3. A Dutiful Son
Keen to unmask the killer on the beach, the upper-class sleuth ponders the motives of Henry Weldon.
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur detective created by Dorothy L Sayers.
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Harriet Vane …. Maria Aitken
Inspector Umpelty …. Nigel Stock
Henry Weldon …. Warren Clarke
Mrs. Weldon …. Isabel Dean
Mrs. Le Franc …. Betty Marsden
Mr. Bright …. Norman Bird
Antoine …. Malcolm Ingram
Salcombe Hardy …. Patrick Newell
Leila Garland …. Rosalind Ayres
Pollock …. Peter Tuddenham
Luis da Soto …. Haydn Wood
Narrator …. John Westbrook
Rumpole reconsiders his future - as does a hardened thief.
"The Splendours And Miseries Of An Old Bailey Hack". Starring Maurice Denham as ageing London barrister-at-law Horace Rumpole and Margot Boyd as Hilda Rumpole
With Robert Harris as Mr Justice Vosper and Brian Carroll as Erskine-Brown.
Originally a TV series created by writer and barrister John Mortimer, Rumpole hit the BBC radio airwaves in 1980. Case-by-case, Rumpole recalls his work at the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales.
A chilling tale of what happened when a greedy soldier gets all that he wishes for. Stars Stephen Fry. From January 1987.
Young Stephen looks for a hero that he can tell his class about.
Stephen K Amos's sitcom about his teenage years, growing up black, gay and funny in 1980s South London.
Written by Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos.
Stephen K Amos ... Stephen K Amos
Young Stephen ... Shaquille Ali-Yebuah
Stephanie Amos ... Fatou Sohna
Virginia Amos ... Ellen Thomas
Vincent Amos ... Don Gilet
Miss Collins ... Gemma Whelan
Jayson ... Frankie Wilson
Random Bloke ... Harry Jardine
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.
The team sets out to cause full frontal offence, plus high drama on the railway.
Starring Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Sketches written by Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie - and Tim Brooke-Taylor.
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 Bill Oddie, Liam Cohen and Dave Lee.
Old rogue Winston has run away and taken the geese, but Nancy intervenes...
Peter Tinniswood's bawdy comedy serial stars Bill Wallis as Winston, Maurice Denham as Father, Shirley Dixon as Nancy, Liz Goulding as Rosie and Christian Rodska as William.
Director: Shaun MacLoughlin.
John and his best friend Tony find themselves taking part in a seaside hotel's murder-mystery weekend.
John just wants to play dominoes, but amongst the guests is a woman from his past - with her potatoes.
Starring John Hegley, Simon Munnery, Terry Malloy, Sunny Ormonde and Andy Hockley.
Original music by Nigel Piper.
A bus driver is convinced his wife is being held hostage and forced to work as the Speaking Clock. Stars Patsy Rowlands.
Unassuming but irrepressible Bloomer gets involved in a feud with his neighbour.
Roy Hudd stars in Tracy Aston's comic monologue.
The American college students are introduced to the seductive rituals of Dionysius. Donna Tartt's thriller read by William Hope.
The Baker Street sleuth investigates who's following music teacher Violet Smith. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.
Clementine is unhappy when Winston buys Chartwell Manor without her knowledge. With Alex Jennings and Sylvestra Le Touzel. From February 1999.
The country's epic story continues with an exploration of early lifestyle and events before the Vikings. With Frances Tomelty.
Striking a balance between remembering the horrors of war and harbouring hate. The memoirs of a PoW in Burma, read by Alec Heggie.
The late poet laureate's 'life in verse', from nursery to university. Read by the author. Recorded in 1960.
Mel continues Anne Fine's A Sudden Glow of Gold, plus a man who has flown on a real magic carpet (he really has!) and the Inheritance Tracks of children's laureate Julia Donaldson.
Comedy series by Simon Brett following the fortunes of three fortysomething sisters.
4/6. A Voice from the Past
A sticky evening is in prospect as Roger and Victoria meet up with Nick's parents. Charlotte's complicated love life takes a new turn.
Anna ...... Rosemary Leach
Victoria ...... Angela Thorne
Charlotte ...... Celia Imrie
Roger ...... Jonathan Coy
Brian ...... James Vaughan
Kathryn ...... Bridget McConnel
Patrick ...... Michael Simkins.
