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 14 SEPTEMBER 2013

SAT 00:00 Haunted (b01qrljn)
Esmeralda by John Keir Cross

Felix might finally be free of his wife, but who is the mysterious woman claiming to be his daughter?

A series of stories of the supernatural.

John Keir Cross's tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

Mr Broome ...... George Baker
Esmeralda ...... Kim Braden

With
Pauline Letts
Katherine Parr
David Gooderson
Crawford Logan

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on BBC World Service in February 1982.


SAT 00:30 HP Lovecraft - At the Mountains of Madness (b00vnf09)
Episode 5

Battling in the Antarctic, can Dyer and Danforth escape with their lives? Richard Coyle concludes HP Lovecraft's tale of terror.


SAT 01:00 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qv7y)
4. The Sleepwalker

Tormented by horrific nightmares, a man visits Dr Morelle to confess fears that he will murder his mother.

Ernest Dudley's Harley Street psychiatrist-turned-detective uses psychology as well as criminology to hunt down lawbreakers by deducing their felonious personalities.

Cecil Parker stars as Dr Morelle with Sheila Sim as his long-suffering assistant, Miss Frayle

Dr Morelle …. Cecil Parker
Miss Frayle …. Sheila Sim
Helen Keen …. Moira Lister
Richard Wilson …. Hugh Burden
Inspector Hood …. Philip Ray

Audio recovered by BBC Radio 4 Extra listener, Steve Arnold.

Director: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1957.


SAT 01:30 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b014r552)
Episode 1

Nazi-hunter Yakov Liebermann gets a shocking phone call with news of a terrifying plan. Read by Alex Jennings.


SAT 01:45 Dick Francis - Straight (b012lm0m)
Episode 1

Jockey Derek Franklin faces a new challenge when his brother dies, leaving him a deadly inheritance. Read by James Aubrey.


SAT 02:00 The Sit Crom (b00lvmwp)
The Secret Knocke

Mercy's disguise is revealed, Father Francis is perplexed in his hole, Tobias denigrates the vegetables, Arise Higgs and his platoon are billeted on Firebasket Hall and Gazebo has lethal orders.

Sue Limb's six-part comedy set during the English Civil War in the days of Oliver Cromwell.

Sir John Firebasket ...... Joss Ackland
Lady Anne Firebasket ...... Denise Coffey
Tobias Thynne ...... Clive Merrison
Mercy, alias Melissa ...... Miriam Margoyles
Father Francis ...... Nickolas Grace
Slow Ned ...... Chris Emmett
Gazebo Fogg ...... Jack Klaff
Captain Arise Higgs ...... Alun Armstrong
Posthumous ...... Nicky Henson
Counter Tenor ...... Peter Hayward
Lettice ...... Jane Whittenshaw

Music by Colin Sell.

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1990.


SAT 02:30 Electric Ink (b0121pjk)
Series 1

Episode 6

A swathe of job cuts are predicted with circulation dropping, but who will survive the bloodbath?

Old hacks meet new media in Alistair Beaton’s satire set in the changing world of the newspaper industry.

Maddox ...... Robert Lindsay
Oliver ...... Alex Jennings
Amelia ...... Elizabeth Berrington
Tasneem ...... Zita Sattar
Masha ...... Debbie Chazen
Freddy ...... Ben Willbond
Announcer ...... Matt Addis

With additional material by Tom Mitchelson.

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2009.


SAT 03:00 Classic Serial (b00l30sg)
Wilkie Collins - Armadale

Episode 3

Dramatisation by Robin Brooks of the 1866 mystery novel by Wilkie Collins. The machinations of the flame-haired temptress Lydia Gwilt are derailed by the workings of fate and her own lusts and longings.

Lydia Gwilt has found a new and more violent way to secure Allan Armadale's fortune, by impersonating his widow. Her plans now include murder, but will her passion for Allan's companion Midwinter help or hinder her?

Lydia ...... Lucy Robinson
Allan ...... Alex Robertson
Midwinter ...... Ray Fearon
Neelie ...... Perdita Avery
Bashwood ...... Richard Durden
Downward ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Jemmy ...... Grant Gillespie
Vincent ...... Robin Brooks
Girl ...... Rebeccea Saire

A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4.


SAT 04:00 Louise Stern - Chattering (b01nt4pz)
Window Washer

Sculptures about voice and silence give Christian, a deaf window cleaner, pause for thought. Read by Harry Lloyd.


SAT 04:15 Peter Tinniswood (b00v1r9k)
Visitors

Peter Tinniswoood's final play, written just before his death in 2003, is an elegiac drama on the shortness of life and the frailty of love.

Shacklock ..... Roy Hudd
Stella ..... Emma Fielding

Music ..... David Chilton
Abridger ..... Liz Goulding
Producer ..... Gordon House

Shortly before he died, Peter Tinniswood - one of Radio Drama's iconic dramatists - wrote Visitors. Set on a misty Thames embankment over the course of several evenings, the play recounts the meetings of two hospital "visitors", Shacklock and the much younger Stella, whose relationship - strange, erotic and yet seemingly entirely innocent, is the bedrock of this hauntingly sad and beautiful drama about the shortness of life and the frailty of love. We are in archetypal Tinniswood territory, where nothing is straightforward, where words take on a surreal existence of their own (the visitors' respective patients live in "Indifferent Ward" and "Terrified Ward") and where the quiet beauty of much of the descriptions is undercut by recurring echoes of loss, transience and death. Our two characters' lives, like Vladimir and Estragon, while providing much humour and no little sexual frisson, are essentially brief and unfulfilling.


SAT 05:00 Second Thoughts (b00lmqtv)
Series 4

Faint Possibility

Liza earns cult status after baring her love life on Radio 4's Woman's Hour.

Sitcom about the battles of married life for ex-divorcees Bill and Faith, whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and Faith's teenage children.

Stars James Bolam as Bill, Lynda Bellingham as Faith, Belinda Lang as Liza, Julia Sawalha as Hannah, Mark Denham as Joe, Geoffrey Whitehead as Richard and Jo Kendall as Marjorie.

Series three 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'.

Producer: Paul Schlesinger

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1992.


SAT 05:30 Nineteen Ninety-Eight (b01c6sgt)
Episode 3

On the run, Edward meets the Leopard - will he survive? Orwellian sitcom with David Threlfall and Hugh Laurie. From April 1987.


SAT 06:00 Marie Lloyd, Queen of the Halls (b00g46xy)
After collapsing on stage one day in 1922, Marie Lloyd lies dying, battered by life, drink and hard work.

Raunchy to the end, the great music hall star recalls her songs, her audiences, her triumphs and disasters.

Steve Trafford's adaptation of his stage play stars Elizabeth Mansfield , who played Marie in the original one-woman show.

Marie Lloyd ...... Elizabeth Mansfield
Alec Hurley ...... Robert Lister
Bernard Dillon ...... Kilian McKenna
Bella ...... Jenny Howe
Doctor ...... James Greene
Mrs Ormiston Chant ...... Jo Kendall
Percy Courtenay ...... Christopher Good
Grace ...... Sarah Mansfield
Alice ...... Susan Sheridan
Temperance Advocate ...... Mary Allen
Manager ...... Danny Schiller
Mr Blythe Pratt ...... Timothy Alcock
Marconi ...... Ben Onwukwe
Agent ...... Andrew Wincott
Charlie ...... Nigel Carrington
Prince of Wales ...... Michael Kilgarriff
Official ...... Brian Miller
Committee Member ...... Timothy Carlton

Music director: Jack Glover

Musicians:
Maurice Cambridge
Noel Langley
Steve Wilks
Roy Babington
Stephen Rose

Director: Janet Whitaker

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1990.


SAT 07:30 Touring Round Torquay (b00lmcy9)
Steve Carver becomes a coach holiday courier on a six-day trip to south Devon.

Coach holidays are largely the preserve of the over-70s, and Steve has to look after more than 30 of them as they leave the Midlands for their summer holidays on the south coast.

While serving tea and coffee on board the bus, he must point out the main attractions off the M5. Arriving at the hotel, he has to ensure the right cases go to the right rooms, and how will he cope with his customers' complaints of under-cooked vegetables?

As a novice courier, he will be nursed through initial teething problems by his experienced driver Paul and fellow courier Val. They have seen it all before: lost teeth, complaints about the lack of a sea view in Cardiff and indigestion masquerading as a heart attack.

Will Steve manage to last the course of the full six days, returning all his customers with their luggage, happy and relaxed after a fun-filled holiday touring round Torquay?


SAT 08:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b016lh28)
Series 7

Episode 2

The American funny man welcomes Ricky Skaggs with Kentucky Thunder and singer Heather Masse to his Minnesotan HQ. From October 2010.


SAT 09:00 Listening to Les Dawson (b03b2n4d)
Ray Peacock is joined by Ken Dodd, Neil Innes, Lee Mack, Robin Ince, Gillian Reynolds and David Nobbs, introducing rare interviews, routines and programmes including In The Psychiatrist's Chair, Les reading his own novel, Come Back With the Wind, Marriott's Monologues, Whirligig and Listen To Les.

Producer: Laura Baron

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in Sept 2013.


SAT 12:00 Ayeesha Menon - Undercover Mumbai Omnibus (b03b2nlv)
Alia Khan, a female police officer, tries to solve a series of crimes and make sense of her troubled past. Recorded in Mumbai.


SAT 13:15 The Charm Factory (b0075swl)
Series 1

You Belong to Me

When love and Hollywood come calling, will they scupper Irene's plans to be a comedienne? Stars Tabitha Wady and Dinah Sheridan.


SAT 14:00 Round the Horne (b00mbl7s)
Series 3

Episode 10

Kenneth Horne probes nocturnal doings in 'Gaslight, Son of Flicker', while Julian and Sandy turn bona film producers

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 April 1967.


SAT 14:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b010mztj)
Series 7

Episode 4

Investigating hobbies - and Professor Prune's Electric Trousers end up deep in the briny.

Starring:

Tim Brooke-Taylor
John Cleese
Graeme Garden
David Hatch
Jo Kendal

Sketches written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie with John Junkin and John Cleese.

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 Liam Cohen and Dave Lee.

Producer: David Hatch/Peter Titheradge

First broadcast on the BBC Radio 2 in February 1969.


SAT 15:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b016lh28)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


SAT 16:00 Marie Lloyd, Queen of the Halls (b00g46xy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


SAT 17:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters (b00y92mb)
Series 1

Utilities Companies

Through the medium of four open letters, the comedian Tom Wrigglesworth investigates the myriad examples of corporate lunacy and maddening jobsworths in modern Britain.

In this series his subjects range from traffic wardens to estate agents, with Tom recalling his own funny and ridiculous experiences as well as recounting the absurd encounters of others.

Tom finds himself bemused by the peculiar practices of utilities companies.


SAT 18:00 The Man in Black (b00nvvgj)
Series 2

Flesh

Mark Gatiss introduces Tom Morton-Smith's chilling tale of a virus-swept town, with a rising death toll. Stars Lindsey Coulson.


SAT 18:30 Understand by Ted Chiang (b007s8gp)
Episode 3

Leon starts planning for the exciting new way of life that his medically enhanced mind has revealed.

Rhashan Stone continues award-winning US writer Ted Chiang's sci-fi thriller.

Producer: Gemma Jenkins

Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in December 2004.


SAT 19:00 Listening to Les Dawson (b03b2n4d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]


SAT 22:00 Tim Minchin and Friends (b007knth)
A marvellous collision of mirth and piano from the award-winning singer-songwriter in a BBC concert.

With Justin Edwards.

Producer: Will Saunders

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 2007.


SAT 23:00 Shelagh Stephenson - Baby Blue (b007572h)
Episode 2

As police unravel the riddle of Swinburne's death, can Hope still have a political future? Stars Stella Gonet and Tom Georgeson.



SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2013

SUN 00:00 The Man in Black (b00nvvgj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Saturday]


SUN 00:30 Understand by Ted Chiang (b007s8gp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Saturday]


SUN 01:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b016lh28)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 on Saturday]


SUN 02:00 Ayeesha Menon - Undercover Mumbai Omnibus (b03b2nlv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:00 on Saturday]


SUN 03:15 The Charm Factory (b0075swl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:15 on Saturday]


SUN 04:00 Marie Lloyd, Queen of the Halls (b00g46xy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Saturday]


SUN 05:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters (b00y92mb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:30 on Saturday]


SUN 06:00 Stephen Wakelam - Mrs Tolstoy Omnibus (b03b2qh5)
The tempestuous marriage of Sofya and Leo Tolstoy. Leo gives up writing and won't see with his children. Stars Haydn Gwynne.


