MONDAY 13 AUGUST 2012

MON 00:00 The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley (b007jw60)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Sunday]
MON 00:30 Arthur Conan Doyle - Professor Challenger (b00zjbvl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Sunday]
MON 01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (b01dtj94)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Sunday]
MON 01:45 Short Stories by John McGahern (b00pbv14)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:45 on Sunday]
MON 02:00 World of Pub (b007jlwx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Sunday]
MON 02:15 Ambridge Extra (b01lv5zr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Sunday]
MON 02:45 Michael Holroyd - A Strange Eventful History (b015pb1m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:45 on Sunday]
MON 03:00 The Betty Witherspoon Show (b01lv5zm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 on Sunday]
MON 03:30 James Follett - The Light of a Thousand Suns (b007jv75)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Sunday]
MON 05:00 Jules Verne - Around the World in Eighty Days (b007jtyc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Sunday]
MON 05:30 Catherine Fisher - Incarceron (b011ttxr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Sunday]
MON 06:00 Wimsey (b00scvsc)
Have His Carcase
6. All a Question of Time
Will inspiration strike?
The upper class sleuth battles to finally unmask a killer.
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur detective created by Dorothy L Sayers.
The conclusion dramatised by Alistair Beaton.
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Harriet Vane …. Maria Aitken
Inspector Umpelty …. Nigel Stock
Leila Garland …. Rosalind Ayres
Saunders …. John Webb
Polwhistle …. Alan Dudley
Tom …. Andrew Secombe
Narrator …. John Westbrook
Producer: Martin Fisher
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1981.
MON 06:30 Raffles (b007jngf)
Series 3
The Knees of the Gods
Raffles and Bunny leave England to fight for queen and country in the South African war. For one of them there will be no return...
The stories of EW Hornung in the continuing adventures of cricketer and gentleman thief, Arthur J Raffles, and his chronicler, Harry "Bunny" Manders.
Starring Jeremy Clyde as AJ Raffles, Michael Cochrane as Bunny, Sean Barrett as Connell, Gudrun Ure as Mrs Fisher and Peter Penry-Jones as the General.
Dramatised by Olwen Wymark.
Signature tune composed by Jim Parker.
Director: Gordon House
A BBC Radio 4/ BBC World Service production first broadcast in 1992.
MON 07:00 Bookcases (b00srvks)
Series 1
Bronte Country
London 1853: The orderly life of religious publishers, Spavin and Spavin, is set to transformed by an actress and her son.
Cordelia is setting her sights on one of the partners, while her son Primus fancies taking over the firm, starting with hopes of 'acquiring' Charlotte Bronte...
Series 1 of Martyn Wade's Victorian era comedy stars Michael Cochrane and Maggie Steed.
Primus …. Michael Cochrane
Cordelia …. Maggie Steed
Gerald …. David Horovitch
Edith …. Elizabeth Spriggs
The Reverend Bronte …. Geoffrey Whitehead
Charlotte …. Sarah Jane Holm
Mrs Gaskell/Emily Bronte …. Frances Jeater
Equity …. David Antrobus
Director: Cherry Cookson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1998.
MON 07:30 Just a Minute (b01lhbgx)
Series 64
Episode 1
Join Nicholas Parsons and friends for the first of another series of the grandaddy of all panel games.
Panellists Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and Graham Norton join Nicholas for the verbal equivalent of the Olympics. It's an energetic game this week - but who will win gold medal for the greatest gift of the gab?
Paul talks about The Biggest Fib he Ever Told, Sue Perkins divulges a lot of information about her Famous Friends, Liza Tarbuck speaks knowledgeably on the subject of Fake Tan and Graham Norton gives his tips on How To Annoy The Audience.
Producer: Claire Jones
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2016.
MON 08:00 Beyond Our Ken (b007jqz4)
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party awaits Kenneth Horne in Wonderland. With Kenneth Williams and Betty Marsden. From December 1961.
MON 08:30 Steptoe and Son (b013fj7r)
Series 2
The Wooden Overcoats
Trouble ensues when Harold brings home coffins on the cart, sparking a burst of manic superstition from 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 June 1967.
MON 09:00 Clare in the Community (b00slqvv)
Series 6
Luck of the Irish
Clare is delighted to discover she has an Irish ancestor...
Clare Barker is the self-absorbed social worker who has the right jargon for every problem she comes across, though never a practical solution. But there are plenty of challenges out there for an involved, caring social worker. Or even Clare.
The team at the Family Centre has been shaken around and shuffled about. Clare is now Acting Team Leader, as Irene has job-swapped. And whilst Irene is in Melbourne the team here are joined by Libby – an Aussie and a lezzie, proud to be both, and after Clare’s job.
But it is in the nature of hell to be unchanging, and most of the regulars are present and correct for a further round of frustration, despair, disappointment, team meetings and 11 o’clock cakes at the Sparrowhawk Family Centre.