Part of BBC Radio 4 Extra's tribute to the remarkable talent of writer and producer Charles Chilton, who died on 2 January 2013 at the age of 95.
The mould-breaking series, written and produced by Charles Chilton between 1953 and 1958, transported six million radio listeners to the moon every Monday night.
"Operation Luna" was the first in his hit "Journey into Space" trilogy. With help from some of the original crew including David Jacobs and excerpts from their first mission, Chilton looks back at the last radio drama series to beat television in the ratings.
2. Moscow
In Episode Two of the latest ghost-spy thriller by Jenny Stephens, Malcolm and Polly go on an unexpected journey under the streets of Moscow - and Malcolm meets the ghost of someone he once knew very well.
Malcolm . . . . . Dan Hagley
Polly . . . . . Emily Chennery
Moira . . . . . Sunny Ormonde
Winston . . . . . Delroy Brown
Victor . . . . . Christian Rodska
Mike . . . . . Richard Derrington
We first met Malcolm Holmes in Project Raphael, when MI7, based at Brownfields on the remote Yorkshire moors, put his ghost seeing skills to powerful use. Brownfields were locked in a struggle with the mysterious Nablovski Colony, who were employing the tactic of using ghosts as secret agents. In this new adventure, Project Archangel, Malcom meets a ghost he knew only too well when he was alive.
Armando holds the ring for more hard-hitting blarney and outrageous fibs. With guests Jo Brand, Dave Gorman and Will Smith. From August 2007.
He's back! But this time, he's got a computer! Budleigh Salterton's most famous citizen has been grounded by both the Home Office and his father, so he's set up GWH Travvel ("2 Ms, 2 Gs, 2 Vs - bit of a mix up at the printers").
Run from his bedroom in Budleigh Salterton, with the help of his long-suffering former Primary School teacher Mr Timmis and the hindrance of his sister Charlotte, it's a one-stop Travel/Advice/Events Management/Website service, where each week his schemes range far and wide - whether it's roaming the country lecturing would-be overlanders on how to pack a rucksack ("If in doubt, put it in. And double it"), or finding someone a zebra for a corporate promotion ("I'll look in the Phone Book - how hard can it be? Now, "A to D"...), GWH Travvel stays true to its motto - "We do it all, so you won't want to".
This time, it's Viva Las Vegas as Giles accidentally gets three wives in a row and loses the jackpot as he tries his hand at poker and roulette - and comes up the exact opposite of trumps. The game is Texas Hold 'Em, the flop is huge, Giles has the nuts and we're crying all the way to the river, and no-one has a clue what any of that means. Because, as the old saying goes - what happens in Vegas. makes everyone in Budleigh Salterton very cross indeed.
Starring Marcus Brigstocke as Giles.
Giles Wemmbley Hogg ..... Marcus Brigstocke
Tommy "Tomahawk" Hayes ..... Kerry Shale
Nadine ..... Matilda Ziegler
Mr Timmis ..... Adrian Scarborough
Charlotte Wemmbley Hogg ..... Catherine Shepherd
Tony ..... Lou Hirsch
Mikey ..... David Armand
Written by Marcus Brigstocke & Jeremy Salsby.
An old flame pits spinmeisters Charles and Martin against one another. Stars Stephen Fry and Tamsin Greig. From February 2001.
THURSDAY 09 JANUARY 2014
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THU 05:00 No Commitments (b00777b1)
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THU 05:30 Tales From the Mausoleum Club (b007jnpk)
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THU 06:00 Wimsey (b00sbqhr)
Have His Carcase
4. The Snake in the Grass
The upper-class sleuth exchanges harsh words with Harriet Vane - and a dinner date leads to a shocking revelation.
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur detective created by Dorothy L Sayers.
Dramatised by Alistair Beaton.
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Harriet Vane …. Maria Aitken
Inspector Umpelty …. Nigel Stock
Henry Weldon …. Warren Clarke
Blacksmith …. Ronald Herdman
Judd …. Spencer Banks
Narrator …. John Westbrook
Producer: Martin Fisher
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1981.
THU 06:30 An Illustration of Modern Science by Richard Marsh (b007jq1h)
Convinced she soon be murdered, stage artiste Beauffie Buckingham enlists the help of a London barrister to make her will...
Richard Marsh’s thriller read by Joanna Riding.
Richard Marsh was the pseudonym of British author Richard Bernard Heldmann. (1857 - 1915) best known for his supernatural thriller ‘The Beetle’.
