The intrepid boy reporter and his friends are unaware their rocket is being monitored. Stars Richard Pearce and Andrew Sachs.
Toad's scheming to avoid being discovered doesn't quite go to plan. David Suchet reads William Horwood's Willows sequel.
A village wedding poses problems as Toad struggles to get back home. David Suchet reads William Horwood's Willows sequel.
The lad is keen to emigrate, but is met with refusals from other countries including Australia and Canada.
The surreal comedian tackles an expert role each week - with no ability whatsoever. With Tom Goodman-Hill. From September 2005.
Furious Uncle Percy gets trapped and Bertie Wooster tries to avoid getting arrested!
Starring Michael Hordern as Jeeves, Richard Briers as Bertie Wooster, Jonathan Cecil as Boko Fittleworth, Peter Woodthorpe as Percy, Lord Worplesden, Rosalind Adams as Nobby Hopwood and Michael Kilgarriff as Stilton Cheesewright.
Landlord Jack gets an offer from his daughter Nicola to help run his pub when she comes home for Christmas, but his reaction is not what she's expecting...
Joe Turner’s six-part sitcom stars Michael Williams as Jack, Lisa Coleman as Nicola, Cherry Morris as Mrs Drummond, Simon Greenall as Andy and Toby Longworth as Various.
1812 - as the armies meet outside Moscow, even the Rostovs are preparing to leave the city. Stars Simon Russell Beale.
English conventions are confounded by Italian romanticism, as Lilia tries to adapt to life as a wife. Stars Teresa Gallagher.
2. The Art of the Matter
Detective Superintendent Julie Enfield faces a strange theft and cunning scam in one of central London's art galleries, which ultimately leads to murder...
DSI Julie Enfield ...... Imelda Staunton
Dad ...... Geoffrey Matthews
DS Lawrence Evans ...... Ross Livingstone
Johnny "The Tongs" Brickman ...... Ben Crowe
Jack "The Whistle" Stephens ...... Sean Barrett
Andrew Olson...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Kath Dyer ...... Elizabeth Conboy
Auctioneer ...... Harry Myers
Jack "The Whistle" Stephens ...... Sean Barrett
Terry Richards ...... Giles Fagan
Woman Resident ...... Frances Jeater
Liberation for Helen of Troy? Roy Hudd's historical royal romp, with June Whitfield and Chris Emmett. From September 1995.
DI Bob Boxer and DC Shona Doberman probe a link between some nasty serial killings in Glasgow and some gruesome murders in an idyllic village in the remote Scottish Highlands.
Alastair Jessiman's gritty comedy police drama stars Finlay Welsh as DI Bob Boxer, Anita Vettesse as DC Shona Doberman and James Bryce as DCI Paton.
DC Shauna Doberman is regarded as the smart one in the crime-fighting duo, whilst DI Bob Boxer is the grizzled old-school cop, who aims to reach the right conclusion.
At Stoneygates, a murder has taken place in the Victorian mansion doubling as a rehabilitation centre for delinquents.
Agatha Christie's whodunit stars June Whitfield.
Miss Marple …. June Whitfield
Inspector Curry …. Keith Barron
Carrie Louise .... Ursula Howells
Lewis Serrocold …. Peter Howell
Juliet Bellever …. Paula Jacobs
Mildred Strete …. Natasha Pyne
Alexis Restarick …. Nick Waring
Gina Hudd …. Rebecca Lacey
A bird makes the ultimate sacrifice so that an unworldly young man can woo his love. Read by John Moffatt. From December 1997.
A collection of celebratory fireworks discuss the nature of love and one of them gets his comeuppance. Read by John Moffat. From December 1997.
Still thwarted in trying to fulfil his predicted dark destiny, Lord Arthur Savile decides to change his tactics.
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
The writer meets Lord Alfred Douglas, an encounter that will eventually lead to his downfall. Read by Simon Callow.
The author recalls how her grandmother acted as matchmaker - and the role of women in her family. Read by Barbara Flynn.
On a break from touring, the rock band's front man Alex Kapranos enjoys haggis and recalls his grandfather, with stotty cake.
Children's stories presented by Chris Pizzey featuring Mr Majeika and the Ghost Train, The Daydreamer, Skellig and The Tulip Touch.
The Doctor Who producer recalls the show's regeneration from Patrick Troughton to Jon Pertwee, and from black and white to colour.
The final component is stolen and Sarah Jane gets a first hand demonstration of the power of the unseen foe. Read by Tom Baker.
Boothby Graffoe meets a man with a replacement tongue and a man in a washing machine.
With Stephen Frost , Vivienne Soan, Big Al, Jim Sweeney and guitarist Antonio Forcione.
Nightclubbing in London, courtesy of Peter Stringfellow. Sketch show with Nick Golsen and Tim de Jongh. From January 1997.
Save the seal - and how to lose unwanted hair. Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell's sharp-edged topical humour. From August 1985.
