When one of their own gets kidnapped, there's a sense of jubilation at Scotland Yard.
Not what you might expect, but then the victim is Inspector Dover, and he's not quite the detective England expects. Is this the start of something more sinister?
Stars Kenneth Cranham as Chief Inspector Dover, Stuart McQuarrie as Sergeant McGregor, Crawford Logan as Commander Brockhurst, Nick Underwood as Inspector Horton, Liza Sadovy as Mrs Withycombe, Carla Simpson as Mildred Denny, Carolyn Pickles as Mrs Carruthers, Andy Harrison as John Perking, Paul Copley as Daniel Wibbley, Nicola Wainwright as Avril, Terry Wale as Gallagher, Laura Smales as Mary Jones, Lucy Paterson as Lesley Whittaker and Joanna Tope as Noreen.
Sketch show for people growing older disgracefully. Written and performed by people who've lived a bit.
Stars Eleanor Bron, Graeme Garden, Neil Innes, Paula Wilcox, Clive Swift and Roger Blake.
Written by Graeme Garden, Neil Innes, Julie Balloo, Ramone Towers, Trevor Walker, John Dowie, Colin Bostock-Smith and John Pidgeon.
Victoria Coren presents the last in the current series of the show which dares to commit heresy.
Her guests this week are comedian Sue Perkins, singer Cerys Matthews and actress Maureen Lipman. Together they have fun exposing the wrong-headedness of received wisdom and challenging knee-jerk public reaction to events.
Both Sue Perkins and Maureen Lipman disagree with the view that the world would be a better place if it was run by women, arguing that women would make an equally fine mess of things.
Former lead singer with the rock group Catatonia, Cerys Matthews, doesn't believe it's more fun to be a pop star than a classical violinist. Confessing to a previous life as an oboe player, she claims that orchestral musicians definitely have more fun - particularly the horn players.
All three guests rather struggle to argue against the received opinion that there is still stigma attached to Internet dating but, when challenged by Victoria Coren, they all admit that they have never tried it themselves - and never would.
The lad is lured to Moravia as an unknowing decoy for the endangered Crown Prince.
Theme and incidental music composed by Wally Stott. Recorded by the BBC Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz.
From an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows – it can only be Michael Bentine.
The ultimate one man show written and performed by the host.
Sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult.
Arthur is struck dumb when a film star joins the flight, and Douglas has to disguise 30 knights of Camelot in a hurry.
Carolyn Knapp-Shappey ...... Stephanie Cole
1st Officer Douglas Richardson ...... Roger Allam
Captain Martin Crieff ...... Benedict Cumberbatch
Arthur Shappey ...... John Finnemore
Hester Macaulay ...... Helen Baxendale
Percival ...... Rufus Jones
Gawain ...... Robert Harley
Lancelot ...... Ali Amadi
Gyles Brandreth hosts the quiz show with scandal on its mind and slander at its heart.
Lynne Truss and Michelle Brown join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip.
As Dora continues to struggle, David receives news about Emily. Stars Miriam Margolyes, Sheila Hancock and Phil Daniels.
The landlord shows one of his properties, but the memories are traumatic. Alistair McGowan reads the Russian master's tale.
Paul Hilton stars as the reluctant and unthanked hero protecting mankind from an enemy they resist believing in.
Travelling through Yorkshire, Pilgrim meets Noreen, whose son has been in a strange coma for the past seven years. He lies in his bed, surrounded by a huge growth of thorns. How can this enchantment be broken? As Pilgrim investigates, he is drawn inexorably towards the darkness beneath the mysterious Round Barrow of Willy Howe.
Desperate to find Little Nell, Quilp turns to a friend of her brother. Dickens dramatisation with Phil Daniels. From Janury 2003.
Edward III has his eye on the thrones of both Scotland and France. Anna Massey narrates the history of the British Isles.
After a letter from the bank manager, Ferdinand needs employment. The writer and politician's memoir read by Oliver Ford Davies.
The police pay a visit to Barnaby, who finally takes action over the repayment of his debts. Read by William Hope.
What do you get if you cross a birdman with a weathergirl, a charming popstar and a lifesaving dog? Why, today's 4 O'Clock Show!
A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee.
Arthur Wilson ...... John Le Mesurier
Frank Pike ...... Ian Lavender
Bert Hodges ...... Bill Pertwee
Miss Perkins ...... Vivienne Martin
Avril ...... Carol Hawkins
Mavis Pike ...... Janet Davies
Telephone Engineer ...... Gordon Salkild
Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.
Recovering from a serious eye operation, Marda West discovers her vision has been heightened to a frighteningly new degree of clarity.
It makes her fear that people she trusts the most have sinister designs against her...
Daphne du Maurier's two-part fantasy thriller explores the darker aspects of human nature.
An android built by the computers on the spaceship Challenger suffers from severe logic failure
Commander Telson ...... Sean Arnold
Sharna ...... Amanda Murray
Darv ...... Haydn Wood
Astra ...... Kathryn Hurlbutt
Angel One ...... Sonia Fraser
Angel Two ...... Gordon Reid
Bran ...... Michael Maloney
Elka ...... Jill Lidstone
Tidy ...... David Gooderson
Kraken ...... Crawford Logan
Revenge is a gourmet dish best served cold when Martin deceives Charles. Stars Stephen Fry and John Bird. From February 2004.
