13-year old David is sent to a school that will 'lick him into shape'. But it doesn't seem to exist. With Clive Merrison.
Can Huck ever escape from his violent drunkard of a father? Martin T Sherman reads the American children's classic.
Sweden's strongest girl joins a school, mainly because Christmas is coming and she fancies a holiday! Read by Sandi Toksvig.
The lad signs to Sid's new studio, but filming doesn't quite go to plan.
Starring Tony Hancock.
With Moira Lister, Bill Kerr, Sidney James and Kenneth Williams.
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.
Clive Anderson and the famed improvisation game with Stephen Fry, John Sessions, Jimmy Mulville and Nonny Williams.
It ran for 10 series on Channel 4 and found success in America, but the hit TV improvisation game actually started life on BBC radio.
With Colin Sell at the piano.
Devised and compiled by Mark Leveson. Additional material by Martin Booth.
Hannah's driving her mother round the bend, while son Joe is discovering girls.
Sitcom about the battles of divorcees Bill MacGregor and Faith Greyshott trying to forge a relationship whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife, Liza and her teenage children, Hannah and Joe.
Stars Lynda Bellingham as Faith, James Bolam as Bill, Celia Imrie as Hilary, Kelda Holmes as Hannah, Mark Denham as Joe.
Series two of four inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie.
A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991 and ran for four series, with a spin-off 'Faith in the Future'.
Charlotte surprises her sisters with her new younger lover. Simon Brett's sitcom stars Rosemary Leach. From November 1994.
Young Alexander goes into battle to prove his manhood. Meanwhile, King Philip's remarriage plans cause tension....
David Wade's six-part serial on the life of Alexander the Great.
Alexander ...... Michael Maloney
Spirit of Achilles ...... Barry Foster
Spirit of Patroclus ...... Simon Ward
King Philip of Macedon ...... Brian Cox
Hephaistion ...... Alex Jennings
Queen Olympias ...... Geraldine James
Ptolemy ...... Julian Rhind-Tutt
Philotas ...... Michael Onslow
Pusanias ...... James Telfer
Aristander ...... Barry Gordon
Demaratos ...... John Evitts
Parmenion ...... John Rye
Antipatros ...... David March
Demosthene ...... Malcolm Sinclair
Attalos ...... John Baddeley
Satan returns to the Garden of Eden and enters the body of the sleeping serpent. Stars Ian McDiarmid and Federay Holmes.
The sleuth tackles a motiveless murder, with just a pair of specs and the victim's dying words to go on. Stars Clive Merrison.
Singers Tommy and Sheila have a supermarket to open - and go silver surfing.
Sweethearts Tommy Franklin and Sheila Parr won the 1962 Eurovision Song Contest, but now they're back in the big time. The problem is, they can’t stand each other…
Third series of Mike Coleman's six-part sitcom.
Tommy Franklin …. Roy Hudd
Sheila Parr …. June Whitfield
Hetty Stark …. Pat Coombes
Murray …. Julian Eardley
Louis Elstein …. Edward Halsted
Music by Frido Ruth.
6. Visitors
Wine merchant Tony Beach has to deal with some unwanted visitors to his store.
Nigel Havers stars as Tony Beach.
Dick Francis's thriller dramatised by Ernest Dudley.
Tony Beach …. Nigel Havers
Flora …. Jennifer Piercey
Gerard …. George Parsons
Paul Young …. Stuart Organ
Charter Jun/P.C. …. Kim Wall
Sgt. Ridger …. Stephen Hattersley
Mrs Palissey …. Sheila Grant
Lord Peter Wimsey and his cohorts battle to solve the mysterious death of Scottish artist Sandy Campbell - as they piece together his final hours.
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers.
Dramatised by Chris Miller.
