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Fri Jan 23
All Those Women

Today 03:00 - 03:30

2/4. Jen competes with Stuart in the parenting stakes - with a kids' sleepover like no other... Stars Sheila Hancock. From 2015.

Castle Rackrent

Today 03:30 - 03:45

7/8. Faithful castle retainer Old Thady recalls his service to the wistful Sir Condy Rackrent. Read by Cyril Cusack.

Ladies of Letters.com

Today 03:45 - 04:00

4/10. After falling-out with Vera, Irene's off to Australia to see her pregnant daughter. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Say The Word

Today 04:00 - 04:30

4/6. Frank Delaney's language game, with guests Christopher Cook, Miles Kington, Valerie Grove and Carol Boyd. From November 2001.

HR

Today 04:30 - 05:00

2/6. Sam hopes a rescue dog can soothe grumpy Peter's retirement. Stars Nicholas Le Prevost and Jonathan Pryce. From August 2010.

From Lagos With Love

Today 05:00 - 05:45

4 Extra Debut. A junior lawyer in a London law firm uncovers a major fraud in a Nigerian oil company. Stars Nadine Marshall and Chris Pavlo.

Short Works

Today 05:45 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. A 1970s dinner party leads Alison to reflect on the truths obscured by glamour and privilege. Read by Kate O'Flynn.

Baldi

Today 06:00 - 06:45

6/6. The crime-solving priest probes a student's death. Is a devil-worshipping campus gang to blame? Stars David Threlfall.

Decameron Nights: Ten Italian Indelicacies Remixed from Boccaccio

Today 06:45 - 07:00

10/10. Country boy Andreuccio comes to Naples to buy a horse. If only life in Naples were so straightforward. Stars Gunnar Cauthery.

Taking It Up The Octave

Today 07:00 - 07:30

4/5. Keyboard Ken collapses, while Opera Sunderland's prima donna tours pubs to drum-up trade. Stars Caz Weller. From July 1997.

Steptoe and Son

Today 07:30 - 08:00

4/8. Sixty years of smoking takes its toll on Albert. Adapted from BBC TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From 1971.

The Break

Today 08:00 - 08:30

4/6. Uncle Jeff and Andy are both on a quest - Jeff for spiritual solace, Andy for a proper roast dinner. With spuds. From 2016.

Castle Rackrent

Today 08:30 - 08:45

8/8. Faithful castle retainer Old Thady recalls when Sir Condy Rackrent agreed one wager too far. Condluded by Cyril Cusack.

Ladies of Letters.com

Today 08:45 - 09:00

5/10. Irene emails about her grandchild's early arrival, but Vera's getting impatient. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Dan Does Dating

Today 09:00 - 09:30

1/4. Sitcom by Michael Beck, starring Christopher Macarthur-Boyd as Dan and Lisa Livingstone as Madeline. Dan has started dating again - but can he resist the urge to be right?

Encounters with Victoria

Today 09:30 - 09:45

10/10. Lucy Worsley looks at Bishop Randall Davidson's revealing journal and considers Queen Victoria's final days. From 2019.

Daily Service

Today 09:45 - 10:00

Christian reflection and music with Fr John McLuckie of Old St Paul's Scottish Episcopal Church, Edinburgh.

Soul Music

Today 10:00 - 10:30

4 Extra Debut. From America to Jamaica, singer Karen Matheson, writer Joan Donaldson and others explain what the song means to them. From 2025.

Best Friends Forever: Robert Burns and Mrs Dunlop

Today 10:30 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. Novelist Louise Welsh explores the friendship between poet Robert Burns and his literary confidante, Frances Dunlop. From 2019.

Baldi

Today 11:00 - 11:45

6/6. The crime-solving priest probes a student's death. Is a devil-worshipping campus gang to blame? Stars David Threlfall.

Decameron Nights: Ten Italian Indelicacies Remixed from Boccaccio

Today 11:45 - 12:00

10/10. Country boy Andreuccio comes to Naples to buy a horse. If only life in Naples were so straightforward. Stars Gunnar Cauthery.

Taking It Up The Octave

Today 12:00 - 12:30

4/5. Keyboard Ken collapses, while Opera Sunderland's prima donna tours pubs to drum-up trade. Stars Caz Weller. From July 1997.

Steptoe and Son

Today 12:30 - 13:00

4/8. Sixty years of smoking takes its toll on Albert. Adapted from BBC TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From 1971.

The Break

Today 13:00 - 13:30

4/6. Uncle Jeff and Andy are both on a quest - Jeff for spiritual solace, Andy for a proper roast dinner. With spuds. From 2016.

Castle Rackrent

Today 13:30 - 13:45

8/8. Faithful castle retainer Old Thady recalls when Sir Condy Rackrent agreed one wager too far. Condluded by Cyril Cusack.

Ladies of Letters.com

Today 13:45 - 14:00

5/10. Irene emails about her grandchild's early arrival, but Vera's getting impatient. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

The Personality Test

Today 14:00 - 14:30

3/4. Broadcaster and author Gyles Brandreth quizzes a panel about himself. With Alan Carr, Sue Perkins and Lucy Porter. From 2006.

A Whole 'Nother Story

Today 14:30 - 15:00

2/4. Cassie is upset after her dating agency rejection. Can Pete cheer her up? Stars Debra Stephenson and David Lamb. From 2001.

The Middle

Today 15:00 - 16:00

A close family is brought to its knees by one momentary indiscretion. Stars Emma Cunniffe, Ben Miles and Anna Madeley.

Soul Music

Today 16:00 - 16:30

4 Extra Debut. From America to Jamaica, singer Karen Matheson, writer Joan Donaldson and others explain what the song means to them. From 2025.

Best Friends Forever: Robert Burns and Mrs Dunlop

Today 16:30 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. Novelist Louise Welsh explores the friendship between poet Robert Burns and his literary confidante, Frances Dunlop. From 2019.

Baldi

Today 17:00 - 17:45

6/6. The crime-solving priest probes a student's death. Is a devil-worshipping campus gang to blame? Stars David Threlfall.

Decameron Nights: Ten Italian Indelicacies Remixed from Boccaccio

Today 17:45 - 18:00

10/10. Country boy Andreuccio comes to Naples to buy a horse. If only life in Naples were so straightforward. Stars Gunnar Cauthery.

Taking It Up The Octave

Today 18:00 - 18:30

4/5. Keyboard Ken collapses, while Opera Sunderland's prima donna tours pubs to drum-up trade. Stars Caz Weller. From July 1997.

Steptoe and Son

Today 18:30 - 19:00

4/8. Sixty years of smoking takes its toll on Albert. Adapted from BBC TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From 1971.

The Break

Today 19:00 - 19:30

4/6. Uncle Jeff and Andy are both on a quest - Jeff for spiritual solace, Andy for a proper roast dinner. With spuds. From 2016.

Castle Rackrent

Today 19:30 - 19:45

8/8. Faithful castle retainer Old Thady recalls when Sir Condy Rackrent agreed one wager too far. Condluded by Cyril Cusack.

Ladies of Letters.com

Today 19:45 - 20:00

5/10. Irene emails about her grandchild's early arrival, but Vera's getting impatient. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

The Personality Test

Today 20:00 - 20:30

3/4. Broadcaster and author Gyles Brandreth quizzes a panel about himself. With Alan Carr, Sue Perkins and Lucy Porter. From 2006.

A Whole 'Nother Story

Today 20:30 - 21:00

2/4. Cassie is upset after her dating agency rejection. Can Pete cheer her up? Stars Debra Stephenson and David Lamb. From 2001.

The Middle

Today 21:00 - 22:00

A close family is brought to its knees by one momentary indiscretion. Stars Emma Cunniffe, Ben Miles and Anna Madeley.

Dan Does Dating

Today 22:00 - 22:30

1/4. Sitcom by Michael Beck, starring Christopher Macarthur-Boyd as Dan and Lisa Livingstone as Madeline. Dan has started dating again - but can he resist the urge to be right?

Four Sleepless Knights

Today 22:30 - 22:45

1/4. 4 Extra Debut. David thinks he is a tree. But whatever he thinks, he just can't get to sleep. Adventures in insomnia with Toby Jones. From 2004.

Life With Lederer

Today 22:45 - 23:00

1/5. Helen Lederer reveals her recipes for coping with life, beginning with losing weight. With Diane Whitley. From 1990.

The Masterson Inheritance

Today 23:00 - 23:30

5/6. The Masterson's epic Crimean War struggle of carnage, carnality and cads. Improvised saga with Paul Merton. From July 1994.

