Raymond Chandler's world-weary private-eye leaves the smog of LA on the trail of a killer. Stars Ed Bishop and Toby Robins.
Chris Pizzey presents an hour of children's stories. Featuring Stravaganza: City of Masks by Mary Hoffman.
Archangel Michael comforts Adam and leads him, together with Eve, out of Paradise. Stars Mark Straker and Federay Holmes.
When God pronounces that Christ is his son, alarmed Satan plots against him. Sequel to Paradise Lost stars Robert Glenister.
Old Granny Greer outwits a miserly son when she strikes a deal to sit with his ailing Mother until she dies.
The first of five French stories adapted to an Irish setting and read by James Ellis,
Recorded on location in a picturesque thatched cottage at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in Holywood.
Old rogue Winston's new-found wealth goes to his head - but what's to be done about Father?
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.
The entertainer chats about his family background and the ups and downs of his career in show business.
A peaceful Saturday afternoon at St Oggs is rudely interrupted.
Starring Robertson Hare as the Archdeacon, William Mervyn as the Bishop, Jonathan Cecil as Bishop's Chaplain - the Reverend Mervyn Noote and John Barron as the Dean. With Joan Sanderson as Mrs Pugh-Critchley.
The ecclesiastical sitcom started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.
Written for radio by Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps.
Producer: David Hatch.
The schoolboy can go to the Merseyside derby - if he qualifies for the school band. Stars Jimmy Clitheroe. From February 1967.
Dave Gorman asks John Fortune to select the public's best loopy idea, like using laughing gas for riots. From November 2005.
The grumpy writer shaves off his beard to work unrecognised as a mystery shopper. Stars Christopher Douglas. From December 2006.
The consultants advise an African finance minister and Ryan carries a package. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From December 2002.
Phil's told off for not wearing his empathy womb at the antenatal class. Stars Jim Sweeney and Caroline Quentin.
Fresh from 4 - Catch up as Sandi Toksvig and the teams battle it out over the latest news events. From 21 May 2010.
Landing in 19th century Germany, the Time Lord discovers the legends of a vicious beast are all too true. Stars Paul McGann.
Horror legend Vincent Price's sobering tale of Anne and David and their unwelcome lodger.
Married for five years, David and Anne Fordyce escape the London rat race by buying a deserted cottage in Devon. But their idyllic life is shattered by the intrusion of a previous tenant - from another century...
David Fordyce ...... Michael Jayston
Anne Fordyce ...... Sandra Clark
Mrs Perkins ...... Daphne Heard
Victoria ...... Frances Jeater
Charles ...... Nigel Graham
Written by William Ingram.
Chris Addison reveals how "culture" gives a civilisation a sense of identity, and Professor Herring tells all about a conference on deckchairs
Continuing his journey through the vast and rich subject of civilisation, the thinking-idiot's anthropologist explains exactly what we need to create a new one.
With Professor Austin Herring (Geoffrey McGivern), Jo Enright and Dan Tetsell.
Trevor Heslop's battles as a nice sports agent. Andy Hamilton's TV series swaps to radio. Stars Neil Pearson. From August 2004.
BBC Radio 7's showcase for up-and-coming comedy writer/performers. Features Rachel Lerman and Tom Hardy. From November 2007.
The comedy duo tackle an evil fish. More sketches and crazy characters. Stars Colin Hoult and Fergus Craig. From January 2007.
MONDAY 31 MAY 2010
MON 00:00 Doctor Who (b00slmv5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Sunday]
MON 00:30 The Price of Fear (b007jmn9)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Sunday]
MON 01:00 Philip Marlowe - The Lady in the Lake (b008ft86)
[Repeat of broadcast at
02:30 on Sunday]
MON 02:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00slkz8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:30 on Sunday]
MON 03:00 Comedy Catch-Up (b00slmlg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
15:00 on Sunday]
MON 03:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00slplg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
15:30 on Sunday]
MON 04:00 Comedy Catch-Up (b00slmlj)
[Repeat of broadcast at
16:00 on Sunday]
MON 04:30 The News Quiz (b00slmll)
[Repeat of broadcast at
16:30 on Sunday]
MON 05:00 PL Travers - Mary Poppins (b00slpvx)
The story of the magical English nanny - poised, punctilious and practically perfect in every way.
Starring Juliet Stevenson as Mary Poppins, who's set to transform the lives of Jane and Michael Banks.
After the Banks family's last nanny walks out in disgust, Mary blows in to number 17 Cherry Tree Lane in London. She's given a week's trial by the children's father, George - but says she'll only stay until the wind changes.
Dramatised by Hazel Marshall, this was the first ever radio adaptation - based on several Mary Poppins stories written by PL Travers .
Juliet Stevenson .... Mary Poppins
Jonathan Bee .... Michael
Sophie Stuckey .... Jane
Deborah Berlin .... Mrs Banks
David Timson .... Mr Banks
Andrew Sachs .... Mr Turvy
Phyllida Law .... Katie Nana
Chris Moran .... Mr Smart
Laura Doddington .... Polly
Other parts played by the cast.
Producer: David Ian Neville.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1994.
MON 06:00 31/05/2010 (b00slpvz)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC7.
MON 08:00 Dad's Army (b008h50c)
Series 3
Absent Friends
Captain Mainwaring returns to platoon insubordination - and an escaped convict.
Adapted for radio from Jimmy Perry and David Croft's TV scripts by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles.
Captain Mainwaring …. Arthur Lowe
Sergeant Wilson …. John Le Mesurier
Corporal Jones …. Clive Dunn
Private Frazer …. John Laurie
Private Pike …. Ian Lavender
Private Godfrey …. Arnold Ridley
Private Walker …. Larry Martyn
Mrs Pike …. Pearl Hackney
Additional music by Dennis Gomm.
Producer: John Dyas
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1976.
MON 08:30 Nikolai Gogol - Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat (b00nm9sg)
Ivan Fyodorovich Shponka and His Aunt
Home from military service, Ivan finds his aunt's efforts to marry him off intolerable. With Griff Rhys Jones. From April 2002.
