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Fri Jan 17
The Absentee

Friday 15:00 - 16:00

2/2. In Ireland, Lord Colambre has become the target of marriage for Lady Dashfort's daughter. Stars Stephen Rea and Anna Healy.

Soul Music

Friday 16:00 - 16:30

The Cure's tribute to teenage angst. Cure drummer Lol Tolhurst describes how he and his band mates wrote the song. From 2018.

Hunt/Lauda

Friday 16:30 - 17:00

Vicki Butler-Henderson tells how James Hunt took on F1 champion Niki Lauda who by August 1976 was fighting for his life. From 2013.

Dead Man's Ransom

Friday 17:00 - 17:30

5/5. With a strong case against Elis, will Brother Cadfael solve the sheriff's murder? Stars Philip Madoc and Susannah York.

Father Brown Stories

Friday 17:30 - 18:00

8/12. A case of eloping noblemen, blood feuds - and vengeful thoughts. Andrew Sachs stars as GK Chesterton's insightful clerical sleuth.

Up the Garden Path

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

8/8. As her holiday in Wales comes to an end, Izzy argues with her fiance Charles. Stars Imelda Staunton. From December 1988.

Doctor in the House

Friday 18:30 - 19:00

12/13. Medic Simon Sparrow must cope with both his hangover and a bad case of cold feet. Stars Richard Briers. From September 1968.

Prepper (Series 1)

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

3/4. Are you Armageddon-ready? Sylvia and Rachel explore situational awareness! Stars Sue Johnston and Pearl Mackie. From 2019.

Amongst Women

Friday 19:30 - 19:45

10/10. Moran's daughters make the pilgrimage home, fearing their father's death is fast approaching. Concluded by Lloyd Hutchinson.

Broken English

Friday 19:45 - 20:00

5/10. When Joe's officially registered as a missing person, Jess insists her father get back to France immediately. Stars Macy Nyman.

The Motion Show

Friday 20:00 - 20:30

3/6. Phil Hammond chairs the debating game. With Simon Fanshawe, Peter Bradshaw, Brian Sewell and Steve Punt. From November 1998.

1834

Friday 20:30 - 21:00

3/6. 21st-century Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer. Stars Michael Begley. From June 2003.

The Absentee

Friday 21:00 - 22:00

2/2. In Ireland, Lord Colambre has become the target of marriage for Lady Dashfort's daughter. Stars Stephen Rea and Anna Healy.

What? Seriously??

Friday 22:00 - 22:30

Dara Ó Briain and Isy Suttie break down Beaks and Bloody Battles with special guest Rhys Nicholson, the Aussie comedian.

Mark Steel's In Town

Friday 22:30 - 23:00

6/6. Viking skull-splitting and a violent ball game. Mark discovers what makes Kirkwall in Orkney so distinctive. From May 2010.

Meet David Sedaris

Friday 23:00 - 23:30

3/6. The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller shares Suitable for Framing and extracts from his diaries. From 2017.

The Wilsons Save The World

Friday 23:30 - 00:00

2/4. Mike isn't convinced by the over-familiar packaging of Cat's latest dairy alternative. Stars Kerry Godliman. From 2020.

Sat Jan 18
Soul Music

Today 00:00 - 00:30

The Cure's tribute to teenage angst. Cure drummer Lol Tolhurst describes how he and his band mates wrote the song. From 2018.

Hunt/Lauda

Today 00:30 - 01:00

Vicki Butler-Henderson tells how James Hunt took on F1 champion Niki Lauda who by August 1976 was fighting for his life. From 2013.

Dead Man's Ransom

Today 01:00 - 01:30

5/5. With a strong case against Elis, will Brother Cadfael solve the sheriff's murder? Stars Philip Madoc and Susannah York.

Father Brown Stories

Today 01:30 - 02:00

8/12. A case of eloping noblemen, blood feuds - and vengeful thoughts. Andrew Sachs stars as GK Chesterton's insightful clerical sleuth.

Up the Garden Path

Today 02:00 - 02:30

8/8. As her holiday in Wales comes to an end, Izzy argues with her fiance Charles. Stars Imelda Staunton. From December 1988.

Doctor in the House

Today 02:30 - 03:00

12/13. Medic Simon Sparrow must cope with both his hangover and a bad case of cold feet. Stars Richard Briers. From September 1968.

Prepper

Today 03:00 - 03:30

3/4. Are you Armageddon-ready? Sylvia and Rachel explore situational awareness! Stars Sue Johnston and Pearl Mackie. From 2019.

Amongst Women

Today 03:30 - 03:45

10/10. Moran's daughters make the pilgrimage home, fearing their father's death is fast approaching. Concluded by Lloyd Hutchinson.

Broken English

Today 03:45 - 04:00

5/10. When Joe's officially registered as a missing person, Jess insists her father get back to France immediately. Stars Macy Nyman.

The Motion Show

Today 04:00 - 04:30

3/6. Phil Hammond chairs the debating game. With Simon Fanshawe, Peter Bradshaw, Brian Sewell and Steve Punt. From November 1998.

1834

Today 04:30 - 05:00

3/6. 21st-century Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer. Stars Michael Begley. From June 2003.

The Absentee

Today 05:00 - 06:00

2/2. In Ireland, Lord Colambre has become the target of marriage for Lady Dashfort's daughter. Stars Stephen Rea and Anna Healy.

The Rivals

Today 06:00 - 07:30

4 Extra Debut. A cheeky alias throws the plans of two young lovers into doubt. 18th century comedy of manners starring Dame Flora Robson.

The Oak Papers (Omnibus)

Today 07:30 - 08:45

James Canton's fascinating account of the history and symbolic power of oak trees. Read by Jonathan Keeble.

More Tales From a Long Room

Today 08:45 - 09:00

2/5. The Empire-adoring Brigadier describes meeting a genuine costumed cricketing superhero. Read by Robin Bailey.

Mr Willow's Wife

Today 09:00 - 09:30

6/6. Times are tough, but can Felicity and Paul do without Nanny? Stars Moira Lister and Terence Alexander. From 1971.

J. Kingston Platt's Showbiz...

Today 09:30 - 10:00

...Handbook. 8/10. The showbiz survivor finds himself the unwitting stooge in some spin for a popular TV soap actress. Stars Peter Jones. From July 1986.

Growing Pains

Today 10:00 - 11:00

3/3. Grace Dent rifles through the BBC Radio archives to celebrate the awkward, emotional, and unfortunately inevitable adolescent experience.

The Rivals

Today 11:00 - 12:30

4 Extra Debut. A cheeky alias throws the plans of two young lovers into doubt. 18th century comedy of manners starring Dame Flora Robson.

The Oak Papers (Omnibus)

Today 12:30 - 13:45

James Canton's fascinating account of the history and symbolic power of oak trees. Read by Jonathan Keeble.

More Tales From a Long Room

Today 13:45 - 14:00

2/5. The Empire-adoring Brigadier describes meeting a genuine costumed cricketing superhero. Read by Robin Bailey.

Mr Willow's Wife

Today 14:00 - 14:30

6/6. Times are tough, but can Felicity and Paul do without Nanny? Stars Moira Lister and Terence Alexander. From 1971.

J. Kingston Platt's Showbiz...

Today 14:30 - 15:00

...Handbook. 8/10. The showbiz survivor finds himself the unwitting stooge in some spin for a popular TV soap actress. Stars Peter Jones. From July 1986.

Growing Pains

Today 15:00 - 16:00

3/3. Grace Dent rifles through the BBC Radio archives to celebrate the awkward, emotional, and unfortunately inevitable adolescent experience.

