The daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7, presented by Kirsten O'Brien. Featured is Maynard Eziashi reading Akimbo and the Crocodile Man by Alexander McCall Smith.
Povey is aghast to hear a Sea Lord will make a full inspection of the Island Draft, leaving Pertwee with a problem! From 1959.
When barrister John Fuller-Carp's ambitions take a downward turn, he takes some extreme action. Stars John Bird. From June 1998.
1. Trouble for Sale
The Honourable Richard Rollison (the Toff) is offered the chance to buy a small farm in Sussex.
But when a man mysteriously disappears, the amateur sleuth soon realises something is amiss...
John Creasey's thriller starring Terence Alexander.
The Toff ...... Terence Alexander
Jolly ...... Robert Dorning
Gillian Selby ...... Heather Stoney
Vicar ...... Jeffrey Segal
Monty Morne ...... Terrence Hardiman
Bert ...... Frank Jarvis
Mr Brandt ...... Ed Bishop
Hunting a teenager, the New Orleans detective thinks of his own son - and Don's troubled. Ray Shell reads James Sallis' novel.
Cosette is entangled in a plot hatched by the evil Thenardiers to catch Jean Valjean. Joss Ackland and David Schofield star in Victor Hugo's tale of injustice, heroism and love.
During the First World War, an internal battle is fought for decent burials and graves. Stars Anton Lesser and Michael Maloney.
France, 1910: Ahead of the Great War, Stephen Wraysford falls in love with the wife of a wealthy baron. Stars Toby Stephens.
Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with Peter Ashman of Buckinghamshire, Adrian Clark of London and John Taylor from Lincoln.
A coup in Kabul ends the monarchy in Afghanistan. Khaled Hosseini's story of a childhood friendship, read by Kulvinder Ghir.
With the cigarette advert ban and party funding high on his agenda, the ex-reporter recalls life as Tatton's Independent MP.
Danny Danziger visits the cuneiform tablet collection to meet Dr Irving Finkel, who can decipher the ancient inscriptions.
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Lawyer Roger Thursby is touting for work, meaning some sweet-talking to both Joy and Sally.
Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Bridget Armstrong as Joy, Blake Butler as Alec, Nigel Pegram as Biggs and Andrew Cruickshank as the Judge.
All other parts played by Gerald Cross, William Fox, Garard Green and Peter Tuddenham.
Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson.
Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972.
Producer: David Hatch.
Charlotte makes her soap debut and Victoria has a change of heart. Starring Angela Thorne and Celia Imrie. From February 2001.
Scientist Clive 55 reconstructs a dead space pirate, who before long is running the ship. Stars James Fleet and Rosie Cavaliero.
Dick witnesses Roger trying to alert Otto of an ambush, and Magnus warns Dick to stay off the drug. Read by Julian Wadham.
The radical comedian explains why life is getting harder, and proposes how we can all fight back. With Peter Sinclair and Maria McErlane. From September 1996.
The babies are now three months old, but how are their mothers? Stars Jenny Eclair and Frances Barber. From September 1997.
Biting sketch show from Northern Ireland's comedy team of Tim McGarry, Damon Quinn and Mike McDowell. From February 2002.
WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2008
WED 00:00 The Spaceship II (b0090xyb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Tuesday]
WED 00:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007jw0b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Tuesday]
WED 01:00 John Creasey - The Toff on the Farm (b007jrq3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Tuesday]
WED 01:30 Eye of the Cricket (b008f308)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Tuesday]
WED 02:00 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (b007jmrx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Tuesday]
WED 02:15 Memorials to the Missing (b00fj7zk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Tuesday]
WED 03:00 Chambers (b007jp9b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 on Tuesday]
WED 03:30 The Mark Steel Solution (b007k2jk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:30 on Tuesday]
WED 04:00 On Baby Street (b00fhszj)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:30 Half Sketch (b00fhtk4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:30 on Tuesday]
WED 05:00 Birdsong (b007jqbk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Tuesday]
WED 06:00 No Commitments (b007jnz1)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:30 on Tuesday]
WED 06:30 Brothers in Law (b007k2fg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Tuesday]
WED 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00fhtsy)
The daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7, presented by Kirsten O'Brien. Featured is Maynard Eziashi reading Akimbo and the Crocodile Man by Alexander McCall Smith.
WED 08:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jyyw)
Cinderella Hancock
Bill bans the Lad from the National Film Ball, but then there's a knock at the door.