Lord Peter Wimsey ...... Ian Carmichael
Sgt Dalziel ...... John Graham
Sir Maxwell Jameson ...... Garard Green
Insp MacPherson ...... Don McKillopp
The Procurator Fiscal ...... John Dunbar
Ferguson ...... Iain Blair
Saunders ...... Alaric Cotter
Miss Madden ...... Nicolette McKenzie
Jarral carries the marks which Prince Mephtik scratched on his chest with a tainted blade.
He will die without help...
Douglas Hill's sci-fi fantasy dramatised in four parts by Wally K Daly.
Starring Eric Allen as Jarral the man, James Holland as Jarral the boy, Elizabeth Bell as Archer, Ben Onwukwe as Carver, Susan Sheridan as Mandra and Hugh Dixon as Prince Mephtik.
Other parts by James Thomason, Auriol Smith, Nigel Carrington, Charles Millom and Neil Roberts as the Soldiers.
Special effects by Dick Mills.
Music by Peter Howells of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.
The Time Lord aims to save the doomed planet. But the odds his plan will work are 74,384,338 to 11 against! Read by Tom Baker.
The art of construction deconstructed. Len Fisher and fellow experts locate the 'sweet spot' to hit your nail on the head.
What did medieval children get up to when left unattended? Michael Morpurgo unearths some vivid descriptions.
The author reads his Arsenal-obsessed memoir, musing on girls' rooms, boys' passions - and Liam Brady.
After more family conflict, Matthew's daughter Becky finds an unexpected ally in her stepmother Josie.
Joanna Trollope's novel about the traumas and delights of adjusting to a step-family.
Read by Penelope Wilton.
Abridged in ten parts by Pat McLoughlin.
Chris Pizzey presents an hour of children's stories, featuring My Brother's Famous Bottom, Artemis Fowl and Out of the Ashes.
Sacre bleu! The comic is knocked over at the Cannes Film Festival and his life flashes before his eyes. From November 1999.
The series reaching the parts other comedy shows can't. With Nick Hancock, Tony Hawks and Neil Mullarkey. From January 1992.
How will Phil overcome his jealousy while partner Sarah is in Paris? Comedy with Jim Sweeney and Caroline Quentin. From October 1993.
THURSDAY 06 MAY 2010
THU 00:00 Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner (b007jrng)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 Doctor Who (b00s8fxx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 Dick Francis (b007n1gf)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Wimsey (b00s8fxv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 John Milton's Paradise Lost (b00s8fxs)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jlv2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 David Wade - Alexander (b007jx30)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 Second Thoughts (b007jx4k)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:30 No Commitments (b00s8fxq)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 Anthony Horowitz's Groosham Grange (b00s8lfy)
Christmas
David and Jill uncover more of their creepy new school's secrets, but Jeffrey is beginning to feel at home. With Sheila Hancock.
THU 05:30 Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn (b00s8lg0)
Episode 4
Huck thinks it's time to find out who else is living on the island. Classic tale narrated by Martin T Sherman.
THU 05:45 Astrid Lindgren's Pippi Longstocking (b00s8lg2)
Episode 4
Tommy, Aneka and their extraordinary new friend find the perfect place for a secret hideaway. Read by Sandi Toksvig.
THU 06:00 06/05/2010 (b00s8lg4)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
THU 08:00 The Goon Show (b007jnb4)
Series 6
Scradje
With Britain's boots exploding, Neddie Seagoon tries to tackle a national 'scradje' shortage.
Groundbreaking, surreal BBC radio comedy written by Spike Milligan.
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 March 1956.
THU 08:30 The Nick Revell Show (b00cq58b)
Series 2
Health and Fitness
When his geraniums laugh at his puny physique, the writer overdoes his new fitness regime.
A sitcom for the 1990s, written by and starring comedian Nick Revell.
With:
Alistair McGowan
Doon MacKichan
Brian Bowles
Charles McKeown
Producer: Ioan Magnusson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1993
THU 09:00 Up the Garden Path (b008g7p2)
Series 3
Over-Drawn, Over-Sexed and Over-Optimistic
It's crunch time for Izzy, with Bill, Michael and Razors all vying for her attention.
