Schedule
Early
00:00
Haunted Hospital by Trevor Hoyle
A ghost story set in a hospital in Rochdale featuring two parallel storylines.
01:00
Rope by Patrick Hamilton
Two students think they've committed the perfect murder. Stars Alan Rickman.
02:15
Short Works—Madwoman's Milk by Louise Kennedy
A moment of shattering vulnerability brings a gardener and his new client together.
02:30
The Premonitions Bureau by Sam Knight (Omnibus)
A psychologist travels to the scene of one of Britain's most tragic disasters
03:45
Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, Dalliances
3/4MP Sir Plympton Makepeace warmly recalls many happy carnal and amorous associations.
04:00
At Home With Hinge and Bracket—2. Anthony Newley
2/6Singer Anthony Newley joins the dear ladies for songs and conversation.
04:30
Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 1
1/20Kenneth Horne searches for a new house and Hornerama looks at the Rome Olympics.
05:00
Conversation Extra—I Remember - Dame Gladys Cooper
The darling of the 20th century London stage tells the story of her success.
05:30
The Story Behind Kismet
Sheridan Morley talks to Robert Wright and George Forrest, creators of the musical Kismet
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Morning
06:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Kenneth Williams
Actor Kenneth Williams is castaway by Michael Parkinson.
06:40
The Versatile Voice of Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration—Michael Sheen reflects on playing Kenneth Williams
Michael Sheen reflects on his performance in Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
06:45
The Versatile Voice of Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration—Ray Galton & Alan Simpson
Hancock's Half Hour writers Galton and Simpson on working with Kenneth. From 2014.
06:50
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Wild Man of the Woods
16/20The Lad is set to reject society to go and live a truly rural life.
07:20
The Versatile Voice of Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration—Wes Butters talks to Thelma Ruby
Actress Thelma Ruby discusses sharing the stage with Kenneth Williams.
07:25
Home This Afternoon—Kenneth Williams
Kenneth Williams recalls his life and career up to Round the Horne.
07:35
The Versatile Voice of Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration—Wes Butters talks to Bishop James 1/2
Bishop James Jones discusses Kenneth's relationship with faith.
07:40
The Versatile Voice of Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration—Strength in a Parched Place
When Jesus goes into the wilderness, he is tempted by the devil. Read by Kenneth Williams.
07:45
The Versatile Voice of Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration—Wes Butters talks to Bishop James 2/2
Bishop James Jones discusses Kenneth's relationship with faith.
07:50
The Versatile Voice of Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration—Wes Butters talks to Steve Arnold (Radio Circle)
Broadcasting historian Steve Arnold on R.D. Wingfield's difficulty working with Kenneth.
07:55
The Secret Life of Kenneth Williams—Black Widow
Kenneth Williams recalls another rather fantastical tale from his very secret life
08:25
The Versatile Voice of Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration—Wes Butters talks to John Lahr
Writer and theatre critic John Lahr discusses meeting Kenneth Williams.
08:30
The Streets of London
Kenneth Williams invites Percy Edwards and Johnny Morris around the streets of his London.
09:15
The Versatile Voice of Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration—Wes Butters talks to Simon Brett
Simon Brett remembers working with Kenneth Williams.
09:20
Just a Minute—From 04/11/1975
Nicholas Parsons challenges Derek Nimmo, Peter Jones, Aimi MacDonald and Kenneth Williams
09:50
The Versatile Voice of Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration—Wes Butters talks to Jeremy Swan 1/2
Children's TV producer Jeremy Swan discusses casting Kenneth in Jackanory.
09:55
Big and Little by Sue Limb
The further adventures of Big and Little. It is a special day. It is Little’s birthday.
10:00
The Versatile Voice of Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration—Wes Butters talks to Jeremy Swan 2/2
Children's TV producer Jeremy Swan discusses working with Kenneth on Jackanory.
10:05
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 19
19/20Kenneth Horne welcomes the Palone Ranger, plus bona secrets of the BBC are revealed.
10:34
The Versatile Voice of Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration—Wes Butters talks to Ken Bruce
Radio legend Ken Bruce reflects on his 1984 interview with Kenneth Williams.
10:42
Diary of a Madman by Nikolai Gogol
An insight into the mind of a man sliding into madness. Read by Kenneth Williams.
11:20
The Versatile Voice of Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration—Wes Butters talks to Brad Ashton
The Law Game scriptwriter Brad Ashton speaks to Wes Butters about working with Kenneth.
11:25
The Law Game—From 05/01/1988
Kenneth Williams, Nerys Hughes, Ian McCaskill and Shaw Taylor discuss points of law.
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Afternoon
12:00
The Versatile Voice of Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration—The Versatile Voice of Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration
100 years since his birth, Radio 4 Extra celebrates the legendary Kenneth Williams.
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Evening
18:00
The Versatile Voice of Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration—The Versatile Voice of Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration
100 years since his birth, Radio 4 Extra celebrates the legendary Kenneth Williams.
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Late
00:00
The Versatile Voice of Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration—The Versatile Voice of Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration
100 years since his birth, Radio 4 Extra celebrates the legendary Kenneth Williams.
