Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Includes Emma Chambers reading Matilda by Roald Dahl, and Peter Darney reading The Driftway by Penelope Lively.
Number 10 is keen to secure a nuclear-free rubbish capability, but so is the Kremlin. Stars Harry Secombe. From January 1959.
More celeb sound-alikes, as the Turner Prize interests Harold and Albert Steptoe. With Jon Culshaw. From December 2000.
1. The Road to Nowhere
An upsurge of burglary on one street sees detective duo, Trueman and Riley, probe an odd deception amongst students.
Set in Leeds, the return of Brian B Thompson's ill-matched coppers sees them trying to climb back up the career ladder.
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 them more series made for BBC Radio 7.
DI Trueman …. Robert Daws
DS Riley …. Duncan Preston
Holly …. Laura Molyneux
Carol Munsthorpe …. Hannah Storey
Nic Jeune …. Malcolm Tierney
Harry …. Benjamin Askew
Marty Reynolds …. Matt Addis
Detective Superintendent Andrew Dalziel targets his key witness Greg Waterson. Reginald Hill's story read by Philip Jackson.
A retired businessman returns from abroad to search for his ex-wife, who left him years ago for another man. Read by John Rowe.
Headmistress of Kiplington High School, Sarah Burton decides Lydia mustn't be allowed to lose a scholarship.
Winifred Holtby's (1898-1935) most famous novel "South Riding" was published posthumously in 1936. It's a rich and memorable evocation of the characters of Yorkshire's South Riding, their lives, loves and sorrows.
Starring Sarah Lancashire as Sarah Burton, Philip Glenister as Robert Carne and Carole Boyd as Mrs Beddows.
With Susan Cookson, Maggie Tagney, Donald McBride, Lucy Beaumont, Annmarie Hosell and Maya Foa.
Dramatised by Gill Adams.
Paolo Baldi - Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer - accidentally becomes involved in solving a murder at an Italian chip shop.
Starring David Threlfall as Paolo Baldi, Tina Kellegher as Tina Mahon, TP McKenna as Father Troy, Gerard McSorley as Doctor Graham and Owen Roe as Superintendent Rynne.
Murder mystery written by Barry Devlin.
Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.
Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.
Engaged American socialite Newland Archer is drawn to his fiancee's cousin. Edith Wharton dramatisation with Andrew Wincott.
Alice goes through the looking glass courtesy of Radio Prune - where Lady Constance is Queen.
Starring Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Sketches written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie.
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 Bill Oddie, Liam Cohen and Dave Lee.
A pig called Old Major has a dream and speaks to the other animals. The world-famous cautionary fable read by Bill Nighy. From June 2003.
Political veteran Tony Benn shares private recordings from history's frontline. When the SDP forms, some MPs decide to defect.
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
The professor of science explains to Sue Nelson how musical training influenced his career in psychology.
Guard Gallagher gets new lodgings, as arguments rage over the cottage.
Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in 1956.
Written by Christopher Fitz-Simon.
Starring TP McKenna as Phonsie Doherty, Margaret D'Arcy as Muriel McConkey, Stella McCusker as Vera McConkey, Aine McCartney as Vivienne Hawthorne, Gerard Murphy as Rev Hawthorne, Marcella Riordan as Peg Sweeney, John Guiney as Father O'Flatley and Charlie Bonnar as Packy McGoldrick.
Music arranged and performed by Stephanie Hughes.
Old rogue Winston has something he wants to ask Nancy, while Father is making plans of his own...
Peter Tinniswood's bawdy six-part comedy serial stars Bill Wallis as Winston, Maurice Denham as Father, Shirley Dixon as Nancy, Liz Goulding as Rosie and Christian Rodska as William.
Director: Shaun MacLoughlin.
1. Ruination
Space travel throws the most unlikely people together. Norman is an idealist with a hand grenade. Max is a cheerful bore who won't stop talking.
Together, they're set to ruin the lives of some decidedly friendly aliens. Forever.
Norman ...... Tony Robinson
Max ...... David Haig
Stella ...... Louise Lombard
Macari ...... Michael Troughton
Captain Rossiter ...... Dan Strauss
Jane ...... Carla Mendonca
Tony ...... Geoff McGivern
Rizla must hit the mean streets to try and stop an assassination. Fantastical comic serial with David Warner and Elliott Stein.
What is the dark secret of the time-splintered Linda-viduals? Graham Duff's sci-fi spoof. Stars Mark Gatiss and Kate O'Mara. From May 2006.
In tomorrow's world, all human food is delivered by Freshmart in sealed mag-cans to the residents of Mars.
But what if the can-openers malfunctioned and people are forced to eat dangerous leftovers...?
1950s American sci-fi spoof.
Liza Ross.
Written by Adam Tandy and Nat Sones.
Producer: Adam Bromley.
