SATURDAY 05 JANUARY 2013

SAT 00:00 The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon (b007jnsh)
4. Wolfie and Beetie
Raymond and Hildegard kidnap Beethoven and Mozart in their plot to create the greatest ever rock band.
Herr Grubberman comes clean, while Bernie finally discovers the truth about who - or what- is driving the time bus.
Starring Amanda Donohoe as Hilderghast, Andrew McGibbon as Raymond, Karl Minns as the Conductor, Owen Evans as Bernie, Nick Romero as Mozart, Andy Mulligan as Herr Grubberman, Dan Freedman as Glenn Miller, Alex Lowe as Taffy and Sophie Aldred as Spikea.
Written by Andrew McGibbon. Additional material by Rob Colley and Kevin Greening.
Theme by Ozzy Temple and other music by Nick Romero.
Producer: Julian Mayers
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1999.
SAT 00:30 Terry Pratchett (b007k1l2)
Mort
Episode 4
Death has disappeared, leaving his apprentice Mort, his daughter Ysabell and Albert the cook to carry on the life-collecting operation.
The conclusion of Terry's Pratchett's comic fantasy set on Discworld.
Narrated by Anton Lesser.
and Jon Glover as the Duke.
Mort ...... Carl Prekopp
Death ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Albert ...... Phillip Jackson
Ysabell ...... Clare Corbett
Princess Keli ...... Alice Hart
Cutwell ...... Adam Godley
Rincewind ...... Philip Fox
Duke ...... Jon Glover
Dramatised by Robin Brooks.
Director: Claire Grove
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2004.
SAT 01:00 The Blackburn Files (b007jptk)
Series 1
A Case of Haddock and Plaice
An elderly couple's time-share cash con sparks private investigator Stephen J Blackburn's first case abroad.
The last of five cases for the ex-pitman turned investigator and his government scheme-funded assistant Tracey. Set in a South Yorkshire town that's seen better days.
Starring Fine Time Fontayne as Stephen J Blackburn, Judy Flynn as Tracey Duggan.
With Gerry Kersey, Lorraine Peters, Norman Mills, Lucia Laratonda and James Tomlinson.
Scripted by Ian McMillan, Martyn Wiley and Dave Sheasby
Directed for BBC North East by Dave Sheasby
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1989.
SAT 01:30 Gervase Fen - Frequent Hearses (b00sm4lm)
Episode 3
Trailing a murderous avenger, the amateur detective is led to Lanthorn House - and into a terrifying maze. Read by James Wilby.
SAT 02:00 Millport (b0076bn3)
Series 3
Progressive Rock
There's much excitement on the Isle of Cumbrae over a make-over for Millport from a national newspaper.
Irene fears the worst and worries the town's unique charm will be ruined by nosy media-meddlers. Is now really the time for her to leave?
Bittersweet comedy written by and starring Lynn Ferguson as 30-something barmaid Irene Bruce, who hankers after a better life on the mainland.
Irene ...... Lynn Ferguson
Moira/Agnes ...... Janet Brown
Alberto/Ferryman/Robert the Dog/Morris ...... Lewis McLeod
Ena/Bunty ...... Gabriel Quigley
Minister/Bob ...... Robert Patterson
Dougie ...... Kenneth Bryans
Producer: Lucy Bacon
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2002.
SAT 02:30 Snap (b012yvf2)
Series 3
Episode 4
Doug wonders if he can rely on his ex-wife Molly for help during his mum's convalescence.

Continuing Paul Mendelson's sitcom about a couple trying to rebuild their relationship after divorce.

Starring Rebecca Lacey as Molly, Paul Venables as Doug, Soumaya Keynes as Kaz, Jessie Sullivan as Ryan, Marlene Sidaway as Annie, Robin Weaver as Dawn, Jonathan Tafler as Raymond and Richard Firth as Ansel.

Producer: David Ian Neville

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2005.
SAT 03:00 Stella Gibbons - Nightingale Wood (b01pkjwp)
Episode 2
The young, widowed and pretty Viola Wither finally has the chance to escape her stifling in-laws in Essex. Whilst they are spending a month in the Lakes, she and her sister-in-law Tina escape to Stanton on Sea.
Viola is still pining for the dashing Victor Spring - who has kissed her - and Tina for the beautiful chauffeur, Saxon - likewise. But is it all hopeless?
Stella Gibbons’ sparkling pre-war comedy of manners dramatised in two-parts by Christopher William Hill.
Starring Victoria Hamilton as Tina, Dinah Stabb as Mother, Paul Moriarty as Father, Francine Chamberlain as Viola Simon Bubb as Victor, dam Billington as Saxon, Adjoa Andoh as Edna, Alex Rivers as Hetty, Joan Walker as Phyllis, Ian Masters as Spurrey, James Lailey as Uncle Frank, Gerald McDermott as Mr Brodhurst.
Director: Marion Nancarrow
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2011.
SAT 04:00 Elizabeth Taylor - Sisters (b01pkjws)
Resentment surfaces when Mrs Mason is asked questions about her famous sibling. Is she jealous? Read Sheila Mitchell.
SAT 04:15 Hugh Hughes - Floating (b01pkjwv)
Fantasy recollections of Hugh Hughes and Sioned Rowlands as the Isle of Anglesey floated off from mainland Wales in April 1982.
SAT 05:00 Ballylenon (b007k4hw)
Series 1
Episode 2
A "gramophone record recital" is the Irish town's cultural highlight of 1953 - the start of something big?
Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal, in 1953, before the days of mass tourism and proper plumbing in every home.
Written by Christopher Fitz-Simon.
Phonsie Doherty ...... TP McKenna
Muriel Maconchy ...... Margaret D'Arcy
Vera Maconchy ...... Stella McCusker
Vivienne Hawthorne ...... Aine McCartney
Guard Gallagher ...... John Hewitt
Stumpy Bonnar ...... Gerard McSorley
Eithne Ni Phartalain ...... Marcella Riordan
Aubrey Frawley ...... Dominic Letts
Music arranged and performed by Stephanie Hughes
Director: Eoin O'Callaghan
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1994.
SAT 05:30 Elephants to Catch Eels (b007qcsv)
Series 1
Episode 3
Tamsyn and Jago's smuggling exploits are to be chronicled at close quarters by a group of fly-on-the-wall balladeers.
They get some exciting material as Jago's up before an unusually hard-line judge - and it seems there's no escape from the noose...
18th century Cornish village sitcom by the writers of Dead Ringers - Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain.
Starring Lucy Speed as Tamsyn Trelawny, John Bowe as Jago Trelawny, Cameron Stewart as Major Thomas Falconer, Andrew McGibbon as Captain Marriot, Martin Hyder as Squire Bascombe, Mark Felgate as Dewey, Mark Perry as Judge Pettiforth and Michael Fenton Stevens as Anthony the Balladeer.
Producer: Jan Ravens.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2003.
SAT 06:00 Daphne du Maurier - The Years Between (b00qm3c3)
In the early 1940s, Diana Wentworth's MP husband, Michael, is reported missing - presumed killed in action.
Once over the shock, she builds a new life - taking over Michael's seat in parliament, and falling in love with a much more suitable man.
But on the eve of their wedding, a phone call brings Diana shattering news....
Daphne du Maurier's 1945 stage play dramatised for radio by Jill Hyem.
Stars Diana Quick as Diana Wentworth, Roger Allam as Michael Wentworth, David Collings as Richard Llewelyn, Peter England as Robin Wentworth, Frederick Treves as Sir Ernest Foster and Derek Waring as the Vicar.
Director: Cherry Cookson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1995.
SAT 07:30 Comedy's Coming Home (b008142h)
Kulvinder Ghir
One of the stars of Goodness Gracious Me attempts to bring stand-up to his homeland. But will he get a rude awakening? From March 2002.
SAT 08:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00x5542)
Series 6
Episode 7
From San Francisco - the American funny man welcomes opera tenor Raúl Melo and bluegrass singer Sara Watkins. From 2010.
SAT 09:00 I Did It My Way (b00k21fj)
