Godfrey is ridiculed when Captain Mainwaring hears he was a conscientious objector.
Starring Arthur Lowe as Captain Mainwaring, John Le Mesurier as Sergeant Wilson, Clive Dunn as Corporal Jones, John Laurie as Private Frazer, Ian Lavender as Private Pike and Arnold Ridley as Godfrey.
Adapted for radio from Jimmy Perry and David Croft's TV scripts by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles.
Patrick pursues a job at his old school and meets his ex-teacher. Stars Jim Sweeney and Cathryn Harrison. From July 2001.
By David Holt. Gordon is persuaded to extend his house. But is this a case of Conservatory Conspiracy? With Pam Ferris. From June 2006.
Sparks enjoys economic prosperity under the Rotarians. But will it last? Political satire in the story of country folk, with Nick Hancock and Andrew Sachs. From September 1988.
Phineas fears his past will affect his career, and with rumours over his love life, a fresh setback awaits. Stars Conleth Hill.
After the death of his friend, Richardson cuts himself off from the group and their familiar surroundings. But while out walking one day he comes across a figure he recognises.
Stars Tim Pigott-Smith as Older Richardson, Jordan Frieda as Richardson, Juliet Aubrey as Lydia, Jamie Bamber as Tom. Clare Corbett as Nancy and Tom Mannion as McKechnie.
HE Bates's semi-autobiographical novel (published in 1952) dramatised by Vivienne Allen.
Maurice Denham is former MP Sir Plympton Makepeace reflecting on 60 glorious years in power. Peter Tinniswood's comic monologue.
Bob bungles a surprise birthday party for Terry.
Starring James Bolam as Terry Collier, Rodney Bewes as Bob Ferris and Brigit Forsyth as Thelma Chambers.
Created and scripted for BBC TV by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais. Adapted for radio by Patrick Tilley.
The Baker Street sleuth probes a murder in Herefordshire, but the crime's roots are down under.
Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and adapted by Michael Hardwick.
Sherlock Holmes …. Carleton Hobbs
Doctor Watson …. Norman Shelley
James McCarthy ...... Nigel Graham
Coroner ...... Geoffrey Wincott
Inspector Lestrade ...... Humphrey Morton
Alice Turner ...... Sheila Grant … Alice Turner
John Turner ...... Bruce Beeby
The New Orleans detective launches a search deep into his past. Adaptation of James Sallis' novel read by Ray Shell.
Why do we collect things? Is it a male response to ancient hunting instincts to provide food for the family?
Today, collecting by children is in decline, and with it the development of an early fascination with the natural world around them.
Series of talks by Sir David Attenborough on the natural histories of creatures and plants from around the world.
Life begins at 40? The pain and joy of Middle Age, including the tragic tale of The Embarrassing Older Woman Trying to be Hip.
Budding art historian Martin Clay makes an extraordinary chance discovery. Read by Martin Jarvis.
Legendary agony aunt Claire Rayner reads her own biography, recalling her difficult childhood with extraordinary candour.
Kirsten O'Brien presents an hour of children's stories featuring The Folk of the Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton, Magenta Orange by Echo Freer and At the Firefly Gate by Linda Newbery.
The people of Ankh-Morpork have a no-nonsense approach to entertainment.
While they're looking forward to seeing a dragon slain, they'd be happy to settle instead for seeing the avenging warrior baked in his own armour.
Stars John Wood and Martin Jarvis.
The 8th of Terry's Pratchett's comic fantasy stories set on Discworld.
Narrator …. Martin Jarvis
Captain Vimes …. John Wood
Nobby …. Melvyn Hayes
Sergeant Colon …. Stephen Thorne
Lady Ramkin …. Helen Atkinson-Wood
Carrot …. Robert Gwilym
Lord Vetinari …. Crawford Logan
Supreme Grand Master …. Brett Usher
Brother Doorkeeper …. Jeff Nuttall
Brother Fingers …. Michael Roberts
Death …. Himself
Dramatised by Michael Butt.
Under a full moon, a young woman deals with two tormentors by unexpected means. Michelle Gomez reads John Connolly's tale.
How often have you done something which seemed out of character only to discover that a full moon fell on that day or week? Five stories marking a full moon. When someone or something unexpectedly steps outside of the norm is it just coincidence, or is there really something in The Lunar Effect?
The Cycle, written by John Connolly and read by Michelle Gomez.
On her way home from work on an almost deserted train, a young woman starts to suffer pains that we are led to believe indicate her period is imminent. When two troublemaking youths board the train and there is a subsequent delay, the boys' unwanted attention, the woman's increasing pain and the effect of the full moon result in the demise of her tormentors by unexpected means...
A mild-mannered doctor and his monstrous alter-ego. Tim Pigott-Smith reads Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of a dual personality.
Abridged by Morag Lyall.
The mild-mannered Dr Jekyll has discovered the ultimate drug; one that can turn him into something else. Suddenly, he can unleash his deepest cruelties in the guise of the sinister Mr Hyde. Transforming himself at will, he roams the streets of fog-bound London as his monstrous alter-ego. It seems he is master of his fate. It seems he is in complete control.
But soon he'll discover that his double life comes at a hideous price...
