SATURDAY 28 MARCH 2009

SAT 00:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace (b007jpfm)
Episode 4
The Old-Age Paramilitaries have developed a secret weapon to destroy the Central Database computer. George Smith is the man to use it.
Colin Swash's dystopian comedy set in 22nd-century Britain, starring Stephen Moore as George Smith.
George ...... Stephen Moore
Doris ...... Patsy Byrne
O'Connell ...... Geoffrey McGivern
Mrs Cookson ...... Edna Dore
Andrea Sunbeam ...... Lorelei King
Dawkins ...... Melanie Hudson
Ronnie ...... Christopher Douglas
Other parts by Lewis MacLeod, Dave Lamb and Peter Serafinowicz.
Producer: Richard Wilson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1998.
SAT 00:30 Ghost Galaxies (b007tzz5)
Episode 2
A spaceship faces an unknown future, hurtling towards the rim of the universe. Piers Anthony's adventure read by Stephen Hogan.
SAT 01:00 RD Wingfield - Deadfall (b0084hrk)
Demolition expert Harry Davis is a retired British special agent. In his service days he was part of a disastrous plot to assassinate an African leader.
Now, many years later, there’s to be another attempt. Reluctantly, Harry is drawn into the plot.
RD Wingfield’s thriller stars Bob Peck as Harry Davies.
With Julie Berry as Jenny Brown, Aubrey Woods as Tom Crossland, Peter Howell as Colonel Travers, Tim Reynolds as Reynolds, Alan Dudley as Joe and Stephen Thorne, Michael Tudor Barnes and Paul Gregory as the Police and Secret Service Agents,
Director: Ian Cotterell
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1987
SAT 02:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding (b007jnp4)
Episode 15
Lydia finds a body. Headmistress Sarah Burton must make some decisions. Stars Sarah Lancashire and Philip Glenister.
SAT 02:15 Baldi (b007jlnl)
Series 2
Not for Life
A young girl's suicide sends the priestly sleuth on an internet murder trail. Starring David Threlfall and Robert Bathurst.
SAT 03:00 Knowing Me, Knowing You (b007jvc2)
Episode 6
A-ha! Chat show host Alan Partridge welcomes more guests to his sofa:
BBC TV's Commissioning Director Tony Hayers
TV presenter Trudy Sky
Fashion Designer Yvonne Boyd
The maverick Lord Morgan
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.
SAT 03:30 The Nimmo Twins in... (b00jgq2v)
Series 1
Lord of the Onion Rings
Ed fancies Elaine. So does his boss. But in another world, mighty Ed can smite his enemies. With Owen Evans. From August 2000.
SAT 04:00 Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! (b00ccd7j)
Series 1
Radio Play
The ex-variety star has a muddled day at the butchers and at a radio play read-through. Stars Steve Delaney. From January 2006.
SAT 04:30 Big Town All Stars (b007jrq4)
Series 2
Fifteen Minutes of Fame
The band enters a TV talent show. Will it spark success - or return them to oblivion? Stars Stephen Tompkinson. From July 2001.
SAT 05:00 The Deceivers (b007jwzy)
The Sale at Parsola
William Savage has become a 'Deceiver' - does he now belong to Kali? John Masters dramatisation with David Collings.
SAT 06:00 Tales from the Tower (b00jf6s1)
The Last Waltz
From Blackpool Tower, caretaker Bob spies on a troubled tea dance with a drag spectacular. Stars David Holt. From August 2001.
SAT 06:30 The Code of the Woosters (b007k06z)
A Wrongful Arrest
When Bertie Wooster is accused of theft, luckily there's always Jeeves
PG Wodehouse romp adapted by Chris Miller.
Starring Michael Hordern as Jeeves, Richard Briers as Bertie Wooster, Patrick Cargill as Sir Watkyn Bassett, Rex Garner as Gussie Fink-Nottle, Vivian Pickles as Aunt Dahlia, James Villiers as Roderick Spode, Tony McEwan as PC Oates.
Producer: David Hatch
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1973.
SAT 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00jgp7t)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Includes Burn Gorman reading Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.
SAT 08:00 Unearthing Mysteries (b0090tnl)
Series 3
San Galgano and the Sword in the Stone
Professor Aubrey Manning explores Italy's St Galgano where a story of severed hands is intertwined with the search for a tomb.
SAT 08:30 Michael Butt - Vongole (b007jw9x)
Professor Swann adores seducing students over spaghetti vongole, but what is he really looking for? Michael Butt's comedy stars Bill Nighy.
SAT 09:00 The Navy Lark: Left Hand Down A Bit, with Leslie Phillips (b00sdrj2)
Cast member Leslie Phillips roams the high seas of comedy, with a three hour celebration of the long-running BBC radio favourite.
The Navy Lark is almost as much of a national institution as the Navy itself. With a worldwide following, it remains one of BBC radio's most fondly remembered comedies, and continues to entertain new generations of listeners. Sub-Lieutenant Leslie Phillips welcomes you aboard the infamous HMS Troutbridge for a voyage through six classic episodes in the life and times of a legendary comic flagship.
Find out how The Navy Lark got started; discover who might have been in starring roles; learn how the cast of the radio series were invited to take large bits of a real-life ship ! What other popular "Larks" appeared on radio? How did the Troutbridge crew come to be running their own TV company? How exactly did Sub-Lieutenant Phillips get through Dartmouth? All is revealed.
Featured Episodes:
Operation Fag End [January 1959]
The Hank of Heather [April 1959]
The Lighthouse Lark [January 1960]
A Deliberate Bashing [April 1963]
Mr. Phillips at Dartmouth [October 1967]
The Jubilee Navy Lark [July 1977]
Produced by Martin Dempsey
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in 2006.
SAT 12:00 Hercule Poirot (b009v35c)
Cards on the Table
1936: The enigmatic Mr Shaitana hosts an unusual dinner party. His guests include four sleuths - including Hercule Poirot - and four suspected murderers.
After dinner, the guests play bridge, with the sleuths in one room and the suspects in another, where Shaitana watches on. By the end of the game, Shaitana has been fatally stabbed with a weapon from his collection.
Agatha Christie's thriller stars John Moffat as Poirot, Stephanie Cole as Ariadne Oliver, Donald Sinden as Colonel Race, Ioan Meredith as Superintendent Battle, Christopher Godwin as Mr Shaitana, David Timson as Dr Roberts, Mary Wimbush as Mrs Lorrimer, Helen Longworth as Anne Meredith, Nigel Anthony as Major Despard, Sarah Paul as Rhoda Dawes, Marlene Sidaway as Mrs Luxmore and Ewan Bailey as The Butler.
