2019.

The Josephine Baker Story (Omnibus)

Monday 02:30 - 03:40

How a gawky teenager danced and sang her way from the St Louis slums to fame and riches in 1920s Paris. Read by Josette Simon.

Inheritance Tracks

Monday 03:40 - 03:50

Actor and Eurovision singer Olly Alexander chooses 'Both Sides Now' by Joni Mitchell and 'Honey' by Robyn.

Sister Carrie (Omnibus)

Monday 03:50 - 05:00

2/3. Carrie is delighted to be asked to star in some amateur dramatics. But Hurstwood is tortured by jealousy. Stars Eve Best.

Just Fancy

Monday 05:00 - 05:30

The changing nature of truth and the old codgers return home. Stars Eric Barker and Pearl Hackney. From February 1962.

Take It From Here

Monday 05:30 - 06:00

Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells and Eth's knitting mishap in 'The Glums'. Stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From April 1954.

Murder Must Advertise

Monday 06:00 - 06:30

1/6. Lord Peter Wimsey goes undercover to probe an advertising copywriter's murder. Dorothy L Sayers' mystery with Ian Carmichael.

Sexton's Tales

Monday 06:30 - 07:00

6/6. George Cole profiles his last Victorian buried in Highgate - perhaps the cemetery's most famous occupant. From 1996.

Second Holmes

Monday 07:00 - 07:30

6/6. The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson meet a member of the Moriarty family. Stars Peter Egan. From February 1983.

Steptoe And Son

Monday 07:30 - 08:00

7/13. Harold quits for a new career as a TV repair man. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From August 1966.

Love in Recovery

Monday 08:00 - 08:30

2/6. Julie has a bone to pick with Danno and Andy's finally met a woman - but she's not all she seems. Stars Johnny Vegas. From 2018.

The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching

Monday 08:30 - 08:45

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Inspired by his father, Edward Brooke-Hitching's curiosity over books made him seek out many oddities. Read by Arty Froushan.

Sister Carrie

Monday 08:45 - 09:00

11/15. Hurstwood and Carrie set up house in New York. Hurstwood invests in a bar, and for a while all is rosy. Stars Eve Best.

The Unbelievable Truth

Monday 09:00 - 09:30

2/6. David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they are able to smuggle past their opponents.

A History of the Brain

Monday 09:30 - 09:45

1/10. Dr Geoff Bunn on trepanation - why Ancient Egypt thought the brain had no use in the afterlife. With Hattie Morahan. From 2011.

Daily Service

Monday 09:45 - 10:00

Christian worship with the Very Rev Lorna Hood, Former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

The Tingle Factor

Monday 10:00 - 10:30

Actress Dame Thora Hird talks to Robin Ray about the evocative sounds, music and singing that move her to tears. From July 1990.

Compression versus Art

Monday 10:30 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. Acoustic Engineer Trevor Cox, investigates the ways recording and copying music can compromise the original quality. From 2016.

Murder Must Advertise

Monday 11:00 - 11:30

1/6. Lord Peter Wimsey goes undercover to probe an advertising copywriter's murder. Dorothy L Sayers' mystery with Ian Carmichael.

Sexton's Tales

Monday 11:30 - 12:00

6/6. George Cole profiles his last Victorian buried in Highgate - perhaps the cemetery's most famous occupant. From 1996.

Second Holmes

Monday 12:00 - 12:30

6/6. The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson meet a member of the Moriarty family. Stars Peter Egan. From February 1983.

Steptoe And Son

Monday 12:30 - 13:00

7/13. Harold quits for a new career as a TV repair man. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From August 1966.

Love in Recovery

Monday 13:00 - 13:30

2/6. Julie has a bone to pick with Danno and Andy's finally met a woman - but she's not all she seems. Stars Johnny Vegas. From 2018.

The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching

Monday 13:30 - 13:45

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Inspired by his father, Edward Brooke-Hitching's curiosity over books made him seek out many oddities. Read by Arty Froushan.

Sister Carrie

Monday 13:45 - 14:00

11/15. Hurstwood and Carrie set up house in New York. Hurstwood invests in a bar, and for a while all is rosy. Stars Eve Best.

Listomania

Monday 14:00 - 14:30

6/6. Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney in the show that loves lists. From March 2015.

Double Income, No Kids Yet

Monday 14:30 - 15:00

1/6. Lucy arranges Daniel's party, but their mates seem too busy with kids. Stars David Tennant and Liz Carling. From 2001.

Gift from the North

Monday 15:00 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. A Lancashire fisherman catches a sturgeon and is told it's the property of Queen Victoria. Stars Barry Foster and Brian Glover.

