1. The Body in the Burn
Aristocratic sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey, goes on a Scottish fishing holiday in Kircudbright, but ends up catching more than trout - when he's called upon to investigate the death of a local artist.
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey.
The British gentleman detective features in a number of detective novels and short stories by English crime writer, Dorothy L Sayers.
‘The Five Red Herrings’ was first published in 1931. Adapted for radio in eight episodes by Chris Miller.
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Bunter …. Peter Jones
Murdoch …. Bruce Bennett
Waters …. Bill Wallace
Campbell/Dr Cameron …. Trevor Martin
McAdam …. Alaric Cotter
Sgt Dalziel …. John Graham
Mrs Strachan …. Hazel McBride
Strachan …. Gordon Clyde
Classy and sharp-witted, aristocratic amateur sleuth Lord Peter Bredon Wimsey was born in 1890 and educated at Eton and Oxford, before serving in the military during the First World War.
Ian Carmichael appeared as Lord Peter Wimsey for BBC Radio from 1973 to 1983, in addition to the BBC TV adaptations that were broadcast between 1972 and 1975.
Producer: Simon Brett.
With two agents contacted, the British couple's search moves to Austria - but they're being followed. Read by Emma Currie.
With Bob "on the Fleet" for debts, Tom betrayed by Kate, and Jerry so fatigued that rustication is recommended, is this an end to the trio's adventures?
Some years on, an older, more reflective Egan ruminates on the heyday of Life in London.
Starring Greg Wise and Mark Gatiss.
Conclusion of Pierce Egan’s 19th-century comic novel adapted by Dan Tetsell.
Pierce Egan ... Geoffrey McGivern
Theodore Holt ... Giles Taylor
Corinthian Tom ... Greg Wise
George Sala ... Ben Graves
Fanny Margaret ... Cabourn Smith
Bob Logic ... James Bachman
Corinthian Kate ... Amanda Abbington
The comic's facing certain death at the mouth of shark, when his life flashes before his eyes. From November 1999.
The Lad Himself is out to save one of Cheam's institutions that's threatened by a council closure.
Starring Tony Hancock.
With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Wilfred Babbage, Hugh Morton and Harry Towb.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott.
During an economy drive, MP Jim Hacker find himself outwitted by Sir Humphrey.
Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds.
Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn satirical sitcom ran on BBC TV between 1980 and 1984. Yes Minister is centred around the hapless Jim Hacker and a collection of civil service underlings headed by the Machiavellian Sir Humphrey Appleby and obsequious Bernard.
Jim Hacker ...... Paul Eddington
Sir Humphrey Appleby ...... Nigel Hawthorne
Bernard ...... Derek Fowlds
Sir Arnold ...... John Nettleton
The Master ...... Graham Crowden
The Bursar ...... William Fox
Committee Member ...... Stuart Organ
Committee Member ...... David Peart
Committee Member ...... Moir Leslie
Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.
Will Ken and Sandy's plan to use a lion to advertise Leo cosmetics be a roaring success?
Ken Handley …. Martin Jarvis
John 'Sandy' Beach …. Christopher Godwin
Freddie …. Lockwood West
Deborah …. Rosalind Ayres
Ambrose …. Paul Jesson
Andy …. Chris Emmett
Christina …. Jo Manning Wilson
Film Director …. Scott Cherry
With Joss Ackland, James Griffiths, Miriam Margolyes, John Shrapnel, Imelda Staunton and David Tate
Written by John Canter and Guy Jenkin.
Producer: Pete Atkin.
Humphrey Lyttelton's comedy panel game with Bill Tidy, Willie Rushton, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From January 1989.
John's political campaign starts in Bradford with rousing speeches to the crowds.
Ian McKellen stars in the story of John Hamer Shawcross - set against the wider current of events in England in the early 19th century.
Howard Spring's novel freely adapted by Ken Whitmore.
