12:00 AM - 12:45 AM
After Supper Ghost Stories
Christmas Eve 1891, Tooting: Whisky-punch and toasted lobsters aren't the only frights on the menu. Stars Dinsdale Landen.
12:45 AM - 01:02 AM
Rats
When a student stays at an old Suffolk inn, he is intrigued by a strange white stone and a locked bedroom. Read by James Aubrey.
01:02 AM - 01:42 AM
Desert Island Discs Revisited
From Fred Astaire to Tchaikovsky. Archers actress June Spencer shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2010.
01:42 AM - 02:00 AM
... And Yet Another Partridge in a Pear Tree
Cynthia receives stacks of Christmas gifts from a lavish admirer, who's overly inspired by the carol. Stars Penelope Keith.
02:00 AM - 02:36 AM
Poetry Extra: Stopping by woods on a snowy evening
Daljit Nagra selects Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening - featuring the masterpiece by Robert Frost. From 2022.
02:36 AM - 03:50 AM
Will In the World by Stephen Greenblatt (Omnibus)
The young William Shakespeare has his first brush with actors and performance. Read by Toby Stephens.
03:50 AM - 05:00 AM
The Debrief (Omnibus)
Hannah and Mark dissect events they attend, and there's plenty to get their teeth into. Stars Rebecca Humphries and Tom Basden.
05:00 AM - 05:30 AM
Beyond Our Ken - S4 Ep10
10/20. Kenneth Horne prepares for Christmas - and Hornerama looks at The Festive Season. With Hugh Paddick. From December 1960.
05:30 AM - 06:00 AM
Yule Be Surprised
4 Extra Debut. A right turkey of a Christmas - as a family's visit up north turns into a farce. Starring Brian Rix and Terry Scott. From 1963.
06:00 AM - 06:30 AM
Evil Under The Sun
1/5. Holidaying at the English seaside, Hercule Poirot senses evil on Smugglers' Island. Agatha Christie whodunnit with John Moffatt.
06:30 AM - 07:00 AM
Agatha Raisin - S1 Ep6
6/6. Investigating the murder of a militant rambler, Agatha and James go undercover as a married couple. Stars Penelope Keith.
07:00 AM - 07:30 AM
Little Blighty on the Down Christmas Special
4 Extra Debut. It's a Wonderful Blight - Barnum's guardian angel shows him how things might have been. Starring John Baddeley. From 1991.
07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
The Navy Lark - S11 Ep16
16/16. When HMS Troutbridge collides with a boat, the crew stumble into an unexpected scenario. Stars Leslie Phillips. From 1970.
08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
In and out of the Kitchen - S4 Ep4
4/6. Damien and Anthony are asked to look after a friend's baby while she's away. Stars Miles Jupp and Justin Edwards. From 2015.
08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi
1/5. How a world-famous clown became a Georgian panto superstar. Andrew McConnell Stott's account read by Kenneth Cranham.
08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Paddington Bear
Paddington arrives in London and enjoys his first tea and cake at the station cafe. Stars Michael Hordern and Andrew Branch.
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue - S82 Ep2
2/6. Jack Dee hosts Radio 4's antidote to panel games from the Great Hall in Exeter.
09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Pursued by Bears
1/3. Paul Vaughan discusses the back story of Paddington Bear with Michael Bond, Marina Warner and Julia Eccleshare. From 2003.
09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Daily Service
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by David Waters.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Kenny Everett: The BBC Local Radio Years
Paul Rowley's documentary reveals how the wireless wizard tried to keep himself on-air after BBC Radio 1 sacked him in 1970.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Evil Under The Sun
1/5. Holidaying at the English seaside, Hercule Poirot senses evil on Smugglers' Island. Agatha Christie whodunnit with John Moffatt.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Agatha Raisin - S1 Ep6
6/6. Investigating the murder of a militant rambler, Agatha and James go undercover as a married couple. Stars Penelope Keith.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Little Blighty on the Down Christmas Special
4 Extra Debut. It's a Wonderful Blight - Barnum's guardian angel shows him how things might have been. Starring John Baddeley. From 1991.
