A Peruvian woman is accused of sucking her children's blood.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's great detective investigates.
Stars Carleton Hobbs as Sherlock Holmes and Norman Shelley as Dr Watson.
Ferguson ...... Stephen Jack
Dolores ...... Gladys Spencer
Mrs Ferguson ...... Josefina Ray
Mrs Mason ...... Margaret Welfit
Jack ...... Peter Bartlett
Adapted for radio by Michael Hardwick.
The Major tries to persuade his prisoner to sign a confession - but will he admit his intentions?
Geoffrey Household's classic British thriller was first published shortly before the outbreak of war in 1939.
Read by Michael Jayston.
Producer: David Jackson Young.
Single dad Bryan needs a job, but can he find an employer who'll let him bring his young son Albert along?
Stars Richard Beckinsale as Bryan Archer, Pat Coombs as Mum/Albert and John Comer as Dad. With Terence Alexander as Rex and Madeline Smith as Stephanie.
Written by Jim Eldridge.
Ronnie Corbett reunites with the writers of his hit TV comedy 'Sorry', Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent, in the second series of their Radio 4 sitcom.
Ronnie plays Sandy Hopper, who is growing old happily along with his dog Henry. His grown up children, both married to people Sandy doesn't approve of at all, would like him to move out of the family home so they can get their hands on their money earlier. But Sandy's not having this. He's not moving until the dog dies. And not just that, how can he move if he's got a lodger? His daughter is convinced that his too attractive lodger Dolores (Liza Tarbuck) is after Sandy and his money.
Luckily Sandy has three grandchildren and sometimes a friendly word - a kindly hand on the shoulder can really help a Granddad in the twenty-first century. Man and dog together face a complicated world. There's every chance they'll make it more so.
Generous Sandy splashes out just a little - with his sponsorship of son-in-law Blake's noble efforts in a charity marathon. Too late, he discovers he's splashed out a whole lot. But the promise is signed, his generosity even announced on the net. Is there a way round this? Listeners should have a pencil and paper handy.
Sandy ..... Ronnie Corbett
Dolores ..... Liza Tarbuck
Mrs Pompom ..... Sally Grace
Ellie ..... Tilly Vosburgh
Blake ..... Jonathan Aris
Damon ..... Stephen Critchlow
The lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but he's duped into making an appearance on the frontline.
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.
The Archers sell up - and Admiral Lord Nelson's diary.
More quick-fire sketches, terrible puns, humorous songs and parodies.
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Written by John Esmond and Bob Larbey, Graeme Garden, Eric Idle, David & Peter Lund 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.
Music and songs by Dave Lee and Bill Oddie.
The footie team's new strip causes controversy. Will they be ready for the new season? Stars Brenda Blethyn.
Labour MP Duncan Stonebridge dreads a visit from his critical Tory father. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis sitcom from June 2005.
$300,000 dollars are left in a satchel in Noel Coward's Las Vegas suite, and so he sets off again on his unexpected posthumous career as a detective.
Marcy Kahan's crime thriller stars Malcolm Sinclair as Noel Coward, Eleanor Bron as Lorn Lorraine. Tam Williams as Cole Lesley, Belinda Lang as Judy Garland and Jake Broder as Joe Glaser.
The Desert Inn, scene of one of his greatest cabaret triumphs, is the setting for "a highly probable Noel Coward Murder Mystery", complete with Judy Garland, a showgirl, a Broadway agent, an unlikely croupier, a US Congressman and Coward's act, with half of Hollywood in the audience.
Another crime to be solved with the Master's favourite weapon - wit.
12-year-old Gog struggles over feelings for best friend Sunshine, and his mum insisting that he is part giant. Read by Zac Fox.
Busy Angela and Barty want a child, but don't have time. Their solution is a genetically enhanced daughter. Stars Sia Berkeley.
Can Irene get to the bottom of the story about her son? With Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales. From May 2001.
Disraeli 'the conjuror' is Prime Minister. But not for long. Anna Massey relates the history of Britain.
Novel about the Sherlock Holmes author and a troubled solicitor. The police have made their mind up. Read by Clive Merrison.
