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Sat Jul 27
Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of...

Today 02:00 - 02:30

...Nowhere. 1/4. Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa. How did they first meet? From 2018.

Dark Matter

Today 02:30 - 02:45

10/10. It can open doors. It can get in." Terrifying 1930s ghost story set in the Arctic Circle. Concluded by Lee Ingleby.

Why Mummy Swears

Today 02:45 - 03:00

5/5. Ellen's been juggling too many plates for too long. Are her lies about to catch up with her? Starring Gabriel Quigley.

All the Way from Memphis

Today 03:00 - 03:30

2/6. James Walton's pop music history quiz with Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Carol Decker and David Hepworth. From December 2004.

Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me

Today 03:30 - 04:00

3/4. Can musicians Roy and George settle a 50-year-old score with their former bandleader? Stars Don Warrington. From July 2005.

Rogue Herries

Today 04:00 - 05:00

4/4. Trapped at Herries with a man she cannot love, Mirabell yearns to be free. Stars Gavin Muir and Deborah Berlin.

Dear Countess

Today 05:00 - 06:30

A turbulent tale of John Ruskin's marriage to 'Effie'. Love and tension in equal measure. Stars Derek Jacobi and Timothy West.

The Duel (Omnibus)

Today 06:30 - 07:45

4 Extra Debut. Following an imagined slight, two officers in Napoleon's Grand Army begin a duel which is to last a lifetime. Read by Stephen Boxer.

I Should Say So

Today 07:45 - 08:00

2/4. Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton as if he had been around in 1986. Can the eternal pessimist find work?

The Men From The Ministry

Today 08:00 - 08:30

The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie. What could go wrong? Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1974.

Brothers In Law

Today 08:30 - 09:00

2/12. Lawyer Roger has an appointment with his boss, but worries in case the news is bad. Stars Richard Briers. From July 1971.

Dr John Cooper Clarke: Complete...

Today 09:00 - 10:00

...Control. 2/3. Poet and cultural icon Dr John Cooper Clarke takes Complete Control of 4 Extra to select favourite horror shows from the BBC radio archives.

Dear Countess

Today 10:00 - 11:30

A turbulent tale of John Ruskin's marriage to 'Effie'. Love and tension in equal measure. Stars Derek Jacobi and Timothy West.

The Duel (Omnibus)

Today 11:30 - 12:45

4 Extra Debut. Following an imagined slight, two officers in Napoleon's Grand Army begin a duel which is to last a lifetime. Read by Stephen Boxer.

I Should Say So

Today 12:45 - 13:00

2/4. Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton as if he had been around in 1986. Can the eternal pessimist find work?

The Men From The Ministry

Today 13:00 - 13:30

The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie. What could go wrong? Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1974.

Brothers In Law

Today 13:30 - 14:00

2/12. Lawyer Roger has an appointment with his boss, but worries in case the news is bad. Stars Richard Briers. From July 1971.

Dr John Cooper Clarke: Complete...

Today 14:00 - 15:00

...Control. 2/3. Poet and cultural icon Dr John Cooper Clarke takes Complete Control of 4 Extra to select favourite horror shows from the BBC radio archives.

The Shining Guest

Today 15:00 - 15:45

A body found in the Welsh hills turns out to be thousands of years old, revealing a world of hidden guests. Stars Alex Tregear.

Summer Ghosts

Today 15:45 - 16:00

2/3. Photographing the deserted tower block means going to its 30th floor, which isn't really the place to be. Read by Tracy Wiles.

Dear Countess

Today 16:00 - 17:30

A turbulent tale of John Ruskin's marriage to 'Effie'. Love and tension in equal measure. Stars Derek Jacobi and Timothy West.

The Duel (Omnibus)

Today 17:30 - 18:45

4 Extra Debut. Following an imagined slight, two officers in Napoleon's Grand Army begin a duel which is to last a lifetime. Read by Stephen Boxer.

I Should Say So

Today 18:45 - 19:00

2/4. Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton as if he had been around in 1986. Can the eternal pessimist find work?

The Men From The Ministry

Today 19:00 - 19:30

The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie. What could go wrong? Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1974.

Brothers In Law

Today 19:30 - 20:00

2/12. Lawyer Roger has an appointment with his boss, but worries in case the news is bad. Stars Richard Briers. From July 1971.

Dr John Cooper Clarke: Complete...

Today 20:00 - 21:00

...Control. 2/3. Poet and cultural icon Dr John Cooper Clarke takes Complete Control of 4 Extra to select favourite horror shows from the BBC radio archives.

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Today 21:00 - 21:30

2/4. Comedian and quizzer Paul Sinha has some facts and stories regarding generals, finally living up to the title of the show. From 2021.

The Secret World

Today 21:30 - 22:00

3/4. From Miranda Hart to Sean Connery - Jon Culshaw and friends imagine the private lives of the famous. From September 2012.

The Maltby Collection

Today 22:00 - 22:30

6/6. Love is in the air at the museum, and surely nothing can go wrong. Can it? With Helen Atkinson Wood. From September 2009.

Hut 33

Today 22:30 - 23:00

6/6. Can the wartime codebreakers improve Anglo-French relations with a little derring-do? Stars Robert Bathurst. From November 2009.

The Shining Guest

Today 23:00 - 23:45

A body found in the Welsh hills turns out to be thousands of years old, revealing a world of hidden guests. Stars Alex Tregear.

Summer Ghosts

Today 23:45 - 00:00

2/3. Photographing the deserted tower block means going to its 30th floor, which isn't really the place to be. Read by Tracy Wiles.

Sun Jul 28
Dear Countess

Tomorrow 00:00 - 01:30

A turbulent tale of John Ruskin's marriage to 'Effie'. Love and tension in equal measure. Stars Derek Jacobi and Timothy West.

The Duel (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 01:30 - 02:45

4 Extra Debut. Following an imagined slight, two officers in Napoleon's Grand Army begin a duel which is to last a lifetime. Read by Stephen Boxer.

I Should Say So

Tomorrow 02:45 - 03:00

2/4. Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton as if he had been around in 1986. Can the eternal pessimist find work?

The Men From The Ministry

Tomorrow 03:00 - 03:30

The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie. What could go wrong? Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1974.

Brothers In Law

Tomorrow 03:30 - 04:00

2/12. Lawyer Roger has an appointment with his boss, but worries in case the news is bad. Stars Richard Briers. From July 1971.

Dr John Cooper Clarke: Complete...

Tomorrow 04:00 - 05:00

...Control. 2/3. Poet and cultural icon Dr John Cooper Clarke takes Complete Control of 4 Extra to select favourite horror shows from the BBC radio archives.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Tomorrow 05:00 - 05:45

4 Extra Debut. From Amy Macdonald to The Proclaimers. Tennis coach Judy Murray shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2014.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Tomorrow 05:45 - 06:00

The naturalist showed the first live specimen of the primitive bony fish on TV. But is it a living fossil as claimed? From 2009.

Poetry Extra: The Echo Chamber

Tomorrow 06:00 - 06:30

Daljit Nagra chooses The Echo Chamber - with poet Kathleen Jamie who shares her work with Paul Farley. From 2016.

Dark Matter (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 06:30 - 07:40

2/2. 'Whatever it is, it's in the past. It's only an echo.' Michelle Paver's terrifying 1930s ghost story read by Lee Ingleby.

Inheritance Tracks

Tomorrow 07:40 - 07:50

Entertainment power-couple Micheal and Hilary Whitehall inherit Rachmaninoff and David Bowie, and pass on Miles Davis.

Why Mummy Swears (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 07:50 - 09:00

Ellen feels ready to take on a new challenge and return to full-time work. What could possibly go wrong? With Gabriel Quigley.

Home to Roost

Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30

3/13. William and Olive receive a surprise invitation to a posh wedding. Stars Deryck Guyler and Molly Sugden. From 1975.

