SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2009

SAT 00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jq7r)
The Red Planet
10. Freighters Approach
Captain Jet Morgan and his crew are on Mars, but he's alarmed when more of the fleet appear to arrive...
Charles Chilton’s 1954 classic set in 1971.
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy …. David Kossoff
Doc …. Guy Kingsley Poynter
Mitch …. Bruce Beeby
Announcer/Various …. David Jacobs
Various …. Anthony Marriott
Music composed and conducted by Van Phillips.
Producer: Charles Chilton
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1954.
SAT 00:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007k4ms)
Episode 4
Dick starts realising he's confusing past and present, but Magnus urges him to increase the drug dosage. Read by Julian Wadham.
SAT 01:00 John Mortimer - Rumpole (b007jshh)
The Expert Witness
Rumpole recalls the case of a GP accused of killing his wife.
"The Splendours And Miseries Of An Old Bailey Hack". Starring Maurice Denham as ageing London barrister-at-law Horace Rumpole and Margot Boyd as Hilda Rumpole
With Derek Farr as Mr Justice Skelton and Ellis Dale as Owen Munroe,
Originally a TV series created by writer and barrister John Mortimer, Rumpole hit the BBC radio airwaves in 1980. Case-by-case, Rumpole recalls his work at the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales.
Director: Peter King
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1980.
SAT 01:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home (b007jsmq)
Episode 1
Kindly Detective Inspector Purbright probes dark deeds in the world of small-time animal charities.
One of Colin Watson's Flaxborough Chronicles dramatised by Christopher Denys in 6 parts.
Stars John Rowe as Inspector Purbright, Robin Polley as Sgt. Malley, Tricia Wilcock as Mrs Hallam, Paul Downing as Love, Russell Dixon as Dr Fergusson and Ann Rye as Lucilla Teatime.
Producer: Tony Cliff
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1992.
SAT 02:00 Ladies of Letters (b007k3wb)
Ladies of Letters Go Global
Episode 5
Vera and Christopher undertake a life-threatening undercover operation for MI6.
With no-one else to turn to, Irene combines forces with the ex-pat couple employing her to get Vera and Christopher air-lifted out of the diamond mine in which they have been billeted.
Irene ...... Prunella Scales
Vera ...... Patricia Routledge
Brian ...... Ewan Bailey
The up and down relationship of two mature ladies shared via their barbed correspondence.
Written by Lou Wakefield and Carole Havman.
Producer: Claudine Toutoungi
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2006.
SAT 02:15 Daunt and Dervish (b00k08lj)
Series 2
Base Metal
In foggy London, the detectives meet a charming American, with dangerous consequences. Stars Anna Massey and Frances Barber.
SAT 03:00 Bruce Bedford - Mire Farm (b00k08lg)
Simon Shaw's first challenge as a diplomat is to reconcile his eccentric family on their farm with the angry villagers of Butterdale in Yorkshire.
Bruce Bedford’s drama stars Paul Downing as Simon Shaw.
Simon Shaw ...... Paul Downing
John Shaw ...... Stephen Thorne
May Shaw ...... June Barrie
Beatrice Shaw ...... Jane Whittenshaw
Grandad Shaw ...... Howard Goorney
Eric Flow ...... Nigel Betts
Vanessa ...... Julia Hills
Mrs Wentworth ...... Auriol Smith
Vicar ...... Christopher Good
Colonel Wince ...... James Green
Taxi Man ...... John Wood
Directed at BBC Bristol by Andy Jordan.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1990.
SAT 04:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007qgnn)
The American Revolution and Ireland; Free Trade or Else
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
SAT 04:15 Deborah Cadbury - The Dinosaur Hunters (b00bfq10)
Episode 5
Owen's dismissal of rival Mantell goes on to the bitter end, but he gets a taste of his own medicine. Read by Emma Fielding.
SAT 04:30 Where There's a Will (b007jwk1)
Episode 5
Concluding his book readings, playwright and novelist John Mortimer ponders what it actually means to 'make a fuss'.
SAT 04:45 Walter Lord - A Night to Remember (b007jr5b)
Episode 5
With only women and children allowed on lifeboats, panic and friction spreads aboard the doomed Titanic. Read by Martin Jarvis.
SAT 05:00 25/04/2009 (b00k21fd)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
SAT 08:00 Big Toe Books (b00k21fg)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme. Kirsten O'Brien presents an hour of children's stories, featuring Wendi Peters reading Mortimer's Bread Bin by Joan Aiken.
SAT 09:00 Unearthing Mysteries (b00c0381)
Series 4
Episode 3
Professor Aubrey Manning investigates the magnificent Bronze Age burial grounds unearthed close to Stonehenge.
SAT 09:30 Rudyard Kipling - The Jungle Book (b00cyywl)
The Wild Dogs
Mowgli and Kaa plan a jungle attack against the wild dogs. Stars Nisha K Nayar, Eartha Kitt and Freddie Jones.
SAT 10:00 I Did It My Way (b00k21fj)
Simon Brett
Novelist, playwright and one-time BBC producer Simon Brett talks to Peter Reed about his radio life and times.
His radio series No Commitments, After Henry and Charles Paris are all firm favourites in the BBC Radio 4 Extra schedule. Simon recalls his first radio moments as a listener and later as a radio producer, revealing the career path he took along the way that saw him move into TV and writing
Featuring 'Frank Muir Goes Into... Television' (22/09/75), 'After Henry' (20/10/87), 'A Series Of Murders' (25/09/04) and 'Hoax!' (15/10/96).
SAT 13:00 Daphne Du Maurier (b007k4b7)
Rebecca
Arriving at Manderley, the young Mrs de Winter finds the beautiful mansion and its occupants haunted by memories of Rebecca - the first wife of her new husband Maxim...
Christopher Cazenove and Janet Maw star in Daphne Du Maurier’s classic 1938 novel.
Dramatised by Brian Miller.
Maxim de Winter …. Christopher Cazenove
Mrs de Winter …. Janet Maw
Mrs Danvers …. Rosalie Crutchley
Jack Favell …. Nicholas Grace
Colonel Julyan …. Frederick Treves
Mrs Van Hopper …. Irene Sutcliffe
Frith …. John Gabriel
Beatrice …. Margaret Courtenay
Ben …. Danny Schiller
Clarice …. Elizabeth Mansfield
Horridge …. Brian Miller
Tabb …. John Bull
Dr Baker …. Geoffrey Whitehead
Director: Cherry Cookson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1989
SAT 14:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00k3s04)
Rumpole of the Bailey: Rumpole and the Defence of Guthrie Featherstone
The Old Bailey hack recalls the tale of a philandering member of chambers. Written by John Mortimer and stars Maurice Denham.
SAT 15:00 Crime Catch-Up (b00k3s06)
Rumpole of the Bailey: Rumpole and the Show Folk
The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an actress accused of murder. Written by John Mortimer and starring Maurice Denham.
