Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
The lad gets more than he bargained for when he wins a TV quiz show.
Starring Tony Hancock. With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams.
When Daniel's brother suggests a night in the pub and Lucy's best friend meets a new man, their plans for a week away from other people's problems come seriously unstuck.
The second series of David Spicer's comedy drama about modern life and parenthood, as seen through the eyes of two 30-something non-parents.
Starring David Tennant as Daniel, Liz Carling as Lucy, Nasreen Hussain as Amanda, Joanna Brookes as Alison, Robert Harley as Peter and Polly Frame as Caroline.
Newly qualified lawyer Roger Thursby annoys his girlfriend Sally over a dispute involving a husband and wife.
Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, Terence Alexander as Henry Blagrove, John Glyn-Jones as Grimes, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Ronald Adam as the Chairman and Arthur Mullard as Briggs. All other parts by Sean Arnold, Douglas Blackwell and Patrick Tull.
Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972.
Cholericke gets a surprise visitor while Dorothy tries to manage as the household descends into chaos...
An everyday story of towering genius in Sue Limb's six part soap opera, set in and around the Lake District at the turn of the 18th century.
Stars Geoffrey Whitehead as William Wordsmith, Denise Coffey as Dorothy Wordsmith, Simon Callow as Samuel Tailor Cholericke, Miriam Margolyes as Stinking Iris, Angela Pleasence as Sara Cholricke and Nickolas Grace as Thomas de Quinine.
Monsieur Le Marquis infuriates residents in Paris, and in London Lucie hears echoes of dark footsteps. Stars Charles Dance.
Vera causes chaos when she attempts to rescue Irene from a sinister fate. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.
The philosophising sleuth's probe of murky protection rackets sparks trouble a bit too close to home. Stars Philip Jackson.
Umpire Brian Johnston tries to stump Willie Rushton, Tim Rice, Rachael Heyhoe-Flint and Paul Merton. From October 1992.
As dead don Peter Devanti's sordid side is made public, Simon struggles with his day job.
Following the death of one of its most prominent Dons, celebrity TV historian Peter Devanti - everyone at a Cambridge College gathers to attend the funeral. Simon, an ex-student and now disillusioned health and safety officer, starts wondering whether his death was not as straightforward as it at first appeared.
Gilbert …. Geoffrey Palmer
Simon …. Samuel West
Patricia …. Rebecca Front
with Sharon Small, Michael Maloney, Jonathan Coy, Emily Wachter, Nicholas Boulton, Jason Chan and Beth Chalmers
3. Grappling
In his ongoing battle with the evil Peterson, our hero has to grapple with a gorilla. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.
Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.
On a break from touring, the rock band's front man Alex Kapranos enjoys haggis and recalls his grandfather, with stotty cake.
Created in The Times of 1937 and immortalised on film, the engaging stories of an English housewife. Read by Penelope Wilton.
Jan's stories take off and her involvement with Jewish refugees leads her life in a different direction. Read by Patricia Hodge.
Children's stories presented by Kirsten O'Brien featuring Jeremy Brown and the Mummy's Curse, Horrid Henry's Homework, The Touchstone and Honestly Mum.
Can a corporation's new plant strain mutation bring relief to famine stricken countries?
James Follett’s sci-fi thriller starring TP McKenna.
Max Flinders ...... TP McKenna
Denise Exon ...... Rosalind Adams
Howard Rogers ...... Paul Copley
Nurse ...... Joan Matheson
Anne ...... Christine Absalom
Blowers ...... Michael Shannon
A man living in present-day Delhi is haunted by visions of the city as it was in the past - and how it will be in the future...
Fantastic Tales is a collection of weird and wonderful stories from around the world.
A heavy metal band takes action over a back stage expose. TV arts show based sitcom. With Harriet Thorpe. From September 1993.
The daffy backpacker is keen to twin Cairo with his hometown of Budleigh Salterton. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From October 2003.
The 15th century Masterson family struggles to survive in an overcrowded castle.
The award-winning improvised historical family saga based entirely on audience suggestions.
Starring Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Lee Simpson, Phelim McDermott and Caroline Quentin.
THURSDAY 05 NOVEMBER 2009
THU 00:00 James Follett - The Destruction Factor (b007k4ny)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 Fantastic Tales (b0084sqq)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders (b008wzvk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Bulldog Drummond by Sapper (b00nmzm3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 Ladies of Letters (b00nmyw9)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:15 Petrella (b007jmbt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities (b007jp2v)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century (b00nmzm5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:15 Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand (b00cqh5j)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:15 on Wednesday]
THU 04:30 Jan Struther - Mrs Miniver (b00nmzm7)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:30 on Wednesday]
THU 04:45 The Real Mrs Miniver (b00nmzm9)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:45 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 05/11/2009 (b00nn037)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
THU 08:00 The Goon Show (b007k370)
Series 4
The Silent Bugler
It's 1902 and British secret agent Seagoon is heading to Dresden on a deadly mission
Groundbreaking, surreal BBC radio comedy written by Spike Milligan.