Imelda Staunton stars as Isabelle 'Izzy' Comyn.
With Mike Grady as Dick, Marty Cruickshank as Maria, Nicholas Le Prevost as Michael, Rene Zagger as Razors, Sion Probert as Gwyn and Neil McCaul as Bill.
Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30-something teacher Izzy has a predilection for inappropriate men.
A six-part radio sequel first adapted from Sue Limb’s 1984 novel. The last of three series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.
Producer: Jonathan James-Moore
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1993.
THU 09:30 Flying the Flag (b007jx74)
Series 1
Notes from the Underground
In which mushrooms are picked, the right questions are not asked, and a sign of civilisation is revealed.
Confusion reigns as the British Embassy prepares a report on the local political outlook.
Alex Shearer's Eastern bloc embassy sitcom.
Starring Dinsdale Landen as HM Ambassador Mackenzie, Peter Acre as William Frost, Moir Leslie as Helen Waterson, Stephen Greif as Spiro, Michael Bilton as Yakov and Sue Broomfield as Eugenia.
Producer: Pete Atkin
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1987.
THU 10:00 David Wade - Alexander (b007jx34)
The Road to Gordium
Warrior Alexander becomes King of Macedon and sets out to conquer the world.
David Wade's six-part serial on the life of Alexander the Great
Alexander ...... Michael Maloney
Spirit of Achilles ...... Barry Foster
Spirit of Patroclus ...... Simon Ward
Hephaistion ...... Alex Jennings
Queen Olympias ...... Geraldine James
Darius ...... Charles Kay
Harpalos ...... Dominic Letts
Perdikkas ...... Mark Straker
Charidemos ...... Jonathan Adams
Ptolemy ...... Julian Rhind-Tutt
Philotas ...... Michael Onslow
Anteas ...... Barry Gordon
Simmias ...... John Evitts
Antipatros ...... David March
Demosthene ...... Malcolm Sinclair
Nabarzanes ...... John Baddeley
Music: Wilfredo Acosta
Director: Glyn Dearman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1993.
THU 11:00 John Milton's Paradise Lost (b00s8kxn)
Episode 29
Eve persuades Adam to allow her to work alone and - in the guise of The Serpent - Satan makes contact. Stars Federay Holmes.
THU 11:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jlw0)
The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 2
The Missing Three Quarter
The sleuth investigates when a vital player disappears on the eve of an Oxford v Cambridge rugby match. Stars Clive Merrison.
THU 12:00 The Goon Show (b007jnb4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00s8lg6)
Series 3
Episode 8
A Red Sea safari - and what babies discuss when mum's away.
More quick-fire sketches, terrible puns, humorous songs and parodies.
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Written by Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden, Alan Hutchinson and Eric Idle.
Originating from the Cambridge University Footlights revue 'Cambridge Circus', ISIRTA ran for 8 years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a cult following.
Music and songs by Dave Lee, Bill Oddie, Eric Idle and John Cameron.
Producer: Humphrey Barclay
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in May 1966.
THU 13:00 Dick Francis (b007n9gl)
Proof
7. Man of Mystery
Kenneth Junior makes a request from hospital, and Tony learns more about the mysterious Paul Young.
Nigel Havers stars as Tony Beach.
Dick Francis's thriller dramatised by Ernest Dudley
Tony Beach …. Nigel Havers
Gerard …. George Parsons
Clerk/Delivery Man …. David Goodland
Vernon …. Tim Reynolds
Paul Young …. Stuart Organ
Quigley …. Brian Hewlett
Flora …. Jennifer Piercey
Producer: Matthew Walters
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1987.
THU 13:30 Wimsey (b00s8kxl)
Have His Carcase
1. The Evidence of the Corpse
When crime author Harriet Vane finds a body, debonair sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey investigates.
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey.
