SATURDAY 02 JANUARY 2010

SAT 00:00 Gaston Leroux - The Phantom of the Opera (b008p5cw)
Episode 4
Raoul and the Persian enter the Phantom's lair to search for Christine. Stars Peter Guinness, Helen Goldwyn and James D'Arcy.
SAT 00:30 The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley (b007jw60)
Frankenstein author, Mary Shelley's fantastical tale explores man's fascination with eternal life and elixirs. Read by Shaun Dooley.
A young man works for a powerful alchemist. Feeling jilted in love and consumed with jealousy towards a rival, he secretly drinks one of his Master's potions hoping to cure himself of these emotions. Instead, he’s soon facing a living hell…
Romantic novelist, biographer and editor, Mary Shelley is best known as the author of Frankenstein (1818), published when she was just 21. The radical scientific ideas explored in her first novel attracted wide criticism during her lifetime. Writing nearly 100 years before HG Wells, Shelley is now recognised as one of sci-fi’s founding figures.
Producer: Gemma Jenkins
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in 2005.
SAT 01:00 John Mortimer - Rumpole (b007jshh)
The Expert Witness
Rumpole recalls the case of a GP accused of killing his wife.
"The Splendours And Miseries Of An Old Bailey Hack". Starring Maurice Denham as ageing London barrister-at-law Horace Rumpole and Margot Boyd as Hilda Rumpole
With Derek Farr as Mr Justice Skelton and Ellis Dale as Owen Munroe,
Originally a TV series created by writer and barrister John Mortimer, Rumpole hit the BBC radio airwaves in 1980. Case-by-case, Rumpole recalls his work at the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales.
Director: Peter King
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1980.
SAT 01:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008jdcz)
Episode 10
Smuggling is on the agenda as Syn and Mipps defy the Revenue Officer, but pay a terrible price. Russell Thorndike's adventure read by Rufus Sewell.
SAT 02:00 After Happy Ever (b00ph8rq)
Cinderella
What becomes of the fairytale heroine who goes for an orthopaedic shoe fitting? Lynn Ferguson's story stars Janet Brown.
SAT 02:15 Kings (b007jqwr)
Abishag, the Virgin
The monarch is dying. Bathsheba and his new wife attend him. Tales from the reign of biblical King David. Stars Alison Pettitt.
SAT 03:00 Mike Walker - Alpha (b0080p6l)
An all-knowing computer appears to have an independent life of its own - an abomination for those who believe in a supreme creator.
Father Marquez is sent to interrogate ‘Alpha’ to decide whether or not it can be allowed to exist. During their conversations, Marquez finds out far more than he expects about both Alpha and - much more disturbingly - himself...
Mike Walker’s chilling drama won Gold at the Sony Radio Academy Awards 2001.
Stars David Calder as Father Marquez, Sarah-Jane Holm as Alpha, John Moffatt as Cardinal Correlli, Ana Sofrenovia as Katerina, Daniel O'Grady as Tom and Lexi Ross as Sophia.
Original music composed and played by David Chilton.
Producer: Gordon House
First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 2001.
SAT 04:00 David Attenborough's Life Stories (b00lt16w)
Series 1
Salamander
Sir David's first pet was a fire salamander, given to him by his father on his 8th birthday.
He also gave his own son a salamander on his 8th birthday, the legacy of which is very much alive and kicking today.
Series of talks by Sir David Attenborough on the natural histories of creatures and plants from around the world.
Producer: Julian Hector
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2009.
SAT 04:15 Jennings Goes to School (b007jt3k)
Jennings Uses His Head
The schoolboy is desperate to get picked to play in the football match against Bracebridge School. Read by Stephen Fry.
SAT 04:30 The Willows in Winter (b00ph8rv)
Episode 5
Toad's scheming to avoid being discovered doesn't quite go to plan. David Suchet reads William Horwood's Willows sequel.
SAT 04:45 Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson (b007jvch)
5. The Chase
As the otter basks in the sun, a pack of hounds catch his scent, sparking a great chase.
Nicholas Farrell reads Henry Williamson's classic tale of otter life, first published in 1927.
Abridged in five episodes by Sally Marmion.
Producer: Elizabeth Allard
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2002.
SAT 05:00 02/01/2010 (b00pk927)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
SAT 08:00 Big Toe Books (b00pk929)
Kirsten O'Brien presents an hour of children's stories - featuring The Nutcracker and The Mouse King, The 13 Days of Christmas by Jenny Overton and Tom's Midnight Garden.
SAT 09:00 Herge - The Adventures of Tintin (b00ps29q)
Series 1
The Secret of the Unicorn
The intrepid boy reporter buys a model ship that sparks off a treasure hunt. Stars Richard Pearce and Andrew Sachs.
SAT 09:30 The Complete Caledonian Imbiber (b00pk92f)
The Cratur an Reamin Swats
Billy Kay celebrates the Scots drouth for ale, whisky and the great wines of Europe.
SAT 10:00 The Workin's of Perkins: The Radio Life of Geoffrey Perkins (b00pk92h)
When British comedy stalwart Geoffrey Perkins died suddenly in 2008 aged 55, he left behind a legacy of programmes that few can equal.
He was involved in ground-breaking TV productions like Spitting Image, Father Ted and The Fast Show. He also kick-started the careers of the likes of Ben Elton and Harry Enfield. However, Perkins' roots were in radio.
His friend and colleague Angus Deayton presents this 3 hour showcase tribute to the producer, writer and performer: Featuring:
* Radio Active,
Series 1 Ep 2/6: Bedrock (Mike Flex Breakfast Show)
The National Local Radio Station offers advice for nuclear war plus guests Status Quid. Stars Geoffrey Perkins, Angus Deayton, Helen Atkinson-Wood, Michael Fenton Stevens and Philip Pope. From 1981.
* Hordes of the Things
Ep 1/4:
The kingdom of Albion is in peril. Andrew Marshall and John Lloyd's epic Tolkien parody with Paul Eddington, Miriam Margolyes and Simon Callow. From 1980.
* Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful
Series 1 Ep 1/6:
Ken Handley pitches to a motorway services chain. Advertising satire starring Martin Jarvis and Wendy Richard. From 1982
* Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts
The Communications Experts/The Holiday Experts
How to beat the fiends in white coats and overalls at their own game. Two episodes of this 1979 comedy starring Frank Thornton and Patsy Rowlands.
* The 27-Year Itch
Series 2: Ep 1/6 The Family That Stays Together Lives Apart
Marital mayhem comedy starring Hugh Paddick and Betty Marsden. From 1980.
* The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Secondary Phase (6/6) Fit The Twelth
Arthur and Zaphod learn some unpalatable home truths. Stars Peter Jones. From 1980.
Producer: Mik Wilkojc
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2009.
SAT 13:00 John Fletcher - The Legend of Robin Hood (b007jxgp)
Great English hero Robin Hood's adventures take him from May Day revels in Sherwood to crusading battles in the Holy Land - and back again to a life and death struggle with the Sheriff of Nottingham and an even more sinister enemy...
Drawing on the original Robin Hood ballads, John Fletcher's epic play stars John Nettles as Robin, Norman Rodway as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Michael Tudor Barnes as Friar Tuck, Gerry Hinks as Little John and Tamsin Grieg as Alice.
Composer: Vic Gammon
Producer: Nigel Bryant
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1992.
SAT 14:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00k3s04)
Rumpole of the Bailey: Rumpole and the Defence of Guthrie Featherstone
The Old Bailey hack recalls the tale of a philandering member of chambers. Written by John Mortimer and stars Maurice Denham.
SAT 15:00 Crime Catch-Up (b00k3s06)
Rumpole of the Bailey: Rumpole and the Show Folk
The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an actress accused of murder. Written by John Mortimer and starring Maurice Denham.
SAT 15:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00k219n)
Rumpole of the Bailey: Rumpole and the Fascist Beast
The Old Bailey hack takes on a new pupil and defends a racist politician. Written by John Mortimer and stars Maurice Denham.
SAT 16:00 Crime Catch-Up (b00k219q)
Rumpole of the Bailey: Rumpole and the Case of Identity
The Old Bailey hack deals with dubious alibis in court and in chambers. Written by John Mortimer and starring Maurice Denham.
SAT 16:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00k219s)
Rumpole of the Bailey: Rumpole and the Expert Witness
The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of a doctor accused of killing his wife. Written by John Mortimer and starring Maurice Denham.
SAT 17:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00j05wq)
Series 5
Episode 12
English trumpeter Alison Balsom joins the American funny man at St Paul's Fitzgerald Theater, for more comedy and music.
SAT 18:00 Ben Moor - Undone (b00pkvk9)
Series 3
Unending
The Notting Hill Carnival sees the potential end of the worlds and new weirdness. Ben Moor's comic sci-fi saga with Alex Tregear.
SAT 18:30 A Short History of Gothic (b00pkvkc)
Those Who Seek Forgiveness
By Laurell K Hamilton. Hardened vampire hunter Anita Blake helps a woman revive her recently deceased husband. But what is the motivation? Read by Melanie Bond.
SAT 19:00 Herge - The Adventures of Tintin (b00ps29q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
SAT 19:30 The Complete Caledonian Imbiber (b00pk92f)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
SAT 20:00 The Workin's of Perkins: The Radio Life of Geoffrey Perkins (b00pk92h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
SAT 23:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00j05wq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 today]


