Aunt Polly tries to get Tom to whitewash a fence - but he has other ideas. 1876 classic read by Ed Bishop.
Tom goes to school and takes lessons in the pitfalls of love thanks to the yellow-haired Becky Thatcher. Read by Ed Bishop.
Pip and Joe grow further apart - and another strange reunion follows. Stars Amanda Redman and Douglas Hodge.
Making no money out of being in showbiz, the lad sees his future in selling coffee.
Starring Tony Hancock, Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques.
Theme and incidental music composed by Wally Stott. Recorded by the BBC Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz.
The priest mediates between warring village factions, but where's the Mayor? Stars Joss Ackland and Ian Hogg. From May 2004.
A school play and parents discussing s-e-x. Poetry and sketches from Pam Ayres. With Geoffrey Whitehead. From June 2004.
Will Irene stay and fight with them or will she take the last ferry of the day to the mainland to the new life she's always dreamed of?
Bittersweet comedy written by and starring Lynn Ferguson as 30-something island barmaid Irene Bruce.
Irene ...... Lynn Ferguson
Moira/Agnes ...... Janet Brown
Alberto/Robert/Ferryman ...... Lewis McLeod
Ena/Bunty ...... Gabriel Quigley
Bob/Minister ...... Robert Patterson
Dougie ...... Matt Costello
Reynolds and Church see some unexpected faces in the midst of battle. English Civil War drama with Kim Wall and Eric Allen.
Hortense's new husband Gilbert reveals how Jamaican fighters face racism from Americans and the British. Stars Don Gilet.
A controversial American preacher and men's rights advocate comes to the UK to take part in a TV debate, but threats have been made against him.
So it's up to Detective Inspector Gwen Danbury ensure his protection. But her mother Joan is not impressed...
Sue Rodwell's three-part detective mystery stars Annette Badland as DI Gwen Danbury, Stephanie Cole as Joan Danbury, Peter Marinker as Arthur Lamson, Liza Ross as Alena Lamson, Michelle Newell as Anna Tricker, Richard Derrington as Tom Palmer and Robert Lister as Superintendent Phillips.
Bernard is all at sea when he is asked to scatter a client's ashes. Stars Su Pollard and Gorden Kaye. From February 1996.
Private investigator Stephen J Blackburn hunts for a Canadian's long-lost brother, decades after their cruel separation....
One of five cases for the ex-pitman turned investigator and his government scheme-funded assistant Tracey. Set in a South Yorkshire town that's seen better days.
Starring Fine Time Fontayne as Stephen J Blackburn, Judy Flynn as Tracey Duggan.
Captain Foulkes pays Syn a visit in search of his wallet and The Scarecrow meets Robespierre in Paris. Russell Thorndike's adventure read by Rufus Sewell.
Jackie Clune celebrates the teen magazine that was friend, guide and agony aunt to generations of teenage girls.
From 1964 - 1993, 'Jackie' advised its massive readership on matters of vital importance, like how to apply blusher properly, what colour to wear if you met Donny Osmond, how to conceal spots and - most crucially of all - how to get that boy.
How the Munich Olympics gymnast overshadowed Idi Amin and the Watergate scandal in the 1972 headlines. With Simon Barnes.
The country's epic story continues with an exploration of early lifestyle and events before the Vikings. With Frances Tomelty.
Beautiful cinema, shocking images - David Thomson and Ginette Vincendeau celebrate the Spanish director's classic fantasy film.
Celie becomes enraptured with Mister's lover - the glamorous singer Shug Avery. Stars Nadine Marshall and Nina Sosanya.
Jem's beloved Aunt Alice falls ill, and John Barton's trip ends in tragedy. Stars David Calder, Emma Rydal and Roy Hudd.
Chris Pizzey presents children's stories, featuring The Folk of the Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton; Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo, and The Driftway by Penelope Lively.
An android built by the computers on the spaceship Challenger suffers from severe logic failure
Commander Telson ...... Sean Arnold
Sharna ...... Amanda Murray
Darv ...... Haydn Wood
Astra ...... Kathryn Hurlbutt
Angel One ...... Sonia Fraser
Angel Two ...... Gordon Reid
Bran ...... Michael Maloney
Elka ...... Jill Lidstone
Tidy ...... David Gooderson
Kraken ...... Crawford Logan
18. Invasion Plans
With Lemmy and Doc at the mercy of the Martians, can Captain Jet Morgan come to their rescue?
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy …. David Kossoff
Doc …. Guy Kingsley Poynter
Mitch …. Bruce Beeby
John Cazabon ..... Various
Announcer/Various …. David Jacobs
Boothby Graffoe’s meandering mind presents more tasty monologues, sketches, songs and guest guitariness.
The return of Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh's skilful sketch show with special guest – sssh! William Franklyn, who’s mixing the drinks.
Nick Revell’s six-part comedy serial travels between the Andes, St Petersburg and a town in west Yorkshire, where Tony Hardstaff returns after a 10-year absence.
He encounters his 183-year-old father Obadiah, his Bronte obsessed ex-girlfriend and the Morris Dancing Survivalist Militia.
In this opening episode, Tony is seduced by the charms of the beautiful Natassia Fillipovna Karamazov and has to escape from the ruthless Russian mafia in St Petersburg.
