Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 20 - 26 August 2018

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00:00	00:30 Dan Dare—Series 1, 3 The Red Moon Mystery 1/2 3/6 Dan's crew orbit Earth until the Inter-Planet Space Force orders them to Mars. 00:35 There Will Come Soft Rains by Ray Bradbury 2026: With surroundings destroyed and empty of human life, an automated house carries on.	00:00 Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 1 1/4 A coma patient's treatment for a horrific accident has unexpected benefits. 00:30 A Good Read—Simon Thurley & Susan Blackmore Simon Thurley and Dr Susan Blackmore discuss their favourite books with Sue MacGregor. (R)	00:00 Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 2 2/4 With his heightened intelligence, Leon develops ingenious ways to outwit the CIA. 00:30 Meet the Parents—Series 4, Michelle McManus 1/3 Michelle McManus talks to her parents about winning Pop Idol back in 2003.	00:00 Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 3 3/4 Leon plans for the exciting new way of life that his enhanced mind has revealed. 00:30 Comic to Comic—Series 2, Adam Hills 7/7 Adam Hills shares with Bruce Morton some anecdotes about his most memorable gigs.	00:00 Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 4 4/4 Reynolds and Leon prepare for a battle of minds. Who will survive? Read by Rhashan Stone. 00:30 Great Lives—Captain James Cook Media executive and broadcaster Greg Dyke chooses explorer Captain James Cook.	00:00 Arthur C Clarke Stories—Summertime on Icarus Dawn is near, and engineer Colin Sherrard is stranded on an asteroid too close to the sun. 00:30 Mastertapes—Series 3, David Crosby (B-Side) 4/12 Audience questions for David Crosby about his album, 'If I Could Only Remember My Name'	00:00 Your Perfect Summer, On Sale Here by Ed Harris What will happen when virtual reality games can deliver real love? 00:45 Black and White by Jan Mark—2. Old Money 2/4 Gary gets an ancient two-shilling coin in his change.
01:00	01:00 Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen (Omnibus) Anne Sharp thinks that her lifelong friend Jane Austen may have been murdered.	01:00 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 5. Pavane for a Dead Hockey Player 5/6 With more deaths to investigate, private eye VI Warshawski finds herself under attack. 01:30 Mockery with Monocles: The Western Brothers Revealed Geoffrey Palmer celebrates variety act The Western Brothers.	01:00 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 6. The Long Goodbye 6/6 The private eye uncovers family ties, blackmail and bomb plots in a thrilling climax. 01:30 Jazz in the Open Air The story of jazz outdoors - from the streets of New Orleans to a flyover in Birmingham.	01:00 Craddock and Co—1. The Crompton Canvas 1/3 Victorian detective Charles Craddock investigates the theft of an Earl's painting. 01:30 The Reluctant Lama The Spanish toddler who was chosen by the Dalai Lama as a reincarnated Tibetan lama.	01:00 Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing 2/3 Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre. 01:30 What Became of the Bank Manager? Clive Anderson investigates the demise of the traditional bank manager.	01:00 Craddock and Co—3. My Dear Isabelle 3/3 The reappearance of an old flame prompts a trip to France for Charles and niece Lucy. 01:30 The Shock of the Knee Fashion writer Colin McDowell recalls the rise of the miniskirt.	01:00 44 Scotland Street (Omnibus)—Series 5 (Omnibus) Bruce's new girlfriend has a chequered past, while Bertie's father has a poetic encounter.