Starring:
Peter Sellers
Harry Secombe
Spike Milligan
First billed as Crazy People, ten series of The Goon Show were recorded between 1951 and 1960, but sadly many of the earliest shows weren’t kept in the archive.
With the Ray Ellington Quartet and Max Geldray.
Orchestra conducted by Wally Stott.
Announcer: Wallace Greenslade
Producer: Peter Eton
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in March 1954.
THU 08:30 The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes (b00b2gpj)
The Mystery of the Obese Escapologist
Baker Street’s Great Detective Sherlock Holmes probes the murky world of a Victorian music hall.
Roy Hudd spoofs the famous sleuth in Tony Hare’s comedy series.
With Chris Emmett as Dr Watson, June Whitfield as Mrs Hudson and Geoffrey Whitehead as Moriarty.
Musical accompaniment: Ian Smith.
Producer: Chris Neill
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1999.
THU 09:00 The Attractive Young Rabbi (b007k2mq)
Series 2
The Lift
Rabbi Fine and Rabbi Jacobs have an intimate meeting - but not one they would have chosen...
Barry Grossman’s comedy-drama about the collision between the old and the new in the Jewish community of Hillfield.
Rabbi Abraham Fine ...... David De Keyser
Rabbi Su Jacobs ...... Tracy-Ann Oberman
Sadie Fine ...... Doreen Mantle
Melvin ...... Henry Goodman
Brian ...... Jonathan Kydd
Caretaker ...... Howard Lew Lewis
Mr Mukherjee ...... Harry Landis
Bernice ...... Renu Setna
Ambulance Man ...... Simon Balfour (
Music: Max Harris.
Producer: John Fawcett Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2000.
THU 09:30 The Brothers (b00nn2hg)
Series 2
Episode 1
Michael gets a circus obsession and Nigel has an odd encounter. Stars Raymond Coulthard and Adam Godley. From September 2005.
THU 10:00 Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities (b007k39w)
Beginnings
Mr Carton confesses his feelings, but across the Channel an air of vengeance and retribution is simmering. Stars Charles Dance.
THU 11:00 Ladies of Letters (b00nn2hj)
Ladies of Letters Crunch Credit
Episode 4
Vera fears that Irene has ended up in the hospital psychiatric ward. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.
THU 11:15 Petrella (b007jmcy)
Series 1
Outpacing the Fiend
A ruthless murderer puts the inspector's marriage under strain and his family in mortal danger. Stars Philip Jackson.
THU 12:00 The Goon Show (b007k370)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 12:30 We've Been Here Before (b007sydg)
Series 1
Episode 4
Clive Anderson's panel show of the past, with Maureen Lipman, Steve Punt, Dave Quantick and John O'Farrell.
THU 13:00 Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders (b008x3lv)
Series 1
Episode 4
Simon has to investigate the college chapel, while also trying to identify Peter Devanti's murderer. But is Zoe the next target?
Following the death of one of its most prominent Dons, celebrity TV historian Peter Devanti - everyone at a Cambridge College gathers to attend the funeral. Simon, an ex-student and now disillusioned health and safety officer, starts wondering whether his death was not as straightforward as it at first appeared.
CAST:
Gilbert …. Geoffrey Palmer
Simon …. Samuel West
Patricia …. Rebecca Front
with Sharon Small, Michael Maloney, Jonathan Coy, Emily Wachter, Nicholas Boulton, Stephen Hogan and Beth Chalmers
Script Editor: Paul Schlesinger
Producer: Dawn Ellis
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2005.
THU 13:30 Bulldog Drummond by Sapper (b00nn7s8)
4. Following
Britain is in peril and Potts is in danger. Our hero follows his enemy to Paris. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.
THU 14:00 This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century (b00nnmhw)
1997 - The Death of Diana and the Election of New Labour
Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.
THU 14:15 Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand (b00cqtgg)
Episode 4
The rock band's front man Alex Kapranos arrives in Singapore, trying a deep fried puffer fish and issuing an invitation.
THU 14:30 Jan Struther - Mrs Miniver (b00nnmhy)
Doing a Mole; Christmas Shopping
Created in The Times of 1937 and immortalised on film, the engaging stories of an English housewife. Read by Penelope Wilton.
THU 14:45 The Real Mrs Miniver (b00nnmj0)
Episode 4
Patricia Hodge reads Jan Struther's biography. The popularity of her work takes her to America where she is reunited with Dolf.
THU 15:00 Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities (b007k39w)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
THU 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00nnmj2)
Children's stories presented by Kirsten O'Brien featuring Jeremy Brown and the Mummy's Curse, The Touchstone and Honestly Mum.
THU 17:00 The Attractive Young Rabbi (b007k2mq)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
THU 17:30 The Brothers (b00nn2hg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
THU 18:00 James Follett - The Destruction Factor (b007jpbg)
Birdstrike
After sparking a plane crash, the deadly Exon plant strain's advancement continues.
