1899: Victorian bookseller-cum-detective Charles Craddock and his niece Lucy investigate mysterious backstage dramas at a London theatre.
Chris Thompson's mystery stars Martin Jarvis as Charles Craddock, Emma Tate as Lucy Greenwood, Struan Rodgers as Grout, David Thorpe as James Price and Colin Pinney as Rufus Weatherby.
Directed by John Taylor.
The debonair detective tries to send his wife Steve away, for fear that reprisals are on their way.
Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.
With Richard Williams as Sir Graham Forbes, James Beattie as Charlie, Frederick Treves as Inspector Eden, Peter Wilde as Terry Palmer, June Tobin as Mary Desmond, John Scott as Bill McCall, Richard Hurndall as Roger Shelly, Betty Hardy as Marian Faber, Sheila Grant as a nurse and Hugh Manning as Sergeant Wrighton / a Man.
From 1938 to 1969 the fictional crime novelist and detective Paul Temple, together with his Fleet Street journalist Steve, solved case after case in one of BBC radio's most popular series. They inhabited a sophisticated world of chilled cocktails and fast cars, where the women were chic and the men wore cravats - a world where Sir Graham Forbes, of Scotland Yard, usually needed Paul's help with his latest tricky case.
Grumpy Victor Meldrew arrives at work to learn that he's no longer employed and is set to be replaced by a box.
With time passing very slowly in his enforced retirement, Victor gripes about newsreaders and worries about becoming a lavatory junkie.
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
Mrs Warboys ...... Doreen Mantle
Nick Swainey ...... Owen Brenman
With Sally Grace and Jeffrey Holland.
Winning numerous awards, six series were made for TV plus numerous specials on BBC ONE from 1990 to 2000.
In this third series comedian Mark Steel visits 6 more UK towns to discover what makes them and their inhabitants distinctive.
He creates a bespoke stand-up show for that town and performs the show in front of a local audience.
As well as shedding light on the less visited areas of Britain, Mark uncovers stories and experiences that resonate with us all as we recognise the quirkiness of the British way of life and the rich tapestry of remarkable events and people who have shaped where we live.
During the series 'Mark Steel's In Town' Mark will visit Berwick-Upon Tweed, Holyhead, Basingstoke, Douglas (Isle of Man), Bungay and Wigan.
Episode 3 - In this episode Mark performs a show for the residents of Basingstoke, where he talks about war with the Salvation Army, prehistoric roundabouts and a rather unusual world record set in a shopping centre. From December 2011.
Written by Mark Steel with additional material by Pete Sinclair.
Neddie investigates a dastardly denture-stealing plan. But who wants them and why? With Valentine Dyall. From January 1956.
The cult sketch show team's last-ever episode.
Starring Fred Harris, Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees and Chris Emmett.
With special guest David Jason.
Cult sketch comedy series which originally ran from 1976 to 1980.
Written by Andrew Marshall and David Renwick.
The Magician's Nephew: The first of CS Lewis' classic Narnia fantasy books. A new world is born, but Digory has a special favour to ask of its lion creator. Episode 3 of 3.
The children's author inherits 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and passes on 'Riddley Walker' by Russell Hoban.
The famed horror actor recounts Jerome K Jerome's piquant story of a doctor being hunted from beyond the grave.
The last ever Christmas story written by Charles Dickens is a vivid portrait of a man tormented by his past.
Stars John Moffatt as Charles Dickens, Michael Tudor Barnes as Redlaw, Dilys Laye as Milly Swidger, Ronald Herdman as William Swidger, Godfrey Kenton as Philip Swidger, Timothy Carlton as George Swidger, Timothy Alcock as Adolphus Tetterby, Maxine Audley as Sophie Tetterby, Stuart Heath as Johnny Tetterby, Andrew Wincott as Denham, Winston Eade as Adolphus Tetterby Jnr and Rikki Belsham as the Boy.
Dramatised by Jill Brookes.
Will discovering the history of the derelict house solve the mystery of the strange watcher at the window? Stars Marcia Warren.
In the Archers spin-off, Clive is lurking in the shadows, and Daniel comes bearing gifts.
The circus recruits a promising young illusionist. Adjoa Andoh reads Erin Morgenstern's dark fantasy about love and magic. Made for 4 Extra.
Mel Giedroyc dons a pair of ruby slippers to hear from a woman who really got carried away by a hurricane, and celebrates bedtime stories.
In which mushrooms are picked, the right questions are not asked, and a sign of civilisation is revealed.