The Voyage of the Demeter

Today 16:00 - 17:00

1897: Terror strikes on a schooner sailing from Bulgaria to England - as something nasty is lurking aboard. Stars Finlay Welsh.

The Rivals

Today 17:00 - 18:30

4 Extra Debut. A cheeky alias throws the plans of two young lovers into doubt. 18th century comedy of manners starring Dame Flora Robson.

The Oak Papers (Omnibus)

Today 18:30 - 19:45

James Canton's fascinating account of the history and symbolic power of oak trees. Read by Jonathan Keeble.

More Tales From a Long Room

Today 19:45 - 20:00

2/5. The Empire-adoring Brigadier describes meeting a genuine costumed cricketing superhero. Read by Robin Bailey.

Mr Willow's Wife

Today 20:00 - 20:30

6/6. Times are tough, but can Felicity and Paul do without Nanny? Stars Moira Lister and Terence Alexander. From 1971.

J. Kingston Platt's Showbiz...

Today 20:30 - 21:00

...Handbook. 8/10. The showbiz survivor finds himself the unwitting stooge in some spin for a popular TV soap actress. Stars Peter Jones. From July 1986.

Growing Pains

Today 21:00 - 22:00

3/3. Grace Dent rifles through the BBC Radio archives to celebrate the awkward, emotional, and unfortunately inevitable adolescent experience.

Welcome To Wherever You Are

Today 22:00 - 22:30

4/4. Andrew Maxwell introduces guests from Argentina, Hungary and Slovenia. With Eliana La Casa and Ambrus Oroscz. From 2019.

Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of...

Today 22:30 - 23:00

...Descartes. 3/4. Rob Newman unpicks 3000 years of philosophy - good and bad: genetics and internationalism. From September 2018.

My Teenage Diary

Today 23:00 - 23:30

3/6. Writer Lionel Shriver reads from her frank and personal journals and discusses her formative years. With Rufus Hound. From 2016.

The Remains of Foley and McColl

Today 23:30 - 00:00

4/4. Sean Foley and Hamish McColl investigate the art of subtlety with a visit to a Jane Austen novel. Surreal comedy from July 2000.

Sun Jan 19
The Voyage of the Demeter

Tomorrow 00:00 - 01:00

1897: Terror strikes on a schooner sailing from Bulgaria to England - as something nasty is lurking aboard. Stars Finlay Welsh.

The Rivals

Tomorrow 01:00 - 02:30

4 Extra Debut. A cheeky alias throws the plans of two young lovers into doubt. 18th century comedy of manners starring Dame Flora Robson.

The Oak Papers (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 02:30 - 03:45

James Canton's fascinating account of the history and symbolic power of oak trees. Read by Jonathan Keeble.

More Tales From a Long Room

Tomorrow 03:45 - 04:00

2/5. The Empire-adoring Brigadier describes meeting a genuine costumed cricketing superhero. Read by Robin Bailey.

Mr Willow's Wife

Tomorrow 04:00 - 04:30

6/6. Times are tough, but can Felicity and Paul do without Nanny? Stars Moira Lister and Terence Alexander. From 1971.

J. Kingston Platt's Showbiz...

Tomorrow 04:30 - 05:00

...Handbook. 8/10. The showbiz survivor finds himself the unwitting stooge in some spin for a popular TV soap actress. Stars Peter Jones. From July 1986.

Growing Pains

Tomorrow 05:00 - 06:00

3/3. Grace Dent rifles through the BBC Radio archives to celebrate the awkward, emotional, and unfortunately inevitable adolescent experience.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Tomorrow 06:00 - 06:45

4 Extra Debut. From Louis Armstrong to Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Writer Malorie Blackman shares her music choices with Kirsty Young. From 2013.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Tomorrow 06:45 - 07:00

David Attenborough explores the evolution of plants, which saw nature's first bribe over one hundred million years ago. From 2011.

Poetry Extra: Conversations on...

Tomorrow 07:00 - 07:30

...a Bench. Daljit Nagra chooses Conversations on a Bench: Northumberland with a specially commissioned poem by Katrina Porteous. From 2016.

Amongst Women (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 07:30 - 08:40

2/2. Without his sisters at home, young Michael must go elsewhere to look for excitement. Concluded by Lloyd Hutchinson.

Inheritance Tracks

Tomorrow 08:40 - 08:50

Broadcaster and outdoors lover Kate Humble chooses 'Suzanne' by Leonard Cohen and 'Ain't Got No/I Got Life' by Nina Simone.

Broken English (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 08:50 - 10:00

1/2. A couple move to France to save their marriage only to realise their past problems have travelled with them. Stars Ewan Bailey.

Beyond Our Ken

Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30

Kenneth discovers he has an ancestor in the navy and 'Hornerama' investigates music. With Kenneth Williams. From November 1958.

Take It From Here

Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00

Mona Lisa's smile enigma solved - and Eth and Ron fancy their own place in 'The Glums'. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From November 1953.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:45

4 Extra Debut. From Louis Armstrong to Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Writer Malorie Blackman shares her music choices with Kirsty Young. From 2013.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Tomorrow 11:45 - 12:00

David Attenborough explores the evolution of plants, which saw nature's first bribe over one hundred million years ago. From 2011.

Poetry Extra: Conversations on...

Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:30

...a Bench. Daljit Nagra chooses Conversations on a Bench: Northumberland with a specially commissioned poem by Katrina Porteous. From 2016.

Amongst Women (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 12:30 - 13:40

2/2. Without his sisters at home, young Michael must go elsewhere to look for excitement. Concluded by Lloyd Hutchinson.

Inheritance Tracks

Tomorrow 13:40 - 13:50

Broadcaster and outdoors lover Kate Humble chooses 'Suzanne' by Leonard Cohen and 'Ain't Got No/I Got Life' by Nina Simone.

Broken English (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 13:50 - 15:00

1/2. A couple move to France to save their marriage only to realise their past problems have travelled with them. Stars Ewan Bailey.

Beyond Our Ken

Tomorrow 15:00 - 15:30

Kenneth discovers he has an ancestor in the navy and 'Hornerama' investigates music. With Kenneth Williams. From November 1958.

Take It From Here

Tomorrow 15:30 - 16:00

Mona Lisa's smile enigma solved - and Eth and Ron fancy their own place in 'The Glums'. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From November 1953.

Fear On 4

Tomorrow 16:00 - 16:30

4/12. The Man in Black introduces Mr Ford's terrifying quest for musical perfection. Stars Edward de Souza and Prunella Scales.

Cold Blood

Tomorrow 16:30 - 17:00

3/5. As Bowers' behaviour worsens, Debs discovers why he seems immune to the cold. Starring Tom Mannion and Tim McMullan.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Tomorrow 17:00 - 17:45

4 Extra Debut. From Louis Armstrong to Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Writer Malorie Blackman shares her music choices with Kirsty Young. From 2013.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Tomorrow 17:45 - 18:00

David Attenborough explores the evolution of plants, which saw nature's first bribe over one hundred million years ago. From 2011.

Poetry Extra: Conversations on...

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30

...a Bench. Daljit Nagra chooses Conversations on a Bench: Northumberland with a specially commissioned poem by Katrina Porteous. From 2016.

Amongst Women (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:40

2/2. Without his sisters at home, young Michael must go elsewhere to look for excitement. Concluded by Lloyd Hutchinson.

Inheritance Tracks

Tomorrow 19:40 - 19:50

Broadcaster and outdoors lover Kate Humble chooses 'Suzanne' by Leonard Cohen and 'Ain't Got No/I Got Life' by Nina Simone.