SAT 15:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00k219n)
Rumpole of the Bailey: Rumpole and the Fascist Beast
The Old Bailey hack takes on a new pupil and defends a racist politician. Written by John Mortimer and stars Maurice Denham.
SAT 16:00 Crime Catch-Up (b00k219q)
Rumpole of the Bailey: Rumpole and the Case of Identity
The Old Bailey hack deals with dubious alibis in court and in chambers. Written by John Mortimer and starring Maurice Denham.
SAT 16:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00k219s)
Rumpole of the Bailey: Rumpole and the Expert Witness
The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of a doctor accused of killing his wife. Written by John Mortimer and starring Maurice Denham.
SAT 17:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00k21fl)
Series 5
Episode 27
From New York's Town Hall, the funny man presents 'The Great American Duet Sing-Off' - with contestants from across the USA.
SAT 18:00 The Twilight Zone (b00k219g)
Series 2
Ring-a-Ding-Girl
A film star returns to her hometown, after receiving a ring that predicts the future. Adapted from TV with Sarah Wayne Callies.
SAT 18:40 Wicca (b007js98)
Episode 6
As their execution approaches in Pentworth, can Malone save the "witches" Ellen and Vikki ?
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 (b00c0381)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
SAT 19:30 Rudyard Kipling - The Jungle Book (b00cyywl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
SAT 20:00 I Did It My Way (b00k21fj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
SAT 23:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00k21fl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 today]


SUNDAY 26 APRIL 2009

SUN 00:00 The Twilight Zone (b00k219g)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Saturday]
SUN 00:40 Wicca (b007js98)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:40 on Saturday]
SUN 01:00 Daphne Du Maurier (b007k4b7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Saturday]
SUN 02:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00k3s04)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Saturday]
SUN 03:00 Crime Catch-Up (b00k3s06)
[Repeat of broadcast at 15:00 on Saturday]
SUN 03:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00k219n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 15:30 on Saturday]
SUN 04:00 Crime Catch-Up (b00k219q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 16:00 on Saturday]
SUN 04:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00k219s)
[Repeat of broadcast at 16:30 on Saturday]
SUN 05:00 26/04/2009 (b00k24zs)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
SUN 08:00 Big Toe Books (b00k24zx)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme. Kirsten O'Brien presents an hour of children's stories, featuring Wendi Peters reading Mortimer's Bread Bin by Joan Aiken.
SUN 09:00 Ladies of Letters (b007k3xg)
Ladies of Letters Go Global (Omnibus)
Irene and Vera are back - and this time they are going global.
Determined to escape the aftermath of their respective Christmases from Hell, first Vera nabs a package to Ibiza, then Irene sets out to rescue her friend when she falls prey to the charms of Gaston the seductive Gascon.
Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge star as grandmothers, Irene Spencer and Vera Small.
Series of comic emails written by Carole Hayman and Lou Wakefield.
Producer: Claudine Toutoungi
First broadcast in five parts on BBC Radio 4 in 2006.
SUN 10:15 Elizabeth Buchan - Submersion (b007jwt4)
Mimi feels her family are drowning her. How can she keep head above water? Read by Patience Tomlinson.
SUN 10:30 Boogie Up the River (b007jv6z)
Sonning, I'll Definitely Meet You in Sonning
Mark and his manic mutt are rowing up the Thames, but will Jennifer ever come on board? Stars Timothy Spall. From December 1992.
SUN 11:00 That Reminds Me (b007jmv2)
Series 1
Nicholas Parsons
TV and radio host Nicholas Parsons reminisces as he entertains an audience.
Featuring tales of his career up to the start of chairing Radio 4’s 'Just a Minute' and as quizmaster for Anglia TV’s 'Sale of the Century'.
Producer: Claire Jones
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1999.
SUN 11:30 The Radio Detectives (b007jp6f)
Series 1
Send for Paul Temple
By Timothy! A world of car-bombs, poison cocktails, gentlemen and rogues - where the villains had better watch out!
Detective aficionado and expert, Professor Jeffrey Richards recalls the indomitable husband and wife team, Paul and Steve Temple, who battled criminals and scoundrels.
Affectionate five-part series about popular radio detectives. Featuring the definitive Paul Temple actor, Peter Coke, plus vintage recordings from the legendary series.
Producer: Jon Rolph
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998.
SUN 12:00 Much Binding in the Marsh (b008p5c6)
From 21/09/1948
The gang are back from their summer holidays sharing tales - and Murdoch organises a sing-song...
Starring Kenneth Horne and Richard 'Stinker' Murdoch.
With Sam Costa, Maurice Denham, Maureen Riscoe and Helen Hill.
Much Binding in the Marsh ran from 1944 to 1954 initially set at a remote RAF station before being converted to a country club and later the action moved to a newspaper. (The show also ran for a season with commercial breaks on Radio Luxembourg).
Written by Richard Murdoch and Kenneth Horne.
Music by the Augmented Dance Orchestra conducted by Stanley Black.
Producer: Leslie Bridgemont
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1948.
SUN 12:30 Listen to Les (b00k26j0)
From 11/01/1981
Les Dawson presents his very own versions of 'Dallas' and 'Columbo', plus piano bashing aplenty.
With Daphne Oxenford and Colin Edwynn.
Music by Brian Fitzgerald.
Scripted and produced by James Casey.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1981.
SUN 13:00 Alan Ayckbourn - The Norman Conquests (b007jwzb)
Round and Round the Garden
A weekend of tangled relationships moves out into the grounds of a country house. Stars Robin Herford and Diane Bull.
SUN 14:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k2bkz)
Dead Ringers
More celeb sound-alikes with tea-time for Alan Bennett and horror at the Simon Bates Hotel. With Jon Culshaw. From April 2001.
SUN 15:00 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k3s08)
The Leopard in Autumn: The Caramba Campaign
Ludovico, henpecked Prince of Monte Guano, is badgered by his wife to wade into war. Stars David Swift and Sian Phillips.
SUN 15:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k2bl3)
J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook
The man of many parts uses the wealth and poverty of his experience to discuss old chum Brian Allington. Stars Peter Jones.
SUN 16:00 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k2bz3)
The Michael Bentine Show
From the Metropolitan Police to a dead newsreader - the ultimate one man show, written by the host. From February 1984.
SUN 16:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k3n03)
The Nimmo Twins in...: Norwich
The duo desperately seek inspiration for the final script of their series. Stars Karl Minns and Owen Evans. From September 2000.
SUN 17:00 That Reminds Me (b007jmv2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
SUN 17:30 The Radio Detectives (b007jp6f)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:30 today]
SUN 18:00 Martin Kiszko - Scramble (b007jwp8)
Episode 2
In a Britain where music is banned, Mel discovers some uncomfortable truths about herself and her past. Stars Clare Corbett.