Confusion reigns as the British Embassy prepares a report on the local political outlook.
Alex Shearer's Eastern bloc embassy sitcom.
Starring Dinsdale Landen as HM Ambassador Mackenzie, Peter Acre as William Frost, Moir Leslie as Helen Waterson, Stephen Greif as Spiro, Michael Bilton as Yakov and Sue Broomfield as Eugenia.
The Time Lord and Sarah Jane make some potent allies when they're pursued by Sutekh's Egyptian acolytes. Fourth Doctor adventure read by Tom Baker.
Telson and Sharna, two of the Challenger's crew, have entered the floating hulk of its sister ship and discovered it houses a population with no knowledge of anything outside their own small world. To them, Earth is eternity.
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
Fagor ...... Sion Probert
Lenart ...... Jane Knowles
Tandor ...... Pauline Letts
Forty One ...... John Church
Vince can't make the porpoise derby because his band's on New Faces of Pop and Howard can't relax because he's constantly being visited by the spirit of jazz.
Written by and starring Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt.
The Boosh is a surreal adventure based on the Perrier Award-winning comedy show, featuring Howard and Vince's battles with zoo manager Bob Fossil.
Howard Moon ...... Julian Barrattt
Vince Noir ...... Noel Fielding
Bob Fossil ...... Rich Fulcher
With Simon Evans.
After BBC radio gave them their big break with this series, they transferred to BBC TV where The Mighty Boosh ran for three series.
Producer: Danny Wallace.
Two hours of comedy, as Arthur Smith chats to Deborah Frances White and Simon Godley about life and laughs.
The Pringle-wearing host lifts the lid on his life in a fly-on-the-wall behind-the-scenes look at Pear Tree Productions. Stars Steve Coogan. From July 1993.
Sponsoring the British Army, the impact of total European integration - and the House of Commons votes for the Honesty Act...
Recorded in 1993 - Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Chris Barrie 'look back' at the rest of 1990s yet to happen - starting with 1995.
A satirical review set on New Year's Eve 1999 - the Sony Gold award-winning comedy recalls the events from 1995 to 1999.
Predicted by 'Spitting Image' writers Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Pete Sinclair.
WEDNESDAY 28 DECEMBER 2011
WED 00:00 Doctor Who (b018jk6v)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Tuesday]
WED 00:30 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jld3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Tuesday]
WED 01:00 Craddock and Co (b007jsvx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 on Tuesday]
WED 01:30 Paul Temple (b007rgr1)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 on Tuesday]
WED 02:00 The News Quiz Extra (b018jgh1)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Monday]
WED 02:45 Armstrong and Miller (b00t5x2s)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:45 on Monday]
WED 03:00 The Chronicles of Narnia - The Magician's Nephew (b018p8fv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Tuesday]
WED 03:50 Inheritance Books (b0196wb8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:50 on Tuesday]
WED 04:00 Christopher Lee's Fireside Tales (b018jk1f)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:15 Charles Dickens (b007jw8x)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Tuesday]
WED 05:00 Flying the Flag (b007jx74)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Tuesday]
WED 05:30 One Foot in the Grave (b007jmxg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 on Tuesday]
WED 06:00 Craddock and Co (b007jsw5)
My Dear Isabelle
Spring, 1900: The reappearance of a woman from his past persuades Victorian private investigator Charles Craddock to help find her kidnapped husband in France, but niece Lucy realises there are hidden perils.
Chris Thompson's mystery stars Martin Jarvis as Charles Craddock, Emma Tate as Lucy Greenwood, Struan Rodgers as Grout, Frances Jeater as Isabelle Vallance and Stephen Thorne as Leopold Kransky.
Directed by Chris Thompson.
Producer: John Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in 1993.
WED 06:30 Paul Temple (b007rj64)
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
Presenting Mr Vandyke
The suave sleuth throws a party and invites all the suspects, but can he finally unmask the culprit?
Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.
With Richard Williams as Sir Graham Forbes, Peter Wilde as Terry Palmer, James Beattie as Charlie, John Scott as Bill McCall, Simon Lack as Philip Droste, Richard Hurndall as Roger Shelly and Betty Hardy as Marian Faber.
From 1938 to 1969 the fictional crime novelist and detective Paul Temple, together with his Fleet Street journalist Steve, solved case after case in one of BBC radio's most popular series. They inhabited a sophisticated world of chilled cocktails and fast cars, where the women were chic and the men wore cravats - a world where Sir Graham Forbes, of Scotland Yard, usually needed Paul's help with his latest tricky case.
