Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Includes Susanna Northern reading The Ordinary Princess by MM Kaye.
Things aren't going well in The South African War. Time to send in the cutlery. Stars Spike Milligan. From December 1958.
More celeb sound-alikes, as Victor Meldrew phones 5 Live and 'Panorama' with Graham Norton. With Jan Ravens. From November 2000.
Hercule Poirot's holiday has become a hideous nightmare. Can he finally fathom out the murderous events afloat?
Hercule Poirot …. John Moffatt
Colonel Race …. Donald Sinden
Mrs Allerton …. Rosemary Leach
Pennington …. Stratford Johns
Linnet Ridgeway …. Elaine Pyke
Simon Doyle …. Robert Daws
Tim Allerton …. Nicholas Boulton
Jacqueline de Bellefort …. Amanda Barton-Chapple
Mrs Otterbourne …. Shirley Dixon
Rosalie Otterbourne …. Emma Woodvine
Joanna Southwood …. Joanna Monro
Monsieur Blondin …. Sean Baker
Rockford …. Ed Bishop
Fanthorp …. Robert May
Miss Van Schuyler …. Irene Sutcliffe
Dr Bessner …. Keith Drinkel
Thomas Cook Agent …. Timothy Alcock
Waiter …. Chris Pavlo
Dramatised by Michael Bakewell.
Superintendent Dalziel witnesses what seems to be a murder from his own window. Reginald Hill's thriller read by Philip Jackson.
Retiring Jean Hawkins is given a five year diary - and her life changes dramatically. Stars Sheila Reid and Kenneth Cranham.
Headmistress Sarah Burton returns to 1930s Yorkshire for a challenging new post.
Winifred Holtby's (1898-1935) most famous novel "South Riding" was published posthumously in 1936. It's a rich and memorable evocation of the characters of Yorkshire's South Riding, their lives, loves and sorrows.
Starring Sarah Lancashire as Sarah Burton, Philip Glenister as Robert Carne and Carole Boyd as Mrs Beddows.
With Susan Cookson, Maggie Tagney, Donald McBride, Lucy Beaumont, Annmarie Hosell and Maya Foa.
Dramatised in 15-parts by Gill Adams.
When a cholera epidemic strikes London in 1854, the brilliant but mercurial Dr John Snow investigates. Starring Bill Nighy.
Two men's lives run almost in parallel. One is a prince of Jerusalem, Judah Ben Hur. The other is known as "He that was born to be King of the Jews."
Lew Wallace's epic tale stars Jamie Glover as Judah Ben Hur.
Ben Hur ...... Jamie Glover
Messala ...... Samuel West
Angel ...... Deborah Berlin
Amrah ...... Phyllis Calvert
Mother ...... Margaret John
Arrius ...... Derek Waring
Tirzah ...... Natasha Pyne
Chief of Rowers ...... Don McCorkindale
Man 1 ...... Joshua Towb
Man 2 ...... Michael Tudor Barnes
Man in Boat ...... Gavin Muir
Michael Gambon reads from the Bible.
Dramatised in four parts by Catherine Czerkawska.
Music by Wilfredo Acosta.
What's My Kink? - and Prune Playhouse presents The Search for the Nile.
Starring Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Sketches written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie.
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 Bill Oddie, Liam Cohen and Dave Lee.
Tom plans a third marriage to Elizabeth, but how will they cope with his possessive daughter?
Joanna Trollope's novel about the traumas and delights of adjusting to a step-family.
Read by Penelope Wilton.
Abridged in ten parts by Pat McLoughlin.
Political veteran Tony Benn shares private recordings from history's frontline. Was Britain just a big American bomb factory?
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
Nature writer and conservationist Roger Deakin's poetic travelogue starts with Suffolk in springtime. Read by Sean Baker.
Phonsie's sale of the Hoover ancestral home sparks much speculation.
Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in 1956.
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, Charlie Bonnar as Packy McGoldrick, Marcella Riordan as Peg Sweeney and John Guiney as Father O'Flatley.
Music arranged and performed by Stephanie Hughes.
Rosie has found herself a bloke, a dishy French Estate Agent, but Nancy says he's hers. She saw him first.
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.
6. The Wild Gang
John finds himself in the brutal and violent world of the virtual untamed Wild West, where Chuck's gang rule by gun law...
Ten-part series about a mystery virtual world.
John ...... Gunnar Cauthery
Lioba ...... Donnla Hughes
Medley ...... Lizzy Watts
Cerberus ...... Chris Pavlo
Chuck Flint ...... David Bedella
All other parts played by Inam Mirza, Jill Cardo, Paul Rider, Dan Starkey and Adjoa Andoh.
A young man is mysteriously saved from drowning in 1960s Brighton. Fantastical comic serial with David Warner and Rupert Degas.
The Professor meets the woman of his dreams, but is the lovely Franabelle quite what she seems? Mark Gatiss stars in the sci-fi sitcom. From April 2006.
A man loses his unique numbered identity - and lands in double trouble, when his number gets copied.
1950s American sci-fi spoof.
Liza Ross.
Written by Adam Tandy and Nat Sones.
Producer: Adam Bromley.
