SATURDAY 02 MAY 2009

SAT 00:00 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.
SAT 00:30 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.
SAT 01:00 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.
SAT 01:30 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.
SAT 02:00 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.
SAT 02:15 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.
SAT 03:00 Masters' India - Bhowani Junction (b00k3my7)
Rodney Savage
Rodney and Victoria try to resolve their relationship against Indian unrest. John Masters dramatisation with Gary Bond.
SAT 04:00 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.
SAT 04:15 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.
SAT 04:30 William Boyd - Fascination (b007jwlf)
The Pigeon
Love, sickness, betrayal and family fissures. And what is going on in Paris? Read by Tom Goodman-Hill.
SAT 04:45 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.
SAT 05:00 02/05/2009 (b00k7lz2)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
SAT 08:00 Big Toe Books (b00k7lz4)
Kirsten O'Brien presents an hour of children's stories - featuring The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne, read by Anne-Marie Duff.
SAT 09:00 Unearthing Mysteries (b00c324j)
Series 4
Episode 4
Aubrey Manning visits America's Meadowcroft Rock Shelter near Pittsburgh to find out who went camping there 14,000 years ago.
SAT 09:30 Rudyard Kipling - The Jungle Book (b00d05bj)
The Spring Running
Mowgli leads the attack, but realises he must soon make a decision. Stars Nisha K Nayar, Eartha Kitt and Freddie Jones.
SAT 10:00 Comedy Controller (b00kcrd7)
Somebody Laughed - Eddie Braben Special
The man who brought sunshine to Eric and Ernie selects shows what he wrote, including Morecambe and Wise, The Show With Ten Legs, The Ken Dodd Show and Jimmy's Cricket Team.
SAT 13:00 Ellen Dryden - The Westward Journey (b007jzmq)
"We are now beyond the Missouri River. We have left the States behind. Ahead of us lie the great uncivilised plains."
On the wagon trains of the perilous migration across America to Oregon and California, the strength of women was tested against the ambition and pride of their men.
Ellen Dryden's period drama stars Carolyn Jones as Martha, Tracy-Ann Oberman as Lucy, Marcia Warren as Hannah, , Bradley Lavelle as Thomas, Nathan Osgood as George, David Bannerman as Robert McKail, Mia Soteriou as Elizabeth Swain, Alison Pettitt as Rebecca, David Brooks as Francis, Mac McDonald as Jonah, Liz Ross as Woman and Alan Marriott as Charles Putnam.
Music by Mia Soteriou.
Director: Ned Chaillet
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1997.
SAT 14:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00k7lz6)
Brother Cadfael - Monk's Hood: Troubled Times
Brother Cadfael is asked to supply Monk's Hood oil - which can kill or cure. Stars Philip Madoc and narrated by Michael Hordern.
SAT 15:00 Crime Catch-Up (b00k7lz8)
Brother Cadfael - Monk's Hood: The Inheritance
When an abbey benefactor suddenly dies, Brother Cadfael is called on for his expert opinion. Stars Philip Madoc.
SAT 15:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00k7lzb)
Brother Cadfael - Monk's Hood: Hunted
Brother Cadfael harbours a young lad suspected of murdering his stepfather. Stars Philip Madoc and Sir Michael Hordern.
SAT 16:00 Crime Catch-Up (b00k7lzd)
Brother Cadfael - Monk's Hood: Mallilie
Far from helping a suspect, Brother Cadfael leads the authorities to him. Stars Philip Madoc and Sir Michael Hordern.
SAT 16:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00k7lzg)
Brother Cadfael - Monk's Hood: Judgement
With Edwin arrested for murder, Brother Cadfael seeks justice in the local court. Stars Philip Madoc and Sir Michael Hordern.
SAT 17:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00k7lzj)
Series 5
Episode 28
The American funny man presents more comedy and music from the Town Hall in New York City, with special guest Elvis Costello.
SAT 18:00 The Twilight Zone (b00k7lzl)
Series 2
Time Enough at Last
A bookworm's wish for more time to read is met by a nuclear holocaust - but is he alone? Adapted from TV with Tim Kazurinsky.
SAT 18:40 Wicca (b007jsc5)
Episode 7
Will Mike Malone's rescue attempt place 'witches' Ellen and Vikki in even more danger?
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 (b00c324j)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
SAT 19:30 Rudyard Kipling - The Jungle Book (b00d05bj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
SAT 20:00 Comedy Controller (b00kcrd7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
SAT 23:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00k7lzj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 today]


SUNDAY 03 MAY 2009

SUN 00:00 The Twilight Zone (b00k7lzl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Saturday]
SUN 00:40 Wicca (b007jsc5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:40 on Saturday]
SUN 01:00 Ellen Dryden - The Westward Journey (b007jzmq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Saturday]
SUN 02:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00k7lz6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Saturday]
SUN 03:00 Crime Catch-Up (b00k7lz8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 15:00 on Saturday]
SUN 03:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00k7lzb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 15:30 on Saturday]
SUN 04:00 Crime Catch-Up (b00k7lzd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 16:00 on Saturday]
SUN 04:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00k7lzg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 16:30 on Saturday]
SUN 05:00 03/05/2009 (b00k7m7j)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
SUN 08:00 Big Toe Books (b00k7m7l)
Kirsten O'Brien presents an hour of children's stories - featuring The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne, read by Anne-Marie Duff.
SUN 09:00 Faust Omnibus (b00k7m7n)
The evil supremo meets Dr Faustus. Martin Jenkins' fable adaptation of a man selling his soul to the Devil. Stars Mark Gatiss.
SUN 10:15 Elizabeth Buchan - Frozen Words (b007w26k)
When a young man takes his beloved Rose to climb a mountain, there are alarming consequences. Read by Mark Bonnar.
SUN 10:30 Boogie Up the River (b007jv7w)
See You Outside Boots in Oxford
Mark and his manic mutt look for the enigmatic Jennifer in the city of dreaming spires. Stars Timothy Spall. From December 1992.
SUN 11:00 That Reminds Me (b007jmxz)
Series 1
Peter Jones
Much-loved actor Peter Jones reminisces about his showbiz career as he entertains an audience.
Featuring tales of his early years and how he got his breaks on radio and TV.
Producer: Claire Jones
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1999.
SUN 11:30 The Radio Detectives (b007jp7b)
Series 1
Sexton Blake, the Other Baker Street Detective
Sexton Blake was born and made resident of Baker Street in the very month Sherlock Holmes was "killed off" - and he proved to be an instant hit.