MON 09:00 Beachcomber... By the Way (b007jqgs)
Series 2
Episode 5
JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge, John Sessions and John Wells. From August 1991.
MON 09:30 Capital Gains (b00slqv8)
Series 2
Stake Capital
When an act of civil disobedience centred around a tea break fails to bring results, Julius Hutch, the leader of The Tree Party, turns to games of chance.
CAST:
Julius Hutch …. Peter Jones
Pauline Hutch …. Celestine Randall
Sexton Lewis …. Jeffrey Wickham
Kate …. Justine Midda
Sir Gainford Blounty …. Stephen Thorne
Dahlia Sprout …. Jillie Meers
Haiku Jack …. Collin Johnson
Ted Smoothie/Dr Heinz Strudel …. David Holt
Brian Perkins as Himself
Switten by Collin Johnson.
Producers: Andy Jordan and David Blount
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1997.
MON 10:00 PL Travers - Mary Poppins (b00slpvx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
05:00 today]
MON 11:00 John Milton's Paradise Regained (b00slqyw)
Episode 5
In the wilderness, Satan tries to corrupt Christ as they discuss power and glory. Stars Denis Quilley and Robert Glenister.
MON 11:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jn14)
The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes - Series 2
The Problem of Thor Bridge
The sleuth is called upon when a beautiful young governess is accused of murder. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.
MON 12:00 Dad's Army (b008h50c)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
MON 12:30 Steptoe and Son (b007jl5j)
Series 1
The Offer
After a row with his father Albert, Harold decides to leave their rag and bone business and take up another offer of employment.
Starring Wilfrid Brambell as Albert and Harry H Corbett as Harold.
Following the conclusion of their hugely successful association with Tony Hancock, Ray Galton and Alan Simpson wrote 10 pilots for BBC TV's Comedy Playhouse in 1962.
The Offer was set in a house with a yard full of junk, featuring the lives of rag and bone men Albert Steptoe and his son Harold and it was the spark for a run of 8 series for TV.
Adapted for BBC radio from Galton and Simpson's TV script by Gale Pedrick.
Produced by Bobby Jaye
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1966.
MON 13:00 Wimsey (b007jwcn)
Murder Must Advertise
1. Death Comes to Pym's Publicity
After the unexplained death of a junior copywriter at a top advertising agency, Lord Peter Wimsey goes undercover.
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the British gentleman detective created by Dorothy L Sayers.
First published in published in 1933 and adapted in six episodes by Alistair Beaton.
Classy and sharp-witted, aristocratic amateur sleuth Lord Peter Bredon Wimsey was born in 1890 and educated at Eton and Oxford, before serving in the military during the First World War.
Ian Carmichael appeared as Lord Peter Wimsey for BBC Radio from 1973 to 1983, in addition to the BBC TV adaptations that were broadcast between 1972 and 1975.
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Chief Inspector Parker …. Allan Cuthbertson
Mr Ingleby …. John Quentin
Mr Willis …. Richard O'Callaghan
Miss Meteyard …. Frances Jeater
Mr Hankin …. Frank Williams
Miss Rossiter …. Joanna Wake
Producer: Martin Fisher
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1979..
MON 13:30 Gervase Fen - Frequent Hearses (b00slqv6)
Episode 1
At a film studio, amateur sleuth Gervase Fen stumbles on a suicide and a murder. James Wilby reads Edmund Crispin's thriller.
MON 14:00 Dad Made Me Laugh (b007k14d)
Nick Wisdom
Norman Wisdom's son chats to Sally Magnusson about his life growing up with a famous funny father.
Producer: Mike Walker
First broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland in Octobber 2005.
MON 14:30 Maugham's Eye View (b00lwx7b)
The Round Dozen
With 11 wives behind him, the celebrated bigamist, Mortimer Ells is looking to complete the dozen.
Dirk Bogarde is the narrator for another of Somerset Maugham's short stories.
Mortimer Ellis ...... Michael Williams
Miss Porchester ...... Joanna David
Mr St Clair ...... Denys Hawthorne
Mrs St Clair ...... Zulema Dene
Other parts played by:
Jane Whittenshaw
Paul Jenkins
Stephen Critchlow
Caroline Strong
Dramatised by Neville Teller.
Director: Janet Whitaker
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1996.
MON 15:00 Bill Bryson's Notes from a Small Island (b007jp0m)
Dover to London
Recalling tea with tinned biscuits, American comic writer, Bill Bryson takes a sentimental journey around Britain.
Five readings abridged and performed by Kerry Shale.
Producer: Paul Kent
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1996.
MON 15:15 The Invention of Childhood (b00slqvb)
What Is the Meaning of Empire Day?
Michael Morpurgo presents readings of the words of children exiled from or who arrived in Britain under the British Empire.
MON 15:30 Sir Peter Shaffer - Amadeus (b00slqvd)
Episode 6
Salieri plots to ensure Mozart falls out of favour with the Masons. Read by F Murray Abraham. Adapted from the stage play.
MON 15:45 Gordon West's Jogging Round Majorca (b00c6dyx)
The Call of the Sun
Leonard Pearcey reads Gordon West's Majorcan tale. The first spring ray of sunshine brings a certain restlessness.
MON 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00slqvg)
Chris Pizzey presents an hour of children's stories featuring The Dream Master by Theresa Breslin.
MON 17:00 Beachcomber... By the Way (b007jqgs)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
MON 17:30 Capital Gains (b00slqv8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
MON 18:00 Bram Stoker's Dracula (b007k0v5)
Episode 1
Solicitor Jonathan Harker and his fiance Mina's Transylvanian vampire ordeal begins. Stars Bernard Holley and Frederick Jaeger.
MON 18:30 Blake's 7: The Early Years (b00sls9k)
Eye of the Machine
Computer genius Avon becomes embittered by the establishment. Stars Colin Salmon, Geoffrey Palmer and Keeley Hawes.
