SATURDAY 26 MAY 2012

SAT 00:00 Charles Chilton - Space Force (b007jmdr)
Series 1
5. Threshold of Stars
"And what happens if we fail the test?" "It's obvious. We'll be killed."
Held captive by their abductors, the Space Force crew discover exactly what the aliens are after - while Chipper causes concern.
Charles Chilton's intergalactic adventure starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson.
Captain Saxon Berry .... Barry Foster
Chipper .... Nicky Henson
Magnus .... Nigel Stock
Lauderic .... Tony Osoba
Ifwa .... Wendy Murray
Treia .... Theresa Streatfeild
Voedica .... Lolly Cockerell
Jennie .... Jenny Twigge
Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in May 1984.
SAT 00:30 Doctor Who (b01j0sfp)
Survival of the Fittest
Episode 2
The Time Lord transports his sinister companion to save a species from extinction. Seventh Doctor adventure stars Sylvester McCoy and Tracey Childs.
SAT 01:00 Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders (b00h9t26)
Series 2
Episode 4
Simon is not convinced of a student's murder confession, but he soon gets sidetracked. Mark Tavener's comedy thriller stars Geoffrey Palmer and Samuel West.
SAT 01:30 Sax Rohmer - The Green Spider (b007k214)
The mystery over a strange being, an eminent professor and a secret that could transform modern science. Read by John Rowe.
SAT 02:00 Are You From the Bugle? (b01j0sfh)
Royal Flush
Frustrated reporter Graham Carpenter lands an unexpected scoop.
John Gradwell's six-part sitcom about life in Butterthwaite's local newspaper office.
Bert Ball …. Jeffrey Holland
Graham Carpenter …. Robert Beck
Brenda Thistlethwaite …. Frances Jeater
Arnold Beasley …. David Ryall
Vicky Cox …. Sue Devaney
Lawrence Stevens …. Dean Williamson
All other parts played by Mark Gatiss, Peter Serafinowicz, Peter Silverleaf and Margaret Stallard.
Producer: Kathy Smith.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1996.
SAT 02:30 Puzzle Panel (b00z628p)
Episode 10
Fiendish brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Dr Doreen Baxter, Professor David Singmaster and Robert Eastway. From August 1998.
SAT 03:00 Vivat Rex (b01j0sfk)
Warwick The Kingmaker
Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' chronicle of the English Crown. Edward IV faces his rivals. Stars Dame Peggy Ashcroft.
SAT 04:00 Evelyn Waugh Short Stories (b007jwv8)
Cruise
Sailing round the Mediterranean, a young lady writes about the upper-class antics on board ship. Read by Abigail Docherty. From March 2003.
SAT 04:15 The Drought (b007jw1l)
Jean's former home, submerged in a reservoir, has been uncovered by a drought. Her visit there does not bring back the happy memories her nurses expect.
Drama by Stephen Dunstone.
Stars Kathleen Helme as Jean, Angela Winter as Ernestine, Tessa Worsley as Nurse 1, Becky Hindley as Nurse 2, Seamus O'Neill as Grandad, Olwen May as Mother, Ben Frain as Kenneth, Malcolm Scates as Mr Dacre, Susan Cookson as Young Jean, Rebecca George as Little Jean 1, Rebecca Harper as Little Jean 2, Adam Binns as Harry and Royston Bayfield as Norman.
Producer: Janet Whitaker
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1999.
SAT 05:00 Millport (b008h51h)
Series 1
Derek Dodds Is Dead
An unexpected death makes all the islanders question their priorities in life in some very surprising ways...
Bittersweet comedy written by and starring Lynn Ferguson as 30-something barmaid Irene Bruce, who hankers after a better life on the mainland.
Irene ...... Lynn Ferguson
Moira/Agnes ...... Janet Brown
Alberto/Robert/Dita/Bob ...... Lewis McLeod
Ena/Bunty/Diane ...... Gabriel Quigley
Doogie ...... Matt Costello
Minister ...... Robert Paterson
Producers: Lucy Bacon and Kathy Smith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2000.
SAT 05:30 Smelling of Roses (b00d4qky)
Series 3
Private Views
Events organiser Rosie plans a private view for an odious art dealer.
Rosie Burns faces more challenges in running her family's event management company, where the clients are only part of the problem...
The third of four series of Simon Brett's sitcom.
Rosie ..... Prunella Scales
Jo ..... Rebecca Callard
Bob ..... Duncan Preston
Tess ..... Annette Badland
Lindley Gore ..... Jeremy Clyde
Charlie McGunn ..... Kenny Blyth
Producer: Maria Esposito
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2002.
SAT 06:00 Black Bartlemy's Treasure (b007jwdn)
Jeffrey Farnol's swashbuckling tale of piracy, love and death on a desert island. Starring Steven Pacey and Julia Swift.
SAT 07:30 The Complete Caledonian Imbiber (b00pbtvl)
Episode 1
Billy Kay raises his glass to celebrate the Scots drouth for ale, whisky and the great wines of Europe.
SAT 08:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b01j8733)
Series 7
Episode 32
From Illinois, the American funny man welcomes soprano Kiri Deonarine and author Jack Zimmerman. From 2011. Last in the series.
SAT 09:00 Comedy Greats (b007k35z)
1990s
Episode 1
Decade by decade, Barry Cryer showcases some of the funniest and finest shows ever broadcast by the BBC.
Yo! Well wicked Baz presents six fave shows plucked from the 1990s schedules of BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 5:-
* A Look Back At The Nineties
(2/5) 1996:
Recorded in 1993 - Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Chris Barrie "look back" at the decade that was yet to happen.
* Hair in the Gate
Series 1 (3/6)
Camilla revamps the TV arts show to keep her cutting edge lover. Stars Harriet Thorpe and Alistair McGowan. From 1993.
* The Now Show
Series 3 (4/13)
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis poke fun at events of 1999 via sketches, songs and stand-up. With Bert Tyler-Moore, George Jeffrie, Mitch Benn and Marcus Brigstocke.
* Goodness Gracious Me
Series 3 (6/6)
'The Archers' and 'The Waltons' with a twist and The Minx Twins tackle feminism. Stars Sanjeev Bhaskar, Meera Syal, Nina Wadia and Kulvinder Ghir. From 1998.
* On The Town With The League of Gentlemen
(4/6) Gunpowder, Treason and Plot
The eccentric locals of the town of Spent get an unusual new guy for the bonfire. Pre-TV sitcom with Steve Pemberton, Mark Gatiss and Reece Shearsmith. From 1997.
* On The Hour
Series 2 (5/6)
Ireland hits the headlines, as the programme celebrates its 33rd birthday. Chris Morris fronts the news satire. With Steve Coogan, David Schneider, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan and Patrick Marber. From 1992.
Produced and scripted by Peter Reed
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in July 2003.
SAT 12:00 In the Van: Omnibus (b01j8735)
It is Yasmin's first day in the van on MI5 surveillance. Her lover is also on the case. Stars Amber Agar. Recorded on location.
SAT 13:15 The Medical Detectives (b007k0pn)
The Last Infirmity
Two ambitious young doctors tackle a yellow fever epidemic in 19th-century Cuba. Starring Colin Stinton and William Hope.
SAT 14:00 Steptoe and Son (b00rq30b)
Series 1
The Stepmother
Harold's not too happy to meet his dad Albert's new girlfriend.
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 …. Wilfrid Brambell
Harold …. Harry H. Corbett
Emma …. Joan Lovell
Adapted for radio from Galton and Simpson's TV script by Gale Pedrick.
Produced by Bobby Jaye
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1966.
SAT 14:30 Dad's Army (b008h50c)
Series 3
Absent Friends
Captain Mainwaring returns to platoon insubordination - and an escaped convict.
Adapted for radio from Jimmy Perry and David Croft's TV scripts by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles.
Captain Mainwaring …. Arthur Lowe
Sergeant Wilson …. John Le Mesurier
Corporal Jones …. Clive Dunn
Private Frazer …. John Laurie
Private Pike …. Ian Lavender
Private Godfrey …. Arnold Ridley
Private Walker …. Larry Martyn
Mrs Pike …. Pearl Hackney
Additional music by Dennis Gomm.
Producer: John Dyas
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1976.
SAT 15:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b01j8733)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
SAT 16:00 Black Bartlemy's Treasure (b007jwdn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
SAT 17:30 Tonight (b01hxr12)
Series 2
Episode 3
Rory Bremner and the team return for another series of Tonight, the topical satire show that digs that bit deeper into national and international politics.
Rory's mantra is that it's as important to make sense out of things as it is to make fun of them. With a team that includes veteran satirists Andy Zaltzman and Nick Doody and versatile impressionist and character comedian Kate O'Sullivan, Tonight promises to do both. This is half an hour of stand-up, sketches, and investigative satire. And at the core of the show are Rory's incisively funny interviews with the most informed guest commentators on the current political scene.