SUN 07:15 Clive James - Even As We Speak (b009x79j)
Noble Talking Heads

Clive James muses on the first day of televising the House of Lords in 1985. Is parliament the right place for comedy?


SUN 07:30 Meet David Sedaris (b00rtg8c)
Series 1

Let It Snow; The Cat and the Baboon; Keeping Up

From Carnegie Hall to the BBC Radio Theatre - American humorist David Sedaris reads from his extensive collection of published stories and articles. In show 2 of 4: "Let It Snow", "The Cat and the Baboon" and "Keeping Up".

The producer is Steve Doherty, and this is a Boomerang Plus production for BBC Radio 4.


SUN 08:00 All Gas and Gaiters (b007jp5l)
Series 1

Only Three Can Play

The Bishop, Archdeacon and Bishop's Chaplain regularly enjoy their own board game of imaginary railway journeys - until Noote gets distracted by an attractive neighbour...

The ecclesiastical sitcom started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Adapted from their TV script by husband-and-wife team, Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps.

The Archdeacon …. Robertson Hare
The Bishop …. William Mervyn
The Bishop's Chaplain - Noote …. Derek Nimmo
The Dean …. John Barron
Christine …. Elizabeth Proud
Mrs Buckley …. Sonia Fraser
Granny …. Eva Stuart

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1971.


SUN 08:30 The Men from the Ministry (b0133g6y)
Bridge Under Troubled Water

Grumbling Hampshire locals oppose the bungling duo's plans for a river crossing.

A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments.

Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham.

Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham.

'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra.

Producer: Edward Taylor

First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in March 1973.


SUN 09:00 Pamela Brown - The Swish of the Curtain (b00r367k)
Episode 3

Mrs Potter-Smith aims to bring the curtain down on the Blue Doors' latest show. Stars James Lance and Caroline Harker.


SUN 09:30 Rumer Godden - The Diddakoi (b01dhknp)
Episode 2

After her gran dies, half-gypsy Kizzy faces an uncertain future, living with Miss Brooke and trouble at school. Stars Nisa Cole.


SUN 10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (b03b2r3h)
Illustrators

Quentin Blake

4 Extra Debut. From Leos Janacek to Marvin Gaye, illustrator Quentin Blake shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From October 2006.


SUN 10:45 Short Stories by Francis Wyndham (b01l472p)
Matchlight

Francis Wyndam's three stories of desire and yearning during the dark days of the second world war are matchless in tone and nuance. They centre on the young and old, on those upstairs and downstairs, on those in town and country...

3. Matchlight

After a dull night at the cinema, she is mysteriously
approached by someone on the way home...

Reader Amanda Root.
Producer Duncan Minshull.


SUN 11:00 It's a Funny Business (b011pw56)
Tom O'Connor

Finding fame via TV's Opportunity Knocks, the teacher-turned-comic relives humorous career moments with Mike Craig. From January 1986.


SUN 11:30 The Palace of Laughter (b007k29d)
Series 2

Sunderland Empire

Geoffrey Wheeler profiles the premier variety venue in the North-East of England where artists as varied as Vesta Tilley, Harry Lauder, Ken Dodd and Helen Shapiro have entertained generations of theatre-goers.

The Sunderland Empire is also the theatre where the Carry On comedy actor Sid James collapsed and died. Theatre staff who were there on the night share their memories of the sad event.

Featuring archive performances from many of the stars who have appeared on the Empire's stage.

Series visiting variety theatres around the United Kingdom.

Producer: Libby Cross

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2003.


SUN 12:00 Stephen Wakelam - Mrs Tolstoy Omnibus (b03b2qh5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


SUN 13:15 Clive James - Even As We Speak (b009x79j)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:15 today]


SUN 13:30 Wally K Daly (b007jqz6)
A Right Royal Rip-Off

Inmates Charles and George have a nice little scam going on behind bars. The last thing they want is to be released from prison, so they plot an outrageously daring heist - involving the Crown Jewels.

Starring Peter Jones, Charles Hawtrey, Donald Hewlett and Bernard Bresslaw.

The second of Wally K Daly's trilogy of criminal gang capers produced in the style of old British comedy films.

Charles Forbes .... Peter Jones
Governor Smith ... Donald Hewlett
George Evans .... Lockwood West
Fingers .... Charles Hawtrey
Bullet Head ..... Bernard Bresslaw
Nigel .... John Warner
Mrs Sopworth .... Pauline Letts
Colonel .... Stephen Thorne
Basil .... Ronald Herdman
Winston .... Steve Hodson
Tommy .... John Bull
Chair Person .... Miranda Forbes
Billy .... David Timson
Wilkes .... John Rowe
Plunket .... John Rye
Perkins .... Adrian Egan
Doreen .... Wendy Murray
Calloni .... Gordon Reid

Listen out for conclusion of Wally K Daly's Trilogy - The Bigger They Are.

Producer: Martin Jenkins

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1982.


SUN 15:00 All Gas and Gaiters (b007jp5l)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


SUN 15:30 The Men from the Ministry (b0133g6y)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


SUN 16:00 Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show (b036jmy0)
Mel brings you a round-up of some of the highlights from last week's 4 O'Clock Show, including the man who swims with great white sharks and a bizarre duck race in New Mexico.


SUN 17:00 Pamela Brown - The Swish of the Curtain (b00r367k)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]


SUN 17:30 Rumer Godden - The Diddakoi (b01dhknp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]


SUN 18:00 Bradbury 13 (b0131yvj)
The Man

Captain Hart is upset with his welcome when he lands on a planet. Ray Bradbury's tale set in space stars Max Golightly.


SUN 18:30 William Gibson - Burning Chrome (b007jqv3)
Episode 2

Bobby Quine and Automatic Jack set up the cyberspace burn on the House of Blue Lights - their last big score. Read by Adam Sims.

When not jacking into the matrix to hack corporate mainframes for shady clients, Bobby Quine and Automatic Jack are hanging out in the Gentleman Loser trying to figure out a way of pulling off that one big score to make them rich. But industrial espionage is a dangerous business, especially after deciding to rip off Chrome, the most ruthless figure in the local mob subsidiary.

Described as the father of cyberpunk fiction, William Gibson's 1982 story still influences modern sci-fi.

Producer: Eugene Murphy

Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2003.


SUN 19:00 It's a Funny Business (b011pw56)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]


SUN 19:30 The Palace of Laughter (b007k29d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:30 today]


SUN 20:00 All Gas and Gaiters (b007jp5l)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


SUN 20:30 The Men from the Ministry (b0133g6y)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


SUN 21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (b03b2r3h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]


SUN 21:45 Short Stories by Francis Wyndham (b01l472p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:45 today]


SUN 22:00 Meet David Sedaris (b00rtg8c)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]


SUN 22:30 In and Out of the Kitchen (b017551m)
Series 1

July 15th to 19th

Damien and his partner, Anthony, setting off for the warm embrace of the Italian countryside so that Damien can do some writing for a new book, and their builder Mr Mullaney can have space to properly fit the granite worktops that Damien's been dreaming of "from what seems like the beginning of the Jurassic era".

But there's trouble in paradise when Damien receives a call to tell him their Umbrian villa has collapsed and they will have to go somewhere else. Luckily, Damien's agent, Ian, is quick to the rescue...

More entries from the kitchen diary of cookery writer, Damien Trench - "no matter how grizzly" as he puts it "or, indeed, how gristly".

Written by and starring Miles Jupp.

The programme also features Damien's easy-to-follow recipes for:

- a perfect pasta puttanesca
- comforting Cornish Pasties
and
- something for the more experimental, "pilchards al limone".

Damien Trench ...... Miles Jupp
Anthony ...... Justin Edwards
Mr Mullaney ...... Brendan Dempsey
Ian Frobisher ...... Philip Fox
BA Lady/Helpful Student ...... Alex Tregear

Producer: Sam Michell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2011.


SUN 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews (b03bkpkj)
From 10pm to midnight every Friday night, Arthur Smith presents two hours of comedy. Tonight he chats to Tom Stade.


SUN 23:00 The Iguanodon (b0075cpk)
Two Sausage Rolls Between the Seven of Us

A startling revelation for Sam after he survives a sinking and the pirates - again.

The passengers and crew of 'The Iganodon' are still adrift in the Woe Betides. Will they ever get back to the mainland?

Three-part comedy adventure by Paul Lucas.

Sam Varley ...... Paul Haigh
Mr Brook ...... Bernard Cribbins
Don O'Reilly ...... Dermot Crowley
Isabel ...... Rosemary Leach
The Captain ...... John Arthur
Laura ...... Sally Phillips
Harriet ...... Patsy Byrne

Other parts played by Fred Harris and Kevin Eldon.

Producer: Jo Clegg

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1997.


SUN 23:30 Hut 33 (b00w2c91)
Series 2

Yellow

The code-breaking staff are ordered to be vaccinated against yellow fever, but Charles refuses to be injected by an Australian.

Archie is scared of needles and Gordon needs a note from his mum.

James Cary's sitcom set at Bletchley Park - the top-secret home of the Second World War codebreakers.

Charles …. Robert Bathurst
Archie …. Tom Goodman-Hill
Minka …. Olivia Colman
Mrs Best …. Lill Roughley
Gordon …. Fergus Craig
Joshua … Alex McQueen

With Ben Crowe and Brendon Burns.

Producer: Adam Bromley

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2008.



MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2013

MON 00:00 Bradbury 13 (b0131yvj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Sunday]


MON 00:30 William Gibson - Burning Chrome (b007jqv3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Sunday]


MON 01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (b03b2r3h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Sunday]


MON 01:45 Short Stories by Francis Wyndham (b01l472p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:45 on Sunday]


MON 02:00 It's a Funny Business (b011pw56)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Sunday]


MON 02:30 The Palace of Laughter (b007k29d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:30 on Sunday]


MON 03:00 All Gas and Gaiters (b007jp5l)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 on Sunday]


MON 03:30 Wally K Daly (b007jqz6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Sunday]


MON 05:00 Pamela Brown - The Swish of the Curtain (b00r367k)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Sunday]


MON 05:30 Rumer Godden - The Diddakoi (b01dhknp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Sunday]


MON 06:00 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qxc7)
7. The Will

A young man in distress and an old man in danger: a curious case for the cantankerous criminal psychologist.

Ernest Dudley's Harley Street psychiatrist-turned-detective uses psychology as well as criminology to hunt down lawbreakers by deducing their felonious personalities.

Cecil Parker stars as Dr Morelle with Sheila Sim as his long-suffering assistant, Miss Frayle

Dr Morelle …. Cecil Parker
Miss Frayle …. Sheila Sim
David Beaumont …. David Spenser
Henrietta Vickers …. Nan Kenway
Herbert Vickers …. Douglas Young
Darrell …. Will Leighton

Director: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in 1957.


MON 06:30 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b014s6hj)
Episode 2

Dr Josef Mengele plots to clone Hitler. Can Nazi-hunter Yakov Liebermann piece together the clues? Read by Alex Jennings.


MON 06:45 Dick Francis - Straight (b012mbjq)
Episode 2

Jockey Derek's brother is dead, but investigating his gem business is proving to be dangerous. Read by James Aubrey.


MON 07:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet (b007zkzz)
Series 2

Episode 4

When their new and 'ever so slightly unbearable' friends invite them to dinner, Lucy wants to return the offer. But Daniel, who's expected to cook, is less than convinced...

Starring David Tennant and Elizabeth Carling.

David Spicer's comedy drama about modern life and parenthood, as seen through the eyes of two 30-something non-parents.

Daniel ....... David Tennant
Lucy ....... Elizabeth Carling
Katie ....... Samantha Spiro
Andy ....... Tony Gardner
Alison ....... Joanna Brookes
Steve ....... Jonathan Aris
Linda ....... Carla Mendonca

Producer: Liz Anstee

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2002.


MON 07:30 Just a Minute (b039pdtn)
Series 67

Episode 5

Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition & deviation? Gyles Brandreth, Patrick Kielty, Alun Cochrane and Tony Hawks find out!


MON 08:00 Round the Horne (b00mfhv6)
Series 3

Episode 11

Murder in an Edwardian musical hall for Kenneth Horne in 'The Phantom of Bogmouth Hip', while Julian and Sandy are showbiz accountants for Bona Tax Consultants

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 April 1967.


