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Tue Feb 11
North by Northamptonshire

Today 03:00 - 03:30

5/6. It's Jan's birthday and she's determined to do something unexpected. Stars Sheila Hancock and Kevin Eldon. From January 2014.

Burning the Books: History of...

Today 03:30 - 03:45

...The Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge. 1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Henry VIII entrusts a scholar with a mission - the story of the fight to preserve knowledge. Read by Anthony Head.

The Chocolate Lovers' Club

Today 03:45 - 04:00

1/5. The villagers enjoy Sarah's inaugural creamy creation as she recalls life selling chocolate. Stars Eleanor Bron and Sylvia Sims.

The Rest is History

Today 04:00 - 04:30

4/6. Frank Skinner and guests Chris Addison, Alun Cochrane and Professor Kate Williams discuss the three wise men. From 2016.

Smelling of Roses

Today 04:30 - 05:00

4/6. Confidentiality proves a headache for events manager Rosie in Brighton. Stars Prunella Scales and Arabella Weir. From July 2001.

Somebody

Today 05:00 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. Roy's won a second honeymoon holiday in the south of France, but he's separated from his wife. Stars Lynda Bellingham.

The Women in His Life

Today 06:00 - 06:30

4/8. Maximilian West is now a successful businessman in London. Could a chance encounter in Paris spark romance? Stars Robin Ellis.

High Table, Lower Orders

Today 06:30 - 07:00

3/6. As dead don Peter's sordid side is made public, Simon struggles with his day job. Stars Geoffrey Palmer and Samuel West.

Spangles 'n' Tights

Today 07:00 - 07:30

2/5. The Dublin theatrical costumiers have to create a special cloak for Sir Walter Raleigh. Stars Sylvia Syms. From 1998.

The Goon Show

Today 07:30 - 08:00

5/21. Neddie reveals his Arthurian roots and goes in search of treasure in deepest Cornwall. Stars Spike Milligan. From November 1956.

Man at the Helm

Today 08:00 - 08:30

1/4. The madcap schemes of three 1970s Leicestershire kids trying to find their divorced mum a new man. Stars Eloise Webb. From 2016.

Burning the Books: A History of...

Today 08:30 - 08:45

...Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge. 2/5. The importance of records and libraries to good government - the story of the fight to preserve knowledge. Read by Anthony Head.

The Chocolate Lovers' Club

Today 08:45 - 09:00

2/5. Rosie harks back to her 21st birthday to reveal a shameful chocolate memory. Stars Sylvia Syms, Paula Wilcox and Eleanor Bron.

Yesterday in Parliament

Today 09:00 - 09:30

The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.

A Guide To Woodland Birds

Today 09:30 - 09:45

2/5. Brett Westwood in the Forest of Dean, identifies the chiffchaff, the blackcap and the willow and garden warblers. From 2008.

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 Haydon Spenceley.

A Good Read

Today 10:00 - 10:30

Harriett Gilbert, Tony Parsons and Olly Mann discuss books by Liane Moriarty, Edward St Aubyn and Norton Juster. From 2018.

The Island

Today 10:30 - 11:00

Landscape of cars, caravans and morose Thames marshland. Sara Parker assesses the outlook for the Isle of Sheppey. From 2012.

The Women in His Life

Today 11:00 - 11:30

4/8. Maximilian West is now a successful businessman in London. Could a chance encounter in Paris spark romance? Stars Robin Ellis.

High Table, Lower Orders

Today 11:30 - 12:00

3/6. As dead don Peter's sordid side is made public, Simon struggles with his day job. Stars Geoffrey Palmer and Samuel West.

Spangles 'n' Tights

Today 12:00 - 12:30

2/5. The Dublin theatrical costumiers have to create a special cloak for Sir Walter Raleigh. Stars Sylvia Syms. From 1998.

The Goon Show

Today 12:30 - 13:00

5/21. Neddie reveals his Arthurian roots and goes in search of treasure in deepest Cornwall. Stars Spike Milligan. From November 1956.

Man at the Helm

Today 13:00 - 13:30

1/4. The madcap schemes of three 1970s Leicestershire kids trying to find their divorced mum a new man. Stars Eloise Webb. From 2016.

Burning the Books: A History of...

Today 13:30 - 13:45

...Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge. 2/5. The importance of records and libraries to good government - the story of the fight to preserve knowledge. Read by Anthony Head.

The Chocolate Lovers' Club

Today 13:45 - 14:00

2/5. Rosie harks back to her 21st birthday to reveal a shameful chocolate memory. Stars Sylvia Syms, Paula Wilcox and Eleanor Bron.

Act Your Age

Today 14:00 - 14:30

5/6. Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest. With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker. From February 2010.

Cabin Pressure

Today 14:30 - 15:00

6/6. The crew are grounded, so Arthur shares a secret and Carolyn learns about air hostesses. Stars Stephanie Cole. From August 2008.

Lucinda Brayford

Today 15:00 - 16:00

1/3. A beautiful and wealthy Australian marries into the English aristocracy, but the traditional order is changing. Stars Juliet Aubrey.

A Good Read

Today 16:00 - 16:30

Harriett Gilbert, Tony Parsons and Olly Mann discuss books by Liane Moriarty, Edward St Aubyn and Norton Juster. From 2018.

The Island

Today 16:30 - 17:00

Landscape of cars, caravans and morose Thames marshland. Sara Parker assesses the outlook for the Isle of Sheppey. From 2012.

The Women in His Life

Today 17:00 - 17:30

4/8. Maximilian West is now a successful businessman in London. Could a chance encounter in Paris spark romance? Stars Robin Ellis.

High Table, Lower Orders

Today 17:30 - 18:00

3/6. As dead don Peter's sordid side is made public, Simon struggles with his day job. Stars Geoffrey Palmer and Samuel West.

Spangles 'n' Tights

Today 18:00 - 18:30

2/5. The Dublin theatrical costumiers have to create a special cloak for Sir Walter Raleigh. Stars Sylvia Syms. From 1998.

The Goon Show

Today 18:30 - 19:00

5/21. Neddie reveals his Arthurian roots and goes in search of treasure in deepest Cornwall. Stars Spike Milligan. From November 1956.

Man at the Helm

Today 19:00 - 19:30

1/4. The madcap schemes of three 1970s Leicestershire kids trying to find their divorced mum a new man. Stars Eloise Webb. From 2016.

Burning the Books: A History of...

Today 19:30 - 19:45

...Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge. 2/5. The importance of records and libraries to good government - the story of the fight to preserve knowledge. Read by Anthony Head.

The Chocolate Lovers' Club

Today 19:45 - 20:00

2/5. Rosie harks back to her 21st birthday to reveal a shameful chocolate memory. Stars Sylvia Syms, Paula Wilcox and Eleanor Bron.

Act Your Age

Today 20:00 - 20:30

5/6. Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest. With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker. From February 2010.

Cabin Pressure

Today 20:30 - 21:00

6/6. The crew are grounded, so Arthur shares a secret and Carolyn learns about air hostesses. Stars Stephanie Cole. From August 2008.

Lucinda Brayford

Today 21:00 - 22:00

1/3. A beautiful and wealthy Australian marries into the English aristocracy, but the traditional order is changing. Stars Juliet Aubrey.

Alison Spittle: Petty Please

Today 22:00 - 22:30

4/4. Alison Spittle asks former girl-band legend Kerry Katona to help her find out why her friends dropped her from their playtime girl band.

The Consultants

Today 22:30 - 22:55

3/6. Galileo is too busy to party with the Pope. Award-winning comedy with Justin Edwards and Neil Edmond. From November 2005.

The Comedy Club Interview

Today 22:55 - 23:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. And tonight, Esyllt Sears talks to Amy Annette.

Clare in the Community

Today 23:00 - 23:30

4/6. Clare is lost on the Sparrowhawk estate, trying to remember who she is. Starring Sally Phillips. From 2016.

The Curried Goat Show

Today 23:30 - 00:00

4/8. It's Fabric Night! Dan Gaster, Will Ing and Ben Silburn's sketch bonanza. With guest James Fleet. From January 1998.

Wed Feb 12
A Good Read

Tomorrow 00:00 - 00:30

Harriett Gilbert, Tony Parsons and Olly Mann discuss books by Liane Moriarty, Edward St Aubyn and Norton Juster. From 2018.

