Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 21 - 27 May 2018

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00:00	00:00 Ray Bradbury's Tales of the Bizarre—Series 2, Jack in the Box 2/6 A young boy lives an isolated life until a death opens the door to the outside world. 00:30 The Female Ghost—Man-Size in Marble by Edith Nesbit 2/4 Two newlyweds reject their housekeeper's dread of All Saints' Eve - until it arrives.	00:00 Arthur C Clarke - 2001: A Space Odyssey—Trouble 6/10 Poole and Bowman have suspicions about HAL's reported communications failure. 00:15 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—6. Big News 6/10 Bea has big news for her husband, now a missionary on a distant planet. 00:30 A Good Read—Jon Snow and Christopher Frayling Jon and Christopher discuss books by Francoise Sagan, MR James and Alexander Masters.	00:00 Arthur C Clarke - 2001: A Space Odyssey—HAL 7/10 Suspicions arise that HAL is acting on its own volition, but does HAL suspect them? 00:15 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—7. Bridging the Gap 7/10 From his mission on distant Oasis, Peter tries to reconnect with his wife Bea. 00:30 The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Grand Blackpool 4/6 Geoffrey Wheeler visits the seaside theatre that is refusing to bring the curtain down.	00:00 Arthur C Clarke - 2001: A Space Odyssey—Mutiny 8/10 As the ship approaches Saturn, HAL the computer decides to take control. 00:15 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—8. Crisis Point 8/10 Bea and Peter's relationship reaches crisis point, as Peter's mission continues. 00:30 The Tingle Factor—Richard Ingrams Richard Ingrams shares with Robin Ray the music that stirs his emotions.	00:00 Arthur C Clarke - 2001: A Space Odyssey—Reconnaissance 9/10 Bowman prepares for the final stages of the mission to investigate the monolith. 00:15 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—9. Strange Dream 9/10 Life on Earth pushes Bea to breaking point while, on Oasis, Peter has a curious encounter. 00:30 Great Lives—Kathleen Ferrier Broadcaster Sue MacGregor nominates singer Kathleen Ferrier who died tragically young.	00:00 Arthur C Clarke - 2001: A Space Odyssey—Monolith 10/10 Bowman drives a space pod towards the monolith. 00:15 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—10. Uncertain Future 10/10 Peter is horrified to find Jesus Lover Five gravely ill in intensive care. 00:30 Mastertapes—Series 2, Wilko Johnson (the B-side) 2/12 Wilko Johnson responds to questions about the making of Dr Feelgood's Down By The Jetty.	00:00 Bram Stoker - Dracula—1. No One 1/2 The original vampire horror tale of Count Dracula's reign of terror in Victorian Britain. (R)
01:00	01:00 Jane Harris - Gillespie and I—Omnibus 2/2 2/2 Little Rose Gillespie has disappeared. Could Harriet possibly be involved?	01:00 The Doomed Oasis by Hammond Innes—5. The Empty Quarter 5/6 Out in Arabia, George learns that the missing David Whittaker may still be alive. 01:30 The Library Returns Jonathan Glancey explores how libraries in Europe and the USA are being reinvented.	01:00 The Doomed Oasis by Hammond Innes—6. Jebel Al-Akhbar 6/6 The water supply is cut off to force the Emir to negotiate. 01:30 Passing The Hat Jolyon Jenkins tries to learn the tricks of street magic.	01:00 Van der Valk - Love in Amsterdam—1. Liar 1/3 Dutch sleuth Van der Valk thinks suspect Martin is lying over his ex-lover's murder. 01:30 Cricket Legends—Denis Compton The story of England’s first-class cricketer and Arsenal footballer.	01:00 Van der Valk - Love in Amsterdam—2. Taking A Chance 2/3 Martin's murder alibi is thin, but Dutch sleuth Van der Valk takes a chance on him. 01:30 Movie Outcasts: The Making of Easy Rider Micky Dolenz from The Monkees looks at the making of classic road movie Easy Rider.	01:00 Van der Valk - Love in Amsterdam—3. Decoy 3/3 Dutch sleuth Van der Valk needs a decoy to tempt Elsa's killer out of hiding. 01:30 Before Your Very Ears! Grant Gordon explores the rich history of magic on radio.	01:00 Wuthering Heights—Episode 2 Heathcliff has written a letter to Cathy but can Nelly deliver it?