SUN 18:30 Daphne du Maurier - The Blue Lenses (b007k4rp)
Episode 2
Afer discovering she's able to see things that others can't, Marda West fears for her survival in this dangerous new world.
The conclusion of Daphne du Maurier's two-part fantasy thriller exploring the darker aspects of human nature.
Read by Emma Fielding.
Produced and abridged by Gemma Jenkins.
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2007.
SUN 19:00 Much Binding in the Marsh (b008p5c6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:00 today]
SUN 19:30 Listen to Les (b00k26j0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
SUN 20:00 Ladies of Letters (b007k3xg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
SUN 21:15 Elizabeth Buchan - Submersion (b007jwt4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:15 today]
SUN 21:30 Boogie Up the River (b007jv6z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:30 today]
SUN 22:00 The Now Show (b00k2bz5)
Fresh from 4 - Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical look at the week's news. With Jon Holmes. From 17th April 2009.
SUN 22:30 Safety Catch (b00fc4vp)
Series 1
Show Me You Care
Simon McGrath likes to think of himself as a good citizen.
He donates blood, recycles his newspapers and has adopted two tigers.
He just also happens to be an arms dealer...
Starring Darren Boyd as Simon McGrath.
First of three series of Laurence Howarth’s black comedy of modern morality.
With:
Joanna Page
Lewis MacLeod
Sarah Smart
Brigit Forsyth
Ben Onwukwe
Producer: Dawn Ellis
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2007.
SUN 23:00 No Tomatoes (b0080jxn)
Train Times
Time warnings from Paul Copley and Helen Moon. Sketch show mixing up language and sounds. From October 2007.
SUN 23:15 Knocker (b008d1f2)
Obselejectivitysence
Market researcher Ian surveys a high-tech future. Sitcom with Neil Edmond and Paula Wilcox. From December 2007.
SUN 23:30 The Mitch Benn Music Show (b00b9k9l)
Series 2
Episode 3
The host presents a selection of classic comic songs with special guest comedian Howard Read. From October 2006.


MONDAY 27 APRIL 2009

MON 00:00 Martin Kiszko - Scramble (b007jwp8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Sunday]
MON 00:30 Daphne du Maurier - The Blue Lenses (b007k4rp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Sunday]
MON 01:00 Alan Ayckbourn - The Norman Conquests (b007jwzb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Sunday]
MON 02:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k2bkz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Sunday]
MON 03:00 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k3s08)
[Repeat of broadcast at 15:00 on Sunday]
MON 03:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k2bl3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 15:30 on Sunday]
MON 04:00 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k2bz3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 16:00 on Sunday]
MON 04:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k3n03)
[Repeat of broadcast at 16:30 on Sunday]
MON 05:00 27/04/2009 (b00k2cft)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC7.
MON 08:00 The Goon Show (b007jz4z)
Series 9
The Gold Plate Robbery
Ned Seagoon goes overseas to pursue some stolen booty, but can Bloodnok be far behind? Stars Spike Milligan. From February 1959.
MON 08:30 Dead Ringers (b00k2cfw)
Series 4
Episode 4
More celeb sound-alikes as Brian Sewell joins 'The Archers' and a Chris Eubank phone spoof. With Jon Culshaw. From April 2001.
MON 09:00 Ballylenon (b007jpmq)
Series 6
Episode 2
Phonsie’s looking forward to the rich profits Guard Gallagher's singing trip to New York will generate for Ballylenon - and himself...
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, John Hewitt as Guard Gallagher, Gerard McSorley as Stumpy Bonnar and Charlie Bonnar as Packy McGoldrick.
Music arranged and performed by Stephanie Hughes.
Directed at BBC Belfast by Peter Kavanagh.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998.
MON 09:30 Unnatural Acts (b00k2cfy)
Series 1
Ill Met by Moonlight
When Kit gets hurt and Caroline gets fit, the gang uncover an unhealthy conspiracy. Stars Jeremy Hardy. From May 1987.
MON 10:00 Masters' India - Bhowani Junction (b00k2d8p)
Patrick Taylor
Anglo-Indian Patrick pursues the daughter of a train driver. John Masters' family dramatisation with Gary Bond.
MON 11:00 Faust (b00k2d8r)
Episode 1
The evil supremo meets Dr Faustus. Martin Jenkin's fable adaptation of a man selling his soul to the Devil. Stars Mark Gatiss.
MON 11:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k2d8t)
Series 1
The Daddy
Based in Botswana, owner and founder Precious Ramotswe takes on her first case and a new secretary. Stars Clare Benedict.
MON 12:00 The Goon Show (b007jz4z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
MON 12:30 Foul Play (b00k2d8w)
Series 3
Commercial Death
Crime writers John Harvey and Val McDermid try to solve the mystery of who killed a radio DJ?
Simon Brett hosts the murder quiz.
Maria McErlane and Lee Simpson play the suspects.
Producer Liz Anstree
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1998.
MON 13:00 Cadfael (b007k2mr)
Monk's Hood
1. Troubled Times
The year is 1138, and Brother Cadfael, herbalist of Shrewsbury Abbey, is asked to supply a healing potion for a sick monk.
But monk's hood oil can kill as well as cure....
Ellis Peters' medieval thriller stars Philip Madoc as Brother Cadfael.
Sir Michael Hordern is the narrator.
From the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael dramatised in five-parts by Bert Coules.
Narrator ...... Sir Michael Hordern
Brother Cadfael ...... Phillip Madoc
Brother Mark ...... Ian Targett
Prior Robert ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Brother Rees ...... Norman Jones
Rishildis Burnel ...... Pat Heywood
Father Heribert ...... Timothy Bateson
Elfrick ...... Mark Straker
Maerreg ...... Kenneth Price
Aldith ...... Jane Whittenshaw
Brother Edmund ...... Timothy Carlton
Brother Petrus ...... Fraser Kerr
Producer: Lissa Evans
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991.
MON 13:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home (b007jsnp)
Episode 2
As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Private Investigator Mortimer Hive arrives and is invited to make a speech.
One of Colin Watson's Flaxborough Chronicles dramatised by Christopher Denys in 6 parts.
Stars John Rowe as Inspector Purbright, Geoffrey Banks as Mortimer Hive, Paul Downing as Love, Russell Dixon as Booker, Ann Rye as Lucilla Teatime and Kathryn Hunt as Helen.
Producer: Tony Cliff
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1992.
MON 14:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007q9h0)
The Dungannon Convention of 1782; Grattan's Parliament
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
MON 14:15 A Late Dinner (b00k2fc9)
Episode 1
The writer combines travel with Spain's culinary delights and enjoys mouth-watering food in Ibiza. Read by Jonathan Firth.
MON 14:30 William Boyd - Fascination (b007jwkj)
Adult Video
An Oxford post-graduate 'rewinds', 'fast forwards' and 'plays' through his life. William Boyd adaptation read by Ben Miles.