The Tingle Factor

Monday 16:00 - 16:30

Actress Dame Thora Hird talks to Robin Ray about the evocative sounds, music and singing that move her to tears. From July 1990.

Compression versus Art

Monday 16:30 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. Acoustic Engineer Trevor Cox, investigates the ways recording and copying music can compromise the original quality. From 2016.

Murder Must Advertise

Monday 17:00 - 17:30

1/6. Lord Peter Wimsey goes undercover to probe an advertising copywriter's murder. Dorothy L Sayers' mystery with Ian Carmichael.

Sexton's Tales

Monday 17:30 - 18:00

6/6. George Cole profiles his last Victorian buried in Highgate - perhaps the cemetery's most famous occupant. From 1996.

Second Holmes

Monday 18:00 - 18:30

6/6. The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson meet a member of the Moriarty family. Stars Peter Egan. From February 1983.

Steptoe And Son

Monday 18:30 - 19:00

7/13. Harold quits for a new career as a TV repair man. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From August 1966.

Love in Recovery

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

2/6. Julie has a bone to pick with Danno and Andy's finally met a woman - but she's not all she seems. Stars Johnny Vegas. From 2018.

The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching

Monday 19:30 - 19:45

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Inspired by his father, Edward Brooke-Hitching's curiosity over books made him seek out many oddities. Read by Arty Froushan.

Sister Carrie

Monday 19:45 - 20:00

11/15. Hurstwood and Carrie set up house in New York. Hurstwood invests in a bar, and for a while all is rosy. Stars Eve Best.

Listomania

Monday 20:00 - 20:30

6/6. Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney in the show that loves lists. From March 2015.

Double Income, No Kids Yet

Monday 20:30 - 21:00

1/6. Lucy arranges Daniel's party, but their mates seem too busy with kids. Stars David Tennant and Liz Carling. From 2001.

Gift from the North

Monday 21:00 - 22:00

4 Extra Debut. A Lancashire fisherman catches a sturgeon and is told it's the property of Queen Victoria. Stars Barry Foster and Brian Glover.

The Unbelievable Truth

Monday 22:00 - 22:30

2/6. David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they are able to smuggle past their opponents.

A Look Back At The Future

Monday 22:30 - 23:00

1/6. Recorded in 1994, Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Jeremy Hardy recall a year of turbulent upheaval that was yet to be - 2001.

The News Quiz

Monday 23:00 - 23:30

2/8. Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.

Al Murray: Totally Out of Character

Monday 23:30 - 00:00

Al Murray has decided to put his pint glass down to try to find the man behind the Pub Landlord - himself! From 2020.

Tue Apr 29
The Tingle Factor

Tuesday 00:00 - 00:30

Actress Dame Thora Hird talks to Robin Ray about the evocative sounds, music and singing that move her to tears. From July 1990.

Compression versus Art

Tuesday 00:30 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. Acoustic Engineer Trevor Cox, investigates the ways recording and copying music can compromise the original quality. From 2016.

Murder Must Advertise

Tuesday 01:00 - 01:30

1/6. Lord Peter Wimsey goes undercover to probe an advertising copywriter's murder. Dorothy L Sayers' mystery with Ian Carmichael.

Sexton's Tales

Tuesday 01:30 - 02:00

6/6. George Cole profiles his last Victorian buried in Highgate - perhaps the cemetery's most famous occupant. From 1996.

Second Holmes

Tuesday 02:00 - 02:30

6/6. The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson meet a member of the Moriarty family. Stars Peter Egan. From February 1983.

Steptoe And Son

Tuesday 02:30 - 03:00

7/13. Harold quits for a new career as a TV repair man. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From August 1966.

Love in Recovery

Tuesday 03:00 - 03:30

2/6. Julie has a bone to pick with Danno and Andy's finally met a woman - but she's not all she seems. Stars Johnny Vegas. From 2018.

The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching

Tuesday 03:30 - 03:45

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Inspired by his father, Edward Brooke-Hitching's curiosity over books made him seek out many oddities. Read by Arty Froushan.

Sister Carrie

Tuesday 03:45 - 04:00

11/15. Hurstwood and Carrie set up house in New York. Hurstwood invests in a bar, and for a while all is rosy. Stars Eve Best.

Listomania

Tuesday 04:00 - 04:30

6/6. Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney in the show that loves lists. From March 2015.

Double Income, No Kids Yet

Tuesday 04:30 - 05:00

1/6. Lucy arranges Daniel's party, but their mates seem too busy with kids. Stars David Tennant and Liz Carling. From 2001.

