Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—Unaccountable Conduct of Professor de Worms
6/13 Syme is chased through the London snow from Soho to St Paul's by the mysterious professor.
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00:30
A Good Read—Andrew Graham-Dixon and Tim Bentinck
Andrew Graham-Dixon and Tim Bentinck are Sue MacGregor's book discussion guests. (R)
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01:00
Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—Episode 1
1/5 The anonymous English hero is now in a German prison. But there's been an air raid.
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01:30
The Taking Part
Tim Franks measures the impact of taking part in one memorable Olympic event in 1972.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Jonathan Coe - Expo 58, Episode 6
6/10 Thomas is bundled into a car and whisked away to an unknown location.
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02:15
Shakespeare's Restless World—6. Europe: Triumphs of the Past
6/20 What Henry V's armoury tells us about the depiction of history on the Elizabeth stage.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Melissa Murray - Good News, Episode 1
1/5 Following a serious misdiagnosis, Adrienne must confront some unexpected issues.
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02:45
Frank W Abagnale—Catch Me If You Can, Episode 1
1/5 Notorious conman Frank Abagnale Jr recalls his early life and first-ever scam.
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03:00
Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—1. Return to Society
1/4 Prince Myshkin returns to Russian society after years abroad being treated for epilepsy.
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04:00
Just a Minute—Series 58, Episode 3
3/6 Nicholas Parsons hosts the granddaddy of all panel games.
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04:30
King Street Junior—Series 9, Financial Times
7/8 Who'd be a crime reporter?
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05:00
Millport—Series 3, The Siege
4/6 The island's neighbours are furious that the town has its own independent public house.
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05:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 20, Episode 3
3/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Morning
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06:00
Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—2. Flight
2/5 Facing a perilous flight across occupied Europe, the English hero must rely on his wits.
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06:30
Grasshead Racers
Motor racing commentator Murray Walker explores the democratic world of lawnmower racing
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07:00
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Mint
1/6 Can Jason think of a catchy idea to make a fortune on the internet?
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07:30
Love in Recovery—Series 2, Parents
5/6 Simon's son Joe is grounded, so Simon has dragged him along to the meeting.
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08:00
The Ken Dodd Show—From 14/09/1975
Shocks, suggestions, banjos and sackings are tickling Doddy.
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—Torn to Shreds
The bungling duo battle to dispose of a 75p surplus.
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09:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 23, Episode 2
2/8 Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
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09:45
Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 3, Episode 2
2/4 A funny but factually accurate look at humanity's enduring obsession with UFOs.
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10:00
Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—2. The Party
2/4 Despite the dark tales he has heard about her, Myshkin heads to Nastasya's birthday party.
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11:00
Grounded—The Silt Path, by Togara Muzanenhamo
1/3 Togara Muzanenhamo's short story is set on a farm in Zimbabwe where he grew up.
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11:15
Colin Haydn Evans - Forest Tales—Tristan and Iselda, by Colin Haydn Evans
1/3 Travellers tell tales to dispel the shadows. But in the woods, something is listening.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Ken Dodd Show—From 14/09/1975
Shocks, suggestions, banjos and sackings are tickling Doddy.
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—Torn to Shreds
The bungling duo battle to dispose of a 75p surplus.
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13:00
Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—2. Flight
2/5 Facing a perilous flight across occupied Europe, the English hero must rely on his wits.
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13:30
Grasshead Racers
Motor racing commentator Murray Walker explores the democratic world of lawnmower racing
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Jonathan Coe - Expo 58, Episode 7
7/10 The thought of doing his bit for Queen and country makes Thomas feel like a hero.
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14:15
Shakespeare's Restless World—7. Ireland: Failures in the Present
7/20 A rare woodcut offers an insight into the troubles and tragedies of Elizabethan Ireland.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—Melissa Murray - Good News, Episode 2
2/5 Fellow teacher Louise tries to come to terms with Adrienne's good news.
