Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 5 - 11 March 2018

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00:00	00:00 The World of Daphne Du Maurier—1. The Chamois 1/5 Christopher Cazenove plays Stephen who’ll do anything to conquer his painful secret fear. 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 The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 1 1/5 Ambassador B inspects a planet that encourages free speech. 00:15 Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—1. The Erlking 1/5 A tree-spirit seeks out unwary children. Supernatural tale read by Tony Doyle. 00:30 A Good Read—Maria Aitken and Hugh Dennis Host Sue MacGregor and guests Maria Aitken and Hugh Dennis discuss their favoruite books. (R)	00:00 The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 2 2/5 Ambassador B pursues her missing sister into the uncharted planets of the Tundra. 00:15 Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—2. Mr Pettinger's Demon 2/5 A priest is sent to investigate the incumbent at a remote parish church. 00:30 And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 2, Crash 3/4 The controversial 2006 Oscar winner exploring tensions within LA society.	00:00 The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 3 3/5 Ambassador B is about to be disarmed in a way she never dreamed of. 00:15 Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—3. Mr Gray's Folly 3/5 An unsightly building in the grounds of a country house has an ancient irresistible secret 00:30 The Tingle Factor—Dudley Moore The comedian talks to Jeremy Nicholas about the music that stirs his emotions.	00:00 The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 4 4/5 Landing on an unknown rock, Ambassador B gets a cheery welcome - and handcuffs. 00:15 Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—4. The Ritual of the Bones 4/5 Jenkins is intimidated by the traditions of his school. Especially one with bones in boxes 00:30 International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Sentimental Journey: Barbara Castle Arthur Smith joins political veteran Barbara Castle in recalling Pontefract.	00:00 The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 5 5/5 Ambassador B decides to turn in her badge on the next planet she finds. 00:15 Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—5. Nocturne 5/5 Sounds of a piano lead a father and his son into a confrontation with a malign adversary. 00:30 Mastertapes—Series 1, Paul Weller (the A-Side) 5/14 Paul Weller talks to John Wilson and a live audience about the last Jam album, The Gift.	00:00 Bram Stoker - The Lair of the White Worm 1870: Engineer Adam Salton probes the terrifying disappearance of men from a tiny village
01:00	01:00 Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City (Omnibus)—The Days of Anna Madrigal, Episode 2 2/2 The legendary landlady of 28 Barbary Lane embarks on a road trip.	01:00 Burnt—5. Much Knowledge 5/6 Milkie tries to find out how far the political corruption goes. 01:30 Her Story Made History—Series 1, Monica McWilliams Monica McWilliams talks to Lyse Doucet about her role in the Good Friday Agreement.	01:00 Burnt—6. The Danger of Exposure 6/6 Exposing guilt is dangerous when the powerful are rotten and idealists are liars. 01:30 Her Story Made History—Series 1, Madeha Al Ajroush Lyse Doucet talks to Madeha Al Ajroush about Saudi women's battles for the right to drive.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 1. The Stockbroker's Clerk 1/7 Can the sleuth help a man who has received a rather curious offer? 01:30 Her Story Made History—Series 1, Vigdis Finnbogadottir Lyse Doucet meets Vigdis Finnbogadottir of Iceland, the first elected female head of state	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 2. The Naval Treaty 2/7 Can the detective prevent the ruin of Dr Watson's friend? 01:30 Her Story Made History—Series 1, Shukria Barakzai Lyse Doucet meets the redoubtable Afghan politician and diplomat Shukria Barakzai.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 3. The Greek Interpreter 3/7 Can the sleuth help a man who has taken on a very perilous job? 01:30 Her Story Made History—Series 1, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Lyse Doucet meets Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first elected female head of state.	01:00 AJ Cronin - The Citadel (Omnibus)—Series 2 Drama series about medical life before the NHS, set in 1920s south Wales.