The Island

Tomorrow 00:30 - 01:00

Landscape of cars, caravans and morose Thames marshland. Sara Parker assesses the outlook for the Isle of Sheppey. From 2012.

The Women in His Life

Tomorrow 01:00 - 01:30

4/8. Maximilian West is now a successful businessman in London. Could a chance encounter in Paris spark romance? Stars Robin Ellis.

High Table, Lower Orders

Tomorrow 01:30 - 02:00

3/6. As dead don Peter's sordid side is made public, Simon struggles with his day job. Stars Geoffrey Palmer and Samuel West.

Spangles 'n' Tights

Tomorrow 02:00 - 02:30

2/5. The Dublin theatrical costumiers have to create a special cloak for Sir Walter Raleigh. Stars Sylvia Syms. From 1998.

The Goon Show

Tomorrow 02:30 - 03:00

5/21. Neddie reveals his Arthurian roots and goes in search of treasure in deepest Cornwall. Stars Spike Milligan. From November 1956.

Man at the Helm

Tomorrow 03:00 - 03:30

1/4. The madcap schemes of three 1970s Leicestershire kids trying to find their divorced mum a new man. Stars Eloise Webb. From 2016.

Burning the Books: History of...

Tomorrow 03:30 - 03:45

...The Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge. 2/5. The importance of records and libraries to good government - the story of the fight to preserve knowledge. Read by Anthony Head.

The Chocolate Lovers' Club

Tomorrow 03:45 - 04:00

2/5. Rosie harks back to her 21st birthday to reveal a shameful chocolate memory. Stars Sylvia Syms, Paula Wilcox and Eleanor Bron.

Act Your Age

Tomorrow 04:00 - 04:30

5/6. Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest. With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker. From February 2010.

Cabin Pressure

Tomorrow 04:30 - 05:00

6/6. The crew are grounded, so Arthur shares a secret and Carolyn learns about air hostesses. Stars Stephanie Cole. From August 2008.

Lucinda Brayford

Tomorrow 05:00 - 06:00

1/3. A beautiful and wealthy Australian marries into the English aristocracy, but the traditional order is changing. Stars Juliet Aubrey.

The Women in His Life

Tomorrow 06:00 - 06:30

5/8. As his business career blossoms, Maxim realises he is deeply in love with Anastasia. Stars Robin Ellis.

High Table, Lower Orders

Tomorrow 06:30 - 07:00

4/6. Simon keeps his Health and Safety job. But who is the next target? Starring Samuel West, Geoffrey Palmer and Rebecca Front.

Mr Finchley Takes The Road

Tomorrow 07:00 - 07:30

1/6. 1932: Edgar heads to Kent in a horse-drawn caravan, and someone is interested. Victor Canning's tale stars Richard Griffiths.

The Missing Hancocks

Tomorrow 07:30 - 08:00

2/5. The Lad inherits a newspaper and sets about changing the world. Stars Kevin McNally.

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Tomorrow 08:00 - 08:30

2/4. Dad tries to fight off an unwanted invasion, while Granny turns to smuggling. With Elizabeth Bennett and Paul Copley. From 2016.

Burning the Books: A History of...

Tomorrow 08:30 - 08:45

...Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge. 3/5. Decisions of what to keep and what to cull - the story of the fight to preserve knowledge. Read by Anthony Head.

The Chocolate Lovers' Club

Tomorrow 08:45 - 09:00

3/5. Charlotte recalls how chocolate led to a French adventure with a stranger. Stars Sylvia Syms, Paula Wilcox and Carolyn Pickles.

Yesterday in Parliament

Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30

The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.

A Guide To Woodland Birds

Tomorrow 09:30 - 09:45

3/5. Brett Westwood knows his wood warblers from his redstarts. With bird watcher Stephen Moss and sound man Chris Watson. From 2008.

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 Richard Carter.

Archive on 4: Utopias

Tomorrow 10:00 - 11:00

First published in 1516, Michael Symmons Roberts examines the intellectual legacy of Thomas More's celebrated book, 'Utopia', From 2016.

The Women in His Life

Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:30

5/8. As his business career blossoms, Maxim realises he is deeply in love with Anastasia. Stars Robin Ellis.

High Table, Lower Orders

Tomorrow 11:30 - 12:00

4/6. Simon keeps his Health and Safety job. But who is the next target? Starring Samuel West, Geoffrey Palmer and Rebecca Front.

Mr Finchley Takes The Road

Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:30

1/6. 1932: Edgar heads to Kent in a horse-drawn caravan, and someone is interested. Victor Canning's tale stars Richard Griffiths.

The Missing Hancocks

Tomorrow 12:30 - 13:00

2/5. The Lad inherits a newspaper and sets about changing the world. Stars Kevin McNally.

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30

2/4. Dad tries to fight off an unwanted invasion, while Granny turns to smuggling. With Elizabeth Bennett and Paul Copley. From 2016.

Burning the Books: A History of...

Tomorrow 13:30 - 13:45

...Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge. 3/5. Decisions of what to keep and what to cull - the story of the fight to preserve knowledge. Read by Anthony Head.

The Chocolate Lovers' Club

Tomorrow 13:45 - 14:00

3/5. Charlotte recalls how chocolate led to a French adventure with a stranger. Stars Sylvia Syms, Paula Wilcox and Carolyn Pickles.

The Museum of Curiosity

Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:30

6/6. John Lloyd and Jo Brand welcome comedian Michelle Wolf and authors Bee Wilson and Henry Eliot. From 2017.

Millport

Tomorrow 14:30 - 15:00

3/6. Barmaid Irene has an ulterior motive when matchmaking on the Scottish island. Stars Lynn Ferguson. From April 2000.

Lucinda Brayford

Tomorrow 15:00 - 16:00

2/3. After her society marriage, Lucinda arrives in England from Australia, but all is not as she expected. Stars Jonathan Firth.

Archive on 4: Utopias

Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:00

First published in 1516, Michael Symmons Roberts examines the intellectual legacy of Thomas More's celebrated book, 'Utopia', From 2016.

The Women in His Life

Tomorrow 17:00 - 17:30

5/8. As his business career blossoms, Maxim realises he is deeply in love with Anastasia. Stars Robin Ellis.

High Table, Lower Orders

Tomorrow 17:30 - 18:00

4/6. Simon keeps his Health and Safety job. But who is the next target? Starring Samuel West, Geoffrey Palmer and Rebecca Front.

Mr Finchley Takes The Road

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30

1/6. 1932: Edgar heads to Kent in a horse-drawn caravan, and someone is interested. Victor Canning's tale stars Richard Griffiths.

The Missing Hancocks

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00

2/5. The Lad inherits a newspaper and sets about changing the world. Stars Kevin McNally.

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30

2/4. Dad tries to fight off an unwanted invasion, while Granny turns to smuggling. With Elizabeth Bennett and Paul Copley. From 2016.

Burning the Books: A History of...

Tomorrow 19:30 - 19:45

...Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge. 3/5. Decisions of what to keep and what to cull - the story of the fight to preserve knowledge. Read by Anthony Head.

The Chocolate Lovers' Club

Tomorrow 19:45 - 20:00

3/5. Charlotte recalls how chocolate led to a French adventure with a stranger. Stars Sylvia Syms, Paula Wilcox and Carolyn Pickles.

The Museum of Curiosity

Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:30

6/6. John Lloyd and Jo Brand welcome comedian Michelle Wolf and authors Bee Wilson and Henry Eliot. From 2017.

Millport

Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:00

3/6. Barmaid Irene has an ulterior motive when matchmaking on the Scottish island. Stars Lynn Ferguson. From April 2000.

Lucinda Brayford

Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:00

2/3. After her society marriage, Lucinda arrives in England from Australia, but all is not as she expected. Stars Jonathan Firth.

ReincarNathan

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:30

6/6. Nathan Blakely was a popstar, but he died and was reincarnated - as a Snowshoe Hare. Series 3 of the comedy starring Daniel Rigby, Ashley McGuire and Elis James.

The Lawrence Sweeney Mix

Tomorrow 22:30 - 23:00

3/4. Living by their wit - Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney's improvised sketches driven by the audience. From March 2007.