From Agatha Christie's 1936 novel dramatised by Michael Bakewell.
Director: Enyd Williams.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2002.
SAT 13:30 Our Brave Boys (b007tm4f)
Series 1
Ladies Who Lunch
The MOD has to make cuts and the navy, army and air force are all looking vulnerable. Starring Martin Jarvis and Fiona Shaw.
SAT 14:00 28/03/2009 (b00jh1fc)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
SAT 17:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00jh1f7)
Series 5
Episode 23
The American funny man's in New York with Nashville's Brad Paisley, poet Ron Padgett and Scotland's Jean Redpath. From 2009.
SAT 18:00 The Twilight Zone (b00jh1f5)
Series 2
Night Call
After a strange phone call on a stormy night, Miss Keen's quiet life is transformed. Adapted from TV with Mariette Hartley.
SAT 18:40 Wicca (b007js06)
Episode 2
With the Sussex town of Pentworth still cut off from the world by an invisible wall, a sinister struggle for power begins...
The second book in James Follett's 'The Silent Vulcan Trilogy'
Abridged in 8-parts by Miranda Davis. Read by Nigel Anthony.
Producer: Richard Bannerman
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2004.
SAT 19:00 Unearthing Mysteries (b0090tnl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
SAT 19:30 Michael Butt - Vongole (b007jw9x)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
SAT 20:00 The Navy Lark: Left Hand Down A Bit, with Leslie Phillips (b00sdrj2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
SAT 23:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00jh1f7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 today]


SUNDAY 29 MARCH 2009

SUN 00:00 Doctor Who (b00jq3kf)
The Story of Doctor Who
Fans of the TV series quiz Executive Producer Julie Gardner and director Euros Lynn, at the Celtic Media Festival 2009.
SUN 02:00 Glory in the Day Time (b007jv82)
Fascinated by the world of artists and actors, Mrs Murdock is delighted to be invited to take tea with one of her heroes.
SUN 02:30 Our Brave Boys (b007tm4f)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Saturday]
SUN 03:00 The Navy Lark: Left Hand Down A Bit, with Leslie Phillips (b00sdrj2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Saturday]
SUN 06:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00jh1f7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Saturday]
SUN 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00jh3zx)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Includes Burn Gorman reading Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.
SUN 08:00 Winifred Holtby - South Riding Omnibus (b007jrtm)
Episode 3
Sarah Burton encounters the bitter taste of loss and the joy of achievement, as the headmistress of Kiplington High School.
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.
Director: Melanie Harris
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1999.
SUN 09:15 The Reunion (b00jh3z6)
The Navy Lark
Sue MacGregor reunites some of the comic crew of 'HMS Troutbridge', including Leslie Phillips, June Whitfield and Tenniel Evans.
SUN 10:00 Don Taylor - Underworld (b008wd17)
Harry is out of work. Myra is worried about money and Ted is worried about Socialism. Harry decides to retreat to his study, to translate Virgil book six, the famous visit to the Underworld.
But then the broom cupboard opens and 17th century poet John Milton appears, to take him on a very particular journey...
Don Taylor's inventive drama stars Stephen Moore as Harry, Sara Kestelman as Myra, Jack Shepherd as Ted, Michael Pennington as Milton, Oliver Ford Davies as Philosopher, Paul Daneman as the Chairman, David King as Virgil, Cathy Sara as Chloe, Walter Sparrow as Dad, Neville Jason as Mark and Tom Bevan as John.
Producer: Jeremy Howe
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1994.
SUN 11:30 Little Blighty on the Down (b007jx7n)
Series 1
Episode 2
Sparks enjoys economic prosperity under the Rotarians. But will it last? Political satire in the story of country folk, with Nick Hancock and Andrew Sachs. From September 1988.
SUN 12:00 An Hour With... (b00bdjh3)
Jon Pertwee
The star of 'Doctor Who', 'The Navy Lark' and 'Worzel Gummidge', actor Jon Pertwee entertains an audience with his one-man biographical show - sharing tales from his very early days through to his career highlights.
Jon recalls life at school and in the navy during the war. Staying afloat, he moves onto working on popular BBC radio comedy The Navy Lark - and reveals how one of his co-stars was instrumental in him taking over from Patrick Troughton as Doctor Who for BBC TV in the 1970s.
Later when playing Worzel Gummidge for Southern TV, Jon loved being able to change heads - and he also reveals how he stood up to Kenneth Williams on a 'Carry On' film!
SUN 13:00 Floggit's (b00ct1wp)
From 09/11/1956
A power cut causes chaos in the village. Gossip galore at sisters Gert and Daisy's general store in Russett Green.
Stars Elsie and Doris Waters as Gert and Daisy.
With Joan Sims, Ron Moody, Ronnie Barker and Hugh Paddick.
Originally popular regulars in 'Worker's Playtime' on the BBC Home Service during wartime, Gert and Daisy won own series, Floggit's, when the duo inherited a village general store with a ragbag of local characters to deal with. It ran for 2 series between 1956 and 1957.
Scripted by Terry Nation, John Junkin and Dave Freeman.
Producer: Bill Gates
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1956.
SUN 13:30 Listen to Les (b00jh3zg)
Les Dawson presents stand-up, sketches and his unforgettable piano sing-along. With Daphne Oxenford. From December 1980.
SUN 14:00 29/03/2009 (b00jh3zz)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
SUN 17:00 An Hour With... (b00bdjh3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:00 today]
SUN 18:00 The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon (b007jnrf)
2. Don't Be a Freud
The time travellers hit 19th-century Austria, where Freud is about to give a historic paper on telepathy, which Raymond and Hildegard are bent on stealing...
Starring Amanda Donohoe as Hilderghast, Andrew McGibbon as Raymond, Karl Minns as the Conductor, Owen Evans as Bernie, Nick Romero as Karl, Andy Mulligan as Herr Grubberman, Dan Freedman as Breyer, Alex Lowe as the interpolator and Sophie Aldred as Martha.
Written by Andrew McGibbon. Additional material by Rob Colley, Julian Mayers and Kevin Greening.
Theme by Ozzy Temple and other music by Nick Romero.
Producer: Julian Mayers
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1999.
SUN 18:30 David Garnett - Lady into Fox (b00ck4gm)
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.
Abridged by Doreen Estall
Directed at BBC Northern Ireland by Lawrence Jackson.
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in July 2008.
SUN 19:00 Floggit's (b00ct1wp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]
SUN 19:30 Listen to Les (b00jh3zg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]
SUN 20:00 Don Taylor - Underworld (b008wd17)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
SUN 21:30 Little Blighty on the Down (b007jx7n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:30 today]
SUN 22:00 The No 1 Ladies' Favourite Radio Show (b00jh3z8)
Never Get Lost
America wants to track anyone, anywhere. But this technology can fail. The sun will never let you down. Also podcast.