02:00	02:15 Nan Woodhouse—The Reconstruction Job Retirement didn't suit Tommy, but perhaps a new life at the mill had something to offer. 02:30 A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce (Omnibus)—Episode 2 16-year-old Stephen has confessed his sins and is determined to follow Catholic teaching.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, A Rock and a Hard Place 1/10 An undercover counter-operation in the British colony of Gibraltar swings into action. 02:15 Grimm Thoughts—Episode 1 1/10 Marina Warner introduces the Grimm brothers and examines the story of The Frog King. 02:30 Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 1 1/25 Deep in debt, Little Nell and her grandfather must flee the evil money-lender Quilp. 02:45 Leo Tolstoy - A Confession—Logic 6/10 Can doubting logical thoughts lead to an answer?	02:00 Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, Suspicions and Unease 2/10 The more Toby sees of his new minister, the less he understands what really happened. 02:15 Grimm Thoughts—Episode 2 2/10 Marina Warner traces Grimms' tales back to their ancient origins. 02:30 Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 2 2/25 Evil money-lender Quilp discovers why Little Nell's grandfather is so badly in debt. 02:45 Leo Tolstoy - A Confession—Understanding Faith 7/10 Can the irrational knowledge of faith help us?	02:00 Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, Breaking Every Rule 3/10 Trying to uncover the truth, Toby Bell takes an irrevocable step. 02:15 Grimm Thoughts—Episode 3 3/10 Marina Warner enters the magical worlds of the fairy tale. 02:30 Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 3 3/25 With no more loans, Little Nell's grandfather is agitated. But who betrayed him? 02:45 Leo Tolstoy - A Confession—Seeking God 8/10 Can the search for God help to provide an answer?	02:00 Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, Hard Evidence 4/10 His worst suspicions confirmed, who can Toby trust now? 02:15 Grimm Thoughts—Episode 4 4/10 Marina identifies real people and places believed to have inspired the Grimms' collection. 02:30 Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 4 4/25 With Kit banished from the shop, he must set about finding other employment. 02:45 Leo Tolstoy - A Confession—Obstacles to Truth 9/10 Can reason and belief exist in the same answer?	02:00 Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, A Ghost from the Past 5/10 Sir Christopher Probyn's idyllic retirement is about to be shattered. 02:15 Grimm Thoughts—Episode 5 5/10 Marina Warner is drawn into the tales' rich history of illustration. 02:30 Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 5 5/25 Little Nell is faced with the most important decision of her young life. 02:45 Leo Tolstoy - A Confession—Combining Faith with Reason 10/10 Can simplifying faith give us an answer?	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Peggy Seeger American folksinger Peggy Seeger chooses tracks by Leadbelly and Roberta Flack. 02:15 Down Your Way—Heather Couper in Greenwich Astronomer Heather Couper explores the Royal Observatory and Prime Meridian in Greenwich.
03:00	03:45 A View With a Room - Burgh Island Hotel The restoration of a Devon hotel which inspired Agatha Christie.	03:00 Saturday Drama—John Godber - September in the Rain A couple's relationship through a lifetime of holidays in Blackpool.	03:00 Drama on 4—John Godber - Happy Jack A 60-year rollercoaster marriage lived in a Yorkshire mining village unfolds.	03:00 Drama on 4—April in Paris by John Godber Bet wins a break in Paris, and drags a reluctant Al with her for their first trip abroad.	03:00 Classic Serial—Dostoyevsky - The Russian Gambler, Episode 1 1/2 Ed Stoppard plays an obsessive pianist in a modern-day take on Dostoevsky's classic.	03:00 Classic Serial—Dostoyevsky - The Russian Gambler, Episode 2 2/2 A piano tutor is drawn into the world of a Russian oligarch on the verge of bankruptcy.	03:00 Archive on 4—Wheeler: The Final Word David Taylor and Charles Wheeler's probe into Johnson and Nixon's clash over Vietnam.
04:00	04:00 Christopher C Harris - Walk Right By Me When compulsive, passionate, but lonely Warren sees Carol, he is utterly captivated.	04:00 Quote... Unquote—Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang and John Sergeant Nigel Rees quizzes Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang and John Sergeant. 04:30 Pankhiraj—Homeward Bound 4/4 Will an unexpected event bring Nishith and Sripurna closer together?	04:00 Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Justin Moorhouse, Greg Davies, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter star in the comedy quiz. 04:30 Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Penny-Pinching Publisher 4/6 Can struggling writer Woodhouse deal with disappointment after his trip to Berlin?	04:00 Many a Slip—From 30/05/1978 Roy Plomley's contestants battle to spot the mistakes. 04:30 The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 3 3/5 A mood ring and piercings - sketch comedy with a mature edge.	04:00 It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Russell Kane, Josie Long, Alun Cochrane and Milton Jones devise the panel show's rounds. 04:30 The Inimitable Jeeves—The Metropolitan Touch 8/10 Bingo is in love again, so Bertie and his valet are summoned to help.	04:00 The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Graeme Garden chairs the debating game featuring Steve Punt, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth. 04:30 Kathmandu or Bust—Gut Reaction 2/6 On the expedition to Kathmandu, the five travellers hit Europe but mutiny is in the air.	04:00 The Sheffield Picasso Artist Pablo Picasso stirs up a community at a peace conference.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—New Lyrical Ballads, Episode 2 2/2 Daljit Nagra introduces poets reading lyrical ballads inspired by Wordsworth and Coleridge 05:30 Reception—Birthday Boy 5/6 Danny and Clarissa have a surprise birthday party planned for Brian - will he survive it?	05:00 Winston—Winston in Love, Happy Days in Cawnpore 3/6 Everyone is in love except William, but is Nancy's ministry man her best choice? 05:30 Just a Minute—Series 80, Episode 2 2/6 Nicholas Parsons chairs with Paul Merton, Shappi Khorsandi, Jo Caulfield and Julian Clary.	05:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Lights 4/6 Jason tries learning to be cool, but Dave scores an own goal. 05:30 Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey—Series 1, Jealousy 2/4 How our ape past influences us and how we are emotionally hijacked by primitive emotions.	