Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Drama on 4—Terry Jones - Starship Titanic
Michael Palin stars in the Terry Jones/Douglas Adams sci-fi comedy.
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01:00
The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett
When his partner is murdered, sleuth Sam Spade is drawn into a statuette riddle.
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03:00
Drama on 4—Christmas by the Lake by Rachel Joyce
Walter is 68. Mary is 64. He鈥檚 madcap. She resists change. But they both hate Christmas
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03:45
Inner Voices—Pea Green Boat by Stewart Lee
3/4 The Owl from Lear's 鈥楾he Owl and the Pussycat鈥� reveals what really happened at sea.
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04:00
Mr Willow's Wife—3. Love Thy Neighbour
3/6 Felicity decides to meddle in the marriage of chums Diana and Dicky.
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04:30
J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—Hollywood and Back
5/10 The veteran of many parts recalls one of the worst screen performances never seen.
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05:00
Soul Music Mixtapes—3. 'Mr Blue Sky' to 'Can't Help Falling In Love With You'
3/3 Cerys Matthews chooses more favourite stories from 25 series of 大象传媒 Radio 4's Soul Music
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Morning
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06:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2024, June Spencer
Archers actress June Spencer is castaway by Kirsty Young.
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06:42
... And Yet Another Partridge in a Pear Tree
A woman receives stacks of gifts from a lavish admirer, who's inspired by the carol.
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07:00
Poetry Extra—Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Daljit Nagra selects a seasonal highlight from the 大象传媒's poetry archive.
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07:30
Will In the World by Stephen Greenblatt (Omnibus)
Young Shakespeare's first encounter with theatre.
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08:40
Witness History—White Christmas
'White Christmas' by Irving Berlin, was one of the defining songs of the Second World War.
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08:50
The Debrief by Katherine Jakeways (Omnibus)
Hannah and Mark dissect events they attend, and there鈥檚 plenty to get their teeth into.
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10:00
Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 10
10/20 Kenneth Horne prepares for Christmas 鈥� and Hornerama looks at The Festive Season.
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10:30
Yule Be Surprised
A family's plans to surprise their parents go awry. Stars Terry Scott.
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11:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2024, June Spencer
Archers actress June Spencer is castaway by Kirsty Young.
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11:42
... And Yet Another Partridge in a Pear Tree
A woman receives stacks of gifts from a lavish admirer, who's inspired by the carol.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Poetry Extra—Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Daljit Nagra selects a seasonal highlight from the 大象传媒's poetry archive.
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12:35
Will In the World by Stephen Greenblatt (Omnibus)
Young Shakespeare's first encounter with theatre.
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13:45
Witness History—White Christmas
'White Christmas' by Irving Berlin, was one of the defining songs of the Second World War.
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13:50
The Debrief by Katherine Jakeways (Omnibus)
Hannah and Mark dissect events they attend, and there鈥檚 plenty to get their teeth into.
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15:00
Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 10
10/20 Kenneth Horne prepares for Christmas 鈥� and Hornerama looks at The Festive Season.
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15:30
Yule Be Surprised
A family's plans to surprise their parents go awry. Stars Terry Scott.
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16:06
Jerome K Jerome - After Supper Ghost Stories
It's Christmas Eve 1891 in Tooting, and there are plenty of frights on the menu.
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16:51
MR James—Rats
When a student stays at an old inn, he is intrigued by a strange stone and a locked room.
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17:06
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2024, June Spencer
Archers actress June Spencer is castaway by Kirsty Young.
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17:49
... And Yet Another Partridge in a Pear Tree
A woman receives stacks of gifts from a lavish admirer, who's inspired by the carol.
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Evening
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18:06
Poetry Extra—Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Daljit Nagra selects a seasonal highlight from the 大象传媒's poetry archive.
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18:39
Will In the World by Stephen Greenblatt (Omnibus)
Young Shakespeare's first encounter with theatre.
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19:48
The Debrief by Katherine Jakeways (Omnibus)
Hannah and Mark dissect events they attend, and there鈥檚 plenty to get their teeth into.
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20:57
Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 10
10/20 Kenneth Horne prepares for Christmas 鈥� and Hornerama looks at The Festive Season.
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21:28
Yule Be Surprised
A family's plans to surprise their parents go awry. Stars Terry Scott.
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22:00
Revolting People—Series 4, Reunion
5/6 Samuel and company hit London where McGurk has a family get-together.
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22:30
On the Hour—Christmas Special
All the festive headlines. Chris Morris hosts the steaming flamb茅ed news spoof.
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23:00
Alan Parker's Christmas Special
A festive mix of comedy and music from the self-styled Urban Warrior. From 1994
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Late
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00:00
Jerome K Jerome - After Supper Ghost Stories
It's Christmas Eve 1891 in Tooting, and there are plenty of frights on the menu.
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00:45
MR James—Rats
When a student stays at an old inn, he is intrigued by a strange stone and a locked room.
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01:02
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2024, June Spencer
Archers actress June Spencer is castaway by Kirsty Young.
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01:42
... And Yet Another Partridge in a Pear Tree
A woman receives stacks of gifts from a lavish admirer, who's inspired by the carol.
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02:00
Poetry Extra—Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Daljit Nagra selects a seasonal highlight from the 大象传媒's poetry archive.
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02:36
Will In the World by Stephen Greenblatt (Omnibus)
Young Shakespeare's first encounter with theatre.
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03:50
The Debrief by Katherine Jakeways (Omnibus)
Hannah and Mark dissect events they attend, and there鈥檚 plenty to get their teeth into.
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05:00
Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 10
10/20 Kenneth Horne prepares for Christmas 鈥� and Hornerama looks at The Festive Season.
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05:30
Yule Be Surprised
A family's plans to surprise their parents go awry. Stars Terry Scott.
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