More global crises, more political scandal, more jokes with the word fiscal in them - and some truly brilliant impressions: a shot in the arm for satire lovers everywhere.
Producers: Simon Jacobs & Frank Stirling
A Unique Production for BBC Radio 4.
SAT 18:00 Edgar Allan Poe (b00grs8w)
The Gold Bug
American master of suspense, Edgar Allan Poe's famous story of piracy and slavery from 1843.
His narrative of an obsession with the discovery of a "golden bug" evokes famous pirates, and drips with the casual racism of the old American South.
Dramatised by Gregory Evans giving the story a critical makeover, as a former slave recounts the "true" story.
Starring Clarke Peters as Charles, John Sharian as Legrand, Rhashan Stone as Jupiter and William Hootkins as the Doctor.
Director: Ned Chaillet
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001.
SAT 19:00 Comedy Greats (b007k35z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
SAT 22:00 Saturday Stand-Up (b01j87c7)
Vive La Revolution - Mark Steel
Concluding part of Mark Steel's account of the fateful Gallic uprising. Recorded at Blackheath Halls, London, 2008.
SAT 23:00 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007wltd)
Leaves of the Dead
1. Proverbs and Punctures from Hell
Feisty detective superintendent Julie Enfield investigates an inexplicable killing at the British Library in London.
Imelda Staunton stars as Julie Enfield in Nick Fisher’s atmospheric four-part thriller.
Julie Enfield ...... Imelda Staunton
Dad ...... Geoffrey Matthews
Lawrence Evans ...... Ross Livingstone
Stephen Arnold ...... Alex Lowe
Amanda Thorne ...... Janet Maw
Richard Baker ...... Ioan Meredith
Arthur Morton ...... Stephen Thorne
Tony ...... Sean Baker
Terry Faulkner ...... Hugh Dickson
Sal ...... Tracy-Ann Oberman
Melanie Sharp ...... Colleen Prendergast
Dorothy ...... Shirley Dixon
Phil Carter ...... Christopher Scott
Producer: Richard Wortley
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1997.
SAT 23:30 Wallander - Faceless Killers (b00hxqdk)
Episode 7
In tailing a murder suspect, has the Swedish Inspector Wallander met his match? Henning Mankell's thriller read by David Warner.
SAT 23:45 Devil in a Blue Dress (b00zvcmq)
Episode 7
Easy is hot on the trail of Frank Green. Surely a drunk isn't his best lead? Walter Mosley's thriller read by Paul Winfield.


SUNDAY 27 MAY 2012

SUN 00:00 Edgar Allan Poe (b00grs8w)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Saturday]
SUN 01:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b01j8733)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 on Saturday]
SUN 02:00 In the Van: Omnibus (b01j8735)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:00 on Saturday]
SUN 03:15 The Medical Detectives (b007k0pn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:15 on Saturday]
SUN 04:00 Black Bartlemy's Treasure (b007jwdn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Saturday]
SUN 05:30 Tonight (b01hxr12)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:30 on Saturday]
SUN 06:00 Where Angels Fear to Tread (Omnibus) (b007js09)
Episode 2
As Philip and Harriet arrive in Monteriano to rescue the unfortunate Lilia's beastly baby from the horrors of an Italian upbringing, Philip finds himself once more captivated by the country he is supposed to decry.
Conclusion of EM Forster's deliciously witty story of English conventions confounded by the romance of Italy.
Omnibus of the last of ten parts dramatised by Penny Leicester.
Sian Thomas is the Narrator, with Jamie Bamber as Philip, Deborah Findlay as Harriet, Emilia Fox as Caroline and Tom George as Gino.
Director: Di Speirs
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2003.
SUN 07:15 Jackie Wullschlager - Chagall (b00tfbf9)
Episode 3
The artist meets his future wife Bella and his mentor Leon Bakst, and travels to Paris. Biography read by Derek Jacobi.
SUN 07:30 The Castle (b01hxzx3)
Series 4
The Only Way Is Ethics
Hie ye to The Castle, a rollicking sitcom set way back then, starring James Fleet ("The Vicar Of Dibley"), Neil Dudgeon ("Life Of Riley"), Martha Howe-Douglas ("Horrible Histories") & Ingrid Oliver ("Watson & Oliver")
Someone - or something - is hacking into peoples' private conversations and Master Henry could end up in jail. Meanwhile, Lady Anne has taken to nuzzling De Warenne's trusty War Horse.
Written by Kim Fuller & Paul Alexander
Music by Guy Jackson
Produced and directed by David Tyler.
SUN 08:00 All Gas and Gaiters (b007jp89)
Series 1
Give a Dog a Bad Name
Confusion reigns when Noote does his aunt a favour - behind the Bishop's back.
The ecclesiastical sitcom started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.
Adapted from their TV script by husband-and-wife team, Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps.
The Archdeacon …. Robertson Hare
The Bishop …. William Mervyn
The Bishop's Chaplain …. Derek Nimmo
The Dean …. John Barron
Mrs Pugh-Critchley …. Joan Sanderson
Miss Stephenson …. Tania Robinson
Producer: David Hatch.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1971.
SUN 08:30 Ray's a Laugh (b00ssp46)
From 15/11/1949
Ted and Kitty quarrel over her frock - and reporter George gets festive.
Starring Ted Ray.
With Kitty Bluett, Peter Sellers, Patricia Hayes, Fred Yule and Leslie Perrins.
Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949 to 1961.
Scripted by Eddie Maguire and Ted Ray.
Music from Bob & Alf Pearson and The Beaux and The Belles.
BBC Dance Orchestra conducted by Stanley Black.
Producer: George Inns
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in November 1949.
SUN 09:00 JM Barrie - Peter Pan (b00sct9q)
Spring Cleaning Time Again
Wendy longs for home, but first she and the brothers must be rescued from Captain Hook.
Starring Toyah Willcox as Peter Pan, Ron Moody as Mr Darling / Hook, June Whitfield as Mrs Darling, Georgina Cates as Wendy, Roy Hudd as Smee and Chris Emmett as Starkey.
Dramatist: Philip Glassborow
Producer: Dirk Maggs
First heard on BBC Radio 4 in 1995.
SUN 09:30 Pamela Brown - The Swish of the Curtain (b00r367k)
Episode 3
Mrs Potter-Smith aims to bring the curtain down on the Blue Doors' latest show. Stars James Lance and Caroline Harker.
SUN 10:00 Desert Island Discs: Longplay (b01c7xqf)
Sir David Attenborough
Kirsty Young chats to broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough, who chooses his eight tracks, book and luxury item for the desert island.
Specially extended show to mark Desert Island Disc's 70th anniversary for BBC Radio 4 Extra.
He has seen more of the world than anyone else who has ever lived - he's visited the north and south poles and witnessed most of the life in-between - from the birds in the canopies of tropical rainforests to giant earthworms in Australia.
But despite his extraordinary travels, there is one part of the globe that's eluded Sir David. As a young man and a keen rock-climber, he yearned to conquer the highest peak in the world.
"I won't make it now - I won't make it to base camp now - but as a teenager, I thought that the only thing a red-blooded Englishman really should do was to climb Everest."
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2012.
SUN 11:00 It's a Funny Business (b01j8byb)
Maurice Denham
The veteran radio, film, TV and theatre actor chats to Mike Craig about his long and distinguished career. From November 1988.
SUN 11:30 How Tickled Am I? (b007jp11)
Series 1
Les Dawson
"Hardship? He knew all about it..."
Mark Radcliffe profiles the career of the Mancunian wordsmith who started out playing piano in a Parisian brothel - and went on to become one of this country's most popular comedians.
Featuring Roy Barraclough.
A six-part series exploring the tradition of the northern comedian.
Producer: Bernadette McConnell
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1999.
SUN 12:00 Where Angels Fear to Tread (Omnibus) (b007js09)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
SUN 13:15 Jackie Wullschlager - Chagall (b00tfbf9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:15 today]
SUN 13:30 Morse (b007lmbz)
The Wench Is Dead
After he's rushed into hospital, Inspector Morse becomes intrigued by an old crime.
SUN 15:00 All Gas and Gaiters (b007jp89)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
SUN 15:30 Ray's a Laugh (b00ssp46)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
SUN 16:00 Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show (b01j8byd)
Made For 4 Extra. Mel looks back at a busy week on The 4 O'Clock Show, including making teddy bears, underground Irish caves, and our long-lasting love affair with fish and chips.
