11:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Old Harry's Game
1/2. The saintly Hope Fraser's arrival in Hell throws Satan into confusion. Stars Andy Hamilton and James Grout. From 2002.
12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Great Lives
Comedian Jim Moir, aka Vic Reeves, chooses Don Van Vliet - aka musician Captain Beefheart. With Matthew Parris. From 2018.
12:30 AM - 01:00 AM
The Forgotten Black Cowboys
Sarfraz Manzoor heads for Texas in search of America's black cowboys. Why were they airbrushed from history books? From 2013.
01:00 AM - 01:30 AM
The Killing Season
2/6. As police probe the fire, a woman is found close to death. But events in Melford take a darker turn. Stars Sean Barrett.
01:30 AM - 02:00 AM
The Sittaford Mystery
4/5. Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder. Agatha Christie thriller with Geoffrey Whitehead.
02:00 AM - 02:30 AM
Yes Minister
3/8. Jim Hacker sets an example in his plans for a slimmer Civil Service. Adapted from BBC TV. Stars Paul Eddington. From 1983.
02:30 AM - 03:00 AM
The Burkiss Way
5/6. Stay the way you are with unexpected adjustments. Cult sketch show starring Denise Coffey and Fred Harris. From September 1976.
03:00 AM - 03:30 AM
Ability
2/4. Matt's rubbish carer is due for his first assessment but he's regretting his night in the pub. Stars Lee Ridley. From 2018.
03:30 AM - 03:45 AM
Lady Susan
9/10. The relationship between Lady Susan and Alicia becomes strained. Stars Harriet Walter and Maggie Steed.
03:45 AM - 04:00 AM
Legacy
4/5. Probate researchers Dan and Rachel make a heartbreaking discovery looking for an heir to a deceased artist. Stars William Ash.
04:00 AM - 04:30 AM
Counterpoint
13/13. The 2014 series of the general knowledge music quiz reaches the grand Final, with Paul Gambaccini asking the questions.
04:30 AM - 05:00 AM
Ballylenon
4/6. Phonsie manages to find another venue for his "Festival of Light". It's 1959 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars Gerard Murphy.
05:00 AM - 05:45 AM
The Christmas Present
4 Extra Debut. When Stephen wishes life could be simpler, he doesn't expect to have to time-travel to discover how. Stars Ben Crompton.
05:45 AM - 06:00 AM
Short Works
4 Extra Debut. Spending Christmas Day with his sister and her family, Mark thinks about the child he never had. Read by Tony Flynn.
06:00 AM - 06:30 AM
The Killing Season
3/6. With the 'Melford Mugger' still missing, Christmas is far from 'merry and bright' at the police station. Stars Sean Barrett.
06:30 AM - 07:00 AM
The Sittaford Mystery
5/5. Will re-enacting the seance finally reveal who murdered Captain Trevelyan? Agatha Christie thriller with Geoffrey Whitehead.
07:00 AM - 07:30 AM
Second Thoughts
Faith's children and Bill's ex-wife threaten her dream of a perfect Christmas. Stars Lynda Bellingham. From December 1992.
07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
The Men From The Ministry
The bumbling civil servants are acting like Scrooge! Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Re-recording from April 1980.
08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Cooking in a Bedsitter
4/4. Trisha introduces Deepak to the delights of the British seaside. Starring Beattie Edmondson and Nikesh Patel. From 2016.
08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Lady Susan
10/10. Both Lady Susan and her daughter Frederica get married - but to whom? Stars Harriet Walter and Michelle Wesson.
08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Legacy
5/5. Probate researchers Dan and Rachel find the lead they were looking for, but it's a disturbing discovery. Stars William Ash.
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Time Of The Week
4/4. Can a song induce labour? Chloe Slack (Sian Clifford) finds out. Also: women in art, plastic surgery, and industrial sabotage.
09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
The Santa Tapes
1/4. 4 Extra Debut. Alan Dein talks to some of those donning the red suit and white beard to become Santa around the world. From 2009.