Adapted for radio in six episodes by Alistair Beaton.
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Harriet Vane …. Maria Aitken
Inspector Umpelty …. Nigel Stock
Haviland Martin …. Warren Clarke
Mrs. Weldon …. Isabel Dean
Julian Perkins …. Richard O'Callaghan
Saunders …. John Webb
Mr. Hearn …. Alexander John
Narrator …. John Westbrook
British gentleman detective Lord Peter Wimsey features in a number of detective novels and short stories by English crime writer, Dorothy L Sayers. Have His Carcase was first published in 1932.
Classy and sharp-witted, aristocratic amateur sleuth Lord Peter Bredon Wimsey was born in 1890 and educated at Eton and Oxford, before serving in the military during the First World War.
Ian Carmichael appeared as Lord Peter Wimsey for BBC Radio from 1973 to 1983, in addition to the BBC TV adaptations that were broadcast between 1972 and 1975.
Producer: Martin Fisher
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1981.
THU 14:00 Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner (b007jrr6)
Trapped
Jarral and his friends head to Prince Mephtik's garden, where an alarming battle awaits them
Douglas Hill's sci-fi fantasy dramatised in four parts by Wally K Daly.
Starring Eric Allen as Jarral the man, James Holland as Jarral the boy, Elizabeth Bell as Archer, Ben Onwukwe as Carver, Susan Sheridan as Mandra, David Bannerman as Yorrold, Hugh Dixon as Prince Mephtik.
Special effects by Dick Mills.
Music by Peter Howells of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.
Producer: Peter Fozzard
First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in 1991.
THU 14:30 Fantastic Tales (b007k2c2)
Hell Screen by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 1/2
When a mighty medieval Japanese Lord clashes with an arrogant painter, tragedy is sparked.
Ryunosuke Akutagawa's chilling horror story read in two-parts by Togo Igawa.
Fantastic Tales is a collection of weird and wonderful stories from around the world.
Tales from Japan, Delhi, Eastern Europe, the Welsh borders and America show how fantasy is at its best when used to explore the preoccupations of everyday life.
Translator: Jay Rubin
Director: Gemma Jenkins
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in February 2007.
THU 15:00 The Science of DIY (b008x3pq)
Tightening Up
The art of construction deconstructed. Len Fisher and fellow experts offer choice tips on nuts, bolts and spanners while renovating an old bicycle.
THU 15:15 The Invention of Childhood (b00s8lg8)
Mischief and Misrule
Were medieval children permitted to play? Michael Morpurgo learns about early football and festivals of misrule.
THU 15:30 Nick Hornby's Fever Pitch (b007jwwy)
Episode 4
The author muses on 'the straight clean line of a cup run' and 'the messy overgrown paths of a life' in his football memoir.
THU 15:45 Joanna Trollope - Other People's Children (b007jn8h)
Episode 9
Elizabeth faces a dilemma now that Tom's daughter Dale has decided to move back into the family home.
Joanna Trollope's novel about the traumas and delights of adjusting to a step-family.
Read by Penelope Wilton.
Abridged in ten parts by Pat McLoughlin.
Producer: Di Speirs
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998.
THU 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00s8lgb)
Chris Pizzey presents an hour of children's stories featuring My Brother's Famous Bottom, Artemis Fowl and Out of the Ashes.
THU 17:00 Up the Garden Path (b008g7p2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
THU 17:30 Flying the Flag (b007jx74)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
THU 18:00 Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner (b007jrr6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:00 today]
THU 18:30 Fantastic Tales (b007k2c2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:30 today]
THU 19:00 The Goon Show (b007jnb4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00s8lg6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
12:30 today]
THU 20:00 Dick Francis (b007n9gl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 today]
THU 20:30 Wimsey (b00s8kxl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 today]
THU 21:00 John Milton's Paradise Lost (b00s8kxn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 today]
THU 21:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jlw0)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 today]
THU 22:00 The Nick Revell Show (b00cq58b)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 22:30 Sir Henry at Rawlinson End (b00s8lgd)
The Hatching
The surreal saga of a dynasty delicately balanced on the edge of sanity.