Laura Solon: Talking and Not Talking

Today 23:30 - 00:00

4/6. More sketches from the award-winning comedian, including a day in the life of a lock keeper. With Ben Moor. From January 2007.

Sat Jan 24
Soul Music

Tomorrow 00:00 - 00:30

4 Extra Debut. From America to Jamaica, singer Karen Matheson, writer Joan Donaldson and others explain what the song means to them. From 2025.

Best Friends Forever: Robert Burns and Mrs Dunlop

Tomorrow 00:30 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. Novelist Louise Welsh explores the friendship between poet Robert Burns and his literary confidante, Frances Dunlop. From 2019.

Baldi

Tomorrow 01:00 - 01:45

6/6. The crime-solving priest probes a student's death. Is a devil-worshipping campus gang to blame? Stars David Threlfall.

Decameron Nights: Ten Italian Indelicacies Remixed from Boccaccio

Tomorrow 01:45 - 02:00

10/10. Country boy Andreuccio comes to Naples to buy a horse. If only life in Naples were so straightforward. Stars Gunnar Cauthery.

Taking It Up The Octave

Tomorrow 02:00 - 02:30

4/5. Keyboard Ken collapses, while Opera Sunderland's prima donna tours pubs to drum-up trade. Stars Caz Weller. From July 1997.

Steptoe and Son

Tomorrow 02:30 - 03:00

4/8. Sixty years of smoking takes its toll on Albert. Adapted from BBC TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From 1971.

The Break

Tomorrow 03:00 - 03:30

4/6. Uncle Jeff and Andy are both on a quest - Jeff for spiritual solace, Andy for a proper roast dinner. With spuds. From 2016.

Castle Rackrent

Tomorrow 03:30 - 03:45

8/8. Faithful castle retainer Old Thady recalls when Sir Condy Rackrent agreed one wager too far. Condluded by Cyril Cusack.

Ladies of Letters.com

Tomorrow 03:45 - 04:00

5/10. Irene emails about her grandchild's early arrival, but Vera's getting impatient. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

The Personality Test

Tomorrow 04:00 - 04:30

3/4. Broadcaster and author Gyles Brandreth quizzes a panel about himself. With Alan Carr, Sue Perkins and Lucy Porter. From 2006.

A Whole 'Nother Story

Tomorrow 04:30 - 05:00

2/4. Cassie is upset after her dating agency rejection. Can Pete cheer her up? Stars Debra Stephenson and David Lamb. From 2001.

The Middle

Tomorrow 05:00 - 06:00

A close family is brought to its knees by one momentary indiscretion. Stars Emma Cunniffe, Ben Miles and Anna Madeley.

Radio Waves

Tomorrow 06:00 - 07:20

4 Extra Debut. Nico is a highly successful news reporter. When a new recruit emerges as her ally - it makes him vulnerable. Stars Jill Baker.

A History Of The Bible (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 07:20 - 08:35

A history of the Bible today asks how relevant this revered tome still is to our modern world. Read by Hugh Bonneville.

Inheritance Tracks

Tomorrow 08:35 - 08:45

Actor Hugh Bonneville chooses 'Look What They've Done to My Song, Ma' by Melanie Safka and 'Starman' by David Bowie.

Tom Mennard's Local Tales

Tomorrow 08:45 - 09:00

4/4. Tom has a tale to tell at the Goat and Compasses, about his recent army reunion. Stars Tom Mennard. From 1981.

Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel

Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30

5/6. The shady lawyer tries fleecing a millionaire. The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated. With Michael Roberts. From June 1991.

The Navy Lark

Tomorrow 09:30 - 10:00

Trouble afloat as the crew of HMS Troutbridge try to locate an American warhead. Stars Leslie Phillips. From June 1971.

Conversation Extra: Groucho Marx

Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30

Comedian great Groucho Marx answers questions at a London press conference in 1964. Introduced by Jo Joseph.

The Marx Brothers in Britain

Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00

Groucho, Harpo, Chico and (for a while) Zeppo, Glenn Mitchell profiles the visits from the legendary US comedy team. From 2010.

Radio Waves

Tomorrow 11:00 - 12:20

4 Extra Debut. Nico is a highly successful news reporter. When a new recruit emerges as her ally - it makes him vulnerable. Stars Jill Baker.

A History Of The Bible (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 12:20 - 13:35

A history of the Bible today asks how relevant this revered tome still is to our modern world. Read by Hugh Bonneville.

Inheritance Tracks

Tomorrow 13:35 - 13:45

Actor Hugh Bonneville chooses 'Look What They've Done to My Song, Ma' by Melanie Safka and 'Starman' by David Bowie.

Tom Mennard's Local Tales

Tomorrow 13:45 - 14:00

4/4. Tom has a tale to tell at the Goat and Compasses, about his recent army reunion. Stars Tom Mennard. From 1981.

Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel

Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:30

5/6. The shady lawyer tries fleecing a millionaire. The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated. With Michael Roberts. From June 1991.

The Navy Lark

Tomorrow 14:30 - 15:00

Trouble afloat as the crew of HMS Troutbridge try to locate an American warhead. Stars Leslie Phillips. From June 1971.

Conversation Extra: Groucho Marx

Tomorrow 15:00 - 15:30

Comedian great Groucho Marx answers questions at a London press conference in 1964. Introduced by Jo Joseph.

The Marx Brothers in Britain

Tomorrow 15:30 - 16:00

Groucho, Harpo, Chico and (for a while) Zeppo, Glenn Mitchell profiles the visits from the legendary US comedy team. From 2010.

Torchwood

Tomorrow 16:00 - 16:45

2/4. The defenders against alien incursion find their compassion tested by an odd new arrival in Cardiff. Stars John Barrowman.

Black and White

Tomorrow 16:45 - 17:00

3/4. A young boy dresses an old newel post to resemble a person, but his prank soon turns very creepy. Read by Malcolm Raeburn.

Radio Waves

Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:20

4 Extra Debut. Nico is a highly successful news reporter. When a new recruit emerges as her ally - it makes him vulnerable. Stars Jill Baker.

A History Of The Bible (Omnibus)

Tomorrow 18:20 - 19:35

A history of the Bible today asks how relevant this revered tome still is to our modern world. Read by Hugh Bonneville.

Inheritance Tracks

Tomorrow 19:35 - 19:45

Actor Hugh Bonneville chooses 'Look What They've Done to My Song, Ma' by Melanie Safka and 'Starman' by David Bowie.

Tom Mennard's Local Tales

Tomorrow 19:45 - 20:00

4/4. Tom has a tale to tell at the Goat and Compasses, about his recent army reunion. Stars Tom Mennard. From 1981.

Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel

Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:30

5/6. The shady lawyer tries fleecing a millionaire. The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated. With Michael Roberts. From June 1991.

The Navy Lark

Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:00

Trouble afloat as the crew of HMS Troutbridge try to locate an American warhead. Stars Leslie Phillips. From June 1971.

Conversation Extra: Groucho Marx

Tomorrow 21:00 - 21:30

Comedian great Groucho Marx answers questions at a London press conference in 1964. Introduced by Jo Joseph.

The Marx Brothers in Britain

Tomorrow 21:30 - 22:00

Groucho, Harpo, Chico and (for a while) Zeppo, Glenn Mitchell profiles the visits from the legendary US comedy team. From 2010.

Bilal Zafar's British Muslim Love

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:30

The vast world of Muslim dating has many fascinating and often funny options available in Bilal's marriage quest. From 2018.

Sarah Millican's Support Group

Tomorrow 22:30 - 23:00

4/4. Agony aunt Sarah and her group tackle a broken heart that needs fixing and as 2 become 1, I'm leaving you. From March 2010.

Domestic Science

Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:15

4/4. A heady mix of maths, science and comedy, as the Festival of the Spoken Nerd trio experiment at bath time. From 2018.

Late

Tomorrow 23:15 - 23:30

Midwife tales and a man thinks about picking up the phone. The city after dark. Stars Julian Clary and Paul Merton. From 2001.

Radio Active

Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00

2/8. A big break for 'Mr Hospital Radio' himself as he gets his own show. Stars Michael Fenton-Stevens. From July 1984.

Sun Jan 25
Torchwood

Sunday 00:00 - 00:45

2/4. The defenders against alien incursion find their compassion tested by an odd new arrival in Cardiff. Stars John Barrowman.

Black and White

Sunday 00:45 - 01:00

3/4. A young boy dresses an old newel post to resemble a person, but his prank soon turns very creepy. Read by Malcolm Raeburn.

Radio Waves

Sunday 01:00 - 02:20

4 Extra Debut. Nico is a highly successful news reporter. When a new recruit emerges as her ally - it makes him vulnerable. Stars Jill Baker.