SUN 16:30 JM Barrie - Peter Pan (b00sct9q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
SUN 17:00 Pamela Brown - The Swish of the Curtain (b00r367k)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
SUN 17:30 When Kington Met Enfield (b01j8byg)
The first public encounter between Miles Kington and Edward Enfield whose witty badinage became a Radio 4 fixture in the 1990s.
SUN 18:00 The Devil in Amber by Mark Gatiss (b00v7b52)
3. Aboard
Falsely accused of murder, Lucifer Box has fled the USA aboard a leaky tub bound for England.
He's spent the journey trying to discover what links a silken fragment of an ancient heathen prayer to the Convent of St Bede.
A comely cabin girl provides welcome distraction.
Mark Gatiss continues his own novel.
Abridged by David Jackson Young.
Producer: Kirsteen Cameron
Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by BBC Scotland and first broadcast in 2010.
SUN 18:30 Red Dwarf (b00pbx1t)
Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers
Episode 2
Now a lowly technician on a spaceship, and five years from Earth, Dave Lister is in love. Read by Rimmer himself - Chris Barrie.
SUN 19:00 It's a Funny Business (b01j8byb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
SUN 19:30 How Tickled Am I? (b007jp11)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:30 today]
SUN 20:00 All Gas and Gaiters (b007jp89)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
SUN 20:30 Ray's a Laugh (b00ssp46)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
SUN 21:00 Desert Island Discs: Longplay (b01c7xqf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
SUN 22:00 The Castle (b01hxzx3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
SUN 22:30 The Blame Game (b01j0sfc)
Highlights from BBC Radio Ulster's popular news comedy panel show. With Colin Murphy, Neil Delamere and host Tim McGarry. Episode 2 of 2.
SUN 23:00 Dave Podmore (b007s7x4)
Dave Podmore's World of Cricket
Episode 2
The player battles a case of libel based on an alleged encounter in a portable loo.
Sitcom about the exploits of talentless, amateurish, smug, inept and self-deluding English cricketer Dave Podmore.
Starring Chris Douglas and Andrew Nickolds with Chris Pavlo and Nicola Sanderson.
Written by Chris Douglas, Andrew Nickolds and Nick Newman.
Producer: Richard Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2002
SUN 23:30 Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off (b01j8byl)
Series 3
Haiti
The gap-year student arrives to help rebuild a village, and tries out some voodoo. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From February 2005.


MONDAY 28 MAY 2012

MON 00:00 The Devil in Amber by Mark Gatiss (b00v7b52)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Sunday]
MON 00:30 Red Dwarf (b00pbx1t)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Sunday]
MON 01:00 Desert Island Discs: Longplay (b01c7xqf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Sunday]
MON 02:00 It's a Funny Business (b01j8byb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Sunday]
MON 02:30 How Tickled Am I? (b007jp11)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:30 on Sunday]
MON 03:00 All Gas and Gaiters (b007jp89)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 on Sunday]
MON 03:30 Morse (b007lmbz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Sunday]
MON 05:00 JM Barrie - Peter Pan (b00sct9q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Sunday]
MON 05:30 Pamela Brown - The Swish of the Curtain (b00r367k)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Sunday]
MON 06:00 Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders (b00hdfdn)
Series 2
Episode 5
Simon continues his murder investigation, while the Dean sets his sights on promotion. Mark Tavener's comic thriller with Geoffrey Palmer and Samuel West.
MON 06:30 Sherlock Holmes (b007jq1v)
The Devil's Foot
Episode 1
As the great Baker Street detective takes a break with Doctor Watson to recuperate in deepest Cornwall, death strikes a local family.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's story read by James Nickerson.
Produced in Manchester by Joanne Reardon.
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2003.
MON 07:00 Married (b00dbqws)
Series 3
Episode 2
With the two universes collided, Dirk sees an ideal opportunity to make money so opens 'Cafe Apocalypse'. This gives Robin ample opportunity to dole out some of his usual scathing criticism - especially as Lesley has decided to display her new artwork there too...
Hugh Bonneville stars in the third series of the comedy drama about a confirmed bachelor Robin Lightfoot dealing with life in a parallel universe where he has kids and an ex-wife who hates him.
With Josie Lawrence as Lesley, Stephen Frost as Dirk, Ann Gosling as Maxine, Sam Bradley as Ned and Arthur Smith as Arthur Smith.
Written by Tony Bagley.
Producer: Claire Jones
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2001.
MON 07:30 Just a Minute (b01hw75p)
Series 63
Episode 2
Graham Norton, Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth and Alun Cochrane join Nicholas Parsons who asks them to speak on a subject for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation.
This week Graham Norton describes his Favourite Smells; Alun Cochrane talks about Graffiti; Gyles Brandreth declaims on the subject of Wales and Paul Merton explains The Importance of Eyebrows.
MON 08:00 Beyond Our Ken (b00wfv23)
From 01/07/1960
Kenneth Horne meets the BBC's chief programme planner and The Archers, American-style. With Kenneth Williams. From July 1960.
MON 08:30 Steptoe and Son (b00rvzks)
Series 1
The Economist
Fuming Harold decides their rag and bone business needs some bite.
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 …. Wilfrid Brambell
Harold …. Harry H. Corbett
With Ian Burford.
Adapted for radio from Galton and Simpson's TV script by Gale Pedrick.
Produced by Bobby Jaye
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1966.
MON 09:00 The Castle (b01j8gyl)
Series 4
Highlights and Twilights
Hie ye to The Castle, a rollicking sitcom set way back then, starring James Fleet ("The Vicar Of Dibley"), Neil Dudgeon ("Life Of Riley"), Martha Howe-Douglas ("Horrible Histories") & Ingrid Oliver ("Watson & Oliver")
The village of Woodstock receives two mysterious visitors - one deathly pale and one deathly orange. Meanwhile, Lady Anne meets the love that dare not speak its name and Sir John meets the love that can speak its name but can't pronounce it properly
Sir John Woodstock James Fleet
Sir William De Warenne Neil Dudgeon
Lady Anne Woodstock Martha Howe-Douglas
Cardinal Duncan Jonathan Kydd
Lady Charlotte Ingrid Oliver
Master Henry Woodstock Steven Kynman
Bates Lewis Macleod
with special guest
Amy De Childs Jess Robinson
Written by Kim Fuller & Paul Alexander
Music by Guy Jackson
Produced and directed by David Tyler.
MON 09:30 Cabin Pressure (b00m4472)
Series 2
Limerick
In the last of the series, an interminable flight with a very baffling cargo gives our crew the opportunity to pass the time by alternately opening their hearts up to each other and persuading Arthur not to play charades...
Starring
Carolyn Knapp-Shappey ..... Stephanie Cole
1st Officer Douglas Richardson ..... Roger Allam
Capt. Martin Crieff ..... Benedict Cumberbatch
Arthur Shappey ..... John Finnemore
Written by John Finnemore.
Produced & directed by David Tyler
A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4
MON 10:00 Vivat Rex (b01j8gyn)
The Tower
Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' tale of the English Crown. Brutal Richard stars plotting. Stars Dame Peggy Ashcroft.
MON 11:00 Sue Teddern - Three Women in a Motorhome (b01j8pcx)
Pam's Story
Three very different women - Pam, Kate and Rosemary - set off on a trip that stirs up hopes and fears. Stars Lynda Bellingham.
MON 11:15 Loose Ends (b01jv2y6)
Eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
MON 12:00 Beyond Our Ken (b00wfv23)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
MON 12:30 Steptoe and Son (b00rvzks)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
MON 13:00 Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders (b00hdfdn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
MON 13:30 Sherlock Holmes (b007jq1v)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
MON 14:00 Chronicles of Ait: Echo Beach (b01j8pd1)
Episode 1
4 Extra Debut. Linus is tired of stories, and keen to escape his agent. Then he meets Alice. Bittersweet romantic fantasy starring Greg Wise.
MON 14:15 This Sceptred Isle (b007jt3l)
The End of Lord North
Westminster scheming continues as Britain prepares to sign away its empire. Anna Massey tells the story of the British Isles.
MON 14:30 Alan Bennett - The Uncommon Reader (b01j8pd3)
Episode 1
4 Extra Debut. The Queen discovers a travelling library parked next to the Buckingham Palace kitchens. Written and read by Alan Bennett.
MON 14:45 Someone Like Me by Miles Kington (b00dp3qs)
Episode 1
Recalling his earliest memory - of an event before his own birth - as well as the drama of his first kidnapping.
Broadcaster, writer and musician Miles Kington (1941-2008) reads from his account of an endearingly eccentric childhood.
Abridged in five parts by Richard Hamilton.
Producer: Emma Harding
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2005.
MON 15:00 Vivat Rex (b01j8gyn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
MON 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01j8pd5)
Made For 4 Extra. Mel Giedroyc with the classic story Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, more 500 Words short stories, and backstage at the award-winning show Matilda.