John Shawcross ...... Ian McKellen
Haslett ...... Alan Meadows
Tom Hannaway ...... Geoffrey Wheeler
Marsden ...... Herbert Smith
Lord Lostwithiel of Hereward Castle ...... Jeffrey Wickham
Lady Lettice Melland ...... Helen Ryan
Anne Artingstall ...... June Barry
Lizzie Lightowler ...... Rosalie Crutchley
Arnold Ryerson ...... Andrew Jackson
Pen Muff ...... Vida Paterson
Bellows ...... Peter Bell
The student politicians of the new political Party use prison-based TV shows as inspiration for forming their policy on crime and punishment.
Second series of Tom Basden's satirical comedy.
Simon ..... Tom Basden
Duncan ..... Tim Key
Jared ..... Jonny Sweet
Mel ..... Ann Crilly
Phoebe ..... Katy Wix
Irene's son has a surprise for his mother and the police pay Vera a visit. With Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.
A dinner party descends into chaos when Rachel clashes with her new daughter-in-law.
Simmering tensions threaten the harmony of a close-knit family.
The sleuth recalls an early case involving a noble family's ancient tradition. Starring Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.
Charting the rise of the institutions that still dominate, former prime minister John Major reads from his book about cricket's past.
Mel Giedroyc comes face to face with fire-breathing dragons, hears about bringing up a tennis talent, and listens to music with Dame Jacqueline Wilson.
The Challenger's crew has returned to its solar system to discover that a million years has passed on Earth while only 115 years had passed on their starship.
After their devastating news, the four-strong crew face peril from a once benign force.
James Follett's 10-part adventure serial in time and space.
Commander Telson ...... Sean Arnold
Sharna ...... Amanda Murray
Astra ...... Kathryn Hurlbutt
Darv ...... Haydn Wood
Angel One ...... Sonia Fraser
Angel Two ...... Gordon Reid
Sentinel ...... Alexander John
George ...... John McAndrew
A young man is mysteriously saved from drowning in 1960s Brighton. Fantastical comic serial with David Warner and Rupert Degas.
From William Hague to Simon Cowell, Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre private lives of famous folk. From May 2009.
Miss Primrose's gruesome story of her time as governess at a country mansion. Stars Miranda Richardson. From January 1987.
Undercover investigative reporter David Lander begins a four-part expose into irregularities over plans to site a new London airport near Birmingham.
With serious allegations aimed at a multi-national giant - what exactly has the government's role been in the plans to demolish the town?
Studio production by Stephen Fry, Brenda Blethyn and Tony Robinson.
With Jack Klaff, James Griffiths, Stephen Frost, Peter Wear and Mark Arden.
Dramatic reconstruction by Hilda Schroder, Monica Grey, Jon Strickland and Scott Cherry.
Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet.
Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer.
Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander.
THURSDAY 23 JUNE 2011
THU 00:00 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jldg)
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18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 The Brightonomicon (b00d3kmq)
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18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 Wimsey (b007jw7f)
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06:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Above Suspicion (b007xwjp)
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06:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful (b007jv4w)
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09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue (b0121m4s)
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09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (b0120y44)
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10:00 on Sunday]
THU 03:50 Front Row Interviews (b0120y46)
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10:50 on Sunday]
THU 04:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur (b0122k4h)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 Life in London (b0121lz3)
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07:00 on Wednesday]
THU 05:30 The Very World of Milton Jones (b00g27c8)
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07:30 on Wednesday]
THU 06:00 Wimsey (b00s6492)
Five Red Herrings
2. Disappearances
As Lord Peter Wimsey investigates the mysterious death of unpopular artist, Sandy Campbell - key suspects keep vanishing.
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers.
Dramatised by Chris Miller.
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Bunter …. Peter Jones
Sir Maxwell Jameson …. Garard Green
Sgt Dalziel …. John Graham
Mrs Faron …. Frances Jeater
Miss Selby …. Nell Brennan
Miss Cochran …. Audrey Muir
Inspector MacPherson …. Don McKillopp
Allcock …. Peter Wickham
Hammond/PC Duncan …. David Strong
Betty …. Heather Bell
Jock Graham …. Christopher Scoular
Producer: Simon Brett.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1978.
THU 06:30 Above Suspicion (b007xwnq)
Episode 4
Getting closer to the British agent in Pertisau, couple Frances and Richard have sought friends' help. Read by Emma Currie.