Aficionado and expert, Professor Jeffrey Richards probes the careers of "the poor man's Sherlock Holmes" and his faithful assistant Tinker - that spanned 100 years.
Affectionate five-part series about popular radio detectives.
Producer: Jon Rolph
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998.
SUN 12:00 Much Binding in the Marsh (b008p56b)
A proposed 'Bindebourne' Festival needs some famous guests. Stars Kenneth Horne and Richard Murdoch. From February 1949.
SUN 12:30 Listen to Les (b00cr1ll)
Les Dawson with tales of 1920s gangsters and romantics at the dole office. With Daphne Oxenford. From January 1981.
SUN 13:00 Alan Ayckbourn - Things We Do For Love (b007xrnq)
When two best friends are reunited, the ensuing farce surprises them both. Stars Joanna Van Gyseghem and Cameron Stewart.
Alan Ayckbourn's play, adapted for radio by Martyn Read
Starring Joanna van Gyseghem as Barbara, Cameron Stewart as Hamish, Gavin Muir as Gilbert and Teresa Gallagher as Nikki.
This comic masterpiece is an hilarious and cruel view of love - avoiding it, yearning for it and falling head over heels in it. Barbara has chosen to live alone. Her immaculate flat is a male-free and child-free zone. As lady of the house, she rents out the bottom flat to Gilbert, a postman with a passion for painting. Her role in life is to remain single and to look after her boss. When her old school friend, Nikki, moves into the upstairs flat with her fiancé, Hamish, Barbara is there to keep an eye on her. However, her orderly life quickly takes a very different direction.
Things We Do For Love has been deemed one of the best plays of the 1990s.
Producer: Gordon House.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2000.
SUN 14:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k7t86)
No Tomatoes: Train Times
Smell your third portion of No Tomatoes, with couscous from Paul Copley, Helen Moon and Ian Potter.
SUN 14:45 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k7t88)
Knocker: Obselejectivitysence
Audience comedy about a long suffering market researcher, written by Neil Edmond and starring Paula Wilcox.
SUN 15:00 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k7t8b)
The Goon Show: 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.
SUN 15:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k7t8d)
It Sticks Out Half a Mile: Hidden Treasure
Pike and Hodges call in a clairvoyant to help them locate the pier's rumoured booty. Stars Ian Lavender and Betty Marsden.
SUN 16:00 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k7tvd)
My Music
Steve Race quizzes John Amis, Frank Muir, Ian Wallace and Denis Norden on buskers and Julie Andrews. From April 1990.
SUN 16:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k7tvg)
Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better: Greed/Gluttony
The comedian sets out on his quest to free us from the seven deadly sins. With Tim Key and Tim Minchin.
SUN 17:00 That Reminds Me (b007jmxz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
SUN 17:30 The Radio Detectives (b007jp7b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:30 today]
SUN 18:00 Martin Kiszko - Scramble (b007jwq4)
Episode 3
Racing against time, Mel battles to use music to thwart a crucial government project. Stars Clare Corbett and Christian Rodska.
SUN 18:30 Kurt Vonnegut - Slaughterhouse 5 (b007jwlm)
Episode 1
An innocent abroad, Billy Pilgrim stumbles into enemy hands. Psychedelic, darkly humorous anti-war novel read by Robert Jezek.
SUN 19:00 Much Binding in the Marsh (b008p56b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:00 today]
SUN 19:30 Listen to Les (b00cr1ll)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
SUN 20:00 Faust Omnibus (b00k7m7n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
SUN 21:15 Elizabeth Buchan - Frozen Words (b007w26k)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:15 today]
SUN 21:30 Boogie Up the River (b007jv7w)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:30 today]
SUN 22:00 The Now Show (b00k7tvj)
Fresh from 4 - Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical look at the week's news. With Jon Holmes. From 24th April 2009.
SUN 22:30 Safety Catch (b00fgq18)
Series 1
A Wanting Man
Arms dealer Simon struggles to understand why other people hold his job against him. Stars Darren Boyd. From October 2007.
SUN 23:00 No Tomatoes (b0081b7p)
World Weary
World Weary: It's snow jokes from Paul Copley and Helen Moon in the sketch show mixing up language and sounds. From October 2007.
SUN 23:15 Knocker (b008g2dm)
Confidentialitydence
Experimental kitchen wipes sorely test market researcher Ian Dunn. Stars Neil Edmond and Paula Wilcox. From December 2007.
SUN 23:30 The Mitch Benn Music Show (b00bf7wv)
Series 2
Episode 4
The host presents a selection of classic comic songs. With special guest Neil Hannon from The Divine Comedy. From November 2006.


MONDAY 04 MAY 2009

MON 00:00 Martin Kiszko - Scramble (b007jwq4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Sunday]
MON 00:30 Kurt Vonnegut - Slaughterhouse 5 (b007jwlm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Sunday]
MON 01:00 Alan Ayckbourn - Things We Do For Love (b007xrnq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Sunday]
MON 02:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k7t86)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Sunday]
MON 02:45 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k7t88)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:45 on Sunday]
MON 03:00 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k7t8b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 15:00 on Sunday]
MON 03:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k7t8d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 15:30 on Sunday]
MON 04:00 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k7tvd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 16:00 on Sunday]
MON 04:30 Comedy Catch-Up (b00k7tvg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 16:30 on Sunday]
MON 05:00 04/05/2009 (b00k7xd0)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC7.
MON 08:00 The Goon Show (b00k7xd2)
Series 9
The £50 Cure
Kenneth Connor takes Harry Secombe's place, as Ned picks up a lavish NHS prescription for his broken legs. From February 1959.
MON 08:30 The Harpoon (b007k4cc)
Series 1
Episode 1
From patent cures to whaling for the under 5s.
The nostalgic spiffing spoof of adventure story papers for boys. Hip hip!
With Susie Brann, Alistair McGowan, Mary Elliot-Nelson, Julian Dutton and Peter Baynham.
Producer: Sarah Smith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991.
MON 09:00 Ballylenon (b007jpkl)
Series 6
Episode 3
Speculation over the Hoover cottage – and who will accompany Guard Gallagher to New York?
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 and Gerard McSorley as Stumpy Bonnar.
Music arranged and performed by Stephanie Hughes.
Directed at BBC Belfast by Peter Kavanagh.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1999.
