Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. With Kate Harbour reading The Quigleys by Simon Mason and Raymond Quinn reading Millions by Frank Cottrell Boyce.
Cowardly Captain Seagoon goes to war. With Peter Sellers away, Graham Stark and Kenneth Connor are enlisted. From January 1959.
More celeb sound-alikes, spoofing Radio 4, plus William Hague rings Stars in Their Eyes. With Jon Culshaw. From December 2000.
Two unlikely cops Detective Inspector Bob Boxer and Detective Constable Shona Doberman probe an academics killing spree in Glasgow.
Alastair Jessiman's gritty comedy police drama stars Finlay Welsh as DI Bob Boxer, Anita Vettesse as DC Shona Doberman and James Bryce as DCI Paton.
DC Shauna Doberman is regarded as the smart one in the crime-fighting duo, whilst DI Bob Boxer is the plodding old-school cop, who aims to reach the right conclusion.
Producer: David Jackson Young.
Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by BBC Radio Scotland.
1. The Cupboard
As Oxford student John Maltravers plays ancient violin music, a hidden cupboard is revealed in his rooms.
Read by Joanna David.
Written in 1895 by J Meade Falkner, this brilliant novella is by turns enchanting and terrifying.
Set in the 1840s, it follows John Maltravers, a well-to-do student at Oxford whose innocent love of music is destined to lead him under a malevolent influence.
Abridged in four parts by Doreen Estal.
Author J Meade Falkner also wrote the smuggling classic 'Moonfleet'.
Sarah Burton encounters the bitter taste of loss and the joy of achievement, as the headmistress of Kiplington High School.
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 by Gill Adams.
Crime-solving priest Paolo Baldi investigates the death of a student on campus, following the trail to an arrogant clique that dabbled in the occult. Is there a rational explanation, or was the Devil really involved?
Starring David Threlfall as Paolo Baldi, Tina Kellegher as Tina Mahon, TP McKenna as Father Troy, Gerard McSorley as Doctor Graham, Owen Roe as Superintendent Rynne and Margaret D'Arcy as Mrs Reid.
Murder mystery written by Annie Caulfield.
Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.
Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.
It's 1825 and District Collector William Savage witnesses a brutal double murder. John Masters dramatisation with David Collings.
As the axe is wielded, Radio Prune gets a rival.
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.
Bored with daily life, two friends plan to escape Meadowbank Old People's Home. Short story read by June Whitfield.
Dirk Bogarde reads the final extract from his book of childhood reminiscences. The actor recalls his days at the seaside.
The Heretics Intend to Vomit Out All Their Poison; Thomas Wentworth and the Graces
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
The famous department store founder had an innovative approach to retail. Lindy Woodhead's biography read by Lindsay Duncan.
How far will some Ballylenon residents go to make sure that the sale of a certain cottage goes ahead without a hitch? It's 1956 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna.
Before returning to England, the family take a whistle stop tour round Europe and Father takes them to where it all started, where he and their mother got spliced.
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. Sacrifice
Oblivio is in the grip of an Ice Age.
When the UME spaceship lands on the surface, Norman and Max make a sacrifice...
Conclusion of Colin Swash’s sci-fi comedy about two space-age humans stranded on a friendly alien planet.
Norman ...... Tony Robinson
Max ...... David Haig
Stella ...... Louise Lombard
Macari ...... Michael Troughton
Suzy ...... Carla Mendonca
Louise ...... Ronni Ancona
Ume ...... Lorelei King
Vince ...... Daniel Main
The future's best unknown. Rune and Rizla find out the hard way. Fantastical comic serial with David Warner and Elliott Stein.
The Professor gets trapped in a time loop, but what's causing his intergalactic deja vu? Stars Mark Gatiss. From May 2006.
A white-knuckle ride of instellar thrills as a space train hurtles towards Earth
1950s American sci-fi spoof.
Liza Ross.
Written by Adam Tandy and Nat Sones.
Producer: Adam Bromley.
Hypnotist Paul McKenna gets a taste of his own medicine. Sketch show with Nick Golsen and Tim de Jongh. From January 1997.
