Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Bradbury 13—Here There Be Tygers
A planet spurned is no friend to man. Ray Bradbury's surreal space tale stars Max Robinson
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00:30
And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 4
4/10 Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
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00:45
A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—A Collection of Bones
4/5 Troubling tale of a man with an obsessive hobby, and what happens when it comes to an end.
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01:00
John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Rotten Apple
4/13 The Old Bailey hack recalls a suspicious case of police force bribery.
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01:30
A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson—4. The Second Trance
4/5 When a vivid premonition comes true Tom, seeks expert advice.
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02:00
An Actor's Life for Me—Series 2, Heart Throbs
3/6 Robert Wilson lands a romantic lead role, but will it all go to his head?
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02:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 1
1/6 Guests Marcus Chown, Shappi Khorsandi and Sir Terry Pratchett to add to the collection.
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03:00
The Chronicles of Narnia—The Horse and His Boy, Episode 1
1/4 When a slave escapes with a talking horse, a mysterious lion shadows their every move.
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03:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Sloths
Musings on the natural history of perhaps the most lethargic beast in the animal world.
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04:00
Short stories by DH Lawrence—The Christening
A grown-up family are haunted by their brutal father's influence.
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04:15
Martyn Wade - Dogged Persistence
Maureen and Veronica are brought together by a troublesome dog. Stars Joan Sims.
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05:00
The World As We Know It—The End
1/6 Housemates Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail discover they are the last people on Earth.
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05:30
Life in London—High and Low Life
4/6 Pierce Egan tries sharing Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures around town.
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Morning
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06:00
John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Man of God
5/13 The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of a light-fingered vicar.
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06:30
A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson—5. The Answer
5/5 Following a series of terrifying premonitions, Tom discovers what Helen Driscoll wants.
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07:00
Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Bill Of Fare
5/6 Romance and skullduggery flourish at a Food Fair.
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07:30
In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 1, January 1st to 5th
1/4 Life and recipes from cookery writer Damien Trench's kitchen diary.
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08:00
The Navy Lark—Series 5, A Deliberate Bashing
3/6 Desperate to escape his mother-in-law, can Captain Povey rely on the crew to assist?
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08:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Porn Yesterday
6/8 Harold is aghast when he sees 'What the Butler Saw'. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell
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09:00
North East of Eden—Invaders and Outsiders
1/6 Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.
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09:30
Puzzle Panel—Episode 3
3/10 More brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Anne Bradford and Professor David Singmaster.
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10:00
The Chronicles of Narnia—The Horse and His Boy, Episode 2
2/4 Trekking with their talking horses, the runaway orphan and princess arrive in Tashbaan.
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10:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Monstrous Flowers
Musings on the world's largest blooms found deep in the steamy forests of Sumatra.
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11:00
Short stories by DH Lawrence—Goose Fair
A fire at Selby's factory is a turning point in the relationship between Will and Lois.
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11:15
Nick Warburton - Every Book in the World
Sir Thomas Phillipps aimed to own a copy of every book in the world.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Navy Lark—Series 5, A Deliberate Bashing
3/6 Desperate to escape his mother-in-law, can Captain Povey rely on the crew to assist?
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12:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Porn Yesterday
6/8 Harold is aghast when he sees 'What the Butler Saw'. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell
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13:00
John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Man of God
5/13 The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of a light-fingered vicar.
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13:30
A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson—5. The Answer
5/5 Following a series of terrifying premonitions, Tom discovers what Helen Driscoll wants.
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14:00
The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—5. Mrs Drexl
5/5 Mysterious Mrs Drexl is last to share a chocolate tale...
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14:15
This Sceptred Isle—The Hanoverians and the Jacobite Rising
109/216 The rise of the man destined to become Britain's first Prime Minister - Robert Walpole.
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14:30
Khaled Hosseini - A Thousand Splendid Suns—Episode 10
10/10 Laila and Tariq are reunited, but she still misses Mariam.