MON 09:30 Unnatural Acts (b00k7xd4)
Series 2
Mean Streets
With Kit's new shop and the Neighbourhood Watch enrolling Caroline, the boys take action. Stars Jeremy Hardy. From March 1998.
MON 10:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf (b007jm85)
Episode 1
Shipwrecked literary critic Humphrey Van Weyden is rescued by Wolf Larsen, demonic skipper of the seal-hunting schooner Ghost.
Jack London's 1904 psychological adventure novel telling of heroism, survival and love on the high seas.
Starring Jack Klaff, Kerry Shale and Ian Dury,
Dramatised in four parts by Ed Thomason
Wolf Larsen ...... Jack Klaff
Humphrey Van Weyden ...... Kerry Shale
Mugridge ...... Ian Dury
Johnson ...... Jeffrey Gear
Leach ...... Scott Farrell
Charley ...... David Bannerman
Owen ...... Terence Edmond
Kelly ...... Norman Jonesy
Louis ...... Nigel Anthony
Svenson ...... Brett Usher
Smoke ...... Anthony Jackson
Harrison ...... Richard Pearce
Latimer ...... Peter Penry-Jones
Horner ...... Clarence Smith
Henderson ...... Andrew Wincott
Ferry Passenger ...... William Roberts
Music: Elizabeth Parker - BBC Radiophonic Workshop.
Singer: Sarah Connolly
Director: Adrian Bean
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1991.
MON 11:00 Alice Walker - The Color Purple (b00k7xcw)
Episode 1
Born into poverty and segregation - the struggle of uneducated black girl Celie in America's Deep South. Stars Nadine Marshall.
MON 11:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k7xcy)
Series 2
The Confession
Precious Ramotswe must find two women wronged in the past by her client, Mr Molefelo. Stars Claire Benedict and Joseph Marcell.
MON 12:00 The Goon Show (b00k7xd2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
MON 12:30 Foul Play (b00k7xd6)
Series 3
Death in Intensive Care
Crime writers Frances Fyfield and Peter N Walker try to solve a medical mystery.
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 Falco (b00k7xct)
Venus in Copper
Episode 1
Marcus Didius Falco comes face to face with temptation when he's hired to follow a professional bride with a habit of outliving her husbands.
Anton Lesser stars as Ancient Rome's favourite detective in a gripping serialisation of Lindsey Davis's best seller.
Marcus Didius Falco …. Anton Lesser
Helena Justina …. Ann Madeley
Hyacinthus …. Stephen Critchlow
Pollia …. Julia Hills
Cake Seller/Lusius …. Laurence Saunders
Cossus …. Jonathan Tafler
Tyche …. Bella Merlin
Dramatised by Mary Cutler.
Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2006.
MON 13:30 Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time (b007k3y7)
Episode 1
Confined to a hospital bed, Scotland Yard's Inspector Alan Grant is challenged to solve the mystery surrounding the alleged crimes of King Richard III.
Josephine Tey's classic story read in 14 parts by Paul Young.
Written in the early 1950s, The Daughter of Time was described by The New York Times as 'One of the best mysteries of all time'.
Producer: Bruce Young
Made for BBC 7 by BBC Scotland and first broadcast in 2005.
MON 14:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007qtm1)
The French Are in the Bay; Nothing But Terror Will Keep Them in Order
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
MON 14:15 Back to the Drawing Board (b008zhmd)
Episode 1
Fire-proof grease, happy accidents and the doggy doorbell. Matthew Harvey explores the fascinating world of inventions.
MON 14:30 Three Men on the Bummel (b007xs1y)
Episode 1
The threesome set out on a Victorian era cycling adventure in Germany. Sequel to Three Men in a Boat, read by Hugh Laurie.
MON 14:45 David Nobbs - I Didn't Get Where I Am Today... (b00ckd1g)
Episode 1
From Orpington to Cambridge via Marlborough (twice). Reginald Perrin's creator David Nobbs reads from his autobiography.
MON 15:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf (b007jm85)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
MON 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00k7xd8)
Kirsten O'Brien presents. Featuring The Enchanted Wood, written by Enid Blyton and read by Sally Lindsay, and Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident written and read by Eoin Colfer.
MON 17:00 Ballylenon (b007jpkl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
MON 17:30 Unnatural Acts (b00k7xd4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
MON 18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqp2)
The Red Planet
16. Strange Farm
With Mitch still missing, Captain Jet Morgan, Doc and Lemmy set off to find him, with hopes of finding the engineer rapidly diminishing...
Charles Chilton’s 1954 classic set in 1971.
CAST:
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy …. David Kossoff
Doc …. Guy Kingsley Poynter
Mitch …. Bruce Beeby
Wife …. Madi Hedd
Announcer/Various …. David Jacobs
Music composed and conducted by Van Phillips.
Producer: Charles Chilton
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1954.
MON 18:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007jw0t)
Episode 10
At Sir Oliver Carminowe's house, Roger visits the captive Isolda and comes up with a daring plan. Read by Julian Wadham.
MON 19:00 The Goon Show (b00k7xd2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
MON 19:30 Foul Play (b00k7xd6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
MON 20:00 Falco (b00k7xct)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]
MON 20:30 Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time (b007k3y7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]
MON 21:00 Alice Walker - The Color Purple (b00k7xcw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
MON 21:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k7xcy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
MON 22:00 The Harpoon (b007k4cc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
MON 22:30 Acropolis Now (b007r431)
Series 1
Sheep
Socrates and friends enter the Intellectual Olympics, but Heraclitus is side-tracked. Stars Stephen Moore. From January 2001.
MON 23:00 Chewin' the Fat (b00k829x)
Greg Hemphill and Ford Kiernan present Radio Scotland's 'topical' banter and sketch show. From February 1998.
MON 23:30 The Nick Revell Show (b007k2dc)
Series 1
Cash
Writer Nick struggles for cash, while his geraniums moan about Christmas decorations.