Gift from the North

Tuesday 05:00 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. A Lancashire fisherman catches a sturgeon and is told it's the property of Queen Victoria. Stars Barry Foster and Brian Glover.

Murder Must Advertise

Tuesday 06:00 - 06:30

2/6. Lord Peter Wimsey's undercover probe sees someone get a pasting meant for him. Stars Ian Carmichael and Allan Cuthbertson.

Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less

Tuesday 06:30 - 07:00

1/7. 4 Extra Debut. Harvey Metcalfe sets out to make a million illegally. But keeping it is going to be a challenge. Stars Stratford Johns.

To the Manor Born

Tuesday 07:00 - 07:30

4/10. When Devere invites Audrey to go skiing, he ends up being taken for a ride. Adapted from TV, with Penelope Keith. From February 1997.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 07:30 - 08:00

18/21. 4 Extra Debut. Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty con Neddie Seagoon into buying the Moon - twice. Stars Peter Sellers. From 1956.

A Month of June

Tuesday 08:00 - 08:30

4/4. A pensioner and a gentleman find more than shelter in a council beach hut. Stars June Whitfield and Richard Briers. From 2012.

The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching

Tuesday 08:30 - 08:45

2/5. Book oddities bound in human skin, books written in blood, and a very cryptic manuscript. Read by Arty Froushan.

Sister Carrie

Tuesday 08:45 - 09:00

12/15. Passion having waned, Hurstwood and Carrie now live together in New York out of habit. What can their future be? Stars Eve Best.

Meet David Sedaris

Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30

4/6. This week, David relives his adventures on Safari in Kenya and mulls over all the angles on tipping. We also hear extracts from his daily diary.

A History of the Brain

Tuesday 09:30 - 09:45

2/10. Dr Geoff Bunn on our debt to Ancient Greece regarding brain science, particularly Hippocrates. With Jonathan Forbes. From 2011.

Daily Service

Tuesday 09:45 - 10:00

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

A Good Read

Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30

Katie Derham, Matt Haig and Harriett Gilbert discuss their favourite books by Linda Grant, SE Hinton and Anne Tyler. From 2018.

Swimming through Chocolate

Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00

Chocolate, swimming and sport: Gladys Jones and Sir Adrian Cadbury reflect on life at Cadbury's Bourneville factory. From 2013.

Murder Must Advertise

Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30

2/6. Lord Peter Wimsey's undercover probe sees someone get a pasting meant for him. Stars Ian Carmichael and Allan Cuthbertson.

Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less

Tuesday 11:30 - 12:00

1/7. 4 Extra Debut. Harvey Metcalfe sets out to make a million illegally. But keeping it is going to be a challenge. Stars Stratford Johns.

To the Manor Born

Tuesday 12:00 - 12:30

4/10. When Devere invites Audrey to go skiing, he ends up being taken for a ride. Adapted from TV, with Penelope Keith. From February 1997.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 12:30 - 13:00

18/21. 4 Extra Debut. Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty con Neddie Seagoon into buying the Moon - twice. Stars Peter Sellers. From 1956.

A Month of June

Tuesday 13:00 - 13:30

4/4. A pensioner and a gentleman find more than shelter in a council beach hut. Stars June Whitfield and Richard Briers. From 2012.

The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching

Tuesday 13:30 - 13:45

2/5. Book oddities bound in human skin, books written in blood, and a very cryptic manuscript. Read by Arty Froushan.

Sister Carrie

Tuesday 13:45 - 14:00

12/15. Passion having waned, Hurstwood and Carrie now live together in New York out of habit. What can their future be? Stars Eve Best.

Act Your Age

Tuesday 14:00 - 14:30

4/6. Simon Mayo's battle of comedy generations. With Holly Walsh, Rufus Hound, Ted Robbins and Billy Pearce. From April 2011.

Tomorrow, Today!

Tuesday 14:30 - 15:00

1/6. The 1962 cast of the futuristic sci-fi soap fear they are cursed when an engineer dies. Stars Peter Bowles. From January 2008.

The Road to Yalta

Tuesday 15:00 - 15:45

Drama re-imagining February 1945, through the eyes of British spy Donald Maclean. Stars Geoffrey Streatfeild and Matthew Marsh.

The Year of the Cat

Tuesday 15:45 - 16:00

How would humans feel if they had to wear a collar, use scented gravel and negotiate a cat flap? Read by Christopher Scott.

