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Tue Sep 23
Victoria Station

Today 15:00 - 15:45

2/5. It's Wednesday 11th January, 1895. Something sinister lurks in a tunnel damaged by the recent derailment. Stars Sean Baker.

Miss Bessemer Saves The Train

Today 15:45 - 16:00

2/5. Miss Bessemer leads her doughty troops straight to the heart of the British government. Starring Penelope Keith.

Train Tracks

Today 16:00 - 16:30

Simon Townley explores rhythms and themes of the train in music from Honneger's Pacific 231 to Freight Train Blues. From 2009.

The Trainspotter's Guide to Dracula

Today 16:30 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. Miles Jupp boards the 11.59 express to Transylvania, using Bram Stoker's Dracula as his train timetable. From 2017.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Today 17:00 - 17:30

1/6. The stunning 'Heart of Fire' ruby once adorned the crown of the Tsars but brings death to whoever owns it. Stars Robert Beatty.

Edward J Mason - Red for Danger

Today 17:30 - 18:00

3/6. David and Pat chase down the missing Red Farley - all the way to the circus. Stars Arnold Peters and Gerik Schelderup. From 1954.

Wally Who?

Today 18:00 - 18:30

1/5. Wally Thornton reckons it's time to ditch his old mates for cultural pursuits. Stars Tony Brandon and Chris Ellison. From 1982.

The Goon Show

Today 18:30 - 19:00

19/26. Fearless Neddie launches a career as a nude piano dancer with a difference. Starring Spike Milligan. From February 1958.

Mrs Sidhu's Deadly Highland Game

Today 19:00 - 19:30

4/4. At Castle Tannoch one final startling realisation threatens to upend all of Mrs Sidhu's suspicions. Stars Meera Syal. From 2019.

Thrilling Stories of the Railway

Today 19:30 - 19:45

Thorpe Hazell investigates a disappearing wagon of paintings from a non-stopping train. Read by Benedict Cumberbatch.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Today 19:45 - 20:00

7/10. Helen is convinced her husband is changing his debaucherous ways, but Gilbert is not so confident. Stars Hattie Morahan.

Guess What?

Today 20:00 - 20:30

6/10. Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. With Geoffrey Durham, Neil Innes and Jan Ravens. From May 1998.

Trapped

Today 20:30 - 21:00

4/4. What are Marty, Willis, Jack and co doing in prison and how on earth will they ever escape? Stars Philip Jackson. From 2006.

Victoria Station

Today 21:00 - 21:45

2/5. It's Wednesday 11th January, 1895. Something sinister lurks in a tunnel damaged by the recent derailment. Stars Sean Baker.

Miss Bessemer Saves The Train

Today 21:45 - 22:00

2/5. Miss Bessemer leads her doughty troops straight to the heart of the British government. Starring Penelope Keith.

Mark Steel's In Town

Today 22:00 - 22:30

1/3. Comedian Mark Steel uncovers a riot of characters and stories in this former mining town in Northumberland. From strongman Willie Carr to er, The Flower Pot Men.

Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better

Today 22:30 - 23:00

5/6. Comedian Mark examines the virtue of hard work. With poems and songs from diligent Tim Key and Tom Basden. From 2008.

Nick Revell: BrokenDreamCatcher

Today 23:00 - 23:30

3/3. Cats injected with nanobots will almost certainly misbehave. A mix of storytelling, comedy and magical realism. From 2018.

And Now In Colour

Today 23:30 - 00:00

4/6. The sketch team take the audience to Nevada for selection by NASA. Starring Tim de Jongh and William Vandyck. From 1991.

Wed Sep 24
Train Tracks

Tomorrow 00:00 - 00:30

Simon Townley explores rhythms and themes of the train in music from Honneger's Pacific 231 to Freight Train Blues. From 2009.

The Trainspotter's Guide to Dracula

Tomorrow 00:30 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. Miles Jupp boards the 11.59 express to Transylvania, using Bram Stoker's Dracula as his train timetable. From 2017.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Tomorrow 01:00 - 01:30

1/6. The stunning 'Heart of Fire' ruby once adorned the crown of the Tsars but brings death to whoever owns it. Stars Robert Beatty.

Edward J Mason - Red for Danger

Tomorrow 01:30 - 02:00

3/6. David and Pat chase down the missing Red Farley - all the way to the circus. Stars Arnold Peters and Gerik Schelderup. From 1954.

Wally Who?

Tomorrow 02:00 - 02:30

1/5. Wally Thornton reckons it's time to ditch his old mates for cultural pursuits. Stars Tony Brandon and Chris Ellison. From 1982.

The Goon Show

Tomorrow 02:30 - 03:00

19/26. Fearless Neddie launches a career as a nude piano dancer with a difference. Starring Spike Milligan. From February 1958.

Mrs Sidhu's Deadly Highland Game

Tomorrow 03:00 - 03:30

4/4. At Castle Tannoch one final startling realisation threatens to upend all of Mrs Sidhu's suspicions. Stars Meera Syal. From 2019.

Thrilling Stories of the Railway

Tomorrow 03:30 - 03:45

Thorpe Hazell investigates a disappearing wagon of paintings from a non-stopping train. Read by Benedict Cumberbatch.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Tomorrow 03:45 - 04:00

7/10. Helen is convinced her husband is changing his debaucherous ways, but Gilbert is not so confident. Stars Hattie Morahan.

Guess What?

Tomorrow 04:00 - 04:30

6/10. Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. With Geoffrey Durham, Neil Innes and Jan Ravens. From May 1998.

Trapped

Tomorrow 04:30 - 05:00

4/4. What are Marty, Willis, Jack and co doing in prison and how on earth will they ever escape? Stars Philip Jackson. From 2006.

Victoria Station

Tomorrow 05:00 - 05:45

2/5. It's Wednesday 11th January, 1895. Something sinister lurks in a tunnel damaged by the recent derailment. Stars Sean Baker.

Miss Bessemer Saves The Train

Tomorrow 05:45 - 06:00

2/5. Miss Bessemer leads her doughty troops straight to the heart of the British government. Starring Penelope Keith.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Tomorrow 06:00 - 06:30

2/6. Katherine is heading to Nice by the Blue Train, but someone she meets on board won't be able to alight... Stars Maurice Denham.

Edward J Mason - Red for Danger

Tomorrow 06:30 - 07:00

4/6. Following a murder at the circus, the race is on to reveal crucial information about the new super metal. Stars Anne Cullen.

Star Terk II

Tomorrow 07:00 - 07:30

3/6. From Su Pollard to That's Life. Susie Blake and Fred Harris boldly go where no comedy's gone before. From 1987.

Hancock's Half Hour

Tomorrow 07:30 - 08:00

13/20. The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but he gets duped into a frontline appearance. Stars Tony Hancock. From April 1958.

Dot

Tomorrow 08:00 - 08:30

1/4. The fellas are going gaga for Myrtle's new gnashers. Stars Fenella Woolgar and Kate O'Flynn. From 2017.

Thrilling Stories of the Railway

Tomorrow 08:30 - 08:45

A multi-millionaire's son is snatched from a moving train. Can Hazell foil the kidnappers? Read by Benedict Cumberbatch.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Tomorrow 08:45 - 09:00

8/10. Huntingdon won't let Helen leave with her son. As she plans her escape, he finds her journal. Stars Hattie Morahan.

Do Gooders

Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30

3/6. Clive's scathing rejection of a Star Wars-themed fundraising idea has some unforeseen consequences for him. Meanwhile, Ken has sticky fingers.

The Railways: Nation, Network and People

Tomorrow 09:30 - 09:45

3/5. The new railways let people move much faster, but things were different when trains stopped too. Read by Stephen Tompkinson. From 2015.