More comedy and chat with host Arthur Smith and the week's guest Andrew Lawrence.
Jason reckons his cheating ex-girlfriend wants him back, Dave gets his new company car - and Karen brings home a potential new member of the family.
The lives of the Stockport-based, Conroy family - in series 1 of Jim Poyser and Damian Lanigan's comedy drama.
Starring Dominic Monaghan as Jason, John McArdle as Eddie, Beverley Callard as Maureen. Jason Done as Michael, Stefan Escreet as Dave, Emma Clarke as Collete and Jo-Anne Knowles as Debbie and Chris Pavlo as Hugo.
Ezekiel discovers the real truth about his ginger baby, and sets out to find the ginger father. The others set out to stop him...
Samuel Oliphant …. Jay Tarses
Sergeant McGurk …. Andy Hamilton
Captain Brimshaw …. James Fleet
Mary …. Jan Ravens
Ezekiel Spriggs …. Hugh Dennis
Cora Oliphant …. Penelope Nice
Joshua Oliphant …. Tony Maudsley
Dashmount …. Michael Fenton
Elizabeth …. Susie Blake
Abraham Smith …. Philip Pope
THURSDAY 12 JANUARY 2012
THU 00:00 Daphne du Maurier - The Blue Lenses (b007k4jq)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jp1w)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries (b0192y98)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 Cabin Pressure (b00chy5c)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:30 Whispers (b00c6rnk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield (b007jmxy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 Anton Chekhov (b00qb9zv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:15 Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz (b00fq2xk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 It Sticks Out Half A Mile (b007k2kl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Wednesday]
THU 05:30 The Right Time (b00fv9t1)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 on Wednesday]
THU 06:00 The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries (b0194n5v)
Dover Beats the Band
The lazy detective probes a murder at a holiday camp. But is the victim really an innocent philatelist? Joyce Porter's thriller stars Kenneth Cranham.
THU 07:00 Artists (b0194n5x)
Series 2
Self-Destruct
Traditional Tamsin competes with her installationist boyfriend to create a self-portrait. Stars Ben Miller. From April 2004.
THU 07:30 Clare in the Community (b00sx2ql)
Series 6
The Crush
Clare decides to focus on her son, sparking a chance meeting at Toddler Tunes that could change the course of her life.
Meanwhile, Brian's admiration for Nali grows when she visits his school and tames Year 9. All this plus Clare and Libby both interview for the Team Leader post.
Clare Barker is the self-absorbed social worker who has the right jargon for every problem she comes across, though never a practical solution. But there are plenty of challenges out there for an involved, caring social worker. Or even Clare.
Clare ..... Sally Phillips
Brian ..... Alex Lowe
Ray ..... Richard Lumsden
Helen ..... Liza Tarbuck
Megan ..... Nina Conti
Libby ..... Jess Robinson
Clerk .... Alex Tregear
Howard ..... Paterson Joseph
Other parts played by the cast.
Written by Harry Venning and David Ramsden
Producer: Katie Tyrrell
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2010.
THU 08:00 The Men from the Ministry (b0195b7s)
Birds of a Feather
The feather-brained civil servants get themselves in a flap.
The first of 14 shows not kept in the archive and re-recorded in 1980 - previously never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra.
'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977.
Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler (who replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966).
With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham.
Written and produced by Edward Taylor.
Re-recording of 'Strictly for the Birds' made in April 1980.
THU 08:30 Dad's Army (b007jn4c)
Series 2
Branded
Godfrey is ridiculed when Captain Mainwaring hears he was a conscientious objector.
Starring Arthur Lowe as Captain Mainwaring, John Le Mesurier as Sergeant Wilson, Clive Dunn as Corporal Jones, John Laurie as Private Frazer, Ian Lavender as Private Pike and Arnold Ridley as Godfrey.
Adapted for radio from Jimmy Perry and David Croft's TV scripts by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles.
Producer: John Dyas
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1975.
THU 09:00 Know Your Place (b0195ds4)
Jumpers
Will caretaker Ramsay have the head for heights for a dangerous job?
Ramsay Potts is the jobsworth caretaker at a crumbling Edwardian block of flats, pursued by the over-amorous cleaner Elsie.
Starring Roy Dotrlce as Ramsay and Patricia Hayes as Elspeth Spurgeon.
Sitcom written by Andrew Palmer and Nell Brennan.
With Pat Coombs, John Graham, Joe Dunlop, James Taylor and Frances Jeater.
Producer: Edward Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1983.
THU 09:30 The 99p Challenge (b007jw52)
Series 3
Episode 5
Crazy panel show capers as host Sue Perkins grills Tom Binns, Peter Serafinowicz, Nick Frost and Marcus Brigstocke.
The game where someone stands to leave the studio 99p richer than when they came in.
Written by Kevin Cecil and Andy Riley.
Producer: David Tyler
A Pozzitive production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2001.
THU 10:00 Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield (b007jn0g)
My Beloved Dora
Mr Micawber confides in David about Uriah Heep, and Dora's health causes concern. Stars Phil Daniels and Sheila Hancock.
THU 11:00 Anton Chekhov (b00qbb8m)
Stories by Anton Chekhov
Ivan Matveyitch
An old academic and a young boy. It's a topsy-turvy friendship, but it endures. Alistair McGowan reads the Russian master's tale.
THU 11:15 Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz (b00ft5kh)
Series 1
No Foes Shall Stay His Might
By Sebastian Baczkiewicz.