SUNDAY 03 JANUARY 2010

SUN 00:00 Ben Moor - Undone (b00pkvk9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Saturday]
SUN 00:30 A Short History of Gothic (b00pkvkc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Saturday]
SUN 01:00 John Fletcher - The Legend of Robin Hood (b007jxgp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Saturday]
SUN 02:30 Doctor Who: The Commentaries (b00pkvzt)
The 2009 Specials
The End of Time, part 2
The Doctor Who cast and crew discuss the 2009 New Year special and the Tenth Doctor's final adventure.
SUN 04:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00j05wq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Saturday]
SUN 05:00 03/01/2010 (b00pky9w)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
SUN 08:00 Big Toe Books (b00pky9y)
Kirsten O'Brien presents an hour of children's stories featuring The Nutcracker and The Mouse King by ETA Hoffmann and Tom's Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce.
SUN 09:00 Lynn Ferguson - After Happy Ever Omnibus (b00pkyb0)
Alternate versions of famous fairytales. Stars John Rowe, Melanie Hill, Geraldine James, Janet Brown and the author herself.
SUN 10:15 Short Stories by John Mortimer (b007jzcv)
The Mysterious Affair
Freddy becomes convinced that his father has played a gruesome part in his grandfather's sudden disappearance
Written by John Mortimer and read by Bernard Cribbins.
Producer: Emma Harding
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2003.
SUN 10:30 Winston (b00pkyb2)
Winston Back Home
Don't Call Me Soams
Bossy Rosie and William irk old rogue Winston whose thoughts turns to 'The Forsyte Saga'.
Peter Tinniswood's bawdy comedy serial stars Bill Wallis as Winston, Maurice Denham as Father, Shirley Dixon as Nancy, Liz Goulding as Rosie and Christian Rodska as William.
Director: Shaun MacLoughlin.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1994.
SUN 11:00 Two Coconut Shells, a Blow Lamp and a Raspberry (b0081r61)
...The Story of Comedy Sound Effects on Radio. From farts to Goon Show rumbling stomachs. Reece Shearsmith listens in from the 1930s through to The League of Gentlemen.
SUN 11:30 Radio Anarchists (b00828ml)
Ned Sherrin tells the story of Coyle and Sharpe, the perpetrators of ludicrous street interviews in 1960s America. From January 2003.
SUN 12:00 The Men from the Ministry (b007jq45)
Mission Inedible
The bungling civil servants botch a promotion for British food delicacies in New York.
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 July 1977.
SUN 12:30 The Clitheroe Kid (b007wvh4)
Series 2
Mind My Bike
Can cheeky schoolboy Jimmy come up with an idea to raise some cash for a new bike?
Starring Jimmy Clitheroe as The Clitheroe Kid. With Peter Sinclair as Grandfather, Patricia Burke as Mother, Diana Day as Susan and Peter Goodwright as Billy Parker.
The Clitheroe Kid ran from 1958-1972, gaining audiences above 10 million at its peak.
Its Lancashire-born star, Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) was just 4'3" tall, with a rather shrill voice making him a very believable naughty schoolboy - despite being 35 when it began as a one-off show. Created by James Casey in 1956, a pilot followed and series 1 proper in 1958. Both writing and producing, James stayed with his creation until it finally came off-air. Jimmy died a year later aged just 51.
Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra conducted by Alyn Ainsworth - with Jimmy Leach at the Electronic Organ.
Scripted by James Casey and Frank Roscoe
Produced: James Casey
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1959.
SUN 13:00 Mrs Bradley - Speedy Death (b0093zq1)
It's the 1920s: A rather ripping murder occurs in the bathroom of an elegant country house...
Gladys Mitchell's 1929 whodunit stars Mary Wimbush as the sleuth extraordinaire, Mrs Lestrange Bradley.
With Leslie Phillips and Michael Cochrane
Dramatised by Elizabeth Proud
Mrs Bradley ..... Mary Wimbush
Carstairs ..... Leslie Phillips
Bertie Phillipson ..... Michael Cochrane
Garde Bing ..... Philip Sully
Alistair Bing .... Garard Green
Eleanor Bing ..... Rowan Suart
Dorothy Clark ..... Teresa Gallagher
Mabel Cobbn ..... Lois Burgess
Sir Joseph .... David King
Inspector Boring ..... Christopher Scott
Ferdinand Lestrange/Doctor .... Simon Treves
Parsons ..... Fraser Kerr
Director Sue Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1990.
SUN 14:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00pkyb4)
Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel
The shady lawyer tries to swing a prize fight. The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated. With Michael Roberts. From June 1990.
SUN 15:00 Comedy Catch-Up (b00pkyb6)
The Flight of the Conchords
After the band splits, Jermaine holds auditions in the toilets. Stars Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement. From October 2005.
SUN 15:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00pzhcm)
Cabin Pressure: Abu Dhabi
Taking off with a bump for pilot Martin - the ups and downs of a tiny charter airline. Stars Stephanie Cole. From July 2008.
SUN 16:00 Comedy Catch-Up (b00pkyb8)
Hancock's Half Hour: The Picnic
The lad, Bill and Sid eat al fresco to impress their dates from the local Palais. Stars Tony Hancock. From October 1959.
SUN 16:30 Newsjack (b00lk9c8)
Series 1
Episode 4
Sketch show that scrutinises the latest news, views and issues of the day, with comedian Miles Jupp. From July 2009.
SUN 17:00 Two Coconut Shells, a Blow Lamp and a Raspberry (b0081r61)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
SUN 17:30 Radio Anarchists (b00828ml)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:30 today]
SUN 18:00 The Darker Side of the Border (b00cb1ts)
Arthur Conan Doyle - The Captain of the Polestar
As a Dundee whaling ship becomes trapped in the Artic, strange cries sound across the ice at night and a figure is glimpsed on the floes.
Is it the Captain's lost love come to reclaim him?
Series of 3 Scottish 19th century tales of terror and mystery.
Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and dramatised by Marty Ross.
Craigie ...... Alec Heggie
Milne ...... James Bryce
Doctor ...... Nick Underwood
Williamson ...... John Buick
McLeod ...... Brian Pettifer
Producer: Bruce Young
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2003.
SUN 18:30 Short Stories by Robert Heinlein (b00lblq5)
The Green Hills of Earth
Rhysling, the blind singer of the spaceways, captures the beauty of space and complexities of being a spaceman in songs about his heroic adventures.
Snatches of his music are interwoven with the story of how he lost his sight and became Earth's unofficial chronicler of the universe.
Read by Adam Sims.
Written in 1947, 'The Green Hills of Earth' is recognised as one of the best-ever sci-fi stories by master writer, Robert A Heinlein (1907-1988).
Produced and abridged by Gemma Jenkins.
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in 2007.
SUN 19:00 The Men from the Ministry (b007jq45)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:00 today]
SUN 19:30 The Clitheroe Kid (b007wvh4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
SUN 20:00 Lynn Ferguson - After Happy Ever Omnibus (b00pkyb0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
SUN 21:15 Short Stories by John Mortimer (b007jzcv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:15 today]
SUN 21:30 Winston (b00pkyb2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:30 today]
SUN 22:00 Red Dwarf (b00pkzqq)
Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers
Episode 5
The prospect of female company spurs on a rescue mission from Dave Lister and crewmates. Read by Rimmer himself, Chris Barrie.
SUN 22:30 The Now Show (b00pkzqs)
Fresh from 4 - Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis cast a satirical eye over the week's news. From 25th December.
SUN 23:00 The Mitch Benn Music Show (b007w3z1)
Series 1
Episode 6
The musical comedian presents his selection of classic comic songs. His guest is former Juicepig, Phil Nicol. From August 2005.
SUN 23:30 Swots (b00pkzqv)
Series 1
Episode 2
Headmaster Miles Jupp presides over his unruly celebrity pupils. With Susan Morrison and Paul Sneddon. From September 2009.