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), Scottish essayist, poet and author of fiction and travel books, was known especially for his novels of adventure. Stevenson became famous with the romantic adventure story Treasure Island, which appeared in 1883.
Zoo boss Bob Fossil is concerned about the erratic behaviour of Tony the prawn and gives zookeepers Howard and Vince the duty of escorting him to a zoo for animal offenders.
All goes wrong, however, when Howard and Vince come across a strange figure standing by the side of the road.
Written by and starring Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt.
The Boosh is a surreal adventure based on the Perrier Award-winning comedy show, featuring Howard and Vince's battles with zoo manager Bob Fossil.
Howard Moon ...... Julian Barrattt
Vince Noir ...... Noel Fielding
Bob Fossil ...... Rich Fulcher
After BBC radio gave them their big break with this series, they transferred to BBC TV where The Mighty Boosh ran for three series.
Producer: Danny Wallace.
Sketch comedy series - originally broadcast live. Stars Helen Lederer, Clive Mantle and Nick Wilton. From January 1986.
From the top of Blackpool Tower, caretaker Bob Braithwaite spies on a wedding organiser. Stars David Holt. From August 2001.
TUESDAY 19 JANUARY 2010
TUE 00:00 Terry Pratchett (b008p9wy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Monday]
TUE 00:30 The Lunar Effect (b007k1d8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Monday]
TUE 00:45 RL Stevenson - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (b0081sjk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:45 on Monday]
TUE 01:00 Sherlock Holmes (b007zl1r)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 on Monday]
TUE 01:30 Eye of the Cricket (b0089k7h)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 on Monday]
TUE 02:00 HE Bates - Love for Lydia (b007jvlf)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Monday]
TUE 02:15 Peter Tinniswood - On the Whole It's Been Jolly Good (b007jqrr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Monday]
TUE 03:00 Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers (b007jwh0)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:00 David Attenborough's Life Stories (b00n5w39)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:15 Stuck in the Middle (b008tx0j)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:15 on Monday]
TUE 04:30 Michael Frayn's Headlong (b0084hxk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:30 on Monday]
TUE 04:45 Claire Rayner - How Did I Get Here From There? (b007k448)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:45 on Monday]
TUE 05:00 19/01/2010 (b00pymrn)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
TUE 08:00 The Navy Lark (b00pymrq)
Series 14
Povey an Admiral at Last
Captain Povey's wife Ramona lands him in a Singapore stew.
Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Commanding Officer, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Clarissa, Tenniel Evans as the Admiral, Michael Bates as Albert and Elizabeth Morgan as Lady Fabia.
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 and George Evans.
Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in September 1973.
TUE 08:30 Heated Rollers (b007qg19)
Episode 2
A very nosey vicar, life before paternity tests – and Smothering Heights.
The first-ever all-women sketch show made for BBC Radio 2 stars Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro.
With music supplied by the Lorraine Bowen Experience.
Producer: Maria Esposito
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1999.
TUE 09:00 After Henry (b007jmr5)
Series 1
The Dinner Party
Sarah plays hostess, Mother plays the martyr and daughter Clare holds a flat-warming party.
Simon Brett's comedy about three generations of women - struggling to cope after the death of Sarah's GP husband - who never quite manage to see eye to eye.
Starring Prunella Scales as Sarah, Joan Sanderson as Eleanor, Benjamin Whitrow as Russell, Gerry Cowper as Clare, Richard Davies as Leo Dolan and Ellen McIntosh as Gwen.
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 May 1985.
TUE 09:30 Up the Garden Path (b007wpnk)
Series 1
Tangled Webs
The complex life and loves of Izzy Comyn, with her propensity for telling lies.
Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30 something teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men.
Imelda Staunton stars as Izzy.
Adapted by Sue Limb from her 1984 novel into 3 radio series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.
Izzy ...... Imelda Staunton
Maria ...... Marty Cruickshank
Michael ...... Nicholas Le Prevost
Dick ...... Mike Grady
Class 4C:
Sarah Doyle
Kerryann White
Mark Monero
Sam Smart
Producer: Jonathan James-Moore
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1987.
TUE 10:00 Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers (b007jwh5)
Episode 7
Phineas Finn's trial grabs headlines, while Glencora and Plantagenet Palliser receive important news. Stars Juliet Stevenson.
TUE 11:00 HE Bates - Love for Lydia (b007jvlh)
Episode 7
Richardson decides he has to move on. Tom is happy, but storm clouds are gathering. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith and Juliet Aubrey.
TUE 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.
TUE 12:00 The Navy Lark (b00pymrq)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
TUE 12:30 Doctor in the House (b007k4k7)
Happy Christmas
The Dean asks Sparrow, Evans and Benskin to organise St Swithin's festivities. Stars Richard Briers. From August 1968.
TUE 13:00 Sherlock Holmes (b007jr3d)
Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 6
5. The Crooked Man
Probing a military murder, the great detective exposes a cryptic connection to Colonial India.
Starring Carleton Hobbs as Sherlock Holmes and Norman Shelley as Dr Watson
Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and adapted by Michael Hardwick.