02:00	02:15 Clive Dunn - Definitely Dunn—Glamorous Nights in a Prison Camp 4/6 The Dad's Army star recalls becoming a PoW and how he met his wife after the war. 02:30 Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor (Omnibus) Eleanor Bron reads Elizabeth Taylor's poignant masterpiece.	02:00 Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—The Return 1/10 A tale of thwarted love and ambition set amongst the woodsmen and women of Little Hintock. 02:15 The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Telegraph 11/15 In 1870, the telegraph system came under the control of the post office. 02:30 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—1. The Landlady and Her Lovers 1/10 Recently widowed Eirlys Richards welcomes a new guest at her lively boarding house. 02:45 Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 1 1/5 Despite a poverty-stricken childhood and family problems, Harry shows promise at school.	02:00 Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Reunited? 2/10 Giles is reunited with his childhood sweetheart Grace, but will she return his love? 02:15 The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Post Office at War 12/15 In 1914, the post office was called upon to play a vital role in the country's war effort. 02:30 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—2. The Chef 2/10 Henpecked hotelier Arnold battles to replace his chef and withstand Theda. 02:45 Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 2 2/5 A financial stroke of luck enables Harry to give up his day job and focus on music.	02:00 Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Doubts 3/10 Grace Melbury's father starts doubting woodsman Giles's suitability for his daughter. 02:15 The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—A Job in a Million 13/15 In the 1930s, the GPO was a model employer, offering staff a secure career path. 02:30 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—3. The Hotelier 3/10 Frustrated Arnold gets inspired by Matthew's idea for a new business. 02:45 Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 3 3/5 Despite success, Harry Nilsson's drinking and drug-taking spiral out of control.	02:00 Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—The Doctor 4/10 Ambition and attraction coincide when Grace Melbury encounters young Doctor Fitzpiers. 02:15 The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Post Code 14/15 When a national post code system was introduced in the 1970s, it met with resistance. 02:30 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—4. The Silver Gumshoe 4/10 Bandmaster Jenks wants to marry Eirlys, but first he needs a private detective... 02:45 Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 4 4/5 Having damaged his voice with drink and drugs Harry turns to a bizarre alternative therapy	02:00 Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Midsummer Evening 5/10 Doctor Fitzpiers and Grace Melbury's paths cross on Midsummer's Eve in Little Hintock. 02:15 The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Last Post 15/15 As it sits on the brink of privatisation, what does the Royal Mail mean today? 02:30 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—5. The Longshoremen 5/10 Why is the local deckchair attendant being victimised by the fishing community? 02:45 Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 5 5/5 While Harry's excessive lifestyle continues, he is shocked by the death of a friend.	02:15 Down Your Way—Mary Peters in Newcastle, County Down Mary Peters revisits the coastline 'where the mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea'.
03:00	03:45 As Soon As I Open My Mouth—Street Talk, Posh Talk 3/4 The accent angst of Londoner Penny, born to a Caribbean mother.	03:00 Drama on 4—The Last Days of Troy, Episode 1 1/2 The Greeks are laying siege to Troy to win back their abducted queen Helen.	03:00 Drama on 4—The Last Days of Troy, Episode 2 2/2 Gods and mortals squabble among themselves for the spoils of war and the hand of victory.	03:00 Annie Caulfield - Almost Always African Gambian musician Moses Biama is in London to record with fading English rock star, Frank.	03:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged 1/2 Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.	03:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—2. Impostor 2/2 Having accepted him after eight years away, Guerre's wife now claims he is an impostor.	03:00 Archive on 4—Joan Littlewood and the People's Theatre Richard Eyre pays tribute to maverick left-wing theatre director Joan Littlewood.
04:00	04:00 Saturday Drama—Paul Sellar - The Moonflask A group of jobseekers pool their skills to steal a Ming vase and return it to its owner.	04:00 Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy. 04:30 Spangles 'n' Tights—Medieval Banquet 4/5 Dublin's theatrical costumiers dress a medieval banquet in a ghostly castle.	04:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Horne, Wheeler, De Botton 5/6 John Lloyd and Dave Gorman take exhibits from Alex Horne, Sara Wheeler and Alain De Botton 04:30 Any Other Business—Episode 6 6/6 Star Trek fever erupts as a German delegation tours the cultural delights of Chesbury.	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Polly Toynbee and Miles Kington. 04:30 The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 There's a timeshare shock in the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.	04:00 The Personality Test—Series 2, Esther Rantzen 6/6 The TV star and consumer champ quizzes a panel about herself. 04:30 Alison and Maud—Series 2, Golf Is a Four-Letter Word 3/6 Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while Alison's in a flap.	04:00 Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Markus Birdman, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran star in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz. 04:30 After Henry—Series 4, Positive Thinking 8/8 With Julian back on the scene, Clare is ecstatic. But her mother Sarah has concerns.	04:00 James Follett - The Rabid Summer Panic strikes a sunny seaside town when rabies breaks out.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Poetry and Planets: Simon Armitage Daljit Nagra introduces a piece by Simon Armitage and an interview from Start the Week. 05:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Featuring the only detectives who have not had their own TV show yet.	05:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 5, Self-Sufficiency 3/4 Pam Ayres talks about her love of allotments, beekeeping and knitting. 05:30 Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 2 How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?	05:00 Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Heart Failures 4/6 It's the Festival and Clare's birthday, but Struan is straying. It's fireworks all round. 05:30 Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Social Media 4/4 Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to social media.	05:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, The Anniversary Blues 4/6 Tommy has big celebration plans for Sheila, but Lewis gets involved. 05:30 Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Plan 6/6 Josh and his wife Monique's big day finally arrives.	05:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 It is Jan's birthday, and she is determined to do something unexpected. 05:30 Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2018 - Part 1 Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the festival. Hosted by Ahir Shah.	05:00 Winston—Winston Back Home, Don't Call Me Soams 3/6 Rosie and William irk the old rogue, so he turns to The Forsyte Saga. 05:30 Henry Normal: A Normal...—Imagination Henry Normal takes a poetic look at imagination and the reasons why humans create.	05:30 The Three Voyages of Captain Cook—Terra Australis Incognita Cook's second voyage to the South Pacific was in many ways a negative achievement.