Haddonfield is a powerful City banker. More powerful than he has any right to be. But perhaps that's because he's also a collector of the occult and has some very potent items in his collection. He's recently captured that rarest of things - a young girl who is also a werewolf. Now, he's after Pilgrim himself.
Pilgrim ..... Paul Hilton
Haddonfield ..... Adrian Lukis
Freya ..... Alex Tregear
Doris ..... Susan Engel
Mirabella ..... Janice Acquah
Macadam ..... Dudley Sutton
Trent ..... Gunnar Cauthery
Wilson ..... Donnla Hughes
Guide / Guard ..... Inam Mirza
Girl ..... Agnes Bateman
Directed by Marc Beeby.
THU 12:00 The Men from the Ministry (b0195b7s)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 12:30 Dad's Army (b007jn4c)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 13:00 The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries (b0194n5v)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
THU 14:00 Charles Dickens (b007jwgf)
The Old Curiosity Shop
Episode 9
A weary Little Nell and her Grandfather find some welcome help on their travels. Dickens dramatisation with Julia McKenzie. From January 2003.
THU 14:15 This Sceptred Isle (b007jrw1)
Crecy, Calais and the Garter
Edward III instigates the Order of the Garter, a 'Camelot' for Knights. Anna Massey narrates the history of the British Isles.
THU 14:30 Ferdinand Mount - Cold Cream (b00ysn2n)
Episode 4
A surprise new job at the heart of the Thatcher government. Tory grandee Ferdinand Mount's memoir, read by Oliver Ford Davies.
THU 14:45 Anne Tyler - A Patchwork Planet (b007jmfc)
Episode 9
Mrs Glynn calls, and Barnaby discovers that settling his family debts is no straightforward matter. Read by William Hope.
THU 15:00 Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield (b007jn0g)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
THU 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b0195ds6)
Anybody who is anybody will be with Mel Giedroyc today, as she hears about the making of Bugsy Malone, and learns how history can be told through a 1960s model plane.
THU 17:00 King Street Junior (b007jmhb)
Series 5
Bon Voyage
On a school trip to Calais, it's a member of staff who causes concern rather than the children. With Karl Howman. From June 1990.
THU 17:30 Artists (b0194n5x)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 today]
THU 18:00 Daphne du Maurier - The Blue Lenses (b007k4rp)
Episode 2
Afer discovering she's able to see things that others can't, Marda West fears for her survival in this dangerous new world.
The conclusion of Daphne du Maurier's two-part fantasy thriller exploring the darker aspects of human nature.
Read by Emma Fielding.
Produced and abridged by Gemma Jenkins.
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2007.
THU 18:30 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jp29)
Earthsearch II
Earth
The crew of starship Challenger finally locate their planet, but what will they find?
James Follett's cult sci-fi drama.
Commander Telson ...... Sean Arnold
Sharna ...... Amanda Murray
Darv ...... Haydn Wood
Astra ...... Kathryn Hurlbutt
Angel One ...... Sonia Fraser
Angel Two ...... Gordon Reid
Bran ...... Michael Maloney
Elka ...... Jill Lidstone
Tidy ...... David Gooderson
Peeron ...... George Parsons
Director: Glyn Dearman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1982.
THU 19:00 The Men from the Ministry (b0195b7s)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 19:30 Dad's Army (b007jn4c)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 20:00 The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries (b0194n5v)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
THU 21:00 Anton Chekhov (b00qbb8m)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
THU 21:15 Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz (b00ft5kh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
THU 22:00 Clare in the Community (b00sx2ql)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:30 today]
THU 22:30 The Atkinson People (b007k1z5)
George Dupont
The French philosopher remains an enigma, despite an exhaustive biography. Rowan Atkinson's satirical probe. From April 1979.
THU 23:00 The Cheese Shop Presents (b00891b1)
Series 2
Episode 5
70s sitcom 'Who's in the Navy?' and soap opera 'Snipers Alley'. Sketch comedy from Canterbury with Dave Lamb. From June 1998.
THU 23:30 The Castle (b00t28d6)
Series 3
The Pilchards of Doom
Hie ye to "The Castle", a rollicking sitcom set way back then, starring James Fleet ("The Vicar Of Dibley", "Four Weddings & A Funeral") and Neil Dudgeon ("Life Of Riley")
In this episode, Sir John grapples with both an adulterous affair and a tin of pilchards. Meanwhile, Thomas explores the secrets of the Universe and Anne falls in love with King Russell de Brand
Cast:
Sir John Woodstock ...... James Fleet
Sir William De Warenne ....... Neil Dudgeon
Lady Anne Woodstock ........ Martha Howe-Douglas
Cardinal Duncan ...... Jonathan Kydd
Lady Charlotte ....... Ingrid Oliver
Master Henry Woodstock ....... Steven Kynman
Merlin ....... Lewis Macleod
Written by Kim Fuller & Paul Alexander
Music by Guy Jackson
Producer/Director: David Tyler
A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.
