Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 30 April - 6 May 2018

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00:00	00:00 Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 4. Vorbis the Prophet 4/4 Deacon Vorbis proclaims himself the One True Prophet. 00:30 Voices from the Grave—The Parson 4/4 Back from abroad, Reverend Martin Stokes faces a nightmare of biblical proportions.	00:00 The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—11. The Pursuit of the President 11/13 After the sunset confrontation between motor cars, the detectives return to London. 00:30 A Good Read—Fiona Bruce and Gervase Phinn Fiona and Gervase talk about books by Khaled Hosseini, Barbara Pym and Christopher Nolan. (R)	00:00 The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—12. The Six Philosophers 12/13 The men pursue Sunday as he flees them aboard a hot air balloon. 00:30 The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, London Windmill 1/6 Geoffrey Wheeler explores the venue famed for its nude tableaux.	00:00 The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—13. The Accuser 13/13 As Sunday presides over a feast, Lucien Gregory appears. Gabriel is back in Saffron Park. 00:30 The Tingle Factor—Leslie Thomas Author of The Virgin Soldiers talks to Robin Ray about music which stirs strong emotions.	00:00 Richard Matheson - Duel—Episode 1 1/2 The driver of a huge truck plays deadly games with an innocent motorist. 00:30 Great Lives—Thomas Edison Sir Clive Sinclair discusses fellow inventor Thomas Edison with Matthew Parris.	00:00 Richard Matheson - Duel—Episode 2 2/2 A hunted motorist is forced to become the hunter in a deadly, primordial duel. 00:30 Mastertapes—Series 1, The Zombies (the A-Side) 13/14 Rod Argent, Chris White and Colin Blunstone on the Zombies' album Odessey and Oracle.	00:00 Hunger Again by Dermot Bolger A nuclear explosion's aftermath creates a lawless Ireland.
01:00	01:00 Melissa Murray - Good News (Omnibus) Following a misdiagnosis, Adrienne must confront some unexpected issues.	01:00 John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—1. The Black Trunk 1/5 Can Britain's most celebrated criminal barrister save Marie Herman from the gallows? 01:30 The Ghost Trains Of Old England Ian Marchant travels on the trains that don't appear in timetables, to unused stations.	01:00 John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—2. The Camden Town Murder 2/5 Did Bob Wood really murder Emily Dimmock by slitting her throat? 01:30 Chopsticks at Dawn Anna Chen exorcises the irritating Chinese musical cliches that haunted her childhood.	01:00 John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—3. A Hint of Arsenic 3/5 The barrister is determined to prove Harold Greenwood innocent of killing his first wife. 01:30 Night Visions Poet Paul Farley flies over London in the police helicopter and reflects on the city below	01:00 John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—4. A Death at Christmas 4/5 The barrister faces a complex case over a troubled ex-soldier charged with murder. 01:30 James Last - Non Stop Party People Paul Gambaccini investigates the success of German bandleader James Last.	01:00 John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—5. The Case of the Green Bicycle 5/5 Did Ronald Light shoot a woman cyclist dead? 01:30 Mr Pollock's Theatres Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.	01:00 Henry James: The Wings of the Dove (Omnibus)—Episode 1/2 A rich aunt offers her niece wealth she risks losing if she marries the writer she loves.
02:00	02:15 Daphne Du Maurier—La Sainte-Vierge Marie's prayers for the safety of her fisherman husband are answered by a miracle. 02:30 Nikesh Shukla - The One Who Wrote Destiny—Omnibus 2/2 London, present day. Laila takes a strange acting gig, where she meets Raks.	02:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 1 1/15 Five American college students murder one of their friends. Will they get away with it? 02:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—11. Treason and Plots 11/20 Tabloid history of Shakespeare's England via contemporary accounts of royal murder plots. 02:30 The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim—1. To Those who Appreciate Wisteria and Sunshine 1/5 An ad in The Times lures four women away from rainy London to a castle on the Riviera. 02:45 Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—1. Childhood 1/5 Adam Nicolson's story of the popular British garden, started by his grandparents in 1932.	02:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 2 2/15 A Greek tragedy is set in motion as a new student joins the classics group. 02:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—12. Sex and the City 12/20 Neil MacGregor on how a delicate glass goblet reveals the twin seductions of Venice. 02:30 The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim—2. Arrival In Italy 2/5 Lotty and Rose wake up to the radiance of Italy. 02:45 Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—2. Family 2/5 Adam Nicolson recalls his mother leaving home as tourism takes over from farming.	02:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 3 3/15 The American college students are introduced to the seductive rituals of Dionysius. 02:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—13. From London to Marrakech 13/20 Sunken gold from West Africa sheds light on England's complex relationship with the Moors. 02:30 The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim—3. San Salvatore 3/5 Lotty and Rose bask in San Salvatore. 02:45 Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—3. Dealing With the Trust 3/5 Adam Nicolson wants to create an organic farm.	02:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 4 4/15 American college life - sex, drugs, campus parties and country house weekends! 02:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—14. Disguise and Deception 14/20 A pedlar's trunk reveals deception and religion, cross-dressing and travelling salesmen. 02:30 The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim—4. Golden Days 4/5 San Salvatore works its magic on Mellersh as he turns on the charm... 02:45 Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—4. Setbacks and Struggles 4/5 Adam Nicolson faces opposition to his plan to return to productive farming.	02:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 5 5/15 Why are four bookworms covered in wounds and bruises? 02:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—15. The Flag That Failed 15/20 The problems in creating a Great Britain are encapsulated in designs for a common flag. 02:30 The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim—5. A Mysterious Visitor 5/5 The arrival of the castle's owner charms everyone but Scrap. 02:45 Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—5. The Way Forward 5/5 Adam Nicolson must convince workers to back plans for a working landscape.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Debbie Wiseman Composer Debbie Wiseman chooses music by The New Seekers and Chopin. 02:15 With Great Pleasure—Jonathan Sacks Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks shares some of his favourite prose and poetry. 02:45 The Fosdyke Saga—2. The Fly in the Ointment The owner of the tripe works takes a shine to Fosdyke's daughter.
