Phone: 08700 100 700 [national rates]. Email: bigtoe@bbc.co.uk.
A scam to sell naval figureheads is threatened when Troutbridge has to deal with a wreck. Stars John Pertwee. From Nov 1959.
Turmoil abounds when barrister John Fuller-Carp tries to join a lodge. Stars John Bird and Sanjeev Bhaskar. From May 1998.
5. Mr Wilfred Davis
Lathom is blackmailed, and the sleuth stakes out the drop-off - where a surprising figure appears...
Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.
Paul Temple …. Peter Coke
Steve …. Marjorie Westbury
Sir Graham Forbes …. James Thomason
Inspector Crane …. Haydn Jones
Wilfred Davis …. Basil Jones
Mrs Trevelyan …. Barbara Mitchell)
Dr Kohima …. Rolf Lefebvre
Donald Black …. Victor Lucas
Sergeant …. Anthony Viccars
Mrs Horne …. Betty Hardy
Bradley …. David Brierly
Bond manages to deal with a bomb attack, but will Le Chiffre have the winning hand? Alex Jennings reads the classic spy novel.
Jean Valjean has broken the terms of his parole, and is on the run. Dramatisation of Victor Hugo's epic novel with Joss Ackland.
The sleuth tackles the inheritance case of two men who must find the third person sharing their surname. Stars Clive Merrison.
Mary travels to windswept Bodmin Moor, unaware of the dark secrets that await her. Stars Susannah Corbett and John Woodvine.
Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with Adrian Clark of London, Richard De Lacey from Suffolk and John Hambley from London.
After his extraordinary discovery, Martin Clay sees the chance of a lifetime and hatches a plan. Read by Martin Jarvis.
Tony Hawks finds himself in the Moldovan capital of Chisinau, and begins the tortuous task of locating the players.
It was Fox's personality more than his political capabilities that influenced the shape of his politics.
Ben Silburn investigates the ocean-making power of the galaxy's 'dirty snowballs' from the mysterious Oort Cloud, beyond Pluto.
Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, John Glyn-Jones as Grimes, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Bridget Armstrong as Joy, David Jason as Bannister, Gerald Cross as the Judge.
Others parts by Sean Arnold and Douglas Blackwell.
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.
Victoria worries over Roger's libido and Charlotte is after a top job. Stars Rosemary Leach and Celia Imrie. From January 2001.
A comedy-horror set in the British Museum. Three staff members battle against exhibits that come to life in a freak storm.
A widowed mother takes her children to Ireland to try and ease their grief. Juliet Aubrey reads Annie McCartney's spooky tale.
A young orphan is given a home by his elderly cousin. But how hospitable is the old man? Read by Benjamin Whitrow.
The radical comedian proposes a new way to rescue radio and telly from an all-time low. Chris Evans beware! From August 1996.
Will Ian get to the hospital on time? Can Geraldine and Yvette get there at all? Stars Jenny Eclair. From February 1996.
Jamie Theakston gets a whipping, News 24 gets desperate and Camp X-Ray laughs it up. Biting Northern Irish satire. From 2002.
WEDNESDAY 29 OCTOBER 2008
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WED 00:30 The Ghostbuster Diaries (b007jy71)
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WED 00:45 MR James (b007jtfj)
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WED 01:00 Paul Temple (b007jrk0)
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09:00 on Tuesday]
WED 01:30 Casino Royale (b00f6q3t)
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09:30 on Tuesday]
WED 02:00 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (b007jmld)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Tuesday]
WED 02:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jn04)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Tuesday]
WED 03:00 Chambers (b007jp3w)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 on Tuesday]
WED 03:30 The Mark Steel Solution (b00f6vv1)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:30 on Tuesday]
WED 04:00 On Baby Street (b00f6vv7)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:30 Half Sketch (b00f6vv9)
[Repeat of broadcast at
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WED 05:00 Jamaica Inn (b007jpkm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Tuesday]
WED 06:00 No Commitments (b007jnxx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
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WED 06:30 Brothers in Law (b007k1xl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
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WED 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00f6zs9)
Contact us at:
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WED 08:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jygf)
Series 1
The Boxing Champion
When the lad hits the gym, he knocks down a prize boxer completely by chance - which gives Sid an idea...
Starring Tony Hancock. With Moira Lister, Bill Kerr, Sidney James, Kenneth Williams and Paul Carpenter.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Theme and incidental music written 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 November 1954.
WED 08:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b008h4qy)
Series 2
About Some Boys
Robin is soaking. Derek is excited. Maureen is furious. Whatever next? Stars Kay Stonham and Simon Greenall. From June 2003.
WED 09:00 Paul Temple (b007w4dh)
Paul Temple and the Alex Affair
6. Mr Lee Brent
Mrs Trevelyan's confession doesn't ring true, so the sleuth seeks assistance from an American counterpart.
Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.
Paul Temple …. Peter Coke
Steve …. Marjorie Westbury
Sir Graham Forbes …. James Thomason
Inspector Crane …. Haydn Jones
Wilfred Davis …. Basil Jones
Mrs Trevelyan …. Barbara Mitchell
Taxi Driver …. Alan Dudley
Carl Lathom …. Simon Lack
Ricky …. Frank Henderson
Leo Brent …. Dennis Hawthorne
Flora …. Rosalind Shanks
Operator …. Ian Thompson
Jock …. Duncan McIntyre
Driver …. Nigel Clayton
Producer: Martin C Webster
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1968.