Producer: Katherine Beacon
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in October 2003.
THU 07:00 Lenin of the Rovers (b007jvds)
Series 2
The Felchester Firm
Crunchthorpe is a place so hard they dump nuclear waste in the town centre.
Can the so-called 'Felchester Firm' protect Ricky and the team?
More adventures of communist football club, Felchester Rovers starring Alexei Sayle.
Ricky Lenin ...... Alexei Sayle
Jeff Frankly ...... John Sessions
Frank Lee Brian ...... Kenneth Wolstenholme
Colonel Brace Cartwright ...... Donald Hewlett
Stevie Stalin ...... Andrew McLean
Terry Trotsky ...... Phil Cornwell
Announcer ...... John Witty
Written by Marcus Berkmann.
Producer: Harry Thompson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1989.
THU 07:30 The Secret World (b03mj1yd)
Series 4
Episode 6
Peter Sallis lays down a track for Lady Gaga's new album.
Chancellor Merkel plays 'snog marry avoid' and Ed Miliband learns to boogie.
It can only be the strange goings on in the show that shines a light on the private lives of public people.
With:
Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Jon Culshaw
Julian Dutton
Lewis MacLeod
Jess Robinson
Duncan Wisbey
Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton and Duncan Wisbey.
Produced and created by: Bill Dare.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2014.
THU 08:00 Dad's Army (b007jp6h)
Series 2
Fallen Idol
During platoon training, fellow officers lead Captain Mainwaring astray.
Starring Arthur Lowe as Captain Mainwaring, John Le Mesurier as Sergeant Wilson, Clive Dunn as Corporal Jones, John Laurie as Private Frazer, Ian Lavender as Private Pike and Arnold Ridley as Godfrey.
Adapted for radio from Jimmy Perry and David Croft's TV scripts by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles.
Producer: John Dyas
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1975.
THU 08:30 Take It From Here (b011pw50)
From 31/12/1953
A butler's upstairs wrangles, and Eth finally gets a ring on her finger in The Glums. Stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From December 1953.
THU 09:00 Four Joneses and a Jenkins (b007jqlp)
September: Watch the Birdie
An everyday story of sheep, sin and scholarship under the shadow of the Long Mynd.
Sue Limb’s pastoral sitcom follows six months in the life of the Jones family, who live on a small farm in rural Wales.
It’s the start of the farming year, as daughter Megan sets her sights on Mr Bootle...
Mr Jones ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Ma Jones ...... Lisabeth Miles
Megan Jones ...... Rebecca Front
Owen Jones ...... Matthew Morgan
Mr Jenkins ...... Nickolas Grace
Bootle ...... Michael Fenton Stevens
Recorded on location.
Music composed by John Whitehall.
Producer: Jonathan James Moore.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2000.
THU 09:30 HR (b00tt4lt)
Series 2
Remodelling
Sam, fearing the sense of purposelessness that often hits retirees, decides to redecorate his house. But, his housemate Peter worries, has he some darker purpose in mind?
Nigel Williams' comedy drama series charting the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague.
Peter ..... Jonathan Pryce
Sam ..... Nicholas Le Prevost
Nigel ..... Tony Bell
Director: Peter Kavanagh.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2010.
THU 10:00 Charles Chilton - Lincoln Frees the Slaves (b03nnqjb)
Part of BBC Radio 4 Extra's tribute to the remarkable talent of writer and producer Charles Chilton, who died on 2 January 2013 at the age of 95.
Influenced by his time working with Alistair Cooke, Chilton decided to specialise in American history. Adapted from his 'Out of the Wilderness' broadcast from 1965, the programme features the history and songs of the American Civil War. This was originally a "BBC Radiovision" programme for schools, for which pupils were able to look at accompanying sets of slides or colour filmstrips for use with a stills projector. Radiovision was an established part of BBC programming from 1964 to 1990.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1972.
THU 10:45 Alan Bennett - Two in Torquay (b0076f3m)
A man and a woman, both middle-aged, engage in polite conversation in a Torquay hotel.
But neither is quite what they seem to be. Who is deceiving whom?
Starring Judi Dench and Alan Bennett.
Written by Alan Bennett.
Miss Philpott (Betty) ....... Judi Dench
Mr Mortimer (Arthur) ....... Alan Bennett
Producer: Gordon House.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2003.