Producer: Martin C Webster
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in 1959.
WED 07:00 The Right Time (b009z658)
Series 2
Episode 2
Everybody's wearing beige, crossed wires and bailiffs.
Sketch show about life, written and performed by people who've lived a bit.
Stars Eleanor Bron, Graeme Garden, Neil Innes, Paula Wilcox, Clive Swift and Roger Blake.
Written by Graeme Garden, Neil Innes, John Pidgeon, Jan Etherington, Julie Balloo, Ramone Towers, Trevor Walker,Michael Fitch, John Dowie, Colin Bostock-Smith and Andrew Nickolds.
Music by Ronnie & The Rex.
Producer: Helen Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2002.
WED 07:30 Heresy (b018fll7)
Series 8
Episode 4
Victoria Coren presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
Her guests this week are comedians Rufus Hound and Dr Phil Hammond and writer and broadcaster Germaine Greer. Together they have fun exposing the wrong-headedness of received wisdom and challenging knee-jerk public reaction to events.
GP, Dr Phil Hammond enthusiastically argues against the received wisdom that people should not self-diagnose using the internet, pointing out that statistically doctors only just beat the internet in getting it right. Germaine Greer offers some constructive if controversial advice for self-diagnosers who get it wrong: 'Just die!'
Germaine also refutes the belief that the sixties were a great time to be young by cheerfully recalling the decade as a time of police repression and sexually-transmitted diseases.
And Rufus Hound pours scorn on the suggestion that the best Christmas presents are the ones you make yourself. He warns Victoria Coren that if she turns up at his house on Christmas Day with a gift she has baked herself, he will ask her to leave.
Producer: Brian King
A Avalon Television production for BBC Radio 4.
WED 08:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007k0gt)
Series 4
The Diary
It's New Year's Eve and the lad is pondering what could have been. Features the famous Test Pilot scene.
Starring Tony Hancock.
With Bill Kerr, Sidney James, Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Theme and incidental music composed and conducted by Wally Stott.
Producer: Dennis Main Wilson
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1956.
WED 08:30 The Michael Bentine Show (b00jjq7x)
From 05/02/1984
Michael Bentine stars as Dame Nellie Drongo, the Boy Scout Movement of India and a prehistoric Caveman..
The ultimate one man show written and performed by the host.
Producer: Jamie Rix
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1984.
WED 09:00 Cabin Pressure (b00cb5k4)
Series 1
Abu Dhabi
Stephanie Cole, Benedict Cumberbatch and Roger Allam star in the sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. Written by John Finnemore, writer for The News Quiz, The Now Show, and That Mitchell & Webb Sound.
In this week’s episode, the town of Bristol, a cat and a thermostat combine to present Martin with a career-breaking crisis.
Cast:
Carolyn Knapp-Shappey .............................. Stephanie Cole
1st Officer Douglas Richardson ...................... Roger Allam
Capt. Martin Crieff........................... Benedict Cumberbatch
Arthur Shappey.............................................. John Finnemore
ATC Fitton........................................................ Ewen MacIntosh
Written by John Finnemore
Produced and directed by David Tyler
A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4
WED 09:30 Whispers (b007k2zk)
Series 2
Episode 3
Gyles Brandreth hosts the quiz show with scandal on its mind and slander at its heart.
Simon Fanshawe and Charles Collingwood join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip.
Producer: Elizabeth Freestone
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2004.
WED 10:00 The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (b018p91p)
Episode 1
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: CS Lewis's fantasy series continues with its most famous story, read by Paul Scofield. Episode 1 of 3.
WED 10:50 Inheritance Books (b0196wpp)
Damien Dibben
The children's author inherits 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' by CS Lewis and passes on 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Brontën.
WED 11:00 Christopher Lee's Fireside Tales (b018jmm2)
John Charrington's Wedding
The master of fright shares E Nesbit's spine tingler about a wedding that is all too literally from hell.
WED 11:15 Aesop's Fables (b018jmrx)
A festive retelling of the tales. Adapted from the stage production by War Horse writer Michael Morpurgo. Stars Tom Wainwright.
WED 12:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007k0gt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
WED 12:30 The Michael Bentine Show (b00jjq7x)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
WED 13:00 Craddock and Co (b007jsw5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
WED 13:30 Paul Temple (b007rj64)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
WED 14:00 A House to Let (b00x7fj7)
Episode 3
The derelict house mystery deepens when manservant Trottle finds people inside. But why are they there? Stars Marcia Warren.