Nightclubbing in London, courtesy of Peter Stringfellow. Sketch show with Nick Golsen and Tim de Jongh. From January 1997.
TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2009
TUE 00:00 Colin Swash - Paradise Lost in Space (b007jnlt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Monday]
TUE 00:30 The Brightonomicon (b00dnz0t)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Monday]
TUE 01:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j5hpz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Monday]
TUE 01:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j5hq1)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Monday]
TUE 01:45 Ruth Rendell Stories (b00b5ppw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:45 on Monday]
TUE 02:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnj0)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Monday]
TUE 02:15 Baldi (b007jljw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Monday]
TUE 03:00 Dead Ringers (b00j5hpx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 on Monday]
TUE 03:30 Nebulous (b00j5l70)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:30 on Monday]
TUE 04:00 Atomic Tales (b007qw7l)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:30 The Skivers (b00j5l87)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:30 on Monday]
TUE 05:00 The Age of Innocence (b00j5hq3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Monday]
TUE 06:00 Winston (b007wfy8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:30 on Monday]
TUE 06:30 Ballylenon (b007jx5y)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Monday]
TUE 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00j5lbk)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Includes Emma Chambers reading Matilda by Roald Dahl, and Peter Darney reading The Driftway by Penelope Lively.
TUE 08:00 The Navy Lark (b007w2hx)
Series 3
Sir Willoughby Takes over an Island
A new location is needed for the troublesome former governor and his wife.
Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Tenniel Evans as Nunky, Heather Chasen as Lady Todhunter-Brown and Michael Bates as Mr Whittaker-Smyth.
Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976
Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.
Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1960.
TUE 08:30 Radio Shuttleworth (b007jqcl)
Series 2
Richard Whiteley
John hopes TV's Richard Whiteley will host a special Shuttleworth edition of Countdown with wife Mary acting as Carol Vorderman - but only after he's helped with the washing up!
The semi-detached world of aspiring singer-songwriter John Shuttleworth comes direct from his front room in Sheffield.
With John Otway and Jo Enright.
Written and performed by Graham Fellows.
Additional material by Martin Willis.
Producer: Dawn Ellis.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2000
TUE 09:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j5lbm)
Series 2
2. The Three Degrees
As detective pair Trueman and Riley probe an ex-student’s near-drowning in Leeds, they unearth an old secret.
Brian B Thompson's ill-matched detective duo starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston.
DI Trueman …. Robert Daws
DS Riley …. Duncan Preston
Paul Balfe …. Jonathan Tafler
Jane Balfe …. Caroline Guthrie
Nick Cahill …. Paul Rider
Director: Toby Swift
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in March 2009.
TUE 09:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j5lbp)
Episode 7
DS Dalziel and his murder suspect are both due on stage in the local Mysteries. Reginald Hill's story read by Philip Jackson.
TUE 09:45 Ruth Rendell Stories (b00b5v5s)
The Wrong Category
Ignoring his mother's fears, Barry goes out after dark to visit the sites of six recent murders. Read by Nick Moran.
TUE 10:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnjk)
Episode 7
When measles confines Midge to school, her father makes a confession. Stars Sarah Lancashire and Philip Glenister.
TUE 10:15 Baldi (b007jlk6)
Series 1
Keepers of the Flame
Paolo Baldi, - priest, philosophy lecturer and accidental sleuth - is caught up in solving the murder of a leading University academic. He follows a trail leading into the past of one of Ireland's most cherished literary figures.
Starring David Threlfall as Paolo Baldi, Tina Kellegher as Tina Mahon, TP McKenna as Father Troy, Gerard McSorley as Doctor Graham, Owen Roe as Superintendent Rynne and Margaret D'Arcy as Mrs Reid.
Murder mystery written by Simon Brett.
Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.
Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2000.
TUE 11:00 The Age of Innocence (b00j5wl2)
Episode 2
Drawn to his fiancee's cousin Ellen, Newland prepares to end his engagement. Edith Wharton dramatisation with Andrew Wincott.
TUE 12:00 The Navy Lark (b007w2hx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
TUE 12:30 Steptoe and Son (b007jzsd)
Series 3
Steptoe and Son and Son
A visitor brings Harold Steptoe some unexpected news.
Starring Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett.
Following the conclusion of their hugely successful association with Tony Hancock, writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson wrote 10 pilots for the BBC TV's Comedy Playhouse in 1962.
The Offer featured the lives of rag and bone men Albert Steptoe and son Harold - and was the spark for a run of eight series on TV.
Albert ...... Wilfrid Brambell
Harold ...... Harry H Corbett
Girl ...... Gwendolyn Watts
Sailor ...... Richard Griffiths.
Adapted for radio from their TV scripts by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Producer: Bobby Jaye
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in May 1971.
TUE 13:00 George Orwell - Animal Farm (b00c0r24)
Episode 2
Snowball has big plans for the farmyard revolution, but how will fellow pig Napoleon react? Read by Bill Nighy. From June 2003.
