Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Chronicles of Ait: Echo Beach—The Room
2/5 Linus and Alice grow closer, but her sister Naomi seems intent on making trouble.
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00:15
Short Works—Zoe Gilbert - Folk, The True Tale of Jack Frost
2/5 Grey desires her sister’s lover, a stranger in the winter woods.
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00:30
Sounds Natural—Esmond Knight
Late actor Esmond Knight loves the forlorn sounds of nature including some heard in India.
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01:00
The Hot Kid—1. True American Lawman
1/4 Elmore Leonard's epic tale of cops and robbers in the 1930s.
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01:30
The Funny Thing About Muslims
Sarfraz Manzoor explores where and when Muslims can laugh at themselves and their faith.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Ford Madox Ford - The Good Soldier, Devastation
7/10 Dowell reflects on the devastating impact that Leonora's teenage ward has.
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02:15
Noise: A Human History—Radio Everywhere
27/30 Radio seemed like magic to begin with, then the Nazis exploited its darker powers.
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02:30
Mary Brunton - Self Control—A Future Lost
2/10 Painter Laura's skills are praised by a London artist, but her father hears bad news.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Deep, Shark-tagging
2/5 James Nestor meets some of the world's scientific freedivers and goes shark-tagging.
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03:00
Saturday Drama—Robin Glendinning - The Windsor Jewels
Who has stolen Wallis Simpson's jewels? Black comedy with Christine Kavanagh.
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04:00
Genius—Series 3, Matthew Wright
5/6 Dave Gorman and guest Matthew Wright chew over ridiculous and unworkable inventions.
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04:30
Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 2
2/6 Phonsie conspires with Stumpy to make the most of Muriel's status.
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05:00
Smelling of Roses—Series 3, A Closed Book
3/6 Rosie's contracted to organise a literary prize, but things don't go by the book.
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05:30
Heresy—Series 11, Episode 2
2/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
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Morning
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06:00
The Hot Kid—2. Shoot-out at Bald Mountain
2/4 Louly reveals how she ran away with a bank robber before meeting a handsome US marshal.
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06:30
Pieces of a Man
Poet Lemn Sissay explores the life of activist, musician and writer Gil Scott-Heron.
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07:00
The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
4/6 The spoof sleuth probes a dastardly plot involving Queen Victoria.
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07:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 5
5/6 John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.
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08:00
The Navy Lark—Series 8, The PM Papa
11/13 HMS Troutbridge takes Sir Willoughby Todhunter Brown to France and bedlam ensues.
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08:30
Doctor at Large—The Doctor's Dilemma
4/13 Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow attempts emergency surgery using cutlery and brandy.
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09:00
The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Peter Baynham, Armando Iannucci and Nick Frost. From 2001.
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09:30
The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, Brief Encounter
5/6 Feeling snubbed over Rabbi Abraham's Royal invite, Rabbi Su has an encounter.
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10:00
Thomas Hardy - The Mayor Of Casterbridge—1. Burying the Past
1/3 A man spends his life trying to atone for his past. Dramatisation of Thomas Hardy novel.
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11:00
Shorts—Welcome to Your Holiday!, Enzo by Tod Wodicka
3/3 A couple try to revisit the carefree holidays of their formerly hip and trendy past.
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11:15
Peter Tinniswood—Anton in Eastbourne
Set in a hotel, Peter Tinniswood's last play was created for Chekhov admirer Paul Scofield
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Navy Lark—Series 8, The PM Papa
11/13 HMS Troutbridge takes Sir Willoughby Todhunter Brown to France and bedlam ensues.
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12:30
Doctor at Large—The Doctor's Dilemma
4/13 Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow attempts emergency surgery using cutlery and brandy.
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13:00
The Hot Kid—2. Shoot-out at Bald Mountain
2/4 Louly reveals how she ran away with a bank robber before meeting a handsome US marshal.
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13:30
Pieces of a Man
Poet Lemn Sissay explores the life of activist, musician and writer Gil Scott-Heron.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Ford Madox Ford - The Good Soldier, Happy Marriage?
8/10 Dowell unlocks the story behind the Ashburnham's seemingly happy marriage.
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14:15
Noise: A Human History—Music While You Shop, Music While You Work
28/30 David Hendy considers how music has been used to soothe, cheer, and inspire us.
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14:30
Mary Brunton - Self Control—London
3/10 Laura and her father travel to London, where they meet a man who dresses like a monkey.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Deep, Japan
3/5 Nestor dives with the Ama: women who have been freediving in Japan's seas for 2,000 years.
