SATURDAY 06 JUNE 2009

SAT 00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jsl4)
The World in Peril
Episode 20
As the invasion fleet reaches Earth, can Jet Morgan and his crew save the day?
Continuing the 20-part serial - the third of Charles Chilton's classic sci-fi trilogy set in 1972.
CAST:
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy …. Alfie Bass
Doc …. Guy Kingsley Poynter
Mitch …. Don Sharp
Various ….Alan Tylvern
Rogers/The Martian …. David Jacobs
Music composed and orchestra conducted by Van Phillips.
Written and produced by Charles Chilton.
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1956.
SAT 00:30 The Lunar Effect (b007k1k4)
The Hiring Fair
Strong moonlight forces spark a sequence of events which echo across generations. Frances Tomelty reads Polly Devlin's tale.
In 1867 a young girl living with her father on their isolated County Tyrone farm often senses the magical attraction of the full moon. On one particular night of bright, silvery moonlight she gives in to strong forces sparking a sequence of events which echo across generations.
SAT 00:45 RL Stevenson - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (b00859tj)
Episode 5
It's Henry Jekyll's turn to tell the story, as the bizarre truth is finally revealed. Concluded by Tim Pigott-Smith. From April 1996.
SAT 01:00 Paul Temple (b007jpbb)
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
Roger Shelley Makes a Suggestion
The debonair detective and his wife are in Paris, when the telephone rings with a long distance call...
Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve in another intriguing case for BBC radio's smoothest investigator and his glamorous wife.
With Richard Williams as Sir Graham Forbes, Frederick Treves as Inspector Eden, Peter Wilde as Terry Palmer, June Tobin as Mary Desmond, John Scott as Bill McCall, Simon Lack as Philip Droste, Betty Baskcomb as the Telephone Operator, Rolf Lefebvre as Louis Franz, John Graham as Dr Foy and Richard Hurndall as Roger Shelly.
From 1938 to 1969 the fictional crime novelist and detective Paul Temple, together with his Fleet Street journalist Steve, solved case after case in one of BBC radio's most popular series. They inhabited a sophisticated world of chilled cocktails and fast cars, where the women were chic and the men wore cravats - a world where Sir Graham Forbes, of Scotland Yard, usually needed Paul's help with his latest tricky case.
Producer: Martin C Webster
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in 1959.
SAT 01:30 Casino Royale (b00f8688)
Episode 5
Bond is reunited with Vesper, but it seems the true enemy is much closer to home. Alex Jennings reads the classic spy novel.
SAT 02:00 Vikas Swarup - Q&A (b00kvkkp)
500,000 Rupees
Sitting in the hot seat, ready for his next quiz question, Thomas remembers being reunited with Salim. Stars Anand Tiwari.
SAT 02:15 Baldi (b007k0ft)
Series 3
The Dig
An archaeological dig becomes a battlefield involving monks, politicians and developers, while Paolo makes some fascinating discoveries.
David Threlfall stars as the murder-solving priest, Paolo Baldi.
Written by Martin Meenan.
With Martin Clunes as Aloysious, Tina Kellegher as Tina Mahon, TP McKenna as Father Troy, Owen Roe as Rynne, Margaret D'Arcy as Mrs Reid, Kevin Flood as Professor Evans, Sean McGinley as Swift, Barry McGovern as the Minister and Ingrid Craigie as Helen.
Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.
Script Editor: Gemma McMullan
Recorded at RTE's studios in Dublin.
Director: Mark Lambert
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2003.
SAT 03:00 Caesar! (b00cvbk1)
Series 2
The Glass Ball Game
The story of Emperor Hadrian and his relationship with Antinous, who died in mysterious circumstances. Stars Andrew Garfield.
SAT 04:00 A Short History of Ireland (b007tcj0)
Assassination in the Phoenix Park; The First Home Rule Bill
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
SAT 04:15 Lady Curzon and a Pineapple (b00cm6ww)
Ian Peacock picks up his spoon and delves into the history of "The King of Fruits".
The "most wanted" additions to any early 20th-century dinner party were said to have been Lady Curzon and a Pineapple. The former for her wit and charms, the latter for its taste, of course, but also for its status as a symbol of wealth and exoticism. Pineapples are believed to have been discovered by Columbus in 1493, and by the 18th century they were so sought-after that many wealthy landowners were attempting to grow them here in Britain. Some were successfully grown as far north as Falkirk in Central Scotland.
Lucinda Lambton discusses pineapple representation in architecture here and abroad, while Ian meets a young pineapple grower and tastes a one cooked to an ancient recipe on a spit over an open fire.
Producer: Caroline Barbour
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2005.
SAT 04:30 Mary Wesley - The Camomile Lawn (b0080sjp)
Episode 10
A funeral sparks a big reunion of old faces at the house in Cornwall.
A house - with a fragrant lawn stretching down to the Cornish cliffs - is the link between the five cousins which neither the war nor adulthood can break.
Published in 1984, Mary Wesley novel abridged in ten parts by Elizabeth Bradbury.
Concluded by Sian Phillips.
Producer: Tracey Neale
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1989.
SAT 04:45 Alan Bennett - More Untold Stories (b00kvq7p)
Staring out of the Window
Staring out of the window, Alan muses about what 'being a writer' actually means.
SAT 05:00 06/06/2009 (b00l169r)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
SAT 08:00 Big Toe Books (b00l169t)
Presented by Kirsten O'Brien. A daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7.
