SATURDAY 11 JULY 2020

SAT 00:00 Fear on 4 (b007jn6w)
Series 2
Dreaming of Thee
Lorna is obsessed with a certain dream, a dream which becomes a nightmare and threatens to become reality.
The Man in Black sets the scene...
Fear on 4 brings you more in a series of nerve-tinglers.
Written by Gwen Cherrell
The Man In Black …. Edward de Souza
Lorna …. Karen Archer
Cass …. Moir Leslie
Cadenyer …. Dominic Rickhards
Eddie …. David Goudge
Joanne …. Joan Walker
Coroner/Announcer …. Michael Deacon
Director: Gerry Jones
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1989.
SAT 00:30 Off the Page (b0076z8b)
Blonde Moments
Dominic Arkwright asks how blonde hair evolved with Toby Young, Pauline Black and Libby Potter. From July 2006.
SAT 01:00 A Charles Paris Mystery (b074xq21)
A Decent Interval
Episode 4
Both leads played by winners of a Reality Show have been eliminated from the production of Hamlet by injury and death.
Charles is determined to find out who wanted them dead and there are plenty of suspects...
In the concluding episode, Bill Nighy stars as Simon Brett's actor cum amateur sleuth, Charles Paris.
Charles ..... Charles Paris
Frances ..... Suzanne Burden
Geraldine ..... Amelia Bullmore
Maurice ..... Jon Glover
Will ..... Caolan McCarthy
Sam ..... George Watkins
Ned ..... Brian Protheroe
Milly ..... Rebecca Hamilton
Artemis ..... Evie Killip
Horatio ..... Richard Pepple
Marcellus ...... Ewan Bailey
Adapted from the novel by Jeremy Front.
Director: Sally Avens
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2016.
SAT 01:30 Trueman and Riley (b00j7p9f)
Series 2
5. Love Bytes
With a woman missing, Trueman and Riley are sucked into the virtual world of online role playing.
Brian B Thompson's ill-matched detective duo starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston.
DI Trueman …. Robert Daws
DS Riley …. Duncan Preston
Susan/Lucy Lovestar …. Rebecca Manley
Andy …. Matt Addis
Mr Thomas …. Malcolm Tierney
Geoff/Male Voice …. Stephen Critchlow
Male Voice …. Benjamin Askew
Male Voice …. Jonathan Tafler
Seductive Female Voice …. Lizzy Watts
Internet Café Owner …. Paul Rider
Director: Toby Swift
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in March 2009.
SAT 02:00 Wordaholics (b01dtkjd)
Series 1
Episode 6
Gyles Brandreth hosts the comedy panel show in which guests are challenged to display their knowledge of words and language.
On the panel: Jack Whitehall, Milton Jones, Natalie Haynes and Countdown's Susie Dent.
Letter of the week is P which really packs a punch.
We learn why Susie Dent's favourite word is 'blurb', we find out what a Chicago Piano was and we listen as Jack Whitehall struggles to reduce to a tweet a particularly fruity passage from his father's autobiography.
Writers: James Kettle and Jon Hunter.
Producer: Claire Jones
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2012.
SAT 02:30 King of Bath (b0482wzg)
Suffer Little Children
Ambrose dreams of running a school and hopes Uncle Beau will help him to 'acquire' some pupils...
Six-part comedy drama series by Arnold Evans casting the 18th-century dandy Richard 'Beau' Nash in a series of adventures.
Beau Nash ...... David Bamber
Annie ...... Eiry Thomas
Ambrose ...... James Westaway
Mr Whistle ...... Brendan Charleson
Joshua ...... James Greene
Dr Cheyne ...... Andrew Wincott
Composer: John Hardy.
Directed at BBC Wales by Alison Hindell
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1999.
SAT 03:00 Arthur Conan Doyle - Micah Clarke (m000kp3k)
The End of it All
Thanks to the treachery of their guide and the eventual flight of their leader, the Duke of Monmouth's forces were routed at Sedgemoor.
Sir Gervas slain, Reuben wounded and captive, Micah left the field and turned his horse's head away from the west.
Starring Martyn Read, Patrick Troughton and James Bryce.
The conclusion of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's historical novel set to the backdrop of the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685.