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14:45
Frank W Abagnale—Catch Me If You Can, Episode 2
2/5 Frank eases into the guise of airline pilot when he moves to New York aged 16.
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15:00
Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—2. The Party
2/4 Despite the dark tales he has heard about her, Myshkin heads to Nastasya's birthday party.
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16:00
It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6 Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters.
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16:30
The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 21 July 1799
1/6 Dorothy worries over William's wedding and Thomas de Quinine arrives.
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17:00
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Mint
1/6 Can Jason think of a catchy idea to make a fortune on the internet?
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17:30
Love in Recovery—Series 2, Parents
5/6 Simon's son Joe is grounded, so Simon has dragged him along to the meeting.
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Evening
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18:00
The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Man in Spectacles
7/13 With new-found ally the professor, Gabriel rests up before they confront Doctor Bull.
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18:30
Pioneers—Series 2, David Gow
6/6 Clare English speaks to David Gow, inventor of the world's first bionic hand.
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19:00
The Ken Dodd Show—From 14/09/1975
Shocks, suggestions, banjos and sackings are tickling Doddy.
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—Torn to Shreds
The bungling duo battle to dispose of a 75p surplus.
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20:00
Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—2. Flight
2/5 Facing a perilous flight across occupied Europe, the English hero must rely on his wits.
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20:30
Grasshead Racers
Motor racing commentator Murray Walker explores the democratic world of lawnmower racing
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21:00
Grounded—The Silt Path, by Togara Muzanenhamo
1/3 Togara Muzanenhamo's short story is set on a farm in Zimbabwe where he grew up.
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21:15
Colin Haydn Evans - Forest Tales—Tristan and Iselda, by Colin Haydn Evans
1/3 Travellers tell tales to dispel the shadows. But in the woods, something is listening.
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22:00
Love in Recovery—Series 2, Parents
5/6 Simon's son Joe is grounded, so Simon has dragged him along to the meeting.
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22:30
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Secondary Phase, Fit The Ninth
3/6 The Vogons make an unwelcome return and Arthur's quest for tea paralyses the ship.
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23:00
Elvenquest—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 Lord Darkness loses a teapot - and a high priest.
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23:30
The Lawrence Sweeney Mix—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney improvise sketches suggested by the audience.
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Late
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00:00
The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Man in Spectacles
7/13 With new-found ally the professor, Gabriel rests up before they confront Doctor Bull.
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00:30
Pioneers—Series 2, David Gow
6/6 Clare English speaks to David Gow, inventor of the world's first bionic hand.
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01:00
Geoffrey Household - Rogue Justice—2. Flight
2/5 Facing a perilous flight across occupied Europe, the English hero must rely on his wits.
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01:30
Grasshead Racers
Motor racing commentator Murray Walker explores the democratic world of lawnmower racing
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Jonathan Coe - Expo 58, Episode 7
7/10 The thought of doing his bit for Queen and country makes Thomas feel like a hero.
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02:15
Shakespeare's Restless World—7. Ireland: Failures in the Present
7/20 A rare woodcut offers an insight into the troubles and tragedies of Elizabethan Ireland.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Melissa Murray - Good News, Episode 2
2/5 Fellow teacher Louise tries to come to terms with Adrienne's good news.
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02:45
Frank W Abagnale—Catch Me If You Can, Episode 2
2/5 Frank eases into the guise of airline pilot when he moves to New York aged 16.
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03:00
Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—2. The Party
2/4 Despite the dark tales he has heard about her, Myshkin heads to Nastasya's birthday party.
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04:00
It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6 Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters.
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04:30
The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 21 July 1799
1/6 Dorothy worries over William's wedding and Thomas de Quinine arrives.
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05:00
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Mint
1/6 Can Jason think of a catchy idea to make a fortune on the internet?
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05:30
Love in Recovery—Series 2, Parents
5/6 Simon's son Joe is grounded, so Simon has dragged him along to the meeting.
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