WED 09:30 Casino Royale (b00f71gh)
Episode 3
Bond is locked in a battle of wills, but victory at the gaming table is no guarantee. Alex Jennings reads the classic spy novel.
WED 10:00 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (b007jmly)
Episode 3
Jean Valjean wins respect as the Mayor of Montreuil, but life is less rosy for Fantine. Victor Hugo's epic stars Joss Ackland.
WED 10:15 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.
WED 11:00 Jamaica Inn (b007k4mh)
Episode 2
Mary discovers that Uncle Joss may be guilty of much more than smuggling. Stars Susannah Corbett and John Woodvine.
WED 12:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jygf)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
WED 12:30 Foul Play (b007k296)
Series 2
The Corpse Who Stayed Out in the Cold
A case of Eastern European espionage. A language student is found dead. Simon Brett chairs the murder mystery quiz. From 1997.
WED 13:00 Michael Frayn's Headlong (b007jt5r)
Episode 3
Martin is determined to get his hands on the painting, without arousing Tony and Laura's suspicions. Read by Martin Jarvis.
WED 13:15 Playing the Moldovans at Tennis (b007s74j)
Episode 3
The Moldovans are perplexed and obstructive in Tony Hawks' quest to take on their national soccer team on the court.
WED 13:30 This Sceptred Isle (b007jt7g)
The Peninsula War
A quarter of Napoleon's troops enter Spain and the war with France continues. Narrated by Anna Massey.
WED 13:45 Adventures in Science (b00b0hvs)
Series 1
Blood
Ben Silburn climbs aboard an oxygen-delivering red blood cell on its journey from the heart and around the body.
WED 14:00 29/10/2008 (b00f7947)
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WED 17:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter (b007jy9h)
Series 2
The Day
Author Gerald tries to make amends when he upsets his wife Diana.
The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author starring Ian Carmichael as Gerald C Potter and Charlotte Mitchell as his wife.
With Jo Manning Wilson and Michael McClain.
Written by Basil Boothroyd.
Producer: Bobby Jaye
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1977.
WED 17:30 After Henry (b007s8gm)
Series 4
Family Album
"Look at this old dear - roses round her cottage door, a cosy smell of making cake wafting from her kitchen. I can imagine a lot of people buying that, putting it in a frame and claiming it as their own grandmother. Probably easier to cope with than the real thing".
Eleanor's family snaps spark arguments with daughter Sarah over the past...
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
Auntie Lilian …. Jean Anderson
Producer: Pete Atkin
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1989.
WED 18:00 Revenge of the Celebrity Mummies (b007k043)
Episode 2
The comedy-horror set in the British Museum continues. The dead are on the move and the living are on the menu.
WED 18:30 The Ghostbuster Diaries (b007jy89)
The Toilets at the End of the Hemisphere
A man's quest for a sole surviving family member lands him in Tasmania. Lloyd Hutchinson reads Glenn Patterson's spooky tale.
WED 18:45 MR James (b007k1gn)
MR James: Ghost Stories
A School Story
A man recalls spooky events from 1870 involving his old teacher. What is 'the well among the yews'? Read by Benjamin Whitrow.
WED 19:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jygf)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
WED 19:30 Foul Play (b007k296)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
WED 20:00 Paul Temple (b007w4dh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
WED 20:30 Casino Royale (b00f71gh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
WED 21:00 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (b007jmly)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
WED 21:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jn14)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 today]
WED 22:00 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b008h4qy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
WED 22:30 Revolting People (b00f80zs)
Series 1
An Incredible Amount of Storm Clouds
Feared British Commander, General Venables arrives and demands some executions by sunset (so he can have the whole day to look forward to them).
Not everyone can survive...
Historical sitcom set in Boston in 1770, written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses.
Samuel Oliphant …. Jay Tarses
Sergeant McGurk …. Andy Hamilton
General Venables …. Timothy West
Captain Brimshaw …. James Fleet
Mary Oliphant …. Sophie Thompson
Ezekiel Spriggs …. Hugh Dennis
Cora Oliphant …. Felicity Montagu
Joshua Oliphant …. Tony Maudsley
Doctor Rutledge …. Philip Pope
Mrs Arbuthnot …. Susie Blake
Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2000.
WED 23:00 The House of the Spirit Levels (b007jv9c)
The Prisoner
Tony Hardstaff has made contact with his former true love, the beautiful but mad Emily Earnshaw.
On the day of his mother's funeral, can she save him from the hostility of his own family? And will the spirit of his mother Alice return to haunt him?
Nick Revell 's epic comedy saga continues.
Tony ...... Nick Revell
Jane ...... Alison Steadman
Emily ...... Claire Skinner
Obadiah ...... David Swift
Alice ...... Maggie Steed
Mrs Womersley ...... Joanna Brooks
Joanna ...... Natalie Walter
Jeff ...... Peter Gunn
The Narrator ...... Peter Serafinowcz
Music composed by Paul Mottram.