Broken English (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 19:50 - 21:00

1/2. A couple move to France to save their marriage only to realise their past problems have travelled with them. Stars Ewan Bailey.

Beyond Our Ken

Tomorrow 21:00 - 21:30

Kenneth discovers he has an ancestor in the navy and 'Hornerama' investigates music. With Kenneth Williams. From November 1958.

Take It From Here

Tomorrow 21:30 - 22:00

Mona Lisa's smile enigma solved - and Eth and Ron fancy their own place in 'The Glums'. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From November 1953.

Listen Against

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:30

3/4. A week of radio that never happened. Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes rewind and mangle real programmes. From November 2011.

Electric Ink

Tomorrow 22:30 - 23:00

4/6. Can struggling journalist Maddox make a splash with a political corruption tip-off? Stars John Sessions. From December 2010.

Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself

Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:30

4/4. The show that looks behind-the-scenes at the life and work of the star impressionist. With Kate O'Sullivan. From October 2014.

Safety Catch

Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00

4/4. Arms dealer Simon dreads his school reunion, but could he be the coolest kid in class? Stars Darren Boyd. From October 2007.

Mon Jan 20
Fear On 4

Monday 00:00 - 00:30

4/12. The Man in Black introduces Mr Ford's terrifying quest for musical perfection. Stars Edward de Souza and Prunella Scales.

Cold Blood

Monday 00:30 - 01:00

3/5. As Bowers' behaviour worsens, Debs discovers why he seems immune to the cold. Starring Tom Mannion and Tim McMullan.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Monday 01:00 - 01:45

4 Extra Debut. From Louis Armstrong to Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Writer Malorie Blackman shares her music choices with Kirsty Young. From 2013.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Monday 01:45 - 02:00

David Attenborough explores the evolution of plants, which saw nature's first bribe over one hundred million years ago. From 2011.

Poetry Extra: Conversations on...

Monday 02:00 - 02:30

...a Bench. Daljit Nagra chooses Conversations on a Bench: Northumberland with a specially commissioned poem by Katrina Porteous. From 2016.

Amongst Women (Omnibus)

Monday 02:30 - 03:40

2/2. Without his sisters at home, young Michael must go elsewhere to look for excitement. Concluded by Lloyd Hutchinson.

Inheritance Tracks

Monday 03:40 - 03:50

Broadcaster and outdoors lover Kate Humble chooses 'Suzanne' by Leonard Cohen and 'Ain't Got No/I Got Life' by Nina Simone.

Broken English (Omnibus)

Monday 03:50 - 05:00

1/2. A couple move to France to save their marriage only to realise their past problems have travelled with them. Stars Ewan Bailey.

Beyond Our Ken

Monday 05:00 - 05:30

Kenneth discovers he has an ancestor in the navy and 'Hornerama' investigates music. With Kenneth Williams. From November 1958.

Take It From Here

Monday 05:30 - 06:00

Mona Lisa's smile enigma solved - and Eth and Ron fancy their own place in 'The Glums'. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From November 1953.

Nemesis

Monday 06:00 - 06:30

1/5. A dead acquaintance sends Miss Jane Marple on the ultimate mystery tour. Agatha Christie's whodunnit stars June Whitfield.

Bright Day

Monday 06:30 - 07:00

1/6. 4 Extra Debut. Writer Gregory Dawson remembers 1912 - orphaned, lonely and burning with unfulfilled ambition. Stars David Hargreaves.

The House of the Spirit Levels

Monday 07:00 - 07:30

4/6. Tony goes on the run and the spaniel's secret is revealed. Nick Revell's epic saga with Peter Serafinowicz. From May 1997.

The Likely Lads

Monday 07:30 - 08:00

1/8. 4 Extra Debut. The lads attend a wedding and realise that they are now the only unmarried men they know. Stars James Bolam. From 1967.

North by Northamptonshire

Monday 08:00 - 08:30

2/6. Against her better judgement, Jan has dinner with her ex-husband. Stars Sheila Hancock and Geoffrey Palmer. From December 2013.

Flush

Monday 08:30 - 08:45

1/5. Whimsical biography of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's spaniel. Flush must adapt to an invalid's bedroom. Read by Jenny Coverack.

Broken English

Monday 08:45 - 09:00

6/10. Anna's son Joe has now been missing for six days - the gendarmes want to interview all the house guests. Stars Rosie Cavaliero.

Yesterday in Parliament

Monday 09:00 - 09:30

The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.

The 8.55 to Baghdad

Monday 09:30 - 09:45

1/5. In 1928, after the break-up of her marriage, the English crime writer began a Middle Eastern adventure. Read by Andrew Eames.

Daily Service

Monday 09:45 - 10:00

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

Dad Made Me Laugh

Monday 10:00 - 10:30

Roy Hudd's son chats to Sally Magnusson about life with 'The News Huddlines' and 'Coronation Street' star. From 2006.

Bridging the Gap

Monday 10:30 - 11:00

A sound portrait of the Tyne Bridge, linking Newcastle and Gateshead, exploring its history and enduring role. From 2010.

Nemesis

Monday 11:00 - 11:30

1/5. A dead acquaintance sends Miss Jane Marple on the ultimate mystery tour. Agatha Christie's whodunnit stars June Whitfield.

Bright Day

Monday 11:30 - 12:00

1/6. 4 Extra Debut. Writer Gregory Dawson remembers 1912 - orphaned, lonely and burning with unfulfilled ambition. Stars David Hargreaves.

The House of the Spirit Levels

Monday 12:00 - 12:30

4/6. Tony goes on the run and the spaniel's secret is revealed. Nick Revell's epic saga with Peter Serafinowicz. From May 1997.

The Likely Lads

Monday 12:30 - 13:00

1/8. 4 Extra Debut. The lads attend a wedding and realise that they are now the only unmarried men they know. Stars James Bolam. From 1967.

North by Northamptonshire

Monday 13:00 - 13:30

2/6. Against her better judgement, Jan has dinner with her ex-husband. Stars Sheila Hancock and Geoffrey Palmer. From December 2013.

Flush

Monday 13:30 - 13:45

1/5. Whimsical biography of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's spaniel. Flush must adapt to an invalid's bedroom. Read by Jenny Coverack.

Broken English

Monday 13:45 - 14:00

6/10. Anna's son Joe has now been missing for six days - the gendarmes want to interview all the house guests. Stars Rosie Cavaliero.

The Rest is History

Monday 14:00 - 14:30

1/6. Frank Skinner and guests Katy Brand, Pierre Novellie and Professor Kate Williams ponder history's funniest moments. From 2016.

Smelling of Roses

Monday 14:30 - 15:00

1/6. Rosie's event management company helps organise a romantic tour for American tourists. Stars Prunella Scales. From June 2001.

The Funny Side of Love

Monday 15:00 - 16:00

Back from Australia, June reunites with 1960s song partners, Gary and Charlie. Is it hell or harmonies? Stars Deborah Findlay.

Dad Made Me Laugh

Monday 16:00 - 16:30

Roy Hudd's son chats to Sally Magnusson about life with 'The News Huddlines' and 'Coronation Street' star. From 2006.

Bridging the Gap

Monday 16:30 - 17:00

A sound portrait of the Tyne Bridge, linking Newcastle and Gateshead, exploring its history and enduring role. From 2010.

Nemesis

Monday 17:00 - 17:30

1/5. A dead acquaintance sends Miss Jane Marple on the ultimate mystery tour. Agatha Christie's whodunnit stars June Whitfield.

