3. A Dutiful Son
Keen to unmask the killer on the beach, the upper-class sleuth ponders the motives of Henry Weldon.
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur detective created by Dorothy L Sayers.
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Harriet Vane …. Maria Aitken
Inspector Umpelty …. Nigel Stock
Henry Weldon …. Warren Clarke
Mrs. Weldon …. Isabel Dean
Mrs. Le Franc …. Betty Marsden
Mr. Bright …. Norman Bird
Antoine …. Malcolm Ingram
Salcombe Hardy …. Patrick Newell
Leila Garland …. Rosalind Ayres
Pollock …. Peter Tuddenham
Luis da Soto …. Haydn Wood
Narrator …. John Westbrook
London's glittering High Society suffers some audacious jewel robberies - but for once, the cracksman is not Raffles.
The stories of EW Hornung in the continuing adventures of cricketer and gentleman thief, Arthur J Raffles, and his chronicler, Harry "Bunny" Manders.
Starring Jeremy Clyde as AJ Raffles, Michael Cochrane as Bunny, Henry Stamper as Inspector MacKenzie and Gordon Reid as Dr Theobald.
Dramatised by Olwen Wymark.
Signature tune composed by Jim Parker.
Salvatore is hell bent on making his family take confession leaving Ludovico in fear of being excommunicated.
Meanwhile Allessandro is upset that Salvatore is making him put 'little golden pants' on the cherubs that adorn the confessional...
Second series of the comedy drama set in Renaissance Italy devised by Neal Anthony.
Written by Roger Danes.
Stars David Swift as Ludovico, Sian Phillips as Plethora, Graham Crowden as Francesco, Saskia Wickham as Rosalie, Paul Bigley as Alessandro and Nick Romero as Salvatore.
Another brave celebrity revisits their formative years by opening up their intimate teenage diaries, and reading them out in public for the very first time.
This week, comedian Rufus Hound is joined by the author of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson. Donaldson's diaries are a vivid account of her obsession with Mick Jagger and the lengths she went to in order to meet the elusive Rolling Stone.
Visiting servicemen get Griselda excited and Sid all keen to rent out the lad's rooms.
Stars Tony Hancock.
With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott.
Amazing secrets of the BBC revealed in Auntie's very own story.
More quick-fire sketches, terrible puns, humorous songs and parodies.
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Written by Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie.
Originating from the Cambridge University Footlights revue 'Cambridge Circus', ISIRTA ran for 8 years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a cult following.
Music by Dave Lee and Bill Oddie.
Mark and his manic mutt look for the enigmatic Jennifer in the city of dreaming spires. Stars Timothy Spall. From December 1992.
Builders, Johnny Street and Arthur Lane, reach new professional heights curing the leak in the penthouse roof of an Australian businesswoman who is single-handedly regenerating South Yorkshire.
Specialist help comes in the form of Shafto, ex-miner turned fearless free climber.
Sitcom written by Ian McMillan and Dave Sheasby.
Johnny Street ...... Nick Lane
Arthur Lane ...... Fine Time Fontayne
Alison ...... Bronwyn Lim
Shafto ...... John Banks
The King confronts and conquers, as he faces the end of the span of years allotted by The Fates.
Starring Michael Maloney, Alex Jennings and Barry Foster.
Alexander ...... Michael Maloney
Hephaistion ...... Alex Jennings
Achilles ...... Barry Foster
Patroclus ...... Simon Ward
Ptolemy ...... Julian Rhind-Tutt
Philotas ...... Michael Onslow
Perdikkas ...... Mark Straker
Bagoas ...... Matthew Sim
Artzbazus ...... Philip Anthony
Simmias ...... John Evitts
Kalas ...... Malcolm Sinclair
Oxyartes ...... John Hollis
Kalanos ...... Renu Setna
Kallisthenes ...... Jonathan Adams
Page ...... James Telfer
The Fates ...... Rachel Atkins
The Fates ...... Jill Graham
The Fates ...... Dana Payan
By Anne Harris. A furtive reunion in Rome forces a woman to scrutinise her lover. Read by Jemma Redgrave.
