Schedule
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Early
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00:00
James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 1. Planetfall
1/10 The crew of starship Challenger follow two 'angels' in search of new home planets.
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00:30
A Good Read—Diana Rigg and Rachel de Thame
Sue McGregor, Dame Diana Rigg and Rachel de Thame discuss their favourite books.
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01:00
Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 3. Crawford's First Pinch
3/6 PC Dixon helps his colleague make his first arrest. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
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01:30
Late Nights at the Blue Boar
Pete Paphides visits the M1's improbable 1960s music meeting place - Blue Boar Services.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Kazuo Ishiguro - The Buried Giant, Episode 1
1/10 David Suchet reads Kazuo Ishiguro's novel The Buried Giant.
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02:15
Life at 24 Frames a Second—If It Moves, Shoot It
6/10 David Thomson continues his journey through cinema, and considers its spiral of carnage.
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02:30
Doris Lessing - The Good Terrorist—Episode 6
Faye cuts her wrists in a suicide bid, but Alice promises not to involve the authorities.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Young Eliot, Episode 1
1/5 Poet Robert Crawford's biography of one of the great figures of 20th-century literature.
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03:00
Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—1. Wilderness
1/4 The wild and tormented Francis Herries begins a new life in Cumberland. Stars Gavin Muir.
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04:00
Whispers—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Gyles Brandreth hosts Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham.
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04:30
Semi Circles—Series 1, A Woman's Role
5/6 Helen's multiplying skills with a calculator mean Ben is soon adding up the repercussions.
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05:00
Sisters—Series 1, Wedding Anniversary
4/4 Ten years on from Fiona's disastrous wedding and Susan is determined to give her closure.
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05:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 3
3/6 John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Ahir Shah, Dr Fern Riddell and Prof. Bobby Acharya.
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Morning
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06:00
Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 4. Dixie
4/6 An arrival and a departure on PC Dixon's night beat. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
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06:30
And Calm of Mind
Former soldiers turn to Shakespeare to fight stress and take Henry V to the London stage.
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07:00
The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 2, Episode 2
2/4 Geoff finds himself pitted against a perfect Swedish male.
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07:30
Clare in the Community—Series 12, Unlucky Louis
4/6 Clare is tempting fate in a visit to 'Unlucky Louis'.
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08:00
The Goon Show—Series 4, The Collapse of the British Railway Sandwich System
24/30 Captain Seagoon investigates a mustard-and-cress-flavoured mystery at Clapham Junction.
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08:30
Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 11
11/14 Kenneth Horne has an unusual close encounter and Hornerama looks at sport. From June 1960.
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09:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 27, Episode 8
A satirical review of the week's news (with added extra bits) guest hosted by Nish Kumar.
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09:45
Cr猫me de la Crime—Series 1, A Bowl Full of Serial Killers
4/6 Michael Feydeau and David Pershore's melange of multi-murderers.
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10:00
Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—2. Forty-Five
2/4 Francis Herries encounters Mirabell again and the Jacobite rebels march on Carlisle.
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11:00
Short Cuts—Series 9, Illuminations
4/6 Josie Long looks for light in the darkness and illumination. From 2016.
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11:30
After Eden—God Up For Grabs
6/6 Alison Leonard's warm-hearted six-part drama about the life of a woman priest.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Goon Show—Series 4, The Collapse of the British Railway Sandwich System
24/30 Captain Seagoon investigates a mustard-and-cress-flavoured mystery at Clapham Junction.
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12:30
Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 11
11/14 Kenneth Horne has an unusual close encounter and Hornerama looks at sport. From June 1960.
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13:00
Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 4. Dixie
4/6 An arrival and a departure on PC Dixon's night beat. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
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13:30
And Calm of Mind
Former soldiers turn to Shakespeare to fight stress and take Henry V to the London stage.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Kazuo Ishiguro - The Buried Giant, Episode 2
2/10 David Suchet reads Kazuo Ishiguro's novel The Buried Giant.
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14:15
Life at 24 Frames a Second—The Look of Love
7/10 David Thomson looks at the cinema with the thrill of romance and a kiss as big as a house.
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14:30
Doris Lessing - The Good Terrorist—Episode 7
Comrade Jocelin tests out her bomb-making abilities.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Young Eliot, Episode 2
2/5 Harvard, Paris and beyond. Robert Crawford's biography of poet TS Eliot.
