Phone: 08700 100 700 [national rates]. Email: bigtoe@bbc.co.uk.
Arriving from Jamaica, Hortense discovers post-war England is cold and dreary. She gets to know her landlady Queenie. With Nadine Marshall.
As Robert reluctantly prepares for college, he's disconcerted by the predicament of brown bear cubs. Read by Maureen O'Brien.
Professor Aubrey Manning investigates the ancient Bronze Age mines at Great Orme Head on the Creuddyn Peninsula, Llandudno.
Jeffrey Farnol's swashbuckling tale of piracy, love and death on a desert island. Starring Steven Pacey and Julia Swift.
To Robert's dismay, his sister, Barbara, is about to succumb to temptation in the shape of biker Andy Hunt.
His mother can't help to save her, so he enlists the help of Father Benedict as an avenger...
Stars Desmond Barrit as Father Benedict, Brenda Blethyn as Mrs Patterson, Paul Parris as Robert Patterson, Charlotte Coleman as Barbara Patterson, Martino Lazzeri as Guy Entwhistle, Mark Straker as Andy and Claire Skinner as Janet.
From Monica to Marlene and more. A clip-packed celebration of the much-loved comedy actress' career.
He was 'a gargoyle, a grotesque - and the funniest man alive'.
Mark Radcliffe tells the story of 'the bad lad of showbiz'. Frank Randle - the rebel from Wigan who hiked his way to stardom.
A six-part series exploring the tradition of the northern comedian.
Mother won't let the cheeky schoolboy keep a pet, but then a wet nose appears. Stars Jimmy Clitheroe. From February 1959.
The cast indulge in some ancestry one-upmanship - and a highway robbery romp in 'The Adventures Of Dando Tweakshaft'.
Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Joan Sims and announcer, Douglas Smith.
After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his "Carry On" film co-star Joan Sims.
With the Max Harris Group.
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC7.
Lady Wheelhope has a reputation as a violent mistress to those under her power. Yet when desire for a mysterious servant overwhelms her, it's her own soul she yields to terrible risk...
Series of 3 Scottish 19th Century tales of terror and mystery.
Written by James Hogg and dramatised by Marty Ross.
Lady Wheelhope ...... Irene MacDougall
The Laird ...... Paul Young
Merodach ...... James Chisholm
Bessie ...... Mary Riggans
Wattie ...... James Bryce
Adam ...... Alec Heggie
1. Vixen
Richard Tebrick is surprised by his wife Silvia's new habits - after her sudden transformation into a vixen.
First published in 1922, David Garnett's terrifying novel of transformation is read by Ben Miles.
Directed at BBC Northern Ireland by Lawrence Jackson.
Deputy curator Rod holds a press conference and Walter makes a move.
Geoffrey Palmer and Julian Rhind-Tutt star in David Nobbs’ sitcom about a small museum of paintings and sculpture.
Rod Millet ...... Julian Rhind-Tutt
Walter Brindle ...... Geoffrey Palmer
Prunella Edgecumbe ...... Rachel Atkins
Julian Crumb-Loosely ...... Ben Willbond
Des Wainwright ...... Michael Smiley
Eva Tattle ...... Julia Deakin
Wilf Arbuthnot ...... Geoff McGivern
Stelios Constantinopolis ...... Chris Pavlo
Rod’s Mum ...... Liza Sadovy
Mark Patterson ...... Ben Moor
The frank and funny Irish comedian - captured at the end of his 1995 tour, entertaining an audience in Glasgow.
A tale of 1960s cunning villainy coinciding with the World Cup.
Recalled by Michael Feydeau -TV's much-loved Inspector Niblett - and crime expert David Pershore
Using a daring mixture of reconstructions, interviews, music and specially made noises, tales from the vaults of villainy.
Written by and starring Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.
MONDAY 14 JULY 2008
MON 00:00 The Darker Side of the Border (b00ck4fs)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Sunday]
MON 00:30 David Garnett - Lady into Fox (b00ck4gm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Sunday]
MON 01:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island Omnibus (b0081qx0)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 on Sunday]
MON 02:15 Fay Weldon Stories (b007jx0x)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:15 on Sunday]
MON 02:30 Unearthing Mysteries (b007vcn8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Sunday]
MON 03:00 The Now Show (b00ck4hq)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:00 on Sunday]
MON 03:30 The Maltby Collection (b00crds8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:30 on Sunday]
MON 04:00 Stand-Up on 7 (b008h5z8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Sunday]
MON 04:45 Creme de la Crime (b00807sd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:45 on Sunday]
MON 05:00 Comediennes (b007qq3k)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:00 on Sunday]
MON 05:30 How Tickled Am I? (b007js75)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 on Sunday]
MON 06:00 The Clitheroe Kid (b007jn3v)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 on Sunday]
MON 06:30 Stop Messing About! (b00ck47d)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 on Sunday]
MON 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00ckc5y)
Contact us at:
Big Toe Books
BBC Broadcasting House
London
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MON 08:00 The Goon Show (b007jp3m)
Series 8
The Burning Embassy
Peking's British embassy catches fire, so fireman Seagoon posts off parcels of water. Stars Spike Milligan. From October 1957.
MON 08:30 Old Dog and Partridge (b007jvgy)
Episode 6
Landlord Jack has the flu, so Nicola takes over just as the pub inspectors are due.
If the father-daughter bond can survive this, it could probably survive anything...
Joe Turner’s six-part sitcom stars Michael Williams as Jack, Lisa Coleman as Nicola, Cherry Morris as Mrs Drummond, Simon Greenall as Andy, Sally Grace as the Inspector and Toby Longworth as Joe.
Producer: Liz Anstee
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1999.
MON 09:00 The Radio Detectives (b007jpdm)
Series 3
The Innocence of Father Brown
An exploration of the innocent, guileless, Catholic parish priest from East Anglia: Father Brown, the most celebrated creation of the English man of letters, GK Chesterton.
Series about classic detectives presented by Professor Jeffrey Richards.
Featuring Andrew Sachs as Father Brown
Producer: Jon Rolph
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2000.
MON 09:30 Father Brown Stories (b00f185v)
Series 2
The Absence of Mr Glass
The unusual behaviour of a young man sparks concern in a seaside town. Andrew Sachs stars as GK Chesterton's clerical sleuth.
MON 10:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b0081ry7)
Episode 11
Queenie's soldier husband Bernard explains how Indian independence is spelling the end of the Empire. Stars Stephen Tompkinson.