A Good Read

Tuesday 16:00 - 16:30

Katie Derham, Matt Haig and Harriett Gilbert discuss their favourite books by Linda Grant, SE Hinton and Anne Tyler. From 2018.

Swimming through Chocolate

Tuesday 16:30 - 17:00

Chocolate, swimming and sport: Gladys Jones and Sir Adrian Cadbury reflect on life at Cadbury's Bourneville factory. From 2013.

Murder Must Advertise

Tuesday 17:00 - 17:30

2/6. Lord Peter Wimsey's undercover probe sees someone get a pasting meant for him. Stars Ian Carmichael and Allan Cuthbertson.

Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less

Tuesday 17:30 - 18:00

1/7. 4 Extra Debut. Harvey Metcalfe sets out to make a million illegally. But keeping it is going to be a challenge. Stars Stratford Johns.

To the Manor Born

Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30

4/10. When Devere invites Audrey to go skiing, he ends up being taken for a ride. Adapted from TV, with Penelope Keith. From February 1997.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00

18/21. 4 Extra Debut. Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty con Neddie Seagoon into buying the Moon - twice. Stars Peter Sellers. From 1956.

A Month of June

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

4/4. A pensioner and a gentleman find more than shelter in a council beach hut. Stars June Whitfield and Richard Briers. From 2012.

The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching

Tuesday 19:30 - 19:45

2/5. Book oddities bound in human skin, books written in blood, and a very cryptic manuscript. Read by Arty Froushan.

Sister Carrie

Tuesday 19:45 - 20:00

12/15. Passion having waned, Hurstwood and Carrie now live together in New York out of habit. What can their future be? Stars Eve Best.

Act Your Age

Tuesday 20:00 - 20:30

4/6. Simon Mayo's battle of comedy generations. With Holly Walsh, Rufus Hound, Ted Robbins and Billy Pearce. From April 2011.

Tomorrow, Today!

Tuesday 20:30 - 21:00

1/6. The 1962 cast of the futuristic sci-fi soap fear they are cursed when an engineer dies. Stars Peter Bowles. From January 2008.

The Road to Yalta

Tuesday 21:00 - 21:45

Drama re-imagining February 1945, through the eyes of British spy Donald Maclean. Stars Geoffrey Streatfeild and Matthew Marsh.

The Year of the Cat

Tuesday 21:45 - 22:00

How would humans feel if they had to wear a collar, use scented gravel and negotiate a cat flap? Read by Christopher Scott.

Meet David Sedaris

Tuesday 22:00 - 22:30

4/6. This week, David relives his adventures on Safari in Kenya and mulls over all the angles on tipping. We also hear extracts from his daily diary.

The Young Postmen

Tuesday 22:30 - 23:00

4/6. Fearing the sack, Derek goes mountaineering to prove he's employable. Stars Ben Miller and John Thomson. From December 1992.

The Mark Steel Solution

Tuesday 23:00 - 23:30

6/6. Radical proposals to improve our lives, with the comedian's athletic revolution. With Pete Sinclair. From November 1992.

Seekers

Tuesday 23:30 - 00:00

3/6. Stuart needs to bond with Vanessa's parents and Joe and Terry raise an egg. Stars Mathew Horne and Zahra Ahmadi. From 2015.

Wed Apr 30
A Good Read

Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30

Katie Derham, Matt Haig and Harriett Gilbert discuss their favourite books by Linda Grant, SE Hinton and Anne Tyler. From 2018.

Swimming through Chocolate

Wednesday 00:30 - 01:00

Chocolate, swimming and sport: Gladys Jones and Sir Adrian Cadbury reflect on life at Cadbury's Bourneville factory. From 2013.

Murder Must Advertise

Wednesday 01:00 - 01:30

2/6. Lord Peter Wimsey's undercover probe sees someone get a pasting meant for him. Stars Ian Carmichael and Allan Cuthbertson.

Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less

Wednesday 01:30 - 02:00

1/7. 4 Extra Debut. Harvey Metcalfe sets out to make a million illegally. But keeping it is going to be a challenge. Stars Stratford Johns.

To the Manor Born

Wednesday 02:00 - 02:30

4/10. When Devere invites Audrey to go skiing, he ends up being taken for a ride. Adapted from TV, with Penelope Keith. From February 1997.

The Goon Show

Wednesday 02:30 - 03:00

18/21. 4 Extra Debut. Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty con Neddie Seagoon into buying the Moon - twice. Stars Peter Sellers. From 1956.

A Month of June

Wednesday 03:00 - 03:30

4/4. A pensioner and a gentleman find more than shelter in a council beach hut. Stars June Whitfield and Richard Briers. From 2012.