06:00	06:00 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 5. Pavane for a Dead Hockey Player 5/6 With more deaths to investigate, private eye VI Warshawski finds herself under attack. 06:30 Mockery with Monocles: The Western Brothers Revealed Geoffrey Palmer celebrates variety act The Western Brothers.	06:00 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 6. The Long Goodbye 6/6 The private eye uncovers family ties, blackmail and bomb plots in a thrilling climax. 06:30 Jazz in the Open Air The story of jazz outdoors - from the streets of New Orleans to a flyover in Birmingham.	06:00 Craddock and Co—1. The Crompton Canvas 1/3 Victorian detective Charles Craddock investigates the theft of an Earl's painting. 06:30 The Reluctant Lama The Spanish toddler who was chosen by the Dalai Lama as a reincarnated Tibetan lama.	06:00 Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing 2/3 Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre. 06:30 What Became of the Bank Manager? Clive Anderson investigates the demise of the traditional bank manager.	06:00 Craddock and Co—3. My Dear Isabelle 3/3 The reappearance of an old flame prompts a trip to France for Charles and niece Lucy. 06:30 The Shock of the Knee Fashion writer Colin McDowell recalls the rise of the miniskirt.	06:00 James Follett - The Rabid Summer Panic strikes a sunny seaside town when rabies breaks out.	06:00 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 1950s Llantwit-on-Sea is enjoying a boom. Starring Nerys Hughes.
07:00	07:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 5, Self-Sufficiency 3/4 Pam Ayres talks about her love of allotments, beekeeping and knitting. 07:30 Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 2 How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?	07:00 Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Heart Failures 4/6 It's the Festival and Clare's birthday, but Struan is straying. It's fireworks all round. 07:30 Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Social Media 4/4 Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to social media.	07:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, The Anniversary Blues 4/6 Tommy has big celebration plans for Sheila, but Lewis gets involved. 07:30 Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Plan 6/6 Josh and his wife Monique's big day finally arrives.	07:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 It is Jan's birthday, and she is determined to do something unexpected. 07:30 Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2018 - Part 1 Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the festival. Hosted by Ahir Shah.	07:00 Winston—Winston Back Home, Don't Call Me Soams 3/6 Rosie and William irk the old rogue, so he turns to The Forsyte Saga. 07:30 Henry Normal: A Normal...—Imagination Henry Normal takes a poetic look at imagination and the reasons why humans create.	07:30 The Three Voyages of Captain Cook—Terra Australis Incognita Cook's second voyage to the South Pacific was in many ways a negative achievement.	07:15 Clive Dunn - Definitely Dunn—Grandad and the Elephant 5/6 The Dad's Army star recalls his first TV appearances and recording his greatest hit. 07:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 A pure moment of happiness and a curious tale about an invention that's probably not evil.
08:00	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Espresso Bar 10/20 Making no money in showbiz, The Lad Himself sees his future in selling coffee. 08:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—6. The Friends of Frambourne Pier Pike and Hodges try enlisting volunteers to restore the pier.	08:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Pick Up 4/6 When Gerald reveals he is happy to pick up hitchhikers in his car, Diana is not impressed. 08:30 The Men from the Ministry—The Big Big Big Ben Bungle Clangers are dropped as the bare truth is exposed!	08:00 The Navy Lark—Series 5, HMS Troutbridge Gets a Rocket 5/6 Paranoia sets in when the crew are charged with a top secret mission. Stars Jon Pertwee. 08:30 Beyond Our Ken—From 29/07/1958 Kenneth Horne turns journalist for a women's magazine, and Hornerama probes the English.	08:00 Yes Minister—Series 1, The Writing on the Wall 4/8 Jim's plans to slim the Civil Service come home to roost. 08:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mystery of the Fake Neddie Seagoons 9/26 With the revelation that Neddie was once mass-produced, can the original be found?	08:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 3 3/13 Hard times for Radio Prune - are ads the answer? Plus one woman's struggle to get a phone. 08:30 Doctor in the House—Digs 2/13 Medic Simon Sparrow gets saddled with vampish landlady Mrs Robinson.	08:00 Archive on 4—Joan Littlewood and the People's Theatre Richard Eyre pays tribute to maverick left-wing theatre director Joan Littlewood.	08:00 Floggit's—From 02/11/1956 Village shopkeepers Gert and Daisy get set for Bonfire Night. 08:30 Take It From Here—From 12/03/1958 Scary tales of Javanese witchmen, plus Ron and Eth plan a romantic break in Belgium.