Tony ...... Nick Revell
Natasha Fillipovna ...... Morwenna Banks
The Narrator ...... Alistair McGowan
Mrs Yepanchin ...... Joanna Brooks
Ivan ...... Jonathan Kydd
Sergei ...... Peter Gunn
Kropotkin ...... Peter Serafinowcz
Vladimir ...... Chris Pavlo
THURSDAY 14 OCTOBER 2010
THU 00:00 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jp1w)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqv2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 The Blackburn Files (b007jpsn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008j0bs)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b0081f8j)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:15 DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body (b007jphl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Don Taylor - God's Revolution (b00v7wkj)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 Ayres on the Air (b007k1f9)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:30 Millport (b00762cq)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (b00s3dyv)
Episode 3
Tom and Huckleberry Finn try to cure warts with a visit to a graveyard - but they are in for a nasty shock. Read by Ed Bishop.
THU 05:15 Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (b00s3htp)
Episode 4
Ignored by Becky, Tom decides he is an outcast and runs off with Joe and Huck to try the life of a pirate. Read by Ed Bishop.
THU 05:30 Charles Dickens' Great Expectations (b00s3dys)
Episode 7
Herbert knows that Pip cannot get over Estella - but she remains distant. Stars Amanda Redman and Douglas Hodge.
THU 06:00 14/10/2010 (b00v8lht)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
THU 08:00 The Goon Show (b007jv9v)
Series 8
The Spon Plague
Britain is gripped by a strange epidemic - leaving a path of bare knees in its wake. Stars Spike Milligan. From March 1958.
THU 08:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet (b00dvh3m)
Series 1
Episode 3
The trauma of Andy and Katie's impending parenthood spells the end of Daniel and Lucy's plans for a quiet weekend to themselves.
David Tennant and Liz Carling star in David Spicer's sitcom.
Modern life and parenthood, as seen through the eyes of a 30-something couple with no kids.
Daniel ...... David Tennant
Lucy ...... Liz Carling
Katie ...... Meera Syal
Peter ...... Rob Harley
Andy ...... Tony Gardner
Alison ...... Joanna Brookes
Charlotte ...... Polly Frame
Producer: Liz Anstee
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2001.
THU 09:00 Little Blighty on the Down (b00v8lr2)
Series 5
Episode 2
With the village bankrupt - council leader John cracks down on expenses. Political satire with John Baddeley. From July 1992.
THU 09:30 Street and Lane (b00v8lr4)
Series 1
Blues on the Stairs
Yorkshire builders in a white van - Johnny Street and Arthur Lane – are called to tackle the tricky task of a piano perilously perched on the Edwardian staircase of feisty music teacher Mrs Priam-Rhodes.
Sitcom written by Ian McMillan and Dave Sheasby.
Johnny Street ...... Nick Lane
Arthur Lane ...... Fine Time Fontayne
Mrs Priam-Rhodes ...... Margaret Robertson
Ben Nevis ...... Kenny Blyth.
Producer: David Hunter
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2005.
THU 10:00 Don Taylor - God's Revolution (b00v8m2n)
The Man of Blood
Opposition mounts against the King, but is there enough support to depose him? English Civil War drama starring Nigel Anthony.
THU 11:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b0081k67)
Episode 9
Jamaican serviceman Gilbert Joseph joins Queenie for a trip to the cinema, but finds the seats are segregated. Stars Don Gilet.
THU 11:15 DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body (b007jpj1)
Series 2
Old Dog
Richard Mills - a vulnerable old man - is attacked and burgled. He seems lonely so Detective Inspector Gwen Danbury decides to introduce him to her mother, Joan...
Sue Rodwell's three-part detective mystery stars Annette Badland as DI Gwen Danbury, Stephanie Cole as Joan Danbury, Ian Hogg as Richard Mills, Richard Frame as Darren Peters and John Duttine as Detective Sergeant Henry Jacobs
Director: Rosemary Watts
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2002.
THU 12:00 The Goon Show (b007jv9v)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00v8nk9)
Series 5
Episode 3
An estate agent bully - and 'The Legend of William Tell'.
More quick-fire sketches, terrible puns, humorous songs and parodies.
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Written by 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, Leon Cohen and Bill Oddie.
Producer: Humphrey Barclay
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1967.
THU 13:00 The Blackburn Files (b007jpt3)
Series 1
A Case of Plagiarism
Private investigator Stephen J Blackburn is called in when writer Hartley J Newton is convinced his TV script has been pinched...
One of five cases for the ex-pitman turned investigator and his government scheme-funded assistant Tracey. Set in a South Yorkshire town that's seen better days.
Starring Fine Time Fontayne as Stephen J Blackburn, Judy Flynn as Tracey Duggan.
With Gerry Kersey, Christine Cox, Peter Bell and James Tomlinson.
Scripted by Ian McMillan, Martyn Wiley and Dave Sheasby
Directed for BBC North East by Dave Sheasby
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1989.
THU 13:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008j4hv)
Episode 9
It's Agatha's 80th birthday. False identities are concealed and discovered en route to a climactic duel. Russell Thorndike's adventure read by Rufus Sewell.
THU 14:00 Trivia Test Match (b007js6n)
From 10/09/1991
Brian Johnston umpires, as Willie Rushton and William Franklyn battle Tim Rice and Bernard Cribbins. From September 1991.