THU 07:00 The Brothers (b00p2z5w)
Series 2
Episode 4
Zorro saves the day for the dysfunctional web designers, or does he? Stars Adam Godley and Pauline McLynn. From October 2005.
THU 07:30 Electric Ink (b0121pjk)
Series 1
Episode 6
A swathe of job cuts are predicted with circulation dropping, but who will survive the bloodbath?
Old hacks meet new media in Alistair Beaton’s satire set in the changing world of the newspaper industry.
Maddox ...... Robert Lindsay
Oliver ...... Alex Jennings
Amelia ...... Elizabeth Berrington
Tasneem ...... Zita Sattar
Masha ...... Debbie Chazen
Freddy ...... Ben Willbond
Announcer ...... Matt Addis
With additional material by Tom Mitchelson.
Director: Sally Avens
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2009.
THU 08:00 The Men from the Ministry (b0121pt0)
The Night We Crept Into the Crypt
The bumbling bureaucrats land themselves up to their necks in it!
A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments.
Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham.
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 July 1972.
THU 08:30 Hello Cheeky (b007jnx4)
From 14/04/1973
What do you get when you fall in love? And bizarre events at Crewe Junction.
Pun-tastic fast-moving comedy sketch series written by and starring John Junkin, Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor.
With musical accompaniment from the Denis King Trio.
Producer: David Hatch
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1973.
THU 09:00 Like They've Never Been Gone (b009sdcy)
Series 1
Episode 6
Comeback singing duo Tommy and Sheila hit stormy waters performing on a cruise ship.
Winners of the 1962 Eurovision Song Contest, sweethearts Tommy Franklin and Sheila Parr are back in the limelight. The only snag is they can't stand the sight of each another...
Mike Coleman's sitcom stars June Whitfield and Roy Hudd.
Tommy Franklin ...... Roy Hudd
Sheila Parr ...... June Whitfield
With Pat Coombs, Julian Eardley, Joshua Henderson and Chris Pavlo.
Singers: John Barr and Lisa Peace.
Music by Frido Ruth.
Producer: Steve Doherty
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1998.
THU 09:30 Just a Minute (b0121q35)
From London - Nicholas Parsons welcomes Clement Freud, Graham Norton, Paul Merton and Sue Perkins. From January 2001.
THU 10:00 Ambridge Extra (b0121q37)
Series 1
Episode 24
Alice is doing her best to put a brave face on, and Steve wants to try something different.
THU 10:15 Loose Ends (b011zklr)
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
Clive is joined by the comedienne and actress Kathy Griffin. She's a double Emmy award winner for her television series Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D List, she's featured on The New York Times Bestselling list for her memoir 'Official Book Club Selection' and she's been nominated for two Grammys for her comedy albums. Kathy's here in the UK to perform for one day only, with two shows at London's Palace Theatre.
Marcus Brigstocke has got ranting down to an art form, from his Now Show monologues to his team captaincy on Argumental. This time he's having a go at religion in his new book 'God Collar'. His need for it, his lack of it, the myths surrounding it...... Oh and he's about to play Station Master Perks in the stage adaption of The Railway Children.
Douglas Henshall has been on our screens in Dennis Potter's Lipstick On Your Collar' and recently as Professor Nick Cutter in Primeval. Now he's starring on stage alongside Kristin Scott Thomas in Harold Pinter's Betrayal at the Comedy Theatre in London.
Political incorrectness in music are explored with columnist and author Terence Blacker. He talks to Jo Bunting about his two part documentary Taboo De Do featuring songs with the power to upset and offend from jazz to rock to hip hop.
Music comes from the multi-talented singer-songwriter, dancer and actress Fatoumata Diawara who blends her Wassalou traditions with wider influences in her music. She performs Bakanoba from her debut EP 'Kanou'.
And introducing the fearsome talent of Kyla La Grange who brings one of her passionate, epic pop songs 'Been Better' to the Loose Ends studio.
Producer: Cathie Mahoney.
THU 11:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur (b0122k1z)
Lovers and Losers
Dirty tricks are played by a ruthless opponent - how will Labour fare in the by-election?
Ian McKellen stars in the story of John Hamer Shawcross - set against the wider current of events in England in the early 19th century.