A History Of The Bible (Omnibus)

Sunday 02:20 - 03:35

A history of the Bible today asks how relevant this revered tome still is to our modern world. Read by Hugh Bonneville.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 03:35 - 03:45

Actor Hugh Bonneville chooses 'Look What They've Done to My Song, Ma' by Melanie Safka and 'Starman' by David Bowie.

Tom Mennard's Local Tales

Sunday 03:45 - 04:00

4/4. Tom has a tale to tell at the Goat and Compasses, about his recent army reunion. Stars Tom Mennard. From 1981.

Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel

Sunday 04:00 - 04:30

5/6. The shady lawyer tries fleecing a millionaire. The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated. With Michael Roberts. From June 1991.

The Navy Lark

Sunday 04:30 - 05:00

Trouble afloat as the crew of HMS Troutbridge try to locate an American warhead. Stars Leslie Phillips. From June 1971.

Conversation Extra: Groucho Marx

Sunday 05:00 - 05:30

Comedian great Groucho Marx answers questions at a London press conference in 1964. Introduced by Jo Joseph.

The Marx Brothers in Britain

Sunday 05:30 - 06:00

Groucho, Harpo, Chico and (for a while) Zeppo, Glenn Mitchell profiles the visits from the legendary US comedy team. From 2010.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 06:00 - 06:45

From Eva Cassidy to Giacomo Puccini. Actor Lesley Manville shares her castaway music choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2023.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 06:45 - 07:00

David Attenborough recalls meetings with chameleons, many on Madagascar, and with one in particular called Rommel. From 2011.

Poetry Extra

Sunday 07:00 - 07:30

Daljit Nagra selects John Arlott's Poetry Book and Terminates Here with Lemn Sissay. From 1985 and 2007.

Castle Rackrent (Omnibus)

Sunday 07:30 - 08:40

2/2. Old Thady has served under four disastrous generations of Rackrents. Sir Condy was a particular challenge. Concluded by Cyril Cusack.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 08:40 - 08:50

Actor Richard E. Grant chooses 'Who Will Buy?' (Oliver!) and 'Don't Rain On My Parade' (Funny Girl), sung by Barbra Streisand.

Ladies of Letters.com (Omnibus)

Sunday 08:50 - 10:00

1/2. Vera and Irene enter cyberspace - and look forward to new family arrivals. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Stilgoe's Around

Sunday 10:00 - 10:30

Songs and sketches from Brighton Racecourse as the team 'tackles' the subject of sport. With Belinda Lang. From July 1989.

Take It From Here

Sunday 10:30 - 11:00

Does Eth still fan the flames of Ron Glum's passion? Stars Dick Bentley, Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From April 1955.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 11:00 - 11:45

From Eva Cassidy to Giacomo Puccini. Actor Lesley Manville shares her castaway music choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2023.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 11:45 - 12:00

David Attenborough recalls meetings with chameleons, many on Madagascar, and with one in particular called Rommel. From 2011.

Poetry Extra

Sunday 12:00 - 12:30

Daljit Nagra selects John Arlott's Poetry Book and Terminates Here with Lemn Sissay. From 1985 and 2007.

Castle Rackrent (Omnibus)

Sunday 12:30 - 13:40

2/2. Old Thady has served under four disastrous generations of Rackrents. Sir Condy was a particular challenge. Concluded by Cyril Cusack.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 13:40 - 13:50

Actor Richard E. Grant chooses 'Who Will Buy?' (Oliver!) and 'Don't Rain On My Parade' (Funny Girl), sung by Barbra Streisand.

Ladies of Letters.com (Omnibus)

Sunday 13:50 - 15:00

1/2. Vera and Irene enter cyberspace - and look forward to new family arrivals. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Stilgoe's Around

Sunday 15:00 - 15:30

Songs and sketches from Brighton Racecourse as the team 'tackles' the subject of sport. With Belinda Lang. From July 1989.

Take It From Here

Sunday 15:30 - 16:00

Does Eth still fan the flames of Ron Glum's passion? Stars Dick Bentley, Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From April 1955.

Small Gods

Sunday 16:00 - 16:30

4/4. Back in Omnia, Deacon Vorbis proclaims himself the One True Prophet. Brutha has concerns. Stars Anton Lesser.

The Heart of Hark'un

Sunday 16:30 - 17:00

4/6. One word is the key to the Grimoire. But is Arcos able to harness its magical power? Stars Trevor Peacock and Francis Thomson.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Sunday 17:00 - 17:45

From Eva Cassidy to Giacomo Puccini. Actor Lesley Manville shares her castaway music choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2023.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Sunday 17:45 - 18:00

David Attenborough recalls meetings with chameleons, many on Madagascar, and with one in particular called Rommel. From 2011.

Poetry Extra

Sunday 18:00 - 18:30

Daljit Nagra selects John Arlott's Poetry Book and Terminates Here with Lemn Sissay. From 1985 and 2007.

Castle Rackrent (Omnibus)

Sunday 18:30 - 19:40

2/2. Old Thady has served under four disastrous generations of Rackrents. Sir Condy was a particular challenge. Concluded by Cyril Cusack.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 19:40 - 19:50

Actor Richard E. Grant chooses 'Who Will Buy?' (Oliver!) and 'Don't Rain On My Parade' (Funny Girl), sung by Barbra Streisand.

Ladies of Letters.com (Omnibus)

Sunday 19:50 - 21:00

1/2. Vera and Irene enter cyberspace - and look forward to new family arrivals. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Stilgoe's Around

Sunday 21:00 - 21:30

Songs and sketches from Brighton Racecourse as the team 'tackles' the subject of sport. With Belinda Lang. From July 1989.

Take It From Here

Sunday 21:30 - 22:00

Does Eth still fan the flames of Ron Glum's passion? Stars Dick Bentley, Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From April 1955.

Clare in the Community

Sunday 22:00 - 22:30

1/6. The bossy social worker needs a new place to stay - and has an unusual, new pen pal. Stars Sally Phillips. From December 2006.

Listen Against

Sunday 22:30 - 23:00

4/4. Martin Jarvis reads from a Haynes manual with more wireless weirdness hosted by Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes. From 2008.

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Sunday 23:00 - 23:30

1/6. Cookery writer Damien Trench is asked to write a restaurant review for Pink Floyd. Stars Miles Jupp. From January 2013.

Hearing With Hegley

Sunday 23:30 - 23:45

5/8. The Luton Laureate entertains with songs and poems about glasses. With Nigel Piper and the Popticians. From September 1998.

Bunk Bed

Sunday 23:45 - 00:00

5/8. If human beings were allowed a strictly limited number of orgasms, how would that change our behaviour? From 2022.

Mon Jan 26
Small Gods

Monday 00:00 - 00:30

4/4. Back in Omnia, Deacon Vorbis proclaims himself the One True Prophet. Brutha has concerns. Stars Anton Lesser.

The Heart of Hark'un

Monday 00:30 - 01:00

4/6. One word is the key to the Grimoire. But is Arcos able to harness its magical power? Stars Trevor Peacock and Francis Thomson.

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Monday 01:00 - 01:45

From Eva Cassidy to Giacomo Puccini. Actor Lesley Manville shares her castaway music choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2023.

David Attenborough's Life Stories

Monday 01:45 - 02:00

David Attenborough recalls meetings with chameleons, many on Madagascar, and with one in particular called Rommel. From 2011.

Poetry Extra

Monday 02:00 - 02:30

Daljit Nagra selects John Arlott's Poetry Book and Terminates Here with Lemn Sissay. From 1985 and 2007.

Castle Rackrent (Omnibus)

Monday 02:30 - 03:40

2/2. Old Thady has served under four disastrous generations of Rackrents. Sir Condy was a particular challenge. Concluded by Cyril Cusack.

Inheritance Tracks

Monday 03:40 - 03:50

Actor Richard E. Grant chooses 'Who Will Buy?' (Oliver!) and 'Don't Rain On My Parade' (Funny Girl), sung by Barbra Streisand.

Ladies of Letters.com (Omnibus)

Monday 03:50 - 05:00

1/2. Vera and Irene enter cyberspace - and look forward to new family arrivals. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Stilgoe's Around

Monday 05:00 - 05:30

Songs and sketches from Brighton Racecourse as the team 'tackles' the subject of sport. With Belinda Lang. From July 1989.

Take It From Here

Monday 05:30 - 06:00

Does Eth still fan the flames of Ron Glum's passion? Stars Dick Bentley, Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From April 1955.

Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair

Monday 06:00 - 06:30

1/8. The suave sleuth is drawn into the murder of an impresario's daughter. Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke. From 1957.

Maugham's Eye View

Monday 06:30 - 07:00

1/6. When her husband runs off with the cook, a horrified author turns it to creative advantage. Stars Dirk Bogarde and Sylvia Syms.

In the Chair

Monday 07:00 - 07:30

4/6. Hack George Cragge thinks an unrelated murder may be connected after all. Comedy thriller with Michael Williams. From June 1998.

Dad's Army

Monday 07:30 - 08:00

5/20. Barbed wire traps Pike on a seaside minefield, and the tide is turning! Adapted from BBC TV with Ian Lavender. From 1975.

Ellie Taylor's Safe Space

Monday 08:00 - 08:30

1/4. Ellie Taylor has some controversial opinions. She shares her dislike of parties and why they should be banned. From 2021.

Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain

Monday 08:30 - 08:45

1/5. Julian Glover's biography of the innovative engineer who set the stage for the Industrial Revolution. Read by Robin Laing.

Ladies of Letters.com

Monday 08:45 - 09:00

6/10. The mystery stalker is a headache for both Vera and Irene. Just who is he? Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

The Unbelievable Truth

Monday 09:00 - 09:30

5/6. David Mitchell invites Holly Walsh, Henning Wehn, Zoe Lyons and Tony Hawks to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as sugar, saints, spiders and heavy metal.

Taking Issue with Shakespeare

Monday 09:30 - 09:45

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Professor Emma Smith discusses populism and Julius Caesar with Gordon Brown and Baroness Shriti Vadera. From 2023.

Daily Service

Monday 09:45 - 10:00

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

And The Academy Award Goes To...

Monday 10:00 - 10:30

1/4. In his history of the Oscars, Paul Gambaccini discovers how David Lean's epic won the Best Picture Award in 1963. From February 2008.

My House

Monday 10:30 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. Nija Dalal-Small joins the 'Festival in My House' project, produced in ordinary people's homes around the city. From 2017.

Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair

Monday 11:00 - 11:30

1/8. The suave sleuth is drawn into the murder of an impresario's daughter. Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke. From 1957.

Maugham's Eye View

Monday 11:30 - 12:00

1/6. When her husband runs off with the cook, a horrified author turns it to creative advantage. Stars Dirk Bogarde and Sylvia Syms.

In the Chair

Monday 12:00 - 12:30

4/6. Hack George Cragge thinks an unrelated murder may be connected after all. Comedy thriller with Michael Williams. From June 1998.

Dad's Army

Monday 12:30 - 13:00

5/20. Barbed wire traps Pike on a seaside minefield, and the tide is turning! Adapted from BBC TV with Ian Lavender. From 1975.

Ellie Taylor's Safe Space

Monday 13:00 - 13:30

1/4. Ellie Taylor has some controversial opinions. She shares her dislike of parties and why they should be banned. From 2021.

Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain

Monday 13:30 - 13:45

1/5. Julian Glover's biography of the innovative engineer who set the stage for the Industrial Revolution. Read by Robin Laing.

Ladies of Letters.com

Monday 13:45 - 14:00

6/10. The mystery stalker is a headache for both Vera and Irene. Just who is he? Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Just a Minute

Monday 14:00 - 14:30

3/6. Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Fi Glover, Sue Perkins and Stephen Fry. From 2011.

Smelling Of Roses

Monday 14:30 - 15:00

6/6. Rosie Burns faces a fashion show, a potential romance - and a parting of the ways. Stars Prunella Scales. From September 2003.

The Eagle Of The Ninth

Monday 15:00 - 15:30

1/4. Can injured centurion Marcus recover his father's reputation and the lost Eagle of his legion? Stars Tom Smith and Paul Morrow.

Talawa Stories

Monday 15:30 - 16:00

A British-Caribbean family battle grief, loneliness and challenges to faith to rediscover love and joy. Stars Don Warrington.

And The Academy Award Goes To...

Monday 16:00 - 16:30

1/4. In his history of the Oscars, Paul Gambaccini discovers how David Lean's epic won the Best Picture Award in 1963. From February 2008.

My House

Monday 16:30 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. Nija Dalal-Small joins the 'Festival in My House' project, produced in ordinary people's homes around the city. From 2017.

Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair

Monday 17:00 - 17:30

1/8. The suave sleuth is drawn into the murder of an impresario's daughter. Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke. From 1957.

Maugham's Eye View

Monday 17:30 - 18:00

1/6. When her husband runs off with the cook, a horrified author turns it to creative advantage. Stars Dirk Bogarde and Sylvia Syms.

In the Chair

Monday 18:00 - 18:30

4/6. Hack George Cragge thinks an unrelated murder may be connected after all. Comedy thriller with Michael Williams. From June 1998.

Dad's Army

Monday 18:30 - 19:00

5/20. Barbed wire traps Pike on a seaside minefield, and the tide is turning! Adapted from BBC TV with Ian Lavender. From 1975.

Ellie Taylor's Safe Space

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

1/4. Ellie Taylor has some controversial opinions. She shares her dislike of parties and why they should be banned. From 2021.

Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain

Monday 19:30 - 19:45

1/5. Julian Glover's biography of the innovative engineer who set the stage for the Industrial Revolution. Read by Robin Laing.

Ladies of Letters.com

Monday 19:45 - 20:00

6/10. The mystery stalker is a headache for both Vera and Irene. Just who is he? Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Just a Minute

Monday 20:00 - 20:30

3/6. Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Fi Glover, Sue Perkins and Stephen Fry. From 2011.

Smelling Of Roses

Monday 20:30 - 21:00

6/6. Rosie Burns faces a fashion show, a potential romance - and a parting of the ways. Stars Prunella Scales. From September 2003.

The Eagle Of The Ninth

Monday 21:00 - 21:30

1/4. Can injured centurion Marcus recover his father's reputation and the lost Eagle of his legion? Stars Tom Smith and Paul Morrow.

Talawa Stories

Monday 21:30 - 22:00

A British-Caribbean family battle grief, loneliness and challenges to faith to rediscover love and joy. Stars Don Warrington.

The Unbelievable Truth

Monday 22:00 - 22:30

5/6. David Mitchell invites Holly Walsh, Henning Wehn, Zoe Lyons and Tony Hawks to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as sugar, saints, spiders and heavy metal.

Weak at the Top

Monday 22:30 - 23:00

3/4. John Weak discovers nothing is legally binding about a legally binding contract. Stars Alexander Armstrong. From September 2005.

The News Quiz

Monday 23:00 - 23:30

3/8. Andy Zaltzman is joined by panellists Lucy Porter, Alasdair Beckett-King, Stephen Bush and Shappi Khorsandi to break down the week in news.

Nigel and Earl Sort Out The World

Monday 23:30 - 00:00

The surreal duo try solving the globe's topical problems. Stars Andrew Livingstone and Fine Time Fontayne. From August 1992.

Tue Jan 27
And The Academy Award Goes To...

Tuesday 00:00 - 00:30

1/4. In his history of the Oscars, Paul Gambaccini discovers how David Lean's epic won the Best Picture Award in 1963. From February 2008.

My House

Tuesday 00:30 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. Nija Dalal-Small joins the 'Festival in My House' project, produced in ordinary people's homes around the city. From 2017.

Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair

Tuesday 01:00 - 01:30

1/8. The suave sleuth is drawn into the murder of an impresario's daughter. Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke. From 1957.

Maugham's Eye View

Tuesday 01:30 - 02:00

1/6. When her husband runs off with the cook, a horrified author turns it to creative advantage. Stars Dirk Bogarde and Sylvia Syms.

In the Chair

Tuesday 02:00 - 02:30

4/6. Hack George Cragge thinks an unrelated murder may be connected after all. Comedy thriller with Michael Williams. From June 1998.

Dad's Army

Tuesday 02:30 - 03:00

5/20. Barbed wire traps Pike on a seaside minefield, and the tide is turning! Adapted from BBC TV with Ian Lavender. From 1975.

Ellie Taylor's Safe Space

Tuesday 03:00 - 03:30

1/4. Ellie Taylor has some controversial opinions. She shares her dislike of parties and why they should be banned. From 2021.

Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain

Tuesday 03:30 - 03:45

1/5. Julian Glover's biography of the innovative engineer who set the stage for the Industrial Revolution. Read by Robin Laing.

Ladies of Letters.com

Tuesday 03:45 - 04:00

6/10. The mystery stalker is a headache for both Vera and Irene. Just who is he? Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Just a Minute

Tuesday 04:00 - 04:30

3/6. Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Fi Glover, Sue Perkins and Stephen Fry. From 2011.