FRIDAY 13 JANUARY 2012
FRI 00:00 Daphne du Maurier - The Blue Lenses (b007k4rp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jp29)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries (b0194n5v)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 Know Your Place (b0195ds4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:30 The 99p Challenge (b007jw52)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield (b007jn0g)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 Anton Chekhov (b00qbb8m)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:15 Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz (b00ft5kh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 King Street Junior (b007jmhb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Thursday]
FRI 05:30 Artists (b0194n5x)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 on Thursday]
FRI 06:00 The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries (b0195h1z)
Dover and the Unkindest Cut of All
Might Sergeant McGregor be deprived of his manhood? Joyce Porter's comedy thriller set in 1976 stars Kenneth Cranham and Philip Madoc.
FRI 07:00 Smelling of Roses (b007jrhd)
Series 1
Positive Thinking
Rosie's company goes New Age, promoting the Brighton leg of a lecture tour by a Californian positive-thinking guru.
Prunella Scales stars in Simon Brett's sitcom.
The trials and tribulations of Rosie Burns and her event management company.
Rosie ...... Prunella Scales
Kate ...... Arabella Weir
Jo ...... Rebecca Callard
Bob ...... Duncan Preston
Tess ...... Annette Badland
Darcy Philpotts ...... Alison Skilbeck
Lyndon Merchant ...... Kerry Shale
Producer: Maria Esposito
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2000.
FRI 07:30 What's So Funny? (b0195h21)
Series 2
Episode 15
Ed Byrne, Danny Robins and Nick Doody debate the new comedy of 2012, while Lucy Porter chats to improv master, Greg Proops.
FRI 08:00 The Navy Lark (b0195h23)
The Loch Ness Monster
Monstrous goings on when the crew of HMS Troutbridge arrive in Scotland.
Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.
Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series between 1959 and 1976.
The Sub-Lieutenant ...... Leslie Phillips
The Chief Petty Officer ...... Jon Pertwee
The Number One ...... Stephen Murray
Captain Povey ...... Richard Caldicot
Heather ...... Heather Chasen
The Landlord ...... Tenniel Evans
Captain Aitchison ....... Michael Bates
Written by Lawrie Wyman and George Evan
Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1971.
FRI 08:30 Steptoe and Son (b007k1zr)
Series 4
Any Old Iron?
Albert gets concerned about an offer made to Harold.
Starring Wilfrid Brambell as Albert and Harry H Corbett as Harold. With Richard Hurndall, John Samson and Stephanie Turner.
Following the conclusion of their hugely successful association with Tony Hancock, writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson wrote 10 pilots for the BBC TV's Comedy Playhouse in 1962. The Offer was set in a house with a yard full of junk, featuring the lives of rag and bone men Albert Steptoe and his son Harold and it was the spark for a run of 8 series for TV.
Written for TV and adapted for radio by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Produced by Bobby Jaye
First broadcast on the BBC Radio 2 in March 1972.
FRI 09:00 Instant Sunshine (b00lh3hd)
From 29/08/1988
Humorous songs performed by the comedy musical cabaret group, Instant Sunshine:
Featuring David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis
Producer: David Rayvern Allen
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1988.
FRI 09:30 We've Been Here Before (b00ft41b)
Series 2
Episode 1
Clive Anderson hosts the panel show that pokes fun at events of the past.
Second series of the topical historical satirical panel show setting out to prove that there's nothing new under, or in, The Sun.
Gyles Brandreth and Arthur Smith battle it out against John O'Farrell and Arabella Weir.
Producer: Ed Morrish
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004.
FRI 10:00 Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield (b007jn0r)
I Have Loved You All My Life
As tragedy strikes, David is forced to contemplate his future. Stars Miriam Margolyes, Sheila Hancock and Gary Cady.
FRI 11:00 Anton Chekhov (b00qbb8r)
Stories by Anton Chekhov
Bad Weather
Or to put it another way, what has the husband been up to in Moscow? Alistair McGowan reads Constance Garnett's translation. From January 1998.
FRI 11:15 Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz (b00g0532)
Series 1
'Gainst All Disaster
By Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Pilgrim's toughest adventure. Joseph of Arimethea, guardian of the sleeping Knights who will wake only in Britain's hour of greatest need, is being held captive by Malachai Styler - a very malevolent angel. Styler is bent on the destruction of the Greyfolk, the Knights and the balance between the worlds. If Pilgrim is to save Joseph, it will be at the most terrible cost to himself.
Pilgrim ..... Paul Hilton
Styler ..... Paul Rider
Joseph ..... David Calder
Sylvie ..... Anna Wing
Doris ..... Susan Engel
Freya ..... Alex Tregear
Arianhad ..... Helen Schlesinger
Guard ..... Gunnar Cauthery
Girl ..... Agnes Bateman
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
FRI 12:00 The Navy Lark (b0195h23)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 Steptoe and Son (b007k1zr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
FRI 13:00 The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries (b0195h1z)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
FRI 14:00 Charles Dickens (b007vmbs)
The Old Curiosity Shop
Episode 10
Mrs Jarley keeps Little Nell and her Grandfather fully occupied. Dickens dramatisation with Julia McKenzie. From January 2003.
FRI 14:15 This Sceptred Isle (b007jrwh)
The Black Death
The Black Death: The Black Death blazes through Europe. Anna Massey narrates the history of the British Isles, with Paul Eddington. Episode 49 of 216.
FRI 14:30 Ferdinand Mount - Cold Cream (b00ysqf2)
Episode 5
A dramatic moment in political history and a return to damsons. Ferdinand Mount's memoir concluded by Oliver Ford Davies.