MON 14:45 Walter Lord - A Night to Remember (b007jr5s)
Episode 6
With all of the Titanic's lifeboats gone, painful decisions remain for those left on the sinking ship. Read by Martin Jarvis.
MON 15:00 Masters' India - Bhowani Junction (b00k2d8p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
MON 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00k2fcp)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme. Kirsten O'Brien presents an hour of children's stories, featuring Rupert Degas reading Big George by Eric Pringle.
MON 17:00 Ballylenon (b007jpmq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
MON 17:30 Unnatural Acts (b00k2cfy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
MON 18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqb9)
The Red Planet
11. The Desperate Search
Captain Jet Morgan and the crew reach freighter number two after it crash landed, but they fear they're not alone on Mars...
Charles Chilton’s 1954 classic set in 1971.
CAST:
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy …. David Kossoff
Doc …. Guy Kingsley Poynter
Mitch …. Bruce Beeby
Announcer/Various …. David Jacobs
Music composed and conducted by Van Phillips.
Producer: Charles Chilton
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1954.
MON 18:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007k4nz)
Episode 5
Becoming obsessed with his alternative life, Dick is in no state to deal with Vita and her sons. Read by Julian Wadham.
MON 19:00 The Goon Show (b007jz4z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
MON 19:30 Foul Play (b00k2d8w)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
MON 20:00 Cadfael (b007k2mr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]
MON 20:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home (b007jsnp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]
MON 21:00 Faust (b00k2d8r)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
MON 21:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k2d8t)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
MON 22:00 Dead Ringers (b00k2cfw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
MON 22:30 Acropolis Now (b007jwml)
Series 1
War
Xanthippe's luck is in as the war-like, sex-mad Spartans arrive in Ancient Athens. Stars Stephen Moore. From January 2001.
MON 23:00 Chewin' the Fat (b00k2fcr)
Greg Hemphill and Ford Kiernan present Radio Scotland's 'topical' banter and sketch show. From February 1998.
MON 23:30 The Nick Revell Show (b007k24d)
Series 1
Episode 4
Struggling writer Nick has quit smoking and is jetting off, but the geraniums don't want him to go.
A sitcom for the 1990s, written by and starring comedian Nick Revell.
With Alistair McGowan, Caroline Gruber, Brian Bowles, Doon Mackichan and Alison Sterling.
Producer: Jon Magnusson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1992.


TUESDAY 28 APRIL 2009

TUE 00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqb9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Monday]
TUE 00:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007k4nz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Monday]
TUE 01:00 Cadfael (b007k2mr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Monday]
TUE 01:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home (b007jsnp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Monday]
TUE 02:00 Faust (b00k2d8r)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Monday]
TUE 02:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k2d8t)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Monday]
TUE 03:00 Masters' India - Bhowani Junction (b00k2d8p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007q9h0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:15 A Late Dinner (b00k2fc9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:15 on Monday]
TUE 04:30 William Boyd - Fascination (b007jwkj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Monday]
TUE 04:45 Walter Lord - A Night to Remember (b007jr5s)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:45 on Monday]
TUE 05:00 28/04/2009 (b00k2fkx)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7. Contact: CBeebies Radio London, W12 7RJ. Phone: 08700 100 700.
TUE 08:00 The Navy Lark (b00805k9)
Series 3
The Falmouth Ghost Ship
The crew of HMS Troutbridge investigate strange lights spotted at sea off the coast of Cornwall.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Tenniel Evans as Sir Willoughby Todhunter-Brown, Heather Chasen as Lady Todhunter-Brown, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, Michael Bates as Commander Bracewell and Ronnie Barker as the Liner Captain.

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 January 1961.
TUE 08:30 The Leopard in Autumn (b00761mn)
Series 1
The Pilgrim Industry
Following a fleeting visit from a cardinal, Plethora initiates plans to put Monte Guano on the pilgrimage map.
Neal Anthony's comedy drama about the chaotic lives of the ruling family of Renaissance Italy's most inconsequential city-state.
Stars David Swift as Ludovico, Sian Phillips as Plethora, Graham Crowden as Francesco, Paul Bigley as Alessandro, Saskia Wickham as Rosalie, Nick Romero as Salvatori, Christopher Kelham as Guido and Kim Wall as Brother Michael.
Producer: Helen Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2001.
TUE 09:00 Second Thoughts (b00k2fl1)
Series 3
Room With a Queue
Hannah is off to university, so Bill and Faith bicker over who gets her vacated bedroom.
Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill and Faith beginning married life, 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, Emma Gregory as Hannah and Mark Denham as Joe.
Series three 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: Paul Schlesinger
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1991.
TUE 09:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile (b007jqc5)
Hidden Treasure
Pike and Hodges call in a clairvoyant to help them locate the rumoured booty hidden somewhere on the pier in Frambourne-on-Sea.
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
Madame Zara …. Betty Marsden
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 October 1984.
TUE 10:00 Masters' India - Bhowani Junction (b00k2fl3)
Victoria Jones
Anglo-Indian Victoria seeks her true identity amid Britain's turbulent withdrawal. Stars Gary Bond and Shireen Shah.
TUE 11:00 Faust (b00k2lzm)
Episode 2
Faust wants sex. Mephistopheles wants his signature. Fable adaptation of a man selling his soul to the Devil. Stars Mark Gatiss.
TUE 11:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k2lzp)
Series 1
The Bone
Precious Ramotswe seeks the truth about Nandira Patel's boyfriend and tries to solve a bone mystery. Stars Claire Benedict.
TUE 12:00 The Navy Lark (b00805k9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
TUE 12:30 Steptoe and Son (b007jmlj)
Series 4
The Three Feathers
Harold Steptoe is convinced a commode will make him rich.
Starring Wilfrid Brambell as Albert and Harry H Corbett as Harold. With Douglas Blackwell and Leslie Heritage
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 8 series for TV.
Written for TV and adapted for radio by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Producer: Bobby Jaye
First broadcast on the BBC Radio 2 in February 1972.
TUE 13:00 Cadfael (b007jl9z)
Monk's Hood
2. The Inheritance
Brother Cadfael fears the worst over the sickness of Shrewsbury Abbey's benefactor.
Ellis Peters's medieval thriller stars Philip Madoc as Brother Cadfael.
Sir Michael Hordern is the narrator.
From the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, dramatised by Bert Coules.
Narrator ...... Sir Michael Hordern
Brother Cadfael ...... Phillip Madoc
Sergeant William Warden ...... Ian Hogg
Brother Mark ...... Ian Targett
Prior Robert ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Brother Rees ...... Norman Jones
Rishildis Burnel ...... Pat Heywood
Elfrick ...... Mark Straker
Maerreg ...... Kenneth Price
Aldith ...... Jane Whittenshaw
Brother Edmund ...... Timothy Carlton
Edwin Gurney ...... Richard Pearce
Sybil Bellecott ...... Petra Markham
Edwy Bellecott ...... Stephen Garlick
Producer: Lissa Evans
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991.