MONDAY 04 JANUARY 2010

MON 00:00 The Darker Side of the Border (b00cb1ts)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Sunday]
MON 00:30 Short Stories by Robert Heinlein (b00lblq5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Sunday]
MON 01:00 Mrs Bradley - Speedy Death (b0093zq1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Sunday]
MON 02:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00pkyb4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Sunday]
MON 03:00 Comedy Catch-Up (b00pkyb6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 15:00 on Sunday]
MON 03:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00pzhcm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 15:30 on Sunday]
MON 04:00 Comedy Catch-Up (b00pkyb8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 16:00 on Sunday]
MON 04:30 Newsjack (b00lk9c8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 16:30 on Sunday]
MON 05:00 04/01/2010 (b00pkzrf)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC7.
MON 08:00 Dad's Army (b007jmyj)
Series 2
Boots, Boots, Boots
The Home Guard platoon take action when Captain Mainwaring becomes obsessed with their feet.
Starring Arthur Lowe as Captain Mainwaring, John Le Mesurier as Sergeant Wilson, Clive Dunn as Corporal Jones, John Laurie as Private Frazer, Ian Lavender as Private Pike and Arnold Ridley as Godfrey.
Adapted for radio from Jimmy Perry and David Croft's TV scripts by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles.
Producer: John Dyas
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1975.
MON 08:30 Dead Ringers (b00pl15f)
Series 10
Episode 5
More celebrity sound-alikes as Gordon Brown makes a call and surprise auditions for the new Doctor Who. From October 2003.
MON 09:00 PG Wodehouse - The Inimitable Jeeves (b007v1df)
The Delayed Exit of Claude and Eustace
Trouble looms for Bertie Wooster when his wild cousins arrive.
PG Wodehouse romp starring Richard Briers and Michael Hordern.
Jeeves ...... Michael Hordern
Bertie Wooster ..... Richard Briers
Eustace ..... David Jason
Claude ..... Jonathan Lynn
Aunt Agatha ..... Joan Sanderson
Marianne ...... Bridget Armstrong
Adapted by Chris Miller.
Producer: David Hatch
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1973.
MON 09:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel (b00801nf)
Series 1
Episode 6
Judgement day dawns for the shady lawyer, Waldorf T Flywheel.
Recreation of the Marx Brothers' lost shows charting the adventures of shady lawyer Waldorf T Flywheel and his assistant, Emmanuel Ravelli. Originally broadcast with sponsors on America's NBC radio network in the 1930s. The scripts were rediscovered in 1988.
Groucho Marx as Waldorf T Flywheel ...... Michael Roberts
Chico Marx as Emmanuel Ravellias ...... Frank Lazarus
With Lorelei King and Graham Hoadly.
Written by Nat Perrin and Athur Sheekman. Adapted by Mark Brisenden.
Music arranged and conducted by David Firman.
Producer: Dirk Maggs
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1990.
MON 10:00 Mike Walker - Omega (b007jl75)
Building what is destined to be the world's tallest tower, civil engineer John Stone comes to question his very existence.
Mike Walker’s fascinating vision of the near future.
John Stone..........................David Calder
Kate........................................Penelope Wilton
Louise....................................Helen Longworth
Brandt...................................Philip Voss
Dr Mary Brown..................Sarah Jane-Holm
Harry.....................................Karl Prekopp
Music composed and played by David Chiltern
Director: Gordon House
First broadcast on the BBC World Service in February 2002.
MON 11:00 Dave Sheasby - Shifting the Leaves (b007jtbl)
Episode 1
Returning to Porthant Bay in Cornwall after 60 years. Marjorie Beaumont is coming to terms with her past
Written by Dave Sheasby.
Marjorie Beaumont ...... Elizabeth Bradley.
Mrs Nugent ...... June Barrie
Mandy ...... Alison Pettitt
Tilson ...... Tristan Sturrock
Producer: David Hunter
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1998.
MON 11:15 Flaw in the Motor, Dust in the Blood (b00pl6sh)
Thomas's dreams are like thriller plots. Trevor Preston's exploration of a man's complex bipolar disorder. With Rory Kinnear.
MON 12:00 Dad's Army (b007jmyj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
MON 12:30 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (b007jrgc)
Moving On
Bob and Terry take an eventful trip down memory lane.
Starring James Bolam as Terry Collier, Rodney Bewes as Bob Ferris and Brigit Forsyth as Thelma Chambers. With Sheila Fearn and Michael Segal.
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 provided by BBC producer Stan Was.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1975.
MON 13:00 John Mortimer - Rumpole (b007jsjb)
The Course of True Love
Rumpole muses on the case of a teacher accused of seduction.
"The Splendours And Miseries Of An Old Bailey Hack". Starring Maurice Denham as ageing London barrister-at-law Horace Rumpole.
With Denys Hawthorne as Judge George Frobisher and Michael Spice as Guthrie Featherstone.
Originally a TV series created by writer and barrister John Mortimer, Rumpole hit the BBC radio airwaves in 1980. Case-by-case, Rumpole recalls his work at the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales.
Director: Peter King
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1980.
MON 13:30 Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn (b00pl15k)
Episode 1
The King's Men are out to catch the smugglers and their elusive ringleader. Russell Thorndike's adventure read by Rufus Sewell.
MON 14:00 David Attenborough's Life Stories (b00lxhb3)
Series 1
Birds of Paradise
Sir David Attenborough talks about the Birds of Paradise, a group of birds which evolved in the relative safety of New Guinea, allowing them to acquire adornments and feathered decorations so resplendent that they fooled the early explorers who discovered them.
Series of talks by Sir David on the natural histories of creatures and plants from around the world.
Producer: Julian Hector.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in August 2009.
MON 14:15 Redesigning the Human Body (b00pl15p)
A Spare Pair of Arms and Eyes in the Back of My Head
Discovering how the body might work if we had a go at remaking ourselves, Len Fisher picks up some tips from the animal kingdom.
MON 14:30 The Willows in Winter (b00pl15r)
Episode 6
A village wedding poses problems as Toad struggles to get back home. David Suchet reads William Horwood's Willows sequel.
MON 14:45 The Betjeman Letters (b007jxcd)
1924 to 1929 - The Early Years
Teaching traumas and a critique of a guide to Leamington Spa are grist to John Betjeman's mill. Read by Michael Williams.
MON 15:00 Mike Walker - Omega (b007jl75)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
MON 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00pl15t)
Kirsten O'Brien presents children's stories - with The Boy Who Could Fly by Sally Gardner, The 13 Days of Christmas by Jenny Overton and Tom's Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce.
MON 17:00 PG Wodehouse - The Inimitable Jeeves (b007v1df)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
MON 17:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel (b00801nf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
MON 18:00 Terry Pratchett (b007k0v6)
Mort
Episode 1
Hopeless young peasant Mort is hired as an apprentice to Death, and taken to his home beyond time and space to begin his training.
The fourth of Terry's Pratchett's comic fantasy stories set on Discworld.
Dramatised in four parts by Robin Brooks.
Narrated by Anton Lesser.
Mort ...... Carl Prekopp
Death ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Lezek ...... Philip Fox
Albert ...... Phillip Jackson
Hames ...... Jon Glover
Ysabell ...... Clare Corbett
Princess Keli ...... Alice Hart
Director: Claire Grove
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004.
MON 18:30 Blood Lines (b007k2d4)
The Dweller in High Places
A story by award-winning author Susanna Clarke begins this series showcasing new short story writers.
MON 18:45 Blood Lines (b007k2fk)
Ghost in the Mechanic
Will Mickey-Joe have the courage to answer the ghost who calls to him from Cherrybrook Hill?
MON 19:00 Dad's Army (b007jmyj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
MON 19:30 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (b007jrgc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
MON 20:00 John Mortimer - Rumpole (b007jsjb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]
MON 20:30 Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn (b00pl15k)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]
MON 21:00 Dave Sheasby - Shifting the Leaves (b007jtbl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
MON 21:15 Flaw in the Motor, Dust in the Blood (b00pl6sh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
MON 22:00 Dead Ringers (b00pl15f)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
MON 22:30 The Boosh (b007jmh0)
Mutants
Bad-tempered Bob Fossil is creating new mutant animals to keep investors interested in his zoo.
A whale the size of a peanut might sound like a good idea, but zookeeper Howard Moon is not happy with the way things are going.
Written by and starring Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt.
The Boosh is a surreal adventure based on the Perrier Award-winning comedy show, featuring Howard and Vince's battles with zoo manager Bob Fossil.
Howard Moon ...... Julian Barrattt
Vince Noir ...... Noel Fielding
Bob Fossil ...... Rich Fulcher
With Dave Brown.
After BBC radio gave them their big break with this series, they transferred to BBC TV where The Mighty Boosh ran for three series.
Producer: Danny Wallace.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2001.
MON 23:00 In One Ear (b007jr32)
Award-winning sketch comedy - first broadcast live. Stars Helen Lederer, Clive Mantle and Nick Wilton. From March 1985.
MON 23:30 Date With Fate (b0090x8s)
Nice Little Number
Vernon Hedges sets out to disprove the existence of Lady Luck.
Harold Wing Pinero is your host.
Another of four comic close encounters with fate written by Gary Parker and Phil Whelans.
Vernon ...... Philip Jackson
Harold Wing Pinero ...... Charles Gray
Arthur ...... Michael Troughton
Dory/Shelley ...... Tracy Wiles
All other parts played by Toby Longworth.
Producer: Paul Schlesinger
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1996.
MON 23:45 Truly, Madly, Bletchley (b00890vm)
Series 2
Episode 5
The public access cable radio show hosted by the District councillors. Stars Liz Frazer and Julian Dutton. From March 1999.