02:00	02:15 David Benedictus - Queen of the May Can Queen of the May win one more race before retiring? 02:30 The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Shy student Greer Kadetsky has an encounter that leaves her questioning of her life.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—Gabrielle Zevin - The Collected Works of AJ Fikry, Love and Loss 1/10 A bookshop owner struggles with a devastating loss and a baby is found abandoned. 02:15 Britain on the Bottle: Alcohol and the State—Habitual Drunkards and the Asylum 6/10 Mark Whitaker examines the late 19th-century panic over habitual drunkards. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 1 1/10 Lucy Graham gains all the wealth she desires when she marries widower Sir Michael Audley. 02:45 Book of the Week—Damian Barr - Maggie and Me, Episode 1 1/5 A boy in a steelworking town in the 1980s finds an unlikely heroine in Maggie Thatcher.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—Gabrielle Zevin - The Collected Works of AJ Fikry, A Discovery 2/10 An unlikely discovery in the children's section of the bookshop presents AJ with a dilemma 02:15 Britain on the Bottle: Alcohol and the State—The Central Control Board of 1915 7/10 Mark Whitaker examines the state's role in the liquor trade during the First World War. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 2 2/10 Young lawyer Robert bumps into an old friend, back from making his fortune in Australia. 02:45 Book of the Week—Damian Barr - Maggie and Me, Episode 2 2/5 As the steelworkers go out on strike, Damian falls in love for the first time.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—Gabrielle Zevin - The Collected Works of AJ Fikry, Episode 3 3/10 AJ acts out of love when he makes a commitment. 02:15 Britain on the Bottle: Alcohol and the State—Improving the Pub 8/10 Mark Whitaker looks at how the pub industry responded to falling consumption in the 1920s. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 3 3/10 Robert invites George to meet his uncle's young wife. But she's reluctant to receive them. 02:45 Book of the Week—Damian Barr - Maggie and Me, Episode 3 3/5 Eleven-year-old Damian falls in love with his friend Mark, but tries to hide his sexuality	02:00 Book at Bedtime—Gabrielle Zevin - The Collected Works of AJ Fikry, Chance and Possibility 4/10 Reading leads to opportunity and delight for Maya and AJ. 02:15 Britain on the Bottle: Alcohol and the State—The Doctors Take Over 9/10 How and why the NHS embarked on the hospital treatment of alcoholics in the 1960s. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 4 4/10 With George missing, Robert heads to Southampton, but the answer really lies elsewhere. 02:45 Book of the Week—Damian Barr - Maggie and Me, Episode 4 4/5 Damian is caught up in a secret school visit from Scottish poll tax protesters.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—Gabrielle Zevin - The Collected Works of AJ Fikry, A Trip to Providence 5/10 Amelia's favourite book finds AJ planning a trip to Providence with Maya and Lambiase. 02:15 Britain on the Bottle: Alcohol and the State—The 'Drink Question', Past and Present 10/10 Mark Whitaker asks leading historians how the past can inform present alcohol policy. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 5 5/10 Speaking to Lady Audley's ex-maid provokes a surprise. 02:45 Book of the Week—Damian Barr - Maggie and Me, Episode 5 5/5 Damian escapes to university and fulfils his dream of becoming a journalist.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Gail Porter TV presenter Gail Porter chooses tracks by Pink Floyd and Prince. 02:15 With Great Pleasure—Don Paterson Poet Don Paterson shares his favourite prose and poetry including Chesterton and Dickinson 02:45 The Fosdyke Saga—5. The Clouds of War 'I've joined the Royal Flying Corps. I'm going to be an air ace.'
03:00	03:45 The Lore of the Land—5. North Yorkshire An examination of the creatures of folklore said to live on Britain's farms.	03:00 Classic Serial—Ian Rankin - Rebus: Set in Darkness, Episode 1 1/2 Rebus follows a trail of dead bodies found at a construction site.	03:00 Classic Serial—Ian Rankin - Rebus: Set in Darkness, Episode 2 2/2 Rebus suspects other cases are linked to his, but crime boss Cafferty has different ideas.	03:00 Nan Woodhouse—Judith Shakespeare Shakespeare's younger daughter is a loner, yearning to be a part of her father's life.	03:00 Classic Serial—Honoré de Balzac - Eugenie Grandet, Episode 1 1/2 Eugenie's miserly father is a man whose terror of poverty overrides his love for his child	03:00 Classic Serial—Honoré de Balzac - Eugenie Grandet, Episode 2 2/2 Will the miserly Monsieur Grandet be able to forgive his defiant daughter?	03:00 Here's the Thing—Paul Simon The life of the singer-songwriter, from middle-class Jewish roots to global megastardom.
04:00	04:00 Rose Tremain—The End of Love Olga adored a Polish pianist. Stars Miriam Margolyes and Nigel Anthony.	04:00 Quote... Unquote—05/08/2013 Nigel Rees hosts the popular quotations quiz. 04:30 Bangers and Mash—3. Inspection 3/6 A health inspector calls. Will the catering team have to halt pie production?	04:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Guests Marcus Chown, Shappi Khorsandi and Sir Terry Pratchett to add to the collection. 04:30 The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 6th May 1800 5/6 With the babies set to arrive, a visitor surprises Cholericke.	04:00 Foul Play—Series 3, Oh Yes She Is Dead! 3/6 Susan Moody and Simon Shaw tackle a panto murder. 04:30 The 27-Year Itch—Expanding the Mind Dorothy and Edward decide to broaden their minds.	04:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 23/07/1979 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Sid Colin, Barry Cryer and John Junkin. 04:30 Alison and Maud—Series 1, Family Hold Back 3/6 B&B landlady Maud comes up trumps in the middle of the night.	04:00 The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Hugh Dennis, Arthur Smith, Gyles Brandreth and Henry Naylor debate to win. 04:30 After Henry—Series 3, Different Viewpoints 7/8 Sarah is irritated by her mother's opinions on TV and every other subject.	04:00 Lord Dracula A monk chronicles the horrific reign of the tyrant behind the legend of Count Dracula.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Blake Morrison and Glyn Maxwell Poet Daljit Nagra introduces Blake Morrison and Glyn Maxwell on themes of identity. 05:30 The Gobetweenies—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Joe tries to keep his new affair a secret and Tom has erotic dreams about the wrong girl.	05:00 Winston—Winston in Europe, An Educated Woman 2/6 The old rogue's talk of Flaubert, Baudelaire and Renoir baffles Nancy. 05:30 Just a Minute—Series 81, Episode 1 1/6 Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 81st series of the iconic panel show.	05:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Reunion 5/6 A visitor brings new branches to the Conroy family tree. 05:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, Milton Prime 4/6 Special offer! Sign on with Milton Prime, the pioneering audio comedy delivery service.	05:00 The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, Salvatore's Apotheosis 3/6 Plethora decides that son and heir Salvatore must be ordained as a priest. 05:30 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, The Helpers 3/4 Daliso Chaponda looks at UK and Africa charities and organisations.	05:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Jan has Helen back at home, but is it what she really wants? 05:30 Alone—Series 1, The Reunion 4/6 Mitch's reunion with an old university chum is not what he expects. Stars Angus Deayton.	05:00 Minor Adjustment—At the End of the Rainbow 4/6 Richard receives exciting news from Hollywood. 05:30 Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott: Right Leaning But Well Meaning Geoff is working class, votes Tory, voted Leave. How did he end up a comedian?	05:30 Kenneth Williams - Just Williams—Stick Around Long Enough 5/10 1962-1965: New roles and meeting Barbara Windsor and Joe Orton. 05:50 Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Power Struggles A breakthrough in 'ecological physics' is scandalously ignored.
