The BBC has announced that it has a sustainable plan for the future of the BBC Singers, in association with The VOCES8 Foundation.
The threat to reduce the staff of the three English orchestras by 20% has not been lifted, but it is being reconsidered.
See the BBC press release here.

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SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2012

SAT 00:00 The Price of Fear (b007jn9k)
The Ninth Removal

Horror legend Vincent Price's unnerving tale of a secretary's murderous revenge.

Co-starring Freda Jackson, Richard Pearson, Clare Sutcliffe, Michael Segal and Alan Rowe.

Written by R Chetwynd-Hayes and dramatised by Barry Campbell.

Producer: John Dyas

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1974.


SAT 00:30 HP Lovecraft - The Shadow Over Innsmouth (b015fv26)
Episode 5

Robert Olmstead flees Innsmouth, only to discover years later a shocking secret linking him to the town. Read by Richard Coyle.


SAT 01:00 Paul Temple (b007rwkt)
Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery

Mainly About Wyman

The suave sleuth probes whether an international criminal is behind Julia's murder.

Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.

With James Thomason as Sir Graham Forbes, Simon Lack as Superintendent Raine, Tommy Duggan as Mike Langdon, Julian Somers as George Kelburn, June Tobin as Linda Kelburn/Sidney, James Beattie as Charlie and Douglas Storm as Detective Inspector Burton.

From 1938 to 1969 the fictional crime novelist and detective Paul Temple, together with his Fleet Street journalist Steve, solved case after case in one of BBC radio's most popular series. They inhabited a sophisticated world of chilled cocktails and fast cars, where the women were chic and the men wore cravats - a world where Sir Graham Forbes, of Scotland Yard, usually needed Paul's help with his latest tricky case.

Producer: Martin C Webster

First heard on the BBC Light Programme in 1961.


SAT 01:30 Hercule Poirot (b007jm4n)
Evil Under the Sun

Episode 5

Determined to pinpoint the American starlet's killer, the Belgian sleuth invites everyone on his list of suspects to a picnic.

The finale of Agatha Christie's whodunit starring John Moffatt as Hercule Poirot.

Hercule Poirot …. John Moffatt
Colonel Weston …. George Baker
Christin Redfern …. Susannah Corbett
Patrick Redfern …. Iain Glen
Rosamund Darnley …. Sabina Franklyn
Linda Marshall …. Lindsey Fawcett
Captain Kenneth Marshall …. Robin Ellis
Inspector Colgate …. Gerrard McDermott
Horace Blatt …. John Hartley
Gladys …. Nicol Forbes
Carrie Gardener …. Wendy Craig

Dramatised by Michael Bakewell.

Producer: Enyd Williams

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1998.


SAT 02:00 Bristow (b00cq588)
Series 1

Stranger on a Train

Bristow helps his colleague, Jones, to plan an escape from Chester Perry

Michael Williams stars as Bristow, the Chester-Perry buying clerk. He is but a small cog in a gigantic wheel... and he knows it.

Adapted from by Frank Dickens from his famous newspaper cartoon strip. Syndicated internationally, it ran for 51 years from 1961.

Bristow …. Michael Williams
Jones …. Rodney Bewes
Fudge, Mr Frost, Station Master and the Stranger on the Train …. Jon Glover
Miss Sunman …. Katie Odie
Post Boy and Godfrey …. Simon Schatsberger
Tea Lady …. Sarah Huntley

Music: John Whitehall

Producer: Neil Cargill

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1999.


SAT 02:30 The Brothers (b007k4wc)
Series 1

Episode 2

Brothers Nigel and Michael review a new website and Oonagh becomes a therapist.

Starring Adam Godley and Raymond Coulthard.

Comedy series about two brothers starting a website-design company - written by Caroline and David Stafford.

Nigel ...... Adam Godley
Michael ...... Raymond Coulthard
Oonagh...... Pauline McLynn
Zorro ...... Pearce Quigley
Sally ...... Alice Hart

Producer: Marc Beeby

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2004.


SAT 03:00 EF Benson - Secret Lives (b014tcjb)
A Most Treasured Home

A most treasured home is exactly what 25 Durham Square has become for Miss Susan Leg.

But will its treasure turn to dross with the threatened unravelling of the mystery surrounding her secret life?

Pauline Collins stars as Miss Susan Leg.

Conclusion of EF Benson’s 1932 novel dramatised iby Aubrey Woods

Miss Susan Leg ...... Pauline Collins
Margaret Mantrip ...... Margot Boyd
Jimmie Mason ...... Ronald Herdman
Elizabeth Conklin ...... Rachel Gurney
Lady Eva Lowndes ...... Pauline Letts
Mr Cartwright ...... Peter Howell
Bosanquet ...... John Church
Vicar ...... Tim Reynolds
Minnie Mimps ...... Sheila Grant
Head Waiter...... Manning Wilson
Mr Gandish ...... George Parsons
Ellen ...... Jennifer Piercey
Doctor ...... Gordon Reid
Mr Salt ...... Jonathan Tafler
Augustus ...... Andrew Branch
Vicar ...... Tim Reynolds

Narrated by Aubrey Woods.

Music by John Owen Edwards.

Producer: Ian Cotterell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1987.


SAT 04:00 90 by 90 The Full Set (b01nw86y)
Episode 9

Celebrating 90 years of BBC radio, a selection of short features marking some memorable radio moments.


SAT 04:15 Shelagh Delaney - Out of the Pirate's Playhouse (b0076d28)
Five 11-year-olds are shocked to learn they are too old for their activity centre. Drama with Daniel Hanbridge and Brooke Vincent.


SAT 05:00 Beachcomber... By the Way (b008p7w7)
Series 3

Episode 2

Wartime escapades of the Belle of the Southern Command – and a reporter meets the oldest living old person...

Richard Ingrams John Wells, John Sessions, Joan Sims amd Patricia Routledge recreate the world of JB Morton.

With Brian Bowles, Simon Greenall, Henrietta Gooden and featuring June Whitfield.

Running in the Daily Express from 1924 to 1975 – JB Morton’s surreally comic ‘Beachcomber’ column paved the way for a great deal of modern humour – thanks to characters he created between the wars.

Adapted by Michael Barfield with Richard Ingrams.

Announcer: Brian Perkins.

Producer: Harry Thompson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1994.


SAT 05:30 Up the Garden Path (b0082g3d)
Series 2

On the Side of the Angels

Izzy faces confusion when fiancé Charles takes her home to the family mansion.

Imelda Staunton stars as Izzy. With David Robb as Charles, Neil McCaul as Bill, Marty Cruickshank as Maria, Dafydd Hywel as Gwyn, Melissa Wilson as Sharon and Catherine Clarke as Lorraine.

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30-something teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men.

An eight-part radio sequel adapted from Sue Limb’s 1984 novel. The second of three series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1988.


SAT 06:00 Georgette Heyer - Friday's Child (b007jq09)
"I'm going back to London! And I'm going to marry the first woman I see!"

So cries young Lord Sheringham when his proposal of marriage is rejected by Isabella, the Incomparable.

True to his word, he takes the even younger Hero Wantage as his bride...

Published in 1944, Georgette Heyer’s Regency tale of romance dramatised by John Peacock.

Viscount Anthony Sheringham …. James Frain
Hero Wantage …. Elli Garnett
Montagu Revesby …. Nicholas Boulton
Lady Saltash …. Mary Wimbush
Ferdy Fakenham …. Julian Rhind-Tutt
Jasper Tarleton …. Simon Russell Beale
Lord George Wrotham …. Ian Hughes
Jason …. Peter Kenny
Isabella Milborne …. Annabel Mullion
Gil …. Paul Panting
Ruth …. Cathy Sara
Lady Sheringham …. Susan Sheringham
Jane Bagshot …. Eva Stuart
Mrs Milborne …. Tessa Worsley
Lady Jersey …. Jilly Bond
The Postboy …. David Antrobus
Groombridge …. David Bannerman

Music by Trevor Allan Davies

Producer: Ned Chaillet.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1995.


SAT 07:30 A Shared Vision (b00xj0hp)
Poet John Hegley visits Zanzibar in East Africa with an old pair of his glasses in the hope that someone might be able to use them. From April 2003.


SAT 08:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00w6gl0)
Series 6

Episode 1

The American funny man hits downtown Des Moines, Iowa with Francine Roche and BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet. From 2009.


SAT 09:00 Open Mike: Mike Craig's Radio Memoirs (b00c0077)
Mike Craig was a prolific producer and writer of over 1200 comedy shows for both BBC Radio and TV – including Morecambe and Wise, Ken Dodd, Jimmy Tarbuck, Al Reid, Harry Worth and The Grumbleweeds

It was Mike who wrote the legendary high-kicking sketch on the 1976 Morecambe and Wise Christmas TV Show with newsreader Angela Rippon.

In this 3 hour showcase of his radio memoirs, Mike presents a selection of his own favourites:

* Castle's On The Air
13/12/1975
Record-breaking Roy Castle brings you espionage, The Three Musketeers and the perils of powering a car with cooking sherry explained by Stanley Unwin.

* Jimmy's Cricket Team
Series.1 (3/8)
Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket with a letter from his mammy and more! With Bill Pertwee, Peter Goodwright and Noreen Kershaw. Written by Eddie Braben. From 1990.

* Bernie Clifton's Comedy Shop
05/10/1982
From restaurants to great moments in history - a non-stop barrage of gags. With Caroline Turner, Tony Pearce and Pat Mooney.

* Ho-di-ho starring The Grumbleweeds
23/11/1986
The Grumbleweeds decide to go on holiday to Maplin's holiday camp. With Ruth Madoc and Paul Shane.

* Al Read Says Such Is Life
The Lancashire sausage-maker turned comedian illustrates pages of his autobiography with excerpts from his classic performances. From 1987

* Ken Dodd's Easter Special
04/04/1988
From the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds, Spring is in the air and Doddy's tackling romance and there's trouble at t'mill. With Johnny Moore, Paula Tilbrook,

Based mainly in Manchester, Mike retired from the BBC in 1993. He died aged 75 on 28th October 2010.

Recorded at BBC Manchester and compiled for transmission by Mik Wilkojc.

Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in June 2008


SAT 12:00 Derailed Omnibus (b01p03v7)
Made for 4 Extra. Marie discovers that being married to a touring musician is not all plain sailing. Stars Sara Poyzer. Written by Steve Chambers.


SAT 13:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007zghc)
Murder West One

3. Five Star Killing

At a glitzy London hotel, the body of an unknown woman is discovered in the service area amongst the empty champagne bottles.

Detective Superintendent Julie Enfield must unravel a high class mystery...

Nick Fisher's thriller stars Imelda Staunton.

DSI Julie Enfield ...... Imelda Staunton
Dad ...... Geoffrey Matthews
Jean-Pierre Renaud ...... Alan Bourgouin
Trevor Jones ...... Giles Fagan
Ken ...... Ben Crowe
John Manning ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Ralph Bingley ...... Robert Harper
Stephen Willis ...... Tom Bevan

Director: Richard Wortley

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1999.


SAT 14:00 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel (b00f9y6d)
Series 3

Episode 1

Shady lawyer Waldorf T Flywheel stays in a haunted mansion. With guest star Spike Milligan as The Mayor of Witchfield.

Recreation of the Marx Brothers' lost shows charting the adventures of shady lawyer Waldorf T Flywheel and his assistant, Emmanuel Ravelli. Originally broadcast with sponsors on America's NBC radio network in the 1930s. The scripts were rediscovered in 1988.

Starring Michael Roberts as Groucho Marx as Waldorf T Flywheel and Frank Lazarus as Chico Marx as Emmanuel Ravelli.

With Lorelei King, Graham Hoadly and Dick Vosburgh.

Written by Nat Perrin and Arthur Sheekman. Adapted by Mark Brisenden.

Music arranged and conducted by David Firman.

Producer: Dirk Maggs

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1992.


SAT 14:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00stsd9)
Series 4

Episode 2

Scottish Music Night, and a rubbish bird impressionist.

More quick-fire sketches, terrible puns, humorous songs and parodies.

Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.

Written by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, Eric Idle and Peter & David Lund.

Originating from the Cambridge University Footlights revue 'Cambridge Circus', ISIRTA ran for 8 years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a cult following.

Music and songs by Dave Lee and Bill Oddie.

