Schedule
Early
00:00
August 2026: There Will Come Soft Rains by Ray Bradbury
One day in the life of a house where ghosts of previous occupants are gradually revealed
00:30
The Dancing Partner by Jerome K Jerome
When young women complain about a lack of dance partners, a toymaker gets creative.
01:00
The Voysey Inheritance by Harley Granville-Barker
Edward discovers the family business he is inheriting has been defrauding its clients.
02:30
A Month in the Country by JL Carr (Omnibus)
A war veteran finds healing in the golden summer of a Yorkshire village.
03:45
Marriott's Monologues—Dame Thora Hird
Thora Hird with the classic tales of the curious little boy and the lion.
04:00
The Men from the Ministry—The Big Rocket
The civil servants bungle in Britain's space race, with a mix-up over Mildred.
04:30
Brothers in Law—Series 1, With Use of Bath
9/13Barrister Roger Thursby is caught between a landlord and his tenant.
05:00
Sisters in Satire: The Pioneering Women of Comedy—3. Looking at Linda and Where's the F in News
3/3Sisters in Satire: a comedy journey exploring women in satire.
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Morning
06:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—American Singers, Barry Manilow
Singer-songwriter Barry Manilow is castaway by Kirsty Young,
06:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Elsa
David Attenborough gives his perspective on the story of the famous lioness, Elsa.
07:00
Poetry Extra—The Poetry Detective - Episode One
Daljit Nagra selects a highlight on treasured poems, from the BBC's poetry archive.
07:30
The Diaries of Adrian Mole (Omnibus)—Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years by Sue Townsend, Episode 2
1/2It's 1997. Adrian Mole is asked to write a book.
08:40
Inheritance Tracks—Lesley Joseph
Actress Lesley Joseph chooses Franz Schubert and P!nk.
08:50
Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte (Omnibus)
Can life as a governess ever bring happiness and contentment?
10:00
Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—'Alice Foster, This Is Your Life!'
1/6There's a surprise in store at the AGM of the Cloughbottom Ladies' Evening Guild.
10:30
Take It From Here—From 22/11/1955
Celebrating the newly refurbished BBC Paris theatre and Ron's poorly in 'The Glums'.
11:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—American Singers, Barry Manilow
Singer-songwriter Barry Manilow is castaway by Kirsty Young,
11:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Elsa
David Attenborough gives his perspective on the story of the famous lioness, Elsa.
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Afternoon
12:00
Poetry Extra—The Poetry Detective - Episode One
Daljit Nagra selects a highlight on treasured poems, from the BBC's poetry archive.
12:30
The Diaries of Adrian Mole (Omnibus)—Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years by Sue Townsend, Episode 2
1/2It's 1997. Adrian Mole is asked to write a book.
13:40
Inheritance Tracks—Lesley Joseph
Actress Lesley Joseph chooses Franz Schubert and P!nk.
13:50
Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte (Omnibus)
Can life as a governess ever bring happiness and contentment?
15:00
Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—'Alice Foster, This Is Your Life!'
1/6There's a surprise in store at the AGM of the Cloughbottom Ladies' Evening Guild.
15:30
Take It From Here—From 22/11/1955
Celebrating the newly refurbished BBC Paris theatre and Ron's poorly in 'The Glums'.
16:00
Weird Tales—Series 1, The Loop by Chris Harrald
2/4An archaeologist discovers some mysteries are better left buried and undisturbed.
16:30
The Price of Fear—The Specialty of the House
Prince of terror Vincent Price recounts a culinary tale which leaves a bitter taste.
17:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—American Singers, Barry Manilow
Singer-songwriter Barry Manilow is castaway by Kirsty Young,
17:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Elsa
David Attenborough gives his perspective on the story of the famous lioness, Elsa.
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Evening
18:00
Poetry Extra—The Poetry Detective - Episode One
Daljit Nagra selects a highlight on treasured poems, from the BBC's poetry archive.
18:30
The Diaries of Adrian Mole (Omnibus)—Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years by Sue Townsend, Episode 2
1/2It's 1997. Adrian Mole is asked to write a book.
19:40
Inheritance Tracks—Lesley Joseph
Actress Lesley Joseph chooses Franz Schubert and P!nk.
19:50
Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte (Omnibus)
Can life as a governess ever bring happiness and contentment?
21:00
Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—'Alice Foster, This Is Your Life!'
1/6There's a surprise in store at the AGM of the Cloughbottom Ladies' Evening Guild.
21:30
Take It From Here—From 22/11/1955
Celebrating the newly refurbished BBC Paris theatre and Ron's poorly in 'The Glums'.
22:00
Clare in the Community—Series 5, Name Calling
1/6Plenty of challenges still await an involved, caring social worker. Or even Clare.
22:30
Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, There's Something About Mrs Naughtie
2/6Mrs Naughtie's news has Hamish, Dougal and the Laird all a-fluster.
22:45
Elastic Planet—The Train
2/6The Ministry of Furniture and methodist pirates. Patrick Moore guest stars.
23:00
In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 4, The Wedding
6/6Damien and Anthony finally get hitched. But all does not go entirely to plan...
23:30
Party—Series 1, Episode 2
2/4The second episode sees the young idealists wrangling over their party's Foreign Policy.
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Late
00:00
Weird Tales—Series 1, The Loop by Chris Harrald
2/4An archaeologist discovers some mysteries are better left buried and undisturbed.
00:30
The Price of Fear—The Specialty of the House
Prince of terror Vincent Price recounts a culinary tale which leaves a bitter taste.
01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—American Singers, Barry Manilow
Singer-songwriter Barry Manilow is castaway by Kirsty Young,
01:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Elsa
David Attenborough gives his perspective on the story of the famous lioness, Elsa.
02:00
Poetry Extra—The Poetry Detective - Episode One
Daljit Nagra selects a highlight on treasured poems, from the BBC's poetry archive.
02:30
The Diaries of Adrian Mole (Omnibus)—Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years by Sue Townsend, Episode 2
1/2It's 1997. Adrian Mole is asked to write a book.
03:40
Inheritance Tracks—Lesley Joseph
Actress Lesley Joseph chooses Franz Schubert and P!nk.
03:50
Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte (Omnibus)
Can life as a governess ever bring happiness and contentment?
05:00
Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—'Alice Foster, This Is Your Life!'
1/6There's a surprise in store at the AGM of the Cloughbottom Ladies' Evening Guild.
05:30
Take It From Here—From 22/11/1955
Celebrating the newly refurbished BBC Paris theatre and Ron's poorly in 'The Glums'.
