Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Twilight Zone—Series 3, Black Leather Jackets
2/8 When newcomers move to a small town, suspicions are aroused.
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00:40
James Follett - The Pentworth Trilogy—Temple of the Winds, Episode 2
2/8 After the storm, Vikki has told no-one about the strange crab-like device she has seen.
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01:00
Charlotte Bronte - Jane Eyre: Omnibus—Episode 2
2/2 Charlotte Bronte's iconic and dangerous love story starring Amanda Hale and Tom Burke.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell with tracks by the Dinning Sisters and Robert Johnson.
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02:15
Drama on 4—Macmillan's Marvellous Motion Machine
The true story of Scots blacksmith Macmillan, who invented the pedal bicycle in 1840.
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03:00
Archive on 4—Walls of Sound
Sean Street on how our sound archive is being saved and opened up by the British Library.
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04:00
Frederick Bradnum - The Girl Who Didn't Want To Be...
An unhappy spirit resents the status she has been awarded in her local church.
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05:30
Tony Hawks's Guide to the Guides—Paris
6/6 Testing out the guide books, comedian Tony goes in search of romantic Paris.
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Morning
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06:00
Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls (Omnibus)—Episode 3
3/3 In dazzling post-war New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together.
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07:15
Clive Dunn - Definitely Dunn—The Men From Walmington
6/6 The Dad's Army star recalls joining the cast of the popular series and playing 'Buttons'.
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07:30
Mr Blue Sky—Series 2, Happy 18th
3/6 Harvey and Jax inform Charlie that they cannot afford to throw her an 18th birthday party.
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08:00
ITMA - It's That Man Again—From 24/06/1943
When Tommy Handley finds his hotel is full of animals, he decides to start a circus.
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08:30
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 8
8/8 A bizarre slice of Shakespeare and a poem for a man with a plan.
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09:00
Seamus Heaney's Aeneid VI: Omnibus
Aeneas travels into the underworld to meet the spirit of his father. Read by Ian McKellen.
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10:10
Inheritance Tracks—Joan Baez
American folk singer Joan Baez chooses tracks sung by Jussi Bjorling and one by herself.
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10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Comedy Writers, Richard Curtis
From the Beach Boys to Sinatra, Richard Curtis shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley
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11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 2, Rattlesnakes, Wedding Rings and Rescue Missions
2/13 Meg Bowles introduces tales widowhood, overcoming adversity and life and death decisions.
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11:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Wallace
David Attenborough on the achievements of scientist Alfred Russel Wallace.
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Afternoon
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12:00
ITMA - It's That Man Again—From 24/06/1943
When Tommy Handley finds his hotel is full of animals, he decides to start a circus.
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12:30
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 8
8/8 A bizarre slice of Shakespeare and a poem for a man with a plan.
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13:00
Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls (Omnibus)—Episode 3
3/3 In dazzling post-war New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together.
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14:15
Clive Dunn - Definitely Dunn—The Men From Walmington
6/6 The Dad's Army star recalls joining the cast of the popular series and playing 'Buttons'.
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14:30
The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy (Omnibus)
A dying woman writes her secrets down for a man trying to see her before it's too late.
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15:45
Elizabeth Buchan - Submersion
Mimi feels her family are drowning her. How can she keep head above water?
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16:00
David Pownall—Blitzma
Goebbels tries to create a Nazi version of Tommy Handley's popular radio show ITMA.
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17:00
Poetry Extra: Visions of Paradise
Daljit Nagra introduces a towering achievement of world literature from John Milton.
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17:30
Mr Blue Sky—Series 2, Happy 18th
3/6 Harvey and Jax inform Charlie that they cannot afford to throw her an 18th birthday party.
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Evening
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18:00
Wally K Daly—2004
In a dystopian view of 2004, a new PM has a hi-tech solution to the UK's crime wave.
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19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 2, Rattlesnakes, Wedding Rings and Rescue Missions
2/13 Meg Bowles introduces tales widowhood, overcoming adversity and life and death decisions.
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19:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Wallace
David Attenborough on the achievements of scientist Alfred Russel Wallace.
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20:00
Seamus Heaney's Aeneid VI: Omnibus
Aeneas travels into the underworld to meet the spirit of his father. Read by Ian McKellen.
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21:10
Inheritance Tracks—Joan Baez
American folk singer Joan Baez chooses tracks sung by Jussi Bjorling and one by herself.
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21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Comedy Writers, Richard Curtis
From the Beach Boys to Sinatra, Richard Curtis shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley
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22:00
Mr Blue Sky—Series 2, Happy 18th
3/6 Harvey and Jax inform Charlie that they cannot afford to throw her an 18th birthday party.
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22:30
The Shuttleworths—Series 2, John Dries Up
4/5 With the washing-up to be done, Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth needs inspiration.
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22:45
The In Crowd—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.
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23:00
Newsjack—Series 14, Episode 5
5/6 This week's stories lovingly bashed, mashed and moulded into sketches and one-liners.
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23:30
The Nick Revell Show—Series 2, All's Well That Ends Well... Well, Well, Well
6/6 The writer is leading a charmed life, which naturally leaves him feeling anxious.
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Late
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00:00
Wally K Daly—2004
In a dystopian view of 2004, a new PM has a hi-tech solution to the UK's crime wave.
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01:00
Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls (Omnibus)—Episode 3
3/3 In dazzling post-war New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together.
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02:15
Clive Dunn - Definitely Dunn—The Men From Walmington
6/6 The Dad's Army star recalls joining the cast of the popular series and playing 'Buttons'.
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02:30
The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy (Omnibus)
A dying woman writes her secrets down for a man trying to see her before it's too late.
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03:45
Elizabeth Buchan - Submersion
Mimi feels her family are drowning her. How can she keep head above water?
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04:00
David Pownall—Blitzma
Goebbels tries to create a Nazi version of Tommy Handley's popular radio show ITMA.
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05:00
Poetry Extra: Visions of Paradise
Daljit Nagra introduces a towering achievement of world literature from John Milton.
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05:30
Mr Blue Sky—Series 2, Happy 18th
3/6 Harvey and Jax inform Charlie that they cannot afford to throw her an 18th birthday party.
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