03:00	03:45 The Lore of the Land—2. Herefordshire An exploration of the folkloric creatures said to live in Britain's rivers and ponds.	03:00 John Buchan - The 39 Steps—1. The Milkman Sets Out on His Travels 1/2 After a murder in his flat, Hannay is pursued by police and a gang of German spies.	03:00 John Buchan - The 39 Steps—2. The Coming of the Black Stone 2/2 Hotly pursued for a notebook, Hannay must evade German spies to save the British navy.	03:00 Katie Hims - The Earthquake Girl Despite her sister-in-law’s ideas, librarian Edie just wants to write a Gothic romance.	03:00 RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—1. The Unwelcome Return 1/2 A buccaneering tale of a family with divided loyalties during the Jacobite uprising.	03:00 RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—2. The Unpeaceful Rest 2/2 After the brother's bitter duel, the body of James Durie has mysteriously disappeared.	03:00 Archive on 4—Crime of the Century Jake Arnott examines the Great Train Robbery of 1963.
04:00	04:00 Saturday Drama—Mike Walker - Sunk The ironic story behind the most expensive Nazi propaganda film ever made - Titanic.	04:00 Just a Minute—Series 58, Episode 4 4/6 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Ian MacMillan and Gyles Brandreth 04:30 King Street Junior—Series 9, Gridlocked 8/8 With summer holidays imminent, it's time for a museum trip. What could possibly go wrong?	04:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Miles Jupp is joined by Lucy Porter, Cornelius Lysaght and Tom Wrigglesworth. 04:30 The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 27 July 1799 2/6 William and Mary's wedding bells ring, but there is an unexpected guest.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 17, Henry Fielding 5/6 James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Jane Thynne and John O'Farrell. 04:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Matrimony - an analysis of what makes it work, but also what doesn't.	04:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Susan Calman challenges Sarah Millican, Andrew O'Neill, Ricky Wilson and Roisin Conaty. 04:30 HR—Series 3, Gambled 6/6 Hard up Sam and Peter bank on winning the lottery.	04:00 It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 With panellists Andrew Maxwell, Celia Pacquola, Will Smith and Jason Solomons. 04:30 After Henry—Series 3, Lines of Communication 4/8 Sarah and Eleanor wage a war of attrition...	04:00 Jonathan Smith - Abandoned The sculptor Rodin is in Cheltenham with two women, while his true love is in an asylum.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Grace Nichols Poet Daljit Nagra introduces 'Stanza on Stage', featuring the poetry of Grace Nichols. 05:30 The Gobetweenies—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Mimi branches into teenage fiction. But what's the best name for a go-betweening dog?	05:00 Millport—Series 3, Progressive Rock 5/6 The town's makeover excites the locals, but what's the future for Irene? 05:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 20, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	05:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Claudine 2/6 The Conroys' new neighbours may be rich, but they've got personal problems to share. 05:30 Love in Recovery—Series 2, The Wake 6/6 The group leave their meeting room to take Andy to his mother's wake.	05:00 Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, All Over Bar the Wrapping Paper 6/6 Stella is determined to get away, but a moveable feast is on the family Christmas menu. 05:30 Sketchtopia—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Multicultural sketch show hosted by Hardeep Singh Kohli in his home town of Glasgow.	05:00 Hopes and Desires—Series 1, Toad Squad 3/4 Bitter at being retired prematurely, Reg goes on a mission. 05:30 Alone—Series 1, The Long Bad Friday Night 1/6 Mitch's late wife's sister fancies a drink. Is that all she fancies? Stars Angus Deayton.	05:00 Minor Adjustment—Lollipops and Roses 1/6 Peter Davison stars in a family sitcom featuring a daughter with Down's syndrome. 05:30 Stand-Up Specials—Lucy Porter in the Family Way Comedian Lucy Porter examines the ups and downs of family life.	05:30 Kenneth Williams - Just Williams—Repertory Theatre 2/10 Demobbed, Kenneth starts his theatrical career and gets an agent. 05:50 Ken Dodd on Shakespeare Doddy discusses his comedy craft with Michael Billington.
