Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot discovers the identity of the body - and then turns his attention to some old letters.
Agatha Christie's whodunit stars John Moffatt as Hercule Poirot.
Hercule Poirot …. John Moffatt
Captain Hasting …. Simon Williams
Nick Buckley …. Gemma Saunders
Frederica Rice …. Suzanna Hamilton
Ellen …. Hilda Schroder
George Challenger …. Andrew Wincott
Police Inspector …. David Thorpe
Andrew Dalziel learns of a tragic accident on chief suspect Philip Swain's farm. Reginald Hill's story read by Philip Jackson.
Henchman Blom is instructed how to use the ray gun - with special agent Dick and his chum Snowey lined-up as his guinea pigs.
Noel Johnson stars as Dick Barton, with John Mann as Snowey White, Alex McCrindle as Jock, William Fox as Colonel Gardiner and Margaret Robertson as Jean Hunter.
From 1946 to 1951, Dick Barton - Special Agent thrilled millions of listeners to the BBC Light Programme. The daily serial followed the exciting adventures of ex-commando Captain Richard Barton and his wartime mates Snowey White and Jock Anderson, who must solve all manner of intriguing crimes and mysteries.
Heralded by an iconic signature tune (Devil's Galop by Charles Williams) each gripping episode left listeners with a torrid cliff-hanger.
Sadly many of Dick's adventures didn't survive in the BBC archive. But in 1972 as part of celebrations for the BBC's Golden Jubilee, Dick's very first ten-part adventure by Edward J Mason was recreated with many of the original cast.
With Francis de Wolff as Wilhelm Kramer, Richard Hurndall as Sir Archie Wrangle, Denis McCarthy as James Thirgood, Michael Kilgarriff as Blom, Arthur Bush as Mane and Geoffrey Collins as the Man's Voice.
Mr Finchley runs into an ancient mariner who has many tales to tell of his life at sea, each one taller than the last. Meanwhile, following hot on his tail is Oliver Watt-Anselm, the worst private eye in the world...
Victor Canning's novel about the adventures of a man and his horse-drawn caravan touring the 1930s countryside of Kent.
Mr Finchley .... Richard Griffiths
Horace Blane …. John Bird
Bob Trilby …. Chris Emmett
Oliver Watt-Anselm …. Jon Glover
Narrated by James Villiers.
Adapted in six parts by Andy and Eric Merriman.
Confronted with a charging bull, the comedian's life starts flashing before his eyes. With Dave Lamb. From August 1998.
The lad impresses the vicar with tales of his heroic exploits in Military Intelligence.
Starring Tony Hancock.
With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott.
The creature of Invercockieleekie wreaks a special kind of havoc when confronted with Doddy's singing.
Starring Ken Dodd.
With Judith Chalmers, John Laurie, Patricia Hayes, Peter Hudson, Wallas Eaton and Percy Edwards.
Music from The Migil Five.
BBC Revue Orchestra, conducted by Malcolm Lockyer.
Script by Ken Dodd and Eddie Braben.
Ken faces a dilemma when he wins an award for an ad campaign he hates. Stars Martin Jarvis and Wendy Richard. From January 1982.
Comedy panel game with Humphrey Lyttelton, Willie Rushton, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From May 1982.
Helen Schlegel is unhappy that her sister Margaret has agreed to marry Henry Wilcox.
Starring John Hurt as the Narrator, Lisa Dillon as Margaret Schlegel, Jill Cardo as Helen Schlegel, Tom Ferguson as Tibby Schlegel, Alexandra Mathie as Aunt Juley, Malcolm Raeburn as Henry Wilcox, Ann Rye as Ruth Wilcox and Joseph Kloska as Charles Wilcox.
EM Forster's classic English novel adapted for radio in two parts by Amanda Dalton.
Produced in Manchester by Susan Roberts.
Simon Mayo hosts the three-way battle between the comedy generations to find out which is the funniest.