09:00	09:00 Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy. 09:30 Spangles 'n' Tights—Medieval Banquet 4/5 Dublin's theatrical costumiers dress a medieval banquet in a ghostly castle.	09:00 Where's the F in News—Series 1, Episode 5 5/5 A lively show on current events and trends with a female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting. 09:30 Any Other Business—Episode 6 6/6 Star Trek fever erupts as a German delegation tours the cultural delights of Chesbury.	09:00 Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Polly Toynbee and Miles Kington. 09:30 The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 There's a timeshare shock in the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.	09:00 The Personality Test—Series 2, Esther Rantzen 6/6 The TV star and consumer champ quizzes a panel about herself. 09:30 Alison and Maud—Series 2, Golf Is a Four-Letter Word 3/6 Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while Alison's in a flap.	09:00 Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Markus Birdman, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran star in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz. 09:30 After Henry—Series 4, Positive Thinking 8/8 With Julian back on the scene, Clare is ecstatic. But her mother Sarah has concerns.	09:00 Arthur Bostrom's Summer Holiday Arthur Bostrom strolls through the radio archives to celebrate the summer holidays.	09:00 The Freedom Papers (Omnibus) Writers reflect on a modern definition of freedom in The Freedom Papers...
10:00	10:00 Drama on 4—The Last Days of Troy, Episode 1 1/2 The Greeks are laying siege to Troy to win back their abducted queen Helen.	10:00 Drama on 4—The Last Days of Troy, Episode 2 2/2 Gods and mortals squabble among themselves for the spoils of war and the hand of victory.	10:00 Annie Caulfield - Almost Always African Gambian musician Moses Biama is in London to record with fading English rock star, Frank.	10:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged 1/2 Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.	10:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—2. Impostor 2/2 Having accepted him after eight years away, Guerre's wife now claims he is an impostor.		10:10 The Listening Project—David and Al - Man's Best Friend Fi Glover introduces a conversation about the special relationship between guided and dog. (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers, Pen Hadow From Johannes Brahms to Barry White, polar explorer Pen Hadow shares his castaway choices.
11:00	11:00 Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Under Covers 5/5 Mrs Evans's bra has blown off the washing line. Two teenage girls nearby enjoy her plight. 11:15 Hattie Naylor - Chinese Whispers—Little Cinderellas 1/2 An unmarried British woman adopting a Chinese baby girl sees her motivations questioned.	11:00 Michael Carson - West Wirral Story A daughter takes her mum to begin a new life in an old people's home. 11:15 Hattie Naylor - Chinese Whispers—Little Emperors 2/2 A young Chinese boy rebels against traditions, while his grandfather reminisces about Mao.	11:00 Deborah Moggach - A Real Countrywoman A campaign is started to stop a ring road going through a little wood. 11:15 Diana Webster - Trio In the aftermath of a love triangle, three interpretations of who is to blame.	11:00 Colin Dexter Short Stories—Monty's Revolver When a special gun is auctioned, one collector ends up facing the wrong end of the barrel. 11:15 Dave Sheasby - The Amazing Ratman Story A TV crew susses out old man Jack, who claims that he knew the Pied Piper of Hamlin.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Luke Jones: Slow Burn and Caliphate Luke Jones joins Amanda Litherland to recommend political podcasts.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 4, Cities 2/8 Radiolab asks what makes cities tick? Can you measure a city's personality?
12:00	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Espresso Bar 10/20 Making no money in showbiz, The Lad Himself sees his future in selling coffee. 12:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—6. The Friends of Frambourne Pier Pike and Hodges try enlisting volunteers to restore the pier.	12:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Pick Up 4/6 When Gerald reveals he is happy to pick up hitchhikers in his car, Diana is not impressed. 12:30 The Men from the Ministry—The Big Big Big Ben Bungle Clangers are dropped as the bare truth is exposed!	12:00 The Navy Lark—Series 5, HMS Troutbridge Gets a Rocket 5/6 Paranoia sets in when the crew are charged with a top secret mission. Stars Jon Pertwee. 12:30 Beyond Our Ken—From 29/07/1958 Kenneth Horne turns journalist for a women's magazine, and Hornerama probes the English.	12:00 Yes Minister—Series 1, The Writing on the Wall 4/8 Jim's plans to slim the Civil Service come home to roost. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mystery of the Fake Neddie Seagoons 9/26 With the revelation that Neddie was once mass-produced, can the original be found?	12:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 3 3/13 Hard times for Radio Prune - are ads the answer? Plus one woman's struggle to get a phone. 12:30 Doctor in the House—Digs 2/13 Medic Simon Sparrow gets saddled with vampish landlady Mrs Robinson.	12:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 5, Self-Sufficiency 3/4 Pam Ayres talks about her love of allotments, beekeeping and knitting. 12:30 The Personality Test—Series 2, Esther Rantzen 6/6 The TV star and consumer champ quizzes a panel about herself.	12:00 Floggit's—From 02/11/1956 Village shopkeepers Gert and Daisy get set for Bonfire Night. 12:30 Take It From Here—From 12/03/1958 Scary tales of Javanese witchmen, plus Ron and Eth plan a romantic break in Belgium.