James Follett’s sci-fi thriller starring TP McKenna.
Max Flinders ...... TP McKenna
Denise Exon ...... Rosalind Adams
Howard Rogers ...... Paul Copley
Blowers ...... Michael Shannon
Prime Minister ...... Noel Johnson
Shand ...... Gregory de Polnay
Wayne ...... Roy Spencer
Dymond ...... Rod Beacham
Producer: David Spencer
First broadcast as 2 x 90 minute plays on BBC Radio 4 in March 1978.
THU 18:30 Fantastic Tales (b007k2c2)
Hell Screen by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 1/2
When a mighty medieval Japanese Lord clashes with an arrogant painter, tragedy is sparked.
Ryunosuke Akutagawa's chilling horror story read in two-parts by Togo Igawa.
Fantastic Tales is a collection of weird and wonderful stories from around the world.
Tales from Japan, Delhi, Eastern Europe, the Welsh borders and America show how fantasy is at its best when used to explore the preoccupations of everyday life.
Translator: Jay Rubin
Director: Gemma Jenkins
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in February 2007.
THU 19:00 The Goon Show (b007k370)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 19:30 We've Been Here Before (b007sydg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
THU 20:00 Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders (b008x3lv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 today]
THU 20:30 Bulldog Drummond by Sapper (b00nn7s8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 today]
THU 21:00 Ladies of Letters (b00nn2hj)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
THU 21:15 Petrella (b007jmcy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
THU 22:00 The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes (b00b2gpj)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 22:30 Creme de la Crime (b00890lk)
Series 3
The Lies of the Artists
Michael Feydeau -TV's much-loved Inspector Niblett - and crime expert David Pershore probe a case of counterfeit art.
Tales from the vaults of villainy written by and starring Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.
With:
Olivia Colman
Ewan Bailey
Steven Kynman
Director: Adam Bromley
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2003.
THU 22:45 Hearing With Hegley (b00b7c59)
Series 1
Episode 4
The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, presents a selection of his work.
With:
Keith Moore
Susan Norton
Andrew Bailey
Nigel Piper
Producer: Phil Clarke
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1996.
THU 23:00 Rigor Mortis (b00g2glp)
Series 3
Episode 1
It's New Year in the mortuary and the pathologists must tackle a befuddled mother. Stars Peter Davison. From January 2006.
THU 23:30 The House of the Spirit Levels (b007jv8g)
Mum, Will You Shut Up Please Now You're Dead?
Nick’s sister Jane is so upset over his return to the family fold after 10 years, that she suffers a severe nose bleed.
His mother is so upset that she falls down dead on the spot.
To cap it all, Tony's best friend Dave is now leader of the Morris Dancing Survivalist Militia.
It's high time our hero paid a visit to his teenage sweetheart, the Bronte obsessed Emily, who has waited patiently for his return.
Nick Revell 's epic comedy saga continues.
Tony ...... Nick Revell
Jane ...... Alison Steadman
Emily ...... Claire Skinner
Obadiah ...... David Swift
Alice ...... Maggie Steed
Dave ...... Peter Serafinowcz
Mrs Womersley ...... Joanna Brooks
Joanna ...... Natalie Walter
Jeff ...... Peter Gunn
The Narrator ...... Alistair McGowan
Music composed by Paul Mottram.
Producer: Paul Schlesinger
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1997.
FRIDAY 06 NOVEMBER 2009
FRI 00:00 James Follett - The Destruction Factor (b007jpbg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 Fantastic Tales (b007k2c2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders (b008x3lv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 Bulldog Drummond by Sapper (b00nn7s8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 Ladies of Letters (b00nn2hj)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:15 Petrella (b007jmcy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities (b007k39w)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century (b00nnmhw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:15 Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand (b00cqtgg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:15 on Thursday]
FRI 04:30 Jan Struther - Mrs Miniver (b00nnmhy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:30 on Thursday]
FRI 04:45 The Real Mrs Miniver (b00nnmj0)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:45 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 06/11/2009 (b00nnpz5)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
FRI 08:00 Round the Horne (b00nnpz7)
Series 3
Episode 20
Kenneth Horne in the sinister tale of 'The Head of the BBC Who Came From Out of the Cold' - and Julian and Sandy reveal how to get massive lallies at Body Bona.
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 June 1967.
FRI 08:30 Married (b00dbqws)
Series 3
Episode 2
With the two universes collided, Dirk sees an ideal opportunity to make money so opens 'Cafe Apocalypse'. This gives Robin ample opportunity to dole out some of his usual scathing criticism - especially as Lesley has decided to display her new artwork there too...
Hugh Bonneville stars in the third series of the comedy drama about a confirmed bachelor Robin Lightfoot dealing with life in a parallel universe where he has kids and an ex-wife who hates him.
With Josie Lawrence as Lesley, Stephen Frost as Dirk, Ann Gosling as Maxine, Sam Bradley as Ned and Arthur Smith as Arthur Smith.