MON 19:00 Dad's Army (b008h50c)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
MON 19:30 Steptoe and Son (b007jl5j)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
MON 20:00 Wimsey (b007jwcn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 today]
MON 20:30 Gervase Fen - Frequent Hearses (b00slqv6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 today]
MON 21:00 John Milton's Paradise Regained (b00slqyw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
MON 21:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jn14)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
MON 22:00 Nikolai Gogol - Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat (b00nm9sg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
MON 22:30 On Baby Street (b00slpx9)
Series 3
Episode 4
Geraldine hears from a publisher about her book, written behind husband Clifford's back. Stars Frances Barber. From July 1998.
MON 23:00 Think the Unthinkable (b00cttcm)
Series 2
Christmas Party
The consultants' drunken office party looks like a recipe for festive disaster. Starring Marcus Brigstocke. From December 2002.
MON 23:30 Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll (b00fvwk6)
Kajaboohoo
The Brummie musicologist reveals what he didn't do on the 1980s music scene. Stars Graham Fellows. From October 2001.
MON 23:45 Steven Appleby's Normal Life (b00slvww)
Series 2
Normal Time
Cartoonist Steven Appleby claims dinosaurs mastered the 3Rs - reading, writing and riding bicycles.
Paul McCrink stars as Steven Appleby with what he laughably describes as "insights into normal, everyday life".
With:
Rosalind Paul
Ewan Bailey
Nigel Betts
Rachel Atkins
Written by Steven Appleby
Producer: Toby Swift
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2003
TUESDAY 01 JUNE 2010
TUE 00:00 Bram Stoker's Dracula (b007k0v5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Monday]
TUE 00:30 Blake's 7: The Early Years (b00sls9k)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Monday]
TUE 01:00 Wimsey (b007jwcn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 on Monday]
TUE 01:30 Gervase Fen - Frequent Hearses (b00slqv6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 on Monday]
TUE 02:00 John Milton's Paradise Regained (b00slqyw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Monday]
TUE 02:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jn14)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Monday]
TUE 03:00 PL Travers - Mary Poppins (b00slpvx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
05:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:00 Beachcomber... By the Way (b007jqgs)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:30 Capital Gains (b00slqv8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Monday]
TUE 05:00 Marriott's Monologues (b007jqz7)
Dame Thora Hird
Monologist, Dame Thora Hird introduces the Ramsbottom family with 'The Lion and Albert' and 'The Return of Albert'.
Series of eight programmes featuring the famous monologues of Marriott Edgar.
Music by Brian Fitzgerald.
Produced in Manchester by Mike Craig
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in BBC Radio 2 in 1991.
TUE 05:15 Marriott's Monologues (b00sp3xq)
Peter Goodwright
Peter Goodwright treats us to a perilous voyage on the Runcorn Ferry courtesy of Marriott Edgar.
TUE 05:30 The Willows in Winter (b00pgs18)
Episode 1
A surprise visitor makes Mole forget about his unwelcome house guest. David Suchet reads William Horwood's The Wind in the Willows sequel.
TUE 05:45 The Willows in Winter (b00pgwgv)
Episode 2
The search for Mole begins in earnest. William Horwood's sequel to The Wind in the Willows. Read by David Suchet.
TUE 06:00 01/06/2010 (b00slxxw)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
TUE 08:00 Take It From Here (b00cl50x)
From 07/01/1954
The Glums debate culinary insularity, and Jim and Bentley ponder pathos. With Jimmy Edwards and Alma Cogan. From January 1954.
TUE 08:30 The In Crowd (b00slxxy)
Series 3
Episode 4
The coolest bag ladies in the world, and discover swimwear solutions for dieters who haven't yet reached their target weight.
Plus, Jonathan Tudge, who just can't help putting his foot in it.
Another advice-packed sketch show from Manchester's Comedy Store.
With Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.
Producer: Graham Frost
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2002.
TUE 09:00 After Henry (b007jq99)
Series 3
Different Viewpoints
'If the television is a guest in the house, it's rude to exclude it from the conversation. If the television says something, then one would be impolite not to respond to it.'
Sarah is irritated by her mother Eleanor's opinions on TV - and every other subject...
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
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 November 1987.
TUE 09:30 Bristow (b007r031)
Series 2
When Melancholy Autumn Comes to Chester-Perry
The promise of a Christmas bonus lifts Bristow's spirits - for once, his generosity knows no bounds... But then he takes matters into his own hands when it becomes clear that a bonus for Chester Perry staff isn't forthcoming.
Michael Williams stars as Bristow, the buying clerk from Frank Dickens' famous newspaper cartoon strip. Syndicated internationally, it ran for 41 years in London's Evening Standard.
Bristow ...... Michael Williams
Jones ...... Rodney Bewes
Jonathan Quartly ...... Bernard Cribbins
Mrs Purdy ...... Dora Bryan
Hewitt ...... Owen Brenman
Molly ...... Sheila Reid
Rupert Clement ...... Royce Mills
Miss Sunman ...... Katy Odey
Richard Blobb ...... Norman Bird
Miss Golightly ...... Lucy Akhurst
Postboy ...... Simon Schatzberger
Receptionist ...... Zeena Eate
Music composed and performed by John Whitehall.
Producer: Neil Cargill
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1999.
TUE 10:00 The Dream Maker (b00l75g7)
A professor arrives in a Devonshire village claiming to be able to dream the future. Stars Bill Patterson and Rio Fanning.
TUE 11:00 John Milton's Paradise Regained (b00slxy2)
Episode 6
Satan shows Christ the great armies of the world to lure him into temptation. Stars Ian McDiarmid and Robert Glenister.
TUE 11:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jn1l)
The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes - Series 2
The Creeping Man
The detective investigates the bizarre behaviour of a distinguished scientist. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.
TUE 12:00 Take It From Here (b00cl50x)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
TUE 12:30 Does The Team Think? (b00lrv67)
Series 1
Episode 6
Vic Reeves hosts, as Lawrence Llewelyn-Bowen, Arthur Smith, Tom Baker and Jo Caulfield answer the questions. From August 2007.
TUE 13:00 Wimsey (b007jwct)
Murder Must Advertise
2. Singular Spotlessness of a Lethal Weapon
As his undercover murder probe at an advertising agency continues, Lord Peter Wimsey witnesses someone get a pasting that was meant for him...
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers.
