Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 7 - 13 May 2018

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00:00	00:00 HG Wells—The Sea Raiders Flesh-eating monsters from the deep terrorise the Devon coast. 00:30 Voices from the Grave—Middlewitch by Lucy Catherine 2/4 It's midsummer and an old woman keeps watch over her cursed Welsh village.	00:00 Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 1. Confrontation 1/5 Discworld comes to radio! Captain Sam Vimes confronts his past. 00:30 A Good Read—Anna Ford and Paul Morley Paul Morley and Anna Ford are Sue MacGregor's book discussion guests. (R)	00:00 Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 2. Stuck 2/5 Vimes is not the only one with a new name. 00:30 The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Glasgow Pavilion Theatre 2/6 Geoffrey Wheeler's affectionate look at one of Scotland's last variety venues.	00:00 Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 3. Enemy 3/5 Commander Sam Vimes is stuck in the past. Unfortunately, so is an old arch enemy. 00:30 The Tingle Factor—David Puttnam David Puttnam talks with Robin Ray about the sounds which stir his emotions.	00:00 Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 4. Reliving 4/5 Commander Vimes faces the unstoppable tide of history as it rolls nearer. 00:30 Great Lives—Mary Stott Katharine Whitehorn chooses journalist and campaigner Mary Stott.	00:00 Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 5. Deadline 5/5 Sam Vimes and Carcer finally fight, but time itself and a sinister lord have other ideas. 00:30 Mastertapes—Series 1, The Zombies (the B-Side) 14/14 Rod Argent, Chris White and Colin Blunstone are quizzed about Zombies' Odessey and Oracle.	00:00 Aldous Huxley - The Dwarves Garard Green narrates Aldous Huxley's tale.
01:00	01:00 The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim (Omnibus) An advert in The Times lures four women from rainy London to the Italian Riviera.	01:00 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 1. Murder? 1/6 Why does a Cambridge master need a plodding Health and Safety executive? 01:30 Calling Hereford Foreign correspondent Hugh Sykes visits the Madley Earth Satellite Station, Herefordshire	01:00 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 2. Cruets 2/6 Another mysterious death causes Health and Safety executive Simon to consider cruets. 01:30 Rosa And Leos The story of how the music critic Rosa Newmarch brought Janacek's music to Britain.	01:00 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 3. Struggles 3/6 As dead don Peter's sordid side is made public, Simon struggles with his day job. 01:30 Conversation Piece - Dame Freya Stark Travel writer and explorer Dame Freya Stark talks to Sue MacGregor.	01:00 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 4. Who's Next? 4/6 Simon keeps his Health and Safety job. But who is the next target? 01:30 The Parrot Sketch Tony Hawks hears from some talkative parrots and the people who choose to live with them	01:00 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 5. Offer 5/6 Losing the struggle to keep his job, Simon receives an intriguing offer. 01:30 Famed For Its Knitting The life and changing times of Woman's Weekly as it celebrates its centenary	01:00 Henry James: The Wings of the Dove (Omnibus)—Episode 2/2 Milly is gravely ill. Will Merton's arrival bring her true love?
02:00	02:15 Rukhsana Ahmad - The Treatment A long-buried secret threatens to destroy Abbas and Zaitoon's hard-earned family life. 02:30 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.	02:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 6 6/15 Richard recovers from his illness, but makes an odd discovery about Henry. 02:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—16. A Time of Change, a Change of Time 16/20 A striking clock reveals the changing relationship Shakespeare's audiences had to time. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Jane Harris - Gillespie and I, Episode 1 1/10 Glasgow, 1888. Tragedy strikes after an art-loving Englishwoman meets a Scottish painter. 02:45 Book of the Week—Michael Palin Diaries - The Python Years, The Holy Grail 1/5 The Monty Python star recalls the influential comedy troupe's huge success in the 70s.	02:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 7 7/15 Richard finally learns what Henry and the others were fleeing - a ritual gone wrong. 02:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—17. Plague and the Playhouse 17/20 Early 17th-century proclamations reveal the impact of the 1603 plague outbreak. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Jane Harris - Gillespie and I, Episode 2 2/10 Artist Ned enters a competition to paint the Queen's portrait. 02:45 Book of the Week—Michael Palin Diaries - The Python Years, Branching Out 2/5 Michael Palin recalls the Python team's success in America and their break-up.	02:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 8 8/15 After the horrific revelation, Richard learns more about Bunny's growing significance. 02:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—18. London Becomes Rome 18/20 Neil MacGregor surveys the triumphal arches created for James I's entry into London. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Jane Harris - Gillespie and I, Episode 3 3/10 Annie begins work on Harriet's portrait, but young Sybil is acting strangely. 02:45 Book of the Week—Michael Palin Diaries - The Python Years, My Father 3/5 The comic actor and travel writer reflects on his relationship with his ailing dad.	02:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 9 9/15 Richard becomes more and more involved in Henry's plans to deal with Bunny. 02:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—19. The Theatres of Cruelty 19/20 A human eyeball in a silver setting gives a striking insight into the theatre of cruelty. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Jane Harris - Gillespie and I, Episode 4 4/10 A New Year party goes horribly wrong - and young Sybil gets the blame. 02:45 Book of the Week—Michael Palin Diaries - The Python Years, Saturday Night Live 4/5 The comic actor shares his surreal experience of guest hosting a big American TV show.	02:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 10 10/15 The murder has finally been committed. However, a phone call complicates things. 02:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—20. Shakespeare Goes Global 20/20 How a folio of collected plays in 1623 began the creation of a global phenomenon. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Jane Harris - Gillespie and I, Episode 5 5/10 Young Sybil's erratic behaviour continues to cause concern. Then tragedy strikes. 02:45 Book of the Week—Michael Palin Diaries - The Python Years, The Life of Brian 5/5 The actor and writer recalls how the influential comedy group reconvened in 1977.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—John Gordon Sinclair John Gordon Sinclair inherits 'I Love You Because' and passes on 'Aladdin Sane'. 02:15 With Great Pleasure—Henry Normal Writer Henry Normal shares some of his favourite prose and poetry. 02:45 The Fosdyke Saga—3. Wealth and Debts 'I am no longer a mere working man. I am a dedicated tripe visionary.'