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15:00
Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—2. Forty-Five
2/4 Francis Herries encounters Mirabell again and the Jacobite rebels march on Carlisle.
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16:00
Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
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16:30
The Break—Series 1, Dead Man's Dinner
3/6 Jeff and Andy win a meal at Flamford's poshest hotel, opening a Pandora's Box of envy.
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17:00
The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 2, Episode 2
2/4 Geoff finds himself pitted against a perfect Swedish male.
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17:30
Clare in the Community—Series 12, Unlucky Louis
4/6 Clare is tempting fate in a visit to 'Unlucky Louis'.
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Evening
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18:00
James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 2. First Footprint City
2/10 Heading for a home they have never known, the crew must come to terms with shocking news.
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18:30
Musical Genes—Series 2, Woody Guthrie
Tom Morton hears about Woody Guthrie and his music from his singer-songwriter son, Arlo.
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19:00
The Goon Show—Series 4, The Collapse of the British Railway Sandwich System
24/30 Captain Seagoon investigates a mustard-and-cress-flavoured mystery at Clapham Junction.
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19:30
Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 11
11/14 Kenneth Horne has an unusual close encounter and Hornerama looks at sport. From June 1960.
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20:00
Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 4. Dixie
4/6 An arrival and a departure on PC Dixon's night beat. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
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20:30
And Calm of Mind
Former soldiers turn to Shakespeare to fight stress and take Henry V to the London stage.
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21:00
Short Cuts—Series 9, Illuminations
4/6 Josie Long looks for light in the darkness and illumination. From 2016.
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21:30
How to Burn a Million Quid—Rule 6
Finally, to the Isle of Jura with two suitcases containing a million quid.
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22:00
Clare in the Community—Series 12, Unlucky Louis
4/6 Clare is tempting fate in a visit to 'Unlucky Louis'.
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22:30
Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll—Consider Yourself Dumped Upon
2/6 The Brummie musicologist reveals some big rock names have a lot to thank him for.
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22:45
Before They Were Famous—Series 3, Episode 2
2/6 Featuring a valuable insight into the origins of Henry Longfellow's poetic success.
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22:55
Comedy Club Extra—Jon Holmes Does..., 2: Yoga
Jon Holmes enlists the help of Abigoliah Schamaun in his quest to become more flexible.
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23:00
Seekers—Series 2, The Eight Letter Word
5/6 Stuart says something very silly, and Nicola tries to become Vanessa's confidante.
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23:30
Les Kelly's Britain—Episode 1
1/4 Are you a 'decent' person? Then this is the show for you as Britain is put to rights.
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Late
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00:00
James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 2. First Footprint City
2/10 Heading for a home they have never known, the crew must come to terms with shocking news.
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00:30
Musical Genes—Series 2, Woody Guthrie
Tom Morton hears about Woody Guthrie and his music from his singer-songwriter son, Arlo.
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01:00
Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 4. Dixie
4/6 An arrival and a departure on PC Dixon's night beat. Radio revival of TV's famous copper.
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01:30
And Calm of Mind
Former soldiers turn to Shakespeare to fight stress and take Henry V to the London stage.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Kazuo Ishiguro - The Buried Giant, Episode 2
2/10 David Suchet reads Kazuo Ishiguro's novel The Buried Giant.
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02:15
Life at 24 Frames a Second—The Look of Love
7/10 David Thomson looks at the cinema with the thrill of romance and a kiss as big as a house.
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02:30
Doris Lessing - The Good Terrorist—Episode 7
Comrade Jocelin tests out her bomb-making abilities.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Young Eliot, Episode 2
2/5 Harvard, Paris and beyond. Robert Crawford's biography of poet TS Eliot.
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03:00
Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—2. Forty-Five
2/4 Francis Herries encounters Mirabell again and the Jacobite rebels march on Carlisle.
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04:00
Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
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04:30
The Break—Series 1, Dead Man's Dinner
3/6 Jeff and Andy win a meal at Flamford's poshest hotel, opening a Pandora's Box of envy.
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05:00
The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 2, Episode 2
2/4 Geoff finds himself pitted against a perfect Swedish male.
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05:30
Clare in the Community—Series 12, Unlucky Louis
4/6 Clare is tempting fate in a visit to 'Unlucky Louis'.
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