SATURDAY 07 JULY 2012

SAT 00:00 Arthur C Clarke Stories (b008h44x)
The Parasite
A man starts having terrifying dreams in which he's plagued by a monstrous creature.
Yet - although hideously repellent - the parasite seems strangely familiar to him...
First published in 1953, Arthur C Clarke's tale is read by Nicholas Boulton.
Arthur C Clarke, along with Robert Heinlein and Isaac Asimov, are known as Science-Fiction's "Big Three". Their work was key to the 1950s and 60s being recognised as the genre's Golden Age.
Abridged and produced by Gemma Jenkins
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in 2007.
SAT 00:30 HP Lovecraft - At the Mountains of Madness (b00vnf09)
Episode 5
Battling in the Antarctic, can Dyer and Danforth escape with their lives? Richard Coyle concludes HP Lovecraft's tale of terror.
SAT 01:00 Agatha Raisin (b011d9p3)
Series 1
The Body in the Bathroom
Hunting the village killer, the amateur sleuth resorts to barefaced lies, burglary and badger-watching.
Penelope Keith stars as Agatha Raisin.
Dramatised by David Semple from MC Beaton’s novel.
Agatha Raisin …. Penelope Keith
Peter Bladen …. Ewan Bailey
James Lacey …. Malcolm Sinclair
Mrs Bloxby …. Liza Sadovy
DC Bill Wong …. Ben Crowe
Fred Huntingdon …. Jillie Meers
Director: Carol Smith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2004.
SAT 01:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008h4wt)
Episode 5
A encounter with Captain Foulkes in London leads to highway robbery on the way back to the marsh. Read by Rufus Sewell.
SAT 02:00 After Henry (b007jn96)
Series 2
The Romantic Approach
'It's amazing how much harm winning a war does for the moral fibre of a nation. I mean, you'd never have seen Winston Churchill walking around with a personal stereo.'
Clare's been dumped, Eleanor finds a friend and Sarah's listening.
Simon Brett's comedy about three generations of women - struggling to cope after the death of Sarah's GP husband - who never quite manage to see eye to eye.
Sarah ...... Prunella Scales
Eleanor ...... Joan Sanderson
Russell ...... Benjamin Whitrow
Clare ...... Gerry Cowper
Aubrey ...... Lockwood West
Delivery boy ...... David Learner
Four radio series were made, but instead of moving to BBC TV, Thames Television produced 'After Henry' for the ITV network.
Producer: Pete Atkin
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1986.
SAT 02:30 Trivia Test Match (b007vmbt)
Tim Rice, Denise Coffey, Willie Rushton and Bill Tidy square up to questions from umpire Brian Johnston. From September 1992.
SAT 03:00 Jane Austen (b007jtdp)
Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion
Louisa Musgrove has become engaged to Captain Benwick and Anne Elliot dares to hope that Captain Wentworth's affections might, once again, be hers...
The conclusion of Jane Austen's novel dramatised by Michelene Wandor.
Anne Elliot …. Juliet Stevenson
Captain Wentworth …. Tim Brierley
Jane Austen …. Sorcha Cusack
Sir Walter Elliot …. Roger Hume
Elizabeth Elliot …. Claire Faulconbridge
Mr Elliot …. Peter Harlowe
Mary Musgrove …. Kathryn Hurlbutt
Charles Musgrove …. Alister Cameron
Henrietta Musgrove …. Alison Dowling
Mrs Musgrove …. Sheila Grant
Lady Russell …. Patricia Gallimore
Sophia Croft …. Tina Gray
Mrs Clay …. Hedli Niklaus
Mrs Smith …. Carole Boyd
Captain Harville …. Paul Alexander
Square piano (William Rolfe and Sons c 1810) played by Kenneth Mobbs
Directed at BBC Pebble Mill by Vanessa Whitburn.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1986.
SAT 04:00 William Boyd - Fascination (b007jwlf)
The Pigeon
Love, sickness, betrayal and family fissures. And what is going on in Paris? Read by Tom Goodman-Hill.
SAT 04:15 Dickens Confidential (b01kbz4s)
Series 1
High Society
At the opening of Parliament, Charles Dickens meets Lady Kames and his editorial judgement is scrutinised. Stars Jamie Glover.
SAT 05:00 Snap (b00tky99)
Series 1
Episode 4
Doug's planning a surprise 70th birthday party for his mum.
Can he get it right without Molly's help?
Paul Mendelson’s sitcom about life for a couple after they've split.
Molly …. Rebecca Lacey
Doug …. Paul Venables
Kaz …. Soumaya Keynes
Ryan …. Jessie Sullivan
Annie …. Marlene Sidaway
Dawn …. Rebecca Front
Ansel …. Richard Firth
Producer: David Ian Neville
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2003.
SAT 05:30 The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience (b007jvk3)
Episode 1
Unhappily married Patrick and Maureen are meant to be presenting a classical music show together, but they just can’t stop bickering...
Starring Imelda Staunton as Maureen Maybe and Patrick Barlow as Patrick Maybe.
Doctor ...... Peter Jones
Professor ...... Stella Gonet
Bill ...... Simon Roberts
Special guest Jack Davenport.
Written by Patrick Barlow.
Producer: Claire Jones
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1999.
SAT 06:00 George Bernard Shaw - Candida (b007jtk5)
"If I haven't got what you call British pluck, I haven't British cowardice either: I'm not afraid of a clergyman's ideas. I'll fight your ideas.”
The life of a vicar's wife is turned upside down by a young poet.
Candida has a choice between her devoted but complacent husband and a young poet who passionately adores her. She needs all her resources of wit and candour to resolve a potentially explosive situation
George Bernard Shaw's romantic comedy stars Hannah Gordon and Edward Petherbridge.
Candida ..... Hannah Gordon
The Rev James Morell .... Edward Petherbridge
Eugene Marchbanks .... Christopher Guard
Mr Burgess .... Ray Smith
The Rev Alexander (Lexy) Mill .... Neville Jason
Miss Proserpine Garnett .... Irene Sutcliffe
Director: Ronald Mason
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1977
SAT 07:30 Yes Yes Yes (b00sydkp)
Series 1
In the Shadow of the Post
John Rawling relives the 1973 Grand National at Aintree, when Red Rum snatched victory from Crisp with just yards left to race.
SAT 08:00 Ed Doolan Interviews... (b00rpw6x)
Steve Nallon and Charlton Heston
Conversation double-bill - voice of Spitting Image's Margaret Thatcher, Steve Nallon - and Hollywood's Charlton Heston chatting in 2000.
SAT 09:00 Comedy Greats (b01kjsg3)
Overseas
Captain Barry Cryer welcomes you aboard a special edition of Comedy Greats showcasing a selection of the BBC's hit comedy shows that were adapted for listeners overseas.
During the 1950s to 1970s, a surprising number of series were either edited, rescripted or remade.
Barry reveals bits that never made it out of Blighty to enable shows to be better understood abroad.
* The Clitheroe Kid - Another Mother for Ossie. From November 1965
* The Navy Lark - Going Dutch. From November 1959
* The Men From the Ministry - Birds of a Feather. Re-recording from 1980.
* Hancock's Half Hour - The New Secretary. Re-recorded in November 1958.
* Round the Horne - The Man With the Golden Thunderball. Re-recorded July 1966 with an edited version of the original script.
* I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - series 3 (10/13). Re-recording from 1966.
Producer: Kerry Reece
Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in July 2012. .
SAT 12:00 Maria Semple - Where'd You Go Bernadette?: Omnibus (b01kjsg5)
Episode 1
Omnibus. TV comedy writer Maria Semple's debut novel examines misplaced genius and mother-daughter love. Starring Miranda Richardson.
SAT 13:15 John Mortimer - Rumpole of the Bailey (b007jz92)
Rumpole Redeemed
The barrister faces a conundrum over whether offenders can ever go straight. John Mortimer's drama stars Timothy West.
SAT 14:00 Listen to Les (b00c02dg)
From 22/6/1975
Les Dawson presents a duck appeal, Cissie and Ada talk mothers - plus his legendary piano sing-along.
With Daphne Oxenford and Colin Edwynn.
Music by Brian Fitzgerald.
Scripted and produced by James Casey.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1975.
SAT 14:30 Steptoe and Son (b00sbh9h)
Series 1
The Bath
Harold's plan for a proper bathroom upset his father Albert.
Starring Wilfrid Brambell as Albert and Harry H Corbett as Harold.
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.
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 September 1966.
SAT 15:00 Ed Doolan Interviews... (b00rpw6x)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
SAT 16:00 George Bernard Shaw - Candida (b007jtk5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
SAT 17:30 The Write Stuff (b01bmq2l)
Series 15
Terence Rattigan
The teams examine the life and work of "Author of the Week", playwright and creator of "Flare Path", Sir Terence Rattigan.
Regular captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh are joined by Sir Andrew Motion and children's author, Sue Limb as they answer questions based around Rattigan's life and work, as well as more general literary brainteasers, set by host James Walton.
For the finale of the show, the teams are asked to imagine Rattigan discarding his stiff-upper-lip-style and writing a gritty, kitchen sink-style drama.
SAT 18:00 The Scarifyers (b007xrfc)
The Nazad Conspiracy
Episode 3
The Inspector and Professor race to stop Rasputin being brought back to life. Starring Nicholas Courtney and Terry Molloy.
SAT 18:30 Stories of Ray Bradbury (b00tf9pp)
All Summer in a Day and The Fog Horn
Children witness a rare break in the rainfall on Venus; lighthouse workers find out what lies beyond. Read by Sean Barrett.
SAT 19:00 Comedy Greats (b01kjsg3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
SAT 22:00 Comedy on the Boat (b0177021)
Episode 6
Michael Legge, Christian Reilly, Chris McCausland and Paul Tonkinson make waves aboard the Tattershall Castle on the Thames. Episode 6 of 7.
SAT 22:45 Adam and Joe's Famous Guy (b010m7g6)
"I'm the best at pretending..."
Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish star in the tale of Manthea Shringleton, a journalist sent to interview a reclusive Hollywood star.
Written by Adam Buxton.
Producer: Claudine Toutoungi.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2006.