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 05 MAY 2009

TUE 00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqp2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Monday]
TUE 00:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007jw0t)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Monday]
TUE 01:00 Falco (b00k7xct)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Monday]
TUE 01:30 Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time (b007k3y7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Monday]
TUE 02:00 Alice Walker - The Color Purple (b00k7xcw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Monday]
TUE 02:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k7xcy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Monday]
TUE 03:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf (b007jm85)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007qtm1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:15 Back to the Drawing Board (b008zhmd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:15 on Monday]
TUE 04:30 Three Men on the Bummel (b007xs1y)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Monday]
TUE 04:45 David Nobbs - I Didn't Get Where I Am Today... (b00ckd1g)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:45 on Monday]
TUE 05:00 05/05/2009 (b00k89mc)
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 (b00kj37j)
The Jubilee Navy Lark
Chaos looms on the Royal Yacht Britannia when an unexpected crew arrives. Stars Jon Pertwee and Leslie Phillips. From July 1977.
TUE 08:30 The Leopard in Autumn (b00c0r22)
Series 1
The Coining of the Capricorn
Prince Ludovico plans to introduce a new currency to his 16th century Italian domain.
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 (b00k89mf)
Series 3
Foreign Exchange
With his sister Hannah away at university, why is Faith's son Joe so keen to have an Italian student to stay with them?
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, Emma Gregory as Hannah, Mark Denham as Joe and Danielle Allan as Gina.
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 Huddwinks (b0092n42)
Series 1
Over the Top
The Smollett family attempt to make a man of their son Compton, a self-employed train spotter.
Roy Hudd stars in Laurie Rowley’s comic parodies.
With:
Denise Coffey
Chris Emmett
David Gooderson
Fred Harris
Producer: Jonathan James-Moore
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in July 1986.
TUE 10:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf (b007jm8h)
Episode 2
The seal-hunting schooner Ghost journeys on to the herds with ruthless captain, Wolf Larsen at the helm.
Jack London's 1904 tale of brutality and survival on the high seas,
Starring Jack Klaff, Kerry Shale and Ian Dury,
Dramatised by Ed Thomason
Wolf Larsen ...... Jack Klaff
Humphrey Van Weyden ...... Kerry Shale
Mugridge ...... Ian Dury
Johnson ...... Jeffrey Gear
Leach ...... Scott Farrell
Owen ...... Terence Edmond
Kelly ...... Norman Jones
Louis ...... Nigel Anthony
Smoke ...... Anthony Jackson
Harrison ...... Richard Pearce
Latimer ...... Peter Penry-Jones
Horner ...... Clarence Smith
Henderson ...... Andrew Wincott
Maud Brewster ...... Shelley Thompson
Louis ...... Nigel Anthony
Music: Elizabeth Parker - BBC Radiophonic Workshop.
Singer: Sarah Connolly.
Director: Adrian Bean.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1991.
TUE 11:00 Alice Walker - The Color Purple (b00k89mh)
Episode 2
Celie is at the mercy of her cruel husband 'Mister'. His son Harpo weds feisty Sofia. Stars Nadine Marshall and Eamonn Walker.
TUE 11:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k89mk)
Series 2
The Kalahari Typing School for Men
Precious learns about her competition, and Mma Makutsi embarks on an entrepreneurial enterprise. Stars Claire Benedict.
TUE 12:00 The Navy Lark (b00kj37j)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
TUE 12:30 Steptoe and Son (b007k1hd)
Series 4
The Colour Problem
Albert and Harold Steptoe argue over whether to buy a new TV or a car.
Starring Wilfrid Brambell as Albert and Harry H Corbett as Harold. With Jo Manning Wilson and William Bedle.
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.
Produced by Bobby Jaye
First broadcast on the BBC Radio 2 in March 1972.
TUE 13:00 Falco (b00k89mm)
Venus in Copper
Episode 2
Falco is searching for the truth about the deaths of Severina's three husbands, when an unexpected offer forces him to question his instincts.
Maybe he should consult his new feathered friend?
Anton Lesser stars as Ancient Rome's favourite detective in a gripping serialisation of Lindsey Davis's best seller.
Marcus Didius Falco …. Anton Lesser
Helena Justina …. Ann Madeley
Pollia …. Julia Hills
Doctor …. Jez Thomas
Thalia …. Chipo Chung
Severina Zotica …. Tracy Wiles
Cossus …. Jonathan Tafler
The Parrot …. Colin Rote
Hortensius Novus …. Ian Brooker
Dramatised by Mary Cutler.
Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2006.
TUE 13:30 Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time (b007k3z5)
Episode 2
Inspector Grant's actress friend Marta Hallard has suggested he attempts to fathom out an unsolved historical case - and he's fascinated by an unusual present that she's brought to the hospital...
Josephine Tey's classic mystery read by Paul Young.
Written in the early 1950s, The Daughter of Time was described by The New York Times as 'One of the best mysteries of all time'.
Producer: Bruce Young
Made for BBC 7 by BBC Scotland.
TUE 14:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007r02y)
Croppies Lie Down; Rouse Hibernians from Your Slumbers
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
TUE 14:15 Back to the Drawing Board (b008zt90)
Episode 2
Apart from creativity, great inventions call for patents and money. Presented by Matthew Harvey, with James Dyson.
TUE 14:30 Three Men on the Bummel (b007xw8c)
Episode 2
As they arrive in Germany for their cycling tour, Harris enjoys wrestling with a hose pipe. Read by Hugh Laurie.
TUE 14:45 David Nobbs - I Didn't Get Where I Am Today... (b00ckz8d)
Episode 2
From the Sheffield Evening Star to BBC TV's 'That Was The Week That Was'. Writer David Nobbs reads from his autobiography.
TUE 15:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf (b007jm8h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
TUE 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00k89mp)
Kirsten O'Brien presents. Featuring The Enchanted Wood, written by Enid Blyton and read by Sally Lindsay, and Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident written and read by Eoin Colfer.
TUE 17:00 Second Thoughts (b00k89mf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
TUE 17:30 Huddwinks (b0092n42)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
TUE 18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqrd)
The Red Planet
17. Escape!
With Mitch conditioned at a 'sheep station', Captain Jet Morgan and his crew must work out how to plan their escape.
Charles Chilton’s 1954 classic set in 1971.
CAST:
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy …. David Kossoff
Doc …. Guy Kingsley Poynter
Mitch …. Bruce Beeby
John Cazabon ..... Various
Announcer/Various …. David Jacobs
Music composed and conducted by Van Phillips.
Producer: Charles Chilton
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1954.
TUE 18:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007jw0w)
Episode 11
On his next 'trip', Dick learns Joanna has demoted Roger, and the former steward is sheltering Isolda. Read by Julian Wadham.
