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SATURDAY 04 APRIL 2009

SAT 00:00 Ghost Zone (b007jx3g)
Episode 3

Dr Beth Granger sifts through clues to the devastation in Inchbrae, but becomes the focus of a hostile presence instead...

And why does time in the Highland village seem to be breaking into different 'layers'?

Sci-fi thriller written by Marty Ross.

Stars Simon Tait as Dan Collins, Gayanne Potter as Jill Logan, Joanna Tope as Dr Beth Granger, Sandy Neilson as Captain Cairns, Lesley Hart as Heather Logan, Stevie Hannan as Lt. Hopridge and Finlay McLean as PC McBain.

Producer: Bruce Young

Made for BBC 7 by BBC Scotland and first broadcast in 2004.


SAT 00:30 Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein (b007rsz2)
5. New World

After entering the alien temple, a colonist returns as a broken man.

Paul Birchard continues Robert Heinlein's sci-fi novel.

Set up in the late 19th century, the aim of the Howard Foundation is to prolong human life via selective breeding and financial encouragement.

Abridged by Bert Coules.

Produced at BBC Scotland by Bruce Young.

Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in July 2007.


SAT 01:00 RD Wingfield (b0082k48)
Outbreak of Fear

5. The Killer

Sergeant Fowler must takes steps as his suspicions grow over his boss Chadwick's conclusions on the murders in the village of Polford.

Conclusion of RD Wingfield's thriller starring Leslie Sands as Sergeant Fowler.

Sergeant Fowler …. Leslie Sands
PC Beaumont …. Nick Orchard
Dave Clark …. Cornelius Garrett
The Doctor …. Paul Nicholson
Chadwick …. Nicholas Courtney
Mitchell …. Conrad Phillips
Rose …. Gillie Gratham
Operator …. Brian Gear
Radio DJ …. Jim Reid
Jackson …. Roger Leach

Director: Brian Miller

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1982.


SAT 01:30 W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy (b008ggv1)
Giulia Lazzari

Agent Ashenden's summoned to a Paris hotel and tasked with ensnaring a known agitator - Indian lawyer, Chandra Lal who's caused much trouble for the British war effort.

When a large reward was offered for his arrest, Chandra fled to Berlin and where he fell in love with an Italian dancer, Giulia Lazzari. But Intelligence Head R has intercepted their love letters sparking a plan to trap him.

A series of short stories based on William Somerset Maugham's own First World War experiences

Read by Alex Jennings

Abridged by Neville Teller

Producer: Eoin O'Callaghan

Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in 2007.


SAT 02:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrg7)
Episode 5

The letters of Winston and Clementine Churchill. The reality of war strikes home. With Alex Jennings and Sylvestra Le Touzel. From February 1999.


SAT 02:15 McLevy (b007jlj2)
Series 1

The Second Shadow

The Edinburgh detective must secure some rapid counterfeiter convictions, but he's distracted by a woman. Starring Brian Cox.


SAT 03:00 Heated Rollers (b007jwzw)
Episode 1

A cavewoman looks ahead, the perils of phoning a bank and the history of feminism.

The first ever all-women sketch show made for BBC Radio 2 stars Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro.

With music supplied by the Lorraine Bowen Experience.

Producer: Maria Esposito

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1999.


SAT 03:30 The Nimmo Twins in... (b00jh6jp)
Series 1

I Say, I Say, I Say

Disabled comedian Bill finds popularity once more and embarks on one final gig. Owen Evans' monologue from September 2000.


SAT 04:00 Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! (b00cfzrs)
Series 1

James Bond

The former variety star has toaster trouble before his talk to the Women's Institute. Stars Steve Delaney. From January 2006.


SAT 04:30 Big Town All Stars (b007jrwp)
Series 2

The Ballad of Kenny and Christine

Kenny's new girlfriend wants to join his a cappella band - but she can't sing. Stars Stephen Tompkinson. From July 2001.


SAT 05:00 04/04/2009 (b00jlz60)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.


SAT 08:00 Big Toe Books (b00jlxkj)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Featuring George Potts reading The Return of Death Eric by Sam Llewellyn.


SAT 09:00 The Lost Noggins (b00jlz62)
Who will make seven un-filmed episodes of 'Noggin the Nog'? With Oliver Postgate, Peter Firmin and Nick Park. From October 2002.


SAT 09:30 Rudyard Kipling - The Jungle Book (b00cm07b)
The Law of the Jungle

As tiger Shere Khan searches for prey, an abandoned young boy is found by wolves. Stars Nisha K Nayar and Eartha Kitt.


SAT 10:00 The Burkiss Way (b00jvj68)
Celebrate the Burkiss Way

Happy dynamic living!

It's back to the 1970s and 80s as comedy writers David Renwick and Andrew Marshall – plus original cast members Chris Emmett, Nigel Rees and Fred Harris - recall their cult BBC radio comedy hit.

Discover how Eric Pode of Croydon came to be! Which cast member made the leap from Big Ted and Play School to Radio 4? And why did 'The Burkiss Way' earn itself a mention in the Houses of Parliament?

Enjoy five classic episodes featuring the talents of Jo Kendall, Chris Emmett, Fred Harris and Nigel Rees:

* Skive from School the Burkiss Way:
Can 'Moses Minor' lead the boys of Greyfriars away from the clutches of their oppressors? From February 1977.

* Not the Burkiss Way:
Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits. Michael Parkinson interviews Bugs Bunny. From January 1978.

* Remember the Burkiss Way:
From 3-2-1 to The Generation Game Questions galore in the clash of the game shows! From April 1979.

* Settle out of Court the Burkiss Way:
Find out 'What's My Gender', plus a galactic 'Panorama'. From November 1980.

* Wave Goodbye to CBEs the Burkiss Way
The sketch show team's last-ever episode which provoked controversy. From November 1980.

Producer: Martin Dempsey

Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in April 2009.


SAT 13:00 Neil McKay - Take the Night (b00jlz5m)
The tragedies behind the success of Roy Orbison. Neil McKay's drama about the insecure American singer stars Kerry Shale.


SAT 14:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00jlz5p)
RD Wingfield - Outbreak of Fear: The Body on the Beach

When a brutal death is discovered in the coastal fishing village of Polford, Sergeant Fowler investigates. Stars Leslie Sands.


SAT 15:00 Crime Catch-Up (b00jlz5r)
RD Wingfield - Outbreak Of Fear: The Second Body

Sergeant Fowler's boss Superintendant Chadwick arrives from New Scotland Yard and makes a discovery. Stars Leslie Sands.


SAT 15:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00jlz5t)
RD Wingfield - Outbreak of Fear: Triple Murder

With a scrupulous serial killer on Sergeant Fowler's hands - police radios pick up mysterious signals. Stars Leslie Sands.


SAT 16:00 Crime Catch-Up (b00jlz5w)
RD Wingfield - Outbreak of Fear: The Vault

With boats wrecked and Polford's telephone lines down, Sergeant Fowler makes an important discovery. Stars Leslie Sands.


SAT 16:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00jqgy2)
RD Wingfield - Outbreak of Fear: The Killer

Sergeant Fowler takes steps - as his suspicions grow over his boss Chadwick's conclusions on the murders. Stars Leslie Sands.


SAT 17:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00jlz66)
Series 5

Episode 24

The American funny man celebrates Bach's birthday with songbirds Maria Jette, Andra Suchy and wonderful musicians. From 2009.


SAT 18:00 The Twilight Zone (b00jlz5h)
Series 2

Nightmare at 20,000 Feet

A former mental patient is the only one able to see a gremlin ripping up his plane's wing. Adapted from TV with John Schneider.


SAT 18:40 Wicca (b00jlz5k)
Episode 3

With the Sussex town of Pentworth cut off from the world by an invisible wall, desperate residents attempt to break out.

The second book in James Follett's 'The Silent Vulcan Trilogy'

Abridged in 8-parts by Miranda Davis.

Producer: Richard Bannerman

Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2004.


SAT 19:00 The Lost Noggins (b00jlz62)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]


SAT 19:30 Rudyard Kipling - The Jungle Book (b00cm07b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]


SAT 20:00 The Burkiss Way (b00jvj68)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]


SAT 23:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00jlz66)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 today]



SUNDAY 05 APRIL 2009

SUN 00:00 The Twilight Zone (b00jlz5h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Saturday]


SUN 00:40 Wicca (b00jlz5k)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:40 on Saturday]


SUN 01:00 Neil McKay - Take the Night (b00jlz5m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Saturday]


SUN 02:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00jlz5p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Saturday]


SUN 03:00 Crime Catch-Up (b00jlz5r)
[Repeat of broadcast at 15:00 on Saturday]


SUN 03:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00jlz5t)
[Repeat of broadcast at 15:30 on Saturday]


SUN 04:00 Crime Catch-Up (b00jlz5w)
[Repeat of broadcast at 16:00 on Saturday]


SUN 04:30 RD Wingfield (b0082k48)
[Repeat of broadcast at 01:00 on Saturday]


SUN 05:00 05/04/2009 (b00jm0ky)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.