SAT 23:00 P Division (b007jnq9)
Code Four One, Series 1
The Bonepit
Peter Turnbull's Glasgow cops make a haunting discovery at a building site. Recorded partly on location. Stars Jake D'Arcy.


SUNDAY 08 JULY 2012

SUN 00:00 The Scarifyers (b007xrfc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Saturday]
SUN 00:30 Stories of Ray Bradbury (b00tf9pp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Saturday]
SUN 01:00 Ed Doolan Interviews... (b00rpw6x)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 on Saturday]
SUN 02:00 Maria Semple - Where'd You Go Bernadette?: Omnibus (b01kjsg5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:00 on Saturday]
SUN 03:15 John Mortimer - Rumpole of the Bailey (b007jz92)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:15 on Saturday]
SUN 04:00 George Bernard Shaw - Candida (b007jtk5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Saturday]
SUN 05:30 The Write Stuff (b01bmq2l)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:30 on Saturday]
SUN 06:00 Rumer Godden - Black Narcissus Omnibus (b00sqhc4)
Psychological drama about an order of idealistic nuns sent to establish a remote Himalayan mission. Stars Emma Fielding.
SUN 07:15 Clive James - Even As We Speak (b009xxq9)
Thorpie, Hoogie and the Golden Lolly
The essayist cogitates on the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the mania surrounding the swimmer they called the 'Thorpedo'.
SUN 07:30 Brian Gulliver's Travels (b01m16pr)
Series 2
Lessington
Brian Gulliver, a seasoned presenter of travel documentaries, finds himself in a hospital's secure unit after claiming to have experienced a succession of bizarre adventures.
More memories as Brian relives his experiences in Lessington where ignorance reigns.
Neil Pearson stars in series two of Bill Dare's satirical adventure story about a man lost in a fictional world.
Brian Gulliver ..... Neil Pearson
Rachel Gulliver ..... Mariah Gale
Sharol ..... Jo Bobin
Cop ..... Fergus Craig
Cop ..... Colin Hoult
Guide ..... Patrick Brennan
Wife ..... Christine Absalom
Barman ..... Harry Livingstone
Robber ..... Sam Alexander
Producer: Steven Canny
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2012.
SUN 08:00 All Gas and Gaiters (b007jptm)
The Bishop Warms Up
The newly installed central heating at St Ogg's causes temperatures to rise.
Starring Robertson Hare as the Archdeacon, William Mervyn as the Bishop, Jonathan Cecil as Bishop's Chaplain - the Reverend Mervyn Noote and John Barron as the Dean. With Hugh Paddick as Mr Fox, Frank Vickers as Mr Dawson and Dudley Jones as Mr Parry-Jones.
The ecclesiastical sitcom started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.
Written for radio by Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps.
Producer: David Hatch.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1972.
SUN 08:30 The Clitheroe Kid (b007jzcz)
Series 7
One Hundred Not Out
Cheeky schoolboy Jimmy Clitheroe looks back over his past misdemeanours in the 100th episode.
Just 4 feet 3 inches tall, the success of comic entertainer Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) sprang from a BBC Variety Playhouse try-out in the late 1950s. His naughty schoolboy act was a smash and he even wore school uniform during recordings! At its peak, ten million fans were tuning into 'The Clitheroe Kid'. Every week, the Kid's schemes sparked havoc - with the ever present threat of a good spanking from Grandad. The Clitheroe Kid clocked up 16 series in its run from 1956 to 1972.
With Peter Sinclair as Grandfather, Patricia Burke as Mother, Danny Ross as Alfie, Diana Day as Susan, Deryck Guyler as Mr Holroyd and Tony Melody as Mr Higginbottom.
Scripted by James Casey and Frank Roscoe.
Pianist: Harry Hayward
Producer: James Casey
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1964.
SUN 09:00 Horrible Histories (b01kjtfq)
The Groovy Greeks
4 Extra Debut. Ancient History with the nasty bits left in! Ancient Greeks, civilised? No. Nasty. Stars author Terry Deary and Toby Longworth.
SUN 10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (b0120y44)
Bob Monkhouse
Kirsty Young introduces the castaway choices of comedian Bob Monkhouse, in conversation with Sue Lawley. From December 2007.
SUN 10:45 Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester (b01kjtfs)
The Reluctant Jester
It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad War
More memories from the founding member of The Goon Show, Michael Bentine - recalling how his aspirations to medical success came to a shockingly disastrous end.
Michael Bentine CBE was born in 1922 and died in 1996.
Producer: Andy Aliffe
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in October 1993.
SUN 11:15 Ambridge Extra (b01kjtfv)
Series 3 - Omnibus
Series 3, Episodes 1-2
Made for 4 Extra. Collected episodes of this week's happenings in the Archers spin-off.
SUN 11:45 Robb Wilton: I Should Say So (b01kjtfx)
Series 1
The Poltergeist
Robb Wilton (1881-1957) was one of the most popular music hall and radio comics of the 1930s and 1940s.
Famed as an all-round pessimist - what would he have made of 1980s Britain?
Michael Williams stars as Robb Wilton - making as little sense out of life as he did 40 years before...
Written by Allen Saddler.
Producer: Brian Miller
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1986.
SUN 12:00 Rumer Godden - Black Narcissus Omnibus (b00sqhc4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
SUN 13:15 Clive James - Even As We Speak (b009xxq9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:15 today]
SUN 13:30 Shelagh Stephenson - Darling Peidi (b01kkmk8)
Dramatisation based on he true story of Edith Thompson who, with Freddy Bywaters, was charged murdering her husband in 1922.
Rachel Joyce stars as Edith and Charles Simpson as Freddy in Shelagh Stevenson's drama.
Edith Thompson .... Rachel Joyce
Freddy Bywaters ... Charles Simpson
Percy Thompson ... Peter Wight
Avis Graydon ... Theresa Streatfield
Mr Graydon ... Norman Bird
Mrs Graydon ... Gudrun Ure
Rose/Wardress ... Siriol Jenkins
Elsie/Wardress .... Joanna Myers
Mr Stern ... David Learner
Henry Curtis-Bennett ... Mark Lambert
Thomas Inskip .... Brett Usher
Mr Justice Shearman .... Jonathan Adams
Clerk/Chaplain ... Nicholas Murchie
Foreman/Officer .... Peter Gunn
Prison Governor ... Keith Drinkel
Director: Jeremy Mortimer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1992
SUN 15:00 All Gas and Gaiters (b007jptm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
SUN 15:30 The Clitheroe Kid (b007jzcz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
SUN 16:00 Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show (b01kkmkb)
Mel looks back at highlights from the week's programmes, including bat-watching with cricketer David Gower, lessons in the rain at a Forest School, and a trip round Alnwick Castle.
SUN 16:30 Horrible Histories (b01kjtfq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
SUN 17:30 Armitage and Moore's Guide to Song (b00xlqwf)
Episode 2
How music arrangement and vocal expression create meaning and atmosphere. With analysis from Simon Armitage and Allan Moore.
SUN 18:00 The Man in Black (b00p1gh8)
Series 2
4. Angels in Disguise by Nicola Jones
For years, Emily has entertained her friend Nathaniel for tea. Her son David and his wife think Nathaniel is a figment of the old lady's imagination.
But when they move into the family home, they find the table laid for two...
Nicola Jones's tale is introduced by Mark Gatiss as sinister raconteur, The Man in Black.
Emily …. Auriol Smith
Andrea …. Rachel Atkins
David …. Stephen Hogan
Nathaniel …. Piers Wehner
Jenny …. Tessa Nicholson
Policeman …. Philip Fox
Horrifying series of tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home.
Wherever you encounter him, he's eager to pass on his stories. Stories to unsettle and horrify. Stories to haunt you.
Director: Peter Leslie Wild
Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in November 2009.
SUN 18:30 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving (b007wvk4)
2. Rivals
Ichabod Crane has set his heart on marrying wealthy heiress, Katrina Van Tassel.
But local buck, Brom Bones is determined that he'll walk her up the aisle...
Washington Irving's supernatural 17th-century classic about two love rivals and a headless horseman:
Continued by Martin Jarvis
Musical score and sound design by award-winning composer, David Pickvance.
Producer: Gemma Jenkins
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in December 2005.
SUN 19:15 Ambridge Extra (b01kjtfv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
SUN 19:45 Robb Wilton: I Should Say So (b01kjtfx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:45 today]
SUN 20:00 All Gas and Gaiters (b007jptm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
SUN 20:30 The Clitheroe Kid (b007jzcz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
SUN 21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (b0120y44)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
SUN 21:45 Short Stories by John McGahern (b00p4mc5)
Sierra Leone, part 1
Half in love with an aging politician's mistress, a young man must assess his capacity for commitment. Read by Sean McGinley.
SUN 22:00 Brian Gulliver's Travels (b01m16pr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
SUN 22:30 The Maltby Collection (b00mqhqt)
Series 3
Episode 5
The museum is due to send an exhibition of its finest artefacts around Europe.
But can Walter find a suitably experienced and diplomatic member of staff to curate it?
Geoffrey Palmer and Julian Rhind-Tutt star in series 3 of David Nobbs’s sitcom about a small museum of paintings and sculpture.
Rod Millet ...... Julian Rhind-Tutt
Walter Brindle ...... Geoffrey Palmer
Prunella Edgecumbe ...... Rachel Atkins
Susie Maltby ...... Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Julian Crumb-Loosely ...... Ben Willbond
Wilf Arbuthnot ...... Geoff McGivern
Eva Tattle ...... Juklia Deakin
Des Wainwright ...... Michael Smiley
Stelios Constantinopoulis/Van Driver ...... Chris Pavlo
Barman ...... Stephen Hogan.
Producer: Colin Anderson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2009.
SUN 23:00 Little Britain (b008jdxn)
Series 1
Episode 4
Back where it started out, Matt Lucas and David Walliams' oddball TV smash hit - without the cameras.
SUN 23:30 Forty Nights in the Wildebeest (b00r93bk)
Episode 5
Pun masters Dan Freedman and Nick Romero's cheeky movie spoofs of Star Wars and Notting Hill. From May 2000.