Drop Me Here, Darling

Tomorrow 09:30 - 10:00

Leslie is offered a writing job. But is it too good to be true? Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From December 1982.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:45

4 Extra Debut. From Amy Macdonald to The Proclaimers. Tennis coach Judy Murray shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2014.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Tomorrow 10:45 - 11:00

The naturalist showed the first live specimen of the primitive bony fish on TV. But is it a living fossil as claimed? From 2009.

Poetry Extra: The Echo Chamber

Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:30

Daljit Nagra chooses The Echo Chamber - with poet Kathleen Jamie who shares her work with Paul Farley. From 2016.

Dark Matter (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 11:30 - 12:40

2/2. 'Whatever it is, it's in the past. It's only an echo.' Michelle Paver's terrifying 1930s ghost story read by Lee Ingleby.

Inheritance Tracks

Tomorrow 12:40 - 12:50

Entertainment power-couple Micheal and Hilary Whitehall inherit Rachmaninoff and David Bowie, and pass on Miles Davis.

Why Mummy Swears (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 12:50 - 14:00

Ellen feels ready to take on a new challenge and return to full-time work. What could possibly go wrong? With Gabriel Quigley.

Home to Roost

Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:30

3/13. William and Olive receive a surprise invitation to a posh wedding. Stars Deryck Guyler and Molly Sugden. From 1975.

Drop Me Here, Darling

Tomorrow 14:30 - 15:00

Leslie is offered a writing job. But is it too good to be true? Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From December 1982.

Fear On 4

Tomorrow 15:00 - 15:30

An angry man who doesn't believe in witches, drives home at night across the moors. Stars Angela Pleasence and Struan Rodger.

The Dressmaker's Doll

Tomorrow 15:30 - 16:00

A creepy doll with a mind of its own causes alarm along London's catwalks. Mike Walker's revamped chilling mystery with Juliet Aubrey.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Tomorrow 16:00 - 16:45

4 Extra Debut. From Amy Macdonald to The Proclaimers. Tennis coach Judy Murray shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2014.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Tomorrow 16:45 - 17:00

The naturalist showed the first live specimen of the primitive bony fish on TV. But is it a living fossil as claimed? From 2009.

Poetry Extra: The Echo Chamber

Tomorrow 17:00 - 17:30

Daljit Nagra chooses The Echo Chamber - with poet Kathleen Jamie who shares her work with Paul Farley. From 2016.

Dark Matter (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 17:30 - 18:40

2/2. 'Whatever it is, it's in the past. It's only an echo.' Michelle Paver's terrifying 1930s ghost story read by Lee Ingleby.

Inheritance Tracks

Tomorrow 18:40 - 18:50

Entertainment power-couple Micheal and Hilary Whitehall inherit Rachmaninoff and David Bowie, and pass on Miles Davis.

Why Mummy Swears (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 18:50 - 20:00

Ellen feels ready to take on a new challenge and return to full-time work. What could possibly go wrong? With Gabriel Quigley.

Home to Roost

Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:30

3/13. William and Olive receive a surprise invitation to a posh wedding. Stars Deryck Guyler and Molly Sugden. From 1975.

Drop Me Here, Darling

Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:00

Leslie is offered a writing job. But is it too good to be true? Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From December 1982.

Tim Key's Late Night Poetry...

Tomorrow 21:00 - 21:30

...Programme. Tim Key plans to recite poetry high above the Norwegian fjords, but his cable car has broken down. With Tom Basden. From 2020.

The Simon Day Show

Tomorrow 21:30 - 21:55

3/6. 1990s Eco-Warrior Dave Angel is on stage at The Mallard and a confused delivery man arrives. With Felix Dexter. From May 2011.

The Comedy Club Interview

Tomorrow 21:55 - 22:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Esyllt Sears chats to Garrett Millerick.

Laura Solon: Talking and Not...

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:30

...Talking. 1/6. A surreal take on infuriating call centres and ex-soviet tyrants settling in British suburbs. With Ben Willbond. From November 2009.

The Party Party

Tomorrow 22:30 - 23:00

2/6. Prime Minister Action Man explains himself to the nation. Stars Hugh Laurie, Clive Mantle and Robert Glenister star. From May 1987.

Fear On 4

Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:30

An angry man who doesn't believe in witches, drives home at night across the moors. Stars Angela Pleasence and Struan Rodger.

The Dressmaker's Doll

Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00

A creepy doll with a mind of its own causes alarm along London's catwalks. Mike Walker's revamped chilling mystery with Juliet Aubrey.

Mon Jul 29
Desert Island Discs Revisited

Monday 00:00 - 00:45

4 Extra Debut. From Amy Macdonald to The Proclaimers. Tennis coach Judy Murray shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2014.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Monday 00:45 - 01:00

The naturalist showed the first live specimen of the primitive bony fish on TV. But is it a living fossil as claimed? From 2009.

Poetry Extra: The Echo Chamber

Monday 01:00 - 01:30

Daljit Nagra chooses The Echo Chamber - with poet Kathleen Jamie who shares her work with Paul Farley. From 2016.

Dark Matter (Omnibus)

Monday 01:30 - 02:40

2/2. 'Whatever it is, it's in the past. It's only an echo.' Michelle Paver's terrifying 1930s ghost story read by Lee Ingleby.

Inheritance Tracks

Monday 02:40 - 02:50

Entertainment power-couple Micheal and Hilary Whitehall inherit Rachmaninoff and David Bowie, and pass on Miles Davis.

Why Mummy Swears (Omnibus)

Monday 02:50 - 04:00

Ellen feels ready to take on a new challenge and return to full-time work. What could possibly go wrong? With Gabriel Quigley.

Home to Roost

Monday 04:00 - 04:30

3/13. William and Olive receive a surprise invitation to a posh wedding. Stars Deryck Guyler and Molly Sugden. From 1975.

Drop Me Here, Darling

Monday 04:30 - 05:00

Leslie is offered a writing job. But is it too good to be true? Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From December 1982.

Lord Jim

Monday 05:00 - 05:30

1/6. 4 Extra Debut. Perhaps it was indeed an act of God that had brought disaster to the SS Patna. Stars Simon Treves and David March.

Detective

Monday 05:30 - 06:00

5/8. A local villain tells DS Brook that he is going straight and wants to turn informant on some planned break-ins. Stars Ray Brooks.

Anything Legal

Monday 06:00 - 06:30

3/8. The city gents' new business makes them money, but at what cost? Stars Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles. From November 1984.

Stop Messing About

Monday 06:30 - 07:00

7/13. A bona ballet tune, and the criminals' top pop five. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From May 1970.

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Monday 07:00 - 07:30

5/6. Damien comes to the rescue when an author is knocked unconscious at a literary festival. Stars Miles Jupp. From February 2013.

The Sanest Guy in the Room: A...

Monday 07:30 - 07:45

...Life in Lyrics. 1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Songwriter Don Black recalls his childhood and how he came to manage singer Matt Monro. Warm and moving memoir. From 2020.

Shifting The Leaves

Monday 07:45 - 08:00

1/5. Back in Cornwall's Porthant Bay after 60 years, Marjorie Beaumont is coming to terms with her past. Stars Elizabeth Bradley.

Yesterday in Parliament

Monday 08:00 - 08:30

Susan Hulme reports as a minister announces more help for families of victims of the contaminated blood scandal. Also, new MPs continue to deliver their maiden speeches.

Wow! How Did They Do That?

Monday 08:30 - 08:45

1/5. Roger Law meets Adam Lowe, reproducer of great works and Steve Haines, creator of great works for other artists. From 2013.

Daily Service

Monday 08:45 - 09:00

A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Canon Naomi Starkey.

Radiolab

Monday 09:00 - 09:55

7/8. Radiolab answers listener questions, some seemingly silly but with big ideas behind them. With Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.

Inheritance Tracks

Monday 09:55 - 10:00

Actress Frances de La Tour chooses 'La Mer' by Charles Trenet and 'The Summer Wind' by Johnny Mercer.

Lord Jim

Monday 10:00 - 10:30

1/6. 4 Extra Debut. Perhaps it was indeed an act of God that had brought disaster to the SS Patna. Stars Simon Treves and David March.

