Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 3 - 9 September 2018

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00:00	00:00 Dan Dare—Series 1, 5. Marooned on Mercury 1/2 5/6 Dare and the crew of the Anastasia go to the assistance of an old ally. 00:35 The Dead Hand by Wilkie Collins When Arthur visits Doncaster in race week, he’s obliged to share a hotel with a stranger.	00:00 Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—1. Voices From the Other Side 1/10 A professional medium takes on a highly efficient but heartless assistant. 00:15 Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Evil Awaits 1/10 A student researching the occult comes under the influence of an ancient book of spells. 00:30 A Good Read—Joanne Harris & Lisa Jardine The Man Booker judge and the author discuss much-loved books with host Sue MacGregor. (R)	00:00 Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—2. Colette's Story 2/10 Colette leaves her dull husband, becomes interested in the paranormal and consults Alison. 00:15 Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Repercussions 2/10 Trying to rid himself of an ancient book, Andrew MacLeod becomes drawn to a sinister group 00:30 My Life in Five Songs—Series 1, Lorraine McIntosh 2/4 The singer, actress and composer reveals the five songs that are most important to her.	00:00 Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—3. An Evil Thing 3/10 Collette wants Alison to write a book, but her childhood memories are too disturbing. 00:15 Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Morocco 3/10 Andrew MacLeod is taken to Africa, where he is horrified to hear a voice from his past. 00:30 How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Jimmy Clitheroe 2/6 Mark Radcliffe profiles the diminutive entertainer who starred as a schoolboy on radio.	00:00 Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—4. Death of a Princess 4/10 Princess Diana's fatal crash means a busy time for Alison and her fellow psychics. 00:15 Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—The Sheik 4/10 Now back in Scotland, MacLeod becomes increasingly dependent on Mylne's support. 00:30 Great Lives—Hildegard Von Bingen Cerys Matthews on why 12th-century nun Hildegard von Bingen qualifies as a great life.	00:00 Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—5. Escape 5/10 A violent blast from Alison's past appears, and drastic measures are needed to escape. 00:15 Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Voices 5/10 MacLeod witnesses a mysterious ceremony in a former church and meets with a friend's widow 00:30 Mastertapes—Series 3, Edwyn Collins (B-Side) 8/12 It's the turn of the audience to question Edwyn Collins about his album Gorgeous George.	00:00 Sarah Woods - News From Nowhere Will wakes to find he has travelled 100 years into the future to a post-capitalist London. 00:45 Black and White by Jan Mark—4. Who's a Pretty Boy Then? 4/4 When dad builds a budgerigar aviary, the birds' behaviour turns alarming.
01:00	01:00 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Joyce auditions for Professor Broadbent with disastrous results!	01:00 Down Payment on Death—1. A Shot in the Night 1/5 A retired hitman is offered big money for one last killing. 01:30 What's in Your Head How words or songs learned as a child have helped people in situations of extreme pressure	01:00 Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target 2/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo plans his next moves. 01:30 My Yiddisher Mother Tongue David Schneider goes on a personal journey through Yiddish culture and language.	01:00 Down Payment on Death—3. A Life for a Life 3/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo faces pressure for another killing. 01:30 In Search of the Holy Quail Three musicians explore the rugged terrain of Shetland in search of the quail.	01:00 Down Payment on Death—4. The Professionals 4/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo makes a decision about his target. 01:30 Written in Stone How an ancient stone inscription came to the National Museum of Afghanistan in Kabul.	01:00 Down Payment on Death—5. The Moment of Truth 5/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo finally faces his nemesis. 01:30 Command Performance Katie Derham discovers what it is like for an artist to perform for a leading VIP.	01:00 How Does That Make You Feel? (Omnibus)—Series 10 A restaurant incident may break Richard Fallon MP's run of no reality TV embarrassments.