MONDAY 09 JULY 2012

MON 00:00 The Man in Black (b00p1gh8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Sunday]
MON 00:30 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving (b007wvk4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Sunday]
MON 01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (b0120y44)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Sunday]
MON 01:45 Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester (b01kjtfs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:45 on Sunday]
MON 02:15 Ambridge Extra (b01kjtfv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Sunday]
MON 02:45 Robb Wilton: I Should Say So (b01kjtfx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:45 on Sunday]
MON 03:00 All Gas and Gaiters (b007jptm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 on Sunday]
MON 03:30 Shelagh Stephenson - Darling Peidi (b01kkmk8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Sunday]
MON 05:00 Horrible Histories (b01kjtfq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Sunday]
MON 06:00 Agatha Raisin (b011dg1r)
Series 1
The Potted Gardener
Competition for a new garden festival in the village turns nasty, with the Grim Reaper on the prowl.
Penelope Keith stars as Agatha Raisin.
Dramatised by David Semple from MC Beaton’s novel.
Agatha Raisin …. Penelope Keith
James Lacey …. Malcolm Sinclair
Roy …. David Holt
Bernard Spott …. Paul Brooke
Mrs Bloxby …. Liza Sadovy
DC Bill Wong …. Ben Crowe
Director: Carol Smith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004.
MON 06:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008hz82)
Episode 6
The daredevil teaches young Lord Cullingford a lesson. Russell Thorndike's adventure is read by Rufus Sewell.
MON 07:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet (b008yszx)
Series 3
Episode 2
Golf, holidays with friends and having a baby are the three things that Daniel and Lucy have always sworn they'll never do in life.
But when they end up on a golfing holiday with their unbearable friends, they start to realise life doesn't always turn out how you plan it...
David Spicer's comedy drama about modern life and parenthood, as seen through the eyes of two 30-something non-parents.
Starring David Tennant as Daniel, Liz Carling as Lucy, Tracy-Ann Oberman as Katie, Tony Gardner as Andy, Joanna Brookes as Alison, Robert Harley as Peter, Carla Mendonca as Linda, Jonathan Aris as Steve and Martin Marquez as the Waiter.
Producer: Liz Anstee
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2003.
MON 07:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue (b01k9qc1)
Series 57
Episode 2
The 57th series of Radio 4's multi award-winning antidote to panel games promises more homespun wireless entertainment for the young at heart. This week the programme pays a return visit to the Warwick Arts Centre. Regulars Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor are once again joined on the panel by Tony Hawks and Jeremy Hardy, with Jack Dee in the chair. Regular listeners will know to expect inspired nonsense, pointless revelry and Colin Sell at the piano. Producer - Jon Naismith.
MON 08:00 Beyond Our Ken (b00b64yx)
Kenneth Horne's abominable quest for a Yeti - and 'Hornerama' looks at Leisure. With Kenneth Williams. From February 1961.
MON 08:30 Steptoe and Son (b007jl7y)
Series 1
The Lead Man Cometh
Just as Albert and Harold are needing to economise, the rag and bone men are made an irresistible offer. Starring Wilfrid Brambell as Albert, Harry H Corbett as Harold and Leonard Rossiter as Welsh Hughie.
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.
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 September 1966.
MON 09:00 Brian Gulliver's Travels (b01m5n7s)
Series 2
Gravinia and Plumpf
Brian Gulliver, a seasoned presenter of travel documentaries, finds himself in a hospital's secure unit after claiming to have experienced a succession of bizarre adventures.
More memories as Brian relives his adventures in Gravinia, a land where the military are revered above everything.
Brian Gulliver ..... Neil Pearson
Rachel Gulliver..... Mariah Gale
Fillick ..... Marcus Brigstocke
Chaplain ..... Adrian Scarborough
Guest ..... Tracy Wiles
Host..... Patrick Brennan
Stegga ..... Barunka O'Shaughnessy
Barista..... Harry Livingstone
Dragit ..... Nick Mohammed
Glugas Hold ..... Dan Tetsell
Producer: Steven Canny
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2012.
MON 09:30 Electric Ink (b01kkqc9)
Series 2
Episode 6
Maddox's future is uncertain as a rather shady character plans to buy the newspaper.
Alistair Beaton and Tom Mitchelson's comic satire set in the struggling world of newspapers.
A group of dysfunctional journalists attempt to cover major news stories whilst grappling with the demands of a multi-platform environment, as circulation figures plummet as the recession means half the workforce is laid off.
Maddox ..... John Sessions
Oliver ..... Alex Jennings
Freddy ..... Stephen Wight
Carol ..... Polly Frame
Masha ..... Debbie Chazen
Andrei Zinoviev ..... Ewan Bailey
Steward ..... Adeel Akhtar
Producer: Sally Avens
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2011.
MON 10:00 Jane Austen (b007jr87)
Mansfield Park
The Family at Mansfield
Jane Austen's unlikely heroine Fanny Price is plucked from her impoverished family and brought up by her wealthy relatives at Mansfield Park.
Classic tale dramatised in three parts by Elizabeth Proud.
CAST:
Jane Austen …. Hannah Gordon
Fanny …. Amanda Root
Sir Thomas Bertram …. Michael Williams
Mrs Norris …. Jane Lapotaire
Edmund Bertram …. Robert Glenister
Lady Bertram …. Louise Jameson
Mary Crawford …. Teresa Gallagher
Henry Crawford …. Andrew Wincott
Music composed by Anthea Gomez and played by Christian McKay, Jill Heartfield, Audrey Douglas and Katharine Gittings.
Directed at BBC Pebble Mill by Sue Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1997.
MON 11:00 HE Bates - Three Country Stories (b007jv1q)
Series 1
Time
Three old men sit and watch the world go by, but one has a very youthful secret of vitality. Read by David Neal.
MON 11:15 Loose Ends (b01kjgpl)
Neil Sedaka, Helena Kennedy QC, Sharon Horgan and Luke Goss
Clive finds his way to Amarillo with Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka. For over 50 years, he has written, performed and produced countless songs, both for himself and other artists. Clive talks to Neil about what inspired him to pen such hits as 'Breaking Up Is Hard To Do'and his plans for a UK tour in October.
Clive cross examines one of Britain's most distinguished lawyers, Helena Kennedy QC, about her career championing civil liberties and promoting human rights. Helena's Radio 4 series 'Capital Justice' examines the profound and powerful relationship between our financial and legal systems; capital and the law; freedom and justice. 'Capital Justice' starts Monday 9th July at 09.30.
Bonafide 'Brosette' Emma Freud talks to actor Luke Goss about finding fame with twin brother Matt in 80's pop trio Bros. Luke swapped pop hits for movie hits, starring in action-packed blockbusters such as 'Hellboy 2'. In his latest film he stars as ruthless Romanian assassin Victor who, betrayed by gangsters, escapes to London where he's embroiled in a gangland power struggle. 'Interview With A Hitman' opens in cinemas on Friday 17th August.
Clive's Pulling comic, actress, screenwriter and Free Agent Sharon Horgan, writer and star of BBC 3's 'Dead Boss'. Sharon plays Helen Stephens, a woman falsely imprisoned for murdering her boss. Whilst Helen's sure it's only a matter of time before the mistake is rectified, it appears others are conspiring to keep her behind bars. The final part of 'Dead Boss' is on Thursday 12 July at 22.30.
Music from Cardiff-based singer-songwriter Cate Le Bon, who performs 'Fold The Cloth' from her album 'CYRK'. And rising star Lianne La Havas performs 'Gone' from her album 'Is Your Love Big Enough?'
Producer Jane Thurlow.
MON 12:00 Beyond Our Ken (b00b64yx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
MON 12:30 Steptoe and Son (b007jl7y)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
MON 13:00 Agatha Raisin (b011dg1r)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
MON 13:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008hz82)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
MON 14:00 Juliet Ace - Young Victoria (b00xgp36)
Clipped Wings
The reflections of the young Victoria as she turns sixteen...
Scripted by Juliet Ace, based on the letters and diaries of the young Queen Victoria, this portrait of her younger life and the happy years of her marriage, reveals some of the remarkable and long-lasting achievements of this extraordinary queen.
Starring Imogen Stubbs as Victoria.
Duchess of Kent ........ Anna Massey
Prince Albert ........ Adrian Lukis
Baroness Lehzen ........ Selina Cadell
Sir John Conroy ........ John Rowe.
Melbourne ........ Christopher Cazenove
WAG ........ Andrew Wincott
William IV ........ Terence Edmond
Prince of Wales Bertie ........ Thomas Arnold
Princess Vicky ........ Clare Corbett
Prince of Wales Bertie as a child ........ George Allonby
Producer: Cherry Cookson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001.
MON 14:15 This Sceptred Isle (b007jtdd)
Melbourne and the Death of William IV
Trade Unions gain momentum and Victoria accedes to the throne. Bite-sized history narrated by Anna Massey.
MON 14:30 Book at Beachtime (b01kkr9w)
Freya North - Rumours
Episode 1
The village rumour mill goes into over-drive when word gets out that the cherished Longbridge Hall estate is up for sale.
Freya North's bestseller about daring to love again in a special season of readings for the summer.
Read by Naomi Frederick.
Abridged by Lauris Morgan-Griffiths.
Produced by Gemma Jenkins.
Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra. First broadcast in 2012.
MON 15:00 Jane Austen (b007jr87)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
MON 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01kkt4h)
Mel Giedroyc goes adventuring and time-travelling with this week's story from the Sarah Jane Adventures, 'The Thirteenth Stone', read by Elisabeth Sladen herself.
MON 17:00 At Home With Hinge and Bracket (b008wd18)
6. Benjamin Luxon
Dame Hilda Bracket and her lifelong companion, Dr Evadne Hinge, invite you to eavesdrop on some informal music and conversation.
Joining them in the music room is acclaimed baritone star, Benjamin Luxon.
Dame Hilda Bracket ...... George Logan
Dr Evadne Hinge ...... Patrick Fyffe
Producer: John Fawcett Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1990.
MON 17:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet (b008yszx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
MON 18:00 Terry Pratchett (b007jmk0)
Guards! Guards!
Episode 1
Ankh-Morpork, the elucidated brethren of Ebon Night have turned their hands to magic.
When Zebbo Mooty is mysteriously vaporised in an alley, Captain Vimes of the watch, knows it's time to act.
Can a stolen library book lead to the reinvention of dragons?