The Skivers

Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:30

2/5. Action from Ancient Greece to 221B Baker Street. Comedy with Nick Golson, Tim de Jongh and guest Ken Campbell. From March 1994.

This is Craig Brown

Tomorrow 23:30 - 23:45

4/6. The Pedants' Association take a trip to the seaside. The satirist pokes fun with Edward Fox and Rory Bremner. From March 2004.

Twenty Players

Tomorrow 23:45 - 00:00

1/6. Forgotten sporting heroes. John Motson tells the story of the football tactician and part-time archaeologist. From June 1997.

Thu Feb 13
Archive on 4: Utopias

Thursday 00:00 - 01:00

First published in 1516, Michael Symmons Roberts examines the intellectual legacy of Thomas More's celebrated book, 'Utopia', From 2016.

The Women in His Life

Thursday 01:00 - 01:30

5/8. As his business career blossoms, Maxim realises he is deeply in love with Anastasia. Stars Robin Ellis.

High Table, Lower Orders

Thursday 01:30 - 02:00

4/6. Simon keeps his Health and Safety job. But who is the next target? Starring Samuel West, Geoffrey Palmer and Rebecca Front.

Mr Finchley Takes The Road

Thursday 02:00 - 02:30

1/6. 1932: Edgar heads to Kent in a horse-drawn caravan, and someone is interested. Victor Canning's tale stars Richard Griffiths.

The Missing Hancocks

Thursday 02:30 - 03:00

2/5. The Lad inherits a newspaper and sets about changing the world. Stars Kevin McNally.

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Thursday 03:00 - 03:30

2/4. Dad tries to fight off an unwanted invasion, while Granny turns to smuggling. With Elizabeth Bennett and Paul Copley. From 2016.

Burning the Books: A History of...

Thursday 03:30 - 03:45

...Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge. 3/5. Decisions of what to keep and what to cull - the story of the fight to preserve knowledge. Read by Anthony Head.

The Chocolate Lovers' Club

Thursday 03:45 - 04:00

3/5. Charlotte recalls how chocolate led to a French adventure with a stranger. Stars Sylvia Syms, Paula Wilcox and Carolyn Pickles.

The Museum of Curiosity

Thursday 04:00 - 04:30

6/6. John Lloyd and Jo Brand welcome comedian Michelle Wolf and authors Bee Wilson and Henry Eliot. From 2017.

Millport

Thursday 04:30 - 05:00

3/6. Barmaid Irene has an ulterior motive when matchmaking on the Scottish island. Stars Lynn Ferguson. From April 2000.

Lucinda Brayford

Thursday 05:00 - 06:00

2/3. After her society marriage, Lucinda arrives in England from Australia, but all is not as she expected. Stars Jonathan Firth.

The Women in His Life

Thursday 06:00 - 06:30

6/8. Can Maximilian and Anastasia's marriage survive his attraction to other women? Stars Robin Ellis.

High Table, Lower Orders

Thursday 06:30 - 07:00

5/6. Losing the struggle to keep his job, Simon receives an intriguing offer. Stars Geoffrey Palmer, Samuel West and Rebecca Front.

Jeeves And The Feudal Spirit

Thursday 07:00 - 07:30

1/6. Bertie Wooster is under attack. Jeeves dislikes his new moustache. PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern.

Parsley Sidings

Thursday 07:30 - 08:00

10/10. Station Master Horace takes on the bolshie buffet staff. Stars Arthur Lowe and Kenneth Connor. From February 1972.

Reluctant Persuaders

Thursday 08:00 - 08:30

3/4. Can London's worst advertising agency soothe their souls with some charitable work? Stars Nigel Haves. From April 2017.

Burning the Books: A History of...

Thursday 08:30 - 08:45

...Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge. 4/5. Aspects of the theft of recorded information - the story of the fight to preserve knowledge. Read by Anthony Head.

The Chocolate Lovers' Club

Thursday 08:45 - 09:00

4/5. Clementine remembers her stint as the owner of the Muchly Bottom village chocolate shop. Stars Paula Wilcox and Eleanor Bron.

Yesterday in Parliament

Thursday 09:00 - 09:30

The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.

A Guide To Woodland Birds

Thursday 09:30 - 09:45

4/5. Brett Westwood identifies the siskin among others - birds that live on conifers. With Stephen Moss and Chris Watson. From 2008.

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 Michaela Youngson.

Great Lives

Thursday 10:00 - 10:30

Actor and writer Stephen Fry chooses the creator of Jeeves and Wooster, PG Wodehouse. With Matthew Parris. From 2017.

Laughter Close To Tears

Thursday 10:30 - 11:00

From Burma to Zimbabwe, Michael Rosen hears contemporary jokes from those oppressed by repressive regimes. From 2008.

The Women in His Life

Thursday 11:00 - 11:30

6/8. Can Maximilian and Anastasia's marriage survive his attraction to other women? Stars Robin Ellis.

High Table, Lower Orders

Thursday 11:30 - 12:00

5/6. Losing the struggle to keep his job, Simon receives an intriguing offer. Stars Geoffrey Palmer, Samuel West and Rebecca Front.

Jeeves And The Feudal Spirit

Thursday 12:00 - 12:30

1/6. Bertie Wooster is under attack. Jeeves dislikes his new moustache. PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern.

Parsley Sidings

Thursday 12:30 - 13:00

10/10. Station Master Horace takes on the bolshie buffet staff. Stars Arthur Lowe and Kenneth Connor. From February 1972.

Reluctant Persuaders

Thursday 13:00 - 13:30

3/4. Can London's worst advertising agency soothe their souls with some charitable work? Stars Nigel Haves. From April 2017.

Burning the Books: A History of...

Thursday 13:30 - 13:45

...Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge. 4/5. Aspects of the theft of recorded information - the story of the fight to preserve knowledge. Read by Anthony Head.

The Chocolate Lovers' Club

Thursday 13:45 - 14:00

4/5. Clementine remembers her stint as the owner of the Muchly Bottom village chocolate shop. Stars Paula Wilcox and Eleanor Bron.

The 3rd Degree

Thursday 14:00 - 14:30

5/6. Steve Punt hosts the battle of wits as students from King's College London take on their professors. From July 2023.

Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends

Thursday 14:30 - 15:00

2/6. Robin is driving to Glasgow, but Wendy lets the train take the strain. Stars Kay Stonham and Simon Greenall. From May 2003.

Lucinda Brayford

Thursday 15:00 - 16:00

3/3. Badly injured Hugo has refused to divorce Lucinda, leaving her torn between society and her own heart. Stars Juliet Aubrey.

Great Lives

Thursday 16:00 - 16:30

Actor and writer Stephen Fry chooses the creator of Jeeves and Wooster, PG Wodehouse. With Matthew Parris. From 2017.

Laughter Close To Tears

Thursday 16:30 - 17:00

From Burma to Zimbabwe, Michael Rosen hears contemporary jokes from those oppressed by repressive regimes. From 2008.

The Women in His Life

Thursday 17:00 - 17:30

6/8. Can Maximilian and Anastasia's marriage survive his attraction to other women? Stars Robin Ellis.

High Table, Lower Orders

Thursday 17:30 - 18:00

5/6. Losing the struggle to keep his job, Simon receives an intriguing offer. Stars Geoffrey Palmer, Samuel West and Rebecca Front.

Jeeves And The Feudal Spirit

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

1/6. Bertie Wooster is under attack. Jeeves dislikes his new moustache. PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern.

Parsley Sidings

Thursday 18:30 - 19:00

10/10. Station Master Horace takes on the bolshie buffet staff. Stars Arthur Lowe and Kenneth Connor. From February 1972.

Reluctant Persuaders

Thursday 19:00 - 19:30

3/4. Can London's worst advertising agency soothe their souls with some charitable work? Stars Nigel Haves. From April 2017.

Burning the Books: History of...

Thursday 19:30 - 19:45

...The Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge. 4/5. Aspects of the theft of recorded information - the story of the fight to preserve knowledge. Read by Anthony Head.

The Chocolate Lovers' Club

Thursday 19:45 - 20:00

4/5. Clementine remembers her stint as the owner of the Muchly Bottom village chocolate shop. Stars Paula Wilcox and Eleanor Bron.

The 3rd Degree

Thursday 20:00 - 20:30

5/6. Steve Punt hosts the battle of wits as students from King's College London take on their professors. From July 2023.

Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends

Thursday 20:30 - 21:00

2/6. Robin is driving to Glasgow, but Wendy lets the train take the strain. Stars Kay Stonham and Simon Greenall. From May 2003.

Lucinda Brayford

Thursday 21:00 - 22:00

3/3. Badly injured Hugo has refused to divorce Lucinda, leaving her torn between society and her own heart. Stars Juliet Aubrey.

P.O.V.

Thursday 22:00 - 22:30

2/6. Drunk people use inside voices, Christmas is cancelled, teachers are decoded and A Guy Who Decides... decides.

Eamon, Older Brother of Jesus

Thursday 22:30 - 22:45

3/6. Eamon is still living with his parents and perfect younger brother. Some relatives are due... Stars Michael Redmond. Made in 1996.

2000 Years of Radio

Thursday 22:45 - 23:00

3/6. The shocking truth - who really wrote Shakespeare's plays? Recreation of the wireless archives with Al Holloway. From 2002.

The Million Pound Radio Show

Thursday 23:00 - 23:30

1/6. Irangate surprise - and ethical robbers. Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell's sharp humour. With Harry Enfield. From October 1987.

Beauty of Britain

Thursday 23:30 - 00:00

6/6. Beauty must look after the elderly Mr Easterby. Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien and Leslie Phillips. From November 2009.

Fri Feb 14
Great Lives

Friday 00:00 - 00:30

Actor and writer Stephen Fry chooses the creator of Jeeves and Wooster, PG Wodehouse. With Matthew Parris. From 2017.

Laughter Close To Tears

Friday 00:30 - 01:00

From Burma to Zimbabwe, Michael Rosen hears contemporary jokes from those oppressed by repressive regimes. From 2008.

The Women in His Life

Friday 01:00 - 01:30

6/8. Can Maximilian and Anastasia's marriage survive his attraction to other women? Stars Robin Ellis.

High Table, Lower Orders

Friday 01:30 - 02:00

5/6. Losing the struggle to keep his job, Simon receives an intriguing offer. Stars Geoffrey Palmer, Samuel West and Rebecca Front.

Jeeves And The Feudal Spirit

Friday 02:00 - 02:30

1/6. Bertie Wooster is under attack. Jeeves dislikes his new moustache. PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern.

Parsley Sidings

Friday 02:30 - 03:00

10/10. Station Master Horace takes on the bolshie buffet staff. Stars Arthur Lowe and Kenneth Connor. From February 1972.

Reluctant Persuaders

Friday 03:00 - 03:30

3/4. Can London's worst advertising agency soothe their souls with some charitable work? Stars Nigel Haves. From April 2017.

Burning the Books: History of...

Friday 03:30 - 03:45

...The Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge. 4/5. Aspects of the theft of recorded information - the story of the fight to preserve knowledge. Read by Anthony Head.

The Chocolate Lovers' Club

Friday 03:45 - 04:00

4/5. Clementine remembers her stint as the owner of the Muchly Bottom village chocolate shop. Stars Paula Wilcox and Eleanor Bron.

The 3rd Degree

Friday 04:00 - 04:30

5/6. Steve Punt hosts the battle of wits as students from King's College London take on their professors. From July 2023.

Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends

Friday 04:30 - 05:00

2/6. Robin is driving to Glasgow, but Wendy lets the train take the strain. Stars Kay Stonham and Simon Greenall. From May 2003.

Lucinda Brayford

Friday 05:00 - 06:00

3/3. Badly injured Hugo has refused to divorce Lucinda, leaving her torn between society and her own heart. Stars Juliet Aubrey.

The Women in His Life

Friday 06:00 - 06:30

7/8. Tragedy is visited upon Maximilian's life - and he begins to make some bad mistakes. Stars Robin Ellis.

High Table, Lower Orders

Friday 06:30 - 07:00

6/6. Simon delves into his HSE background for one final ruse. Stars Geoffrey Palmer and Samuel West. From March 2005.

Thirty Minutes Worth

Friday 07:00 - 07:30

4/6. Producer Binkie Bottomley has his problems - and then he entrusts Harry with his script. With Harry Worth. From October 1988.

Lines From My Grandfather's...

Friday 07:30 - 08:00

...Forehead. A rival to the Bard of Avon, and the challenge of buying an antique teaspoon. Sketch comedy with Ronnie Barker. From March 1971.

Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

Friday 08:00 - 08:30

3/5. Exploring 'hygge', Sandi talks constellations with Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and digital detox with Rose & Rosie. From 2020.

Burning the Books: History of...

Friday 08:30 - 08:45

...The Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge. 5/5. The future and the preservation of information that relates to all of us and the way we live. Concluded by Anthony Head.

The Chocolate Lovers' Club

Friday 08:45 - 09:00

5/5. Mysterious Mrs Drexl is last to share a chocolate tale - and the members soon discover why. Moya O'Shea's tale with Sylvia Syms.

Yesterday in Parliament

Friday 09:00 - 09:30

The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.

A Guide To Woodland Birds

Friday 09:30 - 09:45

5/5. Brett Westwood identifies the sounds of jays, tawny owls and sparrowhawks. With Stephen Moss and Chris Watson. From 2008.

Daily Service

Friday 09:45 - 10:00

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

Soul Music

Friday 10:00 - 10:30

Charlie Chaplin wrote the music for 'Smile' for 'Modern Times', but the lyrics were only added nearly 30 years later. From 2019.

The Wonderful Weightless World...

Friday 10:30 - 11:00

...Of The Flexidisc. Paul Bayley examines history of the flexidisc, a cheap, lo-fi way of releasing a record between the 1950s and 90s. From 2010.

The Women in His Life

Friday 11:00 - 11:30

7/8. Tragedy is visited upon Maximilian's life - and he begins to make some bad mistakes. Stars Robin Ellis.

High Table, Lower Orders

Friday 11:30 - 12:00

6/6. Simon delves into his HSE background for one final ruse. Stars Geoffrey Palmer and Samuel West. From March 2005.

Thirty Minutes Worth

Friday 12:00 - 12:30

4/6. Producer Binkie Bottomley has his problems - and then he entrusts Harry with his script. With Harry Worth. From October 1988.

Lines From My Grandfather's...

Friday 12:30 - 13:00

...Forehead. A rival to the Bard of Avon, and the challenge of buying an antique teaspoon. Sketch comedy with Ronnie Barker. From March 1971.

Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

Friday 13:00 - 13:30

3/5. Exploring 'hygge', Sandi talks constellations with Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and digital detox with Rose & Rosie. From 2020.

Burning the Books: A History of...

Friday 13:30 - 13:45

...The Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge. 5/5. The future and the preservation of information that relates to all of us and the way we live. Concluded by Anthony Head.

The Chocolate Lovers' Club

Friday 13:45 - 14:00

5/5. Mysterious Mrs Drexl is last to share a chocolate tale - and the members soon discover why. Moya O'Shea's tale with Sylvia Syms.

The Unbelievable Truth

Friday 14:00 - 14:30

1/6. David Mitchell gets Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Holly Walsh, and Tony Hawks to deliberately mislead each other. From April 2022.

Meet Mr Mulliner

Friday 14:30 - 15:00

1/6. 4 Extra Debut. The pub raconteur shares the tale of a crime writer who's haunted by the spirit of romantic fiction. Stars Richard Griffiths. From 2002.

Say It With Flowers

Friday 15:00 - 15:45

Valentine's Day starts off all wrong for Tommy when his girlfriend tells him that she is leaving him for good. Stars Benedict Wong.

The Necklace

Friday 15:45 - 16:00

In Paris, a young woman discovers that scaling the social ladder needs a very delicate balance. Read by Kathryn Hurlbutt.

Soul Music

Friday 16:00 - 16:30

Charlie Chaplin wrote the music for 'Smile' for 'Modern Times', but the lyrics were only added nearly 30 years later. From 2019.

The Wonderful Weightless World...

Friday 16:30 - 17:00

...Of The Flexidisc. Paul Bayley examines history of the flexidisc, a cheap, lo-fi way of releasing a record between the 1950s and 90s. From 2010.

The Women in His Life

Friday 17:00 - 17:30

7/8. Tragedy is visited upon Maximilian's life - and he begins to make some bad mistakes. Stars Robin Ellis.