High winds alert! Weatherman Michael Fish bids for stardom. Sketch show with Nick Golsen and Tim de Jongh. From January 1997.
TUESDAY 10 MARCH 2009
TUE 00:00 Planet B (b00j1c4w)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Monday]
TUE 00:30 The Brightonomicon (b00d3kmq)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Monday]
TUE 01:00 Hercule Poirot (b007jpmw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Monday]
TUE 01:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j1c4k)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Monday]
TUE 01:45 A Five Year Sentence (b00j1c4m)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:45 on Monday]
TUE 02:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jndp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Monday]
TUE 02:15 The Medical Detectives (b007k0nf)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Monday]
TUE 03:00 Dead Ringers (b00j1c4h)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 on Monday]
TUE 03:30 Nebulous (b00j1c4y)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:30 on Monday]
TUE 04:00 Atomic Tales (b007jx75)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:30 The Skivers (b00j1ff4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:30 on Monday]
TUE 05:00 Lew Wallace - Ben Hur (b007jr51)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Monday]
TUE 06:00 Winston (b007w2mw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:30 on Monday]
TUE 06:30 Ballylenon (b007jx54)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Monday]
TUE 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00j1hzp)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Includes Susanna Northern reading The Ordinary Princess by MM Kaye.
TUE 08:00 The Navy Lark (b007vkkf)
Series 3
The Explosive Biscuits
Povey is warned about a bomb on a new frigate while Phillips receives a special gift for a journey.
Starring Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather and Ronnie Barker and Michael Bates as the Potarneylanders.
Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976
Scripted by Lawrie Wyman
Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston.
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1960.
TUE 08:30 Radio Shuttleworth (b007jq8z)
Series 2
Barbara Dickson
Sheffield's aspiring singer-songwriter John Shuttleworth takes to the airwaves once more from his very own his front room.
Aided by his producer (and sole agent) Ken Worthington, and his hard-to-please wife Mary, the inimitable John Shuttleworth presents a mixture of celebrity guests, domestic chores and music.
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Bill Bailey drops in for "Impress an Impresario" while Hattie Hayridge telephones to "Make Mary Merry"
Special guest Barbara Dickson pops in for a chat, but her timing couldn't have been worse as John is expecting a rush of callers responding to his advert for the sale of son Darren's cabin bed.
Written and performed by Graham Fellows.
Additional material by Martin Willis.
Producer: Dawn Ellis.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2000
TUE 09:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j1w35)
Series 1
1. Vanished
A man mysteriously disappears en route from London to start a new secret new job in Leeds. But when detectives Trueman and Riley start to probe, they uncover a deeper mystery...
Brian B. Thompson's detective series about the ill-matched duo is set in Leeds.
CAST:
D.I. Trueman …. Robert Daws
D.S. Riley …. Duncan Preston
Janie Tully …. Amy Robbins
Nick Tully …. John Dougal
The Barmaid …. Rachel Bavidge
The duo began life on BBC Radio 4 in 2002, with Detective Inspector Trueman called back to work after a nervous breakdown in order to solve a high profile murder case, backed up by Detective Superintendent Riley. This was followed by three new plays in 2005.
Director: Toby Swift
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2007.
TUE 09:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j1hzk)
Episode 2
Superintendent Dalziel strongly suspects who murdered Philip Swain's wife. Reginald Hill's thriller read by Philip Jackson.
TUE 09:45 A Five Year Sentence (b00j1hzm)
Episode 2
Retired Jean is delighted to meet the charming Brian - but then he suggests things go on a business footing. Stars Sheila Reid.
TUE 10:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnf6)
Episode 2
Back home in Yorkshire, new headmistress Sarah Burton has much to tackle at her rundown school. Stars Sarah Lancashire.
TUE 10:15 The Medical Detectives (b007k0pn)
The Last Infirmity
Two ambitious young doctors tackle a yellow fever epidemic in 19th-century Cuba. Starring Colin Stinton and William Hope.
TUE 11:00 Lew Wallace - Ben Hur (b007jr5g)
Son of Arrius
Judah Ben Hur has been falsely accused of attempted murder, sent to the galleys and rescued by Arrius of Rome. He now returns in search of his mother and sister.
Lew Wallace's epic tale stars Jamie Glover as Judah Ben Hur.
Ben Hur ...... Jamie Glover
Messala ...... Samuel West
Simonides ...... Bernard Hepton
Ilderim ...... Freddie Jones
Balthasar ...... Michael Hordern
Drusus ...... Ian Masters
Esther ...... Deborah Berlin
Iras ...... Natasha Pyne
Servant ...... Joshua Towb
Passenger ...... Michael Tudor Barnes
Malluch ...... Gavin Muir
Iras ...... Becky Hindley
Michael Gambon reads from the Bible.
Dramatised by Catherine Czerkawska.
Music by Wilfredo Acosta.
Director: Glyn Dearman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1995.
TUE 12:00 The Navy Lark (b007vkkf)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
TUE 12:30 Steptoe and Son (b007jlws)
Series 3
Death in the Family
Distraught Harold Steptoe must break some sad news to his father, Albert.
Starring Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett.