03:00	03:45 The Lore of the Land—3. Berkshire An exploration of the folkloric creatures said to lurk in Berkshire's forests.	03:00 Saturday Drama—Patrick Barlow - Joan of Arc, and How She Became a Saint Can a young country girl lead an army?	03:00 Classic Serial—Thomas Hardy - Two on a Tower, Episode 1 1/2 Lady Viviette meets astronomer Swithin St Cleeve, sparking a tale of passion and sacrifice	03:00 Classic Serial—Thomas Hardy - Two on a Tower, Episode 2 2/2 Viviette and Swithin have secretly married but chance and convention conspire against them	03:00 Edmund Gosse - Father and Son—1. Early Years 1/2 A Victorian childhood in a strictly non-conformist Plymouth Brethren home.	03:00 Edmund Gosse - Father and Son—2. Torn 2/2 Baptised aged 10, lonely Edmund is torn between his father and a terrible secret.	03:00 Here's the Thing—Julie Andrews Alec Baldwin delves into the life of Oscar-winning actress Julie Andrews. 03:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Elsa David Attenborough gives his perspective on the story of the famous lioness, Elsa.
04:00	04:00 Saturday Drama—Spellbound Is the new head of a mental hospital an imposter?	04:00 Just a Minute—Series 58, Episode 5 5/6 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Julian Clary and Kevin Eldon. 04:30 Bangers and Mash—1. Crisis 1/6 Nun Martina leaves her convent and lands slap, bang in a catering crisis.	04:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters. 04:30 The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 26 September 1799 3/6 Dorothy is perturbed by de Quinine and Sir Walter Spott arrives.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 17, Virginia Woolf 6/6 James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Russell Davies and Sue Limb. 04:30 The 27-Year Itch—All Play and No Work Makes Jill an Unemployment Statistic Dorothy wants a job, but what about Edward's dinner?	04:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney. 04:30 Alison and Maud—Series 1, Fishing for Compliments 1/6 Is there something fishy about accountant Bernard? Stars Miriam Margolyes.	04:00 It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 With panellists Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford, Lucy Porter and Robert Popper. 04:30 After Henry—Series 3, Intellectual Aspirations 5/8 Graduate Julian's brainy parents make Clare feel inadequate.	04:00 Don Taylor - Underworld An out-of-work ad man is escorted on a special journey by the poet, Milton.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Benjamin Zephaniah/Gavin Ewart Poet Daljit Nagra celebrates Benjamin Zephaniah at 60 with an edition of Time for Verse. 05:30 The Gobetweenies—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Freshly divorced Mimi freezes her eggs and broke Joe's actions spark a choice by Lucy.	05:00 Millport—Series 3, The End of the Beginning 6/6 The island makeover has gone sour, but can Bunty stop the bulldozers? 05:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 20, Episode 5 5/6 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, Roddy 3/6 Eddie and Maureen Conroy join a book club, but why is Michael so keen to get to work? 05:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, The University of Milton 5/6 Trigger warning! Milton gets to the bottom of things by founding a seat of learning.	05:00 The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, Considering the Lillies of the Field 1/6 In Renaissance Italy, Prince Ludovico must raise the cash for a papal tribute. 05:30 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, How It All Began 1/4 Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa.	05:00 Hopes and Desires—Series 1, The Anniversary Waltz 4/4 Bickering deli owners Shirley and Max have a simultaneous life-changing moment. 05:30 Alone—Series 1, Not Listening but Hearing 2/6 Wild night-time noises from upstairs keep Mitch and Will awake. Stars Angus Deayton.	05:00 Minor Adjustment—A Change of Art 2/6 Sarah's mother arrives with art aplenty and three moulting cats. 05:30 Bilal Zafar's British Muslim Love A one-off stand-up show about Bilal Zafar's quest to find love.	05:30 Kenneth Williams - Just Williams—Stop Messing About 3/10 1952, the silver screen, Richard Burton and Hancock's Half Hour. 05:50 Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—An Instant Opinion Leonard Rossiter offers a satirical musing on the effect of slogans on badges and t-shirts