THURSDAY 02 DECEMBER 2010
THU 00:00 Barry Letts - Who & Me (b00rz8s0)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 Doctor Who (b00rwwx6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 Boxer and Doberman (b00jd6wp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Miss Marple (b007jvb6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 Where Angels Fear to Tread (b007jrw4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007jshc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 War and Peace (b007k46d)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 PG Wodehouse (b00c075v)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:30 Old Dog and Partridge (b007jq9s)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 Herge - The Adventures of Tintin (b007jvcv)
Series 1
Tintin in Tibet
News of a plane crash sends the intrepid boy reporter on a desperate search. Stars Richard Pearce, Andrew Sachs and Leo McKern.
THU 05:30 The Willows in Winter (b00pl95p)
Episode 7
The fate of Toad is decided in court. William Horwood's sequel to 'The Wind in the Willows'. Read by David Suchet.
THU 05:45 The Willows in Winter (b00plsqd)
Episode 8
An unexpected visitor turns up to Badger's big tea party. David Suchet concludes William Horwood's Willows sequel.
THU 06:00 02/12/2010 (b00wbs59)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
THU 08:00 The Goon Show (b007jy5b)
Series 9
Queen Anne's Rain
Min is counting rain drops, but why is everyone so wet? Is royalty to blame? Stars Spike Milligan. From December 1958.
THU 08:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet (b007zkzz)
Series 2
Episode 4
When their new and 'ever so slightly unbearable' friends invite them to dinner, Lucy wants to return the offer. But Daniel, who's expected to cook, is less than convinced...
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, Samantha Spiro as Katie, Tony Gardner as Andy, Joanna Brookes as Alison, Jonathan Aris as Steve and Carla Mendonca as Linda.
Producer: Liz Anstee
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2002.
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 Harpoon (b007k4cc)
Series 1
Episode 1
From patent cures to whaling for the under 5s.
The nostalgic spiffing spoof of adventure story papers for boys. Hip hip!
With Susie Brann, Alistair McGowan, Mary Elliot-Nelson, Julian Dutton and Peter Baynham.
Producer: Sarah Smith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991.
THU 10:00 War and Peace (b007jm0v)
At the Gates of Moscow
1812. As Napoleon arrives, the French imprison Pierre, while dying Andrei is reunited with Natasha. Stars Simon Russell Beale.
THU 11:00 Where Angels Fear to Tread (b007jrwl)
Episode 4
Misery in Monteriano, as English Lilia and Italian Gino's marriage starts to deteriorate. With Sian Thomas and Tom George.
THU 11:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007zghc)
Murder West One
3. Five Star Killing
At a glitzy London hotel, the body of an unknown woman is discovered in the service area amongst the empty champagne bottles.
Detective Superintendent Julie Enfield must unravel a high class mystery...
Nick Fisher's thriller stars Imelda Staunton.
DSI Julie Enfield ...... Imelda Staunton
Dad ...... Geoffrey Matthews
Jean-Pierre Renaud ...... Alan Bourgouin
Trevor Jones ...... Giles Fagan
Ken ...... Ben Crowe
John Manning ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Ralph Bingley ...... Robert Harper
Stephen Willis ...... Tom Bevan
Director: Richard Wortley
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1999.
THU 12:00 The Goon Show (b007jy5b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00ckcmh)
Series 5
Episode 10
Censorship, a ghost story - and a depraved dentist.
More quick-fire sketches, terrible puns, humorous songs and parodies.
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, David Hatch, Bill Oddie and Jean Hart.
Written by David Hatch, Bill Oddie, Derek Farmer and Tim Brooke-Taylor.
Originating from the Cambridge University Footlights revue 'Cambridge Circus', ISIRTA ran for 8 years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a cult following.
Music and songs by Dave Lee, Leon Cohen and Bill Oddie.
Producer: Humphrey Barclay
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1967.
THU 13:00 Boxer and Doberman (b00jd9h8)
Series 1
The Big Cheese
Detective Inspector Bob Boxer falls into the clutches of an old sadistic adversary. At first he resists the pressure to go over to the "other side" and swell the ranks of Villains Incorporated. But when his enemies exploit one of his deepest childhood fears, even Bob's cast-iron will begins to crack like a caramel log. Might a good cop go to the bad?
Alastair Jessiman's gritty comedy police drama stars Finlay Welsh as DI Bob Boxer, Anita Vettesse as DC Shona Doberman and James Bryce as DCI Paton.
DC Shauna Doberman is regarded as the smart one in the crime-fighting duo, whilst DI Bob Boxer is the grizzled old-school cop, who aims to reach the right conclusion.
Producer: David Jackson Young.
Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by BBC Radio Scotland.
First broadcast in March 2009.
THU 13:30 Miss Marple (b007jvbc)
They Do It With Mirrors
Episode 4
Someone is systematically trying to poison Miss Marple's old friend, Carrie Louise.
But who - and why?
Agatha Christie's whodunit stars June Whitfield.
Miss Marple …. June Whitfield
Carrie Louise …. Ursula Howells
Inspector Curry …. Keith Barron
Gina Hudd …. Rebecca Lacey
Mildred Strete …. Natasha Pyne
Alexis Restarick …. Nick Waring
Edgar Lawson …. Rhys Meredith
Walter Hudd …. Stephen Lucas
Dramatised by Michael Bakewell.