TUESDAY 24 MARCH 2009
TUE 00:00 Colin Swash - Paradise Lost in Space (b007jp39)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Monday]
TUE 00:30 The Brightonomicon (b00fbzw3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Monday]
TUE 01:00 Boxer and Doberman (b00jctjf)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Monday]
TUE 01:30 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner (m000519j)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Monday]
TUE 02:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnm4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Monday]
TUE 02:15 Baldi (b0080483)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Monday]
TUE 03:00 Dead Ringers (b00jctjc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 on Monday]
TUE 03:30 Nebulous (b00jd58s)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:30 on Monday]
TUE 04:00 Atomic Tales (b007qtm4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:30 The Skivers (b00jd5jn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:30 on Monday]
TUE 05:00 The Deceivers (b007jwzf)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Monday]
TUE 06:00 Winston (b007wvf0)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:30 on Monday]
TUE 06:30 Ballylenon (b007jx6s)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Monday]
TUE 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00jd6x2)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. With Kate Harbour reading The Quigleys by Simon Mason and Raymond Quinn reading Millions by Frank Cottrell Boyce.
TUE 08:00 The Navy Lark (b007wpr5)
Series 3
Mount Rumpus Atoll
Povey has no trouble in naming a useless frigate to be a target in a NATO exercise.
Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Ronnie Barker as Lt Commander Stanton, Tenniel Evans as AS Goldstein, Heather Chasen as Heather and Michael Bates as Lieutenant Bates.
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 December 1960.
TUE 08:30 Radio Shuttleworth (b007wp4b)
Series 2
Tony Hart
TV artist Tony Hart pays a visit and his timing couldn't be better as John is in the middle of painting the living room wall.
Maybe Tony could help - but no fancy murals mind you, as Mary wouldn't like it.
The semi-detached world of aspiring singer-songwriter John Shuttleworth comes direct from his front room in Sheffield.
Written and performed by Graham Fellows.
With Lorraine Bowen and Stephen Frost.
Additional material by Martin Willis.
Producer: Dawn Ellis.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2000
TUE 09:00 Boxer and Doberman (b00jd6wp)
Series 1
The Killings in Kirkibrae
DI Bob Boxer and DC Shona Doberman probe a link between some nasty serial killings in Glasgow and some gruesome murders in an idyllic village in the remote Scottish Highlands.
Alastair Jessiman's gritty comedy police drama stars Finlay Welsh as DI Bob Boxer, Anita Vettesse as DC Shona Doberman and James Bryce as DCI Paton.
DC Shauna Doberman is regarded as the smart one in the crime-fighting duo, whilst DI Bob Boxer is the grizzled old-school cop, who aims to reach the right conclusion.
Producer: David Jackson Young.
Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by BBC Radio Scotland.
First broadcast in March 2009.
TUE 09:30 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner (m000ql4n)
2. Adrian
Hiding his discovery, John Maltravers outwardly woos Constance, but starts falling under Adrian's sinister spell.
Read by Joanna David.
Set in the 1840s, J Meade Falkner's brilliant novella tells the story of a well-to-do Oxford student whose innocent love of music is destined to lead him under a malevolent influence.
Abridger: Doreen Estall
Producer: Lawrence Jackson
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in August 2008.
TUE 10:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnmm)
Episode 12
Headmistress Sarah Burton opens up her school for voters in the election. Stars Sarah Lancashire and Philip Glenister.
TUE 10:15 Baldi (b007jlm8)
Series 2
Three in One
The crime-solving priest goes horse racing and uncovers the 'SP' on an ex-jockey's murder. Starring David Threlfall.
TUE 11:00 The Deceivers (b007k4vb)
The Man with the Twisted Neck
It's 1825, District Collector William Savage is surprised by his grisly discovery. John Masters dramatisation with David Collings.
TUE 12:00 The Navy Lark (b007wpr5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
TUE 12:30 Steptoe and Son (b007k01b)
Series 3
Robbery With Violence
Terrified Albert lies to son Harold after accidentally breaking his treasured porcelain collection.
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
Inspector ...... Dudley Foster
With Garrard Green, Edward Kelsey and Trevor Martin.
Adapted for radio from Galton and Simpson's TV script by Gale Pedrick.
Producer: Bobby Jaye
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in May 1971.
TUE 13:00 Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels (b00ckz8b)
Last Train to Dog Town
Author Neil K is stranded with the talkative characters of his unfinished Western story. Short story read by Jack Davenport.