SUN 22:20 7 Previews (b00jh3zb)
Celebrate the Burkiss Way
With creators Andrew Marshall and David Renwick, sound bite-sized excerpts from a selection of episodes of the Burkiss Way.
SUN 22:30 The Now Show (b00jh3zd)
Fresh from 4 - Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical look at the week's news. From 20th March 2009.
SUN 23:00 Spats (b007scyr)
Series 1
Science v the Arts
Comedian Luke Roberts tries to solve the big arguments using light entertainment. With Stephen Critchlow. From July 2007.
SUN 23:15 Spats (b007szfv)
Series 1
Religion v Atheism (and Other Religions)
Comedian Luke Roberts tries to solve the big arguments using light entertainment. With Nadia Kamil. From July 2007.
SUN 23:30 The Mitch Benn Music Show (b007vh35)
Series 1
Episode 5
The musical comedian presents his selection of some of the finest comic songs. With guest Neil Innes. From August 2005.


MONDAY 30 MARCH 2009

MON 00:00 The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon (b007jnrf)
[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 Winifred Holtby - South Riding Omnibus (b007jrtm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 on Sunday]
MON 02:15 The Reunion (b00jh3z6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:15 on Sunday]
MON 03:00 The No 1 Ladies' Favourite Radio Show (b00jh3z8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 22:00 on Sunday]
MON 03:20 7 Previews (b00jh3zb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 22:20 on Sunday]
MON 03:30 The Now Show (b00jh3zd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 22:30 on Sunday]
MON 04:00 Spats (b007scyr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:00 on Sunday]
MON 04:15 Spats (b007szfv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:15 on Sunday]
MON 04:30 The Mitch Benn Music Show (b007vh35)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:30 on Sunday]
MON 05:00 An Hour With... (b00bdjh3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:00 on Sunday]
MON 06:00 Floggit's (b00ct1wp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Sunday]
MON 06:30 Listen to Les (b00jh3zg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Sunday]
MON 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00jh5gp)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Includes Adrian Edmondson reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.
MON 08:00 The Goon Show (b007jyf4)
Series 9
The Call of the West
Count Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne sell saxophones to the Indians in a cowboy caper. Stars Peter Sellers. From January 1959.
MON 08:30 Dead Ringers (b00jh5gr)
Series 3
Episode 5
More celeb sound-alikes, as Anne Robinson bickers and it is decision time for Dale Winton. With Jon Culshaw. From December 2000.
MON 09:00 RD Wingfield (b0082c6v)
Outbreak of Fear
1. The Body on the Beach
Until PC Beaumont came to Polford, fresh from Police Training College, he'd never seen a dead body.
But despite the location of this sleepy fishing village in the West Country, he's set to complete his education...
RD Wingfield's five-part thriller stars Leslie Sands.
Sergeant Fowler …. Leslie Sands
PC Beaumont …. Nick Orchard
Dave Clark …. Cornelius Garrett
The Doctor …. Paul Nicholson
Pete Carter …. Derek Graham
Mitchell …. Conrad Phillips
Rose …. Gillie Graham
Fred Dickey …. Fred Bryant
Albert …. Douglas Leach
Kim …. Deborah Paige
Mrs Trevor …. Patricia Gibson
Director: Brian Miller
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1982.
MON 09:30 W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy (b008g278)
'R'
Ashenden, a writer by profession, has returned from the First World War and is approached by a colonel who offers him a position in the Secret Service.
Ashenden is perfect due to his profession and his knowledge of many European languages. He's despatched to Geneva the next day with the warning that "if he does well, he'll get no thanks, and if he gets into trouble, he'll get no help".
A series of short stories based on William Somerset Maugham's own First World War experiences
Read by Alex Jennings
Abridged by Neville Teller
Producer: Eoin O'Callaghan
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in 2007.
MON 10:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrdv)
Episode 1
Winston woos his bride as "Pug" and "Cat" get romantic.
From one of the great romances of the 20th century - the personal letters of Winston and Clementine Churchill, edited by their daughter Mary Soames.
Read by Alex Jennings and Sylvestra le Touzel.
Narrated by Helen Bourne.
Abridged in ten parts by Penny Leicester.
Producer: Di Speirs
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1999.
MON 10:15 Baldi (b007k01n)
Series 2
Scratching the Surface
The priest-cum-sleuth gets embroiled in mystery and death on a pot-holing expedition. Stars David Threlfall and Tina Kellegher.
MON 11:00 Masters' India - Nightrunners of Bengal (b00jh5gt)
Kishanpur 1856
Rodney Savage meets the Silver Guru and hears disturbing news. John Masters dramatisation with Michael Cochrane and Eva Haddon.
MON 12:00 The Goon Show (b007jyf4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
MON 12:30 Foul Play (b00jh5hn)
Series 3
Death By a Short Head
Crime writers Lady Antonia Fraser and Anthony Price try to solve the mystery death of a top jockey.
With the help of witnesses played by Maria McErlane and Lee Simpson.
Murder mystery panel game devised, written and chaired by Simon Brett.
Producer: Liz Anstee
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1997.
MON 13:00 Nick Hornby's Fever Pitch (b007k0gc)
Episode 1
The author reads his autobiographical account of an obsessive relationship with Arsenal Football Club.
MON 13:15 Bogarde on Film (b007js8w)
The Servant
Reading more extracts from his memoirs, Dirk Bogarde recalls his first chance to direct a film, after a director falls ill.
MON 13:30 A Short History of Ireland (b007k4y0)
To Hell or Connacht; Priests and Tories
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
MON 13:45 The Science of DIY (b008wfcc)
The Wheelbarrow
The art of construction deconstructed. Len Fisher and fellow experts reveal the importance of leverage when conveying a load.
MON 14:00 30/03/2009 (b00jhftt)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC7.
MON 17:00 Ballylenon (b007znmy)
Series 5
Episode 4
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.
Director: Eoin O'Callaghan
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998.
MON 17:30 Unnatural Acts (b00jhmlp)
Series 1
A Death in the Family
As Caroline mourns Monty the gerbil, a seance brings some surprises. Stars Kit Hollerbach and Jeremy Hardy. From April 1987.
MON 18:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace (b007jpgs)
Episode 5
Now a fully-fledged OAP, George Smith is set for a special mission with Andrea Sunbeam and Mrs Cookson.
Colin Swash's dystopian comedy set in 22nd-century Britain, starring Stephen Moore as George Smith.