MON 10:15 McLevy (b007k0y3)
Series 2
The Wild Spark
When an Edinburgh tobacco warehouse goes up in smoke, the Victorian detective sets out to investigate. Starring Brian Cox.
MON 11:00 David Wade - Alexander (b007q9by)
Great Son of Ammon
The King confronts and conquers, as he faces the end of the span of years allotted by The Fates.
Starring Michael Maloney, Alex Jennings and Barry Foster.
Conclusion of David Wade's serial on the life of Alexander the Great
Alexander ...... Michael Maloney
Hephaistion ...... Alex Jennings
Achilles ...... Barry Foster
Patroclus ...... Simon Ward
Ptolemy ...... Julian Rhind-Tutt
Philotas ...... Michael Onslow
Perdikkas ...... Mark Straker
Bagoas ...... Matthew Sim
Artzbazus ...... Philip Anthony
Krateros David Thorpe
Simmias ...... John Evitts
Kalas ...... Malcolm Sinclair
Oxyartes ...... John Hollis
Kalanos ...... Renu Setna
Kallisthenes ...... Jonathan Adams
Page ...... James Telfer
The Fates ...... Rachel Atkins
The Fates ...... Jill Graham
The Fates ...... Dana Payan
Music: Wilfredo Acosta
Director: Glyn Dearman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1993.
MON 12:00 The Goon Show (b007jp3m)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
MON 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00ckcmh)
Series 5
Episode 10
Censorship, a ghost story - and a depraved dentist.
More quick-fire sketches, terrible puns, humorous songs and parodies.
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, David Hatch, Bill Oddie and Jean Hart.
Written by David Hatch, Bill Oddie, Derek Farmer and Tim Brooke-Taylor.
Originating from the Cambridge University Footlights revue 'Cambridge Circus', ISIRTA ran for 8 years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a cult following.
Music and songs by Dave Lee, Leon Cohen and Bill Oddie.
Producer: Humphrey Barclay
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1967.
MON 13:00 Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels (b00ckcqk)
Faith and Hope Go Shopping
Bored with daily life, two friends plan to escape Meadowbank Old People's Home. Short story read by June Whitfield.
MON 13:15 David Nobbs - I Didn't Get Where I Am Today... (b00ckd1g)
Episode 1
From Orpington to Cambridge via Marlborough (twice). Reginald Perrin's creator David Nobbs reads from his autobiography.
MON 13:30 This Sceptred Isle (b007jscn)
The Beginning of the Restoration
With the death of Cromwell, England once more aims towards a monarchy. Anna Massey narrates the history of the British Isles.
MON 13:45 Centurions (b007jxc2)
Jackson Pollock - Autumn Rhythm
Norbert Lynton, Irving Sandler and David Ross discuss the wild man of abstract art, who sparked an American painting revolution.
MON 14:00 14/07/2008 (b00ckd4h)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC7.
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MON 17:00 To the Manor Born (b007k45h)
The Grapevine
Audrey tries to fool Devere that she has been on holiday to Spain.
Starring Penelope Keith and Keith Barron.
Lady of the manor Audrey fforbes-Hamilton, forced to sell her beloved Grantleigh Estate, has decamped to the tiny Old Lodge cottage with her butler in tow. .
From this vantage point, Audrey keeps a close and disapproving eye on new owner, the nouveau-riche Richard DeVere.
Adapted for radio by Peter Spence from his BBC TV script.
Audrey fforbes-Hamilton …. Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere …. Keith Barron
Marjory Frobisher …. Angela Thorne
Brabinger …. Nicholas McArdle
Mrs Polouvicka …. Margery Withers
Ned …. Frank Middlemass
Mrs Plunkett ...... Zulema Dene
First piloted for BBC radio, but whisked off to BBC TV before it ever appeared, before finally arriving home in 1997.
Producer: Jane Berthoud
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1997.
MON 17:30 Bristow (b00ckd51)
Series 1
The Girl Next Door
When a new face appears in the office opposite the Chester Perry building - she causes quite a stir.
Michael Williams stars as Bristow, the Chester-Perry buying clerk. He is but a small cog in a gigantic wheel... and he knows it.
Adapted from by Frank Dickens from his famous newspaper cartoon strip. Syndicated internationally, it ran for 51 years from 1961.
Bristow …. Michael Williams
Jones …. Rodney Bewes
Mrs Purdy …. Dora Bryan
Fudge/Station Master/Samson/Hawkins …. Jon Glover
Miss Sunman/Mary …. Katy Odey
Post Boy/Dimkins …. Simon Schatzberger
Miss Prunella Peach/Janet/Mrs Buxton …. Carol Starks
Music: John Whitehall
Producer: Neil Cargill
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1999.
MON 18:00 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jnxp)
Earthsearch II
The Return
Four million years ago, the crew of the starship Challenger abandoned their search for Earth and made their home on Paradise, the third planet of a solar system on the fringe of the galaxy.
But now the crew's settled life is soon to be shattered...
James Follett's cult sci-fi drama is a gripping sequel to his original Earthsearch.
Commander Telson ...... Sean Arnold
Sharna ...... Amanda Murray
Darv ...... Haydn Wood
Astra ...... Kathryn Hurlbutt
Tidy ...... David Gooderson
George ...... Stephen Garlick
Director: Glyn Dearman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1982.
MON 18:30 I Am Legend by Richard Matheson (b007k10v)
6. Shock
Crushed by his dog's death, Robert's vampire quest continues, with a shock in store.
Richard Matheson's 1954 cult classic set in 1976 USA. One of the 20th century's most significant vampire novels, combining sci-fi and horror.
Read by Angus McInnes.
Abridged by Scott Stainton Miller.
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie
Made for BBC 7 by BBC Scotland and first broadcast in January 2006.
MON 19:00 The Goon Show (b007jp3m)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
MON 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00ckcmh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
MON 20:00 The Radio Detectives (b007jpdm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
MON 20:30 Father Brown Stories (b00f185v)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
MON 21:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b0081ry7)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
MON 21:15 McLevy (b007k0y3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 today]
MON 22:00 Old Dog and Partridge (b007jvgy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
MON 22:30 Dave Podmore (b007jz8b)
Dave Podmore's Cricket Night
Episode 4
After meeting Rory McGrath on TV, minor cricketing celebrity Pod is called to Buckingham Palace.
Written by Christopher Douglas, Nick Newman and Andrew Nickolds.