TUE 13:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home (b007jsnz)
Episode 3
Kindly detective, Inspector Purbright probes the discovery of another body, found head down in a wishing well.
One of Colin Watson's Flaxborough Chronicles dramatised by Christopher Denys in 6 parts.
Stars John Rowe as Inspector Purbright, Paul Downing as Love, Russell Dixon as Booker, Ann Rye as Lucilla Teatime, Geoffrey Banks as Mortimer Hive, Kathryn Hunt as Helen and Robin Polley as Palgrove.
Producer: Tony Cliff
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1992.
TUE 14:00 A Short History of Ireland (b00k3x4h)
The Failure to Reform; 14th July 1789 - Sacred to Liberty
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
TUE 14:15 A Late Dinner (b00k2lzr)
Episode 2
The writer's long drive to an exclusive restaurant takes him to a place of mystery and magic. Read by Jonathan Firth.
TUE 14:30 William Boyd - Fascination (b007jwkq)
Varengeville
One summer young Oliver goes exploring and meets a painter - while his mother entertains her 'friend'. Read by Jonathan Firth.
TUE 14:45 Walter Lord - A Night to Remember (b007jr68)
Episode 7
Crew members of the Titanic organise themselves into a rescue party to find floating survivors. Read by Martin Jarvis.
TUE 15:00 Masters' India - Bhowani Junction (b00k2fl3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
TUE 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00k2lzt)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Kirsten O'Brien presents an hour of children's stories, with Rupert Degas reading Big George by Eric Pringle.
TUE 17:00 Second Thoughts (b00k2fl1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
TUE 17:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile (b007jqc5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
TUE 18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqdn)
The Red Planet
12. Mysterious Lights and More...
An alien ship disturbs the space crew - and is Captain Jet Morgan's childhood dream becoming a reality on Mars?
Charles Chilton’s 1954 classic set in 1971.
CAST:
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy …. David Kossoff
Doc …. Guy Kingsley Poynter
Mitch …. Bruce Beeby
Announcer/Various …. David Jacobs
Music composed and conducted by Van Phillips.
Producer: Charles Chilton
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1954.
TUE 18:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007jw07)
Episode 6
Dick, Vita and family set sail across the bay to Chapel Point, the site where Otto Bodrugan once lived. Read by Julian Wadham.
TUE 19:00 The Navy Lark (b00805k9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
TUE 19:30 Steptoe and Son (b007jmlj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
TUE 20:00 Cadfael (b007jl9z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]
TUE 20:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home (b007jsnz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]
TUE 21:00 Faust (b00k2lzm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
TUE 21:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k2lzp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
TUE 22:00 The Leopard in Autumn (b00761mn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
TUE 22:30 Wild Things (b007yt6v)
Series 2
The Big Day
A mail-order Thai groom gets the florists preparing a wedding. Stars Doon Mackichan and Miranda Richardson. From December 2003.
TUE 23:00 Ed Reardon's Week (b00k40t0)
Series 3
The Dig
Curmudgeonly hack Ed finds rich pickings - and a hint of romance - in the world of archaeology.
The comical world of Ed Reardon, author, pipe smoker, consummate fare-dodger and master of the abusive e-mail.
Christopher Douglas stars as Ed Reardon.
Written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds.
Featuring:
John Fortune
Stephanie Cole
Geoffrey Whitehead
Rita May
Simon Greenall
Sally Hawkins
Eve Dallas
Laura Solon
Mark Watson
Philip Jackson
David Cann
Miranda Keeling
Producer: Simon Nicholls
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2007.
TUE 23:30 At Home With The Snails (b007jn95)
Series 1
Episode 4
With 2000 snails in Alex's shed, there are fears that they will take over the village. Stars Gerard Foster and Geoffrey Palmer. From July 2001.


WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL 2009

WED 00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqdn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Tuesday]
WED 00:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007jw07)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Tuesday]
WED 01:00 Cadfael (b007jl9z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Tuesday]
WED 01:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home (b007jsnz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Tuesday]
WED 02:00 Faust (b00k2lzm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Tuesday]
WED 02:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k2lzp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Tuesday]
WED 03:00 Masters' India - Bhowani Junction (b00k2fl3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:00 A Short History of Ireland (b00k3x4h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:15 A Late Dinner (b00k2lzr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:15 on Tuesday]
WED 04:30 William Boyd - Fascination (b007jwkq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Tuesday]
WED 04:45 Walter Lord - A Night to Remember (b007jr68)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:45 on Tuesday]
WED 05:00 29/04/2009 (b00k2nk3)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
WED 08:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jrry)
Series 4
The Stolen Petrol
Sid sees the return of petrol rationing as a money spinner, with some help from the lad.
Starring Tony Hancock, 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 December 1956.
WED 08:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b008f86w)
Series 2
Lassie Go Home
Wendy adopts a dog which adores her, but hates Robin. Stars Kay Stonham and Simon Greenall. From June 2003.
WED 09:00 After Henry (b007jpwp)
Series 3
Poor Relations
"No, they're lovely. They'd never make me feel awkward. They'll keep inviting me, even if I never ask them back. That's not the problem. It's my pride. I want to be equal with them. I don't want to traipse around in their wake like something out of Anita Brookner."
Proud Sarah suffers her mother's nosiness, as well as some unexpected advances.
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
Neville ...... Ian Thompson
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 1987.
WED 09:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue (b007jx7h)
The Resurrection of Reverend Carswell
"I have something that the Reverend Hornblower will never enjoy; the love and respect of my congregation..."
Shocks galore for the hapless vicar, Timothy Carswell with a disappearing congregation - and shock new title.
Stephen Sheridan's six-part series starring James Grout.
Reverend Timothy Carswell ...... James Grout
Miss Tilling ...... Margaret Courtenay
Miss Tapp ...... Jean Heywood
Reverend Hornblower ...... Garrick Hagon
Mrs Muir ...... Elizabeth Mansfield
Mr Widlake ...... Brian Miller
Mrs Widlake ...... Bernadine Corrigan
Dr Warlock ...... Christopher Good
Producer: Lissa Evans.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1991.
WED 10:00 Masters' India - Bhowani Junction (b00k2nk5)
Sirdani Amrita Kasel
Victoria Jones becomes drawn to the Indian way of life, and Ranjit in particular. John Masters dramatisation with Gary Bond.
WED 11:00 Faust (b00k2nk7)
Episode 3
Faust gets a girl, Mephistopheles closes in and Gretchen's ruination is charted. Adapted Devil-dealing fable with Mark Gatiss.