Simon Brett
Novelist, playwright and one-time BBC producer Simon Brett talks to Peter Reed about his radio life and times.
His radio series No Commitments, After Henry and Charles Paris are all firm favourites in the BBC Radio 4 Extra schedule. Simon recalls his first radio moments as a listener and later as a radio producer, revealing the career path he took along the way that saw him move into TV and writing
Featuring 'Frank Muir Goes Into... Television' (22/09/75), 'After Henry' (20/10/87), 'A Series Of Murders' (25/09/04) and 'Hoax!' (15/10/96).
SAT 12:00 The Cazalets - Omnibus (b01pp21q)
The Light Years
Episode 1
As the family gather for their annual summer holiday in the beautiful Sussex countryside of 1938, the onset of war is about to change everything.
Elizabeth Jane Howard's family saga of 'The Cazalets' vividly catalogues the lives and loves of three generations.
Starring Penelope Wilton as the narrator, Raymond Coulthard as Rupert, Zoe Tapper as Zoe, Georgia Groome as Clary, Naomi Frederick as Rachel, Shirley Dixon as The Duchy and Helen Schlesinger as Sid.
Siblings Hugh, Edward, Rupert and Rachel - and their respective families - are reunited. Rupert is trying not to think about whether he married beautiful but petulant Zoe too soon after his first wife's death; Hugh and his wife Sybil each try to put the other first, not necessarily to their mutual advantage; Edward is mulling on how he might be able to get away from his wife, Villy, to spend time with his mistress and Rachel is trying to find a private place to read her letter in secret. But the wider world is about to intrude on their lives forever and each is increasingly to wonder what their future may hold...
The first of five dramatisations by Sarah Daniels.
Elizabeth Jane Howard's The Light Years and her following novels: Marking Time, Confusion and Casting Off were published between 1990-1995 and the fifth, All Change, in 2013.
Producer: Sally Avens
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2012.
SAT 13:15 Sirens of Fleet Street (b01dtsgz)
Free-Minded Albion's Daughter
The life of Victorian journalist pioneer, feminist and campaigner, Bessie Rayner Parkes.
The first of a trilogy of plays examining the lives and writing of three pioneering women journalists.
Introduced by Kate Perry.
Bessie Parkes 1829-1925 (mother of Hilaire Belloc) and her close friend Barbara Bodichon were the founders of The English Women's Journal, the first newspaper owned, written and printed by women.
Based on Bessie's own writing, Lavinia Murray's play tells her story, joining her as she waits to vote in the 1918 election.
Starring Sarah Parks as Bessie, Amanda Root as Barbara Leigh Smith, Kathryn Hunt as Miss Ingle, Russell Dixon as The Teller and James Nickerson as Mr Brattigan/Eugene.
Director: Sue Roberts
Produced at BBC Manchester by Felicity Goodall.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1999.
SAT 14:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b009l7jt)
Series 6
The Waxwork
The lad is set to be immortalised in wax, but the trouble is, it's not quite how he'd envisaged...
Starring Tony Hancock.
With Sidney James, Bill Kerr and Warren Mitchell.
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.
SAT 14:30 Parsley Sidings (b01pjzbv)
Series 1
Who'll Be Mother
Station Master Horace Hepplewhite reveals a surprising talent for childminding.
Starring Arthur Lowe as Horace, Ian Lavender as Bert, Liz Fraser as Gloria, Kenneth Connor as Percy and Pat Coombs as Maud.
Jim Eldridge's eponymous series is set in a sleepy railway station. The Hepplewhites have run 'Parsley Sidings' station for generations and the current Station Master, Horace, hopes that his son Bert will continue the line. Mild-mannered Ticket Clerk Bert wants to work anywhere but on the railways. His colleague, Station Announcer Gloria Simpkins, secretly loves him. Porter Percy Valentine is an archetypal wheeler-dealer and the ancient Signalman, Bradshaw, causes havoc and dispenses home-made remedies in equal measure. The 'Parsley Sidings' nemesis is Phineas Perkins, the station master of Potwhistle Halt, one stop down the line.
Re-created Announcements by Keith Skues.
Producer: Edward Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1972.
SAT 15:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00x5542)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
SAT 16:00 Daphne du Maurier - The Years Between (b00qm3c3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
SAT 17:30 Just William - Live! (b01ph83g)
Series 3
Aunt Arabelle in Charge
In 2012, as part of Winchester's Best of British Festival in celebration of the Jubilee, Martin Jarvis performed the second of two of Richmal Crompton's comic classics, live on-stage.
In Aunt Arabelle in Charge, William and his faithful Outlaws (Ginger, Douglas and Henry) encounter a strangely complacent six year old who is staying in the village. This odious child turns out to be the hugely famous Anthony Martin, subject of his mother's best-selling books and poems.
The Outlaws need to redeem themselves in the admittedly short-sighted eyes of Ginger's journalist aunt. She, equally, is desperate to secure an exclusive interview with the child star. It's soon clear that this wonderfully constructed story is a brilliant parody of - who else - A.A. Milne's Christopher Robin.
The packed Winchester audience understood this at once. In Jarvis' inhabitation of both the smug infant and Ginger's aunt, the comedy is unremitting.
Can William sort this out and, incidentally, give the horrific child his just deserts? Blackmail is the answer, of course.
Performed by Martin Jarvis
Director: Rosalind Ayres
A Jarvis & Ayres production for BBC Radio 4.
SAT 18:00 Bradbury 13 (b012qqvn)
The Screaming Woman
Has little Margaret stumbled on a murder? Ray Bradbury's vintage tale of suspense stars Rachael Jacobs and Beverly Rowland.
SAT 18:30 The Female Ghost (b00njx8j)
Afterward
After an unexpected windfall on their American mine, Ned and Mary move to a dream home in England, but their past is catching up with them...
A series of ghostly stories by women dramatised by Christopher Hawes.
Edith Wharton's eerie tale stars Buffy Davis as Edith Wharton, Carolyn Jones as Alida, John Guerrasio as Ned, Barbara Barnes as Mary, Sean Baker as Parvis, Rachel Atkins as Trimmle, Christopher Scott as Peters and Alex Lowe as Robert Elwell.
Producer: Marion Nancarrow
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1997.
SAT 19:00 I Did It My Way (b00k21fj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
SAT 22:00 Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation (b01pp21s)
Series 2
How to Be a Leader of Men
Scrutinising religion and MPs, the host's comic lecture plus sketches. With Debbie Issit and Gordon Kennedy. From October 1994.
SAT 22:30 Arthur Smith's Balham Bash (b00lgj3p)
Series 1
Episode 1
Comedian Arthur Smith presents comedy and music from his flat in Balham, south London.
Paul Sinha in the lounge, Milton Jones in the bedroom and Glenn Tilbrook in the kitchen provide music and nourishment in the shape of Welsh rarebit.
Pippa Evans - as singer-songwriter Loretta Maine - lends a hand.
Producer: Alison Vernon-Smith
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2009.
SAT 23:00 Ted Lewis - Jack Carter's Law (b00nw25x)
Episode 1
In 1970s London Soho, the legendary gangland enforcer has to uncover a grass. Gritty thriller read by Phil Daniels.
SAT 23:30 Adam Baron - Hold Back the Night (b00t30cn)
Episode 3
Ex-cop Billy begins to suspect murder victim Lucy and her friend Donna were mixed up in something nasty. Stars David Morrissey.