Daily Service

Tomorrow 09:45 - 10:00

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

El Tren Fantasma (The Ghost Train)

Tomorrow 10:00 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. An immersive recreation of a withdrawn train service across the heart of Mexico from Pacific to Atlantic coast. From 2010.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:30

2/6. Katherine is heading to Nice by the Blue Train, but someone she meets on board won't be able to alight... Stars Maurice Denham.

Edward J Mason - Red for Danger

Tomorrow 11:30 - 12:00

4/6. Following a murder at the circus, the race is on to reveal crucial information about the new super metal. Stars Anne Cullen.

Star Terk II

Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:30

3/6. From Su Pollard to That's Life. Susie Blake and Fred Harris boldly go where no comedy's gone before. From 1987.

Hancock's Half Hour

Tomorrow 12:30 - 13:00

13/20. The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but he gets duped into a frontline appearance. Stars Tony Hancock. From April 1958.

Dot

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30

1/4. The fellas are going gaga for Myrtle's new gnashers. Stars Fenella Woolgar and Kate O'Flynn. From 2017.

Thrilling Stories of the Railway

Tomorrow 13:30 - 13:45

A multi-millionaire's son is snatched from a moving train. Can Hazell foil the kidnappers? Read by Benedict Cumberbatch.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Tomorrow 13:45 - 14:00

8/10. Huntingdon won't let Helen leave with her son. As she plans her escape, he finds her journal. Stars Hattie Morahan.

The Museum of Curiosity

Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:30

5/6. John Lloyd and Lee Mack welcome comedy ventriloquist Nina Conti, writer Daisy Goodwin and Lord Butler of Brockwell. From 2018.

Millport

Tomorrow 14:30 - 15:00

2/6. Irene enlists Bob's help when strange events send the tiny Scottish island into disarray. Stars Lynn Ferguson. From May 2001.

Victoria Station

Tomorrow 15:00 - 15:45

3/5. It's Wednesday 18th January, 1895. A Russian circus and vicar pass through. Which causes the most confusion? With Sean Baker.

Miss Bessemer Saves The Train

Tomorrow 15:45 - 16:00

3/5. As the men in suits start to play dirty, Miss Bessemer discovers that pride goes before a fall. Stars Penelope Keith. From 2021.

El Tren Fantasma (The Ghost Train)

Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. An immersive recreation of a withdrawn train service across the heart of Mexico from Pacific to Atlantic coast. From 2010.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Tomorrow 17:00 - 17:30

2/6. Katherine is heading to Nice by the Blue Train, but someone she meets on board won't be able to alight... Stars Maurice Denham.

Edward J Mason - Red for Danger

Tomorrow 17:30 - 18:00

4/6. Following a murder at the circus, the race is on to reveal crucial information about the new super metal. Stars Anne Cullen.

Star Terk II

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30

3/6. From Su Pollard to That's Life. Susie Blake and Fred Harris boldly go where no comedy's gone before. From 1987.

Hancock's Half Hour

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00

13/20. The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but he gets duped into a frontline appearance. Stars Tony Hancock. From April 1958.

DOT

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30

1/4. The fellas are going gaga for Myrtle's new gnashers. Stars Fenella Woolgar and Kate O'Flynn. From 2017.

Thrilling Stories of the Railway

Tomorrow 19:30 - 19:45

A multi-millionaire's son is snatched from a moving train. Can Hazell foil the kidnappers? Read by Benedict Cumberbatch.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Tomorrow 19:45 - 20:00

8/10. Huntingdon won't let Helen leave with her son. As she plans her escape, he finds her journal. Stars Hattie Morahan.

The Museum of Curiosity

Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:30

5/6. John Lloyd and Lee Mack welcome comedy ventriloquist Nina Conti, writer Daisy Goodwin and Lord Butler of Brockwell. From 2018.

Millport

Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:00

2/6. Irene enlists Bob's help when strange events send the tiny Scottish island into disarray. Stars Lynn Ferguson. From May 2001.

Victoria Station

Tomorrow 21:00 - 21:45

3/5. It's Wednesday 18th January, 1895. A Russian circus and vicar pass through. Which causes the most confusion? With Sean Baker.

Miss Bessemer Saves The Train

Tomorrow 21:45 - 22:00

3/5. As the men in suits start to play dirty, Miss Bessemer discovers that pride goes before a fall. Stars Penelope Keith. From 2021.

Do Gooders

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:30

3/6. Clive's scathing rejection of a Star Wars-themed fundraising idea has some unforeseen consequences for him. Meanwhile, Ken has sticky fingers.

Flight of the Conchords

Tomorrow 22:30 - 23:00

1/6. The Kiwis try to make it big in London. Improvised by Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement. With Rob Brydon. From September 2005.

The Million Pound Radio Show

Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:30

5/6. Thomas the Tank Engine goes rogue and quitting smoking is easy. Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell's sharp humour. From August 1991.

The Skewer

Tomorrow 23:30 - 23:45

2/5. Jon Holmes remixes the news into a satirical current affairs concept album. This week - Back, Sack and Crack, Nigel's House Party and An American Idiot Abroad.

Rosie Jones - Box Ticker Too

Tomorrow 23:45 - 00:00

2/4. Rosie looks at sexuality with help from stand-up Joe Sutherland. They compare notes on childhoods and coming out. From 2021.

Thu Sep 25
El Tren Fantasma (The Ghost Train)

Thursday 00:00 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. An immersive recreation of a withdrawn train service across the heart of Mexico from Pacific to Atlantic coast. From 2010.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Thursday 01:00 - 01:30

2/6. Katherine is heading to Nice by the Blue Train, but someone she meets on board won't be able to alight... Stars Maurice Denham.

Edward J Mason - Red for Danger

Thursday 01:30 - 02:00

4/6. Following a murder at the circus, the race is on to reveal crucial information about the new super metal. Stars Anne Cullen.

Star Terk II

Thursday 02:00 - 02:30

3/6. From Su Pollard to That's Life. Susie Blake and Fred Harris boldly go where no comedy's gone before. From 1987.

Hancock's Half Hour

Thursday 02:30 - 03:00

13/20. The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but he gets duped into a frontline appearance. Stars Tony Hancock. From April 1958.

DOT

Thursday 03:00 - 03:30

1/4. The fellas are going gaga for Myrtle's new gnashers. Stars Fenella Woolgar and Kate O'Flynn. From 2017.

Thrilling Stories of the Railway

Thursday 03:30 - 03:45

A multi-millionaire's son is snatched from a moving train. Can Hazell foil the kidnappers? Read by Benedict Cumberbatch.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Thursday 03:45 - 04:00

8/10. Huntingdon won't let Helen leave with her son. As she plans her escape, he finds her journal. Stars Hattie Morahan.

The Museum of Curiosity

Thursday 04:00 - 04:30

5/6. John Lloyd and Lee Mack welcome comedy ventriloquist Nina Conti, writer Daisy Goodwin and Lord Butler of Brockwell. From 2018.

Millport

Thursday 04:30 - 05:00

2/6. Irene enlists Bob's help when strange events send the tiny Scottish island into disarray. Stars Lynn Ferguson. From May 2001.

Victoria Station

Thursday 05:00 - 05:45

3/5. It's Wednesday 18th January, 1895. A Russian circus and vicar pass through. Which causes the most confusion? With Sean Baker.

Miss Bessemer Saves The Train

Thursday 05:45 - 06:00

3/5. As the men in suits start to play dirty, Miss Bessemer discovers that pride goes before a fall. Stars Penelope Keith. From 2021.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Thursday 06:00 - 06:30

3/6. With a victim brutally murdered and a fabulous gem stolen, Hercule Poirot starts to arrange the facts. Stars Maurice Denham.

Edward J Mason - Red for Danger

Thursday 06:30 - 07:00

5/6. Red's enemies will stop at nothing to get their hands on the secret formula for Kratz alloy metal. Stars Dudley Rolph.

Bristow

Thursday 07:00 - 07:30

1/4. With talk of a Christmas bonus, the buying clerk's generosity knows no bounds, for once. Stars Michael Williams. From 1999.