Smelling Of Roses

Tuesday 04:30 - 05:00

6/6. Rosie Burns faces a fashion show, a potential romance - and a parting of the ways. Stars Prunella Scales. From September 2003.

The Eagle Of The Ninth

Tuesday 05:00 - 05:30

1/4. Can injured centurion Marcus recover his father's reputation and the lost Eagle of his legion? Stars Tom Smith and Paul Morrow.

Talawa Stories

Tuesday 05:30 - 06:00

A British-Caribbean family battle grief, loneliness and challenges to faith to rediscover love and joy. Stars Don Warrington.

Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair

Tuesday 06:00 - 06:30

2/8. Debonair sleuth Paul Temple and wife Steve must uncover the link between a rare soundtrack record and a murder. Stars Peter Coke.

Maugham's Eye View

Tuesday 06:30 - 07:00

2/6. An unlikely liaison is formed in the Dutch East Indies as a lady missionary falls for a drunken drop out. Stars Dirk Bogarde.

Oh Mother!

Tuesday 07:00 - 07:30

Beverley wants to Leave home. How will her mum Nelly react? Stars Mollie Sugden and Patricia Brake. From 1980.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 07:30 - 08:00

10/17. Number 10 is keen to secure a nuclear-free rubbish capability, but so is the Kremlin. Stars Harry Secombe. From January 1959.

Jack & Millie

Tuesday 08:00 - 08:30

A phone, a strudel and Franz Kafka combine to make Jack and Millie's day rather complicated. Stars Rebecca Front. From 2017.

Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain

Tuesday 08:30 - 08:45

2/5. After his stonemason apprenticeship, Telford left for London in 1782, but success eluded him there. Read by Robin Laing.

Ladies of Letters.com

Tuesday 08:45 - 09:00

7/10. Irene apologises to Vera for her rude email about Howard. But will she accept? Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

You Heard It Here First

Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30

2/6. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. With Frank Skinner, Dianne Buswell, Ivo Graham and Bella Hull.

Taking Issue with Shakespeare

Tuesday 09:30 - 09:45

2/5. Professor Emma Smith and writer Will Self on toxic masculinity and Hamlet. Could Hamlet be an early Andrew Tate? From 2023.

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 Bishop David Walker.

A Good Read

Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30

Bobby Seagull, Henry Normal and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Richard Bach, Brian Bilston and William Golding. From 2020.

Words, Words, Words

Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00

Sue Perkins explores Dr Johnson's house in London - pioneering author of A Dictionary of the English Language (1755). From 2009.

Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair

Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30

2/8. Debonair sleuth Paul Temple and wife Steve must uncover the link between a rare soundtrack record and a murder. Stars Peter Coke.

Maugham's Eye View

Tuesday 11:30 - 12:00

2/6. An unlikely liaison is formed in the Dutch East Indies as a lady missionary falls for a drunken drop out. Stars Dirk Bogarde.

Oh Mother!

Tuesday 12:00 - 12:30

Beverley wants to Leave home. How will her mum Nelly react? Stars Mollie Sugden and Patricia Brake. From 1980.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 12:30 - 13:00

10/17. Number 10 is keen to secure a nuclear-free rubbish capability, but so is the Kremlin. Stars Harry Secombe. From January 1959.

Jack & Millie

Tuesday 13:00 - 13:30

A phone, a strudel and Franz Kafka combine to make Jack and Millie's day rather complicated. Stars Rebecca Front. From 2017.

Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain

Tuesday 13:30 - 13:45

2/5. After his stonemason apprenticeship, Telford left for London in 1782, but success eluded him there. Read by Robin Laing.

Ladies of Letters.com

Tuesday 13:45 - 14:00

7/10. Irene apologises to Vera for her rude email about Howard. But will she accept? Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Hidden Treasures

Tuesday 14:00 - 14:30

2/8. The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire. With Lars Tharp, Henry Sandon and Philippa Glanville. From 1998.

Ring Around The Bath

Tuesday 14:30 - 15:00

5/6. Patrick is delighted with Alison's new boyfriend, but what about the rest of the family? Stars Duncan Preston. From 2003.

The Eagle Of The Ninth

Tuesday 15:00 - 15:30

2/4. As Marcus heads north with Esca, clues appear to the missing Eagle's whereabouts. But can they trust Guern? Stars Tom Smith.

Talawa Stories

Tuesday 15:30 - 16:00

A car, a clandestine encounter. Two Black men come to terms with their identities and life trajectories. Stars Don Gilet.

A Good Read

Tuesday 16:00 - 16:30

Bobby Seagull, Henry Normal and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Richard Bach, Brian Bilston and William Golding. From 2020.

Words, Words, Words

Tuesday 16:30 - 17:00

Sue Perkins explores Dr Johnson's house in London - pioneering author of A Dictionary of the English Language (1755). From 2009.

Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair

Tuesday 17:00 - 17:30

2/8. Debonair sleuth Paul Temple and wife Steve must uncover the link between a rare soundtrack record and a murder. Stars Peter Coke.

Maugham's Eye View

Tuesday 17:30 - 18:00

2/6. An unlikely liaison is formed in the Dutch East Indies as a lady missionary falls for a drunken drop out. Stars Dirk Bogarde.

Oh Mother!

Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30

Beverley wants to Leave home. How will her mum Nelly react? Stars Mollie Sugden and Patricia Brake. From 1980.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00

10/17. Number 10 is keen to secure a nuclear-free rubbish capability, but so is the Kremlin. Stars Harry Secombe. From January 1959.

Jack & Millie

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

A phone, a strudel and Franz Kafka combine to make Jack and Millie's day rather complicated. Stars Rebecca Front. From 2017.

Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain

Tuesday 19:30 - 19:45

2/5. After his stonemason apprenticeship, Telford left for London in 1782, but success eluded him there. Read by Robin Laing.

Ladies of Letters.com

Tuesday 19:45 - 20:00

7/10. Irene apologises to Vera for her rude email about Howard. But will she accept? Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Hidden Treasures

Tuesday 20:00 - 20:30

2/8. The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire. With Lars Tharp, Henry Sandon and Philippa Glanville. From 1998.

Ring Around The Bath

Tuesday 20:30 - 21:00

5/6. Patrick is delighted with Alison's new boyfriend, but what about the rest of the family? Stars Duncan Preston. From 2003.

The Eagle Of The Ninth

Tuesday 21:00 - 21:30

2/4. As Marcus heads north with Esca, clues appear to the missing Eagle's whereabouts. But can they trust Guern? Stars Tom Smith.

Talawa Stories

Tuesday 21:30 - 22:00

A car, a clandestine encounter. Two Black men come to terms with their identities and life trajectories. Stars Don Gilet.

You Heard It Here First

Tuesday 22:00 - 22:30

2/6. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. With Frank Skinner, Dianne Buswell, Ivo Graham and Bella Hull.

Goodness Gracious Me

Tuesday 22:30 - 23:00

1/4. A Buddhist pest control expert is hampered by his unwillingness to actually kill pests. With Sanjeev Bhaskar. From July 1997.

Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On

Tuesday 23:00 - 23:30

1/4. Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by going hillwalking with Muriel Gray. From 2016.

Will Smith Presents The Tao of Bergerac

Tuesday 23:30 - 00:00

1/4. The Jersey-born 'Bergerac' obsessive's guiding force - the Ancient Chinese text of the Tao. With John Nettles. From August 2007.

Wed Jan 28
A Good Read

Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30

Bobby Seagull, Henry Normal and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Richard Bach, Brian Bilston and William Golding. From 2020.

Words, Words, Words

Wednesday 00:30 - 01:00

Sue Perkins explores Dr Johnson's house in London - pioneering author of A Dictionary of the English Language (1755). From 2009.

Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair

Wednesday 01:00 - 01:30

2/8. Debonair sleuth Paul Temple and wife Steve must uncover the link between a rare soundtrack record and a murder. Stars Peter Coke.

Maugham's Eye View

Wednesday 01:30 - 02:00

2/6. An unlikely liaison is formed in the Dutch East Indies as a lady missionary falls for a drunken drop out. Stars Dirk Bogarde.

Oh Mother!

Wednesday 02:00 - 02:30

Beverley wants to Leave home. How will her mum Nelly react? Stars Mollie Sugden and Patricia Brake. From 1980.

The Goon Show

Wednesday 02:30 - 03:00

10/17. Number 10 is keen to secure a nuclear-free rubbish capability, but so is the Kremlin. Stars Harry Secombe. From January 1959.

