Schedule
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Early
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00:00
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—2. Tomb
2/9 Earth's last living man discovers that his wife's tomb is a lair for vampires.
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00:30
Musical Legends—Duane Eddy
The master of twang talks to Tom Morton about his long and varied career.
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01:00
Doctor Finlay—Adventures of a Black Bag, 3. The Day Dandini Came to Town
3/6 The GP finds a touring Cinderella to be more opera than panto. With John Gordon Sinclair.
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01:30
The Lost Art of Churches
Paul Bayley discovers forgotten examples of important twentieth century art in churches.
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02:00
George Orwell - Animal Farm—Episode 3
3/5 The windmill's smashed, with Squealer blaming Snowball, and Napoleon cements his position.
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02:15
Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Darwin's Best Friend
8/15 Thomas Dixon explores the origins of the idea of friendships between humans and animals.
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02:30
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Tales of the City, Episode 3
3/5 Mary Ann is considering going home while Michael hopes that Jon is moving in.
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02:45
Book of the Week—The Examined Life, Stephen Grosz - The Examined Life
3/5 Stephen Grosz on the patient who revealed his inner life over the telephone.
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03:00
Thomas Hardy - Far From the Madding Crowd—1. A Farmer Just Beginning
1/3 Young farmer Gabriel Oak falls in love with Bathsheba.
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04:00
The Write Stuff—Series 16, The Brontes
1/6 James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mark Watson and Sue Limb on the Brontes.
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04:30
Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Education and Money
6/6 The lifestyle show focuses on 'education' and 'money'.
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05:00
Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 Duo Tommy and Sheila's comeback faces jeopardy from his dodgy past.
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05:30
Jeremy Hardy Feels It—Series 1, Jeremy Hardy Feels... Fear
3/4 Radio 4's passionate polemicist takes a heartfelt look at the range of human emotions.
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Morning
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06:00
Doctor Finlay—Adventures of a Black Bag, 4. Wee Robertson
4/6 The GP's routine call to a teacher sparks a police search. With David Tennant.
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06:30
I Have Heard the Mermaids Singing
What is the truth behind the mermaid story? Janet Ellis investigates.
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07:00
Fat Chance—Weigh in with Wendy
1/5 Graham attends Wendy Bottomley's weight loss class. Sitcom about fighting the flab.
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07:30
Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 2, Birdwatching
4/4 Stand-up comedian Susan Calman tries to relax by going birdwatching with Emma Kennedy.
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08:00
Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Spare Time Job
11/13 Jen's scheme to make money runs into red tape, and worse.
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08:30
The Goon Show—Series 6, The Man Who Won the War (Seagoon MCC)
1/27 How Neddie 'invented' the barrage balloon and other wartime (mis)adventures.
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09:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 11, Episode 1
1/6 With panellists Lloyd Langford, Henning Wehn, Katherine Ryan and Graeme Garden.
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09:30
King Street Junior—Series 8, Beginnings and Endings
3/6 Despite being newly retired, Mr Holliday is back at school for a day of drama.
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10:00
Thomas Hardy - Far From the Madding Crowd—2. Cuts and Points
2/3 Bathsheba discovers sending a Valentine's Day card was a bad mistake
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11:00
Writing Lives—Treats, by Natalie Smith
1/3 As a daughter leaves her childhood home, a letter arrives making her re-evaluate her past.
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11:15
Drama on 4—Meic Povey - Take Me to Hafod Owen
Ellis returns to his childhood home in Snowdonia to confront a troubled past.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Spare Time Job
11/13 Jen's scheme to make money runs into red tape, and worse.
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12:30
The Goon Show—Series 6, The Man Who Won the War (Seagoon MCC)
1/27 How Neddie 'invented' the barrage balloon and other wartime (mis)adventures.
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13:00
Doctor Finlay—Adventures of a Black Bag, 4. Wee Robertson
4/6 The GP's routine call to a teacher sparks a police search. With David Tennant.
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13:30
I Have Heard the Mermaids Singing
What is the truth behind the mermaid story? Janet Ellis investigates.
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14:00
George Orwell - Animal Farm—Episode 4
4/5 The farmyard's commandments continue to change. Meanwhile, Napoleon gains a new title.
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14:15
Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Comrades and Lovers
9/15 Exploring the Victorian borderland between Platonic friendship and homosexual love.
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14:30
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Tales of the City, Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City
4/5 It is almost Thanksgiving and Anna Madrigal rents out the remaining rooftop apartment.