TUESDAY 05 JANUARY 2010

TUE 00:00 Terry Pratchett (b007k0v6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Monday]
TUE 00:30 Blood Lines (b007k2d4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Monday]
TUE 00:45 Blood Lines (b007k2fk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:45 on Monday]
TUE 01:00 John Mortimer - Rumpole (b007jsjb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Monday]
TUE 01:30 Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn (b00pl15k)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Monday]
TUE 02:00 Dave Sheasby - Shifting the Leaves (b007jtbl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Monday]
TUE 02:15 Flaw in the Motor, Dust in the Blood (b00pl6sh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Monday]
TUE 03:00 Mike Walker - Omega (b007jl75)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:00 David Attenborough's Life Stories (b00lxhb3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:15 Redesigning the Human Body (b00pl15p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:15 on Monday]
TUE 04:30 The Willows in Winter (b00pl15r)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Monday]
TUE 04:45 The Betjeman Letters (b007jxcd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:45 on Monday]
TUE 05:00 05/01/2010 (b00pl21g)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
TUE 08:00 The Navy Lark (b007jngd)
Series 14
The Montezuela Revolution
Ramona Povey causes havoc on HMS Troutbridge's goodwill visit to Montezuela.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Commanding Officer, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Ramona Povey, Tenniel Evans as Carlo and Michael Bates as Manuelo.

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 and George Evans.

Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in July 1973.
TUE 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.
TUE 09:00 After Henry (b007jmkg)
Series 1
Moving
Her daughter wants to move out. Her mother wants to move in, but should Sarah just sell up?
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 Marion Bailey as Janie.
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 April 1985.
TUE 09:30 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter (b008pbxl)
Series 4
The VIPs
With author Gerald's publisher and his wife due for summer drinks, the sprinkler comes out.
The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author starring Ian Carmichael as Gerald C Potter and Charlotte Mitchell as his wife, Diana.
With Judy Franklin, Preston Lockwood and John McAndrew.
Written by Basil Boothroyd.
Producer: Bobby Jaye
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1981.
TUE 10:00 Charles Kingsley - The Water Babies (b007jxr5)
Cruelty
Tom is forced by his cruel master, Grimes, up the chimneys of Hartover Hall.
In the chase that follows, Tom is rescued by the Fairies and taken to be a Water Baby under the waves.
Published in 1863, Charles Kingsley’s novel dramatized in three parts by Berlie Doherty.
Starring Julia McKenzie and Timothy West.
Mrs Doasyouwouldbedoneby ...... Julia McKenzie
Charles Kingsley ...... Timothy West
Tom ...... Oliver Peace
Grimes ...... Philip Jackson
Sir John ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
The Dame ...... Maggie McCarthy
Miss Ellie ...... Ciara Janson
The Otter ...... Frances Jeater
The Dragon ...... FlyCharles Simpson
The Fly ...... David Antrobus
The Caddis ...... FlySarah-Jane Holm
Other parts played by Rosie Wiggins, Victoria Hickson, Alex Bird, Mark Guildea, Fiona Taylor, Samantha Morris, Nicola Cannon, Leigh Harris and Patrick Clibbens.
Director: Janet Whitaker
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1998.
TUE 11:00 Dave Sheasby - Shifting the Leaves (b007jtbt)
Episode 2
Back in Cornwall's Porthant Bay after 60 years, Marjorie Beaumont visits the Tate in St Ives and finds a supper companion.
Written by Dave Sheasby.
Marjorie Beaumont ...... Elizabeth Bradley.
Mrs Nugent ...... June Barrie
Mandy ...... Alison Pettitt
Tilson ...... Tristan Sturrock
Producer: David Hunter
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1998.
TUE 11:15 Ali Smith - The Switch (b00plhpv)
A story in song of an electrician who takes his French bride to set up shop in the Scottish Highlands. Stars Nick Farr.
TUE 12:00 The Navy Lark (b007jngd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
TUE 12:30 Doctor in the House (b007k437)
Sex and St Swithins
Medic Simon Sparrow breaks hospital rules by flirting with a pretty new nurse.
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 Barbara Mitchell as Sister.
Special guest star: Irene Handl as Mrs Clarke.
Producer: David Hatch
Recorded at the BBC Paris studio in London.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1968.
TUE 13:00 John Mortimer - Rumpole (b007jsjp)
The Perils of the Sea
Rumpole recalls the case of murder. How did Barney Bateman die?
"The Splendours And Miseries Of An Old Bailey Hack". Starring Maurice Denham as ageing London barrister-at-law Horace Rumpoleand Margot Boyd as Hilda Rumpole.
With Norman Shelley as the Judge and Michael Spice as Guthrie Featherstone.
Originally a TV series created by writer and barrister John Mortimer, Rumpole hit the BBC radio airwaves in 1980. Case-by-case, Rumpole recalls his work at the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales.
Director: Ian Cotterell
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1980.
TUE 13:30 Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn (b00pl95h)
Episode 2
Dr Pepper's inquest opens and the daredevil takes Jerry Jerk under his wing. 18th century adventure read by Rufus Sewell.
TUE 14:00 David Attenborough's Life Stories (b00lyx6f)
Series 1
The Serpent's Stare
Underground animals are very different to the animals that spend their life on the surface. They are a different shape, their senses are tuned in a very different way and they manifestly come from a different world.
Does this explain the stare of the snake?
Series of talks by Sir David Attenborough on the natural histories of creatures and plants from around the world.
Producer: Julian Hector
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2009.
TUE 14:15 Redesigning the Human Body (b00pl95m)
Moving Along
Getting around would be much easier with wheels or springs. A physicist and a toy maker help Len Fisher try rolling and hopping.
TUE 14:30 The Willows in Winter (b00pl95p)
Episode 7
The fate of Toad is decided in court. William Horwood's sequel to 'The Wind in the Willows'. Read by David Suchet.
TUE 14:45 The Betjeman Letters (b007lzwt)
1932 to 1937 - Literature and Love
Marriage, the Essex countryside and TS Eliot: more life and times of the much-loved wordsmith. Read by Michael Williams.
TUE 15:00 Charles Kingsley - The Water Babies (b007jxr5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
TUE 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00pl95r)
Kirsten O'Brien presents an hour of children's stories - featuring The Boy Who Could Fly by Sally Gardner, Captain Betty Bender by Joe Dunlop and Tom's Midnight Garden.
TUE 17:00 After Henry (b007jmkg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
TUE 17:30 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter (b008pbxl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
TUE 18:00 Terry Pratchett (b007k134)
Mort
Episode 2
Death sends his apprentice Mort to collect three lives, but the lad takes a fancy to one of them - a princess.
The fourth of Terry's Pratchett's comic fantasy stories set on Discworld.
Narrated by Anton Lesser.
Mort ...... Carl Prekopp
Death ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Albert ...... Phillip Jackson
Ysabell ...... Clare Corbett
Princess Keli ...... Alice Hart
Cutwell ...... Adam Godley
Abbot ...... John Rowe
Ammeline ...... Sheila Mitchell
Stallholder ...... Jon Glover
Maid ...... Liz Sutherland
Dramatised by Robin Brooks.
Director: Gordon House
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2004.
TUE 18:30 Blood Lines (b007k2gx)
ID
Waking up in a deserted alley, a man is terrified at the loss of his identity card. Sam Dale reads Phil Emery's tale.
TUE 18:45 Blood Lines (b007k2jb)
Conviction
A confrontation in an out-of-bounds part of town forces a man to reassess his way of life. Anthony Glennon reads Kate Scott's tale.
TUE 19:00 The Navy Lark (b007jngd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
TUE 19:30 Doctor in the House (b007k437)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
TUE 20:00 John Mortimer - Rumpole (b007jsjp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]
TUE 20:30 Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn (b00pl95h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]
TUE 21:00 Dave Sheasby - Shifting the Leaves (b007jtbt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
TUE 21:15 Ali Smith - The Switch (b00plhpv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
TUE 22:00 Knowing Me, Knowing You (b007jvc2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
TUE 22:30 The Atkinson People (b007k1qg)
Sir Benjamin Fletcher
Rowan Atkinson's satirical investigation into the life of the fictional master orator. With Hugh Thomas. From April 1979.
TUE 23:00 The Harpoon (b00b3gv0)
Series 1
Episode 3
'Laughing through the Depression' - with a slightly budget issue of your nostalgic bumper golden weekly.
With Julian Dutton, Peter Baynham, Alistair McGowan, Mary Elliot-Nelson and Bryonie Pritchard.
Producer: Sarah Smith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991.
TUE 23:30 Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World (b007t32k)
Series 1
Love
The sci-fi star and his crew set sail on a romantic cruise. With Tom Baker, Richard Herring and Stewart Lee. From November 1992.