In 'This Be The Verse', Philip Larkin famously bemoans the impact parents have on their children. In Philip and Sydney, playwright Alan Pollock uncovers some of the reasons why Larkin may have had such a profound sense of anguish.
In 1937, Philip Larkin's father took him on holiday to Germany. Sydney was Coventry's City Treasurer and had a keen interest in the Nazi regime.
It was a holiday that Philip never spoke of. But, taking inspiration from Sydney's diaries, Philip and Sydney imagines what might have happened during their trip.
A witty and powerful coming of age drama starring Tim McInnerny as Sydney and Pip Carter as Philip.
With Melody Grove as Liesl and John Rowe as the Hotel Keeper.
Hortense is forced to face up to the prejudice of 1940s Britain when she attempts to get a job. Stars Nadine Marshall.
The controversial politician becomes Prime Minister at the age of 71. Bite-sized history narrated by Anna Massey.
Defying her co-producer's strict instructions, Marilyn escapes with Colin for a day in the countryside. Read by Samuel Barnett.
The actor reads from his memoir. Sian Phillips introduces him to Rogue Male and he ends up playing the lead role.
In a musical programme, Mel Giedroyc hears the Inheritance Tracks of comedian Ronnie Corbett, and discovers the truth about whether listening to Mozart makes you smarter.
Finlay meets his match in Meg Mirlees - the stingiest, meanest most cunning widow in Scotland.
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, Claire Nielson as Meg Mirlees and Sharon Small as Nurse Peggy.
2. Moon Music
It’s 1965. Captain Jet Morgan and his crew battle to make their landing on the Moon as the world looks on.
Written and produced by Charles Chilton.
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy Barnett …. Alfie Bass
Doc …. Guy Kingsley-Poynter
Mitch …. David Williams
Music composed and orchestra conducted by Van Phillips.
The original 1953 recordings of this futuristic series were erased.
This series was re-recorded and first broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1958.
Bill and Josella join the University group and discover how the new community expects to survive. Cult novel read by Roger May.
Fred MacAulay brings you the pick of the best comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.
Mark Tavener's six-part sequel to his comedy thriller 'In the Red' set in the world of football, the BBC and party politics.
Starring Michael Williams as George Cragge and Barry Foster as Superintendent Jefferson.
With Jeremy Clyde, Robert Bathurst, Tracy Ann Oberman, Jim Carter, Peter Woodthorpe, Susie Brann, Christian Rodska, Ioan Meredith, Shirley Dixon, Dave Lamb, Joanna Monro, Alex Lowe, Christopher Scott and Alice Arnold.
until midnight, Sunday to Friday, join us for the Comedy Club. Bridget Christie's first Edinburgh Diary entry.
Mummy's boy DJ, and a royal commentary. Zesty sketch show with Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Alison Steadman. From July 1989.
Giles is planning to propose to Judith, but then neurotic alcoholic Felicity turns up. Stars Douglas Hodge. From July 1996.
THURSDAY 09 AUGUST 2012
THU 00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jmrp)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 00:30 John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids (b007jrjm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 Wimsey (b00sbmdy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Raffles (b007jndt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 Boogie Up the River (b007jv7w)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:30 Street and Lane (b00vhw43)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 David Wade - Alexander (b007q9by)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 Defining Moments (b01930kr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:15 Alan Pollock - Philip and Sydney (b01lls1n)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 Doctor Finlay: Adventures of a Black Bag (b0082j2t)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Wednesday]
THU 05:30 The Leopard in Autumn (b00s7n40)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 on Wednesday]
THU 06:00 Wimsey (b00sbqhr)
Have His Carcase
4. The Snake in the Grass
The upper-class sleuth exchanges harsh words with Harriet Vane - and a dinner date leads to a shocking revelation.