THU 14:30 Back to Front (b007k2p5)
Series 2
Dennis Taylor v Steve Davis
How a nail-biting final snookered strikes, Ken Livingstone and football hooliganism from the 1985 headlines. With Simon Barnes.
THU 15:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007k39z)
Saints and Scholars; Not the Work of Men, But Angels
The country's vivid story explores the life of monks and their exquisite illustrated manuscripts. With Richard Dormer.
THU 15:15 Centurions (b007k0rr)
Marcel Proust - A La Recherche du Temps Perdu
The seminal book that launched a thousand memories of sponge cakes. Edmund White, John Sturrock and Alain de Botton discuss.
THU 15:30 Alice Walker - The Color Purple (b00k8x8z)
Episode 4
Sofia is beaten by the police and thrown in jail after hitting the Major. Stars Nadine Marshall and Petra Letang.
THU 15:45 Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton (b007jqkp)
Episode 14
Jem is arrested for murder, while Mary is accused of bringing about his downfall. Stars Emma Rydal and Fiona Clarke.
THU 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00v8qbv)
Children's stories presented by Chris Pizzey featuring The Folk of the Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton; Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo and The Driftway by Penelope Lively.
THU 17:00 Little Blighty on the Down (b00v8lr2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
THU 17:30 Street and Lane (b00v8lr4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
THU 18:00 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jp29)
Earthsearch II
Earth
The crew of starship Challenger finally locate their planet, but what will they find?
James Follett's cult sci-fi drama.
Commander Telson ...... Sean Arnold
Sharna ...... Amanda Murray
Darv ...... Haydn Wood
Astra ...... Kathryn Hurlbutt
Angel One ...... Sonia Fraser
Angel Two ...... Gordon Reid
Bran ...... Michael Maloney
Elka ...... Jill Lidstone
Tidy ...... David Gooderson
Peeron ...... George Parsons
Director: Glyn Dearman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1982.
THU 18:30 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqxb)
The Red Planet
19. The Fifth Column
As Lemmy and Doc master a Martian sphere - Captain Jet Morgan gets a mysterious offer of help...
Charles Chilton’s 1954 classic set in 1971.
CAST:
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy …. David Kossoff
Doc …. Guy Kingsley Poynter
Mitch …. Bruce Beeby
John Cazabon ..... Various
Announcer/Various …. David Jacobs
Music composed and conducted by Van Phillips.
Producer: Charles Chilton
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1955.
THU 19:00 The Goon Show (b007jv9v)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00v8nk9)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
THU 20:00 The Blackburn Files (b007jpt3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 today]
THU 20:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008j4hv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 today]
THU 21:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b0081k67)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
THU 21:15 DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body (b007jpj1)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
THU 22:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet (b00dvh3m)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 22:30 The Hare Lane Diaries (b00lyt9t)
Episode 4
Jessica's barbecue for the neighbours sees Rex struggling to keep control. Stars Frances Barber. From September 2001.
THU 23:00 Rigor Mortis (b007k483)
Series 1
Episode 2
Professor Donaldson introduces a new medical empathy scheme, because 'a corpse is a person too'.
Laurence Howarth’s sitcom set in the fascinating, but misunderstood world of the pathology lab.
Dr Anthony Webster ...... Peter Davison
Dr Ruth Anderson ...... Tracy-Ann Oberman
Professor Donaldson ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Gordon ...... Tom Price
Chloe ...... Marianne Levy
Simon ...... Gus Brown
Mrs Renfield ...... Rachel Atkins
Music by Paul Mottram and Stephanie Benavente.
Producer: Dawn Ellis
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2003.
THU 23:30 Vent (b00v8qdv)
Series 2
Arrival
Comatose Ben takes a final trip around the safe fantasy world of his subconscious.
Dark sitcom following the thoughts of comatose patient Ben written by Nigel Smith.
Starring Neil Pearson as Ben Smith, Fiona Allen as Mary, Josie Lawrence as Mum and Leslie Ash as Blitzkrieg.
With Nicholas Hutchison, Jo Martin, Mark Perry, Laura Aikman and Tim Whitnall.
Producer: Gareth Edwards
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2007.
FRIDAY 15 OCTOBER 2010
FRI 00:00 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jp29)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqxb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 The Blackburn Files (b007jpt3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008j4hv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b0081k67)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:15 DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body (b007jpj1)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 Don Taylor - God's Revolution (b00v8m2n)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 Little Blighty on the Down (b00v8lr2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:30 Street and Lane (b00v8lr4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (b00s3jtd)
Episode 5
The boys continue their lives as pirates, but Tom sneaks to the mainland to find out how much they are missed.
FRI 05:15 Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (b00s5p84)
Episode 6
The boys return home to tearful tributes and a thankful community - then they visit poor Muff Potter in jail. Ed Bishop reads.
FRI 05:30 Charles Dickens' Great Expectations (b00s3htm)
Episode 8
Pip appears to be unaware of the debt that he's getting himself into. Stars Amanda Redman and Douglas Hodge.
FRI 06:00 15/10/2010 (b00v8rs4)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
FRI 08:00 The Navy Lark (b00v8rt7)
Series 1
Stuck up the Inlet
HMS Troutbridge runs aground on a naval exercise, landing Phillips in hot water
Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Dennis Price as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Commander Shaw, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson and Tenniel Evans as Ebenezer Pertwee.