06:00	06:00 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 1. Murder? 1/6 Why does a Cambridge master need a plodding Health and Safety executive? 06:30 Calling Hereford Foreign correspondent Hugh Sykes visits the Madley Earth Satellite Station, Herefordshire	06:00 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 2. Cruets 2/6 Another mysterious death causes Health and Safety executive Simon to consider cruets. 06:30 Rosa And Leos The story of how the music critic Rosa Newmarch brought Janacek's music to Britain.	06:00 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 3. Struggles 3/6 As dead don Peter's sordid side is made public, Simon struggles with his day job. 06:30 Conversation Piece - Dame Freya Stark Travel writer and explorer Dame Freya Stark talks to Sue MacGregor.	06:00 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 4. Who's Next? 4/6 Simon keeps his Health and Safety job. But who is the next target? 06:30 The Parrot Sketch Tony Hawks hears from some talkative parrots and the people who choose to live with them	06:00 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 5. Offer 5/6 Losing the struggle to keep his job, Simon receives an intriguing offer. 06:30 Famed For Its Knitting The life and changing times of Woman's Weekly as it celebrates its centenary	06:00 Don Taylor - Underworld An out-of-work ad man is escorted on a special journey by the poet, Milton.	06:00 Jane Harris - Gillespie and I—Omnibus 1/2 1/2 Tragedy strikes after art-loving Englishwoman Harriet Baxter meets painter Ned Gillespie.
07:00	07:00 Millport—Series 3, The End of the Beginning 6/6 The island makeover has gone sour, but can Bunty stop the bulldozers? 07:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 20, Episode 5 5/6 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, Roddy 3/6 Eddie and Maureen Conroy join a book club, but why is Michael so keen to get to work? 07:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, The University of Milton 5/6 Trigger warning! Milton gets to the bottom of things by founding a seat of learning.	07:00 The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, Considering the Lillies of the Field 1/6 In Renaissance Italy, Prince Ludovico must raise the cash for a papal tribute. 07:30 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, How It All Began 1/4 Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa.	07:00 Hopes and Desires—Series 1, The Anniversary Waltz 4/4 Bickering deli owners Shirley and Max have a simultaneous life-changing moment. 07:30 Alone—Series 1, Not Listening but Hearing 2/6 Wild night-time noises from upstairs keep Mitch and Will awake. Stars Angus Deayton.	07:00 Minor Adjustment—A Change of Art 2/6 Sarah's mother arrives with art aplenty and three moulting cats. 07:30 Bilal Zafar's British Muslim Love A one-off stand-up show about Bilal Zafar's quest to find love.	07:30 Kenneth Williams - Just Williams—Stop Messing About 3/10 1952, the silver screen, Richard Burton and Hancock's Half Hour. 07:50 Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—An Instant Opinion Leonard Rossiter offers a satirical musing on the effect of slogans on badges and t-shirts	07:15 The Kingfisher by Leslie Norris James reaches 14 and a ‘terrible truth’ is revealed. Read by Laurence Allan. 07:30 The Gobetweenies—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Rational Tom mocks Lucy's passion for astrology but harbours a suspicion about Joe.
08:00	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Bequest 3/20 The Lad is due a fortune, but only if he gets married! 08:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 The shady lawyer runs a broke department store.	08:00 As Time Goes By—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Will Lionel and Jean's trip to Paris go as planned? 08:30 The Men from the Ministry—This VAT and the Other The idle duo are helping to collect VAT - how taxing can that be?	08:00 The Navy Lark—Series 3, Povey's Unexpected Leave 10/20 It's a case of better the devil you know when a temporary new captain arrives on board. 08:30 Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 3 3/13 Kenneth Horne spies on an escaped war criminal and gets a tattoo from Julian and Sandy.	08:00 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—Dick Turpin 3/10 The veteran recounts a TV adaptation where he experienced robbery of a different kind. 08:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Red Fort 7/26 Neddie earns his stripes in a lesser-known skirmish of the Indian rebellion of 1857.	08:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 13 13/13 J Arthur Bile recalls the golden age of cinema. 08:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, 1471 10/12 Both of barrister Roger's girlfriends try get him some work.	08:00 Here's the Thing—Julie Andrews Alec Baldwin delves into the life of Oscar-winning actress Julie Andrews. 08:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Elsa David Attenborough gives his perspective on the story of the famous lioness, Elsa.	08:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 24/10/58 Ted needs new golf clubs, but the only way he can afford them is via cigarette coupons. 08:30 Take It From Here—From 15/11/1955 It's quiz time with Double Your Nothing!, and Ron is drunk in The Glums.