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Chief Inspector Parker …. Allan Cuthbertson
Mr Ingleby …. John Quentin
Mr Willis …. Richard O'Callaghan
Miss Meteyard …. Frances Jeater
Mr Hankin …. Frank Williams
Miss Rossiter …. Joanna Wake
Pamela Dean …. Amanda Murray
Ginger Joe …. Greg Mandell
Dramatised by Alistair Beaton.
Producer: Martin Fisher
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1979.
TUE 13:30 Gervase Fen - Frequent Hearses (b00slxy6)
Episode 2
At a London film studio, the amateur sleuth probes a dead cameraman's relationship to a drowned actress. Read by James Wilby.
TUE 14:00 Dad Made Me Laugh (b007k1mb)
Annabel Meredith
Chic Murray's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about her life with the legendary Scottish comedian.
Producer: Mike Walker
First broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland in October 2005.
TUE 14:30 Maugham's Eye View (b00m0gf6)
Footprints In The Jungle
A charming couple at the bridge table in the Malaysian country club, turn out to have a murder in their past.
Dirk Bogarde is the narrator for another of Somerset Maugham's short stories.
Mrs Cartwright ...... Patricia Hodge
Mr Cartwright ...... David Collings
Gaze ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Ling Su ...... Benedict Wong
Other parts played by:
John Hartley
Tracy Wiles
Caroline Strong
Stephen Critchlow
Roger May
Dramatised by Neville Teller.
Director: Janet Whitaker
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1996.
TUE 15:00 Bill Bryson's Notes from a Small Island (b007jp13)
Virginia Water
Recalling driving and his hospital job, the American author takes a sentimental journey around Britain. Read by Kerry Shale.
TUE 15:15 The Invention of Childhood (b00slxyd)
The Nation's Most Important Asset
Michael Morpurgo presents readings of the words of children about the effect of the wars of the 20th century.
TUE 15:30 Sir Peter Shaffer - Amadeus (b00slxyg)
Episode 7
Will Salieri's plan to scupper 'The Magic Flute' work? And who is Mozart writing a Requiem for? Read by F Murray Abraham.
TUE 15:45 Gordon West's Jogging Round Majorca (b00c0r26)
Into Palma
A boat journey brings some pleasing bonhomie, and Palma impresses. Leonard Pearcey reads Gordon West's Majorcan tale.
TUE 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00slxyl)
Chris Pizzey presents an hour of stories, featuring The Killer Underpants by Michael Lawrence, Ghostly Tales by Jamie Rix, and The Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah.
TUE 17:00 After Henry (b007jq99)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
TUE 17:30 Bristow (b007r031)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
TUE 18:00 Bram Stoker's Dracula (b007k133)
Episode 2
Worried Mina awaits news from Transylvania, while Lucy sleepwalks after a shipwreck. Stars Phyllis Logan and Sharon Maharaj.
TUE 18:30 Blake's 7: The Early Years (b00slxyv)
Blood and Earth
Ariane hopes to survive the wilderness and, with Auntie's help, discover the secret history of her people.
TUE 19:00 Take It From Here (b00cl50x)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
TUE 19:30 Does The Team Think? (b00lrv67)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
TUE 20:00 Wimsey (b007jwct)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 today]
TUE 20:30 Gervase Fen - Frequent Hearses (b00slxy6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 today]
TUE 21:00 John Milton's Paradise Regained (b00slxy2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
TUE 21:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jn1l)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
TUE 22:00 The In Crowd (b00slxxy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
TUE 22:30 Poets' Tree (b00slxyx)
Episode 2
Islington poet Paul Hamilton meets a fruit linguist, and visits a young offenders institute to demonstrate the rehabilitative powers of poetry.
Poetry magazine spoof with Kevin Eldon and Stewart Lee.
With Olivia Colman and Peter Serafinowicz.
Producer: Ed Morrish
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2008.
TUE 22:45 Armando Iannucci - Facts and Fancies (b007jrlb)
A Life at the Opera
Tackling operas and some thoughts on ears.
Producer, writer and performer Armando Iannucci presents his own collection of humorous essays.
Compiled by Jenny Baynes.
Producer: Jonathan James-Moore
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1997.
TUE 23:00 Ed Reardon's Week (b00k40t0)
Series 3
The Dig
Curmudgeonly hack Ed finds rich pickings - and a hint of romance - in the world of archaeology.
The comical world of Ed Reardon, author, pipe smoker, consummate fare-dodger and master of the abusive e-mail.
Christopher Douglas stars as Ed Reardon.
Written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds.
Featuring:
John Fortune
Stephanie Cole
Geoffrey Whitehead
Rita May
Simon Greenall
Sally Hawkins
Eve Dallas
Laura Solon
Mark Watson
Philip Jackson
David Cann
Miranda Keeling
Producer: Simon Nicholls
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2007.
TUE 23:30 All the World's a Globe (b007k4cp)
3. The Fall of Troy. The Rise of Greece
The Fall of Troy and the Rise of Greece
The history of mankind from the first amoeba to the Second World War.
Presented by the entire cast of the National Theatre of Brent - Desmond Olivier Dingle and Wallace, aided by Mr Barker.
With guest star Juliet Stevenson.
Written by Patrick Barlow, with additional material by Jim Broadbent and Martin Duncan.
With thanks to
Patrick Barlow
Jim Broadbent
Martin Duncan
Producer: Lissa Evans
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1990.
TUE 23:45 The Problem With Adam Bloom (b007p1nn)
Series 1
Street Crime
Is there an etiquette to being mugged?
Adam Bloom explores the social awkwardness of petty crime.
Rob Rouse helps Adam solve these criminal dilemmas.
Written by Adam Bloom.
Producer: Adam Bromley
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2003.