TUE 13:15 Great Meadow (b007jmy7)
Episode 1
Recalling his cottage holidays down in Sussex - the actor reads extracts from his book of childhood reminiscences.
TUE 13:30 A Short History of Ireland (b007k4l9)
Bring in Colonies of Civil People of England and Scotland; A Lucky Escape, Scottish Lairds and the Division of Clandeboye
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
TUE 13:45 Passions (b008p9r8)
Paul Russell
The scientist explains to Sue Nelson how his love for surfing influenced his decision to become an oceanographer.
TUE 14:00 17/03/2009 (b00j5wl8)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
TUE 17:00 Second Thoughts (b00fnfns)
Series 2
Health and Efficiency
Faith heads to a health farm, leaving Bill to mind the happy home.
Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott trying to forge a relationship whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe.
Stars Lynda Bellingham as Faith, James Bolam as Bill, Celia Imrie as Hilary, Belinda Lang as Liza, Kelda Holmes as Hannah, Norman Bird as Mr Burrows and Nicholas Courtney as Ray.
Series two of four inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie.
A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991 and ran for four series, with a spin-off 'Faith in the Future'.
Producer: Sioned Wiliam
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1989.
TUE 17:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile (b007jpvy)
The First Meeting
Pike and Hodges campaign to save the pier, while Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis
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
Fred Guthrie ...... Glynn Edwards
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 January 1984.
TUE 18:00 Colin Swash - Paradise Lost in Space (b007jnpy)
2. Gifting
Norman and Max are welcomed by the incurably friendly Oblivions and soon they're offering priceless gifts - the secret of fire, contemplation and baked potatoes.
Six-part black-hole sci-fi comedy by Colin Swash
Norman ...... Tony Robinson
Max ...... David Haig
Stella ...... Louise Lombard
Macari ...... Michael Troughton
Terayz ...... Carla Mendonca
Tony ...... Geoff McGivern
Ken ...... Tom Hollander
Inspector Albermarle ...... Andy Rashleigh
Producer: Richard Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1995.
TUE 18:30 The Brightonomicon (b00dr0ny)
The Scintillating Story of the Sackville Scavenger
Nude Rune and Rizla encounter doomed musicians like Kurt Cobain. Fantastical comic serial with David Warner and Elliott Stein.
TUE 19:00 The Navy Lark (b007w2hx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
TUE 19:30 Steptoe and Son (b007jzsd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
TUE 20:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j5lbm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
TUE 20:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j5lbp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
TUE 20:45 Ruth Rendell Stories (b00b5v5s)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:45 today]
TUE 21:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnjk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
TUE 21:15 Baldi (b007jlk6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 today]
TUE 22:00 Radio Shuttleworth (b007jqcl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
TUE 22:30 Wild Things (b007t59l)
Series 1
Bundle of Joy
Florists Winnie and Ample have plenty to arrange in their shop. Stars Doon Mackichan and Miranda Richardson. From August 2002.
TUE 23:00 Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World (b007jtpd)
Series 2
The Sea
Why did Turner paint the sea so often? Was it its timeless majesty, or because he couldn't draw hands properly?
From Liverpool University - this is the cult New Age comedy that answers the questions which leave other shows scratching their beards.
Starring Stewart Lee and Richard Herring.
With Carla Mendonca, Armando Iannucci and the voice of Tom Baker.
Producer: Sarah Smith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1993.
TUE 23:30 On the Hour (b007k4vr)
Series 2
Episode 4
Reports of a right royal shocker, plus Alan Partridge with all the sport.
All the news as it happens, if it happens from the BBC's urgent and incisive news overview.
Savagely satirical award-winning comedy starring Chris Morris.
With Steve Coogan, David Schneider, Rebecca Front, Patrick Marber and Doon Mackichan.
Written by Chris Morris, Armando Iannucci, Richard Herring, Steven Wells, David Quantick, Stewart Lee and Patrick Marber.
Producer: Armando lannucci
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1992.
WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 2009
WED 00:00 Colin Swash - Paradise Lost in Space (b007jnpy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Tuesday]
WED 00:30 The Brightonomicon (b00dr0ny)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Tuesday]
WED 01:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j5lbm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Tuesday]
WED 01:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j5lbp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Tuesday]
WED 01:45 Ruth Rendell Stories (b00b5v5s)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:45 on Tuesday]
WED 02:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnjk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Tuesday]
WED 02:15 Baldi (b007jlk6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Tuesday]
WED 03:00 Radio Shuttleworth (b007jqcl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 on Tuesday]
WED 03:30 Wild Things (b007t59l)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:30 on Tuesday]
WED 04:00 Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World (b007jtpd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:30 On the Hour (b007k4vr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:30 on Tuesday]
WED 05:00 The Age of Innocence (b00j5wl2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Tuesday]
WED 06:00 It Sticks Out Half A Mile (b007jpvy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:30 on Tuesday]
WED 06:30 Second Thoughts (b00fnfns)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Tuesday]
WED 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00j6228)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Includes Emma Chambers reading Matilda by Roald Dahl, and Peter Darney reading The Driftway by Penelope Lively.
