Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Book at Bedtime—Salley Vickers - Dancing Backwards, Episode 5
5/10 Edwin discovers that Violet has been keeping a surprising secret from him.
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00:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Alternative Homes
30/30 Historian Amanda Vickery reflects on the enduring pull of a home of one's own.
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00:30
15 Minute Drama—Susan Hill - The Beacon, Inheritance
5/5 Frank turns up unexpectedly at the Prime family farm, and the will is read.
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00:45
Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—5. Phantom
5/5 Michael Crawford on the tribulations and ultimate triumph of Phantom of the Opera.
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01:00
Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6 Milton Jones, Lloyd Langford, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz
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01:30
Meet the Parents—Series 3, AL Kennedy
2/3 Author AL Kennedy talks to her mother about life, literature and Shakespeare.
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02:00
Boxer and Doberman—Series 2, 2. The Black Widow
2/2 When Bob Boxer falls for a TV presenter, his partner Shona Doberman grows suspicious.
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02:30
Gershwin's Horns
Rainer Hersch explores unusual instruments used by composers.
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03:00
Home Front - Omnibus—1-5 December 1914 (Season 2 start)
Everyone is looking to do their bit for the war effort.
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04:00
Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Under Covers
5/5 Mrs Evans's bra has blown off the washing line. Two teenage girls nearby enjoy her plight.
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04:15
Nan Woodhouse—Now or Never
Age is no barrier for a group of older people who decide to make their wishes come true.
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05:00
King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, In the News
2/6 A lesson on facts and opinions is followed by a brutal example at the school gate.
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05:30
Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 3
3/5 Mrs Roberts faces fallout from an outspoken member of the parish council.
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05:55
Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—A Sticky End
25/25 The thrilling conclusion to this space adventure with the World's Most Fabulous Man.
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Morning
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06:00
Dario Fo - Accidental Death of an Anarchist
What lies behind a railway work's death at a police HQ? Comedy adapted by Jeremy Hardy.
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07:15
RD Wingfield—The Cellar
Behind a bricked-up entrance lurks a suspenseful tale of horror below stairs.
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07:30
Faking the Classics—Shakespeare
1/2 How fraudsters have set out to fool us with counterfeits passed off as work of the Bard.
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08:00
Archive on 4—Farewell to Winston
Nicholas Witchell remembers the grandeur and impact of Winston Churchill's state funeral.
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09:00
Poetry Puh-lease
Kevin Eldon takes a look at the close links and crossovers between comedy and poetry.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Jonathan Franzen - The Corrections Omnibus—Episode 3
3/3 Chip's scam website comes to an abrupt end.
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13:05
Inheritance Tracks—Jennifer Saunders
Jennifer Saunders picks music from Spike Milligan and Kate & Anna McGarrigle.
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13:15
Dickens Confidential—Series 1, High Society
3/6 Charles Dickens meets Lady Kames, and his editorial judgement is scrutinised.
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14:00
Dad's Army—Series 1, The Man and the Hour
1/20 Bank manager George Mainwaring sets up Walmington-on-Sea's Home Guard.
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14:30
It Sticks Out Half A Mile—13. Hidden Treasure
Pike and Hodges call in a clairvoyant to help them locate the pier's rumoured booty.
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15:00
Archive on 4—Farewell to Winston
Nicholas Witchell remembers the grandeur and impact of Winston Churchill's state funeral.
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16:00
Dario Fo - Accidental Death of an Anarchist
What lies behind a railway work's death at a police HQ? Comedy adapted by Jeremy Hardy.
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17:15
RD Wingfield—The Cellar
Behind a bricked-up entrance lurks a suspenseful tale of horror below stairs.
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17:30
The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Josh Widdicombe and Roisin Conaty.
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Evening
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18:00
Wally K Daly—Time Slip
Paul Williamson arrives home, only to find himself already there. What is going on?
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19:00
Poetry Puh-lease
Kevin Eldon takes a look at the close links and crossovers between comedy and poetry.
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22:00
Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel of Laughs—Episode 5
5/6 Greg Davies, Lloyd Langford, Shappi Khorsandi, Sarah Millican and music from Neil Hannon.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—24/01/2015
The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight Arthur Smith chats to Josie Long.
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23:00
The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 3, Napoleon Bonaparte
6/6 Humorous assessment of the life and career of the battling French emperor.
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23:30
The Jason Byrne Show—Series 1, Education
1/6 Exploring a fresh theme each week, the award-winning comedian hosts stand-up and sketches.
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Late
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00:00
Wally K Daly—Time Slip
Paul Williamson arrives home, only to find himself already there. What is going on?
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01:00
Archive on 4—Farewell to Winston
Nicholas Witchell remembers the grandeur and impact of Winston Churchill's state funeral.
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02:00
Jonathan Franzen - The Corrections Omnibus—Episode 3
3/3 Chip's scam website comes to an abrupt end.
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03:05
Inheritance Tracks—Jennifer Saunders
Jennifer Saunders picks music from Spike Milligan and Kate & Anna McGarrigle.
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03:15
Dickens Confidential—Series 1, High Society
3/6 Charles Dickens meets Lady Kames, and his editorial judgement is scrutinised.
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04:00
Dario Fo - Accidental Death of an Anarchist
What lies behind a railway work's death at a police HQ? Comedy adapted by Jeremy Hardy.
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05:15
RD Wingfield—The Cellar
Behind a bricked-up entrance lurks a suspenseful tale of horror below stairs.
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05:30
The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Josh Widdicombe and Roisin Conaty.
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