Howard Spring's novel freely adapted by Ken Whitmore.
John Shawcross ...... Ian McKellen
Tom Hannaway ...... Geoffrey Wheeler
Lord Lostwithiel of Hereward Castle ...... Jeffrey Wickham
Lady Lettice Melland ...... Helen Ryan
Anne Artingstall ...... June Barry
Lizzie Lightowler ...... Rosalie Crutchley
Arnold Ryerson ...... Andrew Jackson
Pen Muff ...... Vida Paterson
Harry, Viscount Liskeard ...... Peter Guinness
Jimmy Newboult ...... John Baldwin
Sergeant Newboult ...... Tom Harrison
Ellen Stansfield ...... Rosalie Williams
Edith Ryerson ...... Ann Rye
Hawley Artingstall ...... Graham Tennant
Hilda ...... Lesley Nicol
Election Official ...... Anthony Wingate
Director: Trevor Hill
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1979.
THU 12:00 The Men from the Ministry (b0121pt0)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 12:30 It's Your Round (b00yz3t4)
Series 1
Episode 3
Angus Deayton hosts the comedy panel show with no format.
Arthur Smith, Lucy Montgomery, Tom Wrigglesworth and Will Smith battle it out to see who can beat each other at their own games.
Find out the hilarity that ensues when each of them play the games they've brought along. What will Arthur make of Tom's "Re-wound, Sped Up Played Backwards"? How will Twitter-fan Will Smith get on with Lucy's "Twitter-witter-witter-who" game? And how much would it take for Tom Wrigglesworth to change his name to Adolf Hitler when he plays Arthur Smith's round?
Angus Deayton valiantly tries to make sure everyone comes out of it with their reputations intact.
Writers: Angus Deayton, Ged Parsons and Paul Powell
Devised by Benjamin Partridge
Producer: Sam Michell.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011.
THU 13:00 Wimsey (b00s6492)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
THU 13:30 Above Suspicion (b007xwnq)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
THU 14:00 Ladies of Letters (b0121xgw)
Ladies of Letters Go Green
Episode 4
Wedding bells are in the air, but will Vera be invited? Comedy of correspondence with Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.
THU 14:15 Ambridge Extra (b0121q37)
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10:00 today]
THU 14:30 Book at Beachtime (b0121xgy)
Joanna Trollope - Daughters-in-Law
Episode 4
News of a suspected affair further rocks a cherished way of life.
Simmering tensions threaten the harmony of a close-knit family.
Joanna Trollope's bestseller read by Jane Whittenshaw
Abridged by Viv Beeby
Producer: Gemma Jenkins
Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in June 2011.
THU 15:00 Sherlock Holmes (b007jm66)
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1
The Reigate Squires
Burglary and violent death among the Surrey gentry, as the sleuth tries to convalesce from over-work. Starring Clive Merrison.
THU 15:45 John Major - More Than a Game (b00sxklh)
Episode 4
Recalling one of the game's most enduring figures, WG Grace, the former prime minister John Major reads from his book about cricket's past.
THU 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b0121xh0)
Join Mel Giedroyc as she goes panning for gold, hunting for dragon bones and investigating the perfect way to hit a cricket ball.
THU 17:00 The Brothers (b00p2z5w)
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07:00 today]
THU 17:30 Electric Ink (b0121pjk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:30 today]
THU 18:00 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jldt)
Earthsearch I
Star Cluster - Tersus Nine
Having destroyed the warrior android Fagor and returned safely to the starship Challenger, the crew have resumed their search for Earth and are heading - in a state of suspended animation - for Tersus Nine.
James Follett's 10-part adventure serial in time and space.
Commander Telson ...... Sean Arnold
Sharna ...... Amanda Murray
Astra ...... Kathryn Hurlbutt
Darv ...... Haydn Wood
Angel One ...... Sonia Fraser
Angel Two ...... Gordon Reid
Director: Glyn Dearman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1981.
THU 18:30 The Brightonomicon (b00d7h6v)
The Hound of the Hangletons
Hugo Rune and Rizla attempt to solve the missing spaniel mystery. Fantastical comic serial with David Warner and Elliott Stein.