Producer: Paul Schlesinger
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1997.
WED 23:30 Forty Nights in the Wildebeest (b007k16j)
Episode 4
Pun masters Dan Freedman and Nick Romero with a sheep version of Star Trek and an American Blackadder. From May 2000.
THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER 2008
THU 00:00 Revenge of the Celebrity Mummies (b007k043)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 The Ghostbuster Diaries (b007jy89)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 00:45 MR James (b007k1gn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:45 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 Paul Temple (b007w4dh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Casino Royale (b00f71gh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (b007jmly)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jn14)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b008h4qy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 on Wednesday]
THU 03:30 Revolting People (b00f80zs)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:30 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 The House of the Spirit Levels (b007jv9c)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:30 Forty Nights in the Wildebeest (b007k16j)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:30 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 Jamaica Inn (b007k4mh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 06:00 After Henry (b007s8gm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:30 on Wednesday]
THU 06:30 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter (b007jy9h)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Wednesday]
THU 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00f838z)
Contact us at:
Big Toe Books
BBC Broadcasting House
London
W1A 1AA
Phone: 08700 100 700 [national rates]. Email: bigtoe@bbc.co.uk.
THU 08:00 Take It From Here (b00f839k)
A West End musical spoof, plus trouble over a ring for the Glums. Stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From February 1959.
THU 08:30 Punt and Dennis: It's Been a Bad Week (b0081w04)
So cheer yourself up with a bouncing Pope. An irreverent look at the news from February 1999.
THU 09:00 Paul Temple (b007w2hz)
Paul Temple and the Alex Affair
7. The Girl in Brown
The debonair detective returns to Canterbury in search of 'Alex', when Leo Brent looks to be in danger.
Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.
Paul Temple …. Peter Coke
Steve …. Marjorie Westbury
Sir Graham Forbes …. James Thomason
Inspector Crane …. Haydn Jones
Wilfred Davis …. Basil Jones
Ricky …. Frank Henderson
Dr Kohima …. Roy Lefebvre
Leo Brent …. Dennis Hawthorne
Taxi Driver …. Alan Dudley
Walter …. David Brierly
Thomas …. Leroy Lingwood
Producer: Martin C Webster
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1968.
THU 09:30 Casino Royale (b00f84kr)
Episode 4
Bond is in a delicate position. Could Le Chiffre be right? Should the games end? Alex Jennings reads the classic spy novel.
THU 10:00 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (b007jmmg)
Episode 4
Poorly Fantine fears desertion, while Jean Valjean resolves to let God decide his fate. Victor Hugo's epic stars Joss Ackland.
THU 10:15 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.
THU 11:00 Jamaica Inn (b007k4np)
Episode 3
Abandoned Mary returns to the Cornish coaching house, where an angry mob confront her. Stars Susannah Corbett and John Woodvine.
THU 12:00 Take It From Here (b00f839k)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 12:30 Instant Sunshine (b00f852w)
Alan Maryon-Davis, Miles Kington, Peter Christie and David Barlow spice up the Parish Magazine. Comic songs and more from 1988.
THU 13:00 Michael Frayn's Headlong (b007jt62)
Episode 4
When Martin's wife Kate hears about his devious plan for the painting, she demands more proof. Read by Martin Jarvis.
THU 13:15 Playing the Moldovans at Tennis (b007s8dc)
Episode 4
Tony Hawks finally manages to contact some footballers by devious means. But can he get all eleven onto the court?
THU 13:30 This Sceptred Isle (b007jt7r)
The War of 1812
The Duke of Wellington's army gains land from the French in Spain. Anna Massey narrates the history of Britain.
THU 13:45 Adventures in Science (b00b0jyw)
Series 1
Protons
Deep underground in a laboratory in Geneva, scientists attempt to discover more about the Big Bang. With Ben Silburn. From 2001.
THU 14:00 30/10/2008 (b00f855h)
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THU 17:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet (b00cd4qp)
Series 1
Episode 6
Lucy is thrilled to be a godparent but the same can’t be said for Dan. With David Tennant and Elizabeth Carling. From July 2001.
THU 17:30 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once (b007jr5m)
Series 1
The Agony and the Ecstasy
Italian exchange student Gian Paolo meets the Conroy family. Eddie's trying not to lose his patience - or his fare to Gay Pride.
Jim Poyser and Damian Lanigan's comedy-drama series following the lives of the Conroys, a family living in Stockport.
Jason ...... Dominic Monaghan
Gian-Paulo ...... Stefan Escreet
Eddie ...... John McArdle
Gran ...... Ann Rye
Father Ryan ...... Chris Pavlo
Maureen ...... Beverley Callard
Michael ...... Jason Done
Debbie ...... Jo-Anne Knowles
Music: Big George
Producer: Neil Mossey
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1999.
THU 18:00 Revenge of the Celebrity Mummies (b007k0d4)
Episode 3
The comedy-horror set in the British Museum continues. The living fall out while the dead plot revenge in the Reading Room.
THU 18:30 The Ghostbuster Diaries (b007jy9l)
The Last Words of Van Helsing
A doctor attends the famous vampire-slayer and hears a deathbed confession. James D'Arcy reads James McAleavey's spooky tale.