WED 14:15 This Sceptred Isle (b00b9xq9)
Henry III
Henry became King and ruled for more than 50 years. Anna Massey narrates the history of Britain, with Paul Eddington.
WED 14:30 Winter Tales (b018jn9t)
Winter Tales - Series 2
The Night Circus, pt 3
Sparks fly between Celia and Marco as their magical game escalates. Adjoa Andoh reads Erin Morgenstern's dark fantasy. Made for 4 Extra.
WED 15:00 The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (b018p91p)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
WED 15:50 Inheritance Books (b0196wpp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:50 today]
WED 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b018jnb6)
Mel Giedroyc has top tips on how to use up that fridge full of leftovers, and has a play in Peter Pan author JM Barrie's childhood garden.
WED 17:00 It Sticks Out Half A Mile (b007jph9)
Who Owned the Pier?
1948: In the battle to restore the pier in Frambourne-on-Sea, hopes rest on a visit from an electrician...
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
Mr Guthrie ...... Glynn Edwards
Mr Watkins ...... Barry Gosney
Assistant ...... Stuart Sherwin
Librarian ...... James Bryce
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 November 1983.
WED 17:30 The Right Time (b009z658)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 today]
WED 18:00 Doctor Who (b018jp1j)
The Pyramids of Mars
Episode 3
The Time Lord deduces Sutekh's deadly plan for freeing himself from his eternal captivity in Egypt. Fourth Doctor adventure read by Tom Baker.
WED 18:30 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jldg)
Earthsearch I
Marooned
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
Director: Glyn Dearman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1981.
WED 19:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007k0gt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
WED 19:30 The Michael Bentine Show (b00jjq7x)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
WED 20:00 Craddock and Co (b007jsw5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
WED 20:30 Paul Temple (b007rj64)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
WED 21:00 Christopher Lee's Fireside Tales (b018jmm2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
WED 21:15 Aesop's Fables (b018jmrx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
WED 22:00 Heresy (b018fll7)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:30 today]
WED 22:30 Mark Tavener - Absolute Power (b018jp4b)
Series 4
Episode 1
The spin doctoring duo get a lucrative contract to work for the BBC. Stars Stephen Fry and John Bird. From February 2004.
WED 23:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once (b007jr8f)
Series 1
Dib Dib Dib
Lovelorn Jason must face life without Debbie. Can Michael and the Sweater Girls' first gig take his mind off being single?
The lives of the Stockport-based, Conroy family - in series 1 of Jim Poyser and Damian Lanigan's comedy drama.
Starring Dominic Monaghan as Jason, Jason Done as Michael, Stefan Escreet as Dave, John McArdle as Eddie, Emma Clarke as Collete, Beverley Callard as Maureen, Jo-Anne Knowles as Debbie and Dan Maier as Mr Bickerstaff.
Music: Big George
Producer: Neil Mossey
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1999.
WED 23:30 Revolting People (b00fnrmh)
Series 2
And Yet Even More Trying Times
Samuel is left a fortune by his puritanical Aunt Sybil. But only if his family can fulfil her final wish.
Comedy set just before the American Revolution.
Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses.
Samuel Oliphant …. Jay Tarses
Sergeant McGurk …. Andy Hamilton
Captain Brimshaw …. James Fleet
Mary Oliphant …. Jan Ravens
Ezekiel Spriggs …. Hugh Dennis
Cora Oliphant …. Penelope Nice
Joshua Oliphant …. Tony Maudsley
Snavely …. Phillip Pope
Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2001.
THURSDAY 29 DECEMBER 2011
THU 00:00 Doctor Who (b018jp1j)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jldg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 Craddock and Co (b007jsw5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Paul Temple (b007rj64)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 Cabin Pressure (b00cb5k4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:30 Whispers (b007k2zk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (b018p91p)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 03:50 Inheritance Books (b0196wpp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:50 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 Christopher Lee's Fireside Tales (b018jmm2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:15 Aesop's Fables (b018jmrx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 It Sticks Out Half A Mile (b007jph9)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Wednesday]
THU 05:30 The Right Time (b009z658)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 on Wednesday]
THU 06:00 Wimsey (b007jzdt)
The Nine Tailors
1 The Bells are Rung Up
The elegant, intelligent amateur sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey is drawn into the case of an unsolved jewel theft - which turns into a grave mystery.