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 featured the lives of rag and bone men Albert Steptoe and son Harold - and was the spark for a run of eight series on TV.
Albert ...... Wilfrid Brambell
Harold ...... Harry H Corbett
Adapted for radio from their TV scripts by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
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Producer: Bobby Jaye
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1971.
TUE 13:00 Joanna Trollope - Other People's Children (b007s5ty)
Episode 7
Stepmother Josie struggles when Matthew's three teenaged children move in with them.
Joanna Trollope's novel about the traumas and delights of adjusting to a step-family.
Read by Penelope Wilton.
Abridged in ten parts by Pat McLoughlin.
Producer: Di Speirs
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998.
TUE 13:15 The Benn Tapes (b007jr0n)
Series 2
Constituency Life
Political veteran Tony Benn shares private recordings from history's frontline. Parliament pales in comparison with a surgery.
TUE 13:30 A Short History of Ireland (b007k4cb)
The Survy Fort of Blackwater; The Earl of Essex's Failure
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
TUE 13:45 Roger Deakin - Wildwood: A Journey Through Trees (b00j1hzr)
Sapwood
Nature writer and conservationist Roger Deakin looks at moths with a group of Essex insect enthusiasts. Read by Sean Baker.
TUE 14:00 10/03/2009 (b00j1hzt)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
TUE 17:00 Second Thoughts (b007jx69)
Series 2
Youth and Consequences
Bill's new young image leaves Faith feeling old on her birthday.
Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott trying to forge a relationship whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe.
Stars Lynda Bellingham as Faith, James Bolam as Bill, Celia Imrie as Hilary, Belinda Lang as Liza, Kelda Holmes as Hannah, Mark Denham as Joe, Rebecca Front as Rachel and Ian Targett as Gideon.
Series two 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: Sioned Wiliam
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1989.
TUE 17:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile (b007jps8)
The Friends of Frambourne Pier
Frank Pike and Bert Hodges try to enlist some volunteers to help restore the pier.
A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee.
Arthur Wilson … John Le Mesurier
Bert Hodges …. Bill Pertwee
Frank Pike …. Ian Lavender
Fred Guthrie …. Glynn Edwards
Miss Perkins …. Viviene Martin
Mrs Briggs … Hilda Braid
Ernest Woolcott …. Michael Knowles
Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.
Producer: Martin Fisher
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in 1984.
TUE 18:00 Planet B (b00j1hzf)
Series 1
7. Catharsis
John captains a battleship in a world so real that he forgets who he is. Can Medley make him remember?
Ten-part series about a mystery virtual world.
Written by Dawn Webb.
John ...... Gunnar Cauthery
Medley ...... Lizzy Watts
Cerberus ...... Chris Pavlo
Lioba ...... Donnla Hughes
All other parts played by Robert Lonsdale, Janice Acquah, Inam Mirza, Jill Cardo, Stephen Critchlow, Dan Starkey and Adjoa Andoh.
Director: Jessica Dromgoole
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in March 2009.
TUE 18:30 The Brightonomicon (b00d7h6v)
The Hound of the Hangletons
Hugo Rune and Rizla attempt to solve the missing spaniel mystery. Fantastical comic serial with David Warner and Elliott Stein.
TUE 19:00 The Navy Lark (b007vkkf)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
TUE 19:30 Steptoe and Son (b007jlws)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
TUE 20:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j1w35)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
TUE 20:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j1hzk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
TUE 20:45 A Five Year Sentence (b00j1hzm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:45 today]
TUE 21:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnf6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
TUE 21:15 The Medical Detectives (b007k0pn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 today]
TUE 22:00 Radio Shuttleworth (b007jq8z)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
TUE 22:30 Wild Things (b007s8jv)
Series 1
Happiest Day of Your Life
Winnie and Ample are two florists with attitude. Starring Doon Mackichan and Miranda Richardson. From August 2002.
TUE 23:00 Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World (b007jtn5)
Series 2
The Human Body
Probing human cloning and what to do with our waste?
Series two of the cult comedy that answers the questions which leave other shows scratching their beards.
Starring Stewart Lee and Richard Herring.
With Rebecca Front, Armando Iannucci and the voice of Tom Baker.
Producer: Sarah Smith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1993.
TUE 23:30 On the Hour (b007jmnp)
Series 2
Episode 3
The Tube system goes berserk, an earthquake in Corinth and the anniversary of space.
All the news as it happens, if it happens from the BBC's urgent and incisive news overview.
Savagely satirical award-winning comedy starring Chris Morris.
With Steve Coogan, David Schneider, Rebecca Front, Patrick Marber and Doon Mackichan.
Written by Chris Morris, Armando Iannucci, Richard Herring, Steven Wells, David Quantick, Andrew Glover, Stewart Lee and Patrick Marber.
Producer: Armando lannucci
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1992.
WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2009
WED 00:00 Planet B (b00j1hzf)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Tuesday]
WED 00:30 The Brightonomicon (b00d7h6v)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Tuesday]
WED 01:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j1w35)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Tuesday]
WED 01:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j1hzk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Tuesday]
WED 01:45 A Five Year Sentence (b00j1hzm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:45 on Tuesday]
WED 02:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnf6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Tuesday]
WED 02:15 The Medical Detectives (b007k0pn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Tuesday]
WED 03:00 Radio Shuttleworth (b007jq8z)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 on Tuesday]
WED 03:30 Wild Things (b007s8jv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:30 on Tuesday]
WED 04:00 Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World (b007jtn5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:30 On the Hour (b007jmnp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:30 on Tuesday]
WED 05:00 Lew Wallace - Ben Hur (b007jr5g)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Tuesday]
WED 06:00 It Sticks Out Half A Mile (b007jps8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:30 on Tuesday]
WED 06:30 Second Thoughts (b007jx69)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Tuesday]
WED 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00j1w1w)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Includes Susanna Northern reading The Ordinary Princess by MM Kaye.
WED 08:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007k4d6)
Series 4
Back From Holiday
On his return from a disastrous break, the lad discovers that Sid's rented his house out.
Starring Tony Hancock.
With Sidney James, Bill Kerr and Kenneth Williams.
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 October 1956.
WED 08:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b007jrwc)
Series 1
The Heinrich Manoeuvre
Robin and Wendy are a childless couple with an unhealthy obsession with Mayfield - a model village they’ve built that’s now the centre of their lives.
Written by and starring Kay Stonham and Simon Greenall.
Robin ...... Simon Greenall
Wendy ...... Kay Stonham
Maureen ...... Debra Stephenson
Derek ...... Phil Cornwell
Heinrich ...... Tony Gardner
Producer: Mario Stylianides
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2001.
WED 09:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j1whb)
Series 1
2. Story
A journalist has fallen from a building while working on a story, but was she pushed?
Trueman and Riley get a crash course in internet radio, 'citizen journalism' and fat dogs as they seek to find an answer.
Brian B. Thompson's detective series about the ill-matched duo is set in Leeds.
CAST:
D.I. Trueman …. Robert Daws
D.S. Riley …. Duncan Preston
David …. Anthony Glennon
Harriet …. Jasmine Callan
Aaron …. Paul Richard Biggin
The duo began life on BBC Radio 4 in 2002, with Detective Inspector Trueman called back to work after a nervous breakdown in order to solve a high profile murder case, backed up by Detective Superintendent Riley. This was followed by three new plays in 2005.
Director: Toby Swift
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2007.
WED 09:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j1whd)
Episode 3
Peter Pascoe's reconstruction is ready for his detective boss Andrew Dalziel. Reginald Hill's thriller read by Philip Jackson.
WED 09:45 A Five Year Sentence (b00j1whg)
Episode 3
Brian's intimate visits pleasure Jean and she hopes for more, but he's got his own plan. Stars Sheila Reid and Kenneth Cranham.
WED 10:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnfr)
Episode 3
Headmistress Sarah Burton is determined to make a success of her first event in the community. Stars Sarah Lancashire.
WED 10:15 The Medical Detectives (b007k0qq)
The Epping Jaundice
A strange epidemic sweeps through the inhabitants of a quiet Essex suburb. Starring Bernard Hepton and Roger Allam.
WED 11:00 Lew Wallace - Ben Hur (b007jr5x)
The Chariot Race
The biggest day of Ben Hur 's life dawns -the chariot race with Messala.
Each has staked his fortune on the outcome. Each has everything to lose.
Lew Wallace's epic tale stars Jamie Glover as Judah Ben Hur.
Ben Hur ...... Jamie Glover
Messala ...... Samuel West
Simonides ...... Bernard Hepton
Ilderim ...... Freddie Jones
Drusus ...... Ian Masters
Amrah ...... Phyllis Calvert
Mother ...... Margaret John
Esther ...... Deborah Berlin
Tirzah ...... Natasha Pyne
Malluch ...... Gavin Muir
Iras ...... Becky Hindley
Gesius ...... Peter Yapp
Pilate ...... Neville Jason
Assassin ...... Oliver Senton
Roman 1 ...... Joshua Towb
Servant ...... Michael Tudor Barnes
Michael Gambon reads from the Bible.
Dramatised by Catherine Czerkawska.
Music by Wilfredo Acosta.
Director: Glyn Dearman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1995.
WED 12:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007k4d6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
WED 12:30 The Burkiss Way (b00jq7tm)
Series 2
Replace The Burkiss Way
Smile, you're on Candid Cat!
Genghis Khan fun in The Burkiss Way to Dynamic Living
As we conclude the second series of radio's correspondence course - if we were to hold auditions for this time slot, you might take over Jo Kendal , Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett and Fred Harris
Or have a chance to write scripts like Andrew Marshall and David Renwick.
Or even (if your luck doesn't hold) end up like producer Simon Brett.
Cult sketch show first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1977.
WED 13:00 Joanna Trollope - Other People's Children (b007s74h)
Episode 8
After more family conflict, Matthew's daughter Becky finds an unexpected ally in her stepmother Josie.
Joanna Trollope's novel about the traumas and delights of adjusting to a step-family.
Read by Penelope Wilton.
Abridged in ten parts by Pat McLoughlin.
Producer: Di Speirs
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998.