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14:45
Book of the Week—The Examined Life, Stephen Grosz - The Examined Life
4/5 Stephen Grosz recounts a girl's issues over being a middle child in her family.
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15:00
Thomas Hardy - Far From the Madding Crowd—2. Cuts and Points
2/3 Bathsheba discovers sending a Valentine's Day card was a bad mistake
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16:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 11, Episode 1
1/6 With panellists Lloyd Langford, Henning Wehn, Katherine Ryan and Graeme Garden.
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16:30
King Street Junior—Series 8, Beginnings and Endings
3/6 Despite being newly retired, Mr Holliday is back at school for a day of drama.
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17:00
Fat Chance—Weigh in with Wendy
1/5 Graham attends Wendy Bottomley's weight loss class. Sitcom about fighting the flab.
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17:30
Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 2, Birdwatching
4/4 Stand-up comedian Susan Calman tries to relax by going birdwatching with Emma Kennedy.
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Evening
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18:00
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—3. Vampires
3/9 Tortured by memories, Earth's last living man steps up his fight against the vampires.
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18:30
Great Lives—John Lennon
John Lennon is the life nominated by writer John Harris. Matthew Parris presents.
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19:00
Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Spare Time Job
11/13 Jen's scheme to make money runs into red tape, and worse.
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19:30
The Goon Show—Series 6, The Man Who Won the War (Seagoon MCC)
1/27 How Neddie 'invented' the barrage balloon and other wartime (mis)adventures.
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20:00
Doctor Finlay—Adventures of a Black Bag, 4. Wee Robertson
4/6 The GP's routine call to a teacher sparks a police search. With David Tennant.
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20:30
I Have Heard the Mermaids Singing
What is the truth behind the mermaid story? Janet Ellis investigates.
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21:00
Writing Lives—Treats, by Natalie Smith
1/3 As a daughter leaves her childhood home, a letter arrives making her re-evaluate her past.
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21:15
Drama on 4—Meic Povey - Take Me to Hafod Owen
Ellis returns to his childhood home in Snowdonia to confront a troubled past.
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22:00
Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 2, Birdwatching
4/4 Stand-up comedian Susan Calman tries to relax by going birdwatching with Emma Kennedy.
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22:30
Sean Lock - 15 Storeys High—Series 1, The Sticky Patch
5/5 A romantic neighbour and a group of aggressive eight-year-olds try to disturb Sean's peace
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23:00
Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 2, 6. ' I've finally found what I'm looking for...'
6/6 Sarah's group tackles more problems, including a trapeze artist being bullied at work.
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23:30
The Show What You Wrote—Series 1, Kitchen Sink
4/4 John Thomson, Helen Moon, Fiona Clarke and Gavin Webster star in sketches written by you!
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Late
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00:00
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—3. Vampires
3/9 Tortured by memories, Earth's last living man steps up his fight against the vampires.
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00:30
Great Lives—John Lennon
John Lennon is the life nominated by writer John Harris. Matthew Parris presents.
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01:00
Doctor Finlay—Adventures of a Black Bag, 4. Wee Robertson
4/6 The GP's routine call to a teacher sparks a police search. With David Tennant.
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01:30
I Have Heard the Mermaids Singing
What is the truth behind the mermaid story? Janet Ellis investigates.
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02:00
George Orwell - Animal Farm—Episode 4
4/5 The farmyard's commandments continue to change. Meanwhile, Napoleon gains a new title.
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02:15
Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Comrades and Lovers
9/15 Exploring the Victorian borderland between Platonic friendship and homosexual love.
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02:30
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Tales of the City, Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City
4/5 It is almost Thanksgiving and Anna Madrigal rents out the remaining rooftop apartment.
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02:45
Book of the Week—The Examined Life, Stephen Grosz - The Examined Life
4/5 Stephen Grosz recounts a girl's issues over being a middle child in her family.
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03:00
Thomas Hardy - Far From the Madding Crowd—2. Cuts and Points
2/3 Bathsheba discovers sending a Valentine's Day card was a bad mistake
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04:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 11, Episode 1
1/6 With panellists Lloyd Langford, Henning Wehn, Katherine Ryan and Graeme Garden.
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04:30
King Street Junior—Series 8, Beginnings and Endings
3/6 Despite being newly retired, Mr Holliday is back at school for a day of drama.
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05:00
Fat Chance—Weigh in with Wendy
1/5 Graham attends Wendy Bottomley's weight loss class. Sitcom about fighting the flab.
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05:30
Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 2, Birdwatching
4/4 Stand-up comedian Susan Calman tries to relax by going birdwatching with Emma Kennedy.
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