Producer: Humphrey Barclay
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in October 1966.


SAT 15:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00w6gl0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


SAT 16:00 Georgette Heyer - Friday's Child (b007jq09)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


SAT 17:30 The Golden Age (b01nx4j3)
Saturday Sports Parade

Tharb and Lord Reith have to help the King overcome a bizarre speech impediment, with the dubious aid of tempestuous children's presenter, Lancelot Wyndham.

Meanwhile, Mabel tries to revamp the BBC's flagship sports show, "Saturday Sports Parade".

Set in the BBC's Broadcasting House in London during the 1930s, this series follows head of programmes, John Tharb and his assistant, Mabel Hopcraft as they struggle to deal with the foibles and fragile egos of radio's biggest stars.

These include the perpetually drunk band-leader, Ronaldo and the most boring man in radio, Mallard Tofts. Tharb's task is not made any easier by having to constantly defer to the whims and wishes of his irascible boss, Lord Reith.

Robert Bathurst stars in the first radio sitcom to be written by Channel 4's Father Ted writer, Arthur Mathews.

Robert Bathurst.....John Tharb
Vicky McClure.....Mabel Hopcraft
Ford Kiernan.....Lord Reith
Peter Egan.....Lancelot Wyndham
Pippa Evans.....The Queen Consort
Kevin Bishop.....The King / Edward Fellowes
Ewan Bailey.....Gerald Merry

Producer: Simon Mayhew-Archer.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2012.


SAT 18:00 Bradbury 13 (b011tsc9)
The Ravine

A small-town serial strangler is stalking women, but Lavinia Nibbs refuses to let him spoil her night out. Ray Bradbury's thriller stars Barta Heiner.


SAT 18:30 Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare (b00wt987)
All Hallows

On a hot summer's evening, a weary traveller is oppressed by the supernatural atmosphere inside a gigantic cathedral by the sea.

Read by Richard E Grant.

Walter de la Mare (1873-1956) was a popular award-wining poet, short story writer and novelist. He wrote for both children and adults.

Abridged by Doreen Estall.

Producer: Lawrence Jackson

Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in December 2010.


SAT 19:00 Open Mike: Mike Craig's Radio Memoirs (b00c0077)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]


SAT 22:00 Act Your Age (b00ftb87)
Series 1

Episode 3

Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest. With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker. From December 2008.


SAT 22:30 The Jason Byrne Show (b01p03v9)
Series 3

Ever Been Proposed to in a Pub?

Award-winning comedian Jason Byrne muses on the merits of matrimony.

Stand up and sketches with Laurence Howarth and Daisy Haggard.

Producer: Julia McKenzie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in October 2010.


SAT 23:00 P Division (b00rfr3b)
Two Way Cut

Episode 3

Samuel Lurinaky was a law abiding accountant and deeply in love with a lady from the Orient. So why was he murdered and what does the owner of the Zambesi nightclub have to do with it?

Stars Eliza Langland as WPC Elka Willems, Jake D'Arcy as DS Ray Sussock, Frank Gallagher as DC Malcolm Montgomery, Paul Morrow as PC Wanless, Sedhar Chozam as Chi Chiu Lorinksi and Crawford Logan as DI Donoghue.

Published in 1988, this is Peter Turnbull's fifth P Division novel about his Glaswegian cops.

Dramatised by Stephen Mulrine.
Producer: Hamish Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1993.


SAT 23:30 Kenneth Noye - A Killer on the Run (b01p03vc)
Episode 3

A murder trial yields a verdict of not guilty, but the bullion trial has a very different outcome. Read by Philip Jackson.


SAT 23:45 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b014sntb)
Episode 3

As Liebermann investigates the murders, he discovers a disturbing common factor among the victims. Read by Alex Jennings.



SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2012

SUN 00:00 Bradbury 13 (b011tsc9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Saturday]


SUN 00:30 Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare (b00wt987)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Saturday]


SUN 01:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00w6gl0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 on Saturday]


SUN 02:00 Derailed Omnibus (b01p03v7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:00 on Saturday]


SUN 03:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007zghc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:15 on Saturday]


SUN 04:00 Georgette Heyer - Friday's Child (b007jq09)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Saturday]


SUN 05:30 90 by 90 The Full Set (b01nwbm6)
Episode 10

Celebrating 90 years of BBC radio, a selection of short features marking some memorable radio moments.


SUN 05:45 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b014sntb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:45 on Saturday]


SUN 06:00 Alice Walker - The Color Purple Omnibus (b00kj2hv)
Episode 2

Celie battles the segregation of America's Deep South, and new truths about her family history. Stars Nadine Marshall.


SUN 07:15 Back to the Drawing Board (b0090bb6)
Episode 4

Many inventors have poor business skills, but one man is out to build bridges and change perceptions. Matthew Harvey reports.


SUN 07:30 Another Case of Milton Jones (b007779x)
Series 2

Barrister

The surreal comedian tackles an expert role each week, with no ability whatsoever. With Tom Goodman-Hill. From May 2007.


SUN 08:00 Doctor in the House (b007jt20)
Our First Operation

Sir Lancelot Spratt causes alarm for medic Simon Sparrow in the operating theatre.

The misadventures of student doctor Simon Sparrow - adapted for radio by Ray Cooney from Richard Gordon's novel 'Doctor in the House' published in 1952.

Starring Richard Briers as Simon Sparrow, Geoffrey Sumner as Sir Lancelot Spratt, Ray Cooney as Tony Benskin, Edward Cast as Taffy Evans and Ann Murray as Sister.

Producer: David Hatch

Recorded at the BBC Paris studio in London.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1968.


SUN 08:30 The Clitheroe Kid (b007jp0b)
Series 13

Any More for the Beach

The cheeky schoolboy sparks chaos on a family holiday at the seaside. Stars Jimmy Clitheroe. From September 1969.


SUN 09:00 Bill Taylor - Likely Stories (b00tv7wq)
Going for Gold

To what lengths is spotty bespectacled 11-year-old George prepared to go, to win the teenage Tamsin's heart? Stars Judy Brooke.


SUN 09:30 L Frank Baum - The Wizard of Oz (b00pgnqd)
Episode 1

Dorothy befriends the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Lion on the Yellow Brick Road. Stars Barbara Barnes and Maureen Lipman.


SUN 10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (b01p09m6)
Turner Prize Winners

Sir Howard Hodgkin

From Coward to Stravinsky - artist Sir Howard Hodgkin's castaway choices, in conversation with Sue Lawley. From November 1994.


SUN 10:45 Frederic Raphael - A Fairly Regular Four (b018ts6x)
Cheating, competition and class loom large for a male quartet of tennis players. Read by Norman Rodway.


SUN 11:00 Roy Hudd - Stick a Geranium in Your Hat! (b016vk54)
Hush! Here Comes a Whizzbang

Love and war feature in the comic celebration of the words and music of renowned songwriters RP Weston and Bert Lee.

Starring Roy Hudd as Bert Weston and Billy Dainty as Bert Lee.

Devised and written by Roy Hudd.

Musical arrangements by Ian Smith.

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1982.


SUN 11:30 The Real Patron Saints (b00768vq)
Saint Andrew

How did a Palestinian fisherman who had never even heard of Scotland become the patron saint? Have the Scots got the wrong man?

Ian Hislop pieces together a rather unsaintly tale of Andrew the apostle posthumously elbowing out his local rivals to the title, only to be challenged in later years by a romantic drunk, a poet - and Mel Gibson.

Part of Ian Hislop's investigation into the conflicting and confusing history of the four national saints.

Producer: Philip Sellars.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2002.


SUN 12:00 Alice Walker - The Color Purple Omnibus (b00kj2hv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


SUN 13:15 Back to the Drawing Board (b0090bb6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:15 today]


SUN 13:30 William Rose - The Ladykillers (b007jnlr)
An old lady is fooled by a crooked lodger and his gang. Bruce Bedford's Ealing film comedy adaptation with Edward Petherbridge.


SUN 15:00 Doctor in the House (b007jt20)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


SUN 15:30 The Clitheroe Kid (b007jp0b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


SUN 16:00 Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show (b01p09m8)
Mel Giedroyc with the best bits of this week's 4 O'Clock Show. Mel hears some animal impersonations, and what the ukulele means if you are from Hawaii.


SUN 16:30 Bill Taylor - Likely Stories (b00tv7wq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]


SUN 17:00 L Frank Baum - The Wizard of Oz (b00pgnqd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]


SUN 17:30 Arthur Askey - Before Your Very Eyes (b01p09mb)
Waggon Goes To War

Comic Arthur Askey reads his life story. Arthur's film career gets underway, but sadly so does the Second World War. From July 1975.


SUN 18:00 Doctor Who (b011ddmx)
The Whispering Forest

Episode 3

Nyssa and Turlough uncover the secrets of the Takers, and the Time Lord walks into a trap. Fifth Doctor adventure stars Peter Davison and Mark Strickland.


SUN 18:30 James Follett - The Destruction Factor (b007k4mr)
The Devil's Harvest

As fires erupt - why is Ralph Exon's new plant strain mutation growing so rapidly?

James Follett’s sci-fi thriller starring TP McKenna.

Max Flinders ...... TP McKenna
Denise Exon ...... Rosalind Adams
Howard Rogers ...... Paul Copley
Ralph Exon ...... Clifford Rose
DI Balfour ...... Peter Wickham
Commander ...... Rod Beacham
Nurse ...... Joan Matheson
Voice in Climatorium ...... Jennifer Piercey

Producer: David Spencer

First broadcast as 2 x 90 minute plays on BBC Radio 4 in March 1978.


SUN 19:00 Roy Hudd - Stick a Geranium in Your Hat! (b016vk54)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]


SUN 19:30 The Real Patron Saints (b00768vq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:30 today]


SUN 20:00 Doctor in the House (b007jt20)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


SUN 20:30 The Clitheroe Kid (b007jp0b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


SUN 21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (b01p09m6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]


SUN 21:45 Frederic Raphael - A Fairly Regular Four (b018ts6x)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:45 today]


SUN 22:00 Another Case of Milton Jones (b007779x)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]


SUN 22:30 Steven Appleby's Normal Life (b00807sc)
Series 1

Normal Kids

Cartoonist Steven unearths an alien conspiracy to turn the world into a holiday camp for kids.

Starring Paul McCrink as Steven Appleby.

Featuring Rachel Atkins, Ewan Bailey, Nigel Betts and Rosalind Paul.

Written by Steven Appleby

Producer: Toby Swift

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2001


SUN 22:45 2000 Years of Radio (b007scys)
Series 1

Dark Age FM

It's AD 500, history's most miserable time, when Britain was invaded twice a week and the country was run by a bloke called Arthur.

But there was always Steve in the Afternoon to help Britons through these difficult times

Six-part series that taps into the radio archive of a bygone age.

Written and performed by Marcus Brigstocke, Claire Downes , Stuart Lane, Al Holloway, Danny Robbins and Dan Tetsell.

Producers: Paul Dodgson & Sean Grundy

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2000.


SUN 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews (b01p8pps)
From 10pm until midnight, Sunday to Friday, the Comedy Club offers two hours of comedy. Arthur Smith chats to Ella Kenion.


SUN 23:00 Radio Active (b007jrnl)
Series 2

What's Going On

Your indispensable guide to bargains in Margate and mouth-watering lunchtime theatre - from your local national radio station.

Starring Helen Atkinson-Wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-Stevens.

Music by Philip Pope.

Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins with Richard Curtis, Jon Canter, James Hendrie, Michael Fenton-Stevens and Jimmy Mulville.

Producer: Jimmy Mulville

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1982


SUN 23:30 The Boosh (b007jmhj)
Tundra

Bad-tempered zoo boss Bob Fossil has a couple of assignments for his star zookeepers.

He's sending Vince to Spain to find a friend for the zoo's lonely prawn, and he's sending Howard to the Arctic, just for the sake of it

Written by and starring Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt.

The Boosh is a surreal adventure based on the Perrier Award-winning comedy show, featuring Howard and Vince's battles with zoo manager Bob Fossil.

Howard Moon ...... Julian Barrattt
Vince Noir ...... Noel Fielding
Bob Fossil ...... Rich Fulcher

After BBC radio gave them their big break with this series, they transferred to BBC TV where The Mighty Boosh ran for three series.

Producer: Danny Wallace.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2001.



MONDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2012

MON 00:00 Doctor Who (b011ddmx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Sunday]


MON 00:30 James Follett - The Destruction Factor (b007k4mr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Sunday]


MON 01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (b01p09m6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Sunday]


MON 01:45 Frederic Raphael - A Fairly Regular Four (b018ts6x)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:45 on Sunday]


MON 02:00 Roy Hudd - Stick a Geranium in Your Hat! (b016vk54)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Sunday]


MON 02:30 The Real Patron Saints (b00768vq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:30 on Sunday]


MON 03:00 Doctor in the House (b007jt20)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 on Sunday]


MON 03:30 William Rose - The Ladykillers (b007jnlr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Sunday]


MON 05:00 Bill Taylor - Likely Stories (b00tv7wq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Sunday]


MON 05:30 90 by 90 The Full Set (b01p03xt)
Episode 11

Celebrating 90 years of BBC radio, a selection of short features marking some memorable radio moments.


MON 05:45 Back to the Drawing Board (b0090bb6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:15 on Sunday]


MON 06:00 Paul Temple (b007rwnw)
Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery

A Time to Worry

The suave sleuth edges one step closer towards solving the murder and discovering the identity of The Fence.

Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.

With James Thomason as Sir Graham Forbes, Simon Lack as Superintendent Raine, Tommy Duggan as Mike Langdon, Julian Somers as George Kelburn, June Tobin as Linda Kelburn, Joan Matheson as Mrs Fletcher, Mary Wimbush as Dr Benkaray, Hugh Manning as Larry Cross, James Beattie as Charlie and Kenneth Dight as Inspector Milton.

From 1938 to 1969 the fictional crime novelist and detective Paul Temple, together with his Fleet Street journalist Steve, solved case after case in one of BBC radio's most popular series. They inhabited a sophisticated world of chilled cocktails and fast cars, where the women were chic and the men wore cravats - a world where Sir Graham Forbes, of Scotland Yard, usually needed Paul's help with his latest tricky case.

Producer: Martin C Webster

First heard on the BBC Light Programme in 1961.


MON 06:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly (b01614qr)
1. Taking Action

It's 1953. Our hero Lucifer Box is approaching retirement and dismayed to find that he's now more used to veneration than exhilaration. Patronised by his successor and generally feeling jaded, Box decides to take action.

What better to put the spring back in his step than a date with his charming young secretary Miss Beveridge? There's also the glimmer of an exciting new case, as Box begins to investigate what - or who - caused his oldest friend Christopher Miracle to drive his car off a cliff and plunge to his death.

The third in a trilogy of spoof spy novels detailing the devilishly daring adventures of debonair secret agent, Lucifer Box.

Written and read by Mark Gatiss.

Abridged by David Jackson Young.

Producer: Kirsteen Cameron.

Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by BBC Scotland and first broadcast in October 2011.


MON 07:00 Second Holmes (b015frk0)
2. The Case of the Maltese Pearls

The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson probe the mysterious theft of a necklace.

Six light-hearted adventures involving the grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson written by Grant Eustace.

CAST:

Stamford Homes …. Peter Egan
Dr Watson …. Jeremy Nicholas
Charles Mapleton …. Alex Jennings
Jane Mapleton …. Kathryn Hurlbutt
Neville Clarke …. Edward Cast
Katrin …. Wendy Murray

Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1983.


MON 07:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue (b01nxh2s)
Series 58

Episode 2

The 58th series of Radio 4's multi award-winning antidote to panel games promises more homespun wireless entertainment for the young at heart. This week the programme pays a return visit to the Grove Theatre in Dunstable. Regulars Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor are once again joined on the panel by Tony Hawks with Jack Dee in the chair. At the piano - Colin Sell. Producer - Jon Naismith.


MON 08:00 Beyond Our Ken (b00dp7nk)
Kenneth Horne's high-drama in the Himalayas and Rodney and Charles enter Eurovision. With Kenneth Williams. From February 1964.


MON 08:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel (b0089jcz)
Series 3

Episode 2

An escaped murderer is after the shady lawyer Waldorf T Flywheel.

Recreation of the Marx Brothers' lost shows charting the adventures of shady lawyer Waldorf T Flywheel and his assistant, Emmanuel Ravelli. Originally broadcast with sponsors on America's NBC radio network in the 1930s. The scripts were rediscovered in 1988.

Starring Michael Roberts as Groucho Marx as Waldorf T Flywheel and Frank Lazarus as Chico Marx as Emmanuel Ravelli.

With Lorelei King, Graham Hoadly and Vincent Marzello.

Written by Nat Perrin and Athur Sheekman. Adapted by Mark Brisenden.

Music arranged and conducted by David Firman.

Producer: Dirk Maggs

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1992.


MON 09:00 Another Case of Milton Jones (b007cnxp)
Series 2

Explorer

The surreal comedian's new challenge is to be an explorer, with no ability whatsoever. With Tom Goodman-Hill. From May 2007.


MON 09:30 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful (b007jv2q)
Series 2

Episode 3

A seven foot squirrel drives ad man Ken Handley nuts, but can some face cream help?

Martin Jarvis stars in Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter’s satire set in the competitive world of advertising

Ken Handley ...... Martin Jarvis
Sandy ...... Christopher Godwin
Freddie ...... Lockwood West
Deborah ...... Rosalind Ayres
Ambrose ...... Paul Jesson
Leo Gale ...... Glyn Owen
Christina ...... Jo Manning Wilson
Receptionist ...... Maggie McCarthy
George ...... Peter Tuddenham

With Joss Ackland, James Griffiths, John Shrapnel, Imelda Staunton and David Tate.

Producer: Pete Atkin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1984.


MON 10:00 Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure (b007jq3z)
Marriages Remain

Sorrowful at the departure of his mentor and only friend, the local school master, 11-year-old Jude Fawley resolves that one day he'll follow his teacher to academia - as symbolised by the gleaming spires of distant Christminster.

Growing up, however, Jude finds more obstacles in his path then merely difficulties of study...

Thomas Hardy's 1895 novel dramatised in six parts by Elizabeth North.

Stars Michael Pennington as Jude Fawley, Mark Straker as Carter, June Barrie as Widow Edlin, Constance Chapman as Aunt Drusilla Fawley, Hazel Ellerby as Annie, John Normington as Phillotson, Elva Makins as Arabella, Jesse Lawrence as Young Jude, Esmond Rideout as Farmer Troutham and Richard Wasley as Tiler.

Produced at BBC Bristol by Brian Miller.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1986.


MON 11:00 Opening Lines (b01p0gsj)
Series 11

The World

By Frank Burton. A man wakes up to discover that he can see and hear everything that is happening in the world. Read by Karl Davies.


MON 11:15 Loose Ends (b01p02sc)
Bobby Womack, Sir David Frost, Mark Steel, Angela Hartnett, Danny Wallace, Willy Mason

Clive looks Through The Keyhole to nosey at the remarkable broadcasting career of Sir David Frost. Among the world figures he has interviewed are six British Prime Ministers, seven US Presidents, from Tony Blair to Richard Nixon and many outside the political world. Sir David is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the pioneering satirical programme 'That Was The Week That Was' with a dedicated evening at London's BFI Southbank on Tuesday 27th November.

Clive's burning up in Hell's Kitchen with chef Angela Hartnett, who cooks up a storm in her Michelin-starred restaurant, Murano. Angela's chair of the judges on this year's BBC Food and Farming Awards, searching for the most delicious and innovative food in Britain today. The winners will be announced at the BBC Good Food Show, NEC, Birmingham on Wednesday 28th November. Yes chef!

Danny Wallace starts a Revolution with author and comedian Mark Steel, who's made a virtue of the touring comedian's life. Mark returns to Radio 4 to scrutinise some of the UK's more distinctive towns and sheds some light on the people, history and eccentricities that makes them unique. 'Mark Steel's in Town' is on Wednesday 28th November at 18.30.

Clive crosses 110th Street to hang loose with legendary soul singer Bobby Womack whose career began as lead singer in 'The Valentinos' and as Sam Cooke's backing guitarist. Since then, Bobby's been in The Safety Zone, gone Back To His Roots and Saved The Children.... to name just a few of his 27 albums. Bobby reveals why he's now 'The Bravest Man in the Universe' and performs 'Deep River' from his Q award-winning Album of the Year.

With more music from low-fi, alt-folkie golden boy Willy Mason who performs 'I Got Gold' from his album 'Carry On'.

Producer: Cathie Mahoney.


MON 12:00 Beyond Our Ken (b00dp7nk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


MON 12:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel (b0089jcz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


MON 13:00 Paul Temple (b007rwnw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


MON 13:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly (b01614qr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


MON 14:00 After Happy Ever (b00pgrq4)
Rapunzel

What became of the fairytale heroine who let her hair down once too often? Stars Geraldine James, Carl Prekopp and John Rowe.


MON 14:15 Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country (b00rql6f)
Humphry Repton

Laurence explores changing ideas about the countryside, starting with early 19th-century landscape designer Humphrey Repton.


MON 14:30 Gregor Mendel - A Monk and Two Peas (b008wfdp)
Episode 1

Robin Marantz Henig's biography about the Moravian monk who pioneered genetic research. Read by Liza Ross and Michael Williams.


MON 14:45 John Boyne - The House of Special Purpose (b011d77m)
Episode 1

Visiting his wife in hospital, Georgy Jachmenev recalls early life in Imperial Russia. David Warner reads John Boyne's novel.


MON 15:00 Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure (b007jq3z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]


MON 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01p0gsl)
We start listening to a new story - Up On Cloud Nine by Anne Fine. We'll also get a guide to garden birds and find out about the legacy of Concorde.


MON 17:00 Like They've Never Been Gone (b00b7bd3)
Series 2

The Anniversary Blues

Tommy has big celebration plans for Sheila, but then Lewis gets involved.

30 years after sweethearts Tommy Franklin and Sheila Parr won the 1962 Eurovision Song Contest, the musical double-act are back in the big time.

June Whitfield and Roy Hudd star in Mike Coleman's sitcom.

Tommy Franklin ...... Roy Hudd
Sheila Parr ...... June Whitfield

With Pat Coombs, Julian Eardley, Edward Halstead, Paul Rogan and Tracy-Ann Oberman.

Music by Frido Ruth.

Producer: Steve Doherty

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1999.


MON 17:30 Second Holmes (b015frk0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]


MON 18:00 The Price of Fear (b007jm89)
An Eye for an Eye

Even horror legend Vincent Price can't face the meal that is placed before him.

Co-starring Christopher Bidmead, Anne Jameson and Roger Snowdon.

Written by William Ingram.

Producer: John Dyas

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in April 1974.


MON 18:30 A Canticle for Leibowitz (b01p0gsn)
Fiat Homo

Episode 1

The 26th-century life of novice monk Brother Francis Gerard of Utah. 1960 post-apocalyptic alternate history read by Nigel Lindsay.


MON 19:00 Beyond Our Ken (b00dp7nk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


MON 19:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel (b0089jcz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


MON 20:00 Paul Temple (b007rwnw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


MON 20:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly (b01614qr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


MON 21:00 Opening Lines (b01p0gsj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]


MON 21:15 Loose Ends (b01p02sc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]


MON 22:00 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue (b01nxh2s)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]


MON 22:30 Another Case of Milton Jones (b007cnxp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]


MON 23:00 The Now Show (b01ny0fh)
Series 38

Episode 3

Budgets, Bishops, and Bullying. This was the week that David Cameron threatened to use his veto at the EU, the Church of England voted against female bishops, and the BBC appointed a new DG. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week in stand-up and sketches, and Mitch Benn bashes the bishops. With Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, and Sarah Kendall. Produced by Victoria Lloyd.


MON 23:30 On Baby Street (b00flbp3)
Series 2

Episode 3

New mum Geraldine's after a nanny, while Shona's flat out at work. Stars Jenny Eclair and Frances Barber. From September 1997.



TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012

TUE 00:00 The Price of Fear (b007jm89)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Monday]


TUE 00:30 A Canticle for Leibowitz (b01p0gsn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Monday]


TUE 01:00 Paul Temple (b007rwnw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Monday]


TUE 01:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly (b01614qr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Monday]


TUE 02:00 Another Case of Milton Jones (b007cnxp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Monday]


TUE 02:30 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful (b007jv2q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Monday]


TUE 03:00 Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure (b007jq3z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Monday]


TUE 04:00 Opening Lines (b01p0gsj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Monday]


TUE 04:15 Loose Ends (b01p02sc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Monday]


TUE 05:00 Like They've Never Been Gone (b00b7bd3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Monday]


TUE 05:30 Second Holmes (b015frk0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Monday]


TUE 06:00 Paul Temple (b007rwp2)
Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery

The Visitor

With time running out, can the suave sleuth finally confront who murdered Julia Kelburn?

Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.

With James Thomason as Sir Graham Forbes, Simon Lack as Superintendent Raine, Tommy Duggan as Mike Langdon, Julian Somers as George Kelburn, June Tobin as Linda Kelburn, Joan Matheson as Mrs Fletcher, Mary Wimbush as Dr Benkaray, James Beattie as Charlie and Hugh Manning as Larry Cross.

From 1938 to 1969 the fictional crime novelist and detective Paul Temple, together with his Fleet Street journalist Steve, solved case after case in one of BBC radio's most popular series. They inhabited a sophisticated world of chilled cocktails and fast cars, where the women were chic and the men wore cravats - a world where Sir Graham Forbes, of Scotland Yard, usually needed Paul's help with his latest tricky case.

Producer: Martin C Webster

First heard on the BBC Light Programme in 1961.


TUE 06:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly (b0161cl2)
2. Oblivion

Of an indeterminate age, Lucifer Box is heading towards retirement as Head of the Royal Academy, aka the very secret, Secret Service.

Having had his advances rejected by his successor's secretary, Box heads to Soho in search of oblivion. There, he's shaken out of his self-pity when he witnesses a most curious assassination; soon he's heading across Europe, in the wake of the mysterious killer.

Written and read by Mark Gatiss.

Set in the 1950s, this is the third in a trilogy of spoof spy novels featuring the adventures of debonair - if now slightly decrepit - secret agent Lucifer Box.

Abridged by David Jackson Young.

Producer: Kirsteen Cameron.

Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by BBC Scotland and first broadcast in October 2011.


TUE 07:00 Semi Circles (b007jtw6)
Series 2

The Liberated Generation

"Ours is the generation of freedom, of permissiveness. We aren't shocked by anything. I mean, we may not want to participate, but there's nothing we actually disapprove of..".

Ben and Helen's marriage is at a standstill. Will Dick and Marian get it moving?

The improving story of life and improving times in an improving neighbourhood.

Starring Paula Wilcox as Helen and David Wood as Ben

Written by Simon Brett

Helen ...... Paula Wilcox
Ben ...... David Wood
Mrs Kelly ...... Pay Heywood
Alastair ...... Tony Millan
Dick ...... David Gooderson
Marian ...... Jean Trend

Producer: Pete Atkin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1982


TUE 07:30 Bleak Expectations (b01nxt2d)
Series 5

A Pleasant Yet Dull Life Re-Evilled

Pip Bin is beginning to miss the conflict with his absent evil nemesis Mr Gently Benevolent when he receives an intriguing invitation to a house party with Britain's poshest man, the Baron-Viscount-Marqu-earl-et the Lord-Dukey Clampvulture of Too-Many Titles.

But one of the other guests may not be all he seems....

Mark Evans's epic Victorian comedy in the style of Charles Dickens.

Sir Philip ...... Richard Johnson
Young Pip Bin ...... Tom Allen
Gently Benevolent ...... Anthony Head
Harry Biscuit ...... James Bachman
Clampvulture ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Ripely ...... Sarah Hadland
Pippa ...... Susy Kane
General Kartoffel-Kopf ...... Mark Evans

Producer: Gareth Edwards.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2012.


TUE 08:00 The Goon Show (b007jq80)
The Million Pound Penny

Two tales for the price of one - The Sockjelly Murder and the story of Ned The Miser!

Groundbreaking, surreal BBC radio comedy written by Spike Milligan.

Starring:

Peter Sellers
Harry Secombe
Spike Milligan

First billed as Crazy People, ten series of The Goon Show were recorded between 1951 and 1960, but sadly many of the earliest shows weren’t kept in the archive.

With the Ray Ellington Quartet and Max Geldray.

Orchestra conducted by Wally Stott.

Announcer: Wallace Greenslade

Producer: John Browell

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in November 1958.


TUE 08:30 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook (b007k02m)
Dick Turpin

The veteran of many parts recounts the story of a scheme to make a fortune from flops which puts "the Producers" to shame.

The doyen of British show business, J Kingston Platt shares reminiscences drawn from the wealth and the poverty of his experience from the past 40 years.

Performed and written by Peter Jones.

Producer: Pete Atkin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1986.


TUE 09:00 The Now Show (b01ny0fh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:00 on Monday]


TUE 09:30 Tomorrow, Today! (b012h800)
Series 1

Androids in Love

Comedy series by Christopher William Hill, set in 1961. A BBC producer struggles to make a radio soap set in the unimaginably futuristic world of 2006.

A top Shakespearean actor guests on the show as an android.

With Peter Bowles, Cheryl Campbell, John Fortune and Leslie Phillips.


TUE 10:00 Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure (b007jq4d)
So Near, So Far

His marriage to the local pig breeder's daughter having ended disastrously, Jude once again trains his eyes and thoughts of academia on the magical Christminster, where his cousin Sue lives...

Thomas Hardy's 1895 novel dramatised in six parts by Elizabeth North.

Stars Michael Pennington as Jude Fawley, June Barrie as Widow Edlin, John Normington as Phillotson, Constance Chapman as Aunt Drusilla Fawley, Elizabeth Garvie as Sue Bridehead, Brian Jackson as Tinker Taylor, Gregory Phillips as Jack Stagg, Nicholas Blane as the Policeman, Stella Riley as Miss Fontover, Kim Hicks as Freckles, Jack Harding as the Warder, Andrew Black and Paul Wilce as the students.

Produced at BBC Bristol by Brian Miller.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1986.


TUE 11:00 Opening Lines (b01p0rpz)
Series 11

Atlantic Flats

By Richard Knight. An old man wonders if he can ever recapture the relationship he had with his daughter as a child. Read by Malcolm Tierney.


TUE 11:15 Michael Butt - Harry in the Underworld (b00rdspc)
A novelist is losing readers. But then he encounters two hardened criminals breaking into his house. Starring Richard E Grant.


TUE 12:00 The Goon Show (b007jq80)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


TUE 12:30 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook (b007k02m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


TUE 13:00 Paul Temple (b007rwp2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


TUE 13:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly (b0161cl2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


TUE 14:00 After Happy Ever (b00pgwgq)
Goldilocks

What becomes of the fairytale heroine who tries out other people's houses for size? Lynn Ferguson's story stars Leslie Ash.


TUE 14:15 Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country (b00rvzb9)
William Wordsworth and the Sublime Landscape

How Wordsworth expressed a sense of nature's powers in his poetry that has influenced thinking about the countryside ever since.


TUE 14:30 Gregor Mendel - A Monk and Two Peas (b008wmwt)
Episode 2

Despite struggles with other duties, the monk begins his experiments. Robin Marantz Henig's biography, read by Michael Williams.


TUE 14:45 John Boyne - The House of Special Purpose (b011dd7k)
Episode 2

Georgy recalls his position in St Petersburg as companion to the Tsar's son, Alexei. Read by David Warner.


TUE 15:00 Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure (b007jq4d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]


TUE 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01p0rq1)
Mel celebrates the birthday of musician Randy Newman, finds out about the work that goes into cooking food for hospital patients, and searches for noctilucent clouds.


TUE 17:00 Second Thoughts (b007jx0t)
Series 1

The Late, Late Show

Where do Faith's children fit in, now that Bill's around?

Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott trying to forge a relationship whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe.

Stars Lynda Bellingham as Faith and James Bolam as Bill.

Series one of four inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie.

A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991 and ran for four series, with a spin-off 'Faith in the Future'.

Faith ...... Lynda Bellingham
Bill ...... James Bolam
Hannah ...... Kelda Holmes
Joe ...... Mark Denham
Christi ...... Ian Targett

Producer: Pete Atkin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1988.


TUE 17:30 Semi Circles (b007jtw6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]


TUE 18:00 The Price of Fear (b007jmcf)
Blind Man's Bluff

Horror legend Vincent Price's chilling tale of an eerie passenger who joins him on a train heading west.

Co-starring Freddie Jones and Geoffrey Collins.

Written by William Ingram.
Producer: John Dyas
First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1975.


TUE 18:30 A Canticle for Leibowitz (b01p0rq3)
Fiat Homo

Episode 2

The consequences of Brother Francis's extraordinary find become clear. Post-apocalyptic alternate history read by Nigel Lindsay.


TUE 19:00 The Goon Show (b007jq80)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


TUE 19:30 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook (b007k02m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


TUE 20:00 Paul Temple (b007rwp2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


TUE 20:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly (b0161cl2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


TUE 21:00 Opening Lines (b01p0rpz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]


TUE 21:15 Michael Butt - Harry in the Underworld (b00rdspc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]


TUE 22:00 Bleak Expectations (b01nxt2d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]


TUE 22:30 Such Rotten Luck (b01p0rq5)
Series 1

Red Whales in the Funhouse

Wordsmith Woodhouse tries an oratorio and some candid writing about a pregnancy.

The ups and downs of a second class writer

Comedy drama series written by Ronald Hayman.

Woodhouse ...... Tim Pigott-Smith
Gila ...... Zoe Wanamaker
Seamus ...... Stephen Rea
Wilhelmina ...... Susie Bran
Henrietta Masterson ...... Miriam Karlin
Hamish McVomitory ...... Bill Wallis

With Eva Stuart, Susan Sheridan and Shaun Prendergast as the other members of the Creative Writing Class.

Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop

Director: Piers Plowright

First broadcast on BBC Radio 3 in September 1989.


TUE 23:00 Acropolis Now (b007jwv0)
Series 2

Food

The Athens restaurant regulars set up a 'last supper' menu of hemlock. Stars Stephen Moore. From April 2002.


TUE 23:30 Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World (b007t32k)
Series 1

Love

The sci-fi star and his crew set sail on a romantic cruise. With Tom Baker, Richard Herring and Stewart Lee. From November 1992.



WEDNESDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2012

WED 00:00 The Price of Fear (b007jmcf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Tuesday]


WED 00:30 A Canticle for Leibowitz (b01p0rq3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Tuesday]


WED 01:00 Paul Temple (b007rwp2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Tuesday]


WED 01:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly (b0161cl2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Tuesday]


WED 02:00 The Now Show (b01ny0fh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:00 on Monday]


WED 02:30 Tomorrow, Today! (b012h800)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Tuesday]


WED 03:00 Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure (b007jq4d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Tuesday]


WED 04:00 Opening Lines (b01p0rpz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Tuesday]


WED 04:15 Michael Butt - Harry in the Underworld (b00rdspc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Tuesday]


WED 05:00 Second Thoughts (b007jx0t)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Tuesday]


WED 05:30 Semi Circles (b007jtw6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Tuesday]


WED 06:00 Raffles (b01p0twv)
Series 1

1. The Ides of March

Bunny Manders desperately needs ready cash to repay a gambling debt.

His old schoolfellow, the celebrated English cricketer AJ Raffles knows just the person to help a fellow out. He's a jeweller in London's Bond Street - and, funnily enough, Raffles had planned to pay him a surprise visit that very night ...

EW Hornung's early Raffles stories of the renowned cricketer and gentleman thief.

Starring Jeremy Clyde and Michael Cochrane.

AJ Raffles ...... Jeremy Clyde
Bunny ...... Michael Cochrane
Lord Upton ...... George Parsons
Crony ...... Graham Blockey
Crony ...... Shaun Prendergast
Constable ...... John Church
Young Bunny ...... James Dykes

Dramatised by David Buck.

Signature tune composed by Jim Parker.

Director: Gordon House

A BBC Radio 4/ BBC World Service production first broadcast in October 1985.


WED 06:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly (b0162lr1)
3. The Trail

The debonair, if now slightly decrepit, Lucifer Box has followed the trail of the mysterious assassin, Kingdom Kum, to Istanbul.

Box must discover who the young man's paymaster is and the culprit behind the production of the deadly hallucinogenic drug, Black Butterfly.

Written and read by Mark Gatiss.

