Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 12 - 18 February 2018

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00:00	00:00 Fear on 4—Series 4, Hearing Is Believing When the theatre is dark, never assume it is empty backstage. 00:30 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 3. The Great Martian Pyramid 3/6 The crew start to explore but it's not a warm welcome...	00:00 Orbiter X—1. The First Step to the Stars 1/14 A space station's construction is halted by UFOs. 00:30 A Good Read—Ruth Rendell and Robert Macfarlane Ruth Rendell and Robert Macfarlane are Sue MacGregor's book discussion guests. (R)	00:00 Orbiter X—2. Conflict in Space 2/14 Orbiter 2's crew discover why their sister ship has been disabled and who is responsible. 00:30 Pioneers—Series 1, Michael Cashman 5/5 Michael Cashman discusses the explosive moment when the UK saw its first gay kiss on TV.	00:00 Orbiter X—3. The Master Plan 3/14 Orbiter 2's crew discover why the aliens have abducted them. 00:30 The Tingle Factor—Alan Coren The humorist talks about the music that stirs his emotions, including Louis Armstrong.	00:00 Orbiter X—4. Flight to the Moon 4/14 The crew are captured in space by the sinister Unity organisation and taken to the Moon. 00:30 Great Lives—Sir Donald Wolfit Humphrey Carpenter invites Ned Sherrin to discuss actor Sir Donald Wolfit.	00:00 Orbiter X—5. Inside the Moon Station 5/14 Orbiter 2's crew have been taken to the Moon by the shadowy Unity organisation. 00:30 Mastertapes—Series 1, Billy Bragg (the B-Side) 2/14 Billy Bragg talks to John Wilson about his album, 'Talking with the Taxman about Poetry'.	00:00 Doctor Who—Trail of the White Worm The Time Lord tracks an ancient creature in the Peak District.
01:00	01:00 Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City (Omnibus)—Michael Tolliver Lives It's 2005 and Mrs Madrigal is back. Michael's wedded bliss is interrupted.	01:00 Dick Francis—Bolt, 1. Threats and Menaces 1/5 Jockey Kit Fielding is recruited to fend off the dangerous cousin of a princess. 01:30 Eddie Goes Country Eddie Mair returns to his native Scotland to explore his deep affection for Country music.	01:00 Dick Francis—Bolt, 2. Horses Begin to Die 2/5 Bent on winning French approval for guns, Henri makes threats. 01:30 The Seeds of Love Cecil Sharp collected thousands of English folk songs for a wider audience.	01:00 Dick Francis—Bolt, 3. Hostile Intelligence 3/5 Terror for Danielle, while Princess Casilla faces another shock. 01:30 The Strange Parallel World Of Christian Pop Paul Bayley tells the story of a neglected musical genre.	01:00 Dick Francis—Bolt, 4. The Killing Game 4/5 Prince Litsi is in the grips of terror at Bradbury race course. 01:30 A Straight Question Jackie Clune dated women for 12 years until she married a man. She explores this subject.	01:00 Dick Francis—Bolt, 5. Nemesis for Two 5/5 Jockey Kit battles to foil Henri de Brescou's plan to slaughter more horses. 01:30 Bette In Britain Susan George profiles the Hollywood icon's visits to Britain. From 2008.	01:00 Jonathan Myerson - That Was Then (Omnibus)—Series 2, Episode 2 2/2 Held at knifepoint - but will the truth set Anna free?
