Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 24 - 30 September 2018

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00:00	00:00 I See The Moon by Alex Ferguson A little girl appears at a conference in an old house....but where are her parents? 00:45 Joanne Harris - Class of 81 A group of witches at a 20-year reunion find they haven't lost their magical abilities.	00:00 15 Minute Drama—The Death of Grass, Episode 1 1/5 It is 1956 and a virus has wiped out the crops of South East Asia, causing a famine. 00:15 The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—1. The Three Notebooks 1/5 Eerie tale of supernatural stalking. In a gentleman's club, the story unfurls. 00:30 A Good Read—Philippa Gregory and Jonathon Porritt Philippa Gregory and Jonathon Porritt join Sue MacGregor to discuss favourite books. (R)	00:00 15 Minute Drama—The Death of Grass, Episode 2 2/5 The world panics as the virus spreads and Roger confronts John with some horrifying news. 00:15 The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—2. The Ragged Boy 2/5 Sir James continues researching Vane, and a presence manifests. 00:30 My Life in Five Songs—Series 3, Mary Black Irish singer Mary Black delves into her personal collection to find five special songs.	00:00 15 Minute Drama—The Death of Grass, Episode 3 3/5 A level crossing, a gatehouse and a carjack change the Custances' lives for ever. 00:15 The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—3. Close to Home 3/5 A startling personal connection comes to light for Sir James. 00:30 How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Jimmy James 6/6 Mark Radcliffe looks at the comedians' comedian, Jimmy James.	00:00 15 Minute Drama—The Death of Grass, Episode 4 4/5 The journey to Blind Gill continues, with one addition to the group and one sudden loss. 00:15 The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—4. The Familiar Surroundings 4/5 Another visitation leads Sir James north to a grim appointment. 00:30 Great Lives—Ludwig Wittgenstein Ludwig Wittgenstein, fascinating and misunderstood thinker, is chosen by Raymond Tallis.	00:00 15 Minute Drama—The Death of Grass, Episode 5 5/5 The end of the journey is in sight but there are still plenty of obstacles ahead. 00:15 The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—5. Waves of Evil 5/5 Sir James's account is not quite all of the story. With Gareth Armstrong and John Moffatt. 00:30 Off the Page—Rewriting the Past Chris Bigsby discusses historical writing - are fact and fiction dangerous bedfellows?	00:00 Doctor Who—The Demons of Red Lodge and Other Stories Something menacing lurks outside the woodshed on a dark, misty Suffolk night in 1665. 00:30 Fear on 4—Series 5, Net Suicide 1/5 Mike's a successful dealer in futures. But what is his secret and why will it destroy him?
01:00	01:00 Helen Lederer - All Change (Omnibus) Comedienne Helen Lederer takes a lighter look at women growing old disgracefully.	01:00 Dick Barton - Special Agent—6. The Stand-Off 6/10 Kramer tries to make Sir Archie give him the formula. Can our hero intervene in time? 01:15 Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 6 6/10 Shardlake investigates the theft of an ancient weapon of mass destruction. 01:30 John Arlott - My Kind of Country Legendary cricket commentator John Arlott waxes lyrical about Hampshire.	01:00 Dick Barton - Special Agent—7. The Feminine Touch 7/10 With Archie in peril, Jean uses her feminine intuition to work out where he's being held. 01:15 Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 7 7/10 With Shardlake's lack of progress, Cromwell reveals that he fears losing the King's favour 01:30 The Crying Game Geoff Watts investigates why we cry and why emotional tears are a uniquely human trait.	01:00 Dick Barton - Special Agent—8. In the Cross Hairs 8/10 Blom is instructed how to use the ray gun - with our hero and Snowey as his guinea pigs. 01:15 Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 8 8/10 Trapped inside the burning house, Shardlake and Barak search for an escape route. 01:30 Letters to the Russian Front A story of Austrian siblings told in their wartime letters to and from the Russian front.	01:00 Dick Barton - Special Agent—9. Evil in the Air 9/10 Our hero and Jock set about rescuing Snowey and Wrangle from Kramer's gang. 01:15 Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 9 9/10 Shardlake and Barak finally discover who lies behind the plot to bring down Cromwell. 01:30 Earth to Earth: Potted Immortality Lars Tharp on our relationship with the urn, death and imortality	01:00 Dick Barton - Special Agent—10. The Flag of Deception 10/10 In a siege at Kramer's hideaway, our hero and his friends have to make safe the ray gun. 01:15 Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 10 10/10 Held at knifepoint, can Shardlake and Barak escape to warn the Earl about the plot? 01:30 The Art of Radio Times Peter Day salutes the graphic artists whose canvas was Radio Times, which began in 1923.	01:00 Get Carter: The Bloody Chamber (Omnibus) Angela Carter's iconic collection of fairy stories starring Sophie Cookson and Rakie Ayola
02:00	02:15 Jasonland by Dawn Lowe-Watson Three school friends imagine their perfect fantasy worlds, but what about adulthood? 02:30 We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson (Omnibus) After a poisoning on the family estate, can Merricat protect her remaining relatives?	02:00 Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 6 6/10 His mission in Dahum violently interrupted, Bond goes home to plan revenge. 02:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Bach's St Matthew Passion 16/30 Johann Sebastian's recurring choral theme had a profound effect on the history of music. 02:30 Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us—1. Beginnings The true story of a medical pioneer campaigning for women's education in the 19th century. 02:45 Book of the Week—An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Episode 1 1/5 Aged nine, Chris watches the Apollo moon landing and decides he wants to be an astronaut.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 7 7/10 Bond gets to know Bryce then flies to America to track down AfricaKIN. 02:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Handel 17/30 German-born composer George Frideric made English music great. 02:30 Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us—2. Back in Britain Determined to study medicine, Sophia takes on Edinburgh University's old guard. 02:45 Book of the Week—An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Episode 2 2/5 What does it feel like to go to space for the first time? Chris recalls his first flight.