05:00 The Architects—Series 1, Fracking Hell 2/4 Brutalist Sir Lucien's staff are left to juggle ambition, principles and scary Americans. 05:30 Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Money 4/4 As civilisation collapses, Bridget Christie embarks on a comic quest for her Shangri-La.	05:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Daniel and Lucy hire a builder to prepare for the new baby. 05:30 International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice Comedian Deborah Frances-White tells the true story of the search for her birth mother.	05:00 The Emerald Green Show—Celebrations 1/4 Emerald Green is a vain, ambitious black woman. Can she really become a chat-show queen? 05:30 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Funeral 2/6 When Anthony's maiden aunt dies, Damien is asked to do the food for the funeral.	05:30 Freedom Pass—Episode 1 1/7 Eligible for free bus travel, Alan Coren and Christopher Matthew head off for an adventure
06:00	06:00 Burnt—5. Much Knowledge 5/6 Milkie tries to find out how far the political corruption goes. 06:30 Her Story Made History—Series 1, Monica McWilliams Monica McWilliams talks to Lyse Doucet about her role in the Good Friday Agreement.	06:00 Burnt—6. The Danger of Exposure 6/6 Exposing guilt is dangerous when the powerful are rotten and idealists are liars. 06:30 Her Story Made History—Series 1, Madeha Al Ajroush Lyse Doucet talks to Madeha Al Ajroush about Saudi women's battles for the right to drive.	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 1. The Stockbroker's Clerk 1/7 Can the sleuth help a man who has received a rather curious offer? 06:30 Her Story Made History—Series 1, Vigdis Finnbogadottir Lyse Doucet meets Vigdis Finnbogadottir of Iceland, the first elected female head of state	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 2. The Naval Treaty 2/7 Can the detective prevent the ruin of Dr Watson's friend? 06:30 Her Story Made History—Series 1, Shukria Barakzai Lyse Doucet meets the redoubtable Afghan politician and diplomat Shukria Barakzai. 06:57 International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Gemma Cairney's Hero - Una Marson Gemma Cairney's archives hero is Una Marson, the BBC's first black female programme maker.	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 3. The Greek Interpreter 3/7 Can the sleuth help a man who has taken on a very perilous job? 06:30 Her Story Made History—Series 1, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Lyse Doucet meets Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first elected female head of state.	06:00 The Sheffield Picasso Artist Pablo Picasso stirs up a community at a peace conference.	06:00 Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop (Omnibus), Episode 1 1/5 Deep in debt, Little Nell and her grandfather must flea the evil moneylender, Quilp.
07:00	07:00 Winston—Winston in Love, Happy Days in Cawnpore 3/6 Everyone is in love except William, but is Nancy's ministry man her best choice? 07:30 Just a Minute—Series 80, Episode 2 2/6 Nicholas Parsons chairs with Paul Merton, Shappi Khorsandi, Jo Caulfield and Julian Clary.	07:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Lights 4/6 Jason tries learning to be cool, but Dave scores an own goal. 07:30 Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey—Series 1, Jealousy 2/4 How our ape past influences us and how we are emotionally hijacked by primitive emotions.	07:00 The Architects—Series 1, Fracking Hell 2/4 Brutalist Sir Lucien's staff are left to juggle ambition, principles and scary Americans. 07:30 Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Money 4/4 As civilisation collapses, Bridget Christie embarks on a comic quest for her Shangri-La.	07:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Daniel and Lucy hire a builder to prepare for the new baby. 07:30 International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice Comedian Deborah Frances-White tells the true story of the search for her birth mother.	07:00 The Emerald Green Show—Celebrations 1/4 Emerald Green is a vain, ambitious black woman. Can she really become a chat-show queen? 07:30 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Funeral 2/6 When Anthony's maiden aunt dies, Damien is asked to do the food for the funeral.	07:30 Freedom Pass—Episode 1 1/7 Eligible for free bus travel, Alan Coren and Christopher Matthew head off for an adventure	07:15 Josephine Corcoran - Algebra A lumberjack and his wife lead a simple life - until their child starts senior school. 07:30 Reception—Just the Job 6/6 Are ad agency Danny's dreams of a new job about to come true?
08:00	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Sheik 14/16 The Lad signs up to Sid's new film studio... 08:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Shady lawyer Flywheel looks after a Rembrandt.	08:00 The Ken Dodd Show—Doddy's Comic Cuts What a wonderful day it is for proving married couples can be genuinely happy! 08:30 The Men from the Ministry—I Want My Mummy Confusion, and an ancient Egyptian queen, rule. Stars Deryck Guyler.	08:00 The Navy Lark—Series 3, In Portsmouth for a Refit 1/20 HMS Troutbridge's crew are all at sea when the island base is closed. 08:30 Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 10 10/16 Master spy Kenneth Horne probes why Wilfred Pickles is barking. From May 1965.	08:00 Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 7 7/13 Can Kate and George organise baby Helen's christening? 08:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, Sale of Manhattan 11/27 Neddie Seagoon learns he is the rightful owner of New York and sets off to reclaim it.	08:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 4 4/13 Public versus state schools, Merseyside mariachi and trouble at t'mill. 08:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, Look It Up 1/12 Newly qualified lawyer Roger annoys his girlfriend Sally by defending a wife-beater.	08:00 Archive on 4—Wheeler: The Final Word David Taylor and Charles Wheeler's probe into Johnson and Nixon's clash over Vietnam.	08:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 08/11/1949 Kitty buys a dog, while George meets a double-octogenarian. 08:30 Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, The Visit 10/13 Harry plans to visit his godparents in Liverpool. Surely, even he couldn't mess that up?
