Schedule
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Early
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00:00
15 Minute Drama—The Death of Grass, Episode 5
5/5 The end of the journey is in sight but there are still plenty of obstacles ahead.
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00:15
The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—5. Waves of Evil
5/5 Sir James's account is not quite all of the story. With Gareth Armstrong and John Moffatt.
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00:30
Off the Page—Rewriting the Past
Chris Bigsby discusses historical writing - are fact and fiction dangerous bedfellows?
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01:00
Dick Barton - Special Agent—10. The Flag of Deception
10/10 In a siege at Kramer's hideaway, our hero and his friends have to make safe the ray gun.
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01:15
Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 10
10/10 Held at knifepoint, can Shardlake and Barak escape to warn the Earl about the plot?
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01:30
The Art of Radio Times
Peter Day salutes the graphic artists whose canvas was Radio Times, which began in 1923.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 10
10/10 James Bond solves the Adeka mystery, faces M and has dinner with Bryce.
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02:15
The Making of Music—Series 1, Haydn and the Esterhazys
20/30 Joseph Haydn lived mainly in his patrons' isolated palace and produced music on demand.
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02:30
Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us—5. London School of Medicine
Sophia Jex-Blake battles to open the very first medical school for women.
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02:45
Book of the Week—An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Episode 5
5/5 Chris comes back to earth and discovers that he's become a YouTube and internet sensation.
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03:00
The Once and Future King—The Lengthening Shadow
5/6 Murder and betrayal threaten to undermine all that Arthur holds dear.
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04:00
The Personality Test—Series 3, Janet Street-Porter
1/6 Broadcaster and writer Janet Street-Porter quizzes a panel about herself.
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04:30
Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 When a new rival appears in town, 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny tries to quit.
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05:00
Two Doors Down—Series 1, Ranting and Railings
2/4 Miss Black wants new railings for her lodging house, with help from cleaner Sally.
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05:30
A Charles Paris Mystery—A Decent Interval, Episode 1
Bill Nighy stars as actor cum amateur sleuth Charles Paris in a dramatic murder mystery.
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Morning
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06:00
Emlyn Williams - The Corn is Green
Emlyn Williams's novel about a teacher's mission to bring education to a mining village.
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07:30
Touchline Tales—Series 3, Episode 3
3/3 Des and Chris try to fathom the sport and the rules of real tennis at the Queen's Club.
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08:00
Archive on 4—Metropolis
Paul Bailey takes a journey through the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ sound archive in celebration of London.
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09:00
Pete Firman's World of Magic
Pete Firman drops in on the Magic Circle to explore the wonderful world of illusion.
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Afternoon
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12:00
We've Been Here Before—Series 1, Episode 3
3/5 Clive Anderson's panel show with Steve Punt, David Quantick, Robin Ince, Gyles Brandreth.
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12:30
The Goon Show—Series 7, The Rent Collectors
16/21 Neddie Seagoon is sent to claim back thousands in arrears, but he falls in the water.
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13:00
Get Carter: The Bloody Chamber (Omnibus)
Angela Carter's iconic collection of fairy stories starring Sophie Cookson and Rakie Ayola
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14:10
Inheritance Tracks—Kim Wilde
Singer Kim Wilde with tracks by Cilla Black and Paul Simon.
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14:15
With Great Pleasure—2006, Rick Stein
Chef Rick Stein shares his favourite prose, poetry and cookery writing.
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14:45
Singular Women—Frances
2/4 Celia Imrie plays a shy teacher with an unwanted notoriety.
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15:00
Archive on 4—Metropolis
Paul Bailey takes a journey through the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ sound archive in celebration of London.
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16:00
Emlyn Williams - The Corn is Green
Emlyn Williams's novel about a teacher's mission to bring education to a mining village.
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17:30
Touchline Tales—Series 3, Episode 3
3/3 Des and Chris try to fathom the sport and the rules of real tennis at the Queen's Club.
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Evening
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18:00
Doctor Who—The Demons of Red Lodge and Other Stories
Something menacing lurks outside the woodshed on a dark, misty Suffolk night in 1665.
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18:30
Fear on 4—Series 5, Net Suicide
1/5 Mike's a successful dealer in futures. But what is his secret and why will it destroy him?
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19:00
Pete Firman's World of Magic
Pete Firman drops in on the Magic Circle to explore the wonderful world of illusion.
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22:00
Old Harry's Game—Series 5, Moral Leadership
1/4 Hell is close to bursting, so to stem the flow Satan ponders his entry policy.
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22:30
The Richest Man in Britain—The Cultural Attache
5/6 Wealthy rocker Dave Mabbutt and his assistant fight over the one thing money can't buy.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Josh Howie 2/2
Arthur Smith is joined by Josh Howie.
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23:00
The Lawrence Sweeney Mix—Series 2, Episode 2
2/4 Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney create improvised sketches from audience suggestions
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23:30
Mark Watson's Live Address to the Nation—Strength
1/6 Can having strength ever make us weak? Mark Watson's quest to improve the world.
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Late
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00:00
Doctor Who—The Demons of Red Lodge and Other Stories
Something menacing lurks outside the woodshed on a dark, misty Suffolk night in 1665.
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00:30
Fear on 4—Series 5, Net Suicide
1/5 Mike's a successful dealer in futures. But what is his secret and why will it destroy him?
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01:00
Get Carter: The Bloody Chamber (Omnibus)
Angela Carter's iconic collection of fairy stories starring Sophie Cookson and Rakie Ayola
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Kim Wilde
Singer Kim Wilde with tracks by Cilla Black and Paul Simon.
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02:15
With Great Pleasure—2006, Rick Stein
Chef Rick Stein shares his favourite prose, poetry and cookery writing.
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02:45
Singular Women—Frances
2/4 Celia Imrie plays a shy teacher with an unwanted notoriety.
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03:00
Archive on 4—Metropolis
Paul Bailey takes a journey through the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ sound archive in celebration of London.
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04:00
Emlyn Williams - The Corn is Green
Emlyn Williams's novel about a teacher's mission to bring education to a mining village.
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05:30
Touchline Tales—Series 3, Episode 3
3/3 Des and Chris try to fathom the sport and the rules of real tennis at the Queen's Club.
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