THU 18:45 MR James (b007k1hw)
MR James: Ghost Stories
The Haunted Dolls' House
Why are the Chittendens so pleased to be rid of their rather splendid miniature mansion? Read by Benjamin Whitrow.
THU 19:00 Take It From Here (b00f839k)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 19:30 Instant Sunshine (b00f852w)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
THU 20:00 Paul Temple (b007w2hz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
THU 20:30 Casino Royale (b00f84kr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
THU 21:00 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (b007jmmg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
THU 21:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jn1l)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 today]
THU 22:00 Punt and Dennis: It's Been a Bad Week (b0081w04)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 22:30 The Very World of Milton Jones (b007jmlh)
Series 1
Episode 4
Stuck in concrete and about to be shot, the comedian's life flashes before his eyes. With Dave Lamb. From September 1998.
THU 23:00 20th Century Vampire (b007yrwg)
Episode 1
The lives of trainee vampire Eloise, boyfriend Wayne and her Transylvanian tutor. Stars Louise Lombard. From October 1993.
THU 23:30 Any Bloke (b007jy78)
Series 1
Males on Wheels
How will Phil overcome his jealousy while partner Sarah is in Paris? Comedy with Jim Sweeney and Caroline Quentin. From October 1993.
FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER 2008
FRI 00:00 Revenge of the Celebrity Mummies (b007k0d4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 The Ghostbuster Diaries (b007jy9l)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 00:45 MR James (b007k1hw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:45 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 Paul Temple (b007w2hz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 Casino Royale (b00f84kr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (b007jmmg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jn1l)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 Punt and Dennis: It's Been a Bad Week (b0081w04)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 on Thursday]
FRI 03:30 The Very World of Milton Jones (b007jmlh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:30 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 20th Century Vampire (b007yrwg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:30 Any Bloke (b007jy78)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:30 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 Jamaica Inn (b007k4np)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 06:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once (b007jr5m)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:30 on Thursday]
FRI 06:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet (b00cd4qp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Thursday]
FRI 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00f86ws)
Contact us at:
Big Toe Books
BBC Broadcasting House
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W1A 1AA
Phone: 08700 100 700 [national rates]. Email: bigtoe@bbc.co.uk.
FRI 08:00 The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket (b007jrxm)
Harping On It
Hilda fears losing her precious instrument to a musician in need. Stars Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket. From May 1983.
FRI 08:30 Parsons and Naylor's Pull-Out Sections (b008czjk)
Series 5
Episode 4
Skunks as pets. Mickey Mouse degrees. The duo reviews the week's news with guest Jo Caulfield. Recorded in Edinburgh.
FRI 09:00 Paul Temple (b007w39f)
Paul Temple and the Alex Affair
8. Introducing Alex
The suave sleuth invites the key players to his home, but has he finally managed to identify the blackmailing murderer?
Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in the conclusion of another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.
Paul Temple …. Peter Coke
Steve …. Marjorie Westbury
Sir Graham Forbes …. James Thomason
Inspector Crane …. Haydn Jones
Leo Brent …. Dennis Hawthorne
Wilfred Davis …. Basil Jones
Ricky …. Frank Henderson
Dr Kohima …. Roy Lefebvre
Mrs Trevelyan …. Barbara Mitchell
Carl Lathom …. Simon Lack
Producer: Martin C Webster
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1968.
FRI 09:30 Casino Royale (b00f8688)
Episode 5
Bond is reunited with Vesper, but it seems the true enemy is much closer to home. Alex Jennings reads the classic spy novel.
FRI 10:00 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (b007jmmy)
Episode 5
The Mayor of Montreuil reveals his true identity, while Fantine lies dangerously ill. Victor Hugo's epic stars Joss Ackland.
FRI 10:15 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.
FRI 11:00 Jamaica Inn (b007jpm6)
Episode 4
After encountering the brutal wreckers, Mary finally learns who was in charge. Stars Susannah Corbett and James Laurenson.
FRI 12:00 The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket (b007jrxm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 Just a Minute (b00f86ww)
Nicholas Parsons attempts to keep control over guests Stephen Fry, Paul Merton, Tony Hawks and Clement Freud.
FRI 13:00 Michael Frayn's Headlong (b007jt6b)
Episode 5
Convinced that his devious plan will net him a fortune, Martin makes his arrangements. Read by Martin Jarvis.
FRI 13:15 Playing the Moldovans at Tennis (b007s9rn)
Episode 5
Tony Hawks battles to win his bet, to avoid stripping off to sing the Moldavan national anthem naked in Balham High Street.
FRI 13:30 This Sceptred Isle (b007jt81)
Napoleon Is Met At Waterloo
Murder in the House of Commons and a short lived victory for Wellington. Anna Massey narrates the history of the British Isles.
FRI 13:45 Adventures in Science (b00b0qnv)
Series 1
Voyager Space Probes
Billions of kilometres away in space, two man-made objects still send signals back to Earth. Ben Silburn reports. From 2001.
FRI 14:00 31/10/2008 (b00f86wy)
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FRI 17:00 Dinner Ladies (b00f86x0)
The Professionals
Rejected by the bank, the ladies battle on to win the contract. Stars Barbara Dickson and Brigit Forsyth. From November 1997.