WEDNESDAY 02 JUNE 2010
WED 00:00 Bram Stoker's Dracula (b007k133)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Tuesday]
WED 00:30 Blake's 7: The Early Years (b00slxyv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Tuesday]
WED 01:00 Wimsey (b007jwct)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 on Tuesday]
WED 01:30 Gervase Fen - Frequent Hearses (b00slxy6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 on Tuesday]
WED 02:00 John Milton's Paradise Regained (b00slxy2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Tuesday]
WED 02:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jn1l)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Tuesday]
WED 03:00 The Dream Maker (b00l75g7)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:00 After Henry (b007jq99)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:30 Bristow (b007r031)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Tuesday]
WED 05:00 Marriott's Monologues (b00sp44h)
Kenneth Waller
Kenneth Waller (Grandad in BBC TV's sitcom 'Bread') brings us Marriott Edgar's 'Asparagus' and 'Albert and the Headsman'.
WED 05:15 Marriott's Monologues (b00sp44k)
Roy Castle
Roy Castle proves that dedication is what you need, with Marriott Edgar's 'Goalkeeper Joe' and 'The Magna Charter'.
WED 05:30 The Willows in Winter (b00pgydj)
Episode 3
Can Toad's fascination with flying help in the search for Mole? David Suchet reads William Horwood's Willows sequel.
WED 05:45 The Willows in Winter (b00ph6sf)
Episode 4
Mole is feared gone, and Toad gets into some self-inflicted bother. David Suchet reads William Horwood's Willows sequel.
WED 06:00 02/06/2010 (b00sm192)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
WED 08:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007k1nm)
Series 2
The Rail Strike
The lad gets a green signal to outwit a rail strike, but a bumpy ride lies ahead.
Starring Tony Hancock.
With Bill Kerr, Sidney James, Andree Melly and Kenneth Williams.
Announcer: 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 June 1955.
WED 08:30 The Party Line (b010p0pf)
Series 1
Episode 1
The frustrations of a backbench MP. Topical sitcom from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. Starring James Fleet. From May 2005.
WED 09:00 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.
WED 09:30 No Commitments (b007k1sk)
Series 3
Seasonal Adjustment
Anna and Charlotte plan to celebrate Christmas their way, but what about Victoria? Stars Rosemary Leach. From December 1994.
WED 10:00 Sir Walter Scott's Rob Roy (b007jq2p)
Moving Northwards
A rich London merchant's son is banished to his family seat in the north. Stars Liam Brennan, Sean Chapman and Tom George.
WED 11:00 John Milton's Paradise Regained (b00sm3fn)
Episode 7
Satan tries to lure Christ into evil by taking him to the top of a mountain to show him Rome. Stars Ian McDiarmid.
WED 11:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jn23)
The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes - Series 2
The Lion's Mane
The retired sleuth's beekeeping is put on hold when he hears of a violent death. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.
WED 12:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007k1nm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
WED 12:30 Like They've Never Been Gone (b00c7d1c)
Series 3
Episode 5
Will hard-up Tommy and Sheila's trip to Australia ever get off the ground?
Ageing showbiz couple Tommy Franklin and Sheila Parr continue their second stab at fame.
Series 3 of Mike Coleman’s six-part sitcom stars June Whitfield and Roy Hudd.
CAST:
Tommy Franklin …. Roy Hudd
Sheila Parr …. June Whitfield
Hetty Stark …. Pat Coombes
Murray Franklin …. Julian Eardley
Louis Elstein …. Edward Halsted
Hostess …. Tracy-Ann Oberman
Producer: Steve Doherty
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2001.
WED 13:00 Wimsey (b007jwcz)
Murder Must Advertise
3. Unsentimental Masquerade of a Harlequin
Suspects abound as Lord Peter Wimsey dons fancy dress to probe the murder of an advertising copywriter.
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers.
Lord Peter Wimsey ...... Ian Carmichael
Chief Inspector Parker ...... Allan Cuthbertson
Dian de Momerie ...... Beth Morris
Mr Tallboy ...... Edward de Souza
Mr GarrettB ...... Brian Wilde
Miss Rossiter ...... Joanna Wake
Miss Meteyard ...... Frances Jeater
PC Moffat ...... Gordon Clyde
Dramatised by Alistair Beaton.
Producer: Martin Fisher
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1979..
WED 13:30 Gervase Fen - Frequent Hearses (b00sm4lm)
Episode 3
Trailing a murderous avenger, the amateur detective is led to Lanthorn House - and into a terrifying maze. Read by James Wilby.
WED 14:00 Dad Made Me Laugh (b00d3k8c)
Max Hudd
Roy Hudd's son chats to Sally Magnusson about his life with the star of 'News Huddlines', 'Coronation Street' and more.
Producer: Mike Walker
First broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland in September 2006.
WED 14:30 Maugham's Eye View (b00m4ttw)
The Facts of Life
18 year old Nicky is expressly told 'not to gamble, lend money or see women' but on a trip to Monte Carlo he does all three...
Dirk Bogarde is the narrator for another of Somerset Maugham's short stories.
Nicky ...... Paul Rhys
Henry ...... Robert Lang
Melanie ...... Melanie Hudson
Other parts played by:
Geoffrey Whitehead
David Collings
Stephen Critchlow
Patience Tomlinson
Denys Hawthorne
Roger May
Paul Jenkins
Dramatised by Neville Teller.
Director: Janet Whitaker
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1996.
WED 15:00 Bill Bryson's Notes from a Small Island (b007jp1k)
Dorset
Musing on maps, socks and castles, the American author takes a sentimental journey around Britain. Read by Kerry Shale.
WED 15:15 The Invention of Childhood (b00sm4m2)
Cutting the Slum Mind off at the Root
Michael Morpurgo traces the making of Britain's Welfare State amid concerns for children.
WED 15:30 Sir Peter Shaffer - Amadeus (b00sm4m4)
Episode 8
Did Salieri really poison his rival? And who was Mozart's mysterious visitor? All is revealed. Read by F Murray Abraham.
WED 15:45 Gordon West's Jogging Round Majorca (b00c0grf)
The Village of the Lilies
Leonard Pearcey reads Gordon West's Majorcan tale. Cheap rail travel brings wonderful restive seafront encounters.
WED 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00sm4m6)
Chris Pizzey presents an hour of stories, featuring The Killer Underpants by Michael Lawrence, Ghostly Tales by Jamie Rix and The Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah.