09:00	09:00 Quote... Unquote—Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang and John Sergeant Nigel Rees quizzes Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang and John Sergeant. 09:30 Pankhiraj—Homeward Bound 4/4 Will an unexpected event bring Nishith and Sripurna closer together?	09:00 The Now Show—Series 52, Episode 1 1/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 09:30 Turf Wars—Losing the Plot 1/4 Mindless bureaucracy awaits a timid man's application for an allotment.	09:00 Many a Slip—From 30/05/1978 Roy Plomley's contestants battle to spot the mistakes. 09:30 The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 3 3/5 A mood ring and piercings - sketch comedy with a mature edge.	09:00 It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Russell Kane, Josie Long, Alun Cochrane and Milton Jones devise the panel show's rounds. 09:30 The Inimitable Jeeves—The Metropolitan Touch 8/10 Bingo is in love again, so Bertie and his valet are summoned to help. 09:57 International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Shazia Mirza's Hero - Joan Rivers Shazia Mirza's hero from the BBC archives, US comedian Joan Rivers.	09:00 The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Graeme Garden chairs the debating game featuring Steve Punt, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth. 09:30 Kathmandu or Bust—Gut Reaction 2/6 On the expedition to Kathmandu, the five travellers hit Europe but mutiny is in the air.	09:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond Jessica Fostekew charts the horrors and the highs of pregnancy, birth and babies.	09:00 Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells (Omnibus) Marine biologist Helen Scales tells the story of seashells.
10:00	10:00 Saturday Drama—John Godber - September in the Rain A couple's relationship through a lifetime of holidays in Blackpool.	10:00 Drama on 4—John Godber - Happy Jack A 60-year rollercoaster marriage lived in a Yorkshire mining village unfolds.	10:00 Drama on 4—April in Paris by John Godber Bet wins a break in Paris, and drags a reluctant Al with her for their first trip abroad.	10:00 Classic Serial—Dostoyevsky - The Russian Gambler, Episode 1 1/2 Ed Stoppard plays an obsessive pianist in a modern-day take on Dostoevsky's classic.	10:00 Classic Serial—Dostoyevsky - The Russian Gambler, Episode 2 2/2 A piano tutor is drawn into the world of a Russian oligarch on the verge of bankruptcy.		10:10 The Listening Project—Gee and David - A Literary Marriage A writer and her physicist husband talk about writing a novel together. (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Emerald Isle, Sinead Cusack Sue Lawley's castaway is Irish actress Sinead Cusack.
11:00	11:00 Winston Graham Short Stories—The Old Boys A stroll down memory lane turns heated when two 'old boys' meet at their old school. 11:15 Neil Brand - Righteous Brothers When a young monk experiments with vocal harmonies, the whole abbey is placed in jeopardy.	11:00 Winston Graham Short Stories—At the Chalet Lartrec An English driver seeks shelter in the Swiss Alps, but his hosts are unhappy to see him. 11:15 David Ashton - Old Ladies At The Zoo Every week Bruno and Lily go to look at the animals. But today it's time for confessions.	11:00 Winston Graham Short Stories—The Cornish Farm A couple buys an idyllic rural farm but the property proves to have something of a history 11:15 Drama on 4—Jim Poyser - Chopin in Manchester Escaping revolution in Paris, composer Frederic Chopin gets more than he bargained for.	11:00 International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Getting on Air: The Female Pioneers Jane Garvey asks if Annie Nightingale has paved the way for other women DJs. 11:15 Lucy Catherine - A Tender Prayer As their relationship falters, Travis and Jen a take funny and dark adventure.	11:00 Winston Graham Short Stories—Meeting Demelza Shortly before his 2003 death, Winston Graham imagined meeting his best-loved creation. 11:15 David Constantine - The Listening Heart Summer 1802: Beethoven's life is at crisis point with his impending deafness.		11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Geoff Lloyd 'Distraction Pieces' and 'Unpopped'.
12:00	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Sheik 14/16 The Lad signs up to Sid's new film studio... 12:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Shady lawyer Flywheel looks after a Rembrandt.	12:00 The Ken Dodd Show—Doddy's Comic Cuts What a wonderful day it is for proving married couples can be genuinely happy! 12:30 The Men from the Ministry—I Want My Mummy Confusion, and an ancient Egyptian queen, rule. Stars Deryck Guyler.	12:00 The Navy Lark—Series 3, In Portsmouth for a Refit 1/20 HMS Troutbridge's crew are all at sea when the island base is closed. 12:30 Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 10 10/16 Master spy Kenneth Horne probes why Wilfred Pickles is barking. From May 1965.	12:00 Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 7 7/13 Can Kate and George organise baby Helen's christening? 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, Sale of Manhattan 11/27 Neddie Seagoon learns he is the rightful owner of New York and sets off to reclaim it.	12:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 4 4/13 Public versus state schools, Merseyside mariachi and trouble at t'mill. 12:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, Look It Up 1/12 Newly qualified lawyer Roger annoys his girlfriend Sally by defending a wife-beater.	12:00 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Shady lawyer Flywheel looks after a Rembrandt. 12:30 Turf Wars—Losing the Plot 1/4 Mindless bureaucracy awaits a timid man's application for an allotment.	12:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 08/11/1949 Kitty buys a dog, while George meets a double-octogenarian. 12:30 Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, The Visit 10/13 Harry plans to visit his godparents in Liverpool. Surely, even he couldn't mess that up?