SUNDAY 06 JANUARY 2013

SUN 00:00 Bradbury 13 (b012qqvn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Saturday]
SUN 00:30 The Female Ghost (b00njx8j)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Saturday]
SUN 01:00 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show (b00x5542)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 on Saturday]
SUN 02:00 The Cazalets - Omnibus (b01pp21q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:00 on Saturday]
SUN 03:15 Sirens of Fleet Street (b01dtsgz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:15 on Saturday]
SUN 04:00 Daphne du Maurier - The Years Between (b00qm3c3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Saturday]
SUN 05:30 Just William - Live! (b01ph83g)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:30 on Saturday]
SUN 06:00 HE Bates - Love for Lydia Omnibus (b007qpx9)
Episode 2
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.
Director: Tracey Neale
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2004.
SUN 07:15 Susie Boyt - My Judy Garland Life (b00pf4xc)
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
In her tribute to the Hollywood star, the author examines the differences between "good" and "bad" fans. Read by Tamsin Greig.
SUN 07:30 Heresy (b00bqf6t)
Series 5
Episode 3
Victoria Coren hosts the show that thinks the unthinkable. With Jo Caulfield, Caitlin Moran and Peter Bradshaw. From May 2008.
SUN 08:00 Doctor in the House (b007m680)
Women and Wine
Medic Simon Sparrow's efforts to get a date for the hospital ball turn to chaos.
The misadventures of student doctor Simon Sparrow - adapted for radio by Ray Cooney from Richard Gordon's novel 'Doctor in the House' published in 1952.
Starring Richard Briers as Simon Sparrow, Geoffrey Sumner as Sir Lancelot Spratt, Ray Cooney as Tony Benskin, Edward Cast as Taffy Evans, Norma Ronald as Matron/Vera and Joan Young as Lady Spratt.
Producer: David Hatch
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1968.
SUN 08:30 The Men from the Ministry (b01pp3rs)
The Big Rocket
The civil servants bungle in Britain's space race with a mix-up over Mildred. Stars Wilfrid Hyde-White. From November 1962.
SUN 09:00 Fairytales: Live From the Palace (b012lj20)
Exclusive inside scoops on best-loved fairytales from top correspondents at royal palaces. Stars Sean Baker and Alex Tregear.
SUN 10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (b01pp48c)
Charity Pioneers
Sir John Wilson
From Bach to Ellington - blindness campaigner and scientist Sir John Wilson's choices. Talking with Sue Lawley. From May 1994.
SUN 10:45 Elizabeth Buchan - Submersion (b007jwt4)
Mimi feels her family are drowning her. How can she keep head above water? Read by Patience Tomlinson.
SUN 11:00 Quando, Quando, Quando (b007xry7)
Big Head
The Quando brothers' hair salon is thrown into pandemonium when the President of Uruguay arrives for his annual trim. No one must mention his enormous head...
Brothers Rene, Carlo and Charlie Quando chop, snip and crimp their lucky clients into shape at London's finest hair salon.
Six-part comedy written and performed by Rainer Hersch and Mark Maie. With Stephen Greif and Catherine Tate.
Producer: Claire Jones
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1999.
SUN 11:15 Ambridge Extra (b01pp48f)
Series 4 - Omnibus
Series 4, Episodes 9-10
As Tracy makes peace with her family, her father Bert turns detective with Joe Grundy and Bert Fry. Is it a wild goose chase, or could these crazy old coots be on to something?
SUN 11:45 David Nobbs - I Didn't Get Where I Am Today... (b00ckz8d)
Episode 2
From the Sheffield Evening Star to BBC TV's 'That Was The Week That Was'. Writer David Nobbs reads from his autobiography.
SUN 12:00 HE Bates - Love for Lydia Omnibus (b007qpx9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
SUN 13:15 Susie Boyt - My Judy Garland Life (b00pf4xc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:15 today]
SUN 13:30 Neville Watchurst - A Vital Flaw (b00mj27x)
Nazi SS leader Heinrich Himmler has a serious health problem and Dr Felix Kersten is summoned to treat him.
So successful is he that Himmler's dependency on him is established and when war breaks out Kersten is faced with an impossible dilemma.
John Duttine and Martin Jarivs star in Neville Watchurst's drama - a truthful account of a relationship which developed in Germany both before and during the Second World War.
Heinrich Himmler ...... John Duttine
Dr Felix Kersten ...... Martin Jarvis
Rudolf Brandt ...... Christopher Ravenscroft
Irmgard ...... Louise Jameson
Rostery ...... Norman Bird
Bernadotte ...... Peter Harding
Hewitt ...... David Monico
Poh ...... Dominic Letts
Koch ...... Michael Onslow
Jacobseb ...... Malcolm Ward
Kivimaeki ...... John Baddeley
Kaltenbrummer ...... Gareth Armstrong
Music composed by Anthea Gomez.
Directed by Sue Wilson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1994
SUN 15:00 Doctor in the House (b007m680)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
SUN 15:30 The Men from the Ministry (b01pp3rs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
SUN 16:00 Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show (b01pp57b)
Mel's got some top picks from the first week of the 4 O'Clock Show in 2013.
SUN 16:30 Fairytales: Live From the Palace (b012lj20)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
SUN 17:30 Freedom Pass (b00sgzk6)
Episode 2
Sexagenarians Alan Coren and Christopher Matthew use free travel to venture forth on their local public transport. From September 2004.
SUN 18:00 The Man in Black (b018j7ww)
Series 4
5. The New Boy by Matthew Wilkie
Craig has a new job, but how far will he go to impress his boss?
Mark Gatiss as the sinister raconteur, The Man in Black, introduces Matthew Wilkie's tale.
Craig ...... Simon Bubb
Mr Rubenstein ...... Stephen Greif
Beth ...... Victoria Inez Hardy
Nelson ...... Adam Billington
William ...... Christopher Webster
More horrifying tales from The Man in Black. You might meet him at a luggage carousel in an airport, or behind the desk at an employment agency or he might approach you in the corridor of a care home. Wherever you encounter him, he's eager to pass on his stories. Stories to unsettle and horrify. Stories to haunt you.
Director: Lucy Collingwood
Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in December 2011.
SUN 18:30 The Darker Side of the Border (b00cb1ts)
Arthur Conan Doyle - The Captain of the Polestar
As a Dundee whaling ship becomes trapped in the Artic, strange cries sound across the ice at night and a figure is glimpsed on the floes.
Is it the Captain's lost love come to reclaim him?
Series of 3 Scottish 19th century tales of terror and mystery.
Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and dramatised by Marty Ross.
Craigie ...... Alec Heggie
Milne ...... James Bryce
Doctor ...... Nick Underwood
Williamson ...... John Buick
McLeod ...... Brian Pettifer
Producer: Bruce Young
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2003.
SUN 19:00 Quando, Quando, Quando (b007xry7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
SUN 19:15 Ambridge Extra (b01pp48f)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
SUN 19:45 David Nobbs - I Didn't Get Where I Am Today... (b00ckz8d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:45 today]
SUN 20:00 Doctor in the House (b007m680)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
SUN 20:30 The Men from the Ministry (b01pp3rs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
SUN 21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (b01pp48c)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
SUN 21:45 Elizabeth Buchan - Submersion (b007jwt4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:45 today]
SUN 22:00 Heresy (b00bqf6t)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
SUN 22:30 Miranda Hart's Joke Shop (b00mk4bz)
What a Job!
The tall, life-embracing shopkeeper tries to prove that she can get a proper job. With Patricia Hodge. From August 2008.
SUN 23:00 Fellahs Hour with the Cheese Shop (b007jt0c)
Episode 1
Woman's Hour but without women. Steve 'not the snooker player' Davis hosts the comedy magazine. With Dave Lamb. From May 2000.
SUN 23:30 The Nick Revell Show (b007jp45)
Series 1
Holy Water
The life of a struggling writer with his dysfunctional friends and a talking geranium.
A sitcom for the 1990s, written by and starring comedian Nick Revell.
With Alistair McGowan, Caroline Gruber, Kate McKenzie and Brian Bowles.
Special guest star: Brian Johnston and Vince the geranium.
Producer: Jon Magnusson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1992.


MONDAY 07 JANUARY 2013

MON 00:00 The Man in Black (b018j7ww)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Sunday]
MON 00:30 The Darker Side of the Border (b00cb1ts)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:30 on Sunday]
MON 01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited (b01pp48c)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Sunday]
MON 01:45 Elizabeth Buchan - Submersion (b007jwt4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:45 on Sunday]
MON 02:00 Quando, Quando, Quando (b007xry7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Sunday]
MON 02:15 Ambridge Extra (b01pp48f)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Sunday]
MON 02:45 David Nobbs - I Didn't Get Where I Am Today... (b00ckz8d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:45 on Sunday]
MON 03:00 Doctor in the House (b007m680)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 on Sunday]
MON 03:30 Neville Watchurst - A Vital Flaw (b00mj27x)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:30 on Sunday]
MON 05:00 Fairytales: Live From the Palace (b012lj20)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Sunday]
MON 06:00 The Blackburn Files (b007jpvg)
Series 2
1. A Case of Frinks and Moores
When an open-air sculpture exhibition is raided, pitman-turned-private eye Steven J Blackburn is thrown into the jungle of international dealing.
CAST:
Stephen J. Blackburn …. Finetime Fontayne
Tracey Duggan …. Judy Flynn
Rollo …. Christopher Wilkinson
Kerenski …. John Graham Davies
Dempsey …. Kieran Cunningham
Scripted by Ian McMillan, Martyn Wiley and Dave Sheasby
Producer: Dave Sheasby
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1991.