The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C

Thursday 07:30 - 08:00

Potter. 2/6. Diana's friend is in hospital, but paying a visit proves tricky. Stars Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. From October 1979.

A Month of Maureen

Thursday 08:00 - 08:30

1/4. 4 Extra Debut. Molly must try to persuade her anxious son Paul that he needs to leave home. Stars Maureen Lipman and Jasper Britton. From 2017.

Thrilling Stories of the Railway

Thursday 08:30 - 08:45

A passenger begs for Thorpe Hazell's help when her aunt is robbed of her diamonds. Read by Benedict Cumberbatch.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Thursday 08:45 - 09:00

9/10. Gilbert now knows all the painful secrets of Helen's past and why she sought seclusion at Wildfell Hall. Stars Hattie Morahan.

Glenn Moore's Almanac

Thursday 09:00 - 09:30

3/4. Comedian Glenn Moore looks in his almanac at world events. Lockdown 2020: Can father-to-be Glenn learn how to use a mask and change a nappy - and crucially, tell which is which?

The Railways: Nation, Network and People

Thursday 09:30 - 09:45

4/5. The new railways brought about feats of engineering that have stood the test of time. Read by Stephen Tompkinson. From 2015.

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 Rachel Mann.

Train Hopping in the USA

Thursday 10:00 - 10:30

4 Extra Debut. High risk adventure or desperate necessity? Peter Bowes explores why some people jump freight trains in the USA. From 2012.

The Ghost Trains Of Old England

Thursday 10:30 - 11:00

Ian Marchant travels to Britain's least-used stations, on semi-secret trains that don't appear on timetables. From 2010.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Thursday 11:00 - 11:30

3/6. With a victim brutally murdered and a fabulous gem stolen, Hercule Poirot starts to arrange the facts. Stars Maurice Denham.

Edward J Mason - Red for Danger

Thursday 11:30 - 12:00

5/6. Red's enemies will stop at nothing to get their hands on the secret formula for Kratz alloy metal. Stars Dudley Rolph.

Bristow

Thursday 12:00 - 12:30

1/4. With talk of a Christmas bonus, the buying clerk's generosity knows no bounds, for once. Stars Michael Williams. From 1999.

The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C

Thursday 12:30 - 13:00

Potter. 2/6. Diana's friend is in hospital, but paying a visit proves tricky. Stars Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. From October 1979.

A Month of Maureen

Thursday 13:00 - 13:30

1/4. 4 Extra Debut. Molly must try to persuade her anxious son Paul that he needs to leave home. Stars Maureen Lipman and Jasper Britton. From 2017.

Thrilling Stories of the Railway

Thursday 13:30 - 13:45

A passenger begs for Thorpe Hazell's help when her aunt is robbed of her diamonds. Read by Benedict Cumberbatch.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Thursday 13:45 - 14:00

9/10. Gilbert now knows all the painful secrets of Helen's past and why she sought seclusion at Wildfell Hall. Stars Hattie Morahan.

Counterpoint

Thursday 14:00 - 14:30

1/13. 4 Extra Debut. Russell Davies hosts the wide-ranging music quiz, with three contestants from London, Guilford and Edinburgh. From 2014.

HR

Thursday 14:30 - 15:00

1/6. Caught verbally abusing a client, an angry senior manager faces his HR officer. Stars Jonathan Pryce. From February 2009.

Victoria Station

Thursday 15:00 - 15:45

4/5. It's Wednesday 25th January, 1895. Eyes are tested for the accident enquiry, but who is the mystery blind man? With Sean Baker.

Miss Bessemer Saves The Train

Thursday 15:45 - 16:00

4/5. The Railway Fighting Committee fear they've reached the end of the line, but then Dennis has an idea. Stars Penelope Keith.

Train Hopping in the USA

Thursday 16:00 - 16:30

4 Extra Debut. High risk adventure or desperate necessity? Peter Bowes explores why some people jump freight trains in the USA. From 2012.

The Ghost Trains Of Old England

Thursday 16:30 - 17:00

Ian Marchant travels to Britain's least-used stations, on semi-secret trains that don't appear on timetables. From 2010.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Thursday 17:00 - 17:30

3/6. With a victim brutally murdered and a fabulous gem stolen, Hercule Poirot starts to arrange the facts. Stars Maurice Denham.

Edward J Mason - Red for Danger

Thursday 17:30 - 18:00

5/6. Red's enemies will stop at nothing to get their hands on the secret formula for Kratz alloy metal. Stars Dudley Rolph.

Bristow

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

1/4. With talk of a Christmas bonus, the buying clerk's generosity knows no bounds, for once. Stars Michael Williams. From 1999.

The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C

Thursday 18:30 - 19:00

Potter. 2/6. Diana's friend is in hospital, but paying a visit proves tricky. Stars Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. From October 1979.

A Month of Maureen

Thursday 19:00 - 19:30

1/4. 4 Extra Debut. Molly must try to persuade her anxious son Paul that he needs to leave home. Stars Maureen Lipman and Jasper Britton. From 2017.

Thrilling Stories of the Railway

Thursday 19:30 - 19:45

A passenger begs for Thorpe Hazell's help when her aunt is robbed of her diamonds. Read by Benedict Cumberbatch.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Thursday 19:45 - 20:00

9/10. Gilbert now knows all the painful secrets of Helen's past and why she sought seclusion at Wildfell Hall. Stars Hattie Morahan.

Counterpoint

Thursday 20:00 - 20:30

1/13. 4 Extra Debut. Russell Davies hosts the wide-ranging music quiz, with three contestants from London, Guilford and Edinburgh. From 2014.

HR

Thursday 20:30 - 21:00

1/6. Caught verbally abusing a client, an angry senior manager faces his HR officer. Stars Jonathan Pryce. From February 2009.

Victoria Station

Thursday 21:00 - 21:45

4/5. It's Wednesday 25th January, 1895. Eyes are tested for the accident enquiry, but who is the mystery blind man? With Sean Baker.

Miss Bessemer Saves The Train

Thursday 21:45 - 22:00

4/5. The Railway Fighting Committee fear they've reached the end of the line, but then Dennis has an idea. Stars Penelope Keith.

Glenn Moore's Almanac

Thursday 22:00 - 22:30

3/4. Comedian Glenn Moore looks in his almanac at world events. Lockdown 2020: Can father-to-be Glenn learn how to use a mask and change a nappy - and crucially, tell which is which?

iGOD

Thursday 22:30 - 22:45

1/6. Fantastical comedic look at entertaining apocalypses on parallel Earths. Stars David Soul and Simon Day. From December 2010.

Steven Appleby's Normal Life

Thursday 22:45 - 23:00

3/6. The cartoonist sells his soul to the devil in the hope of securing eternal life. Stars Mark Perry. From August 2001.

Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere

Thursday 23:00 - 23:30

1/4. Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda explores divisive global issues. Who gets the blame? From 2021.

Beauty of Britain

Thursday 23:30 - 00:00

6/6. Beauty falls for posh Stephen, son of Ma Lockney, a local business hero. Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien and Maureen Lipman. From 2012.

Fri Sep 26
Train Hopping in the USA

Friday 00:00 - 00:30

4 Extra Debut. High risk adventure or desperate necessity? Peter Bowes explores why some people jump freight trains in the USA. From 2012.

The Ghost Trains Of Old England

Friday 00:30 - 01:00

Ian Marchant travels to Britain's least-used stations, on semi-secret trains that don't appear on timetables. From 2010.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Friday 01:00 - 01:30

3/6. With a victim brutally murdered and a fabulous gem stolen, Hercule Poirot starts to arrange the facts. Stars Maurice Denham.

Edward J Mason - Red for Danger

Friday 01:30 - 02:00

5/6. Red's enemies will stop at nothing to get their hands on the secret formula for Kratz alloy metal. Stars Dudley Rolph.