Ian Carmichael stars as the aristocratic sleuth.
British gentleman detective Lord Peter Wimsey features in a number of detective novels and short stories by English crime writer, Dorothy L Sayers. The Nine Tailors was first published in 1934.
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.
Adapted for radio in eight episodes by Alistair Beaton.
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Bunter …. Peter Jones
Ezra Wilderspin …. John Church
Mrs Venables …. Noel Dyson
Stephen Driver …. Stephen Greiff
The Rev Theodore Venable …. Phillip Latham
Emily …. Jenny Twigg
Mr Godfrey/Johnson …. Hayden Wood
Narrator …. John Westbrook
Producer: Martin Fisher
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1980.
THU 06:30 Paul Temple (b007tbxy)
Paul Temple and the Conrad Case
The Man From Munich
The debonair detective goes on the trail of an English girl, who's gone missing from a finishing school in Bavaria.
Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.
Paul Temple …. Peter Coke
Steve …. Marjorie Westbury
Sir Graham Forbes …. Richard Williams
Herr Brechschaft …. Jeffrey Segal
June Jackson …. June Tobin
Charlie …. James Beattie
Mrs Wheldon …. Virginia Winter
With Beatrice Ormond, Judy Bailey, Frank Partington, Peggy Gow and John Graham.
Between 1938 and 1968, Francis Durbridge's incomparably suave amateur detective Paul Temple and glamorous wife Steve solved case after baffling case in one of BBC radio's most popular series. They inhabited a sophisticated, well-heeled world of cocktails and fast cars.
Producer: Martyn C Webster
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1959.
THU 07:00 The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes (b00bf0l6)
Holmes Strikes a Happy Medium
Baker Street’s Great Detective Sherlock Holmes tries to unravel murderous goings-on at a seance.
Roy Hudd spoofs the famous sleuth in Tony Hare’s comedy series.
With Chris Emmett as Dr Watson, June Whitfield as Mrs Hudson, Geoffrey Whitehead as Moriarty and Jeffrey Holland as Inspector Lestrade
Musical accompaniment: Ian Smith.
Producer: Chris Neill
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1999.
THU 07:30 Clare in the Community (b00srjdd)
Series 6
Clare v God
Social worker Clare doesn't like people on her patch - especially an interfering Vicar.
Clare Barker is the self-absorbed social worker who has the right jargon for every problem she comes across, though never a practical solution. But there are plenty of challenges out there for an involved, caring social worker. Or even Clare.
Clare ..... Sally Phillips
Brian ..... Alex Lowe
Ray ..... Richard Lumsden
Helen ..... Liza Tarbuck
Megan/Nali ..... Nina Conti
Libby ..... Sarah Kendall
Written by Harry Venning and David Ramsden
Producer: Katie Tyrrell.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2010.
THU 08:00 The Men from the Ministry (b018jpg3)
Pardon My French
Battling to get the rest of Europe playing cricket - the bungling bureaucrats are on a sticky wicket.
The first of 14 shows not kept in the archive and re-recorded in 1980 - previously never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra.
'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977.
Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler (who replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966).
With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham.
Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham.
Producer: Edward Taylor
Re-recording of 'French Cricket" made in April 1980.
THU 08:30 Dad's Army (b007jmyj)
Series 2
Boots, Boots, Boots
The Home Guard platoon take action when Captain Mainwaring becomes obsessed with their feet.
Starring Arthur Lowe as Captain Mainwaring, John Le Mesurier as Sergeant Wilson, Clive Dunn as Corporal Jones, John Laurie as Private Frazer, Ian Lavender as Private Pike and Arnold Ridley as Godfrey.
Adapted for radio from Jimmy Perry and David Croft's TV scripts by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles.
Producer: John Dyas
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1975.
THU 09:00 Know Your Place (b018jpjy)
Room to Manoeuvre
Cleaner Elsie borrows a flat for a night, but must keep caretaker Ramsay out of the way.
Ramsay Potts is the jobsworth caretaker at a crumbling Edwardian block of flats, pursued by the over-amorous cleaner Elsie.
Starring Roy Dotrice as Ramsay and Patricia Hayes as Elspeth Spurgeon.
Eight-part sitcom written by Andrew Palmer and Nell Brennan.
With John Graham, Jon Glover, Norma Ronald, Nell Brennan and Yvonne Manners.
Producer: Edward Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1982.
THU 09:30 The 99p Challenge (b007js7q)
Series 3
Episode 3
Crazy panel show capers as host Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Ben Moor and Nick Frost.