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur detective created by Dorothy L Sayers.
Dramatised by Alistair Beaton.
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Harriet Vane …. Maria Aitken
Inspector Umpelty …. Nigel Stock
Henry Weldon …. Warren Clarke
Blacksmith …. Ronald Herdman
Judd …. Spencer Banks
Narrator …. John Westbrook
Producer: Martin Fisher
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1981.
THU 06:30 Raffles (b007jnfb)
Series 3
An Old Flame
Raffles has had many worthy combatants, both on the cricket field and in his more nefarious pursuits. But none prove so formidable as Jacques Saillard - an old flame.
The stories of EW Hornung in the continuing adventures of cricketer and gentleman thief, Arthur J Raffles, and his chronicler, Harry "Bunny" Manders.
Starring Jeremy Clyde as AJ Raffles, Michael Cochrane as Bunny, Gudrun Ure as Mrs Fisher and Peter Forbes as Druce.
Dramatised by Olwen Wymark.
Signature tune composed by Jim Parker.
Director: Gordon House
A BBC Radio 4/ BBC World Service production first broadcast in 1992.
THU 07:00 Smelling of Roses (b00dz7yc)
Series 4
Episode 2
A poetry competition sounds like an easy event to organise...until you take into account the egos of the poets involved...
When Rosie sets out to organise a poetry competition, it's hard to tell fact from fiction.
Another assignment for Rosie Burns and the event management company, where the clients are only part of the problem...
Written by Simon Brett.
Rosie ..... Prunella Scales
Jo ..... Rebecca Callard
Bob ..... Duncan Preston
Tess ..... Annette Badland
Morgan Dean ..... Lorelei King
Geoff Stabb ..... Bill Wallis
Amateur Poets ..... Bruce Alexander
Producer: Maria Esposito
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2003.
THU 07:30 Fags, Mags and Bags (b0105vtt)
Series 4
Magical Mister Murgatroyd
The hit Radio 4 series 'Fags, Mags & Bags' returns with a 4th series with more shop based shenanigans and over the counter philosophy, courtesy of Ramesh Mahju and his trusty sidekick Dave.
Written by and starring Donald McLeary and Sanjeev Kohli. 'Fags, Mags & Bags' has proved a hit with the Radio 4 audience with the show also collecting a Sony nomination and a Writers' Guild award in 2008. This brand new series sees a crop of new shop regulars, and some guest appearances along the way from the likes of Mina Anwar and Kevin Eldon.
In this episode Alok announces his sudden engagement to Siddiqua, the daughter of the local Pennywise empire and shop rival to Ramesh. So is it love that is driving Alok, or the promise of a gadget filled backshop?
So join the staff of 'Fags, Mags and Bags' in their tireless quest to bring nice-price custard creams and cans of coke with Arabic writing on them to an ungrateful nation. Ramesh Mahju has built it up over the course of 30 years, and is a firmly entrenched feature of the local area. Ramesh loves the art of the 'shop'.
However; he does apply the 'low return' rules of the shop to all other aspects of his life. Ramesh is ably assisted by his shop sidekick Dave, a forty-something underachiever who shares Ramesh's love of the art of shopkeeping, even if he is treated like a slave.
Then of course there are Ramesh's sons Sanjay and Alok, both surly and not particularly keen on the old school approach to shopkeeping, but natural successors to the business, and Ramesh is keen to pass all his worldly wisdom onto them whether they like it or not!
Cast:
Ramesh ..... Sanjeev Kolhi
Dave ..... Donald McLeary
Sanjay ..... Omar Raza
Alok ..... Susheel Kumar
Mrs Begg ..... Marjory Hogarth
Keith Futures ..... Greg McHugh
Siddiqua ..... Debbie Welsh
Shahid Mirza ..... Mani Sumal
Producer/Director: Gus Beattie
A Comedy Unit production for BBC Radio 4.
