Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 10. The Citadel
10/13 Stranded in Earth's past, the Voice tries tempting Jet and crew into the city of aliens.
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00:30
Off the Page—Competition
Chris Bigsby talks competition with writer Howard Jacobson and FT columnist Mrs Moneypenny
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01:00
S-Laughter in the Dark—4. More Than Meets The Ear
4/4 Jack Dunroody is trapped in a cave, with the tide rising and a murder still to solve.
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01:30
Bombay's Beatle
Documentary about the soundtrack to George Harrison's film Wonderwall.
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02:00
Roald Dahl—Beware of the Dog, Beware of the Dog
On his way back following a mission, an injured Spitfire pilot is forced to bail out.
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02:15
A History of the Brain—Einstein's Brain
10/10 Dr Geoff Bunn discusses the impact of neurology on how we understand ourselves today.
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02:30
EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread—5. News of a Beastly Baby
5/10 The peace of Sawston is disturbed by the latest news from Italy about Lilia.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Michael Paterniti - The Telling Room, Episode 5
5/5 The author finally achieves closure with the world's greatest cheese.
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03:00
Classic Serial—LP Hartley - The Hireling, Episode 2
2/2 Lady Franklin has rejected her chauffeur Leadbitter's advances, and it hurts.
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04:00
Guess What?—Episode 3
3/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
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04:30
Life in London—In Training for a Swell
1/6 Cocksure Tom and his country cousin Jerry tour the sprawling post-Regency metropolis.
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05:00
The Right Time—Series 4, Episode 6
6/6 A sketch show about modern life, written and performed by people who have lived a bit.
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05:30
A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 1, A Fistful of Sand
3/4 Great works of fiction are upended when the comedy trio stumble into the plot.
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Morning
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06:00
Mervyn Peake - Titus Groan
The arrival of baby Titus, 77th Earl of Groan, Lord of Gormenghast, causes consternation.
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07:30
Follow-Up Albums—Dexys Midnight Runners - Don't Stand Me Down
1/3 Dexys' brave and very different follow-up to their hugely successful album, Too-Rye-Ay.
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08:00
Archive on 4—The Petticoat Vote
Jo Fidgen explores how the women's vote has changed British politics and society.
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09:00
In the Lumber Room With Saki
A celebration of the dark short stories of 'Saki', the British writer killed at the Somme.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Just a Minute—Series 61, From 08/08/2011
1/8 Nicholas Parsons welcomes Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Shelia Hancock and Graham Norton.
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12:30
Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 1
1/21 Maggie wins an award for a cold cure commerial – then catches a cold before the ceremony.
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13:00
Incredible Women - Omnibuses—Series 7 (Omnibus)
A hapless reporter must track down a high-flying establishment figure with a shadowy past
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14:10
Inheritance Tracks—Zandra Rhodes
Fashion designer Zandra Rhodes chooses the music of Ravel and Bizet.
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14:15
Battlefield Ramblings—Series 1, Naseby
5/7 Muriel Gray joins Susie Frith and Anne Chapman for a walk around the Northants battlefield
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14:45
DCI Alma Blair—Deadheading, Episode 5
Val McDermid's comedy draws to a climax in the traditional mode of the detective story.
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15:00
Archive on 4—The Petticoat Vote
Jo Fidgen explores how the women's vote has changed British politics and society.
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16:00
Mervyn Peake - Titus Groan
The arrival of baby Titus, 77th Earl of Groan, Lord of Gormenghast, causes consternation.
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17:30
Follow-Up Albums—Dexys Midnight Runners - Don't Stand Me Down
1/3 Dexys' brave and very different follow-up to their hugely successful album, Too-Rye-Ay.
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Evening
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18:00
Robert Westall - The Wheatstone Pond
Robert Westall’s deadly occult mystery.
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19:00
In the Lumber Room With Saki
A celebration of the dark short stories of 'Saki', the British writer killed at the Somme.
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22:00
Old Harry's Game—Series 6, Edith
1/6 Satan strikes a bizarre bargain with an eminent historian.
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22:30
The Shuttleworths—John Shuttleworth's Open Mind, UFOs
1/5 The Sheffield singer-songwriter investigates, with the help of guest Patrick Mower.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Brennen Reece 1/2
The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith chats to Brennen Reece.
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23:00
Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel of Laughs—Episode 3
3/6 Rhod hosts comedy from Greg Davies, Lloyd Langford, Mark Watson, and Sarah Millican.
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Late
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00:00
Robert Westall - The Wheatstone Pond
Robert Westall’s deadly occult mystery.
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01:00
Incredible Women - Omnibuses—Series 7 (Omnibus)
A hapless reporter must track down a high-flying establishment figure with a shadowy past
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Zandra Rhodes
Fashion designer Zandra Rhodes chooses the music of Ravel and Bizet.
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02:15
Battlefield Ramblings—Series 1, Naseby
5/7 Muriel Gray joins Susie Frith and Anne Chapman for a walk around the Northants battlefield
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02:45
DCI Alma Blair—Deadheading, Episode 5
Val McDermid's comedy draws to a climax in the traditional mode of the detective story.
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03:00
Archive on 4—The Petticoat Vote
Jo Fidgen explores how the women's vote has changed British politics and society.
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04:00
Mervyn Peake - Titus Groan
The arrival of baby Titus, 77th Earl of Groan, Lord of Gormenghast, causes consternation.
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05:30
Follow-Up Albums—Dexys Midnight Runners - Don't Stand Me Down
1/3 Dexys' brave and very different follow-up to their hugely successful album, Too-Rye-Ay.
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