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Thu Apr 03
Black Spartacus: The Epic Life...

Today 03:30 - 03:45

...of Toussaint Louverture. 3/5. Toussaint and Gabriel de Hedouville fight a battle of wills over who has more authority. Who prevails? Read by Adrian Lester.

Vanity Fair

Today 03:45 - 04:00

13/20. Becky and Rawdon make a tactical visit to relatives, and Becky finds a new companion. With Stephen Fry and Emma Fielding.

The Museum Of Curiosity

Today 04:00 - 04:30

1/6. John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan welcome comedian Cally Beaton, actor Sally Phillips and pathologist Suzy Lishman. From 2017.

Blockbuster

Today 04:30 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. Superintendent Bucken battles a blackmailer threatening to detonate bombs on a ship wreck in the River Thames. Stars Brian Cox.

Peril at End House

Today 06:00 - 06:30

4/5. Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings head to London to meet up with Chief Inspector Japp. Stars John Moffatt.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Today 06:30 - 07:00

4/10. Another death, and this time the killer comes very close to home. 1946 remake starring Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Coming Alive

Today 07:00 - 07:30

2/6. Terry reaches a crossroads. Will he get to stay with Sandra - or will he have to let go? Stars Karl Howman. From October 2001.

Parsley Sidings

Today 07:30 - 08:00

1/10. Bert's parcel mix-up at the Left Luggage Office causes havoc at the sleepy station! Stars Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender. From 1973.

Plum House

Today 08:00 - 08:30

2/6. Peter Knight guests on a show to talk about Pudding's ancestors and his eccentricity goes viral. Stars Simon Callow. From 2020.

Black Spartacus: The Epic Life...

Today 08:30 - 08:45

...of Toussaint Louverture. 4/5. Toussaint makes challenging reforms across society before approving his own nomination to be governor. Read by Adrian Lester.

Vanity Fair

Today 08:45 - 09:00

14/20. A cash crisis forces Amelia to make a terrible decision about little Georgie's future. With Stephen Fry and Emma Fielding.

Dan Tiernan: Going Under

Today 09:00 - 09:30

BBC New Comedy Award-winning comedian Dan Tiernan presents a stand-up special based on his debut Edinburgh Fringe show.

Why Why Why?

Today 09:30 - 09:45

4/5. Phill Jupitus seeks answers posed by Dire Straits to discuss worry. With Dr Olivia Remes and Prof. John Crichton. From 2020.

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 Isabelle Hamley.

Great Lives

Today 10:00 - 10:30

Politician Ann Widdecombe chooses Pope John Paul II. With Matthew Parris and Malachi O'Doherty. From January 2007.

Li Yuan Chia

Today 10:30 - 11:00

Sally Lai investigates the life of Li Yuan Chia, a leading Chinese artist who created a home for artists in Cumbria. From 2009.

Peril at End House

Today 11:00 - 11:30

4/5. Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings head to London to meet up with Chief Inspector Japp. Stars John Moffatt.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Today 11:30 - 12:00

4/10. Another death, and this time the killer comes very close to home. 1946 remake starring Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Coming Alive

Today 12:00 - 12:30

2/6. Terry reaches a crossroads. Will he get to stay with Sandra - or will he have to let go? Stars Karl Howman. From October 2001.

Parsley Sidings

Today 12:30 - 13:00

1/10. Bert's parcel mix-up at the Left Luggage Office causes havoc at the sleepy station! Stars Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender. From 1973.

Plum House

Today 13:00 - 13:30

2/6. Peter Knight guests on a show to talk about Pudding's ancestors and his eccentricity goes viral. Stars Simon Callow. From 2020.

Black Spartacus: The Epic Life...

Today 13:30 - 13:45

...of Toussaint Louverture. 4/5. Toussaint makes challenging reforms across society before approving his own nomination to be governor. Read by Adrian Lester.

Vanity Fair

Today 13:45 - 14:00

14/20. A cash crisis forces Amelia to make a terrible decision about little Georgie's future. With Stephen Fry and Emma Fielding.

Who Goes There?

Today 14:00 - 14:30

6/6. Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes. From February 2000.

The Fallow Land

Today 14:30 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. The story of one woman's determination to make her farm succeed - set before the First World War. Stars Denise Bryer.

Great Lives

Today 16:00 - 16:30

Politician Ann Widdecombe chooses Pope John Paul II. With Matthew Parris and Malachi O'Doherty. From January 2007.

Li Yuan Chia

Today 16:30 - 17:00

Sally Lai investigates the life of Li Yuan Chia, a leading Chinese artist who created a home for artists in Cumbria. From 2009.

Peril at End House

Today 17:00 - 17:30

4/5. Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings head to London to meet up with Chief Inspector Japp. Stars John Moffatt.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Today 17:30 - 18:00

4/10. Another death, and this time the killer comes very close to home. 1946 remake starring Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Coming Alive

Today 18:00 - 18:30

2/6. Terry reaches a crossroads. Will he get to stay with Sandra - or will he have to let go? Stars Karl Howman. From October 2001.

Parsley Sidings

Today 18:30 - 19:00

1/10. Bert's parcel mix-up at the Left Luggage Office causes havoc at the sleepy station! Stars Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender. From 1973.

Plum House

Today 19:00 - 19:30

2/6. Peter Knight guests on a show to talk about Pudding's ancestors and his eccentricity goes viral. Stars Simon Callow. From 2020.

Black Spartacus: The Epic Life...

Today 19:30 - 19:45

...of Toussaint Louverture. 4/5. Toussaint makes challenging reforms across society before approving his own nomination to be governor. Read by Adrian Lester.

Vanity Fair

Today 19:45 - 20:00

14/20. A cash crisis forces Amelia to make a terrible decision about little Georgie's future. With Stephen Fry and Emma Fielding.

Who Goes There?

Today 20:00 - 20:30

6/6. Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes. From February 2000.

The Fallow Land

Today 20:30 - 22:00

4 Extra Debut. The story of one woman's determination to make her farm succeed - set before the First World War. Stars Denise Bryer.

Dan Tiernan: Going Under

Today 22:00 - 22:30

BBC New Comedy Award-winning comedian Dan Tiernan presents a stand-up special based on his debut Edinburgh Fringe show.

The Problem With Adam Bloom

Today 22:30 - 22:45

4/6. The comedian looks at the everyday irritations of using portable telephones. With Sarah Kennedy. From September 2003.

Knocker

Today 22:45 - 23:00

4/6. Experimental kitchen wipes sorely test market researcher Ian Dunn. Stars Neil Edmond and Paula Wilcox. From December 2007.

The Lee Mack Show

Today 23:00 - 23:30

2/6. Midge Ure joins the quick-fire comic for stand-up, sketches and music. With Angela McHale and Steve Brown. From March 2005.

Beauty of Britain

Today 23:30 - 00:00

3/6. Beauty romances with handsome but immature Leon, and attends to a warring elderly couple. Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien. From April 2011.

Fri Apr 04
Great Lives

Tomorrow 00:00 - 00:30

Politician Ann Widdecombe chooses Pope John Paul II. With Matthew Parris and Malachi O'Doherty. From January 2007.

Li Yuan Chia

Tomorrow 00:30 - 01:00

Sally Lai investigates the life of Li Yuan Chia, a leading Chinese artist who created a home for artists in Cumbria. From 2009.

Peril at End House

Tomorrow 01:00 - 01:30

4/5. Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings head to London to meet up with Chief Inspector Japp. Stars John Moffatt.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Tomorrow 01:30 - 02:00

4/10. Another death, and this time the killer comes very close to home. 1946 remake starring Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Coming Alive

Tomorrow 02:00 - 02:30

2/6. Terry reaches a crossroads. Will he get to stay with Sandra - or will he have to let go? Stars Karl Howman. From October 2001.

Parsley Sidings

Tomorrow 02:30 - 03:00

1/10. Bert's parcel mix-up at the Left Luggage Office causes havoc at the sleepy station! Stars Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender. From 1973.

Plum House

Tomorrow 03:00 - 03:30

2/6. Peter Knight guests on a show to talk about Pudding's ancestors and his eccentricity goes viral. Stars Simon Callow. From 2020.

Black Spartacus: The Epic Life...