MON 06:30 Frank W Abagnale (b00td4zq)
Catch Me If You Can
Episode 1
Early memories and the first scam in the true story of a con man.
Frank Williams, Robert Conrad, Frank Adams and Ringo Monjo were all aliases of Frank W Abagnale - in this tale of deceit about one of the most daring con men, forgers, imposters and escape artists ever.
Notorious conman Frank Abagnale Jr's autobiography, with Stan Redding. Read by William Hope.
Abridged in 5 parts by Mark Mason.
Producer: Joanna Green
Made for BBC Radio 7 by Pier Productions and first broadcast in 2010.
MON 06:45 Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years (b00g2cv0)
Episode 1
David Williams investigates who killed wealthy womaniser William Murfitt in 1938. True mystery story read by Robert Lindsay.
MON 07:00 Country Matters (b00k2fkz)
Episode 2
Dave learns how the fete unearths the unscrupulous side of village life. Stars Jonathan Tafler and Lesley Sharp. From May 1994.
MON 07:30 The Unbelievable Truth (b01phfmx)
Series 10
Episode 1
David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents. Tony Hawks, Ed Byrne, Lucy Porter and Charlie Higson are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as Pies, Worms, Dancing and James Bond.
The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon Naismith, the team behind Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.
Producer: Jon Naismith.
A Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4.
MON 08:00 Round the Horne (b00j05wb)
Series 1
Episode 4
Censors lambast the BBC - and a cursed tomb in 'The Clissold Saga'.
Starring Kenneth Horne. With Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden and Bill Pertwee.
Recorded at the BBC's Paris Studio in Lower Regent Street, London. Announcer: Douglas Smith
Round The Horne was born out of the demise of BBC radio comedy Beyond Our Ken, after the end of writer Eric Merriman's involvement. Using the same cast and producer, Barry Took and Marty Feldman were persuaded to write the scripts - which led to four series that ran between 1965 and 1968 - packed full of parodies, recurring characters, catchphrases and double-entendres.
Music by Edwin Braden and the Hornblowers and The Fraser Hayes Four.
Producer: John Simmonds
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1965.
MON 08:30 Jim the Great (b0116h49)
Series 1
A Patron of the Arts
Perpetually hard-up monarch Jim manages to slip off to the pub - and appear in public.
Historical regal romp starring Jimmy Edwards.
With Joan Sanderson, Julian Orchard, John Baddeley, Andrew Palmer, Ronald Baddiley and David Ryall.
Jim The Great ran for 2 series on BBC Radio 2 between 1976 - 1979.
Producer: Edward Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1977.
MON 09:00 Heresy (b00bw51v)
Series 5
Episode 4
Victoria Coren hosts the show that thinks the unthinkable. With Clive James, Dave Gorman and Mark Steel. From May 2008.
MON 09:30 All the Young Dudes (b01b3cgf)
Series 2
Happy Together
Patrick and Helen have a massive row, while Billy arranges to meet another Prisoner fan off the web. Comedy written by and starring Jim Sweeney. From September 2002.
MON 10:00 Sheridan Le Fanu - Uncle Silas (b007jtsj)
Knowl, 1864
Maud Knollyes is the daughter and heiress of a rich, eccentric recluse. After he dies, young Maud is placed in the guardianship of her Uncle Silas.
This is intended to be a public declaration of one man's confidence in his brother, for Silas was disgraced years before...
Starring Teresa Gallagher.
Sheridan le Fanu's Victorian gothic horror novel.
Dramatised in three parts by Alan Drury.
Maud ... Teresa Gallagher
Austin.... Graham Crowden
Madame de la Rougierre ... Dorothy Tutin
Lady Monica Knollye ... Joan Sims
Mary Quince ... Kathleen Byron
Mrs Rusk ... Tessa Worsley
Dr Bryerley .... John Hartley
Dudley ... Jonathan Keeble
Tom Brice.... Roger May
Mr Grimston .... Geoffrey Whitehead
The Rough Fellow ....Stephen Critchlow
Pianist: Michael Haslam
Director: Enyd Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in Ocotber 1995.
MON 11:00 Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories (b01pqdsc)
Mr Wrong, pt 1
Meg comes to London to buy a second-hand car, but all is not as it seems. Chilling tale read by Matilda Ziegler.
MON 11:15 Loose Ends (b01pnft0)
Angus Deayton, Frances Barber, John Lanchester, Roses Gabor and Submotion Orchestra
Clive's got News For You from actor and broadcaster Angus Deayton, whose early work parodied local radio in the series Radio Active. In 1990 he put One Foot In The Grave and was later nicknamed "TV's Mr Sex" for his suave presenting manner. Angus returns as Alan in series two of 'Pramface' which sees the Derbyshire household reeling from their new arrival.
Clive meets journalist and novelist John Lanchester. John has described his new book 'Capital' as a "big, fat, London novel." Set against the backdrop of the financial crash, it's the story of the residents of Pepys Road. The neighbours all receive an anonymous postcard with the message 'We Want What You Have'. Who's behind it and what do they want? As the mystery deepens, the world around Pepys Road is turned upside down and its residents lives change beyond recognition.
Clive also chats to actor Frances Barber who is about to star alongside Kevin Bishop in a darkly comic film, 'May I Kill U?'. Frances plays the mother of cycle cop Baz who turns into a psychopath following a freak accident on a cycle path.
Nikki Bedi interviews singer Roses Gabor who has toured with Gorillaz and performed in a range of venues from Madison Square Gardens to Glastonbury Festival. She has contributed to some of the biggest underground records of recent years and is now taking centre stage with her debut single 'Stars' which she performs in the studio.
More music comes from avant-garde jazz dubstep ensemble Submotion Orchestra who perform 'Thinking' from their album 'Fragments'.
Producer: Paula McGinley.
MON 12:00 Round the Horne (b00j05wb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
MON 12:30 Jim the Great (b0116h49)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
MON 13:00 The Blackburn Files (b007jpvg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
MON 13:30 Frank W Abagnale (b00td4zq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
MON 13:45 Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years (b00g2cv0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 today]
MON 14:00 Moya O'Shea - The Chocolate Lovers' Club (b00w46nz)
Episode 1
At the Muchly Bottom village chocolate lovers' club five women take turns in creating a chocolate delight and tell a chocolate-related tale while eating it.
At the inaugural meeting, Sarah reveals how chocolate helped her make one of the biggest decisions of her life...
Moya O'Shea’s delicious five-part drama.
Mrs Drexl - Sylvia Sims
Clementine - Paula Wilcox
Rosie - Helena Breck
Sarah - Eleanor Bron
Charlotte - Carolyn Pickles
Hot Shot - Carl Prekopp
Luke - Peter Darney
Director: Tracey Neale
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001.
MON 14:15 Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life (b00mzw4n)
Ornamenting the Home
Exploring life at home in the past, historian Amanda Vickery reveals sewing was a housewife's duty and also acted as valuable therapy.
MON 14:30 Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian (b0129d4w)
Episode 1
'Two years after my mother died, my father fell in love with a glamorous blonde Ukrainian divorcee...'
Sian Thomas begins Marina Lewycka's witty and tender novel about emigrating and immigration, family history and sisterly rivalry, tractors - and the lure of a green satin brassiere.
Abridged by Sally Marmion
Producer: Di Speirs
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2005.
MON 14:45 WE Johns - Biggles Flies North (b007lzbj)
Some Grim Encounters
The crackle of vicious machine-gun fire from another plane forces the Jupiter to take action. Read by Michael Palin. From August 1981.
MON 15:00 Sheridan Le Fanu - Uncle Silas (b007jtsj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
MON 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01pqhkh)
Dick and Dom are back with more experiments in 'How Dangerous Is Your House'. Plus, a guide to woodland birds and a new story, 'The Silver Bead' by Helen Dunmore.
MON 17:00 Coming Alive (b00gkwhq)
Series 2
Committed
With the council and Sandra both upset, Terry has his work cut out for him. Stars Karl Howman and Phyllis Logan. From August 2000.
MON 17:30 Country Matters (b00k2fkz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
MON 18:00 Doctor Who (b01pqhkk)
Death in Blackpool
The journey home for Christmas leads to major revelations for the Time Lord's companion. Eighth Doctor adventure stars Paul McGann and Sheridan Smith.
MON 19:00 Round the Horne (b00j05wb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
MON 19:30 Jim the Great (b0116h49)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
MON 20:00 The Blackburn Files (b007jpvg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
MON 20:30 Frank W Abagnale (b00td4zq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
MON 20:45 Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years (b00g2cv0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 today]
MON 21:00 Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories (b01pqdsc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
MON 21:15 Loose Ends (b01pnft0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
MON 22:00 The Unbelievable Truth (b01phfmx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
MON 22:30 Heresy (b00bw51v)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 today]
MON 23:00 The News Quiz Extra (b01pqhkm)
Series 6
Episode 3
The News Quiz's Sandy Toksvig and Jeremy Hardy battle The Now Show's Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. Extension with Rory Bremner.
MON 23:45 All the World's a Globe (b007k44p)
2. Civilisation
From Egypt to origami.
The history of mankind from the first amoeba to the Second World War.
Presented by the entire cast of the National Theatre of Brent - Desmond Olivier Dingle and Wallace, aided by Mr Barker.
Written by Patrick Barlow, with additional material by Jim Broadbent and Martin Duncan.
With thanks to
Patrick Barlow
Jim Broadbent
Martin Duncan
Producer: Lissa Evans
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1990.