THU 19:00 The Men from the Ministry (b0121pt0)
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08:00 today]
THU 19:30 Hello Cheeky (b007jnx4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 20:00 Wimsey (b00s6492)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
THU 20:30 Above Suspicion (b007xwnq)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
THU 21:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur (b0122k1z)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
THU 22:00 It's Your Round (b00yz3t4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
THU 22:30 The Museum of Everything (b007k4j3)
Series 2
The Coach Trip
The Museum's annual away day heads to a medieval fayre in Chaversham.
Written and performed by Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins and Dan Tetsell.
With Lucy Montgomery.
Music by Dominic Haslam and Ben Walker.
Producer: Alex Walsh-Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2005.
THU 23:00 I Think I've Got a Problem (b00cm91h)
Series 2
Episode 4
After falling over and knocking himself out, Tom - and the band in his head - awakes to find himself in a strange world where castrati singers are all the rage...
Starring Suggs and Bob Monkhouse.
Andrew McGibbon and Nick Romero's everyday story about a man who can't stop himself from breaking into song.
Tom Caine …. Suggs
Dr Boone …. Bob Monkhouse
Bouche …. Phil Cornwell
Jake …. Andrew McGibbon
Monty DeVere …. Nick Romero
Malc …. Bill Nighy
Phelia …. Julia Deakin
Clammy …. Toby Longworth
Pi …. Debra Stephenson
Songs: Andrew McGibbon. Nick Romero and Suggs
Producers: Andrew McGibbon and Dawn Ellis.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2003.
THU 23:30 Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years (b0089lxf)
Turning 40
Dan Freedman and Nick Romero's pun-fest with a distraught Robin Wood turning 40 and The Archers goes sci-fi.
Comedy extravaganza written by and featuring Dan Freedman and Nick Romero.
With Richard Coles.
Music by the Gents.
Producer: Julian Mayers
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1998
FRIDAY 24 JUNE 2011
FRI 00:00 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jldt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 The Brightonomicon (b00d7h6v)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 Wimsey (b00s6492)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 Above Suspicion (b007xwnq)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 Like They've Never Been Gone (b009sdcy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:30 Just a Minute (b0121q35)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 Ambridge Extra (b0121q37)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 03:15 Loose Ends (b011zklr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur (b0122k1z)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 The Brothers (b00p2z5w)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 on Thursday]
FRI 05:30 Electric Ink (b0121pjk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:30 on Thursday]
FRI 06:00 Wimsey (b00s6brb)
Five Red Herrings
3. Bicycles
One of six suspects over the death of Sandy Campbell, Jock Graham has let slip that he knows rather more than he pretends. Lord Peter Wimsey investigates.
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers.
Dramatised by Chris Miller.
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Hammond/PC Duncan …. David Strong
Jock Graham …. Christopher Scoular
Inspector MacPherson …. Don McKillopp
Jaime Mair/The Constable …. Jonathan Scott
Ferguson …. Iain Blair
Mrs McGregor …. Miriam Margoyles
Helen McGregor …. Yvonne Gillan
PC Ross …. Gordon Kane
Producer: Simon Brett.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1978.
FRI 06:30 Above Suspicion (b00cfwdc)
Episode 5
Mission accomplished, amateur spies Frances and Richard are being watched by a man with a duelling scar. Read by Emma Currie.
FRI 07:00 The Arts and How They Was Done (b007cp1n)
The Entire History of Theatre Through the Ages and How It Is Done
The National Theatre of Brent reveals the true history of the stage. Stars Patrick Barlow. From May 2007.
FRI 07:30 Snap (b00tvql2)
Series 2
Episode 4
A problem aired is a problem shared, but will Ryan find a way to deal with being bullied on his own?
And Molly doesn't care who Doug goes out with now they’re divorced, but she'd still like to know all the details...
Paul Mendelson’s sitcom stars Rebecca Lacey as Molly, Paul Venables as Doug, Soumaya Keynes as Kaz, Jessie Sullivan as Ryan, Marlene Sidaway as Annie, Samantha Spiro as Dawn and Jonathan Tafler as Raymond.
Producer: David Ian Neville
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2004.