WED 13:15 The Benn Tapes (b007jr0z)
Series 2
Prime Ministers
Political veteran Tony Benn shares private recordings from history's frontline. Prime ministerial power, up close and personal.
WED 13:30 A Short History of Ireland (b007k4dg)
Mounjoy and Docwra; We Spare None of What Quality or Sex Soever
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
WED 13:45 Roger Deakin - Wildwood: A Journey Through Trees (b00j1ywl)
Wood Jazz
Nature writer Roger Deakin is in North Wales to celebrate the living outdoor sculptures of David Nash. Read by Sean Baker.
WED 14:00 11/03/2009 (b00j1ywn)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
WED 17:00 After Henry (b007jnh1)
Series 2
The Cold
Sarah, her mother Eleanor and daughter Clare battle with colds - and each other.
Simon Brett's comedy about three generations of women - struggling to cope after the death of Sarah's GP husband - who never quite manage to see eye to eye.
Starring Prunella Scales as Sarah, Joan Sanderson as Eleanor, Benjamin Whitrow as Russell, Gerry Cowper as Clare and Peter Howell as the Doctor,
Four radio series were made, but instead of moving to BBC TV - Thames Television produced 'After Henry' for the ITV network.
Producer: Pete Atkin
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1986.
WED 17:30 Coming Alive (b00j1z93)
Series 3
Star
Sandra is about to move up in the world, while ex-con Terry is putting on a play. Stars Karl Howman and Phyllis Logan. From November 2000.
WED 18:00 Planet B (b00j1z95)
Series 1
8. Retreat
John and Medley arrive in a strange religious retreat. Is it a cult or can it offer real enlightenment?
Ten-part series about a mystery virtual world.
Written by Thomas Crowe.
John ...... Gunnar Cauthery
Medley ...... Lizzy Watts
Cerberus ...... Chris Pavlo
Lioba ...... Donnla Hughes
All other parts played by Robert Lonsdale, Janice Acquah, Jill Cardo, Stephen Critchlow, Manjeet Mann, Malcolm Tierney and Adjoa Andoh.
Director: Jessica Dromgoole
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in March 2009.
WED 18:30 The Brightonomicon (b00d9z5l)
The Curious Case of the Centenary Centaur
Hugo Rune and Rizla cause a riot at a new-age seminar. Fantastical comic serial with David Warner and Elliott Stein.
WED 19:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007k4d6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
WED 19:30 The Burkiss Way (b00jq7tm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
WED 20:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j1whb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
WED 20:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j1whd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
WED 20:45 A Five Year Sentence (b00j1whg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:45 today]
WED 21:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnfr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
WED 21:15 The Medical Detectives (b007k0qq)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 today]
WED 22:00 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b007jrwc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
WED 22:30 Old Harry's Game (b007jpd8)
Series 2
Computers
Satan has trouble with a fundamentalist and Scumspawn has trouble with a pushy computer.
Andy Hamilton's comedy series set in Hell.
Satan ...... Andy Hamilton
The Professor ...... James Grout
Thomas ...... Jimmy Mulville
Scumspawn ...... Robert Duncan
Other characters played by Philip Pope, Felicity Montagu and Nick Revell.
Producer Paul Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1998.
WED 23:00 Eddie Izzard (b007jvz0)
Sexie
Episode 1
Pondering sharks and the link between transvestites and superheroes, the outspoken comedian in action in Brighton. From 2003.
THURSDAY 12 MARCH 2009
THU 00:00 Planet B (b00j1z95)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 The Brightonomicon (b00d9z5l)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j1whb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j1whd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:45 A Five Year Sentence (b00j1whg)
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09:45 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnfr)
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10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:15 The Medical Detectives (b007k0qq)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b007jrwc)
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08:30 on Wednesday]
THU 03:30 Old Harry's Game (b007jpd8)
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22:30 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 Eddie Izzard (b007jvz0)
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23:00 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 Lew Wallace - Ben Hur (b007jr5x)
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11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 06:00 Coming Alive (b00j1z93)
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17:30 on Wednesday]
THU 06:30 After Henry (b007jnh1)
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17:00 on Wednesday]
THU 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00j26gy)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Includes Susanna Northern reading The Ordinary Princess by MM Kaye.
THU 08:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show (b007rn3z)
Series 3
Episode 2
The regular butt of Eric and Ernie's jokes, singer Des O'Connor brings along his angry mum.
With Ann Hamilton.
Script Writer: Eddie Braben
Music by Peter Knight and his Orchestra.
Producer: Bobby Jaye
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 1977.
THU 08:30 The Right Time (b00fv9t1)
Series 2
Episode 4
How to get home from the pub - and a ruined holiday in Barbados.
Sketch show for people growing older disgracefully. Written and performed by people who've lived a bit.
Stars Eleanor Bron, Graeme Garden, Neil Innes, Paula Wilcox, Clive Swift and Roger Blake.
Written by Graeme Garden, Neil Innes, Julie Balloo, Ramone Towers, Trevor Walker, John Dowie, Colin Bostock-Smith and John Pidgeon.
Music by Ronnie & The Rex.