Tomorrow 03:30 - 03:45

...of Toussaint Louverture. 4/5. Toussaint makes challenging reforms across society before approving his own nomination to be governor. Read by Adrian Lester.

Vanity Fair

Tomorrow 03:45 - 04:00

14/20. A cash crisis forces Amelia to make a terrible decision about little Georgie's future. With Stephen Fry and Emma Fielding.

Who Goes There?

Tomorrow 04:00 - 04:30

6/6. Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes. From February 2000.

The Fallow Land

Tomorrow 04:30 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. The story of one woman's determination to make her farm succeed - set before the First World War. Stars Denise Bryer.

Peril at End House

Tomorrow 06:00 - 06:30

5/5. Hercule Poirot summons all to End House. Will he manage to unmask the murderer? Stars John Moffatt and Simon Williams.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Tomorrow 06:30 - 07:00

5/10. A sinister shop in the East End may hold a vital clue for the suave sleuth. 1946 remake with Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Bodgers, Banks and Sparkes

Tomorrow 07:00 - 07:30

6/6. Sketch comedy without a theme! From the team that created TV's Absolutely. Stars Morwenna Banks. From 1986.

The Ken Dodd Show

Tomorrow 07:30 - 08:00

4 Extra Debut. DIY tips from Andy Mann! The King of Knotty Ash welcomes Dave Berry & The Cruisers. With John Laurie. From June 1966.

Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile

Tomorrow 08:00 - 08:30

1/4. How does the pharmaceutical industry name its newest drugs? Could teabag shopping become political? Stars Roger Allam. From 2020.

Black Spartacus: The Epic Life...

Tomorrow 08:30 - 08:45

...of Toussaint Louverture. 5/5. As Napoleon launches his invasion, Toussaint must draw on all his knowledge to defend Saint-Domingue. Concluded by Adrian Lester.

Vanity Fair

Tomorrow 08:45 - 09:00

15/20. Becky is delighted to be presented at court, but Rawdon is not happy. With Stephen Fry, Emma Fielding and Stephen Wyatt.

Gossip and Goddesses with...

Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30

...Granny Kumar. 1/6. Granny's back with Samira Ahmed and Thandie Newton. Plus her great granddaughter and arch nemesis. Stars Meera Syal. From 2021.

Why Why Why?

Tomorrow 09:30 - 09:45

5/5. Phill Jupitus discusses answers to a question posed by a Marvin Gaye hit. With author and historian Rutger Bregman. From 2020.

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 Angela Tilby.

Soul Music

Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30

The story of how the song from classic 80's movie 'Working Girl' became an anthem for a new generation.

The Shapes of Things: BB...

Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00

...Remembered. Kate Best explores the life of the children's author and illustrator Denys Watkins-Pitchford, better known as 'BB' From 2010. [2010]

Peril at End House

Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:30

5/5. Hercule Poirot summons all to End House. Will he manage to unmask the murderer? Stars John Moffatt and Simon Williams.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Tomorrow 11:30 - 12:00

5/10. A sinister shop in the East End may hold a vital clue for the suave sleuth. 1946 remake with Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Bodgers, Banks and Sparkes

Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:30

6/6. Sketch comedy without a theme! From the team that created TV's Absolutely. Stars Morwenna Banks. From 1986.

The Ken Dodd Show

Tomorrow 12:30 - 13:00

4 Extra Debut. DIY tips from Andy Mann! The King of Knotty Ash welcomes Dave Berry & The Cruisers. With John Laurie. From June 1966.

Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30

1/4. How does the pharmaceutical industry name its newest drugs? Could teabag shopping become political? Stars Roger Allam. From 2020.

Black Spartacus: The Epic Life...

Tomorrow 13:30 - 13:45

...of Toussaint Louverture. 5/5. As Napoleon launches his invasion, Toussaint must draw on all his knowledge to defend Saint-Domingue. Concluded by Adrian Lester.

Vanity Fair

Tomorrow 13:45 - 14:00

15/20. Becky is delighted to be presented at court, but Rawdon is not happy. With Stephen Fry, Emma Fielding and Stephen Wyatt.

The Motion Show

Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:30

3/6. Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Tony Hawks, Simon Fanshawe, Steve Punt and Arthur Smith. From January 2000.

And a Little Love Besides

Tomorrow 14:30 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. Following an 'unfortunate physical incident' a vicar refuses to side with his affronted flock. Stars Michael Jayston. From 1980.

Soul Music

Tomorrow 16:00 - 16:30

The story of how the song from classic 80's movie 'Working Girl' became an anthem for a new generation.

The Shapes of Things: BB...

Tomorrow 16:30 - 17:00

...Remembered. Kate Best explores the life of the children's author and illustrator Denys Watkins-Pitchford, better known as 'BB' From 2010. [2010]

Peril at End House

Tomorrow 17:00 - 17:30

5/5. Hercule Poirot summons all to End House. Will he manage to unmask the murderer? Stars John Moffatt and Simon Williams.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Tomorrow 17:30 - 18:00

5/10. A sinister shop in the East End may hold a vital clue for the suave sleuth. 1946 remake with Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Bodgers, Banks and Sparkes

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30

6/6. Sketch comedy without a theme! From the team that created TV's Absolutely. Stars Morwenna Banks. From 1986.

The Ken Dodd Show

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00

4 Extra Debut. DIY tips from Andy Mann! The King of Knotty Ash welcomes Dave Berry & The Cruisers. With John Laurie. From June 1966.

Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30

1/4. How does the pharmaceutical industry name its newest drugs? Could teabag shopping become political? Stars Roger Allam. From 2020.

Black Spartacus: The Epic Life...

Tomorrow 19:30 - 19:45

...of Toussaint Louverture. 5/5. As Napoleon launches his invasion, Toussaint must draw on all his knowledge to defend Saint-Domingue. Concluded by Adrian Lester.

Vanity Fair

Tomorrow 19:45 - 20:00

15/20. Becky is delighted to be presented at court, but Rawdon is not happy. With Stephen Fry, Emma Fielding and Stephen Wyatt.

The Motion Show

Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:30

3/6. Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Tony Hawks, Simon Fanshawe, Steve Punt and Arthur Smith. From January 2000.

And a Little Love Besides

Tomorrow 20:30 - 22:00

4 Extra Debut. Following an 'unfortunate physical incident' a vicar refuses to side with his affronted flock. Stars Michael Jayston. From 1980.

Call Jonathan Pie

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:30

2/8. Pie is back and past mistakes come back to haunt him when the discussion turns to the BBC. Contains very strong language.

Trevor's World Of Sport

Tomorrow 22:30 - 22:55

5/6. The sports agent tries persuading a veteran rugby player with cauliflower ears to quit. Stars Neil Pearson. From December 2005.

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. Plus Paul Garner chats to Simon Blackwell about Peep Show and Breeders.

Sarah Keyworth - Are you a Boy...

Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:15

...or a Girl?. 2/4. Comedian Sarah Keyworth reflects on her school days, noughties androgyny and getting mistaken for a footballer. From 2020.

Tom Mayhew is Benefit Scum

Tomorrow 23:15 - 23:30

2/4. Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey, focusing on money-obsessed footy with his grandpa. From 2022.

Talking To Strangers

Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00

3/4. Comic monologue character studies by Sally Phillips and Lily Bevan. With Olivia Colman and Mike Wozniak. From 2016.

Sat Apr 05
Soul Music

Saturday 00:00 - 00:30

The story of how the song from classic 80's movie 'Working Girl' became an anthem for a new generation.

The Shapes of Things: BB...

Saturday 00:30 - 01:00

...Remembered. Kate Best explores the life of the children's author and illustrator Denys Watkins-Pitchford, better known as 'BB' From 2010. [2010]

Peril at End House

Saturday 01:00 - 01:30

5/5. Hercule Poirot summons all to End House. Will he manage to unmask the murderer? Stars John Moffatt and Simon Williams.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Saturday 01:30 - 02:00

5/10. A sinister shop in the East End may hold a vital clue for the suave sleuth. 1946 remake with Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Bodgers, Banks and Sparkes

Saturday 02:00 - 02:30

6/6. Sketch comedy without a theme! From the team that created TV's Absolutely. Stars Morwenna Banks. From 1986.