06:00	06:00 John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—1. The Black Trunk 1/5 Can Britain's most celebrated criminal barrister save Marie Herman from the gallows? 06:30 The Ghost Trains Of Old England Ian Marchant travels on the trains that don't appear in timetables, to unused stations.	06:00 John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—2. The Camden Town Murder 2/5 Did Bob Wood really murder Emily Dimmock by slitting her throat? 06:30 Chopsticks at Dawn Anna Chen exorcises the irritating Chinese musical cliches that haunted her childhood.	06:00 John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—3. A Hint of Arsenic 3/5 The barrister is determined to prove Harold Greenwood innocent of killing his first wife. 06:30 Night Visions Poet Paul Farley flies over London in the police helicopter and reflects on the city below	06:00 John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—4. A Death at Christmas 4/5 The barrister faces a complex case over a troubled ex-soldier charged with murder. 06:30 James Last - Non Stop Party People Paul Gambaccini investigates the success of German bandleader James Last.	06:00 John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—5. The Case of the Green Bicycle 5/5 Did Ronald Light shoot a woman cyclist dead? 06:30 Mr Pollock's Theatres Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.	06:00 Jonathan Smith - Abandoned The sculptor Rodin is in Cheltenham with two women, while his true love is in an asylum.	06:00 The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim (Omnibus) An advert in The Times lures four women from rainy London to the Italian Riviera.
07:00	07:00 Millport—Series 3, Progressive Rock 5/6 The town's makeover excites the locals, but what's the future for Irene? 07:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 20, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	07:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Claudine 2/6 The Conroys' new neighbours may be rich, but they've got personal problems to share. 07:30 Love in Recovery—Series 2, The Wake 6/6 The group leave their meeting room to take Andy to his mother's wake.	07:00 Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, All Over Bar the Wrapping Paper 6/6 Stella is determined to get away, but a moveable feast is on the family Christmas menu. 07:30 Sketchtopia—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Multicultural sketch show hosted by Hardeep Singh Kohli in his home town of Glasgow.	07:00 Hopes and Desires—Series 1, Toad Squad 3/4 Bitter at being retired prematurely, Reg goes on a mission. 07:30 Alone—Series 1, The Long Bad Friday Night 1/6 Mitch's late wife's sister fancies a drink. Is that all she fancies? Stars Angus Deayton.	07:00 Minor Adjustment—Lollipops and Roses 1/6 Peter Davison stars in a family sitcom featuring a daughter with Down's syndrome. 07:30 Stand-Up Specials—Lucy Porter in the Family Way Comedian Lucy Porter examines the ups and downs of family life.	07:30 Kenneth Williams - Just Williams—Repertory Theatre 2/10 Demobbed, Kenneth starts his theatrical career and gets an agent. 07:50 Ken Dodd on Shakespeare Doddy discusses his comedy craft with Michael Billington.	07:15 Rukhsana Ahmad - The Treatment A long-buried secret threatens to destroy Abbas and Zaitoon's hard-earned family life. 07:30 The Gobetweenies—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Freshly divorced Mimi freezes her eggs and broke Joe's actions spark a choice by Lucy.
08:00	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery 2/20 The Lad is getting a new car so Sid seizes his chance... 08:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Can the crooked lawyer free his jailed assistant? The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated.	08:00 As Time Goes By—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Lionel is plunged into hectic promotion for his new book. 08:30 The Men from the Ministry—Wool Over Their Eyes The bungling bureaucrats get sheepish over their latest muddle.	08:00 The Navy Lark—Series 3, Johnson's Birthday 9/20 Fatso is hiding, but the crew's attention is diverted when they find a treasure map. 08:30 Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 2 2/13 Rambling Syd Rumpo is gander-boggling, while Kenneth Horne drops in on Bona Books.	08:00 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—The TV Spectacular - A Contradiction in Terms 2/10 The man of many parts recounts the woeful tale of a 'Gala Night in Venice'. 08:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, Emperor of the Universe 14/26 Bulldog Neddie investigates why 25 million Englishmen have vanished.	08:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 12 12/13 Arabian Desert dancers, and the bare truth of Lady Godiva. With John Cleese and Bill Oddie 08:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, Disqualified 9/12 Bad driving results in a near-miss for barrister Roger.	08:00 Archive on 4—Crime of the Century Jake Arnott examines the Great Train Robbery of 1963.	08:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 17/10/1958 Ted wants to make some home improvements but can he manage to get a loan? 08:30 Take It From Here—From 08/11/1955 The Battle of Waterloo gets a feminine touch.