Starring Tony Hancock.
With Moira Lister, Bill Kerr, Sidney James, Dora Bryan, Paul Carpenter and Kenneth Williams.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Theme and incidental music composed by Wally Stott. Recorded by the BBC Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz.
Producer: Dennis Main Wilson
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1955.
WED 08:30 In the Balance (b007k1g5)
Episode 2
Will the BBC's maverick hack George Cragge catch the murderer - or last orders?
Mark Tavener's six-part sequel to his comedy thriller 'In the Red' set in the world of football, the BBC and party politics.
With Europe becoming a hot potato can the Prime Minister hold on to his job? To make matters worse England are hosting the World Cup and a killer is on the loose.
Starring Michael Williams as George Cragge, Barry Foster as Superintendent Jefferson and Jeremy Clyde as the PM.
With Robert Bathurst, Tracy Ann Oberman, Jim Carter, Peter Woodthorpe, Susie Brann and Christian Rodska.
Music by Paul Mottram
Producer: Paul Schlesinger
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1997.
WED 09:00 John Creasey - The Toff on the Farm (b007jrsr)
2. Dead On Arrival
Someone is very keen to acquire Selby Farm, where the owner's brother has disappeared.
Can amateur sleuth, the Toff - the Honourable Richard Rollison- find out what's really going on?
John Creasey's thriller starring Terence Alexander.
Dramatised by Roy Lomax
The Toff ...... Terence Alexander
Jolly ...... Robert Dorning
Gillian Selby ...... Heather Stoney
Monty Morne ...... Terrence Hardiman
Bert ...... Frank Jarvis
Mr Brandt ...... Ed Bishop
Other parts played by the cast
Producer: John Fawcett Wilson
First broadcast on the BBC World Service in March 1977.
WED 09:30 Eye of the Cricket (b008fd56)
Episode 8
The detective's cop friend Don faces the appalling news of his son's suicide. Ray Shell reads James Sallis' novel.
WED 10:00 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (b007jmsd)
Episode 13
Jean Valjean is in mortal danger, but can Marius summon Inspector Javert to save him? Stars Joss Ackland and Patsy Palmer.
WED 10:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007k48r)
The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1
The Singular Inheritance of Miss Gloria Wilson
The detective probes a series of audacious thefts with the return of 'The Ghost'. Stars Clive Merrison and Andrew Sachs.
WED 11:00 Birdsong (b007jqbz)
Episode 2
France, 1916. After Isabelle, Stephen faces the bloodiest of wars. Dramatisation of Sebastian Faulks' novel with Toby Stephens.
WED 12:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jyyw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
WED 12:30 Who Goes There? (b00fj2bw)
Series 3
Episode 2
Martin Young chairs the quiz which looks at the noteworthy and the notorious from history.
Tackling the biographical teasers are team captains Francis Wheen and Fred Housego with guests Amanda Foreman and Maria McErlane.
Producer: Liz Anstee
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2000.
WED 13:00 Khaled Hosseini - The Kite Runner (b007yrw5)
Episode 3
After the Kabul kite flying tournament, Amir witnesses a disturbing event. Khaled Hosseini's novel read by Kulvinder Ghir.
WED 13:15 An Accidental MP (b007jrfb)
Episode 3
Martin Bell recalls his life as MP for the complex constituency of Tatton - home to the Beckhams and neglected council estates.
WED 13:30 This Sceptred Isle (b007jtby)
Wellington, Ireland and Peelers
The Duke of Wellington leaves office and the new police force takes to the beat. Anna Massey continues the history of Britain.
WED 13:45 The People of the British Museum (b009nqfw)
Heavenly Houses
Danny Danziger meets the long-serving curator of clocks and watches, David Thompson, and tours the beautiful collections.
WED 14:00 12/11/2008 (b00fj2by)
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WED 17:00 The World As We Know It (b00fj2bt)
The Election
Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail have discovered they’re the last four people left on earth, with the exception of the mysterious Stranger found in their cellar.
Unable to decide who should do what around the house, they hold an election to decide the head of the household.
Sitcom by Luke Sorba.
Johnny ...... Toby Longworth
Donna ...... Meera Syal
Patrick ...... Luke Sorba
Abigail ...... Carla Mendonca
The Stranger ...... Simon Greenall
Producer: Elizabeth Anstee
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1999.
