1945 and war is over. Set on showbiz careers in New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together
Jacqueline Susann's 1960s best seller. Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry.
Stars Madeleine Potter, Barbara Barnes, Julia Ford, Susan Jameson, Jamie Glover and Harry Myers.
Omnibus of episodes six to ten of fifteen - dramatised by Yvonne Antrobus.
"Cassandra" (Bill Connor) was a Fleet Street legend during the Daily Mirror's heyday, with his column running non-stop, not counting global hostilities, for 35 years until 1967.
He could often be cantankerous and comically opinionated in what was described as his "polished-up barrack room" style of writing. Some of Cassandra's best columns, however, were not about people or institutions he wanted to admonish, but humorous personal tales about eating and drinking.
Here, we are encouraged to come into the garden by dead of night to listen to the rubbery, rustling noise of a vegetable growing in "How I Like My Cabbage." We learn from him the horrors of being brought up on "Miss Cowie's Porridge" ("If ever a word describing a food had the sound of its meaning, it is 'Porridge' - the slup and slur and costive slirrup of the uneatable.") Then there are the "Scrap Cakes" - his brilliant invention of artillery food that married couples can safely throw at each other ("They are convenient in size, fit the hand like a grenade and do not mark the carpet.") In the description of his calming encounter with the admirable Grocer in Harrods, he is on the trail of "Fried Za Zas", while in "The Prose of Sauce" he reveals "I have been a reader of sauce-bottle labels ever since I first got to eye-level with the kitchen table."
It has been said about Cassandra that he was outwardly stubborn and prickly, but inwardly a warm and friendly cove. An argument with him ended, as a rule, with his twinkling eyes peering over the steamed-up spectacles.
That is exactly the side of the man conveyed by this collection of columns.
Clare Barker the social worker with all the politically correct jargon but none of the practical solutions.
Society itself has improved little, so there are still plenty of challenges out there for an involved, caring social worker. Or even Clare.
This award winning comedy stars Sally Phillips as Clare Barker - a social worker and control freak who likes nothing better than interfering in other people's lives on both a professional and personal basis. Clare is in her early 30s, white, middle class and heterosexual, all of which are occasional causes of discomfort to her.
The last series saw the personal and professional lives of Clare and her team shaken around and shuffled about, but it is in the nature of hell to be unchanging, and all are present and correct for a further round of frustration, despair, disappointment, team meetings and eleven o'clock cakes.
Clare ..... Sally Phillips
Brian ..... Alex Lowe
Helen ..... Liza Tarbuck
Ray ..... Richard Lumsden
Megan/Nali ..... Nina Conti
Irene ..... Ellen Thomas
Simon ..... Andrew Wincott
Schoolgirl ..... Donnla Hughes
The Eurovision Raquel Welch Gag Contest begins in the correspondence course that promises you one free laugh.
With short comedic instruction from Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett and Fred Harris
A short comedy script by Andrew Marshall and David Renwick.
Short sharp production by Simon Brett.
The wild-haired wacky funster tackles Britain's entry into the European Union. Apparently it's all down to Ken! From December 1972.
The pint-size genius with awesome powers battles to save her school and teacher. Narrated by Lenny Henry. With Nichola McAuliffe.
4 Extra Debut. Creator of The Clangers and Bagpuss, animator Oliver Postgate shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From July 2007.
In 1871, Whistler paints a masterpiece picture of his mother. A century later, it reappears. Deborah Moggach's story, read by Susannah York. From March 1997.
Tony Hawks hears from some talkative parrots and the people who choose to live with them (if they can get a word in). From November 2003.
Caroline Quentin investigates life among the hoofers. Tiller Girls, the War and ringing the choreographic changes.
A weekend of tangled relationships begins in the dining room of a country house. Stars Robin Herford and Diane Bull.
From cuddling sharks and the war work of pigeons in World War 2, to a walk along the High Line in New York, it's the best of this week's 4 O'Clock Show.
The Time Lord and Sarah must resort to a low-tech solution to scupper the plans of the mighty Sutekh. Fourth Doctor adventure read by Tom Baker.
Midsummer. A remote village in North Wales has been living under a curse since 1823. Will the arrival of a new Methodist Minister offer them salvation?
Lucy Catherine's horror stars Elizabeth Morgan as Modren, Christian Patterson as Bryhs, Jenny Livesy as Jenny, Sion Pritchard as Drew and Myfanwy Waring as Rhiannon.
Voices From The Grave is a series of four chilling and intimate dramas, inspired by existing ghost stories from around Britain. The writers make these stories more than simply scary - they are studies of humanity, love, rage and despair, of passion, longing and pain.
Lucy is an experienced writer for radio, TV and theatre.
The French Resistance struggle to victory under General de Girl.
Hitler gets stuck in a bunker with his Gerbil.
And John Humphrys interviews Winston Churchill.
Craig Brown's satirical history of Britain reaches the 1940s.
The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Arthur Smith does some talking with Tiffany Stevenson and Katherine Ryan.
Ben's life is full of well-meaning people trying to do everything for him. Everything, that is, except leave him alone.
He begins to wonder if Robinson Crusoe might have been on to a good thing.
Starring Neil Pearson.
Nigel Smith's dark sitcom about a man in a coma, travelling through the distinctly odd landscape of his own unconscious mind.
Ben ...... Neil Pearson
Mary ...... Fiona Allen
Mum ...... Josie Lawrence
Blitz ...... Leslie Ash
Nurse ...... Jo Martin
Derek ...... Stephen Frost
Marley ...... Spencer Brown
Bea ...... Scarlett Milburn-Smith
Castaway ...... John Kay-Steel
Waiter ...... Bruce Alexander
Director: Nigel Smith.
Jon Ronson collects a series of extraordinary stories to illuminate the human condition.
Jon talks to Abdullah Redpath, who found and then lost the love of his life in a remarkable 12-hour period. Comedian Danny Robins tries to make new friends in Amsterdam and Miranda Sawyer interviews Mark Pilkington, who hitch-hiked and found himself in the company of helpful strangers who turned out to be criminals.
MONDAY 03 FEBRUARY 2014
MON 00:00 Doctor Who (b018jpxn)
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MON 00:30 Voices From the Grave (b007jwnf)
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MON 01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (b03szn3f)
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MON 01:45 Deborah Moggach - An Arrangement in Grey and Black (b007mwdd)
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MON 02:00 The Parrot Sketch (b00xmh61)
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MON 02:30 Take It From the Chorus (b007k2j9)
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MON 03:00 The Burkiss Way (b00jr7fp)
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MON 03:30 Alan Ayckbourn - The Norman Conquests (b007jwyb)
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MON 05:00 Roald Dahl (b01479m0)
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MON 06:00 Miss Marple (b007jnj3)
A Murder Is Announced
Episode 1
The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn, including Miss Jane Marple, are agog with curiosity over an ad in the local gazette which reads: 'A murder is announced and will take place on Friday October 29th at Little Paddocks at
6.30pm'.
As the time approaches, the crowds gather at Little Paddocks and then the lights go out. Surely it must be a hoax...?
Agatha Christie's whodunit starring June Whitfield as the deceptively mild sleuth, Miss Jane Marple.
From the book first published in 1950 and dramatised in five parts by Michael Bakewell.
Miss Marple ...... June Whitfield
Inspector Craddock ...... Ian Lavender
Sir Henry Clithering ...... Graham Crowden
Letty Blacklock ...... Sarah Lawson
Dora Bunner ...... Judy Cornwell
Patrick Simmons ...... Jamie Glover
Miss Hinchliffe ...... Elizabeth Bell
Colonel Easterbrook ...... Jack Hedley
Laura Easterbrook ...... Joanna McCallum
Rev Julian Harmon ...... Ioan Meredith
Bunch Harmon ...... Molly Gaisford
Mitzi ...... Jenny Funnell
Miss Murgatroyd ...... Alice Arnold
Director: Enyd Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1999.
MON 06:30 Dick Francis (b007mb1q)
Proof
2. Aftermath
In the tragedy's aftermath, Tony Beach goes wine and whisky tasting in the cause of criminal investigation.
Nigel Havers stars as Tony Beach.
Dick Francis's thriller dramatised by Ernest Dudley
Tony Beach …. Nigel Havers
Gerard …. George Parsons
Mrs Palissey …. Sheila Grant
Sgt. Ridger …. Stephen Hattersley
Flora …. Jennifer Piercey
Zarac …. Richard Durden
Paul Young …. Stuart Organ
Tavel …. Brian Hewlett
Chief Sup. Wilson …. Manning Wilson
Director: Matthew Walters
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1987.