FRI 14:45 Anne Tyler - A Patchwork Planet (b007jmfv)
Episode 10
Money matters come to a head between Sofia and Barnaby, whose thoughts return to the 'Gaitlin Angel'. Read by William Hope.
FRI 15:00 Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield (b007jn0r)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
FRI 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b0195hnr)
As the Winter Youth Olympics gets underway, Mel eavesdrops on a snowboarding lesson. Plus the mysterious secrets of the Scilly Isles, and comedy Sneaky Peeks.
FRI 17:00 Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare (b007k2q6)
Episode 3
The Royal Dingle Company invites Brian Cox to run a Bard's tragedy masterclass. Stars Patrick Barlow. From September 1995.
FRI 17:30 Smelling of Roses (b007jrhd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 today]
FRI 18:00 Colin Sharpe - Dalek, I Love You Too (b009kfxs)
Doctor Who obsessive Nigel is missing with the mysterious Romana. Colin Sharpe's sequel with David Raynor and Fiona Clarke.
FRI 18:30 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jp2r)
Earthsearch II
Earthvoice
The crew of spaceship Challenger's search is over, but Earth is not how they left it...
The conclusion of James Follett's cult sci-fi drama.
Commander Telson ...... Sean Arnold
Sharna ...... Amanda Murray
Darv ...... Haydn Wood
Astra ...... Kathryn Hurlbutt
Angel One ...... Sonia Fraser
Angel Two ...... Gordon Reid
Bran ...... Michael Maloney
Elka ...... Jill Lidstone
Tidy ...... David Gooderson
Peeron ...... George Parsons
Earthvoice ...... Michael Tudor Barnes
Director: Glyn Dearman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1982.
FRI 19:00 The Navy Lark (b0195h23)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 19:30 Steptoe and Son (b007k1zr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
FRI 20:00 The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries (b0195h1z)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
FRI 21:00 Anton Chekhov (b00qbb8r)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
FRI 21:15 Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz (b00g0532)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
FRI 22:00 What's So Funny? (b0195h21)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:30 today]
FRI 22:30 Elvenquest (b00vy3n6)
Series 2
Episode 1
The return of the fantasy-based sitcom set in Lower Earth. The intrepid band of Questers, led by Elven Lord, Vidar, set off once again on their search for the Sword of Asnagar which is the only thing that can free them from the tyranny of the evil Lord Darkness.
Joining Vidar on the Quest is Dean, the dwarf, Penthiselea, an Amazon warrior princess, Sam, the human, and Amis, the Chosen One (formerly Sam's dog who took human form when he arrived in Lower Earth - he alone can wield the Sword of Asnagar that will defeat Lord Darkness).
In this opening episode, the Questers are saved from near certain death by a strong and charming loner, who goes by the name of Byorthnoth the Brave. But is Byorthnoth quite what he seems? And does it really matter when he has such lovely hair?
Meanwhile, Lord Darkness is back from the Void and has discovered that he's lost his immortality...
Written by Anil Gupta and Richard Pinto.
Sam ...... Stephen Mangan
Lord Darkness ...... Alistair McGowan
Dean/Kreech ...... Kevin Eldon
Elf Lord, Vidar ...... Darren Boyd
Byorthnoth ...... Ben Miles
Amazon Princess, Penthiselea ...... Sophie Winkleman
Amis, The Chosen One ...... Dave Lamb
Producer: Sam Michell
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2010.
FRI 23:00 The Skivers (b007zn0j)
Series 2
Henry Cooper
Peter Sissons and Alan Hansen's secrets are revealed.
Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh's skilful sketch show with special guest Henry Cooper who's on fighting form as he reveals the ways of the fist.
Written and performed by Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh.
With Peter Bradshaw and Mel Giedroyc
Producer: Jon Naismith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1995.
FRI 23:30 And Now in Colour (b007jqfb)
Series 2
The Great Outdoors
The sketch show team take their audience on an activity holiday.
Precision comedy written and performed by Tim Firth, Tim de Jongh, Michael Rutger and William Vandyck.
Producer: Lissa Evans
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1991.