High Table, Lower Orders

Friday 17:30 - 18:00

6/6. Simon delves into his HSE background for one final ruse. Stars Geoffrey Palmer and Samuel West. From March 2005.

Thirty Minutes Worth

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

4/6. Producer Binkie Bottomley has his problems - and then he entrusts Harry with his script. With Harry Worth. From October 1988.

Lines From My Grandfather's...

Friday 18:30 - 19:00

...Forehead. A rival to the Bard of Avon, and the challenge of buying an antique teaspoon. Sketch comedy with Ronnie Barker. From March 1971.

Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

3/5. Exploring 'hygge', Sandi talks constellations with Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and digital detox with Rose & Rosie. From 2020.

Burning the Books: History of...

Friday 19:30 - 19:45

...The Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge. 5/5. The future and the preservation of information that relates to all of us and the way we live. Concluded by Anthony Head.

The Chocolate Lovers' Club

Friday 19:45 - 20:00

5/5. Mysterious Mrs Drexl is last to share a chocolate tale - and the members soon discover why. Moya O'Shea's tale with Sylvia Syms.

The Unbelievable Truth

Friday 20:00 - 20:30

1/6. David Mitchell gets Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Holly Walsh, and Tony Hawks to deliberately mislead each other. From April 2022.

Meet Mr Mulliner

Friday 20:30 - 21:00

1/6. 4 Extra Debut. The pub raconteur shares the tale of a crime writer who's haunted by the spirit of romantic fiction. Stars Richard Griffiths. From 2002.

Say It With Flowers

Friday 21:00 - 21:45

Valentine's Day starts off all wrong for Tommy when his girlfriend tells him that she is leaving him for good. Stars Benedict Wong.

The Necklace

Friday 21:45 - 22:00

In Paris, a young woman discovers that scaling the social ladder needs a very delicate balance. Read by Kathryn Hurlbutt.

What? Seriously??

Friday 22:00 - 22:30

Dara Ó Briain and Isy Suttie tuck in to votes, greed, and cheese with special guest Louisa Ellis, the Nottingham-based chef and star of Great British Menu.

The Jason Byrne Show

Friday 22:30 - 22:55

4/6. The hyperactive humour-boffin scrutinises the realm of employment. With Daisy Haggard and Laurence Howarth. From November 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, Esyllt Sears talks to Amy Annette.

Mark Steel's in Town

Friday 23:00 - 23:30

1/6. Comic Mark Steel visits Berwick-upon-Tweed to talk war with Russia, Scottish rivalries and local slang. From December 2011.

Life On Egg

Friday 23:30 - 23:45

2/6. Harry senses impending wealth when Prisoner Brandreth invents a device for opening plastic bags. Starring Harry Hill. From 2019.

The In Crowd

Friday 23:45 - 00:00

2/6. Sketch show from Manchester's Comedy Store with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward. From August 2001.

Sat Feb 15
Soul Music

Saturday 00:00 - 00:30

Charlie Chaplin wrote the music for 'Smile' for 'Modern Times', but the lyrics were only added nearly 30 years later. From 2019.

The Wonderful Weightless World...

Saturday 00:30 - 01:00

...Of The Flexidisc. Paul Bayley examines history of the flexidisc, a cheap, lo-fi way of releasing a record between the 1950s and 90s. From 2010.

The Women in His Life

Saturday 01:00 - 01:30

7/8. Tragedy is visited upon Maximilian's life - and he begins to make some bad mistakes. Stars Robin Ellis.

High Table, Lower Orders

Saturday 01:30 - 02:00

6/6. Simon delves into his HSE background for one final ruse. Stars Geoffrey Palmer and Samuel West. From March 2005.

Thirty Minutes Worth

Saturday 02:00 - 02:30

4/6. Producer Binkie Bottomley has his problems - and then he entrusts Harry with his script. With Harry Worth. From October 1988.

Lines From My Grandfather's...

Saturday 02:30 - 03:00

...Forehead. A rival to the Bard of Avon, and the challenge of buying an antique teaspoon. Sketch comedy with Ronnie Barker. From March 1971.

Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

Saturday 03:00 - 03:30

3/5. Exploring 'hygge', Sandi talks constellations with Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and digital detox with Rose & Rosie. From 2020.

Burning the Books: History of...

Saturday 03:30 - 03:45

...The Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge. 5/5. The future and the preservation of information that relates to all of us and the way we live. Concluded by Anthony Head.

The Chocolate Lovers' Club

Saturday 03:45 - 04:00

5/5. Mysterious Mrs Drexl is last to share a chocolate tale - and the members soon discover why. Moya O'Shea's tale with Sylvia Syms.

The Unbelievable Truth

Saturday 04:00 - 04:30

1/6. David Mitchell gets Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Holly Walsh, and Tony Hawks to deliberately mislead each other. From April 2022.

Meet Mr Mulliner

Saturday 04:30 - 05:00

1/6. 4 Extra Debut. The pub raconteur shares the tale of a crime writer who's haunted by the spirit of romantic fiction. Stars Richard Griffiths. From 2002.

Say It With Flowers

Saturday 05:00 - 05:45

Valentine's Day starts off all wrong for Tommy when his girlfriend tells him that she is leaving him for good. Stars Benedict Wong.

The Necklace

Saturday 05:45 - 06:00

In Paris, a young woman discovers that scaling the social ladder needs a very delicate balance. Read by Kathryn Hurlbutt.

Last Call

Saturday 06:00 - 07:15

A trawler is heading for disaster. The crew are given a last chance to say goodbye to their loved ones. Stars David Calder.

My Word

Saturday 07:15 - 07:45

John Julius Norwich quizzes Dilys Powell, Frank Muir, Antonia Fraser and Denis Norden about origins of words. From 1979.

Ubu Cocu

Saturday 07:45 - 08:45

Can scholar Mr Achras cope with the arrival of the terrifying Pa Ubu, creator and practitioner of pataphysics? Stars John Sharp.

Twenty Years A-Growing (Omnibus)

Saturday 08:45 - 10:00

Reminiscences of a traditional rural life on The Blasket Islands - off Ireland's Dingle Peninsula. Read by PG Stephens.

The Unrest Cure

Saturday 10:00 - 10:30

The sleepy life of James and Amelia Huddle is destroyed by telegrams, a strange prince and removing carpets. Stars Peter Egan.

In Search of a Mega Tick

Saturday 10:30 - 11:00

The search for a different breed of bird watcher on the Isles of Scilly - 'twitchers' with a need to 'tick'. From 1985.

Last Call

Saturday 11:00 - 12:15

A trawler is heading for disaster. The crew are given a last chance to say goodbye to their loved ones. Stars David Calder.

My Word

Saturday 12:15 - 12:45

John Julius Norwich quizzes Dilys Powell, Frank Muir, Antonia Fraser and Denis Norden about origins of words. From 1979.

Ubu Cocu

Saturday 12:45 - 13:45

Can scholar Mr Achras cope with the arrival of the terrifying Pa Ubu, creator and practitioner of pataphysics? Stars John Sharp.

Twenty Years A-Growing (Omnibus)

Saturday 13:45 - 15:00

Reminiscences of a traditional rural life on The Blasket Islands - off Ireland's Dingle Peninsula. Read by PG Stephens.

The Unrest Cure

Saturday 15:00 - 15:30

The sleepy life of James and Amelia Huddle is destroyed by telegrams, a strange prince and removing carpets. Stars Peter Egan.

In Search of a Mega Tick

Saturday 15:30 - 16:00

The search for a different breed of bird watcher on the Isles of Scilly - 'twitchers' with a need to 'tick'. From 1985.

Frankenstein or The Modern...

Saturday 16:00 - 17:00

...Prometheus. New life created by an 18th century scientist sparks terrible consequences. Stars Hugh Dickson and Trevor Martin. From 1972.

Last Call

Saturday 17:00 - 18:15

A trawler is heading for disaster. The crew are given a last chance to say goodbye to their loved ones. Stars David Calder.

My Word

Saturday 18:15 - 18:45

John Julius Norwich quizzes Dilys Powell, Frank Muir, Antonia Fraser and Denis Norden about origins of words. From 1979.

