Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 6
6/10 Despite mourning his late wife, Dr Grene tries to learn more about his patient, Roseanne.
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00:15
Sport and the British—The Rise of Olympism
1/30 Claire visits Rugby School, which can claim to be the birthplace of the modern Olympics.
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00:30
Love for Lydia by HE Bates—1. Winter
1/10 As winter comes to Evensford, a local newspaper reporter meets a shy heiress.
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00:45
Book of the Week—FS Saunders - The Woman Who Shot Mussolini, Episode 1
1/5 The story of Violet Gibson, who tried to assassinate Benito Mussolini.
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01:00
North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 Jan gets complimented, as her ex-husband Frank sings a song, and supermarket revelations.
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01:30
A Good Read—Sarah Maguire and Gillian Reynolds
Sarah and Gillian discuss books by Peter Roget, Olaudah Equiano and Margaret Forster.
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02:00
John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 1
1/5 John Godey's story of a busy commuter train hijacked by armed men on the New York subway.
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02:30
Ambridge in the Decade of Love—Episode 1
1/2 Richard Stilgoe explores how The Archers coped with the Swinging Sixties.
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03:00
Elizabeth Gaskell - Ruth—Episode 2
2/3 Taken in by a kindly preacher, abandoned Ruth Hilton must hide a dark secret.
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04:00
Afternoon Reading—Sophie Hannah - The Fantastic Book of Everybody's Secrets, The Octopus Nest
1/3 Claire and Timothy wonder why a strange woman is appearing in their family photos.
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04:15
Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Gary Numan, Edward Hall, Fiona O'Shaughnessy, Robert Popper, Scottee, Kacey Musgraves, Teleman
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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05:00
Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Singers Tommy and Sheila hit stormy waters performing on a cruise ship.
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05:30
Fat Chance—Better Wed Than Dead
5/5 The slimmers aim to give Kelly a wedding day she will never forget.
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Morning
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06:00
John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 2
2/5 With terrified hostages, the brutal hijackers make demands to the Transit Authority.
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06:30
Ambridge in the Decade of Love—Episode 2
2/2 Richard Stilgoe on how the Swinging Sixties created new storylines for The Archers.
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07:00
Snap—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 Can Doug rely on his ex-wife Molly for help during his mum's convalescence?
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07:30
Beauty of Britain—Series 2, Citroen UXB
1/6 Zimbabwean care worker Beauty Oolonga returns to tend to the elderly of Britain.
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08:00
The Goon Show—Series 7, Insurance: The White Man's Burden
21/21 Neddie Seagoon tries to set fire to the English Channel to claim the insurance.
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08:30
The Al Read Show—From 14/10/1995
Arriving home late, Al's wife thwarts his efforts to relax.
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09:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 11, Episode 4
4/8 Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
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09:45
Foley and McColl: The Interview—Hereford Hop
4/6 The duo tell Parky about diversifying into cheese.
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10:00
Elizabeth Gaskell - Ruth—Episode 3
3/3 Bellingham's return spells danger. Could the damaging truth about Leonard be revealed?
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11:00
Afternoon Reading—Sophie Hannah - The Fantastic Book of Everybody's Secrets, Friendly Amid the Haters
2/3 A woman asks a joiner to re-hang some doors, but his response is frightening.
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11:15
David Napthine - Unforgettable—1. Have You Heard the Music Man
1/3 George cannot recall his son's name, yet music sparks memories of his days on the road.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Goon Show—Series 7, Insurance: The White Man's Burden
21/21 Neddie Seagoon tries to set fire to the English Channel to claim the insurance.
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12:30
The Al Read Show—From 14/10/1995
Arriving home late, Al's wife thwarts his efforts to relax.
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13:00
John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 2
2/5 With terrified hostages, the brutal hijackers make demands to the Transit Authority.
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13:30
Ambridge in the Decade of Love—Episode 2
2/2 Richard Stilgoe on how the Swinging Sixties created new storylines for The Archers.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 7
7/10 Roseanne McNulty remembers when she secretly met another man behind her husband's back.
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14:15
Sport and the British—A Level Playing Field
2/30 Unlike the French, was it our bonding love of cricket that prevented a revolution?
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14:30
Love for Lydia by HE Bates—2. Jealousy
2/10 Reporter Richardson spends more time with the headstrong heiress.