George ...... Stephen Moore
Doris ...... Patsy Byrne
O'Connell ...... Geoffrey McGivern
Mrs Cookson ...... Edna Dore
Andrea Sunbeam ...... Lorelei King
Wilma P Random ...... Melanie Hudson
Other parts played by Christopher Douglas, Lewis MacLeod and Peter Serafinowicz.
Producer: Richard Wilson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1998.
MON 18:30 Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein (b007rgl9)
1. Foundation
Set up in the late 19th century, the aim of the Howard Foundation is to prolong human life.
Selective breeding via financial encouragement has led to groups of people living for hundreds of years...
Robert Heinlein's sci-fi story first appeared as an expanded full-length novel in 1958.
Read by Paul Birchard
Abridged in six parts by Bert Coules.
Produced at BBC Scotland by Bruce Young.
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in July 2007.
MON 19:00 The Goon Show (b007jyf4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
MON 19:30 Foul Play (b00jh5hn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
MON 20:00 RD Wingfield (b0082c6v)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
MON 20:30 W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy (b008g278)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
MON 21:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrdv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
MON 21:15 Baldi (b007k01n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:15 today]
MON 22:00 Dead Ringers (b00jh5gr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
MON 22:30 Acropolis Now (b007jwhf)
Series 1
Fish
Danger is predicted for Aristophanes. Lynne Truss' Ancient Greek restaurant comedy with Stephen Moore. From December 2000.
MON 23:00 Atomic Tales (b007jx7x)
Night of the Cicadas
Small and usually friendly, chirruping insects suddenly grow huge - turning nasty and developing a taste for human flesh...
1950s American sci-fi spoof.
Starring the talents of:
John Guerrasio
Jeff Harding
Allison Warnyca
Lewis McLeod
Colin Stinton
Liza Ross
Written by Adam Tandy and Nat Sones.
Producer: Adam Bromley.
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in August 2006.
MON 23:30 The Skivers (b00jhmlm)
Series 3
Phillip Schofield
Going Live! Phillip Schofield relives his days on children's television, with Nick Golsen and Tim de Jongh. From January 1997.


TUESDAY 31 MARCH 2009

TUE 00:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace (b007jpgs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Monday]
TUE 00:30 Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein (b007rgl9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Monday]
TUE 01:00 RD Wingfield (b0082c6v)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Monday]
TUE 01:30 W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy (b008g278)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Monday]
TUE 02:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrdv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Monday]
TUE 02:15 Baldi (b007k01n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:15 on Monday]
TUE 03:00 Dead Ringers (b00jh5gr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 on Monday]
TUE 03:30 Acropolis Now (b007jwhf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 22:30 on Monday]
TUE 04:00 Atomic Tales (b007jx7x)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:30 The Skivers (b00jhmlm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:30 on Monday]
TUE 05:00 Masters' India - Nightrunners of Bengal (b00jh5gt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Monday]
TUE 06:00 Unnatural Acts (b00jhmlp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:30 on Monday]
TUE 06:30 Ballylenon (b007znmy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Monday]
TUE 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00jhpzt)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Includes Adrian Edmondson reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.
TUE 08:00 The Navy Lark (b007wwf0)
Series 3
50th Show - Mr Murray's Houseboat
Number One entrusts Uncle Ebeneezer and his tug with the purchase of his new houseboat - meaning disaster isn't faraway...

The 50th show in the series stars Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson Tenniel Evans as Nunky, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey and Heather Chasen and Michael Bates as Mr & Mrs Granthamum.

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 (b007wwdf)
Series 2
Peter Purves
John discovers Blue Peter's Peter Purves has always wanted to play a nasty character. Would he audition for the role of Captain Hook in the drop-in centre's production of Peter Pan?
The semi-detached world of aspiring singer-songwriter John Shuttleworth direct from his front room in Sheffield.
Written and performed by Graham Fellows.
With Phil Nichol and Milton Jones.
Additional material by Martin Willis.
Producer: Dawn Ellis.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2000
TUE 09:00 RD Wingfield (b0082f1k)
Outbreak of Fear
2. The Second Body
No sooner has Richard Aldridge's body turned up when Sergeant Fowler's boss arrives from New Scotland Yard and makes a discovery...
RD Wingfield's thriller stars Leslie Sands as Sergeant Fowler.
Sergeant Fowler …. Leslie Sands
PC Beaumont …. Nick Orchard
Dave Clark …. Cornelius Garrett
The Doctor …. Paul Nicholson
Pete Carter …. Derek Graham
Chadwick …. Nicholas Courtney
Joe Hardy …. John Gabriel
Radio DJ …. Jim Reid
Miss Reed …. Ann Morrish
Vicar …. Ronald Russell
Director: Brian Miller
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1982.
TUE 09:30 W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy (b008g6v9)
The Traitor
Ashenden is despatched to a small hotel in Lucerne, Switzerland to try and buy the allegiance of a German informant - English charmer Grantley Caypor. But when it transpires that he's not to be bought, Ashenden has few options left and is forced to try and turn him in.
A series of short stories based on William Somerset Maugham's own First World War experiences
Read by Alex Jennings
Abridged by Neville Teller
Producer: Eoin O'Callaghan
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in 2007.
TUE 10:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrf5)
Episode 2
The letters of Winston and Clementine Churchill, recalling time spent apart as their daughter grows up. With Alex Jennings. From February 1999.
TUE 10:15 Baldi (b007jlp5)
Series 2
Early Retirement
A retired policeman, a fatal shooting, Thomas Hardy and a murky past revealed. With David Threlfall as the priest-cum-sleuth.
TUE 11:00 Masters' India - Nightrunners of Bengal (b00jhpzh)
The Upstairs Room
Rodney Savage encounters the Dewan in strange circumstances. John Masters' family saga with Michael Cochrane and Eva Haddon.
TUE 12:00 The Navy Lark (b007wwf0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
TUE 12:30 Steptoe and Son (b007k094)
Series 4
Full House
Card sharks fleece Harold Steptoe, so father Albert steps in.
Starring Wilfrid Brambell as Albert and Harry H Corbett as Harold. With Martin Friend, Douglas Blackwell and Michael Kilgarriff.
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 was set in a house with a yard full of junk, featuring the lives of rag and bone men Albert Steptoe and his son Harold and it was the spark for a run of eight series for TV.
Written for TV and adapted for radio by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Produced by Bobby Jaye
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1972.
TUE 13:00 Nick Hornby's Fever Pitch (b007k0hk)
Episode 2
The Arsenal-loving author muses on the perfect match, watching a game with 'the enemy' and Death and the Football Fan.