Ubu Cocu

Saturday 18:45 - 19:45

Can scholar Mr Achras cope with the arrival of the terrifying Pa Ubu, creator and practitioner of pataphysics? Stars John Sharp.

Twenty Years A-Growing (Omnibus)

Saturday 19:45 - 21:00

Reminiscences of a traditional rural life on The Blasket Islands - off Ireland's Dingle Peninsula. Read by PG Stephens.

The Unrest Cure

Saturday 21:00 - 21:30

The sleepy life of James and Amelia Huddle is destroyed by telegrams, a strange prince and removing carpets. Stars Peter Egan.

In Search of a Mega Tick

Saturday 21:30 - 22:00

The search for a different breed of bird watcher on the Isles of Scilly - 'twitchers' with a need to 'tick'. From 1985.

The Shuttleworths

Saturday 22:00 - 22:15

4/6. John Shuttleworth's worries over hidden dangers aren't shared by agent Ken or wife Mary. Stars Graham Fellows. From March 2003.

Tim Key's Late Night Poetry...

Saturday 22:15 - 22:30

...Programme. 4/6. The comic poet packs his bags and heads to 'the wilds' to explore the subject of survival. With Tom Basden. From 2014.

Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music

Saturday 22:30 - 23:00

3/4. Mitch is trapped in duty-free hell with Robin Ince and his band and has to sing a musical appeal to Watchdog. From 2006.

Lee and Herring's Fist of Fun

Saturday 23:00 - 23:30

1/6. The cult BBC Radio 1 series hosted by Stewart Lee and Richard Herring, with Alistair McGowan. From October 1993.

Chain Reaction

Saturday 23:30 - 00:00

4/7. One up front comedian interviews another in the tag talk show, where the guest turns interviewer in the next show. From 2005.

Sun Feb 16
Frankenstein or The Modern...

Sunday 00:00 - 01:00

...Prometheus. New life created by an 18th century scientist sparks terrible consequences. Stars Hugh Dickson and Trevor Martin. From 1972.

Last Call

Sunday 01:00 - 02:15

A trawler is heading for disaster. The crew are given a last chance to say goodbye to their loved ones. Stars David Calder.

My Word

Sunday 02:15 - 02:45

John Julius Norwich quizzes Dilys Powell, Frank Muir, Antonia Fraser and Denis Norden about origins of words. From 1979.

Ubu Cocu

Sunday 02:45 - 03:45

Can scholar Mr Achras cope with the arrival of the terrifying Pa Ubu, creator and practitioner of pataphysics? Stars John Sharp.

Twenty Years A-Growing (Omnibus)

Sunday 03:45 - 05:00

Reminiscences of a traditional rural life on The Blasket Islands - off Ireland's Dingle Peninsula. Read by PG Stephens.

The Unrest Cure

Sunday 05:00 - 05:30

The sleepy life of James and Amelia Huddle is destroyed by telegrams, a strange prince and removing carpets. Stars Peter Egan.

In Search of a Mega Tick

Sunday 05:30 - 06:00

The search for a different breed of bird watcher on the Isles of Scilly - 'twitchers' with a need to 'tick'. From 1985.

Pilgrims

Sunday 06:00 - 07:00

Len, Colin and Denis take their annual cycling holiday, but a widow joins the party and changes everything. Stars Brian Glover.

Poetry Extra: The Poetry of...

Sunday 07:00 - 07:30

...History. 4 Extra Debut. Jonathan Bate turns to John Betjeman and his poem on the Death of King George V. From 2007.

Dithering Heights

Sunday 07:30 - 08:45

A struggling impresario's Brontë Weekend scheme in a deserted house doesn't quite go to plan. Stars Aubrey Woods. From 1985.

I'm Ken, He's Bill

Sunday 08:45 - 09:15

Ken and Bill are flatmates. Ken gets chicken pox. Can they make the best of it? Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1972.

The Adventures of PC 49

Sunday 09:15 - 09:45

Police Constable 49 decides to learn the violin and gets inadvertently entangled in a notorious theft. Stars Brian Reece.

Lake Wobegon Days

Sunday 09:45 - 10:00

A loving re-creation of small-town America, in a place you can't find on any map of Minnesota. Read by Garrison Keillor.

Spoonface Steinberg

Sunday 10:00 - 11:00

An autistic girl comes to terms with her extraordinary life. Lee Hall's play about faith, love and death. Stars Becky Simpson.

Pilgrims

Sunday 11:00 - 12:00

Len, Colin and Denis take their annual cycling holiday, but a widow joins the party and changes everything. Stars Brian Glover.

Poetry Extra: The Poetry of...

Sunday 12:00 - 12:30

...History. 4 Extra Debut. Jonathan Bate turns to John Betjeman and his poem on the Death of King George V. From 2007.

Dithering Heights

Sunday 12:30 - 13:45

A struggling impresario's Brontë Weekend scheme in a deserted house doesn't quite go to plan. Stars Aubrey Woods. From 1985.

I'm Ken, He's Bill

Sunday 13:45 - 14:15

Ken and Bill are flatmates. Ken gets chicken pox. Can they make the best of it? Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1972.

The Adventures of PC 49

Sunday 14:15 - 14:45

Police Constable 49 decides to learn the violin and gets inadvertently entangled in a notorious theft. Stars Brian Reece.

Lake Wobegon Days

Sunday 14:45 - 15:00

A loving re-creation of small-town America, in a place you can't find on any map of Minnesota. Read by Garrison Keillor.

Spoonface Steinberg

Sunday 15:00 - 16:00

An autistic girl comes to terms with her extraordinary life. Lee Hall's play about faith, love and death. Stars Becky Simpson.

Childhood's End

Sunday 16:00 - 17:00

1/2. The world is at war. Self-destruction is inevitable. Then the Overlords arrive. What do they want? Stars Steven Pacey.

Pilgrims

Sunday 17:00 - 18:00

Len, Colin and Denis take their annual cycling holiday, but a widow joins the party and changes everything. Stars Brian Glover.

Poetry Extra: The Poetry of...

Sunday 18:00 - 18:30

...History. 4 Extra Debut. Jonathan Bate turns to John Betjeman and his poem on the Death of King George V. From 2007.

Dithering Heights

Sunday 18:30 - 19:45

A struggling impresario's Brontë Weekend scheme in a deserted house doesn't quite go to plan. Stars Aubrey Woods. From 1985.

I'm Ken, He's Bill

Sunday 19:45 - 20:15

Ken and Bill are flatmates. Ken gets chicken pox. Can they make the best of it? Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1972.

The Adventures of PC 49

Sunday 20:15 - 20:45

Police Constable 49 decides to learn the violin and gets inadvertently entangled in a notorious theft. Stars Brian Reece.

Lake Wobegon Days

Sunday 20:45 - 21:00

A loving re-creation of small-town America, in a place you can't find on any map of Minnesota. Read by Garrison Keillor.

Spoonface Steinberg

Sunday 21:00 - 22:00

An autistic girl comes to terms with her extraordinary life. Lee Hall's play about faith, love and death. Stars Becky Simpson.

The Iguanodon

Sunday 22:00 - 22:30

3/3. A startling revelation for Sam after he survives a sinking and the pirates - again. Stars Bernard Cribbins. From December 1997.

Pick Ups

Sunday 22:30 - 23:00

2/6. A crucial darts match in the Manchester cab office, while Rebel offers marital advice. Stars Sally Lindsay. From January 2008.

Lobby Land

Sunday 23:00 - 23:30

4/5. Tom decides the time is right for a cash-in memoir and Sam wants a piece of the action. Stars Yasmine Akram. From 2019.

Rigor Mortis

Sunday 23:30 - 00:00

4/6. Dr Webster meets his doppelganger - entomologist Dr Betsy, whilst Gordon hears voices. Stars Peter Davison. From December 2004.

Mon Feb 17
Childhood's End

Monday 00:00 - 01:00

1/2. The world is at war. Self-destruction is inevitable. Then the Overlords arrive. What do they want? Stars Steven Pacey.

Pilgrims

Monday 01:00 - 02:00

Len, Colin and Denis take their annual cycling holiday, but a widow joins the party and changes everything. Stars Brian Glover.

Poetry Extra: The Poetry of...

Monday 02:00 - 02:30

...History. 4 Extra Debut. Jonathan Bate turns to John Betjeman and his poem on the Death of King George V. From 2007.

