SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER 2022

SAT 00:00 Doctor Who (m001gjh8)
The War Doctor
3. The Heart of the Battle
Trapped in a citadel swarming with Daleks, the Time Lord rescue force must find a way to overcome insurmountable odds.
With the Daleks apparently planning to rule the Null Zone, perhaps their thirst for universal conquest and victory has been quenched… The War Doctor doesn’t believe so - but how can he prove it without destroying any chance of peace?
As the countdown to the destruction of Keska proceeds, a deadly choice must be made... A choice that will define this Doctor, and perhaps forever cast him in the role of 'monster'.
John Hurt stars as The War Doctor.
The War Doctor …. John Hurt
Cardinal Ollistra …. Jacqueline Pearce
Rejoice …. Lucy Briggs-Owen
Seratrix …. Alex Wyndham
Velkin …. Beth Chalmers
Bennus …. Kieran Hodgson
Garv …. John Bank
The Daleks .... Nicholas Briggs
Original music written by Howard Carter.
Artwork by Tom Webster
Written and directed by Nicholas Briggs for Big Finish in 2015.
SAT 01:00 The Lady Vanishes (b017557m)
A train, a missing governess and evil Nazi plans for Europe. All aboard for a gripping ride to adventure.
Starring Renee Asherson and Jenny Funnell.
Ethel Lina White’s novel ‘The Wheel Spins’ was first published in 1936.
Dramatised by Neville Teller.
It was first adapted as a 1938 British film thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Miss Froy …. Renee Asherson
Iris …. Jenny Funnell
Wilberforce …. Mark Tandy
Maximillan Hare …. Mark Payton
Dr Traunitz/Stephen Yardley …. Richard Durden
Baroness/Mrs Todhunter …. Shirley Dixon
Prince Frederick/Mr Barnes/Porter …. Jonathan Keeble
Baron Hoffmeir/Mr Todhunter …. Michael Roberts
Ian Bretherton/Ticket Collector …. Geoffrey Beevers
Evelyn Flood-Porter/Frau ummer …. Geraldine Fitzgerald
Rose Flood-Porter/Frau Kummer …. Jan Shand
Mrs Barnes …. Karen Lewis
Director: Andy Jordan
First broadcast on the BBC World Service in August 1999.
SAT 02:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j272j)
Series 1
4. Speed
Detective Riley is feeling angry for being sent on a 'speed awareness' workshop.
But that puts him on the trail of ex-con from the old days in Hull - womanising rip-off merchant Frank Butters...
Starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston.
Brian B Thompson's detective series about the ill-matched duo is set in Leeds.
DI Trueman …. Robert Daws
DS Riley …. Duncan Preston
Frank Butters …. Sam Dale
Melanie …. Christine Kavanagh
Eric Simonelli …. John Dougal
Inez …. Miranda Keeling
Svetlana …. Jasmine Callan
Director: Toby Swift
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in March 2007.
SAT 02:30 A Charles Paris Mystery (m0003jh0)
Star Trap
4. Sabotage?
Winnie The Musical has been beset by a suspicious number of accidents, and now a cast member has died, Charles can't resist doing some detective work to find out what's going on.
Meanwhile, he is beginning to regret that he ever agreed to partner Frances in her dance competition.
Bill Nighy stars as the actor-cum-amateur-sleuth.
The conclusion of Simon Brett's novel.
Dramatised by Jeremy Front.
Charles Paris ..... Bill Nighy
Frances ..... Suzanne Burden
Maurice ..... Jon Glover
Chris Watt/Winston ..... Nigel Lindsay
Nina Lamb ..... Clare Corbett
Ged ..... Ronny Jhutti
Kay Walbrook ..... Carolyn Pickles
Abbie ..... Sarah Ovens
Waitress ..... Franchi Webb
Bar Staff ..... Joseph Ayre
Man ..... Don Gilet
Director Mary Peate
Producer: Sally Avens
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2019.
SAT 03:00 Last Christmas (m000cnhn)
4. Meera Syal & Malcolm Walker
Greg Wise and Emma Thompson curate this collection of personal reflections on the meaning of Christmas.
Actress Meera Syal reflects on belonging and the festive season, while cardiologist Malcolm Walker has gift giving on his mind.
Abridged by Richard Hamilton
Producer: Elizabeth Allard
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2019.
SAT 03:15 Good News Stories by Katie Hims (m0001rm7)
4. Angel Delight
Laura is either truly blessed - or is going crazy. She can't tell which.
Another contemporary drama short inspired by stories from the old and new testaments.
Good news stories for anxious times written by Katie Hims.
Laura ..... Nadia Clifford
Claudia ..... Jeanette Percival
Angel ..... Tony Turner
Rick ..... Cameron Percival
Leila ..... Jayda Pryce
Trumpet .... Peter Ringrose
Director: Mary Peate
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2018.
SAT 03:30 Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! (m0001r8n)
Doorknobs and Matchsticks
Arthur celebrates the 50th episode of his long running sitcom.
The former variety star is understudy on a Christmas production of Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Will he ever get on stage?
Steve Delaney stars as Count Arthur
With a host of regular characters created by:
Mel Giedroyc
Terry Kilkelly
Alastair Kerr
Dave Mounfield
The first 50 episodes of Count Arthur Strong’s Radio Show! comprise seven series and eight specials since the programme first aired in December 2005. Highlights include winning the Sony Radio Award for Best Comedy in 2009 and being voted as the Best Radio Sitcom by the British Comedy Guide in 2016 and 2018.
The long running radio series aired until 2012 when the character stepped on to BBC TV for three series of the BAFTA nominated and critically acclaimed TV sitcom Count Arthur Strong. Since then, Count Arthur has returned to BBC Radio 4 annually with his celebrated Christmas specials.
A Komedia Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018.
SAT 04:00 Parsley Sidings (b01p47pg)
Series 1
The 1890 Rocket
Station master Horace Hepplewhite decides to renovate his grandfather's rusting old steam engine.
Can he manage to get it back on the rails once more?
Starring Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender.
Jim Eldridge's eponymous series is set in a sleepy railway station.
Horace Hepplewhite …. Arthur Lowe
Bert Hepplewhite …. Ian Lavender
Percy Valentine …. Kenneth Connor
Gloria Simpkins …. Liz Fraser
Phineas Perkins …. John Graham
Recreated announcements by Keith Skues.
Producer: Edward Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1972.
SAT 04:30 Bristow (b007tdnn)
Series 3
Of Moles and Men
Office rebel Bristow returns with some inside information which must surely lead to promotion.
Starring Michael Williams.
Frank Dickens' sitcom is based on his famous long-running newspaper cartoon strip about the Chester-Perry buying clerk.
Bristow ...... Michael Williams
Jones ...... Rodney Bewes
Mrs Purdy ...... Dora Bryan
Hewitt ...... Owen Brenman
Gert ...... Liz Frazer
Daisy ...... Joan Sims
Fred Stokes ...... David Battley
Miss Glockling ...... Carol Starks
Teacher ...... Jane Booker
Miss Sunman ...... Katy Odey
Fudge ...... Jon Glover
Music: John Whitehall
Producer: Neil Cargill
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2000.
SAT 05:00 Act Your Age (b00g3hr8)
Series 1
Episode 5
Simon Mayo hosts a three-way play-off to establish which generation of comedians is the funniest.
Captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker are joined by guests Russell Kane, Phil Nicoll and Johnnie Casson.
Producers: Ashley Blaker and Bill Matthews
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2008.
SAT 05:30 Millport (b0076b7f)
Series 3
Reinstatement
As the first ferry of the holiday season arrives - why is Irene back on the island?
The return of the bittersweet comedy written by and starring Lynn Ferguson.
Barmaid Irene Bruce is 30-something and hankering after a better life on the mainland.
Irene ...... Lynn Ferguson
Moira/Agnes ...... Janet Brown
Alberto/Dr Hume/Ferryman ...... Lewis McLeod
Ena/Bunty ...... Gabriel Quigley
Minister ...... Robert Patterson
Dougie ...... Kenneth Bryans
Music arranged by Olly Fox.
Producer: Lucy Bacon
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2002.
SAT 06:00 Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes (b007k0m0)
2. The Challenge
The Adventures of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote de Ie Mancha by Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra.
The intrepid Don Quixote is challenged by the Knight of the Mirrors.
Staring Bob Grant and Bernard Cribbins.
Dramatised by John Arden.
Don Quixote .... Bob Grant
Sancho Panza .... Bernard Cribbins
Cervantes .... Ronald Baddiley
Father Perez .... David Sumner
Barber-Surgeon .... Peter Wheeler
Housekeeper .... Kathleen Helme
Duke .... Russell Dixon
Teresa Panza .... Paula Tilbrook
Altisidora .... Harriet Walter
Scholar .... Malcolm Hebden
Puppet Master .... Ken Campbell
Duchess .... Judith Arthy
Veiled Lady .... Anne Reid
Steward .... John McGregor
Antonia .... Kate Lee
Samson .... Stephen Boxer
Music composed by Stephen Boxer.
Director: Alfred Bradley
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1980.
SAT 07:30 The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel (Omnibus) (m000gnd1)
Episode 1
The beheading of Anne Boleyn raises difficult questions as to who will succeed Henry VIII.
Anton Lesser reads the eagerly-awaited finale to Hilary Mantel's Booker-winning Thomas Cromwell series.
Omnibus of the first five of fifteen episodes abridged by Katrin Williams.
Hilary Mantel is one of the UK's most distinguished writers. Her two previous Thomas Cromwell novels, Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies, both won the Booker Prize.
Producer: Justine Willett
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2020.
SAT 08:45 Voices from Behind the Canvas (m001gjhf)
Madame Moitessier by Giles Waterfield
"...as an artist and lover of beauty, I have to say that Madame is one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen. Beautiful, and good. You must allow me to paint her."
Giles Waterfield's short story based on Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres's Madame Moitessier.
Read by Anna Chancellor.
A collection of short stories in which a famous painting, or a character within the painting, tells their tale.
Producer: Julia Butt
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2001.
SAT 09:00 Life With The Lyons (m001gjh6)
The New Neighbours
Will the family be able to overcome their envious obsession with their new neighbours?
Sitcom with a real-life American family - starring Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon.
Joined by their children Barbara and Richard, the series ran for 260 episodes from 1950 to 1961.
With:
Barbara Lyon
Richard Lyon
Horace Percival
Doris Rogers
Molly Weir
Hugh Morton
Gwen Lewis
Gladys Young
Richard West
Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury.
Incidental music by Arthur Wilkinson.
Music played by the BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.
Producer: Tom Ronald.
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1954.
SAT 09:30 Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves (b007jqjc)
Spode Is Unsuccessful
Gussie Fink-Nottle upsets his fiancée when he looks elsewhere on the menu.
PG Wodehouse romp starring Michael Hordern and Richard Briers.
Adapted by Richard Usborne.