The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching

Wednesday 03:30 - 03:45

2/5. Book oddities bound in human skin, books written in blood, and a very cryptic manuscript. Read by Arty Froushan.

Sister Carrie

Wednesday 03:45 - 04:00

12/15. Passion having waned, Hurstwood and Carrie now live together in New York out of habit. What can their future be? Stars Eve Best.

Act Your Age

Wednesday 04:00 - 04:30

4/6. Simon Mayo's battle of comedy generations. With Holly Walsh, Rufus Hound, Ted Robbins and Billy Pearce. From April 2011.

Tomorrow, Today!

Wednesday 04:30 - 05:00

1/6. The 1962 cast of the futuristic sci-fi soap fear they are cursed when an engineer dies. Stars Peter Bowles. From January 2008.

The Road to Yalta

Wednesday 05:00 - 05:45

Drama re-imagining February 1945, through the eyes of British spy Donald Maclean. Stars Geoffrey Streatfeild and Matthew Marsh.

The Year of the Cat

Wednesday 05:45 - 06:00

How would humans feel if they had to wear a collar, use scented gravel and negotiate a cat flap? Read by Christopher Scott.

Murder Must Advertise

Wednesday 06:00 - 06:30

3/6. Suspects abound as Lord Peter Wimsey dons fancy dress to probe an advertising copywriter's murder. Stars Ian Carmichael.

Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less

Wednesday 06:30 - 07:00

2/7. Four men have invested large cash sums into Prospecta Oil. They don't yet know it's a fraudulent company. Stars Paul Darrow.

Nineteen Ninety-Four

Wednesday 07:00 - 07:30

6/6. Edward is now in charge of the environment, but for how long? Orwellian sitcom starring Robert Lindsay. From April 1985.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 07:30 - 08:00

9/20. Sid sees the return of petrol rationing as a money spinner, with help from The Lad Himself. Stars Sid James. From December 1956.

Ankle Tag

Wednesday 08:00 - 08:30

1/6. Ex-fraudster Bob reconnects with long lost family and Gruff looks to atone for his sins. Starring Steve Speirs. From 2020.

The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching

Wednesday 08:30 - 08:45

3/5. Book oddities from literary hoaxes, the birth of the encyclopaedia and medieval bestiaries to fish books. Read by Arty Froushan.

Sister Carrie

Wednesday 08:45 - 09:00

13/15. Facing ruin, Carrie tries her hand at theatre work. Meanwhile, Hurstwood sinks further into decline. Stars Eve Best.

The Ultimate Choice

Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30

4/6. Steph McGovern asks some seriously funny minds to offer definitive answers to the great questions of our age. Or not. With guests Scott Bennett and Ria Lina.

A History of the Brain

Wednesday 09:30 - 09:45

3/10. Dr Geoff Bunn on early Christian and Islamic contributions to understanding of the brain. With Paul Bhattacharjee. From 2011.

Daily Service

Wednesday 09:45 - 10:00

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

Archive on 4: The Escape Factory

Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00

How Britain's other secret service, MI9, helped prisoners escape in the Second World War. With John Stephen Dalziel. From 2002.

Murder Must Advertise

Wednesday 11:00 - 11:30

3/6. Suspects abound as Lord Peter Wimsey dons fancy dress to probe an advertising copywriter's murder. Stars Ian Carmichael.

Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less

Wednesday 11:30 - 12:00

2/7. Four men have invested large cash sums into Prospecta Oil. They don't yet know it's a fraudulent company. Stars Paul Darrow.

Nineteen Ninety-Four

Wednesday 12:00 - 12:30

6/6. Edward is now in charge of the environment, but for how long? Orwellian sitcom starring Robert Lindsay. From April 1985.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 12:30 - 13:00

9/20. Sid sees the return of petrol rationing as a money spinner, with help from The Lad Himself. Stars Sid James. From December 1956.

Ankle Tag

Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30

1/6. Ex-fraudster Bob reconnects with long lost family and Gruff looks to atone for his sins. Starring Steve Speirs. From 2020.

The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching

Wednesday 13:30 - 13:45

3/5. Book oddities from literary hoaxes, the birth of the encyclopaedia and medieval bestiaries to fish books. Read by Arty Froushan.

Sister Carrie

Wednesday 13:45 - 14:00

13/15. Facing ruin, Carrie tries her hand at theatre work. Meanwhile, Hurstwood sinks further into decline. Stars Eve Best.

The Museum Of Curiosity

Wednesday 14:00 - 14:30

5/6. John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan welcome designer Penny Rose, Francis Wheen and volcanologist Clive Oppenheimer. From 2017.