MON 07:00 PG Wodehouse (b00c075v)
What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning
Jeeves Sails into Action
Furious Uncle Percy gets trapped and Bertie Wooster tries to avoid getting arrested!
Conclusion of the PG Wodehouse romp adapted in seven-parts by Chris Miller.
Starring Michael Hordern as Jeeves, Richard Briers as Bertie Wooster, Jonathan Cecil as Boko Fittleworth, Peter Woodthorpe as Percy, Lord Worplesden, Rosalind Adams as Nobby Hopwood and Michael Kilgarriff as Stilton Cheesewright.
Producer: Simon Brett
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1978.
MON 07:30 The Unbelievable Truth (b03s6pjn)
Series 12
Episode 5
David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents. Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh, John Finnemore and Rufus Hound are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as board games, salt, guinea pigs and actors.
The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon Naismith, the team behind Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.
Producer: Jon Naismith
A Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4.
MON 08:00 Round the Horne (b007jpdl)
Series 4
Episode 11
Kenneth Horne escapes Stalag Limpwrist, Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of a maiden's nodes and a visit to Bona Abbey with Julian and Sandy.
With Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Betty Marsden.
Recorded at the BBC's Paris Studio in Lower Regent Street, London. Announcer: Douglas Smith
Round The Horne was born out of the demise of BBC radio comedy Beyond Our Ken, after the end of writer Eric Merriman's involvement. Using the same cast and producer, Barry Took and Marty Feldman were persuaded to write the scripts - which led to four series that ran between 1965 and 1968 - packed full of parodies, recurring characters, catchphrases and double-entendres. Marty departed after series 3.
Scripted by Barry Took, Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer.
Music by the Max Harris Group.
Producer: John Simmonds
First broadcast on the BBC Radio 2 in May 1968.
MON 08:30 The Navy Lark (b03t0cq8)
Have Been Painting Pink Spots
Pertwee's wheeling and dealing leaves HMS Troutbridge in the firing line.
Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.
Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series between 1959 and 1976.
The Sub-Lieutenant ...... Leslie Phillips
The Chief Petty Officer ...... Jon Pertwee
The Number One ...... Stephen Murray
Landlord ...... Richard Caldicot
Rene ...... Heather Chasen
Able Seaman Johnson ...... Ronnie Barker
The Admiral ...... Tenniel Evans
The Flag Lieutenant ....... Michael Bates
Written by Lawrie Wyman.
Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1967.
MON 09:00 Bleak Expectations (b00ctlhp)
Series 2
A Happy Life, Cruelly Re-kippered
The further remarkable adventures of Pip Bin, inventor of the bin, as he struggles against the cruel plotting of his evil guardian Mr Gently Benevolent, recently returned from the dead.
Mark Evans's epic comedy in the style of Charles Dickens after far too much gin.
Volume Two, Chapter the First: A Happy Life, Cruelly Re-kippered
You're invited to bask in the kindness of St Lovely's school, with its classes of double Definitely-Not-Latin and its School Cakery. But what is that sinister presence lurking with a very large number of horses? Could it be that Mister Benevolent has plans to steal the school?
Sir Philip...........................Richard Johnson
Mr Benevolent.......................Anthony Head
Sternbeater...................Geoffrey Whitehead
Young Pip..................................Tom Allen
Harry Biscuit......................James Bachman
Lily.....................................Sarah Hadland
Mr Parsimonious...............Laurence Howarth
Pippa........................................Susy Kane
Sundry boys..............................Mark Evans
Producer: Gareth Edwards
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2008.
MON 09:30 When the Dog Dies (b00s7f9r)
Series 1
Spying Is Believing
Grandad Sandy has started snooping on his daughter-in-law Victoria, hiding in a car boot and climbing a tree. With Ronnie Corbett and Liza Tarbuck. From May 2010.
MON 10:00 Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White (b007jlgx)
Episode 1
Walter Hartright meets a strange woman dressed in white as he returns home across Hampstead Heath late one night. He's about to travel north to take up a post as drawing master to two young ladies. Little does he realise how this chance encounter and his new position are inextricably linked.
Wilkie Collins's Victorian thriller dramatised in four episodes by Martyn Wade.
Walter Hartright............................................Toby Stephens
Marian Halcombe.........................................Juliet Aubrey
Laura Fairlie.....................................................Emily Bruni
Sir Percival Glyde.......................................... Jeremy Clyde
Anne Catherick...............................................Alice Hart
Mr Gilmore......................................................Sean Baker
Pesca...................................................................Ioan Meredith
Frederick Fairlie..............................................Edward Petherbridge
Mr Dempster...................................................Jonathan Keeble
Jacob...................................................................Oliver Cookson
Music: Elizabeth Parker
Director: Cherry Cookson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001.
MON 11:00 Platform 3 (b01jwfpd)
Union Station
A young man visits his cousin Neil and his wife Lou before setting off to continue his tour of the American Mid-West. He remembers Union Station as 'one of the oldest and most significant stations in the country, on the historic, transcontinental railroad, the first to span the continent from coast to coast.' But when he gets as far as the bus-station, the locals find it hard to give him directions...
Written by Gerard Woodward, and read by Patrick Kennedy.
Gerard Woodward was born in London in 1961. After studying painting and anthropology, he published three prize-winning collections of poetry before turning to novel-writing. His first novel, August, was shortlisted for the 2001 Whitbread First Novel Award, his second, I'll Go To Bed At Noon, for the 2004 Man Booker Prize. Since then he has published another collection of poetry, We Were Pedestrians (shortlisted for the 2005 T.S Eliot Prize) and become Lecturer in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University. His collection of short stories, Caravan Thieves, was published in March 2008. A Birthday Cockatrice appeared in an earlier Sweet Talk series for BBC Radio 4 - The Foods of Love and Hate (2008). Nourishment, his new novel, will be published in September 2010. Gerard lives in Somerset.
Producer: Jeremy Osborne
A Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4.
MON 11:15 Loose Ends (b03sr0x4)
Harry Benson, James Bolam, Lesley Manville, Lou Stein, Aoife O'Donovan, Hot Feet
Clive talks to multi award-winning theatre, film and television actor Lesley Manville, who stars in the Almeida Theatre's acclaimed production of Ibsen's 'Ghosts'.
Photographer Harry Benson talks to Clive about his exhibition 'Harry Benson: 50 Years Behind the Lens', which documents the history of our age and celebrates the man who produced some of the most memorable images in the canon.
Arthur Smith talks to Likely Lad James Bolam about delighting a younger audience as Grandpa in CBeebies programme 'Grandpa in My Pocket'.
Clive talks to theatre director and writer Lou Stein, who has adapted, re-envisioned and directed his old friend Dr Hunter S Thompson's 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream'.
With music from Hot Feet, who perform 'Sedation' from their forthcoming EP and from Aoife O'Donovan, who performs 'Red & White & Gold & Blue' from her album Fossils.
Produced by Sukey Firth.
MON 12:00 Round the Horne (b007jpdl)
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MON 12:30 The Navy Lark (b03t0cq8)
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MON 13:00 Miss Marple (b007jnj3)
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MON 13:30 Dick Francis (b007mb1q)
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MON 14:00 Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls (b00mjktk)
Episode 11
1956: Neely's Hollywood career has collapsed. Back in New York she and Anne go to see Neely's old rival Helen Lawson in a new show.
Jacqueline Susann's 1960s best seller. Three beautiful young women are best friends carving out careers in the entertainment industry.
Stars Madeleine Potter, Barbara Barnes, Kerry Shale, Sally Dexter and Coleen Prendergast.
Dramatised in fifteen parts by Yvonne Antrobus.
Producer: Claire Grove
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2005.
MON 14:15 A Short History of Ireland (b007k3yb)
Conn Bacach O'Neill Visits London; Religious Strife and Plantation
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
MON 14:30 Khaled Hosseini - The Kite Runner (b007yncq)
Episode 1
Amir spends his childhood in Kabul, playing in the garden with Hassan, the son of the Hazara servant. Together they climb the hill to the pomegranate tree and read stories in its shade, or go fly kites in the streets. But this is 1970s Afghanistan before the Russian tanks rolled in and before the day of the kite fighting tournament, the day that changed Amir's life forever.
Kulvinder Ghir reads Khaled Hosseini's 2003 international bestseller which transferred to the cinema in 2007.
MON 14:45 Book of the Week (b00jlzzd)
William Fiennes - The Music Room
Episode 1
Dan Stevens reads William Fiennes' memoir of his magical childhood in a moated castle in which he grew up with his severely epileptic older brother.