The game where someone stands to leave the studio 99p richer than when they came in.
Written by Kevin Cecil and Andy Riley.
Producer: David Tyler
A Pozzitive production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2001.
THU 10:00 The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (b018p9kr)
Episode 2
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: With Mr Tumnus arrested, the children try to rescue him from Queen Jadis. Read by David Suchet. Episode 2 of 3.
THU 10:50 Inheritance Books (b0196wql)
Anne Fine
The children's author inherits 'Mistress Masham's Repose' by TH White and passes on 'The Rescuers' by Margery Sharp'.
THU 11:00 Christopher Lee's Fireside Tales (b018jpn2)
The Man and the Snake
The master of terror shares Ambrose Bierce's scary story of serpents and hallucination, with a real sting in its tail.
THU 11:15 Linda Cracknell - The Three Knots (b018jppt)
Two stranded friends meet an old woman who claims to control the elements in 19th century Scotland. Stars Finn Den Hertog.
THU 12:00 The Men from the Ministry (b018jpg3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 12:30 Dad's Army (b007jmyj)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 13:00 Wimsey (b007jzdt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
THU 13:30 Paul Temple (b007tbxy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
THU 14:00 A House to Let (b00x58pp)
Episode 4
Trottle makes a disturbing discovery at the derelict house, in a locked room. Stars Marcia Warren and Alec McCowen.
THU 14:15 Ambridge Extra (b018jprc)
Series 2
Episode 26
There's a lot of healing to be done in the season finale of the Archers spin-off.
THU 14:30 Winter Tales (b018jpsb)
Winter Tales - Series 2
The Night Circus, pt 4
Celia tries to bring the game to an end without further loss of life. Adjoa Andoh reads Erin Morgenstern's dark fantasy. Made for 4 Extra.
THU 15:00 The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (b018p9kr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
THU 15:50 Inheritance Books (b0196wql)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:50 today]
THU 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b018jpsv)
Mel flies to Neverland with Peter Pan, and as the New Year approaches, she practises first footing.
THU 17:00 King Street Junior (b007jmfw)
Series 5
Good Times, Bad Times
Mrs Stone thinks that teachers are all frustrated performers, and she may well be right. Stars James Grout. From May 1990.
THU 17:30 The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes (b00bf0l6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 today]
THU 18:00 Doctor Who (b018jpxn)
The Pyramids of Mars
Episode 4
The Time Lord and Sarah must resort to a low-tech solution to scupper the plans of the mighty Sutekh. Fourth Doctor adventure read by Tom Baker.
THU 18:30 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 19:00 The Men from the Ministry (b018jpg3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 19:30 Dad's Army (b007jmyj)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 20:00 Wimsey (b007jzdt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
THU 20:30 Paul Temple (b007tbxy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
THU 21:00 Christopher Lee's Fireside Tales (b018jpn2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
THU 21:15 Linda Cracknell - The Three Knots (b018jppt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
THU 22:00 Clare in the Community (b00srjdd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:30 today]
THU 22:30 The Atkinson People (b007jsb0)
Sir Corin Basin
The actor, raconteur and general bore talks to just about anyone who will listen. Stars Rowan Atkinson. From April 1979.
THU 23:00 The Cheese Shop Presents (b0084j38)
Series 2
Episode 3
A champion beautiful baby, and an assault on the local pier. Sketch comedy from Brighton with Gerard Foster. From June 1998.
THU 23:30 Think the Unthinkable (b007jm4p)
Series 1
London Transport
The Unthinkable Solutions team ride to the rescue of London's transport system.
Their strategy is to put Reg, an intense night-bus driver, in charge of London Transport, while chief executive Bud Jackson is sent back to driving tube trains...
James Cary’s award-winning sitcom about management consultants.
Ryan Packer ...... Marcus Brigstocke
Sophie Stott ...... Emma Kennedy
Daisy ...... Catherine Shepherd
Cynthia ...... Olivia Colman
Bud ...... Kim Wall
Reg ...... Chris Pavlo
Various ...... David Mitchell
Script associates: Paul Mayhew-Archer and Ed Drew.
Music by John Whitehall.
Producer: Adam Bromley.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2001.