SAT 09:00 Catch a Falling Star (b00l169w)
Leo Enright tells the story of the 'last meteorite of the millennium' which fell on Ireland in 1999. From February 2002.
SAT 09:30 Doctor Finlay: Adventures of a Black Bag (b0089bws)
The Wife of a Hero
There's an outbreak of cup fever on the eve of Levenford United's semi-final against Glasgow Rangers, but Dr Finlay must cope with more serious sickness.
Sue Rodwell's six-part dramatisation of AJ Cronin's stories about the early years of the celebrated doctor.
Ready with his black bag, Dr Finlay sets out to remedy all manner of ailments suffered by his patients in the Scottish Highland town of Levenford.
Stars John Gordon Sinclair as Dr Finlay, Brian Pettifer as Dr Cameron, Katy Murphy as Janet, Irvine Allan as Ned Sutherland, Annie George as Jenny Sutherland, David McKail as Paxton, Sharon Small as Nurse Angus and Roddy Forsyth as the Match Commentator.
Producer: Jeremy Howe
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001.
SAT 10:00 Comedy Greats (b007k0v0)
The 1950s
Episode 2
Decade by decade, Barry Cryer showcases some of the funniest and finest shows ever broadcast by the BBC.
Six more favourite shows plucked from the 1950s schedules of the BBC Home Service and BBC Light Programme:
* Much Binding in the Marsh:
From 28/8/1953
The Weekly Bind brings you Mr Mulch's gardening and Patience Gush's poetry. Stars Kenneth Horne, Richard Murdoch, Maurice Denham, Dora Bryan and Sam Costa. From August 1953.
* Variety Bandbox:
From 22/01/1950
Comedy and songs with Frankie Howerd, Billy Ternent, Jerry Allen, Barbara Leigh, Peter Sellers, Bill Kerr and Philip Slessor. From January 1950.
* Just Fancy:
From 08/03/51
A grumpy neighbour and a helicopter ride. Gentle sketch show starring Eric Barker and his wife Pearl Hackney. From March 1951.
* Educating Archie:
From 01/03/1959
Brough makes a bet that he and Archie Andrews can travel round the British Isles in eight days. Radio ventriloquism with Dick Emery, Bernard Bresslaw and Warren Mitchell. From March 1959.
* Meet The Huggetts:
Loser Pays
Joe and Fred's attempt to teach their wives a lesson backfires. Stars Jack Warner, Kathleen Harrison and Kenneth Connor. From September 1957.
* Hancock's Half Hour:
Series 5 (7/20) Hancock's School
Inspired by Bill and supplied by Sid, the lad turns his home into a centre of learning. Stars Tony Hancock. With Sid James, Bill Kerr, Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams. From March 1958.
Produced and scripted by Peter Reed
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in May 2003.
SAT 13:00 Bill Naughton - Derby Day (b007ylvj)
Off to a Flying Start
The miners are on strike, as the town of Bolton awakes to the big race day of 1921. Stars Barrie Rutter and Stephanie Turner.
SAT 14:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00l169y)
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair: The Sitter-in
The smooth detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man. Stars Peter Coke. From 1959.
SAT 15:00 Crime Catch-Up (b00l16b0)
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair: The Marlow Incident
With Queenie dead, will her clue help the smooth detective and his wife find the missing baby? Stars Peter Coke. From 1959.
SAT 15:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00l16b2)
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair: Introducing Mr Droste
More mystery, as the smooth detective set out to unravel the secret behind Mrs Desmond's gloves. Stars Peter Coke. From 1959.
SAT 16:00 Crime Catch-Up (b00l16b4)
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair: Boulevard Seminaire
The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris. Stars Peter Coke. From 1959.
SAT 16:30 Crime Catch-Up (b00l16b6)
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair: Roger Shelley Makes a Suggestion
The smooth detective and his wife are in Paris, when the telephone rings with a long distance call. Stars Peter Coke. From 1959.
SAT 17:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00l16b8)
Series 5
Episode 33
The American funny man kicks off summer at Virginia's Wolf Trap National Park, with Robin and Linda Williams and Jearlyn Steele.
SAT 18:00 The Price of Fear (b007jn3p)
The Family Album
Horror legend Vincent Price introduces a tale of faceless commuter Arthur, who proves to be a formidable adversary as danger strikes.
Stars Maurice Denham as Arthur Goodby, Liz Fraser as Rose Goodby, James Kerry as Harry, Aubrey Morris as Mr Martin and Anthony Newlands as The Coroner.
Scripted by William Ingram.
Producer: John Dyas
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1983.
SAT 18:30 A Short Journey into Space Force, with Charles Chilton (b00l16bb)
Episode 4
The former BBC producer explains why radio is the best place for sci-fi.
SAT 18:40 James Follett - The Silent Vulcan (b007jsq6)
Episode 4
David issues a warning to the women who are still hiding out, but does Vikki know more than she's letting on?
After a UFO crash landed, the Sussex town of Pentworth has been cut off by a mysterious invisible and impenetrable wall - and tensions are rising.
'The Silent Vulcan' is the final book in James Follett's sci-fi trilogy of the same name.
Read by Nigel Anthony.
Abridged by Miranda Davis.
Producer: Elizabeth Allard.
Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2004.
SAT 19:00 Catch a Falling Star (b00l169w)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
SAT 19:30 Doctor Finlay: Adventures of a Black Bag (b0089bws)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 today]
SAT 20:00 Comedy Greats (b007k0v0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
SAT 23:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00l16b8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 today]