WED 17:30 After Henry (b007tcmk)
Series 4
Positive Thinking
"I've never seen Clare so sure of herself. Or so sure of anything."
With Julian back on the scene, Clare is ecstatic. But her mother Sarah has concerns.
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
Julian …. Jasper Jacob
Producer: Pete Atkin
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1989.
WED 18:00 The Spaceship II (b00911c5)
Rude
The crew of Really Invincible III have some space tourists aboard - but it turns into a holiday from hell. Sci-fi comedy stars James Fleet.
WED 18:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007k4tb)
Episode 8
Magnus fails to disembark, so Dick realises that he got off the train earlier. But there's a discovery. Read by Julian Wadham.
WED 19:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jyyw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
WED 19:30 Who Goes There? (b00fj2bw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
WED 20:00 John Creasey - The Toff on the Farm (b007jrsr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
WED 20:30 Eye of the Cricket (b008fd56)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
WED 21:00 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (b007jmsd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
WED 21:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007k48r)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 today]
WED 22:00 In the Balance (b007k1g5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
WED 22:30 Revolting People (b00fj2br)
Series 2
Even More Trying Times
Samuel's emporium faces competition from a new super-emporium and Mary climbs into bed with Captain Brimshaw.
Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence.
Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses.
Samuel Oliphant …. Jay Tarses
Sergeant McGurk …. Andy Hamilton
Captain Brimshaw …. James Fleet
Mary Oliphant …. Jan Ravens
Ezekiel Spriggs …. Hugh Dennis
Cora Oliphant …. Penelope Nice
Joshua Oliphant …. Tony Maudsley
Elizabeth Oliphant …. Susie Blake
Agnes …. Selina Griffiths
Isaac …. Michael Fenton-Stevens
Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2001.
WED 23:00 The House of the Spirit Levels (b007rhx1)
The End - At Last
Disgraced member of the Hardstaff family, Tony jets to Venezuela, where he discovers the pleasures of tequila.
But can he escape the clutches of his family once and for all?
Nick Revell's epic comedy saga concludes.
Tony ...... Nick Revell
Jane ...... Alison Steadman
Emily ...... Claire Skinner
Obadiah ...... David Swift
Alice ...... Maggie Steed
Mrs Womersley ...... Joanna Brooks
Joanna ...... Natalie Walter
Jeff ...... Peter Gunn
Dave ...... Peter Seranfinowcz
Shrink ...... Chris Pavlo
The Narrator ...... Alistair McGowan
Music composed by Paul Mottram.
Producer: Paul Schlesinger
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1997.
WED 23:30 Hair in the Gate (b007k3g1)
Series 1
Episode 1
A heavy metal band takes action over a back stage expose. TV arts show based sitcom. With Harriet Thorpe. From September 1993.
THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2008
THU 00:00 The Spaceship II (b00911c5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007k4tb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 John Creasey - The Toff on the Farm (b007jrsr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Eye of the Cricket (b008fd56)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (b007jmsd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007k48r)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 In the Balance (b007k1g5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 on Wednesday]
THU 03:30 Revolting People (b00fj2br)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:30 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 The House of the Spirit Levels (b007rhx1)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:30 Hair in the Gate (b007k3g1)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:30 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 Birdsong (b007jqbz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 06:00 After Henry (b007tcmk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:30 on Wednesday]
THU 06:30 The World As We Know It (b00fj2bt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Wednesday]
THU 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00fh3yt)
The daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7, presented by Kirsten O'Brien. Featured is Tom George reading Jeremy Brown of the Secret Service by Simon Cheshire.
THU 08:00 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel (b007ww6z)
Series 1
Episode 2
Shady lawyer Flywheel goes into showbiz, taking over running of the theatre company.
Recreation of the Marx Brothers' lost shows charting the adventures of shady lawyer Waldorf T Flywheel and his assistant, Emmanuel Ravelli. Originally broadcast with sponsors on America's NBC radio network in the 1930s. The scripts were rediscovered in 1988.
Groucho Marx as Waldorf T Flywheel ...... Michael Roberts
Chico Marx as Emmanuel Ravellias ...... Frank Lazarus
With Lorelei King and Graham Hoadly.
Written by Nat Perrin and Athur Sheekman. Adapted by Mark Brisenden.
Music arranged and conducted by David Firman.
Producer: Dirk Maggs
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1990.