Will it be the Up-and-Comers, the Current Crop or the Old Guard who will be crowned, for one week at least, as the Golden Age of Comedy?
Holly Walsh is joined by Sean Walsh, Lucy Porter teams up with Hal Cruttenden and Tom O'Connor is paired with Dave Spikey.
Devised and produced by Ashley Blaker and Bill Matthews.
Determined to outshine darling Diva's party outfit, Tilling's busybody has her dress specially dyed. Stars Frances Barber.
On the trail of missing New Yorker Francis Gaillard, Sir Edward Leithen heads to the wilds of Canada. Read by Paul Young.
Travel writer Paul Theroux describes how religion has modified eating habits and lifestyles around the world.
Stuart Milligan reads another extract from Paul's book of travel essays.
When the detectives watch a divorce lawyer's wife, their operation takes a sinister turn. Stars Anna Massey and Frances Barber.
With survivors left struggling in the water, fights break out in the Titanic's part-filled lifeboats. Read by Martin Jarvis.
Mel Giedroyc introduces national treasures Emma Thompson and Stephen Fry, who reveals how he likes to wake up in the morning.
4. Degrees of Royalty
Lancre's new ruler teeters on the edge of madness. The old King will be revenged. The three witches set to work!
The final part of Terry Pratchett 's popular tale dramatised by Vince Foxall.
Granny Weatherwax …. Sheila Hancock
Nanny Ogg …. Lynda Baron
Magrat Garlick …. Deborah Berlin
Lady Felmet …. Kristin Milward
King Verence …. John Hartley
The Fool …. Andrew Branch
Vitoller …. Gavin Muir
Hwel …. Brian Hibbard
Tomjon …. Roger May
As robot Cannibalists overrun Haven, the Time Lord and Lucie battle to give the Assemblers a bright future. Stars Paul McGann.
The Scottish comedy team pokes fun at topical events. With Gregor Fisher and Elaine C Smith. From March 1985.
Caretaker Bob spies on one of Blackpool's top cabaret acts struggling along the pier. Stars David Holt. From August 2001.
Paul Hamilton, the Islington poet, hears poetry written by a computer; conducts a rare interview with the legendary poet Celia Tierny; and meets the English teacher who inspired him to try poetry.
Poetry magazine spoof with Kevin Eldon and Stewart Lee.
With Olivia Colman and Peter Serafinowicz.
It's Auntie Leslie's funeral, and Tom learns a painful lesson when he hits "reply all". Stars Tom Allen. From April 2007.
THURSDAY 14 APRIL 2011
THU 00:00 Terry Pratchett (b007jmq9)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 Doctor Who (b00sykq6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful (b00c0c3g)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue (b01091p3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (b010gjmf)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Sunday]
THU 02:50 Front Row Interviews (b010mt8p)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:50 on Sunday]
THU 03:00 EM Forster - Howard's End (b01091p5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 Mr Finchley Takes the Road (b007k0zf)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:30 The Very World of Milton Jones (b007mh3y)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:30 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 Daunt and Dervish (b00jzggl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
15:00 on Wednesday]
THU 05:45 Walter Lord - A Night to Remember (b007jr77)
[Repeat of broadcast at
15:45 on Wednesday]
THU 06:00 Hercule Poirot (b010928t)
Peril at End House
Episode 4
Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings head to London to meet up with Chief Inspector Japp.
Agatha Christie's whodunit stars John Moffatt as Hercule Poirot.
Hercule Poirot …. John Moffatt
Captain Hastings …. Simon Williams
Frederica Rice …. Suzanna Hamilton
George Challenger …. Andrew Wincott
Nick Buckley …. Gemma Saunders
Mr Croft …. Terence Edmond
Mrs Croft …. Richenda Carey
Charles Vyse …. Stephen Critchlow
Doctor …. Mark Holloway
Chief Inspector Japp …. Bryan Pringle
Dramatist: Michael Bakewell
Director: Enyd Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2000.
