Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Grimm's Fairy Tales—The Master Thief
A stranger returns to his home and seeks to awaken his long-sleeping sister.
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00:45
Edgar Allan Poe—The Pit and the Pendulum
In a dark dungeon, a man faces the threat of death.
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01:00
Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy (Omnibus)—The Country Girls, Episode 1
1/2 Kate's father abandons the farm for drink. Story set in rural Ireland in the 1950s.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—David Gower
Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, fourth movement and 'Candle in the Wind' by Elton John.
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02:15
Frankly Speaking—Dr Jacob Bronowski
The mathematician and broadcaster Dr Jacob Bronowski discusses his career.
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02:45
Peter Tinniswood - Tales from the Backbench—Series 2, Time to Confess
4/4 Sir Plympton Makepeace admits to having created his persona on untruths and fantasy.
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03:00
World Book Club—Celeste Ng - Everything I Never Told You
Chinese-American writer Celeste Ng talks to Lawrence Pollard about her bestselling novel.
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03:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, The Dodo
Slaughtered into oblivion, the naturalist asks what lessons can be learned from the Dodo.
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04:00
Stewart Conn - Thistlewood
It's the early 19th century and a group of radicals plans to assassinate the cabinet.
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05:30
Roger Deakin - The House
Roger Deakin presents a unique sound portrait of life from Suffolk.
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Morning
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06:00
Bindi Business—Series 1 (Omnibus)
Out of work at 51, Bindi starts up her own business. Meera Syal stars.
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07:15
Mavis Gallant Stories—A Recollection
2/5 Edouard, an idealistic young student, marries Magdalena, a former actress.
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07:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, TWOC
3/6 Policeman-turned-comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night.
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08:00
Whack-O!—The Burglary
A local burglary turns into a Whitehall farce for Chiselbury School.
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08:30
A Life of Bliss—Oh Brother
Tony’s flighty brother, Robin, causes all manner of confusion when he comes to stay.
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09:00
Coventry by Rachel Cusk (Omnibus)
Extracts from Rachel Cusk's collection of clear-sighted and witty essays.
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10:10
The Listening Project—Moira and Stephanie – Seeing Hope
Blinded by an illness that nearly killed her, Moira's daughter gave her a reason to go on. (R)
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10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—David Walliams
Comedian and writer David Walliams makes his castaway choices. From 2009.
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11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 9, Knowing How and When to Fight
6/8 True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns with stories about picking your battles
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11:50
The Fanthorpe Investigations—The Moving Coffins of Barbados
1/5 Priest and paranormal investigator Lionel Fanthorpe relates a tale of the unexplained.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Whack-O!—The Burglary
A local burglary turns into a Whitehall farce for Chiselbury School.
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12:30
A Life of Bliss—Oh Brother
Tony’s flighty brother, Robin, causes all manner of confusion when he comes to stay.
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13:00
Bindi Business—Series 1 (Omnibus)
Out of work at 51, Bindi starts up her own business. Meera Syal stars.
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14:15
Mavis Gallant Stories—A Recollection
2/5 Edouard, an idealistic young student, marries Magdalena, a former actress.
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14:30
Heartburn by Nora Ephron (Omnibus)
Food writer Rachel Samstat suspects her husband loves another woman.
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15:45
Beryl Reid in Conversation—Stage and Screen
4/6 Beryl Reid talks to Sian Phillips about her remarkable life and career.
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16:00
Bruce Bedford - Mire Farm
Simon Shaw attempts to reconcile his eccentric family with angry villagers.
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17:00
Poetry Extra—Lost Voices - Padraic Fiacc
Daljit Nagra introduces Lost Voices presented by Brian Patten featuring Padraic Fiacc.
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17:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, TWOC
3/6 Policeman-turned-comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night.
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Evening
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18:00
Night Terrace—Series 2, 1. Sense and Susceptibility
1/8 Stuck in 1955, Anastasia and new housemate Sue look for answers at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
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18:30
The Man in Black—Series 4, 1. Containment by David Lemon
1/5 Mark Gatiss introduces a tale of a lost soul offered hope, but with a sinister price.
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19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 9, Knowing How and When to Fight
6/8 True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns with stories about picking your battles
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19:50
The Fanthorpe Investigations—The Moving Coffins of Barbados
1/5 Priest and paranormal investigator Lionel Fanthorpe relates a tale of the unexplained.
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20:00
Coventry by Rachel Cusk (Omnibus)
Extracts from Rachel Cusk's collection of clear-sighted and witty essays.
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21:10
The Listening Project—Moira and Stephanie – Seeing Hope
Blinded by an illness that nearly killed her, Moira's daughter gave her a reason to go on. (R)
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21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—David Walliams
Comedian and writer David Walliams makes his castaway choices. From 2009.
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22:00
It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, TWOC
3/6 Policeman-turned-comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night.
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22:30
Sean Lock - 15 Storeys High—Series 1, The New Sofa
4/5 Could the detritus of Sean's domestic life have artistic worth?
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22:55
Comedy Club Extra—Marcel Morceaux, Proustian Rushes
We hear about some friends of 4 Extra’s own β€Proustian Rushes.β€
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23:00
The Harri-Parris' Radio Show—Series 1, The Visitor
1/3 Llinos Mai’s sitcom with songs: what will happen when Anni's boyfriend meets her family?
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23:30
Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 The comedy award-winner with the Barn Conversion Couple and a visit to the Dragon's Den.
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Late
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00:00
Night Terrace—Series 2, 1. Sense and Susceptibility
1/8 Stuck in 1955, Anastasia and new housemate Sue look for answers at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
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00:30
The Man in Black—Series 4, 1. Containment by David Lemon
1/5 Mark Gatiss introduces a tale of a lost soul offered hope, but with a sinister price.
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01:00
Bindi Business—Series 1 (Omnibus)
Out of work at 51, Bindi starts up her own business. Meera Syal stars.
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02:15
Mavis Gallant Stories—A Recollection
2/5 Edouard, an idealistic young student, marries Magdalena, a former actress.
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02:30
Heartburn by Nora Ephron (Omnibus)
Food writer Rachel Samstat suspects her husband loves another woman.
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03:45
Beryl Reid in Conversation—Stage and Screen
4/6 Beryl Reid talks to Sian Phillips about her remarkable life and career.
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04:00
Bruce Bedford - Mire Farm
Simon Shaw attempts to reconcile his eccentric family with angry villagers.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—Lost Voices - Padraic Fiacc
Daljit Nagra introduces Lost Voices presented by Brian Patten featuring Padraic Fiacc.
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05:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, TWOC
3/6 Policeman-turned-comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night.
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