All The Young Dudes

Wednesday 14:30 - 15:00

6/6. Summer is finally here - but the notion of stopping work appeals less to some than to others. Stars Jim Sweeney. From October 2002.

Our Late Supper

Wednesday 15:00 - 15:45

A shy middle-aged woman is forced out of her shell by an unexpected friendship with a 12-year-old girl. Stars Marcia Warren.

Birds of a Feather

Wednesday 15:45 - 16:00

A middle-aged waitress falls for a footloose poet and pigeon fancier - but will he stick around? Read by Bridget Forsyth.

Archive on 4: The Escape Factory

Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00

How Britain's other secret service, MI9, helped prisoners escape in the Second World War. With John Stephen Dalziel. From 2002.

Murder Must Advertise

Wednesday 17:00 - 17:30

3/6. Suspects abound as Lord Peter Wimsey dons fancy dress to probe an advertising copywriter's murder. Stars Ian Carmichael.

Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less

Wednesday 17:30 - 18:00

2/7. Four men have invested large cash sums into Prospecta Oil. They don't yet know it's a fraudulent company. Stars Paul Darrow.

Nineteen Ninety-Four

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

6/6. Edward is now in charge of the environment, but for how long? Orwellian sitcom starring Robert Lindsay. From April 1985.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00

9/20. Sid sees the return of petrol rationing as a money spinner, with help from The Lad Himself. Stars Sid James. From December 1956.

Ankle Tag

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

1/6. Ex-fraudster Bob reconnects with long lost family and Gruff looks to atone for his sins. Starring Steve Speirs. From 2020.

The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching

Wednesday 19:30 - 19:45

3/5. Book oddities from literary hoaxes, the birth of the encyclopaedia and medieval bestiaries to fish books. Read by Arty Froushan.

Sister Carrie

Wednesday 19:45 - 20:00

13/15. Facing ruin, Carrie tries her hand at theatre work. Meanwhile, Hurstwood sinks further into decline. Stars Eve Best.

The Museum Of Curiosity

Wednesday 20:00 - 20:30

5/6. John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan welcome designer Penny Rose, Francis Wheen and volcanologist Clive Oppenheimer. From 2017.

All The Young Dudes

Wednesday 20:30 - 21:00

6/6. Summer is finally here - but the notion of stopping work appeals less to some than to others. Stars Jim Sweeney. From October 2002.

After Liverpool

Wednesday 21:00 - 21:45

4 Extra Debut. The more a couple try to communicate the less sense they make. Starring John Neville and Pauline Collins. From 1971. Contains very strong language.

Birds of a Feather

Wednesday 21:45 - 22:00

A middle-aged waitress falls for a footloose poet and pigeon fancier - but will he stick around? Read by Bridget Forsyth.

The Ultimate Choice

Wednesday 22:00 - 22:30

4/6. Steph McGovern asks some seriously funny minds to offer definitive answers to the great questions of our age. Or not. With guests Scott Bennett and Ria Lina.

Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing

Wednesday 22:30 - 22:45

6/6. As the family plan a surprise birthday party for Grandma, the police are looking for Nathan. With Mona Hammond. From March 2012.

Self Storage

Wednesday 22:45 - 23:00

6/6. Dave has finally found a new place to stay - but can he go through with it? Starring Reece Shearsmith and Mark Heap. From 2008.

The Skivers

Wednesday 23:00 - 23:30

4/5. Doctor Who meets Worzel Gummidge, as Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh welcome guest Jon Pertwee. From February 1995.

The Skewer

Wednesday 23:30 - 23:45

2/6. News meets popular culture in Jon Holmes's multi-award-winning comedy mash up. This week: The wrong toilets and a dead Pope.

World of Pub

Wednesday 23:45 - 00:00

2/4. Barry and Garry build the world's first environmentally friendly bar. Stars Phil Cornwell and John Thomson. From March 1998.

Thu May 01
Archive on 4: The Escape Factory

Thursday 00:00 - 01:00

How Britain's other secret service, MI9, helped prisoners escape in the Second World War. With John Stephen Dalziel. From 2002.

Murder Must Advertise

Thursday 01:00 - 01:30

3/6. Suspects abound as Lord Peter Wimsey dons fancy dress to probe an advertising copywriter's murder. Stars Ian Carmichael.

Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less

Thursday 01:30 - 02:00

2/7. Four men have invested large cash sums into Prospecta Oil. They don't yet know it's a fraudulent company. Stars Paul Darrow.