Stars John Wood and Martin Jarvis.
First published in 1989, the 8th of Terry's Pratchett's comic fantasy stories set on Discworld.
Narrator …. Martin Jarvis
Captain Vimes …. John Wood
Nobby …. Melvyn Hayes
Sergeant Colon …. Stephen Thorne
Carrot …. Robert Gwilym
The Landlord …. Crawford Logan
Supreme Grand Master …. Brett Usher
Brother Doorkeeper …. Jeff Nuttall
Brother Fingers …. Michael Roberts
Death …. Himself
Dramatised in six parts by Michael Butt.
Director: John Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in November 1992.
MON 18:30 Wally K Daly (b007js5k)
Before the Screaming Begins
Episode 1
An invasion by aliens interrupts an idyllic wedding anniversary celebration for Tom Harris and his wife.
Before the Screaming Begins is the first of Wally K Daly's sci-fi trilogy which continues with The Silent Scream and With a Whimper to the Grave.
Tom Harris ...... James Laurenson
Sally Harris ...... Jennifer Piercey
AP Smith ...... Donald Hewlett
Detective Sergeant Forbes ...... Robert Trotter
Catherine's Mother ...... Katherine Parr
Nurse ...... Maggie Ollerenshaw
Desk Sergeant ...... Peter Williams
Silkin ...... Peter Wickham
Alien Voice ...... Malcolm Gerard
Alien Controller ...... Manning Wilson
Director: Martin Jenkins
First broadcast as a 90 minute Saturday-Night Theatre production on BBC Radio 4 in 1978.
MON 19:00 Beyond Our Ken (b00b64yx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
MON 19:30 Steptoe and Son (b007jl7y)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
MON 20:00 Agatha Raisin (b011dg1r)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
MON 20:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008hz82)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
MON 21:00 HE Bates - Three Country Stories (b007jv1q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
MON 21:15 Loose Ends (b01kjgpl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
MON 22:00 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue (b01k9qc1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
MON 22:30 Brian Gulliver's Travels (b01m5n7s)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
MON 23:00 The Now Show (b01kbm11)
Series 37
Episode 5
A Week of Splits: in the week that David Cameron suggested he might have a referendum on whether the UK should break from Europe, Katie Holmes announced her split from Tom Cruise, and scientists at CERN announced the discovery of a Higgs-like Boson, Jon Holmes, Holly Walsh, Mitch Benn and Pippa Evans join Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis for a sideways glance at this week's big stories. Produced by Victoria Lloyd.
MON 23:30 On Baby Street (b00f6vv7)
Series 1
Episode 5
Will Ian get to the hospital on time? Can Geraldine and Yvette get there at all? Stars Jenny Eclair. From February 1996.


TUESDAY 10 JULY 2012

TUE 00:00 Terry Pratchett (b007jmk0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Monday]
TUE 00:30 Wally K Daly (b007js5k)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Monday]
TUE 01:00 Agatha Raisin (b011dg1r)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Monday]
TUE 01:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008hz82)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Monday]
TUE 02:00 Brian Gulliver's Travels (b01m5n7s)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Monday]
TUE 02:30 Electric Ink (b01kkqc9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Monday]
TUE 03:00 Jane Austen (b007jr87)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:00 HE Bates - Three Country Stories (b007jv1q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:15 Loose Ends (b01kjgpl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Monday]
TUE 05:00 At Home With Hinge and Bracket (b008wd18)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Monday]
TUE 05:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet (b008yszx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Monday]
TUE 06:00 Agatha Raisin (b011f3p9)
Series 1
The Gardener's Legacy
When her garden festival arch-rival is murdered, the amateur sleuth digs deep to root out the wrongdoer.
Penelope Keith stars as Agatha Raisin.
Dramatised by David Semple from MC Beaton’s novel.
Agatha Raisin …. Penelope Keith
James Lacey …. Malcolm Sinclair
Roy …. David Holt
Bernard Spott …. Paul Brooke
Mrs Bloxby …. Liza Sadovy
DC Bill Wong …. Ben Crowe
Director: Carol Smith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004.
TUE 06:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008j031)
Episode 7
Are Sir Anthony's smuggled barrels quite what they seem? And is Syn about to found out? Russell Thorndike's adventure read by Rufus Sewell.
TUE 07:00 The Sit Crom (b00mf205)
The Wasps' Nest
The search for enemies leads to love triumphing over fire.
Sue Limb's six-part comedy set during the English Civil War.
Sir John Firebasket .... Joss Ackland
Lady Anne Firebasket .... Denise Coffey
Tobias Thynne .... Clive Merrison
Mercy, alias Melissa .... Miriam Margolyes
Father Francis .... Nickolas Grace
Slow Ned .... Chris Emmett
Gazebo Fogg .... Jack Klaff
Posthumous .... Nicky Henson
Counter Tenor .... Peter Hayward
Captain Arise Higgs .... Alun Armstrong
Producer: Jonathan James-Moore
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1990.
TUE 07:30 Sketchorama (b01kbg7m)
Series 1
Episode 2
Award-winning character comedian and doyen of sketch comedy Humphrey Ker presents the pick of the best live sketch groups currently performing on the UK comedy circuit in this brand new showcase - with character, improv, broken and musical sketch comedy.
Humphrey Ker is himself an established sketch performer, writer, actor and comedian who won the Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh festival in 2011. For five years he was part of the much-loved sketch trio The Penny Dreadfuls, with whom he wrote and performed in a string of Edinburgh festival smashes, two series on BBC7 and two plays for Radio 4.
The sketch groups featured in episode two of Sketchorama are:
The Noise Next Door: Tom Houghton, Charlie Granville, Matt Grant, Tom Livingstone and Sam Pacelli have been performing their own distinctive brand of off-the-cuff comedy for over six years. They have an uncanny knack of transforming audience suggestions into fantastically funny scenes and songs in the blink of an eye, with a perfect blend of ludicrous characters, witty one-liners and epic stories.
The Boom Jennies: A trio featuring Lizzie Bates, Anna Emerson and Catriona Knox who produce fun, fast-paced, inventive sketch comedy mixed up with some top-notch tunes.
Jigsaw: Dan Antopolski (Triple Perrier Award Nominee, BBC New Comedy Award Winner and Dave's Funniest Joke of the Fringe Award Winner 2009), Tom Craine (BBC National Student Award Winner 2006) and Nat Luurtsema (Chortle Best Newcomer Nominee 2008) have joined forces to create a hydra-headed sketch monster. They enjoyed a self-titled Fringe debut in 2011 featuring well honed, fast paced material.
Producer: Gus Beattie
A Comedy Unit production for BBC Radio 4.
TUE 08:00 The Goon Show (b007jp3m)
Series 8
The Burning Embassy
Peking's British embassy catches fire, so fireman Seagoon posts off parcels of water. Stars Spike Milligan. From October 1957.
TUE 08:30 Listen to Les (b00c475s)
From 17/10/1976
Les Dawson shares the tale of a Leonard Shufflebottom – a man so thin he was once used as a dipstick. Plus another unforgettable piano sing-a-long.
With Daphne Oxenford and Colin Edwynn.
Music by Brian Fitzgerald.
Scripted and produced by James Casey.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in October 1976.
TUE 09:00 The Now Show (b01kbm11)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:00 on Monday]
TUE 09:30 Jest a Minute (b0133g72)
Series 1
Episode 5
Justin Moorhouse, Sarah Millican, Chris Corcoran and Jeff Green star in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz. From September 2006.
TUE 10:00 Jane Austen (b007jrc2)
Mansfield Park
Mr Crawford Changes Tack
The Crawfords cause confusion for Fanny Price, and her brother William returns.
Jane Austen’s classic tale dramatised by Elizabeth Proud.
CAST:
Jen Austen …. Hannah Gordon
Fanny …. Amanda Root
Sir Thomas Bertram …. Michael Williams
Mrs Norris …. Jane Lapotaire
Edmund Bertram …. Robert Glenister
Lady Bertram …. Louise Jameson
Mary Crawford …. Teresa Gallagher
Henry Crawford …. Andrew Wincott
Tom Bertram …. Kim Wall
Maria Bertram …. Cathy Sara
Julia Bertram …. Tracy Wiles
Mr Rushworth …. Michael Onslow
Mr Yates …. Malcolm McKee
Mrs Grant …. Sharon Bayliss
William Price …. Richard Curnow
Music composed by Anthea Gomez and played by Christian McKay, Jill Heartfield, Audrey Douglas and Katharine Gittings.
Directed at BBC Pebble Mill by Sue Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1997.
TUE 11:00 HE Bates - Three Country Stories (b007jv2t)
Series 1
Chaff in the Wind
A lost man needing directions has a chance encounter in a cold, windswept field. Read by David Neal.
TUE 11:15 Dickens Confidential (b01kkwq8)
Series 1
Captain Swing
Can Charles Dickens help workers overcome the tyranny of Victorian landowners? What of Captain Swing? Stars Jamie Glover.
TUE 12:00 The Goon Show (b007jp3m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
TUE 12:30 Listen to Les (b00c475s)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
TUE 13:00 Agatha Raisin (b011f3p9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
TUE 13:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008j031)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
TUE 14:00 Juliet Ace - Young Victoria (b00xhck1)
Looking for Love
Talk turns to a suitor for the young princess. Based on letters and diaries portraying the Queen's life. Stars Imogen Stubbs.
TUE 14:15 Ambridge Extra (b01kkwqb)
Series 3
Episode 3
Delia's busy in her pottery studio, where she encourages her son Lucas after his important job interview. She understands the possible need for him to relocate, and admits that while it would feel strange for her at first, perhaps the timing is right - and she'll enjoy her own time to develop her business. Grateful Lucas wishes that Kate was so understanding but Delia reminds him to not take Kate for granted.
Later, Lucas stresses that back in the UK Roy and Hayley are furious with Kate for delaying Phoebe's travel home. Meanwhile, Kate's surprised to find out from Johan that Michael has invited him round for dinner.