Jeeves …. Michael Hordern
Bertie Wooster …. Richard Briers
Lord Sidcup …. Paul Eddington
Gussie Fink-Nottle …. Jonathan Cecil
‘Stiffy’ Bing …. Denise Coffey
Madeline Bassett …. Aimi MacDonald
The Rev Harold Pinker …. Douglas Blackwell
Producer: David Hatch
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1980.
SAT 10:00 1963: That Was The Year That Was (b03j0wmn)
Episode 1
Michael Grade celebrates 1963 with special guests Barry Norman, Barry Cryer, Annie Nightingale, Gillian Reynolds and Tony Blackburn.
The first of two programmes recalling the music, culture, social upheavals and news stories of the year and playing some great music and archive.
Guests discuss the year that signalled the birth of modern Britain, phone boxes, timing your trip to the cinema correctly, the great long winter with no sport, a distinct lack of central heating and fashion in the shape of Beatles jackets and hysteria brewing about the band in its infancy.
1963 was the year of The Profumo Scandal, the murder of President Kennedy, the Beatles first number 1, The Great Train Robbery, the Beeching report on the UK's railways, Martin Luther King's 'I Have A Dream' speech, the start of the National Theatre, and the first episode of Dr Who.
It was also the year that David Frost became a national icon, presenting the hugely groundbreaking BBC TV series That Was The Week That Was.
Sir David was to have presented the series, but a few weeks before recording he died of a heart attack. As a consequence, these shows have become something of a tribute to him and will feature extracts of TW3 and discussion of its impact on British life.
From London's Riverside Studios with an audience.
One of the most memorable features of TW3 was its sig tune, performed by Millicent Martin. "THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS: 1963" features a reworked version of the wonderful tune, performed by The Segue Sisters. Ron Grainer, the composer, is sadly overlooked and his other works include the themes for Dr Who, The Prisoner and Steptoe and Son.
Producer: David Morley.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 2013.
SAT 11:00 Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes (b007k0m0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
SAT 12:30 The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel (Omnibus) (m000gnd1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
SAT 13:45 Voices from Behind the Canvas (m001gjhf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:45 today]
SAT 14:00 Life With The Lyons (m001gjh6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
SAT 14:30 Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves (b007jqjc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
SAT 15:00 1963: That Was The Year That Was (b03j0wmn)
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SAT 16:00 Doctor Who (m001gjh8)
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SAT 17:00 Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes (b007k0m0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
SAT 18:30 The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel (Omnibus) (m000gnd1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
SAT 19:45 Voices from Behind the Canvas (m001gjhf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:45 today]
SAT 20:00 Life With The Lyons (m001gjh6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
SAT 20:30 Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves (b007jqjc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
SAT 21:00 1963: That Was The Year That Was (b03j0wmn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
SAT 22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme (b01n1rpw)
Series 2
Episode 4
John Finnemore with another sketch-packed show.
Featuring a story involving the devil; some sitcom characters feeling trapped; and a rather good point about the security number on the back of credit cards.
Written by and starring John Finnemore.
With:
Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Carrie Quinlan
Lawry Lewin
Simon Kane
Producer: Ed Morrish
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2012.
SAT 22:30 Britain in Bits with Ross Noble (m000113w)
Episode 2
Ross Noble's surreal magazine show featuring celebrity guests and stories from around Britain - the best bits, the worst bits, the fascinating bits and the downright strange bits.
With Lesley Joseph, who talks about her new one woman show on ice.
Piers investigates the history of advertising and its future, and we find out about the Queen's canine friends.
Written by and starring Ross Noble.
With:
Hadley Fraser
George Fouracres
Emma Sidi
Summer Strallen
Producer: Matt Stronge
A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2018.
SAT 23:00 Museum Lates (m000vqrj)
This is a late night spin-off from BBC Radio 4’s Rose d'Or-winning The Museum of Curiosity.
It is a love letter to the world's most fascinating museums hosted by Alice Levine, John Lloyd and Dan Schreiber.
Joining them is Terri Dendy, Head of Collections Standards and Care at the National Army Museum, to chat about some of the objects she curates - including the preserved and (detached) fingers of explorer Bronco Lane; and a box of condoms donated by Andy McNab.
Other museums discussed include:
The Alexander Hamilton Museum (St Kitts and Nevis)
The CIA Museum (USA) which no one is allowed to visit.
https://www.nam.ac.uk
https://nevisisland.com/nevis-history/historical-sites-landmarks/museum-of-nevis-history
https://www.cia.gov/legacy/museum
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2021.
SAT 23:30 Radio Shuttleworth (b007jqkk)
Series 2
Katrina Leskanich
The UK’s 1997 Eurovision Song Contest winner Katrina Leskanich tells John how she always buys new socks as she doesn’t know how to darn.
John decides to teach her this important skill, so that she need not be so wasteful.
Meanwhile, wife Mary gets the ironing board out and Robert Wyatt tries to impress an impresario.
The semi-detached world of aspiring singer-songwriter John Shuttleworth direct from his front room in Sheffield.
Written and performed by Graham Fellows.
Additional material by Martin Willis.
Producer: Dawn Ellis.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2000.

SUNDAY 01 JANUARY 2023

SUN 00:00 MR James (b06sqq9z)
Oh, Whistle and I'll Come To You
“Easy enough to whistle, but there's no telling what will answer...”
Professor Parkins uncovers a very curious artefact.
Starring Michael Hordern.
MR James’s ghostly story adapted by Michael and Mollie Hardwick.
Professor Parkins ...... Michael Hordern
Brown ...... Earle Grey
Purdon ...... James Thomason
Chambermaid/Small Boy ...... Sheila Grant
Waiter ...... Anthony Hall
Colonel Wilson ...... Austin Trevor
Mrs Spenlow ...... Hilda Kriseman
Rogers ...... Rolf Lefebvre
The Thing ...... Malcolm Hayes
Special effects by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.
Producer: Charles Lefeaux
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in December 1963.
SUN 00:30 The Smell by Patrick McGrath (b007jm2c)
A father exerts demonic control over his family but at what cost?
Patrick McGrath reads his disturbing Gothic tale.
Producer: Pan Fraser Soloman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1996.
SUN 00:45 Absent Friends - The 7th Dimension (m001gjhp)
Episode 2
Toby Hadoke continues to pay tribute to some of the performers, producers and writers from the world of sci fi, horror & fantasy whom we’ve lost in 2022 - including the script supervisor Renée Glynne and the actors Ron Pember and David Warner.
The second of two episodes.
Produced by Moy McGowan
Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra.
SUN 01:00 Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes (b007k0m0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Saturday]
SUN 02:30 The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel (Omnibus) (m000gnd1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 on Saturday]
SUN 03:45 Voices from Behind the Canvas (m001gjhf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:45 on Saturday]
SUN 04:00 Life With The Lyons (m001gjh6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Saturday]
SUN 04:30 Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves (b007jqjc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Saturday]
SUN 05:00 1963: That Was The Year That Was (b03j0wmn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Saturday]
SUN 06:00 Poetry Extra (m001gjhj)
The Reindeer Poets
Poet Daljit Nagra revisits the BBC's poetry archive and chooses The Reindeer Poets:
Andrew McGibbon explores the poetry, song and yoiking of the indigenous Sámi people who live across the Western European Arctic - a region including Russia's Kola Peninsula, Norway, Finland and Sweden. 
The relationship between the traditional epic yoik songs and contemporary poetry is explored, along with the multimedia approach that several contemporary Sámi poets and artists choose for their creative expression. The yoik is the distinctive form of cultural expression for the Sámi people and comparable to the traditional chanting of some First Nations in the Northern American continent.
The United Nations designated 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages, and the programme features Mikkal Morottaja, aka Amoc, a poet who raps in Inari Sámi - a language spoken by fewer than 300 people in the world. He raps about Father Christmas being overwhelmed with selfish Christmas demands.
Sámi poetry takes tradition seriously, looking back to find the way forward, and giving a group of people in the Arctic north a voice.
Featuring the sounds of melting and retreating ice in the Arctic along with the sounds of creatures living under the ice as an active, low volume soundtrack audible throughout the programme.
Written and Presented by Andrew McGibbon.
Producers: Louise Morris and Nick Romero
A Curtains For Radio production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in 2019.
SUN 06:30 Good News Stories by Katie Hims (Omnibus) (m0001sh4)
Five short contemporary dramas inspired by stories from the old and new testaments.
There’s a plague of frogs, a visitation from an angel and even a miracle - maybe. In anxious, godless times, there is still a chance of redemption.
Omnibus of five parts written by Katie Hims.
Laura ..... Nadia Clifford
Mr Ventura ..... Michael Bertenshaw
Leila ..... Jayda Pryce
Moses ..... Joseph Nicholas
Amber ..... Ella Purton
Director: Mary Peate
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2018.
SUN 07:40 Inheritance Tracks (b048w5vt)
Jack Whitehall
Comedian Jack Whitehall chooses plainchant from the Monks of Ampleforth Abbey and Rollin' by Limp Bizkit.
SUN 07:50 Monsignor Quixote by Graham Greene (Omnibus) (b07pwy98)
Episode 2/2
Conclusion of Graham Greene's comic reworking of Cervantes' classic novel.
A robber is helped by Father Quixote and Sancho, who pay an unexpected price.
Starring Bernard Cribbins.
Omnibus of the last five of ten episodes dramatised by Stephen Wyatt.
Father Quixote ...... Bernard Cribbins
Sancho ...... Philip Jackson
Teresa ...... Susan Jameson
The Robber/Father Jose/Father Leopoldo ...... James Lailey
The Spanish Bishop ...... Brian Protheroe
Doctor Galvan/ Senor Diego ...... Sean Baker
The Youth/Man 2 ...... Tom Forrister
Man 1 ...... Jason Barnett
Guardia 4 ...... Sam Rix
Director Marc Beeby
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2016.
SUN 09:00 The Betty Witherspoon Show (b007jprd)
From 20/04/1974
From medicine to the ballet.
Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray cross their comedy swords.
Characters, songs and sketches galore.
Starring Ted Ray and Kenneth Williams.
With:
Miriam Margolyes
Nigel Rees
Music by Neil Innes.
Written by Michael Wale and Joe Steeples.
Producer: Simon Brett
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in April 1974.
SUN 09:30 Something to Shout About (m0001vtg)
Series 2
Episode 7
To help Mavis land a better job, her agency colleagues try an ‘Eliza Doolittle’ transformation.
"A light-hearted exposé of the advertising world!" Set in a London ad agency called Apsley, Addis, Cohen, Barbican, Blythe, Giddy & Partners.
Series 2 of sitcom written by Myles Rudge with Ronnie Wolfe.
CAST:
Michael …. Michael Medwin
Janet …. Fenella Fielding
Mavis …. Joan Sims
Maggie …. Eleanor Summerfield
Adrian …. Nicholas Phipps
Other parts played by Warren Mitchell.