02:00	02:15 Clive Dunn - Definitely Dunn—The Men From Walmington 6/6 The Dad's Army star recalls joining the cast of the popular series and playing 'Buttons'. 02:30 Jaws by Peter Benchley (Omnibus)—2/2: "He didn't see the fin rise behind him..." 2/2 Amity's beaches open again for the fourth of July, but Brody is nervous.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 1 1/10 Washing ruins Sarah's hands, and a new footman arrives. 02:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Origins 1/30 James Naughtie looks at classical music origins in churches and monasteries. 02:30 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—1. First Stirrings 1/5 The life of female impressionist painter Berthe Morisot. 02:45 Book of the Week—Sandra Hempel - The Inheritor's Powder: A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal and Greed, Episode 1 1/5 1833: A family is killed by arsenic, and the race is on for a test to catch the culprits.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 2 2/10 Sarah is suspicious of the new footman, even though he lightens her workload. 02:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Notre Dame 2/30 As Notre Dame was built, composers Perotin and Leonin wrote music to fill it. 02:30 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—2. Passion 2/5 Berthe compares herself to Baudelaire, and Manet is impressed with her passion. 02:45 Book of the Week—Sandra Hempel - The Inheritor's Powder: A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal and Greed, Episode 2 2/5 A real-life murder mystery from 1833 reveals the fear surrounding arsenic poisoning.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 3 3/10 Sarah notices that the presence of the militia makes James uncomfortable. 02:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Troubadours 3/30 In courts and great houses, the troubadours wrote secular songs of love and jealousy. 02:30 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—3. Rivalry 3/5 Berthe poses for a portrait by Manet, but his admiration for a rival painter is growing. 02:45 Book of the Week—Sandra Hempel - The Inheritor's Powder: A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal and Greed, Episode 3 3/5 A family is killed by arsenic, and the race is on for a test to catch the culprits.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 4 4/10 Sarah is charmed by the Bingleys' footman. James and Mrs Hill have reason to be worried. 02:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Burgundy 4/30 The Burgundy Court was influenced by the musical style of England's John Dunstable. 02:30 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—4. Agonising 4/5 Paris is overrun with militia preparing for the forthcoming war with Prussia. 02:45 Book of the Week—Sandra Hempel - The Inheritor's Powder: A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal and Greed, Episode 4 4/5 Criminal poisoning in the 19th century was remarkably easy.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 5 5/10 An invitation from Netherfield means that Sarah can better get to know Ptolemy. 02:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, The Renaissance 5/30 Music and the arts were beginning to celebrate man as well as God. 02:30 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—5. Opening 5/5 The first impressionist exhibition finally opens, and Berthe has to face her critics. 02:45 Book of the Week—Sandra Hempel - The Inheritor's Powder: A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal and Greed, Episode 5 5/5 A family is killed by arsenic, and the race is on for a test to catch the culprits.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Ken Howard Artist Ken Howard RA chooses music by Jelly Roll Morton and Richard Wagner. 02:15 Down Your Way—Dame Jennifer Jenkins on Brownsea Island The former chair of the National Trust takes a short voyage to explore Brownsea Island.
03:00	03:45 Inside the Queen's Head—1. Gay Bar in Brighton 1/5 A lesbian anarchist and a male voice choir are in Brighton.	03:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—1. Beginnings 1/4 Evelyn Waugh’s most famous novel of life, love and a forgotten era.	03:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—2. New Vistas 2/4 Friendship brings new vistas for Charles, but for ebullient Sebastian the family close in.	03:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—3. Strains 3/4 Sebastian's drinking strains his friendship with Charles, who is lured by the art of Paris	03:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—4. Stormy Waters 4/4 Charles is pleased to spot Julia on the ship, but stormy waters await.	03:00 Mr and Mrs Nobody by Keith Waterhouse The diary doings of Charles Pooter, a London clerk, and his long-suffering wife Carrie.	03:00 I'm Keith Moon, What's Your Excuse? Phil Daniels remembers The Who's drummer Keith Moon, who died on 7 September 1978.
04:00	04:00 The Song of Hiawatha Native American mythology retold through an epic poem concerning life, nature and ritual.	04:00 Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes compete in the wordy panel game 04:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, A Good Heart 1/6 With a new school term looming, for the teachers it's D-day minus one.	04:00 Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Sue Perkins sets moral and ethical posers for Paul Sinha, Lemn Sissay and Graeme Garden. 04:30 Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 1 1/6 Phonsie's sale of the Hoover ancestral home is the cause of much speculation.	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Carmen Callil and Victoria Glendinning. 04:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Moving In 1/6 A hapless vicar discovers that life behind suburbia's net curtains is not what he expected	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 9, Henry James 2/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Peter Kemp and Miles Kington. 04:30 Alison and Maud—Series 2, Free-Range Angels 5/6 The landlady sisters make merry with a Thai takeaway.	04:00 Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Elis James, Jon Richardson, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert's quiz. 04:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Tamsyn Trelawny's band of 18th-century Cornish smugglers try to outwit customs officers.	04:00 Michael Frayn - Here Young couple Phil and Cath attempt to impose order on their tiny flat.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Lindisfarne: Poetry in Progress Daljit Nagra introduces the responses of twelve poets to the Lindisfarne Gospel. 05:30 To Hull and Back—Series 1, The French Connection 1/5 A mother and daughter struggle to make ends meet in the East Yorkshire city.	05:00 Flying the Flag—Series 1, Favours 1/6 A broken typewriter sparks chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen. 05:30 Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 4 How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?	05:00 Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Oh God It's Christmas... 6/6 Festive angst, a serious row and a huge let-down make for a goodwill bypass all round. 05:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Wedding Planner 1/6 When a groom-to-be mysteriously vanishes, Milton leaps in.	05:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, All Aboard! 6/6 There's mutiny in the air as Tommy and Sheila set off on their cruise. 05:30 Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy—Series 2 - Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy, Episode 2 - One-Seventeen AM 2/3 Storyteller Sarah Kendal returns with more hilarious, gripping and moving stories.	05:00 Snap—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Molly and Doug split, but he's not moving far. So can it be a clean break? 05:30 Plum House—Series 1, Perilously Poorly Peter 2/6 Peter's forced to visit town, leaving his hopeless deputy Julian in charge.	05:00 Winston—Winston Back Home, A Born Natural 5/6 The old rogue's plot to be alone with Nancy gets a boost from Father. 05:30 Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre—Episode 2 2/4 Michael Frayn's brilliantly funny view of our world. With Joanna Lumley and Tom Hollander.	05:30 Encore! Elbow frontman Guy Garvey explores the development of the musical encore.