Sherlock Holmes …. Carleton Hobbs
Doctor Watson …. Norman Shelley
Corporal Wood ...... Allan McClelland
Sergeant Barclay ...... Douglas Hankin
Major Murphy ...... Alan Dudley
Eva Stuart … Miss Morrison
William Flinn ...... William Eedle
Jane Stewart ...... Beth Boyd
Producer: Martyn C Webster
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1966.
TUE 13:30 Eye of the Cricket (b0089lr6)
Episode 3
The detective discovers some of his New Orleans neighbours waiting to meet him. Ray Shell reads James Sallis' novel.
TUE 14:00 The Art of Rhetoric (b007jxnh)
Rules of Rhetoric
Simon Hoggart charts the progress of the persuasive public speaker, starting with the great orators of Ancient Greece and Rome.
TUE 14:15 Stuck in the Middle (b008v26b)
Sitting at the Grown Ups Table
Life begins at 40? The pain and pleasure of Middle Age, including the joys of mellowing and reaching a plateau.
TUE 14:30 Michael Frayn's Headlong (b007jt5k)
Episode 2
After his extraordinary discovery, Martin Clay sees the chance of a lifetime and hatches a plan. Read by Martin Jarvis.
TUE 14:45 Claire Rayner - How Did I Get Here From There? (b007k45g)
Episode 2
Reading her own biography, famous agony aunt Claire Rayner reveals her teenage ambitions and determination to become a nurse.
TUE 15:00 Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers (b007jwh5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
TUE 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00pymrx)
Kirsten O'Brien presents an hour of children's stories featuring The Folk of the Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton, Magenta Orange by Echo Freer and At the Firefly Gate by Linda Newbery.
TUE 17:00 After Henry (b007jmr5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
TUE 17:30 Up the Garden Path (b007wpnk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
TUE 18:00 Terry Pratchett (b008pc2z)
Guards! Guards!
Episode 4
"The Dewey system has its fine points" reflected the librarian, picking a parasite from its fur, "But when you're setting out to look for a crucial stolen book within the multi-dimensional folds of L-space, what you really need is a ball of string."
Stars John Wood and Martin Jarvis.
The 8th of Terry's Pratchett's comic fantasy stories set on Discworld.
Narrator …. Martin Jarvis
Captain Vimes …. John Wood
Nobby …. Melvyn Hayes
Sergeant Colon …. Stephen Thorne
Lady Ramkin …. Helen Atkinson-Wood
Carrot …. Robert Gwilym
Lord Vetinari … Crawford Logan
Supreme Grand Master …. Brett Usher
Brother Doorkeeper …. Jeff Nuttall
Brother Fingers …. Michael Roberts
Death …. Himself
Director: John Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in December 1992.
TUE 18:30 The Lunar Effect (b007k1fd)
The Boy by the Light of the Moon
Back in Morocco and remembering a distant a love affair - a Spaniard meets an odd waiter. David Warner reads Vega Powell's tale.
An older Spanish man returns to the Port of Tangier in Morocco, where memories stir of a love affair that changed his life. At his hotel he is attended by a strange boy, who seems to know about the woman he loved long ago. But when the man tries to find the waiter the next day, he's told he only works there once a month: the boy appears only at the time of the full moon. An exotic Tale of the Unexpected.
TUE 18:45 RL Stevenson - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (b0081tfy)
Episode 2
Hyde is wanted for murder and disappears. But what is his connection with the respectable Dr Jekyll? Read by Tim Pigott-Smith. From April 1996.
TUE 19:00 The Navy Lark (b00pymrq)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
TUE 19:30 Doctor in the House (b007k4k7)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
TUE 20:00 Sherlock Holmes (b007jr3d)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 today]
TUE 20:30 Eye of the Cricket (b0089lr6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 today]
TUE 21:00 HE Bates - Love for Lydia (b007jvlh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
TUE 21:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007jsh0)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
TUE 22:00 Heated Rollers (b007qg19)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
TUE 22:30 The Atkinson People (b007k271)
Barry Good
A wry, startling, in-depth probe into the life of a spoof pop star. Stars Rowan Atkinson. From November 1979.
TUE 23:00 The Jason Explanation of... (b007jpwr)
Money
David Jason's probe of modern life sets out to comprehend cash.
Following in the footsteps of Lord Clark, Dr Bronowski and Professor Galbraith, David Jason unravels the mysteries of the universe and the meaning of life.
With Miriam Margolyes and Royce Mills.
Written by Colin Bostock Smith, Andy Hamilton and Barry Pilton.
Music by John Owen Edwards.
Producer: Geoffrey Perkins
First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1977.
TUE 23:30 Doon Your Way (b007jzrw)
Episode 2
Bryony the Brownie and DJ Chantal join Doon Mackichan's parade of comic characters. With Alastair McGowan. From August 1996.