Producer: Eric Miller
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1961.
SUN 10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (m001gjhr)
Lost Gems
Ronnie Corbett
From George Frideric Handel to Anthony Newley.
Comedian and actor Ronnie Corbett shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley.
In the first of two Desert Island appearances, Ronnie shares highlights from his early years and rise in show business.
Brought up in Edinburgh, Corbett attended a church youth club where he made his first performance. National Service in the RAF also gave him an opportunity to entertain, before being invited by David Frost to participate in his new ITV show alongside Ronnie Barker.
The duo went on to win their own series on BBC TV. The Two Ronnies became one of the most successful and long running comedy sketch shows of all time with an audience of over 18 million.
DISC ONE: By Cool Siloam’s Shady Rill – Glasgow Orpheus Choir
DISC TWO: Handel’s Messiah: I Know That My Redeemer Liveth – Isobel Baillie and the Halle Orchestra
DISC THREE: Medley: I'll See You Again; Dance Little Lady; Poor Little Rich Girl; A Room With A View - Noël Coward
DISC FOUR: I Found A Million-Dollar Baby - Mel Tormé
DISC FIVE: I Wish I Were In Love Again - Frank Sinatra
DISC SIX: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes - Orchestra conducted by Ainsworth
DISC SEVEN: It's The Talk Of The Town - Anthony Newley
DISC EIGHT: Upa, Neguinho - Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’66
BOOK CHOICE - Handbook on tropical vegetation
LUXURY CHOICE - Golf clubs and balls
CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE - Handel’s Messiah: I Know That My Redeemer Liveth – Isobel Baillie and the Halle Orchestra
Producer: Ronald Cook
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1971.
SUN 10:30 The Last of The Last of the Summer Wine (b00tjf81)
Ian McMillan pays tribute to TV’s longest running sitcom 'Last of the Summer Wine' which drew to a close in August 2010.
In its heyday, the adventures of senior citizens Compo, Foggy and Clegg drew audiences of 19 million.
It would be hard to argue that the series is anything but a British classic, which seemed immortal.
The lyrical adventures of three bungling, elderly oddballs charmed viewers of all generations for over a third of a century - and this programme charts the show's unbelievable success.
The show was pioneering in many ways, one of which was the decision to have and ultimately set the trend for a double length Christmas special.
Featuring exclusive interviews with major cast members and archive of the late Bill Owen and Kathy Staff, who turned the character of battleaxe Nora Batty into a treasured national icon.
And we delve behind the scenes with writer Roy Clarke and producer/director Alan JW Bell who offer fascinating insights into the show's journey from script to screen.
Cast members pay tribute to Ronnie Hazelhurst's theme music and and Ian McMillan calls to mind his own favourite characters in the series.
Why did the series survive so long, surprising critics, audiences and even the BBC itself which has often been accused of underestimating its importance?
Producer: Stephen Garner
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2010.
SUN 11:00 Poetry Extra (m001gjhj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
SUN 11:30 Good News Stories by Katie Hims (Omnibus) (m0001sh4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
SUN 12:40 Inheritance Tracks (b048w5vt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:40 today]
SUN 12:50 Monsignor Quixote by Graham Greene (Omnibus) (b07pwy98)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:50 today]
SUN 14:00 The Betty Witherspoon Show (b007jprd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
SUN 14:30 Something to Shout About (m0001vtg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
SUN 15:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (m001gjhr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
SUN 15:30 The Last of The Last of the Summer Wine (b00tjf81)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:30 today]
SUN 16:00 MR James (b06sqq9z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 00:00 today]
SUN 16:30 The Smell by Patrick McGrath (b007jm2c)
[Repeat of broadcast at 00:30 today]
SUN 16:45 Absent Friends - The 7th Dimension (m001gjhp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 00:45 today]
SUN 17:00 Poetry Extra (m001gjhj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
SUN 17:30 Good News Stories by Katie Hims (Omnibus) (m0001sh4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
SUN 18:40 Inheritance Tracks (b048w5vt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:40 today]
SUN 18:50 Monsignor Quixote by Graham Greene (Omnibus) (b07pwy98)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:50 today]
SUN 20:00 The Betty Witherspoon Show (b007jprd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
SUN 20:30 Something to Shout About (m0001vtg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
SUN 21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (m001gjhr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
SUN 21:30 The Last of The Last of the Summer Wine (b00tjf81)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:30 today]
SUN 22:00 Electric Ink (b01k68hg)
Series 2
Episode 4
Can struggling journalist Maddox make a splash with a tip-off over political corruption that could unseat the coalition?
Starring John Sessions and Alex Jennings.
Old hacks meet new media in this satire set in the changing world of the struggling newspaper industry.
Written by Alistair Beaton and Tom Mitchelson.
Maddox ..... John Sessions
Oliver ..... Alex Jennings
Freddy ..... Stephen Wight
Carol ..... Polly Frame
Masha ..... Debbie Chazen
Julie Compton ..... Joanna Monro
Producer: Sally Avens
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2010..
SUN 22:30 Party (b011jrmq)
Series 2
All Publicity Is Good Publicity
The young aspiring politicians of the new political Party attempt to step up a gear and get the recognition and publicity they deserve.
All they need to do is sort out the diversity of their group first.
The return of Tom Basden's satirical comedy about a political party run by young idealists.
Simon ...... Tom Basden,
Duncan ...... Tim Key
Jared ...... Jonny Sweet
Mel ...... Ann Crilly
Phoebe ...... Katy Wix
Photographer ...... Jane Wittenshaw
Producer: Julia McKenzie
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2011.
SUN 23:00 The Skivers (b007jpsp)
Series 1
Leslie Phillips
Lecturer Leslie Phillips guest stars in Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh's skilful sketch show.
From the people who brought you ‘And Now in Colour’.
Written and performed by Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh.
With:
Mel Giedroyc
Peter Bradshaw
Producer: Jon Naismith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1994.
SUN 23:30 4 at the Store (b00d7jpz)
Series 2
Episode 2
More stand-up from London's Comedy Store.
Hosted by Simon Bligh.
With:
Alan Carr
Richard Morton
Gina Yashere
Producer: Helen Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2002.

MONDAY 02 JANUARY 2023

MON 00:00 Poetry Extra (m001gjhj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Sunday]
MON 00:30 Good News Stories by Katie Hims (Omnibus) (m0001sh4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Sunday]
MON 01:40 Inheritance Tracks (b048w5vt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:40 on Sunday]
MON 01:50 Monsignor Quixote by Graham Greene (Omnibus) (b07pwy98)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:50 on Sunday]
MON 03:00 The Betty Witherspoon Show (b007jprd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Sunday]
MON 03:30 Something to Shout About (m0001vtg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Sunday]
MON 04:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (m001gjhr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Sunday]
MON 04:30 The Last of The Last of the Summer Wine (b00tjf81)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:30 on Sunday]
MON 05:00 Charles Dickens (b01b20s5)
Little Dorrit
Episode 1
Arthur Clennam returns from China, fearful of a wrong committed by his parents.
Curious and feeling protective when he meets young seamstress, Amy Dorrit - he follows her home, to the Marshalsea Debtor's Prison, where he's introduced to her extraordinary family.
Charles Dickens's masterpiece of social satire and imprisonment, first published in 1855.
Dramatised in five parts by Doug Lucie.
Starring Sir Ian McKellen as Charles Dickens.
Recorded on location in London.
Charles Dickens ...... Ian McKellen
Arthur Clennam ...... Julian Wadham
Mrs Clennam ...... Margaret Tyzack
William Dorrit ...... John Wood
Little Dorrit ...... Jasmine Hyde
Flora Finching ...... Sophie Thompson
Fanny Dorrit ...... Indira Varma
Frederick Dorrit ...... Peter Tuddenham
Affery ...... Jennie Stoller
Barnacle Junior ...... Kenny Blyth
Maggy ...... Helen Ayres
Pancks ...... Philip Joseph
Flintwinch ...... Ioan Meredith
Tite Barnacle ...... Gordon Reid
Plornish ...... Jonathan Keeble
Music by Mia Soteriou.
Director: Janet Whitaker
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2001.
MON 06:00 Wimsey (b007jwgl)
Busman's Honeymoon
1. The Mysteries of Married Life
Honeymooners Lord Peter Wimsey and his wife soon find their marital bliss disturbed - by something nasty in the cellar.
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the British gentleman detective created by Dorothy L Sayers.
First published in 1937 and adapted in six episodes by Alistair Beaton.
Classy and sharp-witted, aristocratic amateur sleuth Lord Peter Bredon Wimsey was born in 1890 and educated at Eton and Oxford, before serving in the military during the First World War.
Ian Carmichael appeared as Lord Peter Wimsey for BBC Radio from 1973 to 1983, in addition to the BBC TV adaptations that were broadcast between 1972 and 1975.
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Lady Wimsey …. Sarah Badel
Bunter …. Peter Jones
Miss Twitterton …. Rosemary Leach
Mrs Ruddle …. Pearl Hackney
Mr Puffett …. Michael Ripper
The Rev Goodacre …. Gerald Sim
MacBride …. Roger Lloyd Pack
Frank Crutchley …. Kenneth Cranham
Narrator …. John Westbrook
Producer: Martin Fisher.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1983.
MON 06:30 HG Wells (m001gryb)
The War of the Worlds
1. The Red Planet
"I was in it from the start, but up till now I've never cared to discuss the horrible affair..."
Scientist John Nicholson recalls the horrifying events in the night sky signalling an invasion of Earth.
Starring Paul Daneman and Martin Jarvis.
Sci-fi novel by HG Wells first published in 1898.
Dramatised in six parts by Jon Manchip White.
John Nicholson .... Paul Daneman
Dora Nicholson .... Isabel Rennie
Ogilvy .... Martin Jarvis
Sir James Stent .... Harold Kasket
Sergeant Holroyd .... Alan Dudley
First Boy - LeRoy Lingwood
Second Boy .... Brian Hewlett
Sound score by David Cain, BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Producer: John Powell
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in June 1967.
MON 07:00 Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (m0004lfg)
1. Introduction
Ian McEwan's novel reimagines life and times in the 1980s.
Read by Anton Lesser.
Against a backdrop of Britain's loss of the Falkland Islands and mounting social unrest, Charlie invites Adam into his modest London home and introduces him to Miranda, a resident upstairs.
Adam is a synthetic human and both neighbours decide to 'shape' his personality for everyday use.
Others are doing it too, with an Adam or with an Eve.
Abridged in ten parts by Penny Leicester
Producer: Duncan Minshull
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2019.
MON 07:15 Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims (b09525dk)
Episode 1
Nell finds herself pregnant and marries Barry, not the father, for the sake of respectability.
She has twin girls, Jeanie and Meg, and has a blissful first year raising her daughters. But Barry takes an instant dislike to the girls.