THU 08:00 Yes Minister (b007jlgh)
Series 1
Jobs for the Boys
As Sir Humphrey warns on Public-Private Partnership, MP Jim Hacker learns it takes two to Quango.
Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds.
Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn satirical sitcom ran on BBC TV between 1980 and 1984. Yes Minister is centred around the hapless Jim Hacker and a collection of civil service underlings headed by the Machiavellian Sir Humphrey Appleby and obsequious Bernard.
Jim Hacker ...... Paul Eddington
Sir Humphrey Appleby ...... Nigel Hawthorne
Bernard ...... Derek Fowlds
Frank Weisel ...... Bill Nighy
Sir Desmond ...... Richard Vernon
Joe Morgan ...... Richard Davies
George ...... Arthur Cox
Conway ...... Kerry Francis
Himself ...... Gordon Clough
Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.
First broadcast on Radio 4 in November 1983.
THU 08:30 Dad's Army (b007jqvj)
Series 3
A Question of Reference
Corporal Jones and Private Godfrey blunder on a Home Guard platoon exercise using live ammunition.
(The original TV episode has a very visual plot and is called 'The Desperate Drive of Corporal Jones', so changes were made to make it more meaningful for listeners).
Starring Arthur Lowe as Captain Mainwaring, John Le Mesurier as Sergeant Wilson, Clive Dunn as Corporal Jones, John Laurie as Private Frazer, Arnold Ridley as Private Godfrey, Ian Lavender as Private Pike and Larry Martyn as Private Walker.
Adapted for radio from Jimmy Perry and David Croft's TV scripts by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles.
Producer: John Dyas
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1976.
THU 09:00 The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere (b007jskt)
Series 2
26 September 1799
Dorothy is perturbed by de Quinine's enthusiasm. Stinking Iris is in an interesting condition. There is a reconciliation. And Sir Walter Spott is expected...
An everyday story of towering genius in Sue Limb's six part soap opera, set in and around the Lake District at the turn of the 18th century.
Stars Geoffrey Whitehead as William Wordsmith, Denise Coffey as Dorothy Wordsmith, Simon Callow as Samuel Tailor Cholericke, Nickolas Grace as Thomas de Quinine, Miriam Margolyes as Stinking Iris, Chris Emmett as the Leechpedla and Bill Paterson as Sir Walter Spott.
Music by Stephen Oliver and performed by Cantabile.
Producer: Jonathan James-Moore
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1987.
THU 09:30 The Unbelievable Truth (b00b4r5f)
Series 2
Episode 1
David Mitchell hosts the game show in which panellists are encouraged to tell lies. With Alan Davies, Simon Evans, Tony Hawks and Phill Jupitus.
THU 10:00 ER Braithwaite - To Sir With Love (b00dyydd)
Episode 1
Rick Braithwaite is a handsome, ex-RAF pilot from Guyana who gets a job as a teacher in a radical school in post-war London's East End.
Once in the classroom, the students are tough, foul-mouthed and angry, proving unreceptive to his teaching methods...
Stars Kwame Kwei-Armah as Rick, Sasha Behar as Gillian, Simon Treves as Weston, Liza Sadovy as Clinty and Sam Dale as Mr Florian.
The first of a two-part adaptation of Guyanese author, ER Braithwaite's semi-autobiographical, international best-selling novel. Dramatised by Roy Williams.
ER Braithwaite: born 1912 - died in 2016
Producer: Claire Grove
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2007.
THU 11:00 EM Forster Short Stories (b017gqvz)
The Story of the Siren
The Story of the Siren is the first in our series of short fiction by EM Forster. It is an unsettling story about a sea nymph and an ill fated young Sicilian. The novelist best known for twentieth century classics including A Passage to India, A Room with a View and Maurice was also a prolific writer of short stories. In them he explored many of the themes central to his novels, including the morals of the middle classes in the early twentieth century, and his fascination with culture and mores of the beguiling South. The reader is Dan Stevens.