Written by and starring Viv Stanshall.
Contains an edit of an original John Peel session as first heard on BBC Radio 1.
Music composed and performed by Viv Stanshall using additional musicians.
Producer: John Walters
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1996.
THU 22:45 Ivor Cutler - A Wet Handle (b00cqd9z)
Episode 4
The tale of a yellow fly and shoplifting with a twist.
Songs, stories and poems from humourist Ivor Cutler, with Craig Murray-Orr, Alison O'Kill, Dylan Edwards and Beverley Crew.
Producer: Neil Cargill
First broadcast on BBC Radio 3 in June 1997.
THU 23:00 Acropolis Now (b007jwv0)
Series 2
Food
The Athens restaurant regulars set up a 'last supper' menu of hemlock. Stars Stephen Moore. From April 2002.
THU 23:30 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich? (b00s8llf)
Series 2
Coochie Coochie
Judith wants a baby and searches for a perfect male, so David and Giles head to the gym. Stars Amanda Root. From June 1996.
FRIDAY 07 MAY 2010
FRI 00:00 Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner (b007jrr6)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 Fantastic Tales (b007k2c2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 Dick Francis (b007n9gl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 Wimsey (b00s8kxl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 John Milton's Paradise Lost (b00s8kxn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jlw0)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 David Wade - Alexander (b007jx34)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 Up the Garden Path (b008g7p2)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:30 Flying the Flag (b007jx74)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 Anthony Horowitz's Groosham Grange (b00s9f4f)
The Seventh Son
A schools inspector calls, David makes an escape bid and is then presented with the ultimate choice. Starring Jack Klaff.
FRI 05:30 Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn (b00s9f4h)
Episode 5
Can Huck and Jim stay safe on the island? Huck goes into town in disguise to find out what's going on. Read by Martin T Sherman.
FRI 05:45 Astrid Lindgren's Pippi Longstocking (b00s9f4k)
Episode 5
Having celebrated her birthday, Sweden's strongest little girl investigates the spirit world. Read by Sandi Toksvig.
FRI 06:00 07/05/2010 (b00s9f4m)
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC Radio 7.
FRI 08:00 Stop Messing About! (b00s9f4p)
Series 2
Episode 12
Snow White gets saucy - and cinema as never seen before.
Starring 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 Myles Rudge, David Cumming and Derek Collyer.
With the Max Harris Group.
Producer: John Simmonds
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1970.
FRI 08:30 Radio Shuttleworth (b007wp4b)
Series 2
Tony Hart
TV artist Tony Hart pays a visit and his timing couldn't be better as John is in the middle of painting the living room wall.
Maybe Tony could help - but no fancy murals mind you, as Mary wouldn't like it.
The semi-detached world of aspiring singer-songwriter John Shuttleworth comes direct from his front room in Sheffield.
Written and performed by Graham Fellows.
With Lorraine Bowen and Stephen Frost.
Additional material by Martin Willis.
Producer: Dawn Ellis.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2000
FRI 09:00 Old Dog and Partridge (b007w3j9)
Episode 4
A ladykiller woos Mrs Drummond and Nicola is determined to find the right present for her dad Jack's birthday.
Joe Turner’s six-part sitcom stars Michael Williams as Jack, Lisa Coleman as Nicola, Cherry Morris as Mrs Drummond, Simon Greenall as Andy and Finetime Fontayne as Arthur.
Producer: Liz Anstee
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1999.
FRI 09:30 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show (b007ncw8)
Series 3
Episode 3
The much-loved comedy duo celebrate Britain's "greatest living writer" - Ernie.
With Marion Montgomery.
Written by Eddie Braben.
Music by Peter Knight and his Orchestra.