FRIDAY 30 DECEMBER 2011
FRI 00:00 Doctor Who (b018jpxn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jldt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 Wimsey (b007jzdt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 Paul Temple (b007tbxy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 Know Your Place (b018jpjy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:30 The 99p Challenge (b007js7q)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (b018p9kr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 03:50 Inheritance Books (b0196wql)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:50 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 Christopher Lee's Fireside Tales (b018jpn2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:15 Linda Cracknell - The Three Knots (b018jppt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 King Street Junior (b007jmfw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Thursday]
FRI 05:30 The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes (b00bf0l6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 on Thursday]
FRI 06:00 Wimsey (b007jzg3)
The Nine Tailors
2 Lord Peter Is Called In
Back in Fenchurch St Paul, Lord Peter Wimsey speculates on the mystery of the unidentified and badly battered body...
Ian Carmichael stars as the aristocratic sleuth.
Dorothy L Sayers' detective mystery dramatised by Alistair Beaton.
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Supt Blundell …. Timothy Bateson
Rev Theodore Venables …. Phillip Latham
Ezra Wilderspin …. John Church
Liz Widerspin …. Diana Bishop
Coroner …. Martin Friend
Harry Gotobed …. Alexander John
Dr Baines …. Brian Haynes
Will Thoday …. Keith Drinkell
Hilary Thorpe …. Fiona Matheson
Narrator …. John Westbrook
Producer: Martin Fisher
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1980.
FRI 06:30 Paul Temple (b007jqpv)
Paul Temple and the Conrad Case
Concerning Elliot France
Smooth detective Paul Temple's car is forced into a Bavarian ditch and a helpful driver stops...
Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.
Paul Temple …. Peter Coke
Steve …. Marjorie Westbury
Madame Klein …. Dorothy Holmes Gore
Denis Harper …. John Bryning
Elliot France …. James Thomason
June Jackson …. June Tobin
Madame Klein …. Dorothy Holmes Gore
Elliot France …. James Thomason
Gerda …. Hilda Schroder
Denis Harper …. John Bryning
Elsa, The Countess Dekker …. Joan Matheson
Dr Conrad …. Rolf Lefebvre
Herr Brechtschaft …. Jeffrey Segal
Between 1938 and 1968, Francis Durbridge's incomparably suave amateur detective Paul Temple and glamorous wife Steve solved case after baffling case in one of BBC radio's most popular series. They inhabited a sophisticated, well-heeled world of cocktails and fast cars.
Producer: Martyn C. Webster
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1959.
FRI 07:00 Smelling of Roses (b007jzcd)
Series 1
Wise after the Event
The lives of Rosie and her granddaughter Jo are shaken by the return of Rosie's daughter Kate after a long spell working abroad.
The trials and tribulations of Rosie Burns and her event management company, based in Brighton.
Prunella Scales in the first of four series of Simon Brett's sitcom
Rosie ...... Prunella Scales
Kate ...... Arabella Weir
Jo ...... Rebecca Callard
Bob ...... Duncan Preston
Tess ...... Annette Badland
Mr Blantyre ...... Michael Fenton Stevens
Mr Joost ...... Stephen Thorne
Producer: Maria Esposito
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2000
FRI 07:30 What's So Funny? (b018jrf5)
Series 2
Episode 13
Ed Byrne is joined by Les Dennis and Christopher Biggins to toast the long comic tradition of panto in a very festive review.
FRI 08:00 The Navy Lark (b018jrgs)
Series 12
Sir Willoughby at Shanghai
The blundering crew of HMS Troutbridge crew take the Governor and his wife on a trip to China.
200th anniversary programme starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Commanding Officer, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Tenniel Evans as Sir Willoughby Todhunter Brown, Heather Chasen as Lady Willoughby Todhunter Brown and Michael Bates as Commander Bracewell.
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 and George Evans.
Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston.
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1971.
FRI 08:30 Steptoe and Son (b007k1hd)
Series 4
The Colour Problem
Albert and Harold Steptoe argue over whether to buy a new TV or a car.
Starring Wilfrid Brambell as Albert and Harry H Corbett as Harold. With Jo Manning Wilson and William Bedle.
Following the conclusion of their hugely successful association with Tony Hancock, writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson wrote 10 pilots for the BBC TV's Comedy Playhouse in 1962. The Offer was set in a house with a yard full of junk, featuring the lives of rag and bone men Albert Steptoe and his son Harold and it was the spark for a run of 8 series for TV.
Written for TV and adapted for radio by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Produced by Bobby Jaye
First broadcast on the BBC Radio 2 in March 1972.
FRI 09:00 Instant Sunshine (b007jxfm)
Reasonably Together Again
The humorous singing quartet of David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis entertain. From April 1985.