Pod ...... Christopher Douglas
Andy Hamer ...... Andrew Nickolds
With Andy Hamer, Nichola Sanderson, Chris Pavlo, Ewan Bailey and Rory McGrath.
Producer: Richard Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2004.
MON 23:00 The Nick Revell Show (b00ckmj4)
Series 2
Visitors
When Nick's teenage niece and his oldest wild rock n roller friend both come to stay, Nick finds himself a surrogate parent, but for whom?
A sitcom for the 1990s, written by and starring comedian Nick Revell.
With:
Alistair McGowan
Doon MacKichan
Brian Bowles
Mickey Hutton
Susannah Doyle
Producer: Ioan Magnusson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1993.
MON 23:30 The Masterson Inheritance (b007jq63)
Series 2
The Mastersons Go Down
The Masterson's epic tale of murder, intrigue and a fast-talking parrot aboard a luxury cruiser.
The award-winning improvised historical family saga based entirely on audience suggestions.
Starring Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Lee Simpson, Phelim McDermott and Caroline Quentin.
Producer: Phil Clarke
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1994.
TUESDAY 15 JULY 2008
TUE 00:00 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jnxp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Monday]
TUE 00:30 I Am Legend by Richard Matheson (b007k10v)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Monday]
TUE 01:00 The Radio Detectives (b007jpdm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Monday]
TUE 01:30 Father Brown Stories (b00f185v)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Monday]
TUE 02:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b0081ry7)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Monday]
TUE 02:15 McLevy (b007k0y3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Monday]
TUE 03:00 Old Dog and Partridge (b007jvgy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 on Monday]
TUE 03:30 Dave Podmore (b007jz8b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:30 on Monday]
TUE 04:00 The Nick Revell Show (b00ckmj4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:30 The Masterson Inheritance (b007jq63)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:30 on Monday]
TUE 05:00 David Wade - Alexander (b007q9by)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Monday]
TUE 06:00 Bristow (b00ckd51)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:30 on Monday]
TUE 06:30 To the Manor Born (b007jq2c)
Turning her sitting room into the Costa Del Sol, Audrey tries to fool Devere that she's been to Spain. Stars Penelope Keith.
TUE 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00ckyhy)
Contact us at:
Big Toe Books
BBC Broadcasting House
London
W1A 1AA
Phone: 08700 100 700 [national rates]. Email: bigtoe@bbc.co.uk.
TUE 08:00 The Navy Lark (b007jsrh)
The Admiral's Party
A relative of Pertwee is being posted to Portsmouth and it's up to the Chief to ensure they have luxury accommodation. From May 1959.
TUE 08:30 The Harpoon (b00ckyjg)
Series 3
Episode 2
Handy hints on body language, sewing corner and three cheers for Swanky Beaumont!
More nostalgic fun in the spoof of boys' adventure story papers.
Performed by Alistair McGowan, Peter Baynham, Susie Brann, Mary Elliot-Nelson and Julian Dutton.
Producer: Sarah Smith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1994.
TUE 09:00 The Radio Detectives (b007q96v)
Series 2
A Case For Dr Morelle
An investigation of how Harley Street psychiatrist-turned-detective, Dr Morelle used psychology as well as criminology to solve cases.
Series about classic detectives presented by Professor Jeffrey Richards.
With Cecil Parker, Sheila Sim and Ernest Dudley.
Producer: Helen Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1999.
TUE 09:30 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qrp6)
2. Confession of Guilt
A woman wants to be absolved from a case of murder, but will the cantankerous criminal psychologist Dr Morelle agree?
Ernest Dudley's Harley Street psychiatrist-turned-detective uses psychology as well as criminology to hunt down lawbreakers by deducing their felonious personalities.
Cecil Parker stars as Dr Morelle with Sheila Sim as his long-suffering assistant, Miss Frayle
Dr Morelle …. Cecil Parker
Miss Frayle …. Sheila Sim
Inspector Hood …. Phillip Wray
Paula Webb …. Mary Law
With Maurice Sweden, Norman Wynn, Hugh Manning, Betty Lynton and Alan McLelland.
Audio recovered by BBC Radio 4 Extra listener, Steve Arnold.
Director: Leslie Bridgmont
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1957.
TUE 10:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b0081syl)
Episode 12
Bernard is demobbed, but an indiscretion leads him to fear for his life and postpone his homecoming. Stars Stephen Tompkinson.
TUE 10:15 McLevy (b0085j4x)
Series 2
Stab in the Back
The Victorian detective faces a desperate race against time, as a hired killer roams Leith's dark alleys. Starring Brian Cox.
TUE 11:00 Sherlock Holmes (b0085krx)
A Study in Scarlet
1. Revenge
London, 1881: a penniless doctor meets a curious young man with some extremely strange habits....
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's first story of his legendary Baker Street detective, Sherlock Holmes, first published in 1887.
Starring Clive Merrison and Michael Williams
Dramatised in two parts by Bert Coules.
Sherlock Holmes ... Clive Merrison
Dr John Watson... Michael Williams
Stamford ...Paul Downing
Stangerson ... Matt Zimmerman
Alice ... Jane Slavin
Drebber ... Ed Bishop
Mrs Hudson ... Anna Cropper
Mme Charpentier... Marcia King
Inspector Gregson ... John Moffatt
Inspector Lestrade ... Donald Gee
PC Rance ... Michael Kilgarriff
Violin: Alexander Balanescu
Director: Ian Cotterell
Producer: David Johnston
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1989.
TUE 12:00 The Navy Lark (b007jsrh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
TUE 12:30 The Al Read Show (b007jwx8)
From 15/11/1955
The joys of motoring – and modern cafeterias.
Monologues and sketches from Salford sausage maker turned monarch of the monologue.
With Louise Traill.
Music from the Silvertones and the Augmented BBC Northern Variety Orchestra.
Conductor: Alyn Ainsworth
Produced in the North of England by Ronnie Taylor.
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1955.
TUE 13:00 Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels (b00ckz8b)
Last Train to Dog Town
Author Neil K is stranded with the talkative characters of his unfinished Western story. Short story read by Jack Davenport.
TUE 13:15 David Nobbs - I Didn't Get Where I Am Today... (b00ckz8d)
Episode 2
From the Sheffield Evening Star to BBC TV's 'That Was The Week That Was'. Writer David Nobbs reads from his autobiography.