13:00	13:00 Burnt—5. Much Knowledge 5/6 Milkie tries to find out how far the political corruption goes. 13:30 Her Story Made History—Series 1, Monica McWilliams Monica McWilliams talks to Lyse Doucet about her role in the Good Friday Agreement.	13:00 Burnt—6. The Danger of Exposure 6/6 Exposing guilt is dangerous when the powerful are rotten and idealists are liars. 13:30 Her Story Made History—Series 1, Madeha Al Ajroush Lyse Doucet talks to Madeha Al Ajroush about Saudi women's battles for the right to drive.	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 1. The Stockbroker's Clerk 1/7 Can the sleuth help a man who has received a rather curious offer? 13:30 Her Story Made History—Series 1, Vigdis Finnbogadottir Lyse Doucet meets Vigdis Finnbogadottir of Iceland, the first elected female head of state	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 2. The Naval Treaty 2/7 Can the detective prevent the ruin of Dr Watson's friend? 13:30 Her Story Made History—Series 1, Shukria Barakzai Lyse Doucet meets the redoubtable Afghan politician and diplomat Shukria Barakzai.	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 3. The Greek Interpreter 3/7 Can the sleuth help a man who has taken on a very perilous job? 13:30 Her Story Made History—Series 1, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Lyse Doucet meets Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first elected female head of state.	13:00 AJ Cronin - The Citadel (Omnibus)—Series 2 Drama series about medical life before the NHS, set in 1920s south Wales.	13:00 Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop (Omnibus), Episode 1 1/5 Deep in debt, Little Nell and her grandfather must flea the evil moneylender, Quilp.
14:00	14:00 Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, A Rock and a Hard Place 1/10 An undercover counter-operation in the British colony of Gibraltar swings into action. 14:15 Grimm Thoughts—Episode 1 1/10 Marina Warner introduces the Grimm brothers and examines the story of The Frog King. 14:30 Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 1 1/25 Deep in debt, Little Nell and her grandfather must flee the evil money-lender Quilp. 14:45 Leo Tolstoy - A Confession—Logic 6/10 Can doubting logical thoughts lead to an answer?	14:00 Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, Suspicions and Unease 2/10 The more Toby sees of his new minister, the less he understands what really happened. 14:15 Grimm Thoughts—Episode 2 2/10 Marina Warner traces Grimms' tales back to their ancient origins. 14:30 Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 2 2/25 Evil money-lender Quilp discovers why Little Nell's grandfather is so badly in debt. 14:45 Leo Tolstoy - A Confession—Understanding Faith 7/10 Can the irrational knowledge of faith help us?	14:00 Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, Breaking Every Rule 3/10 Trying to uncover the truth, Toby Bell takes an irrevocable step. 14:15 Grimm Thoughts—Episode 3 3/10 Marina Warner enters the magical worlds of the fairy tale. 14:30 Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 3 3/25 With no more loans, Little Nell's grandfather is agitated. But who betrayed him? 14:45 Leo Tolstoy - A Confession—Seeking God 8/10 Can the search for God help to provide an answer?	14:00 Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, Hard Evidence 4/10 His worst suspicions confirmed, who can Toby trust now? 14:15 Grimm Thoughts—Episode 4 4/10 Marina identifies real people and places believed to have inspired the Grimms' collection. 14:30 Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 4 4/25 With Kit banished from the shop, he must set about finding other employment. 14:45 Leo Tolstoy - A Confession—Obstacles to Truth 9/10 Can reason and belief exist in the same answer? 14:57 International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Shazia Mirza's Hero - Kate Adie Shazia Mirza's hero from the BBC archives, former chief news correspondent Kate Adie.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—John le Carré - A Delicate Truth, A Ghost from the Past 5/10 Sir Christopher Probyn's idyllic retirement is about to be shattered. 14:15 Grimm Thoughts—Episode 5 5/10 Marina Warner is drawn into the tales' rich history of illustration. 14:30 Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 5 5/25 Little Nell is faced with the most important decision of her young life. 14:45 Leo Tolstoy - A Confession—Combining Faith with Reason 10/10 Can simplifying faith give us an answer?	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Peggy Seeger American folksinger Peggy Seeger chooses tracks by Leadbelly and Roberta Flack. 14:15 Down Your Way—Heather Couper in Greenwich Astronomer Heather Couper explores the Royal Observatory and Prime Meridian in Greenwich.	14:15 Josephine Corcoran - Algebra A lumberjack and his wife lead a simple life - until their child starts senior school. 14:30 Tessa Hadley - The Past (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Secrets, misunderstandings and passion played out over one last, hot summer.