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 8 8/10 Bond's solo mission in Washington to find out more about AfricaKIN. 02:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Rameau and the Philosophes 18/30 Paris during the 1750s was the centre of a clash of cultural ideas. 02:30 Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us—3. The Edinburgh Seven The male students riot at the prospect of a mixed anatomy class. 02:45 Book of the Week—An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Episode 3 3/5 Chris reveals how preparation and 'sweating the small stuff' are crucial to staying alive.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 9 9/10 Bond must reach Kobus and take revenge before he can be stopped by the CIA. 02:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Music and Society 19/30 By the late 1700s, music was becoming part of the social fabric. 02:30 Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us—4. London Frustrated in Edinburgh, Sophia's thwarted medical ambitions lead her to London. 02:45 Book of the Week—An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Episode 4 4/5 Chris spends as much time as he can looking out of the International Space Station window.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 10 10/10 James Bond solves the Adeka mystery, faces M and has dinner with Bryce. 02:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Haydn and the Esterhazys 20/30 Joseph Haydn lived mainly in his patrons' isolated palace and produced music on demand. 02:30 Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us—5. London School of Medicine Sophia Jex-Blake battles to open the very first medical school for women. 02:45 Book of the Week—An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Episode 5 5/5 Chris comes back to earth and discovers that he's become a YouTube and internet sensation.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Kim Wilde Singer Kim Wilde with tracks by Cilla Black and Paul Simon. 02:15 With Great Pleasure—2006, Rick Stein Chef Rick Stein shares his favourite prose, poetry and cookery writing. 02:45 Singular Women—Frances 2/4 Celia Imrie plays a shy teacher with an unwanted notoriety.
03:00	03:45 Inside the Queen's Head—4. Marooned on Anglesey 4/5 Lemn Sissay meets the drinkers of Amlwch on the island of Anglesey.	03:00 The Once and Future King—The Coming of Merlyn 1/6 Merlyn and Arthur meet to discuss what has brought England to its current perilous state.	03:00 The Once and Future King—The Sword in the Stone 2/6 Wart's remarkable education at the hands of the wizard Merlyn draws to a close.	03:00 The Once and Future King—The Queen of Air and Darkness 3/6 Rebels led by King Lot and Queen Morgause of Orkney challenge Arthur's claim to the throne	03:00 The Once and Future King—The Ill-Made Knight 4/6 Full of zeal for Arthur's new chivalric order, Lancelot rides into Camelot.	03:00 The Once and Future King—The Lengthening Shadow 5/6 Murder and betrayal threaten to undermine all that Arthur holds dear.	03:00 Archive on 4—Metropolis Paul Bailey takes a journey through the BBC sound archive in celebration of London.
04:00	04:00 Mike Walker - Games Intrigue and deception when a lad’s mag editor strives to keep his star female reporter.	04:00 We've Been Here Before—Series 1, Episode 3 3/5 Clive Anderson's panel show with Steve Punt, David Quantick, Robin Ince, Gyles Brandreth. 04:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, Oh No It Isn't 4/6 Mr Maxwell's exercise in democracy leads to some playground activism.	04:00 Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins sets more moral and ethical posers for Roisin Conaty, Samira Ahmed, David Reed 04:30 Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 4 4/6 Guard Gallagher moves into new lodgings, as the arguments rage over the cottage.	04:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 3 3/6 With Alex Horne, Lucy Beaumont, John Finnemore and Jack Dee. David Mitchell hosts. 04:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Miss Willow and the One-Eyed Gentleman 4/6 Hapless vicar Timothy Carswell visits some of the more sinister members of his flock.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 9, WB Yeats 5/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Peter Kemp and Miles Kington. 04:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Maria and Richard get to know Paul and Ruby too well.	04:00 The Personality Test—Series 3, Janet Street-Porter 1/6 Broadcaster and writer Janet Street-Porter quizzes a panel about herself. 04:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 When a new rival appears in town, 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny tries to quit.	04:00 Emlyn Williams - The Corn is Green Emlyn Williams's novel about a teacher's mission to bring education to a mining village.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Dannie Abse - Time for Verse Eps 2-3/5 Poet Daljit Nagra chooses Time for Verse featuring Dannie Abse, GP, memoir writer and poet 05:30 To Hull and Back—Series 1, My Casa Is Your Casa 4/5 Sophie gets fired up about the life she could be living.	05:00 Flying the Flag—Series 1, Compromising Positions 4/6 The British ambassador is suspicious over an embarrassing photo. 05:30 Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 7 How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?	05:00 Second Thoughts—Series 2, Youth and Consequences 3/8 Bill's new young image leaves birthday girl Faith feeling old. 05:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, The B&B 4/6 A friend who runs a B&B is in trouble so it's time for Milton to dust off the nylon sheets	05:00 Dry Slopes—Series 2, The Domino Effect 3/4 Angus is still single and feeling left out. What's wrong with his bachelor life? 05:30 Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, If a Tree Falls in a Forest... 2/4 Rob does battle with Jean-Paul Sartre and the existentialists.	05:00 Snap—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Doug's mum is 70, but Molly thinks he can’t manage celebrations on his own. 05:30 Plum House—Series 1, The Rather Risky Ramble 5/6 Tom returns from a team building course to find the Plum House team have been bickering.	05:00 Two Doors Down—Series 1, Ranting and Railings 2/4 Miss Black wants new railings with help from cleaner Sally. 05:30 A Charles Paris Mystery—A Decent Interval, Episode 1 Bill Nighy stars as actor cum amateur sleuth Charles Paris in a dramatic murder mystery.	05:30 Touchline Tales—Series 3, Episode 3 3/3 Des and Chris try to fathom the sport and the rules of real tennis at the Queen's Club.