TUE 13:30 This Sceptred Isle (b007jsd4)
Milton and the Galileo Connection
It is a time of new ideas and challenges to accepted ways of thinking. Anna Massey narrates the history of the British Isles.
TUE 13:45 Centurions (b007jxbl)
Jean Renior - La Grande Illusion
A powerful condemnation of war and banned in Germany, a copy of the film, thought a masterpiece, was found in Munich in 1945.
TUE 14:00 15/07/2008 (b00ckzpy)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC7.
Contact us at:
CBeebies Radio
London, W12 7RJ
Phone: 08700 100 700.
TUE 17:00 King Street Junior (b007jnkx)
Series 9
Relative Values
A new parent-governor makes waves, there's trouble in the school playground - and it's staff quiz night.
Created by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005.
Written by Andy Rashleigh.
Stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, James Grout as the Headmaster, Deirdre Costello as Mrs Patterson, Paul Copley as Mr Long, Marlene Sidaway as Miss Lewis, Margaret John as Mrs Stone, Vivienne Martin as Mrs Rudd, Tom Watson as Mr Holliday, Karen Archer as Mrs Carter, Sarah McDonnell as Rachel and Jade Williams as Fatima.
Producer: John Fawcett Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1996.
TUE 17:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile (b007k29b)
Inspecting the Piles?
1948: In their battle to restore the pier in Frambourne-on-Sea, Frank and Uncle Arthur must tackle a tricky situation - with an inflatable dinghy.
A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee.
Arthur Wilson ...... John Le Mesurier
Frank Pike ...... Ian Lavender
Bert Hodges ...... Bill Pertwee
Miss Perkins ...... Vivienne Martin
Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.
Producer: Martin Fisher
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 1983.
TUE 18:00 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007wvjs)
Earthsearch II
Flood
Telson and Darv take the starship Challenger’s shuttle up to locate the android that killed Darv and Astra's son.
But they soon discover that they’re not alone...
James Follett's cult sci-fi drama is a gripping sequel to his original Earthsearch.
Commander Telson ...... Sean Arnold
Sharna ...... Amanda Murray
Darv ...... Haydn Wood
Astra ...... Kathryn Hurlbutt
Tidy ...... David Gooderson
George ...... Stephen Garlick
Angel One ...... Sonia Fraser
Angel Two ...... Gordon Reid
Director: Glyn Dearman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1982.
TUE 18:30 I Am Legend by Richard Matheson (b007k125)
7. Suspicion
*** THIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY DUE TO BE BROADCAST ON BBC RADIO 4 EXTRA LAST FRIDAY, BUT WAS POSTPONED FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH **
Earth's last living man's shock discovery leaves him feeling deeply suspicious.
Richard Matheson's 1954 cult classic set in 1976 USA. One of the 20th century's most significant vampire novels, combining sci-fi and horror
Read by Angus McInnes.
Abridged by Scott Stainton Miller.
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie
Made for BBC 7 by BBC Scotland and first broadcast in January 2006.
TUE 19:00 The Navy Lark (b007jsrh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
TUE 19:30 The Al Read Show (b007jwx8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
TUE 20:00 The Radio Detectives (b007q96v)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
TUE 20:30 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qrp6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
TUE 21:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b0081syl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
TUE 21:15 McLevy (b0085j4x)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 today]
TUE 22:00 The Harpoon (b00ckyjg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
TUE 22:30 Old Harry's Game (b00cl63c)
Series 5
I Blame the Media
Whilst Satan's away morally cleansing the media and internet, revolt is brewing in Hell.
Andy Hamilton’s devilishly funny sitcom set in Hell.
Satan …. Andy Hamilton
Thomas …. Jimmy Mulville
Scumspawn …. Robert Duncan
Other characters played by Felicity Montagu, Hugh Dennis, Tony Maudsley and Philip Pope.
Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2005.
TUE 23:00 Spats (b007jzp6)
Mankind v Nature
Are we with Mother Nature - or against her?
Luke Roberts tackles the big arguments and solves them using light entertainment.
Producer: Ed Morrish
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in December 2006
TUE 23:30 Ivor Cutler - A Stuggy Pren (b00bxv1v)
Episode 1
Doing the Bathroom.
Succulent insights into life as it unfolds in one man's sitting room.
Humorist Ivor Cutler dispenses a concoction of songs, poetry, stories and a Stuggy Pren to his visitors: New Zealand sculptor Craig Murray-Orr and Orpington penciller Alison O'Kill.
Producer: Neil Cargill
First broadcast on BBC Radio 3 in May 1994.
TUE 23:45 Ivor Cutler - A Wet Handle (b00cl648)
Episode 2
'Walking Down the Road' and 'The Jambeena Body Affair'.
Music, prosaic idiosyncrasy and whimsy from the unique Ivor Cutler. With Alison O'Kill and Craig Murray-Orr.
Producer: Neil Cargill
First broadcast on BBC Radio 3 in June 1997.
WEDNESDAY 16 JULY 2008
WED 00:00 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007wvjs)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Tuesday]
WED 00:30 I Am Legend by Richard Matheson (b007k125)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Tuesday]
WED 01:00 The Radio Detectives (b007q96v)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Tuesday]
WED 01:30 A Case for Dr Morelle (b007qrp6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Tuesday]
WED 02:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b0081syl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Tuesday]
WED 02:15 McLevy (b0085j4x)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Tuesday]
WED 03:00 The Harpoon (b00ckyjg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 on Tuesday]
WED 03:30 Old Harry's Game (b00cl63c)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:30 on Tuesday]
WED 04:00 Spats (b007jzp6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:30 Ivor Cutler - A Stuggy Pren (b00bxv1v)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:30 on Tuesday]
WED 04:45 Ivor Cutler - A Wet Handle (b00cl648)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:45 on Tuesday]
WED 05:00 Sherlock Holmes (b0085krx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Tuesday]
WED 06:00 It Sticks Out Half A Mile (b007k29b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:30 on Tuesday]
WED 06:30 King Street Junior (b007jnkx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Tuesday]
WED 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00cl6gy)
Contact us at:
Big Toe Books
BBC Broadcasting House
London
W1A 1AA
Phone: 08700 100 700 [national rates]. Email: bigtoe@bbc.co.uk.
WED 08:00 Beyond Our Ken (b00cl6hw)
Kenneth Horne is Caesar in Cleopatra's saga - and Rodney and Charles play football. With Kenneth Williams. From November 1963.