The Ken Dodd Show

Saturday 02:30 - 03:00

4 Extra Debut. DIY tips from Andy Mann! The King of Knotty Ash welcomes Dave Berry & The Cruisers. With John Laurie. From June 1966.

Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile

Saturday 03:00 - 03:30

1/4. How does the pharmaceutical industry name its newest drugs? Could teabag shopping become political? Stars Roger Allam. From 2020.

Black Spartacus: The Epic Life...

Saturday 03:30 - 03:45

...of Toussaint Louverture. 5/5. As Napoleon launches his invasion, Toussaint must draw on all his knowledge to defend Saint-Domingue. Concluded by Adrian Lester.

Vanity Fair

Saturday 03:45 - 04:00

15/20. Becky is delighted to be presented at court, but Rawdon is not happy. With Stephen Fry, Emma Fielding and Stephen Wyatt.

The Motion Show

Saturday 04:00 - 04:30

3/6. Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Tony Hawks, Simon Fanshawe, Steve Punt and Arthur Smith. From January 2000.

And a Little Love Besides

Saturday 04:30 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. Following an 'unfortunate physical incident' a vicar refuses to side with his affronted flock. Stars Michael Jayston. From 1980.

Blood and Ice

Saturday 06:00 - 07:30

How Frankenstein's creation was sparked by Mary Wollstonecraft's elopement with her lover Percy Shelley. Stars Gerda Stevenson.

The Thursday Murder Club by...

Saturday 07:30 - 08:45

...Richard Osman (Omnibus). 2/2. In a peaceful retirement village, four residents now have not one, but two murders to investigate! Concluded by Haydn Gwynne.

Beryl Reid in Conversation

Saturday 08:45 - 09:00

1/6. Actress Beryl Reid chats to Siân Phillips about her life and career, with her first steps into music halls. From 1992.

Mind Your Own Business!

Saturday 09:00 - 09:30

3/6. Jimmy is suspicious when Russell stays late in the office with saucy secretary Sue. Stars Bernard Cribbins. From January 1988.

Beyond Our Ken

Saturday 09:30 - 10:00

Kenneth Horne in a Greenland version of The Archers and 'Hornerama' looks at summer. With Kenneth Williams. From June 1959.

Writing...The Midlands

Saturday 10:00 - 11:00

1/3. Crime Writer Mark Billingham goes back to his Midlands roots to celebrate its literature both past and present.

Blood and Ice

Saturday 11:00 - 12:30

How Frankenstein's creation was sparked by Mary Wollstonecraft's elopement with her lover Percy Shelley. Stars Gerda Stevenson.

The Thursday Murder Club by...

Saturday 12:30 - 13:45

...Richard Osman (Omnibus). 2/2. In a peaceful retirement village, four residents now have not one, but two murders to investigate! Concluded by Haydn Gwynne.

Beryl Reid in Conversation

Saturday 13:45 - 14:00

1/6. Actress Beryl Reid chats to Siân Phillips about her life and career, with her first steps into music halls. From 1992.

Mind Your Own Business!

Saturday 14:00 - 14:30

3/6. Jimmy is suspicious when Russell stays late in the office with saucy secretary Sue. Stars Bernard Cribbins. From January 1988.

Beyond Our Ken

Saturday 14:30 - 15:00

Kenneth Horne in a Greenland version of The Archers and 'Hornerama' looks at summer. With Kenneth Williams. From June 1959.

Writing...The Midlands

Saturday 15:00 - 16:00

1/3. Crime Writer Mark Billingham goes back to his Midlands roots to celebrate its literature both past and present.

Doctor Who - The War Doctor

Saturday 16:00 - 17:00

The Time Lord returns to the once peaceful planet of Keska, now deep in the Null Zone and under Traalyen rule. Stars John Hurt.

Blood and Ice

Saturday 17:00 - 18:30

How Frankenstein's creation was sparked by Mary Wollstonecraft's elopement with her lover Percy Shelley. Stars Gerda Stevenson.

The Thursday Murder Club by...

Saturday 18:30 - 19:45

...Richard Osman (Omnibus). 2/2. In a peaceful retirement village, four residents now have not one, but two murders to investigate! Concluded by Haydn Gwynne.

Beryl Reid in Conversation

Saturday 19:45 - 20:00

1/6. Actress Beryl Reid chats to Siân Phillips about her life and career, with her first steps into music halls. From 1992.

Mind Your Own Business!

Saturday 20:00 - 20:30

3/6. Jimmy is suspicious when Russell stays late in the office with saucy secretary Sue. Stars Bernard Cribbins. From January 1988.

Beyond Our Ken

Saturday 20:30 - 21:00

Kenneth Horne in a Greenland version of The Archers and 'Hornerama' looks at summer. With Kenneth Williams. From June 1959.

Writing...The Midlands

Saturday 21:00 - 22:00

1/3. Crime Writer Mark Billingham goes back to his Midlands roots to celebrate its literature both past and present.

The Tim Vine Chat Show

Saturday 22:00 - 22:30

5/6. Tim visits North Berwick where a pie seller and a man undergoing unusual physiotherapy provide the entertainment. From 2017.

Start/Stop

Saturday 22:30 - 23:00

6/6. A lunch invitation could change everything for the three couples. Stars Jack Docherty and Charlie Higson. From October 2013.

The Celebrity Voicemail Show

Saturday 23:00 - 23:15

2/4. Fictitious, improvised comedy, listening in to the phone messages of Bake Off's Paul Hollywood. Stars Kayvan Novak. From 2015.

Armstrong and Miller

Saturday 23:15 - 23:30

2/4. Battles recreated, and National Trousers Day. Sketches and songs with Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller. From March 1998.

The Simon Day Show

Saturday 23:30 - 00:00

5/6. Celebrity Oz chef Mick Cunningham comes to The Mallard believing he'll be filming a TV show. With Felix Dexter. From June 2012.

Sun Apr 06
Doctor Who - The War Doctor

Sunday 00:00 - 01:00

The Time Lord returns to the once peaceful planet of Keska, now deep in the Null Zone and under Traalyen rule. Stars John Hurt.

Blood and Ice

Sunday 01:00 - 02:30

How Frankenstein's creation was sparked by Mary Wollstonecraft's elopement with her lover Percy Shelley. Stars Gerda Stevenson.

The Thursday Murder Club by...

Sunday 02:30 - 03:45

...Richard Osman (Omnibus). 2/2. In a peaceful retirement village, four residents now have not one, but two murders to investigate! Concluded by Haydn Gwynne.

Beryl Reid in Conversation

Sunday 03:45 - 04:00

1/6. Actress Beryl Reid chats to Siân Phillips about her life and career, with her first steps into music halls. From 1992.

Mind Your Own Business!

Sunday 04:00 - 04:30

3/6. Jimmy is suspicious when Russell stays late in the office with saucy secretary Sue. Stars Bernard Cribbins. From January 1988.

Beyond Our Ken

Sunday 04:30 - 05:00

Kenneth Horne in a Greenland version of The Archers and 'Hornerama' looks at summer. With Kenneth Williams. From June 1959.

Writing...The Midlands

Sunday 05:00 - 06:00

1/3. Crime Writer Mark Billingham goes back to his Midlands roots to celebrate its literature both past and present.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 06:00 - 06:45

4 Extra Debut. From Coldplay to George Michael. Chef Gordon Ramsay shares his castaway music choices with Sue Lawley. From 2002.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 06:45 - 07:00

Sir David recalls his first pet, a fire salamander given to him by his father on his 8th birthday. From 2009.

Poetry Extra

Sunday 07:00 - 07:30

Daljit Nagra selects Meet My Folks with Ted Hughes and poems by Lavinia Greenlaw and Kathleen Jamie. From 1965 and 1996.

Black Spartacus by Sudhir...

Sunday 07:30 - 08:40

...Hazareesingh (Omnibus). A biography of the leader of the slave revolt that led to Haiti's independence. Read by Adrian Lester.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 08:40 - 08:50

BBC Radio 2 presenter DJ Spoony chooses 'Time is the Master' by John Holt and 'Gabriel' by Roy Davis Jr.

Vanity Fair (Omnibus)

Sunday 08:50 - 10:00

3/4. Becky's ambitious pursuit of riches goes from strength to strength. Narrated by Stephen Fry. Stars Emma Fielding and Jon Glover.