SUN 08:00 Big Toe Books (b00jtbym)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Featuring George Potts reading The Return of Death Eric by Sam Llewellyn.


SUN 09:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrgp)
Omnibus, part 1

The letters of Winston and Clementine Churchill. 'Pug' and 'Cat' become close, but war and tragedy loom. Starring Alex Jennings.


SUN 10:15 Short Stories by John Mortimer (b007jz3z)
Paradise Island

Will a dentist's Pacific encounter with the lovely La La make him put down his drill forever? Read by Garard Green.


SUN 10:30 Little Blighty on the Down (b007jx8h)
Series 1

Episode 3

More political satire in the soap opera with the everyday story of a country folk. Stars John Bluthal. From September 1988.


SUN 11:00 Radio Roots (b00jr7g6)
Series 1

Coronation Street

Russell Davies reveals how some of the famous TV soap opera's past stars began their careers, from Arthur Lowe to Violet Carson.


SUN 11:30 Stand Ups and Strumpets (b007jw71)
Josie Lawrence

The actress talks to Professor Alison Oddey about her influences, her passion for performing and her family. From March 2001.


SUN 12:00 Floggit's (b007jxwp)
From 10/08/1956

Havoc hits the new owners of the village shop. Elsie and Doris Waters star as duo Gert and Daisy. From August 1956.


SUN 12:30 Listen to Les (b00c02dg)
From 22/6/1975

Les Dawson presents a duck appeal, Cissie and Ada talk mothers - plus his legendary piano sing-along.

With Daphne Oxenford and Colin Edwynn.

Music by Brian Fitzgerald.

Scripted and produced by James Casey.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1975.


SUN 13:00 Alan Ayckbourn - Just Between Ourselves (b007jss4)
Bittersweet couples comedy about cheery Dennis and poorly Vera, and the arrival of duo Neil and Pam. Stars Peter Vaughan.


SUN 14:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00jm0l0)
Steptoe and Son: Full House

Card sharks fleece Harold, so Albert steps in. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From January 1972.


SUN 15:00 Comedy Catch-Up (b00jm0l2)
The Navy Lark: Operation Fag End

As the top brass turn up for an inspection, 50,000 duty-free cigarettes are on their way to the island.


SUN 15:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00jm0l4)
Steven Appleby's Normal Life: Normal Kids

The cartoonist unearths an alien conspiracy to turn the world into a holiday camp for kids. Stars Paul McCrink.


SUN 15:45 Comedy Catch-Up (b00jm0l6)
Hamish and Dougal - You'll Have Had Your Tea: The Shooting Party

The elderly Scotsmen assist the Laird with armaments for shooting out on the moors. Stars Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden.


SUN 16:00 Comedy Catch-Up (b00jm0l8)
Round the Horne

Rambling Syd Rumpo is gander boggling, plus a visit to Julian and Sandy's Bona Books. Stars Kenneth Horne. From March 1966.


SUN 16:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00jm0lb)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show

The former variety star has toaster and bus troubles ahead of entertaining the Women's Institute. Stars Steve Delaney.


SUN 17:00 Radio Roots (b00jr7g6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]


SUN 17:30 Stand Ups and Strumpets (b007jw71)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:30 today]


SUN 18:00 The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon (b007jnry)
3. On the Buses

Bernie is kidnapped by Hildegard and then escapes to the 24th century. Raymond discovers his true identity...

Starring Amanda Donohoe as Hilderghast, Andrew McGibbon as Raymond, Karl Minns as the Conductor, Owen Evans as Bernie, Nick Romero as the Driver, Andy Mulligan as Herr Grubberman, Dan Freedman as Kunitrol, Alex Lowe as the interpolator and Sophie Aldred as Spikea.

Written by Andrew McGibbon. Additional material by Rob Colley and Kevin Greening.

Theme by Ozzy Temple and other music by Nick Romero.

Producer: Julian Mayers

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1999.


SUN 18:30 David Garnett - Lady into Fox (b00cmz8m)
2. Escape

Despite Richard Tebrick's increased security for their new home, his vixen wife escapes to begin a new family life in the woods...

David Garnett's terrifying novel of transformation is concluded by Ben Miles.

Abridged by Doreen Estall

Directed at BBC Northern Ireland by Lawrence Jackson.

Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in July 2008.


SUN 19:00 Floggit's (b007jxwp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:00 today]


SUN 19:30 Listen to Les (b00c02dg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]


SUN 20:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrgp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]


SUN 21:15 Short Stories by John Mortimer (b007jz3z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:15 today]


SUN 21:30 Little Blighty on the Down (b007jx8h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:30 today]


SUN 22:00 The No 1 Ladies' Favourite Radio Show (b00jm19z)
Baboon's Buttocks

Why baboons do not fear women? Plus recession-beating top tips from Solomon Modumo. Also podcast.


SUN 22:20 7 Previews (b00jm1b1)
The Big Steptoe Radio Show

With creators Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Sound bite-sized excerpts from a celebration and selection of Steptoe and Son episodes.


SUN 22:30 The Now Show (b00jm1b3)
Fresh from 4 - Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical look at the week's news. From 27th March 2009.


SUN 23:00 Spats (b007tcbk)
Series 1

The Present v Ye Past

Comedian Luke Roberts tries to solve the big arguments using light entertainment. With Clare Wille. From August 2007.


SUN 23:15 Spats (b007v0cy)
Series 1

Love v Something Better

Comedian Luke Roberts tries to solve the big arguments using light entertainment. With Nadia Kamil. From August 2007.


SUN 23:30 The Mitch Benn Music Show (b007w3z1)
Series 1

Episode 6

The musical comedian presents his selection of classic comic songs. His guest is former Juicepig, Phil Nicol. From August 2005.



MONDAY 06 APRIL 2009

MON 00:00 The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon (b007jnry)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Sunday]


MON 00:30 David Garnett - Lady into Fox (b00cmz8m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Sunday]


MON 01:00 Alan Ayckbourn - Just Between Ourselves (b007jss4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Sunday]


MON 02:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00jm0l0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Sunday]


MON 03:00 Comedy Catch-Up (b00jm0l2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 15:00 on Sunday]


MON 03:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00jm0l4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 15:30 on Sunday]


MON 03:45 Comedy Catch-Up (b00jm0l6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 15:45 on Sunday]


MON 04:00 Comedy Catch-Up (b00jm0l8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 16:00 on Sunday]


MON 04:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00jm0lb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 16:30 on Sunday]


MON 05:00 06/04/2009 (b00jm31c)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC7.


MON 08:00 The Goon Show (b007jyp0)
Series 9

Dishonoured - Again

Neddie Seagoon gets a bank job, but is it wise to put him in charge of the gold vault? Stars Spike Milligan. From January 1959.


MON 08:30 Dead Ringers (b00jm31f)
Series 4

Episode 1

More celebrity sound-alikes with Jerry Spinger's lovely guests - and who shot Phil Mitchell? With Jon Culshaw. From April 2001.


MON 09:00 Ballylenon (b00807h2)
Series 5

Episode 5

Wrangling over the Hoover cottage continues, as Stompy's protest backfires.

Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in 1956.

Written by Christopher Fitz-Simon.

Starring TP McKenna as Phonsie Doherty, Margaret D'Arcy as Muriel McConkey, Stella McCusker as Vera McConkey, Aine McCartney as Mrs McFinney, Gerard McSorley as Stumpy Bonnar, Cathy White as Josie Doherty, Charlie Bonnar as Packy McGoldrick and BJ Hogg as Bohunkus Smith.

Music arranged and performed by Stephanie Hughes.

Director: Eoin O'Callaghan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998.


MON 09:30 Unnatural Acts (b00jm3kz)
Series 1

Royal Fever

The gang get a genealogist to probe Jeremy's lineage. But who will be Queen? Stars Kit Hollerbach and Jeremy Hardy.


MON 10:00 Masters' India - The Lotus and the Wind (b00jm3l1)
Compromised

Robin Savage approaches Kabul, while Anne is in Peshawar. John Masters' family saga with Bill Nighy and Juliet Stevenson.


MON 11:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrh6)
Episode 6

Away at war, Churchill writes to Clementine stating he wants to return home early. Starring Alex Jennings and Sylvestra Le Touzel. From February 1999.


MON 11:15 McLevy (b007jljg)
Series 1

The Burning Question

An unsolved murder is bringing vigilantes onto the streets. Time is running out for the Edinburgh detective. Stars Brian Cox.


MON 12:00 The Goon Show (b007jyp0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


MON 12:30 Foul Play (b00jm6kb)
Series 3

The Proof of the Pudding

Crime writers PD James and HRF Keating probe a death at dinnertime.