The five-year-old William is preoccupied with fishing for pike in the castle's moat. Richard's seizures become increasingly worse, and a severe form of epilepsy is diagnosed.
MON 15:00 Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White (b007jlgx)
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MON 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b03t0hhs)
Love feeling like an under-achiever? Mel hears from a man who can speak over 30 languages. Show off. Plus part one in a new story, Jeremy Brown on Mars by Simon Cheshire.
MON 17:00 At Home With Hinge and Bracket (b008p559)
3. June Whitfield
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 legendary comedy actress June Whitfield.
Dame Hilda Bracket ...... George Logan
Dr Evadne Hinge ...... Patrick Fyffe
Producer: John Fawcett Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1990.
MON 17:30 PG Wodehouse (b00c075v)
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MON 18:00 Hordes of the Things (b0089b37)
1. The Prophecy is Cast
The kingdom of Albion is in peril, and the law of darkness encroaches...
Andrew Marshall and John Lloyd's epic four-part Tolkien parody.
Starring Paul Eddington, Paul Magee and Simon Callow.
King Yulfric the Wise …. Paul Eddington
The Chronicler …. Patrick Magee
Crown Prince Veganin …. Simon Callow
Agar …. Christian Rodska
Radox the Green …. Frank Middlemass
Maliadoc …. Hugh Thomas
King Yulfric's First Assistant Advisor …. David Ross
Caradorn …. Gordon Gostelow
Dyandetes …. Miriam Margolyes
Another Harpy …. Eve Karpf
Producer: Geoffrey Perkins
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1980.
MON 18:30 Simon Bovey - The Voice of God (b007jwkl)
Fields of Thunder
Earthquakes rock Australia. Seismologist Sam stumbles into a top secret world - and uncovers a nightmare.
Simon Bovey's sci-fi thriller stars Geoffrey Beevors as Carl Walker, David Thorpe as Nick Bowman, Beth Chalmers as Belinda Preedy, Clare Corbett as Sam Rideout and Matthew Dyktinski as Joshua Patamerri.
Australia gets thirty to forty earth tremors a year. Yet they've had that many in the past two months alone. Seismologist, Sam Rideout and her outback guide Joshua Patamerri track them to an epicentre inside the old British nuclear test site, Maralinga.
Joshua is half Aboriginal and this is a sacred place to his people. But it's now a top secret facility researching the use of infrasound as a weapon, and the source of the tremors - which Carl Walker, head of the project, wants to eliminate involving a mysterious death...
Producer: Mark Beeby
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in 2006.
MON 19:00 Round the Horne (b007jpdl)
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MON 19:30 The Navy Lark (b03t0cq8)
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MON 20:00 Miss Marple (b007jnj3)
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MON 20:30 Dick Francis (b007mb1q)
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MON 21:00 Platform 3 (b01jwfpd)
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MON 21:15 Loose Ends (b03sr0x4)
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MON 22:00 The Unbelievable Truth (b03s6pjn)
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MON 22:30 Bleak Expectations (b00ctlhp)
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MON 23:00 The Now Show (b03sb3xd)
Series 42
Episode 4
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Andy Zaltzman and special guest Glenn Tilbrook for a comic romp through the week's news. With Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes and Laura Shavin.
Written by the cast, with additional material from Jane Lamacraft and Sarah Morgan. Produced by Colin Anderson.
MON 23:30 Genius (b00b9nzd)
Series 1
John Fortune
A fake brake pedal for nervous passengers to using laughing gas for riots?
Dave Gorman asks John Fortune to select the public's best loopy idea.
Award-winning comedian Dave Gorman and a celebrity guest chew over the ridiculous, unworkable but sometimes genius inventions, schemes and policies of the public.
Producer: Simon Nicholls
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2005.
TUESDAY 04 FEBRUARY 2014
TUE 00:00 Hordes of the Things (b0089b37)
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TUE 00:30 Simon Bovey - The Voice of God (b007jwkl)
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18:30 on Monday]
TUE 01:00 Miss Marple (b007jnj3)
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06:00 on Monday]
TUE 01:30 Dick Francis (b007mb1q)
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06:30 on Monday]
TUE 02:00 Bleak Expectations (b00ctlhp)
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TUE 02:30 When the Dog Dies (b00s7f9r)
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TUE 03:00 Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White (b007jlgx)
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10:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:00 Platform 3 (b01jwfpd)
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11:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:15 Loose Ends (b03sr0x4)
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11:15 on Monday]
TUE 05:00 At Home With Hinge and Bracket (b008p559)
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17:00 on Monday]
TUE 05:30 PG Wodehouse (b00c075v)
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07:00 on Monday]
TUE 06:00 Miss Marple (b007jnjp)
A Murder Is Announced
Episode 2
The invitation to a murder was not a game. Who wants Letty Blacklock dead? What did Mitzi overhear in the summerhouse?
Agatha Christie's whodunit starring June Whitfield as the deceptively mild sleuth, Miss Jane Marple.
Dramatised by Michael Bakewell.
Miss Marple ...... June Whitfield
Inspector Craddock ...... Ian Lavender
Letty Blacklock ...... Sarah Lawson
Dora Bunner ...... Judy Cornwell
Mitzi ...... Jenny Funnell
Julia Simmons ...... Angela Sims
Phillipa Haymes ...... Sarah Rice
Director: Enyd Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1999.
TUE 06:30 Dick Francis (b007mcnx)
Proof
3. The Boss
The fraud plot thickens, as Tony Beach meets the boss of whisky hauliers Charter Carriers. Stars Nigel Havers.
Nigel Havers stars as Tony Beach.
Dick Francis's thriller dramatised by Ernest Dudley
Tony Beach …. Nigel Havers
Gerard …. George Parsons
Flora …. Jennifer Piercey
Sgt. Ridger …. Stephen Hattersley
P.C. Horton …. James Goode
Charter …. Chas Bryer
Director: Matthew Walters
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1987.
TUE 07:00 Babblewick Hall (b01mxtj6)
Series 1
Episode 1
When idealistic Fenton Babblewick inherits his uncle's Yorkshire estate, it’s the perfect opportunity to realise his utopian dreams.
But for his manservant, August Snipe, the move to Babblewick Hall is a nightmare - the house is cold, full of farm animals and worst of all "it’s in the north" - a lifetime away from the comforts of London.
Starring Nicholas Le Prevost as Fenton Babblewick and Forbes Masson as Augustus Snipe.
The first series of Scott Cherry’s six-part sitcom set in the 18th-century.
Fenton Babblewick ...... Nick Le Prevost
Augustus Snipe ...... Forbes Masson
Barney ...... David Antrobus
Jack ...... Sam Kelly
Molly ...... Gillian Bevan
Bob Scotcher ...... Philip Jackson
Music by Paul Mottram.
Producer: Paul Schlesinger
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1995.
TUE 07:30 Chain Reaction (b03s71cz)
Series 9
Graham Linehan talks to Adam Buxton
The final episode in this series sees Father Ted and IT crowd writer Graham Linehan talking to comedian, actor and one half of Adam and Joe, Adam Buxton.
Chain Reaction is the long running host-less chat show where last week's interviewee becomes this week's interviewer.
Producer: Carl Cooper
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2013.
TUE 08:00 The Goon Show (b007jn76)
Series 6
Tales of Old Dartmoor
Prison governor Neddie Seagoon relocates all of his inmates to the south of France.
Groundbreaking, surreal BBC radio comedy written by Spike Milligan.
Starring:
Peter Sellers
Harry Secombe
Spike Milligan
First billed as Crazy People, ten series of The Goon Show were recorded between 1951 and 1960, but sadly many of the earliest shows weren’t kept in the archive.
With the Ray Ellington Quartet and Max Geldray.
Orchestra conducted by Wally Stott.
Announcer: Wallace Greenslade
Producer: Peter Eton
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in February 1956.
TUE 08:30 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show (b01j9t01)
Series 1
Episode 1
Starting their new series, much loved-comedy Eric and Ernie try to work out when they were last on the radio. But in surprise news, their bachelor flat-share is looking under threat.
Special singing guests: Peters and Lee.
Written by Eddie Braben
With Anne Hamilton, Michael Segal and Arthur Tolcher.
Music by Dennis Wilson & His Orchestra.
Producer: John Browell
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1975.
TUE 09:00 The Now Show (b03sb3xd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
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TUE 09:30 Spread a Little Happiness (b00lbky7)
Series 1
Episode 6
Comedy by John Godber and Jane Thornton, set in a Yorkshire sandwich bar.
Hope is in great demand. If only all these people wanted to buy a sandwich, apart from the one that does.