WED 08:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007k4m9)
Series 4
The Bolshoi Ballet
The lad's hopes for a night of dance at London's Covent Garden don't quite go to plan.
Starring Tony Hancock.
With Sidney James, Bill Kerr 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 October 1956.
WED 08:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b007jrz3)
Series 1
A Fete Worse than Death
Robin and Wendy continue their unhealthy obsession with a model village in their garage.
When inspiration strikes for a son et lumière display, what could possibly go wrong?
Written by and starring Kay Stonham and Simon Greenall.
Robin ...... Simon Greenall
Wendy ...... Kay Stonham
Maureen ...... Debra Stephenson
Derek ...... Phil Cornwell
Receptionist ...... Jo Enright
Man ...... Ewan Bailey
Woman 1 ...... Arianwen Flores
Woman 2 ...... Zoe Allen
Producer: Mario Stylianides
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2002.
WED 09:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j622b)
Series 2
3. A Man's World
Back at CID, Trueman and Riley suspect a male hospital midwife of petty thefts from pregnant women.
Brian B Thompson's ill-matched detective duo starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston.
DI Trumen …. Robert Daws
DS Riley …. Duncan Preston
Nurse …. Benjamin Askew
Eileen …. Caroline Guthrie
Tiffany …. Lizzy Watts
Mark Jefferson …. Stephen Critchlow
Sarah Haddon …. Janice Acquah
Dan …. Stephen Hogan
Director: Toby Swift
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in March 2009.
WED 09:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j622d)
Episode 8
Andrew Dalziel learns of a tragic accident on chief suspect Philip Swain's farm. Reginald Hill's story read by Philip Jackson.
WED 09:45 Ruth Rendell Stories (b00b65bw)
Burning End
Fed up caring for her mother-in-law, Linda is worried when a glass vase seems to have caused a fire. Read by Sue Johnston.
WED 10:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnk2)
Episode 8
As the school gossips about Midge, headmistress Sarah feels for Lydia. Stars Sarah Lancashire and Philip Glenister.
WED 10:15 Baldi (b007jlkz)
Series 1
Miss Lonelyhearts
Paolo Baldi and Tina investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of a nurse at an old people's home and uncover an unlikely case of voyeurism.
Starring David Threlfall as Paolo Baldi, Tina Kellegher as Tina Mahon, TP McKenna as Father Troy, Owen Roe as Superintendent Rynne, Margaret D'Arcy as Mrs Reid and Marie Jones as Thelma.
Murder mystery written by Barry Devlin.
Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.
Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2000.
WED 11:00 The Age of Innocence (b00j622g)
Episode 3
Ellen returns, Newland makes a decision and May has news. Edith Wharton dramatisation with Andrew Wincott and Suzanne Bertish.
WED 12:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007k4m9)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
WED 12:30 The Burkiss Way (b00jq7qq)
Series 3
Discover Gravity the Burkiss Way
Fred Harris, Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees and Chris Emmett refuse to mention the unsavoury Eric Pode of Croydon.
Cult sketch comedy series which originally ran from 1976 to 1980.
Written by Andrew Marshall and David Renwick.
Producer: John Lloyd
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1977.
WED 13:00 George Orwell - Animal Farm (b00c0grc)
Episode 3
The windmill is smashed, with Squealer blaming Snowball, as Napoleon cements his position on the farm. Read by Bill Nighy. From June 2003.
WED 13:15 Great Meadow (b007k3z9)
Episode 2
Recalling his cousin Flora and the pet mice - the actor reads more extracts from his book of childhood reminiscences.
WED 13:30 A Short History of Ireland (b007k4ml)
Planting Down and Antrim; The Rebellion of Sir Cahir O'Doherty
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
WED 13:45 Passions (b008pc0c)
Kim Binstead
The scientist explains to Sue Nelson how a love of comedy led to her creating a programme for computer-generated puns.
WED 14:00 18/03/2009 (b00j622j)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
WED 17:00 After Henry (b007k2z7)
Series 2
Bedside Manners
Poorly Sarah's in hospital and must cope with visits from her mother and daughter.
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.
Starring Prunella Scales as Sarah, Joan Sanderson as Eleanor, Gerry Cowper as Clare, Benjamin Whitrow as Russell and Deborah Findlay as the Sister.
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 17:30 Coming Alive (b00j62ln)
Series 3
Endings and Beginnings
As Terry comes to the end of his sentence, will he and Sandra finally get together? Stars Karl Howman and Phyllis Logan.