WEDNESDAY 20 JANUARY 2010
WED 00:00 Terry Pratchett (b008pc2z)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Tuesday]
WED 00:30 The Lunar Effect (b007k1fd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Tuesday]
WED 00:45 RL Stevenson - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (b0081tfy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:45 on Tuesday]
WED 01:00 Sherlock Holmes (b007jr3d)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 on Tuesday]
WED 01:30 Eye of the Cricket (b0089lr6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 on Tuesday]
WED 02:00 HE Bates - Love for Lydia (b007jvlh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Tuesday]
WED 02:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007jsh0)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Tuesday]
WED 03:00 Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers (b007jwh5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:00 The Art of Rhetoric (b007jxnh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:15 Stuck in the Middle (b008v26b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:15 on Tuesday]
WED 04:30 Michael Frayn's Headlong (b007jt5k)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:30 on Tuesday]
WED 04:45 Claire Rayner - How Did I Get Here From There? (b007k45g)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:45 on Tuesday]
WED 05:00 20/01/2010 (b00pytdx)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
WED 08:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b009h7l4)
Series 6
Fred's Pie Stall
The Lad Himself is out to save one of Cheam's institutions that's threatened by a council closure.
Starring Tony Hancock.
With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Wilfred Babbage, Hugh Morton and Harry Towb.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott.
Producer: Tom Ronald
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1959.
WED 08:30 The Mitch Benn Music Show (b00b5tc3)
Series 2
Episode 2
The comedian presents a selection of classic comic songs. With special guest singer-songwriter Isy Suttie. From October 2006.
WED 09:00 Brothers in Law (b007js84)
Series 2
Keeping It Warm
Will barrister Roger manage to make up with girlfriend Sally?
Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, John Glyn-Jones as Grimes, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Jean Anderson as Mrs Thursby, Norman Bird as Brigstocke, John Gabriel as Lowthwaite, Francis de Wolff as Mr Justice and Peter Tuddenham as the Lord Justice.
Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson.
Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972.
Producer: David Hatch.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1971.
WED 09:30 Smelling of Roses (b007k1tg)
Series 2
Trade Secrets
Confidentiality proves a headache for Rosie when she, Kate and Jo are all asked to organise top secret events...
Prunella Scales stars in the second of four series of Simon Brett's sitcom following the trials and tribulations of Rosie Burns and her event-management company based in Brighton.
With Arabella Weir as Kate, Rebecca Callard as Jo, Duncan Preston as Bob, Annette Badland as Tess, Edward de Souza as Oleg, Gillian Hanna as Kirsten and Simon Trinder as Robert.
Producer: Maria Esposito
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2001.
WED 10:00 Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers (b007jwhb)
Episode 8
Glencora opts for a potentially disastrous course of action to help the Duke of Omnium in his new role as Prime Minister. And as Palliser's domestic arrangements become more difficult, so do those of Mr Wharton and his daughter Emily...
Starring David Troughton as the Narrator, Ben Miles as Plantagenet Palliser, Sophie Thompson as Lady Glencora, Geoffrey Whitehead as Duke of St Bungay, Frances Jeater as Mrs Roby, Stella Gonet as Mme Goesler, Jonathan Keeble as Arthur Fletcher, Peter Marinker as Sir Orlando, Geoffrey Streatfeild as Everett, Chris Moran as Club Member, Greg Wise as Lopez, James Laurenson as Mr Wharton, Emily Bruni as Emily and Gerard McDermott as Parker.
Dramatised from Anthony Trollope's novels in 12 parts by Martyn Wade.
Music by Elizabeth Parker.
Director: Marc Beeby
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2004.
WED 11:00 HE Bates - Love for Lydia (b007jvln)
Episode 8
When Richardson finally returns home, a startling discovery awaits him. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith and Juliet Aubrey.
WED 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.
WED 12:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b009h7l4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
WED 12:30 Crowned Hudds (b00pytdz)
VR in Charge
Will Queen Victoria be amused? Roy Hudd's historical royal romp, with June Whitfield and Chris Emmett. From August 1995.
WED 13:00 Sherlock Holmes (b007znms)
Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 6
9. The Final Problem
The Baker Street sleuth's greatest enemy, Professor Moriarty, pursues him across Europe - towards the ultimate confrontation.
Starring Carleton Hobbs as Sherlock Holmes and Norman Shelley as Dr Watson
Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and adapted by Michael Hardwick.
Sherlock Holmes …. Carleton Hobbs
Dr Watson …. Norman Shelley
Professor Moriarty …. Rolf Lefebvre
Peter Steiler …. Alan Dudley
Swiss Boy …. Gordon Gardner
Produced by Martyn C Webster.
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1967.
WED 13:30 Eye of the Cricket (b007k10f)
Episode 4
With his son missing and a bogus Lew Griffin at large, the detective takes action. Ray Shell reads James Sallis' novel.
WED 14:00 The Art of Rhetoric (b007jxpt)
Politics and Persuasion
Simon Hoggart talks to Tony Benn and Anne Widdecombe about the great parliamentary performers, past and present.
WED 14:15 Stuck in the Middle (b008vnnj)
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
Life begins at 40? The pain and pleasure of Middle Age. Having an affair? 'It's not about sex, it's about death'.
WED 14:30 Michael Frayn's Headlong (b007jt5r)
Episode 3
Martin is determined to get his hands on the painting, without arousing Tony and Laura's suspicions. Read by Martin Jarvis.
WED 14:45 Claire Rayner - How Did I Get Here From There? (b007k46j)
Episode 3
Legendary agony aunt Claire Rayner reads her own extraordinary life story, recounting unhappy times spent in 1950s Toronto.