WED 08:30 Dead Ringers (b00cl6kc)
Topical lampoonery with some stormy outbreaks from Cardiff's New Theatre. With Jon Culshaw and Jan Ravens. From September 2005.
WED 09:00 The Radio Detectives (b007jp6f)
Series 1
Send for Paul Temple
By Timothy! A world of car-bombs, poison cocktails, gentlemen and rogues - where the villains had better watch out!
Detective aficionado and expert, Professor Jeffrey Richards recalls the indomitable husband and wife team, Paul and Steve Temple, who battled criminals and scoundrels.
Affectionate five-part series about popular radio detectives. Featuring the definitive Paul Temple actor, Peter Coke, plus vintage recordings from the legendary series.
Producer: Jon Rolph
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998.
WED 09:30 Trueman and Riley (b00j1w35)
Series 1
1. Vanished
A man mysteriously disappears en route from London to start a new secret new job in Leeds. But when detectives Trueman and Riley start to probe, they uncover a deeper mystery...
Brian B. Thompson's detective series about the ill-matched duo is set in Leeds.
CAST:
D.I. Trueman …. Robert Daws
D.S. Riley …. Duncan Preston
Janie Tully …. Amy Robbins
Nick Tully …. John Dougal
The Barmaid …. Rachel Bavidge
The duo began life on BBC Radio 4 in 2002, with Detective Inspector Trueman called back to work after a nervous breakdown in order to solve a high profile murder case, backed up by Detective Superintendent Riley. This was followed by three new plays in 2005.
Director: Toby Swift
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2007.
WED 10:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b0081vcg)
Episode 13
Hortense is forced to face up to the prejudice of 1940s Britain when she attempts to get a job. Stars Nadine Marshall.
WED 10:15 McLevy (b007jw5r)
Series 3
Behind the Curtain
When a theatrical first lady receives a chilling death threat, the Victorian detective investigates. Starring Brian Cox.
WED 11:00 Sherlock Holmes (b008747m)
A Study in Scarlet
2. The Country of the Saints
"You may consider me a murderer; but I say I'm just as much an officer of justice as you are."
Dr Watson assists the Baker Street sleuth in the battle to solve their first gruesome case...
Conclusion of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's first Sherlock Holmes story first published in 1887.
Dramatised iby Bert Coules.
Starring Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.
Sherlock Holmes .... Clive Merrison
Dr John Watson .... Michael Williams
Jefferson Hope .... Shane Rimmer
Mrs Hudson .... Anna Cropper
Wiggins .... Alan Dean
Inspector Gregson .... John Moffatt
Mme Charpentier …. Marcia King
Alice .... Jane Slavin
Inspector Lestrade .... Donald Gee
John Ferrier .... Christopher Good
Brigham Young …. Peter Carlisle
Stangerson Sr .... John Bull
Lucy .... Alice Arnold
Stangerson .... Matt Zimmerman
Drebber … Ed Bishop
Violin: Alexander Balanescu
Director: Ian Cotterell
Producer: David Johnston
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1989.
WED 12:00 Beyond Our Ken (b00cl6hw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
WED 12:30 Trivia Test Match (b00cl7gr)
Captains Tim Rice and Willie Rushton fend off a few brain-teasing googlies from Brian Johnston. First heard in September 1991.
WED 13:00 Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels (b00cl7lx)
Gastronomicon
Disobeying rules for a silver wedding anniversary recipe book sparks unexpected consequences. Short story read by Lynda Baron.
WED 13:15 David Nobbs - I Didn't Get Where I Am Today... (b00cl7lz)
Episode 3
Recalling Peter Cook, David Frost and the part he played in the Sixties' satire boom, David Nobbs reads from his autobiography.
WED 13:30 This Sceptred Isle (b007jsdg)
Charles II and the Return of the Monarchy
As royalty and Parliament are restored, Samuel Pepys reports on the King's homecoming. Anna Massey narrates the history of the British Isles.
WED 13:45 Centurions (b007k15w)
Jorge Luis Borges - Fictions
AS Byatt and Alberto Manguel discuss the Argentinian's 1941 book of short stories and its impact on 20th century literature.
WED 14:00 16/07/2008 (b00cl7sm)
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WED 17:00 All the Young Dudes (b007qx33)
Series 1
Lazy Sunday
Patrick faces a full house, as Maria takes on her pub competition. Stars Jim Sweeney and Cathryn Harrison. From August 2001.
WED 17:30 After Henry (b007jnwh)
Series 2
The Other Married Man
"I can tell when she's being deceitful. There's an expression that comes into her face. I remember when she was only two and she cut all Rosie's hair off."
Sarah tries keeping her affair secret, but her mother Eleanor can sniff out deceit.
Simon Brett's comedy about three generations of women - struggling to cope after the death of Sarah's GP husband - who never quite manage to see eye to eye.
Sarah ...... Prunella Scales
Eleanor ...... Joan Sanderson
Russell ...... Benjamin Whitrow
Clare ...... Gerry Cowper
James ...... Edward de Souza
Four radio series were made, but instead of moving to BBC TV - Thames Television produced 'After Henry' for the ITV network.
Producer: Pete Atkin
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1986.
WED 18:00 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jnyt)
Earthsearch II
Surrender
Believing they've outwitted the Angels, the Challenger crew prepare to wait out the flood.
Their victory, however, is short-lived...
James Follett's cult sci-fi drama is a gripping sequel to his original Earthsearch.
Commander Telson ...... Sean Arnold
Sharna ...... Amanda Murray
Darv ...... Haydn Wood
Astra ...... Kathryn Hurlbutt
Angel One ...... Sonia Fraser
Angel Two ...... Gordon Reid
Elka ...... Jill Lidstone
Tidy ...... David Gooderson
George ...... Stephen Garlick
Director: Glyn Dearman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1982.
WED 18:30 I Am Legend by Richard Matheson (b007k14x)
8. Regret
Worried that Ruth has the vampire plague, last man on Earth Robert Neville regrets being so candid.
Richard Matheson's 1954 cult classic set in 1976 USA. One of the 20th century's most significant vampire novels, combining sci-fi and horror
Read by Angus McInnes.
Abridged by Scott Stainton Miller.
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie
Made for BBC 7 by BBC Scotland and first broadcast in January 2006.