TUESDAY 08 JANUARY 2013

TUE 00:00 Doctor Who (b01pqhkk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Monday]
TUE 01:00 The Blackburn Files (b007jpvg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Monday]
TUE 01:30 Frank W Abagnale (b00td4zq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Monday]
TUE 01:45 Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years (b00g2cv0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 on Monday]
TUE 02:00 Heresy (b00bw51v)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Monday]
TUE 02:30 All the Young Dudes (b01b3cgf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Monday]
TUE 03:00 Sheridan Le Fanu - Uncle Silas (b007jtsj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:00 Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories (b01pqdsc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Monday]
TUE 04:15 Loose Ends (b01pnft0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Monday]
TUE 05:00 Coming Alive (b00gkwhq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Monday]
TUE 05:30 Country Matters (b00k2fkz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Monday]
TUE 06:00 The Blackburn Files (b007jpvw)
Series 2
2. A Case of Hearts and Flowers
When his brother-in-law's Filofax is held to ransom, private eye Steven J Blackburn investigates.
One of four more cases for the private investigator and his government scheme-funded assistant Tracey. Set in a South Yorkshire town that's seen better days.
CAST:
Stephen J. Blackburn …. Finetime Fontayne
Tracey Duggan …. Judy Flynn
Mam …. Rita May
Shirley …. Christine Cox
Scripted by Ian McMillan, Martyn Wiley and Dave Sheasby
Producer: Dave Sheasby
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1991.
TUE 06:30 Frank W Abagnale (b00td5s4)
Catch Me If You Can
Episode 2
Renowned conman Frank Abagnale Jr eases into the guise of airline pilot when he moves to New York aged 16. Read by William Hope. From August 2010.
TUE 06:45 Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years (b00g3797)
Episode 2
In the mystery case of a womanising farmer killed in 1938, evidence mounts against his wife Gertrude. Read by Robert Lindsay.
TUE 07:00 Joyce Grenfell - Hats Off (b00qs7mb)
Song of Gladness
Maureen Lipman reads more of Joyce Grenfell's poems. Introduced by Janie Hampton. Including The Bumble Bee and My Boy.
TUE 07:30 I've Never Seen Star Wars (b01phhb3)
Series 5
Meera Syal
Marcus Brigstocke invites actress Meera Syal to try new experiences.
How did she get on watching her first football match?
Series in which guests experience new things and give their verdicts to Marcus Brigstocke – and explain why they've waited so long to do it.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2013.
TUE 08:00 The Goon Show (b007jxxg)
The Seagoon Memoirs
Driving a piano on the Great North Road, Neddie Seagoon must seek the assistance of Bloodnok.
Groundbreaking, surreal BBC radio comedy written by Larry Stephens and Maurice Wiltshire.
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: John Browell
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in December 1958.
TUE 08:30 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook (b007k11m)
An 'Ep' in the Country
The off-screen doings of TV soap opera stars are often more interesting than the actual programmes, particularly if you never watch the programme concerned.
British show business doyen, J Kingston Platt shares reminiscences drawn from the wealth and the poverty of his experience from the past 40 years.
Performed and written by Peter Jones.
Producer: Pete Atkin
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1986
TUE 09:00 The News Quiz Extra (b01pqhkm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:00 on Monday]
TUE 09:45 All the World's a Globe (b007k4cp)
3. The Fall of Troy. The Rise of Greece
The Fall of Troy and the Rise of Greece
The history of mankind from the first amoeba to the Second World War.
Presented by the entire cast of the National Theatre of Brent - Desmond Olivier Dingle and Wallace, aided by Mr Barker.
With guest star Juliet Stevenson.
Written by Patrick Barlow, with additional material by Jim Broadbent and Martin Duncan.
With thanks to
Patrick Barlow
Jim Broadbent
Martin Duncan
Producer: Lissa Evans
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1990.
TUE 10:00 Sheridan Le Fanu - Uncle Silas (b007jtsp)
Bartram-Haugh, 1865
Young heiress Maud Knollyes appears to have no choice about her future...
Sheridan le Fanu's Victorian gothic horror novel dramatised by Alan Drury.
Maud .... Teresa Gallagher
Silas .... George Cole
Lady Monica Knollys .... Joan Sims
Madame de la Rougierre .... Dorothy Tutin
Mary Quince ... Kathleen Byron
Mrs Rusk ... Tessa Worsley
Milly ... Jane Whittenshaw
Dudley ... Jonathan Keeble
Dr Bryerley .... John Hartley
Zamiel .... George A Cooper
Beauty ... Becky Hindley
Wyatt ... Pauline Letts
Charke's servant ... David Collings
Dr Slaithwaite .....John Evitts
Tom Brice.... Roger May
The Coachman .... Stephen Critchlow
Mr Grimston .... Geoffrey Whitehead
Pianist: Michael Haslam
Director: Enyd Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1995.
TUE 11:00 Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories (b01pqn8d)
Mr Wrong, part 2
After a fright on the M1, will Meg be able to sell the car that she now knows is haunted? Read by Matilda Ziegler.
TUE 11:15 Frances Byrnes - Goldengrove (b01pqn8g)
With life skills to be taught, Derbyshire spinster Margaret transforms young working class girl Narn. Stars Jill Balcon. From July 2008.
TUE 12:00 The Goon Show (b007jxxg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
TUE 12:30 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook (b007k11m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
TUE 13:00 The Blackburn Files (b007jpvw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
TUE 13:30 Frank W Abagnale (b00td5s4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
TUE 13:45 Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years (b00g3797)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 today]
TUE 14:00 Moya O'Shea - The Chocolate Lovers' Club (b00w4lt1)
Episode 2
Following her mother, it's Rosie's turn to tell her shameful tale of how her 21st birthday party nearly didn't happen...
At the Muchly Bottom village chocolate lovers' club five women take turns in creating a chocolate delight and tell a chocolate-related tale while eating it.
Moya O'Shea’s delicious five-part drama.
Mrs Drexl - Sylvia Sims
Clementine - Paula Wilcox
Rosie - Helena Breck
Sarah - Eleanor Bron
Charlotte - Carolyn Pickles
Hot Shot - Carl Prekopp
Luke - Peter Darney
Director: Tracey Neale
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001.
TUE 14:15 Ambridge Extra (b01pqn8j)
Series 4
Episode 11
In today's Ambridge Extra are we in the company of the SAS of clue finders? The Three Musketeers? Or 3 blokes stumbling about in the dark? You decide.
TUE 14:30 Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian (b012lty7)
Episode 2
Despite the 48-year age difference, Nadia's widower father is determined to marry his new love Valentina. Read by Sian Thomas.
TUE 14:45 WE Johns - Biggles Flies North (b007lrnj)
Southward Again
With the Jupiter stranded, thoughts of rescue fade as the chums realise who is roaring towards them. Read by Michael Palin. From August 1981.
TUE 15:00 Sheridan Le Fanu - Uncle Silas (b007jtsp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
TUE 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01pqn8n)
Mel finds out about the art of drinking tea, plus Dick and Dom are back with more science experiments in 'How Dangerous Is Your House'.
TUE 17:00 Like They've Never Been Gone (b00c6vrj)
Series 3
Episode 2
Sheila raises Tommy's suspicions and blood pressure, but there's method in her madness.
Ageing showbiz couple Tommy Franklin and Sheila Parr continue their second stab at fame.
Series 3 of Mike Coleman’s six-part sitcom,
CAST:
Tommy Franklin …. Roy Hudd
Sheila Parr …. June Whitfield
Hetty Stark …. Pat Coombes
Murray Franklin …. Julian Eardley
Louis Elstein …. Edward Halsted
Jack Dunne …. William Franklyn
Music by Frido Ruth.
Producer: Steve Doherty
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2001.
TUE 17:30 Joyce Grenfell - Hats Off (b00qs7mb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
TUE 18:00 Doctor Who (b01pqn8q)
Situation Vacant
Four hopefuls attend an audition to be the Time Lord's next companion. But who compiled the shortlist? Eighth Doctor adventure stars Paul McGann and Niky Wardley.
TUE 19:00 The Goon Show (b007jxxg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
TUE 19:30 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook (b007k11m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
TUE 20:00 The Blackburn Files (b007jpvw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
TUE 20:30 Frank W Abagnale (b00td5s4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
TUE 20:45 Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years (b00g3797)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 today]
TUE 21:00 Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories (b01pqn8d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
TUE 21:15 Frances Byrnes - Goldengrove (b01pqn8g)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
TUE 22:00 I've Never Seen Star Wars (b01phhb3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
TUE 22:30 Getting Nowhere Fast (b008jdf4)
Series 2
Episode 4
Pamela has had enough of men, including Merv, so she joins a women's group. Stars Mervyn Stutter. From May 2003.
TUE 23:00 Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years (b007jyzh)
Pundemonium!
It's Pundemonium!
A comedy extravaganza written by and featuring Dan Freedman and Nick Romero
With Richard Coles.
Music by the Gents.
Producer: Julian Mayers
Pilot for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in August 1998
TUE 23:30 The Masterson Inheritance (b007jr62)
Series 3
The St Valentine's Day Mastersons
Budding starlet Genevieve hits seedy 1920s Hollywood.
The award-winning improvised historical family saga based entirely on audience suggestions.
Starring Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Lee Simpson, Phelim McDermott and Caroline Quentin.
Producer: Phil Clarke
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1995.


WEDNESDAY 09 JANUARY 2013

WED 00:00 Doctor Who (b01pqn8q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Tuesday]
WED 01:00 The Blackburn Files (b007jpvw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Tuesday]
WED 01:30 Frank W Abagnale (b00td5s4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Tuesday]
WED 02:00 The News Quiz Extra (b01pqhkm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:00 on Monday]
WED 02:45 All the World's a Globe (b007k4cp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:45 on Tuesday]
WED 03:00 Sheridan Le Fanu - Uncle Silas (b007jtsp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:00 Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories (b01pqn8d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Tuesday]
WED 04:15 Frances Byrnes - Goldengrove (b01pqn8g)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Tuesday]
WED 05:00 Like They've Never Been Gone (b00c6vrj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Tuesday]
WED 05:30 Joyce Grenfell - Hats Off (b00qs7mb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Tuesday]
WED 06:00 The Blackburn Files (b007w5d7)
Series 2
3. A Case of a Golden Smile
When Betty Ackroyd sees her husband Archie on a TV quiz show, it's for the first time since he walked out 30 years ago. Private eye Stephen J Blackburn investigates.
One of four more cases for the private investigator and his government scheme-funded assistant Tracey. Set in a South Yorkshire town that's seen better days.
CAST:
Stephen J. Blackburn …. Finetime Fontayne
Tracey Duggan …. Judy Flynn
Mam …. Rita May
Mrs Ackroyd …. Ann Rye
Ted of Mansfield …. Norman Mills
Nigel Phillips …. John Basham
Scripted by Ian McMillan, Martyn Wiley and Dave Sheasby
Producer: Dave Sheasby
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1991.
WED 06:30 Frank W Abagnale (b00td6m9)
Catch Me If You Can
Episode 3
Conman Frank Abagnale Jr continues to fake his way around the States. But how long will it be before he is found out? Read by William Hope. From August 2010.
WED 06:45 Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years (b00g3g26)
Episode 3
In the wealthy farmer death riddle, the spotlight falls on James Walker and his glamorous housekeeper. Read by Robert Lindsay.
WED 07:00 Double Science (b012ymwf)
Moving House
Incompetent teachers Kenneth and Colin are going to have to find new abodes quick smart.
The turmoil continues at a Sixth Form College specialising in drama, after the arrival of new head Alison, determined to revitalise the science department.
Written by and starring Ben Willbond and Justin Edwards.
With Rebecca Front, Raza Jaffrey and Margaret Cabourn-Smith.
Producer: Adam Bromley
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2008.
WED 07:30 Mark Steel's in Town (b01phjb0)
Series 4
Chipping Norton
Comedian Mark Steel returns with a new series, looking under the surface of some of the UK's more distinctive towns to shed some light on the people, history, rivalries, slang, traditions, and eccentricities that makes them unique.

Creating a bespoke stand-up set for each town, Mark performs the show in front of a local audience.

As well as examining the less visited areas of Britain, Mark uncovers stories and experiences that resonate with us all as we recognise the quirkiness of the British way of life and the rich tapestry of remarkable events and people who have shaped where we live.

During this 4th series of 'Mark Steel's In Town', Mark will visit Tobermory, Whitehaven, Handsworth, Ottery St Mary, Corby, and Chipping Norton.

This week, Mark visits Chipping Norton and uncovers the relationship between the Camerons, the Clarksons, and a town full of rebels. From January 2013.