06:00	06:00 Down Payment on Death—1. A Shot in the Night 1/5 A retired hitman is offered big money for one last killing. 06:30 What's in Your Head How words or songs learned as a child have helped people in situations of extreme pressure	06:00 Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target 2/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo plans his next moves. 06:30 My Yiddisher Mother Tongue David Schneider goes on a personal journey through Yiddish culture and language.	06:00 Down Payment on Death—3. A Life for a Life 3/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo faces pressure for another killing. 06:30 In Search of the Holy Quail Three musicians explore the rugged terrain of Shetland in search of the quail.	06:00 Down Payment on Death—4. The Professionals 4/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo makes a decision about his target. 06:30 Written in Stone How an ancient stone inscription came to the National Museum of Afghanistan in Kabul.	06:00 Down Payment on Death—5. The Moment of Truth 5/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo finally faces his nemesis. 06:30 Command Performance Katie Derham discovers what it is like for an artist to perform for a leading VIP.	06:00 Michael Frayn - Here Young couple Phil and Cath attempt to impose order on their tiny flat.	06:00 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot (Omnibus) The life of female impressionist painter Berthe Morisot.
07:00	07:00 Flying the Flag—Series 1, Favours 1/6 A broken typewriter sparks chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen. 07:30 Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 4 How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?	07:00 Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Oh God It's Christmas... 6/6 Festive angst, a serious row and a huge let-down make for a goodwill bypass all round. 07:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Wedding Planner 1/6 When a groom-to-be mysteriously vanishes, Milton leaps in.	07:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, All Aboard! 6/6 There's mutiny in the air as Tommy and Sheila set off on their cruise. 07:30 Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy—Series 2 - Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy, Episode 2 - One-Seventeen AM 2/3 Storyteller Sarah Kendal returns with more hilarious, gripping and moving stories.	07:00 Snap—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Molly and Doug split, but he's not moving far. So can it be a clean break? 07:30 Plum House—Series 1, Perilously Poorly Peter 2/6 Peter's forced to visit town, leaving his hopeless deputy Julian in charge.	07:00 Winston—Winston Back Home, A Born Natural 5/6 The old rogue's plot to be alone with Nancy gets a boost from Father. 07:30 Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre—Episode 2 2/4 Michael Frayn's brilliantly funny view of our world. With Joanna Lumley and Tom Hollander.	07:30 Encore! Elbow frontman Guy Garvey explores the development of the musical encore.	07:15 Michael Carson - End of Story A pub landlord vividly recalls meeting an ageing actor upset about his looks. 07:30 To Hull and Back—Series 1, Crying in the Chapel 2/5 When Songs of Praise comes to town, Sophie sees a career opportunity.
08:00	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Almost a Gentleman 14/20 Overlooked in the New Year's Honours, the Lad brushes up on his social etiquette skills. 08:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—8. Marooned A visit to the pier theatre ends in disaster for Arthur Wilson and Miss Perkins.	08:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Promotion 6/6 The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books. 08:30 The Men from the Ministry—Not on Your Telly The bungling duo spark bedlam during a BBC probe.	08:00 The Navy Lark—Series 6, Wren Chasen Returns 1/19 A shock for the crew over news that HMS Troutbridge is to be mothballed in Plymouth. 08:30 Beyond Our Ken—From 19/08/1958 Kenneth Horne flicks through his diary, and Hornerama probes love and marriage.	08:00 Yes Minister—Series 1, The Right to Know 6/8 MP Jim tries excavating himself from problems with badgers. 08:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, The Flea 12/26 Neddie Seagoon is Samuel Pepys and he is having trouble with a flea called Francoise.	08:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 5 5/13 The wonderful Radio Prune becomes a musical station with Dave 'the Rave' Hatch. 08:30 Doctor in the House—In the Wards 4/13 The young medics are unprepared for the formidable Sister Virtue.	08:00 I'm Keith Moon, What's Your Excuse? Phil Daniels remembers The Who's drummer Keith Moon, who died on 7 September 1978.	08:00 Floggit's—From 16/11/1956 Gert and Daisy get a large dog that doesn't understand English. 08:30 Take It From Here—From 02/04/1958 Eth wants a busier social life, while Jim and Bentley go to the ballet.