09:00	09:00 Just a Minute—Series 58, Episode 5 5/6 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Julian Clary and Kevin Eldon. 09:30 Bangers and Mash—1. Crisis 1/6 Nun Martina leaves her convent and lands slap, bang in a catering crisis.	09:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 23, Episode 4 4/8 Extended edition of Radio 4's satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp. 09:45 Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 3, Episode 4 4/4 Astronomical errors - how mistakes have shaped the history of rocket science.	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 17, Virginia Woolf 6/6 James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Russell Davies and Sue Limb. 09:30 The 27-Year Itch—All Play and No Work Makes Jill an Unemployment Statistic Dorothy wants a job, but what about Edward's dinner?	09:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney. 09:30 Alison and Maud—Series 1, Fishing for Compliments 1/6 Is there something fishy about accountant Bernard? Stars Miriam Margolyes.	09:00 It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 With panellists Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford, Lucy Porter and Robert Popper. 09:30 After Henry—Series 3, Intellectual Aspirations 5/8 Graduate Julian's brainy parents make Clare feel inadequate.	09:00 4 Extra Says I Do Lucy Porter celebrates weddings and marriage on 4 Extra.	09:00 The Language of Kindness by Christie Watson (Omnibus) Christie Watson's compassionate account of her 20-year nursing career.
10:00	10:00 Saturday Drama—Patrick Barlow - Joan of Arc, and How She Became a Saint Can a young country girl lead an army?	10:00 Classic Serial—Thomas Hardy - Two on a Tower, Episode 1 1/2 Lady Viviette meets astronomer Swithin St Cleeve, sparking a tale of passion and sacrifice	10:00 Classic Serial—Thomas Hardy - Two on a Tower, Episode 2 2/2 Viviette and Swithin have secretly married but chance and convention conspire against them	10:00 Edmund Gosse - Father and Son—1. Early Years 1/2 A Victorian childhood in a strictly non-conformist Plymouth Brethren home.	10:00 Edmund Gosse - Father and Son—2. Torn 2/2 Baptised aged 10, lonely Edmund is torn between his father and a terrible secret.		10:10 The Listening Project—Richard and Mark - Men of Metal More is revealed than simply treasure when you go searching with a metal detector. (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Voice, Suggs From The Clash to Peggy Lee, the Madness frontman Suggs shares his castaway choices.
11:00	11:00 Murder & Mystery—Series 1, The Asking Price by Sophie Hannah 1/5 Despite the bad blood between them, why does Tanya pay her ex-best friend Lynne a visit? 11:15 Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—5. Appointment in Zurich 5/6 Retirement eludes veteran detective Bill as his foe Cater sets a plan in motion.	11:00 Murder & Mystery—Series 1, Something Untoward by Sophie Hannah 2/5 A woman's tube journey is thrown into confusion when her mother appears on the train. 11:15 Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—6. The Last Move 6/6 Bill is powerless to stop Cater. However, a new arrival changes the game.	11:00 Murder & Mystery—Series 1, The Safety Net by Sophie Hannah 3/5 A woman's attempt to frame her ex-boyfriend goes badly wrong. 11:15 Drama on 4—Becky Prestwich - Chopping Onions Three generations of Jewish women in a kitchen stir up much more than the soup.	11:00 Murder & Mystery—Series 1, The Birthday Treat by Sophie Hannah 4/5 Morag plans a 60th birthday present for her mother - with a difference. 11:15 Drama on 4—Jaden Clark - I O U Bailiff Jack loses something unexpected when he collects on shoplifter Chrissie: his heart	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Angela Barnes: 'DumTeeDum' and 'The West Wing Weekly' Sarah Wade is joined by Angela Barnes for some favourite podcasts.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 3, Things 7/10 Radiolab investigates objects, their power to move us and our desire to acquire them.
12:00	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Bequest 3/20 The Lad is due a fortune, but only if he gets married! 12:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 The shady lawyer runs a broke department store.	12:00 As Time Goes By—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Will Lionel and Jean's trip to Paris go as planned? 12:30 The Men from the Ministry—This VAT and the Other The idle duo are helping to collect VAT - how taxing can that be?	12:00 The Navy Lark—Series 3, Povey's Unexpected Leave 10/20 It's a case of better the devil you know when a temporary new captain arrives on board. 12:30 Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 3 3/13 Kenneth Horne spies on an escaped war criminal and gets a tattoo from Julian and Sandy.	12:00 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—Dick Turpin 3/10 The veteran recounts a TV adaptation where he experienced robbery of a different kind. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Red Fort 7/26 Neddie earns his stripes in a lesser-known skirmish of the Indian rebellion of 1857.	12:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 13 13/13 J Arthur Bile recalls the golden age of cinema. 12:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, 1471 10/12 Both of barrister Roger's girlfriends try get him some work.	12:00 The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, Considering the Lillies of the Field 1/6 In Renaissance Italy, Prince Ludovico must raise the cash for a papal tribute. 12:30 Bangers and Mash—1. Crisis 1/6 Nun Martina leaves her convent and lands slap, bang in a catering crisis.	12:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 24/10/58 Ted needs new golf clubs, but the only way he can afford them is via cigarette coupons. 12:30 Take It From Here—From 15/11/1955 It's quiz time with Double Your Nothing!, and Ron is drunk in The Glums.