THU 06:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j6bh4)
Episode 9
After his tragic accident, Andrew Dalziel hears Arnie Stringer's final words. Reginald Hill's story read by Philip Jackson.
THU 06:45 Dick Barton - Special Agent (b007jnzr)
Evil in the Air
With Snowey and Sir Archie at the mercy of Kramer's gang, special agent Dick and his chum Jock set about trying to rescue them...
Noel Johnson stars as Dick Barton, with John Mann as Snowey White, Alex McCrindle as Jock, William Fox as Colonel Gardiner and Margaret Robertson as Jean Hunter.
From 1946 to 1951, Dick Barton - Special Agent thrilled millions of listeners to the BBC Light Programme. The daily serial followed the exciting adventures of ex-commando Captain Richard Barton and his wartime mates Snowey White and Jock Anderson, who must solve all manner of intriguing crimes and mysteries.
Heralded by an iconic signature tune (Devil's Galop by Charles Williams) each gripping episode left listeners with a torrid cliff-hanger.
Sadly many of Dick's adventures didn't survive in the BBC archive. But in 1972 as part of celebrations for the BBC's Golden Jubilee, Dick's very first ten-part adventure by Edward J Mason was recreated with many of the original cast.
With Francis de Wolff as Wilhelm Kramer, Richard Hurndall as Sir Archie Wrangle, Denis McCarthy as James Thirgood, Michael Kilgarriff as Blom, Arthur Bush as Hans and Geoffrey Collins as the Announcer.
Producer: Raymond Raikes
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in 1972.
THU 07:00 One Foot in the Grave (b007jn08)
Timeless Time
Follwing his enforced retirement, grumpy Victor Meldrew's insomnia keeps Margaret awake.
Richard Wilson stars as Victor and Annette Crosbie as his long-suffering wife Margaret.
Adapted for radio by David Renwick from his BBC TV script.
Victor Meldrew ...... Richard Wilson
Margaret Meldrew ...... Annette Crosbie
Winning numerous awards, six series were made for TV plus numerous specials on BBC ONE from 1990 to 2000.
Producer: Diane Messias
First broadcast in January 1995 on BBC Radio 2.
THU 07:30 Cabin Pressure (b00lq8lk)
Series 2
Gdansk
When MJN Air is chartered to ferry a chamber orchestra, Carolyn has to deal with the mysterious Case Of The Poisoned Cashews, while Martin gets to run through all of the Seven Deadly Sins. And Arthur learns how not to pronounce ""Szyszko-Bohusz"", but does eat a lot of pudding.
Starring
Carolyn Knapp-Shappey ..... Stephanie Cole
1st Officer Douglas Richardson ..... Roger Allam
Capt. Martin Crieff ..... Benedict Cumberbatch
Arthur Shappey ..... John Finnemore
Madame Szyszko-Bohusz ..... Britta Gartner
Amsterdam ATC ..... Matt Green
Maestro ..... Simon Greenall
Written by John Finnemore.
Produced & Directed by David Tyler
A Pozzitive production for the BBC
THU 08:00 The Men from the Ministry (b01092vz)
Trouble in the Air
The bumbling bureaucrats head to New York, but will it be 'plane' sailing?
A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments.
Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, John Graham, Gordon Clyde and John Curle.
Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham.
'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra.
Producer: Edward Taylor
First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1970.
THU 08:30 The Al Read Show (b00ctjz6)
From 14/10/1995
Arriving home late, Al's wife thwarts his efforts to try and relax.
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 1995.
THU 09:00 No Commitments (b007jp22)
Series 8
New Age Differences
Victoria gets all intellectual, while Charlotte is on a spiritual path. Stars Angela Thorne and Celia Imrie. From January 2002.
THU 09:30 Just a Minute (b01093pn)
From Belfast, chairman Nicholas Parsons welcomes Paul Merton, Clement Freud, Sir Tim Rice and Gerry Kelly. From January 1998.