MON 17:00 Anything Legal (b008fxrd)
Episode 8
With their business struggling, Charles and George turn to nanny.
Starring Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles.
A Tale of Two City Gents by Wally K Daly
Charles ...... Donald Hewlett
George ...... Michael Knowles
Nanny ...... Marjorie Withers
Theme music by Jim Parker
Producer: John Fawcett Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1985.
MON 17:30 Married (b00dbqws)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
MON 18:00 Charles Chilton - Space Force (b007jmf6)
Series 1
6. Marooned in Space
The space crew battle to escape from the aliens, who are trying to target Chipper.
Concluding Charles Chilton's intergalactic adventure, starring Barry Foster and Nicky Henson.
Captain Saxon Berry .... Barry Foster
Chipper .... Nicky Henson
Magnus .... Nigel Stock
Lauderic .... Tony Osoba
With Wendy Murray and Teresa Stretfield
Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in May 1984.
MON 18:30 Doctor Who (b01j8pd7)
Survival of the Fittest
Episode 3
The Time Lord and Doctor Klein get to grips with the fate confronting the Vrill. Seventh Doctor adventure stars Sylvester McCoy and Tracey Childs.
MON 19:00 Beyond Our Ken (b00wfv23)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
MON 19:30 Steptoe and Son (b00rvzks)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
MON 20:00 Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders (b00hdfdn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
MON 20:30 Sherlock Holmes (b007jq1v)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
MON 21:00 Sue Teddern - Three Women in a Motorhome (b01j8pcx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
MON 21:15 Loose Ends (b01jv2y6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
MON 22:00 Just a Minute (b01hw75p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
MON 22:30 The Castle (b01j8gyl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
MON 23:00 The News Quiz Extra (b01j8pd9)
Made for 4 Extra. Extended edition of the News Quiz, hosted by Sandi Toksvig. Panellists include Jeremy Hardy, Phill Jupitus and Ed Byrne.
MON 23:45 Hearing With Hegley (b00b0sgk)
Series 1
Episode 2
The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, presents a selection of his work.
With contributions from Keith Moore, Susan Norton, Andrew Bailey and Nigel Piper.
Producer: Phil Clarke
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1996.


TUESDAY 29 MAY 2012

TUE 00:00 Charles Chilton - Space Force (b007jmf6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Monday]
TUE 00:30 Doctor Who (b01j8pd7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Monday]
TUE 01:00 Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders (b00hdfdn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Monday]
TUE 01:30 Sherlock Holmes (b007jq1v)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Monday]
TUE 02:00 The Castle (b01j8gyl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Monday]
TUE 02:30 Cabin Pressure (b00m4472)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Monday]
TUE 03:00 Vivat Rex (b01j8gyn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:00 Sue Teddern - Three Women in a Motorhome (b01j8pcx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:15 Loose Ends (b01jv2y6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Monday]
TUE 05:00 Anything Legal (b008fxrd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Monday]
TUE 05:30 Married (b00dbqws)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Monday]
TUE 06:00 Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders (b00hg9n4)
Series 2
Episode 6
Can Simon gather the evidence to prove who the killer is and stop more murders? Mark Tavener's comedy-thriller with Geoffrey Palmer and Samuel West.
TUE 06:30 Sherlock Holmes (b007jq28)
The Devil's Foot
Episode 2
Tragedy in a Cornish village leads Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson deep into the soul of a man hell bent on revenge.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's story read by James Nickerson.
Produced in Manchester by Joanne Reardon.
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2003.
TUE 07:00 Two Doors Down (b0089m6j)
Series 1
The Height of the Iguana
Horrified residents of Marlborough Road discover Sally might be leaving them. They could never survive their own chaos without her.
Meanwhile, the free range children plan revenge on Victor...
Conclusion of series one of Annie McCartney's sitcom.
Starring Frances Tomelty as Sally, Ali White as Saffron, Marcella Riordan as Clare, Robert Patterson as Tony, Roma Tomelty as Miss Black, Katy Gleadhill as Evie, Gerard Murphy as Fintan, Alan Mckee as Victor, Bethan Lloyd as Anna, Patrick Gleadhill as Simon, Emily Walmsley as Layla, Joel McElnay as Ben, Alfie Lloyd as Sam and Gerard McSorley as Trevor.
Director: Tanya Nash
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2001.
TUE 07:30 Cabin Pressure (b01293c9)
Series 3
Paris
When a bottle of highly expensive whisky goes missing, Martin becomes the Miss Marple of MJN Air with Arthur assisting as his trusty Doctor Watson and Douglas hindering as his untrusty prime suspect.
John Finnemore's sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small and many jobs are too difficult.
Carolyn Knapp-Shappey ..... Stephanie Cole
1st Officer Douglas Richardson ..... Roger Allam
Capt. Martin Crieff ..... Benedict Cumberbatch
Arthur Shappey ..... John Finnemore
Mr Birling ..... Geoffrey Whitehead
Mrs Birling ..... Flip Webster
Phil ...... Ewan Bailey
Producer/Director: David Tyler
A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in July 2011.
TUE 08:00 The Goon Show (b00b5pg1)
Series 7
The Mysterious Punch-up-the Conker
Stand by for a thrilling pursuit of a mysterious nose assailant!
Groundbreaking, surreal BBC radio comedy written by Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens.
Starring:
Peter Sellers
Harry Secombe
Spike Milligan
Jack Train
First billed as Crazy People, ten series of The Goon Show were recorded between 1951 and 1960, but sadly many of the earliest shows weren’t kept in the archive.
With the Ray Ellington Quartet and Max Geldray.
Orchestra conducted by Wally Stott.
Announcer: Wallace Greenslade
Producer: Pat Dixon
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in February 1957.
TUE 08:30 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead (b00hmb64)
Episode 3
Mystery in a spoof of smooth sleuth Paul Temple - and wires get crossed on the telephone.
A sequential entertainment for radio starring Ronnie Barker.
With Terence Brady, Pauline Yates and Ann Beach. Pianist: Gordon Langford.
Written by Arnold Brown, Donald Churchill, Peter Spence, Don Currell and Andy Kelvin, John Graham, Charles Griffin, JG Sacks, Myles Rudge and Ted Dicks, and Gerald Wiley.
Producer John Fawcett-Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1972.
TUE 09:00 The News Quiz Extra (b01j8pd9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:00 on Monday]
TUE 09:45 Hearing With Hegley (b00b0sgk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:45 on Monday]
TUE 10:00 Vivat Rex (b01j9hs5)
The Little Princes
Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' tale of the English Crown. Richard of York's plans bear fruit. Stars Ian Ogilvy.
TUE 11:00 Sue Teddern - Three Women in a Motorhome (b01j9hs7)
Rosemary's Story
84-year-old Rosemary makes an unusual young friend. Will he be able to deliver her surprising request? Stars Marcia Warren.
TUE 11:15 Captain Corelli's Mandolin (b015gt6r)
A Pea in the Ear
Pelagia and her father Dr Iannis's peace on the island of Cephallonia in 1940 is shattered by war. Tom Goodman-Hill narrates.
TUE 12:00 The Goon Show (b00b5pg1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
TUE 12:30 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead (b00hmb64)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
TUE 13:00 Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders (b00hg9n4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
TUE 13:30 Sherlock Holmes (b007jq28)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
TUE 14:00 Chronicles of Ait: Echo Beach (b01j9hs9)
Episode 2
Linus and Alice grow closer, but her sister Naomi seems set on making trouble. Bittersweet romantic fantasy starring Greg Wise.
TUE 14:15 This Sceptred Isle (b007jt46)
Irish Victims of the American Revolution
The war with America is over, but England is suffering a crippling national debt. Anna Massey continues the story of Britain.
TUE 14:30 Alan Bennett - The Uncommon Reader (b01j9hsc)
Episode 2
The Queen now encounters some memorable plots and characters, but not everyone approves. Written and read by Alan Bennett.
TUE 14:45 Someone Like Me by Miles Kington (b00dp6f6)
Episode 2
Frog-like Aunt Flo and Uncle Walter's fascination with fig leaves.
Broadcaster, writer and musician, Miles Kington continues his account of an endearingly eccentric childhood.
Abridged by Richard Hamilton.
Producer: Emma Harding
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2005.
TUE 15:00 Vivat Rex (b01j9hs5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
TUE 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01j9hsf)
Made For 4 Extra. Mel continues the classic tale 'Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH', there's more of the final top fifty 500 Words short stories and Mel ultimately finds a dormouse.
TUE 17:00 Flying the Flag (b00br86w)
Series 3
Whose Rubbish Is It Anyway?
"Lights going up, walls coming down - the West is starting to look a bit lost without someone to blame for all its troubles".
