MONDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2013

MON 00:00 The Scarifyers (b01bl9tb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Sunday]


MON 00:30 A Short History of Gothic (b00pbtv8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Sunday]


MON 01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (b01qqxdk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Sunday]


MON 01:45 Peter White - Blind Man's Beauty (b008qs4b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:45 on Sunday]


MON 02:00 Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester (b01qqxn5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Sunday]


MON 02:30 Double Trouble (b007jpcz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:30 on Sunday]


MON 03:00 Doctor at Large (b009hq0t)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 on Sunday]


MON 03:30 Hercule Poirot (b007rd7r)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Sunday]


MON 05:00 Rosemary Sutcliff - The Eagle of the Ninth (b00sh59l)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Sunday]


MON 05:30 Alf Proysen - Mrs Pepperpot (b00p4jym)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Sunday]


MON 06:00 Wimsey (b007jvl0)
Clouds of Witness

The Barometer Falls

Lord Peter Wimsey probes the whereabouts of his brother on the night of the murder - and Mary takes the stand...

Starring Ian Carmichael as Lord Peter Wimsey, Peter Jones as Bunter, Gabriel Woolf as Inspector Parker, Maria Aitken as Lady Mary Wimsey, Brian Oulton as Sir Impey Biggs, Bill Wallis as Grimethorpe, Elizabeth Proud as Mrs Grimethorpe, David Sinclair as Jake, Nigel Lambert as Freddie Arbuthnot, Garard Green as Sir Wigmore Rinsing and John Forrest as Benson.

British gentleman detective Lord Peter Wimsey features in a number of detective novels and short stories by English crime writer, Dorothy L Sayers. Clouds of Witness was first published in 1926.

Ian Carmichael appeared as Lord Peter Wimsey for BBC Radio from 1973 to 1983, in addition to the BBC TV adaptations broadcast between 1972 and 1975.

Adapted for radio in eight episodes Peter Jones and Tania Lieven.

Producer: Simon Brett.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1974.


MON 06:30 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner (m000519j)
1. The Cupboard

As Oxford student John Maltravers plays ancient violin music, a hidden cupboard is revealed in his rooms.

Read by Joanna David.

Written in 1895 by J Meade Falkner, this brilliant novella is by turns enchanting and terrifying.

Set in the 1840s, it follows John Maltravers, a well-to-do student at Oxford whose innocent love of music is destined to lead him under a malevolent influence.

Abridged in four parts by Doreen Estal.

Author J Meade Falkner also wrote the smuggling classic 'Moonfleet'.

Producer: Lawrence Jackson

Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in August 2008


MON 07:00 Safety Catch (b017gxpv)
Series 2

I Draw the Line

Simon is faced with even more of a moral dilemma than he's grown sadly accustomed to in his line of work and so finds himself finally drawing the line and resigning.

When faced with a particularly tricky moral issue at work Simon finally decides enough is enough and quits his job. It's not great timing though as he and Anna find themselves contemplating having a baby.

Series two of Laurence Howarth's black comedy of modern morality set in the world of arms dealing.

Simon McGrath...........Darren Boyd
Anna Grieg............Joanna Page
Boris Kemal...........Lewis Macleod
Judith McGrath..........Sarah Smart
Angela McGrath..........Brigit Forsyth
Madeleine Turnbull..........Rachel Atkins
Marcus...............Dan Mersh

Producer: Dawn Ellis.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2009.


MON 07:30 Just a Minute (b01qhqgh)
Series 65

Episode 1

Nicholas Parsons returns with the popular panel game. The comedian Jason Manford joins regulars Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Sue Perkins as they attempt to speak on a subject without Repetition, hesitation or deviation. Subjects include 'Funny Valentine', 'Karaoke' and 'Getting Your Five a Day'.
Produced by Tilusha Ghelani.


MON 08:00 Round the Horne (b00hzpgy)
Series 1

Episode 10

Master Spy Kenneth Horne probes why Wilfred Pickles is barking. Plus Bona home-styling from Julian and his friend Sandy.

With Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden and Bill Pertwee.

Recorded at the BBC's Paris Studio in Lower Regent Street, London.

Announcer: Douglas Smith

Round The Horne was born out of the demise of BBC radio comedy Beyond Our Ken, after the end of writer Eric Merriman's involvement. Using the same cast and producer, Barry Took and Marty Feldman were persuaded to write the scripts - which led to four series that ran between 1965 and 1968 - packed full of parodies, recurring characters, catchphrases and double-entendres.

Music by Edwin Braden and the Hornblowers and The Fraser Hayes Four.

Producer: John Simmonds

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1965.


MON 08:30 The Al Read Show (b007jwx8)
From 15/11/1955

The joys of motoring – and modern cafeterias.

Monologues and sketches from Salford sausage maker turned monarch of the monologue.

With Louise Traill.

Music from the Silvertones and the Augmented BBC Northern Variety Orchestra.

Conductor: Alyn Ainsworth

Produced in the North of England by Ronnie Taylor.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1955.