Detective

Monday 10:30 - 11:00

5/8. A local villain tells DS Brook that he is going straight and wants to turn informant on some planned break-ins. Stars Ray Brooks.

Anything Legal

Monday 11:00 - 11:30

3/8. The city gents' new business makes them money, but at what cost? Stars Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles. From November 1984.

Stop Messing About

Monday 11:30 - 12:00

7/13. A bona ballet tune, and the criminals' top pop five. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From May 1970.

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Monday 12:00 - 12:30

5/6. Damien comes to the rescue when an author is knocked unconscious at a literary festival. Stars Miles Jupp. From February 2013.

The Sanest Guy in the Room: A...

Monday 12:30 - 12:45

...Life in Lyrics. 1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Songwriter Don Black recalls his childhood and how he came to manage singer Matt Monro. Warm and moving memoir. From 2020.

Shifting The Leaves

Monday 12:45 - 13:00

1/5. Back in Cornwall's Porthant Bay after 60 years, Marjorie Beaumont is coming to terms with her past. Stars Elizabeth Bradley.

Just A Minute

Monday 13:00 - 13:30

4/10. Nicholas Parsons' 60-second challenges for Paul Merton, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Gyles Brandreth and Shappi Khorsandi. From 2009.

Snap

Monday 13:30 - 14:00

5/6. Doug tries to help his mum's recovery by hiring a private nurse. Molly is unimpressed. Stars Paul Venables. From August 2005.

Minuet

Monday 14:00 - 15:00

A young Jane Austen falls in love with a romantic young Irishman fuelling her desire to become a writer. Stars Helen McCrory.

Radiolab

Monday 15:00 - 15:55

7/8. Radiolab answers listener questions, some seemingly silly but with big ideas behind them. With Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.

Inheritance Tracks

Monday 15:55 - 16:00

Actress Frances de La Tour chooses 'La Mer' by Charles Trenet and 'The Summer Wind' by Johnny Mercer.

Lord Jim

Monday 16:00 - 16:30

1/6. 4 Extra Debut. Perhaps it was indeed an act of God that had brought disaster to the SS Patna. Stars Simon Treves and David March.

Detective

Monday 16:30 - 17:00

5/8. A local villain tells DS Brook that he is going straight and wants to turn informant on some planned break-ins. Stars Ray Brooks.

Anything Legal

Monday 17:00 - 17:30

3/8. The city gents' new business makes them money, but at what cost? Stars Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles. From November 1984.

Stop Messing About

Monday 17:30 - 18:00

7/13. A bona ballet tune, and the criminals' top pop five. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From May 1970.

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Monday 18:00 - 18:30

5/6. Damien comes to the rescue when an author is knocked unconscious at a literary festival. Stars Miles Jupp. From February 2013.

The Sanest Guy in the Room: A...

Monday 18:30 - 18:45

...Life in Lyrics. 1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Songwriter Don Black recalls his childhood and how he came to manage singer Matt Monro. Warm and moving memoir. From 2020.

Shifting The Leaves

Monday 18:45 - 19:00

1/5. Back in Cornwall's Porthant Bay after 60 years, Marjorie Beaumont is coming to terms with her past. Stars Elizabeth Bradley.

Just A Minute

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

4/10. Nicholas Parsons' 60-second challenges for Paul Merton, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Gyles Brandreth and Shappi Khorsandi. From 2009.

Snap

Monday 19:30 - 20:00

5/6. Doug tries to help his mum's recovery by hiring a private nurse. Molly is unimpressed. Stars Paul Venables. From August 2005.

Minuet

Monday 20:00 - 21:00

A young Jane Austen falls in love with a romantic young Irishman fuelling her desire to become a writer. Stars Helen McCrory.

Mark Steel's In Town

Monday 21:00 - 21:30

5/6. Mark Steel is back In Town. This week he's in Nether Edge in Sheffield. 5/6.

Goodness Gracious Me

Monday 21:30 - 22:00

2/6. The embarrassing Auntie gets hip, and curious memories of the British Raj. Stars Sanjeev Bhaskar and Nina Wadia. From May 1998.

Catherine Bohart: TL;DR

Monday 22:00 - 22:30

1/6. No time to read the news? TL;DR does it for you. Biden steps down, Kamala steps up, but what's going to happen next? Puzzled by US politics? We've got you, babes.

The Ape That Got Lucky

Monday 22:30 - 23:00

2/4. Chris Addison's spoof lectures exploring human evolution. With Geoffrey McGivern as Professor Austin Herring. From August 2005.

Radiolab

Monday 23:00 - 23:55

7/8. Radiolab answers listener questions, some seemingly silly but with big ideas behind them. With Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.

Inheritance Tracks

Monday 23:55 - 00:00

Actress Frances de La Tour chooses 'La Mer' by Charles Trenet and 'The Summer Wind' by Johnny Mercer.

Tue Jul 30
Lord Jim

Tuesday 00:00 - 00:30

1/6. 4 Extra Debut. Perhaps it was indeed an act of God that had brought disaster to the SS Patna. Stars Simon Treves and David March.

Detective

Tuesday 00:30 - 01:00

5/8. A local villain tells DS Brook that he is going straight and wants to turn informant on some planned break-ins. Stars Ray Brooks.

Anything Legal

Tuesday 01:00 - 01:30

3/8. The city gents' new business makes them money, but at what cost? Stars Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles. From November 1984.

Stop Messing About

Tuesday 01:30 - 02:00

7/13. A bona ballet tune, and the criminals' top pop five. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From May 1970.

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Tuesday 02:00 - 02:30

5/6. Damien comes to the rescue when an author is knocked unconscious at a literary festival. Stars Miles Jupp. From February 2013.

The Sanest Guy in the Room: A...

Tuesday 02:30 - 02:45

...Life in Lyrics. 1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Songwriter Don Black recalls his childhood and how he came to manage singer Matt Monro. Warm and moving memoir. From 2020.

Shifting The Leaves

Tuesday 02:45 - 03:00

1/5. Back in Cornwall's Porthant Bay after 60 years, Marjorie Beaumont is coming to terms with her past. Stars Elizabeth Bradley.

Just A Minute

Tuesday 03:00 - 03:30

4/10. Nicholas Parsons' 60-second challenges for Paul Merton, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Gyles Brandreth and Shappi Khorsandi. From 2009.

Snap

Tuesday 03:30 - 04:00

5/6. Doug tries to help his mum's recovery by hiring a private nurse. Molly is unimpressed. Stars Paul Venables. From August 2005.

Minuet

Tuesday 04:00 - 05:00

A young Jane Austen falls in love with a romantic young Irishman fuelling her desire to become a writer. Stars Helen McCrory.

Lord Jim

Tuesday 05:00 - 05:30

2/6. Aboard the sinking SS Patna, Jim stands immobile. It seems there is nothing he can do. Stars Simon Treves.

Detective

Tuesday 05:30 - 06:00

6/8. A villain is caught out when forensic evidence is found in a getaway car. Will he shop the other gang members? Stars Ray Brooks.

Greywing

Tuesday 06:00 - 06:30

2/6. Bludden-on Sand's new superhero's got the mask and cape. So where's the crime? Stars Timothy Spall and Bernard Hill. From 1992.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 06:30 - 07:00

1/27. How Neddie 'invented' the barrage balloon and other wartime (mis)adventures. Stars Spike Milligan. From September 1955.

Miracles R Us

Tuesday 07:00 - 07:30

3/4. Caroline and Sylvia are dubious over a new client, but a weekend away dampens any misgivings. Stars Anna Massey. From June 2010.

The Sanest Guy in the Room: A...

Tuesday 07:30 - 07:45

...Life in Lyrics. 2/5. Don Black talks about working with Jule Styne, an embarrassing moment with Tom Jones and the vicissitudes of failure. From 2020.

Shifting The Leaves

Tuesday 07:45 - 08:00

2/5. Rediscovering her Cornish past, Marjorie visits the Tate in St Ives and finds a supper companion. Stars Elizabeth Bradbury.

Yesterday in Parliament

Tuesday 08:00 - 08:30

The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.

Wow! How Did They Do That?