TUE 13:15 Bogarde on Film (b007js9n)
Visconti and Venice
Reading more extracts from his memoirs, Dirk Bogarde recalls the dramas of filming Luchino Visconti's Death in Venice.
TUE 13:30 A Short History of Ireland (b007lnpb)
Restoration Ireland; The Duke and the City
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
TUE 13:45 The Science of DIY (b008wmws)
A Chip off the Old Block
The art of construction deconstructed. Len Fisher and fellow experts reveal how to sharpen and use your tools properly.
TUE 14:00 31/03/2009 (b00jhpzw)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
TUE 17:00 Second Thoughts (b00fnfnz)
Series 2
The Rhythm of Strife
Bill and Faith bicker over her children, then his ex-wife Liza turns up...
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, Kelda Holmes as Hannah, Belinda Lang as Liza, Brian Bowles as Dennis and Danny Schiller as Mr Roper.
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 December 1989.
TUE 17:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile (b007jq15)
The Fancy Dress Parade
Frambourne-on-Sea's pier restoration fund-raising costume party is going well, until Pike brings a piano.
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
Mrs Pike …. Janet Davies
Ernest Wolcott …. Michael Knowles
Mrs Briggs …. Hilda Braid
Willerby Smallpiece …. Gordon Clyde
Waitress …. Miranda Forbes
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 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace (b007jphb)
Episode 6
The future of the OAPs and, indeed, of the whole of civilisation, hangs in the balance.
Stephen Moore stars in the conclusion of Colin Swash's dystopian comedy set in 22nd-century Britain.
George ...... Stephen Moore
Doris ...... Patsy Byrne
O'Connell ...... Geoffrey McGivern
Mrs Cookson ...... Edna Dore
Andrea Sunbeam ...... Lorelei King
Other parts played by Melanie Hudson, Joanna Brookes, Christopher Douglas, Peter Serafinowcz and Lewis MacLeod.
Producer: Richard Wilson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1998.
TUE 18:30 Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein (b007rhwz)
2. Immortality
The prospect of immortality sparks riots, so the Government starts mass arrests.
Paul Birchard reads Robert Heinlein's sci-fi novel.
Set up in the late 19th century, the aim of the Howard Foundation is to prolong human life via selective breeding and financial encouragement.
Abridged by Bert Coules.
Produced at BBC Scotland by Bruce Young.
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in July 2007.
TUE 19:00 The Navy Lark (b007wwf0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
TUE 19:30 Steptoe and Son (b007k094)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
TUE 20:00 RD Wingfield (b0082f1k)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
TUE 20:30 W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy (b008g6v9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
TUE 21:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrf5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
TUE 21:15 Baldi (b007jlp5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:15 today]
TUE 22:00 Radio Shuttleworth (b007wwdf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
TUE 22:30 Wild Things (b007v1hf)
Series 1
Rear Window
The fiery florists face competition from some new rivals. Stars Doon Mackichan and Miranda Richardson. From September 2002.
TUE 23:00 Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World (b007jtrr)
Series 2
The Unexplained
Every other mystery left answered in a final blockbusting edition.
Cult New Age comedy that answers the questions which leave other shows scratching their beards.
Starring Stewart Lee and Richard Herring.
With Rebecca Front, 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 (b007m9zs)
Series 2
Episode 6
An outside broadcast goes down and a bluebottle rampages across Essex.
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 01 APRIL 2009

WED 00:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace (b007jphb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Tuesday]
WED 00:30 Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein (b007rhwz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Tuesday]
WED 01:00 RD Wingfield (b0082f1k)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Tuesday]
WED 01:30 W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy (b008g6v9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Tuesday]
WED 02:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrf5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Tuesday]
WED 02:15 Baldi (b007jlp5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:15 on Tuesday]
WED 03:00 Radio Shuttleworth (b007wwdf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 on Tuesday]
WED 03:30 Wild Things (b007v1hf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 22:30 on Tuesday]
WED 04:00 Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World (b007jtrr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:30 On the Hour (b007m9zs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:30 on Tuesday]
WED 05:00 Masters' India - Nightrunners of Bengal (b00jhpzh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Tuesday]
WED 06:00 It Sticks Out Half A Mile (b007jq15)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:30 on Tuesday]
WED 06:30 Second Thoughts (b00fnfnz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Tuesday]
WED 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00jhthf)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Includes Adrian Edmondson reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.
WED 08:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007lrqy)
Series 4
The New Secretary
The lad's plan to hire help is thwarted by the very scary Grizelda Pugh.
Starring Tony Hancock.
With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques.
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 November 1956.
WED 08:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b007js43)
Series 1
Police, Camera, Amphibian
Robin's dream comes true as not one but two real criminal offences are committed on his doorstep and the police come to visit.
The only problem is he wasn't there when it happened but Wendy was...
Written by and starring Kay Stonham and Simon Greenall.
Robin ...... Simon Greenall
Wendy ...... Kay Stonham
Maureen ...... Debra Stephenson
Derek ...... Phil Cornwell
Sue ...... Jan Ravens
Glenn ...... Michael Simkins
Darnley ...... Ewan Bailey
Carol ...... Jo Enright
Pikeman ...... Sean McKenna
Producer: Mario Stylianides
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2002.
WED 09:00 RD Wingfield (b0082h1n)
Outbreak of Fear
3. Triple Murder
With victims mutilated by a serial killer on Sergeant Fowler's hands, police radios in the village of Polford pick up mysterious signals...
RD Wingfield's thriller stars Leslie Sands as Sergeant Fowler.
Sergeant Fowler …. Leslie Sands
PC Beaumont …. Nick Orchard
Dave Clark …. Cornelius Garrett
The Doctor …. Paul Nicholson
Pete Carter …. Derek Graham
Chadwick …. Nicholas Courtney
Joe Hardy …. John Gabriel
Mitchell …. Conrad Phillips
Eric Farrow …. Malcolm Young
Mrs Farrow …. Rosemary Sigel
Director: Brian Miller
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1982.
WED 09:30 W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy (b008gbq1)
Mr Harrington's Washing
In Petrograd, Ashenden encounters a fastidious American businessman called Mr Harrington, whose penchant for spotless laundry has ugly consequences when the Bolsheviks revolt.
Ashenden also crosses paths with his former Russian lover, Anastacia, who's only too eager to help him in his biggest and most important mission yet.
A series of short stories based on William Somerset Maugham's own First World War experiences
Read by Alex Jennings
Abridged by Neville Teller
Producer: Eoin O'Callaghan
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in 2007.
WED 10:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrfh)
Episode 3
The letters of Winston and Clementine Churchill. Tragedy strikes and more loneliness follows. With Sylvestra Le Touzel. From February 1999.