Simon Brett hosts the murder quiz.

Suspects played by Maria McErlane and Lee Simpson.

Producer Liz Anstree

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1997.


MON 13:00 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


MON 13:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008h931)
Episode 1

The swashbuckler reveals his daring plan for the Scarecrow's escape. Russell Thorndike's adventure read by Rufus Sewell.


MON 14:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007lrnh)
The Relief of Derry; Schomberg

The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.


MON 14:15 Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag (b00jmttw)
Episode 1

The story of ex-convict Eddie Chapman, Britain's most extraordinary wartime double agent. Read by Damian Lewis.


MON 14:30 Clinging to the Wreckage (b007jmgr)
Is Execution Done On Cawdor?

John Mortimer reads extracts from his autobiography. The prolific dramatist and author recalls his parents.


MON 14:45 Dirk Bogarde - Jericho (b008qs4k)
Episode 3

William tries to piece together the jigsaw of his missing brother's life in Provence. Dirk Bogarde reads his adapted novel.


MON 15:00 Masters' India - The Lotus and the Wind (b00jm3l1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]


MON 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00jsmnv)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7, presented by Kirsten O'Brien. Includes Andrew Dunn reading The Giants and the Joneses by Julia Donaldson.


MON 17:00 Ballylenon (b00807h2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]


MON 17:30 Unnatural Acts (b00jm3kz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]


MON 18:00 Ghost Zone (b007jx3m)
Episode 4

The purpose of the alien's presence in Inchbrae is revealed after Jill and Beth witness more moments from the past.

Sci-fi thriller written by Marty Ross.

Stars Simon Tait as Dan Collins, Gayanne Potter as Jill Logan, Joanna Tope as Dr Beth Granger, Lesley Hart as Heather Logan, John Paul Hurley as Dominic Clayton, Finlay McLean as Reverend Thornley, Sandy Neilson as Captain Cairns/Minister/Tannoy and Stevie Hannan as Lt Hopridge.

Producer: Bruce Young

Made for BBC 7 by BBC Scotland and first broadcast in 2004.


MON 18:30 Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein (b007s5dq)
6. The Secret

Heartbroken Lazarus Long's thoughts begin to turn to home on Earth.

Paul Birchard concludes Robert Heinlein's sci-fi novel.

Set up in the late 19th century, the aim of the Howard Foundation is to prolong human life via selective breeding and financial encouragement.

Abridged by Bert Coules.

Produced at BBC Scotland by Bruce Young.

Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in July 2007.


MON 19:00 The Goon Show (b007jyp0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


MON 19:30 Foul Play (b00jm6kb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]


MON 20:00 Father Brown Stories (b00f0sgw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]


MON 20:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008h931)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]


MON 21:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrh6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]


MON 21:15 McLevy (b007jljg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]


MON 22:00 Dead Ringers (b00jm31f)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


MON 22:30 Acropolis Now (b007m9zv)
Series 1

Games

Philosophy takes a back seat when ex-Olympic champions demand a free restaurant meal. Stars Stephen Moore. From December 2000.


MON 23:00 Chewin' the Fat (b00b2txb)
Greg Hemphill and Ford Kiernan are back with more banter and sketches in Scotland's comedy favourite. From January 1998.


MON 23:30 The Nick Revell Show (b007jp45)
Series 1

Holy Water

The life of a struggling writer with his dysfunctional friends and a talking geranium.

A sitcom for the 1990s, written by and starring comedian Nick Revell.

With Alistair McGowan, Caroline Gruber, Kate McKenzie and Brian Bowles.

Special guest star: Brian Johnston and Vince the geranium.

Producer: Jon Magnusson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1992.



TUESDAY 07 APRIL 2009

TUE 00:00 Ghost Zone (b007jx3m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Monday]


TUE 00:30 Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein (b007s5dq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Monday]


TUE 01:00 Father Brown Stories (b00f0sgw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Monday]


TUE 01:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008h931)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Monday]


TUE 02:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrh6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Monday]


TUE 02:15 McLevy (b007jljg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Monday]


TUE 03:00 Masters' India - The Lotus and the Wind (b00jm3l1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Monday]


TUE 04:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007lrnh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:00 on Monday]


TUE 04:15 Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag (b00jmttw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:15 on Monday]


TUE 04:30 Clinging to the Wreckage (b007jmgr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Monday]


TUE 04:45 Dirk Bogarde - Jericho (b008qs4k)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:45 on Monday]


TUE 05:00 07/04/2009 (b00jn0n2)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.


TUE 08:00 The Navy Lark (b007xwmb)
Series 3

Johnson's Birthday

'Fatso' Johnson is in hiding on his birthday, but the attention of the crew of HMS Troutbridge is diverted when they find a treasure map.

The show was recorded before an audience of officers and ratings (and family) from real-life frigate HMS Troubridge from which Troutbridge was derived.

Starring Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Tenniel Evans as Sir Willoughby Todhunter-Brown, Heather Chasen as Lady Todhunter-Brown and Michael Bates as Lieutenant Bates.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1960.


TUE 08:30 Radio Shuttleworth (b007jqkk)
Series 2

Katrina Leskanich

The UK’s 1997 Eurovision song contest winner Katrina Leskanich drops in and reveals she always buys new socks as she doesn’t know how to darn. John decides to teach her this important skill, so that she need not be so wasteful.

Meanwhile, wife Mary gets the ironing board out and Robert Wyatt tries to impress an impresario.

The semi-detached world of aspiring singer-songwriter John Shuttleworth direct from his front room in Sheffield.

Written and performed by Graham Fellows.

Additional material by Martin Willis.

Producer: Dawn Ellis.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2000.


TUE 09:00 Second Thoughts (b00fnfp1)
Series 2

Love and Hisses

Faith is worrying about money, when Bill gets an unexpected offer...

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, Mark Denham as Joe, Belinda Lang as Liza, Jo Kendall as Marjorie and Christopher Good as Richard.

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 December 1989.


TUE 09:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile (b007jq3p)
The Builder

The nationality of a workman reignites old Home Guard hostilities for Wilson, Hodges and Pike.

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee.

Arthur Wilson …. John Le Mesurier
Frank Pike …. Ian Lavender
Bert Hodges …. Bill Pertwee
Miss Perkins …. Vivienne Martin
Guthrie …. Glynn Edwards
Myrtle Spivey …. Stella Tanner
Wolfgang Fischer …. Gordon Clyde
The Builder’s Receptionist …. Carole Harrison
The Irish Nun …. Katherine Parr

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in August 1984.


TUE 10:00 Masters' India - The Lotus and the Wind (b00jn0n4)
Levels of Deception

Robin and Jagbir are in disguise, seeking Russian intelligence. John Masters dramatisation with Bill Nighy and Juliet Stevenson.


TUE 11:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrhk)
Episode 7

Churchill returns home to his beloved Clementine, but tragedy strikes. With Alex Jennings and Sylvestra Le Touzel. From January 2000.


TUE 11:15 McLevy (b007jq95)
Series 2

A Good Walk Spoilt

After a murder on the links, the Victorian detective contemplates a game of golf with desperate stakes. Starring Brian Cox.


TUE 12:00 The Navy Lark (b007xwmb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


TUE 12:30 Steptoe and Son (b007k0k6)
Series 4

Is That Your Horse Outside?

Albert Steptoe advises son Harold on the art of seduction.

Starring Wilfrid Brambell as Albert and Harry H Corbett as Harold. With Martin Friend, Douglas Blackwell and Michael Kilgarriff.

Following the conclusion of their hugely successful association with Tony Hancock, writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson wrote 10 pilots for the BBC TV's Comedy Playhouse in 1962. The Offer 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.

Written for TV and adapted for radio by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.

Produced by Bobby Jaye

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1972.


TUE 13:00 Father Brown Stories (b00f0sgy)
Series 2

The Arrow of Heaven

An American millionaire safe in his fortress, death threats, a murky past and a bolt from the blue. Father Brown, on his first visit to the United States, unravels the mystery and exposes thereby a mire of hypocrisy.

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
Barnard ...... Ed Bishop
Harris ...... Guy Gregory
Wendell ...... Andrew Branch
Norman Drage ...... Sean Prendergast
Brander Merton ...... Richard Durden
Peter Wayne ...... Johnny Myers
Matt ...... Harry Towb
Customs Officer ...... Tim Reynolds

Dramatised by John Scotney

Directed at BBC Bristol by Alec Reid.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1986.


TUE 13:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008hq06)
Episode 2

Syn promises to hand over The Scarecrow to play matchmaker, and then has to deal with an informer. Read by Rufus Sewell.


TUE 14:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007m72q)
The Battle of the Boyne; Galloping Hogan, Sarsfield and the Walls of Limerick

The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.