FRI 17:30 Smelling of Roses (b00f86x3)
Series 4
Episode 4
Rosie Burns and company find themselves involved in the relaunch of a radio station...and of an old disc jockey's career.
Another assignment for Rosie Burns and the event management company, where the clients are only part of the problem...
Rosie ..... Prunella Scales
Jo ..... Rebecca Callard
Bob ..... Duncan Preston
Tess ..... Annette Badland
Brad Marshall ..... Colin Stinton
Kenny Truman ..... Chris Emmett
Valerie Pilkington ..... Sheila Mitchell
Written and produced by Simon Brett.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2003.
FRI 18:00 Revenge of the Celebrity Mummies (b007k0m2)
Episode 4
The comedy-horror in the British Museum continues. How to get 8000 angry body parts back in their cases before opening time?
FRI 18:30 The Ghostbuster Diaries (b007jyc9)
My Three Ladies
The past misdeeds of the infamous King Henry VIII come back to haunt him. Read by Paul Darrow.
FRI 18:45 MR James (b007k1kh)
MR James: Ghost Stories
Rats
Mr Thompson decides to explore the rooms at the inn where he is staying. Perhaps he shouldn't. Read by Benjamin Whitrow.
FRI 19:00 The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket (b007jrxm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 19:30 Just a Minute (b00f86ww)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
FRI 20:00 Paul Temple (b007w39f)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
FRI 20:30 Casino Royale (b00f8688)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
FRI 21:00 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (b007jmmy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
FRI 21:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jn23)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 today]
FRI 22:00 Parsons and Naylor's Pull-Out Sections (b008czjk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
FRI 22:30 Little Britain (b008gh5h)
Series 1
Episode 2
Back where it premiered, Matt Lucas and David Walliams' oddball TV smash hit without the cameras. From March 2001.
FRI 23:00 My Booze Hell, by Little Johnny Cartilage (b00d67yf)
Frank Wignall
You and Yours presenter John Waite investigates the shocking claim that the Cartilages were not a real family.
The not-terribly-true autobiography of 1970s idol Little Johnny Cartilage.
Written by and starring Johnny Meres.
With:
John Waite
Ben Miller
Peter Serafinowicz
Geoff McGivern
Rosemary Martin
Deborah Berlin.
Producer: Gareth Edwards
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1996.
FRI 23:15 This Is Craig Brown (b00f8799)
Communications
The world telephone premiere of Romeo and Juliet. The satirist pokes fun, with Harry Enfield and Rory Bremner. From March 2004.
FRI 23:30 Lee and Herring's Fist of Fun (b007k1z6)
Greenwich
Driving instructors, pornography and a surprise from Supermarket Sweep's TV host, Dale Winton.
From Greenwich University, London.
Stewart Lee and Richard Herring’s mix of sharp sketches and situations, stand up topical gags and banter.
With Peter Baynham, Rebecca Front and John Thomson.
Special guest: Dale Winton
Lee and Herring went to write and star in their successful TV transfer to BBC Two in 1995.
Cult BBC Radio 1 series first broadcast in November 1993.
LIST OF THIS WEEK'S PROGRAMMES
(Note: the times link back to the details; the pids link to the BBC page, including iPlayer)
20th Century Vampire
23:00 THU (b007yrwg)
20th Century Vampire
04:00 FRI (b007yrwg)
25/10/2008
14:00 SAT (b00f5wrj)
26/10/2008
14:00 SUN (b00f673y)
27/10/2008
14:00 MON (b00f6p3z)
28/10/2008
14:00 TUE (b00f6t9c)
29/10/2008
14:00 WED (b00f7947)
30/10/2008
14:00 THU (b00f855h)
31/10/2008
