Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Man in Black—Series 3, Lights Out by Christopher Golden & Amber Benson
3/5 Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of terror in a women's prison.
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00:30
Off the Page—It's Not What You Know
Matthew Parris and guests reflect on the pervasive power of nepotism.
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01:00
Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—3. Inside the Giant's Castle
3/6 The actor-turned-sleuth becomes involved in the compromising sex party photograph case.
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01:30
The Baronet and Tissington's Fight for Survival
Sir Richard FitzHerbert talks to fellow historic house owners trying to balance the books.
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02:00
Afternoon Reading—Agatha Christie - The Mysterious Mr Quin, The Coming of Mr Quin
1/3 Guests at a house party recall the unexpected suicide of the previous owner.
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02:15
Noise: A Human History—Heavenly Sounds
13/30 David explores how medieval singers and preachers adapted to the acoustics of holy places.
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02:30
Whodunnits—Val McDermid - Village SOS, 3. Attention Turns
3/5 DCI Bettany's investigation leads her to the village post office.
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02:45
Brooklyn by Colm T贸ib铆n—8. Too Far from Home
8/10 Eilis' happiness in Brooklyn has been shattered by the news of her beloved sister's death.
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03:00
Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo—3. Scandal
3/4 The Count unearths a scandal that links two of his remaining enemies.
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04:00
Counterpoint—1999, Heat 2
2/13 Ned Sherrin chairs the music quiz with Sue McCombie, Roy Whittakerand Stephen Turnbull.
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04:30
The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 5
5/6 The 'unreliable' historical account of Catherine Howard's grandmother, a Duchess.
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05:00
Huddwinks—Series 2, The Idiots Have Landed!
3/6 A Second World War tale of derring-do, to dispose of Adolf Hitler at his Bavarian lodge.
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05:30
To Hull and Back—Series 1, An Affair to Forget
3/5 Sophie seeks love while her mother wants entry to a posh lady's golf club.
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Morning
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06:00
Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—4. Enter the Funny Policeman
4/6 Marius Steen's recently revised will sends the actor-turned-detective in a new direction.
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06:30
The Company of Poets
Susannah Clapp, Salman Rushdie and Andrew Motion discover the poetry of Angela Carter.
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07:00
North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 The Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook, and Angela has something to tell Frank
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07:30
Barry Cryer at 80
An all-star gala in celebration of Barry Cryer's 80th birthday.
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08:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Steptoe and Son and Son
7/8 A visitor brings Harold some unexpected news. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
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08:30
The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.
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09:00
Genius—Series 2, Sid Waddell
5/6 Dave Gorman and Sid Waddell chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
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09:30
No Commitments—Series 6, Retiring Types
4/6 Charlotte, Anna and Victoria's sisterly ties are strained over a family dinner.
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10:00
Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo—4. Revenge
4/4 The full consequences of the Count's revenge shake Paris. Will anyone be saved?
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11:00
Elizabeth Taylor - Swan Moving
The arrival of a swan ruffles feathers in a village where pride has been forgotten.
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11:15
Andrew Rissik - The Psychedelic Spy—4. Orange Juice and Sugar
4/5 Assassin Billy Hindle is drugged by Jack and finds himself hallucinating.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Steptoe and Son and Son
7/8 A visitor brings Harold some unexpected news. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
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12:30
The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.
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13:00
Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—4. Enter the Funny Policeman
4/6 Marius Steen's recently revised will sends the actor-turned-detective in a new direction.
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13:30
The Company of Poets
Susannah Clapp, Salman Rushdie and Andrew Motion discover the poetry of Angela Carter.
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14:00
Afternoon Reading—Agatha Christie - The Mysterious Mr Quin, The Soul of the Croupier
2/3 Can Mr Quin assist his friend Satterthwaite to solve a conundrum concerning a Countess?
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14:15
Noise: A Human History—Carnival
14/30 Prof David Hendy tells the story of a medieval street party that lasted for eight weeks.
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14:30
Whodunnits—Val McDermid - Village SOS, 4. Grudges
4/5 DCI Bettany interviews more villagers with a grudge against murder victim Colin Arnott.