FRI 08:00 The Navy Lark (b007zmrl)
Series 3
Families' Day
As the chief fundraises, Cedric Phillips arrives on board HMS Troutbridge to see his brother, 'the Captain'!
Stars Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as Lt Commander Stanton, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey and Michael Bates as Cedric Phillips. Plus Heather Chasen as Ramona, Tenniel Evans as LS Goldstein, and June Tobin as Charlotte Stanton.
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 January 1961.
FRI 08:30 Steptoe and Son (b00s5xtn)
Series 1
Steptoe a la Carte
After meeting Monique on his round, Harold's hoping he's found true love with a French twist. But what will she make of his dad Albert?
Starring Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett.
Following the conclusion of their hugely successful association with Tony Hancock, writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson wrote 10 pilots for the BBC TV's Comedy Playhouse in 1962.
The Offer featured the lives of rag and bone men Albert Steptoe and son Harold - and was the spark for a run of 8 series on TV.
Albert Steptoe …. Wilfrid Brambell
Harold Steptoe …. Harry H Corbett
Monique …. Gwendolyn Watts
The Butler …. Ian Burford
Adapted for radio from Galton and Simpson's TV script by Gale Pedrick.
Producer: Bobby Jaye
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1966.
FRI 09:00 A Whole New Ball Game (b00cmypt)
Series 1
The Final Supper
It's Frewitt Cup Final day. A day of destiny for the Patterson family and Father Benedict.
Will there be tears of joy at the end of it? Or a weeping and a gnashing of teeth?
A six-part black comedy by Martin Davies
Stars Desmond Barrit as Father Benedict, Brenda Blethyn as Mrs Patterson, Paul Parris as Robert Patterson, Charlotte Coleman as Barbara Patterson, Martino Lazzeri as Guy Entwhistle, Mark Straker as Andy, Claire Skinner as Janet and Gordon Reid as Mr Plant.
Producer: Lissa Evans
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1993.
FRI 09:30 Does The Team Think? (b00lw1m5)
Series 1
Episode 7
Vic Reeves hosts, as Sean Lock, Patrick Kielty, Liz Smith and Suggs answer questions from the audience. From August 2007.
FRI 10:00 What's So Funny? (b0121zvz)
Series 1
Episode 12
Rufus Hound and guests with news, reviews and previews of what's happening in comedy this week.
FRI 10:30 Ambridge Extra Omnibus (b0121zz9)
Series 1, Episodes 23-24
Alice is keeping a vigil, and the competition's hotting up between Harry and Rhys.
FRI 11:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur (b0121xgr)
Deaths and Entrances
John's political pursuits lead him to Westminster and Welsh valley mines.
Ian McKellen stars in the story of John Hamer Shawcross - set against the wider current of events in England in the early 19th century.
Howard Spring's novel freely adapted by Ken Whitmore.
John Shawcross ...... Ian McKellen
Tom Hannaway ...... Geoffrey Wheeler
Lord Lostwithiel of Hereward Castle ...... Jeffrey Wickham
Lady Lettice Melland ...... Helen Ryan
Anne Artingstall ...... June Barry
Lizzie Lightowler ...... Rosalie Crutchley
Arnold Ryerson ...... Andrew Jackson
Pen Muff ...... Vida Paterson
Harry Liskeard ...... Peter Guinness
Jimmy Newboult ...... John Baldwin
Ellen Stansfield ...... Rosalie Williams
Edith Ryerson ...... Ann Rye
Nell Richards ...... Nina Holloway
Marsden ...... Herbert Smith
Carrickfergus ...... James Tomlinson
Evan Vaughan ...... Richard Clay-Jones
Gallery Assistant ...... Rory Scase
Director: Trevor Hill
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1979.
FRI 12:00 The Navy Lark (b007zmrl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 The Now Show (b011vjhr)
Series 34
Episode 2
Coalition health reforms, opposition leadership squabbles and Leicester's preparedness against the unknowable zombie threat.
This week's Now Show Audience Question was:
As "Your Desert Island Discs" showed last week, particular songs recall particular memories for people. Give us one of yours.
What does it make you think of?
Starring Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis; with Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin and special guest Andy Zaltzman.