14:00 FRI (b00f86wy)
Adventures in Science
13:45 MON (b00b02hq)
Adventures in Science
13:45 TUE (b00b0g3h)
Adventures in Science
13:45 WED (b00b0hvs)
Adventures in Science
13:45 THU (b00b0jyw)
Adventures in Science
13:45 FRI (b00b0qnv)
After Henry
17:30 WED (b007s8gm)
After Henry
06:00 THU (b007s8gm)
An Arrangement in Grey and Black by Deborah Moggach
09:15 SUN (b007mwdd)
An Arrangement in Grey and Black by Deborah Moggach
02:15 MON (b007mwdd)
An Illustration of Modern Science by Richard Marsh
01:30 SAT (b007jq1h)
Any Bloke
23:30 THU (b007jy78)
Any Bloke
04:30 FRI (b007jy78)
Back to Front
09:30 SUN (b007k1p2)
Back to Front
02:30 MON (b007k1p2)
Ben Moor - Undone
00:00 SAT (b008zdkt)
Ben Moor - Undone
18:00 MON (b0090vcf)
Ben Moor - Undone
00:00 TUE (b0090vcf)
Beyond the Vortex
18:50 SUN (b00f68gg)
Beyond the Vortex
00:50 MON (b00f68gg)
Big Toe Books
07:00 SAT (b00f5swt)
Big Toe Books
07:00 SUN (b00f656k)
Big Toe Books
07:00 MON (b00f6gsl)
Big Toe Books
07:00 TUE (b00f6pwd)
Big Toe Books
07:00 WED (b00f6zs9)
Big Toe Books
07:00 THU (b00f838z)
Big Toe Books
07:00 FRI (b00f86ws)
Brothers in Law
17:00 TUE (b007k1xl)
Brothers in Law
06:30 WED (b007k1xl)
Casino Royale
09:30 MON (b00f6gxp)
Casino Royale
20:30 MON (b00f6gxp)
Casino Royale
01:30 TUE (b00f6gxp)
Casino Royale
09:30 TUE (b00f6q3t)
Casino Royale
20:30 TUE (b00f6q3t)
Casino Royale
01:30 WED (b00f6q3t)
Casino Royale
09:30 WED (b00f71gh)
Casino Royale
20:30 WED (b00f71gh)
Casino Royale
01:30 THU (b00f71gh)
Casino Royale
09:30 THU (b00f84kr)
Casino Royale
20:30 THU (b00f84kr)
Casino Royale
01:30 FRI (b00f84kr)
Casino Royale
09:30 FRI (b00f8688)
Casino Royale
20:30 FRI (b00f8688)
Chambers
08:30 TUE (b007jp3w)
Chambers
22:00 TUE (b007jp3w)
Chambers
03:00 WED (b007jp3w)
Chris Addison's Civilization
22:30 SUN (b00f68lx)
Chris Addison's Civilization
03:30 MON (b00f68lx)
Comedy Controller
09:00 SAT (b007jmtn)
Comedy Controller
20:00 SAT (b007jmtn)
Comedy Controller
03:00 SUN (b007jmtn)
Comic to Comic
23:30 SUN (b007wpj0)
Comic to Comic
04:30 MON (b007wpj0)
Counterpoint
12:30 TUE (b00f6sw0)
Counterpoint
19:30 TUE (b00f6sw0)
Delve Special
08:30 MON (b007k4fc)
Delve Special
22:00 MON (b007k4fc)
Delve Special
03:00 TUE (b007k4fc)
Dinner Ladies
06:30 SAT (b00f405h)
Dinner Ladies
17:00 FRI (b00f86x0)
Doctor Who
18:00 SUN (b00f676q)
Doctor Who
00:00 MON (b00f676q)
Double Income, No Kids Yet
17:00 THU (b00cd4qp)
Double Income, No Kids Yet
06:30 FRI (b00cd4qp)
ER Braithwaite - Paid Servant Omnibus
08:00 SUN (b00f656m)
ER Braithwaite - Paid Servant Omnibus
01:00 MON (b00f656m)
Ed Doolan Interviews...
08:00 SAT (b00fhzr3)
Ed Doolan Interviews...
19:00 SAT (b00fhzr3)
Fear on 4
18:00 SAT (b007jqp3)
Fear on 4
00:00 SUN (b007jqp3)
Flying the Flag
17:00 MON (b00f6p4z)
Flying the Flag
06:30 TUE (b00f6p4z)
Forty Nights in the Wildebeest
23:30 WED (b007k16j)
Forty Nights in the Wildebeest
04:30 THU (b007k16j)
Foul Play
12:30 WED (b007k296)
Foul Play
19:30 WED (b007k296)
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show
17:00 SAT (b00f5wrl)
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show
23:00 SAT (b00f5wrl)
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show
06:00 SUN (b00f5wrl)
Guy Meredith - Spring Forward, Fall Back
01:30 SUN (b0084sgw)
HG Wells
00:30 SAT (b007k4kd)
Half Sketch
23:30 TUE (b00f6vv9)
Half Sketch
04:30 WED (b00f6vv9)
Hancock's Half Hour
08:00 WED (b007jygf)
Hancock's Half Hour
12:00 WED (b007jygf)
Hancock's Half Hour
19:00 WED (b007jygf)
Hello Cheeky
13:30 SUN (b00f673m)
Hello Cheeky
19:30 SUN (b00f673m)
Hello Cheeky
06:30 MON (b00f673m)
How Tickled Am I?
12:30 SUN (b00f670x)
How Tickled Am I?
17:30 SUN (b00f670x)
How Tickled Am I?