Director: Enyd Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2001.
THU 14:00 Elizabeth Buchan - Archaeology (b007z09z)
An archaeologist is amazed by her nurse's likeness to an Egyptian painting discovered in a tomb. Read by Janet Maw.
THU 14:15 Chris Harrald - Mr Larkin's Awkward Day (b00wbs8v)
Hull, 1957. Librarian Philip Larkin receives an official-looking letter which sends him into a spin.
Chris Harrald's play takes a light-hearted look at a chaotic day in the life of an emerging poet.
Starring Adrian Scarborough as Philip Larkin, Anne Reid as Mrs Giddings, Lynne Verrall as Mrs C, Alan Williams as Inspector Clough, Stephen Critchlow as Bob, John Rowe as Roger, Dan Starkey as the Shopkeeper, Helen Longworth as Mary, Ben Crowe as Tom and Chris Pavlo as Mr Stenning.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2009.
THU 15:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007k4pv)
The Londonderry Plantation; The Luck of the Draw
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
THU 15:15 Oscar Wilde (b007jvdg)
Letters of Oscar Wilde
Episode 4
From behind bars, the playwright reveals how his ardour for 'Bosie' has cooled somewhat. Read by Simon Callow.
THU 15:30 Colette Rossant - Apricots on the Nile (b007jmsr)
The Convent
The author recalls being sent to convent school, where she continued her personal gourmet quest. Read by Barbara Flynn.
THU 15:45 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 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00wbx2p)
Children's stories presented by Chris Pizzey featuring The Fang Gang: My Vampire Granddad, The Doughnut Ring, Dakota of the White Flats and Wolf Brother.
THU 17:00 The Attractive Young Rabbi (b007k2mq)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
THU 17:30 The Harpoon (b007k4cc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
THU 18:00 Barry Letts - Who & Me (b00s37c3)
Episode 4
The Doctor Who producer reflects on major changes in the TV filming process, and nurturing a formidable new writing team.
THU 18:30 Doctor Who (b00rxf5f)
Doctor Who and the Giant Robot
Episode 4
Harry infiltrates the Think Tank whilst the Doctor meets with the Giant Robot's creator and mentor. Read by Tom Baker.
THU 19:00 The Goon Show (b007jy5b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00ckcmh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
THU 20:00 Boxer and Doberman (b00jd9h8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 today]
THU 20:30 Miss Marple (b007jvbc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 today]
THU 21:00 Where Angels Fear to Tread (b007jrwl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
THU 21:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007zghc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
THU 22:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet (b007zkzz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 22:30 And Now in Colour (b007wqf1)
Series 1
Salisbury Plain
The sketch show team take their audience on Territorial Army manoeuvres – and a surprise Book at Bedtime.
Precision comedy written and performed by Tim Firth, Tim de Jongh, Michael Rutger and William Vandyck.
Producer: Lissa Evans
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1990
THU 23:00 Rigor Mortis (b007qhq4)
Series 2
Episode 3
Pathologist Ruth's fibs over her career and love-life backfire when her mum arrives. Stars Matilda Ziegler. From November 2004.
THU 23:30 Son of Cliche (b00pbx1y)
Weird Magazines
Spoofing student life and a meaty mammal.
Sketch comedy with Chris Barrie, Nick Maloney and Nick Wilton.
Written by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor.
Producer: Alan Nixon
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1984.
FRIDAY 03 DECEMBER 2010
FRI 00:00 Barry Letts - Who & Me (b00s37c3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 Doctor Who (b00rxf5f)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 Boxer and Doberman (b00jd9h8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 Miss Marple (b007jvbc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 Where Angels Fear to Tread (b007jrwl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007zghc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 War and Peace (b007jm0v)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 The Attractive Young Rabbi (b007k2mq)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:30 The Harpoon (b007k4cc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 Herge - The Adventures of Tintin (b007jvd0)
Series 2
The Seven Crystal Balls
When explorers return from Peru and fall mysteriously ill, the intrepid boy reporter is on the case. Stars Richard Pearce.
FRI 05:30 Just William (b007jtxk)
Series 1
William Holds the Stage
The scruffy schoolboy presents his Hamlet - or is it his Eggs and Bacon? Read by Martin Jarvis.
FRI 05:45 Just William (b00r93xp)
William and the School Report
The mischievous schoolboy avoids his parents by getting lost on his way home. Martin Jarvis reads Richmal Crompton's story.
FRI 06:00 03/12/2010 (b00wbr96)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
FRI 08:00 The Navy Lark (b00wbr98)
Series 1
A Watch on the Initiative Test
Pertwee and Johnson's attempts to use their initiative ends in disaster
Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Dennis Price as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Gaston and Tenniel Evans as Henri.
The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.
Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.
Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston.
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1959.
FRI 08:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b007jrz3)
Series 1
A Fete Worse than Death
Robin and Wendy continue their unhealthy obsession with a model village in their garage.
When inspiration strikes for a son et lumière display, what could possibly go wrong?
Written by and starring Kay Stonham and Simon Greenall.