Micah ... Martyn Read
Decimus Saxon .... Patrick Troughton
Reuben Lockarby .... James Bryce
Judge Jeffreys ... John Gabriel
Master Helstrop .... Peter Wickham
Master Tetheridge ... Stephen Thorne
Major Ogilvy .... Gregory de Polnay
Captain Steele ... William Hope
Captain John ... Edward Cast
Captain Pogram ... Robin Summers
Joseph Clarke .... Nicholas Courtney
Mrs Clarke .... Gwen Cherrell
Sgt Greddar ... Peter Acre
Hangman Broderick ... Colin Starkey
Clerk of the Court ... Brian Smith
Foreman of the Jury ... Christopher Douglas
Jem ... David Sinclair
Old man ... David Garth
Guard ... William Eedle
Ruth ... Jenny Funnell
Dramatised by Constance Cox.
Director: by David Johnston
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1985.
SAT 04:00 Podcast Radio Hour (m000kp3m)
Neil Gaiman and Audio Fiction
Neil Gaiman speaks to Amanda Litherland and Ella Watts about the new audio adaptation of his DC comic book series The Sandman, out next week on Audible. Neil discusses his love of audio fiction, and the Radio 4 dramas and comedies that have inspired him since childhood.
Also, David Devereux from Tin Can Audio discusses his new podcast The Dungeon Economic Model.
And Kaitlin Statz and Travis Vengroff from Fool & Scholar Productions offer tips on crafting adventures in your headphones.
SAT 05:00 Man at the Helm (b07zzr8t)
Episode 4
In dire financial straits, Elizabeth has to get a job and she is soon having run-ins with her new boss.
Nina Stibbe’s comic novel set in 1970s rural Leicestershire.
Adapted by Amanda Whittington.
Lizzie ….. Eloise Webb
Amy….. Fern Deacon
Little Jack ….. Ben Barker
Elizabeth ….. Amanda Hale
Mr Holt ….. Nick Underwood
Tannoy ….. Elizabeth Bennett
Deano/Newsreader ….. Sam Rix
Director: Gemma Jenkins
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2016.
SAT 05:30 Cabin Pressure (b00lmcyc)
Series 2
Helsinki
Carolyn and her sister haven't spoken for fifteen years. Which is why Arthur has invited her to a party on board, together with 500 Euros-worth of smuggled orchids...
The return of the hit sitcom starring Stephanie Cole, Benedict Cumberbatch and Roger Allam about a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult...
Starring Stephanie Cole as Carolyn Knapp-Shappey, Roger Allam as 1st Officer Douglas Richardson, Benedict Cumberbatch as Captain Martin Crieff, John Finnmore as Arthur Shappey, Alison Steadman as Ruth Gregson, Matt Green as Kieran Gregson and Simon Greenall as Milo.
Producer: David Tyler
Made for BBC Radio 4 by Pozzitive productions. First broadcast in July 2009.
SAT 06:00 Wally K Daly Trilogy (b007jtv8)
The Bigger They Are
A Mafia plot to defraud the Bank of England is foiled by the amazing escapades of two city gents, a group of prisoners and a Prison Governor.
Anything might happen and does...
Starring Peter Jones, Charles Hawtrey and Donald Hewlett.
The last of Wally K Daly's trilogy of criminal gang capers produced in the style of old British comedy films.
Charles …. Peter Jones
George …. Lockwood West
Prison Governor …. Donald Hewlett
Fingers …. Charles Hawtrey
Bullet Head …. John Hollis
Warder Plunkett …. John Rye
Coloni …. Gordon Reid
Perkins …. Adrian Egan
Tommy …. John Bull
Billy …. David Timson
Wilkes …. Christopher Douglas
Basil …. Ronald Herdman
Nigel …. David Sinclair
Hoo Fung …. Garard Green
Angelino …. Roger Hammond
Mrs Sopworth …. Gwen Cherrell
Doreen/Gina …. Mia Soteriou
Three Thugs …. David Learner, Trevor Nichols and Jamie Roberts
Audio provided by the author.
Director: Martin Jenkins
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1985.