13:00	13:00 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 1. Murder? 1/6 Why does a Cambridge master need a plodding Health and Safety executive? 13:30 Calling Hereford Foreign correspondent Hugh Sykes visits the Madley Earth Satellite Station, Herefordshire	13:00 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 2. Cruets 2/6 Another mysterious death causes Health and Safety executive Simon to consider cruets. 13:30 Rosa And Leos The story of how the music critic Rosa Newmarch brought Janacek's music to Britain.	13:00 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 3. Struggles 3/6 As dead don Peter's sordid side is made public, Simon struggles with his day job. 13:30 Conversation Piece - Dame Freya Stark Travel writer and explorer Dame Freya Stark talks to Sue MacGregor.	13:00 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 4. Who's Next? 4/6 Simon keeps his Health and Safety job. But who is the next target? 13:30 The Parrot Sketch Tony Hawks hears from some talkative parrots and the people who choose to live with them	13:00 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 5. Offer 5/6 Losing the struggle to keep his job, Simon receives an intriguing offer. 13:30 Famed For Its Knitting The life and changing times of Woman's Weekly as it celebrates its centenary	13:00 Henry James: The Wings of the Dove (Omnibus)—Episode 2/2 Milly is gravely ill. Will Merton's arrival bring her true love?	13:00 Jane Harris - Gillespie and I—Omnibus 1/2 1/2 Tragedy strikes after art-loving Englishwoman Harriet Baxter meets painter Ned Gillespie.
14:00	14:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 6 6/15 Richard recovers from his illness, but makes an odd discovery about Henry. 14:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—16. A Time of Change, a Change of Time 16/20 A striking clock reveals the changing relationship Shakespeare's audiences had to time. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Jane Harris - Gillespie and I, Episode 1 1/10 Glasgow, 1888. Tragedy strikes after an art-loving Englishwoman meets a Scottish painter. 14:45 Book of the Week—Michael Palin Diaries - The Python Years, The Holy Grail 1/5 The Monty Python star recalls the influential comedy troupe's huge success in the 70s.	14:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 7 7/15 Richard finally learns what Henry and the others were fleeing - a ritual gone wrong. 14:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—17. Plague and the Playhouse 17/20 Early 17th-century proclamations reveal the impact of the 1603 plague outbreak. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Jane Harris - Gillespie and I, Episode 2 2/10 Artist Ned enters a competition to paint the Queen's portrait. 14:45 Book of the Week—Michael Palin Diaries - The Python Years, Branching Out 2/5 Michael Palin recalls the Python team's success in America and their break-up.	14:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 8 8/15 After the horrific revelation, Richard learns more about Bunny's growing significance. 14:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—18. London Becomes Rome 18/20 Neil MacGregor surveys the triumphal arches created for James I's entry into London. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Jane Harris - Gillespie and I, Episode 3 3/10 Annie begins work on Harriet's portrait, but young Sybil is acting strangely. 14:45 Book of the Week—Michael Palin Diaries - The Python Years, My Father 3/5 The comic actor and travel writer reflects on his relationship with his ailing dad.	14:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 9 9/15 Richard becomes more and more involved in Henry's plans to deal with Bunny. 14:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—19. The Theatres of Cruelty 19/20 A human eyeball in a silver setting gives a striking insight into the theatre of cruelty. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Jane Harris - Gillespie and I, Episode 4 4/10 A New Year party goes horribly wrong - and young Sybil gets the blame. 14:45 Book of the Week—Michael Palin Diaries - The Python Years, Saturday Night Live 4/5 The comic actor shares his surreal experience of guest hosting a big American TV show.	14:00 Donna Tartt - The Secret History—Episode 10 10/15 The murder has finally been committed. However, a phone call complicates things. 14:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—20. Shakespeare Goes Global 20/20 How a folio of collected plays in 1623 began the creation of a global phenomenon. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Jane Harris - Gillespie and I, Episode 5 5/10 Young Sybil's erratic behaviour continues to cause concern. Then tragedy strikes. 14:45 Book of the Week—Michael Palin Diaries - The Python Years, The Life of Brian 5/5 The actor and writer recalls how the influential comedy group reconvened in 1977.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—John Gordon Sinclair John Gordon Sinclair inherits 'I Love You Because' and passes on 'Aladdin Sane'. 14:15 With Great Pleasure—Henry Normal Writer Henry Normal shares some of his favourite prose and poetry. 14:45 The Fosdyke Saga—3. Wealth and Debts 'I am no longer a mere working man. I am a dedicated tripe visionary.'	14:15 The Kingfisher by Leslie Norris James reaches 14 and a ‘terrible truth’ is revealed. Read by Laurence Allan. 14:30 The Valley at the Centre of the World by Malachy Tallack (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 As his neighbours gather for Jo and Ryan's house warming, Sandy wrestles with his emotions
15:00	15:00 Saturday Drama—Patrick Barlow - Joan of Arc, and How She Became a Saint Can a young country girl lead an army?	15:00 Classic Serial—Thomas Hardy - Two on a Tower, Episode 1 1/2 Lady Viviette meets astronomer Swithin St Cleeve, sparking a tale of passion and sacrifice	15:00 Classic Serial—Thomas Hardy - Two on a Tower, Episode 2 2/2 Viviette and Swithin have secretly married but chance and convention conspire against them	15:00 Edmund Gosse - Father and Son—1. Early Years 1/2 A Victorian childhood in a strictly non-conformist Plymouth Brethren home.	15:00 Edmund Gosse - Father and Son—2. Torn 2/2 Baptised aged 10, lonely Edmund is torn between his father and a terrible secret.	15:00 Here's the Thing—Julie Andrews Alec Baldwin delves into the life of Oscar-winning actress Julie Andrews. 15:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Elsa David Attenborough gives his perspective on the story of the famous lioness, Elsa.	15:45 The Lore of the Land—4. Orkney An examination of the creatures of folklore that live by the sea and shore.