05:30 MON (b00f670x)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
12:30 MON (b00zn046)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
19:30 MON (b00zn046)
Instant Sunshine
12:30 THU (b00f852w)
Instant Sunshine
19:30 THU (b00f852w)
Intimate Contact with Julian Clary
22:30 MON (b00fk9gc)
Intimate Contact with Julian Clary
03:30 TUE (b00fk9gc)
Jamaica Inn
11:00 TUE (b007jpkm)
Jamaica Inn
05:00 WED (b007jpkm)
Jamaica Inn
11:00 WED (b007k4mh)
Jamaica Inn
05:00 THU (b007k4mh)
Jamaica Inn
11:00 THU (b007k4np)
Jamaica Inn
05:00 FRI (b007k4np)
Jamaica Inn
11:00 FRI (b007jpm6)
Just a Minute
12:30 FRI (b00f86ww)
Just a Minute
19:30 FRI (b00f86ww)
Lee and Herring's Fist of Fun
04:30 SAT (b007k1qh)
Lee and Herring's Fist of Fun
23:30 FRI (b007k1z6)
Little Britain
03:30 SAT (b007jsvm)
Little Britain
22:30 FRI (b008gh5h)
MR James
18:45 MON (b007jtcn)
MR James
00:45 TUE (b007jtcn)
MR James
18:45 TUE (b007jtfj)
MR James
00:45 WED (b007jtfj)
MR James
18:45 WED (b007k1gn)
MR James
00:45 THU (b007k1gn)
MR James
18:45 THU (b007k1hw)
MR James
00:45 FRI (b007k1hw)
MR James
18:45 FRI (b007k1kh)
Martyn Wade - Young Coleridge
10:00 SUN (b00828lq)
Martyn Wade - Young Coleridge
20:00 SUN (b00828lq)
Michael Frayn's Headlong
13:00 MON (b0084hxk)
Michael Frayn's Headlong
13:00 TUE (b007jt5k)
Michael Frayn's Headlong
13:00 WED (b007jt5r)
Michael Frayn's Headlong
13:00 THU (b007jt62)
Michael Frayn's Headlong
13:00 FRI (b007jt6b)
Millport
13:30 SAT (b008gh00)
Millport
02:30 SUN (b008gh00)
My Booze Hell, by Little Johnny Cartilage
04:00 SAT (b010j4pd)
My Booze Hell, by Little Johnny Cartilage
23:00 FRI (b00d67yf)
No Commitments
17:30 TUE (b007jnxx)
No Commitments
06:00 WED (b007jnxx)
Not Talking
11:00 MON (b008m8hl)
Not Talking
05:00 TUE (b008m8hl)
On Baby Street
23:00 TUE (b00f6vv7)
On Baby Street
04:00 WED (b00f6vv7)
Paid Servant
02:00 SAT (b00dz52y)
Parsons and Naylor's Pull-Out Sections
03:00 SAT (b00f3z55)
Parsons and Naylor's Pull-Out Sections
08:30 FRI (b008czjk)
Parsons and Naylor's Pull-Out Sections
22:00 FRI (b008czjk)
Paul Temple
01:00 SAT (b007jrcx)
Paul Temple
09:00 MON (b007w5cq)
Paul Temple
20:00 MON (b007w5cq)
Paul Temple
01:00 TUE (b007w5cq)
Paul Temple
09:00 TUE (b007jrk0)
Paul Temple
20:00 TUE (b007jrk0)
Paul Temple
01:00 WED (b007jrk0)
Paul Temple
09:00 WED (b007w4dh)
Paul Temple
20:00 WED (b007w4dh)
Paul Temple
01:00 THU (b007w4dh)
Paul Temple
09:00 THU (b007w2hz)
Paul Temple
20:00 THU (b007w2hz)
Paul Temple
01:00 FRI (b007w2hz)
Paul Temple
09:00 FRI (b007w39f)
Paul Temple
20:00 FRI (b007w39f)
Philip Marlowe - The Long Goodbye
12:00 SAT (b007jwwf)
Philip Marlowe - The Long Goodbye
01:00 SUN (b007jwwf)
Playing the Moldovans at Tennis
13:15 MON (b008y6hl)
Playing the Moldovans at Tennis
13:15 TUE (b007s5tz)
Playing the Moldovans at Tennis
13:15 WED (b007s74j)
Playing the Moldovans at Tennis
13:15 THU (b007s8dc)
Playing the Moldovans at Tennis
13:15 FRI (b007s9rn)
Punt and Dennis: It's Been a Bad Week
08:30 THU (b0081w04)
Punt and Dennis: It's Been a Bad Week
22:00 THU (b0081w04)
Punt and Dennis: It's Been a Bad Week
03:00 FRI (b0081w04)
Rachel Joyce - To Be a Pilgrim
05:00 SAT (b008m75s)
Revenge of the Celebrity Mummies
18:00 TUE (b007jzw4)
Revenge of the Celebrity Mummies
00:00 WED (b007jzw4)
Revenge of the Celebrity Mummies
18:00 WED (b007k043)
Revenge of the Celebrity Mummies
00:00 THU (b007k043)
Revenge of the Celebrity Mummies
18:00 THU (b007k0d4)
Revenge of the Celebrity Mummies
00:00 FRI (b007k0d4)
Revenge of the Celebrity Mummies
18:00 FRI (b007k0m2)
Revolting People
22:30 WED (b00f80zs)
Revolting People
03:30 THU (b00f80zs)
Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends
08:30 WED (b008h4qy)
Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends
22:00 WED (b008h4qy)
Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends
03:00 THU (b008h4qy)
Sherlock Holmes
02:15 SAT (b007jmz8)
Sherlock Holmes
10:15 MON (b007jmzq)