Abridged by Richard Hamilton. Produced by Elizabeth Allard.
THU 11:15 Chris Harrald - Mr Larkin's Awkward Day (b00wbs8v)
Hull, 1957. Librarian Philip Larkin receives an official-looking letter which sends him into a spin.
Chris Harrald's play takes a light-hearted look at a chaotic day in the life of an emerging poet.
Starring Adrian Scarborough as Philip Larkin, Anne Reid as Mrs Giddings, Lynne Verrall as Mrs C, Alan Williams as Inspector Clough, Stephen Critchlow as Bob, John Rowe as Roger, Dan Starkey as the Shopkeeper, Helen Longworth as Mary, Ben Crowe as Tom and Chris Pavlo as Mr Stenning.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2009.
THU 12:00 Yes Minister (b007jlgh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 12:30 Dad's Army (b007jqvj)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 13:00 Wimsey (b00sbqhr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
THU 13:30 Raffles (b007jnfb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
THU 14:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b0081w1h)
Episode 14
Queenie gives birth to a beautiful baby boy, but who is the father? Stars Lyndsey Marshal and Stephen Tompkinson.
THU 14:15 Ambridge Extra (b01ll6ht)
Series 3
Episode 12
Fallon discovers she's not the only one who had an eventful night. Kirsty fills her in on events in the cottage and Harry makes a life-changing decision.
THU 14:30 Colin Clark - My Week With Marilyn (b01lmq3p)
Episode 4
Summoned to her home at
1.30am, Colin learns Monroe's darkest fears and glimpses her steely ambition. Read by Samuel Barnett.
THU 15:00 ER Braithwaite - To Sir With Love (b00dyydd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 today]
THU 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01lmq3r)
Evan Davies' historic rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody on the paper and comb. And if that's not mad enough for you, what about howling at the full moon? Mel Giedroyc discovers the truth about those legends of lunacy.
THU 17:00 Four Joneses and a Jenkins (b007jqmj)
February - Pulling Out all the Stops
Megan awaits news, Mr Bootle considers his position and Mr Jenkins considers Megan.
Sue Limb’s pastoral sitcom follows six months in the life of the Jones family, who live on a small farm in rural Wales.
Mr Jones ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Ma Jones ...... Lisabeth Miles
Megan Jones ...... Rebecca Front
Owen Jones ...... Matthew Morgan
Bootle ...... Michael Fenton Stevens
Mr Jenkins ...... Nickolas Grace
Recorded on location.
Music composed by John Whitehall.
Producer: Jonathan James Moore.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2000.
THU 17:30 Smelling of Roses (b00dz7yc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 today]
THU 18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jms4)
Operation Luna
3. Moon Music
Captain Jet Morgan is disturbed by visions and a sense of foreboding - as his rocket fails to respond.
Written and produced by Charles Chilton.
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy Barnett …. Alfie Bass
Doc …. Guy Kingsley-Poynter
Mitch …. David Williams
Other parts by David Jacobs and Duncan McIntyre
Music composed and orchestra conducted by Van Phillips.
The original 1953 recordings of this futuristic series were erased.
This series was re-recorded and first broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1958.
THU 18:30 John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids (b007jrk3)
Episode 8
The University group with Bill and Josella are ready to begin a new life together, but some have other ideas. Cult novel read by Roger May.
THU 19:00 Yes Minister (b007jlgh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:00 today]
THU 19:30 Dad's Army (b007jqvj)
[Repeat of broadcast at
08:30 today]
THU 20:00 Wimsey (b00sbqhr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 today]
THU 20:30 Raffles (b007jnfb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 today]
THU 21:00 MacAulay and Co (b01lmq3t)
Edinburgh Festival 2012
Episode 4
Fred MacAulay brings you the pick of the best comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.