WED 18:00 Colin Swash - Paradise Lost in Space (b007jnt5)
3. Anyone for Tennis?
As the Oblivions have so much time on their hands, it couldn't possibly hurt to introduce them to the gentle game of tennis, could it?
Sci-fi comedy by Colin Swash about two space-age humans stranded on a friendly alien planet.
Norman ...... Tony Robinson
Max ...... David Haig
Stella ...... Louise Lombard
Macari ...... Michael Troughton
Terayz ...... Carla Mendonca
Ken ...... Tom Hollander
Producer: Richard Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1995.
WED 18:30 The Brightonomicon (b00dy0wj)
The Fantastic Adventure of the Foredown Man
A monk in Rizla's dream thinks he's two minutes away from death. Fantastical comic serial with David Warner and Elliott Stein.
WED 19:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007k4m9)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
WED 19:30 The Burkiss Way (b00jq7qq)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
WED 20:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j622b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
WED 20:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j622d)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
WED 20:45 Ruth Rendell Stories (b00b65bw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:45 today]
WED 21:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnk2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
WED 21:15 Baldi (b007jlkz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 today]
WED 22:00 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b007jrz3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
WED 22:30 Old Harry's Game (b007jpdn)
Series 2
G.U.T.
For centuries, scientists have tried in vain to work out the grand unifying theory behind the universe.
Satan sits the Professor down and teaches it to him...
Andy Hamilton's comedy series set in Hell.
Satan ...... Andy Hamilton
The Professor ...... James Grout
Thomas ...... Jimmy Mulville
Scumspawn ...... Robert Duncan
Other characters played by Philip Pope, Felicity Montagu and Nick Revell.
Producer Paul Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1998.
WED 23:00 Eddie Izzard (b007rf39)
Sexie
Episode 2
Pondering fox-hunting, racism and difficult mime, the outspoken comedian entertains an audience in Brighton. From 2003.
WED 23:50 7 Previews (b00j8zsn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:20 on Sunday]
THURSDAY 19 MARCH 2009
THU 00:00 Colin Swash - Paradise Lost in Space (b007jnt5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 The Brightonomicon (b00dy0wj)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j622b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j622d)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:45 Ruth Rendell Stories (b00b65bw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:45 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnk2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:15 Baldi (b007jlkz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:15 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b007jrz3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 on Wednesday]
THU 03:30 Old Harry's Game (b007jpdn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:30 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 Eddie Izzard (b007rf39)
[Repeat of broadcast at
23:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:50 7 Previews (b00j8zsn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
22:20 on Sunday]
THU 05:00 The Age of Innocence (b00j622g)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 06:00 Coming Alive (b00j62ln)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:30 on Wednesday]
THU 06:30 After Henry (b007k2z7)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Wednesday]
THU 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00j6bh6)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Includes Emma Chambers reading Matilda by Roald Dahl, and Peter Darney reading The Driftway by Penelope Lively.
THU 08:00 The Al Read Show (b00cq63d)
From 7/10/1995
The legendary Northern comic pokes at courting, marriage, kids and football.
A compilation of Al Read's 1950s monologues.
Originally produced at BBC North by Ronnie Taylor
Compilation produced by Mike Craig.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in October 1995.
THU 08:30 The Right Time (b00fvbgz)
Series 2
Episode 5
Seeking treasure with metal detectors - and B & B holidays - with a twist!
Sketch show for people growing older disgracefully. Written and performed by people who've lived a bit.
Stars Eleanor Bron, Graeme Garden, Neil Innes, Paula Wilcox, Clive Swift and Roger Blake.
Written by Graeme Garden, Neil Innes, Julie Balloo, Colin Bostock-Smith, John Pidgeon, Jan Etherington, Peter Spence and Andrew Nickolds.
Music by Ronnie & The Rex.
Producer: Helen Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2002.
THU 09:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j6bh2)
Series 2
4. The Other Chic
Passions run high as detectives Trueman and Riley tackle an arson attack on a lingerie shop in Leeds.
Brian B Thompson's ill-matched detective duo starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston.
DI Trueman …. Robert Daws
DS Riley …. Duncan Preston
Rachel Hammond …. Melanie Kilburn
Colin Teague …. Philip Fox
Director: Toby Swift
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in March 2009.
THU 09:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j6bh4)
Episode 9
After his tragic accident, Andrew Dalziel hears Arnie Stringer's final words. Reginald Hill's story read by Philip Jackson.
THU 09:45 Colin Dexter Short Stories (b007k4xz)
Inspector Morse - The Burglar
Neighbourly concern about a suspicious stranger sets a new puzzle for the Oxford-based detective. Read by John Turner.
THU 10:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b008747v)
Episode 9
Headmistress Sarah Burton befriends the father of one of her pupils. Stars Sarah Lancashire and Philip Glenister.