06:00	06:00 Dick Barton - Special Agent—6. The Stand-Off 6/10 Kramer tries to make Sir Archie give him the formula. Can our hero intervene in time? 06:15 Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 6 6/10 Shardlake investigates the theft of an ancient weapon of mass destruction. 06:30 John Arlott - My Kind of Country Legendary cricket commentator John Arlott waxes lyrical about Hampshire.	06:00 Dick Barton - Special Agent—7. The Feminine Touch 7/10 With Archie in peril, Jean uses her feminine intuition to work out where he's being held. 06:15 Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 7 7/10 With Shardlake's lack of progress, Cromwell reveals that he fears losing the King's favour 06:30 The Crying Game Geoff Watts investigates why we cry and why emotional tears are a uniquely human trait.	06:00 Dick Barton - Special Agent—8. In the Cross Hairs 8/10 Blom is instructed how to use the ray gun - with our hero and Snowey as his guinea pigs. 06:15 Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 8 8/10 Trapped inside the burning house, Shardlake and Barak search for an escape route. 06:30 Letters to the Russian Front A story of Austrian siblings told in their wartime letters to and from the Russian front.	06:00 Dick Barton - Special Agent—9. Evil in the Air 9/10 Our hero and Jock set about rescuing Snowey and Wrangle from Kramer's gang. 06:15 Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 9 9/10 Shardlake and Barak finally discover who lies behind the plot to bring down Cromwell. 06:30 Earth to Earth: Potted Immortality Lars Tharp on our relationship with the urn, death and imortality	06:00 Dick Barton - Special Agent—10. The Flag of Deception 10/10 In a siege at Kramer's hideaway, our hero and his friends have to make safe the ray gun. 06:15 Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 10 10/10 Held at knifepoint, can Shardlake and Barak escape to warn the Earl about the plot? 06:30 The Art of Radio Times Peter Day salutes the graphic artists whose canvas was Radio Times, which began in 1923.	06:00 Emlyn Williams - The Corn is Green Emlyn Williams's novel about a teacher's mission to bring education to a mining village.	06:00 Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us (Omnibus)—Episode 1. 1866-1874 The story of Sophia-Jex Blake, who campaigned for women doctors in the late 19th century.
07:00	07:00 Flying the Flag—Series 1, Compromising Positions 4/6 The British ambassador is suspicious over an embarrassing photo. 07:30 Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 7 How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?	07:00 Second Thoughts—Series 2, Youth and Consequences 3/8 Bill's new young image leaves birthday girl Faith feeling old. 07:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, The B&B 4/6 A friend who runs a B&B is in trouble so it's time for Milton to dust off the nylon sheets	07:00 Dry Slopes—Series 2, The Domino Effect 3/4 Angus is still single and feeling left out. What's wrong with his bachelor life? 07:30 Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, If a Tree Falls in a Forest... 2/4 Rob does battle with Jean-Paul Sartre and the existentialists.	07:00 Snap—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Doug's mum is 70, but Molly thinks he can’t manage celebrations on his own. 07:30 Plum House—Series 1, The Rather Risky Ramble 5/6 Tom returns from a team building course to find the Plum House team have been bickering.	07:00 Two Doors Down—Series 1, Ranting and Railings 2/4 Miss Black wants new railings with help from cleaner Sally. 07:30 A Charles Paris Mystery—A Decent Interval, Episode 1 Bill Nighy stars as actor cum amateur sleuth Charles Paris in a dramatic murder mystery.	07:30 Touchline Tales—Series 3, Episode 3 3/3 Des and Chris try to fathom the sport and the rules of real tennis at the Queen's Club.	07:15 Michael Carlson - The Devil and Mrs Fox Two ladies head to the supermarket with dinner and something more diabolical in mind. 07:30 To Hull and Back—Series 1, It's My Party 5/5 Sophie has a chance to escape, but her mum's birthday is looming