THU 11:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History (b03nnqyc)
Episode 4
American college life - sex, drugs, campus parties and country house weekends! Donna Tartt's thriller, read by William Hope.
THU 11:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jlrl)
The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1
The Priory School
The Baker Street sleuth probes a young aristocrat's disappearance from prep school. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.
THU 12:00 Dad's Army (b007jp6h)
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THU 12:30 Take It From Here (b011pw50)
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THU 13:00 Wimsey (b00sbqhr)
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THU 13:30 An Illustration of Modern Science by Richard Marsh (b007jq1h)
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THU 14:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrjh)
Episode 9
Churchill cuts back on household expenditure. Clementine is knocked down by a bus. With Alex Jennings and Sylvestra Le Touzel. From February 1999.
THU 14:15 A Short History of Ireland (b007k39z)
Saints and Scholars; Not the Work of Men, But Angels
The country's vivid story explores the life of monks and their exquisite illustrated manuscripts. With Richard Dormer.
THU 14:30 Oscar Wilde (b007k13j)
The Nightingale and the Rose
A bird makes the ultimate sacrifice so that an unworldly young man can woo his love. Read by John Moffatt. From December 1997.
THU 14:45 Sir John Betjeman - Summoned by Bells (b03nnrms)
The Opening World
The late poet laureate's 'life in verse', from nursery to university. Read by the author. Recorded in 1960.
THU 15:00 Charles Chilton - Lincoln Frees the Slaves (b03nnqjb)
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THU 15:45 Alan Bennett - Two in Torquay (b0076f3m)
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THU 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01rqnm8)
Mel continues Anne Fine's magical A Sudden Glow of Gold and flies 'panto-style'. Plus, Inspector Singh author Shamini Flint recommends books for younger readers.
THU 17:00 Ballylenon (b007jpkl)
Series 6
Episode 3
Speculation over the Hoover cottage – and who will accompany Guard Gallagher to New York?
Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in 1956.
Written by Christopher Fitz-Simon.
Starring TP McKenna as Phonsie Doherty, Margaret D'Arcy as Muriel McConkey, Stella McCusker as Vera McConkey, Aine McCartney as Vivienne Hawthorne, John Hewitt as Guard Gallagher and Gerard McSorley as Stumpy Bonnar.
Music arranged and performed by Stephanie Hughes.
Directed at BBC Belfast by Peter Kavanagh.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1999.
THU 17:30 Lenin of the Rovers (b007jvds)
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THU 18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b00l93z1)
The Host
Part of BBC Radio 4 Extra's tribute to the remarkable talent of writer and producer Charles Chilton, who died on 2 January 2013 at the age of 95.
Toby Stephens plays Jet Morgan in a 21st-century remake of Chilton's mould-breaking series from 1953, which originally won an audience of 6 million and earned him international recognition.
Jet Morgan and his crew get a distress call from an abandoned freighter. Jet and his comrades must find a way to defeat the vastly superior 'Host'. If they fail, they will not only all perish, but mankind will become a dispensable stepping stone to a new chapter in evolution.
From the original cast, David Jacobs, plays The Host.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2009.
Jet ...... Toby Stephens
Doc/Enceladus Control ...... Alan Marriott
Lemmy ...... Jot Davies
Mitch ...... Chris Pavlo
The Host ...... David Jacobs
Edie ...... Jana Carpenter
JJ Andreev ...... Basher Savage
Original music & sound design by David Chilton.
A Goldhawk Essential production for BBC Radio 4.
THU 19:00 Dad's Army (b007jp6h)
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THU 19:30 Take It From Here (b011pw50)
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THU 20:30 An Illustration of Modern Science by Richard Marsh (b007jq1h)
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THU 21:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History (b03nnqyc)
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THU 21:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jlrl)
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THU 22:00 The Secret World (b03mj1yd)
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THU 22:30 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea (b0076zsc)
Series 3
Gambling Fever
To Dougal's dismay, Hamish becomes addicted to gambling after winning a Sporran Cosy in the Glen MacLottery.
Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden star as the two Scotsmen famed for their appearances on BBC Radio’s I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.
With Alison Steadman as their cleaning-lady-cum-housekeeper, Mrs Naughtie, and Jeremy Hardy as the local Laird.
Producer: Jon Naismith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2006.