16:00	16:00 Just a Minute—Series 58, Episode 5 5/6 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Julian Clary and Kevin Eldon. 16:30 Bangers and Mash—1. Crisis 1/6 Nun Martina leaves her convent and lands slap, bang in a catering crisis.	16:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters. 16:30 The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 26 September 1799 3/6 Dorothy is perturbed by de Quinine and Sir Walter Spott arrives.	16:00 The Write Stuff—Series 17, Virginia Woolf 6/6 James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Russell Davies and Sue Limb. 16:30 The 27-Year Itch—All Play and No Work Makes Jill an Unemployment Statistic Dorothy wants a job, but what about Edward's dinner?	16:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney. 16:30 Alison and Maud—Series 1, Fishing for Compliments 1/6 Is there something fishy about accountant Bernard? Stars Miriam Margolyes.	16:00 It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 With panellists Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford, Lucy Porter and Robert Popper. 16:30 After Henry—Series 3, Intellectual Aspirations 5/8 Graduate Julian's brainy parents make Clare feel inadequate.	16:00 Don Taylor - Underworld An out-of-work ad man is escorted on a special journey by the poet, Milton.	16:00 Gaston Leroux - The Mystery of the Yellow Room How was a woman shot at, knocked unconscious and left for dead in a locked room?
17:00	17:00 Millport—Series 3, The End of the Beginning 6/6 The island makeover has gone sour, but can Bunty stop the bulldozers? 17:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 20, Episode 5 5/6 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, Roddy 3/6 Eddie and Maureen Conroy join a book club, but why is Michael so keen to get to work? 17:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, The University of Milton 5/6 Trigger warning! Milton gets to the bottom of things by founding a seat of learning.	17:00 The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, Considering the Lillies of the Field 1/6 In Renaissance Italy, Prince Ludovico must raise the cash for a papal tribute. 17:30 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, How It All Began 1/4 Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa.	17:00 Hopes and Desires—Series 1, The Anniversary Waltz 4/4 Bickering deli owners Shirley and Max have a simultaneous life-changing moment. 17:30 Alone—Series 1, Not Listening but Hearing 2/6 Wild night-time noises from upstairs keep Mitch and Will awake. Stars Angus Deayton.	17:00 Minor Adjustment—A Change of Art 2/6 Sarah's mother arrives with art aplenty and three moulting cats. 17:30 Bilal Zafar's British Muslim Love A one-off stand-up show about Bilal Zafar's quest to find love.	17:30 Kenneth Williams - Just Williams—Stop Messing About 3/10 1952, the silver screen, Richard Burton and Hancock's Half Hour. 17:50 Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—An Instant Opinion Leonard Rossiter offers a satirical musing on the effect of slogans on badges and t-shirts	17:00 Poetry Extra—Postcards from the Village: An East-West Dialogue Poet Daljit Nagra selects Postcards From the Villages: An East-West Dialogue. 17:30 The Gobetweenies—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Rational Tom mocks Lucy's passion for astrology but harbours a suspicion about Joe.