02:00	02:15 Just Depending by Jenny Boston A woman confronts old age and her fear of dependency. Read by Thora Hird. 02:30 Paula Hawkins - The Girl on the Train (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 A commuter daydreams about the couple she watches from her train window.	02:00 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—1. Restless 1/5 Cult classic about youth culture, cool music and racial tension in 1950s London. 02:15 In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Criminal Mind Martin investigates the criminal mind and how neuroscience is used in court. 02:30 Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Mary Ann in Autumn, Episode 1 1/5 Mary Ann returns to San Francisco with some big news to share with Michael. 02:45 Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 1 1/5 Singer Tracey Thorn's journey from teenage surbuban dreams to international success.	02:00 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—2. Brewing 2/5 Mr Cool reports trouble brewing on London's streets. 02:15 In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Power and Persuasion Martin Sixsmith looks at how psychology is used in shaping our behaviour. 02:30 Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Mary Ann in Autumn, Mary Ann in Autumn 2/5 Mary Ann begins to adapt to life with Michael and Ben while Jake meets a new man. 02:45 Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 2 2/5 Tracey Thorn describes her relationship with fellow Everything But the Girl star Ben Watt.	02:00 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—3. Shocks 3/5 A warning visit from Ed the Ted and a worrying visit from Mr Cool. 02:15 In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Bedside Manners Martin examines how thinking, emotions and mental events can affect our physical state. 02:30 Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Mary Ann in Autumn, Episode 3 3/5 Mary Ann takes some time out before her operation and Jake takes a chance on Jonah. 02:45 Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 3 3/5 Everything But the Girl's Tracey Thorn recalls a gig at the Royal Albert Hall.	02:00 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—4. Wooing 4/5 The shocked narrator is determined to woo Suzette back. 02:15 In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Sex Factor Martin looks at the public perception of psychology with the help of comedian Ruby Wax. 02:30 Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Mary Ann in Autumn, Episode 4 4/5 DeDe accompanies Mary Ann to her surgery while Jake makes a big decision. 02:45 Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 4 4/5 Singer Tracey Thorn reveals a personal side to life in Everything But the Girl.	02:00 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—5. Violence 5/5 Violence erupts on the London streets of Notting Hill. 02:15 In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Happiness Project Martin looks at our understanding of what makes us think, feel and act the way we do. 02:30 Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Mary Ann in Autumn, Episode 5 5/5 Mary Ann has an unwelcome encounter with a presence from her past. 02:45 Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 5 5/5 The Everything But the Girl singer explains her decision to return to the world of pop.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Julie Hesmondhalgh Julie Hesmondhalgh chooses 'The Joy of Living' by Ewan MacColl and 'Reach' by S Club. 02:15 Down Your Way—Wally K Daly in Grangetown Playwright Wally K Daly visits his old home of Grangetown near Middlesbrough.
03:00	03:45 Tom Courtenay - Dear Tom—Episode 3 3/5 The actor recalls the letters sent by his mother as his career in London developed.	03:00 The Campden Wonder 1660: the Campden family's rent collector mysteriously vanishes.	03:00 Mark Twain - The Million Pound Bank Note Can a man given a £1m banknote survive a month without spending a single penny of it?	03:00 Sherlock Holmes—The Hound of the Baskervilles, 1. The Powers of Evil 1/2 Sherlock Holmes probes the curse of a 'hellhound' stalking a noble family on Dartmoor.	03:00 Sherlock Holmes—The Hound of the Baskervilles, 2. Death on the Moor 2/2 Watson is pursuing the 'hellhound'. But who is the mystery figure he spots on the moor?	03:00 Wakefield A dull middle-aged man temporarily leaves home to spy on his wife to observe what happens.	03:00 Archive on 4—Malcolm X in Oxford Stephen Tuck asks why Malcolm X was so passionate about speaking at an Oxford Union debate
04:00	04:00 The Inn by Guy de Maupassant Haunting tale of a snowbound mountain guide in sole charge of a remote Alpine hotel.	04:00 Quote... Unquote—Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang & John Sergeant Nigel Rees quizzes Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang and John Sergeant. 04:30 Pankhiraj—The Wedding 1/4 Three generations of women collide at a family wedding.	04:00 Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Justin Moorhouse, Roger Monkhouse, Chris Corcoran and Kirsten O'Brien join Rhod Gilbert. 04:30 Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Kiss My Hand, Iris 1/6 Struggling writer Woodhouse continues his fruitless search for literary fame and fortune.	04:00 Many a Slip—From 08/01/1973 Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his contestants to spot the mistakes. 04:30 Change at Oglethorpe—Foreign Parts 6/6 As winter arrives on the rural railway, stationmaster David gets an exciting job offer.	04:00 It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 A panel show hosted by Angus Deayton but devised by the panellists. 04:30 The Inimitable Jeeves—Honoria Glossop 3/10 When Bingo's new love lands Bertie in bother, who can save the day?	04:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty. 04:30 Street and Lane—Series 2, Estimates Day 3/4 When the Yorkshire builders price up fitting mirrors, they end up seeing double.	04:00 Saturday Drama—Agatha Christie - And Then There Were None Ten guests travel to an island. Each is an unconvicted murderer. None will leave alive.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Tracy K Smith and Patricia Lockwood Paul Farley hears new work from two young American poets. 05:30 Reception—Men in Love 2/6 Should Danny betray a friend for the sake of his career?	05:00 Millport—Series 2, The Verdict 6/6 The islanders unite, but will Irene fight or head to the mainland? 05:30 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 12, Episode 6 6/6 John Lloyd and Sally Phillips with Jack Carroll, Suzanne Williams and Robert Twigger.	05:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Barbie 1/6 The Conroy family are braced for school reports and a loan. 05:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 4, The Cost of Health 4/4 Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to make money funny.	05:00 Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, The Older Man 5/6 Patrick approves of Alison's new boyfriend, but what about the others? 05:30 Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Disengage 1/4 As civilisation collapses, Bridget Christie embarks on a comic quest for her Shangri-La.	05:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 A golfing break makes Daniel and Lucy rethink priorities. 05:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 6 6/6 John reveals the downsides of animal adoption, plus an office shanty.	05:00 Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital 2/4 After tackling the developers, what should Julian do? 05:30 The Break—Series 1, Occupied 5/6 Uncle Jeff decides Andy needs a job to occupy his mind.	05:30 Byzantium Unearthed—1. Hidden Treasures 1/3 Rediscovering a forgotten empire and those who ran it.