SAT 07:30 Great Lives (b05077kv)
Series 35
Mervyn King on Risto Ryti
Mervyn King, former Governor of the Bank of England tells Matthew Parris why the life of the Prime Minister of Finland Risto Ryti was so remarkable.
They are also joined by expert and biographer Martti Turtola.
Producer: Perminder Khatkar.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2015.
SAT 08:00 Dilemma (b017c9pp)
Series 1
Episode 2
Sue Perkins puts Nick Revel, Danielle Ward, Grace Dent and Ricky Wilson through the moral and ethical wringer in the show where there are no "right" answers - but some deeply damning ones...
Would you let an annoying colleague take credit for your work if it meant they would get a job elsewhere?
Would you take part in a sham marriage?
Plus the panel try to solve some Dilemmas from the audience.
Devised by Danielle Ward.
Producer: Ed Morrish.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2011.
SAT 08:30 Rent (b04g484m)
Series 1
Episode 6
Richard and Paul are entering a half-marathon, but Maria and Ruby are off down the pub.
House share comedy about life with lodgers written by Lucy Flannery.
Maria ...... Barbara Flynn
Richard ...... Patrick Barlow
Ruby ...... Diane Louise-Jordan
Amy ...... Linda Polan
Paul ...... Toby Longworth
Producer: Liz Anstee
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1993.
SAT 09:00 Comedy Greats (b01k9pp7)
The Noughties
Episode 3
Decade by decade, Barry Cryer showcases some of the funniest and finest shows ever broadcast by the BBC.
Remember when Big Brother was on the telly while some of us started glamping?
From the beginning of 21st century radio comedy, Baz presents his final six-pack of noughties favourites:
* Cabin Pressure
Series 2 Episode 4 Johannesburg
An emergency landing leads to First Officer Douglas getting the shammy out. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Stephanie Cole, Roger Allam and John Finnemore.. From 2009.
* The Boosh
Episode 3 Jazz
The staff of the surreal zoo tackle gangsters, a spirit and porpoises. Starring Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding. From 2001.
* The Flight of the Conchords
3/6 The Fans Proposition
The Kiwi band face fan propositions. Improvised musical comedy by Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, with Rob Brydon. From 2005.
* I've Never Seen Star Wars
Series 2 Episode 1 Barry Cryer
Marcus Brigstocke invites 4 Extra’s Comedy Greats host Barry Cryer to try new experiences, including karaoke and changing a nappy. From 2009.
* Ed Reardon's Week
Series 4 Episode 1 January 31
With his tax return looming, the curmudgeonly author surprises his agent. Starring Christopher Douglas. From 2007.
* Down the Line
Series 1 Episode 6
Award-winning spoof phone-in show, with talk radio host Gary Bellamy. Starring Rhys Thomas and Paul Whitehouse. From 2006.
Produced and scripted by Kerry Reece.
Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in June 2012.
SAT 12:00 The Write Stuff (b02x5l4q)
Series 5
Ian Fleming
James Walton’s literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Nigel Williams and Harry Ritchie. From April 2002.
Author of the week: Ian Fleming.
Reader: Beth Chalmers.
Producer: Dawn Ellis.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2002.
SAT 12:30 Spangles 'n' Tights (b04ndrcb)
Pursued By a Bear
A rundown Dublin theatrical costumier is struggling to come to terms with modern working practices.
When an order comes in from a local nun's drama group, it leads to a mix-up with the Gaiety Theatre's opera production.
The opening episode of Christopher Fitz-Simon's five-part comedy.
Dessie Doyle ...... David Kelly
Violet Doyle ...... Pauline McLynn
Antony Gogan ...... Eugene O'Brien
Mr McNamara ...... Frank Kelly
Sister Accumulata ...... Doreen Keogh
Mr Hornibrooks ...... Mark Mulholland
P.J Clohessy ...... Derry Power
Music played by John Trotter.
Directed at BBC Belfast by Roland Jaquarello.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1998.
SAT 13:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j5hpz)
Series 2
1. The Road to Nowhere
An upsurge of burglary on one street sees detective duo, Trueman and Riley, probe an odd deception amongst students.
Set in Leeds, the return of Brian B Thompson's ill-matched coppers sees them trying to climb back up the career ladder.