WED 19:00 Beyond Our Ken (b00cl6hw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
WED 19:30 Trivia Test Match (b00cl7gr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
WED 20:00 The Radio Detectives (b007jp6f)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
WED 20:30 Trueman and Riley (b00j1w35)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
WED 21:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b0081vcg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
WED 21:15 McLevy (b007jw5r)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 today]
WED 22:00 Dead Ringers (b00cl6kc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
WED 22:30 The Goldfish Bowl (b007k155)
Series 1
Episode 7
Will their owners reconcile? Liam and Anton get a fish's eye view. With Shaun Prendergast and Hamish McColl. From October 1998.
WED 22:45 Quando, Quando, Quando (b007ym3m)
The Nits
The Quando brothers' hair salon is inundated with children wanting their haircut before the start of the school-term.
But one of them is accompanied by nits and the result is itchy mayhem...
Brothers Rene, Carlo and Charlie Quando chop, snip and crimp their lucky clients into shape at London's finest hair salon.
Six-part comedy written and performed by Rainer Hersch and Mark Maie. With Stephen Greif and Catherine Tate.
Producer: Claire Jones
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1999.
WED 23:00 Think the Unthinkable (b007k4wm)
Series 2
Barrington Comprehensive
The management consultants try reversing the fortunes of an inner city school. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From November 2002.
WED 23:30 Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music (b00cl7xl)
Series 2
Money and Music
Mitch shares his musical experiences and wonders whether Cyberman costumes are tax deductible? With Robin Ince. From 2005.
THURSDAY 17 JULY 2008
THU 00:00 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jnyt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 I Am Legend by Richard Matheson (b007k14x)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 The Radio Detectives (b007jp6f)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Trueman and Riley (b00j1w35)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b0081vcg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:15 McLevy (b007jw5r)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Dead Ringers (b00cl6kc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 on Wednesday]
THU 03:30 The Goldfish Bowl (b007k155)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:30 on Wednesday]
THU 03:45 Quando, Quando, Quando (b007ym3m)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:45 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 Think the Unthinkable (b007k4wm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:30 Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music (b00cl7xl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:30 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 Sherlock Holmes (b008747m)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 06:00 After Henry (b007jnwh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:30 on Wednesday]
THU 06:30 All the Young Dudes (b007qx33)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Wednesday]
THU 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00cl4q3)
Contact us at:
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THU 08:00 Take It From Here (b00cl50x)
From 07/01/1954
The Glums debate culinary insularity, and Jim and Bentley ponder pathos. With Jimmy Edwards and Alma Cogan. From January 1954.
THU 08:30 Married (b007wqdc)
Series 1
Episode 6
Robin is accused of murdering his "new" family.
Two small questions: how is he going to win his "new" wife back and how is he going to avoid the death penalty?
Hugh Bonneville stars in the conclusion of series one of Tony Bagley's comedy.
Robin ...... Hugh Bonneville
Lesley ...... Josie Lawrence
Dirk ...... Steve Frost
Julia ...... Barbara Murray
Elaine ...... Janet Ellis
DS Cotton ...... Simon Roberts
Murdo ...... Lewis MacLeod
Maxine ...... Ann Gosling
Ned ...... Sam Bradley
Producer Claire Jones
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1999.
THU 09:00 The Radio Detectives (b007jp7b)
Series 1
Sexton Blake, the Other Baker Street Detective
Sexton Blake was born and made resident of Baker Street in the very month Sherlock Holmes was "killed off" - and he proved to be an instant hit.
Aficionado and expert, Professor Jeffrey Richards probes the careers of "the poor man's Sherlock Holmes" and his faithful assistant Tinker - that spanned 100 years.
Affectionate five-part series about popular radio detectives.
Producer: Jon Rolph
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998.
THU 09:30 The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries (b007k1yk)
3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague
Can the hub of government survive the plague?
As London is ravaged by an epidemic - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing.
Historical comedy mysteries by Ged Parsons. Amid the splendour and squalor of Elizabethan London - scholar, playwright and government spy, Christopher Marlowe is assigned to investigate a number of baffling mysteries and perplexing intrigues...
Starring Dominic Jephcott as Marlowe, Bill Wallis as Ratsbane, Paul Brooke as Sir Francis Walsingham, Garard Green as Beaumont, Ronald Herdman as Faversham, Richard Bonneville as Ripley and Hugh Dennis as Dr Valentine.
Producer: Richard Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1993.
THU 10:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b0081w1h)
Episode 14
Queenie gives birth to a beautiful baby boy, but who is the father? Stars Lyndsey Marshal and Stephen Tompkinson.
THU 10:15 McLevy (b007jw5w)
Series 3
A Voice from the Grave
Summertime, a mystery lover, naughty photos and a nasty murder. The Victorian detective is feeling the heat. With Brian Cox.
THU 11:00 Jill Paton Walsh - The Wyndham Case (b007jsrd)
The locked library of St Agatha's College in Cambridge houses an invaluable collection of 17th-century volumes. It also contains one dead student. A tragic accident - or is there some more mysterious and deadly circumstance surrounding the death of model student Philip Skellow?
If anyone can find out, it’s college nurse and amateur sleuth, Imogen Quy, and her policeman friend, Mike.
Imogen Quy …. Carolyn Pickles
Mike Parsons …. Richard Derrington
Sir William …. Jeffery Dench
Lady Buckmoat …. Marlene Sidaway
Fran Bullion …. Tracey Wyles
Mountnessing …. Charles Collingwood
Mrs. Skellow …. Gillian Goodman
Lord Goldhooper …. Ian Brooker
Nick …. Tom George
Emily and Tracy …. Claire Corbett
Catherine and Felicity …. Jasmine Hyde
Jack …. Thomas Arnold
Phillip Skellow …. Alex Trinder
Roger …. Martyn Read
Written by Jill Paton Walsh and dramatised by Neville Teller.
Directed in Birmingham by Peter Lesley Wild
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001.
THU 12:00 Take It From Here (b00cl50x)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 12:30 The Burkiss Way (b007js2t)
Series 4
Is Britain Going the Burkiss Way? Part 2
The Martians Are Coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof?
Starring Fred Harris, Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees and Chris Emmett.
Cult sketch comedy series which originally ran from 1976 to 1980.
Written by Andrew Marshall and David Renwick.
Producer: David Hatch
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1979.
THU 13:00 Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels (b00cl6vd)
The Ugly Sister
A Cinderella pantomime character wonders if her own Prince Charming is in the audience. Short story read by Lesley Sharp.