06:00	06:00 Dick Francis—Bolt, 1. Threats and Menaces 1/5 Jockey Kit Fielding is recruited to fend off the dangerous cousin of a princess. 06:30 Eddie Goes Country Eddie Mair returns to his native Scotland to explore his deep affection for Country music.	06:00 Dick Francis—Bolt, 2. Horses Begin to Die 2/5 Bent on winning French approval for guns, Henri makes threats. 06:30 The Seeds of Love Cecil Sharp collected thousands of English folk songs for a wider audience.	06:00 Dick Francis—Bolt, 3. Hostile Intelligence 3/5 Terror for Danielle, while Princess Casilla faces another shock. 06:30 The Strange Parallel World Of Christian Pop Paul Bayley tells the story of a neglected musical genre.	06:00 Dick Francis—Bolt, 4. The Killing Game 4/5 Prince Litsi is in the grips of terror at Bradbury race course. 06:30 A Straight Question Jackie Clune dated women for 12 years until she married a man. She explores this subject.	06:00 Dick Francis—Bolt, 5. Nemesis for Two 5/5 Jockey Kit battles to foil Henri de Brescou's plan to slaughter more horses. 06:30 Bette In Britain Susan George profiles the Hollywood icon's visits to Britain. From 2008.	06:00 Saturday Drama—Agatha Christie - And Then There Were None Ten guests travel to an island. Each is an unconvicted murderer. None will leave alive.	06:00 Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City (Omnibus)—Mary Ann in Autumn Mary Ann returns with some big news to share with Michael.
07:00	07:00 Millport—Series 2, The Verdict 6/6 The islanders unite, but will Irene fight or head to the mainland? 07:30 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 12, Episode 6 6/6 John Lloyd and Sally Phillips with Jack Carroll, Suzanne Williams and Robert Twigger.	07:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Barbie 1/6 The Conroy family are braced for school reports and a loan. 07:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 4, The Cost of Health 4/4 Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to make money funny.	07:00 Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, The Older Man 5/6 Patrick approves of Alison's new boyfriend, but what about the others? 07:30 Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Disengage 1/4 As civilisation collapses, Bridget Christie embarks on a comic quest for her Shangri-La.	07:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 A golfing break makes Daniel and Lucy rethink priorities. 07:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 6 6/6 John reveals the downsides of animal adoption, plus an office shanty.	07:00 Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital 2/4 After tackling the developers, what should Julian do? 07:30 The Break—Series 1, Occupied 5/6 Uncle Jeff decides Andy needs a job to occupy his mind.	07:30 Byzantium Unearthed—1. Hidden Treasures 1/3 Rediscovering a forgotten empire and those who ran it.	07:15 From the Slips by David Benedictus During a game, a cricketer dreams of radically changing his life – but at what cost? 07:30 Reception—Breaking the Rules 3/6 Brian is impressed by a visiting computer repair expert, but why is Danny not so sure?
08:00	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, A Trip to France 11/16 The Lad is longing to sample life in France. 08:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Two and a Half Feathers 24/26 Jones fights back as a new recruit rakes up their military past.	08:00 The Ken Dodd Show—From 04/07/1965 Doddy joins the Invercock-a-Leekie Ballet Company and Andy Mann prepares to go on holiday. 08:30 The Men from the Ministry—Cheesed Off The bungling bureaucrats battle some unwelcome furry visitors.	08:00 The Navy Lark—Series 2, Secret Mission to Calais 24/26 The Troutbridge crew sets sail to France to collect an agent, but Phillips gets lost. 08:30 Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 7 7/16 Captain Horne tackles a tricky case in 'Edwin Braden Is Missing'.	08:00 Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 4 4/13 George worries about what the future holds for baby Helen. 08:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, Foiled by President Fred 7/27 Gas meter inspector Neddie Seagoon heads to South America over an unpaid bill.	08:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 1 1/13 Radio's Dave the Rave and The Legend of Bunny and Claude. 08:30 Albert and Me—Series 2, File Under Trouble 6/8 Single dad Bryan takes a temporary filing job and chases a missing file.	08:00 Archive on 4—Malcolm X in Oxford Stephen Tuck asks why Malcolm X was so passionate about speaking at an Oxford Union debate	08:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 11/10/49 Ted is 'gonged' and argues with Kitty. Reporter George blunders again. 08:30 Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, And So to Bed 7/13 Harry has back problems, but will a reputation for being a hypochondriac work against him?