Hope ...... Suranne Jones
Jodie ...... Susan Cookson
Dave ...... Neil Dudgeon
Gavin ...... Ralph Brown
Eve ...... Joanne Froggatt
Carrie ...... Elizabeth Godber
Ray ...... Shuan Prendergast
Directed by Chris Wallis.
TUE 10:00 Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White (b007jlhn)
Episode 2
Walter has left Limmeridge House as Laura prepares to marry Sir Percival. Laura's half-sister Marian knows of Laura's feelings for Walter, has great doubts about the marriage, yet is powerless to stop it...
Wilkie Collins's Victorian thriller dramatised by Martyn Wade.
Stars Toby Stephens as Walter Hartright, Juliet Aubrey as Marian Halcombe, Emily Bruni as Laura Fairlie, Jeremy Clyde as Sir Percival Glyde, Alice Hart as Anne Catherick, Sean Baker as Mr Gilmore, Ioan Meredith as Pesca, Edward Petherbridge as Frederick Fairlie, Jonathan Keeble as Messenger, Philip Voss as Count Fosco and Geraldine Fitzgerald as Madame Fosco.
Music: Elizabeth Parker
Director: Cherry Cookson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001.
TUE 11:00 Lost and Found (b00kdvmb)
The Undertaker's Tale
Series of three short stories by major writers which have only recently come to light.
By Mark Twain.
Newly published in the book 'Who Is Mark Twain?' and The Strand Magazine, Twain's tale about the funeral industry had lain undiscovered for 130 years. Twain tackles the same problems that we are challenged with today and pokes fun at the same type of characters that inhabit our present-day world.
This world broadcast premiere is read by Hector Elizondo.
A Jarvis and Ayres production for BBC Radio 4.
TUE 11:15 Drama (b00jcgxc)
Sarah Naomi Lee - Dewey Eyed
by Sarah Naomi Lee
Philippa is a librarian from a long line of librarians. When her father dies and her mother loses her wits, Philippa tries the only language Vera understands, that of the Dewey cataloguing system, to guide her back to sanity.
Philippa ..... Olivia Colman
Vera ..... Sheila Reid
Sheila ..... Caroline Guthrie
Alistair ..... Paul Rider
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
TUE 12:00 The Goon Show (b007jn76)
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08:00 today]
TUE 12:30 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show (b01j9t01)
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08:30 today]
TUE 13:00 Miss Marple (b007jnjp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
TUE 13:30 Dick Francis (b007mcnx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
TUE 14:00 Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls (b00mjnwj)
Episode 12
Just as Jennifer finds love and happiness, tragedy strikes. Stars Madeleine Potter, Kerry Shale and Nathan Osgood.
TUE 14:15 A Short History of Ireland (b007k3z8)
Shane the Proud; The Fall of Shane O'Neill
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
TUE 14:30 Khaled Hosseini - The Kite Runner (b007yp7q)
Episode 2
A coup in Kabul ends the monarchy in Afghanistan. Khaled Hosseini's story of a childhood friendship, read by Kulvinder Ghir.
TUE 14:45 Book of the Week (b00jtxx7)
William Fiennes - The Music Room
Episode 2
Dan Stevens reads William Fiennes' memoir of his magical childhood in a moated castle in which he grew up with his severely epileptic older brother.
Eight-year-old William makes a playground of the castle's attic spaces and is intrigued by a secret door. Richard experiences dark mood swings, but also finds a new pleasure when he takes up pipe smoking.
TUE 15:00 Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White (b007jlhn)
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10:00 today]
TUE 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b03t3j00)
Safety goggles on: Mel finds out how lasers work, plus a trip to South America.
TUE 17:00 Flying the Flag (b00f6p4z)
Series 4
End of Term
Ambassador Mackenzie packs his diplomatic bags, and faces a bleak future back in Britain with no servants - and no knighthood.
Before he heads for the Cotswolds, he faces one final crisis in the People's Democracy. But what are the skills of diplomacy for, if not to salvage some personal profit from another's disaster?
The final episode of Alex Shearer's Eastern bloc embassy sitcom.
Starring Dinsdale Landen as HM Ambassador Mackenzie, Peter Acre as William Frost, Moir Leslie as Helen Waterson, Christopher Benjamin as Colonel Surikov and Stephen Greif as US Ambassador Spiro Weinberg.
Producer: Neil Cargill
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1992.
TUE 17:30 Babblewick Hall (b01mxtj6)
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07:00 today]
TUE 18:00 Hordes of the Things (b007jqts)
2. The Forces Gather
Radox the Green battles to gather an army against the encroaching Evil One.
But as his mum gives him an ear-bashing - is Agar really a hero?
Andrew Marshall and John Lloyd's epic Tolkien parody.
Starring Paul Eddington, Paul Magee and Simon Callow.
King Yulfric the Wise …. Paul Eddington
The Chronicler …. Patrick Magee
Crown Prince Veganin …. Simon Callow
Agar …. Christian Rodska
Radox the Green …. Frank Middlemass
Maliadoc …. Hugh Thomas
King Yulfric's First Assistant Advisor …. David Ross
Mother of Agar …. Miriam Margolyes
Queen Elfreda …. Maggie Steed
The High Bishop of Zylbor …. Aubrey Woods
Golin Longshanks …. Jonathan Lynn
Producer: Geoffrey Perkins
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1980.
TUE 18:30 Simon Bovey - The Voice of God (b007jwks)
Silent Roar
The Colonel persuades Sam and Joshua to help him in his deadly infrasound project. Stars Clare Corbett and Matthew Dyktynski. From February 2006.
TUE 19:00 The Goon Show (b007jn76)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
TUE 19:30 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show (b01j9t01)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
TUE 20:00 Miss Marple (b007jnjp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
TUE 20:30 Dick Francis (b007mcnx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
TUE 21:00 Lost and Found (b00kdvmb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
TUE 21:15 Drama (b00jcgxc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
TUE 22:00 Chain Reaction (b03s71cz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:30 today]
TUE 22:30 The Castle (b00gm5zx)
Series 2
Is This a Turnip That I See Before Me?
Hie ye to "The Castle", a rollicking sitcom set way back then, starring James Fleet ("The Vicar Of Dibley", "Four Weddings & A Funeral") and Neil Dudgeon ("Life Of Riley")
As the old showbiz saying goes, never work with children, animals or a high-speed turnip and a mead spittoon
Cast:
Sir John Woodstock ..... James Fleet
Sir William De Warenne ..... Neil Dudgeon
Lady Anne Woodstock ..... Montserrat Lombard
Cardinal Duncan ...... Jonathan Kydd
Lady Charlotte ..... Ingrid Oliver
Master Henry Woodstock ..... Steven Kynman
Merlin ..... Lewis Macleod
Written by Kim Fuller with additional material by Paul Alexander
Music by Guy Jackson
Produced and directed by David Tyler
A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.
TUE 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews (b03v0lw3)
The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Diane Morgan is joined by Joe Wilkinson.
TUE 23:00 The Museum of Everything (b007k1qj)
Series 1
The History of the Future
Badgerland goes international and experience the History of the Future.
Written and performed by Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins and Dan Tetsell.
With Lucy Montgomery.
Music by Dominic Haslam and Ben Walker.
Producer: Alex Walsh-Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2004.
TUE 23:30 Dave Podmore (b007qx6y)
Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix
Episode 3
Dave Podmore refuses to stand idly by as English cricket stares down both barrels of a bottomless doldrum.
On a chaotic overseas tour, his private life takes a turn for the worse.
Christopher Douglas stars as Pod.
Written by Christopher Douglas, Nick Newman and Andrew Nickolds.
Dave ...... Chris Douglas
Andy ...... Andrew Nickolds
With Nicola Sanderson and Chris Pavlo.
Producer: Richard Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2001.
WEDNESDAY 05 FEBRUARY 2014
WED 00:00 Hordes of the Things (b007jqts)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Tuesday]
WED 00:30 Simon Bovey - The Voice of God (b007jwks)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Tuesday]
WED 01:00 Miss Marple (b007jnjp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 on Tuesday]
WED 01:30 Dick Francis (b007mcnx)
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06:30 on Tuesday]
WED 02:00 The Now Show (b03sb3xd)
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23:00 on Monday]
WED 02:30 Spread a Little Happiness (b00lbky7)
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WED 03:00 Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White (b007jlhn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:00 Lost and Found (b00kdvmb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:15 Drama (b00jcgxc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Tuesday]
WED 05:00 Flying the Flag (b00f6p4z)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Tuesday]
WED 05:30 Babblewick Hall (b01mxtj6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 on Tuesday]
WED 06:00 Miss Marple (b007jnk6)
A Murder Is Announced
Episode 3
There is little doubt that the intended murder victim was Miss Blacklock. Will a second attempt be made on her life?