The duo began life on BBC Radio 4 in 2002, with Detective Inspector Trueman called back to work after a nervous breakdown in order to solve a high profile murder case, backed up by Detective Superintendent Riley. This was followed by three new plays in 2005 them more series made for BBC Radio 7.
DI Trueman …. Robert Daws
DS Riley …. Duncan Preston
Holly …. Laura Molyneux
Carol Munsthorpe …. Hannah Storey
Nic Jeune …. Malcolm Tierney
Harry …. Benjamin Askew
Marty Reynolds …. Matt Addis
Director: Toby Swift
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in March 2009.
SAT 13:30 Trueman and Riley (b00j5lbm)
Series 2
2. The Three Degrees
As detective pair Trueman and Riley probe an ex-student’s near-drowning in Leeds, they unearth an old secret.
Brian B Thompson's ill-matched detective duo starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston.
DI Trueman …. Robert Daws
DS Riley …. Duncan Preston
Paul Balfe …. Jonathan Tafler
Jane Balfe …. Caroline Guthrie
Nick Cahill …. Paul Rider
Director: Toby Swift
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in March 2009.
SAT 14:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j622b)
Series 2
3. A Man's World
Back at CID, Trueman and Riley suspect a male hospital midwife of petty thefts from pregnant women.
Brian B Thompson's ill-matched detective duo starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston.
DI Trumen …. Robert Daws
DS Riley …. Duncan Preston
Nurse …. Benjamin Askew
Eileen …. Caroline Guthrie
Tiffany …. Lizzy Watts
Mark Jefferson …. Stephen Critchlow
Sarah Haddon …. Janice Acquah
Dan …. Stephen Hogan
Director: Toby Swift
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in March 2009.
SAT 14:30 Trueman and Riley (b00j6bh2)
Series 2
4. The Other Chic
Passions run high as detectives Trueman and Riley tackle an arson attack on a lingerie shop in Leeds.
Brian B Thompson's ill-matched detective duo starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston.
DI Trueman …. Robert Daws
DS Riley …. Duncan Preston
Rachel Hammond …. Melanie Kilburn
Colin Teague …. Philip Fox
Director: Toby Swift
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in March 2009.
SAT 15:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j7p9f)
[Repeat of broadcast at 01:30 today]
SAT 15:30 A Good Read (b00sm6cw)
Richard Stilgoe and Sarah Churchwell
Songwriter and lyricist Richard Stilgoe and Sarah Churchwell, lecturer in American literature and culture, talk to Sue MacGregor about favourite books by Vladimir Nabokov, Roald Dahl and LP Hartley.
Pnin by Vladimir Nabokov
Publisher: Penguin Modern Classics
Matilda by Roald Dahl
Publisher: Puffin
The Shrimp and the Anemone by L.P Hartley
Publisher: Faber Fiction Classics
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2010.
SAT 16:00 Wally K Daly Trilogy (b007jtv8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
SAT 17:30 Great Lives (b05077kv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
SAT 18:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (b0076s5b)
Quintessential Phase
Fit the Twenty-Fourth
Ford Prefect returns to the Guide's headquarters and uncovers the new editor's dastardly secret.
Written by Douglas Adams
The Book …. William Franklyn
Voice of the Bird …. Rula Lenska
Arthur Dent …. Simon Jones
Ford Prefect …. Geoffrey McGivern
Zaphod Beeblebrox …. Mark Wing-Davey
Zarniwoop Vann Harl …. Jonathan Pryce
Old Man on the Pole …. Saeed Jaffrey
Smelly Photocopier Woman …. Miriam Margolyes
Tricia McMillan …. Sandra Dickinson
Stewardess …. Lorelei King
Colin the Robot …. Andrew Secombe
Accountancy Bird and Lift ….Roger Gregg
Grebulon Underling …. Philip Pope
Grebulon Lieutenant and Accountancy Bird …. Michael Fenton Stevens
Accountancy Bird …. Danny Flint
Announcer …. John Marsh
Music by Philip Pope and Paul ‘Wix’ Wickens
Adapted and Directed by Dirk Maggs
Produced by Helen Chattwell and Bruce Hyman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2005.