THU 10:00 Ambridge Extra (b01096cf)
Series 1
Episode 4
Kirsty and Kenton are putting their best feet forward, while Alice is feeling torn.
THU 10:15 Loose Ends (b0103zpm)
Peter Curran and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
Peter is joined by French actress and dancer Leslie Caron. Famous for her roles in Gigi, An American in Paris and Chocolat. She reveals all in her memoir 'Thank Heaven' including her childhood in occupied France, being discovered by Gene Kelly, her marriage to Peter hall and love affair with Warren Beatty.
Ex-Young One and Bottom star Adrian Edmondson takes timeout from his folk punk covers band The Bad Shepherds. In his 12 part ITV series 'The Dales', he meets those living and working in the idyllic Yorkshire Dales.
Chief Curator of the Historic Royal Palaces Lucy Worsley gives us an intimate history of the home, looking at the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room through the ages. Why, for centuries, did people fear fruit and why did medieval people sleep sitting up? Just a couple of questions answered in Lucy's BBC Four Series 'If Walls Could Talk' based on her book of the same name.
Arthur Smith finds out how Miles Jupp fared as an unprepared and unqualified cricket journalist on an England Cricket tour of India, the subject of Miles current stand up tour 'Fibber in the Heat'.
Asa gives us her fusion of West African sounds with contemporary pop as she performs 'Be My Man' her latest single from her album Beautiful Perfection.
And Indie-pop from Chicago trio Smith Westerns who make a flying visit to the Loose Ends studio to perform 'Weekend' from their new album Dye It Blonde'.
Producer: Cathie Mahoney.
THU 11:00 Daphne Du Maurier (b01096ch)
My Cousin Rachel
Episode 1
Ambrose is a hero to his young ward Philip, but things change when he meets Philip's cousin. Stars Damien Lewis and Lia Williams.
THU 12:00 The Men from the Ministry (b01092vz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 12:30 So Wrong It's Right (b0100ljr)
Series 2
Episode 5
Charlie Brooker hosts the comedy panel show about the wrong side of life with comedians Frank Skinner and Josie Long plus Harry Hill TV Burp writer Daniel Maier competing to suggest the best in bad ideas.
Charlie's challenges in this episode see the panel recall 'the most embarrassing thing they've done in public' plus suggesting concepts for a terrible chain of shops. Can anyone top Frank Skinner's suggestion of the drinking accessory franchise 'Oddbinge'?
Added to this are the panel's nominations for the worst irritants of modern life - including Josie Long selection of 'comment' sections on the web or as she calls them 'the bottom half of the internet'.
The host of So Wrong It's Right, Charlie Brooker, also presents BBC4's acclaimed Newswipe and Screenwipe series - and is an award winning columnist for The Guardian. He also won Best Newcomer at the British Comedy Awards 2009.
Produced by Aled Evans
A Zeppotron Production for BBC Radio 4.
THU 13:00 Hercule Poirot (b010928t)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
THU 13:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j6bh4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
THU 13:45 Dick Barton - Special Agent (b007jnzr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:45 today]
THU 14:00 EF Benson - Miss Mapp (b01096xd)
Faraddiddlony
The Contessa Faragleoni eventually arrives in Tilling, and the ladies eagerly await a dinner invitation. Stars Frances Barber.
THU 14:15 Ambridge Extra (b01096cf)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
THU 14:30 John Buchan - Sick Heart River (b00lh3hl)
Episode 4
Sir Edward Leithen picks up the missing New Yorker's suspicious trail in the Canadian wilderness. Read by Paul Young.
THU 14:45 Fresh Air Fiend by Paul Theroux (b007jyk6)
Gravy Train
Travel writer Paul Theroux describes travelling across the United States of America aboard a restored private railway carriage.
Stuart Milligan reads another extract from Paul's book of travel essays.
Producer: Duncan Minshull
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2000.