Her Majesty's Ambassador Mackenzie continues to dispense his own blend of British Foreign Policy, despite the arrival of Glasnost, Perestroika - and a container ship of toxic waste...
Series 3 of 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 and Christopher Benjamin as Colonel Surikov.
Producer: Pete Atkin
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1990.
TUE 17:30 Two Doors Down (b0089m6j)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
TUE 18:00 Charles Chilton - Space Force (b007jn3c)
Series 2
The Return of the Sun God
On patrol in Egypt - scanning the sky for asteroids - the crew of Space Force witness a massive ball of light coming towards Earth...
Charles Chilton's second intergalactic adventure series in six parts starring Barry Foster.
Captain Saxon Berry ...... Barry Foster
Chipper Barnett ...... Nicky Henson
Magnus Carter ...... Nigel Stock
Lodderick Sincere ...... Tony Osoba
With Wendy Murray, Willoughby Goddard, Bernard Brown and Mia Soteriou.
Charles Chilton wrote and produced many popular and successful radio programmes for the BBC - including the classic 1950s serial 'Journey into Space' - charting the adventures of Captain Jet Morgan. This fired the imagination of millions, years before the first moon landing. It was the last radio drama to record higher ratings than the new young upstart television!
Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in May 1985.
TUE 18:30 Doctor Who (b01j9hsh)
Survival of the Fittest
Episode 4
With time running out for the Vrill, Klein has to confront their greatest threat alone. Seventh Doctor adventure stars Sylvester McCoy and Tracey Childs.
TUE 19:00 The Goon Show (b00b5pg1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
TUE 19:30 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead (b00hmb64)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
TUE 20:00 Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders (b00hg9n4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
TUE 20:30 Sherlock Holmes (b007jq28)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
TUE 21:00 Sue Teddern - Three Women in a Motorhome (b01j9hs7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
TUE 21:15 Captain Corelli's Mandolin (b015gt6r)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
TUE 22:00 Cabin Pressure (b01293c9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
TUE 22:30 Hut 33 (b01j9hsk)
Series 3
Know Thyne Enemy
It's 1942 and the war is not going well - so the codebreakers of Bletchley Park are under even more pressure than usual.
Archie, Gordon and Charles try to think like Germans to predict the Enigma machine code...
Stars Tom Goodman-Hill as Archie, Robert Bathurst as Professor Charles Gardner, Fergus Craig as Gordon, Alex MacQueen as 3rd Lt. Joshua Featherstonhaugh-Marshall, Olivia Colman as Minka and Lill Roughley as Mrs Best.
Written by James Cary.
Producer: Adam Bromley
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2009.
TUE 22:55 The Comedy Club Interview (b01js1r0)
From 10pm until midnight, Sunday to Friday, the Comedy Club offers two hours of comedy. Tom Wrigglesworth chats to Holly Walsh.
TUE 23:00 Deep Trouble (b00tb9f4)
Series 2
Episode 2
It's a case of 'goodbye Samantha, hello Sam' for Jack Trainor as he meets an old chum. Stars Ben Willbond. From May 2007.
TUE 23:30 Trevor's World of Sport (b00n5vsn)
Series 3
Episode 2
Andy Hamilton's comedy series about Trevor the sports agent and his brave attempts to swim safely through the shark tank of life.
2/6. Trevor is keen to sign the agency's first Muslim client. But do the others think this is a good idea? And why has Ralph been marooned on an island?
Trevor ...... Neil Pearson
Sammy ...... Paul Reynolds
Ralph ...... Michael Fenton Stevens
Theresa ...... Rosalind Ayres
Heidrun ...... Cosima Shaw
Barry ...... Abdul Salis
Meryl ...... Claire Skinner
Mohammad ...... Kayvan Novak.


WEDNESDAY 30 MAY 2012

WED 00:00 Charles Chilton - Space Force (b007jn3c)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Tuesday]
WED 00:30 Doctor Who (b01j9hsh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Tuesday]
WED 01:00 Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders (b00hg9n4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Tuesday]
WED 01:30 Sherlock Holmes (b007jq28)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Tuesday]
WED 02:00 The News Quiz Extra (b01j8pd9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:00 on Monday]
WED 02:45 Hearing With Hegley (b00b0sgk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:45 on Monday]
WED 03:00 Vivat Rex (b01j9hs5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:00 Sue Teddern - Three Women in a Motorhome (b01j9hs7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:15 Captain Corelli's Mandolin (b015gt6r)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Tuesday]
WED 05:00 Flying the Flag (b00br86w)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Tuesday]
WED 05:30 Two Doors Down (b0089m6j)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Tuesday]
WED 06:00 Dixon of Dock Green (b012yv9b)
Series 1
London Pride
George Dixon is showing new boy in blue, Andy Crawford, the ropes on the beat of Dock Green in London's East End.
Much to PC Crawford's surprise, Dixon is prepared to bend the rules in order to arrest one of a gang of safebreakers.
Radio revival of BBC TV's famous copper starring David Calder as PC George Dixon and David Tennant as Andy Crawford.
Dixon of Dock Green's roots go back to 1950 film drama 'The Blue Lamp' which ended with Dixon being shot dead. However, Warner's role was resurrected for the BBC TV series running from 1955 to 1976.
PC George Dixon ...... David Calder
PC Andy Crawford ...... David Tennant
Jack Judd ...... MacDonnell
Emmy Judd ...... Avril Elgar
Lenny Judd ...... Jacob Dylan
Agar ...... Jonathan Tafler
Fred Jenkins ...... Eddie Martin
Written by Ted Willis. Dramatised from his TV screenplay by Sue Rodwell.
Produced in Bristol by Jeremy Howe and Viv Beeby.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2005.
WED 06:30 VI Warshawski (b007jzsg)
Publicity Stunts
Episode 1
Private Detective V I Warshawski is being set up for a murder she didn't commit - of a woman she hardly knew. Read by Buffy Davis.
The victim is a famous crime fiction writer. Her latest book threatens to uncover the shame of a small American town whose dark secrets and those of her tormentor have been buried for decades.
Sara Paretsky has created one of the most popular female sleuths in modern crime fiction. Her heroine, V I Warshawski, is a strong female character in a male-dominated world. V I is comfortable packing heat and trailing nasty suspects but she never loses touch with her basic femininity. Paretsky says of her Warshawski: "I was troubled by the way women were portrayed in (detective fiction) they always seemed either evil or powerless. I thought it was time for a tough, smart, likeable female private investigator".
Producer: Joanne Reardon
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in 2003.
WED 07:00 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue (b007k1rc)
Moving In
'What's Rosewood Avenue like? Very quiet. Very sedate. Very residential. Just the sort of place you'd feel at home in ...'
A hapless vicar discovers life behind suburbia's net curtains isn't what he expected.
Stephen Sheridan's six-part series stars James Grout as the Reverend Timothy Carswell, Margaret Courtenay as Miss Tilling, Jean Heywood as Miss Tapp and Christopher Good as Dr Warlock.
Producer: Lissa Evans.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1991.
WED 07:30 So Wrong It's Right (b01hxmws)
Series 3
Episode 2
Presented by Charlie Brooker, 'So Wrong It's Right' is a competitive game of failure where coming up with the wrong answer is the right thing to do.
Over a series of rounds, Charlie asks three guests a number of questions to rummage through their pasts and test their creativity. So Wrong It's Right celebrates the pungent taste of disappointment by turning embarrassing mistakes into perverse triumphs.
In this episode, the guests joining him to try and out-wrong each other are comedians Lee Mack, Holly Walsh and panel show legend Barry Cryer.
The panel's worst experiences at school and the best ideas for the worst TV News gimmicks are put to the panel. Will anyone surpass Barry Cryer's suggestion of a revamped 'Newsnight' presented by tabloid darling and reality TV superstar Katie Price?
The host of So Wrong It's Right, Charlie Brooker, also presents BBC2's How TV Ruined Your Life, Channel 4's You Have Been Watching and 10 O'Clock Live, and writes for The Guardian. He won Columnist of the Year at the 2009 British Press Awards and Best Newcomer at the British Comedy Awards 2009.
Produced by Aled Evans
A Zeppotron Production for BBC Radio 4.
WED 08:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007w3y4)
Series 4
The Emigrant
The lad is keen to emigrate, but is met with refusals from other countries including Australia and Canada.
Can Sid help him to leave Britain?
Stars 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.
Producer: Denis Main Wilson
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1957.
WED 08:30 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter (b0081l71)
Series 2
The Holiday
Author Gerald and his wife Diana struggle to get on a getaway.
The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author starring Ian Carmichael as Gerald C Potter and Charlotte Mitchell as his wife.
Written by Basil Boothroyd.
Producer: Bobby Jaye
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1977.
