BBC Radio this week

Click the links to hear streaming shows from the Beeb:

BBC Radio 2

They Did It Their Way: The Story of Reprise Records Paul Gambaccini looks at the history of the record label set up and owned by Frank Sinatra

Tony Bennett Presents The Great American Songbook Tony Bennett presents his selection of 40 defining songs from the Great American Songbook.

BBC Radio 4 Extra

A Murder Is Announced Agatha Christie tale, with June Whitfield as Miss Marple

Absolute Power Satirical comedy starring Stephen Fry and John Bird

Acropolis Now Sitcom set in Ancient Geece, written by Lynne Truss

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll dramatisation with Sarah Jane Holm and Roy Hudd

The Attractive Young Rabbi Comedy about the collision between old and new in the Jewish community of Hillfield

Charles Chilton: Journey into Space Classic 1950s science-fiction, set in the far-flung future of the late 20th century

The Darker Side of the Border Three Scottish 19th Century tales of terror and mystery, dramatised by Marty Ross

Doctor Who  Time-travelling adventure series

Fear on Four  Series of horror and suspense tales, hosted by the Man in Black

The Flight of the Conchords Rob Brydon narrates an improvised comedy about a novelty band

The Goon Show Classic material from one of the all-time radio comedy greats

Mind Your Own Business  Sitcom starring Bernard Cribbins

A Murder Is Announced, Agatha Christie tale, with June Whitfield as Miss Marple

Noel Coward - This Happy Breed  Tracing the Gibbons family's suburban life, from the inter-war years up to when they move.

Stanislaw Lem's Solaris Based on the sci-fi novel about a psychologist who tries to communicate with aliens

Steptoe and Son  Audio broadcasts of the classic BBC sitcom about a father-and-son rag and bone team

Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves  Adaptation of P.G. Wodehouse's novel featuring Jeeves and his master, Bertie Wooster

Terry Pratchett's Nation  South Seas adventure read by Matt Addis and Charlie Norfolk

BBC Radio 6

Punky Reggae Party  Tom Robinson celebrates the unlikely alliance between punk and reggae.

The Live Music Hour  6 Music presents gems from the vast BBC archive including concerts and live sessions.

No comments:

Post a Comment