LIST OF THIS WEEK'S PROGRAMMES
(Note: the times link back to the details; the pids link to the BBC page, including iPlayer)
4 at the Store
22:00 SAT (b00db35n)
A History of the World in 100 Objects
17:00 SUN (b00t2y8y)
A Look Back at the Nineties
23:30 TUE (b007k25f)
Absolute Power
22:30 WED (b0192y9d)
Adam Dalgliesh - Cover Her Face
23:00 SAT (b008ycyr)
Adam and Joe's Famous Guy
22:30 SAT (b010m7g6)
Adrian Mole: The Mole Truth with Sue Townsend
10:00 SAT (b007jqr8)
Adrian Mole: The Mole Truth with Sue Townsend
20:00 SAT (b007jqr8)
And Now in Colour
23:30 FRI (b007jqfb)
Anne Tyler - A Patchwork Planet
14:45 MON (b007jmcv)
Anne Tyler - A Patchwork Planet
14:45 TUE (b007jmdc)
Anne Tyler - A Patchwork Planet
14:45 WED (b007jmdw)
Anne Tyler - A Patchwork Planet
14:45 THU (b007jmfc)
Anne Tyler - A Patchwork Planet
14:45 FRI (b007jmfv)
Anton Chekhov
11:00 MON (b00qb9x3)
Anton Chekhov
21:00 MON (b00qb9x3)
Anton Chekhov
04:00 TUE (b00qb9x3)
Anton Chekhov
11:00 TUE (b00qb9x9)
Anton Chekhov
21:00 TUE (b00qb9x9)
Anton Chekhov
04:00 WED (b00qb9x9)
Anton Chekhov
11:00 WED (b00qb9zv)
Anton Chekhov
21:00 WED (b00qb9zv)
Anton Chekhov
04:00 THU (b00qb9zv)
Anton Chekhov
11:00 THU (b00qbb8m)
Anton Chekhov
21:00 THU (b00qbb8m)
Anton Chekhov
04:00 FRI (b00qbb8m)
Anton Chekhov
11:00 FRI (b00qbb8r)
Anton Chekhov
21:00 FRI (b00qbb8r)
Artists
07:00 THU (b0194n5x)
Artists
17:30 THU (b0194n5x)
Artists
05:30 FRI (b0194n5x)
As Told To Craig Brown
23:00 SUN (b00b7qs7)
Ballylenon
17:00 MON (b00p67dy)
Ballylenon
05:00 TUE (b00p67dy)
Beardyman and the Mimics
07:30 SAT (b00d61q9)
Blake's 7: The Early Years
18:00 SAT (b018zlls)
Blake's 7: The Early Years
00:00 SUN (b018zlls)
Cabin Pressure
09:00 WED (b00chy5c)
Cabin Pressure
02:00 THU (b00chy5c)
Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield
03:00 SAT (b007jmtp)
Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield
10:00 MON (b007jmv1)
Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield
15:00 MON (b007jmv1)
Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield
03:00 TUE (b007jmv1)
Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield
10:00 TUE (b007jmxm)
Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield
15:00 TUE (b007jmxm)
Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield
03:00 WED (b007jmxm)
Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield
10:00 WED (b007jmxy)
Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield
15:00 WED (b007jmxy)
Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield
03:00 THU (b007jmxy)
Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield
10:00 THU (b007jn0g)
Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield
15:00 THU (b007jn0g)
Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield
03:00 FRI (b007jn0g)
Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield
10:00 FRI (b007jn0r)
Charles Dickens - The Personal History of David Copperfield
15:00 FRI (b007jn0r)
Charles Dickens
06:00 SUN (b007vcn6)
Charles Dickens
12:00 SUN (b007vcn6)
Charles Dickens
14:00 MON (b007vg7r)
Charles Dickens
14:00 TUE (b007vh37)
Charles Dickens
14:00 WED (b007vjlq)
Charles Dickens
14:00 THU (b007jwgf)
Charles Dickens
14:00 FRI (b007vmbs)
Clare in the Community
07:30 THU (b00sx2ql)
Clare in the Community
22:00 THU (b00sx2ql)
Colin Sharpe - Dalek, I Love You Too
18:00 FRI (b009kfxs)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
07:30 SUN (b018sqp3)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
22:00 SUN (b018sqp3)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
09:00 MON (b0192t2k)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
22:30 MON (b0192t2k)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
02:00 TUE (b0192t2k)
Dad's Army
08:30 THU (b007jn4c)
Dad's Army
12:30 THU (b007jn4c)
Dad's Army
19:30 THU (b007jn4c)
Daphne du Maurier - The Blue Lenses
18:00 WED (b007k4jq)
Daphne du Maurier - The Blue Lenses
00:00 THU (b007k4jq)
Daphne du Maurier - The Blue Lenses
18:00 THU (b007k4rp)
Daphne du Maurier - The Blue Lenses
00:00 FRI (b007k4rp)
Desert Island Discs Revisited
10:00 SUN (b018zvm7)
Desert Island Discs Revisited
21:00 SUN (b018zvm7)
Desert Island Discs Revisited
01:00 MON (b018zvm7)
Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare
05:00 SAT (b007k2gs)
Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare
17:00 FRI (b007k2q6)
E Nesbit - The Story of the Amulet
13:30 SUN (b00tn4p7)
E Nesbit - The Story of the Amulet
03:30 MON (b00tn4p7)
Elvenquest
22:30 FRI (b00vy3n6)
Fear on 4
18:00 SUN (b007jmy3)
Fear on 4
00:00 MON (b007jmy3)
Ferdinand Mount - Cold Cream
14:30 MON (b00yqtxr)
Ferdinand Mount - Cold Cream
14:30 TUE (b00yrshz)
Ferdinand Mount - Cold Cream
14:30 WED (b00yrw87)
Ferdinand Mount - Cold Cream