THU 15:00 Daunt and Dervish (b00jzy3k)
Series 2
A Farewell to Ingleby
Detective Daunt's country weekend at an old friend's house doesn't go quite as planned. Stars Anna Massey and Frances Barber.
THU 15:45 Walter Lord - A Night to Remember (b007jr7q)
Episode 9
As dawn breaks, the Carpathia sets out on a rescue mission for the passengers and crew of the Titanic. Read by Martin Jarvis.
THU 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01096xg)
Mel Giedroyc introduces Dame Jacqueline Wilson and Sir David Attenborough and finds out whether or not it's possible to shrink a human head.
THU 17:00 One Foot in the Grave (b007jn08)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 today]
THU 17:30 Cabin Pressure (b00lq8lk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:30 today]
THU 18:00 Terry Pratchett (b007jmk0)
Guards! Guards!
Episode 1
Ankh-Morpork, the elucidated brethren of Ebon Night have turned their hands to magic.
When Zebbo Mooty is mysteriously vaporised in an alley, Captain Vimes of the watch, knows it's time to act.
Can a stolen library book lead to the reinvention of dragons?
Stars John Wood and Martin Jarvis.
First published in 1989, the 8th of Terry's Pratchett's comic fantasy stories set on Discworld.
Narrator …. Martin Jarvis
Captain Vimes …. John Wood
Nobby …. Melvyn Hayes
Sergeant Colon …. Stephen Thorne
Carrot …. Robert Gwilym
The Landlord …. Crawford Logan
Supreme Grand Master …. Brett Usher
Brother Doorkeeper …. Jeff Nuttall
Brother Fingers …. Michael Roberts
Death …. Himself
Dramatised in six parts by Michael Butt.
Director: John Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in November 1992.
THU 18:30 Marty Ross - Catch My Breath (b007k378)
Episode 1
On the run from a women's prison in the Scottish Highlands, Kate and Colleen are given refuge in a vast country mansion by a charming but rather enigmatic host, Adam Strachan.
It could be a decision they come to regret...
The storyline for Marty Ross's supernatural five-part thriller is based around the notion, found in old Scottish folk tales, of the Beatha Greimach - literally 'The Breath
Thief' - a celtic demon said to lure victims into a kiss which would drain the soul from their bodies.
Kate .................................................................. Claire Knight
Colleen ............................................ . Suzanne Donaldson
Strachan ........................................................ Liam Brennan
Old Strachan ............................................... John Shedden
Donnie .......................................................... Lewis Howden
Isla .............................................................. Eileen McCallum
Octavia ......................................................... Lucy Patterson
DC Carbeth ....................................................... James Bryce
WPC Briggs ..................................................... Jill Riddiford
Dennis ............................................................ Finlay McLean
Producer: Bruce Young
Made for BBC 7 by BBC Radio Scotland. First broadcast in 2007.
THU 19:00 The Men from the Ministry (b01092vz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 19:30 The Al Read Show (b00ctjz6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 20:00 Hercule Poirot (b010928t)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
THU 20:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j6bh4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
THU 20:45 Dick Barton - Special Agent (b007jnzr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:45 today]
THU 21:00 Daphne Du Maurier (b01096ch)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
THU 22:00 So Wrong It's Right (b0100ljr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
THU 22:30 The End of the Road Show (b00l1xbk)
Episode 4
The series reaching the parts other comedy shows can't. With Nick Hancock, Tony Hawks and Neil Mullarkey. From January 1992.
THU 23:00 Comic to Comic (b00807sb)
Series 2
Andy Zaltzman
The inventive political comedian chats to Bruce Morton and explains why being a stand-up is the best job in the world.
THU 23:30 Ectoplasm (b007vgvc)
The Curse of Tutancommon
Lord Zimbabwe travels back to Ancient Egypt to uncover the mystery of the tackiest of the Pharoahs whose untimely death has unleashed an evil curse.