09:00	09:00 Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes compete in the wordy panel game 09:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, A Good Heart 1/6 With a new school term looming, for the teachers it's D-day minus one.	09:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 24, Episode 1 1/8 Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp. 09:45 Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 1 1/8 The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley entertains with a book of verse.	09:00 Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Carmen Callil and Victoria Glendinning. 09:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Moving In 1/6 A hapless vicar discovers that life behind suburbia's net curtains is not what he expected	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 9, Henry James 2/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Peter Kemp and Miles Kington. 09:30 Alison and Maud—Series 2, Free-Range Angels 5/6 The landlady sisters make merry with a Thai takeaway.	09:00 Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Elis James, Jon Richardson, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert's quiz. 09:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Tamsyn Trelawny's band of 18th-century Cornish smugglers try to outwit customs officers.	09:00 And We Are Live... Have a lie-in with 4 Extra's first live show, hosted by Jake Yapp.	09:00 In My Mind's Eye by Jan Morris (Omnibus) Jan Morris in her diary of thoughts covers her car and being a TV personality.
10:00	10:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—1. Beginnings 1/4 Evelyn Waugh’s most famous novel of life, love and a forgotten era.	10:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—2. New Vistas 2/4 Friendship brings new vistas for Charles, but for ebullient Sebastian the family close in.	10:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—3. Strains 3/4 Sebastian's drinking strains his friendship with Charles, who is lured by the art of Paris	10:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—4. Stormy Waters 4/4 Charles is pleased to spot Julia on the ship, but stormy waters await.	10:00 Mr and Mrs Nobody by Keith Waterhouse The diary doings of Charles Pooter, a London clerk, and his long-suffering wife Carrie.		10:10 The Listening Project—Kizzy and Emma - Friendship on Four Wheels Two ten-year-olds who do not let being in a wheelchair get in the way of fun and activity. (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Comedy Writers, Armando Iannucci From Bach to Sibelius, Armando Iannucci makes his castaway choices.
11:00	11:00 Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—The Egg 4/5 William's impressive collection of eggs lacks only one thing - an egg from a mute swan. 11:15 Drama on 4—Machado de Assis - A Second Life A man appeals to Heaven to allow him to be born again with 'experience'.	11:00 Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—Static 5/5 Wilfred has never wanted anyone but Dorothy. But he has never been a great romantic. 11:15 Rachel Feldberg - Flying A life-changing chance meeting between two ex-lovers in a story of grief, revenge and love	11:00 Jennifer Egan - Emerald City and Other Stories—Puerto Vallarta 1/5 When a girl who loves her father discovers his deception, it is time to grow up. 11:15 Daphne Du Maurier—The Little Photographer Young Madame la Marquise is alone and bored. But then she meets the local photographer.	11:00 Jennifer Egan - Emerald City and Other Stories—Emerald City 2/5 A young man comes to understand the allure and the disappointment of New York. 11:15 Drama on 4—Stephen Wyatt - The Organist's Daughter Only an arranged marriage will allow the great composer and organist Buxtehude to retire.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—David McGuire: Two Shot and How To Be A Girl Amanda Litherland is joined by David McGuire to recommend the best podcasts.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 4, Guts 4/8 Radiolab dives into the messy mystery in the middle of us. What's going on down there?
12:00	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Almost a Gentleman 14/20 Overlooked in the New Year's Honours, the Lad brushes up on his social etiquette skills. 12:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—8. Marooned A visit to the pier theatre ends in disaster for Arthur Wilson and Miss Perkins.	12:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Promotion 6/6 The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books. 12:30 The Men from the Ministry—Not on Your Telly The bungling duo spark bedlam during a BBC probe.	12:00 The Navy Lark—Series 6, Wren Chasen Returns 1/19 A shock for the crew over news that HMS Troutbridge is to be mothballed in Plymouth. 12:30 Beyond Our Ken—From 19/08/1958 Kenneth Horne flicks through his diary, and Hornerama probes love and marriage.	12:00 Yes Minister—Series 1, The Right to Know 6/8 MP Jim tries excavating himself from problems with badgers. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, The Flea 12/26 Neddie Seagoon is Samuel Pepys and he is having trouble with a flea called Francoise.	12:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 5 5/13 The wonderful Radio Prune becomes a musical station with Dave 'the Rave' Hatch. 12:30 Doctor in the House—In the Wards 4/13 The young medics are unprepared for the formidable Sister Virtue.	12:00 Flying the Flag—Series 1, Favours 1/6 A broken typewriter sparks chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen. 12:30 Snap—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Molly and Doug split, but he's not moving far. So can it be a clean break?	12:00 Floggit's—From 16/11/1956 Gert and Daisy get a large dog that doesn't understand English. 12:30 Take It From Here—From 02/04/1958 Eth wants a busier social life, while Jim and Bentley go to the ballet.
