Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Price of Fear—Out of the Mouths
The unforeseen danger of a scientist trying out advanced theories on his newborn son.
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00:30
Bradbury 13—A Sound of Thunder
A safari into the prehistoric past sparks unexpected results.
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01:00
The Reunion—Play School
Sue MacGregor reunites people involved with classic children's TV programme Play School.
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01:45
Love Stories—A Voice From the Past
By Penny Vincenzi. A young girl is enchanted by vivid tales from the past.
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02:00
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Keep Fit
3/6 Arthur's keen on taking up a free trial gym membership, but will his doctor approve
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02:30
Beyond Our Ken—From 11/06/1959
Kenneth Horne's songwriting talents spark adventure, plus a look at underwater sports.
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03:00
To the Manor Born—Plenty More Fish
10/10 With their love lives in a tangle, Audrey falls out with Marjory.
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03:30
Peter Roberts - Holy Fool
The story of William the Marshall with a real-life Don Quixote and his cohort.
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05:00
Gillian Cross - The Demon Headmaster—Episode 2
2/4 SPLAT members try to stop the Head's quest for the school to win the Eddy Hair TV quiz.
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05:30
Alf Proysen - Mrs Pepperpot—Episode 2
2/4 The incredible shrinking woman gets in big trouble at a Christmas market.
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Morning
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06:00
Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 1
1/6 Newly engaged American socialite Newland Archer is drawn to his fiancee's cousin.
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06:30
Mr Pollock's Theatres
Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.
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07:00
Double Science—Field Trip
4/6 Alison takes her class to a Cumbrian wind farm, with keen Colin and Kenneth in hot pursuit
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07:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 5
5/6 David Mitchell invites his guests to lie with some truths.
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08:00
Listen to Les—From 27/01/1985
Les Dawson is Wotan, Man of Steel and Aunt Ada recalls her wartime adventures.
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08:30
The Navy Lark—Friday the 13th
The day proves unlucky for the superstitious crew of HMS Troutbridge.
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09:00
When the Dog Dies—Series 2, Knock Down Ginger
2/6 Delores has a moment of revelation as she feels really guilty for being late with the rent
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09:30
Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 3, Multiculturalism
1/6 Stephen K Amos and his comedy friends compile an idiot's guide to multiculturalism.
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10:00
Classic Serial—Patrick O'Brian - The Mauritius Command, Episode 1
1/3 Jack Aubrey gains promotion and is to lead a squadron of ships against the French.
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11:00
Afternoon Reading—Three Short Stories by E Nesbit, Her Marriage Lines
1/3 A comic detective story with a touch of romance, by the author of The Railway Children.
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11:15
Loose Ends—Neneh Cherry, Tom Hollander, Lynn Barber, John Hegarty, Cody ChesnuTT
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Listen to Les—From 27/01/1985
Les Dawson is Wotan, Man of Steel and Aunt Ada recalls her wartime adventures.
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12:30
The Navy Lark—Friday the 13th
The day proves unlucky for the superstitious crew of HMS Troutbridge.
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13:00
Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 1
1/6 Newly engaged American socialite Newland Archer is drawn to his fiancee's cousin.
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13:30
Mr Pollock's Theatres
Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.
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14:00
Jane Austen—Mansfield Park, Episode 1
1/10 Seeking a position in society, young Fanny Price goes to live with her rich aunt and uncle
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14:15
A Short History of Ireland—The Growth of Belfast; Party Fights
96/120 The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
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14:30
The Paradoxes of Mr Pond—The Crime of Captain Gahagan
1/5 The civil servant figures out a mystery - 'Women go so fast that they get no farther.'.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Claire Harman - Jane's Fame, Episode 1
1/5 Jane was an ambitious young woman, keenly attuned to the literary world of her time.