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14:45
Keith Waterhouse - Billy Liar—Episode 5
5/5 Billy's fantasies have all been exposed. Will he leave to start a new life in London?
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15:00
The Chronicles of Narnia—The Horse and His Boy, Episode 2
2/4 Trekking with their talking horses, the runaway orphan and princess arrive in Tashbaan.
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15:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Monstrous Flowers
Musings on the world's largest blooms found deep in the steamy forests of Sumatra.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—06/04/2012
Mel hits a high C with a boy soprano, plus what it's like to be a circus clown at 15.
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17:00
Brothers in Law—Series 2, Disqualified
9/12 Bad driving results in a near-miss for barrister Roger.
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17:30
Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Bill Of Fare
5/6 Romance and skullduggery flourish at a Food Fair.
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Evening
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18:00
Bradbury 13—The Happiness Machine
An inventor's machine is guaranteed to make everyone happy, except his wife.
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18:30
And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 5
5/10 Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
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18:45
A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—The Eyelash
5/5 A humorous diversion into an evening meal as a small matter turns into a big discussion.
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19:00
The Navy Lark—Series 5, A Deliberate Bashing
3/6 Desperate to escape his mother-in-law, can Captain Povey rely on the crew to assist?
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19:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Porn Yesterday
6/8 Harold is aghast when he sees 'What the Butler Saw'. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell
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20:00
John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Man of God
5/13 The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of a light-fingered vicar.
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20:28
Easter Diaries—Friday
5/7 Mary recalls an incident in her childhood, as her fears for her son are realised.
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20:30
A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson—5. The Answer
5/5 Following a series of terrifying premonitions, Tom discovers what Helen Driscoll wants.
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21:00
Short stories by DH Lawrence—Goose Fair
A fire at Selby's factory is a turning point in the relationship between Will and Lois.
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21:15
Nick Warburton - Every Book in the World
Sir Thomas Phillipps aimed to own a copy of every book in the world.
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22:00
In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 1, January 1st to 5th
1/4 Life and recipes from cookery writer Damien Trench's kitchen diary.
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22:30
Old Harry's Game—Series 3, This Thing Called Love
1/6 Satan worries about his image, and the Professor is concerned over his widow's remarriage.
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23:00
The Skivers—Series 3, Paul McKenna
4/5 Hypnotist Paul McKenna gets a taste of his own medicine.
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23:30
Vent—Series 3, Stirrings in the Night
3/6 In Ben's mind, Byron offers sweet texts of love. In reality, Mary ponders their marriage.
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Late
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00:00
Bradbury 13—The Happiness Machine
An inventor's machine is guaranteed to make everyone happy, except his wife.
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00:30
And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 5
5/10 Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan.
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00:45
A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—The Eyelash
5/5 A humorous diversion into an evening meal as a small matter turns into a big discussion.
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01:00
John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Man of God
5/13 The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of a light-fingered vicar.
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01:30
A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson—5. The Answer
5/5 Following a series of terrifying premonitions, Tom discovers what Helen Driscoll wants.
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02:00
North East of Eden—Invaders and Outsiders
1/6 Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.
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02:30
Puzzle Panel—Episode 3
3/10 More brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Anne Bradford and Professor David Singmaster.
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03:00
The Chronicles of Narnia—The Horse and His Boy, Episode 2
2/4 Trekking with their talking horses, the runaway orphan and princess arrive in Tashbaan.
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03:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Monstrous Flowers
Musings on the world's largest blooms found deep in the steamy forests of Sumatra.
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04:00
Short stories by DH Lawrence—Goose Fair
A fire at Selby's factory is a turning point in the relationship between Will and Lois.
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04:15
Nick Warburton - Every Book in the World
Sir Thomas Phillipps aimed to own a copy of every book in the world.
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05:00
Brothers in Law—Series 2, Disqualified
9/12 Bad driving results in a near-miss for barrister Roger.
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05:30
Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Bill Of Fare
5/6 Romance and skullduggery flourish at a Food Fair.
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