THU 08:30 Punt and Dennis: It's Been a Bad Week (b0084rkv)
Series 1
Episode 5
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis spotlight exploding whales and kinky weightlifters. With guest Jo Brand.
THU 09:00 John Creasey - The Toff on the Farm (b007jrwm)
3. Destination Danger
After the discovery of a body, the Toff is determined to uncover the secrets growing at Selby Farm.
Rural intrigue stalks amateur sleuth - the Honourable Richard Rollison
John Creasey's thriller starring Terence Alexander.
The Toff ...... Terence Alexander
Jolly ...... Robert Dorning
Gillian Selby ...... Heather Stoney
Monty Morne ...... Terrence Hardiman
Red Brandt ...... Ed Bishop
Inspector Bishop ...... Derek Newark
Smith ...... Reg Lye
Police Sergeant ...... Paul Meier
Other parts played by the cast.
Dramatised by Roy Lomax
Producer: John Fawcett Wilson
First broadcast on the BBC World Service in April 1977.
THU 09:30 Eye of the Cricket (b007k18f)
Episode 9
With his life unravelling, the detective leaves home with a cryptic message for Don. Ray Shell reads James Sallis' novel. Episode 9 of 10.
THU 10:00 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (b007jmsv)
Episode 14
Eponine has found out where Cosette is living, but will she tell Marius? Stars Joss Ackland, Lucy Whybrow and Patsy Palmer.
THU 10:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007k4c6)
The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1
The Saviour of Cripplegate Square
The sleuth recalls the case of an extraordinary man helping to solve a diabolical crime. Stars Clive Merrison and Andrew Sachs.
THU 11:00 Birdsong (b007jqcf)
Episode 3
Stephen Wraysford returns to his old haunts in France, ravaged by the First World War. Stars Toby Stephens and Sophie Ward.
THU 12:00 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel (b007ww6z)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 12:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue (b00fh3yw)
Leicester's Haymarket Theatre plays host to the panel, under the chairmanship of Humphrey Lyttelton. From June 2002.
THU 13:00 Khaled Hosseini - The Kite Runner (b007ysn2)
Episode 4
After his success in the Kabul kite tournament, Amir is consumed with guilt. Khaled Hosseini's novel is read by Kulvinder Ghir.
THU 13:15 An Accidental MP (b007jrfr)
Episode 4
The ex-reporter describes the difficulties of being a lone parliamentary voice whilst independent MP for Tatton.
THU 13:30 This Sceptred Isle (b007jtc5)
The Death Of King George IV and the Reform Act
There's a new King on the throne, a change of government and revolution in France. Anna Massey continues the story of Britain.
THU 13:45 The People of the British Museum (b009pp7y)
Art of the Sword
Danny Danziger meets assistant Paul Martin who talks about his dream job - looking after the Japanese weaponry collection.
THU 14:00 13/11/2008 (b00fh3yy)
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THU 17:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet (b007xrsn)
Series 2
Episode 2
When Lucy joins a school reunion website and is contacted by an old classmate, youthful indiscretions return to haunt Daniel's best friend Andy.
Starring David Tennant and Elizabeth Carling.
David Spicer's comedy drama about modern life and parenthood, as seen through the eyes of two 30-something non-parents.
Daniel ....... David Tennant
Lucy ....... Elizabeth Carling
Katie ....... Samantha Spiro
Andy ....... Tony Gardner
Amanda ....... Nasreen Hussain
Producer: Liz Anstee.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2002.
THU 17:30 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once (b007jrc7)
Series 1
Lights
Eddie scores tickets to Stockport County's biggest match ever. An even greater challenge faces his son-in-law Dave
The lives of the Stockport-based, Conroy family in series 1 of Jim Poyser and Damian Lanigan's comedy drama.
Starring Dominic Monaghan as Jason, John McArdle as Eddie, Jason Done as Michael, Stefan Escreet as Dave, Emma Clarke as Collete, Beverley Callard as Maureen and Jo-Anne Knowles as Debbie.
With Alan Green as himself.
Music: Big George
Producer: Neil Mossey
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1999.
THU 18:00 The Spaceship II (b0091ppl)
Sick
The crew contract a mystery virus which makes them age at an alarming rate. Sci-fi comedy stars James Fleet and Rosie Cavaliero.
THU 18:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007k4vj)
Episode 9
Wrestling with his guilt, Dick empties the laboratory of all evidence and sets off on a journey. Read by Julian Wadham.