TUE 19:00 The Navy Lark (b00kj37j)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
TUE 19:30 Steptoe and Son (b007k1hd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
TUE 20:00 Falco (b00k89mm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]
TUE 20:30 Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time (b007k3z5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]
TUE 21:00 Alice Walker - The Color Purple (b00k89mh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
TUE 21:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k89mk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
TUE 22:00 The Leopard in Autumn (b00c0r22)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
TUE 22:30 Ectoplasm (b007vgvc)
The Curse of Tutancommon
Lord Zimbabwe travels back to Ancient Egypt to uncover the mystery of the tackiest of the Pharoahs whose untimely death has unleashed an evil curse.
Dan Freedman and Nick Romero’s four-part comedy about the exploits of Lord Zimbabwe, occultist and adventurer.
Lord Zimbabwe ...... Nick Romero
Dr Lilac ...... Dan Freedman
Theremin ...... Peter Donaldson
Professor Cockcroft ...... Sophie Aldred
Other parts played by the cast.
Producer: Helen Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2000.
TUE 23:00 Ed Reardon's Week (b00k89mr)
Series 3
Murder Most Rewritten
After sending abusive emails, the hack vents his spleen corporate script writing.
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
Laura Solon
Philip Jackson
David Cann
Morwenna Banks
Matthew Holness
Adam Shipway
Sally Grace
Producer: Simon Nicholls
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2007.
TUE 23:30 At Home With The Snails (b007jvlw)
Series 2
Episode 1
George and Beverley decide to feign their deaths to see how their children will cope with the grief.
He wants to write a book about it all and she hopes they’ll realise how much they miss them, so that they can become one big happy reunited family.
But will their plan actually work?
Second series of Gerard Foster's comedy drama
George ..... Geoffrey Palmer
Beverley ..... Angela Thorne
Alex ..... Gerard Foster
Rose ..... Miranda Hart
Hosana ..... Debra Stephenson
Producer: Jane Berthoud
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2002.


WEDNESDAY 06 MAY 2009

WED 00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqrd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Tuesday]
WED 00:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007jw0w)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Tuesday]
WED 01:00 Falco (b00k89mm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Tuesday]
WED 01:30 Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time (b007k3z5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Tuesday]
WED 02:00 Alice Walker - The Color Purple (b00k89mh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Tuesday]
WED 02:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k89mk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Tuesday]
WED 03:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf (b007jm8h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007r02y)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:15 Back to the Drawing Board (b008zt90)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:15 on Tuesday]
WED 04:30 Three Men on the Bummel (b007xw8c)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Tuesday]
WED 04:45 David Nobbs - I Didn't Get Where I Am Today... (b00ckz8d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:45 on Tuesday]
WED 05:00 06/05/2009 (b00k8gz9)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
WED 08:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007r3dg)
Series 4
The Espresso Bar
Making no money out of being in showbiz, the lad sees his future in selling coffee.
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 (b008ggtc)
Series 2
A Green Unpleasant Land
The couple's German friend Heinrich reveals his thoughts about the war. Written by and starring Kay Stonham and Simon Greenall. From June 2003.
WED 09:00 After Henry (b007k47s)
Series 3
Guilty Secrets
'She does have her sensitivities. And this.... for a woman ... any woman ... even my mother - I'd have thought it would strike at the whole image she has of her entire marriage.'
Sarah tidies up husband Henry's study four years after his death.
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
Rod ...... Paul Sirr
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 Alison and Maud (b007k1w7)
Series 1
Fishing for Compliments
Is there something fishy about Bernard, apart from his VAT returns?
Bed and Breakfast for Beginners. First of two series of Sue Limb's sitcom about events at the Abbeyfield Guest House in Norwich.
Starring Denise Coffey and Miriam Margolyes as sisters Alison and Maud.
Alison …. Denise Coffey
Maud …. Miriam Margolyes
Father …. Joss Ackland
Mr Mullett …. Chris Emmett
Bernard …. Geoffrey Whitehead
Marina …. Phyllida Nash
Producer: Jonathan James-Moore
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2002.
WED 10:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf (b007jmc9)
Episode 3
With Maud Brewster aboard, the real danger on the schooner's voyage is yet to begin...
Jack London's 1904 tale of brutality and survival on the high seas.
Starring Jack Klaff, Kerry Shale and Ian Dury.
Dramatised by Ed Thomason
Wolf Larsen ...... Jack Klaff
Humphrey Van Weyden ...... Kerry Shale
Mugridge ...... Ian Dury
Kelly ...... Norman Jones
Smoke ...... Anthony Jackson
Latimer ...... Peter Penry-Jones
Horner ...... Clarence Smith
Henderson ...... Andrew Wincott
Maud Brewster ...... Shelley Thompson
Telefson ...... Charles Millham
Henderson ...... Andrew Wincott
Music: Elizabeth Parker - BBC Radiophonic Workshop.
Singer: Sarah Connolly.
Director: Adrian Bean.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1991.
WED 11:00 Alice Walker - The Color Purple (b00k8t2w)
Episode 3
Celie becomes enraptured with Mister's lover - the glamorous singer Shug Avery. Stars Nadine Marshall and Nina Sosanya.
WED 11:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k8t2y)
Series 2
The Admirer
Precious makes an unhappy discovery and Mma Makutsi finds a fan at the Kalahari typing school for men. Stars Claire Benedict.
WED 12:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007r3dg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
WED 12:30 The Burkiss Way (b007jr74)
Series 3
Around the World the Burkiss Way
Books are plundered, but what the Dickens is going on?
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 January 1978.
WED 13:00 Falco (b00k8t30)
Venus in Copper
Episode 3
After a short spell in prison, Falco finds half of Rome is having a party but it seems he isn't invited.
One particular gathering comes to an abrupt halt and as a result, the detective's reputation could be at stake.
Anton Lesser stars as Ancient Rome's favourite detective in a gripping serialisation of Lindsey Davis's best seller.
Marcus Didius Falco …. Anton Lesser
Helena Justina … Ann Madeley
Titus Caesar … Jonathan Keeble
Hyacinthus …. Stephen Critchlow
Viridovix …. Nick Fletcher
Hortensius Felix …. Graham Padden
Severina Zotica …. Tracy Wiles
Pollia …. Julia Hills
Dramatised by Mary Cutler.
Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2006.
WED 13:30 Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time (b007k402)
Episode 3
Challenged to tackle an unsolved historical mystery, Inspector Grant has become fascinated by a portrait of King Richard III. Borrowing a school history book from a nurse, he begins his investigation...