09:00	09:00 Quote... Unquote—Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang & John Sergeant Nigel Rees quizzes Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang and John Sergeant. 09:30 Pankhiraj—The Wedding 1/4 Three generations of women collide at a family wedding.	09:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 22, Episode 6 6/8 Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp. 09:45 Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 The poet laureate of comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse.	09:00 Many a Slip—From 08/01/1973 Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his contestants to spot the mistakes. 09:30 Change at Oglethorpe—Foreign Parts 6/6 As winter arrives on the rural railway, stationmaster David gets an exciting job offer.	09:00 It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 A panel show hosted by Angus Deayton but devised by the panellists. 09:30 The Inimitable Jeeves—Honoria Glossop 3/10 When Bingo's new love lands Bertie in bother, who can save the day?	09:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty. 09:30 Street and Lane—Series 2, Estimates Day 3/4 When the Yorkshire builders price up fitting mirrors, they end up seeing double.	09:00 Mark Billingham's Rule Book of Crime Crime writer Mark Billingham detects his radio sleuthing stars.	09:00 Owl Sense by Miriam Darlington (Omnibus) Author Miriam Darlington immerses herself in a world of owls.
10:00	10:00 The Campden Wonder 1660: the Campden family's rent collector mysteriously vanishes.	10:00 Mark Twain - The Million Pound Bank Note Can a man given a £1m banknote survive a month without spending a single penny of it?	10:00 Sherlock Holmes—The Hound of the Baskervilles, 1. The Powers of Evil 1/2 Sherlock Holmes probes the curse of a 'hellhound' stalking a noble family on Dartmoor.	10:00 Sherlock Holmes—The Hound of the Baskervilles, 2. Death on the Moor 2/2 Watson is pursuing the 'hellhound'. But who is the mystery figure he spots on the moor?	10:00 Wakefield A dull middle-aged man temporarily leaves home to spy on his wife to observe what happens.		10:10 The Listening Project—Jim and Robin - Setting Sail Two friends united by their love of the sea. (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Medicine, Science & Engineering, Professor Dame Kay Davies Kirsty Young talks to Professor Dame Kay Davies.
11:00	11:00 Mat Coward - The Hampstead Vegetable Heist A former yuppie decides to rob a betting shop, using an unusual fake gun. 11:15 The Songs That Houses Sing—D-I-Y by Hattie Naylor 1/4 Despite Daniel remodelling their house, Frances feels that something is very wrong.	11:00 Herr Bambinger by Mordecai Richler A refugee proves to be an aggravating and judgemental man of mystery. 11:15 The Songs That Houses Sing—The House in Tamworth Park by Josephine Corcoran 2/4 A property investment turns up hidden secrets that change its purchaser's life.	11:00 Under My Bed—Getting Ink 1/3 By Patrick Neate. A writer tries to impress his wife that his creativity knows no bounds. 11:15 The Songs That Houses Sing—The Currs by Kate Clanchy 3/4 Struggles for truth and survival for the inhabitants of 1830s Van Diemen's Land.	11:00 Under My Bed—Ruthless 2/3 By Kate Perry. What is PJ prepared to sell to get the album he so desperately wants? 11:15 The Songs That Houses Sing—Kissing Shadows by Rachel Joyce 4/4 A meeting at a holiday cottage shows a woman a way of tackling her broken relationships.	11:00 Under My Bed—Walk On By 3/3 By David Park. A man realises that his future happiness depends on which bed he buys. 11:15 Chris Harrald - Mr Larkin's Awkward Day Librarian Philip Larkin receives an official-looking letter that sends him in to a spin.		11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Ben Hunte 'Homo Sapiens', 'Nancy' and a chat with Will Young.
12:00	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, A Trip to France 11/16 The Lad is longing to sample life in France. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Two and a Half Feathers 24/26 Jones fights back as a new recruit rakes up their military past.	12:00 The Ken Dodd Show—From 04/07/1965 Doddy joins the Invercock-a-Leekie Ballet Company and Andy Mann prepares to go on holiday. 12:30 The Men from the Ministry—Cheesed Off The bungling bureaucrats battle some unwelcome furry visitors.	12:00 The Navy Lark—Series 2, Secret Mission to Calais 24/26 The Troutbridge crew sets sail to France to collect an agent, but Phillips gets lost. 12:30 Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 7 7/16 Captain Horne tackles a tricky case in 'Edwin Braden Is Missing'.	12:00 Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 4 4/13 George worries about what the future holds for baby Helen. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, Foiled by President Fred 7/27 Gas meter inspector Neddie Seagoon heads to South America over an unpaid bill.	12:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 1 1/13 Radio's Dave the Rave and The Legend of Bunny and Claude. 12:30 Albert and Me—Series 2, File Under Trouble 6/8 Single dad Bryan takes a temporary filing job and chases a missing file.	12:00 It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 A panel show hosted by Angus Deayton but devised by the panellists. 12:30 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Barbie 1/6 The Conroy family are braced for school reports and a loan.	12:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 11/10/49 Ted is 'gonged' and argues with Kitty. Reporter George blunders again. 12:30 Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, And So to Bed 7/13 Harry has back problems, but will a reputation for being a hypochondriac work against him?