Written by Tony Bagley.
Producer: Claire Jones
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2001.
FRI 09:00 Anything Legal (b008cxvk)
Episode 7
The do-it-yourself skills of Charles and George arouse the suspicions of their wives Marjorie and Hilary.
Starring Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles.
A Tale of Two City Gents by Wally K Daly
Charles ...... Donald Hewlett
George ...... Michael Knowles
Marjorie ...... Dilys Laye
Hilary ...... Norma Ronald
Theme music by Jim Parker
Producer: John Fawcett Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1984.
FRI 09:30 Millport (b0076br4)
Series 3
The End of the Beginning
The island makeover has turned horribly sour and with Irene gone, the only person to save the island from being bulldozed is Bunty Pierce.
But with her ailing health and hermit ways, will she leave her vegetables to rescue the island's integrity? And will Irene change her mind about mainland life and return to the island for good?
Bittersweet comedy written by and starring Lynn Ferguson as 30-something barmaid Irene Bruce, who hankers after a better life on the mainland.
Irene ...... Lynn Ferguson
Moira/Agnes ...... Janet Brown
Alberto/Ferryman/Robert the Dog/Morris ...... Lewis McLeod
Ena/Bunty ...... Gabriel Quigley
Minister/Bob ...... Robert Patterson
Dougie ...... Kenneth Bryans
Producer: Lucy Bacon
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2002.
FRI 10:00 Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities (b007jp5q)
The Storm Gathers
Lucie's actions cause ructions, and France reverberates to the sound of marching mobs. Stars Charles Dance and Maurice Denham.
FRI 11:00 Ladies of Letters (b00nnp61)
Ladies of Letters Crunch Credit
Episode 5
Irene is horrified that her whole family are now living in Vera's compound. Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.
FRI 11:15 Andy Barrett - The Perfect Wood (b007jtmh)
When Bill retires from his tedious career in confectionery sales, he looks forward to spending his autumn years indulging in the ancient art of lawn bowls.
He and his wife are the best pair in the club and odds-on favourites for the Riddington Married Couples Cup. That is, until Matt and Jude move in next door...
Stars Geoffrey Palmer as Bill, Stephanie Cole as Margaret, Ben Crowe as Matt and Sara Poyzer as Jude.
Written by Andy Barrett.
Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2003.
FRI 12:00 Round the Horne (b00nnpz7)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 Whispers (b007k2kr)
Series 2
Episode 1
Revelations about Rasputin and accordion playing from Idi Amin.
Gyles Brandreth hosts the quiz show with scandal on its mind and slander at its heart.
Geoffrey Durham and Valerie Grove join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip.
Producer: Elizabeth Freestone
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2004.
FRI 13:00 Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders (b008x7tk)
Series 1
Episode 5
Losing the struggle to keep his job, Simon receives an intriguing offer.
Following the death of one of its most prominent Dons, celebrity TV historian Peter Devanti - everyone at a Cambridge College gathers to attend the funeral. Simon, an ex-student and now disillusioned health and safety officer, starts wondering whether his death was not as straightforward as it at first appeared.
CAST:
Gilbert …. Geoffrey Palmer
Simon …. Samuel West
Patricia …. Rebecca Front
with Sharon Small, Michael Maloney, Jonathan Coy, Emily Wachter, Nicholas Boulton, Martin Hyder, Laurence Howarth and Beth Chalmers
Script Editor: Paul Schlesinger
Producer: Dawn Ellis
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2005.
FRI 13:30 Bulldog Drummond by Sapper (b00nnpb3)
5. Godalming
The ex-officer heads to Godalming to protect Phyllis. And are the Duchess' pearls safe? Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.
FRI 14:00 This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century (b00nnp63)
1998 to 1999 - Devolution, Kosovo, and the Lords
Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.
FRI 14:15 Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand (b00cr1ls)
Episode 5
As the tour winds up, Manhattan's most decadent burger reminds the rock band's front man Alex Kapranos of his fifth birthday.
FRI 14:30 Jan Struther - Mrs Miniver (b00nnp65)
Back From Abroad; Three Stockings
The engaging stories of an English housewife, created in The Times of 1937 and immortalised on film. Read by Penelope Wilton.
FRI 14:45 The Real Mrs Miniver (b00nnp67)
Episode 5
The war nears an end, but where does that leave Jan and Mrs Miniver? Patricia Hodge concludes Jan Struther's biography.
FRI 15:00 Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities (b007jp5q)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
FRI 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00nnpz9)
Children's stories presented by Kirsten O'Brien featuring Jeremy Brown and the Mummy's Curse, The Touchstone, Honestly Mum and The Girls Who Loved the Dark.
FRI 17:00 Anything Legal (b008cxvk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
FRI 17:30 Millport (b0076br4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
FRI 18:00 James Follett - The Destruction Factor (b007jpbx)
Search and Destroy
Despite the national emergency, landowners try to profit from the deadly Exon strain.