Beowulf's first encounter with the evil monster Grendel.
Produced in Salford by Susan Roberts.
Mel Giedroyc has an outdoor swim, and schoolchildren talk about their project to preserve a prehistoric fish.
6. The Sisters Scobie
Finlay rashly decides he can cure both the crabby cohabiting Scobie sisters of flu and the fact that they haven't talked to each other for 15 years...
Sue Rodwell's six-part dramatisation of AJ Cronin's stories about the early years of the celebrated doctor who was popularised on television in the 1960s.
Ready with his black bag, Dr Finlay sets out to remedy all manner of ailments suffered by his patients in the Scottish Highland town of Levenford.
Stars John Gordon Sinclair as Dr Finlay, Brian Pettifer as Dr Cameron, Katy Murphy as Janet, Jennifer Piercey as Beth Scobie, Muriel Barker as Annabelle Scobie, Sharon Small as Nurse Peggy Angus and Gordon Reid as John Angus.
9. The Irresistible Light
After their battle to land on Mars, Captain Jet Morgan and his crew prepare to start their explorations...
Charles Chilton’s 1954 classic set in 1971.
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy …. David Kossoff
Doc …. Guy Kingsley Poynter
Mitch …. Bruce Beeby
Announcer/Various …. David Jacobs
Various …. Anthony Marriott
Music composed and conducted by Van Phillips.
Feeling ill at ease, Bernard Marx shares his worries about Lenina with his best friend. Nightmare future vision read by Anton Lesser. From April 2003. Episode 3 of 10.
A man recalls spooky events from 1870 involving his old teacher. What is 'the well among the yews'? Read by Benjamin Whitrow.
Pathologist Ruth's fibs over her career and love-life backfire when her mum arrives. Stars Matilda Ziegler. From November 2004.
The mild John Adams is subjected to more physical discomfort. Sketch comedy from Richard Webb and Dave Lamb. From January 1999.
A plea for donations to Britain's only balloon-animal sanctuary, a wooden boy who's a bit annoying - and what to do at work if you suspect you have a decadent colleague.
Sketch show starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb.
With Olivia Colman,Sarah Hadland and James Bachman.
THURSDAY 06 SEPTEMBER 2012
THU 00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jq5b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 Aldous Huxley - Brave New World (b007nchp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 00:45 MR James (b007k1gn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:45 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 Sherlock Holmes (m00094zr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household (b007jr8d)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 A Whole New Ball Game (b00ftg1r)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:30 The Party Line (b00stc2j)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Marcy Kahan - Death at the Desert Inn (b00t6v8d)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 Lucy Wood - Diving Belles (b019lypl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:15 Kim Newman - Cry Babies (b00xf6h5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 Doctor Finlay: Adventures of a Black Bag (b0089kwf)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Wednesday]
THU 05:30 Albert and Me (b007js8c)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 on Wednesday]
THU 06:00 Sherlock Holmes (m00094ml)
Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5
The Three Garridebs
To inherit a fortune, an American asks the sleuth to find two men with his surname.
Another case for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's great detective.
Stars Carleton Hobbs as Sherlock Holmes and Norman Shelley as Dr Watson.
Mrs Hudson ...... Janet Morrison
Inspector Lestrade ...... Humphrey Morton
John Garrideb ...... Eric Anderson
Nathan Garrideb ...... Charles E Stickill
Holloway ...... Harold Reese
Adapted for radio by Michael Hardwick.
Producer Graham Gauld
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1964.
THU 06:30 Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household (b007jr8w)
Episode 14
With only a crudely made weapon, can the fugitive escape his underground dugout and elude his captors?
Geoffrey Household's classic British thriller was first published shortly before the outbreak of war in 1939.
Read by Michael Jayston.
Producer: David Jackson Young.
Made for BBC 7 by BBC Scotland and first broadcast in 2004.
THU 07:00 Smelling of Roses (b00fh6w1)
Series 4
Episode 6
For Rosie Burns, life offers a fashion show, a potential romantic interest...and a parting of the ways.