13:00	13:00 Dick Francis—Bolt, 1. Threats and Menaces 1/5 Jockey Kit Fielding is recruited to fend off the dangerous cousin of a princess. 13:30 Eddie Goes Country Eddie Mair returns to his native Scotland to explore his deep affection for Country music.	13:00 Dick Francis—Bolt, 2. Horses Begin to Die 2/5 Bent on winning French approval for guns, Henri makes threats. 13:30 The Seeds of Love Cecil Sharp collected thousands of English folk songs for a wider audience.	13:00 Dick Francis—Bolt, 3. Hostile Intelligence 3/5 Terror for Danielle, while Princess Casilla faces another shock. 13:30 The Strange Parallel World Of Christian Pop Paul Bayley tells the story of a neglected musical genre.	13:00 Dick Francis—Bolt, 4. The Killing Game 4/5 Prince Litsi is in the grips of terror at Bradbury race course. 13:30 A Straight Question Jackie Clune dated women for 12 years until she married a man. She explores this subject.	13:00 Dick Francis—Bolt, 5. Nemesis for Two 5/5 Jockey Kit battles to foil Henri de Brescou's plan to slaughter more horses. 13:30 Bette In Britain Susan George profiles the Hollywood icon's visits to Britain. From 2008.	13:00 Jonathan Myerson - That Was Then (Omnibus)—Series 2, Episode 2 2/2 Held at knifepoint - but will the truth set Anna free?	13:00 Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City (Omnibus)—Mary Ann in Autumn Mary Ann returns with some big news to share with Michael.
14:00	14:00 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—1. Restless 1/5 Cult classic about youth culture, cool music and racial tension in 1950s London. 14:15 In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Criminal Mind Martin investigates the criminal mind and how neuroscience is used in court. 14:30 Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Mary Ann in Autumn, Episode 1 1/5 Mary Ann returns to San Francisco with some big news to share with Michael. 14:45 Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 1 1/5 Singer Tracey Thorn's journey from teenage surbuban dreams to international success.	14:00 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—2. Brewing 2/5 Mr Cool reports trouble brewing on London's streets. 14:15 In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Power and Persuasion Martin Sixsmith looks at how psychology is used in shaping our behaviour. 14:30 Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Mary Ann in Autumn, Mary Ann in Autumn 2/5 Mary Ann begins to adapt to life with Michael and Ben while Jake meets a new man. 14:45 Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 2 2/5 Tracey Thorn describes her relationship with fellow Everything But the Girl star Ben Watt.	14:00 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—3. Shocks 3/5 A warning visit from Ed the Ted and a worrying visit from Mr Cool. 14:15 In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Bedside Manners Martin examines how thinking, emotions and mental events can affect our physical state. 14:30 Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Mary Ann in Autumn, Episode 3 3/5 Mary Ann takes some time out before her operation and Jake takes a chance on Jonah. 14:45 Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 3 3/5 Everything But the Girl's Tracey Thorn recalls a gig at the Royal Albert Hall.	14:00 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—4. Wooing 4/5 The shocked narrator is determined to woo Suzette back. 14:15 In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Sex Factor Martin looks at the public perception of psychology with the help of comedian Ruby Wax. 14:30 Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Mary Ann in Autumn, Episode 4 4/5 DeDe accompanies Mary Ann to her surgery while Jake makes a big decision. 14:45 Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 4 4/5 Singer Tracey Thorn reveals a personal side to life in Everything But the Girl.	14:00 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—5. Violence 5/5 Violence erupts on the London streets of Notting Hill. 14:15 In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Happiness Project Martin looks at our understanding of what makes us think, feel and act the way we do. 14:30 Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Mary Ann in Autumn, Episode 5 5/5 Mary Ann has an unwelcome encounter with a presence from her past. 14:45 Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 5 5/5 The Everything But the Girl singer explains her decision to return to the world of pop.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Julie Hesmondhalgh Julie Hesmondhalgh chooses 'The Joy of Living' by Ewan MacColl and 'Reach' by S Club. 14:15 Down Your Way—Wally K Daly in Grangetown Playwright Wally K Daly visits his old home of Grangetown near Middlesbrough.	14:15 From the Slips by David Benedictus During a game, a cricketer dreams of radically changing his life – but at what cost? 14:30 Paula Hawkins - The Girl on the Train (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Rachel becomes a part of the lives she has watched from the train.
