Schedule
Early
00:00
Death Duty by Michael Butt
A city-state plagued by drought has instituted a system of sacrifice in a bid for rain.
00:45
The Dauntless Girl by Kevin Crossley-Holland
Mary proves her fearlessness by collecting a skull bone.
01:00
The Milk of Paradise by Alain-Fournier
Augustin is haunted by the memory of Yvonne...
02:45
Archive on 4—Not a Penny off the Pay, Not a Second on the Day
Labour MP Tony Benn looks back at the 1926 General Strike.
03:45
The Fosdyke Saga—9. Roger the Commando
Fully recovered and cleared of being the Salford Strangler, Albert heads back to the front
04:00
The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6The much-loved comedy duo make plans to live apart, and two poets wax lyrical.
04:30
Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 13
13/20Kenneth Horne tells the story of Hans Liszt - and Hornerama looks at British customs.
05:00
Jim Morrison's Will to be Weird—2: Strange Days
2/3Paul Gambaccini continues his celebration of the mystique of singer Jim Morrison.
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Morning
06:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Naturalist Castaways, Helen Macdonald
Writer Helen Macdonald is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
06:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Faking Fossils
The naturalist recalls finding an ammonite inside limestone, sparking his love of fossils.
07:00
Poetry Extra—Stories In Verse - Robert Stephens reads Browning and Longfellow
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the World Service poetry archive. From 1993.
07:30
Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre (Omnibus)
Nicholas Hytner reads his memoir of 12 years running The National Theatre.
08:40
Inheritance Tracks—Mika
Lebanese-born musician Mika chooses tracks by Nirvana and Miriam Makeba.
08:50
Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee (Omnibus)—2. Alabama's Race Relations
2/2Shaken by encountering Calpurnia, Jean Louise forgets about Aunt Alexandra's coffee date.
10:00
Meet the Huggetts—Clean Linen
A mix-up at the launderette causes embarrassment for Joe and Ethel.
10:30
Frankie Howerd—From 31/07/1966
The King of Titters is a London tour guide with landlady troubles!
11:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Naturalist Castaways, Helen Macdonald
Writer Helen Macdonald is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
11:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Faking Fossils
The naturalist recalls finding an ammonite inside limestone, sparking his love of fossils.
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Afternoon
12:00
Poetry Extra—Stories In Verse - Robert Stephens reads Browning and Longfellow
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the World Service poetry archive. From 1993.
12:30
Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre (Omnibus)
Nicholas Hytner reads his memoir of 12 years running The National Theatre.
13:40
Inheritance Tracks—Mika
Lebanese-born musician Mika chooses tracks by Nirvana and Miriam Makeba.
13:50
Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee (Omnibus)—2. Alabama's Race Relations
2/2Shaken by encountering Calpurnia, Jean Louise forgets about Aunt Alexandra's coffee date.
15:00
Meet the Huggetts—Clean Linen
A mix-up at the launderette causes embarrassment for Joe and Ethel.
15:30
Frankie Howerd—From 31/07/1966
The King of Titters is a London tour guide with landlady troubles!
16:00
Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 5. Deadline
5/5Sam Vimes and Carcer finally fight, but time itself and a sinister lord have other ideas.
16:30
Fear on 4—Series 2, St. Austin Friars
4/13The Man in Black reveals how a new vicar takes on more than he bargained for.
17:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Naturalist Castaways, Helen Macdonald
Writer Helen Macdonald is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
17:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Faking Fossils
The naturalist recalls finding an ammonite inside limestone, sparking his love of fossils.
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Evening
18:00
Poetry Extra—Stories In Verse - Robert Stephens reads Browning and Longfellow
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the World Service poetry archive. From 1993.
18:30
Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre (Omnibus)
Nicholas Hytner reads his memoir of 12 years running The National Theatre.
19:40
Inheritance Tracks—Mika
Lebanese-born musician Mika chooses tracks by Nirvana and Miriam Makeba.
19:50
Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee (Omnibus)—2. Alabama's Race Relations
2/2Shaken by encountering Calpurnia, Jean Louise forgets about Aunt Alexandra's coffee date.
21:00
Meet the Huggetts—Clean Linen
A mix-up at the launderette causes embarrassment for Joe and Ethel.
21:30
Frankie Howerd—From 31/07/1966
The King of Titters is a London tour guide with landlady troubles!
22:00
Revolting People—Series 1, A Helluva Lot of Storm Clouds
5/6Cora learns she is pregnant, but her marriage isn't consummated.
22:30
Alun Cochrane's Fun House—The Bathroom
3/4Alun's house tour arrives in his bathroom.
23:00
In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The After-Dinner
3/6Damien is invited to do an after-dinner speech.
23:30
Paperback Hell—Series 3, Deadline: News
5/6John Thomas reads from his autobiography: Deadline: News. Stars Michael Fenton Stevens.
23:45
Bunk Bed—Series 10, Episode 5
5/6Marber and Curran muse on the advantages of having once been 'Big in the 1990s'.
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Late
00:00
Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 5. Deadline
5/5Sam Vimes and Carcer finally fight, but time itself and a sinister lord have other ideas.
00:30
Fear on 4—Series 2, St. Austin Friars
4/13The Man in Black reveals how a new vicar takes on more than he bargained for.
01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Naturalist Castaways, Helen Macdonald
Writer Helen Macdonald is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
01:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Faking Fossils
The naturalist recalls finding an ammonite inside limestone, sparking his love of fossils.
02:00
Poetry Extra—Stories In Verse - Robert Stephens reads Browning and Longfellow
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the World Service poetry archive. From 1993.
02:30
Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre (Omnibus)
Nicholas Hytner reads his memoir of 12 years running The National Theatre.
03:40
Inheritance Tracks—Mika
Lebanese-born musician Mika chooses tracks by Nirvana and Miriam Makeba.
03:50
Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee (Omnibus)—2. Alabama's Race Relations
2/2Shaken by encountering Calpurnia, Jean Louise forgets about Aunt Alexandra's coffee date.
05:00
Meet the Huggetts—Clean Linen
A mix-up at the launderette causes embarrassment for Joe and Ethel.
05:30
Frankie Howerd—From 31/07/1966
The King of Titters is a London tour guide with landlady troubles!