Dan Freedman and Nick Romero’s four-part comedy about the exploits of Lord Zimbabwe, occultist and adventurer.
Lord Zimbabwe ...... Nick Romero
Dr Lilac ...... Dan Freedman
Theremin ...... Peter Donaldson
Professor Cockcroft ...... Sophie Aldred
Other parts played by the cast.
Producer: Helen Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2000.
FRIDAY 15 APRIL 2011
FRI 00:00 Terry Pratchett (b007jmk0)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 Marty Ross - Catch My Breath (b007k378)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 No Commitments (b007jp22)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 Just a Minute (b01093pn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 Ambridge Extra (b01096cf)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:15 Loose Ends (b0103zpm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 Daphne Du Maurier (b01096ch)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 One Foot in the Grave (b007jn08)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:30 Cabin Pressure (b00lq8lk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:30 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 Daunt and Dervish (b00jzy3k)
[Repeat of broadcast at
15:00 on Thursday]
FRI 05:45 Walter Lord - A Night to Remember (b007jr7q)
[Repeat of broadcast at
15:45 on Thursday]
FRI 06:00 Hercule Poirot (b0109byt)
Peril at End House
Episode 5
Hercule Poirot summons everyone to End House. Can the Belgian sleuth finally unmask the murderer?
Agatha Christie's whodunit stars John Moffatt as Hercule Poirot
Hercule Poirot …. John Moffatt
Captain Hastings …. Simon Williams
Frederica Rice …. Suzanna Hamilton
George Challenger …. Andrew Wincott
Nick Buckley …. Gemma Saunders
Mr Croft …. Terence Edmond
Mrs Croft …. Richenda Carey
Charles Vyse …. Stephen Critchlow
Chief Inspector Japp …. Bryan Pringle
Jimmy Lazarus …. Sean Arnold
Dramatist: Michael Bakewell
Director: Enyd Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2000.
FRI 06:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j7p9h)
Episode 10
The detective duo fight to nail who murdered Gail Swain, and the other victims. Reginald Hill's story read by Philip Jackson.
FRI 06:45 Dick Barton - Special Agent (b007jnzs)
The Flag of Deception
In an all-out siege at Kramer's hideaway, special agent Dick Barton and his chums battle to neutralise the ray gun.
Noel Johnson stars as Dick Barton, with John Mann as Snowey White, Alex McCrindle as Jock, William Fox as Colonel Gardiner and Margaret Robertson as Jean Hunter.
From 1946 to 1951, Dick Barton - Special Agent thrilled millions of listeners to the BBC Light Programme. The daily serial followed the exciting adventures of ex-commando Captain Richard Barton and his wartime mates Snowey White and Jock Anderson, who must solve all manner of intriguing crimes and mysteries.
Heralded by an iconic signature tune (Devil's Galop by Charles Williams) each gripping episode left listeners with a torrid cliff-hanger.
Sadly many of Dick's adventures didn't survive in the BBC archive. But in 1972 as part of celebrations for the BBC's Golden Jubilee, Dick's very first ten-part adventure by Edward J Mason was recreated with many of the original cast.
With Francis de Wolff as Wilhelm Kramer, Richard Hurndall as Sir Archie Wrangle, Denis McCarthy as James Thirgood, Michael Kilgarriff as Blom, Arthur Bush as Hans and Geoffrey Collins as the Announcer.
Producer: Raymond Raikes
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in 1972.
FRI 07:00 Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare (b007k2gs)
Episode 2
The Royal Dingle Company tackles the verse of the Bard. Stars Patrick Barlow, with guest Juliet Stevenson. From September 1995.
FRI 07:30 The Penny Dreadfuls (b00gpbcl)
The Brothers Faversham
Theseus Faversham
The story of Victorian Britain's most respected detective - Theseus Faversham.
The comedy sketch trio present swashbuckling tales of four brothers born into the same privileged aristocratic family - Horatius, Theseus, Leonidas and Augustus.