06:00	06:00 The Doomed Oasis by Hammond Innes—5. The Empty Quarter 5/6 Out in Arabia, George learns that the missing David Whittaker may still be alive. 06:30 The Library Returns Jonathan Glancey explores how libraries in Europe and the USA are being reinvented.	06:00 The Doomed Oasis by Hammond Innes—6. Jebel Al-Akhbar 6/6 The water supply is cut off to force the Emir to negotiate. 06:30 Passing The Hat Jolyon Jenkins tries to learn the tricks of street magic.	06:00 Van der Valk - Love in Amsterdam—1. Liar 1/3 Dutch sleuth Van der Valk thinks suspect Martin is lying over his ex-lover's murder. 06:30 Cricket Legends—Denis Compton The story of England’s first-class cricketer and Arsenal footballer.	06:00 Van der Valk - Love in Amsterdam—2. Taking A Chance 2/3 Martin's murder alibi is thin, but Dutch sleuth Van der Valk takes a chance on him. 06:30 Movie Outcasts: The Making of Easy Rider Micky Dolenz from The Monkees looks at the making of classic road movie Easy Rider.	06:00 Van der Valk - Love in Amsterdam—3. Decoy 3/3 Dutch sleuth Van der Valk needs a decoy to tempt Elsa's killer out of hiding. 06:30 Before Your Very Ears! Grant Gordon explores the rich history of magic on radio.	06:00 Lord Dracula A monk chronicles the horrific reign of the tyrant behind the legend of Count Dracula.	06:00 Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Lucy Graham gains all the wealth she desires when she marries widower Sir Michael Audley.
07:00	07:00 Winston—Winston in Europe, An Educated Woman 2/6 The old rogue's talk of Flaubert, Baudelaire and Renoir baffles Nancy. 07:30 Just a Minute—Series 81, Episode 1 1/6 Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 81st series of the iconic panel show.	07:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Reunion 5/6 A visitor brings new branches to the Conroy family tree. 07:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, Milton Prime 4/6 Special offer! Sign on with Milton Prime, the pioneering audio comedy delivery service.	07:00 The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, Salvatore's Apotheosis 3/6 Plethora decides that son and heir Salvatore must be ordained as a priest. 07:30 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, The Helpers 3/4 Daliso Chaponda looks at UK and Africa charities and organisations.	07:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Jan has Helen back at home, but is it what she really wants? 07:30 Alone—Series 1, The Reunion 4/6 Mitch's reunion with an old university chum is not what he expects. Stars Angus Deayton.	07:00 Minor Adjustment—At the End of the Rainbow 4/6 Richard receives exciting news from Hollywood. 07:30 Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott: Right Leaning But Well Meaning Geoff is working class, votes Tory, voted Leave. How did he end up a comedian?	07:30 Kenneth Williams - Just Williams—Stick Around Long Enough 5/10 1962-1965: New roles and meeting Barbara Windsor and Joe Orton. 07:50 Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Power Struggles A breakthrough in 'ecological physics' is scandalously ignored.	07:15 Melissa Murray - A Line of Smoke Azra has left the troubles in Bosnia for Britain, where she tries to reconcile her past. 07:30 The Gobetweenies—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Joe has to cancel a romantic holiday with his girlfriend, sparking more problems for Mimi.