Josephine Tey's classic mystery read by Paul Young.
Written in the early 1950s, The Daughter of Time was described by The New York Times as 'One of the best mysteries of all time'.
Producer: Bruce Young
Made for BBC 7 by BBC Scotland.
WED 14:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007r42s)
The Boys of Wexford; The Battle of New Ross
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
WED 14:15 Back to the Drawing Board (b00904ns)
Episode 3
What are the risks of debt, and when do you give up? Matthew Harvey looks at the characteristics of an inventor.
WED 14:30 Three Men on the Bummel (b007xs36)
Episode 3
As the cyclists continue their European adventure, George is taught a lesson in Prague. Read by Hugh Laurie.
WED 14:45 David Nobbs - I Didn't Get Where I Am Today... (b00cl7lz)
Episode 3
Recalling Peter Cook, David Frost and the part he played in the Sixties' satire boom, David Nobbs reads from his autobiography.
WED 15:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf (b007jmc9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
WED 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00k8v4q)
Kirsten O'Brien presents. Featuring The Enchanted Wood written by Enid Blyton and read by Sally Lindsay, and Artemis Fowl - The Arctic Incident, written and read by Eoin Colfer.
WED 17:00 After Henry (b007k47s)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
WED 17:30 Alison and Maud (b007k1w7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
WED 18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqv2)
The Red Planet
18. Invasion Plans
With Lemmy and Doc at the mercy of the Martians, can Captain Jet Morgan come to their rescue?
Charles Chilton’s 1954 classic set in 1971.
CAST:
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy …. David Kossoff
Doc …. Guy Kingsley Poynter
Mitch …. Bruce Beeby
John Cazabon ..... Various
Announcer/Various …. David Jacobs
Music composed and conducted by Van Phillips.
Producer: Charles Chilton
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1955.
WED 18:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007jw0z)
Episode 12
After being sedated for five days, Dick discovers his doctor's verdict on the drug. Read by Julian Wadham.
WED 19:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007r3dg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
WED 19:30 The Burkiss Way (b007jr74)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
WED 20:00 Falco (b00k8t30)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]
WED 20:30 Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time (b007k402)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]
WED 21:00 Alice Walker - The Color Purple (b00k8t2w)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
WED 21:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k8t2y)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
WED 22:00 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b008ggtc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
WED 22:30 Old Harry's Game (b007jmdn)
Series 3
The Final Reckoning
When God discovers that rules are being broken in Hell, he sends some archangels to investigate.
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 (b008jwjs)
Michael Bentine - The Original Goon
Michael Bentine's 1994 autobiographical stage tour concludes. Including memories of The Goons and It's a Square World.
WED 23:45 World of Pub (b008qt08)
Series 1
Episode 4
For the Queen's visit, dodgy Phil books her beloved Chas and Dave. But can they make it? Stars John Thomson. From March 1998.


THURSDAY 07 MAY 2009

THU 00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqv2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand (b007jw0z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 Falco (b00k8t30)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time (b007k402)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 Alice Walker - The Color Purple (b00k8t2w)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:15 The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (b00k8t2y)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf (b007jmc9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007r42s)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:15 Back to the Drawing Board (b00904ns)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:15 on Wednesday]
THU 04:30 Three Men on the Bummel (b007xs36)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Wednesday]
THU 04:45 David Nobbs - I Didn't Get Where I Am Today... (b00cl7lz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:45 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 07/05/2009 (b00k8x8v)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
THU 08:00 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook (b007k02m)
Dick Turpin
The veteran of many parts recounts the story of a scheme to make a fortune from flops which puts "the Producers" to shame.
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 An Actor's Life for Me (b007r42w)
Series 1
A Stiff Audition
Young actor Robert Wilson is desperately seeking work.
At last an audition comes up. He doesn't need to rigidly stick to the script - just be rigid.
Sitcom by Paul Mayhew-Archer.
Robert Wilson ..... John Sinclair
Desmond Shaw ..... Gary Waldhorn
Sue ..... Caroline Quentin
With:
Ron Pember
Jo Kendall
Joanna Mackie
Jonathan Kydd
Michael Graham Cox
Melinda Walker
Producer: Paul Spencer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1989.
THU 09:00 Doctor at Large (b009xxrs)
In General Practice
Simon Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he's forced to tackle a pepped-up port loving lady.
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 Tony Benskin, Joan Sanderson as Mrs Russell, Stanley Baxter as Dr Hockett and Joan Sims as Dora.
Producer: David Hatch
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1969.
THU 09:30 King Street Junior Revisited (b00k8x8x)
Series 3
Flaming June
A weekend away in the country - and under canvas. Memories will be made of this.
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, Stephen Critchlow as the Security Guard, Matthew Protheroe as Wayne, Leah Verity-White as Amy, Pax Baldwin as Iqbal, Corinne Douglas as Karim and Jafer Husseyin as Terry.
Producer: John Fawcett Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2004.
THU 10:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf (b007jmcl)
Episode 4
Humphrey and Maud dash for freedom from cruel captain, Wolf Larsen, but Japan is 600 miles away...
Conclusion od Jack London's 1904 tale of brutality and survival on the high seas.
Starring Jack Klaff, Kerry Shale and Shelley Thompson..
Dramatised by Ed Thomason
Wolf Larsen ...... Jack Klaff
Humphrey Van Weyden ...... Kerry Shale
Maud Brewster ...... Shelley Thompson
Music: Elizabeth Parker - BBC Radiophonic Workshop.
Director: Adrian Bean.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991.
THU 11:00 Alice Walker - The Color Purple (b00k8x8z)
Episode 4
Sofia is beaten by the police and thrown in jail after hitting the Major. Stars Nadine Marshall and Petra Letang.
THU 11:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007jsh0)
Murder West One
1. A Cure for Death
The discovery of a dumped body sparks another mystery for feisty Detective Superintendent Julie Enfield
She undertakes an investigation of Harley Street doctors and cutting-edge medicine of a very non-Hippocratic variety...
Starring Imelda Staunton as Detective Superintendent Julie Enfield
Atmospheric thriller written by Nick Fisher.
Imelda Staunton ,,,,,, DS Julie Enfield
Dad ...... Geoffrey Matthews
DS Lawrence Evans ...... Ross Livingstone
Dr Jameson ...... David Collings
Andy Roberts ...... Harry Myers
Jenny ...... Tilly Gaunt
Ken ...... Ben Crowe
Mary Stone ...... Elizabeth Conboy
Gordon Wiseacre ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Dr Soames ...... Giles Fagan
Director: Richard Wortley
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1999.
