Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Aladdin Time, part 1/2
5/10 The Doctor, Mrs Wibbsey and Alex become ensnared in a labyrinth of magical rooms.
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00:40
Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker
A young man sets out on a journey where the elements, and something else, are against him.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 5. Judgement
5/5 With a fresh arrest for murder, Brother Cadfael is keen to see justice delivered.
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01:30
Pantomime
Michael Billington interviews the actor and writer John Morley, who loved pantomime.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 10
10/10 Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family.
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02:15
The Snowman
Some of the myths and history surrounding the figure of the snowman.
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02:30
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 5. Conflict
5/10 Catherine receives a most pleasing invitation and a most displeasing engagement.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Maggie Smith - A Biography, Episode 5
5/5 Maggie Smith joins the cast of Downton Abbey.
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03:00
Puss-in-Boots
It’s Radio 2 panto time with Arthur Askey, Kenneth Connor and Anita Harris. From 1979.
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04:00
The Food Quiz—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 With Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Elisabeth Luard, Josceline Dimbleby and Stephen Fry.
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04:30
The Phenomenon Squad—Invaders
5/5 Brabazon's cops prepare to greet an alien craft due to land on Salisbury Plain.
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05:00
1834—Dentists and Lovers
4/6 Ned needs root canal work, but 21st-century Jason needs lessons in 19th-century courting.
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05:30
The Shuttleworths—Your Very Good Elf
Why is John Shuttleworth taking down the Christmas tree today?
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Morning
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06:00
Drama on 4—Calendar Girls
Ambridge Am Dram Queen Lynda Snell presents Tim Firth's comedy drama smash hit.
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07:30
The Voices of...—Elly Stone
The legendary interpreter of Jacques Brel's songs talks about her lifetime in music.
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08:00
Archive on 4—Tolkien: The Lost Recordings
Joss Ackland narrates a search through Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ archives for unheard gems from JRR Tolkien.
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09:00
Writing... The Midlands
Crime Writer Mark Billingham goes back to his roots for a literary tour of the Midlands.
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Afternoon
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12:00
A Month of June—1. Spray the Grass Green
1/4 June Whitfield stars as Hollywood legend Lana Garfield.
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12:30
Arrested Development—Episode 1
1/4 Penny and Dave are getting married, but her new hair-do might not let them.
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13:00
Kilvert's Diary (Omnibus)
The daily life of a Victorian country curate.
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14:10
Inheritance Tracks—JoJo Moyes
Writer JoJo Moyes chooses The Beatles and Elvis Presley.
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14:15
Frankly Speaking—Gracie Fields
Lancashire actress and singer Gracie Fields answers the questions.
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14:45
Shoot from the Hip - The World's Coolest Camera
Why in the digital age, does the world still love a Soviet Union relic camera?
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15:00
Archive on 4—Tolkien: The Lost Recordings
Joss Ackland narrates a search through Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ archives for unheard gems from JRR Tolkien.
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16:00
Drama on 4—Calendar Girls
Ambridge Am Dram Queen Lynda Snell presents Tim Firth's comedy drama smash hit.
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17:30
The Voices of...—Elly Stone
The legendary interpreter of Jacques Brel's songs talks about her lifetime in music.
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Evening
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18:00
Dan Dare—21st Century Spaceman, Episode 2
2/2 An investigation into how the reality of space exploration is catching up with Dan Dare.
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18:30
Dan Dare—Series 2, Reign of the Robots 2/2
2/7 Dan Dare and his crew battle to liberate Earth, enslaved by an army of ruthless robots.
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19:00
Writing... The Midlands
Crime Writer Mark Billingham goes back to his roots for a literary tour of the Midlands.
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22:00
The Penny Dreadfuls—Revolution
Comic play about the French Revolution starring Richard E Grant and The Penny Dreadfuls (R)
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22:55
Comedy Club Extra—Most Shocking Comedy Club Moments of 2019, Episode 2
2/2 Jake Yapp and Jon Holmes with a rundown of the most shocking Comedy Club moments of 2019.
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23:00
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 1, Political Beliefs
2/4 Alexei Sayle delivers stand-up, memoir and philosophy from his Imaginary Sandwich Bar.
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23:30
Dr John Cooper Clarke at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ—Series 1, Twisted Romance
1/4 The Bard of Salford performs classic and brand new poems at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s Radio Theatre.
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23:45
Political Animals—Series 2, Bo and Barack
1/4 President Obama's dog Bo suffers an identity crisis.
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Late
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00:00
Dan Dare—21st Century Spaceman, Episode 2
2/2 An investigation into how the reality of space exploration is catching up with Dan Dare.
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00:30
Dan Dare—Series 2, Reign of the Robots 2/2
2/7 Dan Dare and his crew battle to liberate Earth, enslaved by an army of ruthless robots.
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01:00
Kilvert's Diary (Omnibus)
The daily life of a Victorian country curate.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—JoJo Moyes
Writer JoJo Moyes chooses The Beatles and Elvis Presley.
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02:15
Frankly Speaking—Gracie Fields
Lancashire actress and singer Gracie Fields answers the questions.
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02:45
Shoot from the Hip - The World's Coolest Camera
Why in the digital age, does the world still love a Soviet Union relic camera?
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03:00
Archive on 4—Tolkien: The Lost Recordings
Joss Ackland narrates a search through Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ archives for unheard gems from JRR Tolkien.
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04:00
Drama on 4—Calendar Girls
Ambridge Am Dram Queen Lynda Snell presents Tim Firth's comedy drama smash hit.
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05:30
The Voices of...—Elly Stone
The legendary interpreter of Jacques Brel's songs talks about her lifetime in music.
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