Producer: Bobby Jaye
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 1977.
FRI 10:00 David Wade - Alexander (b00cfwr8)
The Hunt of the God King
Alexander pursues Darius, conquers Egypt and falls in love with Barsine.
David Wade's six-part serial on the life of Alexander the Great
Alexander ...... Michael Maloney
Hephaistion ...... Alex Jennings
Achilles ...... Barry Foster
Patroclus ...... Simon Ward
Ptolemy ...... Julian Rhind-Tutt
Philotas ...... Michael Onslow
Perdikkas ...... Mark Straker
Simmias ...... John Evitts
Philip ...... Sean Barrett
Lysimachos ...... Keith Drinkel
Eumenes ...... James Telfer
Artzbazus ...... Philip Anthony
Barsine ...... Teresa Gallagher
Sisygambis ...... Diana Payan
Thais ...... Rachel Atkins
The Eunuch ...... Richard Pearce
Music: Wilfredo Acosta
Director: Glyn Dearman
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1993.
FRI 11:00 John Milton's Paradise Lost (b00s9f4r)
Episode 30
The Serpent tempts Eve to taste the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Stars Ian McDiarmid and Federay Holmes.
FRI 11:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jlwk)
The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 2
The Abbey Grange
Inspector Hopkins blames burglars for murdering Sir Eustace Brackenstall, but the sleuth is not so sure. Stars Clive Merrison.
FRI 12:00 Stop Messing About! (b00s9f4p)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket (b00s9f4t)
Series 1
Episode 3
The dear ladies reminisce about the day they moved in. Stars Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket. From February 1978.
FRI 13:00 Dick Francis (b007ncw9)
Proof
8. Connections
Tony Beach and his detective chum Gerard MacGregor attempt to unearth the true identity of Paul Young. Stars Nigel Havers.
Nigel Havers stars as Tony Beach in the gripping conclusion of Dick Francis's thriller.
Tony Beach …. Nigel Havers
Gerard …. George Parsons
Paul Young …. Stuart Organ
Chief Sup. Wilson …. Manning Wilson
Dramatised by Ernest Dudley
Producer: Matthew Walters
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1987.
FRI 13:30 Wimsey (b00s9f4w)
Have His Carcase
2. Lord Peter Sets a Trap
Murder or suicide? Upper-class sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey must trace a vital clue - a battered old razor.
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers.
Dramatised by Alistair Beaton
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Harriet Vane …. Maria Aitken
Inspector Umpelty …. Nigel Stock
Antoine …. Malcolm Ingram
Salcombe Hardy …. Patrick Newell
Doris …. Carole Harrison
Charis …. Deirdre Costello
Narrator …. John Westbrook
Producer: Martin Fisher.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1981.
FRI 14:00 Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner (b007jrtt)
Last Chance
Unless the tainted blade and Prince Mephtik are destroyed within two days, Jarral will die...
Conclusion of Douglas Hill's sci-fi fantasy dramatised in four parts by Wally K Daly.
Starring Eric Allen as Jarral the man, James Holland as Jarral the boy, Elizabeth Bell as Archer, Ben Onwukwe as Carver, Hugh Dixon as Prince Mephtik, Susan Sheridan as Mandra, David Bannerman as Yorrold, James Thomason as Cryltor Tabatang, Bret Usher as Flammarock, Richard Pierce as Whiney, Anne Windsor as Innkeeper, with Nigel Carrington and Charles Millom as Soldiers.
Special effects by Dick Mills.
Music by Peter Howells of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.
Producer: Peter Fozzard
First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in 1991.
FRI 14:30 Fantastic Tales (b007k2m4)
Hell Screen by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 2/2
Arrogant painter, Yoshi-hidday, puts his daughter's life in terrible danger.
Ryunosuke Akutagawa's chilling horror story concluded by Togo Igawa.
Fantastic Tales is a collection of weird and wonderful stories from around the world.