Producer: Helen Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2002.
THU 09:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j2510)
Series 1
3. Bond
Suspicion erupts at a James Bond convention as Trueman and Riley go in search of a stolen ring.
Tracy's ring, as worn by Diana Rigg, in 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' is the 'holy grail' for collectors, but exactly what are they prepared to do to get it?
Brian B. Thompson's detective series about the ill-matched duo is set in Leeds.
CAST:
D.I. Trueman …. Robert Daws
D.S. Riley …. Duncan Preston
Karen …. Rachel Bavidge
Bill …. Paul Rider
Gerard …. Mark Straker
Jane …. Christine Kavanagh
The Receptionist …. Anthony Glennon
The duo began life on BBC Radio 4 in 2002, with Detective Inspector Trueman called back to work after a nervous breakdown in order to solve a high profile murder case, backed up by Detective Superintendent Riley. This was followed by three new plays in 2005.
Director: Toby Swift
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2007.
THU 09:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j2512)
Episode 4
Superintendent Dalziel receives a tip off about Waterson, his missing key witness. Reginald Hill's story read by Philip Jackson.
THU 09:45 A Five Year Sentence (b00j2514)
Episode 4
Devious Brian slowly drains smitten Jean's finances, but she's blissfully unaware. Stars Sheila Reid and Kenneth Cranham.
THU 10:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jngb)
Episode 4
Headmistress Sarah Burton develops a soft spot for a married school governor. Stars Sarah Lancashire and Philip Glenister.
THU 10:15 The Medical Detectives (b007k0rx)
The Stranded Eagle
After Salomon August Andrée's doomed Arctic crossing by hydrogen balloon, investigators piece together events. Stars Ken Stott.
THU 11:00 Lew Wallace - Ben Hur (b007jr6d)
The King Comes into His Kingdom
After the prince's victory in the chariot race, news arrives of his mother and sister.
Conclusion of Lew Wallace's epic tale starring Jamie Glover as Judah Ben Hur.
Ben Hur ...... Jamie Glover
Simonides ...... Bernard Hepton
Balthasar ...... Michael Hordern
Amrah ...... Phyllis Calvert
Mother ...... Margaret John
Esther ...... Deborah Berlin
Tirzah ...... Natasha Pyne
Malluch ...... Gavin Muir
Iras ...... Becky Hindley
Guide ...... Neville Jason
Man at Inn ...... Joshua Towb
Man 1 ...... Don McCorkindale
Man 2 ...... Derek Waring
Man 3 ...... Peter Yapp
Man 4 ...... Peter Whitman
Michael Gambon reads from the Bible.
Dramatised by Catherine Czerkawska.
Music by Wilfredo Acosta.
Director: Glyn Dearman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1995.
THU 12:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show (b007rn3z)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 12:30 All the Way from Memphis (b00j26h0)
Series 1
Episode 2
James Walton's pop music history quiz with Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Carol Decker and David Hepworth. From December 2004.
THU 13:00 Joanna Trollope - Other People's Children (b007jn8h)
Episode 9
Elizabeth faces a dilemma now that Tom's daughter Dale has decided to move back into the family home.
Joanna Trollope's novel about the traumas and delights of adjusting to a step-family.
Read by Penelope Wilton.
Abridged in ten parts by Pat McLoughlin.
Producer: Di Speirs
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998.
THU 13:15 The Benn Tapes (b007jr1y)
Series 2
The Winter of Discontent
Political veteran Tony Benn shares private recordings from history's frontline. The infamous Winter of Discontent, from the inside.
THU 13:30 A Short History of Ireland (b007k4fn)
The Battle of Christmas Eve; The Treaty of Mellifont
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
THU 13:45 Roger Deakin - Wildwood: A Journey Through Trees (b00j26h2)
Driftwood
Nature writer Roger Deakin marvels at forest birdsong in France and hunts bush plums with Aboriginal women. Read by Sean Baker.
THU 14:00 12/03/2009 (b00j26h4)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC7.
THU 17:00 Doctor in the House (b007jtg8)
To Pass or Not to Pass
It's nerves and pints all round, as the St Swithin's medics sit their final exams.
The misadventures of student doctor Simon Sparrow - adapted for radio by Ray Cooney from Richard Gordon's novel 'Doctor in the House' published in 1952.
Starring Richard Briers as Simon Sparrow, Geoffrey Sumner as Sir Lancelot Spratt, Ray Cooney as Tony Benskin, Edward Cast as Taffy Evans and Dennis Ramsden as the Dean.
Special guest star: Irene Handl as Mrs Clark.
Producer: David Hatch
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1968.
THU 17:30 King Street Junior Revisited (b007jxgw)
Series 2
Time
One of Miss Featherstone's roles in life is as a defender of difficult causes, but it is not an easy one. With Carolyn Pickles. From June 2003.
THU 18:00 Planet B (b00j250y)
Series 1
9. The Fast Track
Still stuck in a virtual world, it's John's last chance to save Lioba by navigating an escape path.
Ten-part series about a mystery virtual world.
Written by Paul May.