THU 22:00 Fags, Mags and Bags (b0105vtt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:30 today]
THU 22:30 Lenin of the Rovers (b007jvcl)
Series 2
Ghosts and Ghoolies
Ricky Lenin decides to write a column in a tabloid newspaper, but ends up learning a few painful lessons about life, love, truth, and Gloria Hunniford.
More adventures of communist football club, Felchester Rovers starring Alexei Sayle.
Ricky Lenin ...... Alexei Sayle
Jeff Frankly ...... John Sessions
Frank Lee Brian ...... Kenneth Wolstenholme
Colonel Brace Cartwright ...... Donald Hewlett
Stevie Stalin ...... Andrew McLean
Terry Trotsky ...... Phil Cornwell
Curvy Corinne ...... Jacqueline Ashman
Announcer ...... John Witty
Written by Marcus Berkmann.
Producer: Harry Thompson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1989.
THU 22:55 Edinburgh Festival Diaries (b01m2qj1)
From
10pm until midnight, Sunday to Friday, join us for the Comedy Club. Peacock and Gamble's first Edinburgh Diary entry.
THU 23:00 The Million Pound Radio Show (b008m7km)
Series 1
Episode 2
Save the seal - and how to lose unwanted hair. Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell's sharp-edged topical humour. From August 1985.
THU 23:30 Rudy's Rare Records (b00p1jb7)
Series 1
Get Up, Stand Up
Grandad's part-time career as a DJ is in jeopardy.
The collisions of life for Grandad Rudy, father Adam and son Richie living crammed together over an old record store in Birmingham.
Generational comedy written by Danny Robins and Dan Tetsell from an original idea by Lenny Henry.
Adam Sharpe ...... Lenny Henry
Richie Sharp ...... Joe Jacobs
Rudy Sharpe ...... Larrington Walker
Tasha ...... Natasha Godfrey
Clifton ...... Jeffery Kissoon
Alison ...... Tracy-Ann Oberman
DJ Karel ...... Andrew Brooke
Landlord ...... Gresby Nash
Diabolicus ...... Adam de Ville
Producer: Lucy Armitage.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2008.
FRIDAY 10 AUGUST 2012
FRI 00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jms4)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 00:30 John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids (b007jrk3)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 Wimsey (b00sbqhr)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 Raffles (b007jnfb)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere (b007jskt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:30 The Unbelievable Truth (b00b4r5f)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:30 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 ER Braithwaite - To Sir With Love (b00dyydd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 EM Forster Short Stories (b017gqvz)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:15 Chris Harrald - Mr Larkin's Awkward Day (b00wbs8v)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 Four Joneses and a Jenkins (b007jqmj)
[Repeat of broadcast at
17:00 on Thursday]
FRI 05:30 Smelling of Roses (b00dz7yc)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:00 on Thursday]
FRI 06:00 Wimsey (b00sbvcv)
Have His Carcase
5. Too Perfect an Alibi
As the desperate upper class sleuth fails to confirm his theories, the elusive witness Perkins turns up...
Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur detective created by Dorothy L Sayers.
Dramatised by Alistair Beaton.
Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Harriet Vane …. Maria Aitken
Inspector Umpelty …. Nigel Stock
Henry Weldon …. Warren Clarke
Julian Perkins …. Richard O'Callaghan
Nurse …. Judy Franklin
Jem Pollack …. Haydn Wood
Narrator …. John Westbrook
Producer: Martin Fisher
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1981.
FRI 06:30 Raffles (b007jnfw)
Series 3
The Raffles Relics
Bunny is appalled to hear Raffles calmly announce that he intends to visit New Scotland Yard to view an exhibition of his own craftsman's tools...
The stories of EW Hornung in the continuing adventures of cricketer and gentleman thief, Arthur J Raffles, and his chronicler, Harry "Bunny" Manders.
Starring Jeremy Clyde as AJ Raffles, Michael Cochrane as Bunny, Gudrun Ure as Mrs Fisher and Peter Forbes as Druce.