WED 15:00 Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers (b007jwhb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
WED 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00pytf1)
Kirsten O'Brien presents an hour of children's stories featuring The Folk of the Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton, Magenta Orange by Echo Freer and At the Firefly Gate by Linda Newbery.
WED 17:00 Brothers in Law (b007js84)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
WED 17:30 Smelling of Roses (b007k1tg)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
WED 18:00 Terry Pratchett (b008pc0b)
Guards! Guards!
Episode 5
"That dragon isn't going to accept any mealy-mouthed, wishy-washy liberal nonsense.... Do you know what you're getting with a dragon? Unashamed strong leadership."
The dragon strikes. But will Captain Vimes triumph?
Stars John Wood and Martin Jarvis.
The 8th of Terry's Pratchett's comic fantasy stories set on Discworld.
Narrator …. Martin Jarvis
Captain Vimes …. John Wood
Nobby …. Melvyn Hayes
Sergeant Colon …. Stephen Thorne
Lady Ramkin …. Helen Atkinson-Wood
Carrot …. Robert Gwilym
Lord Vetinari …. Crawford Logan
Supreme Grand Master …. Brett Usher
Chief Merchant …. Jeff Nuttall
Librarian …. Michael Roberts
Little Girl …. Kate McEnery
Director: John Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in December 1992.
WED 18:30 The Lunar Effect (b007k1dn)
She Often Walked at Night
Under a full moon somewhere in Europe - three friends meet in a strange, exotic bar. Lucy Cohu reads Lilian Pizzichini's tale.
Three friends, adrift in a mysterious European city, congregate one night at cocktail hour in a strange, exotic bar and, as they partake of an absinthe-like drink, pathological, long-buried natural tendencies surface under the influence of the full moon.
WED 19:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b009h7l4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
WED 19:30 Crowned Hudds (b00pytdz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
WED 20:00 Sherlock Holmes (b007znms)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 today]
WED 20:30 Eye of the Cricket (b007k10f)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 today]
WED 21:00 HE Bates - Love for Lydia (b007jvln)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
WED 21:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007jshc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
WED 22:00 The Mitch Benn Music Show (b00b5tc3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
WED 22:30 Radio Active (b0081ldx)
Series 1
What's News
The National Local Radio Station's worldwide update with Mike Flex and Mike Channel. Stars Angus Deayton. From October 1981.
WED 23:00 Eddie Izzard - Definite Article (b007jvtj)
Episode 1
The inimitable comedian entertains an audience with his stream of consciousness at London's Shaftesbury Theatre. From 1995.
THURSDAY 21 JANUARY 2010
THU 00:00 Terry Pratchett (b008pc0b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 The Lunar Effect (b007k1dn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 00:45 RL Stevenson - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (b0084yhk)
Episode 3
Mr Hyde appears to be dead and Dr Jekyll has disappeared. Will a paper trail unravel the mystery? Read by Tim Pigott-Smith. From April 1996.
THU 01:00 Sherlock Holmes (b007znms)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Eye of the Cricket (b007k10f)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 HE Bates - Love for Lydia (b007jvln)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007jshc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers (b007jwhb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 The Art of Rhetoric (b007jxpt)
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THU 04:15 Stuck in the Middle (b008vnnj)
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14:15 on Wednesday]
THU 04:30 Michael Frayn's Headlong (b007jt5r)
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14:30 on Wednesday]
THU 04:45 Claire Rayner - How Did I Get Here From There? (b007k46j)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:45 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 21/01/2010 (b00pzgpq)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
THU 08:00 The Goon Show (b007mwv5)
Series 5
The Spanish Suitcase
Neddie Seagoon's brave act lands him in prison, and a jewel thief is on the loose.
Groundbreaking, surreal BBC radio comedy written by Spike Milligan and Eric Sykes.
Starring:
Peter Sellers
Harry Secombe
Spike Milligan
First billed as Crazy People, ten series of The Goon Show were recorded between 1951 and 1960, but sadly many of the earliest shows weren’t kept in the archive.
With the Ray Ellington Quartet and Max Geldray.
Orchestra conducted by Wally Stott.
Announcer: Wallace Greenslade
Producer: Peter Eton
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in December 1954.
THU 08:30 Mark Tavener - In the Red (b007js7t)
Episode 7
Plotting at the BBC reaches a climax, while reporter George edges closer to nailing the serial killer.
London is plagued by a series of bizarre murders of bank managers. Hot on the trail of the killer are an old-style Chief Police Inspector and BBC Radio's crime correspondent, George Cragge.
A blackly humorous murder mystery set in the world of City finance, the BBC and political parties. Dramatised in seven-parts by Mark Tavener and Peter Baynham from Mark Tavener's novel.
George Cragge ...... Michael Williams
Frank Jefferson ...... Barry Foster
Geoffrey Crichton-Potter ...... Stephen Moore
Henry ...... Julian Rhind-Tutt
Max ...... Peter Woodthorpe
Controller Radio 2 ...... Stephen Fry
Controller Radio 4 ...... John Bird
Dominic De'ath ...... Benjamin Whitrow
Hercules Fortescue ...... Nicholas Le Prevost
Andrew James ...... Peter Serafinowcz
Laetitia ...... Victoria Carling
Controller BBC 1 ...... Ian McNiece
Carstairs ...... Jeffrey Holland
Caroline ...... Susie Brann
Jemma ...... Alice Arnold
With Geoffrey Whitehead, Paul Shearer and Tim Hope.