Jeanie and Meg, twin black-eyed girls, are separated at the age of five, one to stay at home, in a working class family in Scarborough, one to be adopted from a children's home by an upper middle class academic family.
And thus their separate fortunes are set in motion, united only by the vaguest memory of being happy together. Their search for each other continues throughout their lives.
Written in five parts by Katie Hims.
Nell . . . . . Sabrina Sandhu
Barry . . . . . Samuel James
Vi . . . . . Julie Teal
Meg . . . . . Ailsa McGregor
Jeanie . . . . . Rosie McGregor
Waitress . . . . . Kerry Gooderson
Katie Hims is one of radio's most cherished writers. She wrote the award-winning Lost Property, The Gunshot Wedding and The Earthquake Girl.
Director: Sasha Yevtushenko
First broadcast on Radio 4 in September 2017.
MON 07:30 In and Out of the Kitchen (b06418ms)
Series 4
The Supplement
Damien is offered the chance to present his own television series all about "street food", something which doesn't initially appeal, particularly as he is busy editing the food supplement for a Sunday newspaper - territory which is far more familiar.
But when he is forced to become more populist to placate the paper's editor, perhaps this is the time to finally take the plunge into the murky world of "TV".
And Damien's boundaries are further tested when his kitchen is commandeered by Anthony and Mr Mullaney, who are in the midst of planning a property renovation company together.
Sitcom charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench, who lives in London's Queen's Park with his partner Anthony
Damien Trench ...... Miles Jupp
Anthony ...... Justin Edwards
Ian Frobisher ...... Philip Fox
Mr Mullaney ...... Brendan Dempsey
Livi Hollinshead ...... Alex Tregear
Paula, the Editor ...... Jessica Turner
Arlo Chance ...... Stephen Critchlow
Written by Justin Edwards.
Producer: Sam Michell.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2015.
MON 08:00 Brothers in Law (b053mjk2)
Series 1
Counsel's Opinion
Can rookie barrister Roger Thursby stop a leak of confidential information?
Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955.
Adapted for radio from Frank Muir & Denis Norden's BBC TV scripts by Richard Waring.
Roger Thursby ...... Richard Briers
Grimes .... John-Glyn Jones
Sally Mannering ...... Ann Davies
Mrs Pieman ...... Frances Bennett
Mrs Mannering ...... Betty Cooper
Other parts played by:
Patricia Gallimore
Malcom Hayes
Audio restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad.
Producer: David Hatch.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1970.
MON 08:30 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful (b007jvrj)
Series 1
Episode 4
Cigarettes or no smoking? Ken's in a dilemma over two ad campaigns.
Starring Martin Jarvis.
Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter’s satire set in the competitive world of advertising.
Ken Handley .... Martin Jarvis
John 'Sandy' Beach .... Christopher Godwin
Freddie .... Lockwood West
June .... Wendy Richard
Sarah …. Sheila Steafel
Mr Sandell …. John Blythe
Barman …. Geoffrey McGivern
Other parts played by:
John Baddeley
Norma Ronald
David Tate
Michael Jayston
Marc Smith
Bill Mitchell
Producer: Geoffrey Perkins
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1982.
MON 09:00 All the Way from Memphis (b00jdp93)
Series 1
Episode 4
James Walton chairs the show that tests and tickles the knowledge of industry pundits and people passionate about pop.
Regulars Tracey MacLeod and Andrew Collins are joined by actor Martin Freeman and comedian Stewart Lee.
The panellists also reveal their favourite most bizarre musical moments.
Reader: Beth Chalmers
Written and researched by James Walton
Producer: Dawn Ellis
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2004.
MON 09:30 Monica Dickens - My Turn To Make The Tea (m001gjhq)
The Stain on the Carpet
Early 1950s: Poppy is the junior reporter on the Downingham Post, where it's always her turn to make the tea.
She takes lodgings with the formidable Mrs Goff and discovers something sinister under the bed...
Semi-autobiographical story by Monica Dickens, first published in 1951.
Starring Alice Hart and Keith Barron.
Adapted in four parts by Sheila Goff.
Poppy .... Alice Hart
Mr Pellet .... Keith Barron
Mrs Goff .... Marlene Sidaway
Maimie .... Annabelle Dowler
Victor .... Stephen Critchlow
Mike .... Peter Darney
Joe .... Martin Hyder
Marjorie .... Jemma Elder
Director: David Hunter
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2004.
MON 10:00 Charles Dickens (b01b20s5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:00 today]
MON 11:00 Wimsey (b007jwgl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
MON 11:30 HG Wells (m001gryb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
MON 12:00 Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (m0004lfg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
MON 12:15 Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims (b09525dk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:15 today]
MON 12:30 In and Out of the Kitchen (b06418ms)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
MON 13:00 Brothers in Law (b053mjk2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
MON 13:30 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful (b007jvrj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
MON 14:00 All the Way from Memphis (b00jdp93)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
MON 14:30 Monica Dickens - My Turn To Make The Tea (m001gjhq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
MON 15:00 Charles Dickens (b01b20s5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:00 today]
MON 16:00 Wimsey (b007jwgl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
MON 16:30 HG Wells (m001gryb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
MON 17:00 Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (m0004lfg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
MON 17:15 Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims (b09525dk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:15 today]
MON 17:30 In and Out of the Kitchen (b06418ms)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
MON 18:00 Brothers in Law (b053mjk2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
MON 18:30 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful (b007jvrj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
MON 19:00 Jake Yapp's Unwinding (m001gjj0)
Series 1
Episode 1
4 Extra Debut. Comedian and broadcaster Jake Yapp with a new interactive live show for January evenings; three hours of comedy, guests and games.
Tonight he's joined by the comedian Jess Fostekew to help introduce programmes, chat about stuff and play some daft games, including the incredible quiz Celebrity Soup Of The Day.
He also chats to the brilliant puppeteer, singer and actor Louise Gold, who shares stories of working alongside Jim Henson on the Muppets.
Jake would love for you get involved. Either email jake@bbc.co.uk or send a message or voice note to 033 0123 9321 (Check with your network provider for exact costs).
Programmes include;
The Pin
Comedy Catalysts - Sindhu Vee discusses her comedy idol Carol Burnett
Where to, mate?
Careering by Daisy Buchanan
The Boring Talks - Ice Cream Vans by Ali Coote
MON 22:00 Just a Minute (m001ghzn)
Series 90
Boxing Day Sales, Snakes and Ladders, and Turkey Sandwiches
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Jennifer Saunders, Julian Clary and Anna Maxwell Martin to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.
The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game is back for a new series with subjects this week ranging from Snakes and Ladders to Turkey Sandwiches.
Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow
Sound editor: Marc Willcox
Producer: Rajiv Karia
A BBC Studios Production
MON 22:30 Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack (b00w7c95)
Series 1
Episode 2
Meet Daisy, the chattering public school girl's, parents and find out why the Mona Lisa has been dumped by the Laughing Cavalier.
Plus, a Police Officer who can't find the right words, a street survey that probes too far and Candi Karmel's sister makes an appearance.
A multi-paced, showcase for the exceptional talent of Lucy Montgomery.
With:
Philip Pope
Sally Grace
Waen Shepherd
Natalie Walter
Written by Lucy Montgomery with additional material by Steven Burge and Dan Tetsell.
Music by Philip Pope
Producer: Katie Tyrrell.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2010.
MON 23:00 The News Quiz (m001gjj7)
Series 110
Best of 2022
A look back on some of the best bits of News Quizzing from 2022.
In this compilation episode Andy Zaltzman casts his satirical eye over the highs and lows of the year, in which the UK has had two monarchs, three Prime Ministers and countless debates over whether a party can technically be called a party.
Hosted and written by Andy Zaltzman.
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: James Robinson
Production Co-ordinator: Ryan Walker-Edwards
Sound Editor: Jerry Peal
A BBC Studios Production
MON 23:45 Crème de la Crime (b00890lk)
Series 3
The Lies of the Artists
Michael Feydeau -TV's much-loved Inspector Niblett - and crime expert David Pershore probe a case of counterfeit art.
Tales from the vaults of villainy written by and starring Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.
With:
Olivia Colman
Ewan Bailey
Steven Kynman
Director: Adam Bromley
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2003.

TUESDAY 03 JANUARY 2023

TUE 00:00 Charles Dickens (b01b20s5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:00 on Monday]
TUE 01:00 Wimsey (b007jwgl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Monday]
TUE 01:30 HG Wells (m001gryb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Monday]
TUE 02:00 Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (m0004lfg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Monday]
TUE 02:15 Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims (b09525dk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:15 on Monday]
TUE 02:30 In and Out of the Kitchen (b06418ms)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 on Monday]
TUE 03:00 Brothers in Law (b053mjk2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 on Monday]
TUE 03:30 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful (b007jvrj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 on Monday]
TUE 04:00 All the Way from Memphis (b00jdp93)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:30 Monica Dickens - My Turn To Make The Tea (m001gjhq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Monday]
TUE 05:00 Charles Dickens (b01b2wb5)
Little Dorrit
Episode 2
Arthur Clennam still believes his parents to have wronged someone, but he can't get any help from the Circumlocution Office.
He also thinks he’s found a new love, and Little Dorrit receives a proposal.
Charles Dickens's masterpiece of social satire and imprisonment.
Starring Sir Ian McKellen as Charles Dickens.
Dramatised by Doug Lucie.
Recorded on location in London.
Charles Dickens ...... Ian McKellen
Arthur Clennam ...... Julian Wadham
Mrs Clennam ...... Margaret Tyzack
William Dorrit ...... John Wood
Little Dorrit ...... Jasmine Hyde
Mrs Merdle ...... Jennie Stoller
Fanny Dorrit ...... Indira Varma
Flora Finching ...... Sophie Thompson
Frederick Dorrit ...... Peter Tuddenham
Pet Meagles ...... Clare Corbett
John Chivery ...... Ben Crowe
Tip Dorritt ...... Kenny Blyth
Maggy ...... Helen Ayres
Flintwinch ...... Ioan Meredith
Mr Meagles ...... Gordon Reid
Mr Doyce ...... Jonathan Keeble
Other parts played by members of the cast.
Music by Mia Soteriou.
Director: Janet Whitaker
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2001.
TUE 06:00 Wimsey (b007jwgz)
Busman's Honeymoon
2. Credit Where Credit's Due
With William Noakes dead, Superintendent Kirk has his suspicions, but upper crust sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey is not so sure...
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the British gentleman detective created by Dorothy L Sayers.
Dramatised by Alistair Beaton.
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Lady Wimsey …. Sarah Badel
Bunter …. Peter Jones
Mrs Ruddle …. Pearl Hackney
Mr Puffett …. Michael Ripper
MacBride …. Roger Lloyd Pack
Frank Crutchley …. Kenneth Cranham
Narrator …. John Westbrook
Superintendent Kirk …. Peter Vaughan
Constable Sellon …. Christopher Beeny
Producer: Martin Fisher
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1983.