Robin ...... Simon Greenall
Wendy ...... Kay Stonham
Maureen ...... Debra Stephenson
Derek ...... Phil Cornwell
Receptionist ...... Jo Enright
Man ...... Ewan Bailey
Woman 1 ...... Arianwen Flores
Woman 2 ...... Zoe Allen
Producer: Mario Stylianides
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2002.
FRI 09:00 It Sticks Out Half A Mile (b007k29b)
Inspecting the Piles?
1948: In their battle to restore the pier in Frambourne-on-Sea, Frank and Uncle Arthur must tackle a tricky situation - with an inflatable dinghy.
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
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 December 1983.
FRI 09:30 No Commitments (b00wbr92)
Series 5
Charity Begins at Home
Charlotte decides to give up the theatre to take on voluntary work. Stars Rosemary Leach and Celia Imrie. From July 1998.
FRI 10:00 War and Peace (b007k48s)
The World Transformed
1812. Napoleon's dream of conquest turns to nightmare - and his army is forced to retreat. Stars Simon Russell Beale.
FRI 11:00 Where Angels Fear to Tread (b007jrx0)
Episode 5
The peace of Sawston is disturbed by the latest news from Italy about Lilia. With Teresa Gallagher and Tom George.
FRI 11:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007jsjl)
Murder West One
4. Soho Espresso
Detective Superintendent Julie Enfield's night out in London's Soho is rudely interrupted by a murder above a coffee bar.
The day's takings are left untouched, so robbery is clearly not the motive...
Nick Fisher's thriller stars Imelda Staunton.
DSI Julie Enfield ...... Imelda Staunton
Dad ...... Geoffrey Matthews
Mary Simons ...... Frances Jeater
Gerry Maddox ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
David Simons ...... Jonathan Keeble
Woman in Club ...... Priyanga Elan
Coffee Drinker ...... Elizabeth Conboy
David Simons ...... Jonathan Keeble
Tourist ...... Giles Fagan
Waiter ...... Ben Crowethe
Woman ...... Tilly Gaunt
Director: Richard Wortley
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1999.
FRI 12:00 The Navy Lark (b00wbr98)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 At Home With Hinge and Bracket (b008p559)
3. June Whitfield
Dame Hilda Bracket and her lifelong companion, Dr Evadne Hinge, invite you to eavesdrop on some informal music and conversation.
Joining them in the music room is legendary comedy actress June Whitfield.
Dame Hilda Bracket ...... George Logan
Dr Evadne Hinge ...... Patrick Fyffe
Producer: John Fawcett Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1990.
FRI 13:00 Boxer and Doberman (b00jdp91)
Series 1
The Seat of Evil
When a much-loved Scottish comic is killed in the street by a falling safe, it looks like an unlucky one-off accident. But then there are more celebrity killings and a pattern starts to emerge.
Is it a brand new case for Boxer and Doberman - or a continuation of the one they're on already? The plot thickens like fog on the Clyde.....
Alastair Jessiman's gritty comedy police drama stars Finlay Welsh as DI Bob Boxer, Anita Vettesse as DC Shona Doberman and James Bryce as DCI Paton.
DC Shauna Doberman is regarded as the smart one in the crime-fighting duo, whilst DI Bob Boxer is the grizzled old-school cop, who aims to reach the right conclusion.
Producer: David Jackson Young.
Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by BBC Radio Scotland.
First broadcast in March 2009.
FRI 13:30 Miss Marple (b007jvbg)
They Do It With Mirrors
Episode 5
A chance observation by one of the family gives amateur detective, Miss Marple a key to try and solve the mystery.
The conclusion of Agatha Christie's whodunit stars June Whitfield
Miss Marple …. June Whitfield
Carrie Louise …. Ursula Howells
Inspector Curry …. Keith Barron
Gina Hudd …. Rebecca Lacey
Mildred Strete …. Natasha Pyne
Alexis Restarick …. Nick Waring
Walter Hudd …. Stephen Lucas
Lewis Serrocold …. Peter Howell
Ruth Van Rydock …. Jill Balcon
Stephen Restarick …. Daniel Philpott
Juliet Bellever …. Paula Jacobs
Dramatised by Michael Bakewell.
Director: Enyd Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2001.
FRI 14:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00wbr94)
Series 6
Episode 2
The American funny man hits New York's Town Hall with singer Karan Casey and fiddler Sara Watkins. From 2009.
FRI 15:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007k4qs)
The Heretics Intend to Vomit Out All Their Poison; Thomas Wentworth and the Graces
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
FRI 15:15 Oscar Wilde (b007jvdp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
15:15 on Monday]
FRI 15:30 Colette Rossant - Apricots on the Nile (b007jmt7)
Summer Holidays
The author recalls her early loves - and finally becoming the mistress of her own kitchen. Read by Barbara Flynn.
FRI 15:45 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 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00wbr9b)
Children's stories presented by Chris Pizzey featuring The Fang Gang: My Vampire Granddad, The Doughnut Ring and Dakota of the White Flats.
FRI 17:00 It Sticks Out Half A Mile (b007k29b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
FRI 17:30 No Commitments (b00wbr92)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
FRI 18:00 Barry Letts - Who & Me (b00s5nfv)
Episode 5
The Doctor Who producer recalls the birth of the Time Lord's nemesis and the attributes of a time traveller's female companion.