John ...... Gunnar Cauthery
Medley ...... Lizzy Watts
Cerberus ...... Chris Pavlo
Lioba ...... Donnla Hughes
All other parts played by Janice Acquah, Jill Cardo, Stephen Critchlow, Inam Mirza, Paul Rider and Adjoa Andoh.
Director: Jessica Dromgoole
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in March 2009.
THU 18:30 The Brightonomicon (b00dcs9m)
The Monstrous Mystery of the Moulsecoomb Crab
Hugo Rune and Rizla uncover an alien plot on the Sussex Downs. Fantastical comic serial with David Warner and Elliott Stein.
THU 19:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show (b007rn3z)
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08:00 today]
THU 19:30 All the Way from Memphis (b00j26h0)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
THU 20:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j2510)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
THU 20:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j2512)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
THU 20:45 A Five Year Sentence (b00j2514)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:45 today]
THU 21:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jngb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
THU 21:15 The Medical Detectives (b007k0rx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 today]
THU 22:00 The Right Time (b00fv9t1)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 22:30 Fabulous (b00j2516)
Series 1
Episode 5
Things are looking up for Faye, with invites to management drinks and her boss's wedding.
Daisy Haggard stars as neurotic Faye in Lucy Clarke’s sitcom about a woman who wants to be fabulous but can't cope.
With:
Olivia Colman
Daisy Haggard
Katy Brand
Adam Buxton
Matthew Holness
Joanna Scanlan
Joanna Neary
Eve Dallas
Music by Osymyso.
Producer: Simon Nicholls
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2007.
THU 22:45 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea (b007jzy5)
Series 1
The Musical Evening
Mrs Naughtie performs the Dance of the Seven Voles. Stars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Alison Steadman. From December 2002.
THU 23:00 Think the Unthinkable (b007jm2g)
Series 1
Longley's Bank
Longley's Bank recruits consultants Unthinkable Solutions to transform its image.
Daisy, Sophie and Ryan persuade Longleys to change its name, its logo and even the design of its bank. At least they can say no company they've ever worked with was ever the same again.
James Cary’s award-winning sitcom about management consultants.
Sophie Stott ...... Emma Kennedy
Ryan Packer ...... Marcus Brigstocke
Daisy de Vere ...... Catherine Shepherd
John ...... Stephen Moore
Derek ...... Kim Wall
Vanessa ...... Olivia Colman.
Script associates: Paul Mayhew-Archer and Ed Drew.
Music by John Whitehall.
Producer: Adam Bromley.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2001.
THU 23:30 The Lee Mack Show (b00bt53m)
Suggs
Singer Suggs joins the quick-fire comic for stand-up, sketches and music. With Angela McHale and Steve Brown. From March 2005.
FRIDAY 13 MARCH 2009
FRI 00:00 Planet B (b00j250y)
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18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 The Brightonomicon (b00dcs9m)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j2510)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j2512)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:45 A Five Year Sentence (b00j2514)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:45 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jngb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:15 The Medical Detectives (b007k0rx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 The Right Time (b00fv9t1)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 on Thursday]
FRI 03:30 Fabulous (b00j2516)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:30 on Thursday]
FRI 03:45 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea (b007jzy5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:45 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 Think the Unthinkable (b007jm2g)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:30 The Lee Mack Show (b00bt53m)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:30 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 Lew Wallace - Ben Hur (b007jr6d)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 06:00 King Street Junior Revisited (b007jxgw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:30 on Thursday]
FRI 06:30 Doctor in the House (b007jtg8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Thursday]
FRI 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00j272d)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Includes Nigel Greaves reading The Twitches - Bad Hair Day by Roy Apps.
FRI 08:00 Round the Horne (b00j272g)
Series 1
Episode 15
Special agent Kenneth Horne investigates sinister giant milk bottles in Haiti, while Fiona and Charles are very glad.
Julian and Sandy are selling Bona Seats - but Kenneth Williams is feeling very unloved by everyone.
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 June 1965.
FRI 08:30 Knowing Me, Knowing You (b007jzxg)
Episode 4
A-ha! Alan Partridge welcomes the Duchess of Stranraer, impressionist Steve Thompson and MP Sandra Peaks.
Classic chat from On the Hour's supreme sports reporter and his guests from the world of theatre, politics and emotional tragedy.
With thanks to Alan's chief researcher Steve Coogan.
Assistant researchers:
Patrick Marber
Rebecca Front
Doon Mackichan
David Schneider
Producer: Armando lannucci
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1992.
FRI 09:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j272j)
Series 1
4. Speed
Detective Riley is feeling angry for being sent on a 'speed awareness' workshop.
But that puts him on the trail of ex-con from the old days in Hull - womanising rip-off merchant Frank Butters...
Brian B Thompson's detective series about the ill-matched duo is set in Leeds.
CAST:
D.I. Trueman …. Robert Daws
D.S. Riley …. Duncan Preston
Frank Butters …. Sam Dale
Melanie …. Christine Kavanagh
Eric Simonelli …. John Dougal
Inez …. Miranda Keeling
Svetlana …. Jasmine Callan
The duo began life on BBC Radio 4 in 2002, with Detective Inspector Trueman called back to work after a nervous breakdown in order to solve a high profile murder case, backed up by Detective Superintendent Riley. This was followed by three new plays in 2005.
