Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Doctor Who—The Lost Stories: The Song of Megaptera, Episode 1
1/2 The Sixth Doctor and companion Peri are taken for eco-warriors by hunters of space whales.
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00:50
Doctor Who: The Making of The Song of Megaptera
How a story originally called 鈥楾he Song of the Space Whale鈥� finally came to be recorded.
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01:00
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City (Omnibus)—The Days of Anna Madrigal, Episode 1
1/2 Anna Madrigal is now 92, but the ghosts in her past are troubling her.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Russell Kane
Comedian Russell Kane inherits Barry White 'Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe'.
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02:15
Down Your Way—Sheila Hancock in Workington
Actress Sheila Hancock returns to Workington, Cumbria, to see how the town has changed.
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03:00
The Archive Hour—The New York '77 Blackout
New Yorkers recall July 1977 when lightning caused a blackout in the city.
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04:00
JB Priestley - The Linden Tree
Britain, 1947: Professor Robert Linden鈥檚 refusal to retire sparks a family crisis.
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05:30
Painting the Clouds with Sunshine—Episode 2
2/3 Humphrey Lyttelton explores the world of British dance band leaders in the 1940s.
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Morning
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06:00
Alexander Pushkin - Eugene Onegin: Omnibus
Duncan Macmillan's drama, based on Alexander Pushkin's famous poem.
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07:15
Nan Woodhouse—Nightingale
Young maid Sarah poses for a famous photographer. But how long can her enchantment last?
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07:30
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, The Separatists
4/6 Tom's parents take extreme measures when a new zebra crossing appears outside their house.
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08:00
Educating Archie—Archie in Australia
A rare Australian outing for Archie Andrews and mentor Peter Brough. Recorded in Sydney.
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08:30
Whack-O!—The Inspector's Visit
Professor Jimmy Edwards' plans to bribe the boys with a sumptuous meal are all washed up.
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09:00
Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop (Omnibus)
After some years in rural France, Jacqueline and husband Ed think about getting pigs.
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10:10
The Listening Project—Alex and Rolf - Sing Our Own Song
The brothers who formed the band Tinlin reflect on how their musical careers began. (R)
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10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Islands, Frank Kermode
From Handel to Strauss, Frank Kermode shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
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11:00
Radiolab—Series 1, Defying Odds
Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich explore the world of risk-taking.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Educating Archie—Archie in Australia
A rare Australian outing for Archie Andrews and mentor Peter Brough. Recorded in Sydney.
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12:30
Whack-O!—The Inspector's Visit
Professor Jimmy Edwards' plans to bribe the boys with a sumptuous meal are all washed up.
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13:00
Alexander Pushkin - Eugene Onegin: Omnibus
Duncan Macmillan's drama, based on Alexander Pushkin's famous poem.
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14:15
Nan Woodhouse—Nightingale
Young maid Sarah poses for a famous photographer. But how long can her enchantment last?
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14:30
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 Fireman Guy Montag loves his job, but begins to question all his beliefs.
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15:45
Irish Icons - The Titanic
The triumph and the tragedy of The Titanic are keenly remembered by people in Belfast.
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16:00
Saturday Drama—Jonathan Holloway - The Kane Conspiracy
Drama about the dirty tricks campaign against Citizen Kane and its creator Orson Welles.
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17:00
Poetry Extra—Between the Ears: Crex Crex
Daljit Nagra chooses Between the Ears with Kathleen Jamie.
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17:30
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, The Separatists
4/6 Tom's parents take extreme measures when a new zebra crossing appears outside their house.
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Evening
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18:00
Katie Hims - Listening to the Dead—2. Four Sons
2/5 1914. Clara Tully, a baker's wife, knows the war won't be over by Christmas.
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18:45
Book at Bedtime—Algernon Blackwood's Ghost Stories, The Transfer
3/5 A governess watches in horror as her charge behaves increasingly strangely.
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19:00
Radiolab—Series 1, Defying Odds
Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich explore the world of risk-taking.
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20:00
Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop (Omnibus)
After some years in rural France, Jacqueline and husband Ed think about getting pigs.
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21:10
The Listening Project—Alex and Rolf - Sing Our Own Song
The brothers who formed the band Tinlin reflect on how their musical careers began.
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21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Islands, Frank Kermode
From Handel to Strauss, Frank Kermode shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
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22:00
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, The Separatists
4/6 Tom's parents take extreme measures when a new zebra crossing appears outside their house.
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22:30
The Brig Society—Series 2, Religion
5/6 Marcus has decided to form a religion based on peace, loving-kindness and probably war.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Morgan and West
Arthur Smith chats to the Victorian time-travelling magicians, Morgan and West.
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23:00
Irish Micks and Legends—Series 1, Deirdre of Sorrows
3/4 Yasmine Akram and Aisling Bea bring to life some of Ireland's most popular folklore.
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23:15
Don't Start—Series 2, Pillow Talk
3/4 A potential burglary brings out Neil's inner hero.
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23:30
I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Tom Caine wakes up and hears music everywhere, but it's not the food of love.
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Late
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00:00
Katie Hims - Listening to the Dead—2. Four Sons
2/5 1914. Clara Tully, a baker's wife, knows the war won't be over by Christmas.
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00:45
Book at Bedtime—Algernon Blackwood's Ghost Stories, The Transfer
3/5 A governess watches in horror as her charge behaves increasingly strangely.
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01:00
Alexander Pushkin - Eugene Onegin: Omnibus
Duncan Macmillan's drama, based on Alexander Pushkin's famous poem.
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02:15
Nan Woodhouse—Nightingale
Young maid Sarah poses for a famous photographer. But how long can her enchantment last?
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02:30
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 Fireman Guy Montag loves his job, but begins to question all his beliefs.
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03:45
Irish Icons - The Titanic
The triumph and the tragedy of The Titanic are keenly remembered by people in Belfast.
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04:00
Saturday Drama—Jonathan Holloway - The Kane Conspiracy
Drama about the dirty tricks campaign against Citizen Kane and its creator Orson Welles.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—Between the Ears: Crex Crex
Daljit Nagra chooses Between the Ears with Kathleen Jamie.
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05:30
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, The Separatists
4/6 Tom's parents take extreme measures when a new zebra crossing appears outside their house.
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