WED 11:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k2nk9)
Series 1
The Maid
The Maid: Precious Ramotswe faces a domestic drama, tackles a doctor's erratic behaviour and takes on a new case. Stars Claire Benedict. Episode 3 of 4.
WED 12:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jrry)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
WED 12:30 The Burkiss Way (b007jr4g)
Series 3
First Prize the Burkiss Way
Enjoy the Dinosaur Cheese Interlude - and Confessions of People Who Show Off Spherical Bits of Anatomy.
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 December 1977.
WED 13:00 Cadfael (b007jlbb)
Monk's Hood
3. Hunted
Medieval monk Brother Cadfael’s suspicions grow over who committed the murder.
Ellis Peters's medieval thriller stars Philip Madoc as Brother Cadfael.
Sir Michael Hordern is the narrator.
From the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, dramatised by Bert Coules
Narrator ...... Sir Michael Hordern
Brother Cadfael ...... Phillip Madoc
Sergeant William Warden ...... Ian Hogg
Brother Mark ...... Ian Targett
Prior Robert ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Brother Rees ...... Norman Jones
Rishildis Burnel ...... Pat Heywood
Elfrick ...... Mark Straker
Maerreg ...... Kenneth Price
Aldith ...... Jane Whittenshaw
Brother Edmund ...... Timothy Carlton
Edwin Gurney ...... Richard Pearce
Sybil Bellecott ...... Petra Markham
Edwy Bellecott ...... Stephen Garlick
Brother Petrus ...... Fraser Kerr
Brother Jerome ...... Andrew Wincott
Groom ...... Nigel Carrington
Producer: Lissa Evans
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991.
WED 13:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home (b007jtd5)
Episode 4
Alibis are examined as Inspector Purbright's probe into the murder of Mrs Palgrove makes life uncomfortable for her husband.
One of Colin Watson's Flaxborough Chronicles dramatised by Christopher Denys in 6 parts.
Stars John Rowe as Inspector Purbright, Paul Downing as Love, Russell Dixon as Dr Fergusson, Ann Rye as Lucilla Teatime, Geoffrey Banks as Mortimer Hive and Robin Polley as Palgrove.
Producer: Tony Cliff
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1992.
WED 14:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007qwj4)
The United Irishmen; The Belfast Harp Festival of 1792
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
WED 14:15 A Late Dinner (b00k2nkc)
Episode 3
The writer visits Asturias - a happy hunting ground for both cheese enthusiasts and cider lovers. Read by Jonathan Firth.
WED 14:30 William Boyd - Fascination (b007jwkx)
Lunch
From a bundle of receipts and comments, we piece together a diner's eventful days. William Boyd adaptation, read by Bill Nighy.
WED 14:45 Walter Lord - A Night to Remember (b007jr77)
Episode 8
With survivors left struggling in the water, fights break out in the Titanic's part-filled lifeboats. Read by Martin Jarvis.
WED 15:00 Masters' India - Bhowani Junction (b00k2nk5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
WED 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00k2nkf)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Kirsten O'Brien presents an hour of children's stories, with Rupert Degas reading Big George by Eric Pringle.
WED 17:00 After Henry (b007jpwp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
WED 17:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue (b007jx7h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
WED 18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqgq)
The Red Planet
13. Dream or Reality?
In the Martian city from Captain Jet Morgan's childhood dream, Lemmy is under telepathic attack...
Charles Chilton’s 1954 classic set in 1971.
CAST:
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy …. David Kossoff
Doc …. Guy Kingsley Poynter
Mitch …. Bruce Beeby
Announcer/Various …. David Jacobs
Music composed and conducted by Van Phillips.
Producer: Charles Chilton
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1954.
WED 18:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007jw0b)
Episode 7
Dick witnesses Roger trying to alert Otto of an ambush, and Magnus warns Dick to stay off the drug. Read by Julian Wadham.
WED 19:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jrry)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
WED 19:30 The Burkiss Way (b007jr4g)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
WED 20:00 Cadfael (b007jlbb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]
WED 20:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home (b007jtd5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]
WED 21:00 Faust (b00k2nk7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
WED 21:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k2nk9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
WED 22:00 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b008f86w)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
WED 22:30 Old Harry's Game (b007jmd4)
Series 3
The Beautiful Game
Satan decides to hold a major football tournament in Hell - The Underworld Cup.
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 Felicity Montagu, Philip Pope, Nick Revel and Michael Fenton Stevens.
Producer Paul Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1999
WED 23:00 Stand-Up on 7 (b008hw07)
Michael Bentine - The Original Goon
The British comedy pioneer's autobiographical stage tour, including the 'Bombing Portsmouth' and 'Admiral' routines. From 1994.
WED 23:45 World of Pub (b008pb2m)
Series 1
Episode 3
Dodgy Phil builds the world's biggest pub named after the Titanic, but is it undrinkable? Stars John Thomson. From March 1998.


THURSDAY 30 APRIL 2009

THU 00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqgq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007jw0b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 Cadfael (b007jlbb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home (b007jtd5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 Faust (b00k2nk7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k2nk9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Masters' India - Bhowani Junction (b00k2nk5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007qwj4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:15 A Late Dinner (b00k2nkc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:15 on Wednesday]
THU 04:30 William Boyd - Fascination (b007jwkx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Wednesday]
THU 04:45 Walter Lord - A Night to Remember (b007jr77)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:45 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 30/04/2009 (b00k2qm6)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
THU 08:00 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook (b007jztn)
The TV Spectacular - A Contradiction in Terms
The veteran of many parts recounts the woeful tale of a 'Gala Night in Venice'.
It's a story that will confirm the truth of a lot of what you'd always suspected, and the place in showbiz history of the liver sausage sandwich.
The doyen of British show business, J Kingston Platt shares reminiscences drawn from the wealth and the poverty of his experience from the past 40 years.
Performed and written by Peter Jones.
Producer: Pete Atkin
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1986.
THU 08:30 The Right Time (b00cb3bx)
Series 3
Episode 6
Star Trek shock, love cheats - and digging deep.
The sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
Stars Eleanor Bron, Graeme Garden, Neil Innes, Clive Swift, Roger Blake and Paula Wilcox.
Written by Graeme Garden, Mark Brisenden, Mike Barfield, Mike Coleman, Bob Sinfield, Chris Thompson & Pete Reynolds, Colin Bostock-Smith and Simon Roberts.
Script Editor: Ged Parsons.
Music by Ronnie & The Rex and Neil Innes.
Producer: Claire Jones
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2003.
THU 09:00 Doctor at Large (b009s9n7)
Mozambique
A trip ashore for ship's medic Simon Sparrow leads to some local linguistic mishaps
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 Captain Spratt, Ray Cooney as First Mate Jock Hornbeam, Marjorie Westbury as Maria, Miriam Margolyes as Matilde, Ann Murray as Mrs Hawkins, Madi Hedd as Rosa and Peter Jones as Easter.