15:00	15:00 Saturday Drama—John Godber - September in the Rain A couple's relationship through a lifetime of holidays in Blackpool.	15:00 Drama on 4—John Godber - Happy Jack A 60-year rollercoaster marriage lived in a Yorkshire mining village unfolds.	15:00 Drama on 4—April in Paris by John Godber Bet wins a break in Paris, and drags a reluctant Al with her for their first trip abroad.	15:00 Classic Serial—Dostoyevsky - The Russian Gambler, Episode 1 1/2 Ed Stoppard plays an obsessive pianist in a modern-day take on Dostoevsky's classic.	15:00 Classic Serial—Dostoyevsky - The Russian Gambler, Episode 2 2/2 A piano tutor is drawn into the world of a Russian oligarch on the verge of bankruptcy.	15:00 Archive on 4—Wheeler: The Final Word David Taylor and Charles Wheeler's probe into Johnson and Nixon's clash over Vietnam.	15:45 The BBC and All That—Episode 1 1/2 Roger Eckersley's account of life behind the scenes in the new Broadcasting House of 1932.
16:00	16:00 Quote... Unquote—Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang and John Sergeant Nigel Rees quizzes Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang and John Sergeant. 16:30 Pankhiraj—Homeward Bound 4/4 Will an unexpected event bring Nishith and Sripurna closer together?	16:00 Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Justin Moorhouse, Greg Davies, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter star in the comedy quiz. 16:30 Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Penny-Pinching Publisher 4/6 Can struggling writer Woodhouse deal with disappointment after his trip to Berlin?	16:00 Many a Slip—From 30/05/1978 Roy Plomley's contestants battle to spot the mistakes. 16:30 The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 3 3/5 A mood ring and piercings - sketch comedy with a mature edge.	16:00 It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Russell Kane, Josie Long, Alun Cochrane and Milton Jones devise the panel show's rounds. 16:30 The Inimitable Jeeves—The Metropolitan Touch 8/10 Bingo is in love again, so Bertie and his valet are summoned to help. 16:57 International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Angela Barnes's Hero - Linda Smith Angela Barnes's hero from the BBC archives, comedian Linda Smith.	16:00 The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Graeme Garden chairs the debating game featuring Steve Punt, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth. 16:30 Kathmandu or Bust—Gut Reaction 2/6 On the expedition to Kathmandu, the five travellers hit Europe but mutiny is in the air.	16:00 The Sheffield Picasso Artist Pablo Picasso stirs up a community at a peace conference.	16:00 Rose Tremain—Who Was Emily Davison? Tragic history of Emily Davison who threw herself in front of the King's horse in 1913.
17:00	17:00 Winston—Winston in Love, Happy Days in Cawnpore 3/6 Everyone is in love except William, but is Nancy's ministry man her best choice? 17:30 Just a Minute—Series 80, Episode 2 2/6 Nicholas Parsons chairs with Paul Merton, Shappi Khorsandi, Jo Caulfield and Julian Clary.	17:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Lights 4/6 Jason tries learning to be cool, but Dave scores an own goal. 17:30 Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey—Series 1, Jealousy 2/4 How our ape past influences us and how we are emotionally hijacked by primitive emotions.	17:00 The Architects—Series 1, Fracking Hell 2/4 Brutalist Sir Lucien's staff are left to juggle ambition, principles and scary Americans. 17:30 Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Money 4/4 As civilisation collapses, Bridget Christie embarks on a comic quest for her Shangri-La.	17:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Daniel and Lucy hire a builder to prepare for the new baby. 17:30 International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice Comedian Deborah Frances-White tells the true story of the search for her birth mother. 17:57 International Women's Day on 4 Extra—08/03/2018 Gemma Cairney's hero from the BBC archives, musician Erykah Badu.	17:00 The Emerald Green Show—Celebrations 1/4 Emerald Green is a vain, ambitious black woman. Can she really become a chat-show queen? 17:30 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Funeral 2/6 When Anthony's maiden aunt dies, Damien is asked to do the food for the funeral.	17:30 Freedom Pass—Episode 1 1/7 Eligible for free bus travel, Alan Coren and Christopher Matthew head off for an adventure	17:00 Poetry Extra—The Poetry of Aran Poet Daljit Nagra explores why generations of writers have been drawn to Aran. 17:30 Reception—Just the Job 6/6 Are ad agency Danny's dreams of a new job about to come true?