14:30 THU (b00ysn2n)
Ferdinand Mount - Cold Cream
14:30 FRI (b00ysqf2)
Flying the Flag
17:00 TUE (b007jx8y)
Flying the Flag
05:00 WED (b007jx8y)
Foul Play
09:30 MON (b00jz7jg)
Foul Play
02:30 TUE (b00jz7jg)
Front Row Interviews
10:50 SUN (b018zvm9)
Front Row Interviews
21:50 SUN (b018zvm9)
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show
08:00 SAT (b018zlln)
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show
15:00 SAT (b018zlln)
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show
01:00 SUN (b018zlln)
Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea
23:45 MON (b007k0x6)
Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea
09:45 TUE (b007k0x6)
Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea
02:45 WED (b007k0x6)
Hancock's Half Hour
08:00 WED (b00t3twj)
Hancock's Half Hour
12:00 WED (b00t3twj)
Hancock's Half Hour
19:00 WED (b00t3twj)
Heresy
07:30 WED (b018xtrr)
Heresy
22:00 WED (b018xtrr)
Herge - The Adventures of Tintin
09:00 SUN (b00ssrj1)
Herge - The Adventures of Tintin
16:00 SUN (b00ssrj1)
Herge - The Adventures of Tintin
05:00 MON (b00ssrj1)
Instant Sunshine
02:00 SAT (b007jxgk)
Instant Sunshine
09:00 FRI (b00lh3hd)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
17:00 WED (b007k2kl)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
05:00 THU (b007k2kl)
James Follett - Earthsearch
00:30 SAT (b007jnzy)
James Follett - Earthsearch
18:30 MON (b007jp0y)
James Follett - Earthsearch
00:30 TUE (b007jp0y)
James Follett - Earthsearch
18:30 TUE (b007jp1d)
James Follett - Earthsearch
00:30 WED (b007jp1d)
James Follett - Earthsearch
18:30 WED (b007jp1w)
James Follett - Earthsearch
00:30 THU (b007jp1w)
James Follett - Earthsearch
18:30 THU (b007jp29)
James Follett - Earthsearch
00:30 FRI (b007jp29)
James Follett - Earthsearch
18:30 FRI (b007jp2r)
James Follett - Rules of Asylum
18:30 SAT (b007k18v)
James Follett - Rules of Asylum
00:30 SUN (b007k18v)
Johan Theorin - The Darkest Room
23:30 SAT (b018zllv)
King Street Junior
17:00 THU (b007jmhb)
King Street Junior
05:00 FRI (b007jmhb)
Know Your Place
09:00 THU (b0195ds4)
Know Your Place
02:00 FRI (b0195ds4)
Loose Ends
11:15 MON (b018v2kz)
Loose Ends
21:15 MON (b018v2kz)
Loose Ends
04:15 TUE (b018v2kz)
Mark Steel's in Town
07:30 TUE (b018xs8f)
Mark Steel's in Town
22:00 TUE (b018xs8f)
Married
07:00 MON (b007wqdc)
Married
17:30 MON (b007wqdc)
Married
05:30 TUE (b007wqdc)
Martyn Wade - Miss Kilmansegg and Her Precious Leg
04:15 SAT (b00t9xxf)
McLevy
13:15 SAT (b007jlj2)
McLevy
03:15 SUN (b007jlj2)
Miriam Margolyes - Dickens' Women
06:00 SAT (b007jqv0)
Miriam Margolyes - Dickens' Women
16:00 SAT (b007jqv0)
Miriam Margolyes - Dickens' Women
04:00 SUN (b007jqv0)
Much Binding in the Marsh
08:30 SUN (b008gzwf)
Much Binding in the Marsh
15:30 SUN (b008gzwf)
Much Binding in the Marsh
20:30 SUN (b008gzwf)
One Foot in the Grave
14:00 SAT (b007jn08)
One Foot in the Grave
07:00 TUE (b007jn39)
One Foot in the Grave
17:30 TUE (b007jn39)
One Foot in the Grave
05:30 WED (b007jn39)
Open Book
09:00 SAT (b018fzwb)
Open Book
19:00 SAT (b018fzwb)
Paul Temple
01:30 SAT (b007vg7q)
Paul Temple
06:30 MON (b007vh36)
Paul Temple
13:30 MON (b007vh36)
Paul Temple
20:30 MON (b007vh36)
Paul Temple
01:30 TUE (b007vh36)
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
11:15 TUE (b00fl5n4)
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
21:15 TUE (b00fl5n4)
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
04:15 WED (b00fl5n4)
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
11:15 WED (b00fq2xk)
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
21:15 WED (b00fq2xk)
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
04:15 THU (b00fq2xk)
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
11:15 THU (b00ft5kh)
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
21:15 THU (b00ft5kh)
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
04:15 FRI (b00ft5kh)
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
11:15 FRI (b00g0532)
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
21:15 FRI (b00g0532)
Pleased to Meet You
22:30 SUN (b007k2kz)
Possession - Omnibus
12:00 SAT (b018zllq)
Possession - Omnibus
02:00 SUN (b018zllq)
Red Dwarf
00:00 SAT (b00qm9k4)
Red Dwarf
18:00 MON (b00qs7qy)
Red Dwarf
00:00 TUE (b00qs7qy)
Red Dwarf
18:00 TUE (b00qxffq)
Red Dwarf
00:00 WED (b00qxffq)
Revolting People
23:30 WED (b00fy2qr)
Rose Tremain
04:00 SAT (b00rpvgv)
Round the Horne
08:00 MON (b00tb9j7)
Round the Horne
12:00 MON (b00tb9j7)
Round the Horne
19:00 MON (b00tb9j7)
Rudyard Kipling - The Jungle Book
09:30 SUN (b00cpqjc)
Rudyard Kipling - The Jungle Book
16:30 SUN (b00cpqjc)
Rudyard Kipling - The Jungle Book
05:30 MON (b00cpqjc)
Sir Henry at Rawlinson End