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15:00
Thomas Hardy - The Mayor Of Casterbridge—1. Burying the Past
1/3 A man spends his life trying to atone for his past. Dramatisation of Thomas Hardy novel.
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16:00
The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Peter Baynham, Armando Iannucci and Nick Frost. From 2001.
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16:30
The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, Brief Encounter
5/6 Feeling snubbed over Rabbi Abraham's Royal invite, Rabbi Su has an encounter.
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17:00
The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
4/6 The spoof sleuth probes a dastardly plot involving Queen Victoria.
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17:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 5
5/6 John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.
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Evening
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18:00
Chronicles of Ait: Echo Beach—The Painting
3/5 Linus is no longer sure who to believe, as revelations and suspicions arise.
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18:15
Short Works—Zoe Gilbert - Folk, Swirling Cleft
3/5 Gad is sent into forbidden territory to find an unusual remedy for her sick baby sister.
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18:30
That Reminds Me—Series 2, Victor Spinetti
5/6 From The Beatles to Sir Laurence Olivier, the veteran reminisces about his acting career.
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19:00
The Navy Lark—Series 8, The PM Papa
11/13 HMS Troutbridge takes Sir Willoughby Todhunter Brown to France and bedlam ensues.
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19:30
Doctor at Large—The Doctor's Dilemma
4/13 Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow attempts emergency surgery using cutlery and brandy.
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20:00
The Hot Kid—2. Shoot-out at Bald Mountain
2/4 Louly reveals how she ran away with a bank robber before meeting a handsome US marshal.
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20:30
Pieces of a Man
Poet Lemn Sissay explores the life of activist, musician and writer Gil Scott-Heron.
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21:00
Shorts—Welcome to Your Holiday!, Enzo by Tod Wodicka
3/3 A couple try to revisit the carefree holidays of their formerly hip and trendy past.
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21:15
Peter Tinniswood—Anton in Eastbourne
Set in a hotel, Peter Tinniswood's last play was created for Chekhov admirer Paul Scofield
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22:00
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 5
5/6 John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.
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22:30
The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 1, Mobiles
4/6 The comedian looks at the everyday irritations of using portable telephones. From 2003.
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22:45
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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23:00
The Jason Byrne Show—Series 2, Ageing
1/6 The award-winning comedian tackles the pros and cons of getting older.
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23:30
Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, Gambling Fever
1/6 Hamish becomes addicted to gambling after winning a Sporran Cosy in the Glen MacLottery.
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23:45
Love in Recovery—Series 1, Fiona
1/6 An ex-banker worries she has more in common with the group than she'd like to admit.
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Late
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00:00
Chronicles of Ait: Echo Beach—The Painting
3/5 Linus is no longer sure who to believe, as revelations and suspicions arise.
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00:15
Short Works—Zoe Gilbert - Folk, Swirling Cleft
3/5 Gad is sent into forbidden territory to find an unusual remedy for her sick baby sister.
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00:30
That Reminds Me—Series 2, Victor Spinetti
5/6 From The Beatles to Sir Laurence Olivier, the veteran reminisces about his acting career.
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01:00
The Hot Kid—2. Shoot-out at Bald Mountain
2/4 Louly reveals how she ran away with a bank robber before meeting a handsome US marshal.
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01:30
Pieces of a Man
Poet Lemn Sissay explores the life of activist, musician and writer Gil Scott-Heron.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Ford Madox Ford - The Good Soldier, Happy Marriage?
8/10 Dowell unlocks the story behind the Ashburnham's seemingly happy marriage.
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02:15
Noise: A Human History—Music While You Shop, Music While You Work
28/30 David Hendy considers how music has been used to soothe, cheer, and inspire us.
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02:30
Mary Brunton - Self Control—London
3/10 Laura and her father travel to London, where they meet a man who dresses like a monkey.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Deep, Japan
3/5 Nestor dives with the Ama: women who have been freediving in Japan's seas for 2,000 years.
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03:00
Thomas Hardy - The Mayor Of Casterbridge—1. Burying the Past
1/3 A man spends his life trying to atone for his past. Dramatisation of Thomas Hardy novel.
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04:00
The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Peter Baynham, Armando Iannucci and Nick Frost. From 2001.
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04:30
The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, Brief Encounter
5/6 Feeling snubbed over Rabbi Abraham's Royal invite, Rabbi Su has an encounter.
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05:00
The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
4/6 The spoof sleuth probes a dastardly plot involving Queen Victoria.
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05:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 5
5/6 John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.
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