Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Secondary Phase, Fit The Tenth
4/6 Arthur discovers his unique contribution to the history of Brontitall.
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00:30
The Price of Fear—Out of the Mouths
The unforeseen danger of a scientist trying out advanced theories on his newborn son.
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01:00
The Prelude (Omnibus)
William Wordsworth's autobiographical poem read by Sir Ian McKellen.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Robert Carlyle
鈥榃atching The Wheels鈥� by John Lennon and 鈥榃aiting On A Friend鈥� by The Rolling Stones.
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02:15
Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 2, Northumberland
4/9 Pam learns about the gardens of Alnwick Castle and the rituals of cattle of Chillingham.
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02:45
Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 1, 4. Admiral of the Night
4/5 After visiting Hampton Court, Carter's uncle spots a fellow war veteran.
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03:00
Archive on 4—Return to Subtopia
Gillian Darley explores "Subtopia", the blurring of space between town and country
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04:00
Miss Marple—4.50 From Paddington
The spinster sleuth's friend spies a murder on a passing train, but where is the corpse?
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05:30
The Voices of...—Series 2, Andy Partridge
An intimate portrait of the songwriter, singer and frontman of XTC, Andy Partridge.
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Morning
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06:00
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—Babel Tower
4/6 Salutary lessons for Frederica as her Cambridge lifestyle comes to an end.
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07:15
Crossing the Glacier by Berlie Doherty
Two women find themselves emotionally frozen in the past. Short story read by Janet Dale.
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07:30
Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 2, Agrippina
4/4 Natalie Haynes stands up for Agrippina the Younger, who bossed it in first century Rome.
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08:00
麻豆约拍 to Roost—Series 2, Television Problems
4/13 The Wheelers are in a panic when the TV stops working.
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08:30
Jerome K Jerome - Three Men in a Boat—2. Pineapple
2/3 A tin of pineapple takes on a starring role as the story of the Thames holiday continues.
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09:00
Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin (Omnibus)
Claire Tomalin's biography of one of the nation's literary giants.
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10:10
The Listening Project—Graham and Natalie 鈥� It鈥檚 Just A Piece Of Paper
A couple who have been together many years, but have never wed - are they missing out?
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10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Artists, Paula Rego
Sue Lawley's castaway is painter Paula Rego.
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11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 7, Confidence: Too Much, Too Little?
6/9 Catherine Burns introduces stories about confidence and uncertainty.
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11:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Hummers
Hummingbirds are brilliantly coloured with aeronautical skills that defy the imagination.
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Afternoon
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12:00
麻豆约拍 to Roost—Series 2, Television Problems
4/13 The Wheelers are in a panic when the TV stops working.
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12:30
Jerome K Jerome - Three Men in a Boat—2. Pineapple
2/3 A tin of pineapple takes on a starring role as the story of the Thames holiday continues.
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13:00
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—Babel Tower
4/6 Salutary lessons for Frederica as her Cambridge lifestyle comes to an end.
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14:15
Crossing the Glacier by Berlie Doherty
Two women find themselves emotionally frozen in the past. Short story read by Janet Dale.
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14:30
The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel (Omnibus)—Episode 3
3/3 After Henry鈥檚 decision to surprise his bride, relations at court are delicate
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15:45
A Guide to Woodland Birds—The Big Stuff
5/5 Brett Westwood identifies the sounds of jays, tawny owls and sparrowhawks.
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16:00
Drama on 4—Paul Theroux - The White Man's Burden
Adaptation of Paul Theroux's stage play about Rudyard Kipling's final months in America.
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17:00
Poetry Extra—Adventures In Poetry - Daffodils by William Wordsworth
Poet Daljit Nagra chooses the very best from the 麻豆约拍's Poetry archive.
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17:30
Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 2, Agrippina
4/4 Natalie Haynes stands up for Agrippina the Younger, who bossed it in first century Rome.
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Evening
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18:00
Mary Shelley - Frankenstein—Episode 1
1/2 Classic tale of a scientist's monstrous attempts to discover the secrets of creating life
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19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 7, Confidence: Too Much, Too Little?
6/9 Catherine Burns introduces stories about confidence and uncertainty.
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19:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Hummers
Hummingbirds are brilliantly coloured with aeronautical skills that defy the imagination.
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20:00
Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin (Omnibus)
Claire Tomalin's biography of one of the nation's literary giants.
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21:10
The Listening Project—Graham and Natalie 鈥� It鈥檚 Just A Piece Of Paper
A couple who have been together many years, but have never wed - are they missing out?
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21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Artists, Paula Rego
Sue Lawley's castaway is painter Paula Rego.
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22:00
Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 2, Agrippina
4/4 Natalie Haynes stands up for Agrippina the Younger, who bossed it in first century Rome.
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22:30
Twenty Players—Series 1, Gertrude Trelawny Ferris
4/6 Gerald Sinstadt tells the story of the sporting all-rounder Gertrude Trelawny Ferris.
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22:45
The Music Teacher—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 Musical comedy starring Richie Webb as long suffering music teacher Nigel Penny.
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23:00
The Secret World—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6 Alan Titchmarsh - quaint gardener or ruthless murderer?
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23:30
Fabulous—Series 2, Episode 3
3/4 Faye's family are coming to lunch to see her new kitchen - but soon she leaves them to it.
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Late
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00:00
Mary Shelley - Frankenstein—Episode 1
1/2 Classic tale of a scientist's monstrous attempts to discover the secrets of creating life
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01:00
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—Babel Tower
4/6 Salutary lessons for Frederica as her Cambridge lifestyle comes to an end.
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02:15
Crossing the Glacier by Berlie Doherty
Two women find themselves emotionally frozen in the past. Short story read by Janet Dale.
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02:30
The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel (Omnibus)—Episode 3
3/3 After Henry鈥檚 decision to surprise his bride, relations at court are delicate
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03:45
A Guide to Woodland Birds—The Big Stuff
5/5 Brett Westwood identifies the sounds of jays, tawny owls and sparrowhawks.
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04:00
Drama on 4—Paul Theroux - The White Man's Burden
Adaptation of Paul Theroux's stage play about Rudyard Kipling's final months in America.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—Adventures In Poetry - Daffodils by William Wordsworth
Poet Daljit Nagra chooses the very best from the 麻豆约拍's Poetry archive.
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05:30
Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 2, Agrippina
4/4 Natalie Haynes stands up for Agrippina the Younger, who bossed it in first century Rome.
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