WED 09:00 Coming Alive (b007k22v)
Series 1
Hostage to Fortune
A troubled community centre visitor puts ex-convict Terry in danger. Stars Karl Howman and Phyllis Logan. From February 1999.
WED 09:30 Counterpoint (b00dyc0n)
2005
Heat 7
Ned Sherrin's music quiz with Stephen Marriott from Wells-next-the-Sea, Bristol's David Muir and Roy Whittaker from Norwich.
WED 10:00 Vivat Rex (b01j9mz4)
Ghosts
Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' chronicle of the English Crown. Richard III's rule is challenged. Stars Peggy Ashcroft.
WED 11:00 Sue Teddern - Three Women in a Motorhome (b01j9mz6)
Kate's Story
Kate gets some troubling news that may cut the journey short, and her mum has a surprise waiting for her. Stars Rebecca Smart.
WED 11:15 Captain Corelli's Mandolin (b015h14p)
Invasion of the Italians
Pelagia has had no reply to over 100 letters to her fiance Mandras, who is fighting in the Greek army. Stars Celia Meiras.
WED 12:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007w3y4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
WED 12:30 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter (b0081l71)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
WED 13:00 Dixon of Dock Green (b012yv9b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
WED 13:30 VI Warshawski (b007jzsg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
WED 14:00 Chronicles of Ait: Echo Beach (b01j9mz8)
Episode 3
Linus is no longer sure who to believe, as revelations and suspicions arise. Bittersweet romantic fantasy starring Greg Wise.
WED 14:15 This Sceptred Isle (b007jt4c)
The First Madness of King George
Pitt the Younger proposes Parliamentary reform and the King's sanity is questioned. Anna Massey continues the story of Britain.
WED 14:30 Alan Bennett - The Uncommon Reader (b01j9mzb)
Episode 3
HRH's reading continues to inspire her - and so Norman arranges a meeting with some authors. Written and read by Alan Bennett.
WED 14:45 Someone Like Me by Miles Kington (b00dpg1d)
Episode 3
Gossip, siestas and his brother's attempt to play a corpse.
Broadcaster, writer and musician, Miles Kington continues his account of an endearingly eccentric childhood.
Abridged by Richard Hamilton.
Producer: Emma Harding
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2005.
WED 15:00 Vivat Rex (b01j9mz4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
WED 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01j9mzd)
Mel Giedroyc with more of the final top fifty in the Chris Evans Show 500 Words short story competition, and Robert O'Brien's classic tale 'Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH'.
WED 17:00 PG Wodehouse - The Inimitable Jeeves (b007v1df)
The Delayed Exit of Claude and Eustace
Trouble looms for Bertie Wooster when his wild cousins arrive.
PG Wodehouse romp starring Richard Briers and Michael Hordern.
Jeeves ...... Michael Hordern
Bertie Wooster ..... Richard Briers
Eustace ..... David Jason
Claude ..... Jonathan Lynn
Aunt Agatha ..... Joan Sanderson
Marianne ...... Bridget Armstrong
Adapted by Chris Miller.
Producer: David Hatch
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1973.
WED 17:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue (b007k1rc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
WED 18:00 Charles Chilton - Space Force (b007jn4d)
Series 2
The Red Planet
The Space Force crew make a discovery in Egypt - while stowaways are reported on the Mars-bound ship.
Charles Chilton's second intergalactic adventure series starring Barry Foster.
Captain Saxon Berry ...... Barry Foster
Chipper Barnett ...... Nicky Henson
Magnus Carter ...... Nigel Stock
Lodderick Sincere ...... Tony Osoba
With Wendy Murray, Willoughby Goddard, Bernard Brown and Mia Soteriou.
Charles Chilton wrote and produced many popular and successful radio programmes for the BBC - including the classic 1950s serial 'Journey into Space' - charting the adventures of Captain Jet Morgan. This fired the imagination of millions, years before the first moon landing. It was the last radio drama to record higher ratings than the new young upstart television!
Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in May 1985.
WED 18:30 Doctor Who (b01j9mzg)
The Architects of History
Episode 1
A time traveller arrives at a Moon base to save the Earth, but it's not who you think. Seventh Doctor adventure stars Sylvester McCoy and Tracey Childs.
WED 19:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007w3y4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
WED 19:30 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter (b0081l71)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
WED 20:00 Dixon of Dock Green (b012yv9b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
WED 20:30 VI Warshawski (b007jzsg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
WED 21:00 Sue Teddern - Three Women in a Motorhome (b01j9mz6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
WED 21:15 Captain Corelli's Mandolin (b015h14p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
WED 22:00 So Wrong It's Right (b01hxmws)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
WED 22:30 The Museum of Everything (b00899zt)
Series 1
Welcome to the Museum of Everything
Feel free to wander round our many galleries and experience the history of everything. Learn about the history of everything.
Learn about the history of wicker, tour a stately home and discover the real identity of Jack the Ripper.
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 March 2004.
WED 23:00 Masala FM (b007zjm8)
Episode 4
The station's only attracting Z-list Asian celebrities, but then a top member of 'royalty' phones in...
Six-part sitcom written by Meera Syal
Starring Sanjeev Bhaskar, Nitin Sawheny, Meera Syal and Nina Wadia.
Music by Nitin Sawhney.
Producer: Liz Anstee
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1996.
WED 23:30 Any Bloke (b007jz71)
Series 2
Summer Holiday
Everyone's relaxed - until Martha arrives with her new age boyfriend. Stars Jim Sweeney and Caroline Quentin. From July 1995.


THURSDAY 31 MAY 2012

THU 00:00 Charles Chilton - Space Force (b007jn4d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 Doctor Who (b01j9mzg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 Dixon of Dock Green (b012yv9b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 VI Warshawski (b007jzsg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 Coming Alive (b007k22v)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:30 Counterpoint (b00dyc0n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Vivat Rex (b01j9mz4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 Sue Teddern - Three Women in a Motorhome (b01j9mz6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:15 Captain Corelli's Mandolin (b015h14p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 PG Wodehouse - The Inimitable Jeeves (b007v1df)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Wednesday]
THU 05:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue (b007k1rc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Wednesday]
THU 06:00 Dixon of Dock Green (b013216n)
Series 1
Needle in a Haystack
A baby's life is in danger when some pep pills go missing and George Dixon causes a stir at home when he offers PC Crawford the spare room...
Radio revival of BBC TV's famous copper starring David Calder as PC George Dixon and David Tennant as Andy Crawford.
Dixon of Dock Green's roots go back to 1950 film drama 'The Blue Lamp', which ended with Dixon being shot dead. However, Warner's role was resurrected for the BBC TV series running from 1955 to 1976.
PC George Dixon ...... David Calder
PC Andy Crawford ...... David Tennant
Archie ...... Jonah Cook
Billy Monks ...... Michael Carolan
Mary Dixon ...... Charlie Brooks
Nancy Harris ...... Carol MacReady
Mrs Monks ...... Kate Byers
Written by Ted Willis. Dramatised from his TV screenplay by Sue Rodwell.
Produced in Bristol by Viv Beeby and Jeremy Howe.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2005.
THU 06:30 VI Warshawski (b007jztq)
Publicity Stunts
Episode 2
Tough private eye VI Warshawski continues the battle to clear herself of a murder that she didn't commit. Concluded by Buffy Davis.
The victim is a famous crime fiction writer. Her latest book threatens to uncover the shame of a small American town whose dark secrets and those of her tormentor have been buried for decades.
Sara Paretsky has created one of the most popular female sleuths in modern crime fiction. Her heroine, V I Warshawski, is a strong female character in a male-dominated world. V I is comfortable packing heat and trailing nasty suspects but she never loses touch with her basic femininity. Paretsky says of her Warshawski: "I was troubled by the way women were portrayed in (detective fiction) they always seemed either evil or powerless. I thought it was time for a tough, smart, likeable female private investigator".
Producer: Joanne Reardon
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in 2003.
THU 07:00 Chambers (b007jp12)
Series 2
Only the Lonely
John Fuller-Carp uses his masculine charms when he finds himself in competition with rival Vernon Ames.
Meanwhile, Ruth is very broody...
Clive Coleman’s sitcom set in perhaps the country's least spectacular law chambers.
John Fuller Carp ...... John Bird
Hilary Tripping ...... James Fleet
Vince ...... Jonathan Kydd
Ruth Quirke ...... Sarah Lancashire
With Jeremy Clyde, Joanna Monro and Tracy-Ann Oberman.
Producer: Paul Schlesinger
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1998.
THU 07:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters (b01hxpy6)
Series 2
Junk Mail
Sony Award-winning comic Tom Wrigglesworth performs the last in his series of open letters.
Now he's taking issue with his local curry house and their addiction to junk mail.
