the serves up 7½ hours of music, comedy, computer animation and documentary.

17:00   the Show mix
A warm and lively 90 minute blend of funk, hip hop, downtempo, house, and much more.

18:30   Room 101 – Trevor & Simon (1993)
Classic episode of the superior Radio 5 incarnation of Room 101 – the antidote to Desert Island Discs. Megastars Trevor & Simon take Nick Hancock through an esoteric collection of their least favourite records, TV and places.

18:55   Connections (1985)
Granada’s summer replacement for Blockbusters, Connections is the teenage teatime quizshow with a difference – Sue Robbie!

19:30   Popadoodledandy (1992)
Unaired until 2014, this pilot edition of Vic and Bob’s pop music show is a hidden gem in the Reeves & Mortimer catalogue.

20:05   The External World (2010)
Comedy computer animation from David O’Reilly. A collection of vignettes, it looks fantastic and defies explanation.

20:30   Nightingales – Trouble In Mind (1993)
Off-the-wall sitcom about three night watchmen. Mr Bell’s terrible crime leads to a visit from a psychiatrist.

21:00   The Ecstasy Of Order (2011)
Engaging documentary film about Tetris and the best Tetris players in the world.

22:50   West Heath Yard (1999)
Late-night mockumentary series about two ageing record producers and their studios in London, starring Edwin Collins. It begins with a short retrospective of their work, hosted by Paul Gambaccini.

23:20   Grand Central mix (1999)
To finish, a favourite mix plucked off the shelf. This one showcases Grand Central Records, the hip hop and electronic label based in Manchester.

*** There will be bonus comedy and music sandwiched between every main show – guaranteed!

Programmes may start a few minutes later than shown.