TUE 14:15 Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag (b00jn0n6)
Episode 2

Recruited by the German enemy, British double agent Eddie Chapman is codenamed Fritz. Read by Damian Lewis.


TUE 14:30 Clinging to the Wreckage (b007jmh8)
Episode 2

John Mortimer reads extracts from his autobiography. The prolific dramatist and author recalls his school day adventures.


TUE 14:45 Dirk Bogarde - Jericho (b008qsvs)
Episode 4

William suspects that Florence is hiding something, and then he makes a surprising discovery. Dirk Bogarde reads his adapted novel, set in Provence.


TUE 15:00 Masters' India - The Lotus and the Wind (b00jn0n4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]


TUE 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00jv912)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7, presented by Kirsten O'Brien. Includes Andrew Dunn reading The Giants and the Joneses by Julia Donaldson.


TUE 17:00 Second Thoughts (b00fnfp1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]


TUE 17:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile (b007jq3p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]


TUE 18:00 Ghost Zone (b007jx3q)
Episode 5

As the army closes in on the Highland village of Inchbrae, can the alien presence be defeated?

Conclusion of the sci-fi thriller specially-written for the BBC by Marty Ross.

Stars Simon Tait as Dan Collins, Gayanne Potter as Jill Logan, Joanna Tope as Dr Beth Granger, Sandy Neilson as Captain Cairns, Lesley Hart as Heather Logan, Stevie Hannan as Soldier/Pilot/Jamie and John Paul Hurley as the Technician.

Producer: Bruce Young

Made for BBC 7 by BBC Scotland and first broadcast in 2004.


TUE 18:30 Understand by Ted Chiang (b007jtyf)
Episode 1

After suffering a horrific accident, coma patient, Leon undergoes a brand new medical procedure - with some startling side effects...

Award-winning US writer Ted Chiang's sci-fi thriller is read by Rhashan Stone.

Producer: Gemma Jenkins

Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in December 2004.


TUE 19:00 The Navy Lark (b007xwmb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


TUE 19:30 Steptoe and Son (b007k0k6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]


TUE 20:00 Father Brown Stories (b00f0sgy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]


TUE 20:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008hq06)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]


TUE 21:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrhk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]


TUE 21:15 McLevy (b007jq95)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]


TUE 22:00 Radio Shuttleworth (b007jqkk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


TUE 22:30 Wild Things (b007wr38)
Series 2

Plastic Fantastic

The fiery florists discuss Winnie's plans for a surgical boost. Stars Doon Mackichan and Miranda Richardson. From November 2003.


TUE 23:00 Ed Reardon's Week (b00jn2d7)
Series 3

The Name-check

A new commission gets the writer's literary juices flowing - unlike his finances. Stars Christopher Douglas. From December 2006.


TUE 23:30 At Home With The Snails (b007k2h6)
Series 1

Episode 1

Fed-up Alex has done nothing since university, but then he discovers an unusual hobby. Stars Geoffrey Palmer. From June 2001.



WEDNESDAY 08 APRIL 2009

WED 00:00 Ghost Zone (b007jx3q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Tuesday]


WED 00:30 Understand by Ted Chiang (b007jtyf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Tuesday]


WED 01:00 Father Brown Stories (b00f0sgy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Tuesday]


WED 01:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008hq06)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Tuesday]


WED 02:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrhk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Tuesday]


WED 02:15 McLevy (b007jq95)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Tuesday]


WED 03:00 Masters' India - The Lotus and the Wind (b00jn0n4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Tuesday]


WED 04:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007m72q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:00 on Tuesday]


WED 04:15 Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag (b00jn0n6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:15 on Tuesday]


WED 04:30 Clinging to the Wreckage (b007jmh8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Tuesday]


WED 04:45 Dirk Bogarde - Jericho (b008qsvs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:45 on Tuesday]


WED 05:00 08/04/2009 (b00jn3ln)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.


WED 08:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007m9f5)
Series 4

Michelangelo 'Ancock

The lad takes up sculpting. But when he runs out of rocks, it's Sid to the rescue.

Starring Tony Hancock.

With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques.

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 November 1956.


WED 08:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b007jzkw)
Series 2

Them and Us

Joy and consternation as Wendy is promoted at work, but Robin is suspended. Stars Kay Stonham and Simon Greenall. From May 2003.


WED 09:00 After Henry (b007jnwh)
Series 2

The Other Married Man

"I can tell when she's being deceitful. There's an expression that comes into her face. I remember when she was only two and she cut all Rosie's hair off."

Sarah tries keeping her affair secret, but her mother Eleanor can sniff out deceit.

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
James ...... Edward de Souza

Four radio series were made, but instead of moving to BBC TV - Thames Television produced 'After Henry' for the ITV network.

Producer: Pete Atkin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1986.


WED 09:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue (b007k281)
Raising the Dead

"I hope you know what you're doing, Miss Tilling. Experimenting with the paranormal can be fraught with danger."

Miss Tilling's getting in touch with her spiritual side, but hapless vicar Timothy Carswell is not so keen.

Stephen Sheridan's six-part series

Reverend Timothy Carswell ...... James Grout
Miss Tilling ...... Margaret Courtenay
Miss Tapp ...... Jean Heywood
Dr Warlock ...... Christopher Good
Mrs Muir ...... Sarah Thomas
Arnold ...... Cyril Shaps
Eric ...... Ian Lindsay
Mrs Garland ...... Rosemary Martin

Producer Lissa Evans.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1991.


WED 10:00 Masters' India - The Lotus and the Wind (b00jn6g0)
Horses North

Anne anticipates Robin's return, but he's planning ahead. John Masters dramatisation with Bill Nighy and Juliet Stevenson.


WED 11:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrj1)
Episode 8

Clementine is unhappy when Winston buys Chartwell Manor without her knowledge. With Alex Jennings and Sylvestra Le Touzel. From February 1999.


WED 11:15 McLevy (b00cfwp9)
Series 2

Wild Justice

Stretching out a bony hand towards him, a ghost from the past returns to haunt the Victorian detective. Starring Brian Cox.


WED 12:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007m9f5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


WED 12:30 The Burkiss Way (b007jqxd)
Series 3

Son of the Burkiss Way

Film 77 presents the premiere of the BBC's first ever motion picture for radio

Starring Fred Harris, Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees and Chris Emmett .

Cult sketch comedy series which originally ran from 1976 to 1980.

Written by Andrew Marshall and David Renwick.

Producer: John Lloyd

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1977.


WED 13:00 Father Brown Stories (b007jp3p)
Series 2

The Mistake of the Machine

A suspect is locked away, but has a prison governor got the right man? Can Father Brown discover the answer as he makes his way across America?

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
O'Connor ...... TP McKenna
McGurk ...... Billy Boyle
Usher ...... Don Fellows
Prisoner ...... Brian Haines
Todd ...... Ed Bishop
Butler ...... Manning Wilson
Convict ...... Stuart Organ

Dramatised by John Scotney

Directed at BBC Bristol by Alec Reid.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1986.


WED 13:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008h5z4)
Episode 3

The daredevil takes on a French privateer in the Channel and then a local murderer on the marsh. Read by Rufus Sewell.


WED 14:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007m9sg)
Athlone and Aughrim; Limerick - A Second Siege and a Treaty

The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.


WED 14:15 Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag (b00jn6g2)
Episode 3

Double agent Eddie Chapman - codename 'Fritz' - prepares to sabotage a British factory making war planes. Read by Damian Lewis.


WED 14:30 Clinging to the Wreckage (b007jmhs)
Lord Byron's Slippers

John Mortimer reads extracts from his autobiography. The prolific writer recalls his Harrow School days, plus the advent of war.


WED 14:45 Dirk Bogarde - Jericho (b008rtl9)
Episode 5

William comes to a realisation about his missing brother and Florence. Dirk Bogarde reads his adapted novel, set in Provence.


WED 15:00 Masters' India - The Lotus and the Wind (b00jn6g0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]


WED 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00jv91x)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7, presented by Kirsten O'Brien. Includes Andrew Dunn reading The Giants and the Joneses by Julia Donaldson.


WED 17:00 After Henry (b007jnwh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]


WED 17:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue (b007k281)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]


WED 18:00 Jenny Stephens - Project Raphael (b008p7wl)
Episode 1

British Intelligence, MI7 are working with agents from beyond the grave to gather secrets from the mysterious Nablovski Colony. Agent Raphael volunteers to be transferred, but no-one can contact him.

Enter local ghost-hunter Malcolm Holmes, and his friend Polly, would-be ace reporter.

First of a three-part sci-fi thriller by Jenny Stephens.

Starring Deborah McAndrew and Aneirin Hughes as Agents Finch and Evans, with Dan Hagley as Malcolm Holmes and Emily Chennery as Polly Williams. John Flitcroft is the revenant Raphael, with Sunny Ormonde as Holmes's mum.