THU 10:15 Baldi (b007jlld)
Series 1
The Emerald Style
Priestly sleuth Paolo Baldi's attempt to wine and dine his spiritual director Father Troy at a leading Dublin hotel is interrupted by a murder taking place behind-the-scenes that very evening.
Starring David Threlfall as Paolo Baldi, Tina Kellegher as Tina Mahon, TP McKenna as Father Troy, Owen Roe as Superintendent Rynne, Margaret D'Arcy as Mrs Reid and Cathy Belton as Mona.
Murder mystery written by Simon Brett.
Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.
Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2000.
THU 11:00 Inside Mr Enderby (b007jq0z)
Episode 1
The 1960s misadventures of a drunken poet in a world of chaos and bad verse. Stars Philip Glenister and Valerie Edmond.
THU 12:00 The Al Read Show (b00cq63d)
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THU 12:30 All the Way from Memphis (b00j6bh8)
Series 1
Episode 3
James Walton's pop music quiz with Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Richard Curtis and Anthony Wilson. From December 2004.
THU 13:00 George Orwell - Animal Farm (b00c0c38)
Episode 4
The farmyard's commandments continue to change. Meanwhile, Napoleon gains a new title. Read by Bill Nighy. From June 2003.
THU 13:15 Great Meadow (b007k405)
Episode 3
Dirk Bogarde reads extracts from his book of childhood reminiscences. The actor recalls Christmas celebrations in Sussex.
THU 13:30 A Short History of Ireland (b007k4ns)
The Plantation of Ulster; Make Speede, Get Thee to Ulster
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
THU 13:45 Passions (b008pbw5)
Hugh Montgomery
The scientist explains to Sue Nelson how a love of mountaineering led him to research new treatments for lung problems.
THU 14:00 19/03/2009 (b00j6bhb)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC7.
THU 17:00 Doctor at Large (b00939rq)
The Deep End
The medical mishaps of freshly qualified doctors Simon Sparrow, Taffy Evans and Tony Benskin go on and on...
The misadventures of newly qualified doctor, Simon Sparrow - adapted for radio by Ray Cooney from Richard Gordon's 'Doctor at Large' published in 1955.
Starring Richard Briers as Simon Sparrow, Geoffrey Sumner as Sir Lancelot Spratt, Ray Cooney as Tony Benskin and Edward Cast as Taffy Evans.
Special guest stars: Dandy Nichols as the Old Lady and Bill Fraser as Mr Smith.
Producer: David Hatch
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1969.
THU 17:30 King Street Junior Revisited (b007jxhx)
Series 2
Love All
Safety on the roads, romance in the air and a painful little problem for Mr Long. With Carolyn Pickles. From July 2003.
THU 18:00 Colin Swash - Paradise Lost in Space (b007jnx2)
4. Martinis
The dangers of tennis are now apparent to the Oblivions - but Martinis? What could possibly go wrong with Martinis?
Sci-fi comedy by Colin Swash about two space-age humans stranded on a friendly alien planet.
Norman ...... Tony Robinson
Max ...... David Haig
Stella ...... Louise Lombard
Macari ...... Michael Troughton
Terayz ...... Carla Mendonca
Ken ...... Tom Hollander
Tony ...... Geoff McGivern
Clive ...... Guy Witcher
Jonathan ...... RossAlistair McGowan
Producer: Richard Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1995.
THU 18:30 The Brightonomicon (b00f265m)
The Baffling Business of the Bevendean Bat
Rune and Rizla meet a detonating one-legged seafarer. Robert Rankin's fantastical comic serial with David Warner.
THU 19:00 The Al Read Show (b00cq63d)
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THU 19:30 All the Way from Memphis (b00j6bh8)
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THU 20:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j6bh2)
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THU 20:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j6bh4)
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THU 20:45 Colin Dexter Short Stories (b007k4xz)
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THU 21:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b008747v)
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THU 21:15 Baldi (b007jlld)
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THU 22:00 The Right Time (b00fvbgz)
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08:30 today]
THU 22:30 Fabulous (b00j6jkj)
Series 1
Episode 6
Sitcom by Lucy Clarke about a woman who wants to be Fabulous but can't cope.
With Daisy Haggard, Adam Buxton, Joanna Scanlan, Joanna Neary, Matthew Holness, Eve Dallas, Katy Brand, Olivia Colman.
Music by Osymyso.
THU 22:45 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea (b007ynlv)
Series 1
The Murder Mystery
Hamish and Dougal set about solving the mystery of Mrs Naughtie's surprise disappearance and several unsavoury rumours about her past.
Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden star as the two elderly Scotsmen famed for their appearances on BBC Radio’s I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.
With Alison Steadman as their cleaning-lady-cum-housekeeper, Mrs Naughtie.
And Jeremy Hardy as the local Laird.