TUE 13:15 Bogarde on Film (b007js7g)
Breaking In
Actor Dirk Bogarde reads his memoirs. After leaving the army, the silver screen beckoned, but his neck was to prove problematic.
TUE 13:30 A Short History of Ireland (b007k4t6)
The Eagle Wing and the Black Oath; Presbyterian Anger, Catholic Resentment
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
TUE 13:45 Shopping, Seduction and Mr Selfridge (b00jd6x4)
Episode 2
Harry opens his London shop. Initially takings are miserable, until he comes up with a spectacular idea. Read by Lindsay Duncan.
TUE 14:00 24/03/2009 (b00jd6x6)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
TUE 17:00 Second Thoughts (b00fnfnv)
Series 2
Maybe, Baby
Broody Faith fancies starting a second family - but does Bill?
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, Kelda Holmes as Hannah, Norman Bird as Mr Burrows and Deborah Rowbottom as the Police Officer.
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 (b007jpyj)
Marooned
A visit to the pier theatre ends in disaster for Arthur Wilson and Miss Perkins.
A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee.
Arthur Wilson ...... John Le Mesurier
Frank Pike ...... Ian Lavender
Bert Hodges ...... Bill Pertwee
Miss Perkins ...... Vivienne Martin
Derek ...... Paul Russell
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 January 1984.
TUE 18:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace (b007jpdb)
Episode 1
In 22nd-century Britain, the collapse of the pensions system means compulsory euthanasia for all 70-year-olds.
But a clerical error sparks major implications for George Smith...
Colin Swash's dystopian comedy stars Stephen Moore as George
George ...... Stephen Moore
Doris ...... Patsy Byrne
O'Connell ...... Geoffrey McGivern
Andrea Sunbeam ...... Lorelei King
Other parts by Melanie Hudson, Christopher Douglas and Lewis MacLeod.
Producer: Richard Wilson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1998.
TUE 18:30 The Brightonomicon (b00fg48q)
The Wondrous One-Off Wiseman of Withdean
Rizla dresses as a woman, but Hugo Rune can't escape his destiny. Fantastical comic serial with David Warner and Elliott Stein.
TUE 19:00 The Navy Lark (b007wpr5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
TUE 19:30 Steptoe and Son (b007k01b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
TUE 20:00 Boxer and Doberman (b00jd6wp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
TUE 20:30 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner (m000ql4n)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
TUE 21:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnmm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
TUE 21:15 Baldi (b007jlm8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 today]
TUE 22:00 Radio Shuttleworth (b007wp4b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
TUE 22:30 Wild Things (b007tcpg)
Series 1
Date with Fate
The fiery florists tackle a psychic, a dog - and fame beckons. Stars Doon Mackichan and Imelda Staunton. From September 2002.
TUE 23:00 Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World (b007jtql)
Series 2
The Scheme of Things
Where does Britain fit in the Theatre of Being?
Cult New Age 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 August 1993.
TUE 23:30 On the Hour (b007lzwz)
Series 2
Episode 5
Ireland hits the headlines as the programme ransacks the archives to celebrate its 33rd birthday.
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, Andrew Glover, David Quantick, Stewart Lee and Patrick Marber.
Producer: Armando lannucci
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1992
WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH 2009
WED 00:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace (b007jpdb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Tuesday]
WED 00:30 The Brightonomicon (b00fg48q)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Tuesday]
WED 01:00 Boxer and Doberman (b00jd6wp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Tuesday]
WED 01:30 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner (m000ql4n)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Tuesday]
WED 02:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnmm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Tuesday]
WED 02:15 Baldi (b007jlm8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Tuesday]
WED 03:00 Radio Shuttleworth (b007wp4b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 on Tuesday]
WED 03:30 Wild Things (b007tcpg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:30 on Tuesday]
WED 04:00 Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World (b007jtql)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:30 On the Hour (b007lzwz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:30 on Tuesday]
WED 05:00 The Deceivers (b007k4vb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Tuesday]
WED 06:00 It Sticks Out Half A Mile (b007jpyj)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:30 on Tuesday]
WED 06:30 Second Thoughts (b00fnfnv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Tuesday]
WED 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00jd9h6)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. With Kate Harbour reading The Quigleys by Simon Mason and Raymond Quinn reading Millions by Frank Cottrell Boyce.