THU 13:15 David Nobbs - I Didn't Get Where I Am Today... (b00cl6vg)
Episode 4
Recalling the birth of his famous comedy creation, Reginald Iolanthe Perrin - writer David Nobbs reads from his autobiography.
THU 13:30 This Sceptred Isle (b007jsdt)
The Cavalier Parliament
Charles II returns to England to become King, but he is in a great deal of debt. Anna Massey narrates the history of Britain.
THU 13:45 Centurions (b007jxd8)
Joseph Conrad - Heart of Darkness
Owen Knowles, Dr Robert Hampson and John Milius discuss paradox and moral ambiguity in the modernist classic, published in 1902.
THU 14:00 17/07/2008 (b00cl6vj)
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THU 17:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful (b007jvv7)
Series 2
Episode 2
Three Deborahs, one stingy bank and an impending divorce perplex ad man Ken Handley.
Martin Jarvis stars in Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter’s satire set in the competitive world of advertising
Ken Handley ...... Martin Jarvis
Sandy ...... Christopher Godwin
Freddie ...... Lockwood West
Deborah ...... Rosalind Ayres
Ambrose ...... Paul Jesson
Stella ...... Imelda Staunton
Stella's Heavy ...... Jim Carter
Angus ...... Michael Jenner
Researcher ...... Stacey Tendeter
Subjects ...... David Peart/Michael Jenner
Mr Cheater ...... James Griffiths
With Joss Ackland, James Griffiths, Miriam Margolyes, John Shrapnel and David Tate.
Producer: Pete Atkin
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1984.
THU 17:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi (b007k1d2)
Series 1
The Visitor
There’s great excitement - and some confusion - at the impending visit of an Israeli MP.
The first of three series of Barry Grossman’s comedy-drama about the collision between the old and the new in the Jewish community of Hillfield.
Starring David De Keyser as Rabbi Abraham Fine. Tracy-Ann Oberman as Rabbi Su Jacobs, Doreen Mantle as Sadie Fine, Henry Goodman as Melvin, Jonathan Kydd as Brian, Warren Mitchell as Yigal Horovitz, Eve Karpf as Paloma and Rachel Smith as Simone.
Music: Max Harris.
Producer: John Fawcett Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1999.
THU 18:00 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jnzd)
Earthsearch II
Solaria
Bran wants the Challenger crew to destroy 'an artefact' floating in space. Will they co-operate?
James Follett's cult sci-fi drama is a gripping sequel to his original Earthsearch.
Commander Telson ...... Sean Arnold
Sharna ...... Amanda Murray
Darv ...... Haydn Wood
Astra ...... Kathryn Hurlbutt
Bran ...... Michael Maloney
Angel One ...... Sonia Fraser
Angel Two ...... Gordon Reid
Solaria ...... Pauline Letts
Elkeran ...... Nicholas Courtney
Elka ...... Jill Lidstone
Tidy ...... David Gooderson
Director: Glyn Dearman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1982.
THU 18:30 I Am Legend by Richard Matheson (b007k167)
9. Attack
With the new society on the attack, Robert Neville refuses to leave his house.
Richard Matheson's 1954 cult classic set in 1976 USA. One of the 20th century's most significant vampire novels, combining sci-fi and horror
Concluded by Angus McInnes.
Abridged by Scott Stainton Miller.
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie
Made for BBC 7 by BBC Scotland and first broadcast in January 2006.
THU 19:00 Take It From Here (b00cl50x)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 19:30 The Burkiss Way (b007js2t)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
THU 20:00 The Radio Detectives (b007jp7b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
THU 20:30 The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries (b007k1yk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
THU 21:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b0081w1h)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
THU 21:15 McLevy (b007jw5w)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 today]
THU 22:00 Married (b007wqdc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 22:30 I Think I've Got a Problem (b00cl6vl)
Series 2
Episode 3
Things are looking up for Tom - he's got a new job working at the zoo, which he loves, and he's also met a rather nice girl called Pi, who works with the birds, and what's more it seems that Pi also has a band in her head.
Everything seems perfect, so surely the band in Tom's head couldn't possibly ruin things for him this time...could they?
Starring Suggs and Bob Monkhouse.
Andrew McGibbon and Nick Romero's everyday story about a man who can't stop himself from breaking into song.
Suggs ..... Tom Caine
Bob Monkhouse ..... Dr Boone
Phil Cornwell ..... Bouche
Andrew McGibbon ..... Jake
Nick Romero ..... Monty DeVere
Bill Nighy ..... Malc
Julia Deakin ..... Phelia
Toby Longworth ..... Clammy
Pi ..... Debra Stephenson
Songs: Andrew McGibbon. Nick Romero and Suggs
Producers: Andrew McGibbon and Dawn Ellis.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2003.
THU 23:00 World of Pub (b007sygy)
Series 2
Episode 2
The Red Lion's almost bankrupt - can Dodgy Phil get the punters back?
Tony Roche's comedy about the world's worst pub in London's East End.
Dodgy Phil ...... John Thomson
Barry ...... Phil Cornwell
Garry ...... Alistair McGowan
With Debra Stephenson and Simon Greenall.
Special effects: Carl Phillips and Nick Romero.
Music: Bill Bailey
Producer: Jane Berthoud
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1999.
THU 23:30 Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! (b00cl752)
Series 1
The Audition
The ex-variety star stumbles through an audition and relives a role in Juliet Bravo. Stars Steve Delaney. From January 2006.
FRIDAY 18 JULY 2008
FRI 00:00 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jnzd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 I Am Legend by Richard Matheson (b007k167)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 The Radio Detectives (b007jp7b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries (b007k1yk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b0081w1h)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:15 McLevy (b007jw5w)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 Married (b007wqdc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 on Thursday]
FRI 03:30 I Think I've Got a Problem (b00cl6vl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:30 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 World of Pub (b007sygy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:30 Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! (b00cl752)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:30 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 Jill Paton Walsh - The Wyndham Case (b007jsrd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 06:00 The Attractive Young Rabbi (b007k1d2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:30 on Thursday]
FRI 06:30 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful (b007jvv7)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Thursday]
FRI 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00cky5v)
Contact us at:
Big Toe Books
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FRI 08:00 Listen to Les (b00cky5x)
Les Dawson joins Daphne Oxenford and Colin Edwynn for sketches and songs. Written and produced by James Casey.
FRI 08:30 Parsons and Naylor's Pull-Out Sections (b007w5c5)
Series 2
Episode 10
The comic duo target celebrities in the week's news, plus awkward social situations. With guest Lucy Porter.