Just Fancy

Sunday 10:00 - 10:30

A brush with the law and 80 is a dangerous age for love affairs. Stars Eric Barker, Pearl Hackney and Deryck Guyler. From 1956.

Take It From Here

Sunday 10:30 - 11:00

Eth dithers over her wedding dress in 'The Glums'. Muir and Norden's classic comedy stars Jimmy Edwards. From February 1954.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 11:00 - 11:45

4 Extra Debut. From Coldplay to George Michael. Chef Gordon Ramsay shares his castaway music choices with Sue Lawley. From 2002.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 11:45 - 12:00

Sir David recalls his first pet, a fire salamander given to him by his father on his 8th birthday. From 2009.

Poetry Extra

Sunday 12:00 - 12:30

Daljit Nagra selects Meet My Folks with Ted Hughes and poems by Lavinia Greenlaw and Kathleen Jamie. From 1965 and 1996.

Black Spartacus by Sudhir...

Sunday 12:30 - 13:40

...Hazareesingh (Omnibus). A biography of the leader of the slave revolt that led to Haiti's independence. Read by Adrian Lester.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 13:40 - 13:50

BBC Radio 2 presenter DJ Spoony chooses 'Time is the Master' by John Holt and 'Gabriel' by Roy Davis Jr.

Vanity Fair (Omnibus)

Sunday 13:50 - 15:00

3/4. Becky's ambitious pursuit of riches goes from strength to strength. Narrated by Stephen Fry. Stars Emma Fielding and Jon Glover.

Just Fancy

Sunday 15:00 - 15:30

A brush with the law and 80 is a dangerous age for love affairs. Stars Eric Barker, Pearl Hackney and Deryck Guyler. From 1956.

Take It From Here

Sunday 15:30 - 16:00

Eth dithers over her wedding dress in 'The Glums'. Muir and Norden's classic comedy stars Jimmy Edwards. From February 1954.

Your Perfect Summer, On Sale Here

Sunday 16:00 - 16:45

What will happen when VR games can deliver real love? Twisted future romance starring Ben Tavassoli and Claudie Blakley.

The Keepers

Sunday 16:45 - 17:00

A man wonders from his zoo cage what it means to be human and describes the end of humankind's supremacy. Read by Barnaby Kay.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 17:00 - 17:45

4 Extra Debut. From Coldplay to George Michael. Chef Gordon Ramsay shares his castaway music choices with Sue Lawley. From 2002.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 17:45 - 18:00

Sir David recalls his first pet, a fire salamander given to him by his father on his 8th birthday. From 2009.

Poetry Extra

Sunday 18:00 - 18:30

Daljit Nagra selects Meet My Folks with Ted Hughes and poems by Lavinia Greenlaw and Kathleen Jamie. From 1965 and 1996.

Black Spartacus by Sudhir...

Sunday 18:30 - 19:40

...Hazareesingh (Omnibus). A biography of the leader of the slave revolt that led to Haiti's independence. Read by Adrian Lester.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 19:40 - 19:50

BBC Radio 2 presenter DJ Spoony chooses 'Time is the Master' by John Holt and 'Gabriel' by Roy Davis Jr.

Vanity Fair (Omnibus)

Sunday 19:50 - 21:00

3/4. Becky's ambitious pursuit of riches goes from strength to strength. Narrated by Stephen Fry. Stars Emma Fielding and Jon Glover.

Just Fancy

Sunday 21:00 - 21:30

A brush with the law and 80 is a dangerous age for love affairs. Stars Eric Barker, Pearl Hackney and Deryck Guyler. From 1956.

Take It From Here

Sunday 21:30 - 22:00

Eth dithers over her wedding dress in 'The Glums'. Muir and Norden's classic comedy stars Jimmy Edwards. From February 1954.

Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey

Sunday 22:00 - 22:30

1/4. Using theories of evolutionary psychology, Sara tackles murder - which fascinates and intrigues as much as it repels. From 2018.

Colin Hoult's Carnival of Monsters

Sunday 22:30 - 23:00

3/4. The bizarre and hilarious world of sketches, stories and characters from our sinister ringmaster, Colin Hoult. From 2013.

Mark Watson's Live Address to...

Sunday 23:00 - 23:30

...the Nation. 6/6. In search of seasonal goodwill, it's Mark Watson's quest to improve the world. With Tom Basden. Broadcast live in December 2011.

Rigor Mortis

Sunday 23:30 - 00:00

1/6. It's New Year in the mortuary and the pathologists must tackle a befuddled mother. Stars Peter Davison. From January 2006.

Mon Apr 07
Your Perfect Summer, On Sale Here

Monday 00:00 - 00:45

What will happen when VR games can deliver real love? Twisted future romance starring Ben Tavassoli and Claudie Blakley.

The Keepers

Monday 00:45 - 01:00

A man wonders from his zoo cage what it means to be human and describes the end of humankind's supremacy. Read by Barnaby Kay.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Monday 01:00 - 01:45

4 Extra Debut. From Coldplay to George Michael. Chef Gordon Ramsay shares his castaway music choices with Sue Lawley. From 2002.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Monday 01:45 - 02:00

Sir David recalls his first pet, a fire salamander given to him by his father on his 8th birthday. From 2009.

Poetry Extra

Monday 02:00 - 02:30

Daljit Nagra selects Meet My Folks with Ted Hughes and poems by Lavinia Greenlaw and Kathleen Jamie. From 1965 and 1996.

Black Spartacus by Sudhir...

Monday 02:30 - 03:40

...Hazareesingh (Omnibus). A biography of the leader of the slave revolt that led to Haiti's independence. Read by Adrian Lester.

Inheritance Tracks

Monday 03:40 - 03:50

BBC Radio 2 presenter DJ Spoony chooses 'Time is the Master' by John Holt and 'Gabriel' by Roy Davis Jr.

Vanity Fair (Omnibus)

Monday 03:50 - 05:00

3/4. Becky's ambitious pursuit of riches goes from strength to strength. Narrated by Stephen Fry. Stars Emma Fielding and Jon Glover.

Just Fancy

Monday 05:00 - 05:30

A brush with the law and 80 is a dangerous age for love affairs. Stars Eric Barker, Pearl Hackney and Deryck Guyler. From 1956.

Take It From Here

Monday 05:30 - 06:00

Eth dithers over her wedding dress in 'The Glums'. Muir and Norden's classic comedy stars Jimmy Edwards. From February 1954.

Agatha Raisin

Monday 06:00 - 06:30

1/6. When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to bring his killer to justice. Stars Penelope Keith.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Monday 06:30 - 07:00

6/10. Can a lingering scent provide a vital clue to the latest murder? The suave sleuth's rebooted 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan.

Second Holmes

Monday 07:00 - 07:30

3/6. The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow. Stars Peter Egan. From January 1983.

Steptoe And Son

Monday 07:30 - 08:00

4/13. Harold is not happy to meet Albert's new girlfriend. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From July 1966.

On the Rocks

Monday 08:00 - 08:30

3/4. 1937, Morwenna is bored with island life, as locals battle against attempts to modernise the post office. Stars Alex Tregear.

The Great Gatsby

Monday 08:30 - 08:45

1/10. In the 1920s Jazz Age of America, Nick Carraway moves to the East Coast, next door to the mysterious Gatsby. Read by Sam Robards.

Vanity Fair

Monday 08:45 - 09:00

16/20. Rawdon is released from debtors' prison. But his return home only leads to further trouble. Narrated by Stephen Fry.

One Person Found This Helpful

Monday 09:00 - 09:30

5/6. Frank Skinner hosts the show based on what we all do at least once a day - shop online and leave a review. An all-star panel celebrate the good, the bad and the baffling.

Roger Law and the Chinese...

Monday 09:30 - 09:45

...Curiosities. 1/5. Roger begins his tour in Shanghai with a visit to an opera museum, an unusual shoe museum and a security museum. From 2012.

Daily Service

Monday 09:45 - 10:00

Priest and poet Laura Darrall journeys through Lent in a week long series of Daily Service programmes exploring poetry from across the centuries.

The Tingle Factor

Monday 10:00 - 10:30

The actress and writer talks to Robin Ray about the music - and even birdsong - that stirs strong emotions in her. From 1990.