Dramatised by Olwen Wymark.
Signature tune composed by Jim Parker.
Director: Gordon House
A BBC Radio 4/ BBC World Service production first broadcast in 1992.
FRI 07:00 The Young Postmen (b00fr1vh)
C'est la Legion
It's very important to remember that the French Foreign Legion is a ruthless and violent fighting unit, so if Brian, Derek and Sue find themselves fighting the Tuareg in a fort in Africa then they deserve our admiration.
And anyway, they only joined by mistake.
More surreal escapades of a trio of 'posties' written by and starring Ben Miller. With John Thompson and Felicity Montagu.
Brian ...... Ben Miller
Derek ...... John Thomson
Sue ...... Felicity Montagu
Mr Tippett ...... Alastair McGowan
Mr Tilbury ...... Jim Barclay
Tony Hadley ...... Vinnie Jones
Music by Murray Gold
Producer: Gareth Edwards
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1992.
FRI 07:30 I've Never Seen Star Wars (b015fkl4)
Series 4
Kathy Burke
Marcus Brigstocke invites actress Kathy Burke to try some new experiences, like visiting Harrods in London.
Whether the experiences are banal or profound, the show is about embracing the new and getting out of our comfort zones.
The title comes from the fact that the show's producer and creator Bill Dare had never seen the film Star Wars.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2011.
FRI 08:00 The Navy Lark (b01lmx3c)
Series 6
The Calais Dock Strike
When HMS Troutbridge is sent to collect some stranded tourists, Chief Petty Officer Pertwee has other ideas.
Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather and Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson.
Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.
Scripted by Lawrie Wyman
Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston.
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1964.
FRI 08:30 The Burkiss Way (b00jr7g2)
Series 2
Become a Rock Star The Burkiss Way
Starting at the end, this show is brought to you in reverse order.
The Burkiss Way to Dynamic Living - radio's Funky Correspondence Course.
With heavy sounds from Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett and Fred Harris.
Meaningful words from Andrew Marshall and David Renwick.
With producer Simon Brett getting it all together.
Cult sketch show first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1977.
FRI 09:00 After Henry (b007jnwh)
Series 2
The Other Married Man
"I can tell when she's being deceitful. There's an expression that comes into her face. I remember when she was only two and she cut all Rosie's hair off."
Sarah tries keeping her affair secret, but her mother Eleanor can sniff out deceit.
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
James ...... Edward de Souza
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 1986.
FRI 09:30 Trivia Test Match (b007yv3j)
Autumn 1992
Umpire Brian Johnston tries to stump Willie Rushton, Tim Rice, Rachael Heyhoe-Flint and Paul Merton. From October 1992.
FRI 10:00 ER Braithwaite - To Sir With Love (b00dz530)
Episode 2
Teacher Rick Braithwaite and his hostile, inner-city students are slowly getting to know each other better - and Rick is falling for his school colleague, Gillian...
Stars Kwame Kwei-Armah as Rick, Sasha Behar as Gillian, Simon Treves as Weston, Liza Sadovy as Clinty and Sam Dale as Mr Florian.
Two-part adaptation of Guyanese author, ER Braithwaite's semi-autobiographical, international best-selling novel. Dramatised by Roy Williams.
ER Braithwaite: born 1912 - died in 2016
Producer: Claire Grove
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2007.
FRI 11:00 EM Forster Short Stories (b017gvd8)
The Road From Colonus
Mr Lucas's tiresome family thwart his plans for a sojourn in the idyllic Greek countryside. Read by Andrew Sachs.
FRI 11:15 Paupers and Pig Killers (b007jx3z)
Series 1
The Troubles of This Life
The lively events in the parish of Over Stowey, from the 1799 diary of Somerset parson, William Holland. Stars Ronald Pickup.