WEDNESDAY 06 JANUARY 2010

WED 00:00 Terry Pratchett (b007k134)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Tuesday]
WED 00:30 Blood Lines (b007k2gx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Tuesday]
WED 00:45 Blood Lines (b007k2jb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:45 on Tuesday]
WED 01:00 John Mortimer - Rumpole (b007jsjp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Tuesday]
WED 01:30 Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn (b00pl95h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Tuesday]
WED 02:00 Dave Sheasby - Shifting the Leaves (b007jtbt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Tuesday]
WED 02:15 Ali Smith - The Switch (b00plhpv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Tuesday]
WED 03:00 Charles Kingsley - The Water Babies (b007jxr5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:00 David Attenborough's Life Stories (b00lyx6f)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:15 Redesigning the Human Body (b00pl95m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:15 on Tuesday]
WED 04:30 The Willows in Winter (b00pl95p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Tuesday]
WED 04:45 The Betjeman Letters (b007lzwt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:45 on Tuesday]
WED 05:00 06/01/2010 (b00plb6q)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
WED 08:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jph6)
Series 6
The Gourmet
The lad thinks he's a connoisseur of food, so Sid enters him in an eating competition.
Starring Tony Hancock.
With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Warren Mitchell and Hugh Morton.
Special guest star: BBC sports commentator, Ray Glendenning.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott.
Producer: Tom Ronald
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1959.
WED 08:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet (b0094wj8)
Series 3
Episode 6
Friends are getting divorced, accountants are living as cavemen and 87-year-old women are having triplets.
Have Daniel and Lucy finally had enough of dealing with other people's problems?
David Spicer's comedy drama about modern life and parenthood, as seen through the eyes of two 30-something non-parents.
Starring David Tennant as Daniel, Liz Carling as Lucy, Tracy-Ann Oberman as Katie, Tony Gardner as Andy, Carla Mendonca as Linda and Jonathan Aris as Steve.
Producer: Liz Anstee
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2003.
WED 09:00 Brothers in Law (b007js3q)
Series 2
1471
Both of barrister Roger Thursby's girlfriends, Sally and Joy attempt to get him some work.
Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, John Glyn-Jones as Grimes, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Bridget Armstrong as Joy, Blake Butler as Alec and James Hayter as Tewksbury.
Other parts played by Garard Green and John Ruddock.
Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson.
Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972.
Producer: David Hatch.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1971.
WED 09:30 Smelling of Roses (b007k131)
Series 2
French Connections
Rosie and her team organise a twinning ceremony for a town on the south coast of England with a town on the north coast of France.
But Is it really a step forward for Anglo-French relations?
Prunella Scales stars in the second of four series of Simon Brett's sitcom following the trials and tribulations of Rosie Burns and her event-management company based in Brighton.
With Arabella Weir as Kate, Rebecca Callard as Jo, Duncan Preston as Bob, Annette Badland as Tess, Owen Brenman as Don, Simon Greenall as Jean-Luc and Rachel Atkins as Genevieve.
Producer: Maria Esposito
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2001.
WED 10:00 Charles Kingsley - The Water Babies (b007wpl3)
New Friends
Now a Water Baby, Tom is warned to behave, as he befriends the sea creatures...
Charles Kingsley’s novel dramatised by Berlie Doherty.
Starring Julia McKenzie and Timothy West.
Mrs Doasyouwouldbedoneby ...... Julia McKenzie
Charles Kingsley ...... Timothy West
Tom ...... Oliver Peace
Grimes ...... Philip Jackson
The Lobster ...... Olivier Pierre
The Salmon ...... Sean Baker
Lady Salmon ...... Frances Jeater
The Turbot ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
The Professor ...... Christopher Good
Miss Ellie ...... Ciara Janson
The Porpoise ...... Sarah-Jane Holm
With Rosie Wiggins, Victoria Hickson, Alex Bird and Mark Guildea as the Water Babies.
Director: Janet Whitaker
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1998.
WED 11:00 Dave Sheasby - Shifting the Leaves (b007jtc0)
Episode 3
Coming to terms with her Cornish past, Marjorie finds local fame and receives a mysterious visitor.
Written by Dave Sheasby.
Marjorie Beaumont ...... Elizabeth Bradley.
Mrs Nugent ...... June Barrie
Tilson ...... Tristan Sturrock
Producer: David Hunter
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1998.
WED 11:15 Far North (b00pmgx0)
A boy and his mother set off to search Australia for the freedom and love she craves. Louis Nowra's drama with Susie Porter.
WED 12:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jph6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
WED 12:30 Crowned Hudds (b00plhpx)
Odd Stuart
A new slant on King Charles II. Roy Hudd's historical royal romp, with June Whitfield and Chris Emmett. From September 1994.
WED 13:00 John Mortimer - Rumpole (b007jsk0)
The Age of Retirement
Rumpole reconsiders his future - as does a hardened thief.
"The Splendours And Miseries Of An Old Bailey Hack". Starring Maurice Denham as ageing London barrister-at-law Horace Rumpole and Margot Boyd as Hilda Rumpole
With Robert Harris as Mr Justice Vosper and Brian Carroll as Erskine-Brown.
Originally a TV series created by writer and barrister John Mortimer, Rumpole hit the BBC radio airwaves in 1980. Case-by-case, Rumpole recalls his work at the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales.
Director: Ian Cotterell
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1980.
WED 13:30 Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn (b00plsq6)
Episode 3
Will Rash's desire for Imogene lead to violence? Romney Marsh-based smuggling adventure read by Rufus Sewell.
WED 14:00 David Attenborough's Life Stories (b00m45d2)
Series 1
Faking Fossils
Sir David recalls a key moment in his life, when he broke open a piece of Leicestershire limestone and there in his hand was an ammonite.
Over the intervening years, fossils have fascinated him and he has become a great collector, even of the odd fake.
Series of talks by Sir David Attenborough on the natural histories of creatures and plants from around the world.
Producer: Julian Hector
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2009
WED 14:15 Redesigning the Human Body (b00plsqb)
Having the Guts
Indigestion, reflux and excess gas. Len Fisher discovers whether science can solve the problems of the human digestive system.
WED 14:30 The Willows in Winter (b00plsqd)
Episode 8
An unexpected visitor turns up to Badger's big tea party. David Suchet concludes William Horwood's Willows sequel.
WED 14:45 The Betjeman Letters (b007m475)
1939 to 1940 - 'There's a War on, You Know'
Conflict, Christianity and Hugh Walpole. More correspondence from the future Poet Laureate. Read by Michael Williams.
WED 15:00 Charles Kingsley - The Water Babies (b007wpl3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
WED 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00pm15k)
Kirsten O'Brien presents an hour of children's stories - featuring The Boy Who Could Fly, Captain Betty Bender and The Legend of Arthur King.
WED 17:00 Brothers in Law (b007js3q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
WED 17:30 Smelling of Roses (b007k131)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
WED 18:00 Terry Pratchett (b007k1c1)
Mort
Episode 3
Death has fun in the real world, leaving his daughter Ysabell and Mort in charge of the life-collecting business.
The fourth of Terry's Pratchett's comic fantasy stories set on Discworld.
Narrated by Anton Lesser.
Mort ...... Carl Prekopp
Death ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Albert ...... Phillip Jackson
Ysabell ...... Clare Corbett
Princess Keli ...... Alice Hart
Cutwell ...... Adam Godley
Keeble ...... Philip Fox
Landlord ...... Jon Glover
Dramatised by Robin Brooks.
Director: Claire Grove
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004.
WED 18:30 Blood Lines (b007k2kp)
Expecting
Alone in a house, a pregnant woman grows distressed by the sounds of a crying baby. Emma Noakes reads Catherine Mant's tale.
WED 18:45 Blood Lines (b007k2n1)
Cthul-You
A lonely occultist signs up to a special internet chat room to attract some demons. Adam Sims reads Damien G Walter's tale.
WED 19:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jph6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
WED 19:30 Crowned Hudds (b00plhpx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
WED 20:00 John Mortimer - Rumpole (b007jsk0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]
WED 20:30 Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn (b00plsq6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]
WED 21:00 Dave Sheasby - Shifting the Leaves (b007jtc0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
WED 21:15 Far North (b00pmgx0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
WED 22:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet (b0094wj8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
WED 22:30 Radio Active (b00805vg)
Series 1
The Midday Show with Anna Dapter
The National Local Radio Station prepares to welcome some royal visitors. Stars Helen Atkinson-Wood. From September 1981.
WED 23:00 Fellahs Hour with the Cheese Shop (b0090x8t)
Episode 6
Steve 'not the snooker player' Davis reveals all on streaking, eggs and colonizing the moon. With Dave Lamb. From June 2000.
WED 23:30 The Masterson Inheritance (b007jr62)
Series 3
The St Valentine's Day Mastersons
Budding starlet Genevieve hits seedy 1920s Hollywood.
The award-winning improvised historical family saga based entirely on audience suggestions.
Starring Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Lee Simpson, Phelim McDermott and Caroline Quentin.
Producer: Phil Clarke
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1995.


THURSDAY 07 JANUARY 2010

THU 00:30 Blood Lines (b007k2kp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 00:45 Blood Lines (b007k2n1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:45 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 John Mortimer - Rumpole (b007jsk0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn (b00plsq6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 Dave Sheasby - Shifting the Leaves (b007jtc0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:15 Far North (b00pmgx0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Charles Kingsley - The Water Babies (b007wpl3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 David Attenborough's Life Stories (b00m45d2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:15 Redesigning the Human Body (b00plsqb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:15 on Wednesday]
THU 04:30 The Willows in Winter (b00plsqd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Wednesday]
THU 04:45 The Betjeman Letters (b007m475)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:45 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 07/01/2010 (b00pm1k3)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
THU 08:00 The Goon Show (b007k4l1)
Series 5
Lurgi Strikes Britain
Doctor Seagoon is dispatched to tackle a curious contagious epidemic disease.

Groundbreaking, surreal BBC radio comedy written by Spike Milligan and Eric Sykes.