The Great Gatsby Letters

Monday 10:30 - 11:00

F Scott Fitzgerald tells his editor Maxwell Perkins about his hopes and fears for his new novel. Read by William Hope. From 1996.

Agatha Raisin

Monday 11:00 - 11:30

1/6. When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to bring his killer to justice. Stars Penelope Keith.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Monday 11:30 - 12:00

6/10. Can a lingering scent provide a vital clue to the latest murder? The suave sleuth's rebooted 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan.

Second Holmes

Monday 12:00 - 12:30

3/6. The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow. Stars Peter Egan. From January 1983.

Steptoe And Son

Monday 12:30 - 13:00

4/13. Harold is not happy to meet Albert's new girlfriend. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From July 1966.

On the Rocks

Monday 13:00 - 13:30

3/4. 1937, Morwenna is bored with island life, as locals battle against attempts to modernise the post office. Stars Alex Tregear.

The Great Gatsby

Monday 13:30 - 13:45

1/10. In the 1920s Jazz Age of America, Nick Carraway moves to the East Coast, next door to the mysterious Gatsby. Read by Sam Robards.

Vanity Fair

Monday 13:45 - 14:00

16/20. Rawdon is released from debtors' prison. But his return home only leads to further trouble. Narrated by Stephen Fry.

Listomania

Monday 14:00 - 14:30

3/6. Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, James Acaster, Miles Jupp and Jocelyn Esien in the show that loves lists. From March 2015.

The Small World of Dominic Holland

Monday 14:30 - 15:00

5/6. The comedian shares his thoughts on how to cope with fear. Stand-up and sketches with Dave Lamb. From September 2000.

Collecting for Pleasure and Profit

Monday 15:00 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. 1935: a Van Gogh has just sold for nearly £3,000, but Barbara only wants one to remind her of her dear daddy. Stars Andrew Sachs.

The Tingle Factor

Monday 16:00 - 16:30

The actress and writer talks to Robin Ray about the music - and even birdsong - that stirs strong emotions in her. From 1990.

The Great Gatsby Letters

Monday 16:30 - 17:00

F Scott Fitzgerald tells his editor Maxwell Perkins about his hopes and fears for his new novel. Read by William Hope. From 1996.

Agatha Raisin

Monday 17:00 - 17:30

1/6. When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to bring his killer to justice. Stars Penelope Keith.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Monday 17:30 - 18:00

6/10. Can a lingering scent provide a vital clue to the latest murder? The suave sleuth's rebooted 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan.

Second Holmes

Monday 18:00 - 18:30

3/6. The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow. Stars Peter Egan. From January 1983.

Steptoe And Son

Monday 18:30 - 19:00

4/13. Harold is not happy to meet Albert's new girlfriend. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From July 1966.

On the Rocks

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

3/4. 1937, Morwenna is bored with island life, as locals battle against attempts to modernise the post office. Stars Alex Tregear.

The Great Gatsby

Monday 19:30 - 19:45

1/10. In the 1920s Jazz Age of America, Nick Carraway moves to the East Coast, next door to the mysterious Gatsby. Read by Sam Robards.

Vanity Fair

Monday 19:45 - 20:00

16/20. Rawdon is released from debtors' prison. But his return home only leads to further trouble. Narrated by Stephen Fry.

Listomania

Monday 20:00 - 20:30

3/6. Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, James Acaster, Miles Jupp and Jocelyn Esien in the show that loves lists. From March 2015.

The Small World of Dominic Holland

Monday 20:30 - 21:00

5/6. The comedian shares his thoughts on how to cope with fear. Stand-up and sketches with Dave Lamb. From September 2000.

Collecting for Pleasure and Profit

Monday 21:00 - 22:00

4 Extra Debut. 1935: a Van Gogh has just sold for nearly £3,000, but Barbara only wants one to remind her of her dear daddy. Stars Andrew Sachs.

One Person Found This Helpful

Monday 22:00 - 22:30

5/6. Frank Skinner hosts the show based on what we all do at least once a day - shop online and leave a review. An all-star panel celebrate the good, the bad and the baffling.

Big Problems with Helen Keen

Monday 22:30 - 22:55

1/4. Helen explores how to find the perfect mate and how bikes revolutionised sex. With Peter Serafinowicz and Susy Kane. From 2015.

The Comedy Club Interview

Monday 22:55 - 23:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, The Comedy Club has two hours of the funny stuff. And tonight Jon Holmes chats to the ventriloquist, Lachlan Werner.

The Naked Week

Monday 23:00 - 23:30

5/6. A mischievous look behind the week's headlines with clips, unexpected guests, and satire.

Old Harry's Game

Monday 23:30 - 00:00

4/6. Satan and the Professor find a huge empty space in Hell - inside Scumspawn's brain. Stars Andy Hamilton. From April 1999.

Tue Apr 08
The Tingle Factor

Tuesday 00:00 - 00:30

The actress and writer talks to Robin Ray about the music - and even birdsong - that stirs strong emotions in her. From 1990.

The Great Gatsby Letters

Tuesday 00:30 - 01:00

F Scott Fitzgerald tells his editor Maxwell Perkins about his hopes and fears for his new novel. Read by William Hope. From 1996.

Agatha Raisin

Tuesday 01:00 - 01:30

1/6. When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to bring his killer to justice. Stars Penelope Keith.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Tuesday 01:30 - 02:00

6/10. Can a lingering scent provide a vital clue to the latest murder? The suave sleuth's rebooted 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan.

Second Holmes

Tuesday 02:00 - 02:30

3/6. The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow. Stars Peter Egan. From January 1983.

Steptoe And Son

Tuesday 02:30 - 03:00

4/13. Harold is not happy to meet Albert's new girlfriend. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From July 1966.

On the Rocks

Tuesday 03:00 - 03:30

3/4. 1937, Morwenna is bored with island life, as locals battle against attempts to modernise the post office. Stars Alex Tregear.

The Great Gatsby

Tuesday 03:30 - 03:45

1/10. In the 1920s Jazz Age of America, Nick Carraway moves to the East Coast, next door to the mysterious Gatsby. Read by Sam Robards.

Vanity Fair

Tuesday 03:45 - 04:00

16/20. Rawdon is released from debtors' prison. But his return home only leads to further trouble. Narrated by Stephen Fry.

Listomania

Tuesday 04:00 - 04:30

3/6. Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, James Acaster, Miles Jupp and Jocelyn Esien in the show that loves lists. From March 2015.

The Small World of Dominic Holland

Tuesday 04:30 - 05:00

5/6. The comedian shares his thoughts on how to cope with fear. Stand-up and sketches with Dave Lamb. From September 2000.

Collecting for Pleasure and Profit

Tuesday 05:00 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. 1935: a Van Gogh has just sold for nearly £3,000, but Barbara only wants one to remind her of her dear daddy. Stars Andrew Sachs.

Agatha Raisin

Tuesday 06:00 - 06:30

2/6. With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead with a killer still among them. Stars Penelope Keith.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Tuesday 06:30 - 07:00

7/10. Gunfire at the Madrid nightclub, and a dying man's confession. 1946 remake starring Crawford Logan as Paul Temple.

To the Manor Born

Tuesday 07:00 - 07:30

1/10. Audrey educates the new squire into the ways of the Lord of the Manor. Adapted from TV, with Penelope Keith. From January 1997.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 07:30 - 08:00

13/21. Through pages and chapters, the fate of Neddie Seagoon is in the hands of the writer. Stars Spike Milligan. From December 1956.

A Month of June

Tuesday 08:00 - 08:30

1/4. 1939: When Hollywood star Lana Garfield is dumped by her studio, a ghost writer plots revenge. Stars June Whitfield. From 2012.

The Great Gatsby

Tuesday 08:30 - 08:45

2/10. Nick becomes embroiled in the workings of Tom's affair and the stories of Gatsby's extravagant parties. Read by Sam Robards.

Vanity Fair

Tuesday 08:45 - 09:00

17/20. Rawdon falters in his resolve to fight a duel with Lord Steyne. Narrated by Stephen Fry. Stars Emma Fielding and Philip Fox.