FRI 12:00 The Navy Lark (b01lmx3c)
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FRI 12:30 The Burkiss Way (b00jr7g2)
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FRI 13:00 Wimsey (b00sbvcv)
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FRI 13:30 Raffles (b007jnfw)
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FRI 14:00 Andrea Levy - Small Island (b0081wmy)
Episode 15
Confronted by the consequences of her actions, Queenie makes the most difficult decision of her life. Stars Lyndsey Marshal.
FRI 14:15 This Sceptred Isle (b007jtj8)
The Indian Mutiny
A period of bloody fighting marks the founding of the Imperial Raj in India. Anna Massey continues the history of the Britain.
FRI 14:30 Colin Clark - My Week With Marilyn (b01lmy4x)
Episode 5
Helping her cope with a tragic event, Colin realises his friendship with Marilyn Monroe must end. Concluded by Samuel Barnett.
FRI 15:00 ER Braithwaite - To Sir With Love (b00dz530)
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FRI 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01lmy4z)
Mel Giedroyc meets a sniffer dog helping to save the whale and joins a debate on whether you can apply the principles of dog-training to humans.
FRI 17:00 Beachcomber... By the Way (b007jqgs)
Series 2
Episode 5
JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge, John Sessions and John Wells. From August 1991.
FRI 17:30 The Young Postmen (b00fr1vh)
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FRI 18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space (b007jmsm)
Operation Luna
4. Is There Anybody Out There?
Captain Jet Morgan and his crew face catastrophe when their rocket loses power.
Written and produced by Charles Chilton.
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy Barnett …. Alfie Bass
Doc …. Guy Kingsley-Poynter
Mitch …. David Williams
Other parts played by David Jacobs
Music composed and orchestra conducted by Van Phillips.
The original 1953 recordings of this futuristic series were erased.
This series was re-recorded and first broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1958.
FRI 18:30 John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids (b007jrl5)
Episode 9
Bill Masen tries his best to support his blind group, but some problems prove to be insurmountable. Cult novel read by Roger May.
FRI 19:00 The Navy Lark (b01lmx3c)
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FRI 19:30 The Burkiss Way (b00jr7g2)
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FRI 20:00 Wimsey (b00sbvcv)
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FRI 20:30 Raffles (b007jnfw)
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FRI 21:00 MacAulay and Co (b01lmy53)
Edinburgh Festival 2012
Episode 5
Fred MacAulay brings you the pick of the best comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.
FRI 22:00 Sarah at the Stand (b01425t6)
Episode 1
Sarah Millican is in Edinburgh with stand-up and backstage featuring Mark Nelson, Alun Cochrane and Reginald D Hunter. From October 2010.
FRI 22:15 The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (b01lwbwd)
2012
Episode 1
...Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Comedy from the world-famous festival.
FRI 22:30 Nigel and Earl Sort Out the World (b007jx2d)
Episode 2
The surreal duo try solving the globe's topical problems. Stars Andrew Livingstone and Fine Time Fontayne. From July 1992.
FRI 22:50 The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (b01lwbwg)
2012
Episode 2
...Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Comedy from the world-famous festival.
FRI 23:00 Big Town All Stars (b007jvpf)
Series 1
If You Sack Me, I'll Leave
The band must get assertive with scary Lorelei, and Johnny's love life is in tatters. Stars Stephen Tompkinson. From March 2000.
FRI 23:25 The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (b01lwbwj)
2012
Episode 3
...Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Comedy from the world-famous festival.
FRI 23:30 On the Hour (b0090br1)
Series 2
Episode 2
Alan Partridge is at the Olympics. Barbara Wintergreen is in America.
All the news as it happens, if it happens from the BBC's urgent and incisive news overview.
Savagely satirical award-winning comedy starring Chris Morris.
With Steve Coogan, David Schneider, Rebecca Front, Patrick Marber and Doon Mackichan.
Written by Chris Morris, Armando Iannucci, Richard Herring, Steven Wells, David Quantick, Andrew Glover and Stewart Lee.
Producer: Armando lannucci
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1992.