Nineteen Ninety-Four

Thursday 02:00 - 02:30

6/6. Edward is now in charge of the environment, but for how long? Orwellian sitcom starring Robert Lindsay. From April 1985.

Hancock's Half Hour

Thursday 02:30 - 03:00

9/20. Sid sees the return of petrol rationing as a money spinner, with help from The Lad Himself. Stars Sid James. From December 1956.

Ankle Tag

Thursday 03:00 - 03:30

1/6. Ex-fraudster Bob reconnects with long lost family and Gruff looks to atone for his sins. Starring Steve Speirs. From 2020.

The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching

Thursday 03:30 - 03:45

3/5. Book oddities from literary hoaxes, the birth of the encyclopaedia and medieval bestiaries to fish books. Read by Arty Froushan.

Sister Carrie

Thursday 03:45 - 04:00

13/15. Facing ruin, Carrie tries her hand at theatre work. Meanwhile, Hurstwood sinks further into decline. Stars Eve Best.

The Museum Of Curiosity

Thursday 04:00 - 04:30

5/6. John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan welcome designer Penny Rose, Francis Wheen and volcanologist Clive Oppenheimer. From 2017.

All The Young Dudes

Thursday 04:30 - 05:00

6/6. Summer is finally here - but the notion of stopping work appeals less to some than to others. Stars Jim Sweeney. From October 2002.

Our Late Supper

Thursday 05:00 - 05:45

A shy middle-aged woman is forced out of her shell by an unexpected friendship with a 12-year-old girl. Stars Marcia Warren.

Birds of a Feather

Thursday 05:45 - 06:00

A middle-aged waitress falls for a footloose poet and pigeon fancier - but will he stick around? Read by Bridget Forsyth.

Murder Must Advertise

Thursday 06:00 - 06:30

4/6. Probing an advertising copywriter's killing - upper class sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise. Stars Ian Carmichael.

Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less

Thursday 06:30 - 07:00

3/7. Losing fortune in the collapse of Prospecta Oil, the four investors set out to get their money back. Stars Stratford Johns.

Coming Alive

Thursday 07:00 - 07:30

6/6. As Terry comes to the end of his sentence, will he and Sandra finally get together? Stars Karl Howman. From November 2001.

Parsley Sidings

Thursday 07:30 - 08:00

5/10. Sheepish looks all round when Bert considers becoming a hairdresser. Stars Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender. From October 1973.

Plum House

Thursday 08:00 - 08:30

6/6. Plum House is hosting the annual summer fete. Meanwhile Maureen's old nemesis is out to get her. Stars Jane Horrocks. From 2020.

The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching

Thursday 08:30 - 08:45

4/5. Bibles, magic texts, the Grand Grimoire and the discovery of the last will and testament of Jesus Christ. Read by Arty Froushan.

Sister Carrie

Thursday 08:45 - 09:00

14/15. In desperation, Hurstwood takes a job defying a strike. Meanwhile, Carrie's theatre career blossoms. Stars Eve Best.

Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life

Thursday 09:00 - 09:30

4/6. Multi-award winning comedian Mark Watson, aided by the sardonic musical excellence of Flo & Joan, looks at the week as a metaphor for our lifetimes. With special guest Sikisa.

A History of the Brain

Thursday 09:30 - 09:45

4/10. Dr Geoff Bunn explains Thomas Willis' attempt in 1650 to correlate brain anatomy with function. With Hattie Morahan. From 2011.

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 Littledale.

Great Lives

Thursday 10:00 - 10:30

Sports writer Frank Keating chooses 19th century bare knuckle boxer, Tom Spring. With Humphrey Carpenter. From 2002.

Ecce! Fife! or Rediscovering the Lost Latin of Fife

Thursday 10:30 - 11:00

Natalie Haynes finds a lost link to the past when she meets schoolchildren in Fife learning Latin for the first time. From 2013.

Murder Must Advertise

Thursday 11:00 - 11:30

4/6. Probing an advertising copywriter's killing - upper class sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise. Stars Ian Carmichael.

Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less

Thursday 11:30 - 12:00

3/7. Losing fortune in the collapse of Prospecta Oil, the four investors set out to get their money back. Stars Stratford Johns.

Coming Alive

Thursday 12:00 - 12:30

6/6. As Terry comes to the end of his sentence, will he and Sandra finally get together? Stars Karl Howman. From November 2001.

Parsley Sidings

Thursday 12:30 - 13:00

5/10. Sheepish looks all round when Bert considers becoming a hairdresser. Stars Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender. From October 1973.