MON 08:30 Ray's a Laugh (b00ssp46)
From 15/11/1949

Ted and Kitty quarrel over her frock - and reporter George gets festive.

Starring Ted Ray.

With Kitty Bluett, Peter Sellers, Patricia Hayes, Fred Yule and Leslie Perrins.

Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949 to 1961.

Scripted by Eddie Maguire and Ted Ray.

Music from Bob & Alf Pearson and The Beaux and The Belles.

BBC Dance Orchestra conducted by Stanley Black.

Producer: George Inns

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in November 1949.


MON 09:00 Cowards (b0079nt1)
Series 1

Episode 3

Packing cases and breaking vows in the bizarre world of the comedy sketch show team.

Featuring the talents of writers and performers Tom Basden, Stefan Golaszewski, Tim Key and Lloyd Woolf.

Producer: Victoria Lloyd

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2007.


MON 09:30 Cabin Pressure (b00ctl6w)
Series 1

Fitton

Sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult.

The crew are grounded, so Arthur shows the crew why apples are the secret of happiness and Martin shows Carolyn how to be an Air Hostess

Starring
Carolyn Knapp-Shappey ............................... Stephanie Cole
1st Officer Douglas Richardson......................... Roger Allam
Capt. Martin Crieff.............................. Benedict Cumberbatch
Arthur Shappey................................................. John Finnemore
Mr Goddard......... ............................................Adam G Goodwin
Helena Richardson........................................... Melisande Cook

Written by John Finnemore

Produced & directed by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4


MON 10:00 Classic Serial (b00ffw77)
Jaroslav Hasek - The Good Soldier Svejk

Episode 1

Dramatisation by Christopher Reason of the satirical Czech novel by Jaroslav Hasek that charts the exploits of a WWI soldier.

When he seems to celebrate the death of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Svejk is arrested and so starts his progress through the ranks of the Austro-Hungarian army.

Svejk ...... Sam Kelly
Lukas ...... Adrian Lukis
Katz ...... James Quinn
Katy ...... Fiona Clark
Schoolteacher ...... Mark Chatterton
Wendler ...... Arthur Bostrom
Mrs Muller ...... Melissa Jane Sinden
Dr Grunstein ...... Stuart Richman
Blahnik ...... Malcolm Raeburn
Orderly ...... Howard Chadwick

Other parts played by members of the cast.

Directed by Gary Brown.


MON 11:00 Louise Stern - Chattering (b01ntkt0)
The Deaf School

Solitary deaf schoolboy Ray is captivated by Joey's beautifully signed stories. Read by Debora Weston.


MON 11:15 Loose Ends (b039ysbt)
Michael Dobbs, Mark Thomas, Pauline McLynn, Stuart Skelton, Nikki Bedi, Hatcham Social, Zemmy Momoh

Clive's on The Edge of Madness with author Michael Dobbs, who, following a career in politics and advertising has had huge success with novels such as political thriller 'House of Cards'. Michael's new thriller 'A Ghost at the Door' from his Harry Jones series finds Harry almost destitute, with little left apart from his love for the headstrong Jemma. But he must now risk losing her and even his own life to uncover the truth about his dead father.

Go on, go on, go on! Clive talks to actress Pauline McLynn about swapping Father Ted for a Father Figure in a new star-studded BBC One sitcom. Well known for playing hyperactive parish housekeeper Mrs Doyle in 'Father Ted', Pauline's now starring as housework enthusiast Mary in 'Father Figure', which follows the everyday chaos of the Whyte family. It's on 18th September at 22.35.

Loose Ends prima donna Nikki Bedi talks to acclaimed heldentenor Stuart Skelton, who launches his 2013-14 season with a return to the English National Opera as Florestan in a new production of Fidelio and a revival of the acclaimed 2009 production of Peter Grimes. 'Fidelio' is at the London Coliseum from 25th September to 6th October.

Comedian Mark Thomas has poked his nose into enough things to cause a politician to resign, arms deals to collapse and force the odd multinational to clean up its act. He talks to Clive about committing 100 Acts of Minor Dissent for his new show; a hilarious, subversive catalogue of those acts from the smallest to the grandest confrontations.

With music from Hatcham Social, who perform 'Lion With A Laser Gun' from their album 'Cutting Up The Present Leaks Out The Future'.

And from singer songwriter Zemmy Momoh performs 'Brittle Pieces' from her 'Winter' EP.

Producer: Sukey Firth.


MON 12:00 Round the Horne (b00mfhv6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


MON 12:30 Ray's a Laugh (b00ssp46)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


MON 13:00 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qxc7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


MON 13:30 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b014s6hj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


MON 13:45 Dick Francis - Straight (b012mbjq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 today]


MON 14:00 Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room (b00sqx9c)
Episode 1

In her squalid L-shaped bedsit, Jane has to overcome both her own prejudices and those of 1950s society against her.

Lynne Reid Banks' ground-breaking story of middle-class Jane, pregnant and unmarried, has remained in print ever since it was first published in 1960.

Stars Lynne Seymour as Jane, Richard Mitchley as Dr Graham, Marie Gordon-Price as Mavis, Nickie Rainsford as Doris, Bill Wallis as Father,
Simon Armstrong as James, John Rowe as Dr Maxwell, Rachel Atkins as Jane 2, Trevor Laird as John and John McAndrew as Toby.

Producer: Alison Hindell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2004.


MON 14:15 The Generation Gap (b00t6rc4)
Series 3: Health Industry

Heart Surgeons

Two people from different generations who work in the health industry or have experience of the health industry discuss how technology has changed over their lifetimes.

Mr Terence Lewis is one of the country's pioneering heart surgeons. He recently retired but he returns to the building named after him at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth to meet heart surgeon Clinton Loyd, who is conducting cutting-edge surgery using minimally invasive techniques. Technology has moved on quickly in the last 50 years, but technology has also got to be measured against cost.

Producer: Laura Parfitt
A Juniper production for BBC Radio 4.


MON 14:30 Sue Townsend - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 (b014v0wv)
Episode 4

It is Valentine's Day and there is a card for Adrian, but who is it from? Sue Townsend's teen classic read by Nicholas Barnes.


MON 14:45 Les Dawson - Come Back With the Wind (b03b34k6)
Episode 1

4 Extra Debut. The much-loved comedian reads from his own bodice ripping novel. As civil war looms in Britain, Carla O'Mara meets Red Butler.


MON 15:00 Classic Serial (b00ffw77)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]


MON 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b03b34m4)
This week, Mel hears how to prepare food with the taste of paradise. Today, she hears how to slice into a coconut like an expert to produce an exotic fruit salad.


MON 17:00 Anything Legal (b0081qyq)
Episode 1

After commuting to work together for 15 years, Charles and George both lose their jobs, but decide to keep it a secret...

Starring Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles.

A Tale of Two City Gents by Wally K Daly

Charles …. Donald Hewlett
George …. Michael Knowles
Hilary …. Norma Ronald
GJ …. Tony Anholt
Futristics Manager …. David Ryall
Billy …. Michael Bilton
Harry the Publican …. Colin Starkey

Theme music by Jim Parker

Producer: John Fawcett Wilson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1984.


MON 17:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet (b007zkzz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]


MON 18:00 Haunted (b01qxztt)
The Lamp, by Agatha Christie

A sickly young boy settles at a new address, but his ghostly playmate has other ideas...

Agatha Christie's creepy tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

Mrs Lancaster ...... Judy Cornwell
Mr Windburn ...... Timothy Bateson
Marco Ferraro ...... Geoffrey
Radnor ...... William Eadle
Arnold Diamond ...... Doctor
Simon Meacock ...... Child

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in July 1984.


MON 18:30 Alex Garland - The Coma (b007jtvm)
Episode 1

A young man, Carl, is beaten up on a train late one night. As he falls into a coma, we travel with him on his journey through the bizarre world of his subconscious as he struggles to wake up.

Tom Goodman-Hill reads Alex Garland's surreal fantasy exploring the lucid, but powerless workings of the mind of a coma patient. This surreal fantasy play tricks on both the story's protagonist and the listener.

Alex Garland is the bestselling author of cult classic, The Beach. He also wrote the screenplay for the zombie hit, 28 Days Later, plus Sunshine, Never Let Me Go and Dredd.

Producer: Gemma Jenkins

Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2004.


MON 19:00 Round the Horne (b00mfhv6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


MON 19:30 Ray's a Laugh (b00ssp46)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


MON 20:00 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qxc7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


MON 20:30 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b014s6hj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


MON 20:45 Dick Francis - Straight (b012mbjq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 today]


MON 21:00 Louise Stern - Chattering (b01ntkt0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]


MON 21:15 Loose Ends (b039ysbt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]


MON 22:00 Just a Minute (b039pdtn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]


MON 22:30 Cowards (b0079nt1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]


MON 23:00 Bremner's One Question Quiz (b039rymr)
Who Runs Britain?

Rory Bremner's new weekly satirical comedy takes one big contemporary question each week and attempts to answer it. Regular panellists Andy Zaltzman, Kate O'Sullivan and Nick Doody are joined this week by the chief political commentator for The Telegraph Peter Oborne and columnist for The Guardian, Deborah Orr.

Together, they ask "Who runs Britain?"

Rory's mantra is that it's as important to make sense out of things as it is to make fun of them. He believes only then will people laugh at the truth. This deconstructed "quiz" has only one question each week, because that question is so big there's no time for anything else. Expect a mix of stand-up and sketch combined with investigative satire and incisive interviews, with a diverse range of characters who really know what they're talking about.

Producers: Simon Jacobs and Frank Stirling
A Unique production for BBC Radio 4.


MON 23:30 Absolute Power (b007r395)
Series 1

Episode 5

Prentiss and McCabe are set their hardest challenge so far - to substantially increase listening figures for BBC Radio 3.

Will this prove a wheeze too far for the Wheeze-master Generals?

Mark Tavener's comedy about the machiavellian doctors of PR spin with contacts at the highest level of government.

Starring Stephen Fry as Charles Prentiss and John Bird as Martin McCabe.

With:
Rebecca Front
Roger Sloman
Philip Fox
Beth Chalmers
Mark Tonderai

Producer: Paul Schlesinger

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2000.



TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2013

TUE 00:00 Haunted (b01qxztt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Monday]


TUE 00:30 Alex Garland - The Coma (b007jtvm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Monday]


TUE 01:00 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qxc7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Monday]


TUE 01:30 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b014s6hj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Monday]


TUE 01:45 Dick Francis - Straight (b012mbjq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 on Monday]


TUE 02:00 Cowards (b0079nt1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Monday]


TUE 02:30 Cabin Pressure (b00ctl6w)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Monday]


TUE 03:00 Classic Serial (b00ffw77)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Monday]


TUE 04:00 Louise Stern - Chattering (b01ntkt0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Monday]


TUE 04:15 Loose Ends (b039ysbt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Monday]


TUE 05:00 Anything Legal (b0081qyq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Monday]


TUE 05:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet (b007zkzz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Monday]


TUE 06:00 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qxg5)
8. Act of Violence

The criminal psychologist is on the case when local amateur dramatics bring back memories for a man accused of murder...

Ernest Dudley's Harley Street psychiatrist-turned-detective uses psychology as well as criminology to hunt down lawbreakers by deducing their felonious personalities.

Cecil Parker stars as Dr Morelle with Sheila Sim as his long-suffering assistant, Miss Frayle

Dr Morelle …. Cecil Parker
Miss Frayle …. Sheila Sim
Major Penfold …. Ralph Truman
Robert Benson …. Trevor Martin
Professor Stenberg …. Martin Miller
Clerk of the Court …. Will Leighton

Director: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1957.


TUE 06:30 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.


TUE 06:45 Dick Francis - Straight (b012mh0l)
Episode 3

With a million dollars of diamonds missing and his brother dead, Derek is no nearer to solving the puzzle. Read by James Aubrey.


TUE 07:00 The Pickerskill Detentions (b00xmljy)
A Pickerskill Excursion

Retired English master Dr Henry Pickerskill recalls his most memorable detentions. Stars Ian Richardson. From July 2005.


TUE 07:15 Hearing With Hegley (b018sgz6)
Series 2

Episode 1

The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley entertains with a book of verse. With Nigel Piper. From August 1998.