Agatha Christie's whodunit starring June Whitfield as the deceptively mild sleuth, Miss Jane Marple.
Dramatised by Michael Bakewell.
Miss Marple ...... June Whitfield
Inspector Craddock ...... Ian Lavender
Letty Blacklock ...... Sarah Lawson
Dora Bunner ...... Judy Cornwell
Bunch Harmon ...... Molly Gaisford
Patrick Simmons ...... Jamie Glover
Mitzi ...... Jenny Funnell
Julia Simmons ...... Angela Sims
Phillipa Haymes ...... Sarah Rice
Mrs Goedler ...... Tessa Worsley
Director: Enyd Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1999
WED 06:30 Dick Francis (b007mdwv)
Proof
4. The Discovery
Dodgy drink, a missing racehorse and a body at a restaurant. Wine merchant Tony Beach is in the thick of it...
Nigel Havers stars as Tony Beach.
Dick Francis's thriller dramatised by Ernest Dudley.
Tony Beach …. Nigel Havers
Sgt. Ridger …. Stephen Hattersley
Mrs Palissey …. Sheila Grant
Gerard …. George Parsons
Chief Sup. Wilson …. Manning Wilson
Flora …. Jennifer Piercey
Orkney …. Edward de Souza
Isabella …. Avril Clark
Commentator …. Michael Kilgarriff
P.C. Horton …. James Goode
Director: Matthew Walters
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1987.
WED 07:00 The Leopard in Autumn (b00s3bcz)
Series 2
Salvatore's Apotheosis
Plethora decides it's time for son and heir Salvatore to be ordained as a priest - by nonagenarian Father Ignazio.
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, Nicholas Grace as Lord Luton and Kim Wall as Father Ignazio.
Producer: Dawn Ellis
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2002.
WED 07:30 Mark Steel's in Town (b03s76dh)
Series 5
Southall
Mark Steel returns to Radio 4 for a fifth series of the award winning show that travels around the country, researching the history, heritage and culture of six towns that have nothing in common but their uniqueness, and does a bespoke evening of comedy in each one.
As every high street slowly morphs into a replica of the next, Mark Steel's in Town celebrates the parochial, the local and the unusual. From Corby's rivalry with Kettering to the word you can't say in Portland, the show has taken in the idiosyncrasies of towns up and down the country, from Kirkwall to Penzance, from Holyhead to Bungay.
This edition comes from Southall in Middlesex, which is also known as "little India" due to the large Asian community there. Mark tried the local food - Jalebi, Paan, Pakora - that can seem alien to someone who grew up in 1960s Kent. The twin landmarks of Heathrow Airport and the Sikh temple dominate the area, with the latter proving more popular as Mark also discusses football, astrology and bank openings. From January 2014.
Written and performed by ... Mark Steel
Additional material by ... Pete Sinclair
Production co-ordinator ... Trudi Stevens
Producer ... Ed Morrish.
WED 08:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jnqr)
Series 5
The Americans Hit Town
Visiting servicemen get Griselda excited and Sid all keen to rent out the lad's rooms.
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 March 1958.
WED 08:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00h38dy)
Series 8
Episode 11
Serving up teapot hysteria and the pun-tastic '20,000 Leaks Under the Sea'.
Starring Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Sketches written by Graeme Garden, Peter Kemp 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 Bill Oddie, Liam Cohen and Dave Lee.
Producer: David Hatch/Peter Titheradge
First broadcast on the BBC Radio 2 in April 1970.
WED 09:00 The Stanley Baxter Playhouse (b00jf3hl)
Series 3
Fife Circle
Series of three comic plays starring Stanley Baxter.
Two elderly brothers meet at Waverley station and set out on a journey of discovery involving lost mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters, and learn just whom they really belong to.
By Michael Chaplin.
Sir Hugh Dundas/Alex Kelly ...... Stanley Baxter
Directed by Marilyn Imrie
A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4.
WED 09:30 All the Way from Memphis (b00mb1r1)
Series 2
Episode 3
James Walton tests and tickles the knowledge of industry pundits and people passionate about pop music.
Team captains Tracey MacLeod and Andrew Collins are joined by Danny Kelly and Clare Grogan to be put through their musical paces.
Reader: Beth Chalmers
Written and researched by James Walton
Producer: Dawn Ellis
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2006.
WED 10:00 Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White (b007jlj1)
Episode 3
Laura has finally come face to face with the woman in white who so resembles her. She had hoped to discover more about Sir Percival's secret, but their meeting was interrupted. Marian begins to fear for her sister's safety and is determined to learn what Sir Percival and Count Fosco are secretly planning.
Wilkie Collins's Victorian thriller dramatised by Martyn Wade.
Stars Toby Stephens as Walter Hartright, Juliet Aubrey as Marian Halcombe, Emily Bruni as Laura Fairlie, Jeremy Clyde as Sir Percival Glyde, Alice Hart as Anne Catherick, Sean Baker as Mr Gilmore, Jonathan Keeble as Mr Dawson, Carolyn Pickles as Mrs Michelson, Philip Voss as Count Fosco, Edward Petherbridge as Frederick Fairlie, Geraldine Fitzgerald as Madame Fosco and Richenda Carey as Mrs Rubelle.
Music: Elizabeth Parker
Director: Cherry Cookson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001.
WED 11:00 Lost and Found (b00kdvm4)
Blackberry Day
Malachi Whitaker was the pen name of Marjorie Olive Whitaker. She wrote a number of short stories in the twenties and thirties and was regarded as one of the finest authors of that time.
Whitaker chronicled the lives of ordinary folk in the north of England, with sensitivity and humanity. She died in 1975. Her forgotten story, 'Blackberry Day' is a moving account of a woman in the Yorkshire Dales finding it hard to come terms with her husband's retirement from the mill.
Reader: Rosalind Ayres
Producer/Director: Martin Jarvis
A Jarvis & Ayres Production for BBC Radio 4.
WED 11:15 Drama (b00jdms7)
Ed Harris - Aromatherapy
By Ed Harris. Robert returns from holiday in Thailand in crippling pain from an illness with a very unusual cure.
Robert ...... Martin Freeman
Oliver ...... Nigel Anthony
Doctor Magisterne ...... Pip Torrens
Lily ...... Clare Corbett
Sophie ...... Polly Lister
Directed by Chris Wallis.
WED 12:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jnqr)
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08:00 today]
WED 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00h38dy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
WED 13:00 Miss Marple (b007jnk6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
WED 13:30 Dick Francis (b007mdwv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
WED 14:00 Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls (b00mjs2l)
Episode 13
After the tragedy, Neely gets agitated and Anne gets a visit from an old flame. Stars Madeleine Potter and Susan Jameson.
WED 14:15 A Short History of Ireland (b007k404)
A Failed Plantation and a Bloody Feast in Belfast; An English Queen, a Scottish Lady and a Dark Daughter
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
WED 14:30 Khaled Hosseini - The Kite Runner (b007yrw5)
Episode 3
After the Kabul kite flying tournament, Amir witnesses a disturbing event. Khaled Hosseini's novel read by Kulvinder Ghir.
WED 14:45 Book of the Week (b00jtxx1)
William Fiennes - The Music Room
Episode 3
Dan Stevens reads William Fiennes' memoir of his magical childhood in a moated castle in which he grew up with his severely epileptic older brother.
Richard is captivated by a heron, but is also gripped by a furious black mood. Nine-year-old William and his friends play with antique swords and cannonballs.
WED 15:00 Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White (b007jlj1)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
WED 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b03t3l7x)
Mel Giedroyc explores the landscape and geology of the Red Planet with space expert Kevin Fong, and hears the stories of the 999 call handler.
WED 17:00 A Whole New Ball Game (b00fwqbl)
Series 2
Scouting for Boys
West Bromwich offer Robert a trial, but Father Benedict doesn't want to lose him. Stars Brenda Blethyn. From October 1994.
WED 17:30 The Leopard in Autumn (b00s3bcz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 today]
WED 18:00 Hordes of the Things (b007jqwz)
Episode 3
A startling discovery is made by one defender of Albion.
Andrew Marshall and John Lloyd's four-part epic Tolkien parody.
CAST:
King Yulfric the Wise …. Paul Eddington
The Chronicler …. Patrick Magee
Crown Prince Veganin …. Simon Callow
Agar …. Christian Rodskar
Radox the Green …. Frank Middlemass
Maliadoc …. Hugh Thomas
King Yulfric's First Assistant Advisor …. David Ross
Mother of Agar …. Miriam Margolyes
Queen Elfreda …. Maggie Steed
The High Bishop of Zylbor …. Aubrey Woods
Golin Longshanks …. Jonathan Lynn
Producer: Geoffrey Perkins
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1980.