Bright Day

Monday 17:30 - 18:00

1/6. 4 Extra Debut. Writer Gregory Dawson remembers 1912 - orphaned, lonely and burning with unfulfilled ambition. Stars David Hargreaves.

The House of the Spirit Levels

Monday 18:00 - 18:30

4/6. Tony goes on the run and the spaniel's secret is revealed. Nick Revell's epic saga with Peter Serafinowicz. From May 1997.

The Likely Lads

Monday 18:30 - 19:00

1/8. 4 Extra Debut. The lads attend a wedding and realise that they are now the only unmarried men they know. Stars James Bolam. From 1967.

North by Northamptonshire

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

2/6. Against her better judgement, Jan has dinner with her ex-husband. Stars Sheila Hancock and Geoffrey Palmer. From December 2013.

Flush

Monday 19:30 - 19:45

1/5. Whimsical biography of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's spaniel. Flush must adapt to an invalid's bedroom. Read by Jenny Coverack.

Broken English

Monday 19:45 - 20:00

6/10. Anna's son Joe has now been missing for six days - the gendarmes want to interview all the house guests. Stars Rosie Cavaliero.

The Rest is History

Monday 20:00 - 20:30

1/6. Frank Skinner and guests Katy Brand, Pierre Novellie and Professor Kate Williams ponder history's funniest moments. From 2016.

Smelling of Roses

Monday 20:30 - 21:00

1/6. Rosie's event management company helps organise a romantic tour for American tourists. Stars Prunella Scales. From June 2001.

The Funny Side of Love

Monday 21:00 - 22:00

Back from Australia, June reunites with 1960s song partners, Gary and Charlie. Is it hell or harmonies? Stars Deborah Findlay.

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Monday 22:00 - 22:30

6/6. A return visit to the City Hall in Sheffield, featuring panellists Milton Jones, Lucy Porter, Miles Jupp and Tony Hawks, with Jack Dee in the chair.

Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a...

Monday 22:30 - 22:55

...Train. 2/6. Alexei Sayle journeys from Shrewsbury to Pwllheli, breaking a golden rule by talking to his fellow passengers. From 2023.

The Comedy Club Interview

Monday 22:55 - 23:00

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

The News Quiz

Monday 23:00 - 23:30

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

Old Harry's Game

Monday 23:30 - 00:00

3/6. Satan takes Thomas on a tour of his life and recruits a famous, brutal tormentor. Starring Andy Hamilton. From April 1998.

Tue Jan 21
Dad Made Me Laugh

Tuesday 00:00 - 00:30

Roy Hudd's son chats to Sally Magnusson about life with 'The News Huddlines' and 'Coronation Street' star. From 2006.

Bridging the Gap

Tuesday 00:30 - 01:00

A sound portrait of the Tyne Bridge, linking Newcastle and Gateshead, exploring its history and enduring role. From 2010.

Nemesis

Tuesday 01:00 - 01:30

1/5. A dead acquaintance sends Miss Jane Marple on the ultimate mystery tour. Agatha Christie's whodunnit stars June Whitfield.

Bright Day

Tuesday 01:30 - 02:00

1/6. 4 Extra Debut. Writer Gregory Dawson remembers 1912 - orphaned, lonely and burning with unfulfilled ambition. Stars David Hargreaves.

The House of the Spirit Levels

Tuesday 02:00 - 02:30

4/6. Tony goes on the run and the spaniel's secret is revealed. Nick Revell's epic saga with Peter Serafinowicz. From May 1997.

The Likely Lads

Tuesday 02:30 - 03:00

1/8. 4 Extra Debut. The lads attend a wedding and realise that they are now the only unmarried men they know. Stars James Bolam. From 1967.

North by Northamptonshire

Tuesday 03:00 - 03:30

2/6. Against her better judgement, Jan has dinner with her ex-husband. Stars Sheila Hancock and Geoffrey Palmer. From December 2013.

Flush

Tuesday 03:30 - 03:45

1/5. Whimsical biography of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's spaniel. Flush must adapt to an invalid's bedroom. Read by Jenny Coverack.

Broken English

Tuesday 03:45 - 04:00

6/10. Anna's son Joe has now been missing for six days - the gendarmes want to interview all the house guests. Stars Rosie Cavaliero.

The Rest is History

Tuesday 04:00 - 04:30

1/6. Frank Skinner and guests Katy Brand, Pierre Novellie and Professor Kate Williams ponder history's funniest moments. From 2016.

Smelling of Roses

Tuesday 04:30 - 05:00

1/6. Rosie's event management company helps organise a romantic tour for American tourists. Stars Prunella Scales. From June 2001.

The Funny Side of Love

Tuesday 05:00 - 06:00

Back from Australia, June reunites with 1960s song partners, Gary and Charlie. Is it hell or harmonies? Stars Deborah Findlay.

Nemesis

Tuesday 06:00 - 06:30

2/5. Spinster sleuth Jane Marple's investigation leads to a dilapidated manor house with a deadly reputation. Stars June Whitfield.

Bright Day

Tuesday 06:30 - 07:00

2/6. Greg remembers the excitement of Joe Ackworth's Christmas party - when he got closer to the Alington girls. Stars David Hargreaves.

Girlies

Tuesday 07:00 - 07:30

3/4. Vinny and Ali are bewildered by their young son, who's causing havoc because of her pregnancy. Stars Bharti Patel. From 1997.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 07:30 - 08:00

2/21. A newspaper claims Neddie Seagoon is set to inherit a million pounds. Stars Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. From October 1956.

Dr Phil's Bedside Manner

Tuesday 08:00 - 08:30

2/4. Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at a city centre hospital. How does humour help us cope? From 2021.

Flush

Tuesday 08:30 - 08:45

2/5. Devoted spaniel Flush faces a rival for the affections of invalid owner, Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Read by Jenny Coverack.

Broken English

Tuesday 08:45 - 09:00

7/10. The news that Joe may have gone off with a friend offers Anna a glimmer of hope. Stars Rosie Cavaliero and Ewan Bailey.

Yesterday in Parliament

Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30

The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.

The 8.55 to Baghdad

Tuesday 09:30 - 09:45

2/5. Retracing the crime writer's Middle Eastern journey in 1928, Andrew Eames takes the Orient Express train to Istanbul. From 2004.

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 Harry Baker.

A Good Read

Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30

4 Extra Debut. Phill Jupitus, Robin Ince and Harriett Gilbert on books by Hans Richter, Arkady & Boris Strugatsky and Bill Beverly. From 2018.

Songs for the Dead

Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. Marie-Louise Muir explores the tradition of Ireland's keening women, who were once paid to cry and sing funerals. From 2016.

Nemesis

Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30

2/5. Spinster sleuth Jane Marple's investigation leads to a dilapidated manor house with a deadly reputation. Stars June Whitfield.

Bright Day

Tuesday 11:30 - 12:00

2/6. Greg remembers the excitement of Joe Ackworth's Christmas party - when he got closer to the Alington girls. Stars David Hargreaves.

Girlies

Tuesday 12:00 - 12:30

3/4. Vinny and Ali are bewildered by their young son, who's causing havoc because of her pregnancy. Stars Bharti Patel. From 1997.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 12:30 - 13:00

2/21. A newspaper claims Neddie Seagoon is set to inherit a million pounds. Stars Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. From October 1956.

Dr Phil's Bedside Manner

Tuesday 13:00 - 13:30

2/4. Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at a city centre hospital. How does humour help us cope? From 2021.