Director: Peter Leslie Wild

Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in 2008.


WED 18:30 Understand by Ted Chiang (b007s7x3)
Episode 2

After a startling new medical procedure gave him heightened intelligence, Leon develops ingenious ways to outwit the CIA

Rhashan Stone continues award-winning US writer Ted Chiang's sci-fi thriller.

Producer: Gemma Jenkins

Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in December 2004.


WED 19:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007m9f5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


WED 19:30 The Burkiss Way (b007jqxd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]


WED 20:00 Father Brown Stories (b007jp3p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]


WED 20:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008h5z4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]


WED 21:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrj1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]


WED 21:15 McLevy (b00cfwp9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]


WED 22:00 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b007jzkw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


WED 22:30 Old Harry's Game (b007jmb2)
Series 3

Another Country

The professor is convinced that societies evolve and mature. So Satan introduces him to Bill Clinton.

Andy Hamilton’s devilishly funny sitcom set in Hell.

Satan …. Andy Hamilton
The Professor …. James Grout
Thomas …. Jimmy Mulville
Scumspawn …. Robert Duncan

Other characters played by Felicity Montagu, Philip Pope, Michael Fenton Stevens and Nick Revell

Producer Paul Mayhew-Archer

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1999.


WED 23:00 Stand-Up on 7 (b007w2sc)
Whoopi Goldberg

The American actress and comedian entertains a New York audience on Broadway in 2006.



THURSDAY 09 APRIL 2009

THU 00:00 Jenny Stephens - Project Raphael (b008p7wl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Wednesday]


THU 00:30 Understand by Ted Chiang (b007s7x3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Wednesday]


THU 01:00 Father Brown Stories (b007jp3p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Wednesday]


THU 01:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008h5z4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Wednesday]


THU 02:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrj1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Wednesday]


THU 02:15 McLevy (b00cfwp9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Wednesday]


THU 03:00 Masters' India - The Lotus and the Wind (b00jn6g0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Wednesday]


THU 04:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007m9sg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:00 on Wednesday]


THU 04:15 Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag (b00jn6g2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:15 on Wednesday]


THU 04:30 Clinging to the Wreckage (b007jmhs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Wednesday]


THU 04:45 Dirk Bogarde - Jericho (b008rtl9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:45 on Wednesday]


THU 05:00 09/04/2009 (b00jn854)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.


THU 08:00 The Al Read Show (b008zdfh)
Episode 4

Hospitals, the Post Office and noisy neighbours.

A compilation of the legendary Northern comic's 1950s monologues.

Originally produced at BBC North by Ronnie Taylor

Compilation produced by Mike Craig.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in October 1998.


THU 08:30 The Right Time (b00c0btz)
Series 3

Episode 3

Vengeful parents, school day memories - and an unusual police stop and check...

The sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.

Stars Eleanor Bron, Graeme Garden, Neil Innes, Clive Swift, Roger Blake and Paula Wilcox.

Written by Tony Bagley, Julie Baloo, Colin Bostock Smith, Jan Etherington, Graeme Garden, Mike Haskins, Emma Kennedy, Bob Sinfield, David Spicer, Peter Usher, Chris Thompson and Pete Reynolds.

Script Editor: Jed Parsons.

Music by Ronnie & The Rex and Neil Innes.

Producer: Claire Jones

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2003.


THU 09:00 Doctor at Large (b009hq0t)
The Doctor's Dilemma

Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow attempts emergency surgery using cutlery and brandy...

The misadventures of newly qualified doctor, Simon Sparrow - adapted for radio by Ray Cooney from Richard Gordon's 'Doctor at Large' published in 1955.

Starring Richard Briers as Simon Sparrow, Geoffrey Sumner as Sir Lancelot Spratt, Ray Cooney as Jock Hornby, Peter Jones as Easter and Norma Ronald as Wendy Swithenbank.

Producer: David Hatch

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1969.


THU 09:30 King Street Junior Revisited (b00jnlsk)
Series 3

Half-Term Blues

Half-term is a time for King Street’s teachers to catch their breath within a busy Autumn term. If only...

School comedy created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this King Street Junior ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005.

Stars Carolyn Pickles as Mrs Devon, Marlene Sidaway as Miss Lewis, Michael Cochrane as Mr Maxwell, Paul Copley as Mr Long, Teresa Gallagher as Miss Featherstone, Jacqueline Beatty as Miss Reid, Janice Acquah as Mrs Khan, Pax Baldwin as Rajesh, Daryl Moore as Wayne, Ruby Williams as Kirsten and Jessica Hill as Dawn.

Producer: John Fawcett Wilson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2004.


THU 10:00 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (b007jt6f)
Episode 1

Tumbling down a rabbit hole, a young girl's amazing story begins. Stars Sarah-Jane Holm, David Bamber and Roy Hudd.


THU 11:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrjh)
Episode 9

Churchill cuts back on household expenditure. Clementine is knocked down by a bus. With Alex Jennings and Sylvestra Le Touzel. From February 1999.


THU 11:15 McLevy (b007k0y3)
Series 2

The Wild Spark

When an Edinburgh tobacco warehouse goes up in smoke, the Victorian detective sets out to investigate. Starring Brian Cox.


THU 12:00 The Al Read Show (b008zdfh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


THU 12:30 All the Way from Memphis (b00jnlsm)
Series 1

Episode 6

James Walton's pop music history quiz with Tracey Macleod, Andrew Collins, Anthony Wilson and Richard Curtis. From January 2005.


THU 13:00 Father Brown Stories (b007jp44)
Series 2

The Curse of the Golden Cross

What do an itinerant gambler, an English lady, a steward, a vicar and a professor have in common? And who has the right to it? Father Brown finds the answer.

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
Professor Smail ...... Tim Reynolds
Mr Tarrant ...... Peter Marinker
Lady Diana ...... Natasha Pyne
Leonard Smythe ...... Peter Wickham
Steward ...... Terry O'Brien
Driver ...... Jonathan Tafler
Doctor ...... Eric Stovell

Dramatised by John Scotney

Directed at BBC Bristol by Alec Reid.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1986.


THU 13:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008h3kt)
Episode 4

A Bow Street Runner and a press gang provide problems for The Scarecrow. And the Good Doctor disappears. Read by Rufus Sewell.


THU 14:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007mc8p)
The Wild Geese; The Penal Laws

The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.


THU 14:15 Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag (b00jnls9)
Episode 4

MI5 send double agent Eddie Chapman to infiltrate Germany's Abwehr intelligence. Read by Damian Lewis.


THU 14:30 Clinging to the Wreckage (b007jmj9)
Blacked Out Spires

John Mortimer reads his autobiography. The prolific writer recalls Oxford, Brahms, wartime, pacifism and disgusting cocktails.


THU 14:45 Dirk Bogarde - Jericho (b008s3b9)
Episode 6

With his brother still missing, William meets Brent Miller and learns how a key opens more than just a door. Read by the author.


THU 15:00 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (b007jt6f)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]


THU 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00jv930)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7, presented by Kirsten O'Brien. Includes Andrew Dunn reading The Giants and the Joneses by Julia Donaldson.


THU 17:00 Doctor at Large (b009hq0t)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]


THU 17:30 King Street Junior Revisited (b00jnlsk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]


THU 18:00 Jenny Stephens - Project Raphael (b008p9wx)
Episode 2

As MI7 recruits Malcolm Holmes to contact Agent Raphael, some uncomfortable truths are uncovered. Stars Deborah McAndrew.


THU 18:30 Understand by Ted Chiang (b007s8gp)
Episode 3

Leon starts planning for the exciting new way of life that his medically enhanced mind has revealed.

Rhashan Stone continues award-winning US writer Ted Chiang's sci-fi thriller.

Producer: Gemma Jenkins

Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in December 2004.


THU 19:00 The Al Read Show (b008zdfh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


THU 19:30 All the Way from Memphis (b00jnlsm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]


THU 20:00 Father Brown Stories (b007jp44)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]


THU 20:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008h3kt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]


THU 21:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrjh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]


THU 21:15 McLevy (b007k0y3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]


THU 22:00 The Right Time (b00c0btz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


THU 22:30 Steven Appleby's Normal Life (b007jmzw)
Series 1

Normal Death

Steven sells his soul to the Devil in the hope of securing eternal life.

The main side effect is that he becomes rather like a certain Hollywood icon

Starring Mark Perry as cartoonist Steven Appleby who takes an abnormal look at everyday life.

Featuring Rachel Atkins, Ewan Bailey, Nigel Betts and Rosalind Paul.

Written by Steven Appleby

Producer: Toby Swift

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2001


THU 22:45 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea (b007k0x6)
Series 2

The Vampire of the Glen

Suspicions are alerted when the laird asks the duo to dig a hole big enough to fit a coffin-shaped wardrobe.

Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden star as the two Scotsmen famed for their appearances on BBC Radio’s I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.

With Alison Steadman as their cleaning-lady-cum-housekeeper, Mrs Naughtie, and Jeremy Hardy as the local Laird.

Hamish ...... Barry Cryer
Dougal ...... Graeme Garden
Mrs Naughtie ...... Alison Steadman
The Laird ...... Jeremy Hardy

Producer: Jon Naismith

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2004.


THU 23:00 Think the Unthinkable (b007jm4p)
Series 1

London Transport

The Unthinkable Solutions team ride to the rescue of London's transport system.

Their strategy is to put Reg, an intense night-bus driver, in charge of London Transport, while chief executive Bud Jackson is sent back to driving tube trains...

James Cary’s award-winning sitcom about management consultants.

Ryan Packer ...... Marcus Brigstocke
Sophie Stott ...... Emma Kennedy
Daisy ...... Catherine Shepherd
Cynthia ...... Olivia Colman
Bud ...... Kim Wall
Reg ...... Chris Pavlo
Various ...... David Mitchell

Script associates: Paul Mayhew-Archer and Ed Drew.

Music by John Whitehall.

Producer: Adam Bromley.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2001.


THU 23:30 Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll (b00fvg6h)
Eight Miles Low

In a series of lectures, rock musicologist and part-time media studies tutor Brian Appleton attempts to assert his rightful place in the music history books.

Charting the beginnings of Brian's influence on the rock world when, as a young boy, he met apprentice gravedigger Rod Stewart in Highgate cemetery and, with the help of a maggot, gave him the idea for Maggie May...

A six-part comedy series written and performed by Graham Fellows.

Producer: Dawn Ellis

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2001.


THU 23:45 Elastic Planet (b007k2h5)
The Babies

Links between cheese sculpture, pavement privatisation, skirting boards and the great knitting reform act.

Animator and voice of Bagpuss and the Clangers, Oliver Postgate island-hops through a stream of bizarre coincidences.

Ben Moor’s cosmic comedy of connections with Miriam Margoyies, Dan Strauss, Kerry Shale, Michael Simkins, Gary Waldhorn, Alan Dedicoat, Hugh Scully and James Naughtie.

Producer: Jon Naismith

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1995.



FRIDAY 10 APRIL 2009

FRI 00:00 Jenny Stephens - Project Raphael (b008p9wx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Thursday]


FRI 00:30 Understand by Ted Chiang (b007s8gp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Thursday]


FRI 01:00 Father Brown Stories (b007jp44)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Thursday]


FRI 01:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008h3kt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Thursday]


FRI 02:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrjh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Thursday]


FRI 02:15 McLevy (b007k0y3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Thursday]


FRI 03:00 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (b007jt6f)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Thursday]


FRI 04:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007mc8p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:00 on Thursday]


FRI 04:15 Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag (b00jnls9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:15 on Thursday]


FRI 04:30 Clinging to the Wreckage (b007jmj9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Thursday]


FRI 04:45 Dirk Bogarde - Jericho (b008s3b9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:45 on Thursday]


FRI 05:00 10/04/2009 (b00jnlt8)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.


FRI 08:00 Round the Horne (b00jnnpm)
Series 2

Episode 3

Master Spy Kenneth Horne is on the trail of an escaped war criminal in Tel Aviv, and whips his shirt off for Julian and Sandy to get a Bona Tattoo.

With Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden and Bill Pertwee.

Recorded at the BBC's Paris Studio in Lower Regent Street, London. Announcer: Douglas Smith

Round The Horne was born out of the demise of BBC radio comedy Beyond Our Ken, after the end of writer Eric Merriman's involvement. Using the same cast and producer, Barry Took and Marty Feldman were persuaded to write the scripts - which led to four series that ran between 1965 and 1968 - packed full of parodies, recurring characters, catchphrases and double-entendres.

Music by Edwin Braden and the Hornblowers and The Fraser Hayes Four.

Producer: John Simmonds

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1966.


FRI 08:30 Heated Rollers (b007qg19)
Episode 2

A very nosey vicar, life before paternity tests – and Smothering Heights.

The first-ever all-women sketch show made for BBC Radio 2 stars Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro.

With music supplied by the Lorraine Bowen Experience.

Producer: Maria Esposito

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1999.


FRI 09:00 Without the Option (b00dps78)
Episode 2

Will Bertie Wooster be able to avoid the amorous attentions of Heloise Pringle? Will Jeeves save the day?


FRI 09:30 Tales from the Tower (b00jnnpp)
One Good Turn

Caretaker Bob spies on one of Blackpool's top cabaret acts struggling along the pier. Stars David Holt. From August 2001.


FRI 10:00 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (b007jt6z)
Episode 2

The little girl faces a game of croquet with the Queen of Hearts. Lewis Carroll's fantasy stars David Bamber and Mary Wimbush.


FRI 11:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrjy)
Episode 10

Winston writes from Canada. Randolph leaves Oxford for a lecture tour of the USA. With Alex Jennings and Sylvestra Le Touzel. From February 1999.


FRI 11:15 McLevy (b0085j4x)
Series 2

Stab in the Back

The Victorian detective faces a desperate race against time, as a hired killer roams Leith's dark alleys. Starring Brian Cox.


FRI 12:00 Round the Horne (b00jnnpm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


FRI 12:30 The Michael Bentine Show (b008vnrl)
From 12/02/1984

From an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows – it can only be Michael Bentine.

The ultimate one man show written and performed by the host.

Producer: Jamie Rix

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1984.


FRI 13:00 Father Brown Stories (b0081lvr)
Series 2

Actor and Alibi

A theatrical murder amid much back-stabbing is announced in the Chop-House. Father Brown finds himself in the midst of a School for Scandal.

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
Mundon Mandeville ...... Peter Jeffrey
Mrs Mandeville ...... Sheila Grant
Inspector Bagshaw ...... Bill Wallis
Ashton Jarvis ...... David Brierly
Norman Knight ...... Charles Baillie
Lady Miriam Talbot ...... Fleur Chandler
Miss Maroni ...... Karen Ascoe
Mrs Sans ...... Pauline Letts
House Manager ...... Jonathan Scott

Dramatised by John Scotney

Directed at BBC Bristol by Alec Reid.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1986.


FRI 13:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008h4wt)
Episode 5

A encounter with Captain Foulkes in London leads to highway robbery on the way back to the marsh. Read by Rufus Sewell.


FRI 14:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007md6r)
The Minority Prevailing Over the Majority; The Protestant Ascendancy

The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.


FRI 14:15 Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag (b00jp108)
Episode 5

British wartime double agent and former convict Eddie Chapman arrives back home. Concluded by Damian Lewis.


FRI 14:30 Clinging to the Wreckage (b007jmjq)
Writing Between Takes

John Mortimer reads his autobiography. The author recalls working at the Crown Film Unit and his first 'proper' writing job.


FRI 14:45 Dirk Bogarde - Jericho (b008s4ck)
Episode 7

William Caldicott learns about his missing brother James's unconventional lovelife in Provence. Read by the author.


FRI 15:00 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (b007jt6z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]


FRI 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00jv94f)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7, presented by Kirsten O'Brien. Includes Andrew Dunn reading The Giants and the Joneses by Julia Donaldson.


FRI 17:00 Without the Option (b00dps78)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]


FRI 17:30 Tales from the Tower (b00jnnpp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]


FRI 18:00 Jenny Stephens - Project Raphael (b008pc2y)
Episode 3

Malcolm and Polly set alarms ringing at Scarpendale, and the Laughing Dog secrets are finally revealed. Stars Deborah McAndrew.


FRI 18:30 Understand by Ted Chiang (b007scyn)
Episode 4

Reynolds and Leon prepare for a battle of minds.

Who will survive?

Rhashan Stone concludes award-winning US writer Ted Chiang's sci-fi thriller.

Producer: Gemma Jenkins

Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in December 2004.


FRI 19:00 Round the Horne (b00jnnpm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]


FRI 19:30 The Michael Bentine Show (b008vnrl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]


FRI 20:00 Father Brown Stories (b0081lvr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]


FRI 20:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008h4wt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]


FRI 21:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrjy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]


FRI 21:15 McLevy (b0085j4x)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]


FRI 22:00 Heated Rollers (b007qg19)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]


FRI 22:30 The Nimmo Twins in... (b00jh6jr)
Series 1

Killing Time

Mr Pike takes on many mundane jobs, with the zeal of a former assassin. Stars Karl Minns and Owen Evans. From September 2000.


FRI 23:00 Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! (b00cl752)
Series 1

The Audition

The ex-variety star stumbles through an audition and relives a role in Juliet Bravo. Stars Steve Delaney. From January 2006.


FRI 23:30 Dave Podmore (b007ncns)
Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix

Episode 1

What's gone wrong with English cricket recently?