WED 18:30 Simon Bovey - The Voice of God (b007jwkz)
Dreamtime Is Over
What is being built out in a remote Australian desert? And what havoc will it wreak? Stars Clare Corbett and Matthew Dyktynski. From February 2006.
WED 19:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jnqr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
WED 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00h38dy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
WED 20:00 Miss Marple (b007jnk6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
WED 20:30 Dick Francis (b007mdwv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
WED 21:00 Lost and Found (b00kdvm4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
WED 21:15 Drama (b00jdms7)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
WED 22:00 Mark Steel's in Town (b03s76dh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:30 today]
WED 22:30 Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive (b007yyqd)
Series 3
Episode 6
The ringmaster throws the news up into the air and plays catch with Jack Dee, Rich Hall and Phill Jupitus. From September 2007.
WED 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews (b03v0lw5)
The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Diane Morgan and Joe Wilkinson speak at each other.
WED 23:00 Old Harry's Game (b007jmbz)
Series 3
The Reasonably Fantastic Journey
Satan and the Professor find a huge empty space in Hell - when they enter Scumspawn's brain.
Andy Hamilton’s devilishly funny sitcom set in Hell.
Satan …. Andy Hamilton
The Professor …. James Grout
Thomas …. Jimmy Mulville
Scumspawn …. Robert Duncan
Other characters played by Felicity Montagu, Philip Pope, Nick Revel and Michael Fenton Stevens.
Producer Paul Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1999
WED 23:30 Absolute Power (b007wr7h)
Series 2
Episode 6
Charles Prentiss is challenged by a PR rival to wheeze the unwheezable. Stars Stephen Fry and John Bird. From March 2001.
THURSDAY 06 FEBRUARY 2014
THU 00:00 Hordes of the Things (b007jqwz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 Simon Bovey - The Voice of God (b007jwkz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 Miss Marple (b007jnk6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Dick Francis (b007mdwv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 The Stanley Baxter Playhouse (b00jf3hl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:30 All the Way from Memphis (b00mb1r1)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White (b007jlj1)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 Lost and Found (b00kdvm4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:15 Drama (b00jdms7)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 A Whole New Ball Game (b00fwqbl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Wednesday]
THU 05:30 The Leopard in Autumn (b00s3bcz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 on Wednesday]
THU 06:00 Miss Marple (b007jnkp)
A Murder Is Announced
Episode 4
Everyone realises that the poison was meant for Miss Blacklock, not Dora Bunner. Suspicion falls on the members of the group.
Agatha Christie's whodunit starring June Whitfield as the deceptively mild sleuth, Miss Jane Marple.
Dramatised by Michael Bakewell.
Miss Marple ...... June Whitfield
Inspector Craddock ...... Ian Lavender
Letty Blacklock ...... Sarah Lawson
Bunch Harmon ...... Molly Gaisford
Patrick Simmons ...... Jamie Glover
Mitzi ...... Jenny Funnell
Julia Simmons ...... Angela Sims
Phillipa Haymes ...... Sarah Rice
Miss Murgatroyd ...... Alice Arnold
Miss Hinchliffe ...... Elizabeth Bell
Director: Enyd Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1999
THU 06:30 Dick Francis (b007mx06)
Proof
5. The Diary
Mystery for Tony and Flora - is her son back from Australia? And can a diary unlock the mystery?
Nigel Havers stars as Tony Beach.
Dick Francis's thriller dramatised by Ernest Dudley.
Tony Beach …. Nigel Havers
Commentator …. Michael Kilgarriff
Flora …. Jennifer Piercey
Orkney …. Edward de Souza
Isabella …. Avril Clark
Gerard …. George Parsons
Chief Sup. Wilson …. Manning Wilson
Producer: Matthew Walters
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1987.
THU 07:00 The Alan Davies Show (b0085k82)
Episode 2
Struggling actor Alan minds his girlfriend's talented stunt-dog.
The trouble is, it eats everything in sight...
Alan Davies stars in his own six-part sitcom.
Written by Ben Silburn, Tony Roche and Alan Davies.
Alan ...... Alan Davies
Murray ...... Alan Francis
Kate ...... Ronni Ancona
With Debra Stephenson and Dave Lamb.
Producer: Jane Berthoud
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1998.
THU 07:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme (b015mvsj)
Series 1
Episode 4
John Finnemore, writer and star of Cabin Pressure, regular guest on The Now Show and popper-up in things like Miranda and That Mitchell and Webb Look returns with half an hour of his own sketches, each funnier than the last. Although, hang on, that system means starting the whole series with the least funny sketch. Might need to rethink that. OK, it's a new show filled with sketches written and performed by John Finnemore, but now no longer arranged in strict order of funniness. Also, he's cut the sketch that would have gone first.
This week's show features some musical interludes from the zoo, and a sketch that only a fool wouldn't find funny.
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is written by and stars John Finnemore. It also features Carrie Quinlan (The News Quiz, The Late Edition), Lawry Lewin (The Life & Times of Vivienne Vyle, Horrible Histories) and Simon Kane (Six Impossible Things).
Producer: Ed Morrish.
THU 08:00 Dad's Army (b007jpkw)
Series 3
A Man of Action
When a landmine sparks martial law, a reporter catches Captain Mainwaring in charge.
Adapted for radio from Jimmy Perry and David Croft's TV scripts by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles.
Captain Mainwaring …. Arthur Lowe
Sergeant Wilson …. John Le Mesurier
Corporal Jones …. Clive Dunn
Private Frazer …. John Laurie
Private Pike …. Ian Lavender
Private Godfrey …. Arnold Ridley
Warden Hodges …. Bill Pertwee
Private Walker ...... Larry Martyn
Town Clerk ...... Julian Orchard
Mr Norris ...... Jonathan Cecil
Inspector Baker ...... Fraser Kerr
Producer: John Dyas
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1976.
THU 08:30 Take It From Here (b0125jp9)
From 28/01/1954
Frank Muir and Denis Norden's classic comedy. Pa Glum probes Ron and Eth's wedding gift. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From January 1954.
THU 09:00 Four Joneses and a Jenkins (b007jqnd)
June - An Ill Wind
As a storm descends on the village, the talk is all electric.
Sue Limb’s pastoral sitcom follows six months in the life of the Jones family, who live on a small farm in rural Wales.
Mr Jones ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Ma Jones ...... Lisabeth Miles
Megan Jones ...... Rebecca Front
Owen Jones ...... Matthew Morgan
Bootle ...... Michael Fenton Stevens
Mr Jenkins ...... Nickolas Grace
Recorded on location.
Music composed by John Whitehall.
Producer: Jonathan James Moore.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2000.
THU 09:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue (b007jpzv)
Series 1
Teenagers
Radio's sofa-bound daytime presenter duo look at dealing with teenagers and rising crime.
Bill Dare's sitcom starring Robert Duncan as Mike and Julia Hills as Sue.
With Debbie Isitt, Roger Blake, Mark Kilmurry and Dan Strauss.
Music by Mark Burton.
Producer: Pete Sinclair
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1996.
THU 10:00 Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White (b007jljf)
Episode 4
Laura Fairlee and Walter Hartright have been reunited, but their happiness is marred by the fact that both their lives are in danger.
Wilkie Collins's Victorian thriller dramatised by Martyn Wade.
Stars Toby Stephens as Walter Hartright, Juliet Aubrey as Marian Halcombe, Emily Bruni as Laura Fairlie, Jeremy Clyde as Sir Percival Glyde, Alice Hart as Anne Catherick, Sean Baker as Mr Gilmore, Carolyn Pickles as Mrs Catherick, Philip Voss as Count Fosco, Edward Petherbridge as Frederick Fairlie, Geraldine Fitzgerald as Madame Fosco, Richenda Carey as Mrs Clements and Ioan Meredith as Pesca.
Music: Elizabeth Parker
Director: Cherry Cookson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001.
THU 11:00 Lost and Found (b00kdv3x)
Providence and the Butler
This cannily observant early P.G. Wodehouse story was lost for 99 years, now recently discovered. It has some classic "Plum" ingredients: an eccentric Earl, an irresponsible young man, a chorus girl, and of course a butler, not Jeeves (Wodehouse hadn't created him yet!) but the ancient 'Keeling', who has more worldly wisdom than anybody.
Reader: Martin Jarvis
Director: Rosalind Ayres
A Jarvis & Ayres Production for BBC Radio 4.