Flush

Tuesday 13:30 - 13:45

2/5. Devoted spaniel Flush faces a rival for the affections of invalid owner, Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Read by Jenny Coverack.

Broken English

Tuesday 13:45 - 14:00

7/10. The news that Joe may have gone off with a friend offers Anna a glimmer of hope. Stars Rosie Cavaliero and Ewan Bailey.

Act Your Age

Tuesday 14:00 - 14:30

2/6. Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest. With Holly Walsh, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh. From January 2010.

Cabin Pressure

Tuesday 14:30 - 15:00

3/6. Arthur is struck dumb, while Douglas must disguise 30 knights of Camelot in a hurry. Stars Stephanie Cole. From July 2008.

The Guide

Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00

Railway Raju is famous for helping tourists above and beyond the call of duty - until Rosie arrives. Stars Nitin Ganatra.

A Good Read

Tuesday 16:00 - 16:30

4 Extra Debut. Phill Jupitus, Robin Ince and Harriett Gilbert on books by Hans Richter, Arkady & Boris Strugatsky and Bill Beverly. From 2018.

Songs for the Dead

Tuesday 16:30 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. Marie-Louise Muir explores the tradition of Ireland's keening women, who were once paid to cry and sing funerals. From 2016.

Nemesis

Tuesday 17:00 - 17:30

2/5. Spinster sleuth Jane Marple's investigation leads to a dilapidated manor house with a deadly reputation. Stars June Whitfield.

Bright Day

Tuesday 17:30 - 18:00

2/6. Greg remembers the excitement of Joe Ackworth's Christmas party - when he got closer to the Alington girls. Stars David Hargreaves.

Girlies

Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30

3/4. Vinny and Ali are bewildered by their young son, who's causing havoc because of her pregnancy. Stars Bharti Patel. From 1997.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00

2/21. A newspaper claims Neddie Seagoon is set to inherit a million pounds. Stars Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. From October 1956.

Dr Phil's Bedside Manner

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

2/4. Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at a city centre hospital. How does humour help us cope? From 2021.

Flush

Tuesday 19:30 - 19:45

2/5. Devoted spaniel Flush faces a rival for the affections of invalid owner, Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Read by Jenny Coverack.

Broken English

Tuesday 19:45 - 20:00

7/10. The news that Joe may have gone off with a friend offers Anna a glimmer of hope. Stars Rosie Cavaliero and Ewan Bailey.

Act Your Age

Tuesday 20:00 - 20:30

2/6. Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest. With Holly Walsh, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh. From January 2010.

Cabin Pressure

Tuesday 20:30 - 21:00

3/6. Arthur is struck dumb, while Douglas must disguise 30 knights of Camelot in a hurry. Stars Stephanie Cole. From July 2008.

The Guide

Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00

Railway Raju is famous for helping tourists above and beyond the call of duty - until Rosie arrives. Stars Nitin Ganatra.

Ahir Shah's Seven Blunders of...

Tuesday 22:00 - 22:30

...the World. Inspired by an email from his 74-year-old father, comedian Ahir Shah explores seven 'social sins' listed in 1925 by not-comedian Mahatma Gandhi.

Sarah Kendall: Australian...

Tuesday 22:30 - 22:55

...Trilogy Volume 2. 3/3. Sarah tells of her grandparents' lives, past and present - stabbings, alien abductions and dementia wards. From 2018.

The Comedy Club Interview

Tuesday 22:55 - 23:00

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

Clare in the Community

Tuesday 23:00 - 23:30

1/6. Clare leads a seaside day trip for elderly estate residents, but it rapidly gets out of hand. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2016.

The Curried Goat Show

Tuesday 23:30 - 00:00

1/8. Cake night - and an odd flat-share. Dan Gaster, Will Ing and Ben Silburn's sketch-bonanza. With Gary Olsen. From January 1998.

Wed Jan 22
A Good Read

Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30

4 Extra Debut. Phill Jupitus, Robin Ince and Harriett Gilbert on books by Hans Richter, Arkady & Boris Strugatsky and Bill Beverly. From 2018.

Songs for the Dead

Wednesday 00:30 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. Marie-Louise Muir explores the tradition of Ireland's keening women, who were once paid to cry and sing funerals. From 2016.

Nemesis

Wednesday 01:00 - 01:30

2/5. Spinster sleuth Jane Marple's investigation leads to a dilapidated manor house with a deadly reputation. Stars June Whitfield.

Bright Day

Wednesday 01:30 - 02:00

2/6. Greg remembers the excitement of Joe Ackworth's Christmas party - when he got closer to the Alington girls. Stars David Hargreaves.

Girlies

Wednesday 02:00 - 02:30

3/4. Vinny and Ali are bewildered by their young son, who's causing havoc because of her pregnancy. Stars Bharti Patel. From 1997.

The Goon Show

Wednesday 02:30 - 03:00

2/21. A newspaper claims Neddie Seagoon is set to inherit a million pounds. Stars Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. From October 1956.

Dr Phil's Bedside Manner

Wednesday 03:00 - 03:30

2/4. Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at a city centre hospital. How does humour help us cope? From 2021.

Flush

Wednesday 03:30 - 03:45

2/5. Devoted spaniel Flush faces a rival for the affections of invalid owner, Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Read by Jenny Coverack.

Broken English

Wednesday 03:45 - 04:00

7/10. The news that Joe may have gone off with a friend offers Anna a glimmer of hope. Stars Rosie Cavaliero and Ewan Bailey.

Act Your Age

Wednesday 04:00 - 04:30

2/6. Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest. With Holly Walsh, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh. From January 2010.

Cabin Pressure

Wednesday 04:30 - 05:00

3/6. Arthur is struck dumb, while Douglas must disguise 30 knights of Camelot in a hurry. Stars Stephanie Cole. From July 2008.

The Guide

Wednesday 05:00 - 06:00

Railway Raju is famous for helping tourists above and beyond the call of duty - until Rosie arrives. Stars Nitin Ganatra.

Nemesis

Wednesday 06:00 - 06:30

3/5. The potential witness has a suspicious 'accident', so amateur sleuth Jane Marple widens the net. Stars June Whitfield.

Bright Day

Wednesday 06:30 - 07:00

3/6. Nixey's arrival leaves Ackworth and Gregory anxious. But everyone savours the last summer before 1914. Stars David Hargreaves.

Radio Cars

Wednesday 07:00 - 07:30

4/6. Eddie gets jealous when a new man seems to have caught Angela's eye. Stars Gary Waldhorn and Harriet Walter. From 1993.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 07:30 - 08:00

14/20. The Lad is lured to Moravia as an unknowing decoy for the endangered Crown Prince. Stars Tony Hancock. From January 1956.

Women Talking About Cars

Wednesday 08:00 - 08:30

3/4. Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Sarah Millican about her Dad's long lost Granada and traffic jams. From 2016.

Flush

Wednesday 08:30 - 08:45

3/5. When spaniel Flush is the victim of a horrible crime, Miss Barrett takes matters into her own hands. Read by Jenny Coverack.

Broken English

Wednesday 08:45 - 09:00

8/10. Suspicion around their missing son falls on one of Anna and John's closest friends. Starring Rosie Cavaliero and Ewan Bailey.

Yesterday in Parliament

Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30

The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.

The 8.55 to Baghdad

Wednesday 09:30 - 09:45

3/5. Retracing the English crime writer's 1928 journey to Iraq, Andrew Eames recalls a steam bath in Damascus. From 2004.

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 Tim Gee.

Call Up: The Story of National...

Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00

...Service. 4 Extra Debut. Historian Richard Vinen explores the National Service archive, 60 years after the last conscripts were called-up. From 2020.

Nemesis

Wednesday 11:00 - 11:30

3/5. The potential witness has a suspicious 'accident', so amateur sleuth Jane Marple widens the net. Stars June Whitfield.

Bright Day

Wednesday 11:30 - 12:00

3/6. Nixey's arrival leaves Ackworth and Gregory anxious. But everyone savours the last summer before 1914. Stars David Hargreaves.

Radio Cars

Wednesday 12:00 - 12:30

4/6. Eddie gets jealous when a new man seems to have caught Angela's eye. Stars Gary Waldhorn and Harriet Walter. From 1993.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 12:30 - 13:00

14/20. The Lad is lured to Moravia as an unknowing decoy for the endangered Crown Prince. Stars Tony Hancock. From January 1956.

Women Talking About Cars

Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30

3/4. Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Sarah Millican about her Dad's long lost Granada and traffic jams. From 2016.

Flush

Wednesday 13:30 - 13:45

3/5. When spaniel Flush is the victim of a horrible crime, Miss Barrett takes matters into her own hands. Read by Jenny Coverack.

Broken English

Wednesday 13:45 - 14:00

8/10. Suspicion around their missing son falls on one of Anna and John's closest friends. Starring Rosie Cavaliero and Ewan Bailey.

The Museum of Curiosity

Wednesday 14:00 - 14:30

3/6. John Lloyd and Jo Brand welcome fashion historian Amber Butchart, entrepreneur Jack Waley-Cohen and comic Jimeoin. From 2017.

Tomorrow, Today!

Wednesday 14:30 - 15:00

4/4. The Home Office wants to use the sci-fi soap to prepare Britain for a post-nuclear world. With Peter Bowles. From October 2006.

The Cornish Trilogy

Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00

1/3. 4 Extra Debut. Art expert and philanthropist Francis Cornish helplessly observes the fate of his dubious art collection. Stars William Hope.

Call Up: The Story of National...

Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00

...Service. 4 Extra Debut. Historian Richard Vinen explores the National Service archive, 60 years after the last conscripts were called-up. From 2020.

Nemesis

Wednesday 17:00 - 17:30

3/5. The potential witness has a suspicious 'accident', so amateur sleuth Jane Marple widens the net. Stars June Whitfield.

Bright Day

Wednesday 17:30 - 18:00

3/6. Nixey's arrival leaves Ackworth and Gregory anxious. But everyone savours the last summer before 1914. Stars David Hargreaves.

Radio Cars

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

4/6. Eddie gets jealous when a new man seems to have caught Angela's eye. Stars Gary Waldhorn and Harriet Walter. From 1993.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00

14/20. The Lad is lured to Moravia as an unknowing decoy for the endangered Crown Prince. Stars Tony Hancock. From January 1956.

Women Talking About Cars

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

3/4. Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Sarah Millican about her Dad's long lost Granada and traffic jams. From 2016.

Flush

Wednesday 19:30 - 19:45

3/5. When spaniel Flush is the victim of a horrible crime, Miss Barrett takes matters into her own hands. Read by Jenny Coverack.

Broken English

Wednesday 19:45 - 20:00

8/10. Suspicion around their missing son falls on one of Anna and John's closest friends. Starring Rosie Cavaliero and Ewan Bailey.

The Museum of Curiosity

Wednesday 20:00 - 20:30

3/6. John Lloyd and Jo Brand welcome fashion historian Amber Butchart, entrepreneur Jack Waley-Cohen and comic Jimeoin. From 2017.

Tomorrow, Today!

Wednesday 20:30 - 21:00

4/4. The Home Office wants to use the sci-fi soap to prepare Britain for a post-nuclear world. With Peter Bowles. From October 2006.

The Cornish Trilogy

Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00

1/3. 4 Extra Debut. Art expert and philanthropist Francis Cornish helplessly observes the fate of his dubious art collection. Stars William Hope.

ReincarNathan

Wednesday 22:00 - 22:30

3/6. Nathan Blakely was a popstar, but he died and was reincarnated - as a bonobo ape. Comedy with Daniel Rigby, Ashley McGuire, Amy-Beth Hayes, Freya Parker, Henry Paker & Mike Wozniak.

Isy Suttie's Love Letters

Wednesday 22:30 - 23:00

4/5. Isy's funny love stories featuring the tale of George and Louise set against the backdrop of the Matlock Ceilidh. From 2014.

Susan Calman Is Convicted

Wednesday 23:00 - 23:30

2/4. How working on Death Row convinced Susan that she was absolutely against the death penalty. Strong opinions from February 2013.

This is Craig Brown

Wednesday 23:30 - 23:45

1/6. 4 Extra Debut. Tony Benn attempts to rebuild the Berlin Wall. Satirist Craig Brown pokes fun, with Rory Bremner and Harry Enfield. From 2004.

Jelly Mountain

Wednesday 23:45 - 00:00

3/5. A visit to the circus heralds arcane amusements. Songs and stories from Ivor Cutler, with Craig Murray-Orr. From May 1996.

Thu Jan 23
Call Up: The Story of National...

Thursday 00:00 - 01:00

...Service. 4 Extra Debut. Historian Richard Vinen explores the National Service archive, 60 years after the last conscripts were called-up. From 2020.

Nemesis

Thursday 01:00 - 01:30

3/5. The potential witness has a suspicious 'accident', so amateur sleuth Jane Marple widens the net. Stars June Whitfield.

Bright Day

Thursday 01:30 - 02:00

3/6. Nixey's arrival leaves Ackworth and Gregory anxious. But everyone savours the last summer before 1914. Stars David Hargreaves.

Radio Cars

Thursday 02:00 - 02:30

4/6. Eddie gets jealous when a new man seems to have caught Angela's eye. Stars Gary Waldhorn and Harriet Walter. From 1993.

Hancock's Half Hour

Thursday 02:30 - 03:00

14/20. The Lad is lured to Moravia as an unknowing decoy for the endangered Crown Prince. Stars Tony Hancock. From January 1956.

Women Talking About Cars

Thursday 03:00 - 03:30

3/4. Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Sarah Millican about her Dad's long lost Granada and traffic jams. From 2016.

Flush

Thursday 03:30 - 03:45

3/5. When spaniel Flush is the victim of a horrible crime, Miss Barrett takes matters into her own hands. Read by Jenny Coverack.

Broken English

Thursday 03:45 - 04:00

8/10. Suspicion around their missing son falls on one of Anna and John's closest friends. Starring Rosie Cavaliero and Ewan Bailey.

The Museum of Curiosity

Thursday 04:00 - 04:30

3/6. John Lloyd and Jo Brand welcome fashion historian Amber Butchart, entrepreneur Jack Waley-Cohen and comic Jimeoin. From 2017.

Tomorrow, Today!

Thursday 04:30 - 05:00

4/4. The Home Office wants to use the sci-fi soap to prepare Britain for a post-nuclear world. With Peter Bowles. From October 2006.

The Cornish Trilogy

Thursday 05:00 - 06:00

1/3. 4 Extra Debut. Art expert and philanthropist Francis Cornish helplessly observes the fate of his dubious art collection. Stars William Hope.

Nemesis

Thursday 06:00 - 06:30

4/5. Spinster sleuth Jane Marple curtails her tour to investigate the murders - and the manor house beckons. Stars June Whitfield.

Bright Day

Thursday 06:30 - 07:00

4/6. Malcolm Nixey's real plans for wool merchants Hawes and Company are becoming clear... Starring Peter Kenny.