Tuesday 08:30 - 08:45

2/5. Roger Law meets Wesley West, creator without technology and Tim Webber, magician behind the Harry Potter films. From 2013.

Daily Service

Tuesday 08:45 - 09:00

A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Reverend Anne Read.

A Good Read

Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30

Harriett Gilbert, Neil Pearson and Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones discuss George Orwell, Olaudah Equiano and James Baldwin. From 2012.

Does The Team Drink?

Tuesday 09:30 - 10:00

Why do comedy and alcohol go hand in glove? Writer Louis Barfe explores the connections and the changes. From 2019.

Lord Jim

Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30

2/6. Aboard the sinking SS Patna, Jim stands immobile. It seems there is nothing he can do. Stars Simon Treves.

Detective

Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00

6/8. A villain is caught out when forensic evidence is found in a getaway car. Will he shop the other gang members? Stars Ray Brooks.

Greywing

Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30

2/6. Bludden-on Sand's new superhero's got the mask and cape. So where's the crime? Stars Timothy Spall and Bernard Hill. From 1992.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 11:30 - 12:00

1/27. How Neddie 'invented' the barrage balloon and other wartime (mis)adventures. Stars Spike Milligan. From September 1955.

Miracles R Us

Tuesday 12:00 - 12:30

3/4. Caroline and Sylvia are dubious over a new client, but a weekend away dampens any misgivings. Stars Anna Massey. From June 2010.

The Sanest Guy in the Room: A...

Tuesday 12:30 - 12:45

...Life in Lyrics. 2/5. Don Black talks about working with Jule Styne, an embarrassing moment with Tom Jones and the vicissitudes of failure. From 2020.

Shifting The Leaves

Tuesday 12:45 - 13:00

2/5. Rediscovering her Cornish past, Marjorie visits the Tate in St Ives and finds a supper companion. Stars Elizabeth Bradbury.

The Personality Test

Tuesday 13:00 - 13:30

1/6. Broadcaster and writer Janet Street-Porter quizzes a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins and Lucy Porter. From July 2007.

Tickets Please

Tuesday 13:30 - 14:00

1/4. A wedding party en route to Exeter is delayed by a car on the railway track. Stars Jeremy Swift and Alex Kelly. From 2009.

The Inextinguishable Fire

Tuesday 14:00 - 14:45

July 1914: writer Joseph Conrad takes a troubling journey to his homeland, Poland, on the brink of war. Stars Henry Goodman.

The Lady of the Sea

Tuesday 14:45 - 15:00

Saul takes his daughter out for long evening drives and tells his wife that it helps to settle them both. Read by Lin Sagovsky.

A Good Read

Tuesday 15:00 - 15:30

Harriett Gilbert, Neil Pearson and Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones discuss George Orwell, Olaudah Equiano and James Baldwin. From 2012.

Does The Team Drink?

Tuesday 15:30 - 16:00

Why do comedy and alcohol go hand in glove? Writer Louis Barfe explores the connections and the changes. From 2019.

Lord Jim

Tuesday 16:00 - 16:30

2/6. Aboard the sinking SS Patna, Jim stands immobile. It seems there is nothing he can do. Stars Simon Treves.

Detective

Tuesday 16:30 - 17:00

6/8. A villain is caught out when forensic evidence is found in a getaway car. Will he shop the other gang members? Stars Ray Brooks.

Greywing

Tuesday 17:00 - 17:30

2/6. Bludden-on Sand's new superhero's got the mask and cape. So where's the crime? Stars Timothy Spall and Bernard Hill. From 1992.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 17:30 - 18:00

1/27. How Neddie 'invented' the barrage balloon and other wartime (mis)adventures. Stars Spike Milligan. From September 1955.

Miracles R Us

Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30

3/4. Caroline and Sylvia are dubious over a new client, but a weekend away dampens any misgivings. Stars Anna Massey. From June 2010.

The Sanest Guy in the Room: A...

Tuesday 18:30 - 18:45

...Life in Lyrics. 2/5. Don Black talks about working with Jule Styne, an embarrassing moment with Tom Jones and the vicissitudes of failure. From 2020.

Shifting The Leaves

Tuesday 18:45 - 19:00

2/5. Rediscovering her Cornish past, Marjorie visits the Tate in St Ives and finds a supper companion. Stars Elizabeth Bradbury.

The Personality Test

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

1/6. Broadcaster and writer Janet Street-Porter quizzes a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins and Lucy Porter. From July 2007.

Tickets Please

Tuesday 19:30 - 20:00

1/4. A wedding party en route to Exeter is delayed by a car on the railway track. Stars Jeremy Swift and Alex Kelly. From 2009.

The Inextinguishable Fire

Tuesday 20:00 - 20:45

July 1914: writer Joseph Conrad takes a troubling journey to his homeland, Poland, on the brink of war. Stars Henry Goodman.

The Lady of the Sea

Tuesday 20:45 - 21:00

Saul takes his daughter out for long evening drives and tells his wife that it helps to settle them both. Read by Lin Sagovsky.

Henry Normal: A Normal...

Tuesday 21:00 - 21:25

...Communication. Henry Normal takes a poetic look at the topic of communication.

The Comedy Club Interview

Tuesday 21:25 - 21:30

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Esyllt Sears chats to Garrett Millerick.

The Consultants

Tuesday 21:30 - 21:45

2/4. Neil Edmond, Justin Edwards and James Rawlings ponder how to revamp tea to make it more dangerous and exciting. From 2003.

Warhorses of Letters

Tuesday 21:45 - 22:00

2/4. Uncertainty and conflict mars the relationship between Napoleon and Wellington's horses. Stars Stephen Fry. From November 2011.

Clare in the Community

Tuesday 22:00 - 22:30

2/6. Convinced a team member is blogging as 'The Secret Social Worker', Clare tries to unmask them. Stars Sally Phillips. From January 2014.

Dave Podmore's World of Cricket

Tuesday 22:30 - 23:00

2/4. The player battles a case of libel based on an alleged encounter in a portable loo. Stars Christopher Douglas. From June 2002.

A Good Read

Tuesday 23:00 - 23:30

Harriett Gilbert, Neil Pearson and Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones discuss George Orwell, Olaudah Equiano and James Baldwin. From 2012.

Does The Team Drink?

Tuesday 23:30 - 00:00

Why do comedy and alcohol go hand in glove? Writer Louis Barfe explores the connections and the changes. From 2019.

Wed Jul 31
Lord Jim

Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30

2/6. Aboard the sinking SS Patna, Jim stands immobile. It seems there is nothing he can do. Stars Simon Treves.

Detective

Wednesday 00:30 - 01:00

6/8. A villain is caught out when forensic evidence is found in a getaway car. Will he shop the other gang members? Stars Ray Brooks.

Greywing

Wednesday 01:00 - 01:30

2/6. Bludden-on Sand's new superhero's got the mask and cape. So where's the crime? Stars Timothy Spall and Bernard Hill. From 1992.

The Goon Show

Wednesday 01:30 - 02:00

1/27. How Neddie 'invented' the barrage balloon and other wartime (mis)adventures. Stars Spike Milligan. From September 1955.

Miracles R Us

Wednesday 02:00 - 02:30

3/4. Caroline and Sylvia are dubious over a new client, but a weekend away dampens any misgivings. Stars Anna Massey. From June 2010.

The Sanest Guy in the Room: A...

Wednesday 02:30 - 02:45

...Life in Lyrics. 2/5. Don Black talks about working with Jule Styne, an embarrassing moment with Tom Jones and the vicissitudes of failure. From 2020.

Shifting The Leaves

Wednesday 02:45 - 03:00

2/5. Rediscovering her Cornish past, Marjorie visits the Tate in St Ives and finds a supper companion. Stars Elizabeth Bradbury.

The Personality Test

Wednesday 03:00 - 03:30

1/6. Broadcaster and writer Janet Street-Porter quizzes a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins and Lucy Porter. From July 2007.

Tickets Please

Wednesday 03:30 - 04:00

1/4. A wedding party en route to Exeter is delayed by a car on the railway track. Stars Jeremy Swift and Alex Kelly. From 2009.

