Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Book at Bedtime—Salley Vickers - Dancing Backwards, Episode 1
1/10 Recently widowed Violet embarks on an Atlantic crossing to reunite with an old friend.
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00:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Education in the Moral Home
26/30 Amanda Vickery assesses 19th-century learning at home through both mother and child.
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00:30
15 Minute Drama—Susan Hill - The Beacon, An Author in the Family
1/5 Frank's quest for fame and fortune is about to spark disaster for his family at their farm
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00:45
Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—1. Fatherhood
1/5 Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including some Frank Spencer-like moments.
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01:00
The Write Stuff—Series 14, Edgar Allan Poe
6/6 James Walton, his team captains and guests delve into the troubled life of Edgar Allan Poe
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01:30
A Good Read—Bel Mooney and Dr Mark Porter
Guests discuss books by Lidiya Ginzburg, Jonathan Coe, Randolph Nesse and George Williams. (R)
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02:00
Agatha Raisin—Series 2, 5. The Wizard of Evesham
5/6 The alarmed sleuth discovers her hairdresser and his clients are harbouring a dark secret.
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02:30
The Medal Makers
Allison Curbishley looks at judging sporting events - including the Olympics. From 2008.
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03:00
Dawn Lowe-Watson - Closed to Visitors
A man persuades Sally, the curator at Reedbeck Hall, to give him an out of hours tour.
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04:00
Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Everything a Parent Needs to Know
1/5 Struggling single mum Helen tries different ways of coping with her young wayward daughter
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04:15
Loose Ends—Emma Freud, Paul Whitehouse, Ross Kemp, Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney, Anita Anand, Ephemerals, Tenterhook
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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05:00
Second Thoughts—Series 4, Unhappy Returns
1/6 Bill is back home, but what are the chances of a romantic weekend?
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05:30
North East of Eden—Plague
4/6 Festival time on the island, but will a mystery illness put an end to Marcia's fun?
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05:55
Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Back to Home Base for Decoration
21/25 Our hero heads home to be decorated. Is there a medal big enough for his manly chest?
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Morning
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06:00
Agatha Raisin—Series 2, The Moment of Truth
6/6 Agatha must identify the poisoner, but James won't help. Does he really no longer care?
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06:30
The Man Who Bought Hendrix's Stage
Phill Jupitus visits Nashville to meet Joe Chambers and his collection of rock memorabilia
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07:00
Nineteen Ninety-Four—Progress Is Power
4/6 Edward's knack for blunt honesty gets him noticed in a bad way.
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07:30
I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Rebecca Front
3/6 Marcus Brigstocke persuades actor Rebecca Front to try out new experiences.
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08:00
Yes Minister—Series 1, Big Brother
2/8 Jim Hacker crosses swords with Sir Humphrey over civil liberties.
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08:30
Doctor at Large—Marriage and Surgery
13/13 Simon Sparrow must sit his surgeon's exam and get wed to Wendy all in one morning.
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09:00
The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 2
2/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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09:30
Tickets Please—Episode 4
4/4 Will the tangled web of love and lust be unpicked before arrival in Exeter St David's?
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10:00
Martyn Wade - Burn the Aeneid!
After his death, author Virgil wants his magnum opus destroyed.
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11:00
Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Sweet Home
2/5 An old German woman builds a gingerbread house at the edge of a village.
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11:15
Drama on 4—Michael Butt - Albert Speer's Walk Around the World
Held for 20 years in Spandau prison, Albert Speer invented global journeys to keep sane.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Yes Minister—Series 1, Big Brother
2/8 Jim Hacker crosses swords with Sir Humphrey over civil liberties.
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12:30
Doctor at Large—Marriage and Surgery
13/13 Simon Sparrow must sit his surgeon's exam and get wed to Wendy all in one morning.
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13:00
Agatha Raisin—Series 2, The Moment of Truth
6/6 Agatha must identify the poisoner, but James won't help. Does he really no longer care?
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13:30
The Man Who Bought Hendrix's Stage
Phill Jupitus visits Nashville to meet Joe Chambers and his collection of rock memorabilia
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Salley Vickers - Dancing Backwards, Episode 2
2/10 Violet looks back on the friendship that defined her young adulthood.