Additional material by Pete Sinclair.
Produced by Sam Bryant.
WED 08:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jppj)
Series 6
Sid's Mystery Tours
Sid persuades the lad to become a director of his guided tours company, but there's a snag!
Starring Tony Hancock.
With Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Warren Mitchell, Mavis Villers and Errol McKinnon.
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 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00b2kh3)
Series 4
Episode 9
Radio awards time - and John and Mary's intruder.
More quick-fire sketches, terrible puns, humorous songs and parodies.
Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie.
Written by Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden, Eric Idle and Graham Chapman.
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 and Bill Oddie.
Producer: Humphrey Barclay
First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in November 1966.
WED 09:00 After Henry (b007jpt4)
Series 3
Wedding Bells
'Well, I think it's a mother's duty to keep a maternal eye on her daughter's emotional entanglements. That's what I always tried to do with you. You know, subtly. At a distance.'
Eleanor has plans for nuptials in the family, but the family has other ideas...
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
Four radio series were made, but instead of moving to BBC TV - Thames Television produced 'After Henry' for the ITV network.
Producer: Pete Atkin
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1987.
WED 09:30 Foul Play (b00jz7jg)
Series 3
Murder Before Matins
Crime writers Liza Cody and Reginald Hill try to solve a deathly mystery in a monastery.
Simon Brett hosts the murder quiz.
With witness statements from Maria McErlane and Lee Simpson.
Producer Liz Anstree
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1998.
WED 10:00 Sheridan Le Fanu - Uncle Silas (b007jtst)
Revelations
Heiress Maud Knollyes increasingly believes her life is in danger...
Conclusion of Sheridan le Fanu's Victorian gothic horror novel dramatised by Alan Drury.
Maud .... Teresa Gallagher
Silas ... George Cole
Madame de la Rougierre .... Dorothy Tutin
Lady Monica Knollys ... Joan Sims
Mary Quince .... Kathleen Byron
Milly ... Jane Whittenshaw
Dudley .... Jonathan Keeble
Zamiel .... George A Cooper
Beauty .... Becky Hindley
Sarah Mangles ...Linda Regan
Wyatt .... Pauline Letts
Tom Brice ..... Roger May
The Coachman ..... Stephen Critchlow
Mrs Sewell ..... Joan Littlewood
Dr Bryerly .....John Hartley
Pianist: Michael Haslam
Director: Enyd Williams
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1995.
WED 11:00 Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories (b01pr7s3)
Pont du Gard
Alan and Ruth's unhappy marriage is brought to crisis point on a family holiday in France. Read by Matilda Ziegler.
WED 11:15 Frances Byrnes - An Unchoreographed World (b01pr7s5)
Dancer Margot Fonteyn and her lover are trapped in Holland during the German invasion of May 1940. Stars Sophie Jerrold.
WED 12:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jppj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
WED 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00b2kh3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
WED 13:00 The Blackburn Files (b007w5d7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
WED 13:30 Frank W Abagnale (b00td6m9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
WED 13:45 Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years (b00g3g26)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 today]
WED 14:00 Moya O'Shea - The Chocolate Lovers' Club (b00w5jbt)
Episode 3
It’s Clementine's turn to create a chocolate delight for the club and Charlotte tells the tale of her terrible chocolate cravings during pregnancy...
At the Muchly Bottom village chocolate lovers' club five women take turns in creating a chocolate delight and tell a chocolate-related tale while eating it.
Moya O'Shea’s delicious five-part drama.
Mrs Drexl - Sylvia Sims
Clementine - Paula Wilcox
Rosie - Helena Breck
Sarah - Eleanor Bron
Charlotte - Carolyn Pickles
Hot Shot - Carl Prekopp
Luke - Peter Darney
Director: Tracey Neale
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001.
WED 14:15 Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life (b00mzw4q)
Mistress and Servants
Historian Amanda Vickery on the perils of running a house in Lancashire with unreliable servants. From Elizabeth Shackleton's diaries.
WED 14:30 Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian (b012b1yx)
Episode 3
Nadia and Vera bury the hatchet to plot how to prevent their aged father from marrying the voluptuous Valentina. Read by Sian Thomas.
WED 14:45 WE Johns - Biggles Flies North (b007m72r)
A New Peril
As the evil McBain plots to steal the gold, the air ace flies off in pursuit. Michael Palin reads Captain WE Johns' adventure. From August 1981.
WED 15:00 Sheridan Le Fanu - Uncle Silas (b007jtst)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
WED 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01pr91n)
Mel finds out about the history of teapots, hears the next chapter of 'The Silver Bead', plus Dick and Dom are back with more science experience in 'How Dangerous Is Your House'.
WED 17:00 PG Wodehouse - Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves (b007jql7)
Black Eyes and Bloody Noses
Gussie Fink-Nottle gets walloped and Aunt Dahlia sends Bertie on a spending spree.
PG Wodehouse romp adapted in six parts by Richard Usborne.
Starring Michael Hordern as Jeeves, Richard Briers as Bertie Wooster, Paul Eddington as Lord Sidcup, Jonathan Cecil as Gussie Fink-Nottle, John Le Mesurier as Sir Watkyn Bassett, Denise Coffey as Stiffy Bing, Aimi MacDonald as Madeline Bassett, Vivian Pickles as Aunt Dahlia, Douglas Blackwell as the Reverend Harold Pinker and Ann Davies as Emerald Stoker.
Producer: David Hatch
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1980.
WED 17:30 Double Science (b012ymwf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
WED 18:00 Doctor Who (b01pr91q)
Nevermore
The Time Lord and his new companion materialise on a prison planet, themed on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Eighth Doctor adventure stars Paul McGann and Niky Wardley.
WED 19:00 Hancock's Half Hour (b007jppj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
WED 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (b00b2kh3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
WED 20:00 The Blackburn Files (b007w5d7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
WED 20:30 Frank W Abagnale (b00td6m9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
WED 20:45 Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years (b00g3g26)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 today]
WED 21:00 Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories (b01pr7s3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
WED 21:15 Frances Byrnes - An Unchoreographed World (b01pr7s5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
WED 22:00 Mark Steel's in Town (b01phjb0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
WED 22:30 Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows (b00fn9hk)
4. Roads
Fearless reporter Gus Murdoch probes Britain's highways and byways.
Written by and starring Stephen Carlin.
With Neil Edmond, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, John Rowe, Renton Skinner and Marc Willcox.
Producer: Tilusha Ghelani
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in November 2008.
WED 22:45 Jelly Mountain (b00ftk74)
Episode 5
Musings on a footkerchief and a forest full of girls. Songs and stories from Ivor Cutler, with Beverley Crew. From May 1996.
WED 23:00 The Nimmo Twins in... (b00jgzfs)
Series 1
Stiff Up a Lip
The tale of Victorian social climber Edwin and his awful secret. Stars Kath Burlinson and Owen Evans. From August 2000.
WED 23:30 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich? (b00sz56p)
Series 3
Death
Giles needs Judith to play his wife at a funeral - he also needs some transport to get there. With Tony Slattery from June 1998.


