Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Lunar Effect—The Hiring Fair
5/5 By Polly Devlin. Strong moonlight forces spark events which echo across generations.
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00:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Domestic Violence
15/30 Amanda Vickery reveals the dark side of private life, and how the home became a trap.
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00:30
Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 5
5/10 George Darrow tries persuading Sophie to leave Givre, but complications set in.
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00:45
Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—5. Adulation and Farewells
5/5 Adulation and farewells for Britain's great novelist.
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01:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 6
6/6 David Eagleman, Neil Gaiman and Sarah Millican add to the collection.
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01:30
My Life in Five Books—Series 1, Quintin Jardine
8/8 Crime writer Quintin Jardine tells Stuart Cosgrove about five of his favourite books.
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02:00
Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, Episode 4
4/4 Back in Omnia, Deacon Vorbis proclaims himself the One True Prophet. Brutha has concerns.
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02:30
Laughter Close To Tears
Michael Rosen hears contemporary jokes from those oppressed by repressive regimes.
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03:00
Mervyn Peake - The History of Titus Groan—Titus Arrives
1/6 Heir to crumbling stone and ancient ritual, the idiosyncratic life of Titus Groan begins.
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04:00
Oscar Wilde—The Nightingale and the Rose
A bird makes the ultimate sacrifice so that an unworldly young man can woo his love.
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04:15
Bonnie Greer - Rosa Parks
Arrested in Alabama over bus segregation, Rosa Park symbolised American Civil Rights.
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05:00
After Henry—Series 3, Different Viewpoints
7/8 Sarah is irritated by her mother Eleanor's opinions on TV and every other subject.
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05:30
Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, Thanks for the Memory
4/4 Can Roy lift George's spirits by organising a very special celebration?
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05:55
Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Something Vibrating
10/25 The Earthmen overcome the deadly putron ray, but they're not clear of the Thargoids yet.
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Morning
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06:00
Arnold Ridley - The Ghost Train
A group of passengers are marooned at a spooky, deserted station.
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07:30
Back to Front—Series 1, 1963
1/3 The 1963 headline makers knocked off the newspaper front pages by Henry Cooper.
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08:00
Archive on 4—Morecambe and Wise: The Garage Tapes
Jon Culshaw uncovers an audio archive of long-lost early Morecambe and Wise material.
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08:45
Marriott's Monologues—Dame Thora Hird
Thora Hird with the classic tales of the curious little boy and the lion.
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09:00
Elizabeth Jane Howard Remembered
A celebration of author Elizabeth Jane Howard, including an interview with Martin Amis.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Nigel Slater - Eating for England (Omnibus)
A dramatised reimagining of cook Nigel Slater's life, and the aunt who encouraged him.
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13:15
The Lady Detectives—The Law and the Lady
4/4 By Wilkie Collins. Valeria Woodville tries to clear her husband of killing his first wife.
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14:00
Doctor at Large—Dr Sparrow of Harley Street
10/13 Mayhem ensues when Simon Sparrow goes to work at Sir Lancelot's rather posh practice.
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14:30
The Jason Explanation of...—Money
1/6 David Jason's probe of modern life sets out to comprehend cash.
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15:00
Archive on 4—Morecambe and Wise: The Garage Tapes
Jon Culshaw uncovers an audio archive of long-lost early Morecambe and Wise material.
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15:45
Marriott's Monologues—Dame Thora Hird
Thora Hird with the classic tales of the curious little boy and the lion.
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16:00
Arnold Ridley - The Ghost Train
A group of passengers are marooned at a spooky, deserted station.
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17:30
The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Kate Williams, John Lloyd and Katy Brand.
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Evening
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18:00
Bram Stoker - Dracula—2. The Warmth of Strangers
2/2 Lucy Westenra is dead, but Professor Van Helsing is determined to find out how she died.
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19:00
Elizabeth Jane Howard Remembered
A celebration of author Elizabeth Jane Howard, including an interview with Martin Amis.
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22:00
Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel of Laughs—Episode 2
2/6 Rhod is joined by Greg Davies, Sarah Millican and Russell Kane, plus music from Athlete.
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23:00
The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 3, Isaac Newton
3/6 The comedian offers his assessment of one of the world's most influential scientists.
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23:30
Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—Obscure Animal Facts
3/4 The comedian aims to become the ultimate quiz show contestant.
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23:45
Fabulous—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 Faye has money troubles, so she hopes her mum will lend her 拢10,000.
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Late
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00:00
Bram Stoker - Dracula—2. The Warmth of Strangers
2/2 Lucy Westenra is dead, but Professor Van Helsing is determined to find out how she died. (R)
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01:00
Archive on 4—Morecambe and Wise: The Garage Tapes
Jon Culshaw uncovers an audio archive of long-lost early Morecambe and Wise material.
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01:45
Marriott's Monologues—Dame Thora Hird
Thora Hird with the classic tales of the curious little boy and the lion.
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02:00
Nigel Slater - Eating for England (Omnibus)
A dramatised reimagining of cook Nigel Slater's life, and the aunt who encouraged him.
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03:15
The Lady Detectives—The Law and the Lady
4/4 By Wilkie Collins. Valeria Woodville tries to clear her husband of killing his first wife.
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04:00
Arnold Ridley - The Ghost Train
A group of passengers are marooned at a spooky, deserted station.
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05:30
The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Kate Williams, John Lloyd and Katy Brand.
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