22:45 SAT (b00scw61)
Smelling of Roses
05:30 SAT (b007jzm2)
Smelling of Roses
07:00 FRI (b007jrhd)
Smelling of Roses
17:30 FRI (b007jrhd)
Steptoe and Son
08:30 FRI (b007k1zr)
Steptoe and Son
12:30 FRI (b007k1zr)
Steptoe and Son
19:30 FRI (b007k1zr)
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once
23:00 WED (b007jrfl)
Strange Weather Days
07:15 SUN (b007k216)
Strange Weather Days
13:15 SUN (b007k216)
Take It From Here
08:00 SUN (b018zvm5)
Take It From Here
15:00 SUN (b018zvm5)
Take It From Here
20:00 SUN (b018zvm5)
Take It From Here
03:00 MON (b018zvm5)
That Reminds Me
11:00 SUN (b018zvmc)
That Reminds Me
19:00 SUN (b018zvmc)
That Reminds Me
02:00 MON (b018zvmc)
The 4 O'Clock Show
16:00 MON (b0192t2m)
The 4 O'Clock Show
16:00 TUE (b0192w2s)
The 4 O'Clock Show
16:00 WED (b0192y9b)
The 4 O'Clock Show
16:00 THU (b0195ds6)
The 4 O'Clock Show
16:00 FRI (b0195hnr)
The 99p Challenge
09:30 THU (b007jw52)
The 99p Challenge
02:30 FRI (b007jw52)
The Atkinson People
22:30 THU (b007k1z5)
The Boosh
22:30 TUE (b007jmhj)
The Castle
23:30 THU (b00t28d6)
The Cheese Shop Presents
23:00 THU (b00891b1)
The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries
06:00 TUE (b0192tvr)
The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries
13:00 TUE (b0192tvr)
The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries
20:00 TUE (b0192tvr)
The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries
01:00 WED (b0192tvr)
The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries
06:00 WED (b0192y98)
The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries
13:00 WED (b0192y98)
The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries
20:00 WED (b0192y98)
The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries
01:00 THU (b0192y98)
The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries
06:00 THU (b0194n5v)
The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries
13:00 THU (b0194n5v)
The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries
20:00 THU (b0194n5v)
The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries
01:00 FRI (b0194n5v)
The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries
06:00 FRI (b0195h1z)
The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries
13:00 FRI (b0195h1z)
The Chief Inspector Dover Mysteries
20:00 FRI (b0195h1z)
The Comedy Club Interviews
22:55 SUN (b018zvmh)
The Comedy Club Interviews
22:55 TUE (b01b62hd)
The Comedy Club Interviews
22:55 WED (b01b62hn)
The Goon Show
08:00 TUE (b0089j6x)
The Goon Show
12:00 TUE (b0089j6x)
The Goon Show
19:00 TUE (b0089j6x)
The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel
08:30 MON (b00801nf)
The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel
12:30 MON (b00801nf)
The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel
19:30 MON (b00801nf)
The Men from the Ministry
08:00 THU (b0195b7s)
The Men from the Ministry
12:00 THU (b0195b7s)
The Men from the Ministry
19:00 THU (b0195b7s)
The Michael Bentine Show
08:30 WED (b008vnrl)
The Michael Bentine Show
12:30 WED (b008vnrl)
The Michael Bentine Show
19:30 WED (b008vnrl)
The Navy Lark
08:00 FRI (b0195h23)
The Navy Lark
12:00 FRI (b0195h23)
The Navy Lark
19:00 FRI (b0195h23)
The News Quiz Extra
23:00 MON (b0192t2r)
The News Quiz Extra
09:00 TUE (b0192t2r)
The News Quiz Extra
02:00 WED (b0192t2r)
The Palace of Laughter
11:30 SUN (b007k29d)
The Palace of Laughter
19:30 SUN (b007k29d)
The Palace of Laughter
02:30 MON (b007k29d)
The Problem With Adam Bloom
23:30 SUN (b018zvmk)
The Right Time
07:00 WED (b00fv9t1)
The Right Time
17:30 WED (b00fv9t1)
The Right Time
05:30 THU (b00fv9t1)
The Scarifyers
18:30 SUN (b018zvmf)
The Scarifyers
00:30 MON (b018zvmf)
The Skivers
23:00 FRI (b007zn0j)
The Unbelievable Truth
07:30 MON (b018wvmx)
The Unbelievable Truth
22:00 MON (b018wvmx)
This Sceptred Isle
14:15 MON (b007jrt1)
This Sceptred Isle
14:15 TUE (b007jrv1)
This Sceptred Isle
14:15 WED (b007jrvl)
This Sceptred Isle
14:15 THU (b007jrw1)
This Sceptred Isle
14:15 FRI (b007jrwh)
Trevor's World of Sport
23:00 TUE (b00mdz9v)
We've Been Here Before
02:30 SAT (b007s945)
We've Been Here Before
09:30 FRI (b00ft41b)
What's So Funny?
17:30 SAT (b018tx0v)
What's So Funny?
05:30 SUN (b018tx0v)
What's So Funny?
07:30 FRI (b0195h21)
What's So Funny?
22:00 FRI (b0195h21)
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
08:30 TUE (b007jr9f)
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
12:30 TUE (b007jr9f)
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
19:30 TUE (b007jr9f)
Whispers
09:30 WED (b00c6rnk)
Whispers
02:30 THU (b00c6rnk)
Wimsey
01:00 SAT (b007jzpw)
Wimsey
06:00 MON (b007jzr6)
Wimsey
13:00 MON (b007jzr6)
Wimsey
20:00 MON (b007jzr6)
Wimsey
01:00 TUE (b007jzr6)