THURSDAY 10 JANUARY 2013

THU 00:00 Doctor Who (b01pr91q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:00 The Blackburn Files (b007w5d7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Wednesday]
THU 01:30 Frank W Abagnale (b00td6m9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Wednesday]
THU 01:45 Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years (b00g3g26)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 on Wednesday]
THU 02:00 After Henry (b007jpt4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Wednesday]
THU 02:30 Foul Play (b00jz7jg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Wednesday]
THU 03:00 Sheridan Le Fanu - Uncle Silas (b007jtst)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:00 Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories (b01pr7s3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Wednesday]
THU 04:15 Frances Byrnes - An Unchoreographed World (b01pr7s5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Wednesday]
THU 05:00 PG Wodehouse - Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves (b007jql7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Wednesday]
THU 05:30 Double Science (b012ymwf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Wednesday]
THU 06:00 The Blackburn Files (b007w3zt)
Series 2
4. A Case of Whistle and Run
A routine case for private eye Stephen J Blackburn starts to look like his final investigation
One of four more cases for the private investigator and his government scheme-funded assistant Tracey. Set in a South Yorkshire town that's seen better days.
CAST:
Stephen J. Blackburn …. Finetime Fontayne
Tracey Duggan …. Judy Flynn
Mam …. Rita May
Angela …. Daryl Fishwick
Rodney …. Christopher Kent
Scripted by Ian McMillan, Martyn Wiley and Dave Sheasby
Producer: Dave Sheasby
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1991.
THU 06:30 Frank W Abagnale (b00td8rp)
Catch Me If You Can
Episode 4
The FBI is in hot pursuit, but Frank Abagnale Jr's scams become even more daring. William Hope reads the infamous conman's story. From August 2010.
THU 06:45 Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years (b00g3x7b)
Episode 4
Secrets are revealed at womanising farmer William Muffit's inquest, but his killer is still at large. Read by Robert Lindsay.
THU 07:00 An Actor's Life for Me (b00s3d19)
Series 3
Madness In His Method
Robert Wilson devotes his life to someone's art.
Farcical sitcom about the trials and tribulations of a young actor desperately seeking work.
John Gordon Sinclair stars in Paul Mayhew-Archer's sitcom.
Robert ..... John Gordon Sinclair
Desmond Shaw ..... Gary Waldhorn
Sue ..... Gina McKee
With:
Toby Longworth
Harriet Thorpe
Millie Tiffin
Andrew Berkeley
Simon Slater
Producer: Dianne Messias
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1993.
THU 07:30 Births, Deaths and Marriages (b01jxvnz)
Series 1
Episode 5
In this episode, Malcolm loses his registrar mojo when his ex-girlfriend Emma comes into the office to register her marriage while Lorna tries to introduce themed weddings.
'Births, Deaths and Marriages' is a new sitcom set in a Local Authority Register Office, where the staff deal with the three greatest events in anybody's life.
Written by David Schneider ('The Day Today', 'I'm Alan Partridge'), he stars as chief registrar Malcolm Fox who is a stickler for rules and would be willing to interrupt any wedding service if the width of the bride infringes health and safety. He's unmarried but why does he need to be? He's married thousands of women.
Alongside him are rival and divorcee Lorna who has been parachuted in from Car Parks to drag the office (and Malcolm) into the 21st century. To her marriage isn't just about love and romance, it's got to be about making a profit in our new age of austerity.
There's also the ever spiky Mary, geeky Luke who's worried he'll end up like Malcolm one day while ditzy Anita may get her words and names mixed up occasionally but as the only parent in the office, she's a mother to them all.
Cast:
Malcolm ....... David Schneider
Lorna ....... Sarah Hadland
Anita ....... Sandy McDade
Luke ...... Russell Tovey
Mary ...... Sally Bretton
Richard, Male Dalek Voice, Bride's father .......Simon Greenall
Emma, Mrs Crawley ....... Jane Whittenshaw
Bride, female guest ....... Gina Peach
Producer: Simon Jacobs
A Unique production for BBC Radio 4.
THU 08:00 Parsley Sidings (b01prccq)
Series 1
The Concert
Can showbiz seduce Station Master Horace Hepplewhite away from the railways?
Starring Arthur Lowe as Horace, Ian Lavender as Bert, Liz Fraser as Gloria, Kenneth Connor as Percy and Charlotte Mitchell as Miss Pennyfeather.
Jim Eldridge's eponymous series is set in a sleepy railway station. The Hepplewhites have run 'Parsley Sidings' station for generations and the current Station Master, Horace, hopes that his son Bert will continue the line. Mild-mannered Ticket Clerk Bert wants to work anywhere but on the railways. His colleague, Station Announcer Gloria Simpkins, secretly loves him. Porter Percy Valentine is an archetypal wheeler-dealer and the ancient Signalman, Bradshaw, causes havoc and dispenses home-made remedies in equal measure. The 'Parsley Sidings' nemesis is Phineas Perkins, the station master of Potwhistle Halt, one stop down the line.
Re-created Announcements by Keith Skues.
Producer: Edward Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1972.
THU 08:30 Take It From Here (b0140dgx)
From 20/01/1955
A Glums family feud sparks the fire brigade's arrival. Stars Dick Bentley, Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From January 1955.
THU 09:00 1835 (b0125lgl)
All at Sea
Aristocrat Belport and his servant Ned are called up to serve in the navy aboard the HMS Fortunate. Fortunate by name, a magnet for French cannons by nature...
Comic saga of an aristocrat and his servant who struggle to find things to do in the mid- 1830s.
Belport ...... Paul Rider
Ned ...... Jason Done
Black Pete ...... Roy Barraclough
Collins ...... Simon Greenall
Tony Nelson ...... Jonathan Keeble
Written and directed at BBC Manchester by Jim Poyser.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004.
THU 09:30 HR (b00hr5p5)
Series 1
A Commute
Senior manager Peter is late for work. But so is his Human Resources officer, Sam. They meet on the train, both fearful of a call from their new boss.
But, hold on, is that him in the next carriage?
Nigel Williams’ comedy drama series charting the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague.
Peter ...... Jonathan Pryce
Sam ...... Nicholas Le Prevost
Nigel ...... Paul Rider
Guard ...... Stephen Critchlow
Director: Peter Cavanagh
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2009.
THU 10:00 Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries (b007k1mf)
1. Wilderness
In 1730, drawn by a wild romantic impulse, Francis Herries moves his family to a tumbledown ancestral house called 'Herries', ringed by the Cumberland fells.
Stars Gavin Muir, Mark Bonnar and Janet Maw.
Hugh Walpole's historical novel, first published in 1930.
Dramatised in four parts by Eric Pringle.
Francis .... Gavin Muir
David ... Mark Bonnar
Margaret ... Janet Maw
Deborah ... Jane Whittenshaw
Alice Press ... Jane Slavin
Pomfret ... Stephen Thorne
Jannice .... Shirley Dixon
Father Roache ....Hugh Dickson
Statesman Peel ....Gerard McDermott
The Pedlar ....Ioan Meredith
Benjamin ....Chris Pavlo
Young Deborah ....Katie Clarke
Young David ....George Maguire
Others parts by Joseph Head, Robert Harper, Alex Lowe, Alison Pettitt and Christopher Scott
Director David Blount
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1997.
THU 11:00 Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories (b01prccs)
Whip Hand
Mrs Bracken is determined that her daughter is going to be a star, but Fern has other ideas. Read by Matilda Ziegler.
THU 11:15 Doug Lucie - Development (b01prccv)
4 Extra Debut. Property developer Mike's debts are called in and the family au pair's brother offers a solution. Dark comedy with Mark Bazeley.
THU 12:00 Parsley Sidings (b01prccq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
THU 12:30 Take It From Here (b0140dgx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
THU 13:00 The Blackburn Files (b007w3zt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
THU 13:30 Frank W Abagnale (b00td8rp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
THU 13:45 Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years (b00g3x7b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 today]
THU 14:00 Moya O'Shea - The Chocolate Lovers' Club (b00w5rkw)
Episode 4
Rosie delivers her creation to the club. Meanwhile, Clementine tells the tale of how she came to own a chocolate shop in the village.
At the Muchly Bottom village chocolate lovers' club five women take turns in creating a chocolate delight and tell a chocolate-related tale while eating it.
Moya O'Shea’s delicious five-part drama.
Mrs Drexl - Sylvia Sims
Clementine - Paula Wilcox
Rosie - Helena Breck
Sarah - Eleanor Bron
Charlotte - Carolyn Pickles
Hot Shot - Carl Prekopp
Luke - Peter Darney
Director: Tracey Neale
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001.
THU 14:15 Ambridge Extra (b01prccx)
Series 4
Episode 12
Trouble strikes, but Bert Horrobin reveals himself to be very resourceful.
THU 14:30 Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian (b012b8j7)
Episode 4
Valentina continues her conspicuous consumption as cracks in the months-old marriage begin to show. Read by Sian Thomas.
THU 14:45 WE Johns - Biggles Flies North (b007m9sh)
Ginger Acts Alone!
Trapped in a flaming jailhouse by the angry mob, the air ace is left with two equally harrowing choices. Read by Michael Palin. From August 1981.
THU 15:00 Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries (b007k1mf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
THU 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01ps9x2)
As we continue with this week's story The Silver Bead, we find out how to control pesky seagulls and discuss which goes on your scone first - jam or cream?
THU 17:00 The Attractive Young Rabbi (b007k371)
Series 3
The Eager Young Student
'It's not easy being a Jew' - as young Mikhail will soon discover.
Barry Grossman’s comedy-drama about the collision between the old and the new in the Jewish community of Hillfield.
Rabbi Abraham Fine ...... David De Keyser
Rabbi Su Jacobs ...... Tracy-Ann Oberman
Melvin ...... Henry Goodman
Sadie Fine ...... Doreen Mantle
Brian ...... Jonathan Kydd
Mikhail ...... Dragan Micanovic
Glen Curtis ...... Mark Perry
Music: Max Harris.
Producer: John Fawcett Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2002.
THU 17:30 An Actor's Life for Me (b00s3d19)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
THU 18:00 Doctor Who (b01prcd1)
The Book of Kells
The Time Lord and Tamsin are embroiled in an Irish medieval mystery surrounding an influential manuscript. Eighth Doctor adventure stars Paul McGann and Niky Wardley.
THU 19:00 Parsley Sidings (b01prccq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
THU 19:30 Take It From Here (b0140dgx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
THU 20:00 The Blackburn Files (b007w3zt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
THU 20:30 Frank W Abagnale (b00td8rp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
THU 20:45 Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years (b00g3x7b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 today]
THU 21:00 Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories (b01prccs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
THU 21:15 Doug Lucie - Development (b01prccv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
THU 22:00 Births, Deaths and Marriages (b01jxvnz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
THU 22:30 Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better (b00db05r)
Series 2
Diligence
The comedian examines the virtue of hard work. Tim Key and Tom Basden pay great attention to detail in their poems and songs. From September 2008.
THU 23:00 Radio Shuttleworth (b00cq188)
Series 1
Wendy Craig
Sheffield's aspiring singer-songwriter takes to the airwaves once more from his very own his front room!
Aided by his producer (and sole agent) Ken Worthington, and his hard-to-please wife Mary, the inimitable John Shuttleworth presents celebrity interviews, dodgy keyboard music, and even dodgier jingles.
Special guests: Wendy Craig, Simon Munnery and Lorraine Bowen.
Written and performed by Graham Fellows.
Producers: Paul Schlesinger and Martin Willis.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1998.
THU 23:30 Weak at the Top (b00ry9j0)
Series 1
Trout Farm
John Weak discovers there's a "T" missing from the end of HR, when Human Resources has a communal hot flush over his witty entry on Deirdre Simmons's leaving card...
Alexander Armstrong stars as John Weak in Guy Browning’s sitcom.
Randy, devious, sexist and workshy, John Weak puts the man into management.
John Weak ...... Alexander Armstrong
Hayley ...... Clare Perkins
Sir Marcus ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Bill Peters ...... Ron Cook
Phil Bellinger ...... Stephen Critchlow
Clare Barrett ...... Colleen Prendergast
Deidre Simmons ...... Susan Jameson
Simon Henshaw ...... Harry Myers
Producer: Jonquil Panting
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2005.