TUE 07:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme (b039q252)
Series 3

Episode 2

John Finnemore, the writer and star of Cabin Pressure, regular guest on The Now Show and popper-upper in things like Miranda, presents a third series series of his hit sketch show.

The first series was described as 'sparklingly clever' by The Daily Telegraph and 'one of the most consistently funny sketch shows for quite some time' by The Guardian. The second series won Best Radio Comedy at both the Chortle and Comedy.co.uk awards, and was nominated for a Sony award.

This time around, John promises to stop doing silly sketches about nonsense like Winnie the Pooh's honey addiction or how goldfish invented computer programming, and concentrate instead on the the big, serious issues.

This second episode of the series addresses making new friends; the problem with polymath bestselling authors; and a brief history of choice. And the show as a whole is... slightly off.

Written by and starring John Finnemore, with Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan.

Producer: Ed Morrish.


TUE 08:00 The Goon Show (b007jscs)
Series 5

Under Two Floorboards

In true Beau Geste style, Neddie Seagoon joins the foreign legion in disgrace.

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: Peter Eton

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in January 1955.


TUE 08:30 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (b007jrzw)
The Old Magic

Poorly Terry gets some shock news from Bob.

Starring James Bolam as Terry Collier and Rodney Bewes as Bob Ferris.

With Anita Carey, Barbara Ogilvie, Brenda Cavendish and Anthony Smee.

Created and scripted for BBC TV by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais. Adapted for radio by Patrick Tilley.

Producer: John Browell

Originally lost from the archive, the audio was recovered in a BBC Treasure Hunt.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1975.


TUE 09:00 Bremner's One Question Quiz (b039rymr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:00 on Monday]


TUE 09:30 The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience (b007jvk3)
Episode 1

Unhappily married Patrick and Maureen are meant to be presenting a classical music show together, but they just can’t stop bickering...

Starring Imelda Staunton as Maureen Maybe and Patrick Barlow as Patrick Maybe.

Doctor ...... Peter Jones
Professor ...... Stella Gonet
Bill ...... Simon Roberts

Special guest Jack Davenport.

Written by Patrick Barlow.

Producer: Claire Jones

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1999.


TUE 10:00 Classic Serial (b00fkgnj)
Jaroslav Hasek - The Good Soldier Svejk

Episode 2

Dramatisation by Christopher Reason of the satirical Czech novel by Jaroslav Hasek that charts the exploits of a WWI soldier.

Svejk and Lukas are sent to the front in disgrace, but Svejk gets waylaid by a gallery of grotesques.

Svejk ...... Sam Kelly
Lukas ...... Adrian Lukis
Dub ...... Nicholas Blane
Choudounski ...... Malcolm Raeburn
Marek ...... Howard Chadwick
Police Sergeant ...... James Quinn
Von Schwarzberg ...... Stuart Richman
Baloun ...... Eric Potts
Lance Corporal ...... Mark Chatterton
The Maid ...... Szilvi Naray Davey
Vodicka ...... Bernard Wrigley

Other parts played by members of the cast.

Directed by Gary Brown.


TUE 11:00 I Was There Too! (b0156nd1)
That Door

By Elizabeth Kuti. Fresh 'witness' insights into history. In Wittenberg 1517, Brother Martin meets the indomitable Frau Sprenger. Read by Eleanor Bron.


TUE 11:15 Bruce Bedford - Carnival King (b00lvyny)
A London city slicker tries to win the cup for his float in a Somerset village parade. Stars James Grout and Sarah Neville.


TUE 12:00 The Goon Show (b007jscs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


TUE 12:30 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (b007jrzw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


TUE 13:00 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qxg5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


TUE 13:30 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b014sntb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


TUE 13:45 Dick Francis - Straight (b012mh0l)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 today]


TUE 14:00 Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room (b00sr4hp)
Episode 2

Single, pregnant Jane tries to make her bedsit a little more homely, and learns about Toby's writing. Stars Lynne Seymour and John McAndrew.


TUE 14:15 The Generation Gap (b00t8hlw)
Series 4: Money

Pocket Money

Two people from different generations discuss society's changing attitudes to money.

The series takes a look at how our relationship with money has changed in the last 50 years. It covers the lifespan from our earliest encounters with pocket money, to our views on money as we face retirement. With ever more complicated ways of managing money and shifting attitudes, what changes have been seen in our society over the last 50 years?

Jean is 83 and was given half a penny a week pocket money which she spent on sweets to share with friends less fortunate. It's a contrast to her young great granddaughter Simone who gets £6 a week. Simone and her friends go shopping regularly and get extra handouts on top of their pocket money in sharp contrast to Jean who had to save hard.

Producer: Laura Parfitt
A Juniper Production for BBC Radio 4.


TUE 14:30 Sue Townsend - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 (b014tt0r)
Episode 5

Adrian is worried about his mum's new independence, and what about his worsening spots? Nicholas Barnes reads Sue Townsend's book.


TUE 14:45 Les Dawson - Come Back With the Wind (b03b394d)
Episode 2

The much-loved comedian reads from his own bodice ripper novel. As northern unrest grows, Carla O'Mara chases Ashton Whelks.


TUE 15:00 Classic Serial (b00fkgnj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]


TUE 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01rb2j2)
Mel joins California's Meteorite Zombies, hears from The Tiger Who Came to Tea author Judith Kerr, and introduces the next episode of Philip Ridley's book Meteorite Spoon.


TUE 17:00 For Better or for Worse (b00vd7yn)
Series 3

Episode 6

Bernard strides manfully to the cricket crease, but can he save the day? Stars Su Pollard and Gorden Kaye. From February 1996.


TUE 17:30 The Pickerskill Detentions (b00xmljy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]


TUE 17:45 Hearing With Hegley (b018sgz6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:15 today]


TUE 18:00 Haunted (b01qylzp)
The Liberated Tiger, by R Chetwynd-Hayes

Roland is dying. But could he possibly be haunting his wife while he's still alive?

R Chetwynd-Hayes's creepy tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

Mary ...... Rosemary Leach
Roland ...... Leslie Sands
Mrs Parkins ...... Hilda Schroeder

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in July 1984.


TUE 18:30 Alex Garland - The Coma (b007m5v9)
Episode 2

Carl fears the attack has caused brain damage, as he keeps having blackouts. Tom Goodman-Hill reads Alex Garland's novel.


TUE 19:00 The Goon Show (b007jscs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


TUE 19:30 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (b007jrzw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


TUE 20:00 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qxg5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


TUE 20:30 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b014sntb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


TUE 20:45 Dick Francis - Straight (b012mh0l)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 today]


TUE 21:00 I Was There Too! (b0156nd1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]


TUE 21:15 Bruce Bedford - Carnival King (b00lvyny)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]


TUE 22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme (b039q252)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]


TUE 22:30 Genius (b0076vc0)
Series 2

Johnny Vegas

From a robotic dog to friendly car horns.

Dave Gorman asks comedian and actor Johnny Vegas to select the public's best loopy idea

Series in which award-winning comedian Dave Gorman and a celebrity guest chew over the ridiculous, unworkable but sometimes genius inventions, schemes and policies of the public.

Producer: Simon Nicholls

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2006.


TUE 23:00 Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! (b0192t2k)
Series 3

Piddler on the Roof

The showbiz veteran has a mishap, but must the show always go on? Stars Steve Delaney and Sue Perkins. From February 2008.


TUE 23:30 One (b007716v)
Series 1

Episode 1

The sketch show where no sketch features more than one voice.

Written by David Quantick and starring Dan Maier, Lizzie Roper, Graeme Garden, Deborah Norton, Andrew Crawford, Dan Antopolski and Jeremy Clarkson as himself.


TUE 23:45 The Shuttleworths (b007jm47)
Series 2

The Birthday Bench

Sheffield’s aspiring singer/songwriter John Shuttleworth spots the perfect birthday gift for his agent. But Ken’s got other ideas...

Written and performed by Graham Fellows.

Producer: Paul Schlesinger

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1995.



WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2013

WED 00:00 Haunted (b01qylzp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Tuesday]


WED 00:30 Alex Garland - The Coma (b007m5v9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Tuesday]


WED 01:00 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qxg5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Tuesday]


WED 01:30 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b014sntb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Tuesday]


WED 01:45 Dick Francis - Straight (b012mh0l)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 on Tuesday]


WED 02:00 Bremner's One Question Quiz (b039rymr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:00 on Monday]


WED 02:30 The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience (b007jvk3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Tuesday]


WED 03:00 Classic Serial (b00fkgnj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Tuesday]


WED 04:00 I Was There Too! (b0156nd1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Tuesday]


WED 04:15 Bruce Bedford - Carnival King (b00lvyny)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Tuesday]


WED 05:00 For Better or for Worse (b00vd7yn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Tuesday]


WED 05:30 The Pickerskill Detentions (b00xmljy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Tuesday]


WED 06:00 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qsk3)
11. The Gambler

The psychiatrist-sleuth tackles a desperate gambling addict in a mysterious case of murder.

Ernest Dudley's Harley Street psychiatrist-turned-detective uses psychology as well as criminology to hunt down lawbreakers by deducing their felonious personalities.

Cecil Parker stars as Dr Morelle with Sheila Sim as his long-suffering assistant, Miss Frayle.

Dr Morelle …. Cecil Parker
Miss Frayle …. Sheila Sim
Mrs Ludlow …. Harriet Johns
Mr Ellis …. Desmond Carrington
Felix Grey …. Jimmy Lavall
Simmons …. Arthur Young
Man …. Simon Lack
Girl …. Beryl Calder

Director: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1957.


WED 06:30 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b014tllj)
Episode 4

Yakov Liebermann pays a visit to an ex-Nazi prison guard, and the diabolical plan is finally revealed. Read by Alex Jennings.


WED 06:45 Dick Francis - Straight (b012n3rq)
Episode 4

Derek searches for the missing diamonds and makes a shocking discovery about his brother's mistress. Read by James Aubrey.


WED 07:00 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue (b007k1rc)
Moving In

'What's Rosewood Avenue like? Very quiet. Very sedate. Very residential. Just the sort of place you'd feel at home in ...'

A hapless vicar discovers life behind suburbia's net curtains isn't what he expected.

Stephen Sheridan's six-part series stars James Grout as the Reverend Timothy Carswell, Margaret Courtenay as Miss Tilling, Jean Heywood as Miss Tapp and Christopher Good as Dr Warlock.
Producer: Lissa Evans.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1991.


WED 07:30 My Teenage Diary (b039q5ff)
Series 5

Rachel Johnson

Another brave celebrity revisits their formative years by opening up their intimate teenage diaries.

Comedian Rufus Hound is joined by journalist Rachel Johnson. Rachel's diaries focus on her gap year in Israel, when she worked on a kibbutz with her brother and was wined and dined by an Israeli shepherd.

They also include her trip to the Andes with a boyfriend who suffered from vertigo.

Producer: Harriet Jaine
A Talkback production for BBC Radio 4.


WED 08:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jrry)
Series 4

The Stolen Petrol

Sid sees the return of petrol rationing as a money spinner, with some help from the lad.

Starring Tony Hancock, Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques.

Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.

Theme and incidental music composed by Wally Stott. Recorded by the BBC Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz.

Producer: Dennis Main Wilson

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1956.


WED 08:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b010tcrn)
Series 7

Episode 5

The History of Transport - and the search is on for the Lost City of Atlantis courtesy of Professor Prune.

Starring:

Tim Brooke-Taylor
John Cleese
Graeme Garden
David Hatch
Jo Kendal
Bill Oddie

Sketches written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie with Simon Brett.

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 Liam Cohen, Dave Lee and Bill Oddie.

Producer: David Hatch/Peter Titheradge

First broadcast on the BBC Radio 2 in February 1969.


WED 09:00 Winston (b007vcn9)
Winston in Europe

Where Are We Now?

The old rogue challenges Nancy's intelligence. Father sings the praises of Crewe toilets.

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

Director: Shaun MacLoughlin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1992.


WED 09:30 Tomorrow, Today! (b017srrs)
Series 2

Taffy Jones - Protector of the Universe

With war imminent, the production relocates to Wales, but is it safer?

Christopher William Hill's sitcom set in 1962. A BBC producer struggles to make a radio soap set in the unimaginably futuristic world of 2008.

