Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Drama on 4—Anita Sullivan - Homesick
Jeff's mundane life changes when he is struck by a bolt from the blue.
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00:45
Five Strange Stories by AL Barker—5. You Have to Laugh
5/5 A decorator's prank turns out to be not so funny after all.
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01:00
The Pillow Book (Omnibus)—Series 10
Shonagon is summoned to meet the new Empress.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Johnny Ball
Johnny Ball chooses Goodman's 'Sing Sing Sing' and the title track to 'Guys and Dolls'.
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02:15
In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Tony Benn
Former cabinet minister, politician and campaigner Tony Benn discusses his life and career
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03:00
An Hour With...—Henry Blofeld
Cricket commentator Henry Blofeld talks about his life and career.
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04:00
Ellen Dryden - The Westward Journey
19th century drama of the perilous migration across America to Oregon and California.
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05:30
Yes Yes Yes—Series 2, Through Hell and High Water
5/6 How F1 champion Niki Lauda survived a crash to race again only six weeks later.
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Morning
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06:00
Nicola Upson - An Expert in Murder (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 A playwright is embroiled in a double murder.
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07:15
Elizabeth Taylor - Swan Moving
The arrival of a swan ruffles feathers in a village where pride has been forgotten.
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07:30
Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?—1970s
1/4 Why the comedian's rise to fame seemed to coincide with periods of social upheaval.
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08:00
The Al Read Show—From 28/10/1995
Right monkey! Al takes a peek inside the world of horse racing.
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08:30
As Time Goes By—Series 1, Episode 7
7/7 Lionel invites Jean on a cruise with him but is puzzled when she resists his invitation.
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09:00
The Vanity Fair Diaries by Tina Brown (Omnibus)
Tina Brown recalls her time as editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair magazine from 1983 to 1992.
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10:10
World Book Club—Marilynne Robinson - Gilead
Marilynne Robinson discusses her fictional autobiography of an elderly pastor.
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11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 6, Where We Belong
Jenifer Hixson introduces tales about Americans struggling to find a real sense of home.
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11:50
The Listening Project—Joan and Angela - Heidi, Hobbits and Horror
Two reading group friends whose tastes range from Tolkien to bloody murder. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Al Read Show—From 28/10/1995
Right monkey! Al takes a peek inside the world of horse racing.
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12:30
As Time Goes By—Series 1, Episode 7
7/7 Lionel invites Jean on a cruise with him but is puzzled when she resists his invitation.
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13:00
Nicola Upson - An Expert in Murder (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 A playwright is embroiled in a double murder.
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14:15
Elizabeth Taylor - Swan Moving
The arrival of a swan ruffles feathers in a village where pride has been forgotten.
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14:30
Moshin Hamid - Exit West (Omnibus)
Mohsin Hamid's extraordinary story of love and hope, shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize.
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15:45
What Is a Story?—As If: Dreams of Shelter
10/12 Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling.
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16:00
Moonbeam and Mrs Pat
Celebrated actress Mrs Patrick Campbell had one constant companion, her dog, Moonbeam.
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17:00
Poetry Extra—Poetry of the Forgotten People
Daljit Nagra introduces 'Poetry of the Forgotten People' featuring Oodgeroo Noonuccal.
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17:30
Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?—1970s
1/4 Why the comedian's rise to fame seemed to coincide with periods of social upheaval.
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Evening
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18:00
MR James—Sheila Hodgson - The Backward Glance
M.R. James's tale of a mysterious mask made of silk and skin, adapted by Sheila Hodgson.
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18:45
The Problem With Talitha by Lauren Beukes
Lauren Beukes' celebrity-obsessed dystopia where fans can channel a star's every desire.
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19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 6, Where We Belong
Jenifer Hixson introduces tales about Americans struggling to find a real sense of home.
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19:50
The Listening Project—Joan and Angela - Heidi, Hobbits and Horror
Two reading group friends whose tastes range from Tolkien to bloody murder. (R)
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20:00
The Vanity Fair Diaries by Tina Brown (Omnibus)
Tina Brown recalls her time as editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair magazine from 1983 to 1992.
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21:10
World Book Club—Marilynne Robinson - Gilead
Marilynne Robinson discusses her fictional autobiography of an elderly pastor.
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22:00
Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?—1970s
1/4 Why the comedian's rise to fame seemed to coincide with periods of social upheaval.
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22:30
Cabin Pressure—Series 3, Paris
2/6 A bottle of expensive whisky goes missing so Martin becomes the Miss Marple of MJN Air.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Adam Riches and John Kearns 3/3
Arthur Smith is joined by Adam Riches and John Kearns.
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23:00
I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 2, Episode 2
2/4 Thanks to the band inside his head, Tom disrupts a funeral and ends up on stage.
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23:30
Weak at the Top—Series 2, Values
3/4 Marketing maestro John Weak tackles a meeting room crisis with a little seduction.
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Late
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00:00
MR James—Sheila Hodgson - The Backward Glance
M.R. James's tale of a mysterious mask made of silk and skin, adapted by Sheila Hodgson.
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00:45
The Problem With Talitha by Lauren Beukes
Lauren Beukes' celebrity-obsessed dystopia where fans can channel a star's every desire.
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01:00
Nicola Upson - An Expert in Murder (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 A playwright is embroiled in a double murder.
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02:15
Elizabeth Taylor - Swan Moving
The arrival of a swan ruffles feathers in a village where pride has been forgotten.
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02:30
Moshin Hamid - Exit West (Omnibus)
Mohsin Hamid's extraordinary story of love and hope, shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize.
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03:45
What Is a Story?—As If: Dreams of Shelter
10/12 Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling.
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04:00
Moonbeam and Mrs Pat
Celebrated actress Mrs Patrick Campbell had one constant companion, her dog, Moonbeam.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—Poetry of the Forgotten People
Daljit Nagra introduces 'Poetry of the Forgotten People' featuring Oodgeroo Noonuccal.
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05:30
Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?—1970s
1/4 Why the comedian's rise to fame seemed to coincide with periods of social upheaval.
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