The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.
Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.
Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston.
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1959.
FRI 08:30 Chambers (b007jp9b)
Series 2
A Case With a View
When barrister John Fuller-Carp's ambitions take a downward turn, he takes some extreme action. Stars John Bird. From June 1998.
FRI 09:00 Anything Legal (b0089hl7)
Episode 6
Charles and George's new business course sets tongues wagging.
Starring Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles.
A Tale of Two City Gents by Wally K Daly
Charles ...... Donald Hewlett
George ...... Michael Knowles
Fiona Fenning ...... Jennifer Croxton
Course Chairman ...... Henry Stamper
Advertising Lecturer ...... John Kane
Finance Lecturer ...... Peter Cellier
Mr Hunter ...... Roland MacLeod.
Theme music by Jim Parker
Producer: John Fawcett Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1984.
FRI 09:30 The Sit Crom (b00ly7z6)
The General Inspection
Cromwell arrives, weeps and investigates as well he might since Father Francis has donned a night shirt and taken to the roof leads singing Ave Maria.
Mercy's disguise is revealed, Father Francis is perplexed in his hole, Tobias denigrates the vegetables, Arise Higgs and his platoon are billeted on Firebasket Hall and Gazebo has lethal orders.
Sue Limb's six-part comedy set during the English Civil War.
Sir John Firebasket ...... Joss Ackland
Lady Anne Firebasket ...... Denise Coffey
Tobias Thynne ...... Clive Merrison
Mercy, alias Melissa ...... Miriam Margoyles
Father Francis ...... Nickolas Grace
Gazebo Fogg ...... Jack Klaff
Captain Arise Higgs ...... Alun Armstrong
Posthumous ...... Nicky Henson
Counter Tenor ...... Peter Hayward
Cromwell ...... Bert Parnaby
Colonel Thundery ...... Peter Howell
Music by Colin Sell.
Producer: Jonathan James-Moore
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1990.
FRI 10:00 Don Taylor - God's Revolution (b00v8rwc)
England's New Chains
Will the execution of King Charles I bring the army its longed-for freedom? English Civil War drama with Christian Rodska.
FRI 11:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b00cfwhy)
Episode 10
The war ends in Europe, but Queenie's husband is still fighting in the Far East. Stars Nadine Marshall and Stephen Tompkinson.
FRI 11:15 DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body (b007jpjh)
Series 2
Dead Heads and Chutney
A respectable woman in her 70s is found dead, apparently from natural causes, but Detective Inspector Gwen Danbury is sure she was murdered so starts to delve into the woman's past...
Sue Rodwell's three-part detective mystery stars Annette Badland as DI Gwen Danbury, Stephanie Cole as Joan Danbury, John Duttine as Detective Sergeant Henry Jacobs, Lennox Greaves as the Vicar, Sunny Ormonde as Isabel Mackenzie and Tom George as John Parnell
Director: Rosemary Watts
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2002.
FRI 12:00 The Navy Lark (b00v8rt7)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 Listen to Les (b00cv8t7)
Les Dawson on the British sense of humour, animal noises galore and a piano sing-along. With Daphne Oxenford. From January 1981.
FRI 13:00 The Blackburn Files (b007jptk)
Series 1
A Case of Haddock and Plaice
An elderly couple's time-share cash con sparks private investigator Stephen J Blackburn's first case abroad.
The last of five cases for the ex-pitman turned investigator and his government scheme-funded assistant Tracey. Set in a South Yorkshire town that's seen better days.
Starring Fine Time Fontayne as Stephen J Blackburn, Judy Flynn as Tracey Duggan.
With Gerry Kersey, Lorraine Peters, Norman Mills, Lucia Laratonda and James Tomlinson.
Scripted by Ian McMillan, Martyn Wiley and Dave Sheasby
Directed for BBC North East by Dave Sheasby
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1989.
FRI 13:30 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.
FRI 14:00 Stilgoe's Around (b00v3yq9)
[Repeat of broadcast at
05:00 on Saturday]
FRI 14:30 The Complete Caledonian Imbiber (b00pd7cy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
05:30 on Saturday]
FRI 15:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007k3bs)
St Columba, St Columbanus and the Wandering Irish; The Vikings Are Coming
The country's epic story continues with the travels of early Irish monks and the arrival of a major force. With Frances Tomelty.
FRI 15:15 Centurions (b007jxf2)
Mark Rothko:Light Red Over Black
George Segal and Richard Cook discuss how much of the artist's troubled life influenced his colourful creation of rectangles.
FRI 15:30 Alice Walker - The Color Purple (b00k9dbs)
Episode 5
Shug and Celie discover that Mister has secretly hidden Nettie's letters to Celie. Stars Nadine Marshall and Nina Sosanya.
FRI 15:45 Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton (b007jqky)
Episode 15
Mary sets out to find an alibi for Jem, who stands accused of murder. Stars Emma Rydall, Deborah Berlin and Roy Hudd.
FRI 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00v8t56)
Children's stories presented by Chris Pizzey featuring The Folk of the Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton; Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo, and Stacey Stone - Top Gossip by Roy Apps.
