In The Selection
Selected Radiophonic Works
Saturday at 8pm & 3am
In 1958 an extraordinary musical laboratory opened at the BBC. It was called the Radiophonic Workshop With contributions from Coldcut, Dick Mills and Mark Ayres, Richard Coles explores the achievements of the unit and presents a carefully chosen selection of programmes showcasing the department's work.
Classic Comedy
Lines from my Grandfather Christmas's Forehead
Friday at 12.30pm and 7.30pm
From December 1971 a special Christmas edition of this comedy sketch show. Featuring the milkman's Christmas message to the nation. Ronnie Barker stars with Terence Brady and Pauline Yates.
7th Dimension
The Phantom of the Opera
Sundays at 6.30pm and 12.30pm
Gaston Leroux's classic tale of murder, romance and suspense in 19th-century Paris continues. Featuring an all-star cast with Anna Massey, Peter Guinness, James D'Arcy and Alexander Siddig.
Comedy Club
Four Sad Faces
Sundays at 11.30pm and 4.30am
A new two part sketch show from four young, spry comedians. Tom, Tobi, Jack and Rachel introduce The Shouty Kitchen.
Crime and Thrillers
Fatherland
Monday to Friday at 9.30am, 8.30pm & 1.30am
A chilling adaptation of Robert Harris' novel set in an imaginary Hitler-led post-war Germany. Starring Anton Lesser, Peter Ellis and Andrew Sachs.
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