Bristow

Friday 02:00 - 02:30

1/4. With talk of a Christmas bonus, the buying clerk's generosity knows no bounds, for once. Stars Michael Williams. From 1999.

The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C

Friday 02:30 - 03:00

Potter. 2/6. Diana's friend is in hospital, but paying a visit proves tricky. Stars Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. From October 1979.

A Month of Maureen

Friday 03:00 - 03:30

1/4. 4 Extra Debut. Molly must try to persuade her anxious son Paul that he needs to leave home. Stars Maureen Lipman and Jasper Britton. From 2017.

Thrilling Stories of the Railway

Friday 03:30 - 03:45

A passenger begs for Thorpe Hazell's help when her aunt is robbed of her diamonds. Read by Benedict Cumberbatch.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Friday 03:45 - 04:00

9/10. Gilbert now knows all the painful secrets of Helen's past and why she sought seclusion at Wildfell Hall. Stars Hattie Morahan.

Counterpoint

Friday 04:00 - 04:30

1/13. 4 Extra Debut. Russell Davies hosts the wide-ranging music quiz, with three contestants from London, Guilford and Edinburgh. From 2014.

HR

Friday 04:30 - 05:00

1/6. Caught verbally abusing a client, an angry senior manager faces his HR officer. Stars Jonathan Pryce. From February 2009.

Victoria Station

Friday 05:00 - 05:45

4/5. It's Wednesday 25th January, 1895. Eyes are tested for the accident enquiry, but who is the mystery blind man? With Sean Baker.

Miss Bessemer Saves The Train

Friday 05:45 - 06:00

4/5. The Railway Fighting Committee fear they've reached the end of the line, but then Dennis has an idea. Stars Penelope Keith.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Friday 06:00 - 06:30

4/6. The Belgian sleuth interviews the notorious Comte and intercepts a package that he had posted to Paris. Stars Maurice Denham.

Edward J Mason - Red for Danger

Friday 06:30 - 07:00

6/6. Paul Farley is uneasy as living targets are lined up to test the Krautz alloy metal. Starring Arnold Peters.

The Sit Crom

Friday 07:00 - 07:30

1/6. Spies and sinful vegetables at Firebasket Hall. Civil War comedy with Joss Ackland and Miriam Margolyes. From October 1990.

The Inimitable Jeeves

Friday 07:30 - 08:00

10/10. Bertie turns into a romantic novelist (again) when Bingo falls in love (again). PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers.

Teatime

Friday 08:00 - 08:30

4/4. Donna and Joe have a heart to heart, Vicky and Rav paint a room, and events spiral out of control. Stars Sam Spiro. From 2020.

Thrilling Stories of the Railway

Friday 08:30 - 08:45

Can Edwardian sleuth Thorpe Hazell foil a gold bullion robbery? Benedict Cumberbatch reads Victor Lorenzo Whitechurch's tale.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Friday 08:45 - 09:00

10/10. Despairing Gilbert hasn't seen Helen Graham for months and learns that she has returned to nurse her husband. Stars Leo Bill.

Sudden Death

Friday 09:00 - 09:30

Comedian Jon Harvey presents a stand-up special about how watching sport helped him overcome grief. From 2022.

The Railways: Nation, Network and People

Friday 09:30 - 09:45

5/5. The track and engine revolution gave birth to a new species - the railway enthusiast. Concluded by Stephen Tompkinson. From 2015.

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.

Wireless Nights

Friday 10:00 - 10:30

Jarvis Cocker boards the Wireless Nights Express, to hear tales of night people on sleeper - or sleepless - trains. From 2018.

Anything You Can Do

Friday 10:30 - 11:00

Piers Bishop tells the story of Sir Nigel Gresley's 1938 'Mallard' steam engine speed record that still stands today. From 1988.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Friday 11:00 - 11:30

4/6. The Belgian sleuth interviews the notorious Comte and intercepts a package that he had posted to Paris. Stars Maurice Denham.

Edward J Mason - Red for Danger

Friday 11:30 - 12:00

6/6. Paul Farley is uneasy as living targets are lined up to test the Krautz alloy metal. Starring Arnold Peters.

The Sit Crom

Friday 12:00 - 12:30

1/6. Spies and sinful vegetables at Firebasket Hall. Civil War comedy with Joss Ackland and Miriam Margolyes. From October 1990.

The Inimitable Jeeves

Friday 12:30 - 13:00

10/10. Bertie turns into a romantic novelist (again) when Bingo falls in love (again). PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers.

Teatime

Friday 13:00 - 13:30

4/4. Donna and Joe have a heart to heart, Vicky and Rav paint a room, and events spiral out of control. Stars Sam Spiro. From 2020.

Thrilling Stories of the Railway

Friday 13:30 - 13:45

Can Edwardian sleuth Thorpe Hazell foil a gold bullion robbery? Benedict Cumberbatch reads Victor Lorenzo Whitechurch's tale.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Friday 13:45 - 14:00

10/10. Despairing Gilbert hasn't seen Helen Graham for months and learns that she has returned to nurse her husband. Stars Leo Bill.

The Motion Show

Friday 14:00 - 14:30

4/6. Graeme Garden chairs the debating game with Jenny Eclair, Hugh Dennis, Stuart Maconie and Greg Proops. From June 2001.

Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!

Friday 14:30 - 15:00

6/6. Sort out your life and sign up for the Milton Declutterering Method! (Including getting rid of that extra 'er'.) With Josie Lawrence. From 2018.

Victoria Station

Friday 15:00 - 15:45

5/5. Wednesday 1st February, 1895. The crash inquiry begins and a second disaster looms. Can Roberts clear his name? With Sean Baker.

Miss Bessemer Saves The Train

Friday 15:45 - 16:00

5/5. The line saved, it should be Miss Bessemer's moment of triumph, but she appears to have gone AWOL. Stars Penelope Keith.

Wireless Nights

Friday 16:00 - 16:30

Jarvis Cocker boards the Wireless Nights Express, to hear tales of night people on sleeper - or sleepless - trains. From 2018.

Anything You Can Do

Friday 16:30 - 17:00

Piers Bishop tells the story of Sir Nigel Gresley's 1938 'Mallard' steam engine speed record that still stands today. From 1988.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Friday 17:00 - 17:30

4/6. The Belgian sleuth interviews the notorious Comte and intercepts a package that he had posted to Paris. Stars Maurice Denham.

Edward J Mason - Red for Danger

Friday 17:30 - 18:00

6/6. Paul Farley is uneasy as living targets are lined up to test the Krautz alloy metal. Starring Arnold Peters.

The Sit Crom

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

1/6. Spies and sinful vegetables at Firebasket Hall. Civil War comedy with Joss Ackland and Miriam Margolyes. From October 1990.

The Inimitable Jeeves

Friday 18:30 - 19:00

10/10. Bertie turns into a romantic novelist (again) when Bingo falls in love (again). PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers.

Teatime

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

4/4. Donna and Joe have a heart to heart, Vicky and Rav paint a room, and events spiral out of control. Stars Sam Spiro. From 2020.

Thrilling Stories of the Railway

Friday 19:30 - 19:45

Can Edwardian sleuth Thorpe Hazell foil a gold bullion robbery? Benedict Cumberbatch reads Victor Lorenzo Whitechurch's tale.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Friday 19:45 - 20:00

10/10. Despairing Gilbert hasn't seen Helen Graham for months and learns that she has returned to nurse her husband. Stars Leo Bill.

The Motion Show

Friday 20:00 - 20:30

4/6. Graeme Garden chairs the debating game with Jenny Eclair, Hugh Dennis, Stuart Maconie and Greg Proops. From June 2001.

Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!

Friday 20:30 - 21:00

6/6. Sort out your life and sign up for the Milton Declutterering Method! (Including getting rid of that extra 'er'.) With Josie Lawrence. From 2018.