FRI 17:00 Anything Legal (b0089hl7)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
FRI 17:30 The Sit Crom (b00ly7z6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
FRI 18:00 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jp2r)
Earthsearch II
Earthvoice
The crew of spaceship Challenger's search is over, but Earth is not how they left it...
The conclusion of James Follett's cult sci-fi drama.
Commander Telson ...... Sean Arnold
Sharna ...... Amanda Murray
Darv ...... Haydn Wood
Astra ...... Kathryn Hurlbutt
Angel One ...... Sonia Fraser
Angel Two ...... Gordon Reid
Bran ...... Michael Maloney
Elka ...... Jill Lidstone
Tidy ...... David Gooderson
Peeron ...... George Parsons
Earthvoice ...... Michael Tudor Barnes
Director: Glyn Dearman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1982.
FRI 18:30 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqz9)
The Red Planet
20. Return to the Moon
Captain Jet Morgan and his crew must battle to outrun the Martian Spheres in their bid to escape...
Conclusion of Charles Chilton’s 1954 classic set in 1971.
CAST:
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy …. David Kossoff
Doc …. Guy Kingsley Poynter
Mitch …. Bruce Beeby
John Cazabon ..... Various
Announcer/Various …. David Jacobs
Music composed and conducted by Van Phillips.
Producer: Charles Chilton
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1955.
FRI 19:00 The Navy Lark (b00v8rt7)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 19:30 Listen to Les (b00cv8t7)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
FRI 20:00 The Blackburn Files (b007jptk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 today]
FRI 20:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008jdcz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 today]
FRI 21:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b00cfwhy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
FRI 21:15 DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body (b007jpjh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
FRI 22:00 Chambers (b007jp9b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
FRI 22:30 Hair in the Gate (b007k3g1)
Series 1
Episode 1
A heavy metal band takes action over a back stage expose. TV arts show based sitcom. With Harriet Thorpe. From September 1993.
FRI 23:00 Stand-Up on 7 (b0081rcp)
Steven K Amos
The popular comedian performing at London's Monday Club venue in 2007.
FRI 23:45 The In Crowd (b00890vn)
Series 1
Episode 3
Sketch show from Manchester's Comedy Store with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward. From August 2001.
LIST OF THIS WEEK'S PROGRAMMES
(Note: the times link back to the details; the pids link to the BBC page, including iPlayer)
09/10/2010
06:00 SAT (b00v754p)
10/10/2010
06:00 SUN (b00v78fc)
11/10/2010
06:00 MON (b00v7qxq)
12/10/2010
06:00 TUE (b00v7sn0)
13/10/2010
06:00 WED (b00v7w34)
14/10/2010
06:00 THU (b00v8lht)
15/10/2010
06:00 FRI (b00v8rs4)
A Short History of Ireland
15:00 MON (b007k375)
A Short History of Ireland
15:00 TUE (b007k385)
A Short History of Ireland
15:00 WED (b007k38z)
A Short History of Ireland
15:00 THU (b007k39z)
A Short History of Ireland
15:00 FRI (b007k3bs)
Adrian Mole: The Mole Truth with Sue Townsend
10:00 SAT (b007jqr8)
Adrian Mole: The Mole Truth with Sue Townsend
20:00 SAT (b007jqr8)
Agatha Christie
01:00 SAT (b00jzy3m)
Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie
02:15 SAT (b007jw6h)
Alice Walker - The Color Purple
15:30 MON (b00k7xcw)
Alice Walker - The Color Purple
15:30 TUE (b00k89mh)
Alice Walker - The Color Purple
15:30 WED (b00k8t2w)
Alice Walker - The Color Purple
15:30 THU (b00k8x8z)
Alice Walker - The Color Purple
15:30 FRI (b00k9dbs)
Alison and Maud
09:00 MON (b007k449)
Alison and Maud
17:00 MON (b007k449)
Alison and Maud
04:00 TUE (b007k449)
Andrea Levy - Small Island Omnibus
09:00 SUN (b008141d)
Andrea Levy - Small Island Omnibus
20:00 SUN (b008141d)
Andrea Levy - Small Island
02:00 SAT (b0080sd5)
Andrea Levy - Small Island
11:00 MON (b00819y4)
Andrea Levy - Small Island
21:00 MON (b00819y4)
Andrea Levy - Small Island
02:00 TUE (b00819y4)
Andrea Levy - Small Island
11:00 TUE (b0081cdy)
Andrea Levy - Small Island
21:00 TUE (b0081cdy)
Andrea Levy - Small Island
02:00 WED (b0081cdy)
Andrea Levy - Small Island
11:00 WED (b0081f8j)
Andrea Levy - Small Island
21:00 WED (b0081f8j)
Andrea Levy - Small Island
02:00 THU (b0081f8j)
Andrea Levy - Small Island
11:00 THU (b0081k67)
Andrea Levy - Small Island
21:00 THU (b0081k67)
Andrea Levy - Small Island
02:00 FRI (b0081k67)
Andrea Levy - Small Island
11:00 FRI (b00cfwhy)
Andrea Levy - Small Island
21:00 FRI (b00cfwhy)
Anthony Buckeridge - Jennings Again!
05:15 MON (b00s0d4w)
Anthony Buckeridge - Jennings Again!