09:00	09:00 Just a Minute—Series 58, Episode 4 4/6 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Ian MacMillan and Gyles Brandreth 09:30 King Street Junior—Series 9, Gridlocked 8/8 With summer holidays imminent, it's time for a museum trip. What could possibly go wrong?	09:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 23, Episode 3 3/8 Miles Jupp is joined by Andy Hamilton, Hugo Rifkind, Mark Steel and Suzi Ruffell. 09:45 Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 A funny but factually accurate look at the unacknowledged geniuses of the science world.	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 17, Henry Fielding 5/6 James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Jane Thynne and John O'Farrell. 09:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Matrimony - an analysis of what makes it work, but also what doesn't.	09:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Susan Calman challenges Sarah Millican, Andrew O'Neill, Ricky Wilson and Roisin Conaty. 09:30 HR—Series 3, Gambled 6/6 Hard up Sam and Peter bank on winning the lottery.	09:00 It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 With panellists Andrew Maxwell, Celia Pacquola, Will Smith and Jason Solomons. 09:30 After Henry—Series 3, Lines of Communication 4/8 Sarah and Eleanor wage a war of attrition...	09:00 Hackers And Humphreys All Shaun Ley explores links between real politics and the TV satire of 'Yes Prime Minister'.	09:00 The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah (Omnibus) Benjamin Zephaniah reads his autobiography, beginning with his Birmingham childhood.
10:00	10:00 John Buchan - The 39 Steps—1. The Milkman Sets Out on His Travels 1/2 After a murder in his flat, Hannay is pursued by police and a gang of German spies.	10:00 John Buchan - The 39 Steps—2. The Coming of the Black Stone 2/2 Hotly pursued for a notebook, Hannay must evade German spies to save the British navy.	10:00 Katie Hims - The Earthquake Girl Despite her sister-in-law’s ideas, librarian Edie just wants to write a Gothic romance.	10:00 RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—1. The Unwelcome Return 1/2 A buccaneering tale of a family with divided loyalties during the Jacobite uprising.	10:00 RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—2. The Unpeaceful Rest 2/2 After the brother's bitter duel, the body of James Durie has mysteriously disappeared.		10:10 The Listening Project—Hal and Natasha - Double Exposure A conversation in which a photographer and his model come to terms with nude shots. (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Voice, Renee Fleming From Richard Strauss to Joni Mitchell, Renee Fleming shares her castaway choices.
11:00	11:00 After Milk Wood—Polly Garter Was My Great Gran 1/3 By Ruth Jones. A celebration of a colourful life of love, inspired by Dylan Thomas. 11:15 Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—1. Enter a Frightened Lady 1/6 Now he is retiring, Bill wants a quiet life. His old pal Tommy has other ideas.	11:00 After Milk Wood—Hares in the Old Plantation 2/3 By Kevin Barry. A teenage boy suffers the torments of unrequited love in rural Ireland. 11:15 Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—2. Dutch Treat 2/6 Retired Bill wanted a quiet life. Now he is on the trail of a missing diamond courier.	11:00 After Milk Wood—London Choral Celestial Jazz 3/3 By Bernardine Evaristo. A short story in verse set in high-octane contemporary London. 11:15 Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—3. Fear Is the Key 3/6 Retired Bill wanted a quiet life. Now he is racing to save an old friend's son.	11:00 Peter Regent - Figs On a coach journey in Turkey, a man dreams of eating refreshing figs. 11:15 Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—4. The £7,000,000 Touch 4/6 A quiet retirement eludes veteran detective Bill as he comes face to face with Jacobus.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Rhianna Dhillon: 'The Modern Mann' and 'Love Stories' Amanda Litherland is joined by Rhianna Dhillon to recommend some favourite podcasts.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 3, Ghost Stories 6/10 People trying to pin down, and make peace with, the mysterious figures that haunt them.