Set in 1953, this is the third in a trilogy of spoof spy novels detailing the devilishly daring adventures of secret agent, Lucifer Box.

Abridged by David Jackson Young.

Producer: Kirsteen Cameron.

Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by BBC Scotland and first broadcast in October 2011.


WED 07:00 The Alan Davies Show (b007jsk4)
Episode 6

Struggling actor Alan has a date with an X-rated actress, whilst Peruvian Flu strikes at the Gazette.

Alan Davies stars in his own sitcom.

Written by Ben Silburn, Tony Roche and Alan Davies.

Alan ...... Alan Davies
Murray ...... Alan Francis
Kate ...... Ronni Ancona

With Debra Stephenson and Kevin Eldon.

Producer: Jane Berthoud

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1998.


WED 07:30 Gloomsbury (b01nlbff)
Series 1

He's Got to Be Stopped

Vera Sackcloth-Vest is bracing herself for the departure of her adored husband Henry on a Foreign Office posting to Romania.

Her friends Ginny and Lionel Fox have come down to Sizzlinghurst to support her, along with her slightly demented devotee Venus Traduces. Whilst maintaining a veneer of cheerful serenity, Vera is inwardly desperate and hatches several intricate plots to detain him: an ominous dream, a succession of spurious telegrams, an extensive repertoire of ailments. She even attempts, disastrously, to persuade the cook to stage a staff crisis.

Meanwhile, down in the gazebo at midnight, Venus encourages Henry to resist all Vera's attempts to detain him as she will surely give in at the last moment and go with him to Romania.

Cast:
Vera Sackcloth-Vest ..... Miriam Margolyes
Henry Mickleton ..... Jonathan Coy
Mrs Gosling ..... Alison Steadman
Venus Traduces ..... Morwenna Banks
Lionel Fox ..... Nigel Planer
Mrs Ginny Fox ..... Alison Steadman
Mr Gosling ..... Nigel Planer

Produced by Jamie Rix
A Little Brother production for BBC Radio 4.


WED 08:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jph6)
Series 6

The Gourmet

The lad thinks he's a connoisseur of food, so Sid enters him in an eating competition.

Starring Tony Hancock.

With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Warren Mitchell and Hugh Morton.

Special guest star: BBC sports commentator, Ray Glendenning.

Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.

Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott.

Producer: Tom Ronald

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1959.


WED 08:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00sxklf)
Series 4

Episode 3

It's bath night for John Cleese, plus a nude surprise in an art gallery.

More quick-fire sketches, terrible puns, humorous songs and parodies.

Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.

Written by Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, Peter Hutchins and Leslie Sellers.

Originating from the Cambridge University Footlights revue 'Cambridge Circus', ISIRTA ran for 8 years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a cult following.

Music and songs by Dave Lee and Bill Oddie.
Producer: Humphrey Barclay

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in October 1966.


WED 09:00 Winston (b007k4b8)
Series 1

A Happy Family

Nancy has recently moved to the village with sister Rosie, brother William and her Father.

When Winston, the local poacher and handyman, is thrown out by his wife because of his infidelities, he invites himself to stay with them and starts to spoil the family by acquiring a brand new freezer for them, by doing all the washing and ironing and by cooking them superb meals.

But they are deeply suspicious. What could be Winston's motives?

Peter Tinniswood's bawdy comedy serial stars Bill Wallis as Winston, Maurice Denham as Father, Shirley Dixon as Nancy, Liz Goulding as Rosie and Christian Rodska as William.

Directed at BBC Bristol by Shaun MacLoughlin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio in April 1989.


WED 09:30 The Party Line (b012r7lf)
Series 2

Episode 4

Hapless backbench MP Duncan Stonebridge is worried about his majority. To boost his popularity his office organised a competition where children could spend a day with an MP to discover what politics is really like.

Unfortunately the winner is a ferociously obnoxious child prodigy. Nothing is ever simple for the MP who craves a quiet life.

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis's topical sitcom from 2006 about a hapless backbench MP.

Stars James Fleet as Duncan Stonebridge.

With Simon Greenall, Geoffrey McGivern, Geraldine McNulty, Neil Edmond, Matilda Ziegler and Sarah Coleman.

Producer: Adam Bromley

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2006.


WED 10:00 Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure (b007jq4p)
The Curse of Consciousness

Rebuffed from going to college at Christminster, Jude learns he may train for the priesthood elsewhere - perhaps at Melchester, where his cousin Sue has become a teacher.

Denied the possibility of courting her due to his marriage to Arabella, Jude can't resist travelling to Melchester to be near her....

Thomas Hardy's 1895 novel dramatised in six parts by Elizabeth North.

Stars Michael Pennington as Jude Fawley, John Normington as Phillotson, Constance Chapman as Aunt Drusilla Fawley, Elizabeth Garvie as Sue Bridehead, Brian Jackson as Tinker Taylor, Elva Makins as Arabella, Anthony Morse as Parson, Alexa Romanes as the Landlady, Melvyn Bedford as the Shepherd and Abigail Docherty, Adele Griffiths and Bob Docherty as the children.

Produced at BBC Bristol by Brian Miller.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1986.


WED 11:00 Opening Lines (b01p0twx)
Series 12

Horses

By Emma Greengrass. A glimpse of four coal-black horses proves to be a life-affirming experience for an elderly lady. Read by Julia McKenzie.


WED 11:15 Neil Brand - Joanna (b00r9xm6)
An old piano recalls the hands that played her, and the passion and pain she has observed. Musical drama starring Haydn Gwynne.


WED 12:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jph6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


WED 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00sxklf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


WED 13:00 Raffles (b01p0twv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


WED 13:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly (b0162lr1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


WED 14:00 After Happy Ever (b00pgydb)
Snow White

What becomes of the fairytale heroine who makes her way back to the forest? Written by and starring Lynn Ferguson. With Jon Glover.


WED 14:15 Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country (b00rzmkj)
The Sporting Estate

The stylist explores how field sports contributed to the idea of the country house as a seat of social and political power.


WED 14:30 Gregor Mendel - A Monk and Two Peas (b008x0vt)
Episode 3

The pioneer geneticist presents his findings to a baffled audience. Robin Marantz Henig's biography read by Michael Williams.


WED 14:45 John Boyne - The House of Special Purpose (b011djvh)
Episode 3

Royal household newcomer Georgy takes a train with the Tsarevich to army headquarters. Read by David Warner.


WED 15:00 Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure (b007jq4p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]


WED 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01p0twz)
We dish up some delicious Sikh food to mark the celebration of Guru Nanak, hear the Inheritance Tracks of Grease star Olivia Newton John, and find out why children fib!


WED 17:00 Ring Around the Bath (b00p4yp8)
Series 1

The Older Man

Patrick is delighted with Alison's new boyfriend, but what about the rest of the family? Stars Duncan Preston. From September 2003.


WED 17:30 The Alan Davies Show (b007jsk4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]


WED 18:00 The Price of Fear (b007jmn9)
Goody Two Shoes

Horror legend Vincent Price's sobering tale of Anne and David and their unwelcome lodger.

Married for five years, David and Anne Fordyce escape the London rat race by buying a deserted cottage in Devon. But their idyllic life is shattered by the intrusion of a previous tenant - from another century...

David Fordyce ...... Michael Jayston
Anne Fordyce ...... Sandra Clark
Mrs Perkins ...... Daphne Heard
Victoria ...... Frances Jeater
Charles ...... Nigel Graham

Written by William Ingram.

Producer: John Dyas

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1983.


WED 18:30 A Canticle for Leibowitz (b01p0v60)
Fiat Homo

Episode 3

The saga of the Flame Deluge and the Era of Simplification unfolds. 1960 post-apocalyptic alternate history read by Nigel Lindsay.


WED 19:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jph6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


WED 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00sxklf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


WED 20:00 Raffles (b01p0twv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


WED 20:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly (b0162lr1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


WED 21:00 Opening Lines (b01p0twx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]


WED 21:15 Neil Brand - Joanna (b00r9xm6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]


WED 22:00 Gloomsbury (b01nlbff)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]


WED 22:30 Just Plain Gardening (b007jn83)
You Can't Plant Daffodils on Tulips, Clover

Can style-conscious new girl Clover impress the school digging corp? Stars Celia Imrie and Julie Hesmondhalgh. From April 2002.


WED 22:45 The Consultants (b00dbj10)
Series 1

Episode 3

The team tackle an unusual case of sexual harassment. With Neil Edmond, Justin Edwards and James Rawlings. From February 2003.


WED 23:00 The Hare Lane Diaries (b00m2dcc)
Episode 5

As Rex and landlady Jessica yearn for adventure, they must unexpectedly cooperate. Stars David Bamber. From September 2001.


WED 23:30 Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking (b00773md)
Series 1

Episode 4

A day in the life of a lock keeper and a return to Chingley Hall.

Award-winning comedian Laura Solon's sketch and character comedy series

With Ben Moor, Katherine Parkinson and Ben Willbond.

Written by Laura Solon. With additional material by the cast, Carl Cooper, Tony Roche and Andy Marlatt.

Producer: Colin Anderson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2007.



THURSDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2012

THU 00:00 The Price of Fear (b007jmn9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Wednesday]


THU 00:30 A Canticle for Leibowitz (b01p0v60)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Wednesday]


THU 01:00 Raffles (b01p0twv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Wednesday]


THU 01:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly (b0162lr1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Wednesday]


THU 02:00 Winston (b007k4b8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Wednesday]


THU 02:30 The Party Line (b012r7lf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Wednesday]


THU 03:00 Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure (b007jq4p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Wednesday]


THU 04:00 Opening Lines (b01p0twx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Wednesday]


THU 04:15 Neil Brand - Joanna (b00r9xm6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Wednesday]


THU 05:00 Ring Around the Bath (b00p4yp8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Wednesday]


THU 05:30 The Alan Davies Show (b007jsk4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Wednesday]


THU 06:00 Raffles (b01p0wps)
Series 1

2. Gentlemen and Players

When Raffles and Bunny are engaged for cricketing weeks at country estates, the playing of cricket can hardly be said to be their chief preoccupation.

Bunny is an incorrigible ladies' man, while amateur cracksman, AJ Raffles takes an understandable professional interest in his fellow guests' portable property...

EW Hornung's early Raffles stories of the renowned cricketer and gentleman thief.

Starring Jeremy Clyde and Michael Cochrane.

AJ Raffles ...... Jeremy Clyde
Bunny ...... Michael Cochrane
Crawshay ...... Ron Pember
Lord Amersteth ...... David Garth
Inspector MacKenzie ...... Henry Stamper
Rector's Daughter ...... Melinda Walker
Batsman ...... James MacPherson
Umpire ...... Gordon Reid
Maid ...... Jane Leonard
Porter ...... Christopher Scott
Member ...... Graham Blockley
Guest ...... Jamie Roberts

Dramatised by David Buck.

Signature tune composed by Jim Parker.

Director: Gordon House

A BBC Radio 4/ BBC World Service production first broadcast in October 1985.


THU 06:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly (b0162k8q)
4. Jamaica

Lucifer Box has learned that Kingdom Kum is a CIA operative, and that they are both investigating the same case: the poisoning of obscure members of the British establishment with a deadly hallucinogenic drug called Black Butterfly.

The killer's trail has led the men to Jamaica, where the suspected next victim, Lord Battenburg, is about to chair the World Government Summit. Will they reach him in time?

Written and read by Mark Gatiss.

Set in 1953, this is the third in a trilogy of spoof spy novels detailing the devilishly daring adventures of secret agent, Lucifer Box.

Producer: Kirsteen Cameron.

Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by BBC Scotland and first broadcast in October 2011.


THU 07:00 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b013cx3p)
Series 3

Dream Genie

Derek is devastated when he hears that his ex-wife Jackie is unwell.

After using Wendy as a shoulder to cry on, he rushes to Jackie's side, leaving Maureen feeling uncharacteristically panicky at the thought of being without him.

Sitcom about the mundane lives of childless couple, Robin and Wendy and their friends and neighbours - with a twist.

Wendy ...... Kay Stonham
Robin ...... Brian Capron
Derek ...... Martin Trenaman
Maureen ...... Amelia Bullmore

Written by Kay Stonham.

Devised by Kay Stonham and Simon Greenall

Producer: Helen Williams

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2004.