08:00	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Agricultural 'Ancock 17/20 The Lad starts farming, unaware what Sid has sold him. 08:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—11. War Damage Wilson, Pike and Hodges go to London and attempt to claim compensation for the pier.	08:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Club 3/6 The struggling author has cash worries, while his wife Diana bids to join a club. 08:30 The Men from the Ministry—Claws The civil servants blunder through Anglo-Chinese Friendship month.	08:00 The Navy Lark—Series 6, Troutbridge's Party 4/19 Peeved Pertwee is barred from a wardroom celebration for Admiral Sir Benjamin Troutbridge. 08:30 Beyond Our Ken—From 08/10/1958 Kenneth hosts 'Next Question, Please' in Cornwall and Hornerama looks at education.	08:00 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Compassionate Society 1/8 A new hospital needs treatment. Does Jim know his ACAS from his NALGO? 08:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, The Rent Collectors 16/26 Neddie Seagoon is sent to claim back thousands in arrears, but he falls in the water.	08:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 8 8/13 With the rise of the Common Market in mind, Radio Prune goes international. 08:30 Doctor in the House—Our First Baby 7/13 Medic Simon Sparrow is thrown in the deep-end on St Swithins' antenatal ward.	08:00 Archive on 4—Metropolis Paul Bailey takes a journey through the BBC sound archive in celebration of London.	08:00 Meet the Huggetts—No Fear Family chaos reigns when Bobby Huggett plays the hero. 08:30 Take It From Here—From 23/04/1958 The perils of worker relations, and Ron Glum needs a new suit.
09:00	09:00 We've Been Here Before—Series 1, Episode 3 3/5 Clive Anderson's panel show with Steve Punt, David Quantick, Robin Ince, Gyles Brandreth. 09:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, Oh No It Isn't 4/6 Mr Maxwell's exercise in democracy leads to some playground activism.	09:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 24, Episode 4 4/8 Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp. 09:45 Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 5 5/8 The Luton Laureate entertains with songs and poems about glasses.	09:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 3 3/6 With Alex Horne, Lucy Beaumont, John Finnemore and Jack Dee. David Mitchell hosts. 09:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Miss Willow and the One-Eyed Gentleman 4/6 Hapless vicar Timothy Carswell visits some of the more sinister members of his flock.	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 9, WB Yeats 5/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Peter Kemp and Miles Kington. 09:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Maria and Richard get to know Paul and Ruby too well.	09:00 The Personality Test—Series 3, Janet Street-Porter 1/6 Broadcaster and writer Janet Street-Porter quizzes a panel about herself. 09:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 When a new rival appears in town, 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny tries to quit.	09:00 Pete Firman's World of Magic Pete Firman drops in on the Magic Circle to explore the wonderful world of illusion.	09:00 The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre (Omnibus) British MI6 recruits a disaffected KGB agent at the height of the Cold War.
10:00	10:00 The Once and Future King—The Coming of Merlyn 1/6 Merlyn and Arthur meet to discuss what has brought England to its current perilous state.	10:00 The Once and Future King—The Sword in the Stone 2/6 Wart's remarkable education at the hands of the wizard Merlyn draws to a close.	10:00 The Once and Future King—The Queen of Air and Darkness 3/6 Rebels led by King Lot and Queen Morgause of Orkney challenge Arthur's claim to the throne	10:00 The Once and Future King—The Ill-Made Knight 4/6 Full of zeal for Arthur's new chivalric order, Lancelot rides into Camelot.	10:00 The Once and Future King—The Lengthening Shadow 5/6 Murder and betrayal threaten to undermine all that Arthur holds dear.		10:10 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion, Dame Zandra Rhodes From Pink Floyd to Ravel, fashion designer Zandra Rhodes makes her castaway choices.
11:00	11:00 Life in Miniature—Romance 1/5 Stig Abell delves into the BBC archive to celebrate the short story.	11:00 Life in Miniature—Suspense 2/5 A showcase of some of the best short stories from the BBC Archive.	11:00 Life in Miniature—Regret 3/5 Stig Abell introduces great short stories from the past.	11:00 Life in Miniature—Americana 4/5 Stig Abell introduces a selection of Americana gems from the archive.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—BBC Music Day It's BBC Music Day. Features 'Pitch', 'Classical Fix' and 'Young Musician'.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 4, Deception 7/8 Radiolab asks if it's possible for anyone to lead a life without deception?
