A Magician Amongst the Spirits (Rpt)

31st January

11am and 5pm on Saturday 31st January (1 hour 30 minutes) on BBC Radio 4 Extra.
By Bert Coules. Houdini becomes world famous but has lost his beloved mother, so he approaches a medium in an attempt to be reunited with her. Starring Barry Dennen. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1982.

When Chat Shows Go Horribly Wrong (Rpt)

1st February

9pm on Sunday 1st February (2 hours) on 5Select.

Gloria Hunniford narrates a compilation of on-air disasters from chat shows, featuring stroppy hosts, technical troubles and on screen bust-ups. Highlights include Russell Harty getting an unfortunate blow to the groin, John Stapleton being attacked by Rod Hull's Emu, Spike Milligan handling an unexpected guest on Wogan in a way that only he could, and TV veteran Eamonn Holmes lifting the lid on his worst interview ever, with a practically mute David Blaine.

Columbo: Now You See Him (Rpt)

2nd February
3pm on Monday 2nd February (2 hours) on 5Select.

Now You See Him. Another feature-length outing for the shabby yet cunning LAPD detective. During an evening of unusual entertainment, there is magic, illusion, sleight of hand - and murder. Lt Columbo sets out to find out how the crime was committed.

The Greatest Auction (Rpt)

6th February

2pm and 6pm on Friday 6th February (1 hour) on Together TV.

AJ Odudu hosts as millionaires, private collectors and antique dealers compete to buy extraordinary items. Banksy experts take a risk on a piece of wall featuring work attributed to the anonymous artist and Tommy Cooper's iconic fez goes on sale. Plus, a jar of pickled pig foetuses and an array of Buzzcocks memorabilia.

Columbo: Now You See Him (Rpt)

8th February
11.25am on Sunday 8th February (2 hours) on 5Select.

Now You See Him. Another feature-length outing for the shabby yet cunning LAPD detective. During an evening of unusual entertainment, there is magic, illusion, sleight of hand - and murder. Lt Columbo sets out to find out how the crime was committed.

Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun (Rpt)

9th February

8am on Monday 9th February (1 hour) on 5Star.

Burnley magician Matt recently lost seven stone in weight, and he's hoping he's fit enough to reintroduce his old favourite straitjacket escape into his act.