18:00	18:00 The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 1 1/5 Ambassador B inspects a planet that encourages free speech. 18:15 Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—1. The Erlking 1/5 A tree-spirit seeks out unwary children. Supernatural tale read by Tony Doyle. 18:30 A Good Read—Maria Aitken and Hugh Dennis Host Sue MacGregor and guests Maria Aitken and Hugh Dennis discuss their favoruite books.	18:00 The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 2 2/5 Ambassador B pursues her missing sister into the uncharted planets of the Tundra. 18:15 Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—2. Mr Pettinger's Demon 2/5 A priest is sent to investigate the incumbent at a remote parish church. 18:30 And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 2, Crash 3/4 The controversial 2006 Oscar winner exploring tensions within LA society.	18:00 The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 3 3/5 Ambassador B is about to be disarmed in a way she never dreamed of. 18:15 Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—3. Mr Gray's Folly 3/5 An unsightly building in the grounds of a country house has an ancient irresistible secret 18:30 The Tingle Factor—Dudley Moore The comedian talks to Jeremy Nicholas about the music that stirs his emotions.	18:00 The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 4 4/5 Landing on an unknown rock, Ambassador B gets a cheery welcome - and handcuffs. 18:15 Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—4. The Ritual of the Bones 4/5 Jenkins is intimidated by the traditions of his school. Especially one with bones in boxes 18:30 International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Sentimental Journey: Barbara Castle Arthur Smith joins political veteran Barbara Castle in recalling Pontefract.	18:00 The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 5 5/5 Ambassador B decides to turn in her badge on the next planet she finds. 18:15 Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—5. Nocturne 5/5 Sounds of a piano lead a father and his son into a confrontation with a malign adversary. 18:30 Mastertapes—Series 1, Paul Weller (the A-Side) 5/14 Paul Weller talks to John Wilson and a live audience about the last Jam album, The Gift.	18:00 Bram Stoker - The Lair of the White Worm 1870: Engineer Adam Salton probes the terrifying disappearance of men from a tiny village	18:00 The World of Daphne Du Maurier—2. The Alibi 2/5 Tony Britton plays a man whose midlife crisis sparks a life-changing incident. 18:30 Voices from the Grave—The Lie by Lynn Ferguson 3/4 Lisa gives up everything for her lover and wanders through a disused psychiatric hospital.
19:00	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Sheik 14/16 The Lad signs up to Sid's new film studio... 19:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Shady lawyer Flywheel looks after a Rembrandt.	19:00 The Ken Dodd Show—Doddy's Comic Cuts What a wonderful day it is for proving married couples can be genuinely happy! 19:30 The Men from the Ministry—I Want My Mummy Confusion, and an ancient Egyptian queen, rule. Stars Deryck Guyler.	19:00 The Navy Lark—Series 3, In Portsmouth for a Refit 1/20 HMS Troutbridge's crew are all at sea when the island base is closed. 19:30 Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 10 10/16 Master spy Kenneth Horne probes why Wilfred Pickles is barking. From May 1965.	19:00 Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 7 7/13 Can Kate and George organise baby Helen's christening? 19:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, Sale of Manhattan 11/27 Neddie Seagoon learns he is the rightful owner of New York and sets off to reclaim it.	19:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 4 4/13 Public versus state schools, Merseyside mariachi and trouble at t'mill. 19:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, Look It Up 1/12 Newly qualified lawyer Roger annoys his girlfriend Sally by defending a wife-beater.	19:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond Jessica Fostekew charts the horrors and the highs of pregnancy, birth and babies.	19:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Geoff Lloyd 'Distraction Pieces' and 'Unpopped'.
20:00	20:00 Burnt—5. Much Knowledge 5/6 Milkie tries to find out how far the political corruption goes. 20:30 Her Story Made History—Series 1, Monica McWilliams Monica McWilliams talks to Lyse Doucet about her role in the Good Friday Agreement.	20:00 Burnt—6. The Danger of Exposure 6/6 Exposing guilt is dangerous when the powerful are rotten and idealists are liars. 20:30 Her Story Made History—Series 1, Madeha Al Ajroush Lyse Doucet talks to Madeha Al Ajroush about Saudi women's battles for the right to drive.	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 1. The Stockbroker's Clerk 1/7 Can the sleuth help a man who has received a rather curious offer? 20:30 Her Story Made History—Series 1, Vigdis Finnbogadottir Lyse Doucet meets Vigdis Finnbogadottir of Iceland, the first elected female head of state	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 2. The Naval Treaty 2/7 Can the detective prevent the ruin of Dr Watson's friend? 20:30 Her Story Made History—Series 1, Shukria Barakzai Lyse Doucet meets the redoubtable Afghan politician and diplomat Shukria Barakzai.	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 3. The Greek Interpreter 3/7 Can the sleuth help a man who has taken on a very perilous job? 20:30 Her Story Made History—Series 1, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Lyse Doucet meets Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first elected female head of state.		20:00 Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells (Omnibus) Marine biologist Helen Scales tells the story of seashells.
21:00	21:00 Winston Graham Short Stories—The Old Boys A stroll down memory lane turns heated when two 'old boys' meet at their old school. 21:15 Neil Brand - Righteous Brothers When a young monk experiments with vocal harmonies, the whole abbey is placed in jeopardy.	21:00 Winston Graham Short Stories—At the Chalet Lartrec An English driver seeks shelter in the Swiss Alps, but his hosts are unhappy to see him. 21:15 David Ashton - Old Ladies At The Zoo Every week Bruno and Lily go to look at the animals. But today it's time for confessions.	21:00 Winston Graham Short Stories—The Cornish Farm A couple buys an idyllic rural farm but the property proves to have something of a history 21:15 Drama on 4—Jim Poyser - Chopin in Manchester Escaping revolution in Paris, composer Frederic Chopin gets more than he bargained for.	21:00 International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Getting on Air: The Female Pioneers Jane Garvey asks if Annie Nightingale has paved the way for other women DJs. 21:15 Lucy Catherine - A Tender Prayer As their relationship falters, Travis and Jen a take funny and dark adventure.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Geoff Lloyd 'Distraction Pieces' and 'Unpopped'.		21:10 The Listening Project—Gee and David - A Literary Marriage A writer and her physicist husband talk about writing a novel together. (R) 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Emerald Isle, Sinead Cusack Sue Lawley's castaway is Irish actress Sinead Cusack.