05:15 TUE (b007jt4y)
Anything Legal
04:00 SAT (b0088z2b)
Anything Legal
09:00 FRI (b0089hl7)
Anything Legal
17:00 FRI (b0089hl7)
Ayres on the Air
09:00 WED (b007k1f9)
Ayres on the Air
17:00 WED (b007k1f9)
Ayres on the Air
04:00 THU (b007k1f9)
Back to Front
14:30 MON (b007k1xn)
Back to Front
14:30 TUE (b007k25j)
Back to Front
14:30 WED (b007k2fj)
Back to Front
14:30 THU (b007k2p5)
Beyond Our Ken
12:00 SUN (b008vczs)
Beyond Our Ken
19:00 SUN (b008vczs)
Big Toe Books
08:00 SAT (b00v754r)
Big Toe Books
08:00 SUN (b00v78ff)
Big Toe Books
16:00 MON (b00v7s18)
Big Toe Books
16:00 TUE (b00v7tsv)
Big Toe Books
16:00 WED (b00v805l)
Big Toe Books
16:00 THU (b00v8qbv)
Big Toe Books
16:00 FRI (b00v8t56)
Centurions
15:15 MON (b007k02s)
Centurions
15:15 TUE (b007jxdz)
Centurions
15:15 WED (b00v800v)
Centurions
15:15 THU (b007k0rr)
Centurions
15:15 FRI (b007jxf2)
Chambers
08:30 FRI (b007jp9b)
Chambers
22:00 FRI (b007jp9b)
Charles Chilton - Journey into Space
00:30 SAT (b007jqlg)
Charles Chilton - Journey into Space
18:30 MON (b007jqp2)
Charles Chilton - Journey into Space
00:30 TUE (b007jqp2)
Charles Chilton - Journey into Space
18:30 TUE (b007jqrd)
Charles Chilton - Journey into Space
00:30 WED (b007jqrd)
Charles Chilton - Journey into Space
18:30 WED (b007jqv2)
Charles Chilton - Journey into Space
00:30 THU (b007jqv2)
Charles Chilton - Journey into Space
18:30 THU (b007jqxb)
Charles Chilton - Journey into Space
00:30 FRI (b007jqxb)
Charles Chilton - Journey into Space
18:30 FRI (b007jqz9)
Charles Dickens' Great Expectations
05:30 MON (b007jsmz)
Charles Dickens' Great Expectations
05:30 TUE (b00s3bcn)
Charles Dickens' Great Expectations
05:30 WED (b00s3d11)
Charles Dickens' Great Expectations
05:30 THU (b00s3dys)
Charles Dickens' Great Expectations
05:30 FRI (b00s3htm)
Comedy Catch-Up
14:30 SUN (b00v79lj)
Comedy Catch-Up
15:00 SUN (b00v79lx)
Comedy Catch-Up
15:30 SUN (b00v79lz)
Comedy Catch-Up
16:00 SUN (b00v79mf)
Comedy Catch-Up
02:30 MON (b00v79lj)
Comedy Catch-Up
03:00 MON (b00v79lx)
Comedy Catch-Up
03:30 MON (b00v79lz)
Comedy Catch-Up
04:00 MON (b00v79mf)
Counterpoint
12:30 TUE (b00dk91z)
Counterpoint
19:30 TUE (b00dk91z)
Crime Catch-Up
14:30 SAT (b00p1ggy)
Crime Catch-Up
15:00 SAT (b00v75x1)
Crime Catch-Up
15:30 SAT (b00v7644)
Crime Catch-Up
16:00 SAT (b00v764j)
Crime Catch-Up
16:30 SAT (b00v7662)
DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body
11:15 WED (b007jphl)
DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body
21:15 WED (b007jphl)
DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body
02:15 THU (b007jphl)
DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body
11:15 THU (b007jpj1)
DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body
21:15 THU (b007jpj1)
DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body
02:15 FRI (b007jpj1)
DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body
11:15 FRI (b007jpjh)
DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body
21:15 FRI (b007jpjh)
Dad's Army
08:00 MON (b007jrh8)
Dad's Army
12:00 MON (b007jrh8)
Dad's Army
19:00 MON (b007jrh8)
Don Taylor - God's Revolution
03:00 SAT (b00v3vw7)
Don Taylor - God's Revolution
10:00 MON (b00v7r8n)
Don Taylor - God's Revolution
03:00 TUE (b00v7r8n)
Don Taylor - God's Revolution
10:00 TUE (b00v7sqn)
Don Taylor - God's Revolution
03:00 WED (b00v7sqn)
Don Taylor - God's Revolution
10:00 WED (b00v7wkj)
Don Taylor - God's Revolution
03:00 THU (b00v7wkj)
Don Taylor - God's Revolution
10:00 THU (b00v8m2n)
Don Taylor - God's Revolution
03:00 FRI (b00v8m2n)
Don Taylor - God's Revolution
10:00 FRI (b00v8rwc)
Double Income, No Kids Yet
08:30 THU (b00dvh3m)
Double Income, No Kids Yet
22:00 THU (b00dvh3m)
Elephants to Catch Eels
23:30 TUE (b00v7v1j)
Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton
15:45 MON (b007jqjr)
Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton
15:45 TUE (b007jqk2)
Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton
15:45 WED (b007jqkd)
Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton
15:45 THU (b007jqkp)
Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton
15:45 FRI (b007jqky)
Eve Brook - The Secret Parts
02:30 SUN (b007k22b)
Eve Brook - The Secret Parts
13:00 SUN (b007k22b)
Eve Brook - The Secret Parts
01:00 MON (b007k22b)
Fear on 4
18:30 SUN (b007jn9t)
Fear on 4
00:30 MON (b007jn9t)
For Better or for Worse
12:30 WED (b00v7yjv)
For Better or for Worse
19:30 WED (b00v7yjv)
Foul Play
14:00 MON (b007jqkf)
Goodness Gracious Me
23:30 SUN (b007jwqc)
Hair in the Gate
22:30 FRI (b007k3g1)
Hancock's Half Hour
08:00 WED (b007r3dg)
Hancock's Half Hour
12:00 WED (b007r3dg)
Hancock's Half Hour
19:00 WED (b007r3dg)
How Tickled Am I?