Music by Paul Mottram
Producer: Paul Schlesinger
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1995.
THU 09:00 Dinner Ladies (b00dz7lj)
Hare-Brained Schemes
Faced with no jobs, Sheila has an idea - but bad news follows. Stars Barbara Dickson and Brigit Forsyth. From October 1997.
THU 09:30 The Brothers (b00pzgps)
Series 3
First Aid
Michael aims to dump his fiancee, Nigel suffers, and Zorro wields some murderous crutches. Stars Adam Godley. From March 2007.
THU 10:00 Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers (b007jwhj)
Episode 9
Plantagenet Palliser wrestles with the difficulties of government and problems created by his wife. Stars Ben Miles.
THU 11:00 HE Bates - Love for Lydia (b007qgdn)
Episode 9
Visiting Lydia in the sanatorium, Richardson catches up on events with Blackie. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith and Juliet Aubrey.
THU 11:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007zghc)
Murder West One
3. Five Star Killing
At a glitzy London hotel, the body of an unknown woman is discovered in the service area amongst the empty champagne bottles.
Detective Superintendent Julie Enfield must unravel a high class mystery...
Nick Fisher's thriller stars Imelda Staunton.
DSI Julie Enfield ...... Imelda Staunton
Dad ...... Geoffrey Matthews
Jean-Pierre Renaud ...... Alan Bourgouin
Trevor Jones ...... Giles Fagan
Ken ...... Ben Crowe
John Manning ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Ralph Bingley ...... Robert Harper
Stephen Willis ...... Tom Bevan
Director: Richard Wortley
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1999.
THU 12:00 The Goon Show (b007mwv5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00pzgpv)
Series 2
Episode 2
Oxford take on Bermondsey in 'Universal Challenge', unclad fashion news - and ballet on the radio?
More quick-fire sketches, terrible puns, humorous songs plus TV and cinema parodies.
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Written by Peter Vincent, David McKellar, Les Lilley, Chic Jacob, Humphrey Barclay, David Lund, Bill Oddie, Hugh Woodhouse, Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer.
Originating from the Cambridge University Footlights revue 'Cambridge Circus', ISIRTA ran for 8 years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a cult following.
Songs by Bill Oddie and Graeme Garden with music by Dave Lee.
Producer: Humphrey Barclay
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in October 1965.
THU 13:00 So Much Blood (b007jths)
The Photo Call
Charles Paris is rehearsing in Edinburgh when an actor dies - is it murder? Francis Matthews plays Simon Brett's amateur sleuth.
THU 13:30 Eye of the Cricket (b007k11q)
Episode 5
The New Orleans detective is on the trail of a missing teenager - and an imposter. Ray Shell reads James Sallis' novel.
THU 14:00 The Art of Rhetoric (b007jxr6)
Moving Minds
Simon Hoggart examines the language of argument used in the two great theatres of rhetoric - the church and the courts of law.
THU 14:15 Stuck in the Middle (b008vr0z)
The Generational Squeeze
Life begins at 40? The pain and pleasure of Middle Age. Examining what happens when the caring shifts from children to parents.
THU 14:30 Michael Frayn's Headlong (b007jt62)
Episode 4
When Martin's wife Kate hears about his devious plan for the painting, she demands more proof. Read by Martin Jarvis.
THU 14:45 Claire Rayner - How Did I Get Here From There? (b007k47q)
Episode 4
Reading her own biography, legendary agony aunt Claire Rayner recounts her return to nursing and meeting the love of her life.
THU 15:00 Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers (b007jwhj)
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10:00 today]
THU 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00pzgpx)
Kirsten O'Brien presents an hour of children's stories featuring The Folk of the Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton, Magenta Orange by Echo Freer and At the Firefly Gate by Linda Newbery.
THU 17:00 Dinner Ladies (b00dz7lj)
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THU 17:30 The Brothers (b00pzgps)
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09:30 today]
THU 18:00 Terry Pratchett (b008p506)
Guards! Guards!
Episode 6
"Last Desperate Chances always work. Besides, I'll be using my lucky arrow..."
All Captain Vimes needs to save the city is a million-to-one chance.
First published in 1989, the 8th of Terry's Pratchett's comic fantasy stories set on Discworld. Conclusion of six parts dramatized by Michael Butt.
CAST:
Narrator …. Martin Jarvis
Captain Vimes …. John Wood
Nobby …. Melvyn Hayes
Sergeant Colon …. Stephen Thorne
Lady Ramkin …. Helen Atkinson-Wood
Carrot …. Robert Gwilym
Lord Vetinari …. Crawford Logan
Supreme Grand Master …. Brett Usher
First Guard …. Jeff Nuttall
Joint First Guard …. Michael Roberts
Death …. Himself
Director: John Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in December 1992.
THU 18:30 The Lunar Effect (b007k1hv)
Scavengers
Under a full moon - widow Lottie's odd encounter with a fox has a life changing effect. Amanda Root reads Dominic Power's tale.