Victoria Station

Friday 21:00 - 21:45

5/5. Wednesday 1st February, 1895. The crash inquiry begins and a second disaster looms. Can Roberts clear his name? With Sean Baker.

Miss Bessemer Saves The Train

Friday 21:45 - 22:00

5/5. The line saved, it should be Miss Bessemer's moment of triumph, but she appears to have gone AWOL. Stars Penelope Keith.

Icklewick FM

Friday 22:00 - 22:30

4/6. The whole town turns up to celebrate the launch of a brand new attraction which promises to bring Icklewick's colourful history to life using the power of immersive theatre.

Dial M for Pizza

Friday 22:30 - 22:55

6/6. The sketch show team tackle an odd disease - and a legal Aladdin. Stars Brenda Blethyn and Robert Bathurst. From December 1987.

The Comedy Club Interview

Friday 22:55 - 23:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Paul Garner chats again to Dom Joly.

28 Acts in 28 Minutes

Friday 23:00 - 23:30

1/3. John Humphrys gives 28 performers 60 seconds to entertain. With Jason Manford, Ed Byrne and Nicholas Parsons. From June 2006.

The Mitch Benn Music Show

Friday 23:30 - 00:00

4/6. The musical comedian presents his selection of some of the finest comic songs. With guest Philip Pope. From August 2005.

Sat Sep 27
Wireless Nights

Saturday 00:00 - 00:30

Jarvis Cocker boards the Wireless Nights Express, to hear tales of night people on sleeper - or sleepless - trains. From 2018.

Anything You Can Do

Saturday 00:30 - 01:00

Piers Bishop tells the story of Sir Nigel Gresley's 1938 'Mallard' steam engine speed record that still stands today. From 1988.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Saturday 01:00 - 01:30

4/6. The Belgian sleuth interviews the notorious Comte and intercepts a package that he had posted to Paris. Stars Maurice Denham.

Edward J Mason - Red for Danger

Saturday 01:30 - 02:00

6/6. Paul Farley is uneasy as living targets are lined up to test the Krautz alloy metal. Starring Arnold Peters.

The Sit Crom

Saturday 02:00 - 02:30

1/6. Spies and sinful vegetables at Firebasket Hall. Civil War comedy with Joss Ackland and Miriam Margolyes. From October 1990.

The Inimitable Jeeves

Saturday 02:30 - 03:00

10/10. Bertie turns into a romantic novelist (again) when Bingo falls in love (again). PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers.

Teatime

Saturday 03:00 - 03:30

4/4. Donna and Joe have a heart to heart, Vicky and Rav paint a room, and events spiral out of control. Stars Sam Spiro. From 2020.

Thrilling Stories of the Railway

Saturday 03:30 - 03:45

Can Edwardian sleuth Thorpe Hazell foil a gold bullion robbery? Benedict Cumberbatch reads Victor Lorenzo Whitechurch's tale.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Saturday 03:45 - 04:00

10/10. Despairing Gilbert hasn't seen Helen Graham for months and learns that she has returned to nurse her husband. Stars Leo Bill.

The Motion Show

Saturday 04:00 - 04:30

4/6. Graeme Garden chairs the debating game with Jenny Eclair, Hugh Dennis, Stuart Maconie and Greg Proops. From June 2001.

Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!

Saturday 04:30 - 05:00

6/6. Sort out your life and sign up for the Milton Declutterering Method! (Including getting rid of that extra 'er'.) With Josie Lawrence. From 2018.

Victoria Station

Saturday 05:00 - 05:45

5/5. Wednesday 1st February, 1895. The crash inquiry begins and a second disaster looms. Can Roberts clear his name? With Sean Baker.

Miss Bessemer Saves The Train

Saturday 05:45 - 06:00

5/5. The line saved, it should be Miss Bessemer's moment of triumph, but she appears to have gone AWOL. Stars Penelope Keith.

Graham Greene: Stamboul Train

Saturday 06:00 - 07:30

4 Extra Debut. 1930s Europe: the Orient Express finds itself filled with a motley group riven by murderous intrigue. Stars Joseph Millson.

Stage and Screen

Saturday 07:30 - 09:00

Singer Julie Andrews recalls her career from childhood vaudeville to 'The Sound of Music'. With Edward Seckerson. From December 2003.

The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket

Saturday 09:00 - 09:30

2/13. 4 Extra Debut. Guests are missing in the snow! What will the dear ladies do? Stars Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket. From 1979.

Beyond Our Ken

Saturday 09:30 - 10:00

1/14. Kenneth Horne has his flat redecorated and Hornerama looks at photography. With Kenneth Williams. From April 1960.

Archive on 4: The Hills Are Alive

Saturday 10:00 - 11:00

Sixty years after The Sound of Music was released, Mark Kermode hears from the creative team who made it happen. From 2004.

Graham Greene: Stamboul Train

Saturday 11:00 - 12:30

4 Extra Debut. 1930s Europe: the Orient Express finds itself filled with a motley group riven by murderous intrigue. Stars Joseph Millson.

Stage and Screen

Saturday 12:30 - 14:00

Singer Julie Andrews recalls her career from childhood vaudeville to 'The Sound of Music'. With Edward Seckerson. From December 2003.

The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket

Saturday 14:00 - 14:30

2/13. 4 Extra Debut. Guests are missing in the snow! What will the dear ladies do? Stars Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket. From 1979.

Beyond Our Ken

Saturday 14:30 - 15:00

1/14. Kenneth Horne has his flat redecorated and Hornerama looks at photography. With Kenneth Williams. From April 1960.

Archive on 4: The Hills Are Alive

Saturday 15:00 - 16:00

Sixty years after The Sound of Music was released, Mark Kermode hears from the creative team who made it happen. From 2004.

272 Attempts

Saturday 16:00 - 17:00

An isolated house. The discovery of children's graves. A large number of tagged infants. Stars Penelope Wilton and Adjoah Andoh.

Graham Greene: Stamboul Train

Saturday 17:00 - 18:30

4 Extra Debut. 1930s Europe: the Orient Express finds itself filled with a motley group riven by murderous intrigue. Stars Joseph Millson.

Stage and Screen

Saturday 18:30 - 20:00

Singer Julie Andrews recalls her career from childhood vaudeville to 'The Sound of Music'. With Edward Seckerson. From December 2003.

The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket

Saturday 20:00 - 20:30

2/13. 4 Extra Debut. Guests are missing in the snow! What will the dear ladies do? Stars Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket. From 1979.

Beyond Our Ken

Saturday 20:30 - 21:00

1/14. Kenneth Horne has his flat redecorated and Hornerama looks at photography. With Kenneth Williams. From April 1960.

Archive on 4: The Hills Are Alive

Saturday 21:00 - 22:00

Sixty years after The Sound of Music was released, Mark Kermode hears from the creative team who made it happen. From 2004.

The Boosh

Saturday 22:00 - 22:30

2/6. Howard and Vince set out to find the zoo's former owner Tommy. Stars Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding. From October 2001.

Start/Stop

Saturday 22:30 - 22:55

6/6. Evan is sceptical of Fiona's business, David's struggling with control and Barney is being nice. Stars Fiona Allen. From 2016.

The Comedy Club Interview

Saturday 22:55 - 23:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Isy Suttie chats to fellow comedian Ria Lina.

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Saturday 23:00 - 23:30

4/4. Zoo music and a sketch that only a fool wouldn't find funny. With Carrie Quinlan, Lawry Lewin and Simon Kane. From October 2011.

Richard Herring's Objective

Saturday 23:30 - 00:00

4/4. Is it acceptable to be prejudiced against public schools and the posh? With Emma Kennedy and Alexei Sayle. From November 2011.

Sun Sep 28
272 Attempts

Sunday 00:00 - 01:00

An isolated house. The discovery of children's graves. A large number of tagged infants. Stars Penelope Wilton and Adjoah Andoh.