FRI 18:30 Doctor Who (b00ry8zd)
Doctor Who and the Giant Robot
Episode 5
The Time Lord is confronted by the robot and learns who is the real mastermind behind the deadly scheme. Read by Tom Baker.
FRI 19:00 The Navy Lark (b00wbr98)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 19:30 At Home With Hinge and Bracket (b008p559)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
FRI 20:00 Boxer and Doberman (b00jdp91)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 today]
FRI 20:30 Miss Marple (b007jvbg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 today]
FRI 21:00 Where Angels Fear to Tread (b007jrx0)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
FRI 21:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007jsjl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
FRI 22:00 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b007jrz3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
FRI 22:30 Getting Nowhere Fast (b00805vh)
Series 1
Episode 2
Pam's absent hubby returns, so Merv tries to woo his ex and find somewhere to live. Stars Mervyn Stutter. From November 2001.
FRI 23:00 Old Harry's Game (b00wbrwm)
Series 6
Murderers
Edith needs to find out who murdered her and fortunately Hell is full of people who can assess the evidence - murderers.
Andy Hamilton's comedy set in Hell.
Starring Andy Hamilton as Satan, Annette Crosbie as Edith, Robert Duncan as Scumspawn and Jimmy Mulville as Thomas.
Other characters played by Michael Fenton Stevens, Philip Pope and Felicity Montagu
Producer Paul Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2007.
FRI 23:30 Quando, Quando, Quando (b007zd2c)
Fishy Business
When the racketeering Fish Brothers pay the Quandos a visit, Carlo is in turmoil, Anthony is in Timbuktu and Charlie is in a world of his own.
Brothers Rene, Carlo and Charlie Quando chop, snip and crimp their lucky clients into shape at London's finest hair salon.
Six-part comedy written and performed by Rainer Hersch and Mark Maie. With Stephen Greif and Catherine Tate.
Producer: Claire Jones
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1999.
FRI 23:45 The In Crowd (b008m2b9)
Series 2
Episode 4
The perils of dry cleaning a leather jacket – and those odd people who live next door.
Sketch show from Manchester's Comedy Store.
With Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.
Producer: Graham Frost
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2002.
LIST OF THIS WEEK'S PROGRAMMES
(Note: the times link back to the details; the pids link to the BBC page, including iPlayer)
01/12/2010
06:00 WED (b00wbrxw)
02/12/2010
06:00 THU (b00wbs59)
03/12/2010
06:00 FRI (b00wbr96)
27/11/2010
06:00 SAT (b00w8j83)
28/11/2010
06:00 SUN (b00w8lj2)
29/11/2010
06:00 MON (b00wbl1s)
30/11/2010
06:00 TUE (b00wbnww)
A Short History of Ireland
15:00 MON (b007k4l9)
A Short History of Ireland
15:00 TUE (b007k4ml)
A Short History of Ireland
15:00 WED (b007k4ns)
A Short History of Ireland
15:00 THU (b007k4pv)
A Short History of Ireland
15:00 FRI (b007k4qs)
All the Young Dudes
10:30 SUN (b007s74l)
All the Young Dudes
21:30 SUN (b007s74l)
And Now in Colour
22:30 THU (b007wqf1)
Another Case of Milton Jones
08:30 WED (b0076tqb)
Another Case of Milton Jones
22:00 WED (b0076tqb)
At Home With Hinge and Bracket
12:30 FRI (b008p559)
At Home With Hinge and Bracket
19:30 FRI (b008p559)
Barry Letts - Who & Me
18:00 MON (b00rpwl0)
Barry Letts - Who & Me
00:00 TUE (b00rpwl0)
Barry Letts - Who & Me
18:00 TUE (b00rv8q4)
Barry Letts - Who & Me
00:00 WED (b00rv8q4)
Barry Letts - Who & Me
18:00 WED (b00rz8s0)
Barry Letts - Who & Me
00:00 THU (b00rz8s0)
Barry Letts - Who & Me
18:00 THU (b00s37c3)
Barry Letts - Who & Me
00:00 FRI (b00s37c3)
Barry Letts - Who & Me
18:00 FRI (b00s5nfv)
Beyond Our Ken
12:00 SUN (b009hf0z)