TUE 06:30 HG Wells (m001gryj)
The War of the Worlds
2. The Heat Ray
'The first " falling star" arrived - a huge comet which left a vivid green trail blazoned across the sky, a trail which heralded, had we only known it, the disasters ahead.'
Early signs of impending calamity...
Starring Paul Daneman and Martin Jarvis.
Sci-fi novel by HG Wells first published in 1898.
Dramatised by Jon Manchip White.
John Nicholson .... Paul Daneman
Dora Nicholson .... Isabel Rennie
Ogilvy .... Martin Jarvis
Sir James Stent .... Harold Kasket
First Officer .... Christopher Bidmead
Second Officer .... Ronald Herdman
Third Officer .... Ian Thompson
Lieutenant .... Anthony Jackson
Sound score by David Cain, BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Producer: John Powell
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in June 1967.
TUE 07:00 Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (m0004l7t)
2. Warning
Neighbours Charlie and Miranda are growing close and one joint interest is to 'shape' the personality of Adam, a synthetic human, who warns infatuated Charlie that his partner has a dark past.
Charlie will need to know the details.
Ian McEwan's novel reimagines life and times in the 1980s.
Read by Anton Lesser.
Abridged by Penny Leicester.
Producer: Duncan Minshull
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2019.
TUE 07:15 Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims (b095rbt7)
Episode 2
Jeanie has lived in a children's home for two years, and has caught the attention of Joseph Campbell Clark, an eminent child psychologist who decides he wants to adopt her as an academic project.
For his wife, Jeanie is not a project, she is a yearned-for child.
Meanwhile, her twin sister Meg is told to stop speaking about her at home.
Katie Hims's heartrending story of separated twins and their search for one another.
Nell . . . . . Sabrina Sandhu
Barry . . . . . Samuel James
Sister Juliana . . . . . Julie Teal
Joseph . . . . . Philip Fox
Nikki . . . . . Sanchia MacCormack
Meg . . . . . Charlotte Emmett
Jeanie . . . . . Rosie Boore
Director: Sasha Yevtushenko
First broadcast on Radio 4 in September 2017.
TUE 07:30 Ed Reardon's Week (b01gvq3l)
Series 8
Rosicrucian Armageddon 2
Ed joins the modern gaming fraternity when he meets Graham Pearson - the man who gave the world 'Rosicrucian Armageddon' - and is hired to add some authentic 'oldenspeak' to its sequel - 'Rosicrucian Armageddon 2'.
Whilst he tries to get to grips with NPC's, orbs and the Quest for the Grail his daughter unexpectedly arrives complete with son, Smile, Japanese tea infuser, dream catcher and native American chants to purge Ed's flat.
The comical world of an author, pipe smoker, consummate fare-dodger and master of the abusive e-mail.
Starring Christopher Douglas.
Written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds.
Ed Reardon ...... Christopher Douglas
Olive ...... Stephanie Cole
Pearl ...... Rita May
Ping ...... Barunka O'Shaughnessy
Stan ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Newsreader ...... Corrie Corfield
Graham ...... Tom Goodman Hill
Delivery man/Waiter ...... Dan Tetsell
Eli ...... Lisa Coleman
Producer: Dawn Ellis
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2012.
TUE 08:00 The Goon Show (b007jws9)
Series 7
What's My Line?
Can anyone guess the unusual professions in a special edition of the 1950s BBC TV quiz?
Groundbreaking, surreal BBC radio comedy written by Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens.
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: Pat Dixon
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in December 1956.
TUE 08:30 Little Blighty on the Down (b00tp807)
Series 4
Episode 2
The Parish council needs its money, but will the bank be able to pay out?
‘80s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty.
Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles.
Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman.
Starring:
Jo Kendall
Michael Troughton
John Baddeley
Bernadine Corrigan
Jonathan Kydd
Daniel Strauss
Producer: Lissa Evans
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1991.
TUE 09:00 Who Goes There? (b007wqd6)
Series 2
Episode 5
Martin Young chairs the quiz looking at lives of the noteworthy and notorious from the history books.
Tackling the biographical teasers are team captains Francis Wheen and Fred Housego.
With guests:
Claire Rayner
Roy Hattersley
Producer: Aled Evans
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1998.
TUE 09:30 No Commitments (b007jp15)
Series 7
Soap Bubbles
Charlotte discovers that starring in a soap opera is a cut-throat business.
Simon Brett’s sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters.
Anna …. Rosemary Leach
Charlotte …. Celia Imrie
Victoria …. Angela Thorne
Eddie.........James Greene
Bobby Tranter........James Vaughan
Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.
Producer: Maria Esposito
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2001.
TUE 10:00 Charles Dickens (b01b2wb5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:00 today]
TUE 11:00 Wimsey (b007jwgz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
TUE 11:30 HG Wells (m001gryj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
TUE 12:00 Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (m0004l7t)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
TUE 12:15 Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims (b095rbt7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:15 today]
TUE 12:30 Ed Reardon's Week (b01gvq3l)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
TUE 13:00 The Goon Show (b007jws9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
TUE 13:30 Little Blighty on the Down (b00tp807)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
TUE 14:00 Who Goes There? (b007wqd6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
TUE 14:30 No Commitments (b007jp15)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
TUE 15:00 Charles Dickens (b01b2wb5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:00 today]
TUE 16:00 Wimsey (b007jwgz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
TUE 16:30 HG Wells (m001gryj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
TUE 17:00 Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (m0004l7t)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
TUE 17:15 Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims (b095rbt7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:15 today]
TUE 17:30 Ed Reardon's Week (b01gvq3l)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
TUE 18:00 The Goon Show (b007jws9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
TUE 18:30 Little Blighty on the Down (b00tp807)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
TUE 19:00 Jake Yapp's Unwinding (m001gjhc)
Series 1
Episode 2
4 Extra Debut. Comedian and broadcaster Jake Yapp with a new interactive live show for January evenings; three hours of comedy, guests and games.
Tonight he's joined by the comedian, writer and actor Isy Suttie to help introduce programmes, chat about stuff and play some daft games.
Jake would love for you get involved, and maybe even try your luck in the sensational game Celebrity Soup Of The Day.
Either email jake@bbc.co.uk or send a message or voice note to 033 0123 9321 (Check with your network provider for exact costs).
Programmes include;
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme
Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum
Where to, mate?
Careering by Daisy Buchanan
The Boring Talks - Double Yellow Lines by Andrew Male
TUE 22:00 The Cold Swedish Winter (m000qkn1)
Series 5
An American in Yxsjö
Danny Robins’ romantic Swedish comedy, partly recorded on location with a mainly Swedish cast, continues.
The little town of Yxsjö begins to come to terms with ‘the Covid’ and turns its attention to the local economy. British comedian Geoff is now a Swedish citizen and fully (as he thinks) accepted into the bosom of his growing Swedish family.
But a fly lands firmly in the ointment, when an email arrives from a rich American Andersson (Nic Sampson) who’s been tracing his genealogy and turns out to be a long lost cousin. The family Andersson fall in love with the go-getting cousin Wilb, especially when he offers to help out financially - but, of course, Geoff thinks he smells a rat.
Cast
Geoff: Adam Riches
Linda: Sissela Benn
Sten: Thomas Oredsson
Gunilla: Anna-Lena Bergelin
Wilbur: Nic Sampson
John: Harry Nicolaou
With Thomas Eriksson and Johanna Wagrell
Written by Danny Robins
Produced and directed by Frank Stirling
A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4
TUE 22:30 Cabin Pressure (b00lq8lk)
Series 2
Gdansk
When MJN Air is chartered to ferry a chamber orchestra, Carolyn has to deal with the mysterious Case Of The Poisoned Cashews, while Martin gets to run through all of the Seven Deadly Sins.
And Arthur learns how not to pronounce ""Szyszko-Bohusz"", but does eat a lot of pudding.
Starring Stephanie Cole, Benedict Cumberbatch and Roger Allam.
John Finnemore's sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult.
Carolyn Knapp-Shappey ..... Stephanie Cole
1st Officer Douglas Richardson ..... Roger Allam
Capt. Martin Crieff ..... Benedict Cumberbatch
Arthur Shappey ..... John Finnemore
Madame Szyszko-Bohusz ..... Britta Gartner
Amsterdam ATC ..... Matt Green
Maestro ..... Simon Greenall
Director: David Tyler
A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2009.
TUE 23:00 My Teenage Diary (m000jmtm)
Series 9
Julie Myerson
Rufus Hound with more honest, intimate and hilarious interviews, with famous guests reading from their genuine teenage diaries.
In this episode, writer Julie Myerson delves into the diaries of her most formative years.
Producer: Harriet Jaine
A Talkback production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2020.
TUE 23:30 The Celebrity Voicemail Show (b08dnws2)
Series 2
Nigel Farage
Kayvan Novak imagines what it might be like to hear the answerphone messages of the rich and famous.
This time, listen in to Nigel Farage's voicemail as he flies off to the United States of America.
Entirely fictitious comedy show written and improvised by Kayvan Novak.
Producer: Matt Stronge
A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2017.
TUE 23:45 Guy Browning's Small Talk (b0076d91)
Series 1
Duvet Control
It's a miracle men and women ever manage to share a bed - and the drawbacks of counting sheep.
More deep thoughts on trivia.
Written by and starring Guy Browning.
Producer: Jonquil Panting
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2003.

WEDNESDAY 04 JANUARY 2023

WED 00:00 Charles Dickens (b01b2wb5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:00 on Tuesday]
WED 01:00 Wimsey (b007jwgz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Tuesday]
WED 01:30 HG Wells (m001gryj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Tuesday]
WED 02:00 Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (m0004l7t)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Tuesday]
WED 02:15 Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims (b095rbt7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:15 on Tuesday]
WED 02:30 Ed Reardon's Week (b01gvq3l)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 on Tuesday]
WED 03:00 The Goon Show (b007jws9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 on Tuesday]
WED 03:30 Little Blighty on the Down (b00tp807)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 on Tuesday]
WED 04:00 Who Goes There? (b007wqd6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:30 No Commitments (b007jp15)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Tuesday]
WED 05:00 Charles Dickens (b01b311m)
Little Dorrit
Episode 3
Mr Pancks has made discoveries about the Dorrit family, but Arthur still hasn’t solved his family's secret...
Charles Dickens's masterpiece of social satire and imprisonment.
Starring Sir Ian McKellen as Charles Dickens.
Dramatised by Doug Lucie.
Recorded on location in London.