Written by and starring Humphrey Ker, David Reed and Thom Tuck.
Alexandra Faversham ... Ingrid Oliver
Narrator... Miles Jupp.
Producer: Julia McKenzie
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in January 2008.
FRI 08:00 The Navy Lark (b0109dss)
Series 3
In Portsmouth for a Refit
The crew of HMS Troutbridge are all at sea when the island base is closed.
Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as Lt Commander Stanton, Heather Chasen as Heather and Tenniel Evans as AS Goldstein.
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 November 1960.
FRI 08:30 Harry Worth (b00r7q2v)
Thirty Minutes Worth
The Camera
Harry Worth's got a new camera - and havoc awaits at a wedding.
The amiable, woolly-minded bumbler, causes more confusion!
Starring Harry Worth.
With Jacqueline Clarke, Charles Collingwood, Julie Higginson and John Savident.
Written by Vince Powell.
Producer: Mike Craig
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in October 1988.
FRI 09:00 Boogie Up the River (b007jv6z)
Sonning, I'll Definitely Meet You in Sonning
Mark and his manic mutt are rowing up the Thames, but will Jennifer ever come on board? Stars Timothy Spall. From December 1992.
FRI 09:30 Genius (b00b9nzd)
Series 1
John Fortune
A fake brake pedal for nervous passengers to using laughing gas for riots?
Dave Gorman asks John Fortune to select the public's best loopy idea.
Award-winning comedian Dave Gorman and a celebrity guest chew over the ridiculous, unworkable but sometimes genius inventions, schemes and policies of the public.
Producer: Simon Nicholls
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2005.
FRI 10:00 What's So Funny? (b0109gdc)
Series 1
Episode 2
Rufus Hound and guests with news, reviews and previews of what's happening in comedy this week.
FRI 10:30 Ambridge Extra Omnibus (b0109gdf)
Series 1, Episodes 3-4
It's a long road home for Alice, while Jamie would rather be anywhere but home.
FRI 11:00 Daphne Du Maurier (b0109gdh)
My Cousin Rachel
Episode 2
Philip experiences more than one revelation when he finally faces his guardian's widow. Stars Damien Lewis and Lia Williams.
FRI 12:00 The Navy Lark (b0109dss)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 The Now Show (b0100j9g)
Series 33
A listening exercise with Alun Cochrane
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis host the last episode in the series as they examine the pros and cons of AV and who's really listening to the NHS. Guest stand-up Alun Cochrane ponders parental patronage and Oliver Letwin's aversion to flying Northerners; Jon Holmes exposes himself to the latest innovation in airport security; and spring is in the air for Joe Stilgoe, who's crazy about Kate Humble.
FRI 13:00 Hercule Poirot (b0109byt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
FRI 13:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j7p9h)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
FRI 13:45 Dick Barton - Special Agent (b007jnzs)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:45 today]
FRI 14:00 EF Benson - Miss Mapp (b0109gq7)
Alas, Poor Puffin
The festive season in the village of Tilling is blighted by news of an untimely death. Stars Frances Barber and Nickolas Grace.
FRI 14:15 Martin Sorrell - The Cuban Heel (b0109k1z)
A maverick bus driver's attitude starts to annoy the passengers on an over-heated tourist bus in Spain. Stars Andrew Sachs.
FRI 14:30 John Buchan - Sick Heart River (b00lh5tt)
Episode 5
Sir Edward Leithen worries that missing Francis Galliard has been abandoned in the freezing Canadian Wilds. Read by Paul Young.
FRI 14:45 Fresh Air Fiend by Paul Theroux (b007jylg)
Unspeakable Rituals and Outlandish Beliefs
Travel writer Paul Theroux describes the bizarre traditions and ceremonies that he encountered during his travels.
Stuart Milligan reads the last extract from Paul's book of travel essays.
Producer: Duncan Minshull
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2000.