12:00	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Agricultural 'Ancock 17/20 The Lad starts farming, unaware what Sid has sold him. 12:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—11. War Damage Wilson, Pike and Hodges go to London and attempt to claim compensation for the pier.	12:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Club 3/6 The struggling author has cash worries, while his wife Diana bids to join a club. 12:30 The Men from the Ministry—Claws The civil servants blunder through Anglo-Chinese Friendship month.	12:00 The Navy Lark—Series 6, Troutbridge's Party 4/19 Peeved Pertwee is barred from a wardroom celebration for Admiral Sir Benjamin Troutbridge. 12:30 Beyond Our Ken—From 08/10/1958 Kenneth hosts 'Next Question, Please' in Cornwall and Hornerama looks at education.	12:00 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Compassionate Society 1/8 A new hospital needs treatment. Does Jim know his ACAS from his NALGO? 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, The Rent Collectors 16/26 Neddie Seagoon is sent to claim back thousands in arrears, but he falls in the water.	12:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 8 8/13 With the rise of the Common Market in mind, Radio Prune goes international. 12:30 Doctor in the House—Our First Baby 7/13 Medic Simon Sparrow is thrown in the deep-end on St Swithins' antenatal ward.	12:00 We've Been Here Before—Series 1, Episode 3 3/5 Clive Anderson's panel show with Steve Punt, David Quantick, Robin Ince, Gyles Brandreth. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, The Rent Collectors 16/26 Neddie Seagoon is sent to claim back thousands in arrears, but he falls in the water.	12:00 Meet the Huggetts—No Fear Family chaos reigns when Bobby Huggett plays the hero. 12:30 Take It From Here—From 23/04/1958 The perils of worker relations, and Ron Glum needs a new suit.
13:00	13:00 Dick Barton - Special Agent—6. The Stand-Off 6/10 Kramer tries to make Sir Archie give him the formula. Can our hero intervene in time? 13:15 Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 6 6/10 Shardlake investigates the theft of an ancient weapon of mass destruction. 13:30 John Arlott - My Kind of Country Legendary cricket commentator John Arlott waxes lyrical about Hampshire.	13:00 Dick Barton - Special Agent—7. The Feminine Touch 7/10 With Archie in peril, Jean uses her feminine intuition to work out where he's being held. 13:15 Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 7 7/10 With Shardlake's lack of progress, Cromwell reveals that he fears losing the King's favour 13:30 The Crying Game Geoff Watts investigates why we cry and why emotional tears are a uniquely human trait.	13:00 Dick Barton - Special Agent—8. In the Cross Hairs 8/10 Blom is instructed how to use the ray gun - with our hero and Snowey as his guinea pigs. 13:15 Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 8 8/10 Trapped inside the burning house, Shardlake and Barak search for an escape route. 13:30 Letters to the Russian Front A story of Austrian siblings told in their wartime letters to and from the Russian front.	13:00 Dick Barton - Special Agent—9. Evil in the Air 9/10 Our hero and Jock set about rescuing Snowey and Wrangle from Kramer's gang. 13:15 Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 9 9/10 Shardlake and Barak finally discover who lies behind the plot to bring down Cromwell. 13:30 Earth to Earth: Potted Immortality Lars Tharp on our relationship with the urn, death and imortality	13:00 Dick Barton - Special Agent—10. The Flag of Deception 10/10 In a siege at Kramer's hideaway, our hero and his friends have to make safe the ray gun. 13:15 Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 10 10/10 Held at knifepoint, can Shardlake and Barak escape to warn the Earl about the plot? 13:30 The Art of Radio Times Peter Day salutes the graphic artists whose canvas was Radio Times, which began in 1923.	13:00 Get Carter: The Bloody Chamber (Omnibus) Angela Carter's iconic collection of fairy stories starring Sophie Cookson and Rakie Ayola	13:00 Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us (Omnibus)—Episode 1. 1866-1874 The story of Sophia-Jex Blake, who campaigned for women doctors in the late 19th century.
14:00	14:00 Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 6 6/10 His mission in Dahum violently interrupted, Bond goes home to plan revenge. 14:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Bach's St Matthew Passion 16/30 Johann Sebastian's recurring choral theme had a profound effect on the history of music. 14:30 Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us—1. Beginnings The true story of a medical pioneer campaigning for women's education in the 19th century. 14:45 Book of the Week—An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Episode 1 1/5 Aged nine, Chris watches the Apollo moon landing and decides he wants to be an astronaut.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 7 7/10 Bond gets to know Bryce then flies to America to track down AfricaKIN. 14:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Handel 17/30 German-born composer George Frideric made English music great. 14:30 Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us—2. Back in Britain Determined to study medicine, Sophia takes on Edinburgh University's old guard. 14:45 Book of the Week—An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Episode 2 2/5 What does it feel like to go to space for the first time? Chris recalls his first flight.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 8 8/10 Bond's solo mission in Washington to find out more about AfricaKIN. 14:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Rameau and the Philosophes 18/30 Paris during the 1750s was the centre of a clash of cultural ideas. 14:30 Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us—3. The Edinburgh Seven The male students riot at the prospect of a mixed anatomy class. 14:45 Book of the Week—An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Episode 3 3/5 Chris reveals how preparation and 'sweating the small stuff' are crucial to staying alive.