THU 22:45 Tina C (b0076q33)
Tina C's Tiny Island Tour
England
The country singer and global activist brings her unique brand of gingham-flavoured repartee to explore the US and UK's special relationship. Stars Christopher Green. From Jan 2005
THU 23:00 Sarah Millican's Support Group (b011ppyc)
Series 2
6. ' I've finally found what I'm looking for...'
"Bullying at work - a trapeze artist who's been pushed off her perch"
"I've finally found what I'm looking for...Terry, it's you!"
Sarah Millican is a life counsellor and modern-day agony aunt tackling the nation's problems head on, dishing out real advice for real people.
Assisted by her very own team of experts of the heart - man of the people local cabbie Terry, and self qualified counsellor Marion,
Sarah tackles the nation's problems head on and has a solution for everything.
Sarah ...... Sarah Millican
Marion ...... Ruth Bratt
Terry ...... Simon Daye
Judy ...... Anna Crilly
Evan ...... Elis James
Written by Sarah Millican.
Producer: Lianne Coop
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2011
THU 23:30 Rubbish (b0077128)
Series 1
Outsourcing
Martin's boss Roger is suspended after his computer is taken away following a worldwide FBI sting operation.
Martin finds himself acting head, but when he meets the outsourcing partner from hell, he starts to realise he's in over his head.
Reece Dinsdale stars as local government officer, cynic and manic-depressive, Martin Christmas in Tony Bagley's sitcom.
Martin ...... Reece Dinsdale
Roger ...... Paul Copley
Sarah ...... Nicola Walker
Barney ...... James Lance
Karen ...... Oriane Messina
Darren ...... Mark Maier
Producer: Claire Bartlett
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2006.
FRIDAY 10 JANUARY 2014
FRI 00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b00l93z1)
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FRI 01:00 Wimsey (b00sbqhr)
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FRI 01:30 An Illustration of Modern Science by Richard Marsh (b007jq1h)
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FRI 02:00 Four Joneses and a Jenkins (b007jqlp)
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FRI 02:30 HR (b00tt4lt)
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FRI 03:00 Charles Chilton - Lincoln Frees the Slaves (b03nnqjb)
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FRI 03:45 Alan Bennett - Two in Torquay (b0076f3m)
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FRI 04:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History (b03nnqyc)
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FRI 04:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jlrl)
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FRI 05:00 Ballylenon (b007jpkl)
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FRI 05:30 Lenin of the Rovers (b007jvds)
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FRI 06:00 Wimsey (b00sbvcv)
Have His Carcase
5. Too Perfect an Alibi
As the desperate upper class sleuth fails to confirm his theories, the elusive witness Perkins turns up...
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur detective created by Dorothy L Sayers.
Dramatised by Alistair Beaton.
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Harriet Vane …. Maria Aitken
Inspector Umpelty …. Nigel Stock
Henry Weldon …. Warren Clarke
Julian Perkins …. Richard O'Callaghan
Nurse …. Judy Franklin
Jem Pollack …. Haydn Wood
Narrator …. John Westbrook
Producer: Martin Fisher
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1981.
FRI 06:30 Dixon of Dock Green (b012yv9b)
Series 1
London Pride
George Dixon is showing new boy in blue, Andy Crawford, the ropes on the beat of Dock Green in London's East End.
Much to PC Crawford's surprise, Dixon is prepared to bend the rules in order to arrest one of a gang of safebreakers.
Radio revival of BBC TV's famous copper starring David Calder as PC George Dixon and David Tennant as Andy Crawford.
Dixon of Dock Green's roots go back to 1950 film drama 'The Blue Lamp' which ended with Dixon being shot dead. However, Warner's role was resurrected for the BBC TV series running from 1955 to 1976.
PC George Dixon ...... David Calder
PC Andy Crawford ...... David Tennant
Jack Judd ...... MacDonnell
Emmy Judd ...... Avril Elgar
Lenny Judd ...... Jacob Dylan
Agar ...... Jonathan Tafler
Fred Jenkins ...... Eddie Martin
Written by Ted Willis. Dramatised from his TV screenplay by Sue Rodwell.
Produced in Bristol by Jeremy Howe and Viv Beeby.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2005.
FRI 07:00 Chambers (b007jnjc)
Series 1
The Right to Silence
Hostilities between pompous Fuller-Carp and Ruth have intensified, and a walking holiday in the Lake District with an influential judge would seem to provide the perfect break.
However, a Crimewatch obsessed hotelier, an ambiguous fax and an impending murder trial conspire to turn the weekend into a nightmare which even the allure of the hotel's Nick Ross Carvery cannot redeem.