Producer: Jon Naismith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2002.
THU 23:00 Think the Unthinkable (b007jm31)
Series 1
Barrington Council
Unthinkable Solutions inflict their peculiar brand of help on Barrington Council.
Brought in to rationalise council refuse services (to sack people) - Ryan and Daisy decide instead to take the bin men on a weekend in the Cairngorms. Meanwhile, Ryan's failure to pay taxes has attracted HM Customs and Excise.
James Cary’s award-winning sitcom about management consultants.
Ryan Packer ...... Marcus Brigstocke
Sophie Stott ...... Emma Kennedy
Daisy ...... Catherine Shepherd
Vanessa ...... Olivia Colman
Bob ...... Mark Heap
Bernard ...... Simon Godley
Tony ...... Simon Greenall
Script associates: Paul Mayhew-Archer and Ed Drew.
Music by John Whitehall.
Producer: Adam Bromley.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2001.
THU 23:30 The Lee Mack Show (b00bwzv3)
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins the quick-fire comic for stand-up, sketches and music. With Angela McHale. From March 2005.
FRIDAY 20 MARCH 2009
FRI 00:00 Colin Swash - Paradise Lost in Space (b007jnx2)
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FRI 00:30 The Brightonomicon (b00f265m)
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FRI 01:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j6bh2)
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FRI 01:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j6bh4)
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FRI 01:45 Colin Dexter Short Stories (b007k4xz)
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FRI 02:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b008747v)
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FRI 02:15 Baldi (b007jlld)
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FRI 03:00 The Right Time (b00fvbgz)
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FRI 03:30 Fabulous (b00j6jkj)
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FRI 03:45 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea (b007ynlv)
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FRI 04:00 Think the Unthinkable (b007jm31)
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FRI 04:30 The Lee Mack Show (b00bwzv3)
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FRI 05:00 Inside Mr Enderby (b007jq0z)
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FRI 06:00 King Street Junior Revisited (b007jxhx)
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17:30 on Thursday]
FRI 06:30 Doctor at Large (b00939rq)
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FRI 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00j7qhj)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Includes Emma Chambers reading Matilda by Roald Dahl, and Peter Darney reading The Driftway by Penelope Lively.
FRI 08:00 Round the Horne (b00j7qhl)
Series 1
Episode 16
Kenneth Horne spies cosmic traffic wardens, Charles and Fiona are losing their grip, plus melodramas galore at Bona Productions thanks to Julian and Sandy.
With Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden and Bill Pertwee.
Recorded at the BBC's Paris Studio in Lower Regent Street, London. Announcer: Douglas Smith
Round The Horne was born out of the demise of BBC radio comedy Beyond Our Ken, after the end of writer Eric Merriman's involvement. Using the same cast and producer, Barry Took and Marty Feldman were persuaded to write the scripts - which led to four series that ran between 1965 and 1968 - packed full of parodies, recurring characters, catchphrases and double-entendres.
Music by Edwin Braden and the Hornblowers and The Fraser Hayes Four.
Producer: John Simmonds
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1965.
FRI 08:30 Knowing Me, Knowing You (b007k0fl)
Episode 5
Cheesy chat show host Alan Partridge is 'Live from Las Vegas' with glamorous American co-host, Kendall Ball.
With guests: Hollywood star couple Sally Hoff & Conrad Knight, New York comic Bernie Rosen and professional gambler Jack 'the Black Cat' Colson.
With thanks to Alan's chief researcher Steve Coogan.
Assistant researchers:
Patrick Marber
Rebecca Front
Doon Mackichan
David Schneider
Producer: Armando lannucci
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1992.
FRI 09:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j7p9f)
Series 2
5. Love Bytes
With a woman missing, Trueman and Riley are sucked into the virtual world of online role playing.
Brian B Thompson's ill-matched detective duo starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston.
DI Trueman …. Robert Daws
DS Riley …. Duncan Preston
Susan/Lucy Lovestar …. Rebecca Manley
Andy …. Matt Addis
Mr Thomas …. Malcolm Tierney
Geoff/Male Voice …. Stephen Critchlow
Male Voice …. Benjamin Askew
Male Voice …. Jonathan Tafler
Seductive Female Voice …. Lizzy Watts
Internet Café Owner …. Paul Rider
Director: Toby Swift
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in March 2009.
FRI 09:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j7p9h)
Episode 10
The detective duo fight to nail who murdered Gail Swain, and the other victims. Reginald Hill's story read by Philip Jackson.
FRI 09:45 Colin Dexter Short Stories (b007lnpx)
Monty's Revolver
When a special gun is auctioned, one collector is alarmed to end up facing the wrong end of the barrel. Read by Joe Dunlop.
FRI 10:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnl0)
Episode 10
When tragedy strikes pupil Lydia, headmistress Sarah Burton takes action. Stars Sarah Lancashire and Philip Glenister.