The Inextinguishable Fire

Wednesday 04:00 - 04:45

July 1914: writer Joseph Conrad takes a troubling journey to his homeland, Poland, on the brink of war. Stars Henry Goodman.

The Lady of the Sea

Wednesday 04:45 - 05:00

Saul takes his daughter out for long evening drives and tells his wife that it helps to settle them both. Read by Lin Sagovsky.

Lord Jim

Wednesday 05:00 - 05:30

3/6. Following the SS Patna scandal, in far away Colombo, Jim is now trying to pick up the pieces of his life. Stars Simon Treves.

Detective

Wednesday 05:30 - 06:00

7/8. A woman asks DS Brook for advice when her down-and-out uncle leaves her a large amount of money in his will. Stars Ray Brooks.

Ballylenon

Wednesday 06:00 - 06:30

3/4. Tongues are wagging. Certain weddings are due, and some folk aren't happy. It's 1955 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 06:30 - 07:00

16/16. The cast reminisce over how they all first met. Stars Tony Hancock, Moira Lister, Bill Kerr and Sid James. From February 1955.

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups

Wednesday 07:00 - 07:30

2/4. Phoning his parents in Tenerife, Tom regrets persuading them to explore beyond their holiday hotel. With Paul Copley. From 2013.

The Sanest Guy in the Room: A...

Wednesday 07:30 - 07:45

...Life in Lyrics. 3/5. Don Black talks about the pain of writing lyrics for musicals and how he once collaborated with Robbie Williams. From 2020.

Shifting The Leaves

Wednesday 07:45 - 08:00

3/5. Coming to terms with her Cornish past, Marjorie finds local fame and receives a mysterious visitor. Stars Elizabeth Bradley.

Yesterday in Parliament

Wednesday 08:00 - 08:30

The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.

Wow! How Did They Do That?

Wednesday 08:30 - 08:45

3/5. Roger Law meets Olympic backroom boys - Chris Wise, Velodrome creator and Piers Shepperd, opening ceremony wizard. From 2013.

Daily Service

Wednesday 08:45 - 09:00

A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Reverend Jay Hulme.

The Villain in 6 Chapters

Wednesday 09:00 - 10:00

Exploring characters from literature, stage and screen, actor Toby Jones celebrates the mercurial world of the villain. From 2016.

Lord Jim

Wednesday 10:00 - 10:30

3/6. Following the SS Patna scandal, in far away Colombo, Jim is now trying to pick up the pieces of his life. Stars Simon Treves.

Detective

Wednesday 10:30 - 11:00

7/8. A woman asks DS Brook for advice when her down-and-out uncle leaves her a large amount of money in his will. Stars Ray Brooks.

Ballylenon

Wednesday 11:00 - 11:30

3/4. Tongues are wagging. Certain weddings are due, and some folk aren't happy. It's 1955 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 11:30 - 12:00

16/16. The cast reminisce over how they all first met. Stars Tony Hancock, Moira Lister, Bill Kerr and Sid James. From February 1955.

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups

Wednesday 12:00 - 12:30

2/4. Phoning his parents in Tenerife, Tom regrets persuading them to explore beyond their holiday hotel. With Paul Copley. From 2013.

The Sanest Guy in the Room: A...

Wednesday 12:30 - 12:45

...Life in Lyrics. 3/5. Don Black talks about the pain of writing lyrics for musicals and how he once collaborated with Robbie Williams. From 2020.

Shifting The Leaves

Wednesday 12:45 - 13:00

3/5. Coming to terms with her Cornish past, Marjorie finds local fame and receives a mysterious visitor. Stars Elizabeth Bradley.

Wordaholics

Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30

5/6. Milton Jones, Natalie Haynes, Lloyd Langford and Robin Ince vie for verbal supremacy. Chaired by Gyles Brandreth. From May 2013.

Elephants to Catch Eels

Wednesday 13:30 - 14:00

5/6. Smuggler Jago is kidnapped, but can he survive in polite city society? Stars Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman. From May 2004.

Falk

Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00

Terrible events at sea come back to haunt a tugboat captain working in Bangkok. Starring Crawford Logan.

The Villain in 6 Chapters

Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00

Exploring characters from literature, stage and screen, actor Toby Jones celebrates the mercurial world of the villain. From 2016.

Lord Jim

Wednesday 16:00 - 16:30

3/6. Following the SS Patna scandal, in far away Colombo, Jim is now trying to pick up the pieces of his life. Stars Simon Treves.

Detective

Wednesday 16:30 - 17:00

7/8. A woman asks DS Brook for advice when her down-and-out uncle leaves her a large amount of money in his will. Stars Ray Brooks.

Ballylenon

Wednesday 17:00 - 17:30

3/4. Tongues are wagging. Certain weddings are due, and some folk aren't happy. It's 1955 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 17:30 - 18:00

16/16. The cast reminisce over how they all first met. Stars Tony Hancock, Moira Lister, Bill Kerr and Sid James. From February 1955.

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

2/4. Phoning his parents in Tenerife, Tom regrets persuading them to explore beyond their holiday hotel. With Paul Copley. From 2013.

The Sanest Guy in the Room: A...

Wednesday 18:30 - 18:45

...Life in Lyrics. 3/5. Don Black talks about the pain of writing lyrics for musicals and how he once collaborated with Robbie Williams. From 2020.

Shifting The Leaves

Wednesday 18:45 - 19:00

3/5. Coming to terms with her Cornish past, Marjorie finds local fame and receives a mysterious visitor. Stars Elizabeth Bradley.

Wordaholics

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

5/6. Milton Jones, Natalie Haynes, Lloyd Langford and Robin Ince vie for verbal supremacy. Chaired by Gyles Brandreth. From May 2013.

Elephants to Catch Eels

Wednesday 19:30 - 20:00

5/6. Smuggler Jago is kidnapped, but can he survive in polite city society? Stars Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman. From May 2004.

Falk

Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00

Terrible events at sea come back to haunt a tugboat captain working in Bangkok. Starring Crawford Logan.

Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club

Wednesday 21:00 - 21:30

Geoff Norcott examines modern masculinity, with the help of his audience in Leeds. This week, friendship.

Chain Reaction

Wednesday 21:30 - 21:55

1/6. BBC Radio and TV presenter Sara Cox talks to comedian and TV host Joe Lycett in the talk tag show. From February 2017.

The Comedy Club Interview

Wednesday 21:55 - 22:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Esyllt Sears chats to Garrett Millerick.

Seekers

Wednesday 22:00 - 22:30

1/6. Stuart is made redundant from his post at the Job Centre and queues to sign on. Stars Matthew Horne and Alex Lowe. From October 2013.

Wisebowm: The Struggle Is Real

Wednesday 22:30 - 23:00

4 Extra Debut. Musical comedy set in the competitive world of poetry slamming where wining is the priority. Stars Steve Whiteley. From 2019.

The Villain in 6 Chapters

Wednesday 23:00 - 00:00

Exploring characters from literature, stage and screen, actor Toby Jones celebrates the mercurial world of the villain. From 2016.

Thu Aug 01
Lord Jim

Thursday 00:00 - 00:30

3/6. Following the SS Patna scandal, in far away Colombo, Jim is now trying to pick up the pieces of his life. Stars Simon Treves.

Detective

Thursday 00:30 - 01:00

7/8. A woman asks DS Brook for advice when her down-and-out uncle leaves her a large amount of money in his will. Stars Ray Brooks.

Ballylenon

Thursday 01:00 - 01:30

3/4. Tongues are wagging. Certain weddings are due, and some folk aren't happy. It's 1955 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna.

Hancock's Half Hour

Thursday 01:30 - 02:00

16/16. The cast reminisce over how they all first met. Stars Tony Hancock, Moira Lister, Bill Kerr and Sid James. From February 1955.

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups

Thursday 02:00 - 02:30

2/4. Phoning his parents in Tenerife, Tom regrets persuading them to explore beyond their holiday hotel. With Paul Copley. From 2013.