08:00	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, Hancock's Hair 13/20 Paranoid over going bald, the Lad pays a visit to Maison James. 08:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.	08:00 As Time Goes By—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 As Jean's sister-in-law and husband visit, Lionel acts like a psychiatrist. 08:30 The Men from the Ministry—All Change Struggling with the new metric system, will the dopey duo measure up in fancy new jobs?	08:00 The Navy Lark—Series 3, The Falmouth Ghost Ship 12/20 When strange lights are spotted at sea off Cornwall, Troutbridge's crew investigates. 08:30 Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 5 5/13 Kenneth Horne spies a nuclear banana and Kenneth Williams throws a tantrum over the script	08:00 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—The Rich Brothers 6/10 The veteran of many parts reveals all on showbiz clichés. 08:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, Tales of Old Dartmoor 21/27 Prison governor Neddie Seagoon relocates his inmates to the south of France.	08:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 2 2/13 Truthful army recruitment and Professor Prune's travels in his trousers. 08:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, Keeping It Warm 12/12 Will barrister Roger manage to make up with Sally?	08:00 Here's the Thing—Paul Simon The life of the singer-songwriter, from middle-class Jewish roots to global megastardom.	08:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 05/12/1958 With a new dress code at work, can Ted live up to the sartorial rules? 08:30 Take It From Here—From 10/01/1956 Jim gets a social conscience, and Eth's mum is feeling dubious over Ron.
09:00	09:00 Quote... Unquote—05/08/2013 Nigel Rees hosts the popular quotations quiz. 09:30 Bangers and Mash—3. Inspection 3/6 A health inspector calls. Will the catering team have to halt pie production?	09:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 23, Episode 6 6/8 Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp. 09:45 Ivor Cutler - A Stuggy Pren—Episode 4 4/5 Ivor Cutler muses on bargain hunting, water flowers and 'Beelyploomkins'.	09:00 Foul Play—Series 3, Oh Yes She Is Dead! 3/6 Susan Moody and Simon Shaw tackle a panto murder. 09:30 The 27-Year Itch—Expanding the Mind Dorothy and Edward decide to broaden their minds.	09:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 23/07/1979 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Sid Colin, Barry Cryer and John Junkin. 09:30 Alison and Maud—Series 1, Family Hold Back 3/6 B&B landlady Maud comes up trumps in the middle of the night.	09:00 The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Hugh Dennis, Arthur Smith, Gyles Brandreth and Henry Naylor debate to win. 09:30 After Henry—Series 3, Different Viewpoints 7/8 Sarah is irritated by her mother's opinions on TV and every other subject.	09:00 The Rudest Man in Britain The rudest man in Britain explores the legacy of former broadcasting star Gilbert Harding.	09:00 The White Road by Edmund de Waal (Omnibus) Edmund de Waal's pilgrimage to the creators of porcelain. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.
10:00	10:00 Classic Serial—Ian Rankin - Rebus: Set in Darkness, Episode 1 1/2 Rebus follows a trail of dead bodies found at a construction site.	10:00 Classic Serial—Ian Rankin - Rebus: Set in Darkness, Episode 2 2/2 Rebus suspects other cases are linked to his, but crime boss Cafferty has different ideas.	10:00 Nan Woodhouse—Judith Shakespeare Shakespeare's younger daughter is a loner, yearning to be a part of her father's life.	10:00 Classic Serial—Honoré de Balzac - Eugenie Grandet, Episode 1 1/2 Eugenie's miserly father is a man whose terror of poverty overrides his love for his child	10:00 Classic Serial—Honoré de Balzac - Eugenie Grandet, Episode 2 2/2 Will the miserly Monsieur Grandet be able to forgive his defiant daughter?		10:10 The Listening Project—Lindsey and Isabel - Weavers and Dyers Members of the Tawe Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers share the secrets of natural dyes (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Voice, Sacha Distel From Maurice Ravel to Frank Sinatra, the French singer shares his castaway choices.
11:00	11:00 Short Rides in Fast Machines—The Bullet Racers by Adam Marek 1/3 A reporter visits Thaxtum-cum-Shyne to investigate a strange occurrence at the annual race 11:15 Dermot Bolger - Temptation Emotions erupt as married Alison is reunited with a long lost love on holiday in Ireland.	11:00 Short Rides in Fast Machines—The Fall of Paris by Toby Litt 2/3 A video clip goes viral, with unforeseen consequences. 11:15 CW Hill - Killing Maestros Conductor Sergei Bodanov feels jinxed by the evil curse of a Wagner opera.	11:00 Short Rides in Fast Machines—About Time by Tania Hershman 3/3 A writer's research for a story about time machines takes a strange turn. 11:15 Sue Teddern - Picking Up the Pieces After her husband is killed, a surprising friendship develops for lonely Emma.	11:00 JG Ballard - The Largest Theme Park in the World Europe has exchanged work for perpetual sun-bathing on the beaches of the Mediterranean. 11:15 Alex Ferguson - A Woman's Walk Is Never Done As her husband Tom joins the Jarrow March Jessie decides to march in a different direction	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—British Podcast Awards, pt 1 Made for 4 Extra. Amanda Litherland presents highlights from the British Podcast Awards.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 3, Nukes 9/10 What it actually means to be ordered to launch a nuclear attack.