WED 10:15 McLevy (b0082hxv)
Series 1
For Unto Us
The Edinburgh inspector hits the Victorian streets on the trail of an ingenious cat-burglar. Brian Cox stars as David Ashton's sleuth.
WED 11:00 Masters' India - Nightrunners of Bengal (b00jhthh)
Remember Mangal Pande
Rodney learns the horrifying significance of the chapattis and goats' flesh. John Masters' family saga with Michael Cochrane.
WED 12:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007lrqy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
WED 12:30 The Burkiss Way (b007jqv4)
Series 3
How to Succeed in Business The Burkiss Way
"It's That Script Again!" with fast-talking old-time radio comedy fun - and at the Council Planning Committee, will Satan eat a cucumber or offer a million pound bribe?
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: John Lloyd
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1977.
WED 13:00 Nick Hornby's Fever Pitch (b007k0jq)
Episode 3
The author reads his Arsenal-obsessed memoir, musing on girls' rooms, boys' passions - and Liam Brady.
WED 13:15 Bogarde on Film (b007jsb2)
The Patricia Neal Story
Reading more extracts from his memoirs - the actor recalls how working with Glenda Jackson was the pinnacle of his career.
WED 13:30 A Short History of Ireland (b007lzwr)
Work, Food and Leisure; The Popish Plot
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
WED 13:45 The Science of DIY (b008x0vn)
If I Had a Hammer
The art of construction deconstructed. Len Fisher and fellow experts locate the 'sweet spot' to hit your nail on the head.
WED 14:00 01/04/2009 (b00jj1f3)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
WED 17:00 After Henry (b007jnsf)
Series 2
The Married Man
'Many people have found that a couple of months negotiating gear levers in golf-club car parks can rather take the edge off romance.'
Clare's latest love affair proves difficult to keep secret from granny Eleanor.
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
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 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue (b007jx3p)
Entertaining Edwin
"Whenever you're passing , look me up" you said. "No need to let me know, stay as long as you like..."
An old school chum visits hapless vicar Timothy Carswell, while two teenage tearaways terrorise residents.
Stephen Sheridan's sitcom series stars James Grout.
Reverend Timothy Carswell ...... James Grout
Miss Tilling ...... Margaret Courtenay
Miss Tapp ...... Jean Heywood
Mrs Muir ...... Sarah Thomas
Mrs Knatchbull ...... Maxine Audley
Jeremy ...... Christian Robinson
David ...... Tobias Best
Mr Rainbird ...... David Bannerman
Constable ...... Ian Lindsay
Edwin ...... Robert Lang
Producer: Lissa Evans.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1991.
WED 18:00 Ghost Zone (b007k31r)
Episode 1
As Jill Logan telephones her ex-husband Dan at the Highland village of Inchbrae, she hears a devastating explosion behind his anguished voice...
In this sci-fi thriller - specially-written for the BBC by Marty Ross - an alien archaeologist takes over a Scottish village and examines the past lives of its inhabitants by 'unpeeling' layers of time.
Stars Simon Tait as Dan Collins, Gayanne Potter as Jill Logan, Joanna Tope as Dr Beth Granger, Sandy Neilson as Captain Cairns, Lesley Hart as Heather Logan, Stevie Hannan as Soldier/Pilot/Jamie and John Paul Hurley as the Technician.
Producer: Bruce Young
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2004.
WED 18:30 Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein (b007rkc4)
3. New Frontiers
Lazarus Long leads the families on board the colony spaceship 'New Frontiers'.
Paul Birchard reads Robert Heinlein's sci-fi novel.
Set up in the late 19th century, the aim of the Howard Foundation is to prolong human life via selective breeding and financial encouragement.
Abridged by Bert Coules.
Produced at BBC Scotland by Bruce Young.
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in July 2007.
WED 19:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007lrqy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
WED 19:30 The Burkiss Way (b007jqv4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
WED 20:00 RD Wingfield (b0082h1n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
WED 20:30 W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy (b008gbq1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
WED 21:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrfh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
WED 21:15 McLevy (b0082hxv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:15 today]
WED 22:00 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b007js43)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
WED 22:30 Old Harry's Game (b007jm9l)
Series 3
This Thing Called Love
Satan worries about his image, and the Professor is concerned over his widow's remarriage.
Andy Hamilton’s devilishly funny sitcom set in Hell.
Satan …. Andy Hamilton
The Professor …. James Grout
Thomas …. Jimmy Mulville
Scumspawn …. Robert Duncan
Other characters played by Philip Pope, Michael Fenton Stevens, Felicity Montagu and Nick Revell
Producer Paul Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1999.
WED 23:00 Stand-Up on 7 (b007xrxn)
Milton Jones
The master of wordplay, recorded live from London. Topics include broccoli, Christmas, Geordies and grandfathers.


THURSDAY 02 APRIL 2009

THU 00:00 Ghost Zone (b007k31r)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein (b007rkc4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 RD Wingfield (b0082h1n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy (b008gbq1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrfh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:15 McLevy (b0082hxv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:15 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b007js43)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 on Wednesday]
THU 03:30 Old Harry's Game (b007jm9l)
[Repeat of broadcast at 22:30 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 Stand-Up on 7 (b007xrxn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:00 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 Masters' India - Nightrunners of Bengal (b00jhthh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 06:00 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue (b007jx3p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:30 on Wednesday]
THU 06:30 After Henry (b007jnsf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Wednesday]
THU 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00jj525)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Includes Adrian Edmondson reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.
THU 08:00 The Al Read Show (b008xzwj)
From 28/10/1995
Right monkey! Al takes a peek inside the world of horse racing.
A compilation of the legendary Northern comic'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 (b00c693m)
Series 3
Episode 2
Facelift fracas - and a new TV quiz show for the hard of memory.
The sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
Stars Eleanor Bron, Graeme Garden, Neil Innes, Clive Swift, Roger Blake and Paula Wilcox.
Written by Julie Balloo, Janet Ellis, Graeme Garden Mike Haskins, Jan Etherington, Alan Stafford, Colin Bostock Smith, Mike Pilman, Mark Brisenden and Robert Mills.
Script Editor: Jed Parsons.
Music by Ronnie & The Rex and Neil Innes.
Producer: Claire Jones
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2003.
THU 09:00 RD Wingfield (b0082htz)
Outbreak of Fear
4. The Vault
With boats wrecked and telephone lines down in the village of Polford, Sergeant Fowler makes an important discovery.
RD Wingfield's thriller stars Leslie Sands as Sergeant Fowler.