Over dinner, Delia's intrigued by Johan. She was warned by Michael, who suspects Johan is a womaniser. Lucas is interrupted by his phone. Meanwhile, amiable Johan compliments Kate on her Crisis Centre work, and generally praises his blushing colleague. Lucas returns overjoyed to reveal he has been offered the job in Durban. Johan and Kate are thrown and Lucas notices that Kate doesn't seem too pleased. Completely out of sorts, Kate excuses herself. Worried Lucas follows as Johan politely makes to leave.
Outside, Michael lets on to Johan that he senses Johan has designs on Kate. He warns Johan off in no uncertain terms.
Produced by Sarah Bradshaw.
TUE 14:30 Book at Beachtime (b01kkwqd)
Freya North - Rumours
Episode 2
Stella sees an adversary in a new light while family and friends plan to kick-start her love-life. Read by Naomi Frederick.
TUE 15:00 Jane Austen (b007jrc2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
TUE 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01kkwqg)
Mel Giedroyc goes adventuring and time-travelling, because our story is The Thirteenth Stone from the Sarah Jane Adventures, read by the late Elisabeth Sladen herself.
TUE 17:00 King Street Junior (b007jmjs)
Series 6
In Real Terms
When expenditure exceeds income, Mr Beeston faces tough decisions over the new school year. Stars Karl Howman and James Grout.
TUE 17:30 The Sit Crom (b00mf205)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
TUE 18:00 Terry Pratchett (b008p7x8)
Guards! Guards!
Episode 2
Could a long-extinct beast have carried out recent crimes?
Will Captain Vimes get any joy from dragonologist and society heavyweight Lady Ramkin?
Stars John Wood and Martin Jarvis.
The 8th of Terry's Pratchett's comic fantasy stories set on Discworld.
Narrator …. Martin Jarvis
Captain Vimes …. John Wood
Nobby …. Melvyn Hayes
Sergeant Colon …. Stephen Thorne
Lady Ramkin …. Helen Atkinson-Wood
Carrot …. Robert Gwilym
Lord Vetinari …. Crawford Logan
Supreme Grand Master …. Brett Usher
Brother Doorkeeper …. Jeff Nuttall
Brother Fingers …. Michael Roberts
Dramatised by Michael Butt.
Director: John Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in November 1992.
TUE 18:30 Wally K Daly (b007js5w)
Before the Screaming Begins
Episode 2
The startling new mental powers of Tom Harris sparks the interest of authorities...
Before the Screaming Begins is the first of Wally K Daly's sci-fi trilogy which continues with The Silent Scream and With a Whimper to the Grave.
Tom Harris ...... James Laurenson
Sally Harris ...... Jennifer Piercey
Prime Minister ...... Patrick Troughton
AP Smith ...... Donald Hewlett
Detective Sergeant Forbes ...... Robert Trotter
MP ...... Peter Williams
Silkin ...... Peter Wickham
Alien Voice ...... Malcolm Gerard
Alien Controller ...... Manning Wilson
Director: Martin Jenkins
First broadcast as a 90 minute Saturday-Night Theatre production on BBC Radio 4 in 1978.
TUE 19:00 The Goon Show (b007jp3m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
TUE 19:30 Listen to Les (b00c475s)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
TUE 20:00 Agatha Raisin (b011f3p9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
TUE 20:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008j031)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
TUE 21:00 HE Bates - Three Country Stories (b007jv2t)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
TUE 21:15 Dickens Confidential (b01kkwq8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
TUE 22:00 Sketchorama (b01kbg7m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
TUE 22:30 Heated Rollers (b007jwzw)
Episode 1
A cavewoman looks ahead, the perils of phoning a bank and the history of feminism.
The first ever all-women sketch show made for BBC Radio 2 stars Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro.
With music supplied by the Lorraine Bowen Experience.
Producer: Maria Esposito
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1999.
TUE 23:00 Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders (b00j0pp8)
Propriety, Plants, Grandparents and Growing Your Own
In her continuing quest to better herself through learning and discovering things in reference books, comedian Josie Long presents a show about propriety, plants, grandparents, being connected to the world around you and growing your own.
With Josie's comedic cohort Maeve Higgins
And guest Isy Suttie.
Producer Colin Anderson
First broadcast BBC Radio 4 in March 2009.
TUE 23:15 The Pickerskill Detentions (b00yjt9m)
The Black-Eyed Marketeer
Retired English master Dr Henry Pickerskill recalls his most memorable detentions. Stars Ian Richardson. From August 2005.
TUE 23:30 The Masterson Inheritance (b007jspx)
Series 1
The Mastersons and Johnson
The French Revolution is in full swing and the fate of the Masterson family is inextricably linked with that of a tumble dryer.
An improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself - based entirely on audience suggestions.
Starring Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Caroline Quentin, Jim Sweeney and Phelim McDermott.
Producer: Phil Clarke
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1993.


WEDNESDAY 11 JULY 2012

WED 00:00 Terry Pratchett (b008p7x8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Tuesday]
WED 00:30 Wally K Daly (b007js5w)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Tuesday]
WED 01:00 Agatha Raisin (b011f3p9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Tuesday]
WED 01:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008j031)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Tuesday]
WED 02:00 The Now Show (b01kbm11)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:00 on Monday]
WED 02:30 Jest a Minute (b0133g72)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Tuesday]
WED 03:00 Jane Austen (b007jrc2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:00 HE Bates - Three Country Stories (b007jv2t)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:15 Dickens Confidential (b01kkwq8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Tuesday]
WED 05:00 King Street Junior (b007jmjs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Tuesday]
WED 05:30 The Sit Crom (b00mf205)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Tuesday]
WED 06:00 Agatha Raisin (b011f5km)
Series 1
The Walkers of Dembley
Keen to get closer to James - the sleuth gets embroiled in a saga of murder, lust and Wellington Boots.
Penelope Keith stars as Agatha Raisin.
Dramatised by David Semple from MC Beaton’s novel.
Agatha Raisin …. Penelope Keith
James Lacey …. Malcolm Sinclair
Mrs Bloxby …. Liza Sadovy
DC Bill Wong …. Ben Crowe
Deborah Camden …. Rachel Atkins
Mr Boggle …. David Holt
Sir Charles Whitaker …. Philip Fox
Jessica Keller …. Alice Hart
Kelvin …. Bertie Carvell
Director: Carol Smith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004.
WED 06:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008j0bs)
Episode 8
Captain Foulkes pays Syn a visit in search of his wallet and The Scarecrow meets Robespierre in Paris. Russell Thorndike's adventure read by Rufus Sewell.
WED 07:00 The Leopard in Autumn (b00rvzkq)
Series 2
Considering the Lillies of the Field
Prince Ludovico of Monte Guano - besieged ruler of the pettiest state in Italy - battles to raise enough money from his meagre subjects to pay for the new Pope's tribute.
Second series of the comedy drama set in Renaissance Italy devised by Neal Anthony.
Written by Roger Danes.
Stars David Swift as Ludovico, Sian Phillips as Plethora, Graham Crowden as Francesco, Saskia Wickham as Rosalie, Nick Romero as Salvatori, Paul Bigley as Alessandro, Christopher Kelham as Guido and Kim Wall as Vitelozzo.
Producer: Helen Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2002.
WED 07:30 My Teenage Diary (b01kbhkd)
Series 4
Caitlin Moran
My Teenage Diary returns with six brave celebrities ready to revisit their formative years by opening up their intimate teenage diaries, and reading them out in public for the very first time.
Comedian Rufus Hound is joined by writer Caitlin Moran, who relives her teenage years when she was home-schooled in Wolverhampton, shared a small house with her seven brothers and sisters, and had a novel published at only 15.
Producer: Harriet Jaine
A Talkback production for BBC Radio 4.
WED 08:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b00802l8)
Series 5
The Publicity Photograph
The lad's new image leads to a major makeover away from the camera.
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: Tom Ronald
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1958.
WED 08:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00qpjy6)
Series 2
Episode 5
Singing dogs - and the tale of Martin Copperwick
More quick-fire sketches, terrible puns, humorous songs plus TV and cinema parodies.
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Written by Tim Brooke-Taylor Graeme Garden, Johnnie Mortimer & Brian Cooke and Bill Oddie.
Originating from the Cambridge University Footlights revue 'Cambridge Circus', ISIRTA ran for 8 years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a cult following.
Songs by Bill Oddie and Graeme Garden with music by Dave Lee.
Producer: Humphrey Barclay
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in November 1965.
WED 09:00 A Whole New Ball Game (b00ck2dq)
Series 1
Found Wanting
To Robert's dismay, his sister, Barbara, is about to succumb to temptation in the shape of biker Andy Hunt.
His mother can't help to save her, so he enlists the help of Father Benedict as an avenger...
A six-part black comedy by Martin Davies
Stars Desmond Barrit as Father Benedict, Brenda Blethyn as Mrs Patterson, Paul Parris as Robert Patterson, Charlotte Coleman as Barbara Patterson, Martino Lazzeri as Guy Entwhistle, Mark Straker as Andy and Claire Skinner as Janet.
Producer: Lissa Evans
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1993.
WED 09:30 Counterpoint (b00fnm9y)
2005
Final
Ned Sherrin hosts the final with Brian Clements of Chelmsford, Lincoln's John Taylor and Christopher Moore-Bridger of Oswestry.
WED 10:00 Jane Austen (b007jrff)
Mansfield Park
Portsmouth and After
Both Fanny and Tom face disappointment and hope in equal measure.
Conclusion of Jane Austen’s classic tale dramatised by Elizabeth Proud.
CAST:
Jane Austen …. Hannah Gordon
Fanny …. Amanda Root
Sir Thomas Bertram …. Michael Williams
Mrs Norris …. Jane Lapotaire
Edmund Bertram …. Robert Glenister
Lady Bertram …. Louise Jameson
Mary Crawford …. Teresa Gallagher
Henry Crawford …. Andrew Wincott
Tom Bertram …. Kim Wall
William Price …. Richard Curnow
Mrs Price …. Sunny Ormonde
Mr Price …. Terry Molloy
Susan price …. Katherine Mount
Rebecca …. Anne-Marie Francis
Price children: Tim Black, Stephanie Luxton, Zoe Ganjavi and Richard Ganjavi.
Music composed by Anthea Gomez and played by Christian McKay, Jill Heartfield, Audrey Douglas and Katharine Gittings.
Directed at BBC Pebble Mill by Sue Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1997.