Charles Dickens ...... Ian McKellen
Arthur Clennam ...... Julian Wadham
Mrs Clennam ...... Margaret Tyzack
William Dorrit ...... John Wood
Little Dorrit ...... Jasmine Hyde
Mrs Merdle ...... Jennie Stoller
Mr Pancks ...... Philp Joseph
Fanny Dorrit ...... Indira Varma
Mr Merdle ...... Kenneth Cranham
Flora Finching ...... Sophie Thompson
Frederick Dorrit ...... Peter Tuddenham
Pet Meagles ...... Clare Corbett
John Chivery ...... Ben Crowe
Tip Dorritt ...... Kenny Blyth
Maggy ...... Helen Ayres
Flintwinch ...... Ioan Meredith
Mr Meagles ...... Gordon Reid
Mr Doyce ...... Jonathan Keeble
Other parts played by members of the cast.
Music by Mia Soteriou.
Director: Janet Whitaker
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2001.
WED 06:00 Wimsey (b007k47f)
Busman's Honeymoon
3. A Policeman's Lot
As the questioning over the murder of William Noakes continues, some revelatory evidence emerges from the upper crust sleuth's cleaner.
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the British gentleman detective created by Dorothy L Sayers.
Dramatised by Alistair Beaton.
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Lady Wimsey …. Sarah Badel
Bunter …. Peter Jones
Mrs Ruddle …. Pearl Hackney
Narrator …. John Westbrook
Superintendent Kirk …. Peter Vaughan
Constable Sellon …. Christopher Beeny
Miss Twitterton …. Rosemary Leach
Reverend Goodacre …. Gerald Sim
Sergeant Foster …. Alexander John
Producer: Martin Fisher
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1983.
WED 06:30 HG Wells (m001gryl)
The War of the Worlds
3. The Fighting Machines
"We thought it was a meteorite at first, but it wasn't... it was a huge metal cylinder-and inside ..."
As the aliens take hold on Earth, John Nicholson recalls the devastation he witnessed.
Starring Paul Daneman and Martin Jarvis.
Sci-fi novel by HG Wells first published in 1898.
Dramatised by Jon Manchip White.
John Nicholson .... Paul Daneman
Dora Nicholson .... Isabel Rennie
The Lieutenant .... Anthony Jackson
The Colonel .... Ronald Herdman
The Corporal .... Frank Henderson
The Old Gentleman .... Walter Fitzgerald
Crowd .... Alan Dudley/Carole Boyd/Rolf Lefebvre
Sound score by David Cain, BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Producer: John Powell
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in June 1967.
WED 07:00 Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (m0004mdq)
3. Desires
Charlie, helped by his lover Miranda, has fully programmed the synthetic human called Adam, who now roams between both neighbours' flats.
One night this leads to a devastating moment. Devastating for Charlie, that is.
Ian McEwan's novel reimagines life and times in the 1980s.
Read by Anton Lesser
Abridged by Penny Leicester
Producer: Duncan Minshull
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2019.
WED 07:15 Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims (b095sy8l)
Episode 3
On a trip to Scarborough, twins Meg and Jeanie meet on the beach.
Nell stabs Harry at the dinner table. Out of the blue. In the arm.
Katie Hims's heartrending story of separated twins and their search for one another.
Nell . . . . . Sabrina Sandhu
Barry . . . . . Samuel James
Nikki . . . . . Sanchia MacCormack
Joseph . . . . . Philip Fox
Meg . . . . . Charlotte Emmett
Jeanie . . . . . Rosie Boore
Nurse . . . . . Julie Teal
Director: Sasha Yevtushenko
First broadcast on Radio 4 in September 2017.
WED 07:30 Maureen & Friends (m000cmzd)
Series 1
Maureen & Friends
From pesky rodents to Jane Austen.
The irrepressible Maureen Lipman performs comic monologues in the BBC Radio Theatre, London.
Building on a monologue tradition that builds on the foundations established by the likes of Joyce Grenfell, Maureen brings her own particular brand of humour and wit to this genre.
Characters include a Northern waitress with a passion for Cliff, a widowed chef who has fallen for her Polish builder and an Australian radiologist severely lacking in bedside manner.
Producer: David Hunter
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2019.
WED 08:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jz69)
Series 1
A Trip to France
The Lad is longing to sample life across the English Channel, but Sid's got other ideas.
Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock.
Starring Tony Hancock.
With:
Moira Lister
Bill Kerr
Sidney James
Kenneth Williams
Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott.
Music recorded by the BBC Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz.
Producer: Dennis Main Wilson
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1955.
WED 08:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue (b007jssx)
Series 1
Crises
Mike and Sue tackle crises and reveal the popularity of sex.
Starring Robert Duncan and Julia Hills.
Bill Dare's daytime sofa-based sitcom.
Mike ...... Robert Duncan
Sue ...... Julia Hills
With:
Mark Kilmurry
Roger Blake
Sally Phillips
Dan Strauss
Music by Mark Burton.
Producer: Pete Sinclair
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1996.
WED 09:00 The Write Stuff (b00vhgjw)
Series 14
The Beats
James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness.
Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks are joined by Ian McMillan and Francis Wheen.
Authors of the week and subject for pastiche are 'The Beats' - Jack Kerouac, William Burroughs, and Allen Ginsberg.
Reader: Beth Chalmers
Producer: Sam Michell
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2010.
WED 09:30 Tales from the Tower (b00df7j6)
Penne Arrabbiata No Chips
Bob Braithwaite is caretaker at the top of Blackpool Tower.
He's also a ‘watcher’ who sees everything through his high-powered binoculars - the ‘magic knockers of destiny’ as he calls them.
In this episode, he observes Clinton J Beesley – self-proclaimed 'King Of The Weddings' and proprietor of 'Nuptial World' - everything from a cufflink to a Daimler - who is hosting a dinner for his 25th wedding anniversary.
Unfortunately after one too many glasses of 'Vulgarro' at the local Italian, Clinton's wife Janet reveals more than anyone bargained for, and their marriage unravels on the spot.
Written by and starring David Holt.
Producer: Dawn Ellis
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2001.
WED 10:00 Charles Dickens (b01b311m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:00 today]
WED 11:00 Wimsey (b007k47f)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
WED 11:30 HG Wells (m001gryl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
WED 12:00 Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (m0004mdq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
WED 12:15 Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims (b095sy8l)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:15 today]
WED 12:30 Maureen & Friends (m000cmzd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
WED 13:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jz69)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
WED 13:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue (b007jssx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
WED 14:00 The Write Stuff (b00vhgjw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
WED 14:30 Tales from the Tower (b00df7j6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
WED 15:00 Charles Dickens (b01b311m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:00 today]
WED 16:00 Wimsey (b007k47f)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
WED 16:30 HG Wells (m001gryl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
WED 17:00 Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (m0004mdq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
WED 17:15 Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims (b095sy8l)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:15 today]
WED 17:30 Maureen & Friends (m000cmzd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
WED 18:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jz69)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
WED 18:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue (b007jssx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
WED 19:00 Jake Yapp's Unwinding (m001gjjm)
Series 1
Episode 3
4 Extra Debut. Comedian and broadcaster Jake Yapp with a new interactive live show for January evenings; three hours of comedy, guests and games.
Tonight he's joined by the comedian Sara Barron to help introduce programmes, chat about stuff and play some daft games.
Jake would love for you get involved, and maybe even try your luck in the world's most nutritious radio game Celebrity Soup Of The Day.
Either email jake@bbc.co.uk or send a message or voice note to 033 0123 9321 (Check with your network provider for exact costs).
Programmes include;
Women Talking About Cars with Jennifer Saunders
Where to, mate?
Careering by Daisy Buchanan
The Boring Talks - Pencils by Brian Mackenwells
WED 22:00 BBC New Comedy Awards 2022 (m001dxvv)
The BBC New Comedy Awards has been running since 1995, and its winners have included comedians such as Marcus Brigstocke, Josie Long, Alan Carr, Rhod Gilbert, Angela Barnes, Lucy Beaumont and Lose Voice Guy.
This year, over a thousand new acts entered, being whittled down to 100 for the live heats, and then just 30 for the six regional finals. And now it's time for the the Grand Final, recorded at St David's Hall, in Cardiff.
Hosted by ... Kerry Godliman
First act ... Robbie McShane
Second act ... Omar Badawy
Third act ... Dee Allum
Fourth act ... Dan Tiernan
Fifth act ... Marjolein Robertson
Sixth act ... Joshua Bethania
Head judge ... Fern Brady
Judge ... Nabil Abdulrashid
Judge ... Rosie Jones
Producers ... Lindsay Jex and Ed Morrish
Assistant producer ... Nicola Clyde
Post-production ... Rich Evans at Syncbox Post
A Phil Mcintyre Television production for BBC Radio 4
WED 22:30 Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better (b00k3n96)
Series 1
Greed/Gluttony
Welsh comedian Mark Watson sets out on his quest to free us from the seven deadly sins via stand-up comedy.
It's greed and gluttony for starters.
Tim Key and Tim Minchin provide sketches, songs and distractions.
Producer: Katie Marsden
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2007.
WED 23:00 The Million Pound Radio Show (m001gjjr)
Series 5
Episode 5
Thomas the Tank Engine goes rogue and quitting smoking is easy.
Sharp-edged topical humour in the most expensive show on radio.
Written by and starring Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell
With:
Jasper Jacob
Felicity Montagu
Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1991.
WED 23:30 Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Addiction (b09byzdk)
What Makes a Habit an Addiction?
Mae Martin is kicking the habit.
She’s exploring how we as a society think about addiction, and on a personal level, trying to understand who she is now she's no longer addicted to anything.
Through the lens of her own experience, this guide follows Mae chronologically through a lifetime of obsessive behaviour and addiction with all her characteristic wit and levity.
What makes a habit an addiction?
As a young child, Mae may not have been addicted yet, but she was certainly OBSESSED. She's never just "liked" things, she's always loved them. Mae is finally drawing connections between her obsessive, all-consuming patterns of behaviour, and examining why they might occur.
Written by and starring Mae Martin – an award-winning stand-up and Edinburgh comedy award nominee.
With:
Dr Gabor Mate
Carolyn Taylor
Producer: Alexandra Smith
A BBC Studios Production, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2017.

THURSDAY 05 JANUARY 2023

THU 00:00 Charles Dickens (b01b311m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 Wimsey (b007k47f)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 HG Wells (m001gryl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (m0004mdq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:15 Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims (b095sy8l)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:15 on Wednesday]
THU 02:30 Maureen & Friends (m000cmzd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jz69)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 on Wednesday]
THU 03:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue (b007jssx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 The Write Stuff (b00vhgjw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:30 Tales from the Tower (b00df7j6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 Charles Dickens (b01b3clm)
Little Dorrit
Episode 4
The newly wealthy Dorrits set off on a tour of Europe but Little Dorrit is homesick.
Fanny finds a suitor and William is gratified by the attentions of the banker, Mr Merdle.
Charles Dickens's masterpiece of social satire and imprisonment dramatised by Doug Lucie.
Starring Sir Ian McKellen as Charles Dickens.
Recorded on location in London.