12:00	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, Hancock's Hair 13/20 Paranoid over going bald, the Lad pays a visit to Maison James. 12:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.	12:00 As Time Goes By—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 As Jean's sister-in-law and husband visit, Lionel acts like a psychiatrist. 12:30 The Men from the Ministry—All Change Struggling with the new metric system, will the dopey duo measure up in fancy new jobs?	12:00 The Navy Lark—Series 3, The Falmouth Ghost Ship 12/20 When strange lights are spotted at sea off Cornwall, Troutbridge's crew investigates. 12:30 Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 5 5/13 Kenneth Horne spies a nuclear banana and Kenneth Williams throws a tantrum over the script	12:00 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—The Rich Brothers 6/10 The veteran of many parts reveals all on showbiz clichés. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, Tales of Old Dartmoor 21/27 Prison governor Neddie Seagoon relocates his inmates to the south of France.	12:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 2 2/13 Truthful army recruitment and Professor Prune's travels in his trousers. 12:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, Keeping It Warm 12/12 Will barrister Roger manage to make up with Sally?	12:00 Archive on 4—The Monkhouse Files Bob Monkhouse guides Bob Sinfield through his memories, diaries and recordings.	12:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 05/12/1958 With a new dress code at work, can Ted live up to the sartorial rules? 12:30 Take It From Here—From 10/01/1956 Jim gets a social conscience, and Eth's mum is feeling dubious over Ron.
13:00	13:00 The Doomed Oasis by Hammond Innes—5. The Empty Quarter 5/6 Out in Arabia, George learns that the missing David Whittaker may still be alive. 13:30 The Library Returns Jonathan Glancey explores how libraries in Europe and the USA are being reinvented.	13:00 The Doomed Oasis by Hammond Innes—6. Jebel Al-Akhbar 6/6 The water supply is cut off to force the Emir to negotiate. 13:30 Passing The Hat Jolyon Jenkins tries to learn the tricks of street magic.	13:00 Van der Valk - Love in Amsterdam—1. Liar 1/3 Dutch sleuth Van der Valk thinks suspect Martin is lying over his ex-lover's murder. 13:30 Cricket Legends—Denis Compton The story of England’s first-class cricketer and Arsenal footballer.	13:00 Van der Valk - Love in Amsterdam—2. Taking A Chance 2/3 Martin's murder alibi is thin, but Dutch sleuth Van der Valk takes a chance on him. 13:30 Movie Outcasts: The Making of Easy Rider Micky Dolenz from The Monkees looks at the making of classic road movie Easy Rider.	13:00 Van der Valk - Love in Amsterdam—3. Decoy 3/3 Dutch sleuth Van der Valk needs a decoy to tempt Elsa's killer out of hiding. 13:30 Before Your Very Ears! Grant Gordon explores the rich history of magic on radio.	13:00 Wuthering Heights—Episode 2 Heathcliff has written a letter to Cathy but can Nelly deliver it?	13:00 Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Lucy Graham gains all the wealth she desires when she marries widower Sir Michael Audley.
14:00	14:00 Book at Bedtime—Gabrielle Zevin - The Collected Works of AJ Fikry, Love and Loss 1/10 A bookshop owner struggles with a devastating loss and a baby is found abandoned. 14:15 Britain on the Bottle: Alcohol and the State—Habitual Drunkards and the Asylum 6/10 Mark Whitaker examines the late 19th-century panic over habitual drunkards. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 1 1/10 Lucy Graham gains all the wealth she desires when she marries widower Sir Michael Audley. 14:45 Book of the Week—Damian Barr - Maggie and Me, Episode 1 1/5 A boy in a steelworking town in the 1980s finds an unlikely heroine in Maggie Thatcher.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—Gabrielle Zevin - The Collected Works of AJ Fikry, A Discovery 2/10 An unlikely discovery in the children's section of the bookshop presents AJ with a dilemma 14:15 Britain on the Bottle: Alcohol and the State—The Central Control Board of 1915 7/10 Mark Whitaker examines the state's role in the liquor trade during the First World War. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 2 2/10 Young lawyer Robert bumps into an old friend, back from making his fortune in Australia. 14:45 Book of the Week—Damian Barr - Maggie and Me, Episode 2 2/5 As the steelworkers go out on strike, Damian falls in love for the first time.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—Gabrielle Zevin - The Collected Works of AJ Fikry, Episode 3 3/10 AJ acts out of love when he makes a commitment. 14:15 Britain on the Bottle: Alcohol and the State—Improving the Pub 8/10 Mark Whitaker looks at how the pub industry responded to falling consumption in the 1920s. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 3 3/10 Robert invites George to meet his uncle's young wife. But she's reluctant to receive them. 14:45 Book of the Week—Damian Barr - Maggie and Me, Episode 3 3/5 Eleven-year-old Damian falls in love with his friend Mark, but tries to hide his sexuality	14:00 Book at Bedtime—Gabrielle Zevin - The Collected Works of AJ Fikry, Chance and Possibility 4/10 Reading leads to opportunity and delight for Maya and AJ. 14:15 Britain on the Bottle: Alcohol and the State—The Doctors Take Over 9/10 How and why the NHS embarked on the hospital treatment of alcoholics in the 1960s. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 4 4/10 With George missing, Robert heads to Southampton, but the answer really lies elsewhere. 14:45 Book of the Week—Damian Barr - Maggie and Me, Episode 4 4/5 Damian is caught up in a secret school visit from Scottish poll tax protesters.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—Gabrielle Zevin - The Collected Works of AJ Fikry, A Trip to Providence 5/10 Amelia's favourite book finds AJ planning a trip to Providence with Maya and Lambiase. 14:15 Britain on the Bottle: Alcohol and the State—The 'Drink Question', Past and Present 10/10 Mark Whitaker asks leading historians how the past can inform present alcohol policy. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 5 5/10 Speaking to Lady Audley's ex-maid provokes a surprise. 14:45 Book of the Week—Damian Barr - Maggie and Me, Episode 5 5/5 Damian escapes to university and fulfils his dream of becoming a journalist.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Gail Porter TV presenter Gail Porter chooses tracks by Pink Floyd and Prince. 14:15 With Great Pleasure—Don Paterson Poet Don Paterson shares his favourite prose and poetry including Chesterton and Dickinson 14:45 The Fosdyke Saga—5. The Clouds of War 'I've joined the Royal Flying Corps. I'm going to be an air ace.'	14:15 Melissa Murray - A Line of Smoke Azra has left the troubles in Bosnia for Britain, where she tries to reconcile her past. 14:30 The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Distance and circumstance have put a strain on Greer and Cory's relationship.