A final assignment for Rosie Burns and the event management company, where the clients are only part of the problem...
Rosie Burns …. Prunella Scales
Jo …. Rebecca Callard
Bob …. Duncan Preston
Tess …. Annette Badland
Brad …. Colin Stinton
Henry …. Benjamin Whitrow
Reggie …. Rowland Davies
Written and produced by Simon Brett.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2003.
THU 07:30 Fags, Mags and Bags (b010y376)
Series 4
John Craven's Fjällräven
More shop based shenanigans and over the counter philosophy, courtesy of Ramesh Mahju and his trusty sidekick Dave.
Written by and starring Donald McLeary and Sanjeev Kohli, Fags, Mags & Bags has proved a hit with the Radio 4 audience with this series picking up a Writers' Guild nomination for best comedy in 2011.
In this episode Dave and the boys are busily organising a surprise 50th birthday party for Ramesh, but will Sanjay manage to keep his trap closed long enough without spilling the beans before the big day.
So join the staff of Fags, Mags and Bags in their tireless quest to bring nice-price custard creams and cans of coke with Arabic writing on them to an ungrateful nation.
Ramesh Mahju has built up the business over the course of thirty years, and is a firmly entrenched feature of the local area. However, he does apply the "low return" rules of the shop to all other aspects of his life.
He is ably assisted by his shop sidekick Dave, a forty-something underachiever who shares Ramesh's love of the art of shopkeeping, even if he is treated like a slave.
Then of course there are Ramesh's sons, Sanjay and Alok, both surly and not particularly keen on the old school approach to shopkeeping. But they are natural successors to the business and Ramesh is keen to pass all his worldly wisdom onto them - whether they like it or not.
Cast:
Ramesh ..... Sanjeev Kohli
Dave ..... Donald Mcleary
Sanjay ..... Omar Raza
Alok ..... Susheel Kumar
Dr Southwell ..... Kevin Eldon
Mrs Begg ..... Marjory Hogarth
Mrs Armstrong ..... Maureen Carr
Lovely Sue ..... Julie Wilson Nimmo
Bra Jeff ..... Steven McNicol
Producer: Gus Beattie
A Comedy Unit production for BBC Radio 4.
THU 08:00 Yes Minister (b007jzxt)
Series 2
The Compassionate Society
A new hospital needs a cure, but does MP Jim Hacker know his ACAS from his NALGO?
Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds.
Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn's satirical sitcom centred around the hapless Jim Hacker and a collection of civil service underlings headed by the Machiavellian Sir Humphrey Appleby and obsequious Bernard.
It first ran on BBC TV between 1980 and 1984.
Jim Hacker …. Paul Eddington
Sir Humphrey Appleby …. Nigel Hawthorne
Bernard Woolley …. Derek Fowldes
Sir Ian …. Peter Jeffrey
Brian Baker …. Norman Bird
George …. Arthur Cox
Mrs Rogers …. Ellen McIntosh
Billy Fraser …. Peter Acre
James Lawford, MP …. John Bott
With Narissa Knights, Bernard Brown and Arnold Diamond
Featuring Bryan Martin and Moira Stuart as themselves
Adapted for radio by the producer, Pete Atkin.
First broadcast on Radio 4 in October 1984.
THU 08:30 Dad's Army (b007jr4t)
Series 3
The Cricket Match
Captain Mainwaring goes into bat when the Home Guard platoon are challenged to play a match against the wardens..
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
Private Walker …. Larry Martyn
Vicar …. Frank Williams
Verger …. Edward Sinclair
Announcer/Newsreader …. John Snagge
Producer: John Dyas
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1976.
THU 09:00 Huddwinks (b00b1p9r)
Series 2
The Curse of the Smollett's Curse!
Melissa and Compton win a holiday, but spurn Herne Bay for an adventure in ancient Egypt. Stars Roy Hudd. From June 1988.
THU 09:30 The Unbelievable Truth (b00bvsvw)
Series 2
Episode 5
David Mitchell chairs the fibbing quiz. With Graeme Garden, Fred MacAulay, Michael McIntyre and Lucy Porter. From June 2008.
