Schedule
Early
00:00
The Double by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Dostoyevsky's nightmare vision of a man whose life is usurped by his double.
01:00
The Best of Friends by JCW Brook
Bill and John’s twisted life-long friendship won't go on forever.
02:30
The West: A New History of an Old Idea by NaoÃse Mac Sweeney (Omnibus)
Naoise Mac Sweeney interrogates ideas of the origins of 'the West'.
03:45
I, An Actor—6. Filming with Meryl
6/6Nicholas is dismayed by his publisher but has fond memories of filming in India.
04:00
The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, 3. Putting It On The Map
3/6The dear ladies decide to revive an old custom.
04:30
Brothers in Law—Series 1, Breach of Contract
3/13Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must defend a woman being sued by a pop star over a pup.
05:00
The Changing Sound of Radio—3: The Ditch and Six House Parties
3/3Chris Watson examines some of the ways technology has changed the radio we listen to
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Morning
06:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Nautical Castaways, Matthew Pinsent
Olympic Gold rower Matthew Pinsent is castaway by Sue Lawley.
06:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cuckoo
David Attenborough tells us how cuckoos get their eggs into the nests of other species.
07:00
Poetry Extra—Elizabeth Jennings, John Donne, Jenny Joseph and Edwin Muir
Daljit Nagra chooses poets Donne, Jennings, Joseph and Muir from the BBC's poetry archive.
07:30
Batting on the Bosphorus: A Skoda-powered Cricket Tour Through Eastern Europe by Angus Bell (Omnibus)
Scottish sports writer Angus Bell begins his tour with a cricket match on ice.
08:40
Witness History—Pickles and the Stolen World Cup
In 1966 England won the football World Cup. But would there be a trophy to collect?
08:50
Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/21950s Llantwit-on-Sea is enjoying a boom. Starring Nerys Hughes.
10:00
Know Your Place—Marriage of Convenience
4/8Is it wedding bells for caretaker Ramsay in a quest to keep his job?
10:30
Take It From Here—From 18/10/1955
Trouble at Prufrock's matrimonial agency!
11:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Nautical Castaways, Matthew Pinsent
Olympic Gold rower Matthew Pinsent is castaway by Sue Lawley.
11:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cuckoo
David Attenborough tells us how cuckoos get their eggs into the nests of other species.
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Afternoon
12:00
Poetry Extra—Elizabeth Jennings, John Donne, Jenny Joseph and Edwin Muir
Daljit Nagra chooses poets Donne, Jennings, Joseph and Muir from the BBC's poetry archive.
12:30
Batting on the Bosphorus: A Skoda-powered Cricket Tour Through Eastern Europe by Angus Bell (Omnibus)
Scottish sports writer Angus Bell begins his tour with a cricket match on ice.
13:40
Witness History—Pickles and the Stolen World Cup
In 1966 England won the football World Cup. But would there be a trophy to collect?
13:50
Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/21950s Llantwit-on-Sea is enjoying a boom. Starring Nerys Hughes.
15:00
Know Your Place—Marriage of Convenience
4/8Is it wedding bells for caretaker Ramsay in a quest to keep his job?
15:30
Take It From Here—From 18/10/1955
Trouble at Prufrock's matrimonial agency!
16:00
The Bee Maker by Anita Sullivan
In the year 2020 the bees are nearly all gone. And human beings might be next.
16:45
Summer Ghosts—All the Dead Mothers of My Daughter's Friends by Sophie Hannah
1/3Mel makes a new friend and learns about different types of ghosts.
17:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Nautical Castaways, Matthew Pinsent
Olympic Gold rower Matthew Pinsent is castaway by Sue Lawley.
17:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cuckoo
David Attenborough tells us how cuckoos get their eggs into the nests of other species.
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Evening
18:00
Poetry Extra—Elizabeth Jennings, John Donne, Jenny Joseph and Edwin Muir
Daljit Nagra chooses poets Donne, Jennings, Joseph and Muir from the BBC's poetry archive.
18:30
Batting on the Bosphorus: A Skoda-powered Cricket Tour Through Eastern Europe by Angus Bell (Omnibus)
Scottish sports writer Angus Bell begins his tour with a cricket match on ice.
19:40
Witness History—Pickles and the Stolen World Cup
In 1966 England won the football World Cup. But would there be a trophy to collect?
19:50
Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/21950s Llantwit-on-Sea is enjoying a boom. Starring Nerys Hughes.
21:00
Know Your Place—Marriage of Convenience
4/8Is it wedding bells for caretaker Ramsay in a quest to keep his job?
21:30
Take It From Here—From 18/10/1955
Trouble at Prufrock's matrimonial agency!
22:00
Revolting People—Series 2, Some More Trying Times
3/6McGurk turns spy, Samuel enters showbiz and Ezekiel gets stuck.
22:30
Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 1, Bristol to Penzance
3/6Alexei Sayle chats to passengers on a rail journey from Bristol to Penzance.
23:00
In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 4, The Supplement
1/6Damien runs into trouble editing a food supplement. Meanwhile, Anthony starts a business.
23:30
Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6Editor Oliver wants Terry from Tottenham, as 'street boy' Freddy chases a Treasury scoop.
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Late
00:00
The Bee Maker by Anita Sullivan
In the year 2020 the bees are nearly all gone. And human beings might be next.
00:45
Summer Ghosts—All the Dead Mothers of My Daughter's Friends by Sophie Hannah
1/3Mel makes a new friend and learns about different types of ghosts.
01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Nautical Castaways, Matthew Pinsent
Olympic Gold rower Matthew Pinsent is castaway by Sue Lawley.
01:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cuckoo
David Attenborough tells us how cuckoos get their eggs into the nests of other species.
02:00
Poetry Extra—Elizabeth Jennings, John Donne, Jenny Joseph and Edwin Muir
Daljit Nagra chooses poets Donne, Jennings, Joseph and Muir from the BBC's poetry archive.
02:30
Batting on the Bosphorus: A Skoda-powered Cricket Tour Through Eastern Europe by Angus Bell (Omnibus)
Scottish sports writer Angus Bell begins his tour with a cricket match on ice.
03:40
Witness History—Pickles and the Stolen World Cup
In 1966 England won the football World Cup. But would there be a trophy to collect?
03:50
Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/21950s Llantwit-on-Sea is enjoying a boom. Starring Nerys Hughes.
05:00
Know Your Place—Marriage of Convenience
4/8Is it wedding bells for caretaker Ramsay in a quest to keep his job?
05:30
Take It From Here—From 18/10/1955
Trouble at Prufrock's matrimonial agency!