Jack & Millie

Wednesday 03:00 - 03:30

A phone, a strudel and Franz Kafka combine to make Jack and Millie's day rather complicated. Stars Rebecca Front. From 2017.

Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain

Wednesday 03:30 - 03:45

2/5. After his stonemason apprenticeship, Telford left for London in 1782, but success eluded him there. Read by Robin Laing.

Ladies of Letters.com

Wednesday 03:45 - 04:00

7/10. Irene apologises to Vera for her rude email about Howard. But will she accept? Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Hidden Treasures

Wednesday 04:00 - 04:30

2/8. The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire. With Lars Tharp, Henry Sandon and Philippa Glanville. From 1998.

Ring Around The Bath

Wednesday 04:30 - 05:00

5/6. Patrick is delighted with Alison's new boyfriend, but what about the rest of the family? Stars Duncan Preston. From 2003.

The Eagle Of The Ninth

Wednesday 05:00 - 05:30

2/4. As Marcus heads north with Esca, clues appear to the missing Eagle's whereabouts. But can they trust Guern? Stars Tom Smith.

Talawa Stories

Wednesday 05:30 - 06:00

A car, a clandestine encounter. Two Black men come to terms with their identities and life trajectories. Stars Don Gilet.

Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair

Wednesday 06:00 - 06:30

3/8. The smooth sleuth is threatened with a revolver and uncovers a fresh lead to follow. Stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury.

Maugham's Eye View

Wednesday 06:30 - 07:00

3/6. With 11 wives behind him, the celebrated bigamist, Mortimer Ells is looking to complete the dozen. Stars Dirk Bogarde.

If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich

Wednesday 07:00 - 07:30

. 2/4. The three London flatmates Judith, David and Giles enter a writing competition. Stars Tony Slattery. From June 1998.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 07:30 - 08:00

9/14. Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag. Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1959.

Plum House

Wednesday 08:00 - 08:30

4/6. Tom puts on a summer event, but will it be remembered for the right reasons with all the goings-on? Stars Miles Jupp. From 2016.

Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain

Wednesday 08:30 - 08:45

3/5. Telford's extraordinary career reached its zenith with the construction of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Read by Robin Laing.

Ladies of Letters.com

Wednesday 08:45 - 09:00

8/10. Confusing emails fly rapidly between Irene and Vera. Is Lesley marrying or not? Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Why in the Name of Pierre Novellie

Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30

3/4. Pleasingly tall comedian Pierre Novellie uses his unique style of erudite bafflement to focus on the deep and the shallow in a comedic answer to In Our Time.

Taking Issue with Shakespeare

Wednesday 09:30 - 09:45

3/5. Actor Fiona Shaw and Emma Smith discuss town and country and As You Like It and the parallels in a post-Covid world. From 2023.

Daily Service

Wednesday 09:45 - 10:00

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

Lines of Duty

Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. Tim Dunn and Toby Jones tell the story of the whistleblower who put his life at risk to save Britain's railways. From 2022.

Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair

Wednesday 11:00 - 11:30

3/8. The smooth sleuth is threatened with a revolver and uncovers a fresh lead to follow. Stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury.

Maugham's Eye View

Wednesday 11:30 - 12:00

3/6. With 11 wives behind him, the celebrated bigamist, Mortimer Ells is looking to complete the dozen. Stars Dirk Bogarde.

If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich

Wednesday 12:00 - 12:30

. 2/4. The three London flatmates Judith, David and Giles enter a writing competition. Stars Tony Slattery. From June 1998.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 12:30 - 13:00

9/14. Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag. Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1959.

Plum House

Wednesday 13:00 - 13:30

4/6. Tom puts on a summer event, but will it be remembered for the right reasons with all the goings-on? Stars Miles Jupp. From 2016.

Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain

Wednesday 13:30 - 13:45

3/5. Telford's extraordinary career reached its zenith with the construction of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Read by Robin Laing.

Ladies of Letters.com

Wednesday 13:45 - 14:00

8/10. Confusing emails fly rapidly between Irene and Vera. Is Lesley marrying or not? Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

The Write Stuff

Wednesday 14:00 - 14:30

4/6. James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Lynne Truss and Sue Limb. From May 2000.

Alison and Maud

Wednesday 14:30 - 15:00

1/6. Is there something fishy about the Bed & Breakfast landladies' accountant? Stars Denise Coffey and Miriam Margolyes. From 2002.

The Eagle Of The Ninth

Wednesday 15:00 - 15:30

3/4. After finding the legion's lost Eagle, Marcus and Esca must risk everything to retake it. Stars Tom Smith and Tony Kearney.

Talawa Stories

Wednesday 15:30 - 16:00

Willow and Nicole both want something from inside No. 92, but are they being completely honest? Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien.

Lines of Duty

Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. Tim Dunn and Toby Jones tell the story of the whistleblower who put his life at risk to save Britain's railways. From 2022.

Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair

Wednesday 17:00 - 17:30

3/8. The smooth sleuth is threatened with a revolver and uncovers a fresh lead to follow. Stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury.

Maugham's Eye View

Wednesday 17:30 - 18:00

3/6. With 11 wives behind him, the celebrated bigamist, Mortimer Ells is looking to complete the dozen. Stars Dirk Bogarde.

If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

. 2/4. The three London flatmates Judith, David and Giles enter a writing competition. Stars Tony Slattery. From June 1998.

Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00

9/14. Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag. Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1959.

Plum House

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

4/6. Tom puts on a summer event, but will it be remembered for the right reasons with all the goings-on? Stars Miles Jupp. From 2016.

Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain

Wednesday 19:30 - 19:45

3/5. Telford's extraordinary career reached its zenith with the construction of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Read by Robin Laing.

Ladies of Letters.com

Wednesday 19:45 - 20:00

8/10. Confusing emails fly rapidly between Irene and Vera. Is Lesley marrying or not? Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

The Write Stuff

Wednesday 20:00 - 20:30

4/6. James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Lynne Truss and Sue Limb. From May 2000.

Alison and Maud

Wednesday 20:30 - 21:00

1/6. Is there something fishy about the Bed & Breakfast landladies' accountant? Stars Denise Coffey and Miriam Margolyes. From 2002.

The Eagle Of The Ninth

Wednesday 21:00 - 21:30

3/4. After finding the legion's lost Eagle, Marcus and Esca must risk everything to retake it. Stars Tom Smith and Tony Kearney.

Talawa Stories

Wednesday 21:30 - 22:00

Willow and Nicole both want something from inside No. 92, but are they being completely honest? Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien.

Why in the Name of Pierre Novellie

Wednesday 22:00 - 22:30

3/4. Pleasingly tall comedian Pierre Novellie uses his unique style of erudite bafflement to focus on the deep and the shallow in a comedic answer to In Our Time.

A World of Dowie

Wednesday 22:30 - 23:00

1/4. Sketches, songs and stand up from John Dowie about his longing and loathing for sexual passion. With Jim Sweeney. From 1991.

Jamie MacDonald: Life On The Blink

Wednesday 23:00 - 23:15

4/4. Stand up comedian Jamie MacDonald tells the story of when he was assessed for disability allowance. From 2021.

The Damien Slash Mixtape

Wednesday 23:15 - 23:30

4/4. Fast-paced, one-man sketch comedy show from YouTube star, Damien Slash. From the surreal to the satirical. From 2017.

The Skewer

Wednesday 23:30 - 23:45

3/5. This week, Trump vs The World and Jenrick The Secret Traitor as Jon Holmes mashes up news and pop culture into an award-winning satirical comedy concept album.

Holland's Shorts

Wednesday 23:45 - 00:00

3/6. Dominic ponders the imponderables such as using mobile phones on airplanes and inset days. From 2006.

Thu Jan 29
Lines of Duty

Thursday 00:00 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. Tim Dunn and Toby Jones tell the story of the whistleblower who put his life at risk to save Britain's railways. From 2022.

Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair

Thursday 01:00 - 01:30

3/8. The smooth sleuth is threatened with a revolver and uncovers a fresh lead to follow. Stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury.

Maugham's Eye View

Thursday 01:30 - 02:00

3/6. With 11 wives behind him, the celebrated bigamist, Mortimer Ells is looking to complete the dozen. Stars Dirk Bogarde.

If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich

Thursday 02:00 - 02:30

. 2/4. The three London flatmates Judith, David and Giles enter a writing competition. Stars Tony Slattery. From June 1998.

Hancock's Half Hour

Thursday 02:30 - 03:00

9/14. Sid persuades the Lad to be a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag. Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1959.

Plum House

Thursday 03:00 - 03:30

4/6. Tom puts on a summer event, but will it be remembered for the right reasons with all the goings-on? Stars Miles Jupp. From 2016.

Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain

Thursday 03:30 - 03:45

3/5. Telford's extraordinary career reached its zenith with the construction of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Read by Robin Laing.

Ladies of Letters.com

Thursday 03:45 - 04:00

8/10. Confusing emails fly rapidly between Irene and Vera. Is Lesley marrying or not? Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

The Write Stuff

Thursday 04:00 - 04:30

4/6. James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Lynne Truss and Sue Limb. From May 2000.

Alison and Maud

Thursday 04:30 - 05:00

1/6. Is there something fishy about the Bed & Breakfast landladies' accountant? Stars Denise Coffey and Miriam Margolyes. From 2002.

The Eagle Of The Ninth

Thursday 05:00 - 05:30

3/4. After finding the legion's lost Eagle, Marcus and Esca must risk everything to retake it. Stars Tom Smith and Tony Kearney.

Talawa Stories

Thursday 05:30 - 06:00

Willow and Nicole both want something from inside No. 92, but are they being completely honest? Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien.

Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair

Thursday 06:00 - 06:30

4/8. The suave sleuth confronts impresario Rupert Dreisler, and fears for his wife Steve's safety. Stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury.

Maugham's Eye View

Thursday 06:30 - 07:00

4/6. A charming couple at the bridge table in a Malaysian country club, turn out to have a murder in their past. Stars Dirk Bogarde.

Yes Minister

Thursday 07:00 - 07:30

8/8. Cabinet reshuffle rumours unsettle Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey. Stars Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne. From December 1983.

Give Or Take

Thursday 07:30 - 08:00

5/8. Sam Baker's won a fortune on the football pools, but his family think he's burned the cheque. Stars David Roper. From 1980.

All Those Women

Thursday 08:00 - 08:30

3/4. Hetty's old diaries turn up some home truths for Maggie, who sets herself a challenge. Stars Sheila Hancock. From 2015.

Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain

Thursday 08:30 - 08:45

4/5. To publicise his vast number of projects, Telford embarked in 1819 on a Highland tour with the Poet Laureate. Read by Robin Laing.

Ladies of Letters.com

Thursday 08:45 - 09:00

9/10. Mystery over Irene's burglary, happenings at The Bothy and Karen's whereabouts. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

What's the Story, Ashley Storrie?

Thursday 09:00 - 09:30

3/4. With her famous mum passing just as she wins a clutch of coveted awards, both Ashley's grief and outfit come under scrutiny, as her secret world of spicy fiction runs into reality.

Taking Issue with Shakespeare

Thursday 09:30 - 09:45

4/5. Professor Emma Smith and Mercy Muroki discuss whether the monarchy can unite the nation, with reference to Macbeth. From 2023.

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 Isabelle Hamley.

Great Lives

Thursday 10:00 - 10:30

Documentary film maker Roger Graef chooses acerbic comedy movie star Groucho Marx. With Matthew Parris. From 2008.

The Art of Living: When Words Fail, Music Speaks

Thursday 10:30 - 11:00

School pupils with complex educational needs and professional musicians create and perform an original show together. From 2017.

Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair

Thursday 11:00 - 11:30

4/8. The suave sleuth confronts impresario Rupert Dreisler, and fears for his wife Steve's safety. Stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury.

Maugham's Eye View

Thursday 11:30 - 12:00

4/6. A charming couple at the bridge table in a Malaysian country club, turn out to have a murder in their past. Stars Dirk Bogarde.

Yes Minister

Thursday 12:00 - 12:30

8/8. Cabinet reshuffle rumours unsettle Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey. Stars Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne. From December 1983.

Give Or Take

Thursday 12:30 - 13:00

5/8. Sam Baker's won a fortune on the football pools, but his family think he's burned the cheque. Stars David Roper. From 1980.

All Those Women

Thursday 13:00 - 13:30

3/4. Hetty's old diaries turn up some home truths for Maggie, who sets herself a challenge. Stars Sheila Hancock. From 2015.

Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain

Thursday 13:30 - 13:45

4/5. To publicise his vast number of projects, Telford embarked in 1819 on a Highland tour with the Poet Laureate. Read by Robin Laing.

Ladies of Letters.com

Thursday 13:45 - 14:00

9/10. Mystery over Irene's burglary, happenings at The Bothy and Karen's whereabouts. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Say The Word

Thursday 14:00 - 14:30

5/6. Frank Delaney's language game with Andrew Sachs, Kathy Lette, Helen Lederer, Felix Dexter and the Nimmo Twins. From 2001.

HR

Thursday 14:30 - 15:00

3/6. The odd couple holiday in Spain. Has Sam found love at last? Stars Nicholas Le Prevost and Jonathan Pryce. From September 2010.

The Eagle Of The Ninth

Thursday 15:00 - 15:30

4/4. Marcus and Esca have retrieved the legion's Eagle, denying their enemies a symbol of defiance. Stars Tom Smith and Tony Kearney.

Surge

Thursday 15:30 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. British Columbia, 1942. Young Olaf embarks on a perilous dare but overlooks his duty to his sister. Read by Martin Sherman.

Great Lives

Thursday 16:00 - 16:30

Documentary film maker Roger Graef chooses acerbic comedy movie star Groucho Marx. With Matthew Parris. From 2008.

The Art of Living: When Words Fail, Music Speaks

Thursday 16:30 - 17:00

School pupils with complex educational needs and professional musicians create and perform an original show together. From 2017.

Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair

Thursday 17:00 - 17:30

4/8. The suave sleuth confronts impresario Rupert Dreisler, and fears for his wife Steve's safety. Stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury.

Maugham's Eye View

Thursday 17:30 - 18:00

4/6. A charming couple at the bridge table in a Malaysian country club, turn out to have a murder in their past. Stars Dirk Bogarde.

Yes Minister

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

8/8. Cabinet reshuffle rumours unsettle Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey. Stars Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne. From December 1983.

Give Or Take

Thursday 18:30 - 19:00

5/8. Sam Baker's won a fortune on the football pools, but his family think he's burned the cheque. Stars David Roper. From 1980.

All Those Women

Thursday 19:00 - 19:30

3/4. Hetty's old diaries turn up some home truths for Maggie, who sets herself a challenge. Stars Sheila Hancock. From 2015.

Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain

Thursday 19:30 - 19:45

4/5. To publicise his vast number of projects, Telford embarked in 1819 on a Highland tour with the Poet Laureate. Read by Robin Laing.

Ladies of Letters.com

Thursday 19:45 - 20:00

9/10. Mystery over Irene's burglary, happenings at The Bothy and Karen's whereabouts. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Say The Word

Thursday 20:00 - 20:30

5/6. Frank Delaney's language game with Andrew Sachs, Kathy Lette, Helen Lederer, Felix Dexter and the Nimmo Twins. From 2001.

HR

Thursday 20:30 - 21:00

3/6. The odd couple holiday in Spain. Has Sam found love at last? Stars Nicholas Le Prevost and Jonathan Pryce. From September 2010.

The Eagle Of The Ninth

Thursday 21:00 - 21:30

4/4. Marcus and Esca have retrieved the legion's Eagle, denying their enemies a symbol of defiance. Stars Tom Smith and Tony Kearney.

Surge

Thursday 21:30 - 22:00

4 Extra Debut. British Columbia, 1942. Young Olaf embarks on a perilous dare but overlooks his duty to his sister. Read by Martin Sherman.

What's the Story, Ashley Storrie?

Thursday 22:00 - 22:30

3/4. With her famous mum passing just as she wins a clutch of coveted awards, both Ashley's grief and outfit come under scrutiny, as her secret world of spicy fiction runs into reality.

Fab TV

Thursday 22:30 - 23:00

2/4. They just saved the world. But the Preventers have to do it again. Comic homage to 60s cult TV. Stars Morwenna Banks. From 1996.

Felicity Ward - Appisodes

Thursday 23:00 - 23:15

4/4. Australian stand-up Felicity Ward tries to solve her mental health issues with apps. Can she treat her anxiety? From 2018.

Rosie Jones: Box Ticker

Thursday 23:15 - 23:30

4/4. Rosie Jones and Chris Washington compare notes on being Northern and growing up on opposite sides of the country. From 2020.

Old Harry's Game

Thursday 23:30 - 00:00

5/6. Satan's become a one-man adoption agency, but can he place the baby with a good family? Stars Andy Hamilton. From March 2009.

Fri Jan 30
Great Lives

Friday 00:00 - 00:30

Documentary film maker Roger Graef chooses acerbic comedy movie star Groucho Marx. With Matthew Parris. From 2008.