Er.... nothing. But Dave Podmore is going to put that right.

County cricket's arrogant, politically-incorrect, money-grabbing, medium-paced trundler par excellence has a plan and it involves our children.

Christopher Douglas stars as Pod.

Written by Christopher Douglas, Nick Newman and Andrew Nickolds.

Dave ...... Chris Douglas
Andy ...... Andrew Nickolds

With Henry Allen, Keiran Cadweller, William Hicks, David Rogers, Fiona Howlett and Montanna Thompson.

Producer: Richard Wilson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2001.




LIST OF THIS WEEK'S PROGRAMMES
(Note: the times link back to the details; the pids link to the BBC page, including iPlayer)

04/04/2009 05:00 SAT (b00jlz60)

05/04/2009 05:00 SUN (b00jm0ky)

06/04/2009 05:00 MON (b00jm31c)

07/04/2009 05:00 TUE (b00jn0n2)

08/04/2009 05:00 WED (b00jn3ln)

09/04/2009 05:00 THU (b00jn854)

10/04/2009 05:00 FRI (b00jnlt8)

7 Previews 22:20 SUN (b00jm1b1)

A Short History of Ireland 14:00 MON (b007lrnh)

A Short History of Ireland 04:00 TUE (b007lrnh)

A Short History of Ireland 14:00 TUE (b007m72q)

A Short History of Ireland 04:00 WED (b007m72q)

A Short History of Ireland 14:00 WED (b007m9sg)

A Short History of Ireland 04:00 THU (b007m9sg)

A Short History of Ireland 14:00 THU (b007mc8p)

A Short History of Ireland 04:00 FRI (b007mc8p)

A Short History of Ireland 14:00 FRI (b007md6r)

Acropolis Now 22:30 MON (b007m9zv)

After Henry 09:00 WED (b007jnwh)

After Henry 17:00 WED (b007jnwh)

Alan Ayckbourn - Just Between Ourselves 13:00 SUN (b007jss4)

Alan Ayckbourn - Just Between Ourselves 01:00 MON (b007jss4)

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 10:00 THU (b007jt6f)

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 15:00 THU (b007jt6f)

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 03:00 FRI (b007jt6f)

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 10:00 FRI (b007jt6z)

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 15:00 FRI (b007jt6z)

All the Way from Memphis 12:30 THU (b00jnlsm)

All the Way from Memphis 19:30 THU (b00jnlsm)

At Home With The Snails 23:30 TUE (b007k2h6)

Ballylenon 09:00 MON (b00807h2)

Ballylenon 17:00 MON (b00807h2)

Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag 14:15 MON (b00jmttw)

Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag 04:15 TUE (b00jmttw)

Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag 14:15 TUE (b00jn0n6)

Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag 04:15 WED (b00jn0n6)

Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag 14:15 WED (b00jn6g2)

Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag 04:15 THU (b00jn6g2)

Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag 14:15 THU (b00jnls9)

Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag 04:15 FRI (b00jnls9)

Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag 14:15 FRI (b00jp108)

Big Toe Books 08:00 SAT (b00jlxkj)

Big Toe Books 08:00 SUN (b00jtbym)

Big Toe Books 16:00 MON (b00jsmnv)

Big Toe Books 16:00 TUE (b00jv912)

Big Toe Books 16:00 WED (b00jv91x)

Big Toe Books 16:00 THU (b00jv930)

Big Toe Books 16:00 FRI (b00jv94f)

Big Town All Stars 04:30 SAT (b007jrwp)

Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll 23:30 THU (b00fvg6h)

Chewin' the Fat 23:00 MON (b00b2txb)

Clinging to the Wreckage 14:30 MON (b007jmgr)

Clinging to the Wreckage 04:30 TUE (b007jmgr)

Clinging to the Wreckage 14:30 TUE (b007jmh8)

Clinging to the Wreckage 04:30 WED (b007jmh8)

Clinging to the Wreckage 14:30 WED (b007jmhs)

Clinging to the Wreckage 04:30 THU (b007jmhs)

Clinging to the Wreckage 14:30 THU (b007jmj9)

Clinging to the Wreckage 04:30 FRI (b007jmj9)

Clinging to the Wreckage 14:30 FRI (b007jmjq)

Comedy Catch-Up 14:30 SUN (b00jm0l0)

Comedy Catch-Up 15:00 SUN (b00jm0l2)

Comedy Catch-Up 15:30 SUN (b00jm0l4)

Comedy Catch-Up 15:45 SUN (b00jm0l6)

Comedy Catch-Up 16:00 SUN (b00jm0l8)

Comedy Catch-Up 16:30 SUN (b00jm0lb)

Comedy Catch-Up 02:30 MON (b00jm0l0)

Comedy Catch-Up 03:00 MON (b00jm0l2)

Comedy Catch-Up 03:30 MON (b00jm0l4)

Comedy Catch-Up 03:45 MON (b00jm0l6)

Comedy Catch-Up 04:00 MON (b00jm0l8)

Comedy Catch-Up 04:30 MON (b00jm0lb)

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! 04:00 SAT (b00cfzrs)

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! 23:00 FRI (b00cl752)

Crime Catch-Up 14:30 SAT (b00jlz5p)

Crime Catch-Up 15:00 SAT (b00jlz5r)

Crime Catch-Up 15:30 SAT (b00jlz5t)

Crime Catch-Up 16:00 SAT (b00jlz5w)

Crime Catch-Up 16:30 SAT (b00jqgy2)

Crime Catch-Up 02:30 SUN (b00jlz5p)

Crime Catch-Up 03:00 SUN (b00jlz5r)

Crime Catch-Up 03:30 SUN (b00jlz5t)

Crime Catch-Up 04:00 SUN (b00jlz5w)

Dave Podmore 23:30 FRI (b007ncns)

David Garnett - Lady into Fox 18:30 SUN (b00cmz8m)

David Garnett - Lady into Fox 00:30 MON (b00cmz8m)

Dead Ringers 08:30 MON (b00jm31f)

Dead Ringers 22:00 MON (b00jm31f)

Dirk Bogarde - Jericho 14:45 MON (b008qs4k)

Dirk Bogarde - Jericho 04:45 TUE (b008qs4k)

Dirk Bogarde - Jericho 14:45 TUE (b008qsvs)

Dirk Bogarde - Jericho 04:45 WED (b008qsvs)

Dirk Bogarde - Jericho 14:45 WED (b008rtl9)

Dirk Bogarde - Jericho 04:45 THU (b008rtl9)

Dirk Bogarde - Jericho 14:45 THU (b008s3b9)

Dirk Bogarde - Jericho 04:45 FRI (b008s3b9)

Dirk Bogarde - Jericho 14:45 FRI (b008s4ck)

Doctor at Large 09:00 THU (b009hq0t)

Doctor at Large 17:00 THU (b009hq0t)

Ed Reardon's Week 23:00 TUE (b00jn2d7)

Elastic Planet 23:45 THU (b007k2h5)

Father Brown Stories 13:00 MON (b00f0sgw)

Father Brown Stories 20:00 MON (b00f0sgw)

Father Brown Stories 01:00 TUE (b00f0sgw)

Father Brown Stories 13:00 TUE (b00f0sgy)

Father Brown Stories 20:00 TUE (b00f0sgy)

Father Brown Stories 01:00 WED (b00f0sgy)

Father Brown Stories 13:00 WED (b007jp3p)

Father Brown Stories 20:00 WED (b007jp3p)

Father Brown Stories 01:00 THU (b007jp3p)

Father Brown Stories 13:00 THU (b007jp44)

Father Brown Stories 20:00 THU (b007jp44)

Father Brown Stories 01:00 FRI (b007jp44)

Father Brown Stories 13:00 FRI (b0081lvr)

Father Brown Stories 20:00 FRI (b0081lvr)

Floggit's 12:00 SUN (b007jxwp)

Floggit's 19:00 SUN (b007jxwp)

Foul Play 12:30 MON (b00jm6kb)

Foul Play 19:30 MON (b00jm6kb)

Garrison Keillor's Radio Show 17:00 SAT (b00jlz66)

Garrison Keillor's Radio Show 23:00 SAT (b00jlz66)

Ghost Zone 00:00 SAT (b007jx3g)

Ghost Zone 18:00 MON (b007jx3m)

Ghost Zone 00:00 TUE (b007jx3m)

Ghost Zone 18:00 TUE (b007jx3q)

Ghost Zone 00:00 WED (b007jx3q)

Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea 22:45 THU (b007k0x6)

Hancock's Half Hour 08:00 WED (b007m9f5)

Hancock's Half Hour 12:00 WED (b007m9f5)

Hancock's Half Hour 19:00 WED (b007m9f5)

Heated Rollers 03:00 SAT (b007jwzw)

Heated Rollers 08:30 FRI (b007qg19)