11:30 SUN (b007jt2k)
How Tickled Am I?
17:30 SUN (b007jt2k)
Hut 33
22:30 SUN (b00lv795)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
12:30 THU (b00v8nk9)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
19:30 THU (b00v8nk9)
Jackie and Me
14:00 WED (b00v7znc)
James Follett - Earthsearch
00:00 SAT (b007jnzy)
James Follett - Earthsearch
18:00 MON (b007jp0y)
James Follett - Earthsearch
00:00 TUE (b007jp0y)
James Follett - Earthsearch
18:00 TUE (b007jp1d)
James Follett - Earthsearch
00:00 WED (b007jp1d)
James Follett - Earthsearch
18:00 WED (b007jp1w)
James Follett - Earthsearch
00:00 THU (b007jp1w)
James Follett - Earthsearch
18:00 THU (b007jp29)
James Follett - Earthsearch
00:00 FRI (b007jp29)
James Follett - Earthsearch
18:00 FRI (b007jp2r)
Jed Rubenfeld -The Interpretation of Murder
23:00 SAT (b00v774j)
Jed Rubenfeld -The Interpretation of Murder
23:15 SAT (b00v774v)
Jed Rubenfeld -The Interpretation of Murder
23:30 SAT (b00v7755)
King Street Junior
09:30 SAT (b007n1px)
King Street Junior
19:30 SAT (b007n1px)
King Street Junior
05:30 SUN (b007n1px)
Lennon: The Wenner Tapes
22:00 SAT (b00v7733)
Listen to Les
12:30 FRI (b00cv8t7)
Listen to Les
19:30 FRI (b00cv8t7)
Little Blighty on the Down
09:00 THU (b00v8lr2)
Little Blighty on the Down
17:00 THU (b00v8lr2)
Little Blighty on the Down
04:00 FRI (b00v8lr2)
Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
05:00 WED (b00s3bcq)
Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
05:15 WED (b00s3d13)
Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
05:00 THU (b00s3dyv)
Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
05:15 THU (b00s3htp)
Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
05:00 FRI (b00s3jtd)
Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
05:15 FRI (b00s5p84)
Married
08:30 TUE (b007vkjd)
Married
22:00 TUE (b007vkjd)
Martyn Wade - Hermit Lucas
11:15 MON (b007jx32)
Martyn Wade - Hermit Lucas
21:15 MON (b007jx32)
Martyn Wade - Hermit Lucas
02:15 TUE (b007jx32)
Millport
09:30 WED (b00762cq)
Millport
17:30 WED (b00762cq)
Millport
04:30 THU (b00762cq)
Nebulous
22:30 TUE (b00h3h69)
Nina Bawden's The Outside Child
05:00 MON (b00s6m50)
Nina Bawden's The Outside Child
05:00 TUE (b00s6rcd)
Playing a Dangerous Game
14:00 TUE (b00v7t28)
Radio Fun: The Story of Radio Comedy
11:00 SUN (b007jt57)
Radio Fun: The Story of Radio Comedy
17:00 SUN (b007jt57)
Ray Connolly - Unimaginable
13:00 SAT (b00n53d6)
Ray Connolly - Unimaginable
01:00 SUN (b00n53d6)
Red Herrings
23:45 SAT (b00v7760)
Renny Krupinski - No Problem
11:15 TUE (b007jw1g)
Renny Krupinski - No Problem
21:15 TUE (b007jw1g)
Renny Krupinski - No Problem
02:15 WED (b007jw1g)
Revolting People
22:30 MON (b0089mbr)
Richard Matheson - Duel
18:30 SAT (b007k3qp)
Richard Matheson - Duel
00:30 SUN (b007k3qp)
Rigor Mortis
23:00 THU (b007k483)
Ring Around the Bath
09:30 TUE (b00v7sp7)
Ring Around the Bath
17:30 TUE (b00v7sp7)
Ring Around the Bath
04:30 WED (b00v7sp7)
Roger McGough - Postscript: Summer With Monika
14:20 SAT (b00bwsdj)
Roger McGough - Postscript: Summer With Monika
02:20 SUN (b00bwsdj)
Roger McGough - Summer With Monika
13:45 SAT (b00bws4x)
Roger McGough - Summer With Monika
01:45 SUN (b00bws4x)
Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn
01:30 SAT (b008h4wt)
Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn
13:30 MON (b008hz82)
Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn
20:30 MON (b008hz82)
Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn
01:30 TUE (b008hz82)
Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn
13:30 TUE (b008j031)
Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn
20:30 TUE (b008j031)
Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn
01:30 WED (b008j031)
Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn
13:30 WED (b008j0bs)
Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn
20:30 WED (b008j0bs)
Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn
01:30 THU (b008j0bs)
Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn
13:30 THU (b008j4hv)
Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn
20:30 THU (b008j4hv)
Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn
01:30 FRI (b008j4hv)
Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn
13:30 FRI (b008jdcz)
Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn
20:30 FRI (b008jdcz)
Short stories by DH Lawrence
10:15 SUN (b007k22t)
Short stories by DH Lawrence
21:15 SUN (b007k22t)
Snap
09:00 TUE (b00v7sn2)
Snap
17:00 TUE (b00v7sn2)
Snap
04:00 WED (b00v7sn2)
Stand-Up on 7
23:00 FRI (b0081rcp)
Steptoe and Son
12:30 MON (b007k1hd)
Steptoe and Son
19:30 MON (b007k1hd)
Stilgoe's Around
05:00 SAT (b00v3yq9)
Stilgoe's Around
17:00 SAT (b00v3yq9)
Stilgoe's Around
04:00 SUN (b00v3yq9)
Stilgoe's Around
14:00 FRI (b00v3yq9)
Street and Lane
09:30 THU (b00v8lr4)
Street and Lane
17:30 THU (b00v8lr4)
Street and Lane
04:30 FRI (b00v8lr4)
Swots
23:00 SUN (b00pr812)
The Big Booth
22:30 WED (b007k1pc)
The Blackburn Files
13:00 MON (b007jprs)
The Blackburn Files
20:00 MON (b007jprs)
The Blackburn Files
01:00 TUE (b007jprs)
The Blackburn Files
13:00 TUE (b007jps6)
The Blackburn Files
20:00 TUE (b007jps6)
The Blackburn Files
01:00 WED (b007jps6)
The Blackburn Files
13:00 WED (b007jpsn)
The Blackburn Files
20:00 WED (b007jpsn)
The Blackburn Files
01:00 THU (b007jpsn)
The Blackburn Files
13:00 THU (b007jpt3)
The Blackburn Files
20:00 THU (b007jpt3)
The Blackburn Files
01:00 FRI (b007jpt3)
The Blackburn Files
13:00 FRI (b007jptk)
The Blackburn Files
20:00 FRI (b007jptk)
The Change
23:30 MON (b00nsnhx)
The Cheese Shop Presents
23:00 MON (b0089jjq)
The Complete Caledonian Imbiber
05:30 SAT (b00pd7cy)
The Complete Caledonian Imbiber
17:30 SAT (b00pd7cy)
The Complete Caledonian Imbiber
04:30 SUN (b00pd7cy)
The Complete Caledonian Imbiber
14:30 FRI (b00pd7cy)
The Curried Goat Show
23:00 TUE (b007k4h6)
The Devil in Amber by Mark Gatiss
18:00 SUN (b00v7b52)
The Devil in Amber by Mark Gatiss
00:00 MON (b00v7b52)
The Goon Show
08:00 THU (b007jv9v)
The Goon Show
12:00 THU (b007jv9v)
The Goon Show
19:00 THU (b007jv9v)
The Hare Lane Diaries
22:30 THU (b00lyt9t)
The House of the Spirit Levels
23:30 WED (b007jr6k)
The In Crowd
23:45 FRI (b00890vn)
The Little World of Don Camillo
08:30 WED (b00v7whx)
The Little World of Don Camillo
22:00 WED (b00v7whx)
The Maltby Collection
22:00 SUN (b00czc0j)
The Men from the Ministry
12:30 SUN (b007jnvj)
The Men from the Ministry
19:30 SUN (b007jnvj)
The Navy Lark
08:00 FRI (b00v8rt7)
The Navy Lark
12:00 FRI (b00v8rt7)
The Navy Lark
19:00 FRI (b00v8rt7)
The News Quiz
16:30 SUN (b00v79pg)
The News Quiz
04:30 MON (b00v79pg)
The Radio Detectives
09:00 SAT (b007jy1q)
The Radio Detectives
19:00 SAT (b007jy1q)
The Radio Detectives
05:00 SUN (b007jy1q)
The Right Time
08:30 MON (b00fvbgz)
The Right Time
22:00 MON (b00fvbgz)
The Scarifyers
18:00 SAT (b00v76yy)
The Scarifyers
00:00 SUN (b00v76yy)
The Sit Crom
04:30 SAT (b00lvmwp)
The Sit Crom
09:30 FRI (b00ly7z6)
The Sit Crom
17:30 FRI (b00ly7z6)
The Skivers
23:00 WED (b007xwy1)
To the Manor Born
09:30 MON (b007k4vh)
To the Manor Born
17:30 MON (b007k4vh)
To the Manor Born
04:30 TUE (b007k4vh)
Trivia Test Match
14:00 THU (b007js6n)
Vent
23:30 THU (b00v8qdv)
When Doddy Met Ricky
12:00 SAT (b00bqm6r)
Winston
10:30 SUN (b00q9280)
Winston
21:30 SUN (b00q9280)
Yes Minister
08:00 TUE (b007k1mq)
Yes Minister
12:00 TUE (b007k1mq)
Yes Minister
19:00 TUE (b007k1mq)