18:00	18:00 Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 1. Confrontation 1/5 Discworld comes to radio! Captain Sam Vimes confronts his past. 18:30 A Good Read—Anna Ford and Paul Morley Paul Morley and Anna Ford are Sue MacGregor's book discussion guests.	18:00 Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 2. Stuck 2/5 Vimes is not the only one with a new name. 18:30 The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Glasgow Pavilion Theatre 2/6 Geoffrey Wheeler's affectionate look at one of Scotland's last variety venues.	18:00 Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 3. Enemy 3/5 Commander Sam Vimes is stuck in the past. Unfortunately, so is an old arch enemy. 18:30 The Tingle Factor—David Puttnam David Puttnam talks with Robin Ray about the sounds which stir his emotions.	18:00 Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 4. Reliving 4/5 Commander Vimes faces the unstoppable tide of history as it rolls nearer. 18:30 Great Lives—Mary Stott Katharine Whitehorn chooses journalist and campaigner Mary Stott.	18:00 Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 5. Deadline 5/5 Sam Vimes and Carcer finally fight, but time itself and a sinister lord have other ideas. 18:30 Mastertapes—Series 1, The Zombies (the B-Side) 14/14 Rod Argent, Chris White and Colin Blunstone are quizzed about Zombies' Odessey and Oracle.	18:00 Aldous Huxley - The Dwarves Garard Green narrates Aldous Huxley's tale.	18:00 Ray Bradbury's Tales of the Bizarre—Series 2, The Man Upstairs 1/6 A young boy's fascination with anatomy proves crucial in saving lives. 18:30 The Female Ghost—The Cold Embrace by Mary Braddon 1/4 After artist Josef's betrayal, his fiancée's retribution is eerily apt.
19:00	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Bequest 3/20 The Lad is due a fortune, but only if he gets married! 19:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 The shady lawyer runs a broke department store.	19:00 As Time Goes By—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Will Lionel and Jean's trip to Paris go as planned? 19:30 The Men from the Ministry—This VAT and the Other The idle duo are helping to collect VAT - how taxing can that be?	19:00 The Navy Lark—Series 3, Povey's Unexpected Leave 10/20 It's a case of better the devil you know when a temporary new captain arrives on board. 19:30 Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 3 3/13 Kenneth Horne spies on an escaped war criminal and gets a tattoo from Julian and Sandy.	19:00 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—Dick Turpin 3/10 The veteran recounts a TV adaptation where he experienced robbery of a different kind. 19:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Red Fort 7/26 Neddie earns his stripes in a lesser-known skirmish of the Indian rebellion of 1857.	19:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 13 13/13 J Arthur Bile recalls the golden age of cinema. 19:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, 1471 10/12 Both of barrister Roger's girlfriends try get him some work.	19:00 4 Extra Says I Do Lucy Porter celebrates weddings and marriage on 4 Extra.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 3, Things 7/10 Radiolab investigates objects, their power to move us and our desire to acquire them.
20:00	20:00 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 1. Murder? 1/6 Why does a Cambridge master need a plodding Health and Safety executive? 20:30 Calling Hereford Foreign correspondent Hugh Sykes visits the Madley Earth Satellite Station, Herefordshire	20:00 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 2. Cruets 2/6 Another mysterious death causes Health and Safety executive Simon to consider cruets. 20:30 Rosa And Leos The story of how the music critic Rosa Newmarch brought Janacek's music to Britain.	20:00 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 3. Struggles 3/6 As dead don Peter's sordid side is made public, Simon struggles with his day job. 20:30 Conversation Piece - Dame Freya Stark Travel writer and explorer Dame Freya Stark talks to Sue MacGregor.	20:00 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 4. Who's Next? 4/6 Simon keeps his Health and Safety job. But who is the next target? 20:30 The Parrot Sketch Tony Hawks hears from some talkative parrots and the people who choose to live with them	20:00 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 5. Offer 5/6 Losing the struggle to keep his job, Simon receives an intriguing offer. 20:30 Famed For Its Knitting The life and changing times of Woman's Weekly as it celebrates its centenary		20:00 The Language of Kindness by Christie Watson (Omnibus) Christie Watson's compassionate account of her 20-year nursing career.
21:00	21:00 Murder & Mystery—Series 1, The Asking Price by Sophie Hannah 1/5 Despite the bad blood between them, why does Tanya pay her ex-best friend Lynne a visit? 21:15 Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—5. Appointment in Zurich 5/6 Retirement eludes veteran detective Bill as his foe Cater sets a plan in motion.	21:00 Murder & Mystery—Series 1, Something Untoward by Sophie Hannah 2/5 A woman's tube journey is thrown into confusion when her mother appears on the train. 21:15 Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—6. The Last Move 6/6 Bill is powerless to stop Cater. However, a new arrival changes the game.	21:00 Murder & Mystery—Series 1, The Safety Net by Sophie Hannah 3/5 A woman's attempt to frame her ex-boyfriend goes badly wrong. 21:15 Drama on 4—Becky Prestwich - Chopping Onions Three generations of Jewish women in a kitchen stir up much more than the soup.	21:00 Murder & Mystery—Series 1, The Birthday Treat by Sophie Hannah 4/5 Morag plans a 60th birthday present for her mother - with a difference. 21:15 Drama on 4—Jaden Clark - I O U Bailiff Jack loses something unexpected when he collects on shoplifter Chrissie: his heart	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Angela Barnes: 'DumTeeDum' and 'The West Wing Weekly' Sarah Wade is joined by Angela Barnes for some favourite podcasts.		21:10 The Listening Project—Richard and Mark - Men of Metal More is revealed than simply treasure when you go searching with a metal detector. (R) 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Voice, Suggs From The Clash to Peggy Lee, the Madness frontman Suggs shares his castaway choices.