Dithering Heights

Monday 02:30 - 03:45

A struggling impresario's Brontë Weekend scheme in a deserted house doesn't quite go to plan. Stars Aubrey Woods. From 1985.

I'm Ken, He's Bill

Monday 03:45 - 04:15

Ken and Bill are flatmates. Ken gets chicken pox. Can they make the best of it? Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1972.

The Adventures of PC 49

Monday 04:15 - 04:45

Police Constable 49 decides to learn the violin and gets inadvertently entangled in a notorious theft. Stars Brian Reece.

Lake Wobegon Days

Monday 04:45 - 05:00

A loving re-creation of small-town America, in a place you can't find on any map of Minnesota. Read by Garrison Keillor.

Spoonface Steinberg

Monday 05:00 - 06:00

An autistic girl comes to terms with her extraordinary life. Lee Hall's play about faith, love and death. Stars Becky Simpson.

The Women in His Life

Monday 06:00 - 06:30

8/8. A brush with death causes Maximilian to re-evaluate his life, and his true destiny. Stars Robin Ellis.

The Murder At The Vicarage

Monday 06:30 - 07:00

1/5. When a detested church-goer is found dead, the amateur sleuth investigates. Agatha Christie's whodunit stars June Whitfield.

Like They've Never Been Gone

Monday 07:00 - 07:30

2/6. Sheila raises upset Tommy's suspicions, but there's method in her madness. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From May 2001.

The Likely Lads

Monday 07:30 - 08:00

5/8. Terry and Bob have a double date with two nurses but have nowhere to take them. Stars James Bolam. From 1967.

North by Northamptonshire

Monday 08:00 - 08:30

6/6. A funeral focuses everyone's mind in Wadenbrook. Stars Sheila Hancock, Penelope Wilton and Tim Key. From January 2014.

Twenty Years A-Growing by...

Monday 08:30 - 08:45

...Maurice O'Sullivan. The outbreak of war changes traditional rural life on The Blasket Islands - off Ireland's Dingle Peninsula. Read by PG Stephens.

Marcovaldo

Monday 08:45 - 09:00

1/5. Marcovaldo finds mushrooms growing by the tram stop, dismayed he's not the only one to spot them. Starring Mackenzie Crook.

Just a Minute

Monday 09:00 - 09:30

4/6. Charlotte Ritchie and Ian Smith join Sue Perkins for the fast-paced game of words.

Key Matters

Monday 09:30 - 09:45

1/5. Ivan Hewett talks to pianist and conductor Jonathan Cohen about A Major, the key linked to optimism and even ecstasy. From 2010.

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 Angela Tilby.

Comic to Comic

Monday 10:00 - 10:30

2/7. Comedian Andy Parsons chats to Bruce Morton about his career, from Glasgow shipyards to New Zealand sausage ads. From 2006.

Fabulous Flops

Monday 10:30 - 11:00

4/4. Paul Roseby recalls doomed musicals about bombing Nagasaki, a travelling executioner and Leonardo da Vinci. From 2004.

The Women in His Life

Monday 11:00 - 11:30

8/8. A brush with death causes Maximilian to re-evaluate his life, and his true destiny. Stars Robin Ellis.

The Murder At The Vicarage

Monday 11:30 - 12:00

1/5. When a detested church-goer is found dead, the amateur sleuth investigates. Agatha Christie's whodunit stars June Whitfield.

Like They've Never Been Gone

Monday 12:00 - 12:30

2/6. Sheila raises upset Tommy's suspicions, but there's method in her madness. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From May 2001.

The Likely Lads

Monday 12:30 - 13:00

5/8. Terry and Bob have a double date with two nurses but have nowhere to take them. Stars James Bolam. From 1967.

North by Northamptonshire

Monday 13:00 - 13:30

6/6. A funeral focuses everyone's mind in Wadenbrook. Stars Sheila Hancock, Penelope Wilton and Tim Key. From January 2014.

Twenty Years A-Growing by...

Monday 13:30 - 13:45

...Maurice O'Sullivan. The outbreak of war changes traditional rural life on The Blasket Islands - off Ireland's Dingle Peninsula. Read by PG Stephens.

Marcovaldo

Monday 13:45 - 14:00

1/5. Marcovaldo finds mushrooms growing by the tram stop, dismayed he's not the only one to spot them. Starring Mackenzie Crook.

The Rest is History

Monday 14:00 - 14:30

5/6. Frank Skinner and guests Miles Jupp, Zoe Lyons and Professor Kate Williams talk King Arthur and Ivan the Terrible. From 2016.

Smelling of Roses

Monday 14:30 - 15:00

5/6. Romance and skullduggery flourish when Rosie organises a Food Fair. Stars Prunella Scales and Arabella Weir. From July 2001.

The Spy

Monday 15:00 - 16:00

1/2. New York State, 1778: Espionage and divided loyalties during the American War of Independence. Stars Burn Gorman and Rose Leslie.

Comic to Comic

Monday 16:00 - 16:30

2/7. Comedian Andy Parsons chats to Bruce Morton about his career, from Glasgow shipyards to New Zealand sausage ads. From 2006.

Fabulous Flops

Monday 16:30 - 17:00

4/4. Paul Roseby recalls doomed musicals about bombing Nagasaki, a travelling executioner and Leonardo da Vinci. From 2004.

The Women in His Life

Monday 17:00 - 17:30

8/8. A brush with death causes Maximilian to re-evaluate his life, and his true destiny. Stars Robin Ellis.

The Murder At The Vicarage

Monday 17:30 - 18:00

1/5. When a detested church-goer is found dead, the amateur sleuth investigates. Agatha Christie's whodunit stars June Whitfield.

Like They've Never Been Gone

Monday 18:00 - 18:30

2/6. Sheila raises upset Tommy's suspicions, but there's method in her madness. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From May 2001.

The Likely Lads

Monday 18:30 - 19:00

5/8. Terry and Bob have a double date with two nurses but have nowhere to take them. Stars James Bolam. From 1967.

North by Northamptonshire

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

6/6. A funeral focuses everyone's mind in Wadenbrook. Stars Sheila Hancock, Penelope Wilton and Tim Key. From January 2014.

Twenty Years A-Growing by...

Monday 19:30 - 19:45

...Maurice O'Sullivan. The outbreak of war changes traditional rural life on The Blasket Islands - off Ireland's Dingle Peninsula. Read by PG Stephens.

Marcovaldo

Monday 19:45 - 20:00

1/5. Marcovaldo finds mushrooms growing by the tram stop, dismayed he's not the only one to spot them. Starring Mackenzie Crook.

The Rest is History

Monday 20:00 - 20:30

5/6. Frank Skinner and guests Miles Jupp, Zoe Lyons and Professor Kate Williams talk King Arthur and Ivan the Terrible. From 2016.

Smelling of Roses

Monday 20:30 - 21:00

5/6. Romance and skullduggery flourish when Rosie organises a Food Fair. Stars Prunella Scales and Arabella Weir. From July 2001.

The Spy

Monday 21:00 - 22:00

1/2. New York State, 1778: Espionage and divided loyalties during the American War of Independence. Stars Burn Gorman and Rose Leslie.

Just a Minute

Monday 22:00 - 22:30

4/6. Charlotte Ritchie and Ian Smith join Sue Perkins for the fast-paced game of words.

Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a...

Monday 22:30 - 23:00

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

The News Quiz

Monday 23:00 - 23:30

6/8. Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.

Absolute Power

Monday 23:30 - 00:00

1/4. The spin doctoring duo get a lucrative contract to work for the BBC. Stars Stephen Fry and John Bird. From February 2004.

Tue Feb 18
Comic to Comic

Tuesday 00:00 - 00:30

2/7. Comedian Andy Parsons chats to Bruce Morton about his career, from Glasgow shipyards to New Zealand sausage ads. From 2006.

Fabulous Flops

Tuesday 00:30 - 01:00

4/4. Paul Roseby recalls doomed musicals about bombing Nagasaki, a travelling executioner and Leonardo da Vinci. From 2004.

The Women in His Life

Tuesday 01:00 - 01:30

8/8. A brush with death causes Maximilian to re-evaluate his life, and his true destiny. Stars Robin Ellis.