Sergeant Fowler …. Leslie Sands
PC Beaumont …. Nick Orchard
Dave Clark …. Cornelius Garrett
The Doctor …. Paul Nicholson
Chadwick …. Nicholas Courtney
Joe Hardy …. John Gabriel
Mitchell …. Conrad Phillips
Rose …. Gillie Gratham
Fred Dickey …. Fred Bryant
Albert …. Douglas Leach
Operator …. Brian Gear
Director: Brian Miller
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1982
THU 09:30 W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy (b008gcmq)
Miss King
Agent Ashenden finds his Swiss hotel is a hive of activity for spies from both sides of the war and is summoned to the deathbed of an English governess who wants the ear of one of her countrymen before she dies.
A series of short stories based on William Somerset Maugham's own First World War experiences
Read by Alex Jennings
Abridged by Neville Teller
Producer: Eoin O'Callaghan
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in 2007.
THU 10:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrfx)
Episode 4
The letters of Winston and Clementine Churchill. Another world war is looming. With Alex Jennings and Sylvestra Le Touzel. From February 1999.
THU 10:15 McLevy (b0082k6q)
Series 1
The Trophy Club
Blocked in his efforts to solve a prostitute's murder, the detective bends the rules with bitter consequences. With Brian Cox.
THU 11:00 Masters' India - Nightrunners of Bengal (b00jj527)
Running Together
Rodney Savage returns to his regiment and meets the Rani of Kishanpur. John Masters' family saga with Michael Cochrane.
THU 12:00 The Al Read Show (b008xzwj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
THU 12:30 All the Way from Memphis (b00jj529)
Series 1
Episode 5
James Walton's pop music history quiz with Tracey MacLeod, Andrew Collins, David Hepworth and Carol Decker. From January 2005.
THU 13:00 Nick Hornby's Fever Pitch (b007jwwy)
Episode 4
The author muses on 'the straight clean line of a cup run' and 'the messy overgrown paths of a life' in his football memoir.
THU 13:15 Dirk Bogarde - Jericho (b008pbwk)
Episode 1
William Caldicott receives a key from his brother James and heads to Provence, where a mystery begins. Read by the author.
THU 13:30 A Short History of Ireland (b007m473)
The Trial and Execution of Oliver Plunkett; Lilliburlero
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
THU 13:45 The Science of DIY (b008x3pq)
Tightening Up
The art of construction deconstructed. Len Fisher and fellow experts offer choice tips on nuts, bolts and spanners while renovating an old bicycle.
THU 14:00 02/04/2009 (b00jjkqw)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC7.
THU 17:00 Doctor at Large (b009544m)
Women on Board
Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow takes a shine to the company chairman's daughter...
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 Jock Hornby, Peter Jones as Easter, Joan Sanderson as Edna Swithenbank and Norma Ronald as Wendy Swithenbank.
Producer: David Hatch
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1969.
THU 17:30 King Street Junior Revisited (b00jjkq7)
Series 2
Play On
School sports day fever starts taking over, but not everyone is infected. With Carolyn Pickles and Marlene Sidaway.
THU 18:00 Ghost Zone (b007jtzr)
Episode 2
After the mysterious explosion in the Scottish Highlands, the small advance party of rescuers face a hostile reception from locals on arrival at the devastated village of Inchbrae.
Can they unearth what's caused the massive cloud of radioactive dust?
Sci-fi thriller written by Marty Ross.
Stars Simon Tait as Dan Collins, Gayanne Potter as Jill Logan, Joanna Tope as Dr Beth Granger, Sandy Neilson as Captain Cairns, Lesley Hart as Heather Logan, Finlay McLean as PC McBain/Driver and Stevie Hannan as Lt Hopridge/Jamie/Voice-off.
Producer: Bruce Young
Made for BBC 7 by BBC Scotland and first broadcast in 2004.
THU 18:30 Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein (b007rq8d)
4. The Unknown
100,000 family members settle into their prolonged lives aboard the colony ship.
Paul Birchard reads Robert Heinlein's sci-fi novel.
Set up in the late 19th century, the aim of the Howard Foundation is to prolong human life via selective breeding and financial encouragement.
Abridged by Bert Coules.
Produced at BBC Scotland by Bruce Young.
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in July 2007.
THU 19:00 The Al Read Show (b008xzwj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
THU 19:30 All the Way from Memphis (b00jj529)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
THU 20:00 RD Wingfield (b0082htz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
THU 20:30 W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy (b008gcmq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
THU 21:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrfx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
THU 21:15 McLevy (b0082k6q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:15 today]
THU 22:00 The Right Time (b00c693m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
THU 22:30 Steven Appleby's Normal Life (b00807sc)
Series 1
Normal Kids
Cartoonist Steven unearths an alien conspiracy to turn the world into a holiday camp for kids.
Starring Paul McCrink as Steven Appleby.
Featuring Rachel Atkins, Ewan Bailey, Nigel Betts and Rosalind Paul.
Written by Steven Appleby
Producer: Toby Swift
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2001
THU 22:45 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea (b0080273)
Series 1
The Shooting Party
The elderly Scotsmen assist the Laird with armaments for shooting out on the moors. Stars Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden. From December 2012.
THU 23:00 Think the Unthinkable (b007jm43)
Series 1
Utiliton
Unthinkable Solutions are hired to transform Utiliton's call centre, where customer complaints have reached record levels.
Daisy and Sophie bring in Owen, an IT expert of low hygiene and low morals.
James Cary’s award-winning sitcom about management consultants.
Ryan Packer ...... Marcus Brigstocke
Sophie Stott ...... Emma Kennedy
Daisy ...... Catherine Shepherd
Pam ...... Olivia Colman
Simon ...... Kim Wall
Peter ...... Chris Pavlo
Owen ...... David Mitchell
Script associates: Paul Mayhew-Archer and Ed Drew.
Music by John Whitehall.
Producer: Adam Bromley.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2001.
THU 23:30 The Lee Mack Show (b00c4cd2)
Toyah Willcox
Toyah Willcox joins the sharp comedian for stand-up, sketches and music. With Angela McHale and Steve Brown. From April 2005.


FRIDAY 03 APRIL 2009

FRI 00:00 Ghost Zone (b007jtzr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein (b007rq8d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 RD Wingfield (b0082htz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy (b008gcmq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrfx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:15 McLevy (b0082k6q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:15 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 The Right Time (b00c693m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 on Thursday]
FRI 03:30 Steven Appleby's Normal Life (b00807sc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 22:30 on Thursday]
FRI 03:45 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea (b0080273)
[Repeat of broadcast at 22:45 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 Think the Unthinkable (b007jm43)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:30 The Lee Mack Show (b00c4cd2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:30 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 Masters' India - Nightrunners of Bengal (b00jj527)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 06:00 King Street Junior Revisited (b00jjkq7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:30 on Thursday]
FRI 06:30 Doctor at Large (b009544m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Thursday]
FRI 07:00 Big Toe Books (b00jjq7s)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Includes Adrian Edmondson reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.