James Follett’s sci-fi thriller starring TP McKenna.
Max Flinders ...... TP McKenna
Denise Exon ...... Rosalind Adams
Howard Rogers ...... Paul Copley
Nurse ...... Joan Matheson
Prime Minister ...... Noel Johnson
Blowers ...... Michael Shannon
TV Presenter ...... Henry Knowles
TV PA ...... Mary Elliott Nelson
Climatorium Technician ...... Rod Beacham
Helicopter Pilot ...... Peter Wickham
Farmer ...... Roy Spencer
Corporal ...... Gregory de Polnay
Sachs ...... Denis Goacher
Producer: David Spencer
First broadcast as 2 x 90 minute plays on BBC Radio 4 in March 1978.
FRI 18:30 Fantastic Tales (b007k2m4)
Hell Screen by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 2/2
Arrogant painter, Yoshi-hidday, puts his daughter's life in terrible danger.
Ryunosuke Akutagawa's chilling horror story concluded by Togo Igawa.
Fantastic Tales is a collection of weird and wonderful stories from around the world.
Translator: Jay Rubin
Director: Gemma Jenkins
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in March 2007.
FRI 19:00 Round the Horne (b00nnpz7)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 19:30 Whispers (b007k2kr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
FRI 20:00 Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders (b008x7tk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 today]
FRI 20:30 Bulldog Drummond by Sapper (b00nnpb3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 today]
FRI 21:00 Ladies of Letters (b00nnp61)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
FRI 21:15 Andy Barrett - The Perfect Wood (b007jtmh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
FRI 22:00 Married (b00dbqws)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
FRI 22:30 The Lee Mack Show (b00bwzv3)
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins the quick-fire comic for stand-up, sketches and music. With Angela McHale. From March 2005.
FRI 23:00 Lee and Herring's Fist of Fun (b0080qgm)
Lancaster
Sexually transmitted diseases, Simon Bates and chef tips.
Recorded at Lancaster University.
With Peter Baynham, Rebecca Front and Jo Unwin.
Stewart Lee and Richard Herring’s mix of sharp sketches and situations, stand up topical gags and banter.
Lee and Herring went to write and star in their successful TV transfer to BBC TWO in 1995.
Cult BBC Radio 1 series first broadcast in October 1993.
FRI 23:30 The 99p Challenge (b00nnpzc)
Series 2
Episode 4
Crazy panel show capers as host Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Mel Giedroyc, Peter Baynham and Richard Herring.
The game where someone stands to leave the studio 99p richer than when they came in.
Producer: David Tyler
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2000.
LIST OF THIS WEEK'S PROGRAMMES
(Note: the times link back to the details; the pids link to the BBC page, including iPlayer)
01/11/2009
05:00 SUN (b00nlypl)
02/11/2009
05:00 MON (b00nm1j9)
03/11/2009
05:00 TUE (b00nm9sd)
04/11/2009
05:00 WED (b00nmyw5)
05/11/2009
05:00 THU (b00nn037)
06/11/2009
05:00 FRI (b00nnpz5)
31/10/2009
05:00 SAT (b00nlyfn)
A Whole New Ball Game
10:30 SUN (b00b2txd)
A Whole New Ball Game
21:30 SUN (b00b2txd)
Andy Barrett - The Perfect Wood
11:15 FRI (b007jtmh)
Andy Barrett - The Perfect Wood
21:15 FRI (b007jtmh)
Anything Legal
09:00 FRI (b008cxvk)
Anything Legal
17:00 FRI (b008cxvk)
Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature
04:45 SAT (b00g2gm4)
Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature
09:00 SUN (b00nm0k1)
Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature
20:00 SUN (b00nm0k1)
Ben Moor - Undone
18:00 SAT (b00f6ddb)
Ben Moor - Undone
00:00 SUN (b00f6ddb)
Big Toe Books
08:00 SAT (b00nlyfq)
Big Toe Books
08:00 SUN (b00nlypn)
Big Toe Books
16:00 MON (b00nm5x0)
Big Toe Books
16:00 TUE (b00nmtwf)
Big Toe Books
16:00 WED (b00nmzmc)
Big Toe Books
16:00 THU (b00nnmj2)
Big Toe Books
16:00 FRI (b00nnpz9)
Brothers in Law