Meet David Sedaris

Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30

1/6. The latest instalment from the Sedaris files recounts David's encounter with The Pope in "The Hem of His Garment" read to a packed house at The Shaw Theatre, London.

Roger Law and the Chinese...

Tuesday 09:30 - 09:45

...Curiosities. 2/5. Roger continues through Shanghai, visiting a bank museum, a no smoking tobacco museum and an 'ancient sex museum'. From 2012.

Daily Service

Tuesday 09:45 - 10:00

Priest and poet Laura Darrall journeys through Lent in a week long series of Daily Service programmes exploring poetry from across the centuries.

A Good Read

Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30

4 Extra Debut. Ben Miller, Danny Wallace and Harriett Gilbert on books by AA Milne, William Trevor and George and Weedon Grossmith. From 2018.

Bombay Jazz

Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00

Sarfraz Manzoor explores a fascinating time for jazz in India, when Leon Abbey brought his band to Bombay in 1935. From 2014.

Agatha Raisin

Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30

2/6. With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead with a killer still among them. Stars Penelope Keith.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Tuesday 11:30 - 12:00

7/10. Gunfire at the Madrid nightclub, and a dying man's confession. 1946 remake starring Crawford Logan as Paul Temple.

To the Manor Born

Tuesday 12:00 - 12:30

1/10. Audrey educates the new squire into the ways of the Lord of the Manor. Adapted from TV, with Penelope Keith. From January 1997.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 12:30 - 13:00

13/21. Through pages and chapters, the fate of Neddie Seagoon is in the hands of the writer. Stars Spike Milligan. From December 1956.

A Month of June

Tuesday 13:00 - 13:30

1/4. 1939: When Hollywood star Lana Garfield is dumped by her studio, a ghost writer plots revenge. Stars June Whitfield. From 2012.

The Great Gatsby

Tuesday 13:30 - 13:45

2/10. Nick becomes embroiled in the workings of Tom's affair and the stories of Gatsby's extravagant parties. Read by Sam Robards.

Vanity Fair

Tuesday 13:45 - 14:00

17/20. Rawdon falters in his resolve to fight a duel with Lord Steyne. Narrated by Stephen Fry. Stars Emma Fielding and Philip Fox.

Act Your Age

Tuesday 14:00 - 14:30

1/6. Simon Mayo's battle of the comedy generations. With Holly Walsh, Lucy Porter, Tom O'Connor and Duggie Brown. From March 2011.

Hazelbeach

Tuesday 14:30 - 15:00

3/4. Ronnie wants to be a psychic vet, while Nick explores the joys of sink plungers. Stars Jamie Foreman and Paul Bazely. From 2010.

Cash Me A Portrait

Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00

When a man dies bequeathing a possible Leonardo da Vinci to another woman, his wife is not best pleased. Stars Maria Charles.

A Good Read

Tuesday 16:00 - 16:30

4 Extra Debut. Ben Miller, Danny Wallace and Harriett Gilbert on books by AA Milne, William Trevor and George and Weedon Grossmith. From 2018.

Bombay Jazz

Tuesday 16:30 - 17:00

Sarfraz Manzoor explores a fascinating time for jazz in India, when Leon Abbey brought his band to Bombay in 1935. From 2014.

Agatha Raisin

Tuesday 17:00 - 17:30

2/6. With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead with a killer still among them. Stars Penelope Keith.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Tuesday 17:30 - 18:00

7/10. Gunfire at the Madrid nightclub, and a dying man's confession. 1946 remake starring Crawford Logan as Paul Temple.

To the Manor Born

Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30

1/10. Audrey educates the new squire into the ways of the Lord of the Manor. Adapted from TV, with Penelope Keith. From January 1997.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00

13/21. Through pages and chapters, the fate of Neddie Seagoon is in the hands of the writer. Stars Spike Milligan. From December 1956.

A Month of June

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

1/4. 1939: When Hollywood star Lana Garfield is dumped by her studio, a ghost writer plots revenge. Stars June Whitfield. From 2012.

The Great Gatsby

Tuesday 19:30 - 19:45

2/10. Nick becomes embroiled in the workings of Tom's affair and the stories of Gatsby's extravagant parties. Read by Sam Robards.

Vanity Fair

Tuesday 19:45 - 20:00

17/20. Rawdon falters in his resolve to fight a duel with Lord Steyne. Narrated by Stephen Fry. Stars Emma Fielding and Philip Fox.

Act Your Age

Tuesday 20:00 - 20:30

1/6. Simon Mayo's battle of the comedy generations. With Holly Walsh, Lucy Porter, Tom O'Connor and Duggie Brown. From March 2011.

Hazelbeach

Tuesday 20:30 - 21:00

3/4. Ronnie wants to be a psychic vet, while Nick explores the joys of sink plungers. Stars Jamie Foreman and Paul Bazely. From 2010.

Cash Me A Portrait

Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00

When a man dies bequeathing a possible Leonardo da Vinci to another woman, his wife is not best pleased. Stars Maria Charles.

Meet David Sedaris

Tuesday 22:00 - 22:30

1/6. The latest instalment from the Sedaris files recounts David's encounter with The Pope in "The Hem of His Garment" read to a packed house at The Shaw Theatre, London.

The Young Postmen

Tuesday 22:30 - 23:00

1/6. The surreal escapades of a trio of 'posties'. Stars Ben Miller, John Thomson and Felicity Montagu. From November 1992.

The Mark Steel Solution

Tuesday 23:00 - 23:30

3/6. Radical proposals to improve our lives, with the comedian's legal shake-up. With Pete Sinclair. From October 1992.

Joe Lycett's Obsessions

Tuesday 23:30 - 00:00

4/4. Joe Lycett welcomes comedian Lloyd Griffith and broadcaster June Sarpong. Plus, the public's secret passions. From 2018.

Wed Apr 09
A Good Read

Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30

4 Extra Debut. Ben Miller, Danny Wallace and Harriett Gilbert on books by AA Milne, William Trevor and George and Weedon Grossmith. From 2018.

Bombay Jazz

Wednesday 00:30 - 01:00

Sarfraz Manzoor explores a fascinating time for jazz in India, when Leon Abbey brought his band to Bombay in 1935. From 2014.

Agatha Raisin

Wednesday 01:00 - 01:30

2/6. With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead with a killer still among them. Stars Penelope Keith.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Wednesday 01:30 - 02:00

7/10. Gunfire at the Madrid nightclub, and a dying man's confession. 1946 remake starring Crawford Logan as Paul Temple.

To the Manor Born

Wednesday 02:00 - 02:30

1/10. Audrey educates the new squire into the ways of the Lord of the Manor. Adapted from TV, with Penelope Keith. From January 1997.

The Goon Show

Wednesday 02:30 - 03:00

13/21. Through pages and chapters, the fate of Neddie Seagoon is in the hands of the writer. Stars Spike Milligan. From December 1956.

A Month of June

Wednesday 03:00 - 03:30

1/4. 1939: When Hollywood star Lana Garfield is dumped by her studio, a ghost writer plots revenge. Stars June Whitfield. From 2012.

The Great Gatsby

Wednesday 03:30 - 03:45

2/10. Nick becomes embroiled in the workings of Tom's affair and the stories of Gatsby's extravagant parties. Read by Sam Robards.

Vanity Fair

Wednesday 03:45 - 04:00

17/20. Rawdon falters in his resolve to fight a duel with Lord Steyne. Narrated by Stephen Fry. Stars Emma Fielding and Philip Fox.

Act Your Age

Wednesday 04:00 - 04:30

1/6. Simon Mayo's battle of the comedy generations. With Holly Walsh, Lucy Porter, Tom O'Connor and Duggie Brown. From March 2011.

Hazelbeach

Wednesday 04:30 - 05:00

3/4. Ronnie wants to be a psychic vet, while Nick explores the joys of sink plungers. Stars Jamie Foreman and Paul Bazely. From 2010.

Cash Me A Portrait

Wednesday 05:00 - 06:00

When a man dies bequeathing a possible Leonardo da Vinci to another woman, his wife is not best pleased. Stars Maria Charles.

Agatha Raisin

Wednesday 06:00 - 06:30

3/6. The amateur sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a rather nasty murder. Stars Penelope Keith.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Wednesday 06:30 - 07:00

8/10. On the trail of the mysterious and murderous Mr Gregory, Steve goes in search of a trumpeter. Starring Gerda Stevenson.