Nigel Lavery ...... Peter Bowles
Sylvia Hann ...... Cheryl Campbell
Godfrey Winnard ..... John Fortune
Sir Angus McNairn ...... Gary Waldhorn
Hugo Kellerman ...... Joseph Kloska
Douglas Bennings ...... Jon Glover
Keith Wood ...... Sam Pamphilon
Mr Thomas ...... Ben Crowe
Tannoy ...... Laura Molyneux
Porter ...... Peter Marinker

Producer: Liz Webb

First broadcast on Radio 4 in February 2008.


WED 10:00 Classic Serial (b00vc55y)
Herman Melville - Moby Dick

Episode 1

Stef Penney, author of the critically acclaimed The Tenderness of Wolves, has adapted this well known American novel by Herman Melville.

Moby Dick is a story, she says, that gets its hooks into you, even though it's one of the strangest books you'll ever read. It has very little narrative, no character development to speak of, and there's no dramatic conflict for over five hundred pages. And yet it's completely compelling, like a fevered dream or a horror film, and, of course, as soon as Moby Dick is mentioned, you know where you're going to end up. For anyone who has ever longed to escape, it is the ultimate trip - and the ultimate morality tale of why you shouldn't go! Captain Ahab is all our darknesses personified; not an evil figure, but a decent, intelligent, could-have-been-ordinary man who gives in to the tyranny of an obsessive dream, or in this case, nightmare.

In Episode 1, Ishmael, now in middle age, looks back on his younger self and remembers how this voyage of a lifetime began.

Ishmael ..... Trevor White
Young Ishmael ..... PJ Brennan
Captain Ahab ..... Garrick Hagon
Peter Coffin ..... Howell Evans
Queequeg ..... Sani Muliaumaseali'i
Peleg ..... Mark Meadows
Elijahh/Captain Mayhew ..... Dorian Thomas
Starbuck ..... Richard Laing
Stubb ..... Simon Lee Phillips
Archy ..... Adam Redmayne
Daggoo ..... Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Specially composed music by Stuart Gordon.

Directed at BBC/Cymru Wales by Kate McAll.


WED 11:00 I Was There Too! (b00kbj2y)
Nothing But Blue Skies

By Dominic Power. Katherine Rudd, now 97, recalls events on the night of the Roswell incident in New Mexico, 1947. Read by Elizabeth Mastrantonio.


WED 11:15 Nick Warburton - Mustard Seed (b007k1hn)
A traveller passing through a remote village finds himself at the centre of a desperate request. A deserted mother implores him to cure her only son.

A beautiful touching story by Nick Warburton based on a Buddhist fable.

Stars Jim Norton as the Traveller, Emma Fielding as Katherine and Stephen Hogan as Robert.

Director: Peter Kavanagh

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2004.


WED 12:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jrry)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


WED 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b010tcrn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


WED 13:00 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qsk3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


WED 13:30 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b014tllj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


WED 13:45 Dick Francis - Straight (b012n3rq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 today]


WED 14:00 Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room (b00srkg1)
Episode 3

Pregnant Jane receives a letter from her father, and visits a jazz club with Toby. Stars Lynne Seymour and John McAndrew.


WED 14:15 The Generation Gap (b00t8hlk)
Series 4: Money

Student Budget

Two people from different generations discuss society's changing attitudes to money.

The series takes a look at how our relationship with money has changed in the last 50 years. The series covers the lifespan from our earliest encounters with pocket money, to our views on money as we face retirement. With ever more complicated ways of managing money and shifting attitudes, what changes have been seen in our society over the last 50 years?

Andrew McCormack was the first pupil at his school to get into Oxford. He is finding student life a strain financially and is often mixing with students who have more money than he has. He compares notes with his father Peter McCormack who was at Strathclyde University in the 1970s.

Producer: Laura Parfitt
A Juniper Production for BBC Radio 4.


WED 14:30 Sue Townsend - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 (b0153w4w)
Episode 6

Adrian turns 14 at last, but his landmark birthday is nothing like he expected. Nicholas Barnes reads Sue Townsend's book.


WED 14:45 Les Dawson - Come Back With the Wind (b03b4lrn)
Episode 3

The much-loved comedian reads from his own bodice ripper novel. As civil war rages in Britain, Red Butler comes up with a plan.


WED 15:00 Classic Serial (b00vc55y)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]


WED 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b03b4lrr)
Mel's Taste of Paradise is the Perfect Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream. Plus she hears from the first man in space and has the next chapter of Philip Ridley's Meteorite Spoon.


WED 17:00 Are You From the Bugle? (b01jcc07)
Rovers Return

A celebrity is visiting Butterthwaite. Can Graham get the story?

John Gradwell's six-part sitcom about life in Butterthwaite's local newspaper office.

Bert Ball …. Jeffrey Holland
Graham Carpenter …. Robert Beck
Brenda Thistlethwaite …. Frances Jeater
Arnold Beasley …. David Ryall
Vicky Cox …. Sue Devaney
Lawrence Stevens …. Dean Williamson

All other parts played by Rachel Atkins, Mark Gatiss and Peter Serafinowicz.

Producer: Kathy Smith.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1996.


WED 17:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue (b007k1rc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]


WED 18:00 Haunted (b01qyswf)
The Grey Ones, by JB Priestley

A patient fears evil is at work in the shape of a sinister conspiracy.

Will his psychiatrist be able to help?

JB Priestley's creepy tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

Patson ...... Tony Britton
Dr Smith ...... Jack May.

Producer: Derek Hoddinott
Director: Martin Williamson

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in July 1983.


WED 18:30 Alex Garland - The Coma (b007mw9w)
Episode 3

As Carl gets used to his coma world, he looks for triggers to wake him up. Tom Goodman-Hill reads Alex Garland's novel.


WED 19:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jrry)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


WED 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b010tcrn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


WED 20:00 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qsk3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


WED 20:30 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b014tllj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


WED 20:45 Dick Francis - Straight (b012n3rq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 today]


WED 21:00 I Was There Too! (b00kbj2y)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]


WED 21:15 Nick Warburton - Mustard Seed (b007k1hn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]


WED 22:00 My Teenage Diary (b039q5ff)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]


WED 22:30 Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive (b007k0lj)
Series 2

Episode 4

The comedy guru's radio drop-in centre examines prison overcrowding. With Clive Anderson and Jo Caulfield. From June 2006.


WED 23:00 Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders (b00j0pp8)
Propriety, Plants, Grandparents and Growing Your Own

In her continuing quest to better herself through learning and discovering things in reference books, comedian Josie Long presents a show about propriety, plants, grandparents, being connected to the world around you and growing your own.

With Josie's comedic cohort Maeve Higgins

And guest Isy Suttie.

Producer Colin Anderson

First broadcast BBC Radio 4 in March 2009.


WED 23:15 What to Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else (b00tt68z)
Series 1

Relationships and Family

Andrew Lawrence addresses the expectation upon us all that we should settle down, get married and have children and the general burdens of family life.

Last of a four part mini-series of short comedic monologues taking a light-hearted look at various aspects of conventional living and the pressure we feel to conform to social norms and ideals.

From the Edinburgh Comedy Festival.

Written by Andrew Lawrence.

Producer: Jane Berthoud

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2010.


WED 23:30 The Harpoon (b007lnx3)
Series 1

Episode 4

Nostalgia galore in the Empire's favourite weekly magazine.

With Susie Brann, Julian Dutton, Peter Baynham, Alistair McGowan, Mary Elliot-Nelson and Bryonie Pritchard.

Producer: Sarah Smith

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991.



THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2013

THU 00:00 Haunted (b01qyswf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Wednesday]


THU 00:30 Alex Garland - The Coma (b007mw9w)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Wednesday]


THU 01:00 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qsk3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Wednesday]


THU 01:30 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b014tllj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Wednesday]


THU 01:45 Dick Francis - Straight (b012n3rq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 on Wednesday]


THU 02:00 Winston (b007vcn9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Wednesday]


THU 02:30 Tomorrow, Today! (b017srrs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Wednesday]


THU 03:00 Classic Serial (b00vc55y)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Wednesday]


THU 04:00 I Was There Too! (b00kbj2y)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Wednesday]


THU 04:15 Nick Warburton - Mustard Seed (b007k1hn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Wednesday]


THU 05:00 Are You From the Bugle? (b01jcc07)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Wednesday]


THU 05:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue (b007k1rc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Wednesday]


THU 06:00 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qskh)
12. Poisoned Air

The cantankerous criminal psychologist tackles a mysterious case of deadly experiments and thwarted love.

Ernest Dudley's Harley Street psychiatrist-turned-detective uses psychology as well as criminology to hunt down lawbreakers by deducing their felonious personalities.

A BBC Radio crime based on the characters established in the popular 1949 Hammer Film 'Dr Morelle: The Case Of The Missing Heiress'.

CAST:

Dr Morelle …. Cecil Parker
Miss Frayle …. Sheila Sim
Kurt Emmanuel …. David Hurst
Bella Goodwyn …. Maureen Riscoe
Mrs Atkins …. Elsa Palmer
Hugo Russell …. John Horsley
Sgt Hammond …. Haydn Jones

Director: Leslie Bridgmont

Audio recovered by BBC Radio 4 Extra listener, Steve Arnold.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1957.


THU 06:30 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b014tmfl)
Episode 5

As the chilling truth dawns on Yakov Liebermann, can he reach the next victim before the killer does? Read by Alex Jennings.


THU 06:45 Dick Francis - Straight (b012m9x2)
Episode 5

Derek must risk more danger in order to discover who has taken his brother's diamonds, and why. Read by James Aubrey.


THU 07:00 The Older Woman (b039tqfd)
Series 2

Episode 4

Roy continues to vie for Jane's affections from the vantage point of a caravan in her garden...

Series two of Tony Bagley’s romantic comedy drama serial that mixes fantasy with reality.

Starring Martin Clunes as Roy Hitchcock, Geraldine James as Jane Gallaghan, Nicky Henson as Chad Mann, David Troughton as Colin, Tilly Vosburgh as Marina and Sue Roderick as Wynn.

Other parts played by Alistair McGowan, Melanie Hudson and Peter Serafinowcz.

Producer: Paul Schlesinger:

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1994.


THU 07:30 Fags, Mags and Bags (b01n1qxy)
Series 5

General Whitesnake Demeanour

More shop based shenanigans and over the counter philosophy, courtesy of Ramesh Mahju and his trusty sidekick Dave.

The arrival of new priest Father Neil Green (Andrew O'Neill) receives mixed views from the Lenzidens, with his prog rock-esque approach to Christianity. His flowing cape, Stetson and general Whitesnake demeanour catches the attention of The Bishop (Michael Redmond) and he sets out to see how the locals are taking to him.

The staff of 'Fags, Mags and Bags' are on a tireless quest to bring nice-price custard creams and cans of coke with Arabic writing on them to an ungrateful nation. Ramesh Mahju has lovingly built the business up over the course of 30 years, and is ably assisted by his sidekick Dave. But then there are Ramesh's sons Sanjay and Alok - both surly and not particularly keen on the old school approach to shopkeeping, but natural successors to the business so Ramesh is keen to pass them all his worldly wisdom whether they like it or not.

Written by and starring Donald Mcleary and Sanjeev Kohli.

Cast:
Ramesh:...................................... Sanjeev Kohli
Dave:........................................... Donald Mcleary
Sanjay:.........................................Omar Raza
Alok:.............................................Susheel Kumar
Father Neil Green:........................Andrew O'Neill
The Bishop:..................................Michael Redmond
Alan:.............................................Tom Urie
Phil:..............................................Stewart Cairns
Keith Futures:...............................Gavin Mitchell

Produced by Gus Beattie
A Comedy Unit production for BBC Radio 4.


THU 08:00 Dad's Army (b007jmp0)
Series 2

Don't Forget the Diver

Enlisting the additional services of a bird warbler, a scarecrow and a flock of sheep, Captain Mainwaring's Home Guard platoon mount a river attack on Captain Square's HQ.

Starring Arthur Lowe as Captain Mainwaring, John Le Mesurier as Sergeant Wilson, Clive Dunn as Corporal Jones, Ian Lavender as Private Pike, John Laurie as Private Frazer and Arnold Ridley as Godfrey.

Adapted for radio from Jimmy Perry and David Croft's TV scripts by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1975.


THU 08:30 Hello Cheeky (b00dr4t4)
From 02/06/1973

'This Is Your Life' for the unsung Mr Hilary Crabtree.

Pun-tastic fast-moving comedy sketch series written by and starring John Junkin, Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor.

With musical accompaniment from the Denis King Trio.

Producer: David Hatch

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1973.