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 November 1954.
THU 08:30 Mark Tavener - In the Red (b007k0hz)
Episode 5
A crucial by-election result is due, as the murders continue - but reporter George Cragge is on the case.
London is plagued by a series of bizarre murders of bank managers. Hot on the trail of the killer are an old-style Chief Police Inspector and BBC Radio's crime correspondent, George Cragge.
A blackly humorous murder mystery set in the world of City finance, the BBC and political parties. Dramatised in seven-parts by Mark Tavener and Peter Baynham from Mark Tavener's novel.
George Cragge ...... Michael Williams
Frank Jefferson ...... Barry Foster
Geoffrey Crichton-Potter ...... Stephen Moore
Henry ...... Julian Rhind-Tutt
Max ...... Peter Woodthorpe
Controller Radio 2 ...... Stephen Fry
Controller Radio 4 ...... John Bird
Dominic De'ath ...... Benjamin Whitrow
Hercules Fortescue ...... Nicholas Le Prevost
Andrew James ...... Peter Serafinowcz
Laetitia ...... Victoria Carling
Caroline ...... Susie Brann
Home Secretary ...... Peter Yapp
Auntie Agony ...... Eva Stuart
Controller BBC 1 ...... Ian McNiece
PA Woman ...... Annabel Mullion
With Alice Arnold, Richard Turner and Tim Hope.
Music by Paul Mottram
Producer: Paul Schlesinger
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1995.
THU 09:00 The Attractive Young Rabbi (b00cfgxs)
Series 3
A Very Nice Girl
A difficult and testing time as Rabbi Abraham struggles after his collapse and Rabbi Su meets a hospital doctor.
Barry Grossman’s comedy-drama about the collision between the old and the new in the Jewish community of Hillfield.
Rabbi Abraham Fine ...... David De Keyser
Rabbi Su Jacobs ...... Tracy-Ann Oberman
Sadie Fine ...... Doreen Mantle
Melvin ...... Henry Goodman
Brian ...... Jonathan Kydd
Rabbi Gerald Nathan ...... Kerry Shale
Dr Mark Gluckstein ...... Ben Crowe
Music: Max Harris.
Producer: John Fawcett Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2002.
THU 09:30 The Brothers (b00pm21g)
Series 3
Oonagh's Dream
Nigel and Michael are forced to help run a street party, and Oonagh is stuck up a tree. Stars Adam Godley. From March 2007.
THU 10:00 Charles Kingsley - The Water Babies (b007wqd5)
The Other End of Nowhere
Tom sets off for the Other-End-of-Nowhere.
Conclusion of Charles Kingsley’s novel dramatised by Berlie Doherty.
Starring Julia McKenzie and Timothy West.
Mrs Doasyouwouldbedoneby ...... Julia McKenzie
Charles Kingsley ...... Timothy West
Tom ...... Oliver Peace
Grimes ...... Philip Jackson
The Lobster ...... Olivier Pierre
The Salmon ...... Sean Baker
Lady Salmon ...... Frances Jeater
The Turbot ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
The Professor ...... Christopher Good
Miss Ellie ...... Ciara Janson
The Porpoise ...... Sarah-Jane Holm
Giant ...... Peter Woodthorpe
Herring ...... Gerard McDermott
Gairfowl ...... Frances Jeater
Older Tom ...... David Antrobus
Truncheon ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Miss Ellie ...... Ciara Janson
Older Ellie ...... Sarah-Jane Holm
With Rosie Wiggins, Victoria Hickson, Alex Bird and Mark Guildea as the Water Babies.
Director: Janet Whitaker
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1998.
THU 11:00 Dave Sheasby - Shifting the Leaves (b007jtc7)
Episode 4
Marjorie Beaumont discovers a link to her Cornish past, but still feels matters are not yet fully resolved.
Written by Dave Sheasby.
Marjorie Beaumont ...... Elizabeth Bradley.
Mrs Nugent ...... June Barrie
Mrs Lancaster-Fry ...... Shirley Brown
Producer: David Hunter
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1998.
THU 11:15 Girl from Mars (b00pl15h)
Five years ago Amy disappeared. Lucy Caldwell's play explores how her family are coping with her loss. Stars Alana Kerr.
THU 12:00 The Goon Show (b007k4l1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
THU 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00pmgx6)
Series 1
Episode 3
Farmyard impersonations, plus Safari Time. Let's Call the Whole Thing Off...
More quick-fire sketches, terrible puns, humorous songs plus TV and cinema parodies.
Written and performed by Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, David Hatch, Jo Kendall, Bill Oddie and Anthony Buffery.
Originating from the Cambridge University Footlights revue 'Cambridge Circus', ISIRTA ran for 8 years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a cult following.
Songs by Bill Oddie and Hugh Macdonald.
Producer: Humphrey Barclay
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in April 1964.
THU 13:00 Sherlock Holmes (b09bj8wq)
Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 1
The Copper Beeches
When a young governess feels threatened by unknown dangers in a remote country house, the great detective and Watson are quick to fly to her aid...
Starring Carleton Hobbs as Sherlock Holmes.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's tale originally appeared in 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' published in the Strand Magazine in 1891.
Sherlock Holmes …. Carleton Hobbs
Doctor Watson …. Norman Shelley
Violet Hunter …. Hilda Schroder
Miss Stoper/Mrs Rucastle …. Eva Stuart
Mr Rucastle …. Frederick Treves
Mrs Toller …. Fanny Carby
Adapted by Michael Hardwick.
Producer: Frederick Bradnum
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1959.
THU 13:30 Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn (b00pmgxd)
Episode 4
The daredevil hears the Captain's theory, and Jerry Jerk gets an invitation. Smuggling adventure read by Rufus Sewell.
THU 14:00 David Attenborough's Life Stories (b00m74rt)
Series 1
Coelacanth
The Coelacanth is a primitive bony fish thought to be an important ancestor to all back-boned animals that ventured onto land.
David Attenborough brought to TV the first film of a living fish in Life on Earth. But is it the living fossil it was claimed to be?
Series of talks by Sir David Attenborough on the natural histories of creatures and plants from around the world.
Producer: Julian Hector
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2009.
THU 14:15 Redesigning the Human Body (b00pmgxl)
Banish the Aches
Sprained ankles and twisted knees. Len Fisher discovers how an overhaul would benefit our incredibly vulnerable joints.
THU 14:30 Alan Bennett - The Clothes They Stood Up In (b00pmgxn)
Episode 1
The author reads his own specially commissioned story of the Ransomes, who can't agree if they've been burgled or robbed.
THU 14:45 The Betjeman Letters (b007jxcs)
1945 to 1948 - Poetry, Prose and Religion
Catholicism and the Church of England, Evelyn Waugh and Nancy Mitford - more musings from the poet. Read by Michael Williams.
THU 15:00 Charles Kingsley - The Water Babies (b007wqd5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
THU 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00pmgxv)
Kirsten O'Brien presents an hour of children's stories - featuring Upstairs Bears, Captain Betty Bender and The Legend of Arthur King.
THU 17:00 The Attractive Young Rabbi (b00cfgxs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
THU 17:30 The Brothers (b00pm21g)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
THU 18:00 Terry Pratchett (b007k1l2)
Mort
Episode 4
Death has disappeared, leaving his apprentice Mort, his daughter Ysabell and Albert the cook to carry on the life-collecting operation.
The conclusion of Terry's Pratchett's comic fantasy set on Discworld.
Narrated by Anton Lesser.
and Jon Glover as the Duke.
Mort ...... Carl Prekopp
Death ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Albert ...... Phillip Jackson
Ysabell ...... Clare Corbett
Princess Keli ...... Alice Hart
Cutwell ...... Adam Godley
Rincewind ...... Philip Fox
Duke ...... Jon Glover
Dramatised by Robin Brooks.
Director: Claire Grove
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2004.
THU 18:30 Blood Lines (b007xrff)
The Quick and the Dead
Discovering how to keep death at bay, a Victorian scientist starts resurrecting. Christine Kavanagh reads Nick Moulton's tale.
THU 18:45 Blood Lines (b007ylqw)
Elegy Underground
Angels have returned, but to a world where only one person remembers who they are. Bethan Walker reads Fiona McFarlane's tale.
THU 19:00 The Goon Show (b007k4l1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
THU 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00pmgx6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
THU 20:00 Sherlock Holmes (b09bj8wq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]
THU 20:30 Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn (b00pmgxd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]
THU 21:00 Dave Sheasby - Shifting the Leaves (b007jtc7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
THU 21:15 Girl from Mars (b00pl15h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
THU 22:00 Mark Tavener - In the Red (b007k0hz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
THU 22:30 Desperate Fishwives (b00pmwlq)
Series 2
Episode 2
Scottish country dance institution Robbie Shepherd hits Las Vegas. Sketch show set in oil capital, Aberdeen. From August 2008.
THU 23:00 Newsjack (b00pmwlv)
Series 2
Episode 1
The quick-fire team don't waste any time in making light of the first events of 2010. Topical sketch show hosted by Miles Jupp.
THU 23:30 Mark Tavener - Absolute Power (b007jr82)
Series 1
Episode 6
What better way to increase the nation's feelgood factor than for England to win a major sporting trophy?
An impossible task Prentiss and McCabe?
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:
Siobhan Hayes
Tony Gardner
Simon Greenall
Beth Chalmers
Producer: Paul Schlesinger
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2000.