Nineteen Ninety-Four

Wednesday 07:00 - 07:30

3/6. Edward Wilson finds his job title changing with alarming alacrity. Orwellian sitcom starring Robert Lindsay. From April 1985.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 07:30 - 08:00

6/20. The lad takes up sculpting, but when he runs out of rocks, it is Sid to the rescue. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From November 1956.

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Wednesday 08:00 - 08:30

2/4. Tom talks his Dad out of amateur brewing while the local bin collection system comes under attack. With Paul Copley. From 2019.

The Great Gatsby

Wednesday 08:30 - 08:45

3/10. Nick experiences the beauty and allure of Gatsby's summer parties and meets their elusive host. Read by Sam Robards.

Vanity Fair

Wednesday 08:45 - 09:00

18/20. A keen William Dobbin returns from India to visit a frosty Amelia. Narrated by Stephen Fry. Stars Katy Cavanagh and Tom Smith.

The Ultimate Choice

Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30

1/6. Steph McGovern asks some seriously funny minds to offer definitive answers to the great questions of our age. Or not. With guests Jason Cook and Lauren Pattison.

Roger Law and the Chinese...

Wednesday 09:30 - 09:45

...Curiosities. 3/5. Roger visits Chongqing where at the Three Gorges museum, he sees artefacts rescued from the massive dam project. From 2012.

Daily Service

Wednesday 09:45 - 10:00

Priest and poet Laura Darrall journeys through Lent in a week long series of Daily Service programmes exploring poetry from across the centuries.

Archive on 4: The Devil's Horn

Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00

Sensual, versatile and cool, musician Soweto Kinch celebrates the power of the saxophone. With Courtney Pine. From February 2013.

Agatha Raisin

Wednesday 11:00 - 11:30

3/6. The amateur sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a rather nasty murder. Stars Penelope Keith.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Wednesday 11:30 - 12:00

8/10. On the trail of the mysterious and murderous Mr Gregory, Steve goes in search of a trumpeter. Starring Gerda Stevenson.

Nineteen Ninety-Four

Wednesday 12:00 - 12:30

3/6. Edward Wilson finds his job title changing with alarming alacrity. Orwellian sitcom starring Robert Lindsay. From April 1985.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 12:30 - 13:00

6/20. The lad takes up sculpting, but when he runs out of rocks, it is Sid to the rescue. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From November 1956.

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30

2/4. Tom talks his Dad out of amateur brewing while the local bin collection system comes under attack. With Paul Copley. From 2019.

The Great Gatsby

Wednesday 13:30 - 13:45

3/10. Nick experiences the beauty and allure of Gatsby's summer parties and meets their elusive host. Read by Sam Robards.

Vanity Fair

Wednesday 13:45 - 14:00

18/20. A keen William Dobbin returns from India to visit a frosty Amelia. Narrated by Stephen Fry. Stars Katy Cavanagh and Tom Smith.

The Museum Of Curiosity

Wednesday 14:00 - 14:30

2/6. John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan welcome comic Phill Jupitus, criminologist Roger Graef and Bake Off's Prue Leith. From 2017.

All The Young Dudes

Wednesday 14:30 - 15:00

4/6. Helen needs to finish her ice cream project. Joe and Maria want younger clientele. Stars writer Jim Sweeney. From October 2002.

Motor Flight

Wednesday 15:00 - 15:45

1907: American writers Edith Wharton and Henry James take a car journey across France. Stars Joss Ackland and Gayle Hunnicutt.

Short Works

Wednesday 15:45 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. Red pepper soup or kids' tagliatelle are the cheapest meals. But All Sky Café's best thing is Jeanette. Read by Craig Roberts.

Archive on 4: The Devil's Horn

Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00

Sensual, versatile and cool, musician Soweto Kinch celebrates the power of the saxophone. With Courtney Pine. From February 2013.

Agatha Raisin

Wednesday 17:00 - 17:30

3/6. The amateur sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a rather nasty murder. Stars Penelope Keith.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Wednesday 17:30 - 18:00

8/10. On the trail of the mysterious and murderous Mr Gregory, Steve goes in search of a trumpeter. Starring Gerda Stevenson.

Nineteen Ninety-Four

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

3/6. Edward Wilson finds his job title changing with alarming alacrity. Orwellian sitcom starring Robert Lindsay. From April 1985.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00

6/20. The lad takes up sculpting, but when he runs out of rocks, it is Sid to the rescue. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From November 1956.

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

2/4. Tom talks his Dad out of amateur brewing while the local bin collection system comes under attack. With Paul Copley. From 2019.

The Great Gatsby

Wednesday 19:30 - 19:45

3/10. Nick experiences the beauty and allure of Gatsby's summer parties and meets their elusive host. Read by Sam Robards.

Vanity Fair

Wednesday 19:45 - 20:00

18/20. A keen William Dobbin returns from India to visit a frosty Amelia. Narrated by Stephen Fry. Stars Katy Cavanagh and Tom Smith.

The Museum Of Curiosity

Wednesday 20:00 - 20:30

2/6. John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan welcome comic Phill Jupitus, criminologist Roger Graef and Bake Off's Prue Leith. From 2017.

All The Young Dudes

Wednesday 20:30 - 21:00

4/6. Helen needs to finish her ice cream project. Joe and Maria want younger clientele. Stars writer Jim Sweeney. From October 2002.

Motor Flight

Wednesday 21:00 - 21:45

1907: American writers Edith Wharton and Henry James take a car journey across France. Stars Joss Ackland and Gayle Hunnicutt.

Short Works

Wednesday 21:45 - 22:00

4 Extra Debut. Red pepper soup or kids' tagliatelle are the cheapest meals. But All Sky Café's best thing is Jeanette. Read by Craig Roberts.

The Ultimate Choice

Wednesday 22:00 - 22:30

1/6. Steph McGovern asks some seriously funny minds to offer definitive answers to the great questions of our age. Or not. With guests Jason Cook and Lauren Pattison.

Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing

Wednesday 22:30 - 22:45

3/6. Despite his comedy career, Nathan's family try persuading him to take a job at Dad's office. With Adjoa Andoh. From March 2012.

Self Storage

Wednesday 22:45 - 23:00

3/6. It's Dave's birthday, so Ron and Geoff arrange a celebratory meal. Starring Reece Shearsmith. From November 2008.

The Skivers

Wednesday 23:00 - 23:30

1/5. Dolphins, and Sue Lawley's secret. Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh welcome special guest William Franklyn. From February 1995.

Masala FM

Wednesday 23:30 - 00:00

6/6. It's the Asian station phone-in show's first wedding, but is love blind or stupid? Stars Sanjeev Bhaskar. From October 1996.

Thu Apr 10
Archive on 4: The Devil's Horn

Thursday 00:00 - 01:00

Sensual, versatile and cool, musician Soweto Kinch celebrates the power of the saxophone. With Courtney Pine. From February 2013.

Agatha Raisin

Thursday 01:00 - 01:30

3/6. The amateur sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a rather nasty murder. Stars Penelope Keith.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Thursday 01:30 - 02:00

8/10. On the trail of the mysterious and murderous Mr Gregory, Steve goes in search of a trumpeter. Starring Gerda Stevenson.

Nineteen Ninety-Four

Thursday 02:00 - 02:30

3/6. Edward Wilson finds his job title changing with alarming alacrity. Orwellian sitcom starring Robert Lindsay. From April 1985.

Hancock's Half Hour

Thursday 02:30 - 03:00

6/20. The lad takes up sculpting, but when he runs out of rocks, it is Sid to the rescue. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From November 1956.

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Thursday 03:00 - 03:30

2/4. Tom talks his Dad out of amateur brewing while the local bin collection system comes under attack. With Paul Copley. From 2019.

The Great Gatsby

Thursday 03:30 - 03:45

3/10. Nick experiences the beauty and allure of Gatsby's summer parties and meets their elusive host. Read by Sam Robards.

Vanity Fair

Thursday 03:45 - 04:00

18/20. A keen William Dobbin returns from India to visit a frosty Amelia. Narrated by Stephen Fry. Stars Katy Cavanagh and Tom Smith.