13:00	13:00 Down Payment on Death—1. A Shot in the Night 1/5 A retired hitman is offered big money for one last killing. 13:30 What's in Your Head How words or songs learned as a child have helped people in situations of extreme pressure	13:00 Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target 2/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo plans his next moves. 13:30 My Yiddisher Mother Tongue David Schneider goes on a personal journey through Yiddish culture and language.	13:00 Down Payment on Death—3. A Life for a Life 3/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo faces pressure for another killing. 13:30 In Search of the Holy Quail Three musicians explore the rugged terrain of Shetland in search of the quail.	13:00 Down Payment on Death—4. The Professionals 4/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo makes a decision about his target. 13:30 Written in Stone How an ancient stone inscription came to the National Museum of Afghanistan in Kabul.	13:00 Down Payment on Death—5. The Moment of Truth 5/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo finally faces his nemesis. 13:30 Command Performance Katie Derham discovers what it is like for an artist to perform for a leading VIP.	13:00 How Does That Make You Feel? (Omnibus)—Series 10 A restaurant incident may break Richard Fallon MP's run of no reality TV embarrassments.	13:00 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot (Omnibus) The life of female impressionist painter Berthe Morisot.
14:00	14:00 Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 1 1/10 Washing ruins Sarah's hands, and a new footman arrives. 14:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Origins 1/30 James Naughtie looks at classical music origins in churches and monasteries. 14:30 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—1. First Stirrings 1/5 The life of female impressionist painter Berthe Morisot. 14:45 Book of the Week—Sandra Hempel - The Inheritor's Powder: A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal and Greed, Episode 1 1/5 1833: A family is killed by arsenic, and the race is on for a test to catch the culprits.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 2 2/10 Sarah is suspicious of the new footman, even though he lightens her workload. 14:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Notre Dame 2/30 As Notre Dame was built, composers Perotin and Leonin wrote music to fill it. 14:30 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—2. Passion 2/5 Berthe compares herself to Baudelaire, and Manet is impressed with her passion. 14:45 Book of the Week—Sandra Hempel - The Inheritor's Powder: A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal and Greed, Episode 2 2/5 A real-life murder mystery from 1833 reveals the fear surrounding arsenic poisoning.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 3 3/10 Sarah notices that the presence of the militia makes James uncomfortable. 14:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Troubadours 3/30 In courts and great houses, the troubadours wrote secular songs of love and jealousy. 14:30 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—3. Rivalry 3/5 Berthe poses for a portrait by Manet, but his admiration for a rival painter is growing. 14:45 Book of the Week—Sandra Hempel - The Inheritor's Powder: A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal and Greed, Episode 3 3/5 A family is killed by arsenic, and the race is on for a test to catch the culprits.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 4 4/10 Sarah is charmed by the Bingleys' footman. James and Mrs Hill have reason to be worried. 14:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Burgundy 4/30 The Burgundy Court was influenced by the musical style of England's John Dunstable. 14:30 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—4. Agonising 4/5 Paris is overrun with militia preparing for the forthcoming war with Prussia. 14:45 Book of the Week—Sandra Hempel - The Inheritor's Powder: A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal and Greed, Episode 4 4/5 Criminal poisoning in the 19th century was remarkably easy.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 5 5/10 An invitation from Netherfield means that Sarah can better get to know Ptolemy. 14:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, The Renaissance 5/30 Music and the arts were beginning to celebrate man as well as God. 14:30 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—5. Opening 5/5 The first impressionist exhibition finally opens, and Berthe has to face her critics. 14:45 Book of the Week—Sandra Hempel - The Inheritor's Powder: A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal and Greed, Episode 5 5/5 A family is killed by arsenic, and the race is on for a test to catch the culprits.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Ken Howard Artist Ken Howard RA chooses music by Jelly Roll Morton and Richard Wagner. 14:15 Down Your Way—Dame Jennifer Jenkins on Brownsea Island The former chair of the National Trust takes a short voyage to explore Brownsea Island.	14:15 Michael Carson - End of Story A pub landlord vividly recalls meeting an ageing actor upset about his looks. 14:30 Transcription by Kate Atkinson (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Radio producer Juliet is about to spy a familiar face in the crowd.