FRI 10:15 Baldi (b00803g1)
Series 1
Death Cap
At a monastic retreat far out in County Cork, a sudden death among the Franciscan brothers causes Paolo Baldi to suspect foul play.
Starring David Threlfall as Paolo Baldi, Tina Kellegher as Tina Mahon, TP McKenna as Father Troy, Patrick Ryecart as Father Cyril, Barry Cassin as Abbot Frederick and Rudolph Walker as Brother Vincent.
Murder mystery written by Simon Brett.
Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.
Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2000.
FRI 11:00 Inside Mr Enderby (b007jq1d)
Episode 2
Trapped into marriage, will the drunken poet become a gardener instead? Stars Philip Glenister and Valerie Edmond.
FRI 12:00 Round the Horne (b00j7qhl)
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FRI 12:30 The Michael Bentine Show (b007js4v)
From 22/01/1984
Michael Bentine stars as the great Tibetan mystic U Tug, members of the British Bath Craftsman's Guild, the Toastmaster, the entire United Nations and occasionally himself.
The ultimate one man show written and performed by the host. Listen in and you’ll believe that telephone boxes can fly.
Producer: Jamie Rix
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1984.
FRI 13:00 George Orwell - Animal Farm (b00c02sc)
Episode 5
As Boxer becomes gravely ill, are all the residents of the farmyard really equal? Concluded by Bill Nighy. From June 2003.
FRI 13:15 Great Meadow (b007jmzl)
Episode 4
Dirk Bogarde reads extracts from his book of childhood reminiscences. The actor recalls his voles and a shock from his nanny, Lally.
FRI 13:30 A Short History of Ireland (b007k4pv)
The Londonderry Plantation; The Luck of the Draw
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
FRI 13:45 Passions (b008p4w0)
Janna Levin
Sue Nelson travels to New York to talk to the astrophysicist professor about her love of art.
FRI 14:00 20/03/2009 (b00j7rp2)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
FRI 17:00 The Code of the Woosters (b007jzz6)
The Course of True Love
Bertie Wooster comes a cropper while trying to rescue Gussie Fink-Nottle's notebook.
PG Wodehouse romp adapted by Chris Miller.
Starring Michael Hordern as Jeeves, Richard Briers as Bertie Wooster, Patrick Cargill as Sir Watkyn Bassett, Miriam Margolyes as Stiffy Byng, Rex Garner as Gussie Fink-Nottle, James Villiers as Roderick Spode and Bridget Armstrong as Madeline Bassett.
Producer: David Hatch
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1973.
FRI 17:30 Tales from the Tower (b00df7j6)
Penne Arrabiata No Chips
From the top of Blackpool Tower, caretaker Bob Braithwaite spies on a wedding organiser. Stars David Holt. From August 2001.
FRI 18:00 Colin Swash - Paradise Lost in Space (b007jp0g)
5. Things Hot Up
When Norman introduces the Oblivions to the pleasures of the flesh, one thing leads to another...
Sci-fi comedy by Colin Swash about two space-age humans stranded on a friendly alien planet.
Norman ...... Tony Robinson
Max ...... David Haig
Stella ...... Louise Lombard
Macari ...... Michael Troughton
Terayz ...... Carla Mendonca
Clive ...... Guy Witcher
Buzz ...... Peter Serafinowcz
Producer: Richard Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1995.
FRI 18:30 The Brightonomicon (b00f5x8x)
The Sensational Saga of the Saltdean Stallion
Rizla battles to save Hugo Rune from Otto Black. Fantastical comic serial with David Warner and Rupert Degas.
FRI 19:00 Round the Horne (b00j7qhl)
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FRI 19:30 The Michael Bentine Show (b007js4v)
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FRI 20:00 Trueman and Riley (b00j7p9f)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
FRI 20:30 Dalziel and Pascoe - Bones and Silence (b00j7p9h)
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09:30 today]
FRI 20:45 Colin Dexter Short Stories (b007lnpx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:45 today]
FRI 21:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnl0)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
FRI 21:15 Baldi (b00803g1)
[Repeat of broadcast at
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FRI 22:00 Knowing Me, Knowing You (b007k0fl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
FRI 22:30 The Nimmo Twins in... (b00jgzfs)
Series 1
Stiff Up a Lip
The tale of Victorian social climber Edwin and his awful secret. Stars Kath Burlinson and Owen Evans. From August 2000.
FRI 23:00 Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! (b00c7923)
Series 1
Cookery Show
Reminiscences of an ex-variety star, who's cooking and drinking on a cable TV show. Stars Steve Delaney. From December 2005.
FRI 23:30 Big Town All Stars (b007jrmc)
Series 2
Meet the Wife
When the band performs at Lorelei's school reunion - is honesty the best policy? With Stephen Tompkinson. From July 2001.