THU 09:00 Any Other Business (b0132mxz)
Episode 3

The new mayor has to chair his very first council meeting - and he's scared witless.

Lucy Flannery's local government sitcom

Starring:

Nelson David
John Duttine
James Grout
Rosy Fordham
Nick Hardy
Howard Lew Lewis
Toby Longworth
Jan Ravens
Vivienne Rochester
June Whitfield.

Producer: Liz Anstee

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1995.


THU 09:30 The Cavity Within (b00770js)
Episode 3

Having lost their patients, the dental team take extreme measures to rustle up a clientele. So why are Marty and Pete dining in the dark?

Written by Jim Poyser

Starring Chris O'Dowd as Marty, Jeff Rawle as Pete, Mark Straker as Tim, Christine Kavanagh as Anna, Sarah Crowe as Daisy, Mark Straker as Tim, John Rowe as Mr Holmes.
Other parts played by Tracy Wiles, Sam Dale, Paul Biggin and Emma Noakes.

Director: Peter Kavanagh

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2006.


THU 10:00 Classic Serial (b00vhdrp)
Herman Melville - Moby Dick

Episode 2

Herman Melville's classic tale of adventure on the high seas. In this last episode Ishmael comes to the end of the story of what he witnessed as a young man, a story that has haunted him ever since. Captain Ahab, himself now rarely sleeping or eating, ignores the need of the crew for rest and presses on in his obsessive quest for the white whale. After The Pequod is battered by a ferocious typhoon, first mate Starbuck is presented with an opportunity to prevent what seems an inevitable tragedy. To succeed he must overcome his milder nature and steel his nerve. But, in the end, it is Ahab's will that is the stronger, and it seems that nothing can prevent the boiling, wrenching climax, as the maddened whale turns on the ship.

Adapted by Stef Penney, winner of the Costa Award for Best First Novel and overall Costa Best Novel Award in 2007 with her first novel The Tenderness of Wolves.

Cast:

Ishmael ..... Trevor White
Young Ishmael ..... PJ Brennan
Captain Ahab ..... Garrick Hagon
Peter Coffin ..... Howell Evans
Queequeg ..... Sani Muliaumaseali'i
Captain Boomer ..... Mark Meadows
Captain Mayhew ..... Dorian Thomas
Starbuck/Gabriel ..... Richard Laing
Stubb ..... Simon Lee Phillips
Archy ..... Adam Redmayne
Daggoo ..... Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Specially composed music by Stuart Gordon.

Produced and Directed at BBC/Cymru Wales by Kate McAll.


THU 11:00 I Was There Too! (b00kbj2r)
Permanent Wave

By Ian Sansom. What might Margaret Thatcher's hairdresser have witnessed in the lead-up to her exit from Downing Street? Read by Maggie Stead.


THU 11:15 Bettina Gracias - Asha's World (b007vg89)
Asha's controlling mother rings up from India to tell her she's arranged a date for her with a gorgeous Indian doctor. She refuses to go and her best friend Veronique goes instead, pretending to be Asha, setting in train a twisty romantic tale of mistaken identities.

Bettina Gracias's comedy stars Archie Panjabi as Asha, Leena Dhingra as Mum, Jemma Elder as Lisa, Anushka Dahssi as Veronique and Ajay Chhabra as Raj.

Producer: David Hunter

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2005.


THU 12:00 Dad's Army (b007jmp0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


THU 12:30 Hello Cheeky (b00dr4t4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


THU 13:00 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qskh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


THU 13:30 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b014tmfl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


THU 13:45 Dick Francis - Straight (b012m9x2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 today]


THU 14:00 Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room (b00srqfl)
Episode 4

Jane has spent the night with Toby, but she hasn't told him about her pregnancy. Stars Lynne Seymour and John McAndrew.


THU 14:15 The Generation Gap (b00t8hlm)
Series 4: Money

Debt

Two people from different generations discuss society's changing attitudes to money.

The series takes a look at how our relationship with money has changed in the last 50 years. The series covers the lifespan from our earliest encounters with pocket money, to our views on money as we face retirement. With ever more complicated ways of managing money and shifting attitudes, what changes have been seen in our society over the last 50 years?

Joy and her grandson Phillip discuss their attitudes to debt, in particular mortgages. Joy has never bought anything on credit in her life and the only debt she had was a very small mortgage. Phillip, on the other hand, is happy to have a large mortgage and take gambles with money.

Producer: Laura Parfitt
A Juniper Production for BBC Radio 4.


THU 14:30 Sue Townsend - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 (b0154xfg)
Episode 7

After spending a weekend with Nigel, Adrian is convinced he lives in poverty. His mother sends him a letter. Nicholas Barnes concludes Sue Townsend's book.


THU 14:45 Les Dawson - Come Back With the Wind (b03b4td7)
Episode 4

The much-loved comedian reads from his bodice ripper novel. Lancashire has a secret weapon and will Red get his wicked way?


THU 15:00 Classic Serial (b00vhdrp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]


THU 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b03b4trt)
Mel hears from the astronaut who played the flute in orbit, learns how to power a mobile phone with urine, and finds out how birds got their names.


THU 17:00 Ballylenon (b007w3j8)
Series 4

Episode 3

Tongues are wagging. Certain weddings are due and some folk aren't happy...
Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in 1955.

Written by Christopher Fitz-Simon.

Starring TP McKenna as Phonsie Doherty, Margaret D'Arcy as Muriel McConkey, Stella McCusker as Vera McConkey, Aine McCartney as Vivienne Boal, Gerard Murphy as Rev Hawthorne, Cathy White as Josie Doherty and Tim Loane as Packy McGoldrick.
Music arranged and performed by Stephanie Hughes.

Director: Eoin O'Callaghan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1997.


THU 17:30 The Older Woman (b039tqfd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]


THU 18:00 Haunted (b01qyrxk)
The Dead Man of Varley Grange, by Anonymous

Jack is set for a good time in a friend's new property, but why do strange rumours persist about the house?

Dramatised for radio by Patricia Mays.

Fred Lester ..... George Baker
Jack Darrant ..... Jeremy Clyde

Other parts played by:

Adrian Egan
Gareth Armstrong
David Ashford
Jane Thompson
Narissa Nights

Producer: Derek Hoddinott
Director: Martin Williamson

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in July 1984.


THU 18:30 Alex Garland - The Coma (b007jtw7)
Episode 4

Panic kicks in as Carl's dream-world dissolves into a void. Will he ever wake up? Tom Goodman-Hill reads Alex Garland's novel.


THU 19:00 Dad's Army (b007jmp0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


THU 19:30 Hello Cheeky (b00dr4t4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


THU 20:00 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qskh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


THU 20:30 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b014tmfl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


THU 20:45 Dick Francis - Straight (b012m9x2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 today]


THU 21:00 I Was There Too! (b00kbj2r)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]


THU 21:15 Bettina Gracias - Asha's World (b007vg89)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]


THU 22:00 Fags, Mags and Bags (b01n1qxy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]


THU 22:30 Newsjack (b03b4w67)
Series 9

Episode 1

Made for 4 Extra. The return for an ninth series of the topical sketch show which anyone can write for. With Justin Edwards.


THU 23:00 The League against Tedium (b007jnsj)
Episode 3

War is declared on war, and sporty people are really good fun. Simon Munnery's surreal music and comedy hour. From January 1997.



FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2013

FRI 00:00 Haunted (b01qyrxk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Thursday]


FRI 00:30 Alex Garland - The Coma (b007jtw7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Thursday]


FRI 01:00 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qskh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Thursday]


FRI 01:30 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b014tmfl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Thursday]


FRI 01:45 Dick Francis - Straight (b012m9x2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 on Thursday]


FRI 02:00 Any Other Business (b0132mxz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Thursday]


FRI 02:30 The Cavity Within (b00770js)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Thursday]


FRI 03:00 Classic Serial (b00vhdrp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Thursday]


FRI 04:00 I Was There Too! (b00kbj2r)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Thursday]


FRI 04:15 Bettina Gracias - Asha's World (b007vg89)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Thursday]


FRI 05:00 Ballylenon (b007w3j8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Thursday]


FRI 05:30 The Older Woman (b039tqfd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Thursday]


FRI 06:00 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qs14)
13. Mr X

A man loses his memory and a woman gets nuisance calls in another case for the cantankerous criminal psychologist.

Ernest Dudley's Harley Street psychiatrist-turned-detective uses psychology as well as criminology to hunt down lawbreakers by deducing their felonious personalities.

Following on from the success of the 1949 Hammer Film 'Dr Morelle: The Case Of The Missing Heiress', this is the last of 13 BBC radio episodes.

CAST:

Dr Morelle …. Cecil Parker
Miss Frayle …. Sheila Sim
Paula Maitland …. Lana Morris
The Nurse …. Maureen Riscoe
Mr X …. David Spenser
Mr Maitland …. Simon Lack
The Matron …. Joan Sanderson
Inspector Hood …. Fred Yule

Director: Leslie Bridgmont

Audio recovered by BBC Radio 4 Extra listener, Steve Arnold.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1957.


FRI 06:30 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b0153nyc)
Episode 6

Liebermann is desperate to save the next victim on the list, but the man at his house arouses suspicions. Read by Alex Jennings.


FRI 06:45 Dick Francis - Straight (b012r6vq)
Episode 6

Derek's life is in danger, and he must act quickly to solve the mystery of his brother's death. Read by James Aubrey.


FRI 07:00 Nineteen Ninety-Eight (b01cjd41)
Episode 4

Edward Wilson's quest for truth becomes the Movement. Orwellian sitcom with David Threlfall and Hugh Laurie. From April 1987.


FRI 07:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters (b00yjs4c)
Series 1

Bankers

Through the medium of four open letters, the comedian Tom Wrigglesworth investigates the myriad examples of corporate lunacy and maddening jobsworths in modern Britain.

In this series his subjects range from traffic wardens to estate agents, with Tom recalling his own funny and ridiculous experiences as well as recounting the absurd encounters of others.

Tom wonders how the bankers keep getting away with it.


FRI 08:00 Steptoe and Son (b00s7r4n)
Series 1

The Holiday

Harold fancies a holiday by himself in France, but his father Albert is not so keen.

CAST:

Albert .... Wilfrid Brambell
Harold .... Harry H. Corbett
The Doctor .... Colin Gordon

Following the conclusion of their hugely successful association with Tony Hancock, writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson wrote 10 pilots for the BBC TV's Comedy Playhouse in 1962. The Offer was set in a house with a yard full of junk, featuring the lives of rag and bone men Albert Steptoe and his son Harold and it was the spark for a run of 8 series for TV.

Adapted for radio from Galton and Simpson's TV script by Gale Pedrick.

Produced by Bobby Jaye

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1966.


FRI 08:30 Life With The Lyons (b013m0s9)
Danger, Richard at Work

Ben has a business meeting on the golf course. But will he end up feeling below par?

Starring real-life American family: Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels and their children, Richard and Barbara.

With Doris Rogers as Florrie, Molly Weir as Aggie, Horace Percival as Mr Wimple, Hugh Morton, Bob Block, Gwen Lewis and Selma Vaz Diaz.

Life With The Lyons was one the BBC's most popular radio sitcoms between1950 and 1961. It was also adapted for BBC TV.

Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury.
BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.
Producer: Tom Ronald

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1954.


FRI 09:00 The Sit Crom (b00ly7z6)
The General Inspection

Cromwell arrives, weeps and investigates as well he might since Father Francis has donned a night shirt and taken to the roof leads singing Ave Maria.

Mercy's disguise is revealed, Father Francis is perplexed in his hole, Tobias denigrates the vegetables, Arise Higgs and his platoon are billeted on Firebasket Hall and Gazebo has lethal orders.

Sue Limb's six-part comedy set during the English Civil War.

Sir John Firebasket ...... Joss Ackland
Lady Anne Firebasket ...... Denise Coffey
Tobias Thynne ...... Clive Merrison
Mercy, alias Melissa ...... Miriam Margoyles
Father Francis ...... Nickolas Grace
Gazebo Fogg ...... Jack Klaff
Captain Arise Higgs ...... Alun Armstrong
Posthumous ...... Nicky Henson
Counter Tenor ...... Peter Hayward
Cromwell ...... Bert Parnaby
Colonel Thundery ...... Peter Howell

Music by Colin Sell.

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1990.


FRI 09:30 The Arts and How They Was Done (b007767y)
The Birth of Art and How They Done the Cave Paintings

Desmond Olivier Dingle and the National Theatre of Brent explore the Lascaux Caves. Stars Patrick Barlow. From April 2007.


