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Early Morning Afternoon Evening Late

Early

  • 00:30The Darker Side of the Border3. The Brownie of the Black Haggs by James HoggLady Wheelhope becomes dangerously obsessed with a mysterious servant.
  • 01:00Desert Island Discs RevisitedActorsHollywood actress Goldie Hawn is castaway by Kirsty Young.
  • 01:45David Attenborough's Life StoriesSeries 1The messages conveyed in the syllables, melodies and repeated phrases of singing birds.
  • 02:00Poetry ExtraBetween the Ears - Miss Birdie's LetterDaljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
  • 02:30The Nature of Spring by Jim Crumley (Omnibus)Captivating picture of Scotland’s wilderness in spring.
  • 03:40Inheritance TracksNatalie CassidyActress Natalie Cassidy chooses tracks by Frank Sinatra and Alanis Morrissette.
  • 03:50Curious Under the StarsSeries 10 (Omnibus) - Things of StoneDisaster strikes the pub in the mysterious village of Glan Don, on the wild Welsh coast.
  • 05:00Tony'sSeries 2The hair salon is getting unexpected customers - could the taxman be sniffing around?
  • 05:30Much Binding in the MarshFrom 10/05/1950Still looking for work, the ex-RAF gang turns its hand to babysitting.
  • 06:00WhodunnitsHercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's DeadWith a man due to hang, Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot probes a savage murder.

Morning

  • 06:30The Great Impersonation1. Old Friends MeetEast Africa 1914: A German meets a look alike Englishman - sparking a sinister plan.
  • 07:00Minor AdjustmentLollipops and RosesPeter Davison stars in a sitcom about a family with a young daughter with Down's syndrome.
  • 07:30Steptoe and SonSeries 6Albert's kung fu club tackles some extortionists.
  • 08:00A Short GentlemanEpisode 1Robert sails through all his exams, but finding a girlfriend is more testing.
  • 08:30These Days by Lucy Caldwell1. The Blitz Begins1941: the Belfast Blitz begins.
  • 08:45D-Day MinusD-Day Minus 6 - Putting You Through31st May: Ahead of the D-Day landings, two telephone operators enjoy a break.
  • 09:00I'm Sorry I Haven't A ClueSeries 81The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
  • 09:30A British History in Weather6. Holiday on IceAlexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
  • 09:45Daily ServicePsalms - Songs of Praise - Sing to the LordChristian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Laura Darrall
  • 10:00The Moth Radio HourStuck!True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales about being stuck
  • 11:00WhodunnitsHercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's DeadWith a man due to hang, Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot probes a savage murder.
  • 11:30The Great Impersonation1. Old Friends MeetEast Africa 1914: A German meets a look alike Englishman - sparking a sinister plan.

Afternoon

  • 12:00Minor AdjustmentLollipops and RosesPeter Davison stars in a sitcom about a family with a young daughter with Down's syndrome.
  • 12:30Steptoe and SonSeries 6Albert's kung fu club tackles some extortionists.
  • 13:00A Short GentlemanEpisode 1Robert sails through all his exams, but finding a girlfriend is more testing.
  • 13:30These Days by Lucy Caldwell1. The Blitz Begins1941: the Belfast Blitz begins.
  • 13:45D-Day MinusD-Day Minus 6 - Putting You Through31st May: Ahead of the D-Day landings, two telephone operators enjoy a break.
  • 14:00Just a MinuteSeries 53Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, Chris Addison, Julian Clary and Sue Perkins.
  • 14:30The Nimmo Twins In...Series 1Mr Pike takes on many mundane jobs - with the zeal of a former assassin.
  • 15:00Blood CountThe story of the relationship of Ellington and Strayhorn, told during their final session.
  • 15:45Madame Zilensky and the King of Finland by Carson McCullersThe music department is running smoothly, yet Mr Brook is uneasy over Madame Zilensky.
  • 16:00The Moth Radio HourStuck!True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales about being stuck
  • 17:00WhodunnitsHercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's DeadWith a man due to hang, Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot probes a savage murder.
  • 17:30The Great Impersonation1. Old Friends MeetEast Africa 1914: A German meets a look alike Englishman - sparking a sinister plan.
  • 18:00Minor AdjustmentLollipops and RosesPeter Davison stars in a sitcom about a family with a young daughter with Down's syndrome.
  • 18:30Steptoe and SonSeries 6Albert's kung fu club tackles some extortionists.

Evening

  • 19:00A Short GentlemanEpisode 1Robert sails through all his exams, but finding a girlfriend is more testing.
  • 19:30These Days by Lucy Caldwell1. The Blitz Begins1941: the Belfast Blitz begins.
  • 19:45D-Day MinusD-Day Minus 6 - Putting You Through31st May: Ahead of the D-Day landings, two telephone operators enjoy a break.
  • 20:00Just a MinuteSeries 53Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, Chris Addison, Julian Clary and Sue Perkins.
  • 20:30The Nimmo Twins In...Series 1Mr Pike takes on many mundane jobs - with the zeal of a former assassin.
  • 21:00Blood CountThe story of the relationship of Ellington and Strayhorn, told during their final session.
  • 21:45Madame Zilensky and the King of Finland by Carson McCullersThe music department is running smoothly, yet Mr Brook is uneasy over Madame Zilensky.
  • 22:00I'm Sorry I Haven't A ClueSeries 81The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
  • 22:30Goodness Gracious MeSeries 2A new interpretation of classic song Fifty Ways to Leave Your Mother. Stars Nina Wadia.
  • 22:55The Comedy Club InterviewsDanny Beard 1/3Stephen Bailey interviews Danny Beard in the Comedy Club.
  • 23:00Dead RingersSeries 24As always, the team treat all the political parties with equal contempt.
  • Live:23:30Dave PodmoreDave Podmore's Cricket NightTrying to find a job, can Pod meet the challenge of becoming a first-class umpire?

Late

  • On Next:00:00The Moth Radio HourStuck!True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales about being stuck
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