THU 10:00 Marcy Kahan - Blithe Spy (b00tcsps)
The Nazis are in New York – as ‘The Master’, Noel Coward turns spy to battle for Britain.
Marcy Kahan’s highly improbable Second World War espionage adventure featuring a highly improbable and flamboyant spy... with a talent to amuse.
Noel Coward ..... Malcolm Sinclair
Lorn Loraine ..... Eleanor Bron
Neysa McMein ..... Elizabeth McGovern
Jon Smith ..... Adam Sims
FD Roosevelt ..... Bob Sherman
Fortnum ..... Ian Masters
Simpson ..... Kerry Shale
Willoughby ..... Peter Marinker
Conklin ..... Gerard McDermott
Director: Gordon House
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2002.
THU 11:00 Lucy Wood - Diving Belles (b019m333)
Countless Stones
Questioning her past decisions, Rita sees her future bound to the standing stones above her village. Read by Amanda Lawrence.
THU 11:15 Vanessa Rosenthal - Bottle Blonde and Beautiful (b007jw27)
Single mum hairdresser Denise is in for a shock from a new client.
Vanessa Rosenthal's gripping northern town drama with a touch of thriller.
Starring Jeff Hordley as Steve, Jo Joyner as Denise Judith Davis as Mrs Howden, Ann-Marie Frater as Leanne, Craig Potter as Ashley and Rebecca Zienko as Hannah.
Directed at BBC Manchester by Polly Thomas.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2002.
THU 12:00 Yes Minister (b007jzxt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 12:30 Dad's Army (b007jr4t)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 13:00 Sherlock Holmes (m00094ml)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
THU 13:30 Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household (b007jr8w)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
THU 14:00 Ladies of Letters (b01mhmm1)
Ladies of Letters Log On
Episode 9
Vera's family works out their problems on live television. With Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales. From May 2001.
THU 14:15 Ambridge Extra (b01mhmm3)
Series 3
Episode 20
Kenton takes some huge risks, with help from Jolene, Mel and Meriel. Will that little yacht make it back to Auckland?
THU 14:30 Julian Barnes - Arthur and George (b01mhmm5)
Episode 4
Novel about the Sherlock Holmes author and a troubled solicitor. The vicar's son finds himself on trial. Read by Clive Merrison.
THU 14:45 Book of the Week (b03c31lq)
Seamus Heaney - Beowulf
Episode 4
Hrothgar, King of the Danes, hosts a victory feast to celebrate Beowulf's defeat of the evil monster Grendel.
Produced in Salford by Susan Roberts.
Radio Drama North.
THU 15:00 Marcy Kahan - Blithe Spy (b00tcsps)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
THU 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01mhmm9)
Mel Giedroyc finds out what causes fits of the giggles, and hears some very unpleasant sounds. What's worse - snoring, or fingernails down the blackboard?
THU 17:00 Capital Gains (b00shdzt)
Series 2
Seed Capital
Billionaire philanthropist Julius Hutch has never voted, but when his wife leaves home and a compulsory purchase order arrives, he takes action.
Peter Jones stars as Julius Hutch.
Written by Collin Johnson.
Julius Hutch ...... Peter Jones
Pauline Tone ...... Celestine Randall
Kate ...... Justine Midda
Sexton Lewis ...... Jeffrey Wickham
Sir Gainford Blounty ...... Stephen Thorne
Dahlia Sprout ...... Jillie Meers
Other parts played by Collin Johnson, David Holt and Brian Perkins.
Producers: Andy Jordan and David Blount
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1997 .
THU 17:30 Smelling of Roses (b00fh6w1)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 today]
THU 18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jq7r)
The Red Planet
10. Freighters Approach
Captain Jet Morgan and his crew are on Mars, but he's alarmed when more of the fleet appear to arrive...
Charles Chilton’s 1954 classic set in 1971.
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy …. David Kossoff
Doc …. Guy Kingsley Poynter
Mitch …. Bruce Beeby
Announcer/Various …. David Jacobs
Various …. Anthony Marriott
Music composed and conducted by Van Phillips.