13:00	13:00 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 5. Pavane for a Dead Hockey Player 5/6 With more deaths to investigate, private eye VI Warshawski finds herself under attack. 13:30 Mockery with Monocles: The Western Brothers Revealed Geoffrey Palmer celebrates variety act The Western Brothers.	13:00 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 6. The Long Goodbye 6/6 The private eye uncovers family ties, blackmail and bomb plots in a thrilling climax. 13:30 Jazz in the Open Air The story of jazz outdoors - from the streets of New Orleans to a flyover in Birmingham.	13:00 Craddock and Co—1. The Crompton Canvas 1/3 Victorian detective Charles Craddock investigates the theft of an Earl's painting. 13:30 The Reluctant Lama The Spanish toddler who was chosen by the Dalai Lama as a reincarnated Tibetan lama.	13:00 Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing 2/3 Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre. 13:30 What Became of the Bank Manager? Clive Anderson investigates the demise of the traditional bank manager.	13:00 Craddock and Co—3. My Dear Isabelle 3/3 The reappearance of an old flame prompts a trip to France for Charles and niece Lucy. 13:30 The Shock of the Knee Fashion writer Colin McDowell recalls the rise of the miniskirt.	13:00 44 Scotland Street (Omnibus)—Series 5 (Omnibus) Bruce's new girlfriend has a chequered past, while Bertie's father has a poetic encounter.	13:00 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 1950s Llantwit-on-Sea is enjoying a boom. Starring Nerys Hughes.
14:00	14:00 Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—The Return 1/10 A tale of thwarted love and ambition set amongst the woodsmen and women of Little Hintock. 14:15 The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Telegraph 11/15 In 1870, the telegraph system came under the control of the post office. 14:30 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—1. The Landlady and Her Lovers 1/10 Recently widowed Eirlys Richards welcomes a new guest at her lively boarding house. 14:45 Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 1 1/5 Despite a poverty-stricken childhood and family problems, Harry shows promise at school.	14:00 Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Reunited? 2/10 Giles is reunited with his childhood sweetheart Grace, but will she return his love? 14:15 The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Post Office at War 12/15 In 1914, the post office was called upon to play a vital role in the country's war effort. 14:30 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—2. The Chef 2/10 Henpecked hotelier Arnold battles to replace his chef and withstand Theda. 14:45 Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 2 2/5 A financial stroke of luck enables Harry to give up his day job and focus on music.	14:00 Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Doubts 3/10 Grace Melbury's father starts doubting woodsman Giles's suitability for his daughter. 14:15 The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—A Job in a Million 13/15 In the 1930s, the GPO was a model employer, offering staff a secure career path. 14:30 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—3. The Hotelier 3/10 Frustrated Arnold gets inspired by Matthew's idea for a new business. 14:45 Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 3 3/5 Despite success, Harry Nilsson's drinking and drug-taking spiral out of control.	14:00 Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—The Doctor 4/10 Ambition and attraction coincide when Grace Melbury encounters young Doctor Fitzpiers. 14:15 The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Post Code 14/15 When a national post code system was introduced in the 1970s, it met with resistance. 14:30 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—4. The Silver Gumshoe 4/10 Bandmaster Jenks wants to marry Eirlys, but first he needs a private detective... 14:45 Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 4 4/5 Having damaged his voice with drink and drugs Harry turns to a bizarre alternative therapy	14:00 Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Midsummer Evening 5/10 Doctor Fitzpiers and Grace Melbury's paths cross on Midsummer's Eve in Little Hintock. 14:15 The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Last Post 15/15 As it sits on the brink of privatisation, what does the Royal Mail mean today? 14:30 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—5. The Longshoremen 5/10 Why is the local deckchair attendant being victimised by the fishing community? 14:45 Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 5 5/5 While Harry's excessive lifestyle continues, he is shocked by the death of a friend.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Chris Difford The founding member of Squeeze, chooses music by The Who and Carole King. 14:15 Down Your Way—Mary Peters in Newcastle, County Down Mary Peters revisits the coastline 'where the mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea'.	14:15 Clive Dunn - Definitely Dunn—Grandad and the Elephant 5/6 The Dad's Army star recalls his first TV appearances and recording his greatest hit. 14:30 Jaws by Peter Benchley (Omnibus)—1/2: "The great fish moved silently through the night water..." 1/2 It is high summer on Amity Island, and the tourists are arriving.