The Museum Of Curiosity

Thursday 04:00 - 04:30

2/6. John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan welcome comic Phill Jupitus, criminologist Roger Graef and Bake Off's Prue Leith. From 2017.

All The Young Dudes

Thursday 04:30 - 05:00

4/6. Helen needs to finish her ice cream project. Joe and Maria want younger clientele. Stars writer Jim Sweeney. From October 2002.

Motor Flight

Thursday 05:00 - 05:45

1907: American writers Edith Wharton and Henry James take a car journey across France. Stars Joss Ackland and Gayle Hunnicutt.

Short Works

Thursday 05:45 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. Red pepper soup or kids' tagliatelle are the cheapest meals. But All Sky Café's best thing is Jeanette. Read by Craig Roberts.

Agatha Raisin

Thursday 06:00 - 06:30

4/6. Agatha and James's murder hunt leads to Oxford, as intimacy beckons in a cupboard full of special books. Stars Penelope Keith.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Thursday 06:30 - 07:00

9/10. The suave sleuth and Sir Graham take to the river in the hunt for the missing girl. 1946 remake with Crawford Logan.

Coming Alive

Thursday 07:00 - 07:30

3/6. Terry agrees to babysit for Sandra, but reckons without her mother. Stars Karl Howman and Phyllis Logan. From October 2001.

Parsley Sidings

Thursday 07:30 - 08:00

2/10. Horace gets himself in trouble by hosting the village horticultural show. Stars Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender. From October 1973.

Plum House

Thursday 08:00 - 08:30

3/6. Tom and Peter travel to an awards ceremony in London, leaving overambitious Julian in charge. Starring Miles Jupp. From 2020.

The Great Gatsby

Thursday 08:30 - 08:45

4/10. Nick finds out more about Gatsby, but can he believe all that he discovers? Read by Sam Robards.

Vanity Fair

Thursday 08:45 - 09:00

19/20. Jos, Amelia and William head to Europe and meet an old 'friend'. Narrated by Stephen Fry. Stars Emma Fielding and David Calder.

Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life

Thursday 09:00 - 09:30

1/6. 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 Jayde Adams.

Roger Law and the Chinese...

Thursday 09:30 - 09:45

...Curiosities. 4/5. In Zhengzhou, Roger discovers a pyramid-shaped building housing some of the finest treasures of the country. From 2012.

Daily Service

Thursday 09:45 - 10:00

Priest and poet Laura Darrall journeys through Lent in a week long series of Daily Service programmes exploring poetry from across the centuries.

Great Lives

Thursday 10:00 - 10:30

Actress Tracy-Ann Oberman chooses one of the silver screen's most enduring icons, Bette Davis. With Matthew Parris. From 2009.

Bette In Britain

Thursday 10:30 - 11:00

Susan George tells the story of Hollywood icon Bette Davis's visits to Britain and her impact on showbusiness here. From 2008.

Agatha Raisin

Thursday 11:00 - 11:30

4/6. Agatha and James's murder hunt leads to Oxford, as intimacy beckons in a cupboard full of special books. Stars Penelope Keith.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Thursday 11:30 - 12:00

9/10. The suave sleuth and Sir Graham take to the river in the hunt for the missing girl. 1946 remake with Crawford Logan.

Coming Alive

Thursday 12:00 - 12:30

3/6. Terry agrees to babysit for Sandra, but reckons without her mother. Stars Karl Howman and Phyllis Logan. From October 2001.

Parsley Sidings

Thursday 12:30 - 13:00

2/10. Horace gets himself in trouble by hosting the village horticultural show. Stars Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender. From October 1973.

Plum House

Thursday 13:00 - 13:30

3/6. Tom and Peter travel to an awards ceremony in London, leaving overambitious Julian in charge. Starring Miles Jupp. From 2020.

The Great Gatsby

Thursday 13:30 - 13:45

4/10. Nick finds out more about Gatsby, but can he believe all that he discovers? Read by Sam Robards.

Vanity Fair

Thursday 13:45 - 14:00

19/20. Jos, Amelia and William head to Europe and meet an old 'friend'. Narrated by Stephen Fry. Stars Emma Fielding and David Calder.

The 3rd Degree

Thursday 14:00 - 14:30

1/6. 4 Extra Debut. Steve Punt hosts a battle of wits as students from the University of Leicester take on their professors. From July 2024.

No Commitments

Thursday 14:30 - 15:00

3/6. Emily's baby is yet to arrive, but Victoria is already into competitive granny mode. Stars Angela Thorne. From April 2007.

Indiana

Thursday 15:00 - 16:00

1/2. Pushed by her father into a loveless marriage with an older man, Indiana falls for frivolous Raymon. Stars Helen Longworth.

Great Lives

Thursday 16:00 - 16:30

Actress Tracy-Ann Oberman chooses one of the silver screen's most enduring icons, Bette Davis. With Matthew Parris. From 2009.

Bette In Britain

Thursday 16:30 - 17:00

Susan George tells the story of Hollywood icon Bette Davis's visits to Britain and her impact on showbusiness here. From 2008.

Agatha Raisin

Thursday 17:00 - 17:30

4/6. Agatha and James's murder hunt leads to Oxford, as intimacy beckons in a cupboard full of special books. Stars Penelope Keith.

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair

Thursday 17:30 - 18:00

9/10. The suave sleuth and Sir Graham take to the river in the hunt for the missing girl. 1946 remake with Crawford Logan.

Coming Alive

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

3/6. Terry agrees to babysit for Sandra, but reckons without her mother. Stars Karl Howman and Phyllis Logan. From October 2001.

Parsley Sidings

Thursday 18:30 - 19:00

2/10. Horace gets himself in trouble by hosting the village horticultural show. Stars Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender. From October 1973.

Plum House

Thursday 19:00 - 19:30

3/6. Tom and Peter travel to an awards ceremony in London, leaving overambitious Julian in charge. Starring Miles Jupp. From 2020.

The Great Gatsby

Thursday 19:30 - 19:45

4/10. Nick finds out more about Gatsby, but can he believe all that he discovers? Read by Sam Robards.

Vanity Fair

Thursday 19:45 - 20:00

19/20. Jos, Amelia and William head to Europe and meet an old 'friend'. Narrated by Stephen Fry. Stars Emma Fielding and David Calder.

The 3rd Degree

Thursday 20:00 - 20:30

1/6. 4 Extra Debut. Steve Punt hosts a battle of wits as students from the University of Leicester take on their professors. From July 2024.

No Commitments

Thursday 20:30 - 21:00

3/6. Emily's baby is yet to arrive, but Victoria is already into competitive granny mode. Stars Angela Thorne. From April 2007.

Indiana

Thursday 21:00 - 22:00

1/2. Pushed by her father into a loveless marriage with an older man, Indiana falls for frivolous Raymon. Stars Helen Longworth.

Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life

Thursday 22:00 - 22:30

1/6. 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 Jayde Adams.

The Problem With Adam Bloom

Thursday 22:30 - 22:45

5/6. Haunted by his past, the comedian has words of caution on the return of personal items. With Rob Rouse. From September 2003.

Knocker

Thursday 22:45 - 22:55

5/6. Market researcher Ian Dunn carries out a delicate immigration survey. Stars Neil Edmond and Paula Wilcox. From December 2007.

The Comedy Club Interview

Thursday 22:55 - 23:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, The Comedy Club has two hours of the funny stuff. And tonight, Jon Holmes has another chat to the ventriloquist, Lachlan Werner.

The Lee Mack Show

Thursday 23:00 - 23:30

3/6. Singer Suggs joins the quick-fire comic for stand-up, sketches and music. With Angela McHale and Steve Brown. From March 2005.

Beauty of Britain

Thursday 23:30 - 00:00

4/6. Care-worker Beauty Olonga struggles to understand Britons at a Dementia care conference. Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien. From 2011.

Fri Apr 11
Great Lives

Friday 00:00 - 00:30

Actress Tracy-Ann Oberman chooses one of the silver screen's most enduring icons, Bette Davis. With Matthew Parris. From 2009.

Bette In Britain

Friday 00:30 - 01:00

Susan George tells the story of Hollywood icon Bette Davis's visits to Britain and her impact on showbusiness here. From 2008.