FRI 09:00 The Radio Detectives (b007jp6v)
Series 1
The Voice of Sherlock Holmes
Armed with pipe, hansom cab and violin, Professor Jeffrey Richards probes the varied incarnations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most celebrated Baker Street creation, Sherlock Holmes.
Featuring interviews and classic recordings by Orson Welles, Basil Rathbone, Sir John Gielgud, Carleton Hobbes and Clive Merrison.
Affectionate five-part series about popular radio detectives hosted by the aficionado and expert.
Producer: Jon Rolph
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998.
FRI 09:30 The Blackburn Files (b007jptk)
Series 1
A Case of Haddock and Plaice
An elderly couple's time-share cash con sparks private investigator Stephen J Blackburn's first case abroad.
The last of five cases for the ex-pitman turned investigator and his government scheme-funded assistant Tracey. Set in a South Yorkshire town that's seen better days.
Starring Fine Time Fontayne as Stephen J Blackburn, Judy Flynn as Tracey Duggan.
With Gerry Kersey, Lorraine Peters, Norman Mills, Lucia Laratonda and James Tomlinson.
Scripted by Ian McMillan, Martyn Wiley and Dave Sheasby
Directed for BBC North East by Dave Sheasby
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1989.
FRI 10:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b0081wmy)
Episode 15
Confronted by the consequences of her actions, Queenie makes the most difficult decision of her life. Stars Lyndsey Marshal.
FRI 10:15 McLevy (b007jw65)
Series 3
The Dark Shadow
A jewel theft brings an infamous criminal within the detective's grasp, but a white witch prophesises doom. Starring Brian Cox.
FRI 11:00 Dr Louisa Maxwell: Rush (b008p7pb)
Episode 1
The Senior House Officer is suspicious when a former patient commits suicide. Annie McCartney's thriller stars Seanin Brennan.
FRI 11:30 Dr Louisa Maxwell: Rush (b008p8x9)
Episode 2
After Sophie's alleged suicide, the Senior House Officer suspects foul play. Annie McCartney's thriller stars Seanin Brennan.
FRI 12:00 Listen to Les (b00cky5x)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 Just a Minute (b00cl2zm)
Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Derek Nimmo and Blythe Duff are on the game show panel at Glasgow University.
FRI 13:00 Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels (b00cl32x)
Fule's Gold
After 40 years teaching creative writing, sneaky Mr Fisher discovers a masterpiece. Short story read by Stephen Moore.
FRI 13:15 David Nobbs - I Didn't Get Where I Am Today... (b00cl496)
Episode 5
From Perrin and Pratt to 'Going Gently', writer David Nobbs concludes reading from his autobiography.
FRI 13:30 This Sceptred Isle (b007jsf2)
The First Political Parties
Charles II begins his long reign and the first political parties emerge. Anna Massey narrates the history of the British Isles.
FRI 13:45 Centurions (b007jxdz)
Lucie Rie - Bowl
Sir David Attenborough, Gail Robinson and Emmanuel Cooper celebrate the experimental and distinctive work of the ceramicist.
FRI 14:00 18/07/2008 (b00cl49d)
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FRI 17:00 PG Wodehouse - Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves (b007jql7)
Black Eyes and Bloody Noses
Gussie Fink-Nottle gets walloped and Aunt Dahlia sends Bertie on a spending spree.
PG Wodehouse romp adapted in six parts by Richard Usborne.
Starring Michael Hordern as Jeeves, Richard Briers as Bertie Wooster, Paul Eddington as Lord Sidcup, Jonathan Cecil as Gussie Fink-Nottle, John Le Mesurier as Sir Watkyn Bassett, Denise Coffey as Stiffy Bing, Aimi MacDonald as Madeline Bassett, Vivian Pickles as Aunt Dahlia, Douglas Blackwell as the Reverend Harold Pinker and Ann Davies as Emerald Stoker.
Producer: David Hatch
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1980.
FRI 17:30 Like They've Never Been Gone (b00cl49j)
Series 4
Episode 2
Tommy and Sheila's devious agent opens his own train company – on the cheap naturally – and needs his top talent to help him launch it.
But will there be anything worth launching?
Ageing showbiz couple Tommy Franklin and Sheila Parr battle on with their second stab at fame.
Series 4 of Mike Coleman’s six-part sitcom starring June Whitfield and Roy Hudd.
With Pat Coombs, Julian Eardley, Edward Halstead and Emma Kennedy.
Music by Frido Ruth.
Producer: Steve Doherty
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2002.
FRI 18:00 James Follett - Earthsearch (b007jnzy)
Earthsearch II
Sundeath
On an abandoned artificial sun, the crew of Challenger probes the computer in charge.
James Follett's cult sci-fi drama is a gripping sequel to his original Earthsearch.
Commander Telson ...... Sean Arnold
Sharna ...... Amanda Murray
Darv ...... Haydn Wood
Astra ...... Kathryn Hurlbutt
Bran ...... Michael Maloney
Angel One ...... Sonia Fraser
Angel Two ...... Gordon Reid
Solaria ...... Pauline Letts
Elkeran ...... Nicholas Courtney
Elka ...... Jill Lidstone
Tidy ...... David Gooderson
Halsten ...... David McAlister
Director: Glyn Dearman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1982.
FRI 18:30 The Company of Wolves (b00cl49q)
Be warned: 'The worst wolves are hairy on the inside'. Lust and Lycanthropes from Angela Carter.
FRI 19:00 Listen to Les (b00cky5x)
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FRI 20:00 The Radio Detectives (b007jp6v)
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FRI 20:30 The Blackburn Files (b007jptk)
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FRI 21:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b0081wmy)
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FRI 22:30 And Now in Colour (b007w56x)
Series 1
Fairground
The sketch show team take their audience to the fair for Will's birthday – and England’s World Cup clichés...
Precision comedy written and performed by Tim Firth, Tim de Jongh, Michael Rutger and William Vandyck.
Producer: Lissa Evans
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1990
FRI 23:00 Lenin of the Rovers (b007jwg9)
Series 2
The Final Solution
Will Ricky's million-pound sponsorship deal wreck Felchester's hopes of a Wembley victory? Stars Alexei Sayle. From April 1989.
FRI 23:30 In One Ear (b00cl49v)
Starring Helen Lederer, Clive Mantle, Nick Wilton and Steve Brown's music.