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 9 9/10 Bond must reach Kobus and take revenge before he can be stopped by the CIA. 14:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Music and Society 19/30 By the late 1700s, music was becoming part of the social fabric. 14:30 Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us—4. London Frustrated in Edinburgh, Sophia's thwarted medical ambitions lead her to London. 14:45 Book of the Week—An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Episode 4 4/5 Chris spends as much time as he can looking out of the International Space Station window.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 10 10/10 James Bond solves the Adeka mystery, faces M and has dinner with Bryce. 14:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Haydn and the Esterhazys 20/30 Joseph Haydn lived mainly in his patrons' isolated palace and produced music on demand. 14:30 Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us—5. London School of Medicine Sophia Jex-Blake battles to open the very first medical school for women. 14:45 Book of the Week—An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Episode 5 5/5 Chris comes back to earth and discovers that he's become a YouTube and internet sensation.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Kim Wilde Singer Kim Wilde with tracks by Cilla Black and Paul Simon. 14:15 With Great Pleasure—2006, Rick Stein Chef Rick Stein shares his favourite prose, poetry and cookery writing. 14:45 Singular Women—Frances 2/4 Celia Imrie plays a shy teacher with an unwanted notoriety.	14:15 Michael Carlson - The Devil and Mrs Fox Two ladies head to the supermarket with dinner and something more diabolical in mind. 14:30 Lisa Owen - Not Working (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Quitting her job to find her true vocation, Claire realises she has no idea how to find it
15:00	15:00 The Once and Future King—The Coming of Merlyn 1/6 Merlyn and Arthur meet to discuss what has brought England to its current perilous state.	15:00 The Once and Future King—The Sword in the Stone 2/6 Wart's remarkable education at the hands of the wizard Merlyn draws to a close.	15:00 The Once and Future King—The Queen of Air and Darkness 3/6 Rebels led by King Lot and Queen Morgause of Orkney challenge Arthur's claim to the throne	15:00 The Once and Future King—The Ill-Made Knight 4/6 Full of zeal for Arthur's new chivalric order, Lancelot rides into Camelot.	15:00 The Once and Future King—The Lengthening Shadow 5/6 Murder and betrayal threaten to undermine all that Arthur holds dear.	15:00 Archive on 4—Metropolis Paul Bailey takes a journey through the BBC sound archive in celebration of London.	15:45 Inside the Queen's Head—5. Sailing By at Henley-on-Thames 5/5 Lemn Sissay discovers whether there's a darker side to the rowing town.
16:00	16:00 We've Been Here Before—Series 1, Episode 3 3/5 Clive Anderson's panel show with Steve Punt, David Quantick, Robin Ince, Gyles Brandreth. 16:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, Oh No It Isn't 4/6 Mr Maxwell's exercise in democracy leads to some playground activism.	16:00 Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins sets more moral and ethical posers for Roisin Conaty, Samira Ahmed, David Reed 16:30 Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 4 4/6 Guard Gallagher moves into new lodgings, as the arguments rage over the cottage.	16:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 3 3/6 With Alex Horne, Lucy Beaumont, John Finnemore and Jack Dee. David Mitchell hosts. 16:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Miss Willow and the One-Eyed Gentleman 4/6 Hapless vicar Timothy Carswell visits some of the more sinister members of his flock.	16:00 The Write Stuff—Series 9, WB Yeats 5/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Peter Kemp and Miles Kington. 16:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Maria and Richard get to know Paul and Ruby too well.	16:00 The Personality Test—Series 3, Janet Street-Porter 1/6 Broadcaster and writer Janet Street-Porter quizzes a panel about herself. 16:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 When a new rival appears in town, 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny tries to quit.	16:00 Emlyn Williams - The Corn is Green Emlyn Williams's novel about a teacher's mission to bring education to a mining village.	16:00 Mary Baker - The American Dentist When Dr Thomas W Evans moves to France, the course of history changes.
17:00	17:00 Flying the Flag—Series 1, Compromising Positions 4/6 The British ambassador is suspicious over an embarrassing photo. 17:30 Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 7 How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?	17:00 Second Thoughts—Series 2, Youth and Consequences 3/8 Bill's new young image leaves birthday girl Faith feeling old. 17:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, The B&B 4/6 A friend who runs a B&B is in trouble so it's time for Milton to dust off the nylon sheets	17:00 Dry Slopes—Series 2, The Domino Effect 3/4 Angus is still single and feeling left out. What's wrong with his bachelor life? 17:30 Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, If a Tree Falls in a Forest... 2/4 Rob does battle with Jean-Paul Sartre and the existentialists.	17:00 Snap—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Doug's mum is 70, but Molly thinks he can’t manage celebrations on his own. 17:30 Plum House—Series 1, The Rather Risky Ramble 5/6 Tom returns from a team building course to find the Plum House team have been bickering.	17:00 Two Doors Down—Series 1, Ranting and Railings 2/4 Miss Black wants new railings with help from cleaner Sally. 17:30 A Charles Paris Mystery—A Decent Interval, Episode 1 Bill Nighy stars as actor cum amateur sleuth Charles Paris in a dramatic murder mystery.	17:30 Touchline Tales—Series 3, Episode 3 3/3 Des and Chris try to fathom the sport and the rules of real tennis at the Queen's Club.	17:00 Poetry Extra—The Whitsun Weddings Poet Daljit Nagra chooses The Whitsun Weddings by Philip Larkin. 17:30 To Hull and Back—Series 1, It's My Party 5/5 Sophie has a chance to escape, but her mum's birthday is looming