After a heavy, gin-induced afternoon sleep, sixty-year old Lottie Nancarrow wakes up with the sense of dread that has plagued her since the recent death of her partner, the abstract painter Ned Stein, with whom she had shared thirty years of a happy bohemian existence. Lottie is treating her grief with alcohol, and is becoming increasingly eccentric, alienating herself from her small West London community and the life she shared with Ned. This evening, Lottie feels that something is wrong, some change in the atmosphere. Going to the French window of her garden flat, she sees a full moon hanging in the sky, and illuminated by the moon, staring through the glass at her, is a large urban fox - staring at her with a look that suggests some secret knowledge.
THU 18:45 RL Stevenson - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (b00858dr)
Episode 4
Utterson's persistence with investigating the truth about his friend Dr Jekyll is finally rewarded. Read by Tim Piggott-Smith. From April 1996.
THU 19:00 The Goon Show (b007mwv5)
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08:00 today]
THU 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00pzgpv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
THU 20:00 So Much Blood (b007jths)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 today]
THU 20:30 Eye of the Cricket (b007k11q)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 today]
THU 21:00 HE Bates - Love for Lydia (b007qgdn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
THU 21:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007zghc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
THU 22:00 Mark Tavener - In the Red (b007js7t)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 22:30 Down the Line (b00q076z)
Series 1
Freedom of Speech
Award-winning spoof phone-in show, with talk radio host Gary Bellamy. Stars Rhys Thomas and Paul Whitehouse. From May 2006.
THU 23:00 Newsjack (b00q0771)
Series 2
Episode 3
Topical sketch show hosted by Miles Jupp seeking to comically scrutinise the news, views and issues of the day.
THU 23:30 Desperate Fishwives (b00pzhdq)
Series 2
Episode 4
Doric pensioner Faither tries his hardest to avoid the dreaded Selma and Eddie. Sketch show set in Aberdeen. From August 2008.
FRIDAY 22 JANUARY 2010
FRI 00:00 Terry Pratchett (b008p506)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 The Lunar Effect (b007k1hv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 00:45 RL Stevenson - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (b00858dr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:45 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 So Much Blood (b007jths)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 Eye of the Cricket (b007k11q)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 HE Bates - Love for Lydia (b007qgdn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007zghc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers (b007jwhj)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 The Art of Rhetoric (b007jxr6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:15 Stuck in the Middle (b008vr0z)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:15 on Thursday]
FRI 04:30 Michael Frayn's Headlong (b007jt62)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:30 on Thursday]
FRI 04:45 Claire Rayner - How Did I Get Here From There? (b007k47q)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:45 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 22/01/2010 (b00pzmxf)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
FRI 08:00 Stop Messing About! (b00cft0x)
Series 1
Episode 10
Happy campers on holiday - and Tarzan swings in with Jane and Cheetah.
Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Joan Sims and announcer, Douglas Smith.
After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his "Carry On" film co-star Joan Sims.
Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Myles Rudge
With the Max Harris Group.
Producer: John Simmonds
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1969.
FRI 08:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b0088zqz)
Series 2
Take the High Road
Robin is driving to Glasgow, but Wendy lets the train take the strain. Stars Kay Stonham and Simon Greenall. From May 2003.
FRI 09:00 Four Joneses and a Jenkins (b007jqlp)
September: Watch the Birdie
An everyday story of sheep, sin and scholarship under the shadow of the Long Mynd.
Sue Limb’s pastoral sitcom follows six months in the life of the Jones family, who live on a small farm in rural Wales.
It’s the start of the farming year, as daughter Megan sets her sights on Mr Bootle...
Mr Jones ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Ma Jones ...... Lisabeth Miles
Megan Jones ...... Rebecca Front
Owen Jones ...... Matthew Morgan
Mr Jenkins ...... Nickolas Grace
Bootle ...... Michael Fenton Stevens
Recorded on location.
Music composed by John Whitehall.
Producer: Jonathan James Moore.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2000.
FRI 09:30 Cabin Pressure (b00cm9p6)
Series 1
Douz
Sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult.
Carolyn finds she’s taken more on board than she meant to when the Scottish Cricket Team, a Frenchman and the Sahara Desert all run out of petrol...
Carolyn Knapp-Shappey ...... Stephanie Cole
1st Officer Douglas Richardson ...... Roger Allam
Captain Martin Crieff ...... Benedict Cumberbatch
Arthur Shappey ...... John Finnemore
Yves Jutteau ...... John Sessions
Habib ...... Ali Amadi.
Captain Jessop ...... Rufus Jones
Lachlan ...... Robert Harley
Written by John Finnemore
Produced & directed by David Tyler
A Pozzitive production for the BBC
www.pozzitive.co.uk
FRI 10:00 Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers (b007jwht)
Episode 10
As Plantagenet Palliser's government comes under attack, so Lopez's standing becomes more difficult. Stars Sophie Thompson.
FRI 11:00 HE Bates - Love for Lydia (b007q99p)
Episode 10
As he and Blackie help her recovery, Richardson must face up to what love for Lydia really means. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith.