Clare ... Sally Phillips
Helen ... Liza Tarbuck
Brian ... Alex Lowe
Ray ... Richard Lumsden
Libby ... Sarah Kendall
Ptolemy … Philip Pope
Megan/Na ... Nina Conti
Written by Harry Venning and David Ramsden
Producer: Katie Tyrrell.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2010.
MON 09:30 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful (b007jvs5)
Series 1
Episode 5
Ken Handley fancies a winter break, but can he escape the ad agency? Stars Martin Jarvis and Wendy Richard. From February 1982.
MON 10:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View (b007jpr7)
Miss Honeychurch, Giotto and Too Much Beethoven
1905: Cousins Lucy and Charlotte arrive from England at the Pensione Bertolini in Florence to discover they've not been given their promised rooms.
EM Forster's 1908 Edwardian-era novel dramatised in four parts by David Wade.
Lucy Honeychurch ...... Cathy Sara
Charlotte Bartlett ...... Sheila Hancock
Mr Emerson ...... John Moffatt
George Emerson ...... Gary Cady
Mr Beebe ...... Stephen Moore
Miss Lavish ...... Barbara Jefford
Miss Alan ...... Anna Cropper
Mr Eager ...... David Collings
Maid ...... Jilly Bond
Man ...... Ian Masters
Beggar ...... Michael Tudor Barnes
Other parts played by the cast.
Pianist: Terence Allbright
Director: Glyn Dearman.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1995.
MON 11:00 EM Forster Short Stories (b017gyls)
The Obelisk
The Story of the Siren is the first in our series of short fiction by EM Forster. It is an unsettling story about a sea nymph and an ill fated young Sicilian. The novelist best known for twentieth century classics including A Passage to India, A Room with a View and Maurice was also a prolific writer of short stories. In them he explored many of the themes central to his novels, including the morals of the middle classes in the early twentieth century, and his fascination with culture and mores of the beguiling South. The reader is Dan Stevens.
Abridged by Richard Hamilton. Produced by Elizabeth Allard.
MON 11:15 Loose Ends (b01lsqkn)
DOOM, Adjoa Andoh, Andy Hamilton, Anneka Rice and Jonathan Harvey
The Dead Donkey makes the headlines this week as Clive chats to Andy Hamilton about his new comedy, 'Just Around the Corner', co-written with Guy Jenkin, and part of Channel 4's Funny Fortnight. It's the story of a suburban family set in the flooded, warm and bank-free future - a kind of "Mad Max meets The Good Life".
From one dog-eat-dog world to another - Clive finds himself in the Roman Capital with actress Anjoa Andoh who is currently playing the part of Portia in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' at the Noel Coward Theatre in London. It's a famliar story of power politics, bloody murder, corruption and treachery in this spectacular RSC production transposed to an African setting.
Jo Bunting meets Beautiful Thing Jonathan Harvey whose debut novel 'All She Wants' introduces us to loveable Liverpudlian girl, Jodie McGee - the girl next door who becomes 'the girl off the telly'. In Jodie's words: 'This is my story. It's dead tragic. You have been warned.'.
And it's Challenge Clive as he pulls on his jumpsuit and races to meet golden girl Anneka Rice to find about her new BBC1 series, 'The Flowerpot Gang'. Alongside Phil Tufnell and Joe Swift, their goal is to transform neglected outdoor plots of land into inspiring and life-changing spaces for communities across Britain.
Music comes from the masked hip-hop maverick, DOOM whose album, JJ Doom 'Key to the Kuffs', features Beth Gibbons and Damon Albarn. JJ comes from the initals of collaborator producer / vocalist Jneiro Jarel. This is DOOM's debut radio performance, perhaps after it, he'll call himself LE DOOM? And he plays 'Winter Blues'.
And Scottish folk musician, James Yorkston, plays 'Border Song' from his new album, 'I Was A Cat From A Book'
Producer Cathie Mahoney.
MON 12:00 Beyond Our Ken (b007jqz4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
MON 12:30 Steptoe and Son (b013fj7r)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
MON 13:00 Wimsey (b00scvsc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
MON 13:30 Raffles (b007jngf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
MON 14:00 Edith Wharton - The Reef (b00b2grv)
Episode 1
An unexpected obstacle sparks a beguiling adventure for diplomat George Darrow.
Published in 1912, The Reef is one of Edith Wharton's most accomplished yet neglected novels - revealing the submerged and perilous depths beneath the surface of even the most conventional of its characters.
Starring Ben Miles as George Darrow, Jodhi May as Sophie and Sian Thomas as the Narrator.
Dramatised by Penny Leicester.
Producer: Di Speirs
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2005.
MON 14:15 This Sceptred Isle (b007jtjf)
Gladstone's First Budget
Gladstone's ambitions as Chancellor are thwarted by the onset of the Crimean War. Anna Massey continues the history of Britain.
MON 14:30 EM Forster - A Passage to India (b007jy5h)
Episode 1
Dr Aziz and Mrs Moore's mosque encounter sparks an epic tale of divisions under colonial British rule. Read by Samuel West.