Graham Greene: Stamboul Train

Sunday 01:00 - 02:30

4 Extra Debut. 1930s Europe: the Orient Express finds itself filled with a motley group riven by murderous intrigue. Stars Joseph Millson.

Stage and Screen

Sunday 02:30 - 04:00

Singer Julie Andrews recalls her career from childhood vaudeville to 'The Sound of Music'. With Edward Seckerson. From December 2003.

The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket

Sunday 04:00 - 04:30

2/13. 4 Extra Debut. Guests are missing in the snow! What will the dear ladies do? Stars Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket. From 1979.

Beyond Our Ken

Sunday 04:30 - 05:00

1/14. Kenneth Horne has his flat redecorated and Hornerama looks at photography. With Kenneth Williams. From April 1960.

Archive on 4: The Hills Are Alive

Sunday 05:00 - 06:00

Sixty years after The Sound of Music was released, Mark Kermode hears from the creative team who made it happen. From 2004.

Desert Island Discs

Sunday 06:00 - 07:00

4 Extra Debut. From the Bee Gees to George Gershwin. Actor Stephen Mangan shares his island choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2025.

Poetry Extra: Adventures in Poetry

Sunday 07:00 - 07:30

Daljit Nagra selects Adventures in Poetry featuring the iconic Victorian poem Vitai Lampada. With Peggy Reynolds. From 2012.

Thrilling Stories of the Railway (Omnibus)

Sunday 07:30 - 08:40

Edwardian sleuth Thorpe Hazell uses his railway expertise to solve audacious crimes. Read by Benedict Cumberbatch.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 08:40 - 08:50

TV presenter and Paralympian Ade Adepitan chooses 'One Drop' by Bob Marley and 'Optimistic' by Sounds of Blackness.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (Omnibus)

Sunday 08:50 - 10:00

2/2. Gilbert Markham discovers why Helen Graham has sought refuge in the neighbourhood. Stars Robert Lonsdale and Hattie Morahan.

The Frankie Howerd Show

Sunday 10:00 - 10:30

2/6. The King of Titters takes his driving test and recalls wartime escapades. With Christopher Scoular and April Walker. From 1975.

Jim The Great

Sunday 10:30 - 11:00

The moustachioed monarch raises an army to take on Attila and his approaching horde. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From September 1979.

Desert Island Discs

Sunday 11:00 - 12:00

4 Extra Debut. From the Bee Gees to George Gershwin. Actor Stephen Mangan shares his island choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2025.

Poetry Extra: Adventures in Poetry

Sunday 12:00 - 12:30

Daljit Nagra selects Adventures in Poetry featuring the iconic Victorian poem Vitai Lampada. With Peggy Reynolds. From 2012.

Thrilling Stories of the Railway (Omnibus)

Sunday 12:30 - 13:40

Edwardian sleuth Thorpe Hazell uses his railway expertise to solve audacious crimes. Read by Benedict Cumberbatch.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 13:40 - 13:50

TV presenter and Paralympian Ade Adepitan chooses 'One Drop' by Bob Marley and 'Optimistic' by Sounds of Blackness.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (Omnibus)

Sunday 13:50 - 15:00

2/2. Gilbert Markham discovers why Helen Graham has sought refuge in the neighbourhood. Stars Robert Lonsdale and Hattie Morahan.

The Frankie Howerd Show

Sunday 15:00 - 15:30

2/6. The King of Titters takes his driving test and recalls wartime escapades. With Christopher Scoular and April Walker. From 1975.

Jim The Great

Sunday 15:30 - 16:00

The moustachioed monarch raises an army to take on Attila and his approaching horde. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From September 1979.

Haunted

Sunday 16:00 - 16:30

A sickly young boy settles into a new address, but his ghostly playmate has other ideas. Stars Judy Cornwell and Timothy Bateson.

Jefferson 37

Sunday 16:30 - 17:00

1/4. With human spare-part surgery the norm, marketing expert Eleanor visits cloning's HQ: Abbotsville. Stars David Birrell.

Desert Island Discs

Sunday 17:00 - 18:00

4 Extra Debut. From the Bee Gees to George Gershwin. Actor Stephen Mangan shares his island choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2025.

Poetry Extra: Adventures in Poetry

Sunday 18:00 - 18:30

Daljit Nagra selects Adventures in Poetry featuring the iconic Victorian poem Vitai Lampada. With Peggy Reynolds. From 2012.

Thrilling Stories of the Railway (Omnibus)

Sunday 18:30 - 19:40

Edwardian sleuth Thorpe Hazell uses his railway expertise to solve audacious crimes. Read by Benedict Cumberbatch.

Inheritance Tracks

Sunday 19:40 - 19:50

TV presenter and Paralympian Ade Adepitan chooses 'One Drop' by Bob Marley and 'Optimistic' by Sounds of Blackness.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (Omnibus)

Sunday 19:50 - 21:00

2/2. Gilbert Markham discovers why Helen Graham has sought refuge in the neighbourhood. Stars Robert Lonsdale and Hattie Morahan.

The Frankie Howerd Show

Sunday 21:00 - 21:30

2/6. The King of Titters takes his driving test and recalls wartime escapades. With Christopher Scoular and April Walker. From 1975.

Jim The Great

Sunday 21:30 - 22:00

The moustachioed monarch raises an army to take on Attila and his approaching horde. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From September 1979.

Clare in the Community

Sunday 22:00 - 22:30

5/6. Learning to drive, the social worker heads to the office Christmas party with Brian. Stars Sally Phillips. From December 2004.

King Cutler

Sunday 22:30 - 22:55

6/6. Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler present offbeat humorous songs, stories and poems. With Ted Harrison. From February 1990.

The Comedy Club Interview

Sunday 22:55 - 23:00

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Isy Suttie chats again to fellow comedian Ria Lina.

Meet David Sedaris

Sunday 23:00 - 23:30

1/6. The world-renowned storyteller's home recordings. Featuring: Recipe For Disaster, Nailed and Must Everything Go? From 2021.

I Think I've Got A Problem

Sunday 23:30 - 00:00

1/4. Tom Caine wakes up and hears music everywhere, but it's not the food of love. Stars Suggs and Bob Monkhouse. From July 2001.

Mon Sep 29
Haunted

Monday 00:00 - 00:30

A sickly young boy settles into a new address, but his ghostly playmate has other ideas. Stars Judy Cornwell and Timothy Bateson.

Jefferson 37

Monday 00:30 - 01:00

1/4. With human spare-part surgery the norm, marketing expert Eleanor visits cloning's HQ: Abbotsville. Stars David Birrell.

Desert Island Discs

Monday 01:00 - 02:00

4 Extra Debut. From the Bee Gees to George Gershwin. Actor Stephen Mangan shares his island choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2025.

Poetry Extra: Adventures in Poetry

Monday 02:00 - 02:30

Daljit Nagra selects Adventures in Poetry featuring the iconic Victorian poem Vitai Lampada. With Peggy Reynolds. From 2012.

Thrilling Stories of the Railway (Omnibus)

Monday 02:30 - 03:40

Edwardian sleuth Thorpe Hazell uses his railway expertise to solve audacious crimes. Read by Benedict Cumberbatch.

Inheritance Tracks

Monday 03:40 - 03:50

TV presenter and Paralympian Ade Adepitan chooses 'One Drop' by Bob Marley and 'Optimistic' by Sounds of Blackness.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (Omnibus)

Monday 03:50 - 05:00

2/2. Gilbert Markham discovers why Helen Graham has sought refuge in the neighbourhood. Stars Robert Lonsdale and Hattie Morahan.

The Frankie Howerd Show

Monday 05:00 - 05:30

2/6. The King of Titters takes his driving test and recalls wartime escapades. With Christopher Scoular and April Walker. From 1975.