Producer: Charles Chilton
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1954.
THU 18:30 Aldous Huxley - Brave New World (b007nf2z)
Episode 4
Bernard takes Lenina to the Savage Reservation, but is she fully prepared? Nightmare future vision read by Anton Lesser. From April 2003.
THU 18:45 MR James (b007k1hw)
MR James: Ghost Stories
The Haunted Dolls' House
Why are the Chittendens so pleased to be rid of their rather splendid miniature mansion? Read by Benjamin Whitrow.
THU 19:00 Yes Minister (b007jzxt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 19:30 Dad's Army (b007jr4t)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 20:00 Sherlock Holmes (m00094ml)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
THU 20:30 Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household (b007jr8w)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
THU 21:00 Lucy Wood - Diving Belles (b019m333)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
THU 21:15 Vanessa Rosenthal - Bottle Blonde and Beautiful (b007jw27)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
THU 22:00 Fags, Mags and Bags (b010y376)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:30 today]
THU 22:30 Four Sad Faces (b00g1825)
Episode 1
Quirky sketches from Jack Bernhardt, Tobi Wilson, Tom Crowley and Rachel Lerman - who all met at school. From December 2008.
THU 23:00 Rubbish (b00853km)
Series 2
Liar
And why are you late? Disillusioned recycling officer Martin has his patience tested when a game gets out of hand.
Reece Dinsdale stars as local government officer, cynic and manic-depressive, Martin Christmas in Tony Bagley's sitcom.
Martin ...... Reece Dinsdale
Barney ...... Matthew Cottle
John ...... Neil Dudgeon
Sarah ...... Pippa Haywood
Scott ...... Kevin Eldon
Tristana ...... Katy Brand
Karen ...... Orianne Messina
Marie ...... Claire Bartlett
Producer: Claire Bartlett
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2007.
THU 23:30 Cowards (b00fq6rq)
Series 2
Episode 4
Step inside the strange and happy world of the Cowards.
Series 2 of sketch comedy with a comic slant on human frailties
Starring Tom Basden, Stefan Golaszewski, Tim Key and Lloyd Woolf.
Producer: Victoria Lloyd
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2008.
FRIDAY 07 SEPTEMBER 2012
FRI 00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jq7r)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 Aldous Huxley - Brave New World (b007nf2z)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 00:45 MR James (b007k1hw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:45 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 Sherlock Holmes (m00094ml)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household (b007jr8w)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 Huddwinks (b00b1p9r)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:30 The Unbelievable Truth (b00bvsvw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 Marcy Kahan - Blithe Spy (b00tcsps)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 Lucy Wood - Diving Belles (b019m333)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:15 Vanessa Rosenthal - Bottle Blonde and Beautiful (b007jw27)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 Capital Gains (b00shdzt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Thursday]
FRI 05:30 Smelling of Roses (b00fh6w1)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 on Thursday]
FRI 06:00 Sherlock Holmes (m0009cbv)
Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5
The Three Gables
The Baker Street sleuth faces threats as he investigates a house buyer, who's also after all of its contents...
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's great detective investigates.
Stars Carleton Hobbs as Sherlock Holmes and Norman Shelley as Dr Watson.
Steve Dixie ...... Frank Singuineau
Mary Maberly ...... Grizelda Hervey
Susan ...... Nicolette Bernard
Sutro ...... Allan Haines
Isadora Klein ...... Selma Vas Dias
Inspector Lestrade ...... Humphrey Morton
Adapted for radio by Michael Hardwick.
Producer Graham Gauld
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1964.
FRI 06:30 Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household (b007jr9c)
Episode 15
The anonymous would-be assassin is on his way out of the country - but what does his future hold?
Geoffrey Household's classic British thriller was first published shortly before the outbreak of war in 1939.
Concluded by Michael Jayston.
Producer: David Jackson Young.
Made for BBC 7 by BBC Scotland and first broadcast in 2004.
FRI 07:00 The Young Postmen (b00fz7bp)
Top of the Pops
The eager threesome attempt a Christmas number one. Stars Ben Miller, John Thompson and Alistair McGowan. From December 1992.