FRI 08:00 Round the Horne (b00jjq7v)
Series 2
Episode 2
Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of gander-boggling, and Kenneth Horne trolls round to Bona Books to let Julian and Sandy vada his new manuscript.
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 March 1966.
FRI 08:30 Heated Rollers (b007jwzw)
Episode 1
A cavewoman looks ahead, the perils of phoning a bank and the history of feminism.
The first ever all-women sketch show made for BBC Radio 2 stars Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro.
With music supplied by the Lorraine Bowen Experience.
Producer: Maria Esposito
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1999.
FRI 09:00 RD Wingfield (b0082k48)
Outbreak of Fear
5. The Killer
Sergeant Fowler must takes steps as his suspicions grow over his boss Chadwick's conclusions on the murders in the village of Polford.
Conclusion of RD Wingfield's thriller starring Leslie Sands as Sergeant Fowler.
Sergeant Fowler …. Leslie Sands
PC Beaumont …. Nick Orchard
Dave Clark …. Cornelius Garrett
The Doctor …. Paul Nicholson
Chadwick …. Nicholas Courtney
Mitchell …. Conrad Phillips
Rose …. Gillie Gratham
Operator …. Brian Gear
Radio DJ …. Jim Reid
Jackson …. Roger Leach
Director: Brian Miller
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1982.
FRI 09:30 W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy (b008ggv1)
Giulia Lazzari
Agent Ashenden's summoned to a Paris hotel and tasked with ensnaring a known agitator - Indian lawyer, Chandra Lal who's caused much trouble for the British war effort.
When a large reward was offered for his arrest, Chandra fled to Berlin and where he fell in love with an Italian dancer, Giulia Lazzari. But Intelligence Head R has intercepted their love letters sparking a plan to trap him.
A series of short stories based on William Somerset Maugham's own First World War experiences
Read by Alex Jennings
Abridged by Neville Teller
Producer: Eoin O'Callaghan
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in 2007.
FRI 10:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrg7)
Episode 5
The letters of Winston and Clementine Churchill. The reality of war strikes home. With Alex Jennings and Sylvestra Le Touzel. From February 1999.
FRI 10:15 McLevy (b007jlj2)
Series 1
The Second Shadow
The Edinburgh detective must secure some rapid counterfeiter convictions, but he's distracted by a woman. Starring Brian Cox.
FRI 11:00 Masters' India - The Lotus and the Wind (b00jjq7j)
Death of a Tribesman
Robin Savage marches to Kabul, as Anne attends a dying man. John Masters' family saga with Bill Nighy and Juliet Stevenson.
FRI 12:00 Round the Horne (b00jjq7v)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 The Michael Bentine Show (b00jjq7x)
From 05/02/1984
Michael Bentine stars as Dame Nellie Drongo, the Boy Scout Movement of India and a prehistoric Caveman..
The ultimate one man show written and performed by the host.
Producer: Jamie Rix
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1984.
FRI 13:00 Nick Hornby's Fever Pitch (b007jwx3)
Episode 5
Reading from his Arsenal-obsessed memoir, the author muses on winning the League and searching for the right metaphor.
FRI 13:15 Dirk Bogarde - Jericho (b008p4xl)
Episode 2
Arriving at James's house in Provence, William looks for clues in his brother's mystery disappearance. Dirk Bogarde reads his adapted mystery novel.
FRI 13:30 A Short History of Ireland (b007lzbh)
Three Kings and Thirteen Apprentice Boys; No Surrender
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
FRI 13:45 The Science of DIY (b008x8b5)
Getting in a Twist
The art of construction deconstructed. Screws and screwdrivers - Len Fisher and fellow experts demonstrate how these metal fasteners are in fact levers.
FRI 14:00 03/04/2009 (b00jjq7z)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
FRI 17:00 Without the Option (b007k0h5)
Episode 1
Bertie Wooster falls headlong into another glorious adventure after one of his bright ideas goes horribly wrong.
FRI 17:30 Tales from the Tower (b00jjq7l)
Complete With Wipeable Cover
From Blackpool Tower, caretaker Bob spies on a businesswoman being hounded by the press. Stars David Holt. From August 2001.
FRI 18:00 Ghost Zone (b007jx3g)
Episode 3
Dr Beth Granger sifts through clues to the devastation in Inchbrae, but becomes the focus of a hostile presence instead...
And why does time in the Highland village seem to be breaking into different 'layers'?
Sci-fi thriller written by Marty Ross.
Stars Simon Tait as Dan Collins, Gayanne Potter as Jill Logan, Joanna Tope as Dr Beth Granger, Sandy Neilson as Captain Cairns, Lesley Hart as Heather Logan, Stevie Hannan as Lt. Hopridge and Finlay McLean as PC McBain.
Producer: Bruce Young
Made for BBC 7 by BBC Scotland and first broadcast in 2004.
FRI 18:30 Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein (b007rsz2)
5. New World
After entering the alien temple, a colonist returns as a broken man.
Paul Birchard continues Robert Heinlein's sci-fi novel.
Set up in the late 19th century, the aim of the Howard Foundation is to prolong human life via selective breeding and financial encouragement.
Abridged by Bert Coules.
Produced at BBC Scotland by Bruce Young.
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in July 2007.
FRI 19:00 Round the Horne (b00jjq7v)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
FRI 19:30 The Michael Bentine Show (b00jjq7x)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
FRI 20:00 RD Wingfield (b0082k48)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
FRI 20:30 W Somerset Maugham - Ashenden, Gentleman Spy (b008ggv1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
FRI 21:00 The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves (b007jrg7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
FRI 21:15 McLevy (b007jlj2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:15 today]
FRI 22:00 Heated Rollers (b007jwzw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
FRI 22:30 The Nimmo Twins in... (b00jh6jp)
Series 1
I Say, I Say, I Say
Disabled comedian Bill finds popularity once more and embarks on one final gig. Owen Evans' monologue from September 2000.
FRI 23:00 Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! (b00cfzrs)
Series 1
James Bond
The former variety star has toaster trouble before his talk to the Women's Institute. Stars Steve Delaney. From January 2006.
FRI 23:30 Big Town All Stars (b007jrwp)
Series 2
The Ballad of Kenny and Christine
Kenny's new girlfriend wants to join his a cappella band - but she can't sing. Stars Stephen Tompkinson. From July 2001.