12:00	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery 2/20 The Lad is getting a new car so Sid seizes his chance... 12:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Can the crooked lawyer free his jailed assistant? The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated.	12:00 As Time Goes By—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Lionel is plunged into hectic promotion for his new book. 12:30 The Men from the Ministry—Wool Over Their Eyes The bungling bureaucrats get sheepish over their latest muddle.	12:00 The Navy Lark—Series 3, Johnson's Birthday 9/20 Fatso is hiding, but the crew's attention is diverted when they find a treasure map. 12:30 Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 2 2/13 Rambling Syd Rumpo is gander-boggling, while Kenneth Horne drops in on Bona Books.	12:00 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—The TV Spectacular - A Contradiction in Terms 2/10 The man of many parts recounts the woeful tale of a 'Gala Night in Venice'. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, Emperor of the Universe 14/26 Bulldog Neddie investigates why 25 million Englishmen have vanished.	12:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 12 12/13 Arabian Desert dancers, and the bare truth of Lady Godiva. With John Cleese and Bill Oddie 12:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, Disqualified 9/12 Bad driving results in a near-miss for barrister Roger.	12:00 Minor Adjustment—Lollipops and Roses 1/6 Peter Davison stars in a family sitcom featuring a daughter with Down's syndrome. 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery 2/20 The Lad is getting a new car so Sid seizes his chance...	12:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 17/10/1958 Ted wants to make some home improvements but can he manage to get a loan? 12:30 Take It From Here—From 08/11/1955 The Battle of Waterloo gets a feminine touch.
13:00	13:00 John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—1. The Black Trunk 1/5 Can Britain's most celebrated criminal barrister save Marie Herman from the gallows? 13:30 The Ghost Trains Of Old England Ian Marchant travels on the trains that don't appear in timetables, to unused stations.	13:00 John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—2. The Camden Town Murder 2/5 Did Bob Wood really murder Emily Dimmock by slitting her throat? 13:30 Chopsticks at Dawn Anna Chen exorcises the irritating Chinese musical cliches that haunted her childhood.	13:00 John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—3. A Hint of Arsenic 3/5 The barrister is determined to prove Harold Greenwood innocent of killing his first wife. 13:30 Night Visions Poet Paul Farley flies over London in the police helicopter and reflects on the city below	13:00 John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—4. A Death at Christmas 4/5 The barrister faces a complex case over a troubled ex-soldier charged with murder. 13:30 James Last - Non Stop Party People Paul Gambaccini investigates the success of German bandleader James Last.	13:00 John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—5. The Case of the Green Bicycle 5/5 Did Ronald Light shoot a woman cyclist dead? 13:30 Mr Pollock's Theatres Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.	13:00 Henry James: The Wings of the Dove (Omnibus)—Episode 1/2 A rich aunt offers her niece wealth she risks losing if she marries the writer she loves.	13:00 The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim (Omnibus) An advert in The Times lures four women from rainy London to the Italian Riviera.
14:00	14:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 1 1/15 Five American college students murder one of their friends. Will they get away with it? 14:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—11. Treason and Plots 11/20 Tabloid history of Shakespeare's England via contemporary accounts of royal murder plots. 14:30 The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim—1. To Those who Appreciate Wisteria and Sunshine 1/5 An ad in The Times lures four women away from rainy London to a castle on the Riviera. 14:45 Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—1. Childhood 1/5 Adam Nicolson's story of the popular British garden, started by his grandparents in 1932.	14:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 2 2/15 A Greek tragedy is set in motion as a new student joins the classics group. 14:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—12. Sex and the City 12/20 Neil MacGregor on how a delicate glass goblet reveals the twin seductions of Venice. 14:30 The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim—2. Arrival In Italy 2/5 Lotty and Rose wake up to the radiance of Italy. 14:45 Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—2. Family 2/5 Adam Nicolson recalls his mother leaving home as tourism takes over from farming.	14:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 3 3/15 The American college students are introduced to the seductive rituals of Dionysius. 14:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—13. From London to Marrakech 13/20 Sunken gold from West Africa sheds light on England's complex relationship with the Moors. 14:30 The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim—3. San Salvatore 3/5 Lotty and Rose bask in San Salvatore. 14:45 Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—3. Dealing With the Trust 3/5 Adam Nicolson wants to create an organic farm.	14:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 4 4/15 American college life - sex, drugs, campus parties and country house weekends! 14:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—14. Disguise and Deception 14/20 A pedlar's trunk reveals deception and religion, cross-dressing and travelling salesmen. 14:30 The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim—4. Golden Days 4/5 San Salvatore works its magic on Mellersh as he turns on the charm... 14:45 Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—4. Setbacks and Struggles 4/5 Adam Nicolson faces opposition to his plan to return to productive farming.	14:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 5 5/15 Why are four bookworms covered in wounds and bruises? 14:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—15. The Flag That Failed 15/20 The problems in creating a Great Britain are encapsulated in designs for a common flag. 14:30 The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim—5. A Mysterious Visitor 5/5 The arrival of the castle's owner charms everyone but Scrap. 14:45 Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—5. The Way Forward 5/5 Adam Nicolson must convince workers to back plans for a working landscape.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Debbie Wiseman Composer Debbie Wiseman chooses music by The New Seekers and Chopin. 14:15 With Great Pleasure—Jonathan Sacks Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks shares some of his favourite prose and poetry. 14:45 The Fosdyke Saga—2. The Fly in the Ointment The owner of the tripe works takes a shine to Fosdyke's daughter.	14:15 Rukhsana Ahmad - The Treatment A long-buried secret threatens to destroy Abbas and Zaitoon's hard-earned family life. 14:30 The Valley at the Centre of the World by Malachy Tallack (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 With his home life falling apart, Sandy takes tentative steps in crofting on Shetland.