15:00	15:00 Drama on 4—The Last Days of Troy, Episode 1 1/2 The Greeks are laying siege to Troy to win back their abducted queen Helen.	15:00 Drama on 4—The Last Days of Troy, Episode 2 2/2 Gods and mortals squabble among themselves for the spoils of war and the hand of victory.	15:00 Annie Caulfield - Almost Always African Gambian musician Moses Biama is in London to record with fading English rock star, Frank.	15:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged 1/2 Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.	15:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—2. Impostor 2/2 Having accepted him after eight years away, Guerre's wife now claims he is an impostor.	15:00 Archive on 4—Joan Littlewood and the People's Theatre Richard Eyre pays tribute to maverick left-wing theatre director Joan Littlewood.	15:45 As Soon As I Open My Mouth—Wha D'Ye Say? 4/4 A Sunderland man and his Fife-born mother-in-law struggle to communicate.
16:00	16:00 Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy. 16:30 Spangles 'n' Tights—Medieval Banquet 4/5 Dublin's theatrical costumiers dress a medieval banquet in a ghostly castle.	16:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Horne, Wheeler, De Botton 5/6 John Lloyd and Dave Gorman take exhibits from Alex Horne, Sara Wheeler and Alain De Botton 16:30 Any Other Business—Episode 6 6/6 Star Trek fever erupts as a German delegation tours the cultural delights of Chesbury.	16:00 Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Polly Toynbee and Miles Kington. 16:30 The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 There's a timeshare shock in the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.	16:00 The Personality Test—Series 2, Esther Rantzen 6/6 The TV star and consumer champ quizzes a panel about herself. 16:30 Alison and Maud—Series 2, Golf Is a Four-Letter Word 3/6 Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while Alison's in a flap.	16:00 Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Markus Birdman, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran star in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz. 16:30 After Henry—Series 4, Positive Thinking 8/8 With Julian back on the scene, Clare is ecstatic. But her mother Sarah has concerns.	16:00 James Follett - The Rabid Summer Panic strikes a sunny seaside town when rabies breaks out.	16:00 Don Taylor - The Jacobean Box A Shakespearian academic discovers a large item awaits him at a remote northern station.
17:00	17:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 5, Self-Sufficiency 3/4 Pam Ayres talks about her love of allotments, beekeeping and knitting. 17:30 Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 2 How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?	17:00 Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Heart Failures 4/6 It's the Festival and Clare's birthday, but Struan is straying. It's fireworks all round. 17:30 Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Social Media 4/4 Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to social media.	17:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, The Anniversary Blues 4/6 Tommy has big celebration plans for Sheila, but Lewis gets involved. 17:30 Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Plan 6/6 Josh and his wife Monique's big day finally arrives.	17:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 It is Jan's birthday, and she is determined to do something unexpected. 17:30 Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2018 - Part 1 Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the festival. Hosted by Ahir Shah.	17:00 Winston—Winston Back Home, Don't Call Me Soams 3/6 Rosie and William irk the old rogue, so he turns to The Forsyte Saga. 17:30 Henry Normal: A Normal...—Imagination Henry Normal takes a poetic look at imagination and the reasons why humans create.	17:30 The Three Voyages of Captain Cook—Terra Australis Incognita Cook's second voyage to the South Pacific was in many ways a negative achievement.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Poetry in Translation Poet Daljit Nagra dives into the archive to look at the global poetry scene. 17:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 A pure moment of happiness and a curious tale about an invention that's probably not evil.