15:00	15:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—1. Beginnings 1/4 Evelyn Waugh’s most famous novel of life, love and a forgotten era.	15:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—2. New Vistas 2/4 Friendship brings new vistas for Charles, but for ebullient Sebastian the family close in.	15:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—3. Strains 3/4 Sebastian's drinking strains his friendship with Charles, who is lured by the art of Paris	15:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—4. Stormy Waters 4/4 Charles is pleased to spot Julia on the ship, but stormy waters await.	15:00 Mr and Mrs Nobody by Keith Waterhouse The diary doings of Charles Pooter, a London clerk, and his long-suffering wife Carrie.	15:00 I'm Keith Moon, What's Your Excuse? Phil Daniels remembers The Who's drummer Keith Moon, who died on 7 September 1978.	15:45 Inside the Queen's Head—2. A Mug's Game in London 2/5 Lemn Sissay visits another pub with the Queen's name - where violence breaks out.
16:00	16:00 Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes compete in the wordy panel game 16:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, A Good Heart 1/6 With a new school term looming, for the teachers it's D-day minus one.	16:00 Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Sue Perkins sets moral and ethical posers for Paul Sinha, Lemn Sissay and Graeme Garden. 16:30 Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 1 1/6 Phonsie's sale of the Hoover ancestral home is the cause of much speculation.	16:00 Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Carmen Callil and Victoria Glendinning. 16:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Moving In 1/6 A hapless vicar discovers that life behind suburbia's net curtains is not what he expected	16:00 The Write Stuff—Series 9, Henry James 2/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Peter Kemp and Miles Kington. 16:30 Alison and Maud—Series 2, Free-Range Angels 5/6 The landlady sisters make merry with a Thai takeaway.	16:00 Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Elis James, Jon Richardson, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert's quiz. 16:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Tamsyn Trelawny's band of 18th-century Cornish smugglers try to outwit customs officers.	16:00 Michael Frayn - Here Young couple Phil and Cath attempt to impose order on their tiny flat.	16:00 Gerry Huxham - Russian Roulette Dramatised events surrounding the inspiration for Dostoyevsky’s ‘The Gambler’.
17:00	17:00 Flying the Flag—Series 1, Favours 1/6 A broken typewriter sparks chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen. 17:30 Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 4 How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?	17:00 Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Oh God It's Christmas... 6/6 Festive angst, a serious row and a huge let-down make for a goodwill bypass all round. 17:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Wedding Planner 1/6 When a groom-to-be mysteriously vanishes, Milton leaps in.	17:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, All Aboard! 6/6 There's mutiny in the air as Tommy and Sheila set off on their cruise. 17:30 Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy—Series 2 - Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy, Episode 2 - One-Seventeen AM 2/3 Storyteller Sarah Kendal returns with more hilarious, gripping and moving stories.	17:00 Snap—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Molly and Doug split, but he's not moving far. So can it be a clean break? 17:30 Plum House—Series 1, Perilously Poorly Peter 2/6 Peter's forced to visit town, leaving his hopeless deputy Julian in charge.	17:00 Winston—Winston Back Home, A Born Natural 5/6 The old rogue's plot to be alone with Nancy gets a boost from Father. 17:30 Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre—Episode 2 2/4 Michael Frayn's brilliantly funny view of our world. With Joanna Lumley and Tom Hollander.	17:30 Encore! Elbow frontman Guy Garvey explores the development of the musical encore.	17:00 Poetry Extra—North: Catherine Heaney on Seamus Heaney Daljit Nagra talks to Catherine Heaney about her father. Plus 'North' with Seamus Heaney. 17:30 To Hull and Back—Series 1, Crying in the Chapel 2/5 When Songs of Praise comes to town, Sophie sees a career opportunity.