Tom also tracks the development of advertising and marketing - a development trajectory which has now led us to the rather ridiculous stage where we can be "Facebook friends" with Jacob's Crackers.
Written by Tom Wrigglesworth, James Kettle and Miles Jupp.
Producer: Simon Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2012.
THU 08:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show (b01j9t01)
Series 1
Episode 1
Starting their new series, much loved-comedy Eric and Ernie try to work out when they were last on the radio. But in surprise news, their bachelor flat-share is looking under threat.
Special singing guests: Peters and Lee.
Written by Eddie Braben
With Anne Hamilton, Michael Segal and Arthur Tolcher.
Music by Dennis Wilson & His Orchestra.
Producer: John Browell
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1975.
THU 08:30 Dad's Army (b007jq0r)
Series 3
Round and Round Went the Big Wheel
Captain Mainwaring's Home Guard platoon take action when a new High Explosive Attack Device goes haywire.
Adapted for radio from Jimmy Perry and David Croft's TV scripts by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles.
Captain Mainwaring …. Arthur Lowe
Sergeant Wilson …. John Le Mesurier
Corporal Jones …. Clive Dunn
Private Frazer …. John Laurie
Private Pike …. Ian Lavender
Private Godfrey …. Arnold Ridley
Private Walker …. Larry Martyn
Colonel Pearce …. John Barron
Captain Stewart …. Michael Knowles
Producer: John Dyas
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1976.
THU 09:00 Huddwinks (b00fsmz2)
Series 1
Voodoo Island
A missionary expedition leads to peril in the far flung Caribbean. Stars Roy Hudd and Denise Coffey. From August 1986.
THU 09:30 HR (b00tmkg9)
Series 2
Wandering
Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague.
Sam and Peter wile away retirement blues with a holiday in Spain. Suddenly Sam, a lifelong virgin, seems to be presented with a life-changing opportunity.
Sam ..... Nicholas Le Prevost
Peter ..... Jonathan Pryce
Miguel ..... Sam Dale
Gwenda ..... Christine Kavanagh
Director: Peter Kavanagh.
THU 10:00 Vivat Rex (b01jb1xm)
The Pretender
Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' chronicle of the English Crown. Henry VII defends his crown. Stars Brian Cox.
THU 11:00 William Trevor Short Stories (b007jtxy)
The Forty-Seventh Saturday
Mavie and McCarthy have a weekly assignation, but is he as trapped by marriage as she thinks he is? Read by Denys Hawthorne.
THU 11:15 Captain Corelli's Mandolin (b015fqpk)
Looking for Snails
Pelagia's fallen for the charms of Captain Corelli, but she's engaged - and technically he's the enemy.
THU 12:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show (b01j9t01)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
THU 12:30 Dad's Army (b007jq0r)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
THU 13:00 Dixon of Dock Green (b013216n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
THU 13:30 VI Warshawski (b007jztq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
THU 14:00 Chronicles of Ait: Echo Beach (b01jb1xp)
Episode 4
Linus Scott seems to be losing his composure. Has he really seen a ghost? Bittersweet romantic fantasy starring Greg Wise.
THU 14:15 This Sceptred Isle (b007jt4j)
The French Revolution/Tom Paine's Rights of Man
As the industrial revolution cranks into gear, the French Revolution is brewing. Anna Massey continues the history of Britain.
THU 14:30 Alan Bennett - The Uncommon Reader (b01jb1xr)
Episode 4
The Queen's love for literature causes trouble for the PM - can no one curb her enthusiasm? Written and read by Alan Bennett.
THU 14:45 Someone Like Me by Miles Kington (b00dpnwr)
Episode 4
A Sherlock Holmes game unearths some awkward family evidence.
Broadcaster, writer and musician, Miles Kington continues his account of an endearingly eccentric childhood.
Abridged by Richard Hamilton.
Producer: Emma Harding
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2005
THU 15:00 Vivat Rex (b01jb1xm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
THU 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01jb1xt)
Mel hears the last of the top fifty in the Chris Evans Show 500 Words short story competition. And more of the classic tale 'Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH'.
THU 17:00 For Better or for Worse (b00tw1hm)
Series 3
Episode 3
Crossed wires for Bernard when he overhears his dad talking to a doctor. Stars Su Pollard and Gorden Kaye. From February 1996.
THU 17:30 Chambers (b007jp12)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
THU 18:00 Charles Chilton - Space Force (b007jn4v)
Series 2
The Great Martian Pyramid
Landing on Mars, the Space Force crew start explorations - but find their welcome is far from warm.
Charles Chilton's second intergalactic adventure series starring Barry Foster.
Captain Saxon Berry ...... Barry Foster
Chipper Barnett ...... Nicky Henson
Magnus Carter ...... Nigel Stock
Lodderick Sincere ...... Tony Osoba
With Wendy Murray, Willoughby Goddard and Bernard Brown.
Charles Chilton wrote and produced many popular and successful radio programmes for the BBC - including the classic 1950s serial 'Journey into Space' - charting the adventures of Captain Jet Morgan. This fired the imagination of millions, years before the first moon landing. It was the last radio drama to record higher ratings than the new young upstart television!
Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in May 1985.
THU 18:30 Doctor Who (b01jb1xw)
The Architects of History
Episode 2
Dr Klein recruits her reluctant prisoner to help fight the invading Selachians. Seventh Doctor adventure stars Sylvester McCoy and Tracey Childs.
THU 19:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show (b01j9t01)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
THU 19:30 Dad's Army (b007jq0r)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
THU 20:00 Dixon of Dock Green (b013216n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
THU 20:30 VI Warshawski (b007jztq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
THU 21:00 William Trevor Short Stories (b007jtxy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
THU 21:15 Captain Corelli's Mandolin (b015fqpk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
THU 22:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters (b01hxpy6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
THU 22:30 Down the Line (b012f9j0)
Series 3
Communications and Technology
The problems of technology and communication on Gary Bellamy's phone-in. Stars Rhys Thomas and Felix Dexter. From January 2008.
THU 22:55 The Comedy Club Interview (b01js1s9)
From 10pm until midnight, Sunday to Friday, the Comedy Club offers two hours of comedy. Tom Wrigglesworth chats to Holly Walsh.
THU 23:00 Revolting People (b00wbnb0)
Series 4
McGurk Runs the Shop
Samuel is reunited with his sister and Ezekiel is dressed as a bear. 1775 America sitcom. Stars Andy Hamilton. From May 2006.
THU 23:30 Think the Unthinkable (b01jb1xy)
Series 3
Matsons Electronics
Electrical retailer, Matson’s, needs a boost – but are they ready for the sort of kick delivered by this bunch?
James Carey's sitcom about a clueless bunch of management consultants, Unthinkable Solutions, effortlessly screwing-up their clients' businesses.
Starring:
Marcus Brigstocke
Robin Ince
Catherine Shepherd
Beth Chalmers
Written by James Carey.
Producer: Adam Bromley.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2004.


FRIDAY 01 JUNE 2012

FRI 00:00 Charles Chilton - Space Force (b007jn4v)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 Doctor Who (b01jb1xw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 Dixon of Dock Green (b013216n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 VI Warshawski (b007jztq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 Huddwinks (b00fsmz2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:30 HR (b00tmkg9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 Vivat Rex (b01jb1xm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 William Trevor Short Stories (b007jtxy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:15 Captain Corelli's Mandolin (b015fqpk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 For Better or for Worse (b00tw1hm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Thursday]
FRI 05:30 Chambers (b007jp12)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Thursday]
FRI 06:00 Dixon of Dock Green (b0133pl2)
Series 1
Crawford's First Pinch
Some unsavoury postcards turn up on the Dock Green beat and the link to a recent spate of bicycle thefts makes PC Andy Crawford desperate to notch up his first arrest.
Radio revival of BBC TV's famous copper starring David Calder as PC George Dixon and David Tennant as Andy Crawford.
Dixon of Dock Green's roots go back to 1950 film drama 'The Blue Lamp', which ended with Dixon being shot dead. However, Warner's role was resurrected for the BBC TV series running from 1955 to 1976.
PC George Dixon ...... David Calder
PC Andy Crawford ...... David Tennant
Mary Dixon ...... Charlie Brooks
Joe Cooney ...... Tom McClane
Ned Cooney ...... Michael Fenton Stevens
Hilda Cooney ...... Rebecca Smart
Paul De Witt ...... Christian Rodska
Written by Ted Willis. Dramatised from his TV screenplay by Sue Rodwell.
Produced in Bristol by Viv Beeby and Jeremy Howe.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2005.
FRI 06:30 WC Morrow - Over an Absinthe Bottle (b007jqq4)
A grim tale of two strangers drinking and gambling their lives away in a San Francisco bar. Read by Doug Cockle.