WED 08:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007k4v4)
Series 4
The Income Tax Demand
With a tax bill looming, the lad consults crooked chartered accountant Sid.
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 (b007js1l)
Series 1
A Cavalier Attitude
Model village-makers, Robin and Wendy are shown "Black Bess" as their randy friends Sue and Glen persuade them to attend a battle re-enactment.
Written by and starring Kay Stonham and Simon Greenall.
Robin ...... Simon Greenall
Wendy ...... Kay Stonham
Maureen ...... Debra Stephenson
Derek ...... Phil Cornwell
Sue ...... Jan Ravens
Glenn ...... Michael Simkins
Darnley ...... Ewan Bailey
Carol ...... Jo Enright
Pikeman ...... Sean McKenna
Producer: Mario Stylianides
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2002.
WED 09:00 Boxer and Doberman (b00jd9h8)
Series 1
The Big Cheese
Detective Inspector Bob Boxer falls into the clutches of an old sadistic adversary. At first he resists the pressure to go over to the "other side" and swell the ranks of Villains Incorporated. But when his enemies exploit one of his deepest childhood fears, even Bob's cast-iron will begins to crack like a caramel log. Might a good cop go to the bad?
Alastair Jessiman's gritty comedy police drama stars Finlay Welsh as DI Bob Boxer, Anita Vettesse as DC Shona Doberman and James Bryce as DCI Paton.
DC Shauna Doberman is regarded as the smart one in the crime-fighting duo, whilst DI Bob Boxer is the grizzled old-school cop, who aims to reach the right conclusion.
Producer: David Jackson Young.
Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by BBC Radio Scotland.
First broadcast in March 2009.
WED 09:30 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner (b00cywfd)
3. The Secret
Absent in Italy, John Maltravers sends a letter summoning Sophia to Naples, where she learns a terrible secret.
Read by Joanna David.
Set in the 1840s, J Meade Falkner's brilliant novella tells the story of a well-to-do Oxford student whose innocent love of music is destined to lead him under a malevolent influence.
Abridger: Doreen Estall
Producer: Lawrence Jackson
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in August 2008.
WED 10:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnn3)
Episode 13
Yorkshire landowner Robert Carne confronts headmistress Sarah. Lydia is distressed. Stars Sarah Lancashire and Philip Glenister.
WED 10:15 Baldi (b007jlmx)
Series 2
Twilight of a God
An invitation to an operatic wedding turns into a dramatic murder trail for the priestly sleuth. Stars David Threlfall.
WED 11:00 The Deceivers (b007jwzp)
The Goddess of Destruction
It's 1825, and with clear evidence of ritual murders, William Savage seeks justice. John Masters dramatisation with David Collings.
WED 12:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007k4v4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
WED 12:30 The Burkiss Way (b00jq7qb)
Series 3
Get Cut Off the Burkiss Way
Pulling the chain on quiz shows - and the legendary tales of Scheherazade prove disappointing.
Starring Fred Harris, Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees and Chris Emmett .
Cult sketch comedy series which originally ran from 1976 to 1980.
Written by Andrew Marshall and David Renwick.
Producer: John Lloyd
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1977.
WED 13:00 Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels (b00cl7lx)
Gastronomicon
Disobeying rules for a silver wedding anniversary recipe book sparks unexpected consequences. Short story read by Lynda Baron.
WED 13:15 Bogarde on Film (b007js7v)
Liszt in Hollywood
Actor Dirk Bogarde reads more of his film memoirs. A trip to Hollywood was to prove particularly challenging.
WED 13:30 A Short History of Ireland (b007k4vf)
October 1641, The Plot That Failed; The 1641 Massacres
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
WED 13:45 Shopping, Seduction and Mr Selfridge (b00jdjr5)
Episode 3
As the father of modern retailing, Harry was a clever showman. He was also a philanderer and gambler. Read by Lindsay Duncan.
WED 14:00 25/03/2009 (b00jdjr7)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
WED 17:00 After Henry (b007jnl5)
Series 2
The Kitten
'One kitten looks pretty much like another kitten so far as I'm concerned. They're just small versions of cats. And I'm not that keen on cats.'
Sarah and her mother disagree over tidiness of the house - until a visitor arrives...
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.