Heated Rollers

Thursday 07:00 - 07:30

4/6. Upstairs Downstairs downgraded, and a toy doll with wrinkles. All-women sketch show with Lynda Bellingham. From March 1999.

Parsley Sidings

Thursday 07:30 - 08:00

7/10. Station master Horace steps up to the crease to save the sleepy station. Stars Arthur Lowe and Liz Fraser. From January 1972.

55 and Over

Thursday 08:00 - 08:30

4/4. Disaster strikes and old loves are forced to meet their younger replacements. Starring Juliet Stevenson. From 2012.

Flush

Thursday 08:30 - 08:45

4/5. Devoted spaniel Flush and his newly-married mistress escape London's Wimpole Street and travel to Italy. Read by Jenny Coverack.

Broken English

Thursday 08:45 - 09:00

9/10. Confusion descends on the gendarmes' investigation when a chief suspect is found murdered in his home. Stars Rufus Wright.

Yesterday in Parliament

Thursday 09:00 - 09:30

The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.

The 8.55 to Baghdad

Thursday 09:30 - 09:45

4/5. Eames and his coach party arrive in the Iraqi capital as it prepares for war - but the welcome from the locals is friendly. From 2004.

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 Sharon Grenham Thompson.

Great Lives

Thursday 10:00 - 10:30

Solo percussionist Evelyn Glennie chooses the English cellist, Jacqueline Du Pre. With Matthew Parris. From 2014.

Black, White and Beethoven

Thursday 10:30 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. Joseph Harker asks why our classical music scene remains so resolutely white and how it might broaden its appeal. From 2016.

Nemesis

Thursday 11:00 - 11:30

4/5. Spinster sleuth Jane Marple curtails her tour to investigate the murders - and the manor house beckons. Stars June Whitfield.

Bright Day

Thursday 11:30 - 12:00

4/6. Malcolm Nixey's real plans for wool merchants Hawes and Company are becoming clear... Starring Peter Kenny.

Heated Rollers

Thursday 12:00 - 12:30

4/6. Upstairs Downstairs downgraded, and a toy doll with wrinkles. All-women sketch show with Lynda Bellingham. From March 1999.

Parsley Sidings

Thursday 12:30 - 13:00

7/10. Station master Horace steps up to the crease to save the sleepy station. Stars Arthur Lowe and Liz Fraser. From January 1972.

55 and Over

Thursday 13:00 - 13:30

4/4. Disaster strikes and old loves are forced to meet their younger replacements. Starring Juliet Stevenson. From 2012.

Flush

Thursday 13:30 - 13:45

4/5. Devoted spaniel Flush and his newly-married mistress escape London's Wimpole Street and travel to Italy. Read by Jenny Coverack.

Broken English

Thursday 13:45 - 14:00

9/10. Confusion descends on the gendarmes' investigation when a chief suspect is found murdered in his home. Stars Rufus Wright.

The 3rd Degree

Thursday 14:00 - 14:30

2/6. Steve Punt hosts the battle of wits as students from University of Strathclyde take on their professors. From July 2023.

No Commitments

Thursday 14:30 - 15:00

5/6. Charlotte's acting career looks set to be revived, but can the same be said for Anna's love life? Stars Celia Imrie. From May 2006.

The Cornish Trilogy

Thursday 15:00 - 16:00

2/3. Reverend Darcourt's ferreting into Cornish's past begins shining a light into some very dark corners. Stars William Hope.

Great Lives

Thursday 16:00 - 16:30

Solo percussionist Evelyn Glennie chooses the English cellist, Jacqueline Du Pre. With Matthew Parris. From 2014.

Black, White and Beethoven

Thursday 16:30 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. Joseph Harker asks why our classical music scene remains so resolutely white and how it might broaden its appeal. From 2016.

Nemesis

Thursday 17:00 - 17:30

4/5. Spinster sleuth Jane Marple curtails her tour to investigate the murders - and the manor house beckons. Stars June Whitfield.

Bright Day

Thursday 17:30 - 18:00

4/6. Malcolm Nixey's real plans for wool merchants Hawes and Company are becoming clear... Starring Peter Kenny.

Heated Rollers

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

4/6. Upstairs Downstairs downgraded, and a toy doll with wrinkles. All-women sketch show with Lynda Bellingham. From March 1999.

Parsley Sidings

Thursday 18:30 - 19:00

7/10. Station master Horace steps up to the crease to save the sleepy station. Stars Arthur Lowe and Liz Fraser. From January 1972.

55 and Over

Thursday 19:00 - 19:30

4/4. Disaster strikes and old loves are forced to meet their younger replacements. Starring Juliet Stevenson. From 2012.

Flush

Thursday 19:30 - 19:45

4/5. Devoted spaniel Flush and his newly-married mistress escape London's Wimpole Street and travel to Italy. Read by Jenny Coverack.

Broken English

Thursday 19:45 - 20:00

9/10. Confusion descends on the gendarmes' investigation when a chief suspect is found murdered in his home. Stars Rufus Wright.

The 3rd Degree

Thursday 20:00 - 20:30

2/6. Steve Punt hosts the battle of wits as students from University of Strathclyde take on their professors. From July 2023.

No Commitments

Thursday 20:30 - 21:00

5/6. Charlotte's acting career looks set to be revived, but can the same be said for Anna's love life? Stars Celia Imrie. From May 2006.

The Cornish Trilogy

Thursday 21:00 - 22:00

2/3. Reverend Darcourt's ferreting into Cornish's past begins shining a light into some very dark corners. Stars William Hope.

Aurie Styla: Tech Talk

Thursday 22:00 - 22:30

Stand-up comedian Aurie Styla takes an autobiographical look at technology history, through his own experience as a self-confessed tech nerd growing up in the 90s.

Big Town All Stars

Thursday 22:30 - 23:00

4/4. The band head off to an engagement party for Lorelei's ex, as old scores surface. Stars Stephen Tompkinson. From March 2000.

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Thursday 23:00 - 23:30

4/6. Marcus Brigstocke persuades Gyles Brandreth to spend a day doing nothing - and he writes his first ever pop song. From 2015.

Beauty of Britain

Thursday 23:30 - 00:00

3/6. Our heroine aims to be The Face of Social Services. Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien and Felicity Montagu. From October 2009.

Fri Jan 24
Great Lives

Friday 00:00 - 00:30

Solo percussionist Evelyn Glennie chooses the English cellist, Jacqueline Du Pre. With Matthew Parris. From 2014.

Black, White and Beethoven

Friday 00:30 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. Joseph Harker asks why our classical music scene remains so resolutely white and how it might broaden its appeal. From 2016.

Nemesis

Friday 01:00 - 01:30

4/5. Spinster sleuth Jane Marple curtails her tour to investigate the murders - and the manor house beckons. Stars June Whitfield.

Bright Day

Friday 01:30 - 02:00

4/6. Malcolm Nixey's real plans for wool merchants Hawes and Company are becoming clear... Starring Peter Kenny.

Heated Rollers

Friday 02:00 - 02:30

4/6. Upstairs Downstairs downgraded, and a toy doll with wrinkles. All-women sketch show with Lynda Bellingham. From March 1999.

Parsley Sidings

Friday 02:30 - 03:00

7/10. Station master Horace steps up to the crease to save the sleepy station. Stars Arthur Lowe and Liz Fraser. From January 1972.

55 and Over

Friday 03:00 - 03:30

4/4. Disaster strikes and old loves are forced to meet their younger replacements. Starring Juliet Stevenson. From 2012.