Clive Coleman’s sitcom about the questionable practices of a group of barristers.
John Fuller Carp ...... John Bird
Hilary Tripping ...... James Fleet
Ruth Quirke ...... Lesley Sharp
Vince ...... Jonathan Kydd
Austin Weave ...... Jonathan Kydd
Other parts ...... Peter Serafinowcz
Producer Paul Schlesinger
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1996.
FRI 07:30 Meet David Sedaris (b03npb2y)
Series 4
The Sea Section; Dog Days
One of the world's best storytellers is back on BBC Radio 4.
This week, dealing with family tragedy in 'The Sea Section' and some comic verse about our canine friends in 'Dog Days'.
Producer: Steve Doherty
A Giddy Goat production for BBC Radio 4.
FRI 08:00 Steptoe and Son (b007jlnf)
Series 3
TB or Not TB
Sixty years of smoking takes its toll on Albert Steptoe.
Starring Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett.
Following the conclusion of their hugely successful association with Tony Hancock, writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson wrote 10 pilots for the BBC TV's Comedy Playhouse in 1962.
The Offer featured the lives of rag and bone men Albert Steptoe and son Harold - and was the spark for a run of eight series on TV.
Albert ...... Wilfrid Brambell
Harold ...... Harry H Corbett
Receptionist ...... Jo Manning Wilson
Adapted for radio from their TV scripts by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Producer: Bobby Jaye
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in April 1971.
FRI 08:30 Yes Minister (b007jltg)
Series 2
The Greasy Pole
Blending jobs with chemicals makes an explosive mixture for MP Jim Hacker.
Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds.
Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn's satirical sitcom centred around hapless MP 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
Joan Littler, MP …. Brenda Blethyn
Sir Wally Macfarlane …. Freddie Earlle
Professor Henderson …. Jerome Willis
Lord Crichton …. Geoffrey Toone
Lady Crichton …. Helena Breck
The Protestor …. Helen Atkinson Wood
Newsreader …. Moira Stuart
Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.
First broadcast on Radio 4 in 1984.
FRI 09:00 Millport (b00761z4)
Series 2
Dark Secrets
Irene enlists Bob's help when strange events send the tiny Scottish island into disarray.
Bittersweet comedy written by and starring Lynn Ferguson as 30-something island barmaid Irene Bruce, who hankers after a better life on the mainland.
Irene ...... Lynn Ferguson
Moira/Agnes ...... Janet Brown
Alberto/Robert/Doctor ...... Lewis McLeod
Ena/Bunty ...... Gabriel Quigley
Dougie ...... Matt Costello
Bob/Minister ...... Robert Patterson
Music arranged by Olly Fox.
Producer: Lucy Bacon
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2001.
FRI 09:30 Electric Ink (b01k9wdn)
Series 2
Episode 5
Freddy punctures Maddox's literary pretensions and uncovers a scandal.
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
Miles Deanbrook ..... Sean Baker
Waiter ..... Adeel Akhtar
Producer: Sally Avens
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2010.
FRI 10:00 Charles Chilton - Another Time of My Life (b0075m1p)
Part of BBC Radio 4 Extra's tribute to the remarkable talent of writer and producer Charles Chilton, who died on 2 January 2013 at the age of 95.
Charles Chilton worked for the BBC for 46 years. In 1973, he continued to recall his varied early career.
It all started when a friend had made him a crystal set and one of Chilton's favourite things was listening to the radio in bed. In 1932, radio was the wonder of the age and the BBC was a prestigious place to work. It was a time of high unemployment but John Reith, who was badly wounded in the First World War, was anxious to employ ex-soldiers and others who had suffered from the war. Chilton was a 15-year-old war orphan and so it was that, in January 1933, he was lucky enough to be given his first job in the spectacular, newly built Broadcasting House in London.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1973.
FRI 10:45 Hearing With Hegley (b0075s38)
Series 2
Episode 3
Poet John Hegley doing what he does best - entertaining an audience with verse. With Nigel Piper. From September 1998.
FRI 11:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History (b03npbkf)
Episode 5
Why are four bookworms covered in wounds and bruises? Donna Tartt's thriller, read by William Hope.
FRI 11:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jlsd)
The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1
Black Peter
The Baker Street sleuth probes the grisly murder of a retired whaling skipper. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.