WED 11:00 HE Bates - Three Country Stories (b007jxtx)
Series 1
The Maker of Coffins
Every Sunday an awkward, fiddle-playing coffin-maker comes to play for his mother. Read by David Neal.
WED 11:15 Dickens Confidential (b01kkyfh)
Series 1
Foundry
Charles Dickens's editorial conscience is challenged when his newspaper investigates a child's death. Stars Jamie Glover.
WED 12:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b00802l8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
WED 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00qpjy6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
WED 13:00 Agatha Raisin (b011f5km)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
WED 13:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008j0bs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
WED 14:00 Juliet Ace - Young Victoria (b00xhz79)
The Young Queen
The young princess turns 18, and William IV dies. Based on the diaries and letters of Queen Victoria. Stars Imogen Stubbs.
WED 14:15 This Sceptred Isle (b007jtdn)
Queen Victoria and The Chartists
With the monarchy's image in tatters, Victoria comes to the throne at the age of 18. Melbourne assumes an important role.
WED 14:30 Book at Beachtime (b01kkyll)
Freya North - Rumours
Episode 3
Lady Lydia has set her heart on the Tompkins buying Longbridge. Xander confides in Stella. Read by Naomi Frederick.
WED 15:00 Jane Austen (b007jrff)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
WED 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01kkyln)
Mel Giedroyc goes time-travelling with this week's story from the Sarah Jane Adventures - The Thirteenth Stone, read by the late Elisabeth Sladen herself.
WED 17:00 PG Wodehouse (b00bt4vw)
What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning
Schemes and Ruses
Bertie Wooster is much in demand, but his best-laid plans go awry as he lands in a bit of pickle...
P.G. Wodehouse’s romp adapted in seven-parts by Chris Miller.
CAST:
Jeeves …. Michael Hordern
Bertie Wooster …. Richard Briers
Boko Fittleworth …. Jonathan Cecil
Percy, Lord Worplesden …. Peter Woodthorpe
Florence Craye …. Bronwen Williams
Nobby Hopwood …. Rosalind Adams
Edwin the Boy Scout …. Denise Bryer
Producer: Simon Brett
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1978.
WED 17:30 The Leopard in Autumn (b00rvzkq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
WED 18:00 Terry Pratchett (b008p9wy)
Guards! Guards!
Episode 3
The people of Ankh-Morpork have a no-nonsense approach to entertainment.
While they're looking forward to seeing a dragon slain, they'd be happy to settle instead for seeing the avenging warrior baked in his own armour.
Why is Captain Vimes suspicious?
Stars John Wood and Martin Jarvis.
The 8th of Terry's Pratchett's comic fantasy stories set on Discworld.
Narrator …. Martin Jarvis
Captain Vimes …. John Wood
Nobby …. Melvyn Hayes
Sergeant Colon …. Stephen Thorne
Lady Ramkin …. Helen Atkinson-Wood
Carrot …. Robert Gwilym
Lord Vetinari …. Crawford Logan
Supreme Grand Master …. Brett Usher
Brother Doorkeeper …. Jeff Nuttall
Brother Fingers …. Michael Roberts
Death …. Himself
Dramatised by Michael Butt.
Director: John Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in December 1992.
WED 18:30 Wally K Daly (b007js66)
Before the Screaming Begins
Episode 3
The sinister intentions of the alien invaders are finally revealed. Can the Earth fight back?
Conclusion of Before the Screaming Begins - the first of Wally K Daly's sci-fi trilogy which continues with The Silent Scream and With a Whimper to the Grave.
Tom Harris ...... James Laurenson
Sally Harris ...... Jennifer Piercey
Prime Minister ...... Patrick Troughton
AP Smith ...... Donald Hewlett
Detective Sergeant Forbes ...... Robert Trotter
Prime Minister's Wife ...... Katherine Parr
MP ...... Peter Williams
Brosteaux ...... Nigel Graham
Corporal Wilkes ...... Geoffrey Leesley,
Corporal Johnson ...... Eric Allen
Cabinet Minister ...... Maggie Ollerenshaw
Silkin ...... Peter Wickham
Alien Voice ...... Malcolm Gerard
Alien Controller ...... Manning Wilson
Director: Martin Jenkins
First broadcast as a 90 minute Saturday-Night Theatre production on BBC Radio 4 in 1978.
WED 19:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b00802l8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
WED 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00qpjy6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
WED 20:00 Agatha Raisin (b011f5km)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
WED 20:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008j0bs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
WED 21:00 HE Bates - Three Country Stories (b007jxtx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
WED 21:15 Dickens Confidential (b01kkyfh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
WED 22:00 My Teenage Diary (b01kbhkd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
WED 22:30 In the Balance (b007k172)
In the Balance
The BBC's maverick hack, George Cragge kicks off a murder trail at Wembley Stadium.
Mark Tavener's six-part sequel to his comedy thriller 'In the Red' set in the world of football, the BBC and party politics.
With Europe becoming a hot potato, can the Prime Minister hold on to his job? To make matters worse, England are hosting the World Cup and a killer is on the loose.
Starring Michael Williams as George Cragge, Barry Foster as Superintendent Jefferson and Jeremy Clyde as the PM.
With Robert Bathurst, Tracy Ann Oberman, Jim Carter, Peter Woodthorpe, Susie Brann and Christian Rodska.
Music by Paul Mottram
Producer: Paul Schlesinger
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1997.
WED 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews (b01l2t09)
For two hours, six nights a week, the Comedy Club offers the best of life and laughs. Tonight, Andi Osho is joined by the multi-talented beat-boxer Shlomo.
WED 23:00 The Long Hot Satsuma (b00mq4pf)
Episode 4
Erratic castings - and a high court judge-cum-plumber. Zesty sketch show with Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden. From June 1989.
WED 23:30 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich? (b00scw6t)
Series 2
Market Forces
Surprised Giles advertises a pie, while Judith and David get unexpected opportunities. Stars Douglas Hodge. From June 1996.


THURSDAY 12 JULY 2012

THU 00:00 Terry Pratchett (b008p9wy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 Wally K Daly (b007js66)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 Agatha Raisin (b011f5km)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008j0bs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 A Whole New Ball Game (b00ck2dq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:30 Counterpoint (b00fnm9y)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Jane Austen (b007jrff)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 HE Bates - Three Country Stories (b007jxtx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:15 Dickens Confidential (b01kkyfh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 PG Wodehouse (b00bt4vw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Wednesday]
THU 05:30 The Leopard in Autumn (b00rvzkq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Wednesday]
THU 06:00 Agatha Raisin (b011j50h)
Series 1
A Marriage of Convenience
Investigating the murder of a militant rambler, Agatha and James go undercover as a married couple. Stars Penelope Keith.
Penelope Keith stars as Agatha Raisin.
Dramatised by David Semple from MC Beaton’s novel.
Agatha Raisin …. Penelope Keith
James Lacey …. Malcolm Sinclair
Mrs Bloxby …. Liza Sadovy
DC Bill Wong …. Ben Crowe
Deborah Camden …. Rachel Atkins
Mr Boggle …. David Holt
Sir Charles Whitaker …. Philip Fox
Kelvin …. Bertie Carvell
Director: Carol Smith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004.
THU 06:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008j4hv)
Episode 9
It's Agatha's 80th birthday. False identities are concealed and discovered en route to a climactic duel. Russell Thorndike's adventure read by Rufus Sewell.
THU 07:00 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b007jrz3)
Series 1
A Fete Worse than Death
Robin and Wendy continue their unhealthy obsession with a model village in their garage.
When inspiration strikes for a son et lumière display, what could possibly go wrong?
Written by and starring Kay Stonham and Simon Greenall.
Robin ...... Simon Greenall
Wendy ...... Kay Stonham
Maureen ...... Debra Stephenson
Derek ...... Phil Cornwell
Receptionist ...... Jo Enright
Man ...... Ewan Bailey
Woman 1 ...... Arianwen Flores
Woman 2 ...... Zoe Allen
Producer: Mario Stylianides
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2002.
THU 07:30 The Simon Day Show (b01kbld1)
Series 2
Brian Pern
Simon Day and his characters welcome listeners to The Mallard, a small provincial theatre somewhere in the UK. Each week one of Simon's comic characters come to perform at The Mallard while the staff struggle with rivalries, self-doubt and the new owner's vision for the theatre's future.
This week brings washed up rocker, Brian Pern to the Mallard Theatre as he's interviewed on stage by pretend 6Music journalist, Ben (Rhys Thomas).
Cast list:
Brian Pern ..... Simon Day
Emanuel Akinyemi ..... Felix Dexter
Pat Bennet ... Morwenna Banks
Ron Bone / Wozak ..... Simon Greenall
Ben ... Rhys Thomas
Written by Simon Day with additional material from Rhy Thomas and Felix Dexter
Original music arranged by Steve Burge
Produced by Colin Anderson.
THU 08:00 Yes Minister (b007jl60)
Series 1
Open Government
Newly re-elected, MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.
Jim learns from his chauffeur that the new St Edwards Hospital has 300 administrators, cooks and cleaners, but no doctors, nurses or patients. How can he cure it? As usual the Minister doesn't know his ACAS from his NALGO.
Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds.
Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn satirical sitcom ran on BBC TV between 1980 and 1984. Yes Minister is centred around the hapless Jim Hacker and a collection of civil service underlings headed by the Machiavellian Sir Humphrey Appleby and obsequious Bernard.
Jim Hacker ...... Paul Eddington
Sir Humphrey Appleby ...... Nigel Hawthorne
Bernard ...... Derek Fowlds
Annie Hacker ...... Diana Hoddinot
Frank Weisel ...... Bill Nighy
Sir Arnold ...... John Nettleton
Chief Whip ...... Edward Jewesbury
Nigel ...... Haydn Wood
Radio Presenter ...... Gordon Clyde
Newsreader ...... Bob Docherty
Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1983.
THU 08:30 Dad's Army (b007jqh1)
Series 3
The Big Parade
Captain Mainwaring wants a parade mascot, so he decides his Home Guard platoon must catch one.
The comic exploits of a Second World War Home Guard platoon in Walmington-on-Sea.