15:00	15:00 The Campden Wonder 1660: the Campden family's rent collector mysteriously vanishes.	15:00 Mark Twain - The Million Pound Bank Note Can a man given a £1m banknote survive a month without spending a single penny of it?	15:00 Sherlock Holmes—The Hound of the Baskervilles, 1. The Powers of Evil 1/2 Sherlock Holmes probes the curse of a 'hellhound' stalking a noble family on Dartmoor.	15:00 Sherlock Holmes—The Hound of the Baskervilles, 2. Death on the Moor 2/2 Watson is pursuing the 'hellhound'. But who is the mystery figure he spots on the moor?	15:00 Wakefield A dull middle-aged man temporarily leaves home to spy on his wife to observe what happens.	15:00 Archive on 4—Malcolm X in Oxford Stephen Tuck asks why Malcolm X was so passionate about speaking at an Oxford Union debate	15:45 Tom Courtenay - Dear Tom—Episode 4 4/5 Tom Courtenay's memoir recalls worries over his mum Annie.
16:00	16:00 Quote... Unquote—Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang & John Sergeant Nigel Rees quizzes Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang and John Sergeant. 16:30 Pankhiraj—The Wedding 1/4 Three generations of women collide at a family wedding.	16:00 Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Justin Moorhouse, Roger Monkhouse, Chris Corcoran and Kirsten O'Brien join Rhod Gilbert. 16:30 Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Kiss My Hand, Iris 1/6 Struggling writer Woodhouse continues his fruitless search for literary fame and fortune.	16:00 Many a Slip—From 08/01/1973 Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his contestants to spot the mistakes. 16:30 Change at Oglethorpe—Foreign Parts 6/6 As winter arrives on the rural railway, stationmaster David gets an exciting job offer.	16:00 It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 A panel show hosted by Angus Deayton but devised by the panellists. 16:30 The Inimitable Jeeves—Honoria Glossop 3/10 When Bingo's new love lands Bertie in bother, who can save the day?	16:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty. 16:30 Street and Lane—Series 2, Estimates Day 3/4 When the Yorkshire builders price up fitting mirrors, they end up seeing double.	16:00 Saturday Drama—Agatha Christie - And Then There Were None Ten guests travel to an island. Each is an unconvicted murderer. None will leave alive.	16:00 Peter Terson - Tales My Father Taught Me Before the First World War, Sir George Sitwell runs his estate and monitors his son.
17:00	17:00 Millport—Series 2, The Verdict 6/6 The islanders unite, but will Irene fight or head to the mainland? 17:30 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 12, Episode 6 6/6 John Lloyd and Sally Phillips with Jack Carroll, Suzanne Williams and Robert Twigger.	17:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Barbie 1/6 The Conroy family are braced for school reports and a loan. 17:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 4, The Cost of Health 4/4 Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to make money funny.	17:00 Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, The Older Man 5/6 Patrick approves of Alison's new boyfriend, but what about the others? 17:30 Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Disengage 1/4 As civilisation collapses, Bridget Christie embarks on a comic quest for her Shangri-La.	17:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 A golfing break makes Daniel and Lucy rethink priorities. 17:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 6 6/6 John reveals the downsides of animal adoption, plus an office shanty.	17:00 Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital 2/4 After tackling the developers, what should Julian do? 17:30 The Break—Series 1, Occupied 5/6 Uncle Jeff decides Andy needs a job to occupy his mind.	17:30 Byzantium Unearthed—1. Hidden Treasures 1/3 Rediscovering a forgotten empire and those who ran it.	17:00 Poetry Extra—In Praise of Limestone Daljit Nagra introduces In Praise of Limestone featuring Auden's famous poem. 17:30 Reception—Breaking the Rules 3/6 Brian is impressed by a visiting computer repair expert, but why is Danny not so sure?