15:00	15:00 John Buchan - The 39 Steps—1. The Milkman Sets Out on His Travels 1/2 After a murder in his flat, Hannay is pursued by police and a gang of German spies.	15:00 John Buchan - The 39 Steps—2. The Coming of the Black Stone 2/2 Hotly pursued for a notebook, Hannay must evade German spies to save the British navy.	15:00 Katie Hims - The Earthquake Girl Despite her sister-in-law’s ideas, librarian Edie just wants to write a Gothic romance.	15:00 RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—1. The Unwelcome Return 1/2 A buccaneering tale of a family with divided loyalties during the Jacobite uprising.	15:00 RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—2. The Unpeaceful Rest 2/2 After the brother's bitter duel, the body of James Durie has mysteriously disappeared.	15:00 Archive on 4—Crime of the Century Jake Arnott examines the Great Train Robbery of 1963.	15:45 The Lore of the Land—3. Berkshire An exploration of the folkloric creatures said to lurk in Berkshire's forests.
16:00	16:00 Just a Minute—Series 58, Episode 4 4/6 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Ian MacMillan and Gyles Brandreth 16:30 King Street Junior—Series 9, Gridlocked 8/8 With summer holidays imminent, it's time for a museum trip. What could possibly go wrong?	16:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Miles Jupp is joined by Lucy Porter, Cornelius Lysaght and Tom Wrigglesworth. 16:30 The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 27 July 1799 2/6 William and Mary's wedding bells ring, but there is an unexpected guest.	16:00 The Write Stuff—Series 17, Henry Fielding 5/6 James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Jane Thynne and John O'Farrell. 16:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Matrimony - an analysis of what makes it work, but also what doesn't.	16:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Susan Calman challenges Sarah Millican, Andrew O'Neill, Ricky Wilson and Roisin Conaty. 16:30 HR—Series 3, Gambled 6/6 Hard up Sam and Peter bank on winning the lottery.	16:00 It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 With panellists Andrew Maxwell, Celia Pacquola, Will Smith and Jason Solomons. 16:30 After Henry—Series 3, Lines of Communication 4/8 Sarah and Eleanor wage a war of attrition...	16:00 Jonathan Smith - Abandoned The sculptor Rodin is in Cheltenham with two women, while his true love is in an asylum.	16:00 Saturday Drama—Spellbound Is the new head of a mental hospital an imposter?
17:00	17:00 Millport—Series 3, Progressive Rock 5/6 The town's makeover excites the locals, but what's the future for Irene? 17:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 20, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	17:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Claudine 2/6 The Conroys' new neighbours may be rich, but they've got personal problems to share. 17:30 Love in Recovery—Series 2, The Wake 6/6 The group leave their meeting room to take Andy to his mother's wake.	17:00 Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, All Over Bar the Wrapping Paper 6/6 Stella is determined to get away, but a moveable feast is on the family Christmas menu. 17:30 Sketchtopia—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Multicultural sketch show hosted by Hardeep Singh Kohli in his home town of Glasgow.	17:00 Hopes and Desires—Series 1, Toad Squad 3/4 Bitter at being retired prematurely, Reg goes on a mission. 17:30 Alone—Series 1, The Long Bad Friday Night 1/6 Mitch's late wife's sister fancies a drink. Is that all she fancies? Stars Angus Deayton.	17:00 Minor Adjustment—Lollipops and Roses 1/6 Peter Davison stars in a family sitcom featuring a daughter with Down's syndrome. 17:30 Stand-Up Specials—Lucy Porter in the Family Way Comedian Lucy Porter examines the ups and downs of family life.	17:30 Kenneth Williams - Just Williams—Repertory Theatre 2/10 Demobbed, Kenneth starts his theatrical career and gets an agent. 17:50 Ken Dodd on Shakespeare Doddy discusses his comedy craft with Michael Billington.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Benjamin Zephaniah/Gavin Ewart Poet Daljit Nagra celebrates Benjamin Zephaniah at 60 with an edition of Time for Verse. 17:30 The Gobetweenies—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Freshly divorced Mimi freezes her eggs and broke Joe's actions spark a choice by Lucy.