WED 17:00 Second Thoughts (b00fnfnv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
WED 17:30 No Commitments (b007k1sk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
WED 18:00 Bram Stoker's Dracula (b007k1c0)
Episode 3
Jonathan lies ill in hospital and sleep-walking Lucy's well-being causes Mina concern. Stars Bernard Holley and Crawford Logan.
WED 18:30 Blake's 7: The Early Years (b00sm2bx)
The Dust Run
Jenna has a thing for Max, but goes up against him in a dangerous race for the highest of stakes. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch.
WED 19:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007k1nm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
WED 19:30 Like They've Never Been Gone (b00c7d1c)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
WED 20:00 Wimsey (b007jwcz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 today]
WED 20:30 Gervase Fen - Frequent Hearses (b00sm4lm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 today]
WED 21:00 John Milton's Paradise Regained (b00sm3fn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
WED 21:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jn23)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
WED 22:00 The Party Line (b010p0pf)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
WED 22:30 The Very World of Milton Jones (b007scyt)
Series 3
Episode 2
Drowning in a sea of shark's fin soup, the comic's life as celebrity chef flashes before his eyes. From April 2001.
WED 23:00 At Home With The Snails (b007k2xv)
Series 1
Episode 3
Alex is prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice when his mum thinks she is pregnant. Stars Gerard Foster. From July 2001.
WED 23:30 Any Bloke (b007jz71)
Series 2
Summer Holiday
Everyone's relaxed - until Martha arrives with her new age boyfriend. Stars Jim Sweeney and Caroline Quentin. From July 1995.
THURSDAY 03 JUNE 2010
THU 00:00 Bram Stoker's Dracula (b007k1c0)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 Blake's 7: The Early Years (b00sm2bx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 Wimsey (b007jwcz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Gervase Fen - Frequent Hearses (b00sm4lm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 John Milton's Paradise Regained (b00sm3fn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jn23)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Sir Walter Scott's Rob Roy (b007jq2p)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 Second Thoughts (b00fnfnv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:30 No Commitments (b007k1sk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 Marriott's Monologues (b00sp4g7)
Bernie Clifton
More of Marriot Edgar's famous monologues. Bernie Clifton performs 'Three Ha'pence a foot' and 'The Battle of Hastings'.
THU 05:15 Marriott's Monologues (b00sp4g9)
Roy Hudd
More of the famous monologues of Marriott Edgar. Roy Hudd performs 'Jonah and the Grampus' and 'Gunner Joe'.
THU 05:30 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.
THU 05:45 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.
THU 06:00 03/06/2010 (b00sm5ql)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
THU 08:00 The Goon Show (b007jtj9)
Series 7
The Sleeping Prince
When Neddie Seagoon is made president of Yakabakoo, he tries to quell a revolution.
Groundbreaking, surreal BBC radio comedy written by Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens.
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: Pat Dixon
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in February 1957.
THU 08:30 In the End (b007jw4d)
Episode 2
Hack George Cragge hunts a serial killer, while the BBC tackles spin. Comedy thriller with Michael Williams. From November 1999.
THU 09:00 The Stanley Baxter Playhouse (b008m5xj)
Series 2
The King's Kilt
Series of comic plays starring Stanley Baxter.
By Rona Munro.
A recalcitrant Highland kilt maker is faced with the task of producing a garment for George IV to wear on his first visit to Edinburgh in 1822.
Donald Nicholson ...... Stanley Baxter
Walt Silver ...... John Guerrasio
Miss/Mistress MacEvoy ...... Alison Peebles
Sir Walter Scott ...... Gordon Kennedy
Directed by Marilyn Imrie
A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4.
THU 09:30 Flying the Flag (b009r202)
Series 2
The Bread and Butter
A mystery body strains the Republic's spirit of glasnost at the British Embassy – where many more British tourists are finding their way here than in the past...
Alex Shearer's Eastern bloc embassy sitcom.
Starring Dinsdale Landen as HM Ambassador Mackenzie, Peter Acre as William Frost, Moir Leslie as Helen Waterson, Stephen Greif as the United States Ambassador, Christopher Benjamin as Colonel Surikov and Stephen Rashbrook as Harris.
Producer: Pete Atkin
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1988.
THU 10:00 Sir Walter Scott's Rob Roy (b007jq56)
Over the Border
There's trouble afoot when Francis quarrels with Rashleigh and heads to Glasgow. Stars Liam Brennan and Sean Chapman.
THU 11:00 John Milton's Paradise Regained (b00sm5v2)
Episode 8
Satan tries to tempt Christ by showing him the wisdom, philosophy, music and art of Ancient Greece. Stars Robert Glenister.
THU 11:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jn2n)
The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes - Series 2
The Veiled Lodger
The sleuth probes a perfect, but mysterious tenant who refused to show her face. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.
THU 12:00 The Goon Show (b007jtj9)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00sm5vs)
Series 3
Episode 12
Tim Brown's Schooldays - and John and Mary in the country.
More quick-fire sketches, terrible puns, humorous songs and parodies.
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Written by Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, Eric Idle 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 Dave Lee, Bill Oddie and Leon Cohen.
Producer: Humphrey Barclay
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in May 1966.
THU 13:00 Wimsey (b007jwd2)
Murder Must Advertise
4. Inexcusable Invasion of a Ducal Entertainment
Still investigating the killing of a copywriter at an advertising agency, Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise.
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers.
Lord Peter Wimsey ...... Ian Carmichael
Chief Inspector Parker ...... Allan Cuthbertson
Dian de Momerie ...... Beth Morris
Mr Tallboy ...... Edward de Souza
Major Milligan ...... Lyndon Brook
Mr Willis ...... Richard O'Callaghan
Dramatised by Alistair Beaton.
Producer: Martin Fisher
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1979.
THU 13:30 Bill Murphy - Hallows End (b007k2zc)
Wealthy Dubliner Dermot McPhail misguidedly buys a Gothic mansion on the wild coast of west Cork, but things start going dramatically wrong when the unscrupulous property developer and his pampered wife Clodagh move in.
Is someone sabotaging Dermot's dream, or is the ancient curse of Hallows End at work?