18:00	18:00 Orbiter X—1. The First Step to the Stars 1/14 A space station's construction is halted by UFOs. 18:30 A Good Read—Ruth Rendell and Robert Macfarlane Ruth Rendell and Robert Macfarlane are Sue MacGregor's book discussion guests.	18:00 Orbiter X—2. Conflict in Space 2/14 Orbiter 2's crew discover why their sister ship has been disabled and who is responsible. 18:30 Pioneers—Series 1, Michael Cashman 5/5 Michael Cashman discusses the explosive moment when the UK saw its first gay kiss on TV.	18:00 Orbiter X—3. The Master Plan 3/14 Orbiter 2's crew discover why the aliens have abducted them. 18:30 The Tingle Factor—Alan Coren The humorist talks about the music that stirs his emotions, including Louis Armstrong.	18:00 Orbiter X—4. Flight to the Moon 4/14 The crew are captured in space by the sinister Unity organisation and taken to the Moon. 18:30 Great Lives—Sir Donald Wolfit Humphrey Carpenter invites Ned Sherrin to discuss actor Sir Donald Wolfit.	18:00 Orbiter X—5. Inside the Moon Station 5/14 Orbiter 2's crew have been taken to the Moon by the shadowy Unity organisation. 18:30 Mastertapes—Series 1, Billy Bragg (the B-Side) 2/14 Billy Bragg talks to John Wilson about his album, 'Talking with the Taxman about Poetry'.	18:00 Doctor Who—Trail of the White Worm The Time Lord tracks an ancient creature in the Peak District.	18:00 Fear on 4—Series 4, Life Line The Man in Black introduces a chatline where the callers are kept on hold forever. 18:30 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 4. A Test of Endurance 4/6 Held captive on Mars, the crew learn their fate.
19:00	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, A Trip to France 11/16 The Lad is longing to sample life in France. 19:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Two and a Half Feathers 24/26 Jones fights back as a new recruit rakes up their military past.	19:00 The Ken Dodd Show—From 04/07/1965 Doddy joins the Invercock-a-Leekie Ballet Company and Andy Mann prepares to go on holiday. 19:30 The Men from the Ministry—Cheesed Off The bungling bureaucrats battle some unwelcome furry visitors.	19:00 The Navy Lark—Series 2, Secret Mission to Calais 24/26 The Troutbridge crew sets sail to France to collect an agent, but Phillips gets lost. 19:30 Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 7 7/16 Captain Horne tackles a tricky case in 'Edwin Braden Is Missing'.	19:00 Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 4 4/13 George worries about what the future holds for baby Helen. 19:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, Foiled by President Fred 7/27 Gas meter inspector Neddie Seagoon heads to South America over an unpaid bill.	19:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 1 1/13 Radio's Dave the Rave and The Legend of Bunny and Claude. 19:30 Albert and Me—Series 2, File Under Trouble 6/8 Single dad Bryan takes a temporary filing job and chases a missing file.	19:00 Mark Billingham's Rule Book of Crime Crime writer Mark Billingham detects his radio sleuthing stars.	19:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Ben Hunte 'Homo Sapiens', 'Nancy' and a chat with Will Young.
20:00	20:00 Dick Francis—Bolt, 1. Threats and Menaces 1/5 Jockey Kit Fielding is recruited to fend off the dangerous cousin of a princess. 20:30 Eddie Goes Country Eddie Mair returns to his native Scotland to explore his deep affection for Country music.	20:00 Dick Francis—Bolt, 2. Horses Begin to Die 2/5 Bent on winning French approval for guns, Henri makes threats. 20:30 The Seeds of Love Cecil Sharp collected thousands of English folk songs for a wider audience.	20:00 Dick Francis—Bolt, 3. Hostile Intelligence 3/5 Terror for Danielle, while Princess Casilla faces another shock. 20:30 The Strange Parallel World Of Christian Pop Paul Bayley tells the story of a neglected musical genre.	20:00 Dick Francis—Bolt, 4. The Killing Game 4/5 Prince Litsi is in the grips of terror at Bradbury race course. 20:30 A Straight Question Jackie Clune dated women for 12 years until she married a man. She explores this subject.	20:00 Dick Francis—Bolt, 5. Nemesis for Two 5/5 Jockey Kit battles to foil Henri de Brescou's plan to slaughter more horses. 20:30 Bette In Britain Susan George profiles the Hollywood icon's visits to Britain. From 2008.		20:00 Owl Sense by Miriam Darlington (Omnibus) Author Miriam Darlington immerses herself in a world of owls.