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 Augustine Tanner Ilhm.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Soul Music
4 Extra Debut. A protest song? Anti-religious? Or is it just a song of joy and hope? The stories behind the 1975 hit for Greg Lake. From 2022.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Bringing Holly from the Bongs
The schoolchildren of Goostrey remember 1965, the year children's author Alan Garner wrote a nativity play for them. From 2015.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The Killing Season
3/6. With the 'Melford Mugger' still missing, Christmas is far from 'merry and bright' at the police station. Stars Sean Barrett.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The Sittaford Mystery
5/5. Will re-enacting the seance finally reveal who murdered Captain Trevelyan? Agatha Christie thriller with Geoffrey Whitehead.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Second Thoughts
Faith's children and Bill's ex-wife threaten her dream of a perfect Christmas. Stars Lynda Bellingham. From December 1992.
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
The Men From The Ministry
The bumbling civil servants are acting like Scrooge! Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Re-recording from April 1980.
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Cooking in a Bedsitter
4/4. Trisha introduces Deepak to the delights of the British seaside. Starring Beattie Edmondson and Nikesh Patel. From 2016.
01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Lady Susan
10/10. Both Lady Susan and her daughter Frederica get married - but to whom? Stars Harriet Walter and Michelle Wesson.
01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Legacy
5/5. Probate researchers Dan and Rachel find the lead they were looking for, but it's a disturbing discovery. Stars William Ash.
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
The Motion Show
4/6. Graeme Garden hosts the comedy debating show. With Gyles Brandreth, Boothby Graffoe, Hugh Dennis and Lauren Laverne. From 2002.
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
King Street Junior Revisited
3/6. Miss Featherstone's role as defender of difficult school causes is not an easy one. With Carolyn Pickles. From July 2003.
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
The Snowstorm
4 Extra Debut. Winter 1811. Napoleon's army threatens. A young Russian couple still plan to secretly marry. Stars Janet Maw and David Savile.
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Soul Music
4 Extra Debut. A protest song? Anti-religious? Or is it just a song of joy and hope? The stories behind the 1975 hit for Greg Lake. From 2022.
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Bringing Holly from the Bongs
The schoolchildren of Goostrey remember 1965, the year children's author Alan Garner wrote a nativity play for them. From 2015.
05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
The Killing Season
3/6. With the 'Melford Mugger' still missing, Christmas is far from 'merry and bright' at the police station. Stars Sean Barrett.
05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
The Sittaford Mystery
5/5. Will re-enacting the seance finally reveal who murdered Captain Trevelyan? Agatha Christie thriller with Geoffrey Whitehead.
06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Second Thoughts
Faith's children and Bill's ex-wife threaten her dream of a perfect Christmas. Stars Lynda Bellingham. From December 1992.
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
The Men From The Ministry
The bumbling civil servants are acting like Scrooge! Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Re-recording from April 1980.
07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Cooking in a Bedsitter
4/4. Trisha introduces Deepak to the delights of the British seaside. Starring Beattie Edmondson and Nikesh Patel. From 2016.
07:30 PM - 07:45 PM
Lady Susan
10/10. Both Lady Susan and her daughter Frederica get married - but to whom? Stars Harriet Walter and Michelle Wesson.
07:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Legacy
5/5. Probate researchers Dan and Rachel find the lead they were looking for, but it's a disturbing discovery. Stars William Ash.
08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
The Motion Show
4/6. Graeme Garden hosts the comedy debating show. With Gyles Brandreth, Boothby Graffoe, Hugh Dennis and Lauren Laverne. From 2002.
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
King Street Junior Revisited
3/6. Miss Featherstone's role as defender of difficult school causes is not an easy one. With Carolyn Pickles. From July 2003.
09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Snowstorm
4 Extra Debut. Winter 1811. Napoleon's army threatens. A young Russian couple still plan to secretly marry. Stars Janet Maw and David Savile.
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Time Of The Week
4/4. Can a song induce labour? Chloe Slack (Sian Clifford) finds out. Also: women in art, plastic surgery, and industrial sabotage.
10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
ElvenQuest
2/6. The Questers must help a village protect itself from the evil bandit king El Maldado. Stars Stephen Mangan. From February 2013.
11:00 PM - 11:30 PM
The Masterson Inheritance Christmas Special 1993
The family face repercussions from a child's innocent gift. Improvised historical saga with Paul Merton. From December 1993.
11:30 PM - 12:00 AM
I Think I've Got A Problem
4/4. Tom and the troublesome band in his head set off for the Tower of London. Stars Bob Monkhouse and Suggs. From April 2003.