FRIDAY 08 JANUARY 2010

FRI 00:00 Terry Pratchett (b007k1l2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 Blood Lines (b007xrff)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 00:45 Blood Lines (b007ylqw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:45 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 Sherlock Holmes (b09bj8wq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn (b00pmgxd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 Dave Sheasby - Shifting the Leaves (b007jtc7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:15 Girl from Mars (b00pl15h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 Charles Kingsley - The Water Babies (b007wqd5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 David Attenborough's Life Stories (b00m74rt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:15 Redesigning the Human Body (b00pmgxl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:15 on Thursday]
FRI 04:30 Alan Bennett - The Clothes They Stood Up In (b00pmgxn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Thursday]
FRI 04:45 The Betjeman Letters (b007jxcs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:45 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 08/01/2010 (b00pn1z5)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
FRI 08:00 Stop Messing About! (b00c5rfw)
Series 1
Episode 8
Kenneth Williams' admirers are set to meet, some nautical polari - and it's murder in San Francisco.
With Hugh Paddick, Joan Sims and announcer, Douglas Smith.
After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his "Carry On" film co-star Joan Sims.
Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Myles Rudge
With the Max Harris Group.
Producer: John Simmonds
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in May 1969.
FRI 08:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b007js43)
Series 1
Police, Camera, Amphibian
Robin's dream comes true as not one but two real criminal offences are committed on his doorstep and the police come to visit.
The only problem is he wasn't there when it happened but Wendy was...
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.
FRI 09:00 Instant Sunshine (b007jxgk)
From 17/12/1986
Humorous songs performed by the comedy musical cabaret quartet, Instant Sunshine:
Featuring David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis attempting to be reasonably together again.
With special guests: The Cambridge Buskers.
Producer: David Rayvern Allen
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1986.
FRI 09:30 Cabin Pressure (b00cdsj8)
Series 1
Boston
Sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult.
A routine flight to Boston is disrupted by a routine fire, a routine lawsuit and a routine corpse.
Carolyn Knapp-Shappey ...... Stephanie Cole
First Officer Douglas Richardson ...... Roger Allam
Capt Martin Crieff ...... Benedict Cumberbatch
Arthur Shappey ...... John Finnemore
ATC Fitton ...... Ewen MacIntosh
Hamilton Leeman ...... Kerry Shale
Paramedic ...... Matilda Ziegler
Written by John Finnemore.
FRI 10:00 The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles (b00pn48k)
Series 2 Omnibus
Made for 4 Extra. Volunteer Helen sets out to help an obsessed young woman with learning difficulties. Esther Wilson's drama stars Donna Lavin.
FRI 11:00 Dave Sheasby - Shifting the Leaves (b007jtch)
Episode 5
In her quest to finally come to terms with her Cornish past, Marjorie gets help from some youngsters.
Written by Dave Sheasby.
Marjorie Beaumont ...... Elizabeth Bradley.
Mrs Nugent ...... June Barrie
Mandy ...... Alison Pettitt
Tilson ...... Tristan Sturrock
Producer: David Hunter
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1998.
FRI 11:15 Drama (b00pn48h)
Peter Souter - Goldfish Girl
By Peter Souter
What if you couldn't remember a single minute of the ten years you'd spent with the love of your life? Joe can remember everything about Ally; Ally remembers nothing about Joe.
Joe ..... Alex Jennings
Ally ..... Juliet Stevenson
Directed by Gordon House.
FRI 12:00 Stop Messing About! (b00c5rfw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 At Home With Hinge and Bracket (b008p559)
3. June Whitfield
Dame Hilda Bracket and her lifelong companion, Dr Evadne Hinge, invite you to eavesdrop on some informal music and conversation.
Joining them in the music room is legendary comedy actress June Whitfield.
Dame Hilda Bracket ...... George Logan
Dr Evadne Hinge ...... Patrick Fyffe
Producer: John Fawcett Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1990.
FRI 13:00 Sherlock Holmes (b0bnv4wn)
Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3
The Problem of Thor Bridge
An American asks the Great Detective to help him clear the name of a governess charged with murdering his wife.
Starring Carleton Hobbs as Sherlock Holmes. The actor played the Baker Street sleuth in 80 radio dramas between 1952 and 1969.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's tale was first published in 1922 as part of the 'Case Book of Sherlock Holmes' stories. Adapted by Michael Hardwick.
With Norman Shelley as Dr Watson, Humphrey Morton as Sergeant Coventry, Robert Ayres as Neil Gibson and Beryl Calder as Grace Dunbar and Mrs Hudson.
Producer: Robin Midgley
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1962.
FRI 13:30 Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn (b00pn48f)
Episode 5
The Scarecrow winds up business as Doctor Syn prepares to leave his parish. 18th century adventure read by Rufus Sewell.
FRI 14:00 David Attenborough's Life Stories (b00mcxcs)
Series 1
The Dodo
The dodo is the caricature of extinction. This turkey-sized flightless pigeon lived on a remote island and was slaughtered by seafarers for its meat. The same fate has met other flightless species. Can we learn this lesson from history?
Series of talks by Sir David Attenborough on the natural histories of creatures and plants from around the world.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2009.
FRI 14:15 Redesigning the Human Body (b00pn48p)
The Skin We're In
Len Fisher confronts his reflection, and dreams about what he could do to make his skin more appealing.
FRI 14:30 Alan Bennett - The Clothes They Stood Up In (b00pn48r)
Episode 2
After their epic burglary, Mrs Ransome goes shopping. The author reads his own specially commissioned story.
FRI 14:45 The Betjeman Letters (b007jxcw)
1949 to 1951 - Expenses and Encouragement
Disputes with the BBC and speaking up for Dylan Thomas. More missives from the Poet Laureate-to-be. Read by Michael Williams.
FRI 15:00 The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles (b00pn48k)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
FRI 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00pn48w)
Kirsten O'Brien presents an hour of children's stories - featuring Upstairs Bears and The Legend of Arthur King.
FRI 17:00 Instant Sunshine (b007jxgk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
FRI 17:30 Cabin Pressure (b00cdsj8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
FRI 18:00 Terry Pratchett (b007jl80)
Wyrd Sisters
1. Surprise Bundle
Three witches meet on a blasted heath while murder is in the air.
Terry Pratchett 's popular tale dramatised in four parts by Vince Foxall.
CAST:
Granny Weatherwax …. Sheila Hancock
Nanny Ogg …. Lynda Baron
Magrat Garlick …. Deborah Berlin
Duke Felmet …. Ian Masters
Lady Felmet …. Kristin Milward
King Verence …. John Hartley
Mrs Vitoller …. Natasha Pyne
Director: Claire Grove
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1995.
FRI 18:30 Blood Lines (b007zcd6)
A Lasting Impression
The new writing series continues. Following a terrible row with her boyfriend, a woman receives a chilling supernatural message.
FRI 18:45 Blood Lines (b007k2sj)
Father's Day
An estranged father and daughter's reunion is threatened by sinister state forces. Jasmine Callan reads Ian Dudley's tale.
FRI 19:00 Stop Messing About! (b00c5rfw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
FRI 19:30 At Home With Hinge and Bracket (b008p559)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
FRI 20:00 Sherlock Holmes (b0bnv4wn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]
FRI 20:30 Russell Thorndike - The Last of Doctor Syn (b00pn48f)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]
FRI 21:00 Dave Sheasby - Shifting the Leaves (b007jtch)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
FRI 21:15 Drama (b00pn48h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
FRI 22:00 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b007js43)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
FRI 22:30 Punt and Dennis: It's Been a Bad Week (b0080qln)
Series 1
Episode 1
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis make merry over political blunders and showbiz shenanigans. With Stuart Maconie. From February 1999.
FRI 23:00 Ed Reardon's Week (b007xrxm)
Series 1
King of the Road
A faculty fracas with an old rival helps re-ignite the author's career. Stars Christopher Douglas. From February 2005.
FRI 23:30 Bleak Expectations (b00d06pc)
Series 1
A Childhood Cruelly Kippered
Mark Evans's Dickensian spoof reveals the downward spiral of young Pip Bin's life. Stars Richard Johnson. From August 2008.