THU 12:00 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook (b007k02m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
THU 12:30 My Music (b00k8x91)
Steve Race quizzes John Amis, Frank Muir, Ian Wallace and Denis Norden on Mendelssohn and 'The Onedin Line'. From April 1990.
THU 13:00 Falco (b00k8x93)
Venus in Copper
Episode 4
After two murders in one night, Falco is offered a job by the prime suspect.
Meanwhile his social life looks up as he hosts a turbot supper with more than one unexpected guest. But Falco has his sights set on catching a bigger fish.
Anton Lesser stars as Ancient Rome's favourite detective in a gripping serialisation of Lindsey Davis's best seller.
Marcus Didius Falco …. Anton Lesser
Helena Justina …. Ann Madeley
Falco's Mother …. Frances Jeater
Petronius …. Ben Crowe
Titus Caesar …. Jonathan Keeble
Hyacinthus …. Stephen Critchlow
Severina Zotica …. Tracy Wiles
Pollia …. Julia Hills
The Parrot …. Colin Rote
Appius Priscillus …. Kim Wall
Dramatised by Mary Cutler.
Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2006.
THU 13:30 Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time (b007k40z)
Episode 4
Using more books brought to his hospital bed, Inspector Grant is determined to prove King Richard III could not have committed the murders...
Josephine Tey's classic mystery read by Paul Young.
Written in the early 1950s, The Daughter of Time was described by The New York Times as 'One of the best mysteries of all time'.
Producer: Bruce Young
Made for BBC 7 by BBC Scotland.
THU 14:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007r4m9)
The Rebellion Spreads North; Rebellion in County Antrim
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
THU 14:15 Back to the Drawing Board (b0090bb6)
Episode 4
Many inventors have poor business skills, but one man is out to build bridges and change perceptions. Matthew Harvey reports.
THU 14:30 Three Men on the Bummel (b007xwv4)
Episode 4
On their German tour, the cyclists go climbing - and meet a dog with misplaced affections. Read by Hugh Laurie.
THU 14:45 David Nobbs - I Didn't Get Where I Am Today... (b00cl6vg)
Episode 4
Recalling the birth of his famous comedy creation, Reginald Iolanthe Perrin - writer David Nobbs reads from his autobiography.
THU 15:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf (b007jmcl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
THU 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00k9b31)
Kirsten O'Brien presents. Featuring The Enchanted Wood written by Enid Blyton and read by Sally Lindsay, and Artemis Fowl - The Arctic Incident, written and read by Eoin Colfer.
THU 17:00 Doctor at Large (b009xxrs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
THU 17:30 King Street Junior Revisited (b00k8x8x)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
THU 18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqxb)
The Red Planet
19. The Fifth Column
As Lemmy and Doc master a Martian sphere - Captain Jet Morgan gets a mysterious offer of help...
Charles Chilton’s 1954 classic set in 1971.
CAST:
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy …. David Kossoff
Doc …. Guy Kingsley Poynter
Mitch …. Bruce Beeby
John Cazabon ..... Various
Announcer/Various …. David Jacobs
Music composed and conducted by Van Phillips.
Producer: Charles Chilton
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1955.
THU 18:30 Man in His Time (b007ym13)
Episode 1
The hazards of space travel and its impact back home. The sci-fi master's award-winning story, read by Jamie Glover.
THU 19:00 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook (b007k02m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
THU 19:30 My Music (b00k8x91)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
THU 20:00 Falco (b00k8x93)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]
THU 20:30 Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time (b007k40z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]
THU 21:00 Alice Walker - The Color Purple (b00k8x8z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
THU 21:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007jsh0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
THU 22:00 An Actor's Life for Me (b007r42w)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
THU 22:30 All the World's a Globe (b007k44p)
2. Civilisation
From Egypt to origami.
The history of mankind from the first amoeba to the Second World War.
Presented by the entire cast of the National Theatre of Brent - Desmond Olivier Dingle and Wallace, aided by Mr Barker.
Written by Patrick Barlow, with additional material by Jim Broadbent and Martin Duncan.
With thanks to
Patrick Barlow
Jim Broadbent
Martin Duncan
Producer: Lissa Evans
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1990.
THU 22:45 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea (b007k1wk)
Series 2
The Monster in the Loch
The elderly Scotsmen have a monstrous encounter in the great outdoors. Stars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Alison Steadman. From March 2004.
THU 23:00 Think the Unthinkable (b007m4dz)
Series 2
Riddlington Plastic
The consultants marvel at the world wide web, and Ryan gets embroiled in a protest. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From November 2002.
THU 23:30 Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll (b00fw3yp)
My Turn to Be Poorly
The Brummie musicologist reveals the impact of so many rock legends dying at the age of 27. Stars Graham Fellows. From October 2001.
THU 23:45 Elastic Planet (b007k399)
The Objects
Revealing the links between the art of siren writing, the discovery of pants, the Church of England motorcycle display team and the flamenco guitar.
Oliver Postgate narrates a stream of bizarre coincidences in Ben Moor’s cosmic comedy of connections.
With Rebecca Front, Dan Strauss, Kerry Shale, Geoff McGivern, Ben Moor, Raymond Baxter and Caron Keating.
Producer: Jon Naismith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1995


FRIDAY 08 MAY 2009

FRI 00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqxb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 Man in His Time (b007ym13)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 Falco (b00k8x93)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time (b007k40z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 Alice Walker - The Color Purple (b00k8x8z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007jsh0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf (b007jmcl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007r4m9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:15 Back to the Drawing Board (b0090bb6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:15 on Thursday]
FRI 04:30 Three Men on the Bummel (b007xwv4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:30 on Thursday]
FRI 04:45 David Nobbs - I Didn't Get Where I Am Today... (b00cl6vg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:45 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 08/05/2009 (b00k9dbq)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
FRI 08:00 Round the Horne (b007k1pt)
Series 2
Episode 7
'Dr McKinlay's Scrapbook'. a special musical comedy extravaganza in a spoof eulogy for a TV screen doctor.
Starring Kenneth Horne, 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 (b007s849)
Episode 6
The real Sleeping Beauty, medical dramas - and a women's jail..