18:00	18:00 15 Minute Drama—The Death of Grass, Episode 1 1/5 It is 1956 and a virus has wiped out the crops of South East Asia, causing a famine. 18:15 The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—1. The Three Notebooks 1/5 Eerie tale of supernatural stalking. In a gentleman's club, the story unfurls. 18:30 A Good Read—Philippa Gregory and Jonathon Porritt Philippa Gregory and Jonathon Porritt join Sue MacGregor to discuss favourite books.	18:00 15 Minute Drama—The Death of Grass, Episode 2 2/5 The world panics as the virus spreads and Roger confronts John with some horrifying news. 18:15 The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—2. The Ragged Boy 2/5 Sir James continues researching Vane, and a presence manifests. 18:30 My Life in Five Songs—Series 3, Mary Black Irish singer Mary Black delves into her personal collection to find five special songs.	18:00 15 Minute Drama—The Death of Grass, Episode 3 3/5 A level crossing, a gatehouse and a carjack change the Custances' lives for ever. 18:15 The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—3. Close to Home 3/5 A startling personal connection comes to light for Sir James. 18:30 How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Jimmy James 6/6 Mark Radcliffe looks at the comedians' comedian, Jimmy James.	18:00 15 Minute Drama—The Death of Grass, Episode 4 4/5 The journey to Blind Gill continues, with one addition to the group and one sudden loss. 18:15 The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—4. The Familiar Surroundings 4/5 Another visitation leads Sir James north to a grim appointment. 18:30 Great Lives—Ludwig Wittgenstein Ludwig Wittgenstein, fascinating and misunderstood thinker, is chosen by Raymond Tallis.	18:00 15 Minute Drama—The Death of Grass, Episode 5 5/5 The end of the journey is in sight but there are still plenty of obstacles ahead. 18:15 The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill—5. Waves of Evil 5/5 Sir James's account is not quite all of the story. With Gareth Armstrong and John Moffatt. 18:30 Off the Page—Rewriting the Past Chris Bigsby discusses historical writing - are fact and fiction dangerous bedfellows?	18:00 Doctor Who—The Demons of Red Lodge and Other Stories Something menacing lurks outside the woodshed on a dark, misty Suffolk night in 1665. 18:30 Fear on 4—Series 5, Net Suicide 1/5 Mike's a successful dealer in futures. But what is his secret and why will it destroy him?	18:00 Peter George - Dr Strangelove Kerry Shale's award-winning dramatisation of the apocalyptic black comedy.
19:00	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Agricultural 'Ancock 17/20 The Lad starts farming, unaware what Sid has sold him. 19:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—11. War Damage Wilson, Pike and Hodges go to London and attempt to claim compensation for the pier.	19:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Club 3/6 The struggling author has cash worries, while his wife Diana bids to join a club. 19:30 The Men from the Ministry—Claws The civil servants blunder through Anglo-Chinese Friendship month.	19:00 The Navy Lark—Series 6, Troutbridge's Party 4/19 Peeved Pertwee is barred from a wardroom celebration for Admiral Sir Benjamin Troutbridge. 19:30 Beyond Our Ken—From 08/10/1958 Kenneth hosts 'Next Question, Please' in Cornwall and Hornerama looks at education.	19:00 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Compassionate Society 1/8 A new hospital needs treatment. Does Jim know his ACAS from his NALGO? 19:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, The Rent Collectors 16/26 Neddie Seagoon is sent to claim back thousands in arrears, but he falls in the water.	19:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 8 8/13 With the rise of the Common Market in mind, Radio Prune goes international. 19:30 Doctor in the House—Our First Baby 7/13 Medic Simon Sparrow is thrown in the deep-end on St Swithins' antenatal ward.	19:00 Pete Firman's World of Magic Pete Firman drops in on the Magic Circle to explore the wonderful world of illusion.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 4, Deception 7/8 Radiolab asks if it's possible for anyone to lead a life without deception?
20:00	20:00 Dick Barton - Special Agent—6. The Stand-Off 6/10 Kramer tries to make Sir Archie give him the formula. Can our hero intervene in time? 20:15 Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 6 6/10 Shardlake investigates the theft of an ancient weapon of mass destruction. 20:30 John Arlott - My Kind of Country Legendary cricket commentator John Arlott waxes lyrical about Hampshire.	20:00 Dick Barton - Special Agent—7. The Feminine Touch 7/10 With Archie in peril, Jean uses her feminine intuition to work out where he's being held. 20:15 Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 7 7/10 With Shardlake's lack of progress, Cromwell reveals that he fears losing the King's favour 20:30 The Crying Game Geoff Watts investigates why we cry and why emotional tears are a uniquely human trait.	20:00 Dick Barton - Special Agent—8. In the Cross Hairs 8/10 Blom is instructed how to use the ray gun - with our hero and Snowey as his guinea pigs. 20:15 Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 8 8/10 Trapped inside the burning house, Shardlake and Barak search for an escape route. 20:30 Letters to the Russian Front A story of Austrian siblings told in their wartime letters to and from the Russian front.	20:00 Dick Barton - Special Agent—9. Evil in the Air 9/10 Our hero and Jock set about rescuing Snowey and Wrangle from Kramer's gang. 20:15 Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 9 9/10 Shardlake and Barak finally discover who lies behind the plot to bring down Cromwell. 20:30 Earth to Earth: Potted Immortality Lars Tharp on our relationship with the urn, death and imortality	20:00 Dick Barton - Special Agent—10. The Flag of Deception 10/10 In a siege at Kramer's hideaway, our hero and his friends have to make safe the ray gun. 20:15 Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 10 10/10 Held at knifepoint, can Shardlake and Barak escape to warn the Earl about the plot? 20:30 The Art of Radio Times Peter Day salutes the graphic artists whose canvas was Radio Times, which began in 1923.		20:00 The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre (Omnibus) British MI6 recruits a disaffected KGB agent at the height of the Cold War.