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15:00
Classic Serial—Patrick O'Brian - The Mauritius Command, Episode 1
1/3 Jack Aubrey gains promotion and is to lead a squadron of ships against the French.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—12/05/2014
Mel Giedroyc continues our story bonanza with more of the Top 50 from 500 WORDS.
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17:00
Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 1, 5. The Golden Fishbone
5/6 The GP is distracted by the stock market and the promise of a fast fortune.
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17:30
Double Science—Field Trip
4/6 Alison takes her class to a Cumbrian wind farm, with keen Colin and Kenneth in hot pursuit
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Evening
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18:00
When the Dog Dies—Series 2, Knock Down Ginger
2/6 Delores has a moment of revelation as she feels really guilty for being late with the rent
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18:30
A Good Read—Mark Knopfler and Esther Freud
Esther and Mark discuss books by Alain De Botton, Robert Graves and Evelyn Waugh. (R)
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19:00
Listen to Les—From 27/01/1985
Les Dawson is Wotan, Man of Steel and Aunt Ada recalls her wartime adventures.
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19:30
The Navy Lark—Friday the 13th
The day proves unlucky for the superstitious crew of HMS Troutbridge.
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20:00
Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 1
1/6 Newly engaged American socialite Newland Archer is drawn to his fiancee's cousin.
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20:30
Mr Pollock's Theatres
Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.
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21:00
Afternoon Reading—Three Short Stories by E Nesbit, Her Marriage Lines
1/3 A comic detective story with a touch of romance, by the author of The Railway Children.
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21:15
Loose Ends—Neneh Cherry, Tom Hollander, Lynn Barber, John Hegarty, Cody ChesnuTT
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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22:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 5
5/6 David Mitchell invites his guests to lie with some truths.
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22:30
Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 3, Multiculturalism
1/6 Stephen K Amos and his comedy friends compile an idiot's guide to multiculturalism.
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23:00
The Now Show—Series 43, Episode 4
4/7 Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team present a comic take on the week's news.
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23:30
Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Incy Wincy Quincy
Dan Freedman and Nick Romero present a spider pathologist and The Archers abroad.
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Late
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00:00
Jane Austen—Mansfield Park, Episode 1
1/10 Seeking a position in society, young Fanny Price goes to live with her rich aunt and uncle
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00:15
A Short History of Ireland—The Growth of Belfast; Party Fights
96/120 The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
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00:30
The Paradoxes of Mr Pond—The Crime of Captain Gahagan
1/5 The civil servant figures out a mystery - 'Women go so fast that they get no farther.'.
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00:45
Book of the Week—Claire Harman - Jane's Fame, Episode 1
1/5 Jane was an ambitious young woman, keenly attuned to the literary world of her time.
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01:00
When the Dog Dies—Series 2, Knock Down Ginger
2/6 Delores has a moment of revelation as she feels really guilty for being late with the rent
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01:30
A Good Read—Mark Knopfler and Esther Freud
Esther and Mark discuss books by Alain De Botton, Robert Graves and Evelyn Waugh.
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02:00
Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 1
1/6 Newly engaged American socialite Newland Archer is drawn to his fiancee's cousin.
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02:30
Mr Pollock's Theatres
Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.
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03:00
Classic Serial—Patrick O'Brian - The Mauritius Command, Episode 1
1/3 Jack Aubrey gains promotion and is to lead a squadron of ships against the French.
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04:00
Afternoon Reading—Three Short Stories by E Nesbit, Her Marriage Lines
1/3 A comic detective story with a touch of romance, by the author of The Railway Children.
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04:15
Loose Ends—Neneh Cherry, Tom Hollander, Lynn Barber, John Hegarty, Cody ChesnuTT
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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05:00
Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 1, 5. The Golden Fishbone
5/6 The GP is distracted by the stock market and the promise of a fast fortune.
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05:30
Double Science—Field Trip
4/6 Alison takes her class to a Cumbrian wind farm, with keen Colin and Kenneth in hot pursuit
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