Director: Toby Swift
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2007.
FRI 09:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j272l)
Episode 5
Superintendent Andrew Dalziel's key suspect asks to change his statement. Reginald Hill's thriller read by Philip Jackson.
FRI 09:45 A Five Year Sentence (b00j272n)
Episode 5
Jean realises that Brian's up to no good, but her revenge has a surprising victim. Stars Sheila Reid and Kenneth Cranham.
FRI 10:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jngw)
Episode 5
Headmistress Sarah Burton sparks upset when she takes her girls on an educational walk in the snow. Stars Sarah Lancashire.
FRI 10:15 Renny Krupinski - No Problem (b007jw1g)
An idyllic holiday runs into problems as Beth and Simon get stuck in an airport. Stars Renny Krupinski and Belinda Sinclair.
FRI 11:00 Ray Connolly - Lost Fortnight (b00j2j79)
Based on film producer John Houseman's memoirs of The Blue Dahlia and risk-taker Raymond Chandler. Stars Peter Barkworth.
FRI 12:00 Round the Horne (b00j272g)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead (b00j2j7c)
Series 2
Episode 8
A bizarre slice of Shakespeare - and a poem for a man with a plan.
A sequential entertainment for radio starring Ronnie Barker.
With Terence Brady, Pauline Yates and John Graham.
Pianist: Gordon Langford
Guitarist: Dick Abell.
Written by Chris Allen, Peter Campbell, Ted Clayton and Patrick Ennis, John Graham, Roy Lomax, Donald Monat and June Dixon, Frank A Terry and Harold Arpthorp.
Producer John Fawcett-Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1972.
FRI 13:00 Joanna Trollope - Other People's Children (b007jn8y)
Episode 10
Relationships falter under the strains of living as a step-family when decisions need to be made.
Joanna Trollope's novel about the traumas and delights of adjusting to a step-family.
Concluded by Penelope Wilton.
Abridged in ten parts by Pat McLoughlin.
Producer: Di Speirs
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998.
FRI 13:15 The Benn Tapes (b007jr2b)
Series 2
Europe
Political veteran Tony Benn shares private recordings from history's frontline. Pros and cons of the UK's links with Brussels.
FRI 13:30 A Short History of Ireland (b007k4gt)
Remember, Remember the Fifth of November; They Wish to Kill Him by Poison
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
FRI 13:45 Roger Deakin - Wildwood: A Journey Through Trees (b00j2j7f)
Heartwood
Nature writer Roger Deakin visits a library full of apples and returns home to lay a tree hedge by hand. Read by Sean Baker.
FRI 14:00 13/03/2009 (b00j2j7h)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
FRI 17:00 The Code of the Woosters (b007jw62)
Strange Behaviour of a Curate
Bertie and Jeeves find themselves on top of a wardrobe. PG Wodehouse adventure with Michael Hordern and Richard Briers.
FRI 17:30 Ayres on the Air (b007k1f9)
Series 1
Children
A school play and parents discussing s-e-x. Poetry and sketches from Pam Ayres. With Geoffrey Whitehead. From June 2004.
FRI 18:00 Planet B (b00j2j7k)
Series 1
10. Death's Door
John and Lioba aim to meet in the real world, but can they really escape their virtual reality?
Ten-part series about a mystery virtual world.
Written by Matthew Broughton.
John ...... Gunnar Cauthery
Medley ...... Lizzy Watts
Cerberus ...... Chris Pavlo
Lioba ...... Donnla Hughes
All other parts played by Janice Acquah, Jill Cardo, Stephen Critchlow,Paul Rider, Manjeet Mann, Matthew Broughton and Adjoa Andoh.
Director: Jessica Dromgoole
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in March 2009.
FRI 18:30 The Brightonomicon (b00djm57)
The Lark of the Lansdowne Lioness
Hugo Rune and Rizla collect the tea-flavoured tears of a magical statue. Fantastical comic serial with David Warner.
FRI 19:00 Round the Horne (b00j272g)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 19:30 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead (b00j2j7c)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
FRI 20:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j272j)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
FRI 20:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j272l)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
FRI 20:45 A Five Year Sentence (b00j272n)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:45 today]
FRI 21:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jngw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
FRI 21:15 Renny Krupinski - No Problem (b007jw1g)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 today]
FRI 22:00 Knowing Me, Knowing You (b007jzxg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
FRI 22:30 Genius (b008m9f6)
Series 1
Stewart Lee
From a self-cleaning fish tank with a twist to a CD player-cum-microwave oven?
Dave Gorman asks comedian Stewart Lee to select the public's best loopy idea.
The first of three radio comedy series where 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 November 2005.
FRI 23:00 Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! (b00c3t06)
Series 1
Book Signing
A day in the life of a former variety star, includes a disastrous book signing. Stars Steve Delaney. From December 2005.
FRI 23:30 Big Town All Stars (b007jrjl)
Series 1
Band of Gold
The band head off to an engagement party for Lorelei's ex, as old scores surface. Stars Stephen Tompkinson. From March 2000.