Sarah ...... Prunella Scales
Eleanor ...... Joan Sanderson
Russell ...... Benjamin Whitrow
Clare ...... Gerry Cowper
Policeman ...... Michael Hadley
Percy Bradshaw ...... Simon Brett
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 September 1986.
WED 17:30 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 18:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace (b007jpdq)
Episode 2
Lucky old George Smith - it's not everyone who has their own compulsory euthanasia broadcast on national TV at the age of 69.
Colin Swash's dystopian comedy set in 22nd-century Britain, starring Stephen Moore as George Smith.
George ...... Stephen Moore
Doris ...... Patsy Byrne
O'Connell ...... Geoffrey McGivern
Andrea Sunbeam ...... Lorelei King
Other parts by Melanie Hudson, Christopher Douglas, Lewis MacLeod and Peter Serafinowicz.
Producer: Richard Wilson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1998.
WED 18:30 The Brightonomicon (b00fksh6)
The Concluding Chaotic Conundrum of the Coldean Cat
Can Rizla survive with only a messiah for company? Fantastical comic serial with David Warner and Rupert Degas.
WED 19:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007k4v4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
WED 19:30 The Burkiss Way (b00jq7qb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
WED 20:00 Boxer and Doberman (b00jd9h8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
WED 20:30 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner (b00cywfd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
WED 21:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnn3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
WED 21:15 Baldi (b007jlmx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 today]
WED 22:00 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b007js1l)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
WED 22:30 Old Harry's Game (b007jpf2)
Series 2
Too Far
Satan instructs Scumspawn to perform the most gross and humiliating act of all time.
Has the Prince of Darkness finally gone too far?
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 May 1998.
WED 23:00 Stand-Up on 7 (b00bwjnp)
Miles Jupp
The ever so posh comedian - host of Radio 7's Newsjack - entertains an audience in London.
THURSDAY 26 MARCH 2009
THU 00:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace (b007jpdq)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 The Brightonomicon (b00fksh6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 Boxer and Doberman (b00jd9h8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner (b00cywfd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnn3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:15 Baldi (b007jlmx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b007js1l)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 on Wednesday]
THU 03:30 Old Harry's Game (b007jpf2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:30 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 Stand-Up on 7 (b00bwjnp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 The Deceivers (b007jwzp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 06:00 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue (b007k1rc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:30 on Wednesday]
THU 06:30 After Henry (b007jnl5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Wednesday]
THU 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00jdp8z)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC7.
THU 08:00 The Al Read Show (b00ctjz6)
From 14/10/1995
Arriving home late, Al's wife thwarts his efforts to try and relax.
A compilation of the legendary Northern comic's 1950s monologues.
Originally produced at BBC North by Ronnie Taylor
Compilation produced by Mike Craig.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in October 1995.
THU 08:30 The Right Time (b00c90g4)
Series 3
Episode 1
Gym shenanigans, finding a fox - and can you feel sexy at 60?
The sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
Stars Eleanor Bron, Graeme Garden, Neil Innes, Clive Swift, Roger Blake and Pam Ayres.
Written by Pam Ayres, Mike Coleman, Jan Etherington, Graeme Garden, Neil Innes, Colin Bostock-Smith, Bob Sinfield, Chris Thompson, Pete Reynolds, Tony Bagley, Richard Turner and Phil Nice,
Script Editor: Geoff Parsons.
Music by Ronnie & The Rex and Neil Innes.
Producer: Claire Jones
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2003.
THU 09:00 Boxer and Doberman (b00jdp91)
Series 1
The Seat of Evil
When a much-loved Scottish comic is killed in the street by a falling safe, it looks like an unlucky one-off accident. But then there are more celebrity killings and a pattern starts to emerge.
Is it a brand new case for Boxer and Doberman - or a continuation of the one they're on already? The plot thickens like fog on the Clyde.....
Alastair Jessiman's gritty comedy police drama stars Finlay Welsh as DI Bob Boxer, Anita Vettesse as DC Shona Doberman and James Bryce as DCI Paton.
DC Shauna Doberman is regarded as the smart one in the crime-fighting duo, whilst DI Bob Boxer is the grizzled old-school cop, who aims to reach the right conclusion.
Producer: David Jackson Young.
Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by BBC Radio Scotland.
First broadcast in March 2009.
