Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Man in Black—Series 3, Connect by Lucy Moore
1/5 Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a helpline volunteer and a very sinister caller.
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00:30
A Short History of Vampires—3. Israbel By Tanith Lee
3/4 The tale of a dangerous obsession for a vampire and a painter.
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01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Crime Writers, James Ellroy
Kirsty Young explores the choices of noir fiction author James Ellroy.
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01:50
Front Row Interviews—Jonathan Lynn
Yes Minister writer Jonathan Lynn explains the hidden rules of comedy.
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02:00
Paper Gardens—The Holy Suburb - Cookham
3/5 Leslie Forbes peers behind the privet hedges in search of Stanley Spencer's personal Eden.
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02:15
Ambridge Extra Omnibus—Series 2, Episodes 5-6
The second series of the Archers spin-off continues.
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02:45
The Science of DIY—If I Had a Hammer
3/5 Len Fisher and fellow experts locate the 'sweet spot' to hit your nail on the head.
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03:00
Take It From Here—From 14/04/1955
The Glums grapple with a crossword, and there's a cautionary tale from Monte Carlo.
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03:30
Len Deighton - The Ipcress File
An unnamed agent is ensnared in a sinister plot to brainwash scientists and trade them.
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05:00
Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 1, 1. The Black Island
1/6 On the trail of forgers, intrepid boy reporter Tintin arrives at a mysterious castle.
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05:30
Rosemary Sutcliff - The Eagle of the Ninth—Episode 1
1/4 Can Marcus recover his father's reputation and the lost Eagle of his legion?
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Morning
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06:00
Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 7. The Note
7/8 The inspector shares his murder theory with the suave sleuth, and Steve gets a shock.
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06:30
The Spying Game—The Living Daylights
1/4 By Ian Fleming. James Bond battles to rescue a trapped British agent.
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07:00
No Commitments—Series 9, Ill of the Dead
1/6 There is a death in the family and the ripples from Victoria's insecurities flow outward.
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07:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Ince, Highfield, Edwards
3/6 John Lloyd and Dave Gorman receive exhibits as donations to their infinitely vast museum.
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08:00
Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 2
2/16 Kenneth Horne in a roaring 1920s film spoof, and Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of a nadger.
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08:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 4
4/8 Prune Playhouse presents The Search for the Nile.
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09:00
Elvenquest—Series 3, Episode 2
2/6 The Questers find themselves held by the ruthless barbarian Ragnar Half-tooth.
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09:30
HR—Series 1, A Leaving Party
5/6 Peter meets Sam on his way to a leaving party, but they get stuck in a lift.
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10:00
The Complete Smiley—Smiley's People, Episode 3
George has a chance to take his nemesis down at last. Will he lose himself in the process?
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11:00
Fay Weldon Stories—A Knife for Cutting Mangoes
A tale of relationships and the insecurity that one woman feels when she replaces another.
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11:15
Loose Ends—22/10/2011
Peter Curran with Douglas Hodge, Jo Whiley, Bombay Bicycle Club and Rachael Stirling.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 2
2/16 Kenneth Horne in a roaring 1920s film spoof, and Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of a nadger.
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12:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 4
4/8 Prune Playhouse presents The Search for the Nile.
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13:00
Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 7. The Note
7/8 The inspector shares his murder theory with the suave sleuth, and Steve gets a shock.
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13:30
The Spying Game—The Living Daylights
1/4 By Ian Fleming. James Bond battles to rescue a trapped British agent.
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14:00
William Boyd - Restless—Episode 1
1/10 When Ruth visits her mother, she embarks on a dangerous journey into the past.
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14:15
This Sceptred Isle—Edwin to Whitby
10/216 Anna Massey reveals how King Edwin became one of the most powerful men of his day.
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14:30
Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag—Episode 1
1/5 The story of ex-convict Eddie Chapman, Britain's most extraordinary wartime double agent.
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14:45
James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 6
6/10 Bond has won. Will he live long enough to enjoy victory? Is Le Chiffre really beaten?
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15:00
The Complete Smiley—Smiley's People, Episode 3
George has a chance to take his nemesis down at last. Will he lose himself in the process?
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—24/10/2011
Mel Giedroyc introduces the first chapter of The Phoenix and the Carpet by E Nesbit.
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17:00
Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 6
6/6 Do Muriel's visions bode prosperity and will the Hawthornes move on?
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17:30
No Commitments—Series 9, Ill of the Dead
1/6 There is a death in the family and the ripples from Victoria's insecurities flow outward.
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Evening
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18:00
Paradise Lost in Space—1. Ruination
1/6 Armed idealist Norman and cheerful bore Max are set to ruin the lives of friendly aliens.
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18:30
Catch My Breath—1. Demon Host
1/5 Two women take refuge in a remote Scottish country house where a demon awaits them.
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19:00
Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 2
2/16 Kenneth Horne in a roaring 1920s film spoof, and Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of a nadger.
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19:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 9, Episode 4
4/8 Prune Playhouse presents The Search for the Nile.
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20:00
Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 7. The Note
7/8 The inspector shares his murder theory with the suave sleuth, and Steve gets a shock.
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20:30
The Spying Game—The Living Daylights
1/4 By Ian Fleming. James Bond battles to rescue a trapped British agent.
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21:00
Fay Weldon Stories—A Knife for Cutting Mangoes
A tale of relationships and the insecurity that one woman feels when she replaces another.
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21:15
Loose Ends—22/10/2011
Peter Curran with Douglas Hodge, Jo Whiley, Bombay Bicycle Club and Rachael Stirling.
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22:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Ince, Highfield, Edwards
3/6 John Lloyd and Dave Gorman receive exhibits as donations to their infinitely vast museum.
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22:30
Elvenquest—Series 3, Episode 2
2/6 The Questers find themselves held by the ruthless barbarian Ragnar Half-tooth.
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23:00
The News Quiz Extra—24/10/2011
Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
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23:45
Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—1. Pubs
1/4 The incisive reporter investigates Britain's public houses.
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Late
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00:00
Paradise Lost in Space—1. Ruination
1/6 Armed idealist Norman and cheerful bore Max are set to ruin the lives of friendly aliens.
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00:30
Catch My Breath—1. Demon Host
1/5 Two women take refuge in a remote Scottish country house where a demon awaits them.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 7. The Note
7/8 The inspector shares his murder theory with the suave sleuth, and Steve gets a shock.
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01:30
The Spying Game—The Living Daylights
1/4 By Ian Fleming. James Bond battles to rescue a trapped British agent.
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02:00
Elvenquest—Series 3, Episode 2
2/6 The Questers find themselves held by the ruthless barbarian Ragnar Half-tooth.
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02:30
HR—Series 1, A Leaving Party
5/6 Peter meets Sam on his way to a leaving party, but they get stuck in a lift.
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03:00
The Complete Smiley—Smiley's People, Episode 3
George has a chance to take his nemesis down at last. Will he lose himself in the process?
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04:00
Fay Weldon Stories—A Knife for Cutting Mangoes
A tale of relationships and the insecurity that one woman feels when she replaces another.
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04:15
Loose Ends—22/10/2011
Peter Curran with Douglas Hodge, Jo Whiley, Bombay Bicycle Club and Rachael Stirling.
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05:00
Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 6
6/6 Do Muriel's visions bode prosperity and will the Hawthornes move on?
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05:30
No Commitments—Series 9, Ill of the Dead
1/6 There is a death in the family and the ripples from Victoria's insecurities flow outward.
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