Plum House

Thursday 13:00 - 13:30

6/6. Plum House is hosting the annual summer fete. Meanwhile Maureen's old nemesis is out to get her. Stars Jane Horrocks. From 2020.

The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching

Thursday 13:30 - 13:45

4/5. Bibles, magic texts, the Grand Grimoire and the discovery of the last will and testament of Jesus Christ. Read by Arty Froushan.

Sister Carrie

Thursday 13:45 - 14:00

14/15. In desperation, Hurstwood takes a job defying a strike. Meanwhile, Carrie's theatre career blossoms. Stars Eve Best.

The 3rd Degree

Thursday 14:00 - 14:30

4/6. Steve Punt hosts a battle of wits as students from Falmouth University take on their professors. From August 2024.

No Commitments

Thursday 14:30 - 15:00

5/6. Victoria is not happy with the baby's nursery decorations, but has Charlotte found true love? Stars Angela Thorne. From May 2007.

Ann Veronica

Thursday 15:00 - 16:00

1/2. A spirited, intelligent woman runs away from home to make a fresh start in Edwardian London. Stars Bill Nighy and Amy Hoggart.

Great Lives

Thursday 16:00 - 16:30

Sports writer Frank Keating chooses 19th century bare knuckle boxer, Tom Spring. With Humphrey Carpenter. From 2002.

Ecce! Fife! or Rediscovering the Lost Latin of Fife

Thursday 16:30 - 17:00

Natalie Haynes finds a lost link to the past when she meets schoolchildren in Fife learning Latin for the first time. From 2013.

Murder Must Advertise

Thursday 17:00 - 17:30

4/6. Probing an advertising copywriter's killing - upper class sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise. Stars Ian Carmichael.

Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less

Thursday 17:30 - 18:00

3/7. Losing fortune in the collapse of Prospecta Oil, the four investors set out to get their money back. Stars Stratford Johns.

Coming Alive

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

6/6. As Terry comes to the end of his sentence, will he and Sandra finally get together? Stars Karl Howman. From November 2001.

Parsley Sidings

Thursday 18:30 - 19:00

5/10. Sheepish looks all round when Bert considers becoming a hairdresser. Stars Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender. From October 1973.

Plum House

Thursday 19:00 - 19:30

6/6. Plum House is hosting the annual summer fete. Meanwhile Maureen's old nemesis is out to get her. Stars Jane Horrocks. From 2020.

The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching

Thursday 19:30 - 19:45

4/5. Bibles, magic texts, the Grand Grimoire and the discovery of the last will and testament of Jesus Christ. Read by Arty Froushan.

Sister Carrie

Thursday 19:45 - 20:00

14/15. In desperation, Hurstwood takes a job defying a strike. Meanwhile, Carrie's theatre career blossoms. Stars Eve Best.

The 3rd Degree

Thursday 20:00 - 20:30

4/6. Steve Punt hosts a battle of wits as students from Falmouth University take on their professors. From August 2024.

No Commitments

Thursday 20:30 - 21:00

5/6. Victoria is not happy with the baby's nursery decorations, but has Charlotte found true love? Stars Angela Thorne. From May 2007.

Ann Veronica

Thursday 21:00 - 22:00

1/2. A spirited, intelligent woman runs away from home to make a fresh start in Edwardian London. Stars Bill Nighy and Amy Hoggart.

Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life

Thursday 22:00 - 22:30

4/6. Multi-award winning comedian Mark Watson, aided by the sardonic musical excellence of Flo & Joan, looks at the week as a metaphor for our lifetimes. With special guest Sikisa.

Big Town All Stars

Thursday 22:30 - 23:00

2/4. The band enters a TV talent show. Will it spark success - or return them to oblivion? Stars Stephen Tompkinson. From July 2001.

The Lee Mack Show

Thursday 23:00 - 23:30

6/6. Toyah Willcox joins the sharp comedian for stand-up, sketches and music. With Angela McHale and Steve Brown. From April 2005.

It's Jocelyn

Thursday 23:30 - 00:00

1/4. Sketch comedy from Jocelyn Jee Esien. Includes Dionne Button MP and a power-hungry traffic warden. From 2015.

Fri May 02
Great Lives

Friday 00:00 - 00:30

Sports writer Frank Keating chooses 19th century bare knuckle boxer, Tom Spring. With Humphrey Carpenter. From 2002.

Ecce! Fife! or Rediscovering the Lost Latin of Fife

Friday 00:30 - 01:00

Natalie Haynes finds a lost link to the past when she meets schoolchildren in Fife learning Latin for the first time. From 2013.