THU 07:30 Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This? (b01nxwnd)
Money

Andrew Lawrence continues his comic explanation of our development via stand up, sketch and song.

This time, Andrew explores money.

Sara Pascoe and Marek Larwood assist.

Producer: Jane Berthoud

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2012.


THU 08:00 Parsley Sidings (b01p0x1b)
Series 1

The Inspector Calls

The threat of closure from an official inspection calls for desperate measures at the sleepy station.

Starring Arthur Lowe as Horace, Ian Lavender as Bert, Kenneth Connor as Percy, Liz Fraser as Gloria and John Graham as Phineas Perkins.

Jim Eldridge's eponymous series is set in a sleepy railway station. The Hepplewhites have run 'Parsley Sidings' station for generations and the current Station Master, Horace, hopes that his son Bert will continue the line. Mild-mannered Ticket Clerk Bert wants to work anywhere but on the railways. His colleague, Station Announcer Gloria Simpkins, secretly loves him. Porter Percy Valentine is an archetypal wheeler-dealer and the ancient Signalman, Bradshaw, causes havoc and dispenses home-made remedies in equal measure. The 'Parsley Sidings' nemesis is Phineas Perkins, the station master of Potwhistle Halt, one stop down the line.

Re-created Announcements by Keith Skues.

Producer: Edward Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 1971.


THU 08:30 Take It From Here (b011db7s)
From 26/11/1953

Sabotage at the BBC, and Eth dithers over home decor in The Glums. With Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From November 1953.


THU 09:00 Unnatural Acts (b00k7xd4)
Series 2

Mean Streets

With Kit's new shop and the Neighbourhood Watch enrolling Caroline, the boys take action. Stars Jeremy Hardy. From March 1998.


THU 09:30 Just a Minute (b01p0x1d)
Ludo and spilling the beans. Nicholas Parsons welcomes Linda Smith, Clement Freud, Stephen Fry and Paul Merton. From July 2000.


THU 10:00 Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure (b007jq5l)
The Unusual Tragedy of Love

Dashed down by Sue's marriage to Phillotson, Jude returns to Christminster as a stonemason. His drunken speechifying makes him the butt of jokes in the local public houses.

Arabella, the wife of his disastrous first marriage, has returned from Australia, destitute and determined to reclaim him....

Thomas Hardy's 1895 novel dramatised in six parts by Elizabeth North.

Stars Michael Pennington as Jude Fawley, Elizabeth Garvie as Sue Bridehead, June Barrie as Widow Edlin, John Normington as Phillotson, Elva Makins as Arabella, Ian MacFarlane as the Voice, John Church as Gillingham, Debbie Papworth as Janey, Richard Morgan as the Vicar, Hubert Tucker as the Showman and David Sharp as the Townsman.

Produced at BBC Bristol by Brian Miller.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1986.


THU 11:00 Opening Lines (b01p0xc8)
Series 12

The Amazing Arnolfini and His Wife

By Jonathan Pinnock. Travelling across America, the daredevil husband-and-wife tightrope walkers promise a jaw-dropping finale. Read by Laurel Lefkow.


THU 11:15 Renny Krupinski - No Problem (b007jw1g)
An idyllic holiday runs into problems as Beth and Simon get stuck in an airport. Stars Renny Krupinski and Belinda Sinclair.


THU 12:00 Parsley Sidings (b01p0x1b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


THU 12:30 Take It From Here (b011db7s)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


THU 13:00 Raffles (b01p0wps)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


THU 13:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly (b0162k8q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


THU 14:00 After Happy Ever (b00ph6s9)
The Princess and The Pea

What became of the fairytale heroine who knocked on a door one stormy night? Lynn Ferguson's story stars Melanie Hill.


THU 14:15 Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country (b00s1pds)
Feargus O'Connor and the Chartist Land Plan

The legacy of O'Connor's 1842 plan for poor Britons to plough their own furrow for financial independence and social dignity.


THU 14:30 Gregor Mendel - A Monk and Two Peas (b008x3q5)
Episode 4

Other scientists, including Darwin, receive the monk's findings. Robin Marantz Henig's biography read by Michael Williams.


THU 14:45 John Boyne - The House of Special Purpose (b011f57x)
Episode 4

Painful memories for Georgy over Zoya's betrayal and Alexei's accident while in his care. Read by David Warner.


THU 15:00 Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure (b007jq5l)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]


THU 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01p0xcd)
An exploration of the Hollywood Costumes exhibition at the V&A Museum, and we'll find out if you can really tell when someone is telling a bare-faced lie.


THU 17:00 King Street Junior (b007jnbv)
Series 7

Beside the Seaside

Staff and pupils set off on a school trip, but trouble soon erupts at their guest house. Stars James Grout. From May 1992.


THU 17:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b013cx3p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]


THU 18:00 The Price of Fear (b007jnhf)
To My Dear, Dear Saladin

Horror legend Vincent Price introduces a tale of a cat - and its unusual inheritance.

To Emily, Great Aunt Hesta leaves her entire fortune, including her home, Longbridge Manor.

To her beloved cat, Saladin, she bequeaths continuing life on the estate. But Emily's husband, Freddie has other ideas and dearly pays the price...

Starring Edward Woodward as Freddie, Annette Crosbie as Emily, Steve Hodson as Smiley and Lewis Stringer as the Solicitor

Scripted by William Ingram.

Producer: John Dyas

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1983.


THU 18:30 A Canticle for Leibowitz (b01p0xjc)
Fiat Homo

Episode 4

Now a professed monk, Brother Francis begins his devotional blueprint in honour of his Order's founder. 1960 post-apocalyptic alternate history read by Nigel Lindsay.


THU 19:00 Parsley Sidings (b01p0x1b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


THU 19:30 Take It From Here (b011db7s)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


THU 20:00 Raffles (b01p0wps)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


THU 20:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly (b0162k8q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


THU 21:00 Opening Lines (b01p0xc8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]


THU 21:15 Renny Krupinski - No Problem (b007jw1g)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]


THU 22:00 Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This? (b01nxwnd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]


THU 22:30 Elvenquest (b00k9d80)
Series 1

Episode 5

The Oracle enlightens in the quest for the Sword of Asnagar. Fantasy comedy starring Darren Boyd and Dave Lamb. From May 2009.


THU 23:00 The Million Pound Radio Show (b007k1j3)
Series 2

Episode 8

Motson's Syndrome - and a nuclear attack. Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell's sharp-edged topical humour. From October 1986.


THU 23:30 Sounding Off with McGough (b007k4lr)
Heroes and Villains

Roger McGough's poetic reflections on relatives and retsina.

With the accompaniment of long-time musical collaborator Andy Roberts.

Recorded at the Bath Festival.

Producer: Sara Davies

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2000.


THU 23:45 The Tape Recorded Highlights of a Humble Bee (b00p4y6t)
'Red Admiral' and 'Doing the Dishes'

A hapless, jazz-loving insect's audio diary of his mainly uneventful life. With Mark Williams and Tim Whitnall. From July 2003.



FRIDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2012

FRI 00:00 The Price of Fear (b007jnhf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Thursday]


FRI 00:30 A Canticle for Leibowitz (b01p0xjc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Thursday]


FRI 01:00 Raffles (b01p0wps)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Thursday]


FRI 01:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly (b0162k8q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Thursday]


FRI 02:00 Unnatural Acts (b00k7xd4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Thursday]


FRI 02:30 Just a Minute (b01p0x1d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Thursday]


FRI 03:00 Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure (b007jq5l)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Thursday]


FRI 04:00 Opening Lines (b01p0xc8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Thursday]


FRI 04:15 Renny Krupinski - No Problem (b007jw1g)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Thursday]


FRI 05:00 King Street Junior (b007jnbv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Thursday]


FRI 05:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b013cx3p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Thursday]


FRI 06:00 Raffles (b01p10th)
Series 1

3. A Costume Piece

Reuben Rosenthall has made his millions in the diamond fields of South Africa, and it seems only right and proper to Raffles that some of this wealth should be redistributed.

But his attempts to seize the diamonds don't quite go according to plan, as a low-key stakeout spirals into a terrifying scramble for survival.

EW Hornung's early Raffles stories dramatised by David Buck.

Starring Jeremy Clyde and Michael Cochrane.

AJ Raffles ...... Jeremy Clyde
Bunny ...... Michael Cochrane
Reuben Rosenthall ...... Geoffrey Matthews
'Slammer' Purvis ...... John Hollis
Jala ...... Alton Kumalo
Lady 1 ...... Natasha Pyne
Lady 2 ...... Jane Leonard
Odd Bodd ...... Graham Blockey

Signature tune composed by Jim Parker.

Directed by Gordon House

A BBC Radio 4/ BBC World Service production first broadcast in November 1985.


FRI 06:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly (b0161mpx)
5. Deadly Adversary

Having followed a trail that led from Soho to Jamaica, via Istanbul, Lucifer Box has finally come face to face with a deadly adversary from his past.

Will our hero prevent him from carrying out his evil plan?

Written and concluded by Mark Gatiss.

Set in 1953, this is the third in a trilogy of spoof spy novels detailing the devilishly daring adventures of secret agent, Lucifer Box.

Producer: Kirsteen Cameron.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in October 2011.


FRI 07:00 Up the Garden Path (b0084qnz)
Series 2

You Shall Go to the Ball

Izzy gets invited to a ball in Cambridge, but she could do with a fairy godmother...

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30 something teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men.

Imelda Staunton stars as Izzy.

An 8-part radio sequel adapted from Sue Limb’s 1984 novel. The second of 3 series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

Izzy ...... Imelda Staunton
Charles ...... David Robb
Dick ...... Mike Grady
Michael ...... Nicholas Le Prevost
Maria ...... Marty Cruickshank
Louise ...... Phyllida Nash
Gwyn ...... Dafydd Hywel

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1988.


FRI 07:30 The Golden Age (b01p068b)
Minority Appeal

Mabel suggests making some programmes for "minorities"; a suggestion which takes Lord Reith by surprise.

Meanwhile, Tharb does his best to cheer up BBC Radio's most depressed newsreader, Roger Eves.

Set in the BBC's Broadcasting House in London during the 1930s, this series follows head of programmes, John Tharb and his assistant, Mabel Hopcraft as they struggle to deal with the foibles and fragile egos of radio's biggest stars.

Robert Bathurst stars in the last episode of the radio sitcom written by Arthur Mathews.

Robert Bathurst.....John Tharb
Vicky McClure.....Mabel Hopcraft
Ford Kiernan.....Lord Reith
Peter Egan.....Doctor Ganley
Malcolm Tierney.....Sergeant Major
Kevin Bishop.....Ordinary Cockney Father / Perfumed Pete
Pippa Evans.....Ordinary Cockney Mother
Ewan Bailey.....Roger Eves / Fancy Dan
Moisty.....Arthur Mathews

Producer: Simon Mayhew-Archer.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2012.


FRI 08:00 The Navy Lark (b015qxph)
Series 7

The Potarneyland Training Exercise

Sub-Lieutenant Phillips's navigation skills are hired out to a foreign power, but diplomacy breaks down.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as WREN Chasen, Ronnie Barker as Commander Bell, Tenniel Evans as LS Goldstein and Michael Bates as the Potarneyland Officer.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1965.


FRI 08:30 The Burkiss Way (b007jrtv)
Series 4

Remember the Burkiss Way

It's the clash of the game shows! Jo Kendall, Chris Emmett, Fred Harris and Nigel Rees try to win the car.

Cult sketch comedy series which originally ran from 1976 to 1980.

Written by Andrew Marshall and David Renwick.

Producer: David Hatch

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1979.


FRI 09:00 Bristow (b00ct8w3)
Series 1

The Great Escape

Bristow plots the summer holiday of a lifetime - in Mudsea.

Michael Williams stars as Bristow, the Chester-Perry buying clerk. He is but a small cog in a gigantic wheel... and he knows it.

Adapted from by Frank Dickens from his famous newspaper cartoon strip. Syndicated internationally, it ran for 51 years from 1961.

Bristow …. Michael Williams
Jones …. Rodney Bewes
Mrs Purdy …. Dora Bryan
Hewitt …. Owen Brenman
Miss Sunman …. Katy Odey
Fudge …. Jon Glover
BJ …. Christopher Benjamin
Post Boy …. Simon Schatzberger
Francine …. Carol Starks
Turner …. David Ryall

Other parts played by the cast.