22:00	22:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 20, Episode 5 5/6 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 Fourteenth 2/6 Arthur and Ford arrive home in time for tea. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Ed Gamble 1/2 Rhys James is joined by Ed Gamble.	22:00 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, The University of Milton 5/6 Trigger warning! Milton gets to the bottom of things by founding a seat of learning. 22:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Problems with a Package 2/4 Phoning his parents in Tenerife, Tom soon regrets persuading them to go exploring.	22:00 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, How It All Began 1/4 Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa. 22:30 2525—Episode 4 4/6 From talking toilets to the church for the worship of The Beatles. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Ed Gamble 2/2 Rhys James is joined by Ed Gamble.	22:00 Alone—Series 1, Not Listening but Hearing 2/6 Wild night-time noises from upstairs keep Mitch and Will awake. Stars Angus Deayton. 22:30 Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 2, Adelaide 2/4 Weirdness awaits the comedian, with men in leotards and locals with something to hide.	22:00 Bilal Zafar's British Muslim Love A one-off stand-up show about Bilal Zafar's quest to find love. 22:30 Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2018, Nick Mohammed 1/6 Amanda Litherland chats to character comedian Nick Mohammed. 22:35 Sketchorama—Series 4, Episode 2 2/4 Isy Suttie present comedy groups, Clever Peter, Hennessey and Friends, and In Cahoots.	22:00 Old Harry's Game—Series 3, A Four Letter Word 3/6 A new arrival in Hell persuades Satan to re-shoot 'Casablanca' - with a mutant alien. 22:30 Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2018, Jess Fostekew, Robin Morgan and Laura Lexx 4/6 Jess Fostekew, Robin Morgan and Laura Lexx talk to Amanda Litherland. 22:35 Bird Island—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Ben tests out a new coat suitable for the climate in the subantarctic. 22:50 Tina C—Tina C's State of the Union Tour, Eastern Europe 3/6 Can the country singing sensation get a better understanding of Baltic Europe?	22:00 The Gobetweenies—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Rational Tom mocks Lucy's passion for astrology but harbours a suspicion about Joe. 22:30 The Machynlleth Comedy Festival—2018 Kiri Pritchard Mclean hosts a showcase from the 2018 Machynlleth Comedy Festival. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Scott Bennett 1/1 Arthur Smith is joined by Scott Bennett.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 23, Episode 4 4/8 Extended edition of Radio 4's satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp. 23:45 Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 3, Episode 4 4/4 Astronomical errors - how mistakes have shaped the history of rocket science.	23:00 Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself—Episode 1 1/4 The show that looks behind the scenes at the life and work of the star impressionist. 23:30 52 First Impressions with David Quantick—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 David Quantick presents stories about Björk, Michael Caine and Freddie Mercury.	23:00 Clayton Grange—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Brilliantly stupid scientists seek cash and develop a thought-powered gun. 23:30 Delve Special—Series 1, The Shifton Scandal 1/4 David Lander's exposé into government behaviour over a town's demolition.	23:00 Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 Arthur Smith presents music and comedy from his home in Balham. 23:30 The Odd Half Hour—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Why Bagpuss is a bad influence on kids and why Vikings avoided consumer focus groups.	23:05 Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2018, Lisa Curry 2/6 Amanda Litherland chats to stand-up comedian Lisa Curry. 23:10 Spike Milligan - Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall—Episode 4 4/8 Troublesome telephone lines and odd athletics events. Spike Milligan reads his own memoir. 23:40 Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2018, Beth Vyse 3/6 Amanda Litherland chats to character comedian Beth Vyse. 23:45 This Is Craig Brown—The Arts 2/6 How designer Terence Conran 'invented' the chair.	23:05 Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2018, Rob Auton 5/6 Amanda Litherland chats to poet and comedian Rob Auton. 23:10 Colin Hoult's Carnival of Monsters—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 The bizarre and hilarious world of sketches, stories and characters from the ringmaster. 23:40 Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2018, Olga Koch 6/6 Amanda Litherland meets comedian Olga Koch in a school classroom. 23:45 This Is Craig Brown—Travel 4/6 The Pedants' Association take a trip to the seaside and The Nightrain rides again.	23:00 Chat Show Roulette—Episode 4 4/6 Justin Edwards hosts the improvised chat show. 23:30 Hannah Gadsby: Arts Clown—4. Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon 4/4 The Aussie comic explores Pablo Picasso's angry 1907 masterpiece. 23:45 Mission Improbable—Series 2, Aliens! 4/4 A tip-off sends Jane, Lucy and Amelia across the Arizona desert in search of aliens.

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