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 Godfrey …. Arnold Ridley
Private Pike …. Ian Lavender
Warden Hodges …. Bill Pertwee
The Verger …. Edward Sinclair
Private Walker …. Larry Martyn
Mrs Pike …. Pearl Hackney
Announcer/Newsreader …. John Snagge
Producer: John Dyas
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1976.
THU 09:00 Any Other Business (b013n7gx)
Episode 5
The argy bargy of Chesbury politics presents a brand new Chestnut and a spot of blackmail.
Lucy Flannery's local government sitcom
Starring:
Nelson David
John Duttine
James Grout
Rosy Fordham
Nick Hardy
Howard Lew Lewis
Toby Longworth
Jan Ravens
Vivienne Rochester
June Whitfield.
Producer: Liz Anstee
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1995.
THU 09:30 The Guessing Game (b01kl2g4)
Episode 3
Join host Clive Anderson for The Guessing Game, the comedy panel show that fancies itself as an intelligent quiz. With Susan Calman, Alun Cochrane and Emily Dean.
THU 10:00 Jane Austen (b008h3ns)
Emma
1. The Matchmaker
Emma Woodhouse - handsome, clever and rich - is a young woman so blessed by life that she declares she will never marry.
However, she is determined to find the right match for her new friend Harriet Smith.
Jane Austen's sparkling comedy of love and marriage first published in 1815.
Emma Woodhouse ...... Eve Best
Mr Elton ...... David Bamber
Mr Knightley ...... Robert Bathurst
Mr Woodhouse ...... Norman Rodway
Miss Bates ...... Marcia Warren
Mrs Weston ...... Patience Tomlinson
Harriet Smith ...... Ellie Beaven
Mr Weston ...... Andrew Wincott
Jane Fairfax ...... Beth Chalmers
Frank Churchill ...... Tom Hollander
Dramatised in two parts by April de Angelis.
Music: Martin Souter and Sarah Stowe
Director: Jonquil Panting
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2000.
THU 11:00 HE Bates - Three Country Stories (b007jy4d)
Series 2
The Cowslip Field
The tale of a tender moment among the spring flowers for Pacey and her young charge. Read by David Neal.
THU 11:15 Dickens Confidential (b01kn6d8)
Series 1
Innocence
Charles Dickens draws Agnes and Jack into a murky world of prostitution and opium, and an old adversary appears. Stars Jamie Glover.
THU 12:00 Yes Minister (b007jl60)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
THU 12:30 Dad's Army (b007jqh1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
THU 13:00 Agatha Raisin (b011j50h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
THU 13:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008j4hv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
THU 14:00 Juliet Ace - Young Victoria (b00xj4ld)
The Learning Process
The coronation captures the heart of the nation. Based on the diaries and letters of Queen Victoria. Stars Imogen Stubbs.
THU 14:15 Ambridge Extra (b01kn6z5)
Series 3
Episode 4
Excited Phoebe can't wait to plan her camping trip with Mandisa over coffee. However, Kate reminds Phoebe that they're going to the Mall today to enjoy some quality time together.
Michael tells busy Delia to stop worrying about Lucas and Kate. Delia wishes Lucas hadn't revealed his happy job news in front of Johan over dinner - how embarrassing. Michael says Lucas needs the job - and it's his money that pays the bills.
At the Mall, Phoebe quizzes Kate over Durban. Kate gets a text message from Johan. She hastily creates a story for Phoebe, saying that a friend is in the hospital. Perplexed, Phoebe is left on her own as apologetic Kate hurries off.
Phoebe finds Delia at the craft fair. Delia's surprised that Kate left Phoebe on her own, but cheers Phoebe up by letting her run the stall for a bit.
Kate joins Johan, realising he just needed help with some work and it wasn't urgent at all - she's still pleased to see him though.
As Phoebe grumbles about Kate, Mandisa persuades Phoebe to log on to her Mum's online shopping account. Managing to hack in, Phoebe's horrified to see a flirty email from Johan, realising that that's who Kate must have gone to be with.
Produced by Sarah Bradshaw.
THU 14:30 Book at Beachtime (b01kn6z7)
Freya North - Rumours
Episode 4
Stella's past threatens to undermine her chance at happiness. A garden party marks the end of an era. Read by Naomi Frederick.
THU 15:00 Jane Austen (b008h3ns)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
THU 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01ks8m6)
Mel Giedroyc goes time-travelling with Sarah Jane in this week's story, The Thirteenth Stone. Plus she finds out if people are born with a sense of direction.
THU 17:00 Capital Gains (b007r5d3)
Series 1
Venture Capital
Absconding with £4,601,740.72 of someone else's money proves more challenging than it sounds for Julius Hutch.
Peter Jones stars as Julius Hutch.
Written by Collin Johnson.
Julius Hutch ...... Peter Jones
Pauline Tone ...... Celestine Randall
Sexton Lewis ...... Jeffrey Wickham
Peter Fang ...... Peter Whitman
News Reader ...... Collin Johnson
Kate ...... Justine Midda
Producer: Andy Jordan
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1995.
THU 17:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b007jrz3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
THU 18:00 Terry Pratchett (b008pc2z)
Guards! Guards!
Episode 4
"The Dewey system has its fine points" reflected the librarian, picking a parasite from its fur, "But when you're setting out to look for a crucial stolen book within the multi-dimensional folds of L-space, what you really need is a ball of string."
Stars John Wood and Martin Jarvis.
The 8th of Terry's Pratchett's comic fantasy stories set on Discworld.
Narrator …. Martin Jarvis
Captain Vimes …. John Wood
Nobby …. Melvyn Hayes
Sergeant Colon …. Stephen Thorne
Lady Ramkin …. Helen Atkinson-Wood
Carrot …. Robert Gwilym
Lord Vetinari … Crawford Logan
Supreme Grand Master …. Brett Usher
Brother Doorkeeper …. Jeff Nuttall
Brother Fingers …. Michael Roberts
Death …. Himself
Director: John Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in December 1992.
THU 18:30 Wally K Daly (b007jt6t)
The Silent Scream
Episode 1
Tom Harris disappears into space but returns with new and astonishing powers. Put to good use, they will benefit humanity - but in the wrong hands they could have horrifying and nightmarish implications.
Wally K. Daly's sequel to 'Before the Screaming Begins'.
CAST:
Tom Harris …. James Laurenson
A.P. Smith …. Donald Hewlett
Prime Minister …. Colin Douglas
Silkin …. Peter Wickham
Sally Harris …. Hannah Gordon
Opposition MP/Colonel …. Peter Williams
Andy …. Elizabeth Lindsay
Gloria/Cabinet Minister …. Brenda Kaye
Second Pilot/PC …. Gregory de Polnay
Alien Controller/Cabinet Minister …. Manning Wilson
Second Boy …. Tim Bentinck
First Girl …. Alison Draper
Audio from Wally K. Daly's own collection and reversioned into three parts by BBC Radio 4 Extra
Producer: Martin Jenkins
First broadcast as a 90 minute Saturday Night Drama on BBC Radio 4 in 1979.
THU 19:00 Yes Minister (b007jl60)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
THU 19:30 Dad's Army (b007jqh1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
THU 20:00 Agatha Raisin (b011j50h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
THU 20:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008j4hv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
THU 21:00 HE Bates - Three Country Stories (b007jy4d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
THU 21:15 Dickens Confidential (b01kn6d8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
THU 22:00 The Simon Day Show (b01kbld1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
THU 22:30 Bleak Expectations (b00nrrd5)
Series 3
A Sort of Fine Life De-Niced Completely
Pip Bin strives to improve working conditions in his bin factory.
But will his quest distract him from a dastardly plan to steal London and sell it to the French?
Mark Evans's epic comedy in the style of Charles Dickens.
Sir Philip Bin ...... Richard Johnson
Gently Benevolent ...... Anthony Head
Young Pip ...... Tom Allen
Harry Biscuit ...... James Bachman
Dr Wackwallop ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Ripely Fecund ...... Sarah Hadland
Pippa ...... Susy Kane
Producer: Gareth Edwards
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2009.
THU 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews (b01l2t23)
For two hours, six nights a week, the Comedy Club offers the best of life and laughs. Plus, more from Andi Osho and the vocal dexterity of Shlomo.
THU 23:00 Goodness Gracious Me (b007jwpj)
Series 2
Episode 2
The Marriage Emporium running low on Indian brides - and "Fifty Ways To Leave Your Mother".
Starring:
Sanjeev Bhaskar
Kulvinder Ghir
Nitin Sawhney
Meera Syal
Nina Wadia
Gold Winner of the Sony Radio Academy Awards. The sketch comedy show originally ran on BBC Radio 4 from 1996 to 1998, later transferring to TV on BBC TWO from 1998 to 2001.
Scripted by Richard Pinto, Sharat Sardana, Meera Syal, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Sanjeev Kohli.
Script Editor: Sharat Sardana
Producer: Anil Gupta.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1997.
THU 23:25 The Comedy Club Interviews (b01l2t2j)
For two hours, six nights a week, the Comedy Club offers the best of life and laughs. Plus, Andi Osho hears something special from this week's guest, beat-boxing champion Shlomo.
THU 23:30 All Bar Luke (b00thdt4)
Series 1
Luke in Casualty
The loser is in hospital after a drunken kiss with Hayley. Will only his heart be broken? Stars Tim Key. From February 2006.
THU 23:45 Spats (b007v0cy)
Series 1
Love v Something Better
Comedian Luke Roberts tries to solve the big arguments using light entertainment. With Nadia Kamil. From August 2007.


FRIDAY 13 JULY 2012

FRI 00:00 Terry Pratchett (b008pc2z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 Wally K Daly (b007jt6t)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 Agatha Raisin (b011j50h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008j4hv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 Any Other Business (b013n7gx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:30 The Guessing Game (b01kl2g4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 Jane Austen (b008h3ns)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 HE Bates - Three Country Stories (b007jy4d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:15 Dickens Confidential (b01kn6d8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 Capital Gains (b007r5d3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Thursday]
FRI 05:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b007jrz3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Thursday]
FRI 06:00 Agatha Raisin (b011j8wn)
Series 2
1. The Curious Curate
When the village curate is found murdered, retired PR guru Agatha Raisin vows to bring his killer to justice, particularly if the investigation also brings her closer to her handsome next-door neighbour, Colonel Lacey...