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 80, Episode 2 2/6 Nicholas Parsons chairs with Paul Merton, Shappi Khorsandi, Jo Caulfield and Julian Clary. 22:30 A Short Gentleman—Episode 2 2/4 Robert woos Elizabeth with a carpet.	22:00 Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey—Series 1, Jealousy 2/4 How our ape past influences us and how we are emotionally hijacked by primitive emotions. 22:30 Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 9, How to Speak 4/4 Jeremy Hardy looks at when to speak and when not to speak - via the medium of speaking. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Eleanor Tiernan 1/2 Athena Kugblenu is joined by Eleanor Tiernan.	22:00 Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Money 4/4 As civilisation collapses, Bridget Christie embarks on a comic quest for her Shangri-La. 22:30 The Secret World—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 The Archbishop of Canterbury tries tweeting for the first time, with disastrous results.	22:00 International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice Comedian Deborah Frances-White tells the true story of the search for her birth mother. 22:30 Newsjack—Series 18, Episode 5 5/6 Angela Barnes hosts the show that anyone can write for. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Eleanor Tiernan 2/2 Athena Kugblenu is joined by Eleanor Tiernan.	22:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Funeral 2/6 When Anthony's maiden aunt dies, Damien is asked to do the food for the funeral. 22:30 Ian D Montfort Is: Unbelievable—Series 1, Hardeep Singh Kohli 3/4 The celebrity medium's guest on this side of the great divide is Hardeep Singh Kohli. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Jenny Eclair 1/3 Arthur Smith is joined by Jenny Eclair.	22:00 My Teenage Diary—Series 5, Ken Livingstone 1/6 Ken Livingstone reads from his 1966 diary when he hitchhiked across the Sahara Desert. 22:30 Irish Micks and Legends—Series 2, St Brigid of the Curragh 1/4 Comedy writers Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram bring Ireland's folklore to life. 22:45 Terry Alderton's All Crazy Now—The Buzzing of the Honey Bee 1/4 A one-man comedy explosion featuring Street Kid, Victor and Morgan the Free Man. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Jenny Eclair 2/3 Arthur Smith is joined by Jenny Eclair.	22:00 Reception—Just the Job 6/6 Are ad agency Danny's dreams of a new job about to come true? 22:30 Meet David Sedaris—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 The pros and cons of being grown up enough to have a guest room. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Jenny Eclair 3/3 Arthur Smith is joined by Jenny Eclair.
23:00	23:00 The Now Show—Series 52, Episode 1 1/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 23:30 The Museum of Everything—Series 2, The Coach Trip 4/6 Our guides organise an excursion to the Chaversham Medieval Fair.	23:00 Warhorses of Letters—Series 3, Episode 2 2/4 Marengo is unwillingly put out to stud, and discovers the exhausting joys of parenthood. 23:15 Poets' Tree—Episode 2 2/4 Paul Hamilton visits some young offenders to demonstrate poetry's rehabilitative powers. 23:30 The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 6 6/6 There is a shocking loss on Leather Island, and Fanny gets a break.	23:00 Danny Robins Music Therapy—Episode 3 3/4 How do you solve a problem like five-a-side? Danny and Connie Fisher help a football team. 23:30 The Remains of Foley and McColl—Cutting Edge 2/4 Sean and Hamish board Boris's Disco Ship to convert offshore ravers into fresh listeners	23:00 International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Masala FM Is the London Asian radio station about to lose its star presenter? 23:30 International Women's Day on 4 Extra—The Hudson and Pepperdine Show Nostalgia is all the rage this week, as an escaping PoW drops in and out.	23:00 Listen Against—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 More radio ridicule from Jon Holmes, with Thought for the Day... for Satanists. 23:30 Chain Reaction—Series 3, Phill Jupitus and John Hegley 4/6 The comedian and comic poet get chatting in the tag talk show.	23:00 That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 4, Episode 2 2/6 A macabre celebrity makeover show and the origins of the internet. 23:30 Alice's Wunderland—Series 2, The Future 3/4 A trip to the place where thoughts turn to the future and all that it could bring.	23:00 Newsjack—Series 18, Episode 5 5/6 Angela Barnes hosts the show that anyone can write for. 23:30 2000 Years of Radio—Series 1, Roman Britain Radio 1/6 It's 55 AD. Iceni Gold plays the hits for ancient Brits. But Romans are due. 23:45 Quando, Quando, Quando—Big Head 1/6 The president of Uruguay arrives at the Quando brothers' hair salon.

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