Music: John Whitehall

Producer: Neil Cargill

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1999.


FRI 09:30 The Brothers (b007m477)
Series 1

Episode 3

Liquidised orchids, tropical fish and John Travolta's cuff links.

More events for brothers Nigel and Michael. Has one of them got a date?

Starring Adam Godley and Raymond Coulthard.

Comedy series about two brothers starting a website-design company - written by Caroline and David Stafford.

Nigel ...... Adam Godley
Michael ...... Raymond Coulthard
Oonagh...... Pauline McLynn
Zorro ...... Pearce Quigley
Daughter...... Alice Hart
Dad ...... John Glover

Producer: Marc Beeby

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2004.


FRI 10:00 Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure (b007jq5z)
We Wronged No Man

Sue can no longer go on living with Phillotson as his wife, and elopes with Jude, who's now free of Arabella.

Sue, however, is intensely fearful of further entanglements, and cannot but see Jude's natural feelings for her in a brutal, barbaric light....

Thomas Hardy's 1895 novel dramatised in six parts by Elizabeth North.

Stars Michael Pennington as Jude Fawley, Elizabeth Garvie as Sue Bridehead, June Barrie as Widow Edlin, Elva Makins as Arabella, Hazel Ellerby as Annie, Jesse Lawrence as Father Time, John Linstrum as Dr Vilbert, Barrie Shore as the Rough Woman and Jerold Wells as the Auctioneer.

Produced at BBC Bristol by Brian Miller.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1986.


FRI 11:00 Opening Lines (b01p10tk)
Series 12

Kiss

by Heather Reid. Thoughts of her all-important first kiss occupy a teenager's mind as she heads home on the school bus. Read by Morven Christie.


FRI 11:15 Rumours of Guns (b007jw38)
A powerful Battle of Britain drama about the emotional cost of war. By Andrew Greig and Kathleen Jamie. Stars Stella Forge.


FRI 12:00 The Navy Lark (b015qxph)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


FRI 12:30 The Burkiss Way (b007jrtv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


FRI 13:00 Raffles (b01p10th)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


FRI 13:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly (b0161mpx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


FRI 14:00 After Happy Ever (b00ph8rq)
Cinderella

What becomes of the fairytale heroine who goes for an orthopaedic shoe fitting? Lynn Ferguson's story stars Janet Brown.


FRI 14:15 Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country (b00s54j7)
Octavia Hill

How Octavia set up the National Trust, based on her belief in the importance of nature for the working class.


FRI 14:30 Gregor Mendel - A Monk and Two Peas (b008x8b6)
Episode 5

The monk's religious duties take precedence, but his legacy remains. Robin Marantz Henig's biography read by Michael Williams.


FRI 14:45 John Boyne - The House of Special Purpose (b011f7m7)
Episode 5

In wartime London, an intelligence agency recruits Georgy to translate Russian documents. David Warner reads John Boyne's novel.


FRI 15:00 Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure (b007jq5z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]


FRI 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01p1pl6)
Mel waxes lyrical about wax, we'll munch some haggis on St Andrew's Day, and hear the final chapter of this week's story, Up On Cloud Nine, by Anne Fine.


FRI 17:00 Beachcomber... By the Way (b008qs53)
Series 3

Episode 3

A woman struggles to take off her shoe – and the perils of drinking different types of alcohol.

Richard Ingrams John Wells, John Sessions, Joan Sims amd Patricia Routledge recreate the world of JB Morton.

With Brian Bowles, Simon Greenall, Henrietta Gooden and featuring June Whitfield.

Running in the Daily Express from 1924 to 1975 – JB Morton’s surreally comic ‘Beachcomber’ column paved the way for a great deal of modern humour – thanks to characters he created between the wars.

Adapted by Michael Barfield with Richard Ingrams.

Announcer: Brian Perkins.

Producer: Harry Thompson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1994.


FRI 17:30 Up the Garden Path (b0084qnz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]


FRI 18:00 The Price of Fear (b007jn3p)
The Family Album

Horror legend Vincent Price introduces a tale of faceless commuter Arthur, who proves to be a formidable adversary as danger strikes.

Stars Maurice Denham as Arthur Goodby, Liz Fraser as Rose Goodby, James Kerry as Harry, Aubrey Morris as Mr Martin and Anthony Newlands as The Coroner.

Scripted by William Ingram.

Producer: John Dyas

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1983.


FRI 18:30 A Canticle for Leibowitz (b01p1pl8)
Fiat Homo

Episode 5

Brother Francis heads to New Rome for the canonisation of Saint Leibowitz, his greatest hope fulfilled. 1960 post-apocalyptic alternate history read by Nigel Lindsay.


FRI 19:00 The Navy Lark (b015qxph)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


FRI 19:30 The Burkiss Way (b007jrtv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


FRI 20:00 Raffles (b01p10th)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


FRI 20:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly (b0161mpx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


FRI 21:00 Opening Lines (b01p10tk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]


FRI 21:15 Rumours of Guns (b007jw38)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]


FRI 22:00 The Golden Age (b01p068b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]


FRI 22:30 Goodness Gracious Me (b01p1plb)
Series 3

Episode 2

The embarrassing auntie gets hip, and some curious memories of the British Raj.

Starring:

Sanjeev Bhaskar
Kulvinder Ghir
Meera Syal
Nina Wadia

Gold Winner of the Sony Radio Academy Awards. The sketch comedy show originally ran on BBC Radio 4 from 1996 to 1998, later transferring to TV on BBC TWO from 1998 to 2001.

Scripted by Richard Pinto, Sharat Sardana, Meera Syal, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Sanjeev Kohli.

Script Editor: Sharat Sardana

Producer: Anil Gupta.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1998.


FRI 23:00 Tales from the Tower (b00df7j6)
Penne Arrabiata No Chips

From the top of Blackpool Tower, caretaker Bob Braithwaite spies on a wedding organiser. Stars David Holt. From August 2001.


FRI 23:30 Dial M for Pizza (b009y1q0)
Series 1

Episode 3

Sketch show capers from sauna novices to Batman in his dotage. Stars Brenda Blethyn and Robert Bathurst. From December 1987.




LIST OF THIS WEEK'S PROGRAMMES
(Note: the times link back to the details; the pids link to the BBC page, including iPlayer)

2000 Years of Radio 22:45 SUN (b007scys)

90 by 90 The Full Set 04:00 SAT (b01nw86y)

90 by 90 The Full Set 05:30 SUN (b01nwbm6)

90 by 90 The Full Set 05:30 MON (b01p03xt)

A Canticle for Leibowitz 18:30 MON (b01p0gsn)

A Canticle for Leibowitz 00:30 TUE (b01p0gsn)

A Canticle for Leibowitz 18:30 TUE (b01p0rq3)

A Canticle for Leibowitz 00:30 WED (b01p0rq3)

A Canticle for Leibowitz 18:30 WED (b01p0v60)

A Canticle for Leibowitz 00:30 THU (b01p0v60)

A Canticle for Leibowitz 18:30 THU (b01p0xjc)

A Canticle for Leibowitz 00:30 FRI (b01p0xjc)

A Canticle for Leibowitz 18:30 FRI (b01p1pl8)

A Shared Vision 07:30 SAT (b00xj0hp)

Acropolis Now 23:00 TUE (b007jwv0)

Act Your Age 22:00 SAT (b00ftb87)

After Happy Ever 14:00 MON (b00pgrq4)

After Happy Ever 14:00 TUE (b00pgwgq)

After Happy Ever 14:00 WED (b00pgydb)

After Happy Ever 14:00 THU (b00ph6s9)

After Happy Ever 14:00 FRI (b00ph8rq)

Alice Walker - The Color Purple Omnibus 06:00 SUN (b00kj2hv)

Alice Walker - The Color Purple Omnibus 12:00 SUN (b00kj2hv)

Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This? 07:30 THU (b01nxwnd)

Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This? 22:00 THU (b01nxwnd)

Another Case of Milton Jones 07:30 SUN (b007779x)

Another Case of Milton Jones 22:00 SUN (b007779x)

Another Case of Milton Jones 09:00 MON (b007cnxp)

Another Case of Milton Jones 22:30 MON (b007cnxp)

Another Case of Milton Jones 02:00 TUE (b007cnxp)

Arthur Askey - Before Your Very Eyes 17:30 SUN (b01p09mb)

Back to the Drawing Board 07:15 SUN (b0090bb6)

Back to the Drawing Board 13:15 SUN (b0090bb6)

Back to the Drawing Board 05:45 MON (b0090bb6)

Beachcomber... By the Way 05:00 SAT (b008p7w7)

Beachcomber... By the Way 17:00 FRI (b008qs53)

Beyond Our Ken 08:00 MON (b00dp7nk)

Beyond Our Ken 12:00 MON (b00dp7nk)

Beyond Our Ken 19:00 MON (b00dp7nk)

Bill Taylor - Likely Stories 09:00 SUN (b00tv7wq)

Bill Taylor - Likely Stories 16:30 SUN (b00tv7wq)

Bill Taylor - Likely Stories 05:00 MON (b00tv7wq)

Bleak Expectations 07:30 TUE (b01nxt2d)

Bleak Expectations 22:00 TUE (b01nxt2d)

Bradbury 13 18:00 SAT (b011tsc9)

Bradbury 13 00:00 SUN (b011tsc9)

Bristow 02:00 SAT (b00cq588)

Bristow 09:00 FRI (b00ct8w3)

Derailed Omnibus 12:00 SAT (b01p03v7)

Derailed Omnibus 02:00 SUN (b01p03v7)

Desert Island Discs Revisited 10:00 SUN (b01p09m6)

Desert Island Discs Revisited 21:00 SUN (b01p09m6)

Desert Island Discs Revisited 01:00 MON (b01p09m6)

Dial M for Pizza 23:30 FRI (b009y1q0)

Doctor Who 18:00 SUN (b011ddmx)

Doctor Who 00:00 MON (b011ddmx)

Doctor in the House 08:00 SUN (b007jt20)

Doctor in the House 15:00 SUN (b007jt20)

Doctor in the House 20:00 SUN (b007jt20)

Doctor in the House 03:00 MON (b007jt20)

EF Benson - Secret Lives 03:00 SAT (b014tcjb)

Elvenquest 22:30 THU (b00k9d80)

Frederic Raphael - A Fairly Regular Four 10:45 SUN (b018ts6x)

Frederic Raphael - A Fairly Regular Four 21:45 SUN (b018ts6x)

Frederic Raphael - A Fairly Regular Four 01:45 MON (b018ts6x)

Garrison Keillor's Radio Show 08:00 SAT (b00w6gl0)

Garrison Keillor's Radio Show 15:00 SAT (b00w6gl0)

Garrison Keillor's Radio Show 01:00 SUN (b00w6gl0)

Georgette Heyer - Friday's Child 06:00 SAT (b007jq09)

Georgette Heyer - Friday's Child 16:00 SAT (b007jq09)

Georgette Heyer - Friday's Child 04:00 SUN (b007jq09)

Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare 18:30 SAT (b00wt987)

Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare 00:30 SUN (b00wt987)

Gloomsbury 07:30 WED (b01nlbff)

Gloomsbury 22:00 WED (b01nlbff)

Goodness Gracious Me 22:30 FRI (b01p1plb)

Gregor Mendel - A Monk and Two Peas 14:30 MON (b008wfdp)

Gregor Mendel - A Monk and Two Peas 14:30 TUE (b008wmwt)

Gregor Mendel - A Monk and Two Peas 14:30 WED (b008x0vt)

Gregor Mendel - A Monk and Two Peas 14:30 THU (b008x3q5)

Gregor Mendel - A Monk and Two Peas 14:30 FRI (b008x8b6)

HP Lovecraft - The Shadow Over Innsmouth 00:30 SAT (b015fv26)

Hancock's Half Hour 08:00 WED (b007jph6)

Hancock's Half Hour 12:00 WED (b007jph6)

Hancock's Half Hour 19:00 WED (b007jph6)

Hercule Poirot 01:30 SAT (b007jm4n)

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue 07:30 MON (b01nxh2s)

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue 22:00 MON (b01nxh2s)

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again 14:30 SAT (b00stsd9)

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again 08:30 WED (b00sxklf)

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again 12:30 WED (b00sxklf)