FRI 10:00 Don Haworth - Ernest's Tower (b03b5408)
Ernest is a fairground stallholder, who lives in the baleful shadow of his Uncle Leo.

Leo allows him to lease a small stall or two, but Ernest has dreams of owning the tallest fairground tower in the country.

Don Haworth’s drama stars Paul Copley as Ernest, Stephen Thorne as Uncle Leo, Robin Herford as the Narrator, Alison Pettitt as Miranda, Elizabeth Bell as Rosie, Sam Kelly as Henson, Terence Edmond as Cech and Helen Ayres as the Waitress.

Original music composed by Simon Morecroft.

Director: Gordon House

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2000.


FRI 11:00 Nan Woodhouse (b01bmjtk)
The Reconstruction Job

Retirement didn't suit Tommy at all. But perhaps the new life of the mill had something to offer him. Read by Russell Dixon.


FRI 11:15 Robert Shearman - About Colin (b0075rrz)
4 Extra Debut. Over the years two very different ladies bond, bicker and barter. All they have in common is one man. With Linda Marlowe and Gemma Saunders.


FRI 12:00 Steptoe and Son (b00s7r4n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


FRI 12:30 Life With The Lyons (b013m0s9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


FRI 13:00 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qs14)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


FRI 13:30 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b0153nyc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


FRI 13:45 Dick Francis - Straight (b012r6vq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 today]


FRI 14:00 Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room (b00srvkl)
Episode 5

Pregnant Jane books an appointment at an abortion clinic, but Mavis offers her an illegal alternative. Stars Lynne Seymour.


FRI 14:15 The Generation Gap (b00t8hlp)
Series 4: Money

Benefits

Two people from different generations discuss society's changing attitudes to money.

The series takes a look at how our relationship with money has changed in the last 50 years. The series covers the lifespan from our earliest encounters with pocket money, to our views on money as we face retirement. With ever more complicated ways of managing money and shifting attitudes, what changes have been seen in our society over the last 50 years?

Two single fathers from different generations discuss their family's experience of the benefit system. Stuart currently looks after his 14-year old son who has special needs and gets all kinds of benefit including disability allowance. His friend Kevin - now a grandfather - has had two children in different marriages and a range of experiences as a single parent.

Producer: Laura Parfitt
A Juniper Production for BBC Radio 4.


FRI 14:30 AS Byatt - Gode's Story (b007jtb6)
The tragic tale of a brash young sailor and a beautiful miller's daughter.

Sheila Mitchell reads AS Byatt’s fairy tale.

Producer: Pam Fraser Solomon

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1995.


FRI 14:45 Les Dawson - Come Back With the Wind (b03b55dn)
Episode 5

The much-loved comedian reads from his bodice ripper novel. As war wanes, can Carla O'Mara finally jump into the arms of her man?


FRI 15:00 Don Haworth - Ernest's Tower (b03b5408)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]


FRI 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b03b55jx)
Mel finds out what it's like on a real volcanic island, hears from one of the last astronauts to walk on the moon, and has the final chapter in Philip Ridley's Meteorite Spoon.


FRI 17:00 Second Thoughts (b00lqzs9)
Series 4

Just Managing

Bill and Faith face new pressures on their marriage and Liza shows just how vulnerable she really is.

Sitcom about the battles of married life for ex-divorcees Bill and Faith, whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and Faith's teenage children.

Stars James Bolam as Bill, Lynda Bellingham as Faith, Belinda Lang as Liza, Julia Sawalha as Hannah, Mark Denham as Joe, Melanie Hudson as Louise and Nick Murchie as Duncan.

Series three 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'.

Producer: Paul Schlesinger

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1992.


FRI 17:30 Nineteen Ninety-Eight (b01cjd41)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]


FRI 18:00 Haunted (b01qyntg)
Which One? by R Chetwynd-Hayes

1940: A fire warden team are put to the severest test during a bombing raid. Will they all survive?

R Chetwynd-Hayes's creepy tale dramatised by Patricia Mays.

Drayton ..... Reginald Marsh
Hughes ..... Garrard Green
Raymond ..... Robert Glenister
Smithers ..... Adrian Egan
Jackson ..... Nigel Graham
David ..... Graham Conway.

Director: Derek Hoddinott

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in July 1984.


FRI 18:30 Alex Garland - The Coma (b007jtwc)
Episode 5

Fear of never waking up turns to fear of waking up as Carl starts to stir. Tom Goodman-Hill concludes Alex Garland's novel.


FRI 19:00 Steptoe and Son (b00s7r4n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


FRI 19:30 Life With The Lyons (b013m0s9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


FRI 20:00 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qs14)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]


FRI 20:30 Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil (b0153nyc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]


FRI 20:45 Dick Francis - Straight (b012r6vq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 today]


FRI 21:00 Nan Woodhouse (b01bmjtk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]


FRI 21:15 Robert Shearman - About Colin (b0075rrz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]


FRI 22:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters (b00yjs4c)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]


FRI 22:30 BBC New Comedy Awards (b03b56lw)
2013

Heat three

Made for 4 Extra. The third heat of the 2013 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, hosted by Justin Moorhouse and recorded at the Comedy Store in Manchester. Featuring guest judge John Thomson.


FRI 23:25 The Comedy Club Interviews (b01jhyd9)
Every night Sunday to Friday, the Comedy Club offers two hours of comedy. Tonight, Arthur Smith is joined by the Ginge, the Geordie and the Geek.


FRI 23:30 The Mary Whitehouse Experience (b007jljr)
From 15/09/89

Royals, road safety and wigs.

Starring the double double-acts of David Baddiel and Rob Newman and Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. With Mark Thomas.

BBC Radio 1's alternative comedy with sketches, stand-up and the odd spot of audience participation. Starting in 1989, the foursome's popularity sparked a BBC TV-transfer of the same name.

Producer: Bill Dare

First broadcast on BBC Radio 1 in September 1989.




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

A Case for Dr Morelle 01:00 SAT (b007qv7y)

A Case for Dr Morelle 06:00 MON (b007qxc7)

A Case for Dr Morelle 13:00 MON (b007qxc7)

A Case for Dr Morelle 20:00 MON (b007qxc7)

A Case for Dr Morelle 01:00 TUE (b007qxc7)

A Case for Dr Morelle 06:00 TUE (b007qxg5)

A Case for Dr Morelle 13:00 TUE (b007qxg5)

A Case for Dr Morelle 20:00 TUE (b007qxg5)

A Case for Dr Morelle 01:00 WED (b007qxg5)

A Case for Dr Morelle 06:00 WED (b007qsk3)

A Case for Dr Morelle 13:00 WED (b007qsk3)

A Case for Dr Morelle 20:00 WED (b007qsk3)

A Case for Dr Morelle 01:00 THU (b007qsk3)

A Case for Dr Morelle 06:00 THU (b007qskh)

A Case for Dr Morelle 13:00 THU (b007qskh)

A Case for Dr Morelle 20:00 THU (b007qskh)

A Case for Dr Morelle 01:00 FRI (b007qskh)

A Case for Dr Morelle 06:00 FRI (b007qs14)

A Case for Dr Morelle 13:00 FRI (b007qs14)

A Case for Dr Morelle 20:00 FRI (b007qs14)

AS Byatt - Gode's Story 14:30 FRI (b007jtb6)

Absolute Power 23:30 MON (b007r395)

Alex Garland - The Coma 18:30 MON (b007jtvm)

Alex Garland - The Coma 00:30 TUE (b007jtvm)

Alex Garland - The Coma 18:30 TUE (b007m5v9)

Alex Garland - The Coma 00:30 WED (b007m5v9)

Alex Garland - The Coma 18:30 WED (b007mw9w)

Alex Garland - The Coma 00:30 THU (b007mw9w)

Alex Garland - The Coma 18:30 THU (b007jtw7)

Alex Garland - The Coma 00:30 FRI (b007jtw7)

Alex Garland - The Coma 18:30 FRI (b007jtwc)

All Gas and Gaiters 08:00 SUN (b007jp5l)

All Gas and Gaiters 15:00 SUN (b007jp5l)

All Gas and Gaiters 20:00 SUN (b007jp5l)

All Gas and Gaiters 03:00 MON (b007jp5l)

Any Other Business 09:00 THU (b0132mxz)

Any Other Business 02:00 FRI (b0132mxz)

Anything Legal 17:00 MON (b0081qyq)

Anything Legal 05:00 TUE (b0081qyq)

Are You From the Bugle? 17:00 WED (b01jcc07)

Are You From the Bugle? 05:00 THU (b01jcc07)

Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive 22:30 WED (b007k0lj)

Ayeesha Menon - Undercover Mumbai Omnibus 12:00 SAT (b03b2nlv)

Ayeesha Menon - Undercover Mumbai Omnibus 02:00 SUN (b03b2nlv)

BBC New Comedy Awards 22:30 FRI (b03b56lw)

Ballylenon 17:00 THU (b007w3j8)

Ballylenon 05:00 FRI (b007w3j8)

Bettina Gracias - Asha's World 11:15 THU (b007vg89)

Bettina Gracias - Asha's World 21:15 THU (b007vg89)

Bettina Gracias - Asha's World 04:15 FRI (b007vg89)

Bradbury 13 18:00 SUN (b0131yvj)

Bradbury 13 00:00 MON (b0131yvj)

Bremner's One Question Quiz 23:00 MON (b039rymr)

Bremner's One Question Quiz 09:00 TUE (b039rymr)

Bremner's One Question Quiz 02:00 WED (b039rymr)

Bruce Bedford - Carnival King 11:15 TUE (b00lvyny)

Bruce Bedford - Carnival King 21:15 TUE (b00lvyny)

Bruce Bedford - Carnival King 04:15 WED (b00lvyny)

Cabin Pressure 09:30 MON (b00ctl6w)

Cabin Pressure 02:30 TUE (b00ctl6w)

Classic Serial 03:00 SAT (b00l30sg)

Classic Serial 10:00 MON (b00ffw77)

Classic Serial 15:00 MON (b00ffw77)

Classic Serial 03:00 TUE (b00ffw77)

Classic Serial 10:00 TUE (b00fkgnj)

Classic Serial 15:00 TUE (b00fkgnj)

Classic Serial 03:00 WED (b00fkgnj)

Classic Serial 10:00 WED (b00vc55y)

Classic Serial 15:00 WED (b00vc55y)

Classic Serial 03:00 THU (b00vc55y)

Classic Serial 10:00 THU (b00vhdrp)

Classic Serial 15:00 THU (b00vhdrp)

Classic Serial 03:00 FRI (b00vhdrp)

Clive James - Even As We Speak 07:15 SUN (b009x79j)

Clive James - Even As We Speak 13:15 SUN (b009x79j)

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! 23:00 TUE (b0192t2k)

Cowards 09:00 MON (b0079nt1)

Cowards 22:30 MON (b0079nt1)

Cowards 02:00 TUE (b0079nt1)

Dad's Army 08:00 THU (b007jmp0)

Dad's Army 12:00 THU (b007jmp0)

Dad's Army 19:00 THU (b007jmp0)

Desert Island Discs Revisited 10:00 SUN (b03b2r3h)

Desert Island Discs Revisited 21:00 SUN (b03b2r3h)

Desert Island Discs Revisited 01:00 MON (b03b2r3h)

Dick Francis - Straight 01:45 SAT (b012lm0m)

Dick Francis - Straight 06:45 MON (b012mbjq)

Dick Francis - Straight 13:45 MON (b012mbjq)

Dick Francis - Straight 20:45 MON (b012mbjq)

Dick Francis - Straight 01:45 TUE (b012mbjq)

Dick Francis - Straight 06:45 TUE (b012mh0l)

Dick Francis - Straight 13:45 TUE (b012mh0l)

Dick Francis - Straight 20:45 TUE (b012mh0l)

Dick Francis - Straight 01:45 WED (b012mh0l)

Dick Francis - Straight 06:45 WED (b012n3rq)

Dick Francis - Straight 13:45 WED (b012n3rq)

Dick Francis - Straight 20:45 WED (b012n3rq)

Dick Francis - Straight 01:45 THU (b012n3rq)

Dick Francis - Straight 06:45 THU (b012m9x2)

Dick Francis - Straight 13:45 THU (b012m9x2)

Dick Francis - Straight 20:45 THU (b012m9x2)