Penelope Keith stars as Agatha Raisin.
Dramatised by David Semple from MC Beaton’s novel.
Agatha Raisin ...... Penelope Keith
James Lacey ...... Malcolm Sinclair
Mrs Margaret Bloxby ...... Liza Sadovy
DC Bill Wong ...... Stephen Hogan
Richard Binser ...... Nicky Henson
Mrs Wendle ...... Tina Gray
Miss Partle ...... Ella Smith
Director: Carol Smith
First broadcast on BBC Radio in October 2005.
FRI 06:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008jdcz)
Episode 10
Smuggling is on the agenda as Syn and Mipps defy the Revenue Officer, but pay a terrible price. Russell Thorndike's adventure read by Rufus Sewell.
FRI 07:00 The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience (b007k4qk)
Episode 2
Unhappily married Patrick and Maureen should have split long ago, but snipe at each other during their classical music show instead.
Starring Imelda Staunton as Maureen Maybe and Patrick Barlow as Patrick Maybe.
Special guest star Juliet Stevenson is not impressed.
Doctor ...... Peter Jones
Irina ...... Leonie Mellinger
John ...... John Ramm.
Written by Patrick Barlow.
Script associate: Nev Fountain
Producer: Claire Jones
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1999.
FRI 07:30 The Write Stuff (b01by9l4)
Series 15
Jackie Collins
Author of the Week this episode is million-selling author and steadfast purveyor of "bonkbusters", Jackie Collins.
Team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh are joined by journalist, Jane Thynne, and creator of the DI Thorne novels, Mark Billingham as they attempt to answer questions based on her life and work.
For the finale of the show, the teams are asked to imagine Jackie Collins' version of a literary classic, such as Wuthering Heights or Jane Eyre.
FRI 08:00 The Navy Lark (b01kncz6)
Series 6
The Submerged Island
The crew of HMS Troutbridge must attempt an important scientific undersea mission.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, with Ronnie Barker and Michael Bates as the Potarneylanders.

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 December 1963.
FRI 08:30 The Burkiss Way (b00jr7ft)
Series 2
Do You-Know-What The Burkiss Way
Any doubts about you-know-what are put to rest.
The Burkiss Way to Dynamic Living courtesy of Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett and Fred Harris.
With written hints by Andrew Marshall and David Renwick (who don't want to spell it out).
A discreet production from Simon Brett.
Cult sketch show first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1977.
FRI 09:00 After Henry (b007jnh1)
Series 2
The Cold
Sarah, her mother Eleanor and daughter Clare battle with colds - and each other.
Simon Brett's comedy about three generations of women - struggling to cope after the death of Sarah's GP husband - who never quite manage to see eye to eye.
Starring Prunella Scales as Sarah, Joan Sanderson as Eleanor, Benjamin Whitrow as Russell, Gerry Cowper as Clare and Peter Howell as the Doctor,
Four radio series were made, but instead of moving to BBC TV - Thames Television produced 'After Henry' for the ITV network.
Producer: Pete Atkin
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1986.
FRI 09:30 Trivia Test Match (b007w3cp)
Episode 3
Umpire Brian Johnston bowls the questions to Tim Rice, Paul Merton, Willie Rushton and Rachel Heyhoe-Flint. From September 1992.
FRI 10:00 Jane Austen (b008h4xg)
Emma
2. Proposal
Emma's composure is threatened by two new arrivals in Highbury - Mr Elton's new wife and Mr Weston's handsome son.
Conclusion of Jane Austen's sparkling comedy of love and marriage first published in 1815.
Emma Woodhouse ...... Eve Best
Mr Elton ...... David Bamber
Mr Knightley ...... Robert Bathurst
Mr Woodhouse ...... Norman Rodway
Miss Bates ...... Marcia Warren
Mrs Weston ...... Patience Tomlinson
Harriet Smith ...... Ellie Beaven
Mr Weston ...... Andrew Wincott
Frank Churchill ...... Tom Hollander
Mrs Elton ...... Josie Lawrence
Mr Elton ...... David Bamber
Servant ...... Helen Ayres
Music: Martin Souter
Dramatised by April de Angelis.
Director: Jonquil Panting
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2000.
FRI 11:00 HE Bates - Three Country Stories (b007jyd8)
Series 2
Great Uncle Crow
A young boy gets to know his eccentric relative with a fondness for moorhen eggs, cress and 'neck oil'. Read by David Neal.
FRI 11:15 Tanika Gupta - The Whispering Tree (b007jy9f)
A year after her mother's death, 14 year old Sharmila prefers to escape into a world of Hindu myths and legends - rather than confront her guilt and pain...
Tanika Gupta's family drama stars Parminder K Nagra as Sharmila, Souad Faress as Madhu, Lyndam Gregory as Ranjeet, Amanda Gordon as Danny and Akbar Kurtha as Sunil.
Producer: Pam Fraser Solomon
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998.
FRI 12:00 The Navy Lark (b01kncz6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 The Burkiss Way (b00jr7ft)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
FRI 13:00 Agatha Raisin (b011j8wn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
FRI 13:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008jdcz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
FRI 14:00 Juliet Ace - Young Victoria (b00xj958)
The Wedding
The Queen proposes to her husband of choice. Drama based on letters and diaries. Stars Imogen Stubbs.
FRI 14:15 This Sceptred Isle (b007jtdz)
The Bedchamber Crisis
Resignations over slavery and Queen Victoria puts her foot down for the first time. Bite-sized history narrated by Anna Massey.
FRI 14:30 Book at Beachtime (b01kng10)
Freya North - Rumours
Episode 5
Lady Lydia reveals the true reason she is selling Longbridge, and Stella has a brainwave. Read by Naomi Frederick.
FRI 15:00 Jane Austen (b008h4xg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
FRI 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01ks8mv)
It's Mel Giedroyc's last time-travelling adventure in the thrilling finale of the Sarah Jane Adventures tale The Thirteenth Stone, read by the late Elisabeth Sladen herself.
FRI 17:00 Beachcomber... By the Way (b007jv6b)
Series 2
Episode 1
The further adventures of Mr Justice Cocklecarrot, Captain Foulenough, Dr Strabismus (whom God preserve) of Utrecht and Big White Carstairs.
Richard Ingrams, John Wells, John Sessions and Patricia Routledge recreate the world of the JB Morton.
Running in the Daily Express from 1924 to 1975 – JB Morton’s surreally comic ‘Beachcomber’ column paved the way for a great deal of modern humour.
Adapted by Michael Barfield with Richard Ingrams.
Announcer: Brian Perkins
Producer: Harry Thompson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1991.
FRI 17:30 The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience (b007k4qk)
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FRI 18:00 Terry Pratchett (b008pc0b)
Guards! Guards!
Episode 5
"That dragon isn't going to accept any mealy-mouthed, wishy-washy liberal nonsense.... Do you know what you're getting with a dragon? Unashamed strong leadership."
The dragon strikes. But will Captain Vimes triumph?
Stars John Wood and Martin Jarvis.
The 8th of Terry's Pratchett's comic fantasy stories set on Discworld.
Narrator …. Martin Jarvis
Captain Vimes …. John Wood
Nobby …. Melvyn Hayes
Sergeant Colon …. Stephen Thorne
Lady Ramkin …. Helen Atkinson-Wood
Carrot …. Robert Gwilym
Lord Vetinari …. Crawford Logan
Supreme Grand Master …. Brett Usher
Chief Merchant …. Jeff Nuttall
Librarian …. Michael Roberts
Little Girl …. Kate McEnery
Director: John Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in December 1992.
FRI 18:30 Wally K Daly (b007k3zb)
The Silent Scream
Episode 2
The aliens are standing by to invade, but is there an even bigger threat to humanity?
Wally K. Daly's sequel to 'Before the Screaming Begins'.
CAST:
Tom Harris …. James Laurenson
A.P. Smith …. Donald Hewlett
Prime Minister …. Colin Douglas
Silkin …. Peter Wickham
Sally Harris …. Hannah Gordon
Opposition MP/Colonel …. Peter Williams
Andy …. Elizabeth Lindsay
Gloria/Cabinet Minister …. Brenda Kaye
Second Pilot/PC …. Gregory de Polnay
Alien Controller/Cabinet Minister …. Manning Wilson
Second Boy …. Tim Bentinck
First Girl …. Alison Draper
Audio from Wally K. Daly's own collection and reversioned into three parts by BBC Radio 4 Extra
Producer: Martin Jenkins
First broadcast as a ninety-minute Saturday Night Drama on BBC Radio 4 in 1979.
FRI 19:00 The Navy Lark (b01kncz6)
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FRI 19:30 The Burkiss Way (b00jr7ft)
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FRI 20:00 Agatha Raisin (b011j8wn)
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FRI 20:30 Russell Thorndike - The Further Adventures of Dr Syn (b008jdcz)
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FRI 21:00 HE Bates - Three Country Stories (b007jyd8)
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FRI 21:15 Tanika Gupta - The Whispering Tree (b007jy9f)
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FRI 22:00 The Write Stuff (b01by9l4)
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FRI 22:30 Old Harry's Game (b007jvhf)
Series 4
Poet's Corner
Satan is cross with Yeats over a poem, while Scumspawn and Thomas write their own verse. Satanic sitcom stars Andy Hamilton. From April 2001.
FRI 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews (b01l2t3c)
For two hours, six nights a week, the Comedy Club offers the best of life and laughs. Plus, Arthur Smith chats to stand-up comic Diane Spencer.
FRI 23:00 Radio Active (b0081ldx)
Series 1
What's News
The National Local Radio Station's worldwide update with Mike Flex and Mike Channel. Stars Angus Deayton. From October 1981.
FRI 23:30 Lee and Herring's Fist of Fun (b007k1qh)
Belfast
Goldilocks, Robert the Bruce and body awareness.
From Queen's University, Belfast.
Stewart Lee and Richard Herring’s mix of sharp sketches and situations, stand up topical gags and banter.
With Peter Baynham, Ronni Ancona and John Thomson.
Lee and Herring went to write and star in their successful TV transfer to BBC Two in 1995.
Cult BBC Radio 1 series first broadcast in October 1993.