THU 09:30 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner (b00cz5rg)
4. The Return
As John returns from Italy, his friend Gaskell tries to penetrate how he fell under Adrian's malign spell.
Concluded by Joanna David.
Written in 1895 by J Meade Falkner.
Set in the 1840s, it follows John Maltravers, a well-to-do student at Oxford whose innocent love of music is destined to lead him under a malevolent influence.
Abridger: Doreen Estall
Producer: Lawrence Jackson
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in August 2008.
THU 10:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnnm)
Episode 14
Headmistress Sarah Burton fears for the life of landowner Robert Carne. Stars Sarah Lancashire and Philip Glenister.
THU 10:15 Baldi (b007jln9)
Series 2
Schecter's Knot
The priestly sleuth wonders if extreme professional jealousy is behind a talented professor's death. Stars David Threlfall.
THU 11:00 The Deceivers (b007jwzs)
The Servant of Kali
William Savage finds himself drawn ever closer into the Deceivers' band. John Masters dramatisation with David Collings.
THU 12:00 The Al Read Show (b00ctjz6)
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08:00 today]
THU 12:30 All the Way from Memphis (b00jdp93)
Series 1
Episode 4
James Walton's pop music history quiz with Andrew Collins, Martin Freeman, Tracey Macleod and Stewart Lee. From December 2004.
THU 13:00 Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels (b00cl6vd)
The Ugly Sister
A Cinderella pantomime character wonders if her own Prince Charming is in the audience. Short story read by Lesley Sharp.
THU 13:15 Bogarde on Film (b007js85)
Matinee Idol
Reading more extracts from his memoirs - Ealing Studios director Basil Dearden offers the actor some straightforward advice.
THU 13:30 A Short History of Ireland (b007k4wb)
The Confederation of Kilkenny; Civil War
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
THU 13:45 Shopping, Seduction and Mr Selfridge (b00jdp95)
Episode 4
The hedonistic department store founder hooks up with wild society girls, the Dolly sisters. Read by Lindsay Duncan.
THU 14:00 26/03/2009 (b00jdp97)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC7.
THU 17:00 Doctor at Large (b009364g)
The SS Lotus
Simon Sparrow soon realises that life as a ship's doctor is far from plain sailing.
The misadventures of newly qualified doctor, Simon Sparrow - adapted for radio by Ray Cooney from Richard Gordon's 'Doctor at Large' published in 1955.
Starring Richard Briers as Simon Sparrow, Geoffrey Sumner as Sir Lancelot Spratt, Ray Cooney as Jock Hornby, Edward Cast as Taffy Evans and Peter Jones as Easter.
Producer: David Hatch
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1969.
THU 17:30 King Street Junior Revisited (b00jdp99)
Series 2
Priorities
Education and money - can you have one without the other? With Carolyn Pickles and Marlene Sidaway. From July 2003.
THU 18:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace (b007jpf4)
Episode 3
Fresh from incarceration, 69-year-old George Smith finally comes face to face with the evil leader of the OAPs, Mrs Cookson.
Colin Swash's dystopian comedy set in 22nd-century Britain, starring Stephen Moore as George Smith.
George ...... Stephen Moore
Doris ...... Patsy Byrne
O'Connell ...... Geoffrey McGivern
Mrs Cookson ...... Edna Dore
Andrea Sunbeam ...... Lorelei King
Dawkins ...... Melanie Hudson
Ronnie ...... Christopher Douglas
Other parts by Lewis MacLeod and Peter Serafinowicz.
Producer: Richard Wilson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1998.
THU 18:30 Ghost Galaxies (b007jy1r)
Episode 1
A sci-fi adventure by cult writer Piers Anthony. What happens to a galaxy when it dies?
THU 19:00 The Al Read Show (b00ctjz6)
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08:00 today]
THU 19:30 All the Way from Memphis (b00jdp93)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
THU 20:00 Boxer and Doberman (b00jdp91)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
THU 20:30 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner (b00cz5rg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
THU 21:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnnm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
THU 21:15 Baldi (b007jln9)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 today]
THU 22:00 The Right Time (b00c90g4)
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08:30 today]
THU 22:30 Steven Appleby's Normal Life (b007jmz1)
Series 1
Normal Love
Cartoonist Steven Appleby takes a distinctly abnormal look at everyday life in the 21st century by looking each week at one of life's fundamental topics.