Dick Francis - Straight 01:45 FRI (b012m9x2)

Dick Francis - Straight 06:45 FRI (b012r6vq)

Dick Francis - Straight 13:45 FRI (b012r6vq)

Dick Francis - Straight 20:45 FRI (b012r6vq)

Don Haworth - Ernest's Tower 10:00 FRI (b03b5408)

Don Haworth - Ernest's Tower 15:00 FRI (b03b5408)

Double Income, No Kids Yet 07:00 MON (b007zkzz)

Double Income, No Kids Yet 17:30 MON (b007zkzz)

Double Income, No Kids Yet 05:30 TUE (b007zkzz)

Electric Ink 02:30 SAT (b0121pjk)

Fags, Mags and Bags 07:30 THU (b01n1qxy)

Fags, Mags and Bags 22:00 THU (b01n1qxy)

For Better or for Worse 17:00 TUE (b00vd7yn)

For Better or for Worse 05:00 WED (b00vd7yn)

Garrison Keillor's Radio Show 08:00 SAT (b016lh28)

Garrison Keillor's Radio Show 15:00 SAT (b016lh28)

Garrison Keillor's Radio Show 01:00 SUN (b016lh28)

Genius 22:30 TUE (b0076vc0)

HP Lovecraft - At the Mountains of Madness 00:30 SAT (b00vnf09)

Hancock's Half Hour 08:00 WED (b007jrry)

Hancock's Half Hour 12:00 WED (b007jrry)

Hancock's Half Hour 19:00 WED (b007jrry)

Haunted 00:00 SAT (b01qrljn)

Haunted 18:00 MON (b01qxztt)

Haunted 00:00 TUE (b01qxztt)

Haunted 18:00 TUE (b01qylzp)

Haunted 00:00 WED (b01qylzp)

Haunted 18:00 WED (b01qyswf)

Haunted 00:00 THU (b01qyswf)

Haunted 18:00 THU (b01qyrxk)

Haunted 00:00 FRI (b01qyrxk)

Haunted 18:00 FRI (b01qyntg)

Hearing With Hegley 07:15 TUE (b018sgz6)

Hearing With Hegley 17:45 TUE (b018sgz6)

Hello Cheeky 08:30 THU (b00dr4t4)

Hello Cheeky 12:30 THU (b00dr4t4)

Hello Cheeky 19:30 THU (b00dr4t4)

Hut 33 23:30 SUN (b00w2c91)

I Was There Too! 11:00 TUE (b0156nd1)

I Was There Too! 21:00 TUE (b0156nd1)

I Was There Too! 04:00 WED (b0156nd1)

I Was There Too! 11:00 WED (b00kbj2y)

I Was There Too! 21:00 WED (b00kbj2y)

I Was There Too! 04:00 THU (b00kbj2y)

I Was There Too! 11:00 THU (b00kbj2r)

I Was There Too! 21:00 THU (b00kbj2r)

I Was There Too! 04:00 FRI (b00kbj2r)

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again 14:30 SAT (b010mztj)

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again 08:30 WED (b010tcrn)

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again 12:30 WED (b010tcrn)

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again 19:30 WED (b010tcrn)

In and Out of the Kitchen 22:30 SUN (b017551m)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 01:30 SAT (b014r552)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 06:30 MON (b014s6hj)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 13:30 MON (b014s6hj)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 20:30 MON (b014s6hj)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 01:30 TUE (b014s6hj)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 06:30 TUE (b014sntb)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 13:30 TUE (b014sntb)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 20:30 TUE (b014sntb)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 01:30 WED (b014sntb)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 06:30 WED (b014tllj)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 13:30 WED (b014tllj)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 20:30 WED (b014tllj)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 01:30 THU (b014tllj)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 06:30 THU (b014tmfl)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 13:30 THU (b014tmfl)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 20:30 THU (b014tmfl)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 01:30 FRI (b014tmfl)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 06:30 FRI (b0153nyc)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 13:30 FRI (b0153nyc)

Ira Levin - The Boys From Brazil 20:30 FRI (b0153nyc)

It's a Funny Business 11:00 SUN (b011pw56)

It's a Funny Business 19:00 SUN (b011pw56)

It's a Funny Business 02:00 MON (b011pw56)

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme 07:30 TUE (b039q252)

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme 22:00 TUE (b039q252)

Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders 23:00 WED (b00j0pp8)

Just a Minute 07:30 MON (b039pdtn)

Just a Minute 22:00 MON (b039pdtn)

Les Dawson - Come Back With the Wind 14:45 MON (b03b34k6)

Les Dawson - Come Back With the Wind 14:45 TUE (b03b394d)

Les Dawson - Come Back With the Wind 14:45 WED (b03b4lrn)

Les Dawson - Come Back With the Wind 14:45 THU (b03b4td7)

Les Dawson - Come Back With the Wind 14:45 FRI (b03b55dn)

Life With The Lyons 08:30 FRI (b013m0s9)

Life With The Lyons 12:30 FRI (b013m0s9)

Life With The Lyons 19:30 FRI (b013m0s9)

Listening to Les Dawson 09:00 SAT (b03b2n4d)

Listening to Les Dawson 19:00 SAT (b03b2n4d)

Loose Ends 11:15 MON (b039ysbt)

Loose Ends 21:15 MON (b039ysbt)

Loose Ends 04:15 TUE (b039ysbt)

Louise Stern - Chattering 04:00 SAT (b01nt4pz)

Louise Stern - Chattering 11:00 MON (b01ntkt0)

Louise Stern - Chattering 21:00 MON (b01ntkt0)

Louise Stern - Chattering 04:00 TUE (b01ntkt0)

Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room 14:00 MON (b00sqx9c)

Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room 14:00 TUE (b00sr4hp)

Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room 14:00 WED (b00srkg1)

Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room 14:00 THU (b00srqfl)

Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room 14:00 FRI (b00srvkl)

Marie Lloyd, Queen of the Halls 06:00 SAT (b00g46xy)

Marie Lloyd, Queen of the Halls 16:00 SAT (b00g46xy)

Marie Lloyd, Queen of the Halls 04:00 SUN (b00g46xy)

Meet David Sedaris 07:30 SUN (b00rtg8c)

Meet David Sedaris 22:00 SUN (b00rtg8c)

Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show 16:00 SUN (b036jmy0)

My Teenage Diary 07:30 WED (b039q5ff)

My Teenage Diary 22:00 WED (b039q5ff)

Nan Woodhouse 11:00 FRI (b01bmjtk)

Nan Woodhouse 21:00 FRI (b01bmjtk)

Newsjack 22:30 THU (b03b4w67)

Nick Warburton - Mustard Seed 11:15 WED (b007k1hn)

Nick Warburton - Mustard Seed 21:15 WED (b007k1hn)

Nick Warburton - Mustard Seed 04:15 THU (b007k1hn)

Nineteen Ninety-Eight 05:30 SAT (b01c6sgt)

Nineteen Ninety-Eight 07:00 FRI (b01cjd41)

Nineteen Ninety-Eight 17:30 FRI (b01cjd41)

One 23:30 TUE (b007716v)

Pamela Brown - The Swish of the Curtain 09:00 SUN (b00r367k)

Pamela Brown - The Swish of the Curtain 17:00 SUN (b00r367k)

Pamela Brown - The Swish of the Curtain 05:00 MON (b00r367k)

Peter Tinniswood 04:15 SAT (b00v1r9k)

Ray's a Laugh 08:30 MON (b00ssp46)

Ray's a Laugh 12:30 MON (b00ssp46)

Ray's a Laugh 19:30 MON (b00ssp46)

Robert Shearman - About Colin 11:15 FRI (b0075rrz)

Robert Shearman - About Colin 21:15 FRI (b0075rrz)

Round the Horne 14:00 SAT (b00mbl7s)

Round the Horne 08:00 MON (b00mfhv6)

Round the Horne 12:00 MON (b00mfhv6)

Round the Horne 19:00 MON (b00mfhv6)

Rumer Godden - The Diddakoi 09:30 SUN (b01dhknp)

Rumer Godden - The Diddakoi 17:30 SUN (b01dhknp)

Rumer Godden - The Diddakoi 05:30 MON (b01dhknp)

Second Thoughts 05:00 SAT (b00lmqtv)

Second Thoughts 17:00 FRI (b00lqzs9)

Shelagh Stephenson - Baby Blue 23:00 SAT (b007572h)

Short Stories by Francis Wyndham 10:45 SUN (b01l472p)

Short Stories by Francis Wyndham 21:45 SUN (b01l472p)

Short Stories by Francis Wyndham 01:45 MON (b01l472p)

Stephen Wakelam - Mrs Tolstoy Omnibus 06:00 SUN (b03b2qh5)

Stephen Wakelam - Mrs Tolstoy Omnibus 12:00 SUN (b03b2qh5)

Steptoe and Son 08:00 FRI (b00s7r4n)

Steptoe and Son 12:00 FRI (b00s7r4n)

Steptoe and Son 19:00 FRI (b00s7r4n)

Sue Townsend - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 14:30 MON (b014v0wv)

Sue Townsend - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 14:30 TUE (b014tt0r)

Sue Townsend - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 14:30 WED (b0153w4w)

Sue Townsend - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 14:30 THU (b0154xfg)

The 4 O'Clock Show 16:00 MON (b03b34m4)

The 4 O'Clock Show 16:00 TUE (b01rb2j2)

The 4 O'Clock Show 16:00 WED (b03b4lrr)

The 4 O'Clock Show 16:00 THU (b03b4trt)

The 4 O'Clock Show 16:00 FRI (b03b55jx)

The Arts and How They Was Done 09:30 FRI (b007767y)

The Cavity Within 09:30 THU (b00770js)

The Cavity Within 02:30 FRI (b00770js)

The Charm Factory 13:15 SAT (b0075swl)

The Charm Factory 03:15 SUN (b0075swl)

The Comedy Club Interviews 22:55 SUN (b03bkpkj)

The Comedy Club Interviews 23:25 FRI (b01jhyd9)

The Generation Gap 14:15 MON (b00t6rc4)

The Generation Gap 14:15 TUE (b00t8hlw)

The Generation Gap 14:15 WED (b00t8hlk)

The Generation Gap 14:15 THU (b00t8hlm)

The Generation Gap 14:15 FRI (b00t8hlp)

The Goon Show 08:00 TUE (b007jscs)

The Goon Show 12:00 TUE (b007jscs)

The Goon Show 19:00 TUE (b007jscs)

The Harpoon 23:30 WED (b007lnx3)

The Iguanodon 23:00 SUN (b0075cpk)

The League against Tedium 23:00 THU (b007jnsj)

The Man in Black 18:00 SAT (b00nvvgj)

The Man in Black 00:00 SUN (b00nvvgj)

The Mary Whitehouse Experience 23:30 FRI (b007jljr)

The Men from the Ministry 08:30 SUN (b0133g6y)

The Men from the Ministry 15:30 SUN (b0133g6y)

The Men from the Ministry 20:30 SUN (b0133g6y)

The Older Woman 07:00 THU (b039tqfd)

The Older Woman 17:30 THU (b039tqfd)

The Older Woman 05:30 FRI (b039tqfd)

The Palace of Laughter 11:30 SUN (b007k29d)

The Palace of Laughter 19:30 SUN (b007k29d)

The Palace of Laughter 02:30 MON (b007k29d)

The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience 09:30 TUE (b007jvk3)

The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience 02:30 WED (b007jvk3)

The Pickerskill Detentions 07:00 TUE (b00xmljy)

The Pickerskill Detentions 17:30 TUE (b00xmljy)

The Pickerskill Detentions 05:30 WED (b00xmljy)

The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue 07:00 WED (b007k1rc)

The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue 17:30 WED (b007k1rc)

The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue 05:30 THU (b007k1rc)

The Shuttleworths 23:45 TUE (b007jm47)

The Sit Crom 02:00 SAT (b00lvmwp)

The Sit Crom 09:00 FRI (b00ly7z6)

Tim Minchin and Friends 22:00 SAT (b007knth)

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters 17:30 SAT (b00y92mb)

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters 05:30 SUN (b00y92mb)

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters 07:30 FRI (b00yjs4c)

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters 22:00 FRI (b00yjs4c)

Tomorrow, Today! 09:30 WED (b017srrs)

Tomorrow, Today! 02:30 THU (b017srrs)

Touring Round Torquay 07:30 SAT (b00lmcy9)

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