Producer: David Hatch
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1969.
THU 09:30 King Street Junior Revisited (b00k2qm8)
Series 3
Rumours
Unlike the rolling stone, school gossip at King Street is virtually guaranteed to gather moss...
School comedy created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this King Street Junior ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005.
Stars Marlene Sidaway as Miss Lewis, Michael Cochrane as Mr Maxwell, Teresa Gallagher as Miss Featherstone, Jacqueline Beatty as Miss Reid, Janice Acquah as Mrs Khan, Paul Copley as Mr Long and Liza Sadovy as Mrs Sampson.
Producer: John Fawcett Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2004.
THU 10:00 Masters' India - Bhowani Junction (b00k2qmb)
Ranjit Singh Kasel
Unrest grows in Bhowani as Victoria Jones comes under suspicion from the police. John Masters dramatisation with Gary Bond, Shireen Shah and Sean Barrett.
THU 11:00 Faust (b00k2qmd)
Episode 4
Gretchen is pregnant with Faust's child, but the worst is yet to come. Adapted Devil-dealing fable starring Mark Gatiss.
THU 11:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k2s0q)
Series 1
Tears of the Giraffe
Precious Ramotswe gets a surprise, while her case of the missing American has yet to be solved. Stars Claire Benedict.
THU 12:00 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook (b007jztn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
THU 12:30 My Music (b00jvcx2)
Steve Race quizzes John Amis, Frank Muir, Ian Wallace and Denis Norden on buskers and Julie Andrews. From April 1990.
THU 13:00 Cadfael (b007jlbp)
Monk's Hood
4. Mallilie
Confusion reigns in the hunt for the poisoner. Brother Cadfael has fresh suspicions.
Ellis Peters's medieval thriller stars Philip Madoc as Brother Cadfael.
Sir Michael Hordern is the narrator.
From the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, dramatised by Bert Coules
Narrator ...... Sir Michael Hordern
Brother Cadfael ...... Phillip Madoc
Sergeant William Warden ...... Ian Hogg
Brother Mark ...... Ian Targett
Prior Robert ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Martin Bellecott ...... Timothy Carlton
Edwin Gurney ...... Richard Pearce
Edwy Bellecott ...... Stephen Garlick
Brother Petrus ...... Fraser Kerr
Brother Rees ...... Norman Jones
Hugh Beringar ...... Alan Barker
Brother Simon ...... Michael Turner
Brother Barnabas ...... Terrence Edmond
Producer: Lissa Evans
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991.
THU 13:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home (b007jtdj)
Episode 5
As suspicions over Palgrove grow, Inspector Purbright calls on his old friend Lucilla Teatime.
One of Colin Watson's Flaxborough Chronicles dramatised by Christopher Denys in 6 parts.
Stars John Rowe as Inspector Purbright, Paul Downing as Love, Russell Dixon as Dr Fergusson, Ann Rye as Lucilla Teatime, Geoffrey Banks as Mortimer Hive, Kathryn Hunt as Helen and Robin Polley as Sgt Malley.
Producer: Tony Cliff
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1992.
THU 14:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007qx31)
At War with France; Earl Fitzwilliam's Failure
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
THU 14:15 A Late Dinner (b00k2ttl)
Episode 4
The writer's culinary tour hits Andalusia - home to a third of Spain's 220 million olive trees. Read by Jonathan Firth.
THU 14:30 William Boyd - Fascination (b007jwl5)
Fantasia on a Favourite Waltz
Clara, who lives by 'entertaining' gentlemen, meets a talented teen pianist. William Boyd adaptation, read by Niamh Cusack.
THU 14:45 Walter Lord - A Night to Remember (b007jr7q)
Episode 9
As dawn breaks, the Carpathia sets out on a rescue mission for the passengers and crew of the Titanic. Read by Martin Jarvis.
THU 15:00 Masters' India - Bhowani Junction (b00k2qmb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
THU 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00k2vwp)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Kirsten O'Brien presents an hour of children's stories, with Rupert Degas reading Big George by Eric Pringle.
THU 17:00 Doctor at Large (b009s9n7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
THU 17:30 King Street Junior Revisited (b00k2qm8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
THU 18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqjl)
The Red Planet
14. Lost in Time
As the crew of Discovery explore Mars, Captain Jet Morgan and Doc must rescue Lemmy - but what about Mitch?
Charles Chilton’s 1954 classic set in 1971.
CAST:
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy …. David Kossoff
Doc …. Guy Kingsley Poynter
Mitch …. Bruce Beeby
Announcer/Various …. David Jacobs
Music composed and conducted by Van Phillips.
Producer: Charles Chilton
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1954.
THU 18:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007k4tb)
Episode 8
Magnus fails to disembark, so Dick realises that he got off the train earlier. But there's a discovery. Read by Julian Wadham.
THU 19:00 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook (b007jztn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
THU 19:30 My Music (b00jvcx2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
THU 20:00 Cadfael (b007jlbp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]
THU 20:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home (b007jtdj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]
THU 21:00 Faust (b00k2qmd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
THU 21:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k2s0q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
THU 22:00 The Right Time (b00cb3bx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
THU 22:30 All the World's a Globe (b007jwp2)
The Creation
The National Theatre of Brent tells the chaotic story of life on Earth. Stars Patrick Barlow and Jim Broadbent. From May 1990.
THU 22:45 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea (b007k1n1)
Series 2
The Poison Pen Letters
The elderly Scotsmen investigate who's been snitching with green ink. Stars Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden. From March 2004.
THU 23:00 Think the Unthinkable (b007k4wm)
Series 2
Barrington Comprehensive
The management consultants try reversing the fortunes of an inner city school. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From November 2002.
THU 23:30 Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll (b00fvwk6)
Kajaboohoo
The Brummie musicologist reveals what he didn't do on the 1980s music scene. Stars Graham Fellows. From October 2001.
THU 23:45 Elastic Planet (b007k33s)
The Zoo
Revealing the links between hurdling cattle, the Elephant's Lumberyard, gong beetles, alternative horticulture and the Llama movies of the early 60s.
Oliver Postgate narrates a stream of bizarre coincidences in Ben Moor’s cosmic comedy of connections.
With Julian Pettifer, Brian Hayes, Dan Strauss, Kerry Shale, Geoff McGivern, Fiona Allen.
Producer: Jon Naismith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1995


FRIDAY 01 MAY 2009

FRI 00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqjl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007k4tb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 Cadfael (b007jlbp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home (b007jtdj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 Faust (b00k2qmd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k2s0q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 Masters' India - Bhowani Junction (b00k2qmb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007qx31)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:15 A Late Dinner (b00k2ttl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:15 on Thursday]
FRI 04:30 William Boyd - Fascination (b007jwl5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Thursday]
FRI 04:45 Walter Lord - A Night to Remember (b007jr7q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:45 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 01/05/2009 (b00k3my5)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
FRI 08:00 Round the Horne (b007k1g4)
Series 2
Episode 6
Master Spy Kenneth Horne is on the star-studded trail of Doddy's joke thief, while Michael Bain and Barbara Cartload are on 'The Seamus Android Show'.