18:00	18:00 The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—11. The Pursuit of the President 11/13 After the sunset confrontation between motor cars, the detectives return to London. 18:30 A Good Read—Fiona Bruce and Gervase Phinn Fiona and Gervase talk about books by Khaled Hosseini, Barbara Pym and Christopher Nolan.	18:00 The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—12. The Six Philosophers 12/13 The men pursue Sunday as he flees them aboard a hot air balloon. 18:30 The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, London Windmill 1/6 Geoffrey Wheeler explores the venue famed for its nude tableaux.	18:00 The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—13. The Accuser 13/13 As Sunday presides over a feast, Lucien Gregory appears. Gabriel is back in Saffron Park. 18:30 The Tingle Factor—Leslie Thomas Author of The Virgin Soldiers talks to Robin Ray about music which stirs strong emotions.	18:00 Richard Matheson - Duel—Episode 1 1/2 The driver of a huge truck plays deadly games with an innocent motorist. 18:30 Great Lives—Thomas Edison Sir Clive Sinclair discusses fellow inventor Thomas Edison with Matthew Parris.	18:00 Richard Matheson - Duel—Episode 2 2/2 A hunted motorist is forced to become the hunter in a deadly, primordial duel. 18:30 Mastertapes—Series 1, The Zombies (the A-Side) 13/14 Rod Argent, Chris White and Colin Blunstone on the Zombies' album Odessey and Oracle.	18:00 Hunger Again by Dermot Bolger A nuclear explosion's aftermath creates a lawless Ireland.	18:00 HG Wells—The Sea Raiders Flesh-eating monsters from the deep terrorise the Devon coast. 18:30 Voices from the Grave—Middlewitch by Lucy Catherine 2/4 It's midsummer and an old woman keeps watch over her cursed Welsh village.
19:00	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery 2/20 The Lad is getting a new car so Sid seizes his chance... 19:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Can the crooked lawyer free his jailed assistant? The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated.	19:00 As Time Goes By—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Lionel is plunged into hectic promotion for his new book. 19:30 The Men from the Ministry—Wool Over Their Eyes The bungling bureaucrats get sheepish over their latest muddle.	19:00 The Navy Lark—Series 3, Johnson's Birthday 9/20 Fatso is hiding, but the crew's attention is diverted when they find a treasure map. 19:30 Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 2 2/13 Rambling Syd Rumpo is gander-boggling, while Kenneth Horne drops in on Bona Books.	19:00 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—The TV Spectacular - A Contradiction in Terms 2/10 The man of many parts recounts the woeful tale of a 'Gala Night in Venice'. 19:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, Emperor of the Universe 14/26 Bulldog Neddie investigates why 25 million Englishmen have vanished.	19:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 12 12/13 Arabian Desert dancers, and the bare truth of Lady Godiva. With John Cleese and Bill Oddie 19:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, Disqualified 9/12 Bad driving results in a near-miss for barrister Roger.	19:00 Hackers And Humphreys All Shaun Ley explores links between real politics and the TV satire of 'Yes Prime Minister'.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 3, Ghost Stories 6/10 People trying to pin down, and make peace with, the mysterious figures that haunt them.
20:00	20:00 John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—1. The Black Trunk 1/5 Can Britain's most celebrated criminal barrister save Marie Herman from the gallows? 20:30 The Ghost Trains Of Old England Ian Marchant travels on the trains that don't appear in timetables, to unused stations.	20:00 John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—2. The Camden Town Murder 2/5 Did Bob Wood really murder Emily Dimmock by slitting her throat? 20:30 Chopsticks at Dawn Anna Chen exorcises the irritating Chinese musical cliches that haunted her childhood.	20:00 John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—3. A Hint of Arsenic 3/5 The barrister is determined to prove Harold Greenwood innocent of killing his first wife. 20:30 Night Visions Poet Paul Farley flies over London in the police helicopter and reflects on the city below	20:00 John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—4. A Death at Christmas 4/5 The barrister faces a complex case over a troubled ex-soldier charged with murder. 20:30 James Last - Non Stop Party People Paul Gambaccini investigates the success of German bandleader James Last.	20:00 John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall—5. The Case of the Green Bicycle 5/5 Did Ronald Light shoot a woman cyclist dead? 20:30 Mr Pollock's Theatres Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.		20:00 The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah (Omnibus) Benjamin Zephaniah reads his autobiography, beginning with his Birmingham childhood.
21:00	21:00 After Milk Wood—Polly Garter Was My Great Gran 1/3 By Ruth Jones. A celebration of a colourful life of love, inspired by Dylan Thomas. 21:15 Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—1. Enter a Frightened Lady 1/6 Now he is retiring, Bill wants a quiet life. His old pal Tommy has other ideas.	21:00 After Milk Wood—Hares in the Old Plantation 2/3 By Kevin Barry. A teenage boy suffers the torments of unrequited love in rural Ireland. 21:15 Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—2. Dutch Treat 2/6 Retired Bill wanted a quiet life. Now he is on the trail of a missing diamond courier.	21:00 After Milk Wood—London Choral Celestial Jazz 3/3 By Bernardine Evaristo. A short story in verse set in high-octane contemporary London. 21:15 Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—3. Fear Is the Key 3/6 Retired Bill wanted a quiet life. Now he is racing to save an old friend's son.	21:00 Peter Regent - Figs On a coach journey in Turkey, a man dreams of eating refreshing figs. 21:15 Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—4. The £7,000,000 Touch 4/6 A quiet retirement eludes veteran detective Bill as he comes face to face with Jacobus.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Rhianna Dhillon: 'The Modern Mann' and 'Love Stories' Amanda Litherland is joined by Rhianna Dhillon to recommend some favourite podcasts.		21:10 The Listening Project—Hal and Natasha - Double Exposure A conversation in which a photographer and his model come to terms with nude shots. (R) 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Voice, Renee Fleming From Richard Strauss to Joni Mitchell, Renee Fleming shares her castaway choices.