Translator: Jay Rubin
Director: Gemma Jenkins
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in March 2007.
FRI 15:00 The Science of DIY (b008x8b5)
Getting in a Twist
The art of construction deconstructed. Screws and screwdrivers - Len Fisher and fellow experts demonstrate how these metal fasteners are in fact levers.
FRI 15:15 The Invention of Childhood (b00s9f4y)
A Thousand Histories and Fables
Michael Morpurgo learns about the impact of printing, and how it raised fears among adults that it was corrupting children.
FRI 15:30 Nick Hornby's Fever Pitch (b007jwx3)
Episode 5
Reading from his Arsenal-obsessed memoir, the author muses on winning the League and searching for the right metaphor.
FRI 15:45 Joanna Trollope - Other People's Children (b007jn8y)
Episode 10
Relationships falter under the strains of living as a step-family when decisions need to be made.
Joanna Trollope's novel about the traumas and delights of adjusting to a step-family.
Concluded by Penelope Wilton.
Abridged in ten parts by Pat McLoughlin.
Producer: Di Speirs
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998.
FRI 16:00 Big Toe Books (b00s9f50)
Chris Pizzey presents an hour of children's stories. Featuring Artemis Fowl and Out of the Ashes.
FRI 17:00 Old Dog and Partridge (b007w3j9)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
FRI 17:30 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show (b007ncw8)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 today]
FRI 18:00 Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner (b007jrtt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:00 today]
FRI 18:30 Fantastic Tales (b007k2m4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
14:30 today]
FRI 19:00 Stop Messing About! (b00s9f4p)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
FRI 19:30 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket (b00s9f4t)
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FRI 20:00 Dick Francis (b007ncw9)
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FRI 20:30 Wimsey (b00s9f4w)
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FRI 21:00 John Milton's Paradise Lost (b00s9f4r)
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FRI 21:15 Sherlock Holmes (b007jlwk)
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FRI 22:00 Radio Shuttleworth (b007wp4b)
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FRI 22:30 Delve Special (b007jmzk)
Series 4
Not-So-Supergrasses
Supergrasses are criminals. Criminals are liars. Policeman believe supergrasses Why?
Intrepid reporter David Lander probes the supergrass system and in particular the career of Billy ‘Stick’ Adams
Written by Tony Sarchet.
Starring Stephen Fry as David Lander.
With Brenda Blethyn, Robert Bathurst, Janine Duvitski, Philip Pope, Julia Hills, Mark Arden and Clive Mantle.
Producer: Paul Mayhew Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1987.
FRI 23:00 Old Harry's Game (b007jtzz)
Series 1
Appearances
"Look at us - hooves, goat's legs, human torso, red eyes and a pair of shrunken cow's horns. We look like something that's escaped."
No wonder Satan's starting to feel self-conscious about his appearance.
Andy Hamilton's comedy series set in Hell.
Satan ...... Andy Hamilton
The Professor ...... James Grout
Thomas ...... Jimmy Mulville
Gary, The Demon ...... Steven O'Donnell
Other characters played by Philip Pope, Felicity Montagu and Michael Fenton Stevens.
Poducer Paul Mayhew-Archer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1995.
FRI 23:30 Ectoplasm (b007wwd6)
The Adventure of the Stupid Ignorant Americans
Lord Zimbabwe faces his greatest challenge yet - a voyage to the moon to rescue an American who has been subject to a cruel alien snatch.
This could only mean one thing.......
Dan Freedman and Nick Romero’s comedy about the swashbuckling exploits of Lord Zimbabwe, occultist and adventurer.
Lord Zimbabwe ...... Nick Romero
Dr Lilac ...... Dan Freedman
Cletus ...... Owen Oakeshott
Marylou Coyotecock ...... Sophie Aldred
Vicar ...... Colin Guthrie
Theremin ...... Peter Donaldson
Other parts played by the cast.
Producer: Helen Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2000.