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again 19:30 WED (b00sxklf)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 23:45 SAT (b014sntb)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 05:45 SUN (b014sntb)

J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook 08:30 TUE (b007k02m)

J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook 12:30 TUE (b007k02m)

J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook 19:30 TUE (b007k02m)

James Follett - The Destruction Factor 18:30 SUN (b007k4mr)

James Follett - The Destruction Factor 00:30 MON (b007k4mr)

John Boyne - The House of Special Purpose 14:45 MON (b011d77m)

John Boyne - The House of Special Purpose 14:45 TUE (b011dd7k)

John Boyne - The House of Special Purpose 14:45 WED (b011djvh)

John Boyne - The House of Special Purpose 14:45 THU (b011f57x)

John Boyne - The House of Special Purpose 14:45 FRI (b011f7m7)

Julie Enfield Investigates 13:15 SAT (b007zghc)

Julie Enfield Investigates 03:15 SUN (b007zghc)

Just Plain Gardening 22:30 WED (b007jn83)

Just a Minute 09:30 THU (b01p0x1d)

Just a Minute 02:30 FRI (b01p0x1d)

Kenneth Noye - A Killer on the Run 23:30 SAT (b01p03vc)

King Street Junior 17:00 THU (b007jnbv)

King Street Junior 05:00 FRI (b007jnbv)

L Frank Baum - The Wizard of Oz 09:30 SUN (b00pgnqd)

L Frank Baum - The Wizard of Oz 17:00 SUN (b00pgnqd)

Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking 23:30 WED (b00773md)

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country 14:15 MON (b00rql6f)

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country 14:15 TUE (b00rvzb9)

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country 14:15 WED (b00rzmkj)

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country 14:15 THU (b00s1pds)

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country 14:15 FRI (b00s54j7)

Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful 09:30 MON (b007jv2q)

Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful 02:30 TUE (b007jv2q)

Like They've Never Been Gone 17:00 MON (b00b7bd3)

Like They've Never Been Gone 05:00 TUE (b00b7bd3)

Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World 23:30 TUE (b007t32k)

Loose Ends 11:15 MON (b01p02sc)

Loose Ends 21:15 MON (b01p02sc)

Loose Ends 04:15 TUE (b01p02sc)

Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly 06:30 MON (b01614qr)

Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly 13:30 MON (b01614qr)

Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly 20:30 MON (b01614qr)

Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly 01:30 TUE (b01614qr)

Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly 06:30 TUE (b0161cl2)

Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly 13:30 TUE (b0161cl2)

Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly 20:30 TUE (b0161cl2)

Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly 01:30 WED (b0161cl2)

Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly 06:30 WED (b0162lr1)

Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly 13:30 WED (b0162lr1)

Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly 20:30 WED (b0162lr1)

Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly 01:30 THU (b0162lr1)

Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly 06:30 THU (b0162k8q)

Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly 13:30 THU (b0162k8q)

Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly 20:30 THU (b0162k8q)

Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly 01:30 FRI (b0162k8q)

Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly 06:30 FRI (b0161mpx)

Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly 13:30 FRI (b0161mpx)

Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly 20:30 FRI (b0161mpx)

Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show 16:00 SUN (b01p09m8)

Michael Butt - Harry in the Underworld 11:15 TUE (b00rdspc)

Michael Butt - Harry in the Underworld 21:15 TUE (b00rdspc)

Michael Butt - Harry in the Underworld 04:15 WED (b00rdspc)

Neil Brand - Joanna 11:15 WED (b00r9xm6)

Neil Brand - Joanna 21:15 WED (b00r9xm6)

Neil Brand - Joanna 04:15 THU (b00r9xm6)

On Baby Street 23:30 MON (b00flbp3)

Open Mike: Mike Craig's Radio Memoirs 09:00 SAT (b00c0077)

Open Mike: Mike Craig's Radio Memoirs 19:00 SAT (b00c0077)

Opening Lines 11:00 MON (b01p0gsj)

Opening Lines 21:00 MON (b01p0gsj)

Opening Lines 04:00 TUE (b01p0gsj)

Opening Lines 11:00 TUE (b01p0rpz)

Opening Lines 21:00 TUE (b01p0rpz)

Opening Lines 04:00 WED (b01p0rpz)

Opening Lines 11:00 WED (b01p0twx)

Opening Lines 21:00 WED (b01p0twx)

Opening Lines 04:00 THU (b01p0twx)

Opening Lines 11:00 THU (b01p0xc8)

Opening Lines 21:00 THU (b01p0xc8)

Opening Lines 04:00 FRI (b01p0xc8)

Opening Lines 11:00 FRI (b01p10tk)

Opening Lines 21:00 FRI (b01p10tk)

P Division 23:00 SAT (b00rfr3b)

Parsley Sidings 08:00 THU (b01p0x1b)

Parsley Sidings 12:00 THU (b01p0x1b)

Parsley Sidings 19:00 THU (b01p0x1b)

Paul Temple 01:00 SAT (b007rwkt)

Paul Temple 06:00 MON (b007rwnw)

Paul Temple 13:00 MON (b007rwnw)

Paul Temple 20:00 MON (b007rwnw)

Paul Temple 01:00 TUE (b007rwnw)

Paul Temple 06:00 TUE (b007rwp2)

Paul Temple 13:00 TUE (b007rwp2)

Paul Temple 20:00 TUE (b007rwp2)

Paul Temple 01:00 WED (b007rwp2)

Radio Active 23:00 SUN (b007jrnl)

Raffles 06:00 WED (b01p0twv)

Raffles 13:00 WED (b01p0twv)

Raffles 20:00 WED (b01p0twv)

Raffles 01:00 THU (b01p0twv)

Raffles 06:00 THU (b01p0wps)

Raffles 13:00 THU (b01p0wps)

Raffles 20:00 THU (b01p0wps)

Raffles 01:00 FRI (b01p0wps)

Raffles 06:00 FRI (b01p10th)

Raffles 13:00 FRI (b01p10th)

Raffles 20:00 FRI (b01p10th)

Renny Krupinski - No Problem 11:15 THU (b007jw1g)

Renny Krupinski - No Problem 21:15 THU (b007jw1g)

Renny Krupinski - No Problem 04:15 FRI (b007jw1g)

Ring Around the Bath 17:00 WED (b00p4yp8)

Ring Around the Bath 05:00 THU (b00p4yp8)

Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends 07:00 THU (b013cx3p)

Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends 17:30 THU (b013cx3p)

Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends 05:30 FRI (b013cx3p)

Roy Hudd - Stick a Geranium in Your Hat! 11:00 SUN (b016vk54)

Roy Hudd - Stick a Geranium in Your Hat! 19:00 SUN (b016vk54)

Roy Hudd - Stick a Geranium in Your Hat! 02:00 MON (b016vk54)

Rumours of Guns 11:15 FRI (b007jw38)

Rumours of Guns 21:15 FRI (b007jw38)

Second Holmes 07:00 MON (b015frk0)

Second Holmes 17:30 MON (b015frk0)

Second Holmes 05:30 TUE (b015frk0)

Second Thoughts 17:00 TUE (b007jx0t)

Second Thoughts 05:00 WED (b007jx0t)

Semi Circles 07:00 TUE (b007jtw6)

Semi Circles 17:30 TUE (b007jtw6)

Semi Circles 05:30 WED (b007jtw6)

Shelagh Delaney - Out of the Pirate's Playhouse 04:15 SAT (b0076d28)

Sounding Off with McGough 23:30 THU (b007k4lr)

Steven Appleby's Normal Life 22:30 SUN (b00807sc)

Such Rotten Luck 22:30 TUE (b01p0rq5)

Take It From Here 08:30 THU (b011db7s)

Take It From Here 12:30 THU (b011db7s)

Take It From Here 19:30 THU (b011db7s)

Tales from the Tower 23:00 FRI (b00df7j6)

The 4 O'Clock Show 16:00 MON (b01p0gsl)

The 4 O'Clock Show 16:00 TUE (b01p0rq1)

The 4 O'Clock Show 16:00 WED (b01p0twz)

The 4 O'Clock Show 16:00 THU (b01p0xcd)

The 4 O'Clock Show 16:00 FRI (b01p1pl6)

The Alan Davies Show 07:00 WED (b007jsk4)

The Alan Davies Show 17:30 WED (b007jsk4)

The Alan Davies Show 05:30 THU (b007jsk4)

The Boosh 23:30 SUN (b007jmhj)

The Brothers 02:30 SAT (b007k4wc)

The Brothers 09:30 FRI (b007m477)

The Burkiss Way 08:30 FRI (b007jrtv)

The Burkiss Way 12:30 FRI (b007jrtv)

The Burkiss Way 19:30 FRI (b007jrtv)

The Clitheroe Kid 08:30 SUN (b007jp0b)

The Clitheroe Kid 15:30 SUN (b007jp0b)

The Clitheroe Kid 20:30 SUN (b007jp0b)

The Comedy Club Interviews 22:55 SUN (b01p8pps)

The Consultants 22:45 WED (b00dbj10)

The Golden Age 17:30 SAT (b01nx4j3)

The Golden Age 07:30 FRI (b01p068b)

The Golden Age 22:00 FRI (b01p068b)

The Goon Show 08:00 TUE (b007jq80)

The Goon Show 12:00 TUE (b007jq80)

The Goon Show 19:00 TUE (b007jq80)

The Hare Lane Diaries 23:00 WED (b00m2dcc)

The Jason Byrne Show 22:30 SAT (b01p03v9)

The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel 14:00 SAT (b00f9y6d)

The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel 08:30 MON (b0089jcz)

The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel 12:30 MON (b0089jcz)

The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel 19:30 MON (b0089jcz)

The Million Pound Radio Show 23:00 THU (b007k1j3)

The Navy Lark 08:00 FRI (b015qxph)

The Navy Lark 12:00 FRI (b015qxph)

The Navy Lark 19:00 FRI (b015qxph)

The Now Show 23:00 MON (b01ny0fh)

The Now Show 09:00 TUE (b01ny0fh)

The Now Show 02:00 WED (b01ny0fh)

The Party Line 09:30 WED (b012r7lf)

The Party Line 02:30 THU (b012r7lf)

The Price of Fear 00:00 SAT (b007jn9k)

The Price of Fear 18:00 MON (b007jm89)

The Price of Fear 00:00 TUE (b007jm89)

The Price of Fear 18:00 TUE (b007jmcf)

The Price of Fear 00:00 WED (b007jmcf)

The Price of Fear 18:00 WED (b007jmn9)

The Price of Fear 00:00 THU (b007jmn9)

The Price of Fear 18:00 THU (b007jnhf)

The Price of Fear 00:00 FRI (b007jnhf)

The Price of Fear 18:00 FRI (b007jn3p)

The Real Patron Saints 11:30 SUN (b00768vq)

The Real Patron Saints 19:30 SUN (b00768vq)

The Real Patron Saints 02:30 MON (b00768vq)

The Tape Recorded Highlights of a Humble Bee 23:45 THU (b00p4y6t)

Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure 10:00 MON (b007jq3z)

Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure 15:00 MON (b007jq3z)

Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure 03:00 TUE (b007jq3z)

Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure 10:00 TUE (b007jq4d)

Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure 15:00 TUE (b007jq4d)

Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure 03:00 WED (b007jq4d)

Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure 10:00 WED (b007jq4p)

Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure 15:00 WED (b007jq4p)

Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure 03:00 THU (b007jq4p)

Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure 10:00 THU (b007jq5l)

Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure 15:00 THU (b007jq5l)

Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure 03:00 FRI (b007jq5l)

Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure 10:00 FRI (b007jq5z)

Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure 15:00 FRI (b007jq5z)

Tomorrow, Today! 09:30 TUE (b012h800)

Tomorrow, Today! 02:30 WED (b012h800)

Unnatural Acts 09:00 THU (b00k7xd4)

Unnatural Acts 02:00 FRI (b00k7xd4)

Up the Garden Path 05:30 SAT (b0082g3d)

Up the Garden Path 07:00 FRI (b0084qnz)

Up the Garden Path 17:30 FRI (b0084qnz)

William Rose - The Ladykillers 13:30 SUN (b007jnlr)

William Rose - The Ladykillers 03:30 MON (b007jnlr)

Winston 09:00 WED (b007k4b8)

Winston 02:00 THU (b007k4b8)