FRI 07:30 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section (b01m9qkz)
Alex Horne Presents the Horne Section: Edinburgh 2012
A one-off Edinburgh special of music and comedy from Alex Horne and his 5 piece band. With special guests Al Murray and poet Tim Key.
Alex Horne .... Host
Joe Auckland .... Trumpet and Banjo
Mark Brown .... Saxophone and guitar
Will Collier .... Bass
Ben Reynolds .... Drums
Joe Stilgoe .... Keyboards
Al Murray .... Guest
Tim Key .... Guest
Producer .... Julia McKenzie.
FRI 08:00 The Navy Lark (b01mhnh2)
Series 6
Stuck on a Sandbank
The crew of HMS Troutbridge is set for shore leave - if they can just manage to complete one tiny mission first.
Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Ronnie Barker as Able Seaman Johnson and Tenniel Evans as Leading Seamen Goldstein.
Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.
Scripted by Lawrie Wyman
Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston.
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1964.
FRI 08:30 The Burkiss Way (b007jqv4)
Series 3
How to Succeed in Business The Burkiss Way
"It's That Script Again!" with fast-talking old-time radio comedy fun - and at the Council Planning Committee, will Satan eat a cucumber or offer a million pound bribe?
Starring Fred Harris, Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees and Chris Emmett.
Cult sketch comedy series which originally ran from 1976 to 1980.
Written by Andrew Marshall and David Renwick.
Producer: John Lloyd
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1977.
FRI 09:00 Hazelbeach (b00853kb)
Series 1
Horse-Racing
Ronnie organises a trip to the races and Nick makes a startling discovery about the true nature of friendship.
Caroline and David Stafford's comedy stars Jamie Forman as Ronnie Hazelbeach.
Ronnie ...... Jamie Foreman
Nick ...... Paul Bazely
Chloe ...... Tracy Wiles
James ...... John Dougall
Harry ...... Simon Treves
Andrea ...... Liza Sadovy
Producer: Marc Beeby
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2007.
FRI 09:30 Whispers (b007k2zg)
Series 1
Episode 3
“There never was an individual less regretted by his fellow creatures than this deceased King."
Gyles Brandreth reveals who - in the panel show that celebrates gossip rather than discretion - believing valour to be a redundant concept in the face of a good story.
The regular team captains are writer and critic, Anthony Holden and actor and writer, Stella Duffy.
Joining them to test their wits are ex-BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond and entertainer Geoffrey Durham.
Producer: Elizabeth Freestone
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2003.
FRI 10:00 Marcy Kahan - Our Man in Jamaica (b00tdzjv)
Fidel Castro is in Cuba - dare Noel Coward turn spy again for Great Britain? Adventure with Malcolm Sinclair and Eleanor Bron.
FRI 11:00 Lucy Wood - Diving Belles (b019m52y)
Notes From the House Spirits
A chronicle of the happenings and lives of the neglectful inhabitants of a Cornish house. Read by Amanda Lawrence.
FRI 11:15 James Follett - The Twisted Image (b007mf16)
Two police officers discover the body of a local businessman's wife in the boot of his Rolls-Royce, stolen from outside his shop in the new town centre.
It should be an open and shut case - only the new town centre won't be built for another five years...
James Follett's futuristic whodunit stars Douglas Blackwell as Detective Inspector Simmonds, Joan Matheson as Mrs Francis and Peter Wickham as Detective Sergeant Colt
Producer: Margaret Etall
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1977.
FRI 12:00 The Navy Lark (b01mhnh2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 The Burkiss Way (b007jqv4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
FRI 13:00 Sherlock Holmes (m0009cbv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
FRI 13:30 Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household (b007jr9c)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
FRI 14:00 Ladies of Letters (b01mhqbq)
Ladies of Letters Log On
Episode 10
How will the relationship merry-go-round resolve itself? With Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales. From May 2001.
FRI 14:15 This Sceptred Isle (b007jtm1)
The Irish Church and Constitutional Crisis
Disraeli's time in office is cut short by the question of the Anglican Church in Ireland. Narrated by Anna Massey.