FRI 12:00 Steptoe and Son (b007jlnf)
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FRI 12:30 Yes Minister (b007jltg)
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FRI 13:00 Wimsey (b00sbvcv)
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FRI 13:30 Dixon of Dock Green (b012yv9b)
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FRI 14:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrjy)
Episode 10
Winston writes from Canada. Randolph leaves Oxford for a lecture tour of the USA. With Alex Jennings and Sylvestra Le Touzel. From February 1999.
FRI 14:15 A Short History of Ireland (b007k3bs)
St Columba, St Columbanus and the Wandering Irish; The Vikings Are Coming
The country's epic story continues with the travels of early Irish monks and the arrival of a major force. With Frances Tomelty.
FRI 14:30 Oscar Wilde (b007k0l3)
The Happy Prince
From their aerial view, a beautiful statue and a swallow team up to help the poor in the city below. Read by John Moffatt. From December 1997.
FRI 14:45 RK Narayan Stories (b01d9164)
Engine Trouble
At a raffle in India, a poor local man wins an unusual prize. But how to get it home?
Zia Mohyeddin reads RK Narayan’s short story.
Director: Duncan Minshull
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1991
FRI 15:00 Charles Chilton - Another Time of My Life (b0075m1p)
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FRI 15:45 Hearing With Hegley (b0075s38)
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10:45 today]
FRI 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01rr845)
Mel presents the last chapter of Anne Fine's magical A Sudden Glow of Gold. Plus running a marathon in the desert, and Theresa Breslin recommends books for younger readers.
FRI 17:00 Huddwinks (b00b52ch)
Series 2
The Dead Walk at Midnight!
A reporter arrives to investigate mysterious happenings at a haunted manor.
Roy Hudd stars in Laurie Rowley’s comic parodies.
With:
Denise Coffey
Chris Emmett
David Gooderson
Fred Harris
Producer: Jonathan James-Moore
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1988.
FRI 17:30 Chambers (b007jnjc)
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FRI 18:00 Paradise Lost in Space (b007jnlt)
1. Ruination
Space travel throws the most unlikely people together.
Norman is an idealist with a hand grenade. Max is a cheerful bore who won't stop talking.
Together, they're set to ruin the lives of some decidedly friendly aliens. Forever.
Six-part black-hole sci-fi comedy by Colin Swash
Norman ...... Tony Robinson
Max ...... David Haig
Stella ...... Louise Lombard
Macari ...... Michael Troughton
Captain Rossiter ...... Dan Strauss
Jane ...... Carla Mendonca
Tony ...... Geoff McGivern
Producer: Richard Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1995.
FRI 18:30 Jenny Stephens - Project Archangel (b00wmr9r)
Episode 3
Malcolm discovers why he ended up in the sewers of Moscow, and he is asked to complete a task for Victor. Stars Dan Hagley.
FRI 19:00 Steptoe and Son (b007jlnf)
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08:00 today]
FRI 19:30 Yes Minister (b007jltg)
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08:30 today]
FRI 20:00 Wimsey (b00sbvcv)
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06:00 today]
FRI 20:30 Dixon of Dock Green (b012yv9b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
FRI 21:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History (b03npbkf)
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11:00 today]
FRI 21:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jlsd)
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11:15 today]
FRI 22:00 Meet David Sedaris (b03npb2y)
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07:30 today]
FRI 22:30 I've Never Seen Star Wars (b0153pml)
Series 4
Giles Coren
Marcus Brigstocke invites restaurant critic and die-hard carnivore Giles Coren to be a vegan for a week.
Whether the experiences are banal or profound, the show is about embracing the new and getting out of our comfort zones.
The title comes from the fact that the show's producer and creator Bill Dare had never seen the film Star Wars.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2011.
FRI 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews (b03sg4rj)
The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Arthur Smith is joined by the lovely ladies of Fascinating Aida.
FRI 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.
FRI 23:30 The Simon Day Show (b01hvdmy)
Series 2
Geoff Allerton
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 it's the turn of Yorkshire poet Geoffrey Allerton, who's accompanied by amateur journalist friend Duncan (played by Paul Whitehouse).
Cast list:
Billy Bleach ..... Simon Day
Emanuel Akinyemi ..... Felix Dexter
Pat Bennet ... Morwenna Banks
Ron Bone / Wozac ..... Simon Greenall
Duncan... Paul Whitehouse.