Schedule
Early
00:00
On the Beach by Nevil Shute—1. Aftermath
1/2A radioactive cloud slowly moves towards Australia - the after-effects of a nuclear war.
01:00
Frankie Howerd—The Frankie Howerd Variety Show, From 21/11/1978
Frankie Howerd welcomes Roy Walker, Pattie Boulaye, Peter Goodwright and The Wurzels.
02:00
The Righteous Sisters Omnibus
Jane Purcell's true-life tale of the opera-loving Cook sisters, who saved Jews from Nazis.
03:15
Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - Murder West One, 1. A Cure for Death
1/4The detective faces a medical mystery behind the discovery of a dumped body.
04:00
All Quiet on the Western Front
Erich Maria Remarque's lyrical and haunting tale of First World War German soldiers.
05:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 3, Rubbish; Jesus Shaves
6/6The downsides of moving to the British countryside, and learning French in Paris.
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Morning
06:00
Winifred Holtby - South Riding (Omnibus)—Episode 3
3/3Headmistress Sarah encounters the bitter taste of loss and the joy of achievement.
07:15
Back to the Drawing Board—Episode 2
2/5Apart from creativity, great inventions call for patents and money.
07:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Cookery Book
5/6Arthur's attempt to secure a publisher's advance for a celebrity recipe book goes askew.
08:00
Doctor in the House—Anatomy
3/13More medical mayhem, as student medic Simon Sparrow struggles with dissecting bodies.
08:30
The Clitheroe Kid—Series 12, Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off
9/20The cheeky youngster is due to be a page boy, but he's not keen on his satin outfit.
09:00
Bill Taylor - Likely Stories—I Should Be So Lucky
2/5A teenager has trouble adjusting after her mother's death. Modern retelling of Cinderella.
09:30
The Silver Sword - Ian Serraillier—Episode 2
2/3Ruth and Bronia Balicki head to Switzerland hoping to track down their parents.
10:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Turner Prize Winners, Grayson Perry
From Busted to Philip Glass - artist Grayson Perry's castaway choices.
10:45
Rudyard Kipling - The Gardener
An aunt's grief for a nephew killed by a splinter shell on the Somme.
11:00
Roy Hudd - Stick a Geranium in Your Hat!—A Proper Cuppa Coffee
1/4A comic celebration of the renowned songwriters RP Weston and Bert Lee.
11:30
Take It From the Chorus—From Kicking Line to Ensemble
2/3Caroline Quentin investigates life among the hoofers, including Tiller Girls and the War.
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Afternoon
12:00
Winifred Holtby - South Riding (Omnibus)—Episode 3
3/3Headmistress Sarah encounters the bitter taste of loss and the joy of achievement.
13:15
Back to the Drawing Board—Episode 2
2/5Apart from creativity, great inventions call for patents and money.
13:30
Jules Verne - Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Ancient runes spark a geologist's exploration of an impossible realm.
15:00
Doctor in the House—Anatomy
3/13More medical mayhem, as student medic Simon Sparrow struggles with dissecting bodies.
15:30
The Clitheroe Kid—Series 12, Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off
9/20The cheeky youngster is due to be a page boy, but he's not keen on his satin outfit.
16:00
Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show—09/09/2012
Mel Giedroyc snacks on some seaweed and tidies up the countryside in this week's picks.
16:30
Bill Taylor - Likely Stories—I Should Be So Lucky
2/5A teenager has trouble adjusting after her mother's death. Modern retelling of Cinderella.
17:00
The Silver Sword - Ian Serraillier—Episode 2
2/3Ruth and Bronia Balicki head to Switzerland hoping to track down their parents.
17:30
Arthur Askey - Before Your Very Eyes—Anthea's Debut
4/10Fatherhood beckons, as does success in a burgeoning new medium: radio.
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Evening
18:00
Doctor Who—The Whispering Forest, Episode 1
1/4The Time Lord, Tegan, Turlough and Nyssa run into a group of hygiene-obsessed settlers.
18:30
Jenny Stephens - Project Archangel—4. Revelations
4/4Ghosts and special agents once again work together in the sequel to Project Raphael.
19:00
Roy Hudd - Stick a Geranium in Your Hat!—A Proper Cuppa Coffee
1/4A comic celebration of the renowned songwriters RP Weston and Bert Lee.
19:30
Take It From the Chorus—From Kicking Line to Ensemble
2/3Caroline Quentin investigates life among the hoofers, including Tiller Girls and the War.
20:00
Doctor in the House—Anatomy
3/13More medical mayhem, as student medic Simon Sparrow struggles with dissecting bodies.
20:30
The Clitheroe Kid—Series 12, Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off
9/20The cheeky youngster is due to be a page boy, but he's not keen on his satin outfit.
21:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Turner Prize Winners, Grayson Perry
From Busted to Philip Glass - artist Grayson Perry's castaway choices.
21:45
Rudyard Kipling - The Gardener
An aunt's grief for a nephew killed by a splinter shell on the Somme.
22:00
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Cookery Book
5/6Arthur's attempt to secure a publisher's advance for a celebrity recipe book goes askew.
22:30
In the Red—Episode 7
7/7Plotting at the BBC reaches a climax, as George gets closer to nailing the killer.
22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—11/11/2012
Arthur Smith is joined once again by Ade Edmondson and Phill Jupitus.
23:00
Radio Active—Series 2, Charity Radiothon
2/6Only £892,000 to go! Can the station reach their charity target in half an hour?
23:30
The Boosh—Jazz
3/6The surreal zoo's staff tackle gangsters, a spirit and porpoises.
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Late
00:00
Doctor Who—The Whispering Forest, Episode 1
1/4The Time Lord, Tegan, Turlough and Nyssa run into a group of hygiene-obsessed settlers.
00:30
Jenny Stephens - Project Archangel—4. Revelations
4/4Ghosts and special agents once again work together in the sequel to Project Raphael.
01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Turner Prize Winners, Grayson Perry
From Busted to Philip Glass - artist Grayson Perry's castaway choices.
01:45
Rudyard Kipling - The Gardener
An aunt's grief for a nephew killed by a splinter shell on the Somme.
02:00
Roy Hudd - Stick a Geranium in Your Hat!—A Proper Cuppa Coffee
1/4A comic celebration of the renowned songwriters RP Weston and Bert Lee.
02:30
Take It From the Chorus—From Kicking Line to Ensemble
2/3Caroline Quentin investigates life among the hoofers, including Tiller Girls and the War.
03:00
Doctor in the House—Anatomy
3/13More medical mayhem, as student medic Simon Sparrow struggles with dissecting bodies.
03:30
Jules Verne - Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Ancient runes spark a geologist's exploration of an impossible realm.
05:00
Bill Taylor - Likely Stories—I Should Be So Lucky
2/5A teenager has trouble adjusting after her mother's death. Modern retelling of Cinderella.
05:30
The Silver Sword - Ian Serraillier—Episode 2
2/3Ruth and Bronia Balicki head to Switzerland hoping to track down their parents.

