Bill Murphy's whodunit stars Gerry O'Brien as Dermot, Ann Marie Horan as Clodagh, Darragh Kelly as Patrick, Helen Norton as Aoife and Simon Delaney as Martin/Barman.
Producer: Lawrence Jackson
Made for BBC Radio 7 by BBC Northern Ireland.
First broadcast in 2007.
THU 14:00 Dad Made Me Laugh (b00d7h6q)
Maureen Beattie
Johnny Beattie's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about her life with the Glaswegian comedian.
Producer: Mike Walker
First broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland in September 2006.
THU 14:30 Maugham's Eye View (b00m9gqx)
Before The Party
Kathleen Skinner thinks her sister Millicent is hiding something about her husband's death.
As they want to go to a Garden Party, the truth comes out...
Dirk Bogarde is the narrator for the last of Somerset Maugham's short stories.
Mrs Skinner ...... Dorothy Tutin
Millicent Skinner ...... Amanda Waring
Mr Skinner ...... Derek Waring
Kathleen Skinner ...... Caroline Strong
Harold ...... Richard McCabe
Simpson ...... Stephen Critchlow
Dramatised by Neville Teller.
Director: Janet Whitaker
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1996.
THU 15:00 Bill Bryson's Notes from a Small Island (b007jp20)
Weston-super-Mare and Beyond
Getting soaked and pestered by a passenger, the American author's sentimental journey around Britain. Read by Kerry Shale.
THU 15:15 The Invention of Childhood (b00sm5xl)
They'd some Queer Ideas at the Clinic
Michael Morpurgo discovers how behaviourists and Freudians battled over techniques for bringing up children.
THU 15:30 Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim (b00sm5xn)
Episode 1
Junior lecturer Jim Dixon takes recovering academic Margaret out on a date. Read by Martin Jarvis.
The all-time classic comic novel of academic life written by Kingsley Amis, Lucky Jim lists the fortunes - or rather misfortunes - of Jim Dixon, a man of many faces, most of which don't fit his surroundings.
Produced and abridged by Pat McLoughlin.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1992.
THU 15:45 Gordon West's Jogging Round Majorca (b00c0c3b)
Don Juan and Roja the Mule
Leonard Pearcey reads Gordon West's Majorcan tale. Even gasometers can become beautiful, and 'wolf'-men can be hospitable.
THU 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00sm5y1)
Chris Pizzey presents an hour of stories, featuring The Killer Underpants by Michael Lawrence, Ghostly Tales by Jamie Rix, and The Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah.
THU 17:00 The Stanley Baxter Playhouse (b008m5xj)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
THU 17:30 Flying the Flag (b009r202)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
THU 18:00 Bram Stoker's Dracula (b007k1l1)
Episode 4
Renfield's behaviour in his cell worsens, while Van Helsing fights to save poorly Lucy. Stars Bernard Holley and Crawford Logan.
THU 18:30 Blake's 7: The Early Years (b00sm5lg)
The Trial
Scheming Max manipulates Jenna and Nick's evidence at their trial. Stars Carrie Dobro, Benedict Cumberbatch and Stephen Lord.
THU 19:00 The Goon Show (b007jtj9)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00sm5vs)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
THU 20:00 Wimsey (b007jwd2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 today]
THU 20:30 Bill Murphy - Hallows End (b007k2zc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 today]
THU 21:00 John Milton's Paradise Regained (b00sm5v2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
THU 21:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jn2n)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
THU 22:00 In the End (b007jw4d)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 22:30 Deep Trouble (b00sm5qn)
Series 1
Episode 3
Goliath's crew faces a Russian sub, a Harrier jet, a sewing machine and a promotion. Underwater comedy stars Jim Field Smith. From November 2005.
THU 23:00 The Museum of Everything (b007k17t)
Series 1
To Infinity and Beyond
A bunch of Star Trek fans beam in to a sci-fi convention at the museum - and a rival theme park draws visitors away from Badgerland.
Written and performed by Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins and Dan Tetsell.
With Lucy Montgomery.
Music by Dominic Haslam and Ben Walker.
Producer: Alex Walsh-Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2004.
THU 23:30 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich? (b00sm5qq)
Series 2
Giles Finds His Station
Compromises needed to pay the phone bill see Judith selling more than kitchen units. From July 1996.
FRIDAY 04 JUNE 2010
FRI 00:00 Bram Stoker's Dracula (b007k1l1)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 Blake's 7: The Early Years (b00sm5lg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 Wimsey (b007jwd2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 Bill Murphy - Hallows End (b007k2zc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 John Milton's Paradise Regained (b00sm5v2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jn2n)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 Sir Walter Scott's Rob Roy (b007jq56)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 The Stanley Baxter Playhouse (b008m5xj)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:30 Flying the Flag (b009r202)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 Marriott's Monologues (b00sp4p0)
Les Dawson
Les Dawson's unique recitation of Marriott Edgar's 'The Channel Swimmer' and 'The Recumbent Posture'.
FRI 05:15 Marriott's Monologues (b00sp4p2)
Betty Driver
Coronation Street's Betty Driver performs Marriott Edgar's The 'Ole in the Ark, Sam's Racehorse, and George and the Dragon.
FRI 05:30 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.
FRI 05:45 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.
FRI 06:00 04/06/2010 (b00sm6bg)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
FRI 08:00 Round the Horne (b00p33gb)
Series 4
Episode 3
Monstrous goings on for Kenneth Horne with Frankenstein, more from wonderful Radio Balls Pond Road, while Julian and Sandy hit the bona ski slopes.
With Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Betty Marsden.
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.
Marty Feldman had moved on so series 4 is written by Barry Took with Brian Cooke & Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Webster.
Music by the Max Harris Group.
Producer: John Simmonds
First broadcast on the BBC Radio 2 in March 1968.
FRI 08:30 The Shuttleworths (b007jpr5)
Specials
Europigeon
Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth dreams of winning the Eurovision Song Contest. Stars Graham Fellows. From April 1994.
FRI 09:00 The Embassy Lark (b00sm82r)
National Grumpshog Week
HMS Troutbridge joins the British Embassy staff in local celebrations. Stars Derek Francis and Stephen Murray. From April 1966.