The Art of Living: When Words Fail, Music Speaks

Friday 00:30 - 01:00

School pupils with complex educational needs and professional musicians create and perform an original show together. From 2017.

Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair

Friday 01:00 - 01:30

4/8. The suave sleuth confronts impresario Rupert Dreisler, and fears for his wife Steve's safety. Stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury.

Maugham's Eye View

Friday 01:30 - 02:00

4/6. A charming couple at the bridge table in a Malaysian country club, turn out to have a murder in their past. Stars Dirk Bogarde.

Yes Minister

Friday 02:00 - 02:30

8/8. Cabinet reshuffle rumours unsettle Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey. Stars Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne. From December 1983.

Give Or Take

Friday 02:30 - 03:00

5/8. Sam Baker's won a fortune on the football pools, but his family think he's burned the cheque. Stars David Roper. From 1980.

All Those Women

Friday 03:00 - 03:30

3/4. Hetty's old diaries turn up some home truths for Maggie, who sets herself a challenge. Stars Sheila Hancock. From 2015.

Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain

Friday 03:30 - 03:45

4/5. To publicise his vast number of projects, Telford embarked in 1819 on a Highland tour with the Poet Laureate. Read by Robin Laing.

Ladies of Letters.com

Friday 03:45 - 04:00

9/10. Mystery over Irene's burglary, happenings at The Bothy and Karen's whereabouts. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Say The Word

Friday 04:00 - 04:30

5/6. Frank Delaney's language game with Andrew Sachs, Kathy Lette, Helen Lederer, Felix Dexter and the Nimmo Twins. From 2001.

HR

Friday 04:30 - 05:00

3/6. The odd couple holiday in Spain. Has Sam found love at last? Stars Nicholas Le Prevost and Jonathan Pryce. From September 2010.

The Eagle Of The Ninth

Friday 05:00 - 05:30

4/4. Marcus and Esca have retrieved the legion's Eagle, denying their enemies a symbol of defiance. Stars Tom Smith and Tony Kearney.

Surge

Friday 05:30 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. British Columbia, 1942. Young Olaf embarks on a perilous dare but overlooks his duty to his sister. Read by Martin Sherman.

Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair

Friday 06:00 - 06:30

5/8. The death toll mounts as the suave sleuth journeys to an island on the River Thames. Stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury.

Maugham's Eye View

Friday 06:30 - 07:00

5/6. Aged 18, Nicky is expressly told 'not to gamble, lend money or see women' but then he goes to Monte Carlo... Stars Dirk Bogarde.

Taking It Up The Octave

Friday 07:00 - 07:30

5/5. With first night nerves for Carmen, Natasha resorts to verbal abuse and Gareth turns to whisky. Stars Godfrey James. From July 1997.

Steptoe and Son

Friday 07:30 - 08:00

5/8. Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From April 1971.

The Break

Friday 08:00 - 08:30

5/6. Uncle Jeff decides Andy needs a job to occupy his mind. But how to do it without Andy noticing? Stars Tom Palmer. From 2016.

Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain

Friday 08:30 - 08:45

5/5. Telford died in 1834 at the dawn of rail travel, little knowing how long his legacy would actually endure. Read by Robin Laing.

Ladies of Letters.com

Friday 08:45 - 09:00

10/10. The Mystery Man comes to Irene's door - and she has a confession to make to Vera. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Dan Does Dating

Friday 09:00 - 09:30

2/4. Dan somehow gets a date with a model. Could this be the start of something, or will it just be some bragging rights on Instagram?

Taking Issue with Shakespeare

Friday 09:30 - 09:45

5/5. Professor Emma Smith talks to Michael Gove about equality, levelling up and Shakespeare's great tragedy, King Lear. From 2023.

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 Paul Kerensa.

Soul Music

Friday 10:00 - 10:30

Violinists, a journalist and an Archers legend explain why Bruch's Violin Concerto in G minor means so much to them. From 2022.

The Arthur Cravan Memorial Society

Friday 10:30 - 11:00

Arthur Smith pieces together an unreliable portrait of artist Arthur Cravan - charlatan, genius, the Dada James Dean. From 2013.

Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair

Friday 11:00 - 11:30

5/8. The death toll mounts as the suave sleuth journeys to an island on the River Thames. Stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury.

Maugham's Eye View

Friday 11:30 - 12:00

5/6. Aged 18, Nicky is expressly told 'not to gamble, lend money or see women' but then he goes to Monte Carlo... Stars Dirk Bogarde.

Taking It Up The Octave

Friday 12:00 - 12:30

5/5. With first night nerves for Carmen, Natasha resorts to verbal abuse and Gareth turns to whisky. Stars Godfrey James. From July 1997.

Steptoe and Son

Friday 12:30 - 13:00

5/8. Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From April 1971.

The Break

Friday 13:00 - 13:30

5/6. Uncle Jeff decides Andy needs a job to occupy his mind. But how to do it without Andy noticing? Stars Tom Palmer. From 2016.

Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain

Friday 13:30 - 13:45

5/5. Telford died in 1834 at the dawn of rail travel, little knowing how long his legacy would actually endure. Read by Robin Laing.

Ladies of Letters.com

Friday 13:45 - 14:00

10/10. The Mystery Man comes to Irene's door - and she has a confession to make to Vera. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

The Personality Test

Friday 14:00 - 14:30

4/4. Former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond quizzes a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins and Robin Ince. From August 2006.

A Whole 'Nother Story

Friday 14:30 - 15:00

3/4. Cassie and Pete enter the world of dating agencies and come to some unexpected realisations. Starring Dave Lamb. From September 2001.

Tango Diaries

Friday 15:00 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. To some people, Tango is an obsession. To many, it is the spirit of life itself. Five people tell their stories. Stars Summer Strallen.

Soul Music

Friday 16:00 - 16:30

Violinists, a journalist and an Archers legend explain why Bruch's Violin Concerto in G minor means so much to them. From 2022.

The Arthur Cravan Memorial Society

Friday 16:30 - 17:00

Arthur Smith pieces together an unreliable portrait of artist Arthur Cravan - charlatan, genius, the Dada James Dean. From 2013.

Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair

Friday 17:00 - 17:30

5/8. The death toll mounts as the suave sleuth journeys to an island on the River Thames. Stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury.

Maugham's Eye View

Friday 17:30 - 18:00

5/6. Aged 18, Nicky is expressly told 'not to gamble, lend money or see women' but then he goes to Monte Carlo... Stars Dirk Bogarde.

Taking It Up The Octave

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

5/5. With first night nerves for Carmen, Natasha resorts to verbal abuse and Gareth turns to whisky. Stars Godfrey James. From July 1997.

Steptoe and Son

Friday 18:30 - 19:00

5/8. Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From April 1971.

The Break

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

5/6. Uncle Jeff decides Andy needs a job to occupy his mind. But how to do it without Andy noticing? Stars Tom Palmer. From 2016.

Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain

Friday 19:30 - 19:45

5/5. Telford died in 1834 at the dawn of rail travel, little knowing how long his legacy would actually endure. Read by Robin Laing.

Ladies of Letters.com

Friday 19:45 - 20:00

10/10. The Mystery Man comes to Irene's door - and she has a confession to make to Vera. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

The Personality Test

Friday 20:00 - 20:30

4/4. Former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond quizzes a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins and Robin Ince. From August 2006.

A Whole 'Nother Story

Friday 20:30 - 21:00

3/4. Cassie and Pete enter the world of dating agencies and come to some unexpected realisations. Starring Dave Lamb. From September 2001.

Tango Diaries

Friday 21:00 - 22:00

4 Extra Debut. To some people, Tango is an obsession. To many, it is the spirit of life itself. Five people tell their stories. Stars Summer Strallen.

Dan Does Dating

Friday 22:00 - 22:30

2/4. Dan somehow gets a date with a model. Could this be the start of something, or will it just be some bragging rights on Instagram?

Four Sleepless Knights

Friday 22:30 - 22:45

2/4. Frank's talent is editing film endings. But one isn't playing ball - nor the lead actors. Adventures in insomnia with Toby Jones.

Life With Lederer

Friday 22:45 - 23:00

2/5. Helen Lederer share another recipe for coping with life - moving home. With Nigel Carrington. From August 1990.

The Masterson Inheritance

Friday 23:00 - 23:30

6/6. Murder, intrigue and a fast-talking parrot aboard a luxury cruiser. Improvised family saga with Paul Merton. From July 1994.

Laura Solon: Talking and Not Talking

Friday 23:30 - 00:00

5/6. The award-winning comic brings us the torrid tale of Justine's jeans and the sad story of a second gap year. From February 2007.