Jim The Great

Monday 05:30 - 06:00

The moustachioed monarch raises an army to take on Attila and his approaching horde. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From September 1979.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Monday 06:00 - 06:30

5/6. Fingers are pointing at Ruth's husband as the killer and Katherine acquires two surprise admirers. Stars Maurice Denham.

Exemplar

Monday 06:30 - 07:00

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Jess attends the scene of a young woman's apparently accidental death and a voice from the past appears. Stars Gina McKee.

Pankhiraj

Monday 07:00 - 07:30

3/4. Can Sripurna find new tenants for her flat? Will Malati's comedy gig be a success? Stars Meera Syal. From April 1996.

Dad's Army

Monday 07:30 - 08:00

8/20. Promotion turns the dour old Scotsman crazy with power. Adapted from TV, with Arthur Lowe and John Laurie. From March 1974.

Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse

Monday 08:00 - 08:30

4/4. From a surprising travel programme to memory lapses - an all-star cast's comic take on life. Starring Joanna Lumley. From 2018.

Searching For Schindler: A Memoir

Monday 08:30 - 08:45

1/5. How discovering Oskar Schindler won Thomas Keneally a Booker Prize and sparked an Oscar-winning film. Read by James Laurenson.

Beasts On The Lawn: Saki

Monday 08:45 - 09:00

1/6. A barrister couple seek help from their security guard when a dinner party demo goes horribly wrong. Stars Pippa Haywood.

Just a Minute

Monday 09:00 - 09:30

6/6. Sue Perkins challenges Julian Clary, Rachel Parris, Paterson Joseph and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.

Empire of Tea

Monday 09:30 - 09:45

Exciting and enterprising, bloody and brutal. Sathnam Sanghera explores our national drink and its imperial past. 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 Archbishop Cherry Vann.

In the Psychiatrist's Chair

Monday 10:00 - 10:45

Professor Anthony Clare scrutinises the fastidious, unforgiving and legendary American writer Gore Vidal. From October 2000.

Short Works

Monday 10:45 - 11:00

4 Extra Debut. When a mother becomes separated from her family during a hike, the police begin the search for the missing children.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Monday 11:00 - 11:30

5/6. Fingers are pointing at Ruth's husband as the killer and Katherine acquires two surprise admirers. Stars Maurice Denham.

Exemplar

Monday 11:30 - 12:00

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Jess attends the scene of a young woman's apparently accidental death and a voice from the past appears. Stars Gina McKee.

Pankhiraj

Monday 12:00 - 12:30

3/4. Can Sripurna find new tenants for her flat? Will Malati's comedy gig be a success? Stars Meera Syal. From April 1996.

Dad's Army

Monday 12:30 - 13:00

8/20. Promotion turns the dour old Scotsman crazy with power. Adapted from TV, with Arthur Lowe and John Laurie. From March 1974.

Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse

Monday 13:00 - 13:30

4/4. From a surprising travel programme to memory lapses - an all-star cast's comic take on life. Starring Joanna Lumley. From 2018.

Searching For Schindler: A Memoir

Monday 13:30 - 13:45

1/5. How discovering Oskar Schindler won Thomas Keneally a Booker Prize and sparked an Oscar-winning film. Read by James Laurenson.

Beasts On The Lawn: Saki

Monday 13:45 - 14:00

1/6. A barrister couple seek help from their security guard when a dinner party demo goes horribly wrong. Stars Pippa Haywood.

Bard Brain of Britain

Monday 14:00 - 14:30

4 Extra Debut. Four experts from the world of theatre and Shakespeare studies compete to decide who knows the most about the Bard. From 2016.

Married

Monday 14:30 - 15:00

4/6. Struggling with the impact of his parallel worlds, Robin meets a woman from his old life. Stars Hugh Bonneville. From May 2000.

Singh Tangos

Monday 15:00 - 16:00

4 Extra Debut. When Mrs Singh falls in love with ballroom dancing it sets her family in a spin. Stars Nina Wadia.

In the Psychiatrist's Chair

Monday 16:00 - 16:45

Professor Anthony Clare scrutinises the fastidious, unforgiving and legendary American writer Gore Vidal. From October 2000.

Short Works

Monday 16:45 - 17:00

4 Extra Debut. When a mother becomes separated from her family during a hike, the police begin the search for the missing children.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Monday 17:00 - 17:30

5/6. Fingers are pointing at Ruth's husband as the killer and Katherine acquires two surprise admirers. Stars Maurice Denham.

Exemplar

Monday 17:30 - 18:00

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Jess attends the scene of a young woman's apparently accidental death and a voice from the past appears. Stars Gina McKee.

Pankhiraj

Monday 18:00 - 18:30

3/4. Can Sripurna find new tenants for her flat? Will Malati's comedy gig be a success? Stars Meera Syal. From April 1996.

Dad's Army

Monday 18:30 - 19:00

8/20. Promotion turns the dour old Scotsman crazy with power. Adapted from TV, with Arthur Lowe and John Laurie. From March 1974.

Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

4/4. From a surprising travel programme to memory lapses - an all-star cast's comic take on life. Starring Joanna Lumley. From 2018.

Searching For Schindler: A Memoir

Monday 19:30 - 19:45

1/5. How discovering Oskar Schindler won Thomas Keneally a Booker Prize and sparked an Oscar-winning film. Read by James Laurenson.

Beasts On The Lawn: Saki

Monday 19:45 - 20:00

1/6. A barrister couple seek help from their security guard when a dinner party demo goes horribly wrong. Stars Pippa Haywood.

Bard Brain of Britain

Monday 20:00 - 20:30

4 Extra Debut. Four experts from the world of theatre and Shakespeare studies compete to decide who knows the most about the Bard. From 2016.

Married

Monday 20:30 - 21:00

4/6. Struggling with the impact of his parallel worlds, Robin meets a woman from his old life. Stars Hugh Bonneville. From May 2000.

Singh Tangos

Monday 21:00 - 22:00

4 Extra Debut. When Mrs Singh falls in love with ballroom dancing it sets her family in a spin. Stars Nina Wadia.

Just a Minute

Monday 22:00 - 22:30

6/6. Sue Perkins challenges Julian Clary, Rachel Parris, Paterson Joseph and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.

The Right Time

Monday 22:30 - 23:00

2/6. It's a facelift fracas on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully. Stars Graeme Garden and Neil Innes. From March 2003.

The News Quiz

Monday 23:00 - 23:30

4/8. Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.

The Harpoon

Monday 23:30 - 00:00

1/4. The nostalgic spiffing spoof of adventure story papers for boys. With Alistair McGowan and Peter Baynham. From September 1991.

Tue Sep 30
In the Psychiatrist's Chair

Tuesday 00:00 - 00:45

Professor Anthony Clare scrutinises the fastidious, unforgiving and legendary American writer Gore Vidal. From October 2000.

Short Works

Tuesday 00:45 - 01:00

4 Extra Debut. When a mother becomes separated from her family during a hike, the police begin the search for the missing children.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Tuesday 01:00 - 01:30

5/6. Fingers are pointing at Ruth's husband as the killer and Katherine acquires two surprise admirers. Stars Maurice Denham.

Exemplar

Tuesday 01:30 - 02:00

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Jess attends the scene of a young woman's apparently accidental death and a voice from the past appears. Stars Gina McKee.

Pankhiraj

Tuesday 02:00 - 02:30

3/4. Can Sripurna find new tenants for her flat? Will Malati's comedy gig be a success? Stars Meera Syal. From April 1996.

Dad's Army

Tuesday 02:30 - 03:00

8/20. Promotion turns the dour old Scotsman crazy with power. Adapted from TV, with Arthur Lowe and John Laurie. From March 1974.

Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse

Tuesday 03:00 - 03:30

4/4. From a surprising travel programme to memory lapses - an all-star cast's comic take on life. Starring Joanna Lumley. From 2018.