MON 09:00 Bleak Expectations (b00wdjvk)
Series 4

A Now Tricky Life Woefully Miseried Up

Pip and Harry have escaped the exploding desert island, but Harry has been transformed into a dinosaur.

Now they must catch Mister Benevolent and prevent him taking over the world, but the trail has lead them to France. Here they must face unimaginable horrors including a bacon free breakfast and a deadly confrontation in a cheese mine.

But there is a glimmer of hope in the form of The Scarlet Pimple.

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
Grimpunch ..... Geoffrey Whitehead
Ripely ..... Sarah Hadland
Pippa ..... Susy Kane
Reverend Godly Fecund ..... David Mitchell
Frenchman ..... Mark Evans

Producer Gareth Edwards.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2010.


MON 09:30 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful (b007jv6r)
Series 3

Episode 2

The snoring of leg model April inspires ad man Ken in his quest to win an account for a nasal spray.

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
Ambrose ...... Paul Jesson
April ...... Shelley Thompson
Hedley ...... Robert Longden
Deborah ...... Rosalind Ayres
The Artiste of Diminutive Stature ...... David Learner

With Miriam Margolyes, John Shrapnel, David Tate, Sally Grace, Enn Reitel and Anton Rogers.

Producer: Pete Atkin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1986.


MON 10:00 CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers (b017ptch)
The New Men

Lewis Eliot is involved in the power struggle between scientists and politicians during World War Two, when he oversees as a secret wartime project.

CP Snow's epic novel sequence about the English Establishment and Power

Lewis Eliot ... David Haig
Martin Eliot ... Tim McInnerny
Walter Luke ... Jeremy Swift
Irene ... Claire Skinner
David Rubin ... Rolf Saxon
Sawbridge ... Adrian Scarborough
Edgar ... Andrew Wincott
Captain Smith ... Sean Baker
Sir Hector ... John Carlisle

Dramatised by Jonathan Holloway

Directed by Jeremy Howe and Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2003.


MON 11:00 Afternoon Reading (b00hk1cq)
The First Person

The Child

Series of three quirky short stories by Ali Smith.

A woman shopper finds her trolley occupied by someone else's baby. When she tries to persuade others that the child is not hers, no one believes her and she is forced to take the peculiar child home. Read by Jackie Morrison.


MON 11:15 Loose Ends (b01qkwh4)
Clive Anderson, Ginger Baker, Sinead O'Connor, Oliver James, Jamie Kilstein, Nikki Bedi, Villagers

Nothing Compares to Irish singer songwriter Sinéad O'Connor, who shot to international fame in 1990 with Prince's smash hit 'Nothing Compares 2 U'. Sinéad talks to Clive about her career, which has occasionally encountered controversy as a result of her strong views on religion, feminism, child abuse and war. Sinéad performs 'V.I.P' from her album 'How About I Be Me (And You Be You)'.

Clive doesn't miss a beat with legendary 'Cream' and 'Blind Faith' drummer and hippy hellraiser Ginger Baker. A new film by Jay Bulger documents Ginger's life, from being influenced by London's jazz scene to the height of his drug-addled rock band fame. Ginger smashes his drums like he smashes through life, even smashing the filmmaker's nose on the last day of filming! 'Beware Of Mr Baker' is released in UK cinemas on Friday 17th May.

Nikki Bedi has Veg Talk with New York comedian Jamie Kilstein. Known for his intelligent, no-holds-barred take on religion, politics, corporate greed and veganism, Jamie's consistently been compared by critics, comedians and audiences to fearless comic icons Bill Hicks and George Carlin. He's on tour throughout February and is performing at London's Soho Theatre until Saturday 23rd.

Clive's on the couch with psychologist, author and broadcaster Oliver James, whose new book 'Office Politics: How to Thrive in a World of Lying, Backstabbing and Dirty Tricks' examines the modern working world, where game-playing, duplicity and sheer malevolence are rife. Oliver examines the not-so-nice practices which propel people to the top, revealing the murky side to office life.

Plus more music from Irish indie folk band Villagers, who perform 'Nothing Arrived' from their album 'Awayland'.


MON 12:00 Round the Horne (b00hzpgy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


MON 12:30 The Al Read Show (b007jwx8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


MON 13:00 Wimsey (b007jvl0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


MON 13:30 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner (m000519j)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


MON 14:00 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (b007jmyd)
Episode 21

Once more Jean Valjean puts his life into Inspector Javert's hands...

Victor Hugo's epic story of social injustice, dramatised in 25 episodes by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and Lin Coghlan.

Starring Roger Allam as Jean Valjean, Joss Ackland as Victor Hugo, Lucy Whybrow as Cosette, Jonathan Forbes as Marius, David Schofield as Javert. Leslie Phillips as Gillenormand, Shuna Snow as Mme Gillenormand, Annette Badland as Toussaint and Ewan Bailey as Basque.

Producer: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2001.


MON 14:15 Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life (b00njctd)
Dunroamin

Historian Amanda Vickery presents a series which reveals the hidden history of home over 400 years. She draws on first-hand accounts from letters and diaries, many of which have never been heard before. Including songs which have been specially recorded for the series.