Beyond Our Ken
19:00 SUN (b009hf0z)
Big Toe Books
08:00 SAT (b00w8j85)
Big Toe Books
08:00 SUN (b00w8lj4)
Big Toe Books
16:00 MON (b00wbn6j)
Big Toe Books
16:00 TUE (b00wbrvq)
Big Toe Books
16:00 WED (b00wbtkc)
Big Toe Books
16:00 THU (b00wbx2p)
Big Toe Books
16:00 FRI (b00wbr9b)
Boxer and Doberman
13:00 TUE (b00jctjf)
Boxer and Doberman
20:00 TUE (b00jctjf)
Boxer and Doberman
01:00 WED (b00jctjf)
Boxer and Doberman
13:00 WED (b00jd6wp)
Boxer and Doberman
20:00 WED (b00jd6wp)
Boxer and Doberman
01:00 THU (b00jd6wp)
Boxer and Doberman
13:00 THU (b00jd9h8)
Boxer and Doberman
20:00 THU (b00jd9h8)
Boxer and Doberman
01:00 FRI (b00jd9h8)
Boxer and Doberman
13:00 FRI (b00jdp91)
Boxer and Doberman
20:00 FRI (b00jdp91)
Chris Harrald - Mr Larkin's Awkward Day
14:15 THU (b00wbs8v)
Colette Rossant - Apricots on the Nile
15:30 MON (b007jmrb)
Colette Rossant - Apricots on the Nile
15:30 TUE (b007jmrt)
Colette Rossant - Apricots on the Nile
15:30 WED (b007jms9)
Colette Rossant - Apricots on the Nile
15:30 THU (b007jmsr)
Colette Rossant - Apricots on the Nile
15:30 FRI (b007jmt7)
Comedy Catch-Up
15:00 SUN (b00w8vzw)
Comedy Catch-Up
15:30 SUN (b00w8w02)
Comedy Catch-Up
16:00 SUN (b00w8wr9)
Comedy Catch-Up
03:00 MON (b00w8vzw)
Comedy Catch-Up
03:30 MON (b00w8w02)
Comedy Catch-Up
04:00 MON (b00w8wr9)
Comedy Controller
10:00 SAT (b007jlyk)
Comedy Controller
20:00 SAT (b007jlyk)
Comedy's Coming Home
09:00 SAT (b00800by)
Comedy's Coming Home
19:00 SAT (b00800by)
Comedy's Coming Home
05:00 SUN (b00800by)
Coming Alive
09:30 MON (b00fnrl6)
Coming Alive
17:30 MON (b00fnrl6)
Coming Alive
04:30 TUE (b00fnrl6)
Counterpoint
12:30 TUE (b00fhrt6)
Counterpoint
19:30 TUE (b00fhrt6)
Craddock and Co
01:00 SAT (b007jsvx)
Craddock and Co
13:00 MON (b007jsw5)
Craddock and Co
20:00 MON (b007jsw5)
Craddock and Co
01:00 TUE (b007jsw5)
Crime Catch-Up
14:30 SAT (b00w8jdx)
Crime Catch-Up
15:00 SAT (b00w8jlg)
Crime Catch-Up
15:30 SAT (b00w8jlj)
Crime Catch-Up
16:00 SAT (b00w8jm7)
Crime Catch-Up
16:30 SAT (b00w8jmq)
Crowned Hudds
12:30 WED (b00qh0lv)
Crowned Hudds
19:30 WED (b00qh0lv)
Doctor Who
18:30 MON (b00rw1t1)
Doctor Who
00:30 TUE (b00rw1t1)
Doctor Who
18:30 TUE (b00rwqdb)
Doctor Who
00:30 WED (b00rwqdb)
Doctor Who
18:30 WED (b00rwwx6)
Doctor Who
00:30 THU (b00rwwx6)
Doctor Who
18:30 THU (b00rxf5f)
Doctor Who
00:30 FRI (b00rxf5f)
Doctor Who
18:30 FRI (b00ry8zd)
Double Income, No Kids Yet
08:30 THU (b007zkzz)
Double Income, No Kids Yet
22:00 THU (b007zkzz)
Elizabeth Buchan - Archaeology
14:00 THU (b007z09z)
Fantastic Journeys
18:00 SUN (b00hql36)
Fantastic Journeys
00:00 MON (b00hql36)
Fear on 4
18:30 SUN (b007jnx3)
Fear on 4
00:30 MON (b007jnx3)
Flying the Flag
09:00 TUE (b00br86w)
Flying the Flag
17:00 TUE (b00br86w)
Flying the Flag
04:00 WED (b00br86w)
Forty Nights in the Wildebeest
23:30 MON (b00r93bk)
Foul Play
14:00 MON (b007k1jx)
Fresh Blood
00:00 SAT (b007k2rk)
Fresh Blood
00:15 SAT (b007k2sk)
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show
05:00 SAT (b00w6gl0)
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show
17:00 SAT (b00w6gl0)
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show
14:00 FRI (b00wbr94)
Getting Nowhere Fast
22:30 FRI (b00805vh)
Hancock's Half Hour
08:00 WED (b007w3y4)
Hancock's Half Hour
12:00 WED (b007w3y4)
Hancock's Half Hour
19:00 WED (b007w3y4)
Herge - The Adventures of Tintin
05:00 MON (b00ps3xb)
Herge - The Adventures of Tintin
05:00 TUE (b007jvc9)
Herge - The Adventures of Tintin
05:00 WED (b007jvcf)
Herge - The Adventures of Tintin
05:00 THU (b007jvcv)
Herge - The Adventures of Tintin
05:00 FRI (b007jvd0)
Hut 33
22:30 SUN (b00wbkxg)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
12:30 THU (b00ckcmh)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