09:00 WED (b007k0y6)
Brothers in Law
17:00 WED (b007k0y6)
Bulldog Drummond by Sapper
13:30 MON (b00nm5wr)
Bulldog Drummond by Sapper
20:30 MON (b00nm5wr)
Bulldog Drummond by Sapper
01:30 TUE (b00nm5wr)
Bulldog Drummond by Sapper
13:30 TUE (b00nm9s4)
Bulldog Drummond by Sapper
20:30 TUE (b00nm9s4)
Bulldog Drummond by Sapper
01:30 WED (b00nm9s4)
Bulldog Drummond by Sapper
13:30 WED (b00nmzm3)
Bulldog Drummond by Sapper
20:30 WED (b00nmzm3)
Bulldog Drummond by Sapper
01:30 THU (b00nmzm3)
Bulldog Drummond by Sapper
13:30 THU (b00nn7s8)
Bulldog Drummond by Sapper
20:30 THU (b00nn7s8)
Bulldog Drummond by Sapper
01:30 FRI (b00nn7s8)
Bulldog Drummond by Sapper
13:30 FRI (b00nnpb3)
Bulldog Drummond by Sapper
20:30 FRI (b00nnpb3)
Chain Gang
17:55 SAT (b00nlyg7)
Chain Gang
23:55 SAT (b00nlyg7)
Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities
10:00 MON (b007jp01)
Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities
15:00 MON (b007jp01)
Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities
03:00 TUE (b007jp01)
Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities
10:00 TUE (b007jp08)
Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities
15:00 TUE (b007jp08)
Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities
03:00 WED (b007jp08)
Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities
10:00 WED (b007jp2v)
Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities
15:00 WED (b007jp2v)
Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities
03:00 THU (b007jp2v)
Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities
10:00 THU (b007k39w)
Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities
15:00 THU (b007k39w)
Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities
03:00 FRI (b007k39w)
Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities
10:00 FRI (b007jp5q)
Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities
15:00 FRI (b007jp5q)
Charles Dickens
09:30 SAT (b007tm48)
Charles Dickens
19:30 SAT (b007tm48)
Cliche
23:30 SUN (b007jpmy)
Comedy Catch-Up
14:30 SUN (b00nm0k7)
Comedy Catch-Up
15:00 SUN (b00nm0k9)
Comedy Catch-Up
15:30 SUN (b00nm0kc)
Comedy Catch-Up
16:00 SUN (b00nm0kf)
Comedy Catch-Up
16:30 SUN (b00nm0kh)
Comedy Catch-Up
02:30 MON (b00nm0k7)
Comedy Catch-Up
03:00 MON (b00nm0k9)
Comedy Catch-Up
03:30 MON (b00nm0kc)
Comedy Catch-Up
04:00 MON (b00nm0kf)
Comedy Catch-Up
04:30 MON (b00nm0kh)
Comedy Controller
10:00 SAT (b007jq4z)
Counterpoint
12:30 TUE (b00fd2wx)
Counterpoint
19:30 TUE (b00fd2wx)
Creme de la Crime
22:30 THU (b00890lk)
Crime Catch-Up
14:30 SAT (b00nlyfv)
Crime Catch-Up
15:00 SAT (b00nlyfx)
Crime Catch-Up
15:30 SAT (b00nlyfz)
Crime Catch-Up
16:00 SAT (b00nlyg1)
Crime Catch-Up
16:30 SAT (b00nlyg3)
Dad's Army
08:00 MON (b007jmd5)
Dad's Army
12:00 MON (b007jmd5)
Dad's Army
19:00 MON (b007jmd5)
Dead Ringers
08:30 MON (b007k3fm)
Dead Ringers
22:00 MON (b007k3fm)
Doctor Who
17:00 SAT (b00nlyg5)
Doctor Who
23:00 SAT (b00nlyg5)
Doctor Who
04:00 SUN (b00nlyg5)
Double Income, No Kids Yet
08:30 WED (b007yrh0)
Double Income, No Kids Yet
22:00 WED (b007yrh0)
Ellis Peters - Flight of a Witch
02:30 SUN (b00813sf)
Ellis Peters - Flight of a Witch
13:00 SUN (b00813sf)
Ellis Peters - Flight of a Witch
01:00 MON (b00813sf)
Fantastic Tales
18:30 TUE (b007k2ty)
Fantastic Tales
00:30 WED (b007k2ty)
Fantastic Tales
18:30 WED (b0084sqq)
Fantastic Tales
00:30 THU (b0084sqq)
Fantastic Tales
18:30 THU (b007k2c2)
Fantastic Tales
00:30 FRI (b007k2c2)
Fantastic Tales
18:30 FRI (b007k2m4)
Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off
23:00 WED (b007r4v6)
Hair in the Gate
22:30 WED (b007k3g1)
Hancock's Half Hour
08:00 WED (b008p8pl)
Hancock's Half Hour
12:00 WED (b008p8pl)
Hancock's Half Hour
19:00 WED (b008p8pl)
Hearing With Hegley
22:45 THU (b00b7c59)
Hercule Poirot
13:00 SAT (b007jq7q)
Hercule Poirot
01:00 SUN (b007jq7q)
How Tickled Am I?
11:00 SUN (b007jp3v)
How Tickled Am I?