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 (b0082ckc)
Series 1
Episode 4
Lord Shortcake takes up amateur dramatics, Captain Foulenough takes us back to his unsavoury childhood, Cricket is taken too seriously, and Prodnose is escorted to the graveyard in the hope he’ll take the hint...
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 (b007k2xh)
Episode 4
The Royal Dingle Company wreak havoc in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Stars Patrick Barlow and Louise Lombard. From September 1995.
FRI 10:00 Frances McNeil - With a Little Help From My Friends (b00br7x6)
The story of Brian Epstein during his hectic, turbulent years of managing The Beatles. Stars Jonathan Keeble and Kerry Shale.
FRI 11:00 Alice Walker - The Color Purple (b00k9dbs)
Episode 5
Shug and Celie discover that Mister has secretly hidden Nettie's letters to Celie. Stars Nadine Marshall and Nina Sosanya.
FRI 11:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007jshc)
Murder West One
2. The Art of the Matter
Detective Superintendent Julie Enfield faces a strange theft and cunning scam in one of central London's art galleries, which ultimately leads to murder...
Starring Imelda Staunton.
Atmospheric thriller written by Nick Fisher.
DSI Julie Enfield ...... Imelda Staunton
Dad ...... Geoffrey Matthews
DS Lawrence Evans ...... Ross Livingstone
Johnny "The Tongs" Brickman ...... Ben Crowe
Jack "The Whistle" Stephens ...... Sean Barrett
Andrew Olson...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Kath Dyer ...... Elizabeth Conboy
Auctioneer ...... Harry Myers
Jack "The Whistle" Stephens ...... Sean Barrett
Terry Richards ...... Giles Fagan
Woman Resident ...... Frances Jeater
Director: Richard Wortley
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1999.
FRI 12:00 Round the Horne (b007k1pt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 The Michael Bentine Show (b00k9dbv)
From 22/04/1984
From duelling kings to a Commons washroom attendant.
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 Falco (b00k9dbx)
Venus in Copper
Episode 5
A battered and bruised Falco discovers the best way to win back the affections of his girlfriend.
Helena proves that she too can play detective, but the intriguing murder case is put on hold when Falco discovers his world crashing down around him.
Anton Lesser stars as Ancient Rome's favourite detective in a gripping serialisation of Lindsey Davis's best seller.
Marcus Didius Falco …. Anton Lesser
Helena Justina …. Ann Madeley
Petronius …. Ben Crowe
Hyacinthus …. Stephen Critchlow
Appius Priscillus …. Kim Wall
Severina Zotica …. Tracy Wiles
The Maid …. Emily Chennery
The Cake Seller …. Laurence Saunders
Cossus …. Jonathan Tafler
The Parrot …. Colin Rote
Dramatised by Mary Cutler.
Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2006.
FRI 13:30 Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time (b007k41t)
Episode 5
Still confined to his hospital bed, Inspector Grant is keen to prove his instincts about King Richard III's murderous crimes are correct.
Desperate for a contemporary account, Grant has asked for a copy of Sir Thomas More's history of the King's life...
Josephine Tey's classic story read in 14 parts by Paul Young.
Written in the early 1950s, The Daughter of Time was described by The New York Times as 'One of the best mysteries of all time'.
Producer: Bruce Young
Made for BBC 7 by BBC Scotland and first broadcast in 2005.
FRI 14:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007r524)
Rebellion in County Down; Vinegar Hill
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
FRI 14:15 Back to the Drawing Board (b0090f2l)
Episode 5
What happens when you give an inventor time, space and financial support? Matthew Harvey investigates the pitfalls.
FRI 14:30 Three Men on the Bummel (b007xxv3)
Episode 5
As the cyclists conclude their lively German jaunt, they reflect on the people they've met on the way. Read by Hugh Laurie.
FRI 14:45 David Nobbs - I Didn't Get Where I Am Today... (b00cl496)
Episode 5
From Perrin and Pratt to 'Going Gently', writer David Nobbs concludes reading from his autobiography.
FRI 15:00 Frances McNeil - With a Little Help From My Friends (b00br7x6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
FRI 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00k9dc0)
Kirsten O'Brien presents. Featuring The Enchanted Wood written by Enid Blyton and read by Sally Lindsay, and Artemis Fowl - The Arctic Incident, written and read by Eoin Colfer.
FRI 17:00 Beachcomber... By the Way (b0082ckc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
FRI 17:30 Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare (b007k2xh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
FRI 18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jqz9)
The Red Planet
20. Return to the Moon
Captain Jet Morgan and his crew must battle to outrun the Martian Spheres in their bid to escape...
Conclusion of Charles Chilton’s 1954 classic set in 1971.
CAST:
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy …. David Kossoff
Doc …. Guy Kingsley Poynter
Mitch …. Bruce Beeby
John Cazabon ..... Various
Announcer/Various …. David Jacobs
Music composed and conducted by Van Phillips.
Producer: Charles Chilton
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1955.
FRI 18:30 Man in His Time (b007zcy0)
Episode 2
As the lone survivor of a Mars mission returns to Earth, the consequences emerge. Jamie Glover concludes the sci-fi master's story.
FRI 19:00 Round the Horne (b007k1pt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
FRI 19:30 The Michael Bentine Show (b00k9dbv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:30 today]
FRI 20:00 Falco (b00k9dbx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:00 today]
FRI 20:30 Inspector Grant - The Daughter of Time (b007k41t)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 today]
FRI 21:00 Alice Walker - The Color Purple (b00k9dbs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
FRI 21:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007jshc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
FRI 22:00 Heated Rollers (b007s849)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
FRI 22:30 Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better (b00k9dc3)
Series 1
Lust
Mark Watson investigates lust as he continues his quest to free us from the seven deadly sins via stand-up comedy.
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! (b00d4nrv)
Series 2
After-Dinner Speech
The former variety star attempts to get work as an after-dinner speaker. Stars Steve Delaney with guest Barry Cryer.
FRI 23:30 Dave Podmore (b007rkg1)
Dave Podmore's World of Cricket
Episode 1
Eat the Dream. Pod makes a bid to run the opening ceremony of the 2003 Cricket World Cup - on the cheap, of course.
Sitcom about the exploits of talentless, amateurish, smug, inept and self-deluding English cricketer Dave Podmore.
Starring Chris Douglas and Andrew Nickolds with Chris Pavlo and Nicola Sanderson.
Written by Chris Douglas, Andrew Nickolds and Nick Newman.
Producer: Richard Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2002.