FRI 09:30 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show (b00bx21q)
From 25/03/1978
The duo welcome Penelope Keith, who does her own intro before performing in Ern's sketch what he wrote. From October 1977.
FRI 10:00 Sir Walter Scott's Rob Roy (b007jq7m)
Helen McGregor
Francis and Jarvie reach the Highland Line, heading for McGregor country. Stars Liam Brennan. Sean Chapman and Tom George.
FRI 11:00 John Milton's Paradise Regained (b00sm82n)
Episode 9
Satan brings Christ to the pinnacle of the temple in Jerusalem, tempting him to prove his divinity. Stars Ian McDiarmid.
FRI 11:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jn32)
The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes - Series 2
Shoscombe Old Place
The Baker Street sleuth and his assistant make a gruesome discovery in an old crypt. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.
FRI 12:00 Round the Horne (b00p33gb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 The Michael Bentine Show (b00jjq7x)
From 05/02/1984
Michael Bentine stars as Dame Nellie Drongo, the Boy Scout Movement of India and a prehistoric Caveman..
The ultimate one man show written and performed by the host.
Producer: Jamie Rix
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1984.
FRI 13:00 Wimsey (b007jwd9)
Murder Must Advertise
5. Sudden Decease of a Man in Dress Clothes
With Lord Peter Wimsey working undercover to probe a death at an ad agency, there's news of a fresh killing.
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers.
Lord Peter Wimsey ...... Ian Carmichael
Chief Inspector Parker ...... Allan Cuthbertson
Dian de Momerie ...... Beth Morris
Mr Tallboy ...... Edward de Souza
Major Milligan ...... Lyndon Brook
Mr Garrett ...... Brian Wilde
Mr Hankin ...... Frank Williams
P.C. Moffatt ...... Gordon Clyde
Serg. Lumley ...... Danny Schiller
Mr Garfield ...... Philip Voss
Dramatised by Alistair Beaton.
Producer: Martin Fisher
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1979.
FRI 13:30 Father Brown Stories (b00f0sgw)
Series 2
The Perishing of the Pendragons
Mystery afloat as a Cornish family's curse starts to unravel. Who will come into his rightful inheritance - and will Father Brown be in time to avert a tragedy?
Stars Andrew Sachs as Father Brown.
GK Chesterton's stories of an amateur clerical sleuth with an uncanny understanding of the criminal mind at work.
Father Brown ...... Andrew Sachs
Flambeau ...... Olivier Pierre
The Admiral ...... Edward Kelsey
Sir Cecil Fanshaw ...... Brian Hewlett
Tregear ...... Keith Kraushaar
Tommy/Walter ...... James Goode
Dramatised by John Scotney
Directed at BBC Bristol by Alec Reid
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1986
FRI 14:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00l16b8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
05:00 on Saturday]
FRI 15:00 Bill Bryson's Notes from a Small Island (b007jp2g)
Glasgow to the Yorkshire Dales
Soaking up culture and off to a pub, the American author concludes his sentimental journey around Britain. Read by Kerry Shale.
FRI 15:15 The Invention of Childhood (b00sm8nf)
Charlie Chaplin Went to France to Teach Ladies How to Dance
Michael Morpurgo discovers new forms of entertainment available to children in the first half of the 20th century.
FRI 15:30 Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim (b00sm8nh)
Episode 2
Will an 'arty' weekend at the Welches give lecturer Jim an opportunity to impress his colleagues? Read by Martin Jarvis.
FRI 15:45 Gordon West's Jogging Round Majorca (b00c06tp)
Monastic Days and Smugglers
Leonard Pearcey reads Gordon West's Majorcan tale. The travellers make the acquaintance of an adorable mule.
FRI 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00sm8nk)
Chris Pizzey presents an hour of stories, featuring Ghostly Tales for Ghastly Kids by Jamie Rix, and The Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society by Adeline Yen Mah.
FRI 17:00 The Embassy Lark (b00sm82r)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
FRI 17:30 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show (b00bx21q)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
FRI 18:00 Bram Stoker's Dracula (b007k1tj)
Episode 5
With Jonathan's return, Van Helsing is forced to reveal the shocking truth about Lucy. Stars Bernard Holley and Phyllis Logan.
FRI 18:30 Blake's 7: The Early Years (b00sm8xy)
When Vila Met Gan
Liberator stalwarts Vila and Gan recall how their odyssey began - in the exotic location of Croydon. Stars Michael Keating.
FRI 19:00 Round the Horne (b00p33gb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 19:30 The Michael Bentine Show (b00jjq7x)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
FRI 20:00 Wimsey (b007jwd9)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 today]
FRI 20:30 Father Brown Stories (b00f0sgw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 today]
FRI 21:00 John Milton's Paradise Regained (b00sm82n)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
FRI 21:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jn32)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
FRI 22:00 The Shuttleworths (b007jpr5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
FRI 22:30 Genius (b00brvcm)
Series 1
Neil Innes
From bunk chairs to helium-filled bubble wrap.
Dave Gorman asks musical comedian Neil Innes to select the public's best loopy idea.
Award-winning comedian Dave Gorman and a celebrity guest chew over the ridiculous, unworkable but sometimes genius inventions, schemes and policies of the public.
Producer: Simon Nicholls
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2005.
FRI 23:00 Old Harry's Game (b0090y11)
Series 2
Chuckles
Satan is conducting interviews for a new assistant. In the running are Scumspawn and a devious dolphin.
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.
Producer Paul Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1998.
FRI 23:30 Mastering the Universe (b00sm64n)
Series 1
Holidays
Professor Joy Klamp explores the miserable world of holidaying. Stars Dawn French and Christopher Douglas. From November 2005.
FRI 23:45 Elastic Planet (b007k33s)
The Zoo
Revealing the links between hurdling cattle, the Elephant's Lumberyard, gong beetles, alternative horticulture and the Llama movies of the early 60s.
Oliver Postgate narrates a stream of bizarre coincidences in Ben Moor’s cosmic comedy of connections.
With Julian Pettifer, Brian Hayes, Dan Strauss, Kerry Shale, Geoff McGivern, Fiona Allen.
Producer: Jon Naismith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1995