Flush

Friday 03:30 - 03:45

4/5. Devoted spaniel Flush and his newly-married mistress escape London's Wimpole Street and travel to Italy. Read by Jenny Coverack.

Broken English

Friday 03:45 - 04:00

9/10. Confusion descends on the gendarmes' investigation when a chief suspect is found murdered in his home. Stars Rufus Wright.

The 3rd Degree

Friday 04:00 - 04:30

2/6. Steve Punt hosts the battle of wits as students from University of Strathclyde take on their professors. From July 2023.

No Commitments

Friday 04:30 - 05:00

5/6. Charlotte's acting career looks set to be revived, but can the same be said for Anna's love life? Stars Celia Imrie. From May 2006.

The Cornish Trilogy

Friday 05:00 - 06:00

2/3. Reverend Darcourt's ferreting into Cornish's past begins shining a light into some very dark corners. Stars William Hope.

Nemesis

Friday 06:00 - 06:30

5/5. Amateur sleuth Jane Marple's friends come to her aid, as she battles to solve the murder mystery. Stars June Whitfield.

Bright Day

Friday 06:30 - 07:00

5/6. Ackworth leaves Hawes and Company - while tragedy strikes at Pikeley Scar. Stars David Hargreaves.

Thirty Minutes Worth

Friday 07:00 - 07:30

1/6. Will Harry be able to help when someone knocks on the door with a problem? Stars Harry Worth. From September 1988.

Doctor in the House

Friday 07:30 - 08:00

13/13. It's nerves and pints all round as the St Swithin's medics take their finals. Stars Richard Briers. From September 1968.

Prepper

Friday 08:00 - 08:30

4/4. Are you Armageddon-ready? Sylvia and Rachel explore home defence. Starring Sue Johnston and Pearl Mackie. From 2019.

Flush

Friday 08:30 - 08:45

5/5. As time passes in Florence, Elizabeth's devoted spaniel Flush begins to feel his age. Concluded by Jenny Coverack.

Broken English

Friday 08:45 - 09:00

10/10. Joe body has been found, but Anna and John have yet to discover the reason for his senseless murder. Stars Ewan Bailey.

Yesterday in Parliament

Friday 09:00 - 09:30

The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.

The 8.55 to Baghdad

Friday 09:30 - 09:45

5/5. Andrew Eames visits the ancient city of Ur, where Agatha met her future husband the archaeologist Max Mallowan. From 2004.

Daily Service

Friday 09:45 - 10:00

Spiritual reflection and music with Rev Moira McDonald of Corstorphine Old Parish Church, Edinburgh. Reading: Proverbs 18: 1-15.

Soul Music

Friday 10:00 - 10:30

4/5. Exploring what an American spiritual song, which became a UK chart topper in 1958, means to different people. From 2010.

Dancing With The Devil

Friday 10:30 - 11:00

Rachel Johnson talks to women who visited Nazi Germany in the 1930s as part of their cultural education. From 2010.

Nemesis

Friday 11:00 - 11:30

5/5. Amateur sleuth Jane Marple's friends come to her aid, as she battles to solve the murder mystery. Stars June Whitfield.

Bright Day

Friday 11:30 - 12:00

5/6. Ackworth leaves Hawes and Company - while tragedy strikes at Pikeley Scar. Stars David Hargreaves.

Thirty Minutes Worth

Friday 12:00 - 12:30

1/6. Will Harry be able to help when someone knocks on the door with a problem? Stars Harry Worth. From September 1988.

Doctor in the House

Friday 12:30 - 13:00

13/13. It's nerves and pints all round as the St Swithin's medics take their finals. Stars Richard Briers. From September 1968.

Prepper

Friday 13:00 - 13:30

4/4. Are you Armageddon-ready? Sylvia and Rachel explore home defence. Starring Sue Johnston and Pearl Mackie. From 2019.

Flush

Friday 13:30 - 13:45

5/5. As time passes in Florence, Elizabeth's devoted spaniel Flush begins to feel his age. Concluded by Jenny Coverack.

Broken English

Friday 13:45 - 14:00

10/10. Joe body has been found, but Anna and John have yet to discover the reason for his senseless murder. Stars Ewan Bailey.

The Motion Show

Friday 14:00 - 14:30

4/6. Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with John O'Farrell, Mark Maier, Maria McErlane and Miles Kington. From November 1998.

1834

Friday 14:30 - 15:00

4/6. Ned needs root canal work, but 21st-century Jason needs lessons in 19th-century courting. Stars Michael Begley. From July 2003.

The Cornish Trilogy

Friday 15:00 - 16:00

3/3. As tempers fray, the Reverend Darcourt is close to uncovering Francis Cornish's final, astonishing, secret. Stars William Hope.

Soul Music

Friday 16:00 - 16:30

4/5. Exploring what an American spiritual song, which became a UK chart topper in 1958, means to different people. From 2010.

Dancing With The Devil

Friday 16:30 - 17:00

Rachel Johnson talks to women who visited Nazi Germany in the 1930s as part of their cultural education. From 2010.

Nemesis

Friday 17:00 - 17:30

5/5. Amateur sleuth Jane Marple's friends come to her aid, as she battles to solve the murder mystery. Stars June Whitfield.

Bright Day

Friday 17:30 - 18:00

5/6. Ackworth leaves Hawes and Company - while tragedy strikes at Pikeley Scar. Stars David Hargreaves.

Thirty Minutes Worth

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

1/6. Will Harry be able to help when someone knocks on the door with a problem? Stars Harry Worth. From September 1988.

Doctor in the House

Friday 18:30 - 19:00

13/13. It's nerves and pints all round as the St Swithin's medics take their finals. Stars Richard Briers. From September 1968.

Prepper

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

4/4. Are you Armageddon-ready? Sylvia and Rachel explore home defence. Starring Sue Johnston and Pearl Mackie. From 2019.

Flush

Friday 19:30 - 19:45

5/5. As time passes in Florence, Elizabeth's devoted spaniel Flush begins to feel his age. Concluded by Jenny Coverack.

Broken English

Friday 19:45 - 20:00

10/10. Joe body has been found, but Anna and John have yet to discover the reason for his senseless murder. Stars Ewan Bailey.

The Motion Show

Friday 20:00 - 20:30

4/6. Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with John O'Farrell, Mark Maier, Maria McErlane and Miles Kington. From November 1998.

1834

Friday 20:30 - 21:00

4/6. Ned needs root canal work, but 21st-century Jason needs lessons in 19th-century courting. Stars Michael Begley. From July 2003.

The Cornish Trilogy

Friday 21:00 - 22:00

3/3. As tempers fray, the Reverend Darcourt is close to uncovering Francis Cornish's final, astonishing, secret. Stars William Hope.

What? Seriously??

Friday 22:00 - 22:30

Miles Asteri, star of The Traitors in 2024, joins Dara Ó Briain and Isy Suttie to grapple with guinea pigs and the Mafia.

The Jason Byrne Show

Friday 22:30 - 22:55

1/6. The award-winning funny man muses on the merits of matrimony. With Laurence Howarth and Daisy Haggard. From October 2010.

The Comedy Club Interview

Friday 22:55 - 23:00

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

Meet David Sedaris

Friday 23:00 - 23:30

4/6. The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller shares Can You Spare A Tie? and A Modest Proposal. From 2017.

The Wilsons Save The World

Friday 23:30 - 00:00

3/4. The Wilson household is shaken when Mike cooks a 12 bean chilli and Cat gets arrested. Starring Marcus Brigstocke. From 2020.