Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Fear on 4—Series 4, Hearing Is Believing
When the theatre is dark, never assume it is empty backstage.
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00:30
Robert Holmes - Aliens in the Mind—1. Island Genesis
1/6 The death of a man on the remote Scottish island of Luig sparks a sinister discovery.
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01:00
An Hour With...—Jon Pertwee
The star of Doctor Who, The Navy Lark and Worzel Gummidge entertains with his one-man show
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02:00
Irène Némirovsky - The Dogs and the Wolves
Ada grows up in the poor Jewish pogroms of Ukraine, where fate, finance and love collide.
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03:15
Baroness Orczy - The Teahouse Detective—The Dublin Mystery
A dying businessman appears to have settled his will, but revenge wreaks family havoc.
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04:00
Martyn Wade - Goodnight to Flamboro'
The tragic short life of prolific composer William Baines, who died aged just 23.
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05:30
The Write Stuff—Series 16, William Blake
5/6 James Walton tests his guests on their literary knowledge.
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Morning
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06:00
Barbara Pym - Jane and Prudence—Episode 2
2/2 Fabian permits a clear out. Jane is keen to satisfy her curiosity.
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07:15
The Science of DIY—Getting in a Twist
5/5 Len Fisher and fellow experts demonstrate how screws and screwdrivers are in fact levers.
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07:30
Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, The Carpet Sweeper
1/6 Buying a new carpet sweeper for her neighbour turns into a major operation for Linda.
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08:00
Floggit's—From 24/08/1956
Chaos strikes village shopkeepers Gert and Daisy over a troublesome tree.
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—We All Make Mistakes
Sir Gregory decides to take action over the bumbling bureaucrats.
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09:00
Horrible Histories—Vile Victorians
Terry Deary's gory and gruesome guide to vile Victorian life and death. Death, mainly.
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10:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Ladies of Letters, Christabel Bielenberg
From Robeson to Mendelssohn, writer Christabel Bielenberg shares her castaway choices.
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10:45
Fay Weldon Stories—Knock Knock
With his parents' transatlantic marriage at risk, how will eight-year-old Harry cope?
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11:00
It's a Funny Business—June Whitfield
From Take It From Here to Terry and June, the actress reminisces about her career.
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11:30
Mr Punch Says That's the Way to Do It
Actor Martin Reeve explores the history and tenacious survival of the Punch and Judy show.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Barbara Pym - Jane and Prudence—Episode 2
2/2 Fabian permits a clear out. Jane is keen to satisfy her curiosity.
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13:15
The Science of DIY—Getting in a Twist
5/5 Len Fisher and fellow experts demonstrate how screws and screwdrivers are in fact levers.
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13:30
Ian Rankin's Cully - The Third Gentleman
Cully, the 1790s Edinburgh sleuth investigates a set of ritualistic wine-cellar murders.
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15:00
Floggit's—From 24/08/1956
Chaos strikes village shopkeepers Gert and Daisy over a troublesome tree.
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15:30
The Men from the Ministry—We All Make Mistakes
Sir Gregory decides to take action over the bumbling bureaucrats.
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16:00
Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show—16/06/2013
The pick of the week's 4 O'Clock Show, with Mel Giedroyc.
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17:00
Horrible Histories—Vile Victorians
Terry Deary's gory and gruesome guide to vile Victorian life and death. Death, mainly.
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Evening
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18:00
Dangerous Visions—Face to Face with JG Ballard
The late author of speculative fiction reveals his perspective on the world and the media.
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18:30
Philip K Dick - Of Withered Apples
A woman picks a last withered apple, but the dying ancient tree is determined to survive.
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19:00
It's a Funny Business—June Whitfield
From Take It From Here to Terry and June, the actress reminisces about her career.
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19:30
Mr Punch Says That's the Way to Do It
Actor Martin Reeve explores the history and tenacious survival of the Punch and Judy show.
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20:00
Floggit's—From 24/08/1956
Chaos strikes village shopkeepers Gert and Daisy over a troublesome tree.
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20:30
The Men from the Ministry—We All Make Mistakes
Sir Gregory decides to take action over the bumbling bureaucrats.
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21:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Ladies of Letters, Christabel Bielenberg
From Robeson to Mendelssohn, writer Christabel Bielenberg shares her castaway choices.
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21:45
Fay Weldon Stories—Knock Knock
With his parents' transatlantic marriage at risk, how will eight-year-old Harry cope?
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22:00
Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, The Carpet Sweeper
1/6 Buying a new carpet sweeper for her neighbour turns into a major operation for Linda.
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22:30
Ida Barr: Artificial Hip Hop—Transparency
4/4 The music-hall artiste and OAP raps with beat boxer Shlomo, probing buzz words.
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22:45
Tina C Goes Down Under: The Aborogynal Monologues—Tamworth
4/4 Tina's spiritual home hosts the biggest country music festival outside Nashville.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—16/06/2013
The best laughs around. Plus Arthur Smith has more music from Jonny and the Baptists.
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23:00
Vent—Series 1, Switching Off
6/6 Comatose Ben journeys across his brain's landscape, reminding him of Tolkien's Mordor.
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23:30
Rudy's Rare Records—Series 2, Oh Carolina
2/4 Adam finally goes out on a date, but is the lady in question quite what she appears?
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Late
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00:00
Dangerous Visions—Face to Face with JG Ballard
The late author of speculative fiction reveals his perspective on the world and the media.
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00:30
Philip K Dick - Of Withered Apples
A woman picks a last withered apple, but the dying ancient tree is determined to survive.
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01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Ladies of Letters, Christabel Bielenberg
From Robeson to Mendelssohn, writer Christabel Bielenberg shares her castaway choices.
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01:45
Fay Weldon Stories—Knock Knock
With his parents' transatlantic marriage at risk, how will eight-year-old Harry cope?
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02:00
It's a Funny Business—June Whitfield
From Take It From Here to Terry and June, the actress reminisces about her career.
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02:30
Mr Punch Says That's the Way to Do It
Actor Martin Reeve explores the history and tenacious survival of the Punch and Judy show.
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03:00
Floggit's—From 24/08/1956
Chaos strikes village shopkeepers Gert and Daisy over a troublesome tree.
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03:30
Ian Rankin's Cully - The Third Gentleman
Cully, the 1790s Edinburgh sleuth investigates a set of ritualistic wine-cellar murders.
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05:00
Horrible Histories—Vile Victorians
Terry Deary's gory and gruesome guide to vile Victorian life and death. Death, mainly.
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