19:30 THU (b00ckcmh)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
04:00 SAT (b007jph9)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
09:00 FRI (b007k29b)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
17:00 FRI (b007k29b)
J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook
08:00 TUE (b007k11m)
J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook
12:00 TUE (b007k11m)
J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook
19:00 TUE (b007k11m)
John Mortimer - Rumpole of the Bailey
02:15 SAT (b007jz92)
Julie Enfield Investigates
11:15 TUE (b007jsh0)
Julie Enfield Investigates
21:15 TUE (b007jsh0)
Julie Enfield Investigates
02:15 WED (b007jsh0)
Julie Enfield Investigates
11:15 WED (b007jshc)
Julie Enfield Investigates
21:15 WED (b007jshc)
Julie Enfield Investigates
02:15 THU (b007jshc)
Julie Enfield Investigates
11:15 THU (b007zghc)
Julie Enfield Investigates
21:15 THU (b007zghc)
Julie Enfield Investigates
02:15 FRI (b007zghc)
Julie Enfield Investigates
11:15 FRI (b007jsjl)
Julie Enfield Investigates
21:15 FRI (b007jsjl)
Just William
05:30 FRI (b007jtxk)
Just William
05:45 FRI (b00r93xp)
King Street Junior
09:30 SAT (b007szmh)
King Street Junior
19:30 SAT (b007szmh)
King Street Junior
05:30 SUN (b007szmh)
Knocker
23:45 SUN (b008hn0k)
Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting
09:30 TUE (b00fnfnx)
Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting
17:30 TUE (b00fnfnx)
Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting
04:30 WED (b00fnfnx)
Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World
23:00 MON (b007tm8f)
Little Britain
22:30 SAT (b007jsvm)
Little Britain
23:00 TUE (b008gh5h)
Married
08:30 TUE (b00804fg)
Married
22:00 TUE (b00804fg)
Miss Marple
13:30 MON (b007jv9w)
Miss Marple
20:30 MON (b007jv9w)
Miss Marple
01:30 TUE (b007jv9w)
Miss Marple
13:30 TUE (b007jvb0)
Miss Marple
20:30 TUE (b007jvb0)
Miss Marple
01:30 WED (b007jvb0)
Miss Marple
13:30 WED (b007jvb6)
Miss Marple
20:30 WED (b007jvb6)
Miss Marple
01:30 THU (b007jvb6)
Miss Marple
13:30 THU (b007jvbc)
Miss Marple
20:30 THU (b007jvbc)
Miss Marple
01:30 FRI (b007jvbc)
Miss Marple
13:30 FRI (b007jvbg)
Miss Marple
20:30 FRI (b007jvbg)
Moya O'Shea - The Chocolate Lovers' Club
02:00 SAT (b00w6f7p)
Moya O'Shea - The Chocolate Lovers' Club
09:00 SUN (b00w8ljj)
Moya O'Shea - The Chocolate Lovers' Club
20:00 SUN (b00w8ljj)
Nebulous
22:30 TUE (b00j5l70)
Nick Warburton - Purvis
11:15 MON (b007k1jy)
Nick Warburton - Purvis
21:15 MON (b007k1jy)
Nick Warburton - Purvis
02:15 TUE (b007k1jy)
No Commitments
04:30 SAT (b007jn4z)
No Commitments
09:30 FRI (b00wbr92)
No Commitments
17:30 FRI (b00wbr92)
No Tomatoes
23:30 SUN (b0081snn)
Old Dog and Partridge
09:30 WED (b007jq9s)
Old Dog and Partridge
17:30 WED (b007jq9s)
Old Dog and Partridge
04:30 THU (b007jq9s)
Old Harry's Game
23:00 FRI (b00wbrwm)
Oscar Wilde
12:30 SAT (b00w8jd0)
Oscar Wilde
01:00 SUN (b00w8jd0)
Oscar Wilde
03:00 SUN (b007jv0p)
Oscar Wilde
13:00 SUN (b007jv0p)
Oscar Wilde
01:00 MON (b007jv0p)
Oscar Wilde
14:30 MON (b007jq36)
Oscar Wilde
15:15 MON (b007jvdp)
Oscar Wilde
14:00 TUE (b00wbr7j)
Oscar Wilde
14:30 TUE (b007jq3l)
Oscar Wilde
15:15 TUE (b007jvd1)
Oscar Wilde
14:00 WED (b007k13j)
Oscar Wilde
14:15 WED (b007k0vk)
Oscar Wilde
14:30 WED (b007jq42)
Oscar Wilde
15:15 WED (b007jvd6)
Oscar Wilde
15:15 THU (b007jvdg)
Oscar Wilde
15:15 FRI (b007jvdp)
PG Wodehouse
09:00 WED (b00c075v)
PG Wodehouse
17:00 WED (b00c075v)
PG Wodehouse
04:00 THU (b00c075v)
Quando, Quando, Quando
23:30 FRI (b007zd2c)
Radio Fun: The Story of Radio Comedy
11:00 SUN (b007jtj3)
Radio Fun: The Story of Radio Comedy
17:00 SUN (b007jtj3)
Red Dwarf
18:30 SAT (b00pdkf4)
Red Dwarf
00:30 SUN (b00pdkf4)
Revolting People
22:30 MON (b00wbnb0)
Rigor Mortis
23:00 THU (b007qhq4)
Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends
08:30 FRI (b007jrz3)
Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends
22:00 FRI (b007jrz3)
Round the Horne
08:00 MON (b00j05wj)
Round the Horne
12:00 MON (b00j05wj)
Round the Horne
19:00 MON (b00j05wj)
Rudy's Rare Records
08:30 MON (b00nsfzp)
Rudy's Rare Records
22:00 MON (b00nsfzp)
Short Stories by John Mortimer
10:15 SUN (b007jzcv)
Short Stories by John Mortimer
21:15 SUN (b007jzcv)
Son of Cliche
23:30 THU (b00pbx1y)
Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand
15:45 MON (b00cq49h)
Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand
15:45 TUE (b00cqdb3)
Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand
15:45 WED (b00cqh5j)
Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand
15:45 THU (b00cqtgg)
Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand
15:45 FRI (b00cr1ls)
Steptoe and Son
12:30 MON (b007jnbp)
Steptoe and Son
19:30 MON (b007jnbp)
Supercannes
23:00 SAT (b00w8k3j)
Supercannes
23:15 SAT (b00w8kkd)
Swots
23:00 SUN (b00wbkxj)
That Reminds Me
11:30 SUN (b007jmv2)
That Reminds Me
17:30 SUN (b007jmv2)
The Attractive Young Rabbi
09:00 THU (b007k2mq)
The Attractive Young Rabbi
17:00 THU (b007k2mq)
The Attractive Young Rabbi
04:00 FRI (b007k2mq)
The Big Booth
22:30 WED (b007jv50)
The Dead Hour
23:30 SAT (b00w8knd)
The Dead Hour
23:45 SAT (b00w8kng)
The Goon Show
08:00 THU (b007jy5b)
The Goon Show
12:00 THU (b007jy5b)
The Goon Show
19:00 THU (b007jy5b)
The Harpoon
09:30 THU (b007k4cc)
The Harpoon
17:30 THU (b007k4cc)
The Harpoon
04:30 FRI (b007k4cc)
The In Crowd
23:45 FRI (b008m2b9)
The Jason Byrne Show
23:30 TUE (b00mlxk9)
The Laxian Key
18:00 SAT (b007k30w)
The Laxian Key
00:00 SUN (b007k30w)
The Men from the Ministry
12:30 SUN (b007jzmp)
The Men from the Ministry
19:30 SUN (b007jzmp)
The Million Pound Radio Show
23:30 WED (b008m7km)
The Navy Lark
08:00 FRI (b00wbr98)
The Navy Lark
12:00 FRI (b00wbr98)
The Navy Lark
19:00 FRI (b00wbr98)
The Now Show
16:30 SUN (b00w8vzm)
The Now Show
04:30 MON (b00w8vzm)
The Shuttleworths
22:00 SUN (b007lrj3)
The Skivers
23:00 WED (b00j5l87)
The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter
09:00 MON (b007jthd)
The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter
17:00 MON (b007jthd)
The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter
04:00 TUE (b007jthd)
The Willows in Winter
05:30 MON (b00pgs18)
The Willows in Winter
05:45 MON (b00pgwgv)
The Willows in Winter
05:30 TUE (b00pgydj)
The Willows in Winter
05:45 TUE (b00ph6sf)
The Willows in Winter
05:30 WED (b00ph8rv)
The Willows in Winter
05:45 WED (b00pl15r)
The Willows in Winter
05:30 THU (b00pl95p)
The Willows in Winter
05:45 THU (b00plsqd)
VI Warshawski
01:30 SAT (b007jqdy)
War and Peace
03:00 SAT (b007jly4)
War and Peace
10:00 MON (b007k444)
War and Peace
03:00 TUE (b007k444)
War and Peace
10:00 TUE (b007k45b)
War and Peace
03:00 WED (b007k45b)
War and Peace
10:00 WED (b007k46d)
War and Peace
03:00 THU (b007k46d)
War and Peace
10:00 THU (b007jm0v)
War and Peace
03:00 FRI (b007jm0v)
War and Peace
10:00 FRI (b007k48s)
Where Angels Fear to Tread
11:00 MON (b007k2cz)
Where Angels Fear to Tread
21:00 MON (b007k2cz)
Where Angels Fear to Tread
02:00 TUE (b007k2cz)
Where Angels Fear to Tread
11:00 TUE (b007k2fd)
Where Angels Fear to Tread
21:00 TUE (b007k2fd)
Where Angels Fear to Tread
02:00 WED (b007k2fd)
Where Angels Fear to Tread
11:00 WED (b007jrw4)
Where Angels Fear to Tread
21:00 WED (b007jrw4)
Where Angels Fear to Tread
02:00 THU (b007jrw4)
Where Angels Fear to Tread
11:00 THU (b007jrwl)
Where Angels Fear to Tread
21:00 THU (b007jrwl)
Where Angels Fear to Tread
02:00 FRI (b007jrwl)
Where Angels Fear to Tread
11:00 FRI (b007jrx0)
Where Angels Fear to Tread
21:00 FRI (b007jrx0)
William Gibson - Pattern Recognition
00:30 SAT (b007k21k)