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14:45
Brooklyn by Colm T贸ib铆n—9. Being Rose's Ghost
9/10 Following her sister's death, Eilis returns to her lonely mother for a month's visit.
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15:00
Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo—4. Revenge
4/4 The full consequences of the Count's revenge shake Paris. Will anyone be saved?
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16:00
Genius—Series 2, Sid Waddell
5/6 Dave Gorman and Sid Waddell chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
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16:30
No Commitments—Series 6, Retiring Types
4/6 Charlotte, Anna and Victoria's sisterly ties are strained over a family dinner.
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17:00
North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 The Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook, and Angela has something to tell Frank
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17:30
Barry Cryer at 80
An all-star gala in celebration of Barry Cryer's 80th birthday.
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Evening
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18:00
The Man in Black—Series 3, Uncle William's House by Alison Falconer
4/5 Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a young mum inheriting a haunted cottage.
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18:30
Great Lives—Ronald Reagan
Lord Powell nominates former US President Ronald Reagan.
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19:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Steptoe and Son and Son
7/8 A visitor brings Harold some unexpected news. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
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19:30
The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.
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20:00
Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—4. Enter the Funny Policeman
4/6 Marius Steen's recently revised will sends the actor-turned-detective in a new direction.
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20:30
The Company of Poets
Susannah Clapp, Salman Rushdie and Andrew Motion discover the poetry of Angela Carter.
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21:00
Elizabeth Taylor - Swan Moving
The arrival of a swan ruffles feathers in a village where pride has been forgotten.
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21:15
Andrew Rissik - The Psychedelic Spy—4. Orange Juice and Sugar
4/5 Assassin Billy Hindle is drugged by Jack and finds himself hallucinating.
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22:00
Barry Cryer at 80
An all-star gala in celebration of Barry Cryer's 80th birthday.
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22:30
The Secret World—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 From Jools Holland to Ross Kemp, Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre lives of famous folk.
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23:00
Old Harry's Game—Series 2, Chuckles
2/6 Satan conducts interviews for a new assistant. In the running are Scumspawn and a dolphin.
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23:30
The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 1, Thomas Paine
4/4 The radical comedian profiles the 18th-century author and radical idealist.
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Late
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00:00
The Man in Black—Series 3, Uncle William's House by Alison Falconer
4/5 Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a young mum inheriting a haunted cottage.
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00:30
Great Lives—Ronald Reagan
Lord Powell nominates former US President Ronald Reagan.
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01:00
Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—4. Enter the Funny Policeman
4/6 Marius Steen's recently revised will sends the actor-turned-detective in a new direction.
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01:30
The Company of Poets
Susannah Clapp, Salman Rushdie and Andrew Motion discover the poetry of Angela Carter.
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02:00
Afternoon Reading—Agatha Christie - The Mysterious Mr Quin, The Soul of the Croupier
2/3 Can Mr Quin assist his friend Satterthwaite to solve a conundrum concerning a Countess?
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02:15
Noise: A Human History—Carnival
14/30 Prof David Hendy tells the story of a medieval street party that lasted for eight weeks.
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02:30
Whodunnits—Val McDermid - Village SOS, 4. Grudges
4/5 DCI Bettany interviews more villagers with a grudge against murder victim Colin Arnott.
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02:45
Brooklyn by Colm T贸ib铆n—9. Being Rose's Ghost
9/10 Following her sister's death, Eilis returns to her lonely mother for a month's visit.
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03:00
Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo—4. Revenge
4/4 The full consequences of the Count's revenge shake Paris. Will anyone be saved?
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04:00
Genius—Series 2, Sid Waddell
5/6 Dave Gorman and Sid Waddell chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
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04:30
No Commitments—Series 6, Retiring Types
4/6 Charlotte, Anna and Victoria's sisterly ties are strained over a family dinner.
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05:00
North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 The Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook, and Angela has something to tell Frank
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05:30
Barry Cryer at 80
An all-star gala in celebration of Barry Cryer's 80th birthday.
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