18:00	18:00 Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—1. Voices From the Other Side 1/10 A professional medium takes on a highly efficient but heartless assistant. 18:15 Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Evil Awaits 1/10 A student researching the occult comes under the influence of an ancient book of spells. 18:30 A Good Read—Joanne Harris & Lisa Jardine The Man Booker judge and the author discuss much-loved books with host Sue MacGregor.	18:00 Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—2. Colette's Story 2/10 Colette leaves her dull husband, becomes interested in the paranormal and consults Alison. 18:15 Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Repercussions 2/10 Trying to rid himself of an ancient book, Andrew MacLeod becomes drawn to a sinister group 18:30 My Life in Five Songs—Series 1, Lorraine McIntosh 2/4 The singer, actress and composer reveals the five songs that are most important to her.	18:00 Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—3. An Evil Thing 3/10 Collette wants Alison to write a book, but her childhood memories are too disturbing. 18:15 Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Morocco 3/10 Andrew MacLeod is taken to Africa, where he is horrified to hear a voice from his past. 18:30 How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Jimmy Clitheroe 2/6 Mark Radcliffe profiles the diminutive entertainer who starred as a schoolboy on radio.	18:00 Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—4. Death of a Princess 4/10 Princess Diana's fatal crash means a busy time for Alison and her fellow psychics. 18:15 Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—The Sheik 4/10 Now back in Scotland, MacLeod becomes increasingly dependent on Mylne's support. 18:30 Great Lives—Hildegard Von Bingen Cerys Matthews on why 12th-century nun Hildegard von Bingen qualifies as a great life.	18:00 Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—5. Escape 5/10 A violent blast from Alison's past appears, and drastic measures are needed to escape. 18:15 Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Voices 5/10 MacLeod witnesses a mysterious ceremony in a former church and meets with a friend's widow 18:30 Mastertapes—Series 3, Edwyn Collins (B-Side) 8/12 It's the turn of the audience to question Edwyn Collins about his album Gorgeous George.	18:00 Sarah Woods - News From Nowhere Will wakes to find he has travelled 100 years into the future to a post-capitalist London. 18:45 Black and White by Jan Mark—4. Who's a Pretty Boy Then? 4/4 When dad builds a budgerigar aviary, the birds' behaviour turns alarming.	18:00 Dan Dare—Series 1, 6. Marooned on Mercury 2/2 6/6 Dare and the crew assist allies to thwart the evil Mekon, who plots revenge on Venus. 18:30 Guy de Maupassant - The Hand Sir John Rowell awaits his nemesis, alongside a gruesome reminder of his days in Africa.
19:00	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Almost a Gentleman 14/20 Overlooked in the New Year's Honours, the Lad brushes up on his social etiquette skills. 19:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—8. Marooned A visit to the pier theatre ends in disaster for Arthur Wilson and Miss Perkins.	19:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Promotion 6/6 The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books. 19:30 The Men from the Ministry—Not on Your Telly The bungling duo spark bedlam during a BBC probe.	19:00 The Navy Lark—Series 6, Wren Chasen Returns 1/19 A shock for the crew over news that HMS Troutbridge is to be mothballed in Plymouth. 19:30 Beyond Our Ken—From 19/08/1958 Kenneth Horne flicks through his diary, and Hornerama probes love and marriage.	19:00 Yes Minister—Series 1, The Right to Know 6/8 MP Jim tries excavating himself from problems with badgers. 19:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, The Flea 12/26 Neddie Seagoon is Samuel Pepys and he is having trouble with a flea called Francoise.	19:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 5 5/13 The wonderful Radio Prune becomes a musical station with Dave 'the Rave' Hatch. 19:30 Doctor in the House—In the Wards 4/13 The young medics are unprepared for the formidable Sister Virtue.	19:00 Lynne Truss: Pick of the Archive Lynne Truss introduces her favourite radio programmes from the BBC archive.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 4, Guts 4/8 Radiolab dives into the messy mystery in the middle of us. What's going on down there?
20:00	20:00 Down Payment on Death—1. A Shot in the Night 1/5 A retired hitman is offered big money for one last killing. 20:30 What's in Your Head How words or songs learned as a child have helped people in situations of extreme pressure	20:00 Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target 2/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo plans his next moves. 20:30 My Yiddisher Mother Tongue David Schneider goes on a personal journey through Yiddish culture and language.	20:00 Down Payment on Death—3. A Life for a Life 3/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo faces pressure for another killing. 20:30 In Search of the Holy Quail Three musicians explore the rugged terrain of Shetland in search of the quail.	20:00 Down Payment on Death—4. The Professionals 4/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo makes a decision about his target. 20:30 Written in Stone How an ancient stone inscription came to the National Museum of Afghanistan in Kabul.	20:00 Down Payment on Death—5. The Moment of Truth 5/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo finally faces his nemesis. 20:30 Command Performance Katie Derham discovers what it is like for an artist to perform for a leading VIP.		20:00 In My Mind's Eye by Jan Morris (Omnibus) Jan Morris in her diary of thoughts covers her car and being a TV personality.
21:00	21:00 Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—The Egg 4/5 William's impressive collection of eggs lacks only one thing - an egg from a mute swan. 21:15 Drama on 4—Machado de Assis - A Second Life A man appeals to Heaven to allow him to be born again with 'experience'.	21:00 Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—Static 5/5 Wilfred has never wanted anyone but Dorothy. But he has never been a great romantic. 21:15 Rachel Feldberg - Flying A life-changing chance meeting between two ex-lovers in a story of grief, revenge and love	21:00 Jennifer Egan - Emerald City and Other Stories—Puerto Vallarta 1/5 When a girl who loves her father discovers his deception, it is time to grow up. 21:15 Daphne Du Maurier—The Little Photographer Young Madame la Marquise is alone and bored. But then she meets the local photographer.	21:00 Jennifer Egan - Emerald City and Other Stories—Emerald City 2/5 A young man comes to understand the allure and the disappointment of New York. 21:15 Drama on 4—Stephen Wyatt - The Organist's Daughter Only an arranged marriage will allow the great composer and organist Buxtehude to retire.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—David McGuire: Two Shot and How To Be A Girl Amanda Litherland is joined by David McGuire to recommend the best podcasts.		21:10 The Listening Project—Kizzy and Emma - Friendship on Four Wheels Two ten-year-olds who do not let being in a wheelchair get in the way of fun and activity. (R) 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Comedy Writers, Armando Iannucci From Bach to Sibelius, Armando Iannucci makes his castaway choices.