21:00	21:00 Life in Miniature—Romance 1/5 Stig Abell delves into the BBC archive to celebrate the short story.	21:00 Life in Miniature—Suspense 2/5 A showcase of some of the best short stories from the BBC Archive.	21:00 Life in Miniature—Regret 3/5 Stig Abell introduces great short stories from the past.	21:00 Life in Miniature—Americana 4/5 Stig Abell introduces a selection of Americana gems from the archive.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—BBC Music Day It's BBC Music Day. Features 'Pitch', 'Classical Fix' and 'Young Musician'.		21:10 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion, Dame Zandra Rhodes From Pink Floyd to Ravel, fashion designer Zandra Rhodes makes her castaway choices.
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 7 How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation? 22:30 The Boosh—Stolen 1/6 Two surreal zookeepers try to catch an animal thief. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Pete Firman 1/3 Paul Garner chats to Pete Firman.	22:00 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, The B&B 4/6 A friend who runs a B&B is in trouble so it's time for Milton to dust off the nylon sheets 22:30 Bunk Bed—Series 1, Episode 5 5/5 Patrick Marber and Peter Curran lie in the darkness, sharing a bunk bed and wondering. 22:45 Crème de la Crime—Series 1, 20,000 Leaks Under the Sea 1/6 Michael Feydeau and David Pershore unravel a case of wartime spying skulduggery.	22:00 Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, If a Tree Falls in a Forest... 2/4 Rob does battle with Jean-Paul Sartre and the existentialists. 22:30 The Sofa of Time—There's Gravy in My Locker 1/6 Milford and Parker arrive in a magical world and embark on a quest. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Pete Firman 2/3 Paul Garner chats again to Pete Firman.	22:00 Plum House—Series 1, The Rather Risky Ramble 5/6 Tom returns from a team building course to find the Plum House team have been bickering. 22:30 Newsjack—Series 19, Episode 3 3/6 A scrapbook sketch show written entirely by the great British public. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Pete Firman 3/3 Paul Garner chats again to Pete Firman.	22:00 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 1, David O'Doherty 1/4 Comedian Alex Horne and his five-piece jazz band are joined by guest David O'Doherty. 22:30 The Nick Revell Show—Series 1, Holy Water 1/6 The life of a struggling writer with dysfunctional friends and a talking geranium. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Josh Howie 1/2 Arthur Smith is joined by Josh Howie.	22:00 Old Harry's Game—Series 5, Moral Leadership 1/4 With Hell is close to bursting, Satan ponders his entry policy. 22:30 The Richest Man in Britain—The Cultural Attache 5/6 Wealthy rocker Dave Mabbutt and his assistant fight over the one thing money can't buy. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Josh Howie 2/2 Arthur Smith is joined by Josh Howie.	22:00 To Hull and Back—Series 1, It's My Party 5/5 Sophie has a chance to escape, but her mum's birthday is looming 22:30 The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 3, Ludwig van Beethoven 1/6 The radical comedian offers his humorous assessment of the influential German composer.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 24, Episode 4 4/8 Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp. 23:45 Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 5 5/8 The Luton Laureate entertains with songs and poems about glasses.	23:00 Elvenquest—Series 4, The Fat Hog 3/6 The Questers chance upon legendary tavern, the Fat Hog, and its glamorous owner Nigressa. 23:30 The Maltby Collection—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Will the museum's first-ever Sunday opening run smoothly?	23:00 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The St Valentine's Day Mastersons 6/6 A budding starlette hits seedy 1920s Hollywood. 23:30 Delve Special—Series 3, Cowboys 2/4 Reporter David Lander investigates Britain's cowboy builders.	23:00 Hut 33—Series 1, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? 6/6 The Bletchley Park codebreakers grapple with the complexities of religion. 23:30 The Young Postmen—Everest (The Mountain) 4/6 Fearing the sack, Derek goes mountaineering to prove he's employable.	23:00 The Mary Whitehouse Experience—From 06/01/90 The double double acts tackle buskers and January sales. With Mark Thomas. 23:30 The Party Party—Episode 6 6/6 Microcosm is host to revenge, greed and attempted murder.	23:00 The Lawrence Sweeney Mix—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney create improvised sketches from audience suggestions 23:30 Mark Watson's Live Address to the Nation—Strength 1/6 Can having strength ever make us weak? Mark Watson's quest to improve the world.	23:00 Newsjack—Series 19, Episode 3 3/6 A scrapbook sketch show written entirely by the great British public. 23:30 Beauty of Britain—Series 1, Pastor Dave 4/6 Beauty is quite taken with a charismatic visitor to Mrs Blanchard's local church.

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