FRI 14:30 Julian Barnes - Arthur and George (b01mhqbs)
Episode 5
Novel about the Sherlock Holmes author and a troubled solicitor. Sudden changes blight both men's lives. Read by Clive Merrison.
FRI 14:45 Book of the Week (b03c31w7)
Seamus Heaney - Beowulf
Episode 5
After King Hrothgar's great victory feast for Beowulf Grendel's mother appears to avenge the death of her son.
Produced in Salford by Susan Roberts.
Radio Drama North.
FRI 15:00 Marcy Kahan - Our Man in Jamaica (b00tdzjv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
FRI 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01mhqbx)
Cameras at the ready as Mel Giedroyc learns about photography, and discovers why we need trees.
FRI 17:00 No Commitments (b01mhqbz)
Series 10
Time With the Family
Emily is engaged to Nick, so Roger and Victoria must absolutely meet her fiance's parents. Stars Bill Nighy. From February 2004.
FRI 17:30 The Young Postmen (b00fz7bp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 today]
FRI 18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqb9)
The Red Planet
11. The Desperate Search
Captain Jet Morgan and the crew reach freighter number two after it crash landed, but they fear they're not alone on Mars...
Charles Chilton’s 1954 classic set in 1971.
CAST:
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy …. David Kossoff
Doc …. Guy Kingsley Poynter
Mitch …. Bruce Beeby
Announcer/Various …. David Jacobs
Music composed and conducted by Van Phillips.
Producer: Charles Chilton
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1954.
FRI 18:30 Aldous Huxley - Brave New World (b007rkyx)
Episode 5
Lenina is horrified by the Savage Reservation, until she meets John. Nightmare vision of the future read by Anton Lesser. From April 2003.
FRI 18:45 MR James (b007k1kh)
MR James: Ghost Stories
Rats
Mr Thompson decides to explore the rooms at the inn where he is staying. Perhaps he shouldn't. Read by Benjamin Whitrow.
FRI 19:00 The Navy Lark (b01mhnh2)
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FRI 19:30 The Burkiss Way (b007jqv4)
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FRI 20:00 Sherlock Holmes (m0009cbv)
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FRI 20:30 Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household (b007jr9c)
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FRI 21:00 Lucy Wood - Diving Belles (b019m52y)
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FRI 21:15 James Follett - The Twisted Image (b007mf16)
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FRI 22:00 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section (b01m9qkz)
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FRI 22:30 Nigel and Earl Sort Out the World (b008vr8l)
Episode 5
The surreal duo try solving the globe's topical problems. Stars Andrew Livingstone and Fine Time Fontayne. From August 1992.
FRI 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews (b01mygv0)
From
10pm - midnight, Sunday to Friday, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Arthur Smith is joined by Mike Flowers Pop.
FRI 23:00 This Is Craig Brown (b00f41tk)
Travel
The Pedants' Association takes a trip to the seaside. The satirist pokes fun with Edward Fox and Rory Bremner. From March 2004.
FRI 23:15 Date With Fate (b0090x8s)
Nice Little Number
Vernon Hedges sets out to disprove the existence of Lady Luck.
Harold Wing Pinero is your host.
Another of four comic close encounters with fate written by Gary Parker and Phil Whelans.
Vernon ...... Philip Jackson
Harold Wing Pinero ...... Charles Gray
Arthur ...... Michael Troughton
Dory/Shelley ...... Tracy Wiles
All other parts played by Toby Longworth.
Producer: Paul Schlesinger
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1996.
FRI 23:30 On the Hour (b007m9zs)
Series 2
Episode 6
An outside broadcast goes down and a bluebottle rampages across Essex.
All the news as it happens, if it happens from the BBC's urgent and incisive news overview.
Savagely satirical award-winning comedy starring Chris Morris.
With Steve Coogan, David Schneider, Rebecca Front, Patrick Marber and Doon Mackichan.
Written by Chris Morris, Armando Iannucci, Richard Herring, Steven Wells, David Quantick, Stewart Lee and Patrick Marber.
Producer: Armando lannucci
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1992