21:00	21:00 Mat Coward - The Hampstead Vegetable Heist A former yuppie decides to rob a betting shop, using an unusual fake gun. 21:15 The Songs That Houses Sing—D-I-Y by Hattie Naylor 1/4 Despite Daniel remodelling their house, Frances feels that something is very wrong.	21:00 Herr Bambinger by Mordecai Richler A refugee proves to be an aggravating and judgemental man of mystery. 21:15 The Songs That Houses Sing—The House in Tamworth Park by Josephine Corcoran 2/4 A property investment turns up hidden secrets that change its purchaser's life.	21:00 Under My Bed—Getting Ink 1/3 By Patrick Neate. A writer tries to impress his wife that his creativity knows no bounds. 21:15 The Songs That Houses Sing—The Currs by Kate Clanchy 3/4 Struggles for truth and survival for the inhabitants of 1830s Van Diemen's Land.	21:00 Under My Bed—Ruthless 2/3 By Kate Perry. What is PJ prepared to sell to get the album he so desperately wants? 21:15 The Songs That Houses Sing—Kissing Shadows by Rachel Joyce 4/4 A meeting at a holiday cottage shows a woman a way of tackling her broken relationships.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Ben Hunte 'Homo Sapiens', 'Nancy' and a chat with Will Young.		21:10 The Listening Project—Jim and Robin - Setting Sail Two friends united by their love of the sea. (R) 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Medicine, Science & Engineering, Professor Dame Kay Davies Kirsty Young talks to Professor Dame Kay Davies.
22:00	22:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 12, Episode 6 6/6 John Lloyd and Sally Phillips with Jack Carroll, Suzanne Williams and Robert Twigger. 22:30 Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 1, Ireland 4/5 Travelling from Sligo to Dublin, the comedian learns to play the penny whistle - badly.	22:00 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 4, The Cost of Health 4/4 Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to make money funny. 22:30 Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 9, How to Exercise Power 1/4 Does power come from the barrel of a gun or a jar of onion marmalade? 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Alex Lowe 1/3 Paul Garner is joined by Alex Lowe.	22:00 Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Disengage 1/4 As civilisation collapses, Bridget Christie embarks on a comic quest for her Shangri-La. 22:30 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Minimum Volume 2/4 Katrina attempts to sabotage Uljabaan's post-invasion education programme.	22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 6 6/6 John reveals the downsides of animal adoption, plus an office shanty. 22:30 Newsjack—Series 18, Episode 2 2/6 This week we order some eggs, campaign for lent and visit White Planet. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Alex Lowe 3/3 Paul Garner is joined by Alex Lowe.	22:00 The Break—Series 1, Occupied 5/6 Uncle Jeff decides Andy needs a job to occupy his mind. 22:30 Ian D Montfort Is: Unbelievable—Pilot with Melanie Sykes Spirit medium Ian D Montfort in a comedy showcase that spawned a series. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Naomi Sheldon 1/2 Arthur Smith is joined by Naomi Sheldon.	22:00 Old Harry's Game—Series 2, Computers 4/6 There's trouble in hell, thanks to a fundamentalist and a pushy computer. 22:30 Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Discovering a day in the life of a lock keeper. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Naomi Sheldon 2/2 Arthur Smith is joined by Naomi Sheldon.	22:00 Reception—Breaking the Rules 3/6 Brian is impressed by a visiting computer repair expert, but why is Danny not so sure? 22:30 Meet David Sedaris—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 The ups and downs of a colonoscopy and how the right lighting can make us all look good.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 22, Episode 6 6/8 Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp. 23:45 Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 The poet laureate of comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse.	23:00 Seekers—Series 1, The Baby 5/6 Someone has left a baby at the jobcentre. Comedy from 2013. 23:30 The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 3 3/6 A guitar legend, Jane Austen and a soap opera queen.	23:00 Political Animals—Series 2, Rex and Ron 4/4 Ronald Reagan's dog Rex reveals that he shared his master's passion for acting. 23:15 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 1, The Shooting Party 4/4 The elderly Scotsmen assist the laird with armaments for shooting out on the moors. 23:25 The Comedy Club Interviews—Alex Lowe 2/3 Paul Garner is joined by Alex Lowe. 23:30 The Guns of Adam Riches—Series 1, The Ballad of Big Rich 3/4 Adam Riches takes the listener back to the Wild West to tell the story of Big Rich.	23:00 Start/Stop—Series 1, 6. Lunch 6/6 A lunch invitation could change everything for the three couples. 23:30 The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine stay on air - despite interruptions. From May 2001.	23:00 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Dame Kelly Holmes 6/6 The double Olympic champion tries her first deep-fried Mars bar. 23:30 Chain Reaction—Series 3, Marcus Brigstocke and Clive Anderson 1/6 The comedian and the presenter get chatting in the tag-team talk show.	23:00 The Mark Steel Solution—Series 2, Housing 3/4 Another radical proposal as the comedian calls for people to be re-housed at random. 23:30 Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 1, Wrath 6/6 The Welsh comedian continues his quest to free us from the seven deadly sins.	23:00 Newsjack—Series 18, Episode 2 2/6 This week we order some eggs, campaign for lent and visit White Planet. 23:30 The Iguanodon—Away and Slightly to the Left 1/3 Marooned in a lighthouse, Sam finds his troubles just starting.

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