FRI 07:00 Smelling of Roses (b00d8yxr)
Series 3
Promises, Promises
Tasked with organising an auction of promises for a posh school, Rosie finds that it’s not the parents who are upper-crust so much as the pupils...
More challenges for Rosie Burns running her family's event management company, where the clients are only part of the problem...
The third of four series of Simon Brett's sitcom.
Rosie ..... Prunella Scales
Jo ..... Rebecca Callard
Bob ..... Duncan Preston
Tess ..... Annette Badland
Greg ..... Leo Dolan
Trevor ..... Jim North
Producer: Maria Esposito
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2002.
FRI 07:30 Tonight (b01j6t4c)
Series 2
Episode 4
Rory Bremner and the team return for another series of Tonight, the topical satire show that digs that bit deeper into national and international politics.
Rory's mantra is that it's as important to make sense out of things as it is to make fun of them. With a team that includes veteran satirists Andy Zaltzman and Nick Doody and versatile impressionist and character comedian Kate O'Sullivan, Tonight promises to do both. This is half an hour of stand-up, sketches, and investigative satire. And at the core of the show are Rory's incisively funny interviews with the most informed guest commentators on the current political scene.
More global crises, more political scandal, more jokes with the word fiscal in them - and some truly brilliant impressions: a shot in the arm for satire lovers everywhere.
Producers: Simon Jacobs & Frank Stirling
A Unique Production for BBC Radio 4.
FRI 08:00 The Navy Lark (b01jcc05)
Series 6
Rescuing Admirals
Two top brass need rescuing, Pertwee meets his Uncle and an old face sails back.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather and Michael Bates as Rear Admiral Ironbridge.

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 October 1963.
FRI 08:30 The Burkiss Way (b00gs06p)
Series 2
Influence Friends and Win People...
Helpful hints from the Smarty Pants family and Knickertwist Copperby.
The Burkiss Way to Dynamic Living from radio's Advanced Correspondence Course
With instruction from Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett and Fred Harris.
Learn the Burkiss Way to write a script like Andrew Marshall and David Renwick and the Burkiss Way to produce a programme like Simon Brett (You'll be amazed at the results!)
Cult sketch show first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1976.
FRI 09:00 Are You From the Bugle? (b01jcc07)
Rovers Return
A celebrity is visiting Butterthwaite. Can Graham get the story?
John Gradwell's six-part sitcom about life in Butterthwaite's local newspaper office.
Bert Ball …. Jeffrey Holland
Graham Carpenter …. Robert Beck
Brenda Thistlethwaite …. Frances Jeater
Arnold Beasley …. David Ryall
Vicky Cox …. Sue Devaney
Lawrence Stevens …. Dean Williamson
All other parts played by Rachel Atkins, Mark Gatiss and Peter Serafinowicz.
Producer: Kathy Smith.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1996.
FRI 09:30 Tickets Please (b00nv6nh)
Episode 1
Why does an intercity train journey turn into an emotional roller-coaster?
Because the train staff have to battle with their thwarted infatuations - for each other! And those toughies in the wedding carriage aren't helping matters...
Sitcom on rails by Mark Maier.
Robin …. Jeremy Swift
Nadine …. Alex Kelly
Peter …. Malcom Tierney
Diana …. Melissa Advani
Linda/Lady …. Kate Layden
Keith …. Stephen Hogan
Carol …. Tessa Nicholson
Man One …. Philip Fox
Man Two/William …. Joseph Cohen-Cole
Producer: Peter Kavanagh
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2009.
FRI 10:00 Vivat Rex (b01jcc09)
Divorce
Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' chronicle of the English Crown. Henry VIII desires a male heir. Stars Diana Rigg.
FRI 11:00 William Trevor Short Stories (b007jvyb)
The Distant Past
Two Irish Protestants live contentedly in the past, until the present catches up with them. Read by Denys Hawthorne.
FRI 11:15 Captain Corelli's Mandolin (b015fv1y)
Earthquake
An extraordinary heroic act, a slow recovery and a resolution two generations later. With Tom Goodman-Hill and Stephen Greif.
FRI 12:00 The Navy Lark (b01jcc05)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 The Burkiss Way (b00gs06p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
FRI 13:00 Dixon of Dock Green (b0133pl2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
FRI 13:30 WC Morrow - Over an Absinthe Bottle (b007jqq4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
FRI 14:00 Chronicles of Ait: Echo Beach (b01jcc0c)
Episode 5
Linus confronts Alice in a bid to get some answers about the strange events. Bittersweet romantic fantasy starring Greg Wise.
FRI 14:15 This Sceptred Isle (b007jt4s)
Britain Once More At War With France
In France the Jacobins storm the Bastille and the Revolutionary War begins. Anna Massey continues the history of Britain.
FRI 14:30 Alan Bennett - The Uncommon Reader (b01jcc0h)
Episode 5
The Queen realises her own life might be worth writing about - much to the alarm of the PM. Alan Bennett concludes his novella.
FRI 14:45 Someone Like Me by Miles Kington (b00dpspz)
Episode 5
A shock at the age of 18 from his sausage-loving father...
Broadcaster, writer and musician, Miles Kington continues his account of an endearingly eccentric childhood.
Abridged by Richard Hamilton.
Producer: Emma Harding
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2005
FRI 15:00 Vivat Rex (b01jcc09)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
FRI 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01jcc0k)
Mel hears the winners of the Chris Evans Show 500 Words short story competition, and the next instalment of the classic tale 'Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH'.
FRI 17:00 Millport (b0075tn0)
Series 1
Culture
Irene fears the worst when a famous restaurant critic books a table at the Ritz Cafe. The reputation of Millport will be printed for the whole world to see!
But is he really coming to sample Alberto's food or does he have a secret agenda?
Bittersweet comedy written by and starring Lynn Ferguson as 30-something island barmaid Irene Bruce, who hankers after a better life on the mainland.
Irene ...... Lynn Ferguson
Moira ...... Janet Brown
Alberto/Robert/Ferryman/Bob ...... Lewis McLeod
Ena/Bunty/Betty ...... Gabriel Quigley
Doogie ...... Matt Costello
Lucian Hyber-Connor ...... Robert Paterson
Producers: Lucy Bacon and Kathy Smith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2000.
FRI 17:30 Smelling of Roses (b00d8yxr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
FRI 18:00 Charles Chilton - Space Force (b007jn58)
Series 2
A Test of Endurance
Held captive in an underground city on Mars, the Space Force crew are set to learn their fate...
Charles Chilton's second intergalactic adventure series starring Barry Foster.
Captain Saxon Berry ...... Barry Foster
Chipper Barnett ...... Nicky Henson
Magnus Carter ...... Nigel Stock
Lodderick Sincere ...... Tony Osoba
With Wendy Murray, Willoughby Goddard and Bernard Brown.
Charles Chilton wrote and produced many popular and successful radio programmes for the BBC - including the classic 1950s serial 'Journey into Space' - charting the adventures of Captain Jet Morgan. This fired the imagination of millions, years before the first moon landing. It was the last radio drama to record higher ratings than the new young upstart television!
Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1985.
FRI 18:30 Doctor Who (b01jcc0m)
The Architects of History
Episode 3
The Selachians appear to be in control of the Moon, but who is behind their success? Seventh Doctor adventure stars Sylvester McCoy and Tracey Childs.
FRI 19:00 The Navy Lark (b01jcc05)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
FRI 19:30 The Burkiss Way (b00gs06p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
FRI 20:00 Dixon of Dock Green (b0133pl2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
FRI 20:30 WC Morrow - Over an Absinthe Bottle (b007jqq4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
FRI 21:00 William Trevor Short Stories (b007jvyb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
FRI 21:15 Captain Corelli's Mandolin (b015fv1y)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
FRI 22:00 Tonight (b01j6t4c)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
FRI 22:30 On the Hour (b008s3k9)
Series 1
Episode 3
Campaigning to tighten the letter of the law, and war is declared.
The show that's in the thick of the action with a microphone – plus all the sport from Alan Partridge.
Savagely satirical award-winning comedy starring Chris Morris.
With Steve Coogan, David Schneider, Rebecca Front, Patrick Marber and Doon Mackichan.
Written by Chris Morris, Richard Herring, Steven Wells, Andrew Glover, David Quantick and Stewart Lee.
Editor: Armando lannucci
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1991.
FRI 23:00 Sorry About Last Night (b00n8vry)
A Animal
Andy and Julie throw a posh dinner party. Alexei Sayle's quirky couples comedy, with Siobhan Redmond. From October 1999.
FRI 23:30 The Cabaret of Dr Caligari (b007x0bl)
Teenage Psycho Chainsaw Bimbos
Video nasties get their own back on a video shop owner. Starring John Woodvine and Sylvester McCoy.