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
The Navy Lark - S11 Ep16
16/16. When HMS Troutbridge collides with a boat, the crew stumble into an unexpected scenario. Stars Leslie Phillips. From 1970.
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
In and out of the Kitchen - S4 Ep4
4/6. Damien and Anthony are asked to look after a friend's baby while she's away. Stars Miles Jupp and Justin Edwards. From 2015.
01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi
1/5. How a world-famous clown became a Georgian panto superstar. Andrew McConnell Stott's account read by Kenneth Cranham.
01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Paddington Bear
Paddington arrives in London and enjoys his first tea and cake at the station cafe. Stars Michael Hordern and Andrew Branch.
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Just A Minute - S56 Ep7
7/12. Nicholas Parsons' 60-second challenges to Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Gyles Brandreth and Pam Ayres. From February 2010.
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Too Much Information
1/4. Waft's tourist Information office try to justify a huge Heritage Lottery Fund donation. Stars Jeff Rawle. From 2009.
On air
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
The Monarch of the Glen
40 minutes left4 Extra Debut. Will an impoverished Scottish laird's marriage plans for his son survive a clash with militant hikers? Stars Crawford Logan.
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Kenny Everett: The BBC Local Radio Years
Paul Rowley's documentary reveals how the wireless wizard tried to keep himself on-air after BBC Radio 1 sacked him in 1970.
05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Evil Under The Sun
1/5. Holidaying at the English seaside, Hercule Poirot senses evil on Smugglers' Island. Agatha Christie whodunnit with John Moffatt.
05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Agatha Raisin - S1 Ep6
6/6. Investigating the murder of a militant rambler, Agatha and James go undercover as a married couple. Stars Penelope Keith.
06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Little Blighty on the Down Christmas Special
4 Extra Debut. It's a Wonderful Blight - Barnum's guardian angel shows him how things might have been. Starring John Baddeley. From 1991.
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
The Navy Lark - S11 Ep16
16/16. When HMS Troutbridge collides with a boat, the crew stumble into an unexpected scenario. Stars Leslie Phillips. From 1970.
07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
In and out of the Kitchen - S4 Ep4
4/6. Damien and Anthony are asked to look after a friend's baby while she's away. Stars Miles Jupp and Justin Edwards. From 2015.
07:30 PM - 07:45 PM
The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi
1/5. How a world-famous clown became a Georgian panto superstar. Andrew McConnell Stott's account read by Kenneth Cranham.
07:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Paddington Bear
Paddington arrives in London and enjoys his first tea and cake at the station cafe. Stars Michael Hordern and Andrew Branch.
08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Just A Minute - S56 Ep7
7/12. Nicholas Parsons' 60-second challenges to Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Gyles Brandreth and Pam Ayres. From February 2010.
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Too Much Information
1/4. Waft's tourist Information office try to justify a huge Heritage Lottery Fund donation. Stars Jeff Rawle. From 2009.
09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Monarch of the Glen
4 Extra Debut. Will an impoverished Scottish laird's marriage plans for his son survive a clash with militant hikers? Stars Crawford Logan.
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue - S82 Ep2
2/6. Jack Dee hosts Radio 4's antidote to panel games from the Great Hall in Exeter.
10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Alice's Wunderland - S1 Ep2
2/4. Meet the waifs, strays, wig-shops, murderous pensioners and squirrels of this delightful land. Stars Alice Lowe. From July 2012.
11:00 PM - 11:30 PM
The Naked Week - S1 Ep4
4/5. The Skewer's Jon Holmes, host Andrew Hunter Murray, chief correspondent Amy Hoggart and The Naked Week team deliver a topical news-nude straight to your ears.
11:30 PM - 12:00 AM
The Masterson Inheritance
The family's ancient culture reveals some curious customs. Improvised historical saga with Paul Merton. From 1995.