Schedule
Early
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'.
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Morning
06:00
Whodunnits—Five Red Herrings, 1. The Body in the Burn
1/8The death of an artist curtails the upper class sleuth's Scottish fishing trip.
06:30
Kill The Pharaoh!—1. Village of the White Scorpion
1/8What will Elizabeth Warwick discover, about her famous archaeologist father, in Egypt?
07:00
The Adventures of John and Tony—The Quest for the Holy Spectacles
2/4John discovers that Jesus wore glasses, but what happened to them?
07:30
Dad's Army—Series 3, The Royal Train
15/26Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station.
08:00
55 and Over—1. Out of Tune
1/4Ray and Jane's marriage is hit by a late-life crisis. Stars Juliet Stevenson.
08:30
Underland by Robert Macfarlane—1. Caves
1/5Robert Macfarlane reads his musings on the worlds beneath our feet.
08:45
Breathing Underwater by Bryony Lavery—1. Diver
1/5A female diver is set to explore a Tudor shipwreck, but there's a bumpy start.
09:00
Just a Minute—Series 97, 5. How to win at rock, paper, scissors
5/6Who gets their first ever minute this week?
09:30
Human Hosts—Head Louse - Liza Tarbuck
1/5First of five parasites using humans as their home tell their own story.
09:45
Daily Service—Rest - Rest for your body
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Holly Adams.
10:00
Sounds Natural—Bing Crosby
Hollywood crooner Bing Crosby discusses his love of nature and the outdoor life.
10:30
Children Of The Enemy
The story of German children fostered by Dutch families after the Second World War.
11:00
Whodunnits—Five Red Herrings, 1. The Body in the Burn
1/8The death of an artist curtails the upper class sleuth's Scottish fishing trip.
11:30
Kill The Pharaoh!—1. Village of the White Scorpion
1/8What will Elizabeth Warwick discover, about her famous archaeologist father, in Egypt?
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Afternoon
12:00
The Adventures of John and Tony—The Quest for the Holy Spectacles
2/4John discovers that Jesus wore glasses, but what happened to them?
12:30
Dad's Army—Series 3, The Royal Train
15/26Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station.
13:00
55 and Over—1. Out of Tune
1/4Ray and Jane's marriage is hit by a late-life crisis. Stars Juliet Stevenson.
13:30
Underland by Robert Macfarlane—1. Caves
1/5Robert Macfarlane reads his musings on the worlds beneath our feet.
13:45
Breathing Underwater by Bryony Lavery—1. Diver
1/5A female diver is set to explore a Tudor shipwreck, but there's a bumpy start.
14:00
Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6Dave Gorman, Susie Dent, Lloyd Langford and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy.
14:30
A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6It is crunch time for Cassie - will Pete forgive her?
15:00
The July Ghost by AS Byatt
A quiet house, a lovely garden, and a secret only the new lodger can see. What will he do?
15:45
Rose-Coloured Teacups by AS Byatt
A mother’s restraint triggers a memory from her past.
16:00
Sounds Natural—Bing Crosby
Hollywood crooner Bing Crosby discusses his love of nature and the outdoor life.
16:30
Children Of The Enemy
The story of German children fostered by Dutch families after the Second World War.
17:00
Whodunnits—Five Red Herrings, 1. The Body in the Burn
1/8The death of an artist curtails the upper class sleuth's Scottish fishing trip.
17:30
Kill The Pharaoh!—1. Village of the White Scorpion
1/8What will Elizabeth Warwick discover, about her famous archaeologist father, in Egypt?
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Evening
18:00
The Adventures of John and Tony—The Quest for the Holy Spectacles
2/4John discovers that Jesus wore glasses, but what happened to them?
18:30
Dad's Army—Series 3, The Royal Train
15/26Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station.
19:00
55 and Over—1. Out of Tune
1/4Ray and Jane's marriage is hit by a late-life crisis. Stars Juliet Stevenson.
19:30
Underland by Robert Macfarlane—1. Caves
1/5Robert Macfarlane reads his musings on the worlds beneath our feet.
19:45
Breathing Underwater by Bryony Lavery—1. Diver
1/5A female diver is set to explore a Tudor shipwreck, but there's a bumpy start.
20:00
Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6Dave Gorman, Susie Dent, Lloyd Langford and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy.
20:30
A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6It is crunch time for Cassie - will Pete forgive her?
21:00
The July Ghost by AS Byatt
A quiet house, a lovely garden, and a secret only the new lodger can see. What will he do?
21:45
Rose-Coloured Teacups by AS Byatt
A mother’s restraint triggers a memory from her past.
22:00
Just a Minute—Series 97, 5. How to win at rock, paper, scissors
5/6Who gets their first ever minute this week?
22:30
Truly, Madly, Bletchley—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6Britain's first public access cable radio show continues!
22:45
Quando, Quando, Quando—Fishy Business
3/6Brother Carlos panics when protection racketeers visit the salon.
23:00
The People Have Spoken—Episode 2
Ian Smith tasks Ashley Storrie, Bella Hull and an Edinburgh audience to take on the news.
23:30
The In Crowd—Series 3, Episode 4
4/5Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.
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Late
00:00
Sounds Natural—Bing Crosby
Hollywood crooner Bing Crosby discusses his love of nature and the outdoor life.
00:30
Children Of The Enemy
The story of German children fostered by Dutch families after the Second World War.
01:00
Whodunnits—Five Red Herrings, 1. The Body in the Burn
1/8The death of an artist curtails the upper class sleuth's Scottish fishing trip.
01:30
Kill The Pharaoh!—1. Village of the White Scorpion
1/8What will Elizabeth Warwick discover, about her famous archaeologist father, in Egypt?
02:00
The Adventures of John and Tony—The Quest for the Holy Spectacles
2/4John discovers that Jesus wore glasses, but what happened to them?
02:30
Dad's Army—Series 3, The Royal Train
15/26Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station.
03:00
55 and Over—1. Out of Tune
1/4Ray and Jane's marriage is hit by a late-life crisis. Stars Juliet Stevenson.
03:30
Underland by Robert Macfarlane—1. Caves
1/5Robert Macfarlane reads his musings on the worlds beneath our feet.
03:45
Breathing Underwater by Bryony Lavery—1. Diver
1/5A female diver is set to explore a Tudor shipwreck, but there's a bumpy start.
04:00
Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6Dave Gorman, Susie Dent, Lloyd Langford and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy.
04:30
A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6It is crunch time for Cassie - will Pete forgive her?
05:00
The July Ghost by AS Byatt
A quiet house, a lovely garden, and a secret only the new lodger can see. What will he do?
05:45
Rose-Coloured Teacups by AS Byatt
A mother’s restraint triggers a memory from her past.