FRIDAY 11 JANUARY 2013

FRI 00:00 Doctor Who (b01prcd1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:00 The Blackburn Files (b007w3zt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 on Thursday]
FRI 01:30 Frank W Abagnale (b00td8rp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 on Thursday]
FRI 02:00 1835 (b0125lgl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:00 on Thursday]
FRI 02:30 HR (b00hr5p5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:30 on Thursday]
FRI 03:00 Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries (b007k1mf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:00 Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories (b01prccs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 on Thursday]
FRI 04:15 Doug Lucie - Development (b01prccv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 on Thursday]
FRI 05:00 The Attractive Young Rabbi (b007k371)
[Repeat of broadcast at 17:00 on Thursday]
FRI 05:30 An Actor's Life for Me (b00s3d19)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 on Thursday]
FRI 06:00 VI Warshawski (b007jl4z)
Bitter Medicine
1. Friendship
Private eye V.I. Warshawski suspects all is not well at a hospital after the death of a young girl who was pregnant.
Sara Paretsky's thriller stars Sharon Gless.
V.I. Warshawski is Sara Paretsky’s tough, smart and likeable female private investigator.
Dramatised in six parts by Michelene Wandor.
V.I. Warshawski …. Sharon Gless
Fabiano …. Robert Harper
Bobby Mallory …. Bill Hootkins
Alan Humphries …. Chris Scott
Malcolm Tregiere …. Colin McFarlane
Lottie Herschel …. Eleanor Bron
Carol …. Joanna Monro
Mrs Alvarado …. Shirley Dixon
Consuela …. Teresa Gallagher
Peter Burgoyne …. William Dufris
Producer: Janet Whitaker
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1996.
FRI 06:30 Frank W Abagnale (b00tdmc4)
Catch Me If You Can
Episode 5
The authorities have conman Frank Abagnale Jr within their reach, but he's a very slippery catch. Concluded by William Hope. From August 2010.
FRI 06:45 Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years (b00g42tg)
Episode 5
Under cover of darkness, the police make one last trip to wealthy farmer William Muffit's murder scene. Read by Robert Lindsay.
FRI 07:00 Elephants to Catch Eels (b007qx6x)
Series 1
Elephants to Catch Eels
Why would a top London journalist be so interested that love is all around in Drumlin Bay? What's Tamsyn been up to?
It seems the new editor of 'The Times of London' is boosting circulation by becoming a scurrilous gossipy rag. Of course, that would never happen now...
18th century Cornish village sitcom by the writers of Dead Ringers - Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain.
Starring Lucy Speed as Tamsyn Trelawny, John Bowe as Jago Trelawny, Cameron Stewart as Major Thomas Falconer, Andrew McGibbon as Captain Marriot, Martin Hyder as Squire Bascombe, Mark Felgate as Dewey, Mark Perry as the Editor and Michael Fenton Stevens as Lampwick.
Producer: Jan Ravens.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2003.
FRI 07:30 Nick Mohammed in Bits (b00tt5pw)
Mr Swallow
Nick Mohammed (Reggie Perrin, I'm Sorry I've Got No Head) stars as lifestyle guru Mr Swallow as he presents his memory technique to a live studio audience.
Bits showcases the best of Nick Mohammed's idiosyncratic characters in a series of one off comic plays.
Produced by Victoria Lloyd.
FRI 08:00 The Embassy Lark (b00srvkq)
Spy
An asylum seeker sparks some political tit-for-tat posturing. Stars Derek Francis and Frank Thornton. From April 1966.
FRI 08:30 The Burkiss Way (b007js9k)
Series 4
Avoid Like the Plague the Burkiss Way
The Grim Reaper arrives, keen to spread the Red Death.
Starring Fred Harris, Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees and Chris Emmett.
Cult sketch comedy series which originally ran from 1976 to 1980.
Written by Andrew Marshall and David Renwick.
Producer: David Hatch
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1979.
FRI 09:00 Millport (b0076br4)
Series 3
The End of the Beginning
The island makeover has turned horribly sour and with Irene gone, the only person to save the island from being bulldozed is Bunty Pierce.
But with her ailing health and hermit ways, will she leave her vegetables to rescue the island's integrity? And will Irene change her mind about mainland life and return to the island for good?
Bittersweet comedy written by and starring Lynn Ferguson as 30-something barmaid Irene Bruce, who hankers after a better life on the mainland.
Irene ...... Lynn Ferguson
Moira/Agnes ...... Janet Brown
Alberto/Ferryman/Robert the Dog/Morris ...... Lewis McLeod
Ena/Bunty ...... Gabriel Quigley
Minister/Bob ...... Robert Patterson
Dougie ...... Kenneth Bryans
Producer: Lucy Bacon
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2002.
FRI 09:30 Snap (b0133ldg)
Series 3
Episode 5
Doug and Molly’s attempts to rekindle their romance after divorcing are hampered by his mum who’s convalescing after tripping over. Molly is not impressed...

Paul Mendelson's sitcom stars Rebecca Lacey as Molly, Paul Venables as Doug, Soumaya Keynes as Kaz, Jessie Sullivan as Ryan, Marlene Sidaway as Annie, Robin Weaver as Dawn and Jonathan Tafler as Raymond.

Producer: David Ian Neville

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2005
FRI 10:00 Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries (b007k1nq)
2. Forty-Five
Francis encounters Mirabell again and his fate is sealed.
Meanwhile, the rebels are at the gates of Carlisle.
Stars Gavin Muir, Mark Bonnar and Jane Whittenshaw.
Hugh Walpole's historical novel dramatised by Eric Pringle.
Francis ... Gavin Muir
David ... Mark Bonnar
Deborah ... Jane Whittenshaw
Margaret ... Janet Maw
Mirabell ... Deborah Berlin
Roche ... Hugh Dickson
Cumberlege ... Gordon Reid
Hetty ... Alison Pettitt
Other parts played by:
Shirley Dixon
Robert Harper
Carolyn Jones
Alex Lowe
Gerard McDermott
Ioan Meredith
Chris Pavlo
Stephen Thorne
Director David Blount
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1997.
FRI 11:00 Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories (b01ps9w4)
Child's Play
Kate is not appreciated by her husband or daughter, but receives affection from an unusual source. Read by Matilda Ziegler.
FRI 11:15 Michael Butt - Peter Lorre vs Peter Lorre (b01ps9w6)
4 Extra Debut. A Hollywood star's bizarre 1963 legal battle. From court records of the actor's fight to protect his name. Stars Stephen Greif.
FRI 12:00 The Embassy Lark (b00srvkq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
FRI 12:30 The Burkiss Way (b007js9k)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
FRI 13:00 VI Warshawski (b007jl4z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
FRI 13:30 Frank W Abagnale (b00tdmc4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
FRI 13:45 Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years (b00g42tg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 today]
FRI 14:00 Moya O'Shea - The Chocolate Lovers' Club (b00w6f7p)
Episode 5
A huge cake box sits on the table, as the mysterious Mrs Drexl tells a tale which surprisingly concerns them all - as she explains how she came to be invited to join the club...
At the Muchly Bottom village chocolate lovers' club five women take turns in creating a chocolate delight and tell a chocolate-related tale while eating it.
Conclusion of Moya O'Shea’s delicious five-part drama.
Mrs Drexl - Sylvia Sims
Clementine - Paula Wilcox
Rosie - Helena Breck
Sarah - Eleanor Bron
Charlotte - Carolyn Pickles
Hot Shot - Carl Prekopp
Luke - Peter Darney
Director: Tracey Neale
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001.
FRI 14:15 Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life (b00n4wyz)
Tea
Historian Amanda Vickery reveals how tea's arrival in the 18th century meant that everyone, rich or poor, could afford to entertain at home.
FRI 14:30 Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian (b012brz6)
Episode 5
Father and his young wife Valentina argue over her visa appeal, but everyone has a cunning plan. Read by Sian Thomas.
FRI 14:45 WE Johns - Biggles Flies North (b007mc8q)
At the Eleventh Hour
Tied to a tree, will the air ace and his chums meet an untimely end? Michael Palin concludes Captain WE Johns' adventure. From August 1981.
FRI 15:00 Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries (b007k1nq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:00 today]
FRI 16:00 The 4 O'Clock Show (b01psb65)
The final chapter of this week's story The Silver Bead, plus Cornish pasta (no, not pasties), and more 'How Dangerous Is Your House' experiments with Dick and Dom.
FRI 17:00 Ballylenon (b007k4qt)
Series 1
Episode 3
Vera's eavesdropping days are threatened by the Irish town's new automatic telephone exchange.
Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal, in 1953, before the days of mass tourism and proper plumbing in every home.
Written by Christopher Fitz-Simon.
Phonsie Doherty ...... TP McKenna
Muriel Maconchy ...... Margaret D'Arcy
Vera Maconchy ...... Stella McCusker
Vivienne Boal ...... Aine McCartney
Guard Gallagher ...... John Hewitt
Peg Sweeney ...... Anna Manahan
Joe MacMonagle ...... Kevin Flood
Post Office Engineer ...... Robert Patterson
Music arranged and performed by Stephanie Hughes
Director: Eoin O'Callaghan
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1994.
FRI 17:30 Elephants to Catch Eels (b007qx6x)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:00 today]
FRI 18:00 Doctor Who (b01psb69)
Deimos
A Martian moon has become a tourist trap. But below its surface stirs a deadly menace, once thought extinct. Eighth Doctor adventure stars Paul McGann and David Warner.
FRI 19:00 The Embassy Lark (b00srvkq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:00 today]
FRI 19:30 The Burkiss Way (b007js9k)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:30 today]
FRI 20:00 VI Warshawski (b007jl4z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:00 today]
FRI 20:30 Frank W Abagnale (b00tdmc4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:30 today]
FRI 20:45 Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years (b00g42tg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 06:45 today]
FRI 21:00 Elizabeth Jane Howard Short Stories (b01ps9w4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:00 today]
FRI 21:15 Michael Butt - Peter Lorre vs Peter Lorre (b01ps9w6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:15 today]
FRI 22:00 Nick Mohammed in Bits (b00tt5pw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 07:30 today]
FRI 22:30 And Now in Colour (b007v2t3)
Series 1
Mike's House
The sketch show team take the audience to Mike's house, but they get lost. Plus a phone-in on problems with phones...
Precision comedy written and performed by Tim Firth, Tim de Jongh, Michael Rutger and William Vandyck.
Producer: Lissa Evans
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1990
FRI 23:00 Rigor Mortis (b00gfsmp)
Series 3
Episode 3
Trying to guard his legacy, the professor lets Anthony and Ruth run the path lab. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead. From February 2006.
FRI 23:30 Half Sketch (b008f40k)
Series 4
Episode 3
Downing Street party time and an earthbound meteor. Northern Ireland's topical funsters. Stars Tim McGarry. From February 2001.