THU 11:15 Drama (b00k8lg5)
Simon Bovey - Sargasso
By Simon Bovey
Elver season on the river Severn - a time of mystery and danger. The wrong time and place for a young man to be searching for his place in the world.
Kevin ..... Robert Lonsdale
Sabrina ..... Emily Wachter
Bruce ..... Ian Gelder
Tan ..... Stuart McLoughlin
Debbie ..... Lizzy Watts
Gilpin ..... Stephen Hogan
Buyer / Policeman ... Benjamin Askew
Phil ..... Matt Addis
Directed by Marc Beeby.
THU 12:00 Dad's Army (b007jpkw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 12:30 Take It From Here (b0125jp9)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 13:00 Miss Marple (b007jnkp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
THU 13:30 Dick Francis (b007mx06)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
THU 14:00 Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls (b00mk688)
Episode 14
Lyon is back and Anne still has feelings for him, despite being engaged to Kevin. Stars Madeleine Potter and Barbara Barnes.
THU 14:15 A Short History of Ireland (b007k412)
Holy War in Munster; The Plantation of Munster
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
THU 14:30 Khaled Hosseini - The Kite Runner (b007ysn2)
Episode 4
After his success in the Kabul kite tournament, Amir is consumed with guilt. Khaled Hosseini's novel is read by Kulvinder Ghir.
THU 14:45 Book of the Week (b00jtxx3)
William Fiennes - The Music Room
Episode 4
Dan Stevens reads William Fiennes' memoir of his magical childhood in a moated castle in which he grew up with his severely epileptic older brother.
Richard's behaviour becomes increasingly problematic, but his interest in Hilaire Belloc's Cautionary Tales gives him and his family an unexpected moment of pleasure.
THU 15:00 Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White (b007jljf)
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THU 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b03t3nv0)
Mel Giedroyc hears about some of the amazing things lasers can do, and finds out what happens when you release a balloon in space.
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 The Alan Davies Show (b0085k82)
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07:00 today]
THU 18:00 Hordes of the Things (b007jqyx)
Episode 4
Can the assembled forces of Radox the Green win the battle?
The conclusion of Andrew Marshall and John Lloyd's epic Tolkien parody.
King Yulfric the Wise …. Paul Eddington
The Chronicler …. Patrick Magee
Crown Prince Veganin …. Simon Callow
Agar …. Christian Rodska
Radox the Green …. Frank Middlemass
Queen Elfreda …. Maggie Steed
The Evil Flesh-Eating Lord of Craarn …. Aubrey Woods
Baddedas the Blue …. Ballard Berkeley
Hob-Lob, The Monstrous Spider …. Bob Grant
Xanspur, the Skylord …. Michael Cule
Golin Longshanks …. Jonathan Lynn
Producer: Geoffrey Perkins
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1980.
THU 18:30 Simon Bovey - The Voice of God (b007jwl8)
Blowback
Nick battles to find the person responsible for his lover Belinda's death. Stars Clare Corbett and Matthew Dyktynski. From February 2006.
THU 19:00 Dad's Army (b007jpkw)
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08:00 today]
THU 19:30 Take It From Here (b0125jp9)
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THU 20:00 Miss Marple (b007jnkp)
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THU 20:30 Dick Francis (b007mx06)
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THU 21:00 Lost and Found (b00kdv3x)
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11:00 today]
THU 21:15 Drama (b00k8lg5)
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THU 22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme (b015mvsj)
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07:30 today]
THU 22:30 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea (b007706g)
Series 3
Look Who's Stalking
The laird appoints Hamish and Dougal as ghillies to a party of chums up for a week of stalking in the Highlands.
Unfortunately he's unable to take part himself...
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 September 2006.
THU 22:45 The Consultants (b007k2vv)
Series 1
Episode 1
A lifestyle presentation conference - and sketch show, with Neil Edmond, Justin Edwards and James Rawlings. From February 2003.
THU 23:00 Inside Alan Francis (b00j17xy)
Episode 4
Comedy series in which comedian Alan Francis explores the workings of his own mind in relation to his life, friends and long-suffering girlfriend Jane.
Alan leaves home.
With Julian Dutton, Barnaby Power, Kali Peacock. Written by Alan Francis, Richard Turner and Anthony Neilson with additional material by Julian Dutton and Barnaby Power.
Producer: Julia McKenzie
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2009.
THU 23:30 The Problem With Adam Bloom (b01b1z4r)
Series 3
Honesty
The comedian ponders whether telling the truth is always the best option. With Hattie Hayridge. From November 2005.
FRIDAY 07 FEBRUARY 2014
FRI 00:00 Hordes of the Things (b007jqyx)
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FRI 00:30 Simon Bovey - The Voice of God (b007jwl8)
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18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 Miss Marple (b007jnkp)
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06:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 Dick Francis (b007mx06)
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06:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 Four Joneses and a Jenkins (b007jqnd)
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FRI 02:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue (b007jpzv)
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FRI 03:00 Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White (b007jljf)
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10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 Lost and Found (b00kdv3x)
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11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:15 Drama (b00k8lg5)
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11:15 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 Capital Gains (b00shdzt)
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17:00 on Thursday]
FRI 05:30 The Alan Davies Show (b0085k82)
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07:00 on Thursday]
FRI 06:00 Miss Marple (b007jnl4)
A Murder Is Announced
Episode 5
A further murder has been committed, but just as Miss Marple is piecing her thoughts together - she disappears...
Conclusion of Agatha Christie's whodunit starring June Whitfield as the deceptively mild sleuth, Miss Jane Marple.
Dramatised by Michael Bakewell.
Miss Marple ...... June Whitfield
Inspector Craddock ...... Ian Lavender
Letty Blacklock ...... Sarah Lawson
Colonel Easterbrook ...... Jack Hedley
Laura Easterbrook ...... Joanna McCallum
Bunch Harmon ...... Molly Gaisford
Patrick Simmons ...... Jamie Glover
Mitzi ...... Jenny Funnell
Julia Simmons ...... Angela Sims
Phillipa Haymes ...... Sarah Rice
Director: Enyd Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1999
FRI 06:30 Dick Francis (b007n1gf)
Proof
6. Visitors
Wine merchant Tony Beach has to deal with some unwanted visitors to his store.
Nigel Havers stars as Tony Beach.
Dick Francis's thriller dramatised by Ernest Dudley.
Tony Beach …. Nigel Havers
Flora …. Jennifer Piercey
Gerard …. George Parsons
Paul Young …. Stuart Organ
Charter Jun/P.C. …. Kim Wall
Sgt. Ridger …. Stephen Hattersley
Mrs Palissey …. Sheila Grant
Producer: Matthew Walters
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1987.
FRI 07:00 Smelling of Roses (b007k0v3)
Series 2
Romance Is Dead
Rosie's event management company arranges activities for the partners of conference. delegates for a major finance company.
Meanwhile Kate thinks this is her ticket back to a high-flying job....
Prunella Scales stars in the second of four series of Simon Brett's sitcom following the trials and tribulations of Rosie Burns and her event-management company based in Brighton.
With Arabella Weir as Kate, Rebecca Callard as Jo, Duncan Preston as Bob, Annette Badland as Tess, Debbie Norman as Sheila Wilkinson and Alan Cowan as Philip Wilkinson.
Producer: Maria Esposito
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2001.
FRI 07:30 Warhorses of Letters (b03srddp)
Series 3
Episode 4
The last in the series of the epistolary equine love story starring Stephen Fry as Napoleon's horse Marengo and Daniel Rigby as the Duke of Wellington's mount Copenhagen, with an introduction by Tamsin Greig.
Old age has come to our horses, and Marengo is sick. Copenhagen is determined that he and his true love will be truly together just once before Marengo quits this earthly life for a new paddock in the sky.
In perhaps the most moving exchange of letters ever sent by one horse to another the final act of this tragic love story unfolds.
Written by Robbie Hudson and Marie Phillips
Produced by Gareth Edwards.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2014.
FRI 07:45 Political Animals (b03ktz1b)
Series 2
Barney and George
Barney reveals how President George W Bush broke his heart by being unfaithful with a man called Tony.
Another unreliable dog's eye view of the trials and tribulations of living in the White House.
Written by Tony Bagley.
Director: Marc Beeby.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2013.
FRI 08:00 Steptoe and Son (b007k01b)
Series 3
Robbery With Violence
Terrified Albert lies to son Harold after accidentally breaking his treasured porcelain collection.
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
Inspector ...... Dudley Foster
With Garrard Green, Edward Kelsey and Trevor Martin.
Adapted for radio from their TV scripts by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Producer: Bobby Jaye
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in May 1971.