22:00	22:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 20, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 22:30 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Tertiary Phase, Fit The Thirteenth 1/6 Arthur Dent is reunited with Ford Prefect. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Lee Kern 1/3 Paul Garner is joined by Lee Kern.	22:00 Love in Recovery—Series 2, The Wake 6/6 The group leave their meeting room to take Andy to his mother's wake. 22:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Time to Celebrate 1/4 Find out why Tom hates celebrations and why his father needs an electric whisk.	22:00 Sketchtopia—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Multicultural sketch show hosted by Hardeep Singh Kohli in his home town of Glasgow. 22:30 2525—Episode 3 3/6 From talking billboards to a dieting consumer of planets, another peek into the future. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Lee Kern 2/3 Paul Garner is joined by Lee Kern.	22:00 Alone—Series 1, The Long Bad Friday Night 1/6 Mitch's late wife's sister fancies a drink. Is that all she fancies? Stars Angus Deayton. 22:30 Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 2, Belgium 1/4 The comedian aims to prove Belgium is not dull, with the legacy of Jean-Claude Van Damme. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Lee Kern 3/3 Paul Garner is joined by Lee Kern.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Lucy Porter in the Family Way Comedian Lucy Porter examines the ups and downs of family life. 22:30 Sketchorama—Series 4, Episode 1 1/4 Isy Suttie presents The Twins Macabre, Massive Dad, and The Penny Dreadfuls. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Tom Neenan 1/3 Arthur Smith is joined by Tom Neenan.	22:00 Old Harry's Game—Series 3, Another Country 2/6 The professor believes societies evolve and mature. Satan introduces him to Bill Clinton. 22:30 Bird Island—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 A cereal bar fills up scientist Ben's audio diary in the subantarctic. 22:45 Tina C—Tina C's State of the Union Tour, Paris 2/6 Can the global activist and country singing sensation learn the secrets of French cuisine? 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Tom Neenan 2/3 Arthur Smith is joined by Tom Neenan.	22:00 The Gobetweenies—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Freshly divorced Mimi freezes her eggs and broke Joe's actions spark a choice by Lucy. 22:30 Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 1, Erosia 5/6 Brian tells of his visit to a land with a very different sexual politics. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Tom Neenan 3/3 Arthur Smith is joined by Tom Neenan.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 23, Episode 3 3/8 Miles Jupp is joined by Andy Hamilton, Hugo Rifkind, Mark Steel and Suzi Ruffell. 23:45 Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 A funny but factually accurate look at the unacknowledged geniuses of the science world.	23:00 Elvenquest—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 The team learn not to trust anything you get from a man down the pub. 23:30 The Lawrence Sweeney Mix—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Invention as it happens. Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney's improvised sketches.	23:00 Clayton Grange—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 The team launch their revolutionary spray-on clothes, and a local MP comes to visit. 23:30 The Consultants—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Crossword challenges and dinner with the devil. Offbeat songs and sketches.	23:00 Wondermentalist Cabaret—Series 1, 4. Bristol 4/4 Matt Harvey and guests with a lively poetry cabaret recorded at Bristol's Comedy Box. 23:30 The Odd Half Hour—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 How the mouse got in the baked beans, and beware of sponsoring a dog.	23:00 Spike Milligan - Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall—Episode 3 3/8 Some noxious nocturnal bodily habits come to the fore. 23:30 Chain Reaction—Series 4, Catherine Tate interviews David Tennant 1/4 The Doctor Who stalwarts meet in the tag talk show.	23:00 Colin Hoult's Carnival of Monsters—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Colin Hoult plays ringmaster to a hilarious world of sketches, stories and characters. 23:30 Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Christmas Party 6/6 The consultants' drunken office party looks like a recipe for festive disaster.	23:00 Chat Show Roulette—Episode 3 3/6 The improvised chat show hosted by Justin Edwards. 23:30 Hannah Gadsby: Arts Clown—3. Michelangelo's David 3/4 Hannah shares her affection for and knowledge of David, despite the imperfections. 23:45 Mission Improbable—Series 2, Scotland! 3/4 The girls try to uncover a drug-smuggling operation on a remote island.

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