18:00	18:00 Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 1 1/4 A coma patient's treatment for a horrific accident has unexpected benefits. 18:30 A Good Read—Simon Thurley & Susan Blackmore Simon Thurley and Dr Susan Blackmore discuss their favourite books with Sue MacGregor.	18:00 Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 2 2/4 With his heightened intelligence, Leon develops ingenious ways to outwit the CIA. 18:30 Meet the Parents—Series 4, Michelle McManus 1/3 Michelle McManus talks to her parents about winning Pop Idol back in 2003.	18:00 Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 3 3/4 Leon plans for the exciting new way of life that his enhanced mind has revealed. 18:30 Comic to Comic—Series 2, Adam Hills 7/7 Adam Hills shares with Bruce Morton some anecdotes about his most memorable gigs.	18:00 Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 4 4/4 Reynolds and Leon prepare for a battle of minds. Who will survive? Read by Rhashan Stone. 18:30 Great Lives—Captain James Cook Media executive and broadcaster Greg Dyke chooses explorer Captain James Cook.	18:00 Arthur C Clarke Stories—Summertime on Icarus Dawn is near, and engineer Colin Sherrard is stranded on an asteroid too close to the sun. 18:30 Mastertapes—Series 3, David Crosby (B-Side) 4/12 Audience questions for David Crosby about his album, 'If I Could Only Remember My Name'	18:00 Your Perfect Summer, On Sale Here by Ed Harris What will happen when virtual reality games can deliver real love? 18:45 Black and White by Jan Mark—2. Old Money 2/4 Gary gets an ancient two-shilling coin in his change.	18:00 Dan Dare—Series 1, 4. The Red Moon Mystery 2/2 4/6 Dare and the Anastasia crew uncover a peril that could wipe out all life on Earth. 18:30 The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley Mary Shelly's fantastical tale explores man's fascination with eternal life and elixirs.
19:00	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Espresso Bar 10/20 Making no money in showbiz, The Lad Himself sees his future in selling coffee. 19:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—6. The Friends of Frambourne Pier Pike and Hodges try enlisting volunteers to restore the pier.	19:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Pick Up 4/6 When Gerald reveals he is happy to pick up hitchhikers in his car, Diana is not impressed. 19:30 The Men from the Ministry—The Big Big Big Ben Bungle Clangers are dropped as the bare truth is exposed!	19:00 The Navy Lark—Series 5, HMS Troutbridge Gets a Rocket 5/6 Paranoia sets in when the crew are charged with a top secret mission. Stars Jon Pertwee. 19:30 Beyond Our Ken—From 29/07/1958 Kenneth Horne turns journalist for a women's magazine, and Hornerama probes the English.	19:00 Yes Minister—Series 1, The Writing on the Wall 4/8 Jim's plans to slim the Civil Service come home to roost. 19:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mystery of the Fake Neddie Seagoons 9/26 With the revelation that Neddie was once mass-produced, can the original be found?	19:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 3 3/13 Hard times for Radio Prune - are ads the answer? Plus one woman's struggle to get a phone. 19:30 Doctor in the House—Digs 2/13 Medic Simon Sparrow gets saddled with vampish landlady Mrs Robinson.	19:00 Arthur Bostrom's Summer Holiday Arthur Bostrom strolls through the radio archives to celebrate the summer holidays.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 4, Cities 2/8 Radiolab asks what makes cities tick? Can you measure a city's personality?
20:00	20:00 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 5. Pavane for a Dead Hockey Player 5/6 With more deaths to investigate, private eye VI Warshawski finds herself under attack. 20:30 Mockery with Monocles: The Western Brothers Revealed Geoffrey Palmer celebrates variety act The Western Brothers.	20:00 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 6. The Long Goodbye 6/6 The private eye uncovers family ties, blackmail and bomb plots in a thrilling climax. 20:30 Jazz in the Open Air The story of jazz outdoors - from the streets of New Orleans to a flyover in Birmingham.	20:00 Craddock and Co—1. The Crompton Canvas 1/3 Victorian detective Charles Craddock investigates the theft of an Earl's painting. 20:30 The Reluctant Lama The Spanish toddler who was chosen by the Dalai Lama as a reincarnated Tibetan lama.	20:00 Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing 2/3 Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre. 20:30 What Became of the Bank Manager? Clive Anderson investigates the demise of the traditional bank manager.	20:00 Craddock and Co—3. My Dear Isabelle 3/3 The reappearance of an old flame prompts a trip to France for Charles and niece Lucy. 20:30 The Shock of the Knee Fashion writer Colin McDowell recalls the rise of the miniskirt.		20:00 The Freedom Papers (Omnibus) Writers reflect on a modern definition of freedom in The Freedom Papers...