THU 19:00 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel (b007ww6z)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 19:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue (b00fh3yw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
THU 20:00 John Creasey - The Toff on the Farm (b007jrwm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
THU 20:30 Eye of the Cricket (b007k18f)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
THU 21:00 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (b007jmsv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
THU 21:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007k4c6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 today]
THU 22:00 Punt and Dennis: It's Been a Bad Week (b0084rkv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 22:30 The Very World of Milton Jones (b007jx48)
Series 1
Episode 6
Tied to a railway track, the comedian's life flashes before his eyes. With Dave Lamb.
THU 23:00 20th Century Vampire (b00804kq)
Episode 3
Can trainee vampire Eloise keep the biggest secret she's ever had - or burst trying? Stars Louise Lombard. From November 1993.
THU 23:30 Any Bloke (b0080sxn)
Series 1
Past, Present and Future
Phil's cheerful optimism proves to be misplaced. Starring Jim Sweeney and Caroline Quentin. From November 1993.
FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2008
FRI 00:00 The Spaceship II (b0091ppl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007k4vj)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 John Creasey - The Toff on the Farm (b007jrwm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 Eye of the Cricket (b007k18f)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (b007jmsv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007k4c6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 Punt and Dennis: It's Been a Bad Week (b0084rkv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 on Thursday]
FRI 03:30 The Very World of Milton Jones (b007jx48)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:30 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 20th Century Vampire (b00804kq)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:30 Any Bloke (b0080sxn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:30 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 Birdsong (b007jqcf)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 06:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once (b007jrc7)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:30 on Thursday]
FRI 06:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet (b007xrsn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Thursday]
FRI 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00fh6w7)
The daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7, presented by Kirsten O'Brien. Featured is Tom George reading Jeremy Brown of the Secret Service by Simon Cheshire.
FRI 08:00 The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket (b00fh6w9)
My Lucky Day
The dear ladies squabble over some superstitious signs. Starring Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket. From October 1983.
FRI 08:30 Parsons and Naylor's Pull-Out Sections (b008h930)
Series 5
Episode 6
Overcrowded trains and the savagery of the press. The comic duo review the week's news with Sarah Kendall.
FRI 09:00 John Creasey - The Toff on the Farm (b007jrzd)
4. Cause For Alarm
Farm owner Gillian Selby reveals that she no longer requires any assistance from the Toff. Stars Terence Alexander.
Rural intrigue stalks amateur sleuth - the Honorable Richard Rollison
John Creasey's thriller starring Terence Alexander.
The Toff ...... Terence Alexander
Jolly ...... Robert Dorning
Gillian Selby ...... Heather Stoney
Monty Morne ...... Terrence Hardiman
Superintendent Grice ...... Duncan Lamont
Red Brandt ...... Ed Bishop
Lola Bridge ...... Liz Gebardt
Alan Selby ...... Alaric Cotter
Other parts played by the cast.
Dramatised by Roy Lomax
Producer: John Fawcett Wilson
First broadcast on the BBC World Service in April 1977.
FRI 09:30 Eye of the Cricket (b007k19p)
Episode 10
Adrift in New Orleans in search of his son, the detective meets a stranger. Ray Shell and Joel Karie read James Sallis' novel.
FRI 10:00 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (b007jmtb)
Episode 15
Love is in the air in the Rue Plumet. But why is Jean Valjean so obsessed with secrecy? Stars Joss Ackland and Lucy Whybrow.
FRI 10:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007k4dc)
The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 2
The Abergavenny Murder
When a man dies in his Baker Street apartment, the detective feels bound to investigate. Stars Clive Merrison and Andrew Sachs.
FRI 11:00 Edith Wharton - Madame de Treymes (b0089brw)
John Durham's fight for the woman he loves sparks a confrontation with a powerful and devious French family.
Anna Massey as Christiane de Treymes in Edith Wharton’s novella dramatised by John Peacock.
John Durham ...... Philip Voss
Narrator ...... Valerie Sarruf
Fanny ...... GwenHumble
Mrs Humble ...... Auriol Smith
Nanny ...... Jane Whittenshaw
Katey ...... Tara Dominick
Bessie Boykin ...... Elizabeth Kelly
Elmer Boykin ...... James Greene
Director: Jane Morgan
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1990.