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14:45
Book of the Week—FS Saunders - The Woman Who Shot Mussolini, Episode 2
2/5 Why did Violet Gibson, whose quest for spiritual comfort was troubled, shoot Mussolini?
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15:00
Elizabeth Gaskell - Ruth—Episode 3
3/3 Bellingham's return spells danger. Could the damaging truth about Leonard be revealed?
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—22/04/2014
Mel Giedroyc flips out with a guide to making American-style pancakes. (R)
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17:00
Up the Garden Path—Series 2, The More the Merrier
7/8 Charles discovers all about Izzy's torrid past.
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17:30
Snap—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 Can Doug rely on his ex-wife Molly for help during his mum's convalescence?
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Evening
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18:00
Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest.
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18:30
Musical Genes—Series 1, Matt Monro Jr
3/4 Tom Morton meets Matt Monro Jr, who reveals what life was really like with his father.
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19:00
The Goon Show—Series 7, Insurance: The White Man's Burden
21/21 Neddie Seagoon tries to set fire to the English Channel to claim the insurance.
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19:30
The Al Read Show—From 14/10/1995
Arriving home late, Al's wife thwarts his efforts to relax.
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20:00
John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 2
2/5 With terrified hostages, the brutal hijackers make demands to the Transit Authority.
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20:30
Ambridge in the Decade of Love—Episode 2
2/2 Richard Stilgoe on how the Swinging Sixties created new storylines for The Archers.
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21:00
Afternoon Reading—Sophie Hannah - The Fantastic Book of Everybody's Secrets, Friendly Amid the Haters
2/3 A woman asks a joiner to re-hang some doors, but his response is frightening.
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21:15
David Napthine - Unforgettable—1. Have You Heard the Music Man
1/3 George cannot recall his son's name, yet music sparks memories of his days on the road.
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22:00
Beauty of Britain—Series 2, Citroen UXB
1/6 Zimbabwean care worker Beauty Oolonga returns to tend to the elderly of Britain.
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22:30
Concrete Cow—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 The complication of ordering coffee and finding Captain Oates.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—01/07/2014
Simon Munnery chats to Josie Long.
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23:00
Bleak Expectations—Series 3, A Sort of Fine Life De-Niced Completely
3/6 Pip wants to save the poor and Harry Biscuit wants swans.
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23:30
Son of Cliche—Austin Dernoid
Spoofing David Coleman and radio continuity.
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Late
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00:00
Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 7
7/10 Roseanne McNulty remembers when she secretly met another man behind her husband's back.
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00:15
Sport and the British—A Level Playing Field
2/30 Unlike the French, was it our bonding love of cricket that prevented a revolution?
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00:30
Love for Lydia by HE Bates—2. Jealousy
2/10 Reporter Richardson spends more time with the headstrong heiress.
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00:45
Book of the Week—FS Saunders - The Woman Who Shot Mussolini, Episode 2
2/5 Why did Violet Gibson, whose quest for spiritual comfort was troubled, shoot Mussolini?
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01:00
Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest.
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01:30
Musical Genes—Series 1, Matt Monro Jr
3/4 Tom Morton meets Matt Monro Jr, who reveals what life was really like with his father.
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02:00
John Godey - The Taking of Pelham 123—Episode 2
2/5 With terrified hostages, the brutal hijackers make demands to the Transit Authority.
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02:30
Ambridge in the Decade of Love—Episode 2
2/2 Richard Stilgoe on how the Swinging Sixties created new storylines for The Archers.
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03:00
Elizabeth Gaskell - Ruth—Episode 3
3/3 Bellingham's return spells danger. Could the damaging truth about Leonard be revealed?
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04:00
Afternoon Reading—Sophie Hannah - The Fantastic Book of Everybody's Secrets, Friendly Amid the Haters
2/3 A woman asks a joiner to re-hang some doors, but his response is frightening.
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04:15
David Napthine - Unforgettable—1. Have You Heard the Music Man
1/3 George cannot recall his son's name, yet music sparks memories of his days on the road.
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05:00
Up the Garden Path—Series 2, The More the Merrier
7/8 Charles discovers all about Izzy's torrid past.
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05:30
Snap—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 Can Doug rely on his ex-wife Molly for help during his mum's convalescence?
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