FRI 08:30 Yes Minister (b007k14t)
Series 2
The Whisky Priest
Facing a moral dilemma over the sale of British-made weapons, Jim Hacker tries to shun Sir Humphrey's advice.
Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds.
Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn's satirical sitcom centred around the 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 …. Derek Fowlds
Major Saunders …. Anton Rodgers
Annie …. Diana Hoddinott
The Chief Whip …. Edward Jewesbury
Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1984.
FRI 09:00 Millport (b00762cq)
Series 2
The Verdict
The islanders unite to try and save The Cumbrae Bar from closure.
Will Irene stay and fight with them or will she take the last ferry of the day to the mainland to the new life she's always dreamed of?
Bittersweet comedy written by and starring Lynn Ferguson as 30-something island barmaid Irene Bruce.
Irene ...... Lynn Ferguson
Moira/Agnes ...... Janet Brown
Alberto/Robert/Ferryman ...... Lewis McLeod
Ena/Bunty ...... Gabriel Quigley
Bob/Minister ...... Robert Patterson
Dougie ...... Matt Costello
Music arranged by Olly Fox.
Producer: Lucy Bacon
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2001.
FRI 09:30 The Change (b0076cwf)
Series 2
Episode 3
George's desire to move back in with Carol is not reciprocated.
Lynda Bellingham and Chris Ellison star as troubled hormonal wife Carol who kicked out her mechanic husband George when he revealed he's a transvestite.
Sitcom by Gavin Petrie and Jan Etherington.
Carol …. Lynda Bellingham
George …. Chris Ellison
Violet …. Sylvia Syms
Maureen …. Maureen Beattie
Ken …. James Vaugnan
Sonia …. Emma Kennedy
Jerry …. Barnaby Kay
Dave …. Mark Powley
Di …. Di Aitcheson
Producer: Elizabeth Freestone.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2003.
FRI 10:00 Jill Paton Walsh - A Piece of Justice (b010vyt7)
When Fran gets the chance to take over the biography of the great mathematician Gideon Summerfield, she rapidly discovers there's a mystery over a few days he went missing in August 1978.
Her friend Imogen is the first to realise she may be in danger...
Dramatised by Neville Teller from the novel by Jill Paton Walsh.
Imogen Quy ..... Barbara Flynn
Janet Somerfield ..... Rosemary Leach
Francis Bullion ..... Tracy Wiles
Josh ..... Robert Harper
Dr Mistral ..... James Greene
Lady Buckmote ..... Marlene Sidaway
Sir William Buckmote ..... Geoffrey Whitehead
Professor Maverack ..... Colin Starkey
Meredith Bagadeuce ..... Peter Howell(
Pamela Zephyr ..... Di Botcher
David Swann ..... Iwan Thomas
Director: Janet Whitaker
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998.
FRI 11:00 Pavilion Pieces (b00m175f)
The Prince's Favourite
Written by Emma Barnes. Not long after the death of George IV, a group of visitors are given a tour of the Brighton Pavilion by a servant of the Royal Household. Mr Hodges takes no particular interest in the group until the oldest of the party, a dowdy spinster, drops some remarks which suggest she is less respectable than she seems. Her sister, she reveals, had a connection with the Prince Regent. As the Prince was a notorious womaniser, Mr Hodges immediately scents the whiff of scandal.
As they proceed through the marvels of the Pavilion, the old lady seems to be searching for something, beyond the many artefacts on display. Mr Hodges is so curious that he allows her access to the private Royal Apartments, in the hope of discovering more about her and her mysterious sister. The revelation, when it comes, takes Mr Hodges completely by surprise.
Read by Claire Skinner
Producer/Director: Celia de Wolff
A Pier Production for BBC Radio 4.
FRI 11:15 Paul Mendelson - Fireworks at the Villa Lucia (b0140v3v)
When Pete - a struggling TV writer - and his wife Julie find themselves staying in the same Italian villa as cult movie director David Joe Jakes, he tries to sell his dog-eared screenplay as the true story of how he met his wife.
The fireworks begin when he pressgangs his wife into pretending to be a fiery, psychotic, Venezuelan ex-soap star - while he masquerades as her psychoanalyst.
Paul Mendelson's comedy drama stars Philip Whitchurch as Pete, Samantha Bond as Julie/Julia, Kerry Shale as David, Megg Nicol as Cassie, Flamina Cinque as Lucia/Mrs Booth and Dan Starkey as Elio/Eric.
Director: David Ian Neville
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2009.
FRI 12:00 Steptoe and Son (b007k01b)
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08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 Yes Minister (b007k14t)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
FRI 13:00 Miss Marple (b007jnl4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
FRI 13:30 Dick Francis (b007n1gf)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
FRI 14:00 Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls (b00mlxk3)
Episode 15
Betrayed by Neely, and with Lyon becoming more distant, Anne turns to the dolls. Stars Madeleine Potter and Barbara Barnes.
FRI 14:15 A Short History of Ireland (b007k41y)
The Wreck of the Armada; The Last Voyage of the Girona
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
FRI 14:30 Khaled Hosseini - The Kite Runner (b007yv7c)
Episode 5
With Russian tanks in Afghanistan, Amir and his father escape Kabul to America. Kulvinder Ghir reads Khaled Hosseini's novel.
FRI 14:45 Book of the Week (b00jtxx5)
William Fiennes - The Music Room
Episode 5
Dan Stevens reads William Fiennes's memoir of his magical childhood in a moated castle in which he grew up with his severely epileptic older brother.
William, now 17, prepares to leave home. Richard enjoys holidays with his parents and his days find a more even keel, but sadness looms.
FRI 15:00 Jill Paton Walsh - A Piece of Justice (b010vyt7)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
FRI 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b03t4d18)
It's a firm family favourite, but what is the story behind Monopoly? Mel finds out. Plus, Arthur Smith takes to the streets of London to embark on a life-size game of his own.
FRI 17:00 Huddwinks (b00fsmzd)
Series 2
The Fall of the House of Slaithwaite
A northern black pudding maker must deal with the consequences of some unexpected ingredients
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 July 1988.
FRI 17:30 Smelling of Roses (b007k0v3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 today]
FRI 18:00 Arthur C Clarke Stories (b007jvt0)
Before Eden
Scientists stationed on Venus battle to find signs of life, but what about the impact of their quest? Read by Tim Pigott-Smith.
FRI 18:30 Simon Bovey - The Voice of God (b007jwlh)
Can You Hear That
Can You Hear That: The colonel plans to fire the sonic weapon and risk a global catastrophe. Stars Clare Corbett and Matthew Dyktynski. From February 2006.
FRI 19:00 Steptoe and Son (b007k01b)
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08:00 today]
FRI 19:30 Yes Minister (b007k14t)
[Repeat of broadcast at
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FRI 20:00 Miss Marple (b007jnl4)
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06:00 today]
FRI 20:30 Dick Francis (b007n1gf)
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FRI 21:00 Pavilion Pieces (b00m175f)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
FRI 21:15 Paul Mendelson - Fireworks at the Villa Lucia (b0140v3v)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
FRI 22:00 Warhorses of Letters (b03srddp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:30 today]
FRI 22:15 Political Animals (b03ktz1b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:45 today]
FRI 22:30 Arthur Smith's Balham Bash (b00lk09w)
Series 1
Episode 2
Arthur Smith invites an audience into his home in Balham, south London, for music and comedy.
With Benjamin Zephaniah, Stephen K Amos and Matt Holness
Pippa Evans - as singer-songwriter Loretta Maine - lends a hand.
Producer: Alison Vernon-Smith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2009.
FRI 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews (b03w0kv3)
The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Arthur Smith is joined by Irish gangsta rappers The Rubberbandits.
FRI 23:00 On the Hour (b008s3k9)
Series 1
Episode 3
Campaigning to tighten the letter of the law, and war is declared.
The show that's in the thick of the action with a microphone – plus all the sport from Alan Partridge.
Savagely satirical award-winning comedy starring Chris Morris.
With Steve Coogan, David Schneider, Rebecca Front, Patrick Marber and Doon Mackichan.
Written by Chris Morris, Richard Herring, Steven Wells, Andrew Glover, David Quantick and Stewart Lee.
Editor: Armando lannucci
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1991.
FRI 23:25 The Comedy Club Interviews (b03w0kv5)
The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Arthur Smith is joined by Irish gangsta rappers The Rubberbandits.
FRI 23:30 Goodness Gracious Me (b007jwnv)
Series 2
Episode 1
The Kapoors try social climbing at the golf club - and TV's 'Masterchef' with a twist.
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.