MON 14:45 England's Mistress - The Infamous Life of Emma Hamilton (b01lvb07)
Episode 1
Kate Williams' biography of the prostitute who became the mistress of Lord Nelson, despite humble origins. Read by Polly Walker.
MON 15:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View (b007jpr7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
MON 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01lvb09)
On this week's 4 O'Clock Show, Mel Giedroyc has Roald Dahl's classic story Matilda. Child genius Matilda teaches herself to read.
MON 17:00 Like They've Never Been Gone (b009prt3)
Series 1
Episode 5
Duo Tommy and Sheila's comeback faces jeopardy - from his dodgy past.
Winners of the 1962 Eurovision Song Contest, sweethearts Tommy Franklin and Sheila Parr are back in the limelight. The only snag is they can't stand the sight of each another...
Mike Coleman's sitcom stars June Whitfield and Roy Hudd.
Tommy Franklin ...... Roy Hudd
Sheila Parr ...... June Whitfield
With Pat Coombs, Julian Eardley, Joshua Henderson, Edward Halsted, Chris Pavlo, Paul Rogan and Ned Sherrin.
Singers: John Barr and Lisa Peace.
Music by Frido Ruth.
Producer: Steve Doherty
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1998.
MON 17:30 Bookcases (b00srvks)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
MON 18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jmt2)
Operation Luna
5. The First of Many
The stalled rocket ship prevents Captain Jet Morgan and his crew from returning to Earth.
Written and produced by Charles Chilton.
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy Barnett …. Alfie Bass
Doc …. Guy Kingsley-Poynter
Mitch …. David Williams
Other parts played by David Jacobs
Music composed and orchestra conducted by Van Phillips.
The original 1953 recordings of this futuristic series were erased.
This series was re-recorded and first broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1958.
MON 18:30 John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids (b007jrll)
Episode 10
With most of the population blinded, Bill Masen is determined to find Josella. But where does he start? Cult novel read by Roger May.
MON 19:00 Beyond Our Ken (b007jqz4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
MON 19:30 Steptoe and Son (b013fj7r)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
MON 20:00 Wimsey (b00scvsc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
MON 20:30 Raffles (b007jngf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
MON 21:00 MacAulay and Co (b01lvb0c)
Edinburgh Festival 2012
Episode 6
Fred MacAulay brings you the pick of the best comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.
MON 22:00 Just a Minute (b01lhbgx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
MON 22:30 Clare in the Community (b00slqvv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
MON 22:55 Edinburgh Festival Diaries (b01m7xs0)
From 10pm until midnight, Sunday to Friday, join us for the Comedy Club. Marek Larwood's second Edinburgh Diary entry.
MON 23:00 Chain Reaction (b01ljwn3)
Series 8
Chris Addison interviews Derren Brown
Comedian Chris Addison gets the rare chance to talk to the amazing Derren Brown about magic, comedy, art, faith and Hitler.
Episodes in the chain include:
Rebecca Front being interviewed by the man who knows her best, her big brother, Jeremy Front.
Rebecca Front talking to her Thick Of It co-star and fellow non-nudist, Chris Addison, about working with Armando Iannucci and embracing his middle-classness through stand-up;
Chris Addison in a rare interview with the actually-really-nice-and-he-doesn't-do-any-of-that-weird-stuff-in-real-life, Derren Brown;
Derren Brown chatting hair, beliefs and Tim Minchin with comedy musical megastar and fellow sceptic Tim Minchin;
A poorly Tim Minchin being handed tissues whilst attempting to interview with no questions a not-at-all-poorly and hilarious Caitlin Moran.
Caitlin Moran getting to spend time and talk shoes, Bananarama and women with her comedy hero Jennifer Saunders.
And.
Jennifer Saunders turning up a week later to find the series has ended. Probably. We weren't there because the series had ended.
Produced by Carl Cooper
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in 2012.
MON 23:30 Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change? (b00sg13d)
1970s
Cockney geezer Micky Flanagan regales us with the story of his journey from tabloid to broadsheet; from the street party to the dinner party; from apples and pears to stocks and shares... Well you've got the idea.
Each week's episode focuses on a different decade of Micky's life. Micky regales us with stories from his life told through stand up comedy. In between, the programmes goes 'behind the scenes' with short interviews that give an insight into the stand up.
In this opening episode Micky talks about growing up in the East End in the 1970's. He chats to his school friends about their shared experiences of leaving with no qualifications to work at Billingsgate Fish Market. He also interviews Sociology Professor Paul Willis about his research on working class boys in a 1970's school.
Micky's transition from the mean streets of the East End, working as a Billingsgate Fish Porter to an entertainer living in the leafy lanes of Dulwich is a fascinating story, all the better for being told through jokes. The issue of class is a crucial theme in Micky's stand up. However it is framed less as "Do we now have a classless society?" and more as "Is it ok to ask for Tomato sauce in a fancy French restaurant?"
The series is written and performed by Micky Flanagan.
The producer is Tilusha Ghelani.