The Sanest Guy in the Room: A...

Thursday 02:30 - 02:45

...Life in Lyrics. 3/5. Don Black talks about the pain of writing lyrics for musicals and how he once collaborated with Robbie Williams. From 2020.

Shifting The Leaves

Thursday 02:45 - 03:00

3/5. Coming to terms with her Cornish past, Marjorie finds local fame and receives a mysterious visitor. Stars Elizabeth Bradley.

Wordaholics

Thursday 03:00 - 03:30

5/6. Milton Jones, Natalie Haynes, Lloyd Langford and Robin Ince vie for verbal supremacy. Chaired by Gyles Brandreth. From May 2013.

Elephants to Catch Eels

Thursday 03:30 - 04:00

5/6. Smuggler Jago is kidnapped, but can he survive in polite city society? Stars Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman. From May 2004.

Falk

Thursday 04:00 - 05:00

Terrible events at sea come back to haunt a tugboat captain working in Bangkok. Starring Crawford Logan.

Lord Jim

Thursday 05:00 - 05:30

4/6. Two years since the SS Patna scandal, Lord Jim is in the depths of the Patusan wilderness. Stars Simon Treves and David March.

Detective

Thursday 05:30 - 06:00

8/8. An armed robbery, a shoot-out and a five year-old murder to solve - all in a day's work for Brook and Tully. Stars Ray Brooks.

Our Man At Wembley

Thursday 06:00 - 06:30

2/4. As the FA Cup final looms, will budding commentator Eric Halliday get inside the stadium? Stars Alistair McGowan. From June 1998.

Dad's Army

Thursday 06:30 - 07:00

21/26. The platoon battle to rescue a German pilot hanging off the Town Hall clock. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From August 1976.

My Teenage Diary

Thursday 07:00 - 07:30

3/6. Podcaster Olly Mann recalls boarding school and his love of soap 'Neighbours' through his diaries. With Rufus Hound. From 2020.

The Sanest Guy in the Room: A...

Thursday 07:30 - 07:45

...Life in Lyrics. 4/5. Don Black talks about writing the lyrics for the theme tune to the 1992 Olympics to the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. From 2020.

Shifting The Leaves

Thursday 07:45 - 08:00

4/5. Marjorie discovers a link to her Cornish past, but still feels matters are not yet fully resolved. Stars Elizabeth Bradley.

The Train at Platform 4

Thursday 08:00 - 08:30

1/4. A suspect package is found on the train, in the return of the comedy set in the claustrophobic carriages of a cross-country rail service. Written by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.

Wow! How Did They Do That?

Thursday 08:30 - 08:45

4/5. Roger Law meets Charlie Paton, aiding drought-torn countries and Roger Coleman, helping those with disabilities. From 2013.

Daily Service

Thursday 08:45 - 09:00

A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Reverend Leslie Griffiths.

Great Lives

Thursday 09:00 - 09:30

Financial guru Alvin Hall chooses writer and Civil Rights activist, James Baldwin. With Douglas Field and Matthew Parris. From 2015.

Sexton's Tales

Thursday 09:30 - 10:00

6/6. George Cole profiles Victorians buried in one cemetery: George Wombwell and his travelling menagerie. From 1995.

Lord Jim

Thursday 10:00 - 10:30

4/6. Two years since the SS Patna scandal, Lord Jim is in the depths of the Patusan wilderness. Stars Simon Treves and David March.

Detective

Thursday 10:30 - 11:00

8/8. An armed robbery, a shoot-out and a five year-old murder to solve - all in a day's work for Brook and Tully. Stars Ray Brooks.

Our Man At Wembley

Thursday 11:00 - 11:30

2/4. As the FA Cup final looms, will budding commentator Eric Halliday get inside the stadium? Stars Alistair McGowan. From June 1998.

Dad's Army

Thursday 11:30 - 12:00

21/26. The platoon battle to rescue a German pilot hanging off the Town Hall clock. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From August 1976.

My Teenage Diary

Thursday 12:00 - 12:30

3/6. Podcaster Olly Mann recalls boarding school and his love of soap 'Neighbours' through his diaries. With Rufus Hound. From 2020.

The Sanest Guy in the Room: A...

Thursday 12:30 - 12:45

...Life in Lyrics. 4/5. Don Black talks about writing the lyrics for the theme tune to the 1992 Olympics to the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. From 2020.

Shifting The Leaves

Thursday 12:45 - 13:00

4/5. Marjorie discovers a link to her Cornish past, but still feels matters are not yet fully resolved. Stars Elizabeth Bradley.

Genius

Thursday 13:00 - 13:30

6/6. Speeding motorway services? Two year dogs? Dave Gorman and Charlie Brooker ponder the public's inventions. From November 2007.

Gilbert Without Sullivan

Thursday 13:30 - 14:00

5/5. A West End play causes such a scandal, that respectable Victorian theatre-goers can't keep away. Stars Tim Hudson. From 2005.

The Other Side of the World

Thursday 14:00 - 15:00

1958: Alan Whicker turns reporter for TV's pioneering 'Tonight' show sparking an incredible world adventure. Stars Jon Culshaw.

Great Lives

Thursday 15:00 - 15:30

Financial guru Alvin Hall chooses writer and Civil Rights activist, James Baldwin. With Douglas Field and Matthew Parris. From 2015.

Sexton's Tales

Thursday 15:30 - 16:00

6/6. George Cole profiles Victorians buried in one cemetery: George Wombwell and his travelling menagerie. From 1995.

Lord Jim

Thursday 16:00 - 16:30

4/6. Two years since the SS Patna scandal, Lord Jim is in the depths of the Patusan wilderness. Stars Simon Treves and David March.

Detective

Thursday 16:30 - 17:00

8/8. An armed robbery, a shoot-out and a five year-old murder to solve - all in a day's work for Brook and Tully. Stars Ray Brooks.

Our Man At Wembley

Thursday 17:00 - 17:30

2/4. As the FA Cup final looms, will budding commentator Eric Halliday get inside the stadium? Stars Alistair McGowan. From June 1998.

Dad's Army

Thursday 17:30 - 18:00

21/26. The platoon battle to rescue a German pilot hanging off the Town Hall clock. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From August 1976.

My Teenage Diary

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

3/6. Podcaster Olly Mann recalls boarding school and his love of soap 'Neighbours' through his diaries. With Rufus Hound. From 2020.

The Sanest Guy in the Room: A...

Thursday 18:30 - 18:45

...Life in Lyrics. 4/5. Don Black talks about writing the lyrics for the theme tune to the 1992 Olympics to the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. From 2020.

Shifting The Leaves

Thursday 18:45 - 19:00

4/5. Marjorie discovers a link to her Cornish past, but still feels matters are not yet fully resolved. Stars Elizabeth Bradley.

Genius

Thursday 19:00 - 19:30

6/6. Speeding motorway services? Two year dogs? Dave Gorman and Charlie Brooker ponder the public's inventions. From November 2007.

Gilbert Without Sullivan

Thursday 19:30 - 20:00

5/5. A West End play causes such a scandal, that respectable Victorian theatre-goers can't keep away. Stars Tim Hudson. From 2005.

The Other Side of the World

Thursday 20:00 - 21:00

1958: Alan Whicker turns reporter for TV's pioneering 'Tonight' show sparking an incredible world adventure. Stars Jon Culshaw.

The Train at Platform 4

Thursday 21:00 - 21:30

1/4. A suspect package is found on the train, in the return of the comedy set in the claustrophobic carriages of a cross-country rail service. Written by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.

Knowing Me Knowing You

Thursday 21:30 - 22:00

4/6. Host Alan Partridge welcomes a Duchess, an impressionist and an MP back from holiday. Stars Steve Coogan. From December 1992.

Britain in Bits with Ross Noble

Thursday 22:00 - 22:30

2/4. Ross Noble presents his surreal magazine show with stories from around Britain. With guest Lesley Joseph. From 2018.

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Thursday 22:30 - 23:00

5/6. Marcus Brigstocke invites actress Kathy Burke to try some new experiences, like visiting Harrods in London. From October 2011.