17:00 SUN (b007jp3v)
J Meade Falkner's Bag of Paradoxes
01:30 SAT (b00njx88)
JG Ballard - The Drowned World
18:30 SUN (b00hwyq3)
JG Ballard - The Drowned World
00:30 MON (b00hwyq3)
James Follett - The Destruction Factor
18:00 MON (b007k4lg)
James Follett - The Destruction Factor
00:00 TUE (b007k4lg)
James Follett - The Destruction Factor
18:00 TUE (b007k4mr)
James Follett - The Destruction Factor
00:00 WED (b007k4mr)
James Follett - The Destruction Factor
18:00 WED (b007k4ny)
James Follett - The Destruction Factor
00:00 THU (b007k4ny)
James Follett - The Destruction Factor
18:00 THU (b007jpbg)
James Follett - The Destruction Factor
00:00 FRI (b007jpbg)
James Follett - The Destruction Factor
18:00 FRI (b007jpbx)
Jan Struther - Mrs Miniver
14:30 MON (b00nm5ww)
Jan Struther - Mrs Miniver
04:30 TUE (b00nm5ww)
Jan Struther - Mrs Miniver
14:30 TUE (b00nm9sb)
Jan Struther - Mrs Miniver
04:30 WED (b00nm9sb)
Jan Struther - Mrs Miniver
14:30 WED (b00nmzm7)
Jan Struther - Mrs Miniver
04:30 THU (b00nmzm7)
Jan Struther - Mrs Miniver
14:30 THU (b00nnmhy)
Jan Struther - Mrs Miniver
04:30 FRI (b00nnmhy)
Jan Struther - Mrs Miniver
14:30 FRI (b00nnp65)
John Peacock - Posters of the Moulin Rouge
03:00 SAT (b007js47)
Kate Grenville - The Secret River
04:30 SAT (b00njx8d)
Ladies of Letters
11:00 MON (b00nm5wp)
Ladies of Letters
21:00 MON (b00nm5wp)
Ladies of Letters
02:00 TUE (b00nm5wp)
Ladies of Letters
11:00 TUE (b00nm9s6)
Ladies of Letters
21:00 TUE (b00nm9s6)
Ladies of Letters
02:00 WED (b00nm9s6)
Ladies of Letters
11:00 WED (b00nmyw9)
Ladies of Letters
21:00 WED (b00nmyw9)
Ladies of Letters
02:00 THU (b00nmyw9)
Ladies of Letters
11:00 THU (b00nn2hj)
Ladies of Letters
21:00 THU (b00nn2hj)
Ladies of Letters
02:00 FRI (b00nn2hj)
Ladies of Letters
11:00 FRI (b00nnp61)
Ladies of Letters
21:00 FRI (b00nnp61)
Lee and Herring's Fist of Fun
23:00 FRI (b0080qgm)
Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful
09:30 MON (b007jw0s)
Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful
17:30 MON (b007jw0s)
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead
12:30 MON (b00hk2f1)
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead
19:30 MON (b00hk2f1)
Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders
13:00 MON (b008wf8j)
Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders
20:00 MON (b008wf8j)
Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders
01:00 TUE (b008wf8j)
Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders
13:00 TUE (b008wmnj)
Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders
20:00 TUE (b008wmnj)
Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders
01:00 WED (b008wmnj)
Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders
13:00 WED (b008wzvk)
Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders
20:00 WED (b008wzvk)
Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders
01:00 THU (b008wzvk)
Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders
13:00 THU (b008x3lv)
Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders
20:00 THU (b008x3lv)
Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders
01:00 FRI (b008x3lv)
Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders
13:00 FRI (b008x7tk)
Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders
20:00 FRI (b008x7tk)
Married
08:30 FRI (b00dbqws)
Married
22:00 FRI (b00dbqws)
Martyn Wade - Blue Veils and Golden Sands
02:15 SAT (b007jvh7)
Meet the Huggetts
12:30 SUN (b00nm0k5)
Meet the Huggetts
19:30 SUN (b00nm0k5)
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)
Millport
09:30 FRI (b0076br4)
Millport
17:30 FRI (b0076br4)
Nikolai Gogol - Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat
08:30 TUE (b00nm9sg)
Nikolai Gogol - Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat
22:00 TUE (b00nm9sg)
PG Wodehouse - Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves
09:00 MON (b007jqjc)
PG Wodehouse - Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves
17:00 MON (b007jqjc)
Petrella
11:15 MON (b007jpkn)
Petrella
21:15 MON (b007jpkn)
Petrella
02:15 TUE (b007jpkn)
Petrella
11:15 TUE (b007jmbb)
Petrella
21:15 TUE (b007jmbb)
Petrella
02:15 WED (b007jmbb)
Petrella
11:15 WED (b007jmbt)
Petrella
21:15 WED (b007jmbt)
Petrella
02:15 THU (b007jmbt)
Petrella
11:15 THU (b007jmcy)
Petrella
21:15 THU (b007jmcy)
Petrella
02:15 FRI (b007jmcy)
Planet B
18:00 SUN (b00j1hzf)
Planet B
00:00 MON (b00j1hzf)
Revolting People
22:30 MON (b0089mbr)
Richard III
20:00 SAT (b00nsgrg)