Sherlock Holmes
21:15 MON (b007jmzq)
Sherlock Holmes
02:15 TUE (b007jmzq)
Sherlock Holmes
10:15 TUE (b007jn04)
Sherlock Holmes
21:15 TUE (b007jn04)
Sherlock Holmes
02:15 WED (b007jn04)
Sherlock Holmes
10:15 WED (b007jn14)
Sherlock Holmes
21:15 WED (b007jn14)
Sherlock Holmes
02:15 THU (b007jn14)
Sherlock Holmes
10:15 THU (b007jn1l)
Sherlock Holmes
21:15 THU (b007jn1l)
Sherlock Holmes
02:15 FRI (b007jn1l)
Sherlock Holmes
10:15 FRI (b007jn23)
Sherlock Holmes
21:15 FRI (b007jn23)
Smelling of Roses
06:00 SAT (b00f405t)
Smelling of Roses
17:30 FRI (b00f86x3)
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once
17:30 THU (b007jr5m)
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once
06:00 FRI (b007jr5m)
Take It From Here
08:00 THU (b00f839k)
Take It From Here
12:00 THU (b00f839k)
Take It From Here
19:00 THU (b00f839k)
The Brightonomicon
18:30 SAT (b00f5x8x)
The Brightonomicon
00:30 SUN (b00f5x8x)
The Clitheroe Kid
13:00 SUN (b007wlpl)
The Clitheroe Kid
19:00 SUN (b007wlpl)
The Clitheroe Kid
06:00 MON (b007wlpl)
The Ghostbuster Diaries
18:30 MON (b007jy5s)
The Ghostbuster Diaries
00:30 TUE (b007jy5s)
The Ghostbuster Diaries
18:30 TUE (b007jy71)
The Ghostbuster Diaries
00:30 WED (b007jy71)
The Ghostbuster Diaries
18:30 WED (b007jy89)
The Ghostbuster Diaries
00:30 THU (b007jy89)
The Ghostbuster Diaries
18:30 THU (b007jy9l)
The Ghostbuster Diaries
00:30 FRI (b007jy9l)
The Ghostbuster Diaries
18:30 FRI (b007jyc9)
The Goon Show
08:00 MON (b00f6gsn)
The Goon Show
12:00 MON (b00f6gsn)
The Goon Show
19:00 MON (b00f6gsn)
The House of the Spirit Levels
23:00 WED (b007jv9c)
The House of the Spirit Levels
04:00 THU (b007jv9c)
The Mark Steel Solution
22:30 TUE (b00f6vv1)
The Mark Steel Solution
03:30 WED (b00f6vv1)
The Museum of Everything
23:00 MON (b007k0r6)
The Museum of Everything
04:00 TUE (b007k0r6)
The Navy Lark
08:00 TUE (b007jthm)
The Navy Lark
12:00 TUE (b007jthm)
The Navy Lark
19:00 TUE (b007jthm)
The News Quiz
22:00 SUN (b00f68lv)
The News Quiz
03:00 MON (b00f68lv)
The Palace of Laughter
12:00 SUN (b0084hvl)
The Palace of Laughter
17:00 SUN (b0084hvl)
The Palace of Laughter
05:00 MON (b0084hvl)
The Party Party
23:30 MON (b007vlzq)
The Party Party
04:30 TUE (b007vlzq)
The Penny Dreadfuls
23:00 SUN (b00gpbcz)
The Penny Dreadfuls
04:00 MON (b00gpbcz)
The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket
08:00 FRI (b007jrxm)
The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket
12:00 FRI (b007jrxm)
The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket
19:00 FRI (b007jrxm)
The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter
17:00 WED (b007jy9h)
The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter
06:30 THU (b007jy9h)
The Very World of Milton Jones
22:30 THU (b007jmlh)
The Very World of Milton Jones
03:30 FRI (b007jmlh)
This Is Craig Brown
04:15 SAT (b00f41tk)
This Is Craig Brown
23:15 FRI (b00f8799)
This Sceptred Isle
13:30 MON (b007jt6y)
This Sceptred Isle
13:30 TUE (b007jt76)
This Sceptred Isle
13:30 WED (b007jt7g)
This Sceptred Isle
13:30 THU (b007jt7r)
This Sceptred Isle
13:30 FRI (b007jt81)
Up the Garden Path
11:30 SUN (b00898sz)
Up the Garden Path
21:30 SUN (b00898sz)
Victor Hugo - Les Miserables
10:00 MON (b007jmkt)
Victor Hugo - Les Miserables
21:00 MON (b007jmkt)
Victor Hugo - Les Miserables
02:00 TUE (b007jmkt)
Victor Hugo - Les Miserables
10:00 TUE (b007jmld)
Victor Hugo - Les Miserables
21:00 TUE (b007jmld)
Victor Hugo - Les Miserables
02:00 WED (b007jmld)
Victor Hugo - Les Miserables
10:00 WED (b007jmly)
Victor Hugo - Les Miserables
21:00 WED (b007jmly)
Victor Hugo - Les Miserables
02:00 THU (b007jmly)
Victor Hugo - Les Miserables
10:00 THU (b007jmmg)
Victor Hugo - Les Miserables
21:00 THU (b007jmmg)
Victor Hugo - Les Miserables
02:00 FRI (b007jmmg)
Victor Hugo - Les Miserables
10:00 FRI (b007jmmy)
Victor Hugo - Les Miserables
21:00 FRI (b007jmmy)
Winston
17:30 MON (b007lmgv)
Winston
06:00 TUE (b007lmgv)