FRI 12:00 The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket (b00fh6w9)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 Just a Minute (b00fh6wc)
Chairman Nicholas Parsons welcomes Dara O'Brian, Lee Mack, Paul Merton and Clement Freud to Edinburgh.
FRI 13:00 Khaled Hosseini - The Kite Runner (b007yv7c)
Episode 5
With Russian tanks in Afghanistan, Amir and his father escape Kabul to America. Kulvinder Ghir reads Khaled Hosseini's novel.
FRI 13:15 An Accidental MP (b007jrg3)
Episode 5
Recounting life as an MP, the ex-reporter argues that his independence proved a better option for Tatton's constituents.
FRI 13:30 This Sceptred Isle (b007jtcf)
Poor Laws
The controversial Reform Bill begins its tortuous journey through Parliament. Anna Massey continues the history of Britain.
FRI 13:45 The People of the British Museum (b009prl1)
Treasure and Healing
Danny Danziger visits the coin and medal collections, with a Swedish coin the size of a tea-tray and millions of art prints.
FRI 14:00 14/11/2008 (b00fh6wf)
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FRI 17:00 Dinner Ladies (b00fh6w3)
A Very Mixed Grilling
Can Bev's battling cooks win their tender for school meals? Stars Barbara Dickson and Brigit Forsyth. From November 1997.
FRI 17:30 Smelling of Roses (b00fh6w1)
Series 4
Episode 6
For Rosie Burns, life offers a fashion show, a potential romantic interest...and a parting of the ways.
A final assignment for Rosie Burns and the event management company, where the clients are only part of the problem...
Rosie Burns …. Prunella Scales
Jo …. Rebecca Callard
Bob …. Duncan Preston
Tess …. Annette Badland
Brad …. Colin Stinton
Henry …. Benjamin Whitrow
Reggie …. Rowland Davies
Written and produced by Simon Brett.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2003.
FRI 18:00 The Spaceship II (b0091tns)
The End
The crew is brought face-to-face with reality when they reach the end of the universe. Stars James Fleet and Emily Joyce.
FRI 18:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007jw0t)
Episode 10
At Sir Oliver Carminowe's house, Roger visits the captive Isolda and comes up with a daring plan. Read by Julian Wadham.
FRI 19:00 The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket (b00fh6w9)
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FRI 19:30 Just a Minute (b00fh6wc)
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FRI 20:00 John Creasey - The Toff on the Farm (b007jrzd)
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FRI 20:30 Eye of the Cricket (b007k19p)
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FRI 21:00 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (b007jmtb)
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FRI 21:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007k4dc)
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FRI 22:00 Parsons and Naylor's Pull-Out Sections (b008h930)
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FRI 22:30 Little Britain (b008jdxn)
Series 1
Episode 4
Back where it started out, Matt Lucas and David Walliams' oddball TV smash hit - without the cameras.
FRI 23:00 Jelly Mountain (b00fh6vz)
Episode 2
Ivor Cutler's unique views on how to promote a child's growth. Songs and stories, with Craig Murray-Orr. From May 1996.
FRI 23:15 Date With Fate (b008y7g7)
A Damp Fib
Simon is a junior clerk in a surveyor's office, but when he tells a white lie it sparks disastrous consequences...
Harold Wing Pinero is your host.
The first of four comic close encounters with fate written by Gary Parker and Phil Whelans.
Simon ...... Alex Lowe
Harold Wing Pinero ...... Charles Gray
Naomi ...... Elliot Nicholls
Mr Reynolds ...... James Greene
Mrs Gibson ...... Margaret Stallard
Alan ...... Paul Davies
Producer: Paul Schlesinger
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1996.
FRI 23:30 Elephants to Catch Eels (b007mcc4)
Series 1
Episode 1
If smugglers were the rock stars of the day, Tamsyn Trelawny was Drumlin Bay's very own Ms Dynamite-ee-ee.
But how will she cope when a keen young soldier from London is appointed the new local customs collector.?
18th century Cornish village sitcom by the writers of Dead Ringers - Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain.
Starring Lucy Speed as Tamsyn Trelawny, John Bowe as Jago Trelawny, Cameron Stewart as Major Thomas Falconer, Andrew McGibbon as Captain Marriot, Martin Hyder as Squire Bascombe, Julia Deakin as Lady Mary, Mark Felgate as Dewey and Phil Nice as Various Characters.
Producer: Jan Ravens.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2003.