Rigor Mortis
23:00 THU (b00g2glp)
Ring Around the Bath
09:00 TUE (b00nm9sj)
Ring Around the Bath
17:00 TUE (b00nm9sj)
Round the Horne
08:00 FRI (b00nnpz7)
Round the Horne
12:00 FRI (b00nnpz7)
Round the Horne
19:00 FRI (b00nnpz7)
Route 66
04:15 SAT (b009hskz)
Scotland's Black History
09:00 SAT (b00nlyfs)
Scotland's Black History
19:00 SAT (b00nlyfs)
Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand
14:15 MON (b00cq49h)
Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand
04:15 TUE (b00cq49h)
Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand
14:15 TUE (b00cqdb3)
Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand
04:15 WED (b00cqdb3)
Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand
14:15 WED (b00cqh5j)
Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand
04:15 THU (b00cqh5j)
Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand
14:15 THU (b00cqtgg)
Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand
04:15 FRI (b00cqtgg)
Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand
14:15 FRI (b00cr1ls)
Space Hacks
23:00 SUN (b007k1tk)
Spats
22:30 SAT (b007jzp6)
Spats
22:45 SAT (b007scyr)
That Reminds Me
11:30 SUN (b007jp9q)
That Reminds Me
17:30 SUN (b007jp9q)
The 99p Challenge
23:30 FRI (b00nnpzc)
The Attractive Young Rabbi
09:00 THU (b007k2mq)
The Attractive Young Rabbi
17:00 THU (b007k2mq)
The Brothers
09:30 THU (b00nn2hg)
The Brothers
17:30 THU (b00nn2hg)
The Change
23:30 TUE (b00nmtwl)
The Digitisation of a Radio Station
02:00 SAT (b00njktd)
The Female Ghost
00:00 SAT (b00njx8j)
The Goon Show
08:00 THU (b007k370)
The Goon Show
12:00 THU (b007k370)
The Goon Show
19:00 THU (b007k370)
The House of the Spirit Levels
23:30 THU (b007jv8g)
The In Crowd
23:30 MON (b008qs9f)
The Lee Mack Show
22:30 FRI (b00bwzv3)
The Maltby Collection
22:30 SUN (b00czc0j)
The Man in Black
18:30 SAT (b00nlyg9)
The Man in Black
00:30 SUN (b00nlyg9)
The Mark Steel Solution
23:00 MON (b007jzt2)
The Masterson Inheritance
23:30 WED (b007jq14)
The Men from the Ministry
12:00 SUN (b007jzmp)
The Men from the Ministry
19:00 SUN (b007jzmp)
The Million Pound Radio Show
22:30 TUE (b009xxv3)
The Navy Lark
08:00 TUE (b007jmmj)
The Navy Lark
12:00 TUE (b007jmmj)
The Navy Lark
19:00 TUE (b007jmmj)
The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
08:30 THU (b00b2gpj)
The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
22:00 THU (b00b2gpj)
The News Quiz
22:00 SUN (b00nm0kk)
The Radio Detectives
01:00 SAT (b007q96v)
The Real Mrs Miniver
14:45 MON (b00nm5wy)
The Real Mrs Miniver
04:45 TUE (b00nm5wy)
The Real Mrs Miniver
14:45 TUE (b00nmtwc)
The Real Mrs Miniver
04:45 WED (b00nmtwc)
The Real Mrs Miniver
14:45 WED (b00nmzm9)
The Real Mrs Miniver
04:45 THU (b00nmzm9)
The Real Mrs Miniver
14:45 THU (b00nnmj0)
The Real Mrs Miniver
04:45 FRI (b00nnmj0)
The Real Mrs Miniver
14:45 FRI (b00nnp67)
The Shuttleworths
23:45 MON (b007jtpn)
The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter
09:30 TUE (b007jz1f)
The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter
17:30 TUE (b007jz1f)
The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere
09:30 WED (b007jsq3)
The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere
17:30 WED (b007jsq3)
This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century
04:00 SAT (b00njx8b)
This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century
14:00 MON (b00nm5wt)
This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century
04:00 TUE (b00nm5wt)
This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century
14:00 TUE (b00nm9s8)
This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century
04:00 WED (b00nm9s8)
This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century
14:00 WED (b00nmzm5)
This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century
04:00 THU (b00nmzm5)
This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century
14:00 THU (b00nnmhw)
This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century
04:00 FRI (b00nnmhw)
This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century
14:00 FRI (b00nnp63)
Trevor's World of Sport
23:00 TUE (b00nmtwj)
Trivia Test Match
12:30 WED (b007yv3j)
Trivia Test Match
19:30 WED (b007yv3j)
We've Been Here Before
12:30 THU (b007sydg)
We've Been Here Before
19:30 THU (b007sydg)
Whispers
12:30 FRI (b007k2kr)
Whispers
19:30 FRI (b007k2kr)
William Trevor - A Bit on the Side
10:15 SUN (b00nm0k3)
William Trevor - A Bit on the Side
21:15 SUN (b00nm0k3)