Great Lives

Thursday 23:00 - 23:30

Financial guru Alvin Hall chooses writer and Civil Rights activist, James Baldwin. With Douglas Field and Matthew Parris. From 2015.

Sexton's Tales

Thursday 23:30 - 00:00

6/6. George Cole profiles Victorians buried in one cemetery: George Wombwell and his travelling menagerie. From 1995.

Fri Aug 02
Lord Jim

Friday 00:00 - 00:30

4/6. Two years since the SS Patna scandal, Lord Jim is in the depths of the Patusan wilderness. Stars Simon Treves and David March.

Detective

Friday 00:30 - 01:00

8/8. An armed robbery, a shoot-out and a five year-old murder to solve - all in a day's work for Brook and Tully. Stars Ray Brooks.

Our Man At Wembley

Friday 01:00 - 01:30

2/4. As the FA Cup final looms, will budding commentator Eric Halliday get inside the stadium? Stars Alistair McGowan. From June 1998.

Dad's Army

Friday 01:30 - 02:00

21/26. The platoon battle to rescue a German pilot hanging off the Town Hall clock. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From August 1976.

My Teenage Diary

Friday 02:00 - 02:30

3/6. Podcaster Olly Mann recalls boarding school and his love of soap 'Neighbours' through his diaries. With Rufus Hound. From 2020.

The Sanest Guy in the Room: A...

Friday 02:30 - 02:45

...Life in Lyrics. 4/5. Don Black talks about writing the lyrics for the theme tune to the 1992 Olympics to the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. From 2020.

Shifting The Leaves

Friday 02:45 - 03:00

4/5. Marjorie discovers a link to her Cornish past, but still feels matters are not yet fully resolved. Stars Elizabeth Bradley.

Genius

Friday 03:00 - 03:30

6/6. Speeding motorway services? Two year dogs? Dave Gorman and Charlie Brooker ponder the public's inventions. From November 2007.

Gilbert Without Sullivan

Friday 03:30 - 04:00

5/5. A West End play causes such a scandal, that respectable Victorian theatre-goers can't keep away. Stars Tim Hudson. From 2005.

The Other Side of the World

Friday 04:00 - 05:00

1958: Alan Whicker turns reporter for TV's pioneering 'Tonight' show sparking an incredible world adventure. Stars Jon Culshaw.

Lord Jim

Friday 05:00 - 05:30

5/6. Jim believes his fate to be in his own hands and that he is master of it. Stars Simon Treves and David March.

Returned Without Thanks

Friday 05:30 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. An explosives expert hatches a deadly plan to bring his loveless marriage to an end. Stars Hector Ross and Hilda Schroder.

Second Thoughts

Friday 06:00 - 06:30

6/6. Son Joe and ex-wife Liza cause new pressures for Faith and Bill. Stars Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. From July 1992.

Share and Share Alike

Friday 06:30 - 07:00

3/9. Jack plots to inherit his share of the £50,000 legacy before his brother. Stars Michael Robbins and Hugh Paddick. From 1978.

Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of...

Friday 07:00 - 07:30

...Nowhere. 2/4. Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the UK and Africa's relationship. Which people don't want it to work? From 2018.

The Sanest Guy in the Room: A...

Friday 07:30 - 07:45

...Life in Lyrics. 5/5. Don Black talks about his favourite musicals including West Side Story and My Fair Lady. Songwriter's moving memoir. From 2020.

Shifting The Leaves

Friday 07:45 - 08:00

5/5. In her quest to finally come to terms with her Cornish past, Marjorie gets help from some youngsters. Stars Elizabeth Bradley.

Time Of The Week

Friday 08:00 - 08:30

Can a song induce labour? Chloe Slack (Sian Clifford) finds out. Also: women in art, plastic surgery, and industrial sabotage.

Wow! How Did They Do That?

Friday 08:30 - 08:45

5/5. Roger Law meets Ross Lovegrove, Captain Organic, and Hussein Chalayan, famous for his bold, daring productions. From 2013.

Daily Service

Friday 08:45 - 09:00

A service from St George's Anglican Church, Paris, during the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Soul Music

Friday 09:00 - 09:30

3/5. An exploration of how the Skye Boat Song, written in the 1870s, continues to touch lives. With Tamsin Little. From September 2012.

James Baldwin's Last Amen

Friday 09:30 - 10:00

4 Extra Debut. Clarke Peters recalls the 1987 production of James Baldwin's Amen Corner, and the American writer's enduring legacy. From 2021.

Lord Jim

Friday 10:00 - 10:30

5/6. Jim believes his fate to be in his own hands and that he is master of it. Stars Simon Treves and David March.

Returned Without Thanks

Friday 10:30 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. An explosives expert hatches a deadly plan to bring his loveless marriage to an end. Stars Hector Ross and Hilda Schroder.

Second Thoughts

Friday 11:00 - 11:30

6/6. Son Joe and ex-wife Liza cause new pressures for Faith and Bill. Stars Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. From July 1992.

Share and Share Alike

Friday 11:30 - 12:00

3/9. Jack plots to inherit his share of the £50,000 legacy before his brother. Stars Michael Robbins and Hugh Paddick. From 1978.

Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of...

Friday 12:00 - 12:30

...Nowhere. 2/4. Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the UK and Africa's relationship. Which people don't want it to work? From 2018.

The Sanest Guy in the Room: A...

Friday 12:30 - 12:45

...Life in Lyrics. 5/5. Don Black talks about his favourite musicals including West Side Story and My Fair Lady. Songwriter's moving memoir. From 2020.

Shifting The Leaves

Friday 12:45 - 13:00

5/5. In her quest to finally come to terms with her Cornish past, Marjorie gets help from some youngsters. Stars Elizabeth Bradley.

All the Way from Memphis

Friday 13:00 - 13:30

3/6. James Walton's pop music quiz with Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Richard Curtis and Anthony Wilson. From December 2004.

Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me

Friday 13:30 - 14:00

4/4. Can Roy lift George's spirits by organising a very special celebration? Stars Don Warrington and Sam Kelly. From July 2005.

A Kind of Home: James Baldwin...

Friday 14:00 - 15:00

...in Paris. 4 Extra Debut. Clarke Peters recalls the 1987 production of James Baldwin's Amen Corner, and the American writer's enduring legacy. From 2021.

Soul Music

Friday 15:00 - 15:30

3/5. An exploration of how the Skye Boat Song, written in the 1870s, continues to touch lives. With Tamsin Little. From September 2012.

James Baldwin's Last Amen

Friday 15:30 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. Clarke Peters recalls the 1987 production of James Baldwin's Amen Corner, and the American writer's enduring legacy. From 2021.

Lord Jim

Friday 16:00 - 16:30

5/6. Jim believes his fate to be in his own hands and that he is master of it. Stars Simon Treves and David March.

Returned Without Thanks

Friday 16:30 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. An explosives expert hatches a deadly plan to bring his loveless marriage to an end. Stars Hector Ross and Hilda Schroder.

Second Thoughts

Friday 17:00 - 17:30

6/6. Son Joe and ex-wife Liza cause new pressures for Faith and Bill. Stars Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. From July 1992.

Share and Share Alike

Friday 17:30 - 18:00

3/9. Jack plots to inherit his share of the £50,000 legacy before his brother. Stars Michael Robbins and Hugh Paddick. From 1978.

Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of...

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

...Nowhere. 2/4. Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the UK and Africa's relationship. Which people don't want it to work? From 2018.

The Sanest Guy in the Room: A...

Friday 18:30 - 18:45

...Life in Lyrics. 5/5. Don Black talks about his favourite musicals including West Side Story and My Fair Lady. Songwriter's moving memoir. From 2020.

Shifting The Leaves

Friday 18:45 - 19:00

5/5. In her quest to finally come to terms with her Cornish past, Marjorie gets help from some youngsters. Stars Elizabeth Bradley.

All the Way from Memphis

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

3/6. James Walton's pop music quiz with Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Richard Curtis and Anthony Wilson. From December 2004.

Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me

Friday 19:30 - 20:00

4/4. Can Roy lift George's spirits by organising a very special celebration? Stars Don Warrington and Sam Kelly. From July 2005.

A Kind of Home: James Baldwin...

Friday 20:00 - 21:00

...in Paris. 4 Extra Debut. Clarke Peters recalls the 1987 production of James Baldwin's Amen Corner, and the American writer's enduring legacy. From 2021.

Time Of The Week

Friday 21:00 - 21:30

Can a song induce labour? Chloe Slack (Sian Clifford) finds out. Also: women in art, plastic surgery, and industrial sabotage.

The Million Pound Radio Show

Friday 21:30 - 22:00

4/4. Reagan rings Gorbachev - and the Daleks at home. Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell's sharp-edged topical humour. From August 1985.

Absolute Power

Friday 22:00 - 22:30

2/6. An old flame pits spinmeisters Charles and Martin against one another. Stars Stephen Fry and Tamsin Greig. From February 2001.

As Told To Craig Brown

Friday 22:30 - 23:00

3/6. The satirist investigates inventions, being common and the creep of CCTV. With Juliet Stevenson and Steve Wright. From May 2008.

Soul Music

Friday 23:00 - 23:30

3/5. An exploration of how the Skye Boat Song, written in the 1870s, continues to touch lives. With Tamsin Little. From September 2012.

James Baldwin's Last Amen

Friday 23:30 - 00:00

4 Extra Debut. Clarke Peters recalls the 1987 production of James Baldwin's Amen Corner, and the American writer's enduring legacy. From 2021.

Sat Aug 03
Lord Jim

Saturday 00:00 - 00:30

5/6. Jim believes his fate to be in his own hands and that he is master of it. Stars Simon Treves and David March.

Returned Without Thanks

Saturday 00:30 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. An explosives expert hatches a deadly plan to bring his loveless marriage to an end. Stars Hector Ross and Hilda Schroder.

Second Thoughts

Saturday 01:00 - 01:30

6/6. Son Joe and ex-wife Liza cause new pressures for Faith and Bill. Stars Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. From July 1992.

Share and Share Alike

Saturday 01:30 - 02:00

3/9. Jack plots to inherit his share of the £50,000 legacy before his brother. Stars Michael Robbins and Hugh Paddick. From 1978.

Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of...

Saturday 02:00 - 02:30

...Nowhere. 2/4. Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the UK and Africa's relationship. Which people don't want it to work? From 2018.

The Sanest Guy in the Room: A...

Saturday 02:30 - 02:45

...Life in Lyrics. 5/5. Don Black talks about his favourite musicals including West Side Story and My Fair Lady. Songwriter's moving memoir. From 2020.

Shifting The Leaves

Saturday 02:45 - 03:00

5/5. In her quest to finally come to terms with her Cornish past, Marjorie gets help from some youngsters. Stars Elizabeth Bradley.

All the Way from Memphis

Saturday 03:00 - 03:30

3/6. James Walton's pop music quiz with Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Richard Curtis and Anthony Wilson. From December 2004.

Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me

Saturday 03:30 - 04:00

4/4. Can Roy lift George's spirits by organising a very special celebration? Stars Don Warrington and Sam Kelly. From July 2005.

A Kind of Home: James Baldwin...

Saturday 04:00 - 05:00

...in Paris. 4 Extra Debut. Clarke Peters recalls the 1987 production of James Baldwin's Amen Corner, and the American writer's enduring legacy. From 2021.

Craft

Saturday 05:00 - 06:30

4 Extra Debut. Failed artist, Adam Bax, cashes-in when he attains overnight success, but not quite how you'd imagine. Stars Norman Rodway.

My Music

Saturday 06:30 - 07:00

4 Extra Debut. Steve Race chairs the debut of the long-running quiz with Frank Muir, Denis Norden, Ian Wallace and David Franklin. From 1967.

Return Ticket

Saturday 07:00 - 08:00

4 Extra Debut. A chance meeting between a pensioner and a streetwise teenager changes both their lives. Stars Peter Vaughan.

Fallen Arches

Saturday 08:00 - 08:30

4 Extra Debut. Possibility Brown is the new gardener at the Cliffhanger family's retreat. But its tranquillity won't last. Stars Robert Lang.

The Stag

Saturday 08:30 - 09:30

4 Extra Debut. Returning from America to Wales, John has reservations about his kid brother's upcoming marriage. Stars Douglas Blackwell.

Do You Need A Spongeman?

Saturday 09:30 - 10:00

4 Extra Debut. The trials and tribulations of managing Queens Park Rangers Women's football team battling to stave off relegation. From 1996.

Craft

Saturday 10:00 - 11:30

4 Extra Debut. Failed artist, Adam Bax, cashes-in when he attains overnight success, but not quite how you'd imagine. Stars Norman Rodway.

My Music

Saturday 11:30 - 12:00

4 Extra Debut. Steve Race chairs the debut of the long-running quiz with Frank Muir, Denis Norden, Ian Wallace and David Franklin. From 1967.

Return Ticket

Saturday 12:00 - 13:00

4 Extra Debut. A chance meeting between a pensioner and a streetwise teenager changes both their lives. Stars Peter Vaughan.

Fallen Arches

Saturday 13:00 - 13:30

4 Extra Debut. Possibility Brown is the new gardener at the Cliffhanger family's retreat. But its tranquillity won't last. Stars Robert Lang.

The Stag

Saturday 13:30 - 14:30

4 Extra Debut. Returning from America to Wales, John has reservations about his kid brother's upcoming marriage. Stars Douglas Blackwell.

Do You Need A Spongeman?

Saturday 14:30 - 15:00

4 Extra Debut. The trials and tribulations of managing Queens Park Rangers Women's football team battling to stave off relegation. From 1996.

The Lost World

Saturday 15:00 - 16:00

1/3. 4 Extra Debut. Much mocked zoologist Professor Challenger is determined to prove that dinosaurs are not extinct. Stars Francis de Wolff.

Craft

Saturday 16:00 - 17:30

4 Extra Debut. Failed artist, Adam Bax, cashes-in when he attains overnight success, but not quite how you'd imagine. Stars Norman Rodway.

My Music

Saturday 17:30 - 18:00

4 Extra Debut. Steve Race chairs the debut of the long-running quiz with Frank Muir, Denis Norden, Ian Wallace and David Franklin. From 1967.

Return Ticket

Saturday 18:00 - 19:00

4 Extra Debut. A chance meeting between a pensioner and a streetwise teenager changes both their lives. Stars Peter Vaughan.

Fallen Arches

Saturday 19:00 - 19:30

4 Extra Debut. Possibility Brown is the new gardener at the Cliffhanger family's retreat. But its tranquillity won't last. Stars Robert Lang.

The Stag

Saturday 19:30 - 20:30

4 Extra Debut. Returning from America to Wales, John has reservations about his kid brother's upcoming marriage. Stars Douglas Blackwell.

Do You Need A Spongeman?

Saturday 20:30 - 21:00

4 Extra Debut. The trials and tribulations of managing Queens Park Rangers Women's football team battling to stave off relegation. From 1996.

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Saturday 21:00 - 21:30

3/4. The comedian and quizzer delves into new towns, proving on the way that Runcorn has way more to it than you thought. From 2021.

The Secret World

Saturday 21:30 - 22:00

4/4. From Michael Caine to Mark Zuckerberg - Jon Culshaw and friends imagine the private lives of the famous. From September 2012.

What the Future?

Saturday 22:00 - 22:30

1/4. What if bees are no more, 30 years from now? Kirsty Wark's documentary from the future. With Nadia Kamil. From 2014.

Fred At The Stand

Saturday 22:30 - 23:00

1/8. 4 Extra Debut. Fred MacAulay presents comedy recorded live in Edinburgh: Sindhu Vee, Susie McCabe, John Hastings and Gary Delaney. From 2017.

The Lost World

Saturday 23:00 - 00:00

1/3. 4 Extra Debut. Much mocked zoologist Professor Challenger is determined to prove that dinosaurs are not extinct. Stars Francis de Wolff.