Charles Dickens ...... Ian McKellen
Arthur Clennam ...... Julian Wadham
Mrs Clennam ...... Margaret Tyzack
William Dorrit ...... John Wood
Little Dorrit ...... Jasmine Hyde
Mr Merdle ...... Kenneth Cranham
Mrs Merdle ...... Jennie Stoller
Fanny Dorrit ...... Indira Varma
Flora Finching ...... Sophie Thompson
Frederick Dorrit ...... Peter Tuddenham
John Chivery ...... Ben Crowe
Tip Dorritt ...... Kenny Blyth
Flintwinch ...... Ioan Meredith
Mr Pancks ...... Philip Joseph
Mr Doyce ...... Jonathan Keeble
Other parts played by members of the cast.
Music by Mia Soteriou
Director: Janet Whitaker
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2001.
THU 06:00 Wimsey (b007k48n)
Busman's Honeymoon
4. Not Why, But How
The upper crust sleuth and his new bride try to recreate the lead-up to the mysterious circumstances of the murder of Noakes.
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the British gentleman detective created by Dorothy L Sayers.
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Lady Wimsey …. Sarah Badel
Bunter …. Peter Jones
Mrs Ruddle …. Pearl Hackney
Narrator …. John Westbrook
Miss Twitterton …. Rosemary Leach
Frank Crutchley …. Kenneth Cranham
Salcombe Hardy …. Patrick Newell
Sid …. David Peart
Dramatised by Alistair Beaton.
Producer: Martin Fisher
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1983.
THU 06:30 HG Wells (m001grxg)
The War of the Worlds
4. The Black Smoke
John Nicholson witnesses the Martians invasion as they creep from their vast space cylinders. Starring Paul Daneman.
The novel by H.G. Wells adapted for radio in six parts by Jon Manchip White
4: The Black Smoke
'I tripped and fell right in the path of the Fighting-Machines, expecting to be crushed out of existence in a hideous instant....'
John Nicholson .... Paul Daneman
Producer …. Peter Sallis
Sound score by David Cain, BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Producer: John Powell
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in June 1967.
THU 07:00 Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (m0004md8)
4. Confession
Ian McEwan's novel reimagines life and times in the 1980s.
Charlie learns about Miranda's night with Adam, their synthetic human companion, but any discord between the three must be avoided as there is little Mark to be taken care of. And the darkly worrying problem of Gorringe, now living in Salisbury.
Read by Anton Lesser
Abridged by Penny Leicester
Produced by Duncan Minshull
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2019.
THU 07:15 Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims (b095tcwx)
Episode 4
On the day of her Cambridge interview, Jeanie takes a train instead to Scarborough, in search of a twin sister she faintly remembers.
Meanwhile, Meg has a baby girl, who she wants to name Jeanie.
Katie Hims's heartrending story of separated twins and their search for one another.
Jeanie . . . . . Jennifer Walser
Meg . . . . . Kerry Gooderson
Nikki . . . . . Sanchia MacCormack
Joseph . . . . . Philip Fox
David . . . . . Tom Forrister
Sister Juliana . . . . . Julie Teal
Nell . . . . . Sabrina Sandhu
Victor . . . . . Simon Ludders
Driver . . . . . Samuel James
Director: Sasha Yevtushenko
First broadcast on Radio 4 in September 2017.
THU 07:30 To Hull and Back (b09rx3vt)
Series 3
Last Chance Salon
On her way back from Hull station following a failed attempt to get onto the Vidal Sassoon hairdressing course in London, Sophie is knocked over by a car.
By way of compensation the driver, Alison, a frequent church-goer, offers Sophie a disused hair salon that she has access to thanks to her church's outreach work. Sophie accepts Alison's offer.
But with only a week to make the salon a going concern, will Sophie manage to make a success of it?
Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman.
Lucy Beaumont’s warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull where a daughter tries to escape her overbearing mother.
Sophie ...... Lucy Beaumont
Sheila ...... Maureen Lipman
Jean ...... Kerrie Marsh
Ernie ...... Norman Lovett
Alison ...... Annie Sawle
Trish ...... Debra Baker
Producer: Sam Michell
A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2018.
THU 08:00 The Men from the Ministry (b007jnys)
The Conference Trick
Not keen on securing plots of land on planet Venus, the British government opt to enlist the bumbling bureaucrats.
A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments.
CAST:
Lennox-Brown …. Deryck Guyler
Lamb …. Richard Murdoch
Mildred …. Norma Ronald
Sir Gregory Pitkin …. Ronald Baddiley
Other parts played by Garard Green and John Graham
'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra.
Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham.
Producer: Edward Taylor
First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1972.
THU 08:30 Simon's Bug (b04g3nrc)
Episode 1
Simon suspects his wife of having an affair and borrows some bugging equipment for his own telephone. However, he finds out more than he suspects.
Starring Hwyel Bennett and Alison Steadman.
Four-part series adapted by Richard Quick from his comic novel.
Simon Webb ....... Hwyel Bennett
Joanna Webb ....... Alison Steadman
Kate Agnew ....... Rosemary Leach
Dorothy Grisewood ....... Carole Hayman
Michael Webb ....... Jon Glover
Producer: Paul Spencer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1989.
THU 09:00 The Unbelievable Truth (m0004f0f)
Series 22
Episode 4
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.
Richard Osman, Holly Walsh, Luisa Omielan and Jack Dee are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as names, frogs, paper and parrots.
Produced by Jon Naismith
A Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2019.
THU 09:30 Clare in the Community (b008z5wk)
Series 4
The Long Goodbye
Ray's colleagues celebrate his civil partnership and Brian reassesses his life after his not-very-near-death experience.
Comedy by Harry Venning and David Ramsden. Clare Barker is a social worker with all the politically correct jargon but none of the practical solutions.
Clare ...... Sally Phillips
Brian ...... Alex Lowe
Ray ...... Richard Lumsden
Helen ...... Gemma Craven
Irene ...... Ellen Thomas
Megan ...... Nina Conti
Simon ...... Andrew Wincott
Counsellor ...... Anna Bengo
Ainsworth ...... Lloyd Thomas
Troy ...... Ben Onwukwe.
Producer: Katie Tyrrell
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2008.
THU 10:00 Charles Dickens (b01b3clm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:00 today]
THU 11:00 Wimsey (b007k48n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
THU 11:30 HG Wells (m001grxg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
THU 12:00 Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (m0004md8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
THU 12:15 Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims (b095tcwx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:15 today]
THU 12:30 To Hull and Back (b09rx3vt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
THU 13:00 The Men from the Ministry (b007jnys)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
THU 13:30 Simon's Bug (b04g3nrc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
THU 14:00 The Unbelievable Truth (m0004f0f)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
THU 14:30 Clare in the Community (b008z5wk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
THU 15:00 Charles Dickens (b01b3clm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:00 today]
THU 16:00 Wimsey (b007k48n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
THU 16:30 HG Wells (m001grxg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
THU 17:00 Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (m0004md8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
THU 17:15 Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims (b095tcwx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:15 today]
THU 17:30 To Hull and Back (b09rx3vt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
THU 18:00 The Men from the Ministry (b007jnys)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
THU 18:30 Simon's Bug (b04g3nrc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
THU 19:00 Jake Yapp's Unwinding (m001gjjf)
Series 1
Episode 4
Comedian and broadcaster Jake Yapp with a new live show for January evenings; three hours of comedy, guests and games.
THU 22:00 Fags, Mags and Bags (m0013zrx)
Series 10
1. Racismpallooza
The hit Radio 4 series Fags, Mags & Bags returns in a landmark tenth series with more shop based shenanigans and over the counter philosophy, courtesy of Ramesh Mahju and his trusty sidekick Dave.
Set in a Scots-Asian corner shop, and written by and starring Donald Mcleary and Sanjeev Kohli, the award winning Fags, Mags & Bags has proved a huge hit. This brand-new series sees a return of all the show’s regular characters, with some guest appearances along the way.
In this episode, Ramesh tries to help Mrs Birkett who is being pursued by the immigration services.
Cast:
Ramesh: Sanjeev Kohli
Dave: Donald Mcleary
Sanjay: Omar Raza
Alok: Susheel Kumar
Malcolm: Mina Anwar
Mrs Birkett: Stewart Cairns
Bishop Briggs: Michael Redmond
Mrs Begg: Marjory Hogarth
Producer: Gus Beattie for Gusman Productions
A Comedy Unit production for BBC Radio 4
THU 22:30 The Remains of Foley and McColl (b007jrl6)
The Real You
Their BBC producer forces Sean and Hamish to get proper jobs.
Surreal comedy starring award-winning double act, Sean Foley and Hamish McColl - the Right Size.
With:
Rose English
Count Arthur Strong
Chris Larner
Mark Stevens
Producer: Lissa Evans
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2000.
THU 23:00 Steven Appleby's Normal Life (b007jqqw)
Series 1
The Normal Mind
Cartoonist Steven takes advantage of modern surgical techniques to reveal the inner workings of the creative artist's brain.
Starring Mark Perry as cartoonist Steven Appleby who takes an abnormal look at everyday life.
Steven ...... Paul McCrink
Mum ...... Rosalind Paul
Female Steven ...... Rachel Atkins
Mr Two ...... Ewan Bailey
Dad ...... Nigel Betts
Other parts played by the cast.
Written by Steven Appleby
Producer: Toby Swift
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2001.
THU 23:15 Sir Henry at Rawlinson End (b00s6n86)
A Christmas Eating at Rawlinson End
The surreal saga of a dynasty delicately balanced on the edge of sanity.
Written by and starring Viv Stanshall.
Contains an edit of an original John Peel session as first heard on BBC Radio 1.
Music composed and performed by Viv Stanshall using additional musicians.
Producer: John Walters
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1996.
THU 23:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups (b04v3838)
Series 2
The Well of Loneliness
When Tom's father uncovers some potentially life-changing news through his research into the family tree, Tom is pressganged into helping him find a church which could be devastating for the Wrigglesworth name.
Meanwhile, Tom's mum and gran enter the cut-throat world of competitive well-dressing.
Tom ...... Tom Wrigglesworth
Granny ...... Judy Parfitt
Dad ...... Paul Copley
Mum ...... Kate Anthony
Written by Tom Wrigglesworth and James Kettle. With Miles Jupp.
Producer: Katie Tyrrell
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2014.

FRIDAY 06 JANUARY 2023

FRI 00:00 Charles Dickens (b01b3clm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 Wimsey (b007k48n)
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FRI 01:30 HG Wells (m001grxg)
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FRI 02:00 Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (m0004md8)
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FRI 02:15 Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims (b095tcwx)
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FRI 02:30 To Hull and Back (b09rx3vt)
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FRI 03:00 The Men from the Ministry (b007jnys)
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FRI 03:30 Simon's Bug (b04g3nrc)
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FRI 04:00 The Unbelievable Truth (m0004f0f)
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FRI 04:30 Clare in the Community (b008z5wk)
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FRI 05:00 Charles Dickens (b01b3fqd)
Little Dorrit
Episode 5
After her father's death Little Dorrit is still in Italy when the newly-married Fanny has a strange visit from Mr Merdle.