FRI 11:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007jsjl)
Murder West One
4. Soho Espresso
Detective Superintendent Julie Enfield's night out in London's Soho is rudely interrupted by a murder above a coffee bar.
The day's takings are left untouched, so robbery is clearly not the motive...
Nick Fisher's thriller stars Imelda Staunton.
DSI Julie Enfield ...... Imelda Staunton
Dad ...... Geoffrey Matthews
Mary Simons ...... Frances Jeater
Gerry Maddox ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
David Simons ...... Jonathan Keeble
Woman in Club ...... Priyanga Elan
Coffee Drinker ...... Elizabeth Conboy
David Simons ...... Jonathan Keeble
Tourist ...... Giles Fagan
Waiter ...... Ben Crowethe
Woman ...... Tilly Gaunt
Director: Richard Wortley
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1999.
FRI 12:00 Stop Messing About! (b00cft0x)
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08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 At Home With Hinge and Bracket (b008s999)
5. Evelyn Laye
Dame Hilda Bracket and her lifelong companion, Dr Evadne Hinge, invite you to eavesdrop on some informal music and conversation.
Joining them in the music room is legendary British musical theatre star, Evelyn Laye.
Dame Hilda Bracket ...... George Logan
Dr Evadne Hinge ...... Patrick Fyffe
Producer: John Fawcett Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1990.
FRI 13:00 So Much Blood (b007jtjb)
D.U.D.S. on the Fringe
Actor Charles Paris meets student Anna and makes a discovery about Willy's death. Francis Matthews stars as the amateur sleuth.
FRI 13:30 Eye of the Cricket (b007k14h)
Episode 6
As the New Orleans detective's investigations continue, he reflects on meeting Deborah. Ray Shell reads James Sallis' novel.
FRI 14:00 The Art of Rhetoric (b007jxsj)
Speech and Spin
Simon Hoggart considers the future of spontaneous public speaking, as technology continues to shape the world of communication.
FRI 14:15 Stuck in the Middle (b008vrcn)
Time's Winged Chariot
Life begins at 40? The pain and pleasure of Middle Age. The clock is ticking, but is the Big Goodbye to be feared or welcomed?
FRI 14:30 Michael Frayn's Headlong (b007jt6b)
Episode 5
Convinced that his devious plan will net him a fortune, Martin makes his arrangements. Read by Martin Jarvis.
FRI 14:45 Claire Rayner - How Did I Get Here From There? (b007k48z)
Episode 5
Concluding her own biography, campaigner Claire Rayner recalls how she became an agony aunt, and her experience of cancer.
FRI 15:00 Anthony Trollope - The Pallisers (b007jwht)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
FRI 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00q0760)
Kirsten O'Brien presents children's stories featuring The Folk of the Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton, Horrid Henry by Francesca Simon and At the Firefly Gate by Linda Newbery.
FRI 17:00 Four Joneses and a Jenkins (b007jqlp)
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FRI 17:30 Cabin Pressure (b00cm9p6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
FRI 18:00 Terry Pratchett (b00b1p28)
Small Gods
Episode 1
Set in a complex state of beliefs, Great God Om appears before a novice monk - and is soon coming out of his shell...
There are gods everywhere on Discworld - you can't swing a simian librarian without hitting one - except, of course, only a few people can see them. Each small god lies in wait, desperately seeking to make someone believe in him. On Discworld, gods need people more than people need gods, for belief is the food of the gods.
Terry Pratchett's four-part comic fantasy starring Carl Prekopp, Patrick Barlow and Alex Jennings. With Anton Lesser as the Narrator.
Narrator ...... Anton Lesser
Om ...... Patrick Barlow
Brutha ...... Carl Prekopp
Vorbis ...... Alex Jennings
Nhumrod ...... Geoffrey Beevers
Sasho ...... Philip Fox
General Fri'it ...... Sean Barrett
Quisitor ...... Gerard McDermott
Other parts played by the cast.
Dramatised by Robin Brooks.
Producer: Claire Grove
Director: Gordon House
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2006.
FRI 18:30 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.
FRI 18:45 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.
FRI 19:00 Stop Messing About! (b00cft0x)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 19:30 At Home With Hinge and Bracket (b008s999)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
FRI 20:00 So Much Blood (b007jtjb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 today]
FRI 20:30 Eye of the Cricket (b007k14h)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 today]
FRI 21:00 HE Bates - Love for Lydia (b007q99p)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
FRI 21:15 Julie Enfield Investigates (b007jsjl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
FRI 22:00 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends (b0088zqz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
FRI 22:30 Punt and Dennis: It's Been a Bad Week (b0081w03)
Series 1
Episode 3
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis laugh at the unlucky escapades of celebrities and leaders. With Kevin Day. From February 1999.
FRI 23:00 4 at the Store (b00ct1wm)
Series 1
Episode 2
Stand-up at London's Comedy Store, with host Simon Bligh, John Mann, Marian Unfaithful and Paul Tonkinson. From December 1998.
FRI 23:30 Bleak Expectations (b00d7jpx)
Series 1
A Youth Utterly Crocked
Young Pip must thwart his evil guardian's plans. Mark Evans's Dickensian spoof stars Richard Johnson. From August 2007.