15:00	15:00 Classic Serial—Ian Rankin - Rebus: Set in Darkness, Episode 1 1/2 Rebus follows a trail of dead bodies found at a construction site.	15:00 Classic Serial—Ian Rankin - Rebus: Set in Darkness, Episode 2 2/2 Rebus suspects other cases are linked to his, but crime boss Cafferty has different ideas.	15:00 Nan Woodhouse—Judith Shakespeare Shakespeare's younger daughter is a loner, yearning to be a part of her father's life.	15:00 Classic Serial—Honoré de Balzac - Eugenie Grandet, Episode 1 1/2 Eugenie's miserly father is a man whose terror of poverty overrides his love for his child	15:00 Classic Serial—Honoré de Balzac - Eugenie Grandet, Episode 2 2/2 Will the miserly Monsieur Grandet be able to forgive his defiant daughter?	15:00 Here's the Thing—Paul Simon The life of the singer-songwriter, from middle-class Jewish roots to global megastardom.	15:45 Stuntz—Series 1, 1. Sky-writing 1/4 A guide to the greatest advertising stunts and gimmicks of recent times.
16:00	16:00 Quote... Unquote—05/08/2013 Nigel Rees hosts the popular quotations quiz. 16:30 Bangers and Mash—3. Inspection 3/6 A health inspector calls. Will the catering team have to halt pie production?	16:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Guests Marcus Chown, Shappi Khorsandi and Sir Terry Pratchett to add to the collection. 16:30 The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 6th May 1800 5/6 With the babies set to arrive, a visitor surprises Cholericke.	16:00 Foul Play—Series 3, Oh Yes She Is Dead! 3/6 Susan Moody and Simon Shaw tackle a panto murder. 16:30 The 27-Year Itch—Expanding the Mind Dorothy and Edward decide to broaden their minds.	16:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 23/07/1979 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Sid Colin, Barry Cryer and John Junkin. 16:30 Alison and Maud—Series 1, Family Hold Back 3/6 B&B landlady Maud comes up trumps in the middle of the night.	16:00 The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Hugh Dennis, Arthur Smith, Gyles Brandreth and Henry Naylor debate to win. 16:30 After Henry—Series 3, Different Viewpoints 7/8 Sarah is irritated by her mother's opinions on TV and every other subject.	16:00 Lord Dracula A monk chronicles the horrific reign of the tyrant behind the legend of Count Dracula.	16:00 Classic Serial—By a Young Officer: Churchill on the North West Frontier Churchill's 1897 adventure as a war correspondent in the hostile Afghan-Pakistani border.
17:00	17:00 Winston—Winston in Europe, An Educated Woman 2/6 The old rogue's talk of Flaubert, Baudelaire and Renoir baffles Nancy. 17:30 Just a Minute—Series 81, Episode 1 1/6 Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 81st series of the iconic panel show.	17:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 2, Reunion 5/6 A visitor brings new branches to the Conroy family tree. 17:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, Milton Prime 4/6 Special offer! Sign on with Milton Prime, the pioneering audio comedy delivery service.	17:00 The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, Salvatore's Apotheosis 3/6 Plethora decides that son and heir Salvatore must be ordained as a priest. 17:30 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, The Helpers 3/4 Daliso Chaponda looks at UK and Africa charities and organisations.	17:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Jan has Helen back at home, but is it what she really wants? 17:30 Alone—Series 1, The Reunion 4/6 Mitch's reunion with an old university chum is not what he expects. Stars Angus Deayton.	17:00 Minor Adjustment—At the End of the Rainbow 4/6 Richard receives exciting news from Hollywood. 17:30 Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott: Right Leaning But Well Meaning Geoff is working class, votes Tory, voted Leave. How did he end up a comedian?	17:30 Kenneth Williams - Just Williams—Stick Around Long Enough 5/10 1962-1965: New roles and meeting Barbara Windsor and Joe Orton. 17:50 Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Power Struggles A breakthrough in 'ecological physics' is scandalously ignored.	17:00 Poetry Extra—'How do I love thee... ?' by EB Browning Daljit Nagra features the sonnet by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. 17:30 The Gobetweenies—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Joe has to cancel a romantic holiday with his girlfriend, sparking more problems for Mimi.