Arthur is struck by disaster and Mrs Clennam is forced to reveal the family secret at last.
Conclusion of Charles Dickens's masterpiece of social satire and imprisonment.
Starring Sir Ian McKellen as Charles Dickens.
Recorded on location in London.
Charles Dickens ...... Ian McKellen
Arthur Clennam ...... Julian Wadham
Mrs Clennam ...... Margaret Tyzack
Little Dorrit ...... Jasmine Hyde
Fanny Dorrit ...... Indira Varma
John Chivery ...... Ben Crowe
Flintwinch ...... Ioan Meredith
Mr Pancks ...... Philip Joseph
Mr Doyce ...... Jonathan Keeble
Mr Merdle ...... Kenneth Cranham
Chivery ...... Gordon Reid
Dramatised by Doug Lucie.
Music by Mia Soteriou
Director: Janet Whitaker
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2001.
FRI 06:00 Wimsey (b007k4c3)
Busman's Honeymoon
5. Crossed in Love
As the debts of murder victim William Noakes start mounting up, the upper crust sleuth grows suspicious of one of his relatives.
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the British gentleman detective created by Dorothy L Sayers.
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Lady Wimsey …. Sarah Badel
Bunter …. Peter Jones
Mrs Ruddle …. Pearl Hackney
Narrator …. John Westbrook
Miss Twitterton …. Rosemary Leach
Frank Crutchley …. Kenneth Cranham
MacBride …. Roger Lloyd Pack
Mr. Solomons …. Bernard Spear
Voice from wireless …. Michael Bilton
Superintendent Kirk …. Peter Vaughan
Dramatised by Alistair Beaton.
Producer: Martin Fisher
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1983.
FRI 06:30 HG Wells (m001grx5)
The War of the Worlds
5. The Red Weed
More Martian horror strikes as John Nicholson recalls the sound which sparked terror in him. Starring Paul Daneman.
The novel by H.G. Wells adapted for radio in six parts by Jon Manchip White
5. The Red Weed
' I stared down at the crumpled body of the parson. I had killed him-and then I heard a sound that terrified me.'
John Nicholson .... Paul Daneman
Lieutenant ,.... Anthony Jackson
First Spokesman .... Denys Hawthorne
Second Spokesman .... Anthony Hall
Sound score by David Cain, BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Producer: John Powell
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in July 1967.
FRI 07:00 Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (m0004mbd)
5. Involvement
Ian McEwan's novel reimagines life and times in the 1980s.
Charlie and Miranda are pondering the problem of Peter Gorringe. Adam their synthetic human companion is churning out poems. And one evening at a birthday dinner, the couple see an illustrious figure they decide to approach.
Read by Anton Lesser
Abridged by Penny Leicester
Produced by Duncan Minshull
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2019.
FRI 07:15 Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims (b095tkgv)
Episode 5
Meg and Jeanie have not set eyes on one another since they were 11.
Now they are in their late sixties, and have ended up boarding the same train. One thing leads to another.
The conclusion of Katie Hims's heartrending story of separated twins and their search for one another.
Jeanie . . . . . Jessica Turner
Meg . . . . . Carolyn Pickles
Ticket Inspector . . . . . Samuel James
Director: Sasha Yevtushenko
First broadcast on Radio 4 in September 2017.
FRI 07:30 Ellie Taylor's Safe Space (m000yg46)
Series 2
Parties
Ellie Taylor welcomes you to "Safe Space", a place where anyone can offload their controversial opinions without fear of judgment.
She talks to members of the public about their gripes and then reveals one of her own - that parties are awful and should be banned.
Joining her to prove her point are regular sidekick Robin Morgan (Mock The Week) and special guest Ella Al-Shamahi, author of "The Handshake: A Gripping History".
Written by Ellie Taylor and Robin Morgan
Produced by Sam Michell
A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2021.
FRI 08:00 Parsley Sidings (b01p8pl1)
Series 1
The Excursion
Railway Station Master Horace Hepplewhite decides Parsley Sidings needs to boost passenger numbers with train excursions.
CAST:
Horace Hepplewhite …. Arthur Lowe
Bert Hepplewhite …. Ian Lavender
Percy Valentine …. Kenneth Connor
Gloria Simpkins …. Liz Fraser
American Tourist …. John Graham
Arthur Lowe (Horace Hepplewhite)
Chalky White/Passenger …. Ronnie Stevens
Jim Eldridge's eponymous series is set in a sleepy railway station. The Hepplewhites have run 'Parsley Sidings' station for generations and the current Station Master, Horace, hopes that his son Bert will continue the line. Mild-mannered Ticket Clerk Bert wants to work anywhere but on the railways. His colleague, Station Announcer Gloria Simpkins, secretly loves him. Porter Percy Valentine is an archetypal wheeler-dealer and the ancient Signalman, Bradshaw, causes havoc and dispenses home-made remedies in equal measure. The 'Parsley Sidings' nemesis is Phineas Perkins, the station master of Potwhistle Halt, one stop down the line.
Re-created announcements by Keith Skues.
Producer: Edward Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1972.
FRI 08:30 Bristow (b007v1dg)
Series 3
The Good, the Bad and the Temporary
There's a new girl in town, and Bristow knows his office isn't big enough for the two of them.
Michael Williams stars as Bristow.
Frank Dickens' sitcom is based on his famous long-running newspaper cartoon strip about the Chester-Perry buying clerk.
Bristow ...... Michael Williams
Jones ...... Rodney Bewes
Mrs Purdy ...... Dora Bryan
Perkins ...... Leslie Phillips
Hewitt ...... Owen Brenman
Miss Sunman ...... Katy Odey
Fudge ...... Jon Glover
Postboy ...... Simon Schatzberger
Stokes ...... David Battley
Sylvana ...... Jackie Neglia
Music: John Whitehall
Producer: Neil Cargill
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2000.
FRI 09:00 Act Your Age (b00g47nm)
Series 1
Episode 6
Simon Mayo hosts a three-way play-off to establish which generation of comedians is the funniest.
Captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker are joined by guests Steven Hall, Rhod Gilbert and Stan Boardman.
Producers: Ashley Blaker and Bill Matthews
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2009.
FRI 09:30 Millport (b0076bbj)
Series 3
Restitution
The re-opening of the Cumbrae Club goes horribly wrong when Irene notices a fatal flaw in the plan.
Meanwhile, Alberto is paranoid that a new money-making scheme could bring the island some unwanted attention.
Bittersweet comedy written by and starring Lynn Ferguson as 30-something barmaid Irene Bruce, who hankers after a better life on the mainland.
Irene ...... Lynn Ferguson
Moira/Agnes ...... Janet Brown
Alberto/Dr Hume/Ferryman/Rrobert ...... Lewis McLeod
Ena/Bunty ...... Gabriel Quigley
Minister/Bob ...... Robert Patterson
Dougie/Huberto ...... Kenneth Bryans
Music arranged by Olly Fox.
Producer: Lucy Bacon
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2002.
FRI 10:00 Charles Dickens (b01b3fqd)
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FRI 11:00 Wimsey (b007k4c3)
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FRI 11:30 HG Wells (m001grx5)
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FRI 12:00 Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (m0004mbd)
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FRI 12:15 Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims (b095tkgv)
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FRI 12:30 Ellie Taylor's Safe Space (m000yg46)
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FRI 13:00 Parsley Sidings (b01p8pl1)
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FRI 13:30 Bristow (b007v1dg)
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FRI 14:00 Act Your Age (b00g47nm)
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FRI 14:30 Millport (b0076bbj)
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FRI 15:00 Charles Dickens (b01b3fqd)
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FRI 16:00 Wimsey (b007k4c3)
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FRI 16:30 HG Wells (m001grx5)
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FRI 17:00 Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (m0004mbd)
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FRI 17:15 Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims (b095tkgv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:15 today]
FRI 17:30 Ellie Taylor's Safe Space (m000yg46)
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FRI 18:00 Parsley Sidings (b01p8pl1)
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FRI 18:30 Bristow (b007v1dg)
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FRI 19:00 Jake Yapp's Unwinding (m001gjhy)
Series 1
Episode 5
Comedian and broadcaster Jake Yapp with a new live show for January evenings; three hours of comedy, guests and games.
FRI 22:00 The Confessional (m001gjj4)
Series 3
The Confession of Maisie Adam
Each week Stephen Mangan invites another distinguished guest into his virtual confessional box to make three ‘confessions’ to him. An antidote to conventional talk shows, their stories do not reflect their proudest moments. Stephen could not be less interested in those. He wants them to open up about their darker side. Settle back for stimulating journeys through shame, regret and toe curling embarrassment.
This time the penitent taking the hot seat is comedian Maisie Adam. The 'So You Think You're Funny?' winner discusses a new found tendency to lie, nefarious uses for soggy paper and whether she has the makings of a psychopath.
Presenter: Stephen Mangan
Additional material: Nick Doody
Producer: Frank Stirling
a 7digital production
FRI 22:30 Beauty of Britain (b00n4zgv)
Series 1
The Lord Lieutenant's Lady
Beauty is caught between a warring couple, which is a good distraction from her disastrous crush on worship leader Wayne.
Comedy by Christopher Douglas and Nicola Sanderson.
Beauty Olonga works as a carer for the Featherdown Agency and sees herself as an inspiration to other African girls hoping to achieve their goals in the land of semi-skimmed milk.
See Britain through her eyes - its overheated houses, its disappointing church services and its over-fondness for cauliflower cheese.
Beauty ...... Jocelyn Jee Esien
Nancy Snow ...... Rosemary Leach
Miss Macleod ...... Anne Reid
Worship Leader Wayne ...... Javone Prince
Sally ...... Felicity Montagu
Karen ...... Nicola Sanderson
Mrs Gupte ...... Indira Joshi
Anil ...... Paul Sharma
Mrs Daly/Choir Member ...... Nicola Sanderson
Music by The West End Gospel Choir.
Producer: Tilusha Ghelani
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2009.
FRI 23:00 Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself (b04grrpq)
Episode 1
The impression and sketch show that looks behind the scenes at the life and work of star impressionist Lewis Macleod.
Lewis has performed on BBC Radio 4 Extra's Newsjack, plus Postman Pat, The Phantom Menace and Dead Ringers.
With:
Kate O'Sullivan
Duncan Wisbey
Julian Dutton
Producer: Lyndsay Fenner
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2014.
FRI 23:30 James Acaster's Perfect Sounds (p0c2j52v)
Series 2
Fern Brady & The Punk Beyoncé
Black Terry Cat by Xenia Rubinos is a magical album drawing on many influences and described by the artist herself as "a punk Beyoncé".
However, is it enough to impress one of Scotland's finest, Fern Brady?