Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 2. Authorities
2/3 Tom's new mental powers interest the authorities.
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00:30
Musical Genes—Series 1, Rosanne Cash
1/4 Tom Morton meets the daughter of country music star Johnny Cash.
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01:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award 2018, Sarah Hall - Sudden Traveller
Story of how profound loss is followed by new life and new love.
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01:30
The Manchester Writers
John Harris takes a look at how writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north.
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02:00
Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 2
2/10 Creole heiress Antoinette Cosway's mother marries an Englishman in Spanish Town, Jamaica.
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02:15
Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—The Best to You Each Morning
Francine Stock explores charismatic leaders, from Kellogg and Ford to Jobs and Restone.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, A Tour of the Cages
2/5 Molesworth and his friend Peason explain the different types of masters.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 2
2/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.
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03:00
The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—2. Skirmishes
2/4 Lucilla's revolution may be a success thus far, but Mr Cavendish is causing ructions.
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04:00
Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6 Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson.
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04:30
The Sit Crom—The Wasps' Nest
6/6 The search for enemies leads to love triumphing over fire.
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05:00
Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 1
1/6 A theatre awards ceremony sparks no end of subterfuge for event organiser Rosie.
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05:30
Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.
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Morning
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06:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award 2018, Kiare Ladner - Van Rensburg's Card
Story of how a simple note brings solace and the prospect of new hope.
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06:30
Blind Man Roams the Globe—1. San Francisco
1/2 Hear the world's cities through the ears of blind Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ presenter and traveller, Peter White
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07:00
The World As We Know It—Around the World in 80 Hours
4/6 The world has ended but Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail still take a bank holiday trip.
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07:30
Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 5
Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.
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08:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Boxing Champion
4/16 When the Lad hits the gym, he knocks down a prize boxer.
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08:30
Listen to Les—From 22/6/1975
Les Dawson presents a duck appeal, Cissie and Ada talk mothers, plus a piano sing-along.
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09:00
The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Kate Williams, John Lloyd and Katy Brand.
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09:30
The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Mixed Fortunes
5/6 Su prepares to take Jeremy home, while Abraham prepares to talk to the press.
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10:00
The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—3. Lucilla's Luck
3/4 The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.
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11:00
Isy Suttie's Guide to the Family—3. Kids! Who'd 'ave 'em?
3/3 Isy Suttie ambles through the radio archives to celebrate family life.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Boxing Champion
4/16 When the Lad hits the gym, he knocks down a prize boxer.
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12:30
Listen to Les—From 22/6/1975
Les Dawson presents a duck appeal, Cissie and Ada talk mothers, plus a piano sing-along.
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13:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award 2018, Kiare Ladner - Van Rensburg's Card
Story of how a simple note brings solace and the prospect of new hope.
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13:30
Blind Man Roams the Globe—1. San Francisco
1/2 Hear the world's cities through the ears of blind Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ presenter and traveller, Peter White
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14:00
Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 3
3/10 Without her brother and parted from her mother, heiress Antoinette is sent off to school.
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14:15
Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—Hitler's Library
The historical ideas that influenced the Third Reich and Hitler's 'dark charisma'.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, Lessens and How to Avoyd Them
3/5 Molesworth's efforts to explain the best way to bunk off class are thwarted.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 3
3/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.
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15:00
The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—3. Lucilla's Luck
3/4 The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.
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16:00
The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Kate Williams, John Lloyd and Katy Brand.
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16:30
The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Mixed Fortunes
5/6 Su prepares to take Jeremy home, while Abraham prepares to talk to the press.
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17:00
The World As We Know It—Around the World in 80 Hours
4/6 The world has ended but Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail still take a bank holiday trip.
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17:30
Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 5
Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.
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Evening
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18:00
Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 3. Revelation
3/3 The alien intent is revealed. Can the Earth fight back? Stars Donald Hewlett.
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18:30
That Reminds Me—Series 4, Pam Ayres
Poet Pam Ayres with her childhood memories and comical rhymes.
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19:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Boxing Champion
4/16 When the Lad hits the gym, he knocks down a prize boxer.
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19:30
Listen to Les—From 22/6/1975
Les Dawson presents a duck appeal, Cissie and Ada talk mothers, plus a piano sing-along.
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20:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award 2018, Kiare Ladner - Van Rensburg's Card
Story of how a simple note brings solace and the prospect of new hope.
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20:30
Blind Man Roams the Globe—1. San Francisco
1/2 Hear the world's cities through the ears of blind Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ presenter and traveller, Peter White
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21:00
Isy Suttie's Guide to the Family—3. Kids! Who'd 'ave 'em?
3/3 Isy Suttie ambles through the radio archives to celebrate family life.
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22:00
Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 5
Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.
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22:30
The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 2, Edinburgh
2/6 The stand-up comedian looks back at past performances at the Edinburgh Festival.
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22:45
Sounding Off with McGough—2. World Inhabitants
2/6 Poet Roger McGough's reflections on the inhabitants of the world.
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23:00
Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Bennett
4/4 Boswell attempts to locate the cream cracker under the settee of Mr Alan Bennett.
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23:30
The Mark Steel Revolution—The American Civil War
5/6 The radical comedian asks if the battling was part of a revolution.
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Late
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00:00
Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 3. Revelation
3/3 The alien intent is revealed. Can the Earth fight back? Stars Donald Hewlett.
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00:30
That Reminds Me—Series 4, Pam Ayres
Poet Pam Ayres with her childhood memories and comical rhymes.
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01:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award 2018, Kiare Ladner - Van Rensburg's Card
Story of how a simple note brings solace and the prospect of new hope.
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01:30
Blind Man Roams the Globe—1. San Francisco
1/2 Hear the world's cities through the ears of blind Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ presenter and traveller, Peter White
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02:00
Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 3
3/10 Without her brother and parted from her mother, heiress Antoinette is sent off to school.
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02:15
Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—Hitler's Library
The historical ideas that influenced the Third Reich and Hitler's 'dark charisma'.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, Lessens and How to Avoyd Them
3/5 Molesworth's efforts to explain the best way to bunk off class are thwarted.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 3
3/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.
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03:00
The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—3. Lucilla's Luck
3/4 The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.
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04:00
The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Kate Williams, John Lloyd and Katy Brand.
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04:30
The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Mixed Fortunes
5/6 Su prepares to take Jeremy home, while Abraham prepares to talk to the press.
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05:00
The World As We Know It—Around the World in 80 Hours
4/6 The world has ended but Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail still take a bank holiday trip.
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05:30
Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 5
Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.
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