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 April 1966.
FRI 08:30 Heated Rollers (b007rn40)
Episode 5
Wartime heroines - and Oliver with a twist.
The first ever all-women sketch show made for BBC Radio 2 starring 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 March 1999.
FRI 09:00 Beachcomber... By the Way (b0081s34)
Series 1
Episode 3
Cads and Swine, The Giddy Girlhood of Mrs Wretch, plus a few problems with parrots.
Richard Ingrams, John Wells, John Sessions and Patricia Routledge recreate the world of the JB Morton.
Running in the Daily Express from 1924 to 1975 – JB Morton’s surreally comic ‘Beachcomber’ column paved the way for a great deal of modern humour.
Adapted by Michael Barfield with Richard Ingrams.
Announcer: Brian Perkins
Producer: Harry Thompson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1989.
FRI 09:30 Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare (b007k2q6)
Episode 3
The Royal Dingle Company invites Brian Cox to run a Bard's tragedy masterclass. Stars Patrick Barlow. From September 1995.
FRI 10:00 Masters' India - Bhowani Junction (b00k3my7)
Rodney Savage
Rodney and Victoria try to resolve their relationship against Indian unrest. John Masters dramatisation with Gary Bond.
FRI 11:00 Faust (b00k3my9)
Episode 5
Faust becomes bored by years of wish fulfilment. Fable adaptation of a man selling his soul to the Devil. Stars Mark Gatiss.
FRI 11:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k3myc)
Series 2
The Chief Justice of Beauty
Precious worries about her fiance, and Mma Makutsi takes on a case for the Chief Justice of Beauty. Stars Claire Benedict.
FRI 12:00 Round the Horne (b007k1g4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 The Michael Bentine Show (b00k3myf)
From 15/04/1984
From his own father to a huge hairy mountain gorilla.
Michael Bentine stars in the ultimate one man show written and performed by the host.
Producer: Jamie Rix
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in April 1984.
FRI 13:00 Cadfael (b007jlbz)
Monk's Hood
5. Judgement
With a fresh arrest made for murder, Brother Cadfael is keen to see justice delivered.
Conclusion of Ellis Peters's medieval thriller starring Philip Madoc as Brother Cadfael.
Sir Michael Hordern is the narrator.
From the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, dramatised by Bert Coules.
Narrator ...... Sir Michael Hordern
Brother Cadfael ...... Phillip Madoc
Sergeant William Warden ...... Ian Hogg
Brother Mark ...... Ian Targett
Prior Robert ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Martin Bellecott ...... Timothy Carlton
Edwin Gurney ...... Richard Pearce
Edwy Bellecott ...... Stephen Garlick
Brother Petrus ...... Fraser Kerr
The Judge ...... Norman Jones
Hugh Beringar ...... Alan Barker
Maerreg ...... Kenneth Price
Brother Simon ...... Michael Turner
Brother Barnabas ...... Terrence Edmond
Father Heribert ...... Timothy Bateson
Producer: Lissa Evans
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991.
FRI 13:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home (b007jtdt)
Episode 6
As Mortimer Hive enters the lion's den - can Inspector Purbright finally unravel the wicked web?
One of Colin Watson's Flaxborough Chronicles dramatised by Christopher Denys in 6 parts.
Stars John Rowe as Inspector Purbright, Geoffrey Banks as Mortimer Hive, Paul Downing as Love, Russell Dixon as Booker and Ann Rye as Lucilla Teatime.
Producer: Tony Cliff
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1992.
FRI 14:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007qvgh)
Peep o' Day Boys and Defenders; I Will Blow Your Souls to the Low Hills of Hell
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
FRI 14:15 A Late Dinner (b00k3myh)
Episode 5
The last stop on the writer's gastronomic travelogue of Spain is a bustling market in Barcelona. Read by Jonathan Firth.
FRI 14:30 William Boyd - Fascination (b007jwlf)
The Pigeon
Love, sickness, betrayal and family fissures. And what is going on in Paris? Read by Tom Goodman-Hill.
FRI 14:45 Walter Lord - A Night to Remember (b007jr83)
Episode 10
As the news of the Titanic's sinking reaches New York, a list of survivors is hastily drawn up. Read by Martin Jarvis.
FRI 15:00 Masters' India - Bhowani Junction (b00k3my7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
FRI 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00k3myk)
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Kirsten O'Brien presents an hour of children's stories, with Mike Harding reading Henry's Cat by Stan Hayward.
FRI 17:00 Beachcomber... By the Way (b0081s34)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
FRI 17:30 Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare (b007k2q6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
FRI 18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqlg)
The Red Planet
15. Hypnosis
Cold-handed Maclean attacks Lemmy, but the plucky radio operator fights back...
Charles Chilton’s 1954 classic set in 1971.
CAST:
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy …. David Kossoff
Doc …. Guy Kingsley Poynter
Mitch …. Bruce Beeby
Announcer/Various …. David Jacobs
Music composed and conducted by Van Phillips.
Producer: Charles Chilton
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1954.
FRI 18:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007k4vj)
Episode 9
Wrestling with his guilt, Dick empties the laboratory of all evidence and sets off on a journey. Read by Julian Wadham.
FRI 19:00 Round the Horne (b007k1g4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
FRI 19:30 The Michael Bentine Show (b00k3myf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
FRI 20:00 Cadfael (b007jlbz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]
FRI 20:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home (b007jtdt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]
FRI 21:00 Faust (b00k3my9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
FRI 21:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k3myc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
FRI 22:00 Heated Rollers (b007rn40)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
FRI 22:30 Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better (b00k3n96)
Series 1
Greed/Gluttony
Welsh comedian Mark Watson sets out on his quest to free us from the seven deadly sins via stand-up comedy.
It's greed and gluttony for starters.
Tim Key and Tim Minchin provide sketches, songs and distractions.
Producer: Katie Marsden
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2007.
FRI 23:00 Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! (b00cv179)
Series 2
Just a Minute
After arguing all day, the former variety star sparks confusion when he arrives at the BBC. Stars Steve Delaney. From March 2007.
FRI 23:30 Dave Podmore (b007r4mh)
Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix
Episode 4
Cricketing legend Dave Podmore tries to gauge the English team's success in his own murky way...
Christopher Douglas stars as Pod.
Written by Christopher Douglas, Nick Newman and Andrew Nickolds.
Dave ...... Chris Douglas
Andy ...... Andrew Nickolds
With Henry Alan, Keiran Cadweller, William Hicks, David Rogers, Fiona Rowlett and Montanna Thompson.
Producer: Richard Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2001.