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14:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—The Garden Indoors
27/30 The Victorians contrived increasingly ingenious ways to domesticate nature.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—Susan Hill - The Beacon, Taking Flight
2/5 Now that mother has died, May must inform her siblings about Frank's misery memoir.
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14:45
Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—2. Filmmaking
2/5 Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including meeting Gene Kelly.
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15:00
Martyn Wade - Burn the Aeneid!
After his death, author Virgil wants his magnum opus destroyed.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—Christian the Chelsea Lion, whistling and Wallace and Gromit
Mel Giedroyc has the next episode of Jules Verne's classic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
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17:00
Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, Go With the Flow
2/6 Stella keeps tabs on her work-shy kids, thanks to Patrick's chart.
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17:30
Nineteen Ninety-Four—Progress Is Power
4/6 Edward's knack for blunt honesty gets him noticed in a bad way.
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17:55
Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—A Hero's Welcome... An Alien's Threat
22/25 A rapturous welcome for our hero, but Gort has something up one of his many sleeves.
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Evening
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18:00
The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 2
2/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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18:30
The Tingle Factor—Ned Sherrin
The showbiz all-rounder talks about the moments which stir his emotions.
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19:00
Yes Minister—Series 1, Big Brother
2/8 Jim Hacker crosses swords with Sir Humphrey over civil liberties.
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19:30
Doctor at Large—Marriage and Surgery
13/13 Simon Sparrow must sit his surgeon's exam and get wed to Wendy all in one morning.
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20:00
Agatha Raisin—Series 2, The Moment of Truth
6/6 Agatha must identify the poisoner, but James won't help. Does he really no longer care?
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20:30
The Man Who Bought Hendrix's Stage
Phill Jupitus visits Nashville to meet Joe Chambers and his collection of rock memorabilia
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21:00
Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Sweet Home
2/5 An old German woman builds a gingerbread house at the edge of a village.
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21:15
Drama on 4—Michael Butt - Albert Speer's Walk Around the World
Held for 20 years in Spandau prison, Albert Speer invented global journeys to keep sane.
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22:00
I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Rebecca Front
3/6 Marcus Brigstocke persuades actor Rebecca Front to try out new experiences.
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22:30
Flight of the Conchords—Pop Song
4/6 The band want to pen a song for a teen idol without selling out.
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23:00
Scrooby Trevithick—Councillor
4/6 Flawed wannabe Scrooby decides to become a councillor after an incident with a wheelie bin
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23:30
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 5, Carnaptious Scroosh
4/6 Mrs Birkett locks horns with Lovely Sue, while Alok and Sanjay find a new cool friend.
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Late
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00:00
Book at Bedtime—Salley Vickers - Dancing Backwards, Episode 2
2/10 Violet looks back on the friendship that defined her young adulthood.
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00:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—The Garden Indoors
27/30 The Victorians contrived increasingly ingenious ways to domesticate nature.
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00:30
15 Minute Drama—Susan Hill - The Beacon, Taking Flight
2/5 Now that mother has died, May must inform her siblings about Frank's misery memoir.
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00:45
Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—2. Filmmaking
2/5 Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including meeting Gene Kelly.
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01:00
The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 2
2/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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01:30
The Tingle Factor—Ned Sherrin
The showbiz all-rounder talks about the moments which stir his emotions.
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02:00
Agatha Raisin—Series 2, The Moment of Truth
6/6 Agatha must identify the poisoner, but James won't help. Does he really no longer care?
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02:30
The Man Who Bought Hendrix's Stage
Phill Jupitus visits Nashville to meet Joe Chambers and his collection of rock memorabilia
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03:00
Martyn Wade - Burn the Aeneid!
After his death, author Virgil wants his magnum opus destroyed.
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04:00
Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Sweet Home
2/5 An old German woman builds a gingerbread house at the edge of a village.
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04:15
Drama on 4—Michael Butt - Albert Speer's Walk Around the World
Held for 20 years in Spandau prison, Albert Speer invented global journeys to keep sane.
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05:00
Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, Go With the Flow
2/6 Stella keeps tabs on her work-shy kids, thanks to Patrick's chart.
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05:30
Nineteen Ninety-Four—Progress Is Power
4/6 Edward's knack for blunt honesty gets him noticed in a bad way.
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05:55
Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—A Hero's Welcome... An Alien's Threat
22/25 A rapturous welcome for our hero, but Gort has something up one of his many sleeves.
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