Searching For Schindler: A Memoir

Tuesday 03:30 - 03:45

1/5. How discovering Oskar Schindler won Thomas Keneally a Booker Prize and sparked an Oscar-winning film. Read by James Laurenson.

Beasts On The Lawn: Saki 2011

Tuesday 03:45 - 04:00

1/6. A barrister couple seek help from their security guard when a dinner party demo goes horribly wrong. Stars Pippa Haywood.

Bard Brain of Britain

Tuesday 04:00 - 04:30

4 Extra Debut. Four experts from the world of theatre and Shakespeare studies compete to decide who knows the most about the Bard. From 2016.

Married

Tuesday 04:30 - 05:00

4/6. Struggling with the impact of his parallel worlds, Robin meets a woman from his old life. Stars Hugh Bonneville. From May 2000.

Singh Tangos

Tuesday 05:00 - 06:00

4 Extra Debut. When Mrs Singh falls in love with ballroom dancing it sets her family in a spin. Stars Nina Wadia.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Tuesday 06:00 - 06:30

6/6. Derek is arrested for Ruth's murder but the Belgian sleuth is unconvinced. Who is the enigmatic Marquis? Stars Maurice Denham.

Exemplar

Tuesday 06:30 - 07:00

2/5. A mysterious voice note takes Jess and Maya on a hunt to find an old friend. Stars Gina McKee and Shvorne Marks.

Wally Who?

Tuesday 07:00 - 07:30

2/5. Can Wally Thornton convince his friends that his business ideas are more than just pipe dreams? Stars Tony Brandon. From 1982.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 07:30 - 08:00

20/26. Neddie Seagoon attempts to auction the equator - from a raft. Stars Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. From February 1958.

The Wilsons Save The World

Tuesday 08:00 - 08:30

1/4. The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live the ethical life: saving the library. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From 2019.

Searching For Schindler: A Memoir

Tuesday 08:30 - 08:45

2/5. Thomas Keneally sets out to meet the Schindlerjuden, the Jews saved by Oskar Schindler. Read by James Laurenson.

Beasts On The Lawn: Saki

Tuesday 08:45 - 09:00

2/6. The fighting of rival academics reaches new heights when they're in competition for a prestigious award. Stars John Sessions.

Mark Steel's In Town

Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30

2/3. Comedian Mark Steel goes to the East London town with the famous postcode of E17 taking a look at its chi chi village, "Europe's longest market" and the "mini Holland" controversy.

Empire of Tea

Tuesday 09:30 - 09:45

From fuelling the industrial revolution to elevenses, Sathnam Sanghera asks how tea became vital in the workplace. 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 Tim Gee.

A Good Read

Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30

4 Extra Debut. Poorna Bell, Tony Law and Harriett Gilbert choose books by Banana Yoshimoto, Lissa Evans and Voltaire. From 2019.

The Actor, The Lodgings, The Kipper And Ma

Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00

Geoffrey Wheeler recollects the theatrical landladies who gave bed and board to actors and variety turns. From 2004.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30

6/6. Derek is arrested for Ruth's murder but the Belgian sleuth is unconvinced. Who is the enigmatic Marquis? Stars Maurice Denham.

Exemplar

Tuesday 11:30 - 12:00

2/5. A mysterious voice note takes Jess and Maya on a hunt to find an old friend. Stars Gina McKee and Shvorne Marks.

Wally Who?

Tuesday 12:00 - 12:30

2/5. Can Wally Thornton convince his friends that his business ideas are more than just pipe dreams? Stars Tony Brandon. From 1982.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 12:30 - 13:00

20/26. Neddie Seagoon attempts to auction the equator - from a raft. Stars Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. From February 1958.

The Wilsons Save The World

Tuesday 13:00 - 13:30

1/4. The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live the ethical life: saving the library. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From 2019.

Searching For Schindler: A Memoir

Tuesday 13:30 - 13:45

2/5. Thomas Keneally sets out to meet the Schindlerjuden, the Jews saved by Oskar Schindler. Read by James Laurenson.

Beasts On The Lawn: Saki

Tuesday 13:45 - 14:00

2/6. The fighting of rival academics reaches new heights when they're in competition for a prestigious award. Stars John Sessions.

Guess What?

Tuesday 14:00 - 14:30

7/10. Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. With Geoffrey Durham, Nigel Dempster and Frances Edmonds. From May 1998.

The Golden Age

Tuesday 14:30 - 15:00

1/3. Set in 1930s BBC. A spate of mysterious deaths begs the question 'what's killing everyone?' Stars Robert Bathurst. From 2012.

Closely Observed Trains

Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00

For young apprentice Milos Hrma, life at the railway station in Bohemia is full of complex preoccupations. Stars John Bradley.

A Good Read

Tuesday 16:00 - 16:30

4 Extra Debut. Poorna Bell, Tony Law and Harriett Gilbert choose books by Banana Yoshimoto, Lissa Evans and Voltaire. From 2019.

The Actor, The Lodgings, The Kipper And Ma

Tuesday 16:30 - 17:00

Geoffrey Wheeler recollects the theatrical landladies who gave bed and board to actors and variety turns. From 2004.

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Tuesday 17:00 - 17:30

6/6. Derek is arrested for Ruth's murder but the Belgian sleuth is unconvinced. Who is the enigmatic Marquis? Stars Maurice Denham.

Exemplar

Tuesday 17:30 - 18:00

2/5. A mysterious voice note takes Jess and Maya on a hunt to find an old friend. Stars Gina McKee and Shvorne Marks.

Wally Who?

Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30

2/5. Can Wally Thornton convince his friends that his business ideas are more than just pipe dreams? Stars Tony Brandon. From 1982.

The Goon Show

Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00

20/26. Neddie Seagoon attempts to auction the equator - from a raft. Stars Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. From February 1958.

The Wilsons Save The World

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

1/4. The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live the ethical life: saving the library. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From 2019.

Searching For Schindler: A Memoir

Tuesday 19:30 - 19:45

2/5. Thomas Keneally sets out to meet the Schindlerjuden, the Jews saved by Oskar Schindler. Read by James Laurenson.

Beasts On The Lawn: Saki

Tuesday 19:45 - 20:00

2/6. The fighting of rival academics reaches new heights when they're in competition for a prestigious award. Stars John Sessions.

Guess What?

Tuesday 20:00 - 20:30

7/10. Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. With Geoffrey Durham, Nigel Dempster and Frances Edmonds. From May 1998.

The Golden Age

Tuesday 20:30 - 21:00

1/3. Set in 1930s BBC. A spate of mysterious deaths begs the question 'what's killing everyone?' Stars Robert Bathurst. From 2012.

Closely Observed Trains

Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00

For young apprentice Milos Hrma, life at the railway station in Bohemia is full of complex preoccupations. Stars John Bradley.

Mark Steel's In Town

Tuesday 22:00 - 22:30

2/3. Comedian Mark Steel goes to the East London town with the famous postcode of E17 taking a look at its chi chi village, "Europe's longest market" and the "mini Holland" controversy.

Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better

Tuesday 22:30 - 23:00

6/6. The comedian ponders the virtue of living more modestly. With poetry and songs by Tim Key and Tom Basden. From September 2008.

Bridget Christie Minds the Gap

Tuesday 23:00 - 23:30

1/4. Misogyny, like shiny leggings, has made an unexpected comeback. But did it ever really go away? With Fred MacAulay. From 2013.

And Now In Colour

Tuesday 23:30 - 00:00

5/6. The sketch team cross the English Channel for a French link-up. Stars Tim de Jongh and William Vandyck. From February 1991.

Wed Oct 01
A Good Read

Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30

4 Extra Debut. Poorna Bell, Tony Law and Harriett Gilbert choose books by Banana Yoshimoto, Lissa Evans and Voltaire. From 2019.

The Actor, The Lodgings, The Kipper And Ma

Wednesday 00:30 - 01:00

Geoffrey Wheeler recollects the theatrical landladies who gave bed and board to actors and variety turns. From 2004.