The Murder At The Vicarage

Tuesday 01:30 - 02:00

1/5. When a detested church-goer is found dead, the amateur sleuth investigates. Agatha Christie's whodunit stars June Whitfield.

Like They've Never Been Gone

Tuesday 02:00 - 02:30

2/6. Sheila raises upset Tommy's suspicions, but there's method in her madness. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From May 2001.

The Likely Lads

Tuesday 02:30 - 03:00

5/8. Terry and Bob have a double date with two nurses but have nowhere to take them. Stars James Bolam. From 1967.

North by Northamptonshire

Tuesday 03:00 - 03:30

6/6. A funeral focuses everyone's mind in Wadenbrook. Stars Sheila Hancock, Penelope Wilton and Tim Key. From January 2014.

Twenty Years A-Growing by...

Tuesday 03:30 - 03:45

...Maurice O'Sullivan. The outbreak of war changes traditional rural life on The Blasket Islands - off Ireland's Dingle Peninsula. Read by PG Stephens.

Marcovaldo

Tuesday 03:45 - 04:00

1/5. Marcovaldo finds mushrooms growing by the tram stop, dismayed he's not the only one to spot them. Starring Mackenzie Crook.

The Rest is History

Tuesday 04:00 - 04:30

5/6. Frank Skinner and guests Miles Jupp, Zoe Lyons and Professor Kate Williams talk King Arthur and Ivan the Terrible. From 2016.

Smelling of Roses

Tuesday 04:30 - 05:00

5/6. Romance and skullduggery flourish when Rosie organises a Food Fair. Stars Prunella Scales and Arabella Weir. From July 2001.

The Spy

Tuesday 05:00 - 06:00

1/2. New York State, 1778: Espionage and divided loyalties during the American War of Independence. Stars Burn Gorman and Rose Leslie.

The Silver Pigs

Tuesday 06:00 - 06:30

1/4. Roman sleuth Falco discovers an illegal trade in precious metal and foils a kidnap. Lindsey Davis's thriller stars Anton Lesser.

The Murder At The Vicarage

Tuesday 06:30 - 07:00

2/5. Much to the Vicar's embarrassment, a murder has been committed in his study. Miss Marple investigates. Stars June Whitfield.

Spangles 'n' Tights

Tuesday 07:00 - 07:30

3/5. Dublin's theatrical costumiers get involved in rivalry between two Lancashire clog troupes. With Frank Kelly. From October 1998.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 07:30 - 08:00

6/21. When Neddie Seagoon is made president of Yakabakoo, he tries to quell a revolution. Stars Spike Milligan. From February 1957.

Man at the Helm

Tuesday 08:00 - 08:30

2/4. Elizabeth falls for a local handyman because he looks like Frank Sinatra. Starring Amanda Hale and Andy Nyman. From 2016.

Twenty Years A-Growing by...

Tuesday 08:30 - 08:45

...Maurice O'Sullivan. With no school, Maurice happily goes lobster fishing with his dad - but then the weather turns. Read by PG Stephens.

Marcovaldo

Tuesday 08:45 - 09:00

2/5. A neon sign thwarts Marcovaldo's efforts to teach his children about the night sky. Starring Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones.

Heresy

Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30

5/6. Joining Victoria Coren Mitchell to commit heresy this week are Katy Brand, Phil Wang and David Mitchell.

Key Matters

Tuesday 09:30 - 09:45

2/5. Ivan Hewett talks with pianist Kenneth Hamilton about C sharp, an obscure and treacherous key for performers. From 2010.

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 Swarzy.

A Good Read

Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30

Juno Dawson, Pandora Sykes and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Francoise Sagan, William Gibson and Laura Barnett. From 2018.

Salt City

Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00

Allan Beswick discovers the history and future of Britain's last salt mine, 500 feet below the plains of Cheshire. From 2008.

The Silver Pigs

Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30

1/4. Roman sleuth Falco discovers an illegal trade in precious metal and foils a kidnap. Lindsey Davis's thriller stars Anton Lesser.

The Murder At The Vicarage

Tuesday 11:30 - 12:00

2/5. Much to the Vicar's embarrassment, a murder has been committed in his study. Miss Marple investigates. Stars June Whitfield.

Spangles 'n' Tights

Tuesday 12:00 - 12:30

3/5. Dublin's theatrical costumiers get involved in rivalry between two Lancashire clog troupes. With Frank Kelly. From October 1998.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 12:30 - 13:00

6/21. When Neddie Seagoon is made president of Yakabakoo, he tries to quell a revolution. Stars Spike Milligan. From February 1957.

Man at the Helm

Tuesday 13:00 - 13:30

2/4. Elizabeth falls for a local handyman because he looks like Frank Sinatra. Starring Amanda Hale and Andy Nyman. From 2016.

Twenty Years A-Growing by...

Tuesday 13:30 - 13:45

...Maurice O'Sullivan. With no school, Maurice happily goes lobster fishing with his dad - but then the weather turns. Read by PG Stephens.

Marcovaldo

Tuesday 13:45 - 14:00

2/5. A neon sign thwarts Marcovaldo's efforts to teach his children about the night sky. Starring Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones.

Act Your Age

Tuesday 14:00 - 14:30

6/6. Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest. With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker. From February 2010.

Bookcases

Tuesday 14:30 - 15:00

1/4. 1860: Ailing London publishers Spavin and Spavin need a new best-seller to save them. Stars Michael Cochrane. From January 2001.

The Spy

Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00

2/2. Captured by American forces, soldier Henry Wharton must stand trial as a spy. If found guilty, he will hang. With Burn Gorman.

A Good Read

Tuesday 16:00 - 16:30

Juno Dawson, Pandora Sykes and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Francoise Sagan, William Gibson and Laura Barnett. From 2018.

Salt City

Tuesday 16:30 - 17:00

Allan Beswick discovers the history and future of Britain's last salt mine, 500 feet below the plains of Cheshire. From 2008.

The Silver Pigs

Tuesday 17:00 - 17:30

1/4. Roman sleuth Falco discovers an illegal trade in precious metal and foils a kidnap. Lindsey Davis's thriller stars Anton Lesser.

The Murder At The Vicarage

Tuesday 17:30 - 18:00

2/5. Much to the Vicar's embarrassment, a murder has been committed in his study. Miss Marple investigates. Stars June Whitfield.

Spangles 'n' Tights

Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30

3/5. Dublin's theatrical costumiers get involved in rivalry between two Lancashire clog troupes. With Frank Kelly. From October 1998.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00

6/21. When Neddie Seagoon is made president of Yakabakoo, he tries to quell a revolution. Stars Spike Milligan. From February 1957.

Man at the Helm

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

2/4. Elizabeth falls for a local handyman because he looks like Frank Sinatra. Starring Amanda Hale and Andy Nyman. From 2016.

Twenty Years A-Growing by...

Tuesday 19:30 - 19:45

...Maurice O'Sullivan. With no school, Maurice happily goes lobster fishing with his dad - but then the weather turns. Read by PG Stephens.

Marcovaldo

Tuesday 19:45 - 20:00

2/5. A neon sign thwarts Marcovaldo's efforts to teach his children about the night sky. Starring Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones.

Act Your Age

Tuesday 20:00 - 20:30

6/6. Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest. With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker. From February 2010.

Bookcases

Tuesday 20:30 - 21:00

1/4. 1860: Ailing London publishers Spavin and Spavin need a new best-seller to save them. Stars Michael Cochrane. From January 2001.

The Spy

Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00

2/2. Captured by American forces, soldier Henry Wharton must stand trial as a spy. If found guilty, he will hang. With Burn Gorman.

Heresy

Tuesday 22:00 - 22:30

5/6. Joining Victoria Coren Mitchell to commit heresy this week are Katy Brand, Phil Wang and David Mitchell.

The Consultants

Tuesday 22:30 - 23:00

4/6. A 'ladies man' sings about his suspect personal hygiene. Neil Edmond and James Rawlings' cerebral sketches. From November 2005.

Clare in the Community

Tuesday 23:00 - 23:30

6/6. Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from an important speaking engagement. Starring Sally Phillips. From 2016.

The Curried Goat Show

Tuesday 23:30 - 00:00

5/8. Try Joseph's Psychedelic Poncho. Dan Gaster, Will Ing and Ben Silburn's sketch-bonanza. With Paula Wilcox. From February 1998.