18:00	18:00 Arthur C Clarke - 2001: A Space Odyssey—Trouble 6/10 Poole and Bowman have suspicions about HAL's reported communications failure. 18:15 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—6. Big News 6/10 Bea has big news for her husband, now a missionary on a distant planet. 18:30 A Good Read—Jon Snow and Christopher Frayling Jon and Christopher discuss books by Francoise Sagan, MR James and Alexander Masters.	18:00 Arthur C Clarke - 2001: A Space Odyssey—HAL 7/10 Suspicions arise that HAL is acting on its own volition, but does HAL suspect them? 18:15 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—7. Bridging the Gap 7/10 From his mission on distant Oasis, Peter tries to reconnect with his wife Bea. 18:30 The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Grand Blackpool 4/6 Geoffrey Wheeler visits the seaside theatre that is refusing to bring the curtain down.	18:00 Arthur C Clarke - 2001: A Space Odyssey—Mutiny 8/10 As the ship approaches Saturn, HAL the computer decides to take control. 18:15 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—8. Crisis Point 8/10 Bea and Peter's relationship reaches crisis point, as Peter's mission continues. 18:30 The Tingle Factor—Richard Ingrams Richard Ingrams shares with Robin Ray the music that stirs his emotions.	18:00 Arthur C Clarke - 2001: A Space Odyssey—Reconnaissance 9/10 Bowman prepares for the final stages of the mission to investigate the monolith. 18:15 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—9. Strange Dream 9/10 Life on Earth pushes Bea to breaking point while, on Oasis, Peter has a curious encounter. 18:30 Great Lives—Kathleen Ferrier Broadcaster Sue MacGregor nominates singer Kathleen Ferrier who died tragically young.	18:00 Arthur C Clarke - 2001: A Space Odyssey—Monolith 10/10 Bowman drives a space pod towards the monolith. 18:15 The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—10. Uncertain Future 10/10 Peter is horrified to find Jesus Lover Five gravely ill in intensive care. 18:30 Mastertapes—Series 2, Wilko Johnson (the B-side) 2/12 Wilko Johnson responds to questions about the making of Dr Feelgood's Down By The Jetty.	18:00 Bram Stoker - Dracula—1. No One 1/2 The original vampire horror tale of Count Dracula's reign of terror in Victorian Britain.	18:00 Sheridan Le Fanu - Carmilla Living in a castle in Austria, lonely Laura is captivated by a beautiful visitor. 18:45 JCW Brook - The Bognor Regis Vampire A couple receive an unusually diabolical visitor
19:00	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, Hancock's Hair 13/20 Paranoid over going bald, the Lad pays a visit to Maison James. 19:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.	19:00 As Time Goes By—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 As Jean's sister-in-law and husband visit, Lionel acts like a psychiatrist. 19:30 The Men from the Ministry—All Change Struggling with the new metric system, will the dopey duo measure up in fancy new jobs?	19:00 The Navy Lark—Series 3, The Falmouth Ghost Ship 12/20 When strange lights are spotted at sea off Cornwall, Troutbridge's crew investigates. 19:30 Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 5 5/13 Kenneth Horne spies a nuclear banana and Kenneth Williams throws a tantrum over the script	19:00 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—The Rich Brothers 6/10 The veteran of many parts reveals all on showbiz clichés. 19:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, Tales of Old Dartmoor 21/27 Prison governor Neddie Seagoon relocates his inmates to the south of France.	19:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 2 2/13 Truthful army recruitment and Professor Prune's travels in his trousers. 19:30 Brothers in Law—Series 2, Keeping It Warm 12/12 Will barrister Roger manage to make up with Sally?	19:00 The Rudest Man in Britain The rudest man in Britain explores the legacy of former broadcasting star Gilbert Harding.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 3, Nukes 9/10 What it actually means to be ordered to launch a nuclear attack.
20:00	20:00 The Doomed Oasis by Hammond Innes—5. The Empty Quarter 5/6 Out in Arabia, George learns that the missing David Whittaker may still be alive. 20:30 The Library Returns Jonathan Glancey explores how libraries in Europe and the USA are being reinvented.	20:00 The Doomed Oasis by Hammond Innes—6. Jebel Al-Akhbar 6/6 The water supply is cut off to force the Emir to negotiate. 20:30 Passing The Hat Jolyon Jenkins tries to learn the tricks of street magic.	20:00 Van der Valk - Love in Amsterdam—1. Liar 1/3 Dutch sleuth Van der Valk thinks suspect Martin is lying over his ex-lover's murder. 20:30 Cricket Legends—Denis Compton The story of England’s first-class cricketer and Arsenal footballer.	20:00 Van der Valk - Love in Amsterdam—2. Taking A Chance 2/3 Martin's murder alibi is thin, but Dutch sleuth Van der Valk takes a chance on him. 20:30 Movie Outcasts: The Making of Easy Rider Micky Dolenz from The Monkees looks at the making of classic road movie Easy Rider.	20:00 Van der Valk - Love in Amsterdam—3. Decoy 3/3 Dutch sleuth Van der Valk needs a decoy to tempt Elsa's killer out of hiding. 20:30 Before Your Very Ears! Grant Gordon explores the rich history of magic on radio.		20:00 The White Road by Edmund de Waal (Omnibus) Edmund de Waal's pilgrimage to the creators of porcelain. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.