FRI 15:00 Daunt and Dervish (b00k08lj)
Series 2
Base Metal
In foggy London, the detectives meet a charming American, with dangerous consequences. Stars Anna Massey and Frances Barber.
FRI 15:45 Walter Lord - A Night to Remember (b007jr83)
Episode 10
As the news of the Titanic's sinking reaches New York, a list of survivors is hastily drawn up. Read by Martin Jarvis.
FRI 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b0109lbv)
Mel Giedroyc celebrates sisters with Dame Jacqueline Wilson and listens to Andi Osho's latest Sneaky Peeks for the comedy week ahead.
FRI 17:00 Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare (b007k2gs)
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FRI 17:30 The Penny Dreadfuls (b00gpbcl)
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FRI 18:00 Terry Pratchett (b008p7x8)
Guards! Guards!
Episode 2
Could a long-extinct beast have carried out recent crimes?
Will Captain Vimes get any joy from dragonologist and society heavyweight Lady Ramkin?
Stars John Wood and Martin Jarvis.
The 8th of Terry's Pratchett's comic fantasy stories set on Discworld.
Narrator …. Martin Jarvis
Captain Vimes …. John Wood
Nobby …. Melvyn Hayes
Sergeant Colon …. Stephen Thorne
Lady Ramkin …. Helen Atkinson-Wood
Carrot …. Robert Gwilym
Lord Vetinari …. Crawford Logan
Supreme Grand Master …. Brett Usher
Brother Doorkeeper …. Jeff Nuttall
Brother Fingers …. Michael Roberts
Dramatised by Michael Butt.
Director: John Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in November 1992.
FRI 18:30 Marty Ross - Catch My Breath (b007k387)
Episode 2
Fugitives Kate and Colleen hide from the police - but who's hiding with them?
Marty Ross's five-part supernatural thriller.
Kate ........................................................... Claire Knight
Colleen ...................................... Suzanne Donaldson
Strachan ................................................... Liam Brennan
Old Strachan ............................................. John Shedden
Donnie ........................................................ Lewis Howden
Isla ......................................................... Eileen McCallum
Octavia ....................................................... Lucy Patterson
DC Carbeth ...................................................... James Bryce
WPC Briggs .............................................. Jill Riddiford
Dennis .......................................................... Finlay McLean
Producer: Bruce Young
Made for BBC 7 by BBC Radio Scotland. First broadcast in 2007.
FRI 19:00 The Navy Lark (b0109dss)
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FRI 19:30 Harry Worth (b00r7q2v)
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FRI 20:00 Hercule Poirot (b0109byt)
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FRI 20:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j7p9h)
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FRI 20:45 Dick Barton - Special Agent (b007jnzs)
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FRI 21:00 Daphne Du Maurier (b0109gdh)
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FRI 22:00 The Now Show (b0109lbx)
Fresh from 4 - Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical look at the week's news. From 8th April 2011.
FRI 22:45 Elastic Planet (b007js6h)
The Train
The Ministry of Furniture and methodist pirates.
Oliver Postgate narrates a stream of bizarre coincidences in Ben Moor’s cosmic comedy of connections.
With Miriam Margolyes, Dan Strauss, Michael Troughton and Neil Mullarkey.
And Sir Patrick Moore, Sir Robert Stephens and Richard Baker.
Producer: Jon Naismith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1995
FRI 23:00 What's So Funny? (b0109gdc)
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FRI 23:30 Lenin of the Rovers (b007jpjn)
Series 1
Episode 2
Midfield maestro Ricky Lenin's new economic policy kicks in at Felchester Rovers football club.
Starring Alexei Sayle as Ricky Lenin, Keith Allen as Terry Trotsky, Andrew McClean as Stevie Stalin, Tony Alias as Des Frankly and Ballard Berkeley as the Colonel.
Legendary BBC football commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme is Frank Lee Brian.
Written by Marcus Berkmann.
Producer: Harry Thompson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1988.