SAT 18:30 Ray Bradbury's Tales of the Bizarre (b06qnjdj)
Series 2
The Day It Rained Forever
The last remaining residents of a drought-stricken hotel receive salvation from an enigmatic source.
Strange and chilling tales from the award-winning master of thrillers Ray Bradbury, who tops and tails these radio dramatisations in his own inimitable style.
Blanche …. Gwyneth Guthrie
Mr Smith …. Michael Mackenzie
Mr Fremley …. Bob Docherty
Mr Tyrell …. Raymond Ross
The harp played by Charlotte Peterson.
Dramatised by Catherine Czerkawska.
Producer: Hamish Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1997.
SAT 19:00 Comedy Greats (b01k9pp7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
SAT 22:00 Mark Watson's Live Address to the Nation (b017chqv)
Passion
Mark Watson continues his quest to improve the world, nimbly assisted by Tim Key and Tom Basden.
As broadcast live in November 2011 - Mark will be asking the big questions that are crucial to our understanding of ourselves and society - in a dynamic and thought provoking new format he opens the floor to the live audience and asks them to jump into the conversation via tweets and messages to work out how we can all make the world a better place.
This time Mark looks at "Passion" - Passion encompasses some of our most human qualities: emotion, energy desire. But is it a dangerous thing? In their hit Desire, U2 sang: 'Desire!/Desire!' But that isn't hugely helpful, that's just repeating the word over and over again. So we'll go into a bit more detail.
We are all passionate about something, whether it's sex, personal satisfaction, or sexy personal satisfaction. Without passion we're inert. But with passion, we can sometimes be all too ert. Where do we draw the line between normal passions, and being one of these guys like Othello who let themselves down and kill a girl over a hanky?
Producer: Lianne Coop.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2011.
SAT 22:30 Chain Reaction (b08k1sv1)
Series 12
Tim Vine Interviews Sir Ken Dodd
Tim Vine turns interviewer and invites his chosen guest Sir Ken Dodd into the Chain Reaction hot seat.
Chain Reaction is the talk show with a twist where one week's interviewee becomes the next week's interviewer. John Cleese was first in the hot seat back in 1991 and since then, a procession of big names from the world of comedy and entertainment including Jennifer Saunders, Jarvis Cocker and Eddie Izzard have helped continue the chain.
Tim Vine is best known for his frenetic stage shows, rammed full of rapid one liners, songs and props. He previously starred in BBC1s Not Going Out, ITV1s The Sketch Show and hosted the seminal Channel 5 quiz show Whittle.
Revered as one of Britain's funniest comedians, Ken Dodd has enjoyed a professional career spanning over 60 years during which he has received numerous awards and accolades. Ken Dodd was made Sir Ken in the 2017 New Year's Honours List; and is a comedian of legendary status who has been entertaining audiences for a lifetime of happiness and laughter.
Recorded at the Bluecoat in Liverpool, Tim talks to Ken about his long career, the length of his live shows, and performs a Liverpudlian version of Hamlet...
Producer: Adnan Ahmed
A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 in March 2017.
Photo Credit: Brian Roberts.
SAT 23:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters (b01h77ln)
Series 2
Episode 2
Sony Award-winning comedian Tom Wrigglesworth performs another of his open letters.
Tom turns his attentions to the low-cost airline industry. Are they are all they are cracked up to be?
If he does enough online check-ins, can he legitimately claim to be part-time staff and get an invite to the Christmas do?
Written by Tom Wrigglesworth, James Kettle and Miles Jupp.
Producer: Simon Mayhew-Archer.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2012.
SAT 23:30 Ectoplasm (b007wwd6)
The Adventure of the Stupid Ignorant Americans
Lord Zimbabwe faces his greatest challenge yet - a voyage to the moon to rescue an American who has been subject to a cruel alien snatch.
This could only mean one thing.......
Dan Freedman and Nick Romero’s comedy about the swashbuckling exploits of Lord Zimbabwe, occultist and adventurer.
Lord Zimbabwe ...... Nick Romero
Dr Lilac ...... Dan Freedman
Cletus ...... Owen Oakeshott
Marylou Coyotecock ...... Sophie Aldred
Vicar ...... Colin Guthrie
Theremin ...... Peter Donaldson
Other parts played by the cast.
Producer: Helen Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2000.