Homes were exposed to huge forces of change in the 19th and 20th century, responding to industrialisation, pollution and the imperial mission. Prof Vickery explores how they remained idealised havens in a heartless, dirty world.

The roots of the suburb lie very deep; but for snobs and bohemians, the adjective 'suburban' has always been the ultimate put-down. Prof Vickery listens to the experiences of those who moved there.

Readers: Deborah Findlay, John Sessions, Madeleine Brolly and Simon Tcherniak.

Singers: Gwyneth Herbert and Thomas Guthrie, with David Owen Norris at the keyboard.

A Loftus production for BBC Radio 4.


MON 14:30 Dava Sobel - Galileo's Daughter (b007jq7w)
Episode 1

The fascinating story of the relationship between the great Italian scientist and his devoted daughter. Read by Stella Gonet.


MON 14:45 Inside the Queen's Head (b00t3bns)
Gay Bar

Lemn Sissay visits pubs with the Queen's name to meet her subjects. A lesbian anarchist and a male voice choir are in Brighton.


MON 15:00 CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers (b017ptch)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]


MON 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01m7xpm)
Mel Giedroyc with author Philippa Gregory who reads her own novel Changeling, and 500 Words judge Jacqueline Wilson talks about her two favourite books for younger readers.


MON 17:00 The Little World of Don Camillo (b00t5xd8)
Series 1

Episode 3

Has the provoked priest gone too far by fighting three men in the pub? Stars Alun Armstrong and Joss Ackland. From March 2001.


MON 17:30 Safety Catch (b017gxpv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]


MON 18:00 Haunted (b01qr0l9)
The Inexperienced Ghost by HG Wells

A man encounters a troubled spirit. But could this meeting lead to tragedy?

Series of stories of the Supernatural.

HG Wells's ghostly tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

Clayton …. Donald Houston
Sanderson …. Christopher Guard
Michael Cochrane …. Wish
John Gillett …. Evans
The Barman …. Gary Cady

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in February 1982.


MON 18:30 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jnxp)
Earthsearch II

The Return

Four million years ago, the crew of the starship Challenger abandoned their search for Earth and made their home on Paradise, the third planet of a solar system on the fringe of the galaxy.

But now the crew's settled life is soon to be shattered...

James Follett's cult sci-fi drama is a gripping sequel to his original Earthsearch.

Commander Telson ...... Sean Arnold
Sharna ...... Amanda Murray
Darv ...... Haydn Wood
Astra ...... Kathryn Hurlbutt
Tidy ...... David Gooderson
George ...... Stephen Garlick

Director: Glyn Dearman

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1982.


MON 19:00 Round the Horne (b00hzpgy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


MON 19:30 The Al Read Show (b007jwx8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


MON 20:00 Wimsey (b007jvl0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


MON 20:30 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner (m000519j)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


MON 21:00 Afternoon Reading (b00hk1cq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]


MON 21:15 Loose Ends (b01qkwh4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]


MON 22:00 Just a Minute (b01qhqgh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]


MON 22:30 Hard to Tell (b015p5g6)
Series 1

Episode 1

Thanks to a bike accident that's landed him in A&E, Tom Sheffield is about to go for a pizza with Ellen, a woman with the most noble of foreheads and - it turns out - the most attentive of dads.

Hard To Tell is a four part relationship comedy by Jonny Sweet (Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer 2009). He conjures up characters depicting every relationship from father and daughter to the mirror in the bathroom and the feller hiding at a party; from the stalker and the stalked to dog owners and their dogs; and from lifelong friends to long term partners and their dearly departed.

The series revolves around Tom Sheffield (played by Jonny himself), his immediate family (Getting On's Vicki Pepperdine, The Thick Of It's Alex MacQueen and Not Going Out's Katy Wix), and Tom's longed-for-and-lusted-after new girlfriend, Ellen (played by Charlotte Ritchie), her best friend Hermione (Him & Her's Sarah Solemani) and Ellen's zealously protective father (Simon Greenall).

Tim Key and Tom Basden both make deliciously awkward cameo appearances.

Recorded on location, Hard To Tell's naturalistic, contemporary and conversational style brings new meaning to pub toilets, themed parties, early morning phone calls and Christmas Editions of Jonathan Creek.

Producer: Lucy Armitage
A Tiger Aspect production for BBC Radio 4.


MON 23:00 The Now Show (b01qkqr9)
Series 39

Episode 1

Papal resignation, food contamination and tortoise fornication. Grainne Maguire joins Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes and Laura Shavin for the first episode of Now Show series 39.

Written by the cast with additional material from Jane Lamacraft, Andy Wolton, Tom Neenan and Alice Gregg.

Produced by Colin Anderson.


MON 23:30 Creme de la Crime (b007yvm3)
Series 1

The Bells and St Clement

Michael Feydeau and David Pershore review the curious case of a fallen monk. Stars Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. From October 2001.


MON 23:45 All the World's a Globe (b007jwwz)
8. From 20th Century Wars to Twiggy

The National Theatre of Brent's definitive history of Earth reaches the 20th century. With guest Ben Kingsley. From June 1990.