When his wife leaves him for a kettle, the cartoonist looks for love elsewhere..
Starring Paul McCrink as Steven Appleby.
Featuring Rachel Atkins, Ewan Bailey, Nigel Betts and Rosalind Paul.
Six-part comedy written by Steven Appleby
Producer: Toby Swift
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2001
THU 22:45 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea (b007zh10)
Series 1
Romance in the Glen
Hamish finds a rival in the Laird after falling head of heels for society beauty Lady Caroline Fitz-Neatleigh.
Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden star as the two elderly Scotsmen famed for their appearances on BBC Radio’s I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.
With Alison Steadman as their cleaning-lady-cum-housekeeper, Mrs Naughtie - and Lady Caroline Fitzneatly.
And Jeremy Hardy as the local Laird.
Producer: Jon Naismith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2002.
THU 23:00 Think the Unthinkable (b007jm3k)
Series 1
Moore and Burmans
Ailing high street retailer Moore and Burman desperately needs help. They must be desperate to enlist the services of Unthinkable Solutions!
Ryan persuades them to go for a radical publicity campaign, Daisy facilitates his nervous breakdown and Sophie decides to take charge of her love life with some decisive action.
James Cary’s award-winning sitcom about management consultants.
Ryan Packer ...... Marcus Brigstocke
Sophie Stott ...... Emma Kennedy
Daisy ...... Catherine Shepherd
Timandra ...... Olivia Colman
Clive ...... Mark Heap
Brian ...... Simon Godley
Boris ...... Simon Greenall
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 (b00c075z)
Tom Robinson
Tom Robinson joins the quick-fire comic for stand-up, sketches and music. With Angela McHale and Steve Brown. From March 2005.
FRIDAY 27 MARCH 2009
FRI 00:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace (b007jpf4)
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18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 Ghost Galaxies (b007jy1r)
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18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 Boxer and Doberman (b00jdp91)
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09:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner (b00cz5rg)
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09:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnnm)
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10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:15 Baldi (b007jln9)
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10:15 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 The Right Time (b00c90g4)
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08:30 on Thursday]
FRI 03:30 Steven Appleby's Normal Life (b007jmz1)
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22:30 on Thursday]
FRI 03:45 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea (b007zh10)
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22:45 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 Think the Unthinkable (b007jm3k)
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23:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:30 The Lee Mack Show (b00c075z)
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23:30 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 The Deceivers (b007jwzs)
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11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 06:00 King Street Junior Revisited (b00jdp99)
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17:30 on Thursday]
FRI 06:30 Doctor at Large (b009364g)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Thursday]
FRI 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00jdynj)
A daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Includes Kate Harbour reading The Quigleys by Simon Mason, George Potts reading Giant Jim and the Hurricane by Jeremy Strong.
FRI 08:00 Round the Horne (b007jr8c)
Series 2
Episode 1
Big Ben's missing, so Kenneth Horne gets spying - and Julian and Sandy open a bona boutique.
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 March 1966.
FRI 08:30 Knowing Me, Knowing You (b007jvc2)
Episode 6
A-ha! Chat show host Alan Partridge welcomes more guests to his sofa:
BBC TV's Commissioning Director Tony Hayers
TV presenter Trudy Sky
Fashion Designer Yvonne Boyd
The maverick Lord Morgan
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 RD Wingfield - Deadfall (b0084hrk)
Demolition expert Harry Davis is a retired British special agent. In his service days he was part of a disastrous plot to assassinate an African leader.
Now, many years later, there’s to be another attempt. Reluctantly, Harry is drawn into the plot.
RD Wingfield’s thriller stars Bob Peck as Harry Davies.
With Julie Berry as Jenny Brown, Aubrey Woods as Tom Crossland, Peter Howell as Colonel Travers, Tim Reynolds as Reynolds, Alan Dudley as Joe and Stephen Thorne, Michael Tudor Barnes and Paul Gregory as the Police and Secret Service Agents,
Director: Ian Cotterell
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1987
FRI 10:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnp4)
Episode 15
Lydia finds a body. Headmistress Sarah Burton must make some decisions. Stars Sarah Lancashire and Philip Glenister.