Heated Rollers 22:00 FRI (b007qg19)

It Sticks Out Half A Mile 09:30 TUE (b007jq3p)

It Sticks Out Half A Mile 17:30 TUE (b007jq3p)

Jenny Stephens - Project Raphael 18:00 WED (b008p7wl)

Jenny Stephens - Project Raphael 00:00 THU (b008p7wl)

Jenny Stephens - Project Raphael 18:00 THU (b008p9wx)

Jenny Stephens - Project Raphael 00:00 FRI (b008p9wx)

Jenny Stephens - Project Raphael 18:00 FRI (b008pc2y)

King Street Junior Revisited 09:30 THU (b00jnlsk)

King Street Junior Revisited 17:30 THU (b00jnlsk)

Listen to Les 12:30 SUN (b00c02dg)

Listen to Les 19:30 SUN (b00c02dg)

Little Blighty on the Down 10:30 SUN (b007jx8h)

Little Blighty on the Down 21:30 SUN (b007jx8h)

Masters' India - The Lotus and the Wind 10:00 MON (b00jm3l1)

Masters' India - The Lotus and the Wind 15:00 MON (b00jm3l1)

Masters' India - The Lotus and the Wind 03:00 TUE (b00jm3l1)

Masters' India - The Lotus and the Wind 10:00 TUE (b00jn0n4)

Masters' India - The Lotus and the Wind 15:00 TUE (b00jn0n4)

Masters' India - The Lotus and the Wind 03:00 WED (b00jn0n4)

Masters' India - The Lotus and the Wind 10:00 WED (b00jn6g0)

Masters' India - The Lotus and the Wind 15:00 WED (b00jn6g0)

Masters' India - The Lotus and the Wind 03:00 THU (b00jn6g0)

McLevy 02:15 SAT (b007jlj2)

McLevy 11:15 MON (b007jljg)

McLevy 21:15 MON (b007jljg)

McLevy 02:15 TUE (b007jljg)

McLevy 11:15 TUE (b007jq95)

McLevy 21:15 TUE (b007jq95)

McLevy 02:15 WED (b007jq95)

McLevy 11:15 WED (b00cfwp9)

McLevy 21:15 WED (b00cfwp9)

McLevy 02:15 THU (b00cfwp9)

McLevy 11:15 THU (b007k0y3)

McLevy 21:15 THU (b007k0y3)

McLevy 02:15 FRI (b007k0y3)

McLevy 11:15 FRI (b0085j4x)

McLevy 21:15 FRI (b0085j4x)

Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein 00:30 SAT (b007rsz2)

Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein 18:30 MON (b007s5dq)

Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein 00:30 TUE (b007s5dq)

Neil McKay - Take the Night 13:00 SAT (b00jlz5m)

Neil McKay - Take the Night 01:00 SUN (b00jlz5m)

Old Harry's Game 22:30 WED (b007jmb2)

RD Wingfield 01:00 SAT (b0082k48)

RD Wingfield 04:30 SUN (b0082k48)

Radio Roots 11:00 SUN (b00jr7g6)

Radio Roots 17:00 SUN (b00jr7g6)

Radio Shuttleworth 08:30 TUE (b007jqkk)

Radio Shuttleworth 22:00 TUE (b007jqkk)

Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends 08:30 WED (b007jzkw)

Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends 22:00 WED (b007jzkw)

Round the Horne 08:00 FRI (b00jnnpm)

Round the Horne 12:00 FRI (b00jnnpm)

Round the Horne 19:00 FRI (b00jnnpm)

Rudyard Kipling - The Jungle Book 09:30 SAT (b00cm07b)

Rudyard Kipling - The Jungle Book 19:30 SAT (b00cm07b)

Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn 13:30 MON (b008h931)

Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn 20:30 MON (b008h931)

Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn 01:30 TUE (b008h931)

Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn 13:30 TUE (b008hq06)

Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn 20:30 TUE (b008hq06)

Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn 01:30 WED (b008hq06)

Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn 13:30 WED (b008h5z4)

Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn 20:30 WED (b008h5z4)

Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn 01:30 THU (b008h5z4)

Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn 13:30 THU (b008h3kt)

Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn 20:30 THU (b008h3kt)

Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn 01:30 FRI (b008h3kt)

Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn 13:30 FRI (b008h4wt)

Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn 20:30 FRI (b008h4wt)

Second Thoughts 09:00 TUE (b00fnfp1)

Second Thoughts 17:00 TUE (b00fnfp1)

Short Stories by John Mortimer 10:15 SUN (b007jz3z)

Short Stories by John Mortimer 21:15 SUN (b007jz3z)

Spats 23:00 SUN (b007tcbk)

Spats 23:15 SUN (b007v0cy)

Stand Ups and Strumpets 11:30 SUN (b007jw71)

Stand Ups and Strumpets 17:30 SUN (b007jw71)

Stand-Up on 7 23:00 WED (b007w2sc)

Steptoe and Son 12:30 TUE (b007k0k6)

Steptoe and Son 19:30 TUE (b007k0k6)

Steven Appleby's Normal Life 22:30 THU (b007jmzw)

Tales from the Tower 09:30 FRI (b00jnnpp)

Tales from the Tower 17:30 FRI (b00jnnpp)

The Al Read Show 08:00 THU (b008zdfh)

The Al Read Show 12:00 THU (b008zdfh)

The Al Read Show 19:00 THU (b008zdfh)

The Burkiss Way 10:00 SAT (b00jvj68)

The Burkiss Way 20:00 SAT (b00jvj68)

The Burkiss Way 12:30 WED (b007jqxd)

The Burkiss Way 19:30 WED (b007jqxd)

The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves 02:00 SAT (b007jrg7)

The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves 09:00 SUN (b007jrgp)

The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves 20:00 SUN (b007jrgp)

The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves 11:00 MON (b007jrh6)

The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves 21:00 MON (b007jrh6)

The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves 02:00 TUE (b007jrh6)

The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves 11:00 TUE (b007jrhk)

The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves 21:00 TUE (b007jrhk)

The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves 02:00 WED (b007jrhk)

The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves 11:00 WED (b007jrj1)

The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves 21:00 WED (b007jrj1)

The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves 02:00 THU (b007jrj1)

The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves 11:00 THU (b007jrjh)

The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves 21:00 THU (b007jrjh)

The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves 02:00 FRI (b007jrjh)

The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves 11:00 FRI (b007jrjy)

The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves 21:00 FRI (b007jrjy)

The Goon Show 08:00 MON (b007jyp0)

The Goon Show 12:00 MON (b007jyp0)

The Goon Show 19:00 MON (b007jyp0)

The Lost Noggins 09:00 SAT (b00jlz62)

The Lost Noggins 19:00 SAT (b00jlz62)

The Michael Bentine Show 12:30 FRI (b008vnrl)

The Michael Bentine Show 19:30 FRI (b008vnrl)

The Mitch Benn Music Show 23:30 SUN (b007w3z1)

The Navy Lark 08:00 TUE (b007xwmb)

The Navy Lark 12:00 TUE (b007xwmb)

The Navy Lark 19:00 TUE (b007xwmb)

The Nick Revell Show 23:30 MON (b007jp45)

The Nimmo Twins in... 03:30 SAT (b00jh6jp)

The Nimmo Twins in... 22:30 FRI (b00jh6jr)

The No 1 Ladies' Favourite Radio Show 22:00 SUN (b00jm19z)

The Now Show 22:30 SUN (b00jm1b3)

The Right Time 08:30 THU (b00c0btz)

The Right Time 22:00 THU (b00c0btz)

The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon 18:00 SUN (b007jnry)

The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon 00:00 MON (b007jnry)

The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue 09:30 WED (b007k281)

The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue 17:30 WED (b007k281)

The Twilight Zone 18:00 SAT (b00jlz5h)

The Twilight Zone 00:00 SUN (b00jlz5h)

Think the Unthinkable 23:00 THU (b007jm4p)

Understand by Ted Chiang 18:30 TUE (b007jtyf)

Understand by Ted Chiang 00:30 WED (b007jtyf)

Understand by Ted Chiang 18:30 WED (b007s7x3)

Understand by Ted Chiang 00:30 THU (b007s7x3)

Understand by Ted Chiang 18:30 THU (b007s8gp)

Understand by Ted Chiang 00:30 FRI (b007s8gp)

Understand by Ted Chiang 18:30 FRI (b007scyn)

Unnatural Acts 09:30 MON (b00jm3kz)

Unnatural Acts 17:30 MON (b00jm3kz)

W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy 01:30 SAT (b008ggv1)

Wicca 18:40 SAT (b00jlz5k)

Wicca 00:40 SUN (b00jlz5k)

Wild Things 22:30 TUE (b007wr38)

Without the Option 09:00 FRI (b00dps78)

Without the Option 17:00 FRI (b00dps78)