21:00	21:00 Short Rides in Fast Machines—The Bullet Racers by Adam Marek 1/3 A reporter visits Thaxtum-cum-Shyne to investigate a strange occurrence at the annual race 21:15 Dermot Bolger - Temptation Emotions erupt as married Alison is reunited with a long lost love on holiday in Ireland.	21:00 Short Rides in Fast Machines—The Fall of Paris by Toby Litt 2/3 A video clip goes viral, with unforeseen consequences. 21:15 CW Hill - Killing Maestros Conductor Sergei Bodanov feels jinxed by the evil curse of a Wagner opera.	21:00 Short Rides in Fast Machines—About Time by Tania Hershman 3/3 A writer's research for a story about time machines takes a strange turn. 21:15 Sue Teddern - Picking Up the Pieces After her husband is killed, a surprising friendship develops for lonely Emma.	21:00 JG Ballard - The Largest Theme Park in the World Europe has exchanged work for perpetual sun-bathing on the beaches of the Mediterranean. 21:15 Alex Ferguson - A Woman's Walk Is Never Done As her husband Tom joins the Jarrow March Jessie decides to march in a different direction	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—British Podcast Awards, pt 1 Made for 4 Extra. Amanda Litherland presents highlights from the British Podcast Awards.		21:10 The Listening Project—Lindsey and Isabel - Weavers and Dyers Members of the Tawe Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers share the secrets of natural dyes (R) 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Voice, Sacha Distel From Maurice Ravel to Frank Sinatra, the French singer shares his castaway choices.
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 81, Episode 1 1/6 Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 81st series of the iconic panel show. 22:30 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Tertiary Phase, Fit The Sixteenth 4/6 Arthur is confronted by all he’s ever eaten or killed.	22:00 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, Milton Prime 4/6 Special offer! Sign on with Milton Prime, the pioneering audio comedy delivery service. 22:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Out of Our Tree 4/4 Tom's father is engrossed in putting together the Wrigglesworth family tree. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Tania Edwards 1/2 The best in contemporary comedy. Jon Holmes talks to Tania Edwards.	22:00 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, The Helpers 3/4 Daliso Chaponda looks at UK and Africa charities and organisations. 22:30 2525—Episode 6 6/6 A peek into the future, from talking appliances to restaging fights in pub car parks. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Tania Edwards 2/2 Jon Holmes is joined by Tania Edwards.	22:00 Alone—Series 1, The Reunion 4/6 Mitch's reunion with an old university chum is not what he expects. Stars Angus Deayton. 22:30 Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 2, Milan 4/4 The comedian discovers graffiti, beggars and lycra-clad couriers in the style capital.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott: Right Leaning But Well Meaning Geoff is working class, votes Tory, voted Leave. How did he end up a comedian? 22:30 Sketchorama—Series 4, Episode 4 4/4 Isy Suttie presents three sketch groups from the 2015 Edinburgh Festival. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Twayna Mayne 1/2 Arthur Smith talks to Twayna Mayne.	22:00 Old Harry's Game—Series 3, The Beautiful Game 5/6 Satan decides to hold a major football tournament in Hell - The Underworld Cup. 22:30 Bird Island—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Ben gets a new telescope, and Graham has some big news. 22:45 Tina C—Tina C's State of the Union Tour, Berlin 5/6 Can the country singing sensation gain a better understanding of the German capital? 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Twayna Mayne 2/2 Arthur Smith talks to Twayna Mayne.	22:00 The Gobetweenies—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Joe has to cancel a romantic holiday with his girlfriend, sparking more problems for Mimi. 22:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 1, The Swim 1/6 The life of an author, pipe smoker, fare-dodger and master of the abusive e-mail.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 23, Episode 6 6/8 Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp. 23:45 Ivor Cutler - A Stuggy Pren—Episode 4 4/5 Ivor Cutler muses on bargain hunting, water flowers and 'Beelyploomkins'.	23:00 Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself—Episode 3 3/4 Behind-the-scenes sketch show looking at the life and work of impressionist Lewis Macleod. 23:30 52 First Impressions with David Quantick—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 David Quantick presents stories about Tom Jones, Morrissey and Mrs Phyllis Pearsall.	23:00 Clayton Grange—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 A team of brilliantly stupid scientists try out their self-replicating killer robo-ants. 23:30 Delve Special—Series 1, The Shifton Scandal 3/4 In his town demolition expose, David Lander examines the link to a government sex scandal.	23:00 Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 Arthur Smith with stand-up comedy from Sean Lock and Annette Fagon and music from Squeeze. 23:30 The Odd Half Hour—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 A right-wing intervention and must-have board games.	23:00 Spike Milligan - Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall—Episode 6 6/8 Discover what led Spike Milligan to deny all serving Canadian officers a lift. 23:30 Chain Reaction—Series 4, Richard Wilson Interviews Arabella Weir 3/4 The famous TV pensioner passes the baton to the Fast Show gal in the relay chat show.	23:00 The Mark Steel Solution—Series 3, Charity 2/4 The comedian questions the motives behind mankind's fundraising efforts for good causes. 23:30 The Skivers—Series 1, Ken Campbell 2/5 Action from ancient Greece to 221B Baker Street. Comedy with guest Ken Campbell.	23:00 Chat Show Roulette—Episode 6 6/6 Improvised chat show hosted by Justin Edwards with Pippa Evans, Hugh Dennis and Matt Lucas 23:30 A Bit of Fry and Laurie—Second Bit 2/2 A crazy shopping spree and eating Greek in Stevenage.

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