FRI 10:15 Baldi (b007jlnl)
Series 2
Not for Life
A young girl's suicide sends the priestly sleuth on an internet murder trail. Starring David Threlfall and Robert Bathurst.
FRI 11:00 The Deceivers (b007jwzy)
The Sale at Parsola
William Savage has become a 'Deceiver' - does he now belong to Kali? John Masters dramatisation with David Collings.
FRI 12:00 Round the Horne (b007jr8c)
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08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 The Michael Bentine Show (b00jf6rv)
From 29/01/1984
From playing Doxon of Dick Green, to a troop of Beefeaters. The ultimate one-man show, written by the host. From January 1984.
FRI 13:00 Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels (b00cl32x)
Fule's Gold
After 40 years teaching creative writing, sneaky Mr Fisher discovers a masterpiece. Short story read by Stephen Moore.
FRI 13:15 Bogarde on Film (b007js8k)
Judy
Reading more extracts from his memoirs, Dirk Bogarde recalls a ground-breaking role and fireworks with screen legend Judy Garland.
FRI 13:30 A Short History of Ireland (b007k4x5)
Cromwell; The Curse of Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell arrived in Ireland in 1649 and vowed to avenge those who had previously massacred Protestants.
FRI 13:45 Shopping, Seduction and Mr Selfridge (b00jf6rx)
Episode 5
Faced with debt and unaccustomed to restraint, Harry has to sell his shares in the department store. Read by Lindsay Duncan.
FRI 14:00 27/03/2009 (b00jf6rz)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
FRI 17:00 The Code of the Woosters (b007k06z)
A Wrongful Arrest
When Bertie Wooster is accused of theft, luckily there's always Jeeves
PG Wodehouse romp adapted by Chris Miller.
Starring Michael Hordern as Jeeves, Richard Briers as Bertie Wooster, Patrick Cargill as Sir Watkyn Bassett, Rex Garner as Gussie Fink-Nottle, Vivian Pickles as Aunt Dahlia, James Villiers as Roderick Spode, Tony McEwan as PC Oates.
Producer: David Hatch
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1973.
FRI 17:30 Tales from the Tower (b00jf6s1)
The Last Waltz
From Blackpool Tower, caretaker Bob spies on a troubled tea dance with a drag spectacular. Stars David Holt. From August 2001.
FRI 18:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace (b007jpfm)
Episode 4
The Old-Age Paramilitaries have developed a secret weapon to destroy the Central Database computer. George Smith is the man to use it.
Colin Swash's dystopian comedy set in 22nd-century Britain, starring Stephen Moore as George Smith.
George ...... Stephen Moore
Doris ...... Patsy Byrne
O'Connell ...... Geoffrey McGivern
Mrs Cookson ...... Edna Dore
Andrea Sunbeam ...... Lorelei King
Dawkins ...... Melanie Hudson
Ronnie ...... Christopher Douglas
Other parts by Lewis MacLeod, Dave Lamb and Peter Serafinowicz.
Producer: Richard Wilson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1998.
FRI 18:30 Ghost Galaxies (b007tzz5)
Episode 2
A spaceship faces an unknown future, hurtling towards the rim of the universe. Piers Anthony's adventure read by Stephen Hogan.
FRI 19:00 Round the Horne (b007jr8c)
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08:00 today]
FRI 19:30 The Michael Bentine Show (b00jf6rv)
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12:30 today]
FRI 20:00 RD Wingfield - Deadfall (b0084hrk)
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09:00 today]
FRI 21:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnp4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
FRI 21:15 Baldi (b007jlnl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 today]
FRI 22:00 Knowing Me, Knowing You (b007jvc2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
FRI 22:30 The Nimmo Twins in... (b00jgq2v)
Series 1
Lord of the Onion Rings
Ed fancies Elaine. So does his boss. But in another world, mighty Ed can smite his enemies. With Owen Evans. From August 2000.
FRI 23:00 Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! (b00ccd7j)
Series 1
Radio Play
The ex-variety star has a muddled day at the butchers and at a radio play read-through. Stars Steve Delaney. From January 2006.
FRI 23:30 Big Town All Stars (b007jrq4)
Series 2
Fifteen Minutes of Fame
The band enters a TV talent show. Will it spark success - or return them to oblivion? Stars Stephen Tompkinson. From July 2001.