Written by the cast, with additional material from Steve Hall, Jon Hunter, Ben Partridge, Ava Vidal and Andy Wolton.
Produced by Colin Anderson.
FRI 13:00 Wimsey (b00s6brb)
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06:00 today]
FRI 13:30 Above Suspicion (b00cfwdc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
FRI 14:00 Ladies of Letters (b012211j)
Ladies of Letters Go Green
Episode 5
The floating Malaysian wedding ends in chaos. Can the Ladies ever be reconciled? With Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.
FRI 14:15 Margaret Bonham - The Casino (b007rsyx)
Miss King
A penny is the source of much discord between Emma Bury and Milly Young. Read by Emma Fielding.
FRI 14:30 Book at Beachtime (b012216d)
Joanna Trollope - Daughters-in-Law
Episode 5
The truth about the suspected affair emerges and Rachel makes plans for the future.
Simmering tensions threaten the harmony of a close-knit family.
Joanna Trollope's bestseller concluded by Jane Whittenshaw
Abridged by Viv Beeby
Producer: Gemma Jenkins
Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in June 2011.
FRI 15:00 Sherlock Holmes (b007jm6p)
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Series 2
The Crooked Man
The sleuth investigates an officer's death, with the regimental honour of the Royal Mallows at stake. Stars Clive Merrison.
FRI 15:45 John Major - More Than a Game (b00sy253)
Episode 5
Moving on to the 20th century and the threat of war, the former prime minister reads from his book about cricket's rich past.
FRI 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b012216g)
Mel Giedroyc is wombling free in Wimbledon, finding out how tennis balls are made. Kirsten Dunst hits Centre Court, and Andi Osho previews the comedy week ahead.
FRI 17:00 The Arts and How They Was Done (b007cp1n)
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FRI 17:30 Snap (b00tvql2)
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FRI 18:00 James Follett - Earthsearch (b00cfzsp)
Earthsearch I
Earthfall
Despite the difficulties put in their way by the two guardian 'Angels', the crew of the Challenger have found Paradise - an earth-like planet originally discovered by the second generation crew.
However, the 'Angels' are by no means beaten.
Conclusion of James Follett's 10-part adventure serial in time and space.
Commander Telson ...... Sean Arnold
Sharna ...... Amanda Murray
Astra ...... Kathryn Hurlbutt
Darv ...... Haydn Wood
Angel One ...... Sonia Fraser
Angel Two ...... Gordon Reid
Director: Glyn Dearman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1981.
FRI 18:30 The Brightonomicon (b00d9z5l)
The Curious Case of the Centenary Centaur
Hugo Rune and Rizla cause a riot at a new-age seminar. Fantastical comic serial with David Warner and Elliott Stein.
FRI 19:00 The Navy Lark (b007zmrl)
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FRI 19:30 Steptoe and Son (b00s5xtn)
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FRI 20:00 Wimsey (b00s6brb)
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FRI 20:30 Above Suspicion (b00cfwdc)
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FRI 21:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur (b0121xgr)
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FRI 22:00 Now Show Extra (b012216j)
A new programme for Radio 4 Extra, featuring jokes that you won't have heard in this week's Now Show, some clips from the archives and exclusive behind-the-scenes material.
FRI 22:45 Steven Appleby's Normal Life (b012216l)
Series 1
Normal Work
Steven Appleby concludes his series with a look at the world of work.
However, pondering on why he became a cartoonist instead of getting a "proper job" proves to be rather more dangerous and revealing than he intended.
Starring Paul McCrink as cartoonist Steven Appleby who takes an abnormal look at everyday life.
Steven ...... Paul McCrink
Mum ...... Rosalind Paul
Mr Two ...... Ewan Bailey
Dad ...... Nigel Betts
Lauren ...... Rachel Atkins
Steven Appleby ...... As Himself
Other parts played by the cast.
Written by Steven Appleby
Producer: Toby Swift
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2002.
FRI 23:00 What's So Funny? (b0121zvz)
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FRI 23:30 Sorry About Last Night (b00ndrql)
A Occurrence
Andy's dinner party sparks a rift with Julie. Alexei Sayle's quirky couples comedy, with Siobhan Redmond. From November 1999.