21:00	21:00 Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Under Covers 5/5 Mrs Evans's bra has blown off the washing line. Two teenage girls nearby enjoy her plight. 21:15 Hattie Naylor - Chinese Whispers—Little Cinderellas 1/2 An unmarried British woman adopting a Chinese baby girl sees her motivations questioned.	21:00 Michael Carson - West Wirral Story A daughter takes her mum to begin a new life in an old people's home. 21:15 Hattie Naylor - Chinese Whispers—Little Emperors 2/2 A young Chinese boy rebels against traditions, while his grandfather reminisces about Mao.	21:00 Deborah Moggach - A Real Countrywoman A campaign is started to stop a ring road going through a little wood. 21:15 Diana Webster - Trio In the aftermath of a love triangle, three interpretations of who is to blame.	21:00 Colin Dexter Short Stories—Monty's Revolver When a special gun is auctioned, one collector ends up facing the wrong end of the barrel. 21:15 Dave Sheasby - The Amazing Ratman Story A TV crew susses out old man Jack, who claims that he knew the Pied Piper of Hamlin.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Luke Jones: Slow Burn and Caliphate Luke Jones joins Amanda Litherland to recommend political podcasts.		21:10 The Listening Project—David and Al - Man's Best Friend Fi Glover introduces a conversation about the special relationship between guided and dog. (R) 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers, Pen Hadow From Johannes Brahms to Barry White, polar explorer Pen Hadow shares his castaway choices.
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 2 How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation? 22:30 Start/Stop—Series 2, 3. Pregnancy 3/8 Cathy is pregnant, Alice can't get pregnant, and Fiona doesn't want to get pregnant again! 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Nathan Caton 1/2 The best in contemporary comedy. Jon Holmes talks to Nathan Caton. Episode 1 of 2.	22:00 Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Social Media 4/4 Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to social media. 22:30 Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test—4. British Greatness 4/4 Paul tests the audience on social cohesion, from weddings to the 2011 summer riots. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Nathan Caton 2/2 The best in contemporary comedy. Jon Holmes talks to Nathan Caton. Episode 2 of 2.	22:00 Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Plan 6/6 Josh and his wife Monique's big day finally arrives. 22:30 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Exit Strategy 6/6 Uljabaan is determined to fail his annual inspection, but he needs help...	22:00 Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2018 - Part 1 Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the festival. Hosted by Ahir Shah. 22:30 The In Crowd—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward. 22:45 Foley and McColl: The Interview—Cool As You Like 3/6 After a bust-up, Sean moves to the Antarctic. Ten years later, Hamish goes to find him.	22:00 Henry Normal: A Normal...—Imagination Henry Normal takes a poetic look at imagination and the reasons why humans create. 22:30 Funny From the Fringe—2018, Episode 3 Jayde Adams brings us the sights, sounds and smells of the world's biggest arts festival.	22:00 The Lee Mack Show—Midge Ure 2/6 Ultravox lead singer Midge Ure joins the comic for stand-up, sketches and music. 22:30 4 Extra Stands Up—4 Extra Stands Up at the Fringe 2018, Episode 2 2/2 Jo Caulfield introduces some of the best stand-ups from 2018's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.	22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 A pure moment of happiness and a curious tale about an invention that's probably not evil. 22:30 Self-Storage—Series 1, House Hunting 2/6 Separated and homeless, Dave muses on life outside his temporary storage pod home. 22:45 2000 Years of Radio—Series 2, Beagle FM 2/6 1836, and DJ Suzanne Canker joins Charlie Darwin aboard HMS Beagle.
23:00	23:00 Where's the F in News—Series 1, Episode 5 5/5 A lively show on current events and trends with a female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting. 23:30 Tom Wrigglesworth: Utterly at Odds with the Universe Tom takes an emotional journey exploring his profound relationship with his granddad.	23:00 Revolting People—Series 1, Tons of Storm Clouds 4/6 A revolutionary orator is after more than just Mary's support. 23:30 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 2 2/4 Insight and absurdity. Does Alan have the nerve to break up with Jane?	23:00 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The Masterson's Magical Marquee - part 1 1/6 The improvised family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus. 23:30 Absolute Power—Series 3, Episode 2 2/5 Can Prentiss and McCabe's medicine help the government sort out the NHS?	23:00 Hut 33—Series 1, Bridge Too Far 1/6 Three wartime code-breakers tackle Nazi ciphers, but hate each other. From June 2007. 23:30 Late—3. From Dating to Mothering Dodgy advice on-air and a restless baby - funny, confusing tales of urban life after dark. 23:45 Roger McGough's Other Half—Episode 3 3/4 Merriment, melancholy and witty wordplay in equal measure.	23:00 Rubbish—Series 1, Excited 3/6 Local government officer Martin Christmas makes an unusual visit to the fire station. 23:30 The Party Party—Episode 1 1/6 It's 1993 and the incredibly silly Party Party sweeps to power. Stars Hugh Laurie.	23:30 The Skivers—Series 2, Spike Milligan 5/5 Spike Milligan is this week's sketch show guest and is given a signed horse.	23:00 The Guns of Adam Riches—Series 2, Victor Legit 3/3 The tale of Victor Legit, a store detective whose shop is being targeted by the Rat King. 23:30 Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Night, Episode 3 3/4 Our hero is torn over a billionaire's plan to demolish his home ground.

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