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 4 How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation? 22:30 Start/Stop—Series 2, 5. Glastonbury 5/8 The three couples have tickets for Glastonbury, but it clashes with Cathy's dad's birthday	22:00 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Wedding Planner 1/6 When a groom-to-be mysteriously vanishes, Milton leaps in. 22:30 Bunk Bed—Series 1, Episode 2 2/5 Patrick Marber and Peter Curran lie in the darkness, sharing a bunk bed and wondering. 22:45 Guy Browning's Small Talk—Series 2, How to Go to a Party 2/4 Tips on making merry and avoiding being 'de-mingled'. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Matt Green. 1/2 Rob Deering chats to Matt Green.	22:00 Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy—Series 2 - Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy, Episode 2 - One-Seventeen AM 2/3 Storyteller Sarah Kendal returns with more hilarious, gripping and moving stories. 22:30 Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 1, 2. 'Mum is behaving like a teenager'. 2/4 Sarah tackles a mother behaving like a teenager and a butcher who can't find a girl.	22:00 Plum House—Series 1, Perilously Poorly Peter 2/6 Peter's forced to visit town, leaving his hopeless deputy Julian in charge. 22:30 The In Crowd—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward. 22:45 Foley and McColl: The Interview—Placebo 5/6 The duo tell Parky about their lean years. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Matt Green. 1/2 Rob Deering chats to Matt Green.	22:00 Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre—Episode 2 2/4 Michael Frayn's brilliantly funny view of our world. With Joanna Lumley and Tom Hollander. 22:30 Goodness Gracious Me—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Indian students on a gap year enjoy England's smell, and that's just at Heathrow Airport. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Jake Yapp 1/1 Arthur Smith chats to Jake Yapp.	22:00 The Lee Mack Show—Sophie Ellis-Bextor 4/6 Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins the quick-fire comic for stand-up, sketches and music. 22:30 The Richest Man in Britain—The Elephant in the Room 2/6 Wealthy ex-rocker Dave Mabbutt has luxury property, technology and some unusual pets.	22:00 To Hull and Back—Series 1, Crying in the Chapel 2/5 When Songs of Praise comes to town, Sophie sees a career opportunity. 22:30 Self-Storage—Series 1, Family 4/6 Dave's domestic life is still upside down, and so his dad arrives to offer advice. 22:45 2000 Years of Radio—Series 2, Greensleeves FM 4/6 It's a right royal knockabout as Henry VIII wants a son.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 24, Episode 1 1/8 Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp. 23:45 Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 1 1/8 The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley entertains with a book of verse.	23:00 Revolting People—Series 1, An Incredible Amount of Storm Clouds 6/6 Feared Briton General Venables demands executions by sunset. 23:30 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 4 4/4 Alan's mind is cluttered with memories and questions. Is there a future for him and Jane?	23:00 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, Masterson Rides Again 3/6 The life of young Billy at his boarding school. 23:30 Absolute Power—Series 3, Episode 4 4/5 Martin has a sporting challenge, but can Charles save a disgraced minister?	23:00 Hut 33—Series 1, Careless Talk 3/6 A security breach at Bletchley Park puts the wartime code-breakers under suspicion. 23:30 The Young Postmen—Tour de France 1/6 Surreal comedy in which a trio of 'posties' get embroiled in escapades. Stars Ben Miller.	23:00 Rubbish—Series 1, Rage 5/6 At a Life Editing course, local government officer Martin aims to start saying 'no'. 23:30 The Party Party—Episode 3 3/6 Will Sir Lord Knight's campaign over the danger of ads do the business? From May 1987.	23:00 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Coffee 3/4 Simon Evans presents a comedy lecture on the economics behind coffee. 23:30 Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 3, Episode 2 2/4 Minimum 50 per cent participation in elections and converting fast food into renewable gas	23:00 Tim Key's Suspended Sentence Poet and comedian Tim Key sleuths out what makes a great literary opening line. 23:30 Beauty of Britain—Series 1, Seagulls Over Sue Ryder 1/6 Beauty Olonga is a carer and a self-appointed inspiration.

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