FRI 09:30 We've Been Here Before (b007r3dd)
Series 1
Episode 1
Clive Anderson hosts the panel show that pokes fun at events of the past.
Gyles Brandreth and Jimmy Carr battle it out against John O'Farrell and David Quantick.
Producer: Adam Bromley
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2003.
FRI 10:00 The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (b018p9rp)
Episode 3
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: The White Witch wants Edmund killed, just as Aslan's rescue party arrives. Read by Paul Scofield. Episode 3 of 3.
FRI 10:50 Inheritance Books (b0196wrh)
Patrick Ness
The children's author inherits Richard Scarry's 'Storybook Dictionary' and passes on 'Life: An Exploded Diagram'.
FRI 11:00 Christopher Lee's Fireside Tales (b018js2l)
The Monkey's Paw
The master of terror shares WW Jacobs' classic tale of a sinister talisman sparking untold horror for a dear old couple.
FRI 11:15 Nick Warburton - Interviews (b00tb9nw)
A year in the life of three primary school children - as seen through the eyes of their parents and teacher.
Nick Warburton’s drama stars Tracy Childs as Miss Salmon, Henry Goodman as Mr Zagorsky, Kate Fleetwood as Steph, Richard Katz as Frank and Laura Elphinstone as Mrs Harris.
Director: Sally Avens
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2005.
FRI 12:00 The Navy Lark (b018jrgs)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 Steptoe and Son (b007k1hd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
FRI 13:00 Wimsey (b007jzg3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
FRI 13:30 Paul Temple (b007jqpv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
FRI 14:00 A House to Let (b00x544m)
Episode 5
The derelict house finally reveals its sad secrets, but Trottle is determined to make it a happy ending. Stars Marcia Warren.
FRI 14:15 This Sceptred Isle (b00bb9m2)
Simon De Monfort
The beginnings of a Parliament started in the 13th Century. Anna Massey narrates the history of Britain, with Paul Eddington.
FRI 14:30 Winter Tales (b018js8y)
Winter Tales - Series 2
The Night Circus, pt 5
The fin-de-siècle circus is at risk, unless a new caretaker can be found. Adjoa Andoh concludes Erin Morgenstern's dark fantasy. Made for 4 Extra.
FRI 15:00 The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (b018p9rp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
FRI 15:50 Inheritance Books (b0196wrh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:50 today]
FRI 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b018jsbs)
Join Mel Giedroyc for tales of new lives and new years, and the story of the boy who never grew up.
FRI 17:00 Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare (b007k26q)
Episode 1
The Royal Dingle Company versus the Bard. Theatrical spoof with Patrick Barlow and guest Richard E Grant. From September 1995.
FRI 17:30 Smelling of Roses (b007jzcd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 today]
FRI 18:00 Doctor Who (b018jsf5)
The Pyramids of Mars
Episode 5
When the Doctor's plan to destroy Sutekh's missile is foiled, he transports to Egypt to confront his enemy. Fourth Doctor adventure read by Tom Baker.
FRI 18:30 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 19:00 The Navy Lark (b018jrgs)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 19:30 Steptoe and Son (b007k1hd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
FRI 20:00 Wimsey (b007jzg3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
FRI 20:30 Paul Temple (b007jqpv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
FRI 21:00 Christopher Lee's Fireside Tales (b018js2l)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
FRI 21:15 Nick Warburton - Interviews (b00tb9nw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
FRI 22:00 What's So Funny? (b018jrf5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:30 today]
FRI 22:30 Old Harry's Game (b00wr9vv)
Christmas Special
Ring in the New
Satan decides he needs a holiday away from hell.
Written by and starring Andy Hamilton.
With Annette Crosbie as Edith, Robert Duncan as Scumspawn, Jimmy Mulville as Thomas.
And Felicity Montagu, Nick Revell, Philip Pope and Michael Fentons Stevens.
Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2010.
FRI 23:00 The Skivers (b007xwy1)
Series 2
William Franklyn
Dolphins - and Sue Lawley's big secret is revealed.
The return of Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh's skilful sketch show with special guest – sssh! William Franklyn, who’s mixing the drinks.
Written and performed by Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh.
With Peter Bradshaw and Mel Giedroyc
Producer: Jon Naismith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1995.
FRI 23:30 And Now in Colour (b007jscz)
Series 2
Stately Home
The team take the audience on a posh day out. Starring Tim de Jongh, William Vandyck and Tim Firth. From January 1991.