Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 8 - 14 October 2018

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00:00	00:00 Eric Pringle - The Last Piano Player 2020: Technology rules supreme. An elderly musician goes on TV to justify his existence. 00:45 MR James—Rats When a student stays at an old inn, he is intrigued by a strange stone and a locked room.	00:00 Earthsea—Series 1, Schooling 2/6 Sent to Roke island's school for wizards, Ged's pride and recklessness prove fatal. 00:30 A Good Read—Jude Kelly and Janet Street-Porter Jude Kelly and Janet Street-Porter join Sue MacGregor to discuss favourite books. (R)	00:00 Earthsea—Series 1, Lookfar 3/6 The terrible shadow he has released hunts Ged wherever he goes, so he must make a choice. 00:30 My Life in Five Songs—Series 4, Elkie Brooks Elkie Brooks introduces Phil Cunningham to her five favourite songs.	00:00 Earthsea—Series 1, The Ring 4/6 Tenar encounters Ged, a wizard come to steal their greatest treasure. 00:30 How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Al Read 4/6 Mark Radcliffe presents a profile of one of Britain's most popular radio comedians.	00:00 Earthsea—Series 1, Dragonfly 5/6 Twenty years on, the magic had gone out of Earthsea. Ged seeks the source of the darkness. 00:30 Great Lives—Ludwig II of Bavaria Brian Sewell on his love of 'Mad' King Ludwig II of Bavaria.	00:00 Earthsea—Series 1, The Other Earthsea 6/6 Earthsea is in danger. The springs of wizardry are drying up. 00:30 Off the Page—Siblings Misha Glennie, Martin Newell and Elizabeth Bond explore family ties and blood relations.	00:00 Doctor Who—Doing Time On the planet Folly, justice catches up with criminal mastermind 'the Doctor'. 00:30 Fear on 4—Series 5, The Chimes of Midnight 3/5 A Oxford professor's obsession with horology leads to a horrific fate.
01:00	01:00 Maggie Allen - Not Me, But Us (Omnibus)—Episode 2. 1876-1894 Sophia Jex-Blake sets up her own medical practice in Edinburgh.	01:00 Detective—Series 4, 6. A Bit of Forensic 6/8 Will a villain, caught out by forensic evidence, shop the other members of his gang? 01:30 The Lake An evocative sound portrait of the UK's largest lake, Lough Neagh	01:00 Detective—Series 4, 7. The Windfall 7/8 A woman asks DS Brook for advice when her uncle leaves her money in his will. 01:30 Black Is a Country—Episode 1 1/2 Singer-songwriter Erykah Badu explores the music generated by the Black Power movement.	01:00 Detective—Series 4, 8. On the Run 8/8 Brook and Tully have an armed robbery, a shoot-out and a five year-old murder to solve. 01:30 Black Is a Country—Episode 2 2/2 Singer-songwriter Erykah Badu explores the music generated by the Black Power movement.	01:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 1. Stranger 1/3 The Argyle Family is visited by a stranger with unwelcome news. 01:30 Talking about Lionel Eddie Mair tells the story of the composer Lionel Bart, creator of Oliver!	01:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 2. Searching 2/3 Dr Calgary joins forces with Huish to find out the truth about Rachel Argyle's murder. 01:30 Playing Ping Pong with Henry Miller From banned writer to ping pong fanatic, Henry Miller rediscovered afresh in Big Sur, USA	01:00 Henry James: What Maisie Knew (Omnibus) Following her parents' divorce, Maisie finds herself at the centre of their struggle.
02:00	02:15 The Fishing Trip by Marian O'Neill It's a perfect day for fishing but is Jack ready to become a man? 02:30 Lisa Owen - Not Working (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Claire finds cracks appearing in her flat. Read by Emily Bruni.	02:00 Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family—Episode 1 1/10 An author's struggle to write about his childhood and father. 02:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Schubert and the Piano 26/30 Schubert used improving piano quality to make it an instrument for the voice. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 1 1/10 Adaptation of Toni Morrison's seminal novel about ghosts, slavery and terrible secrets. 02:45 Book of the Week—Martin Sandler - The Letters of John F Kennedy, Episode 1 1/5 JFK's letters to his brother Joe during World War Two when both were in combat.	02:00 Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family—Episode 2 2/10 An author's struggle to write about his childhood and father. 02:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Weber and German Romanticism 27/30 Weber gave German audiences what they wanted - storms and disasters. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 2 2/10 The spirit of a murdered child haunts 124 Bluestone Road, the home of former slave Sethe. 02:45 Book of the Week—Martin Sandler - The Letters of John F Kennedy, Episode 2 2/5 At the time of his inauguration, Kennedy was lauded by a famous poet.	02:00 Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family—Episode 3 3/10 An author's struggle to write about his childhood and father. 02:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Virtuosi 28/30 In the 1820s and 30s, audiences craved virtuosi performances. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 3 3/10 Paul D's arrival has rid the house of the ghost that had haunted it for years. 02:45 Book of the Week—Martin Sandler - The Letters of John F Kennedy, Episode 3 3/5 Sundry correspondences reveal the warmth and wit of JFK.	02:00 Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family—Episode 4 4/10 An author's struggle to write about his childhood and father. 02:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Grand Opera 29/30 In the first half of the 19th century, Italy consummated its love affair with opera. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 4 4/10 The residents of 124 Bluestone Road discover a young woman collapsed outside their home. 02:45 Book of the Week—Martin Sandler - The Letters of John F Kennedy, Episode 4 4/5 A surprisingly intimate and informal exchange of letters with Nikita Khrushchev.	02:00 Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family—Episode 5 5/10 An author's struggle to write about his childhood and father. 02:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Albertopolis 30/30 The Royal Albert Hall opened in 1871 with a prince championing culture. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 5 5/10 Beloved's hold on the residents of 124 Bluestone Road strengthens day by day. 02:45 Book of the Week—Martin Sandler - The Letters of John F Kennedy, Episode 5 5/5 Kennedy receives a vivid missive listing the pros and cons of nuclear fallout shelters.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Loyd Grossman Loyd Grossman picks 'Ragtime Cowboy Joe' and 'You Really Got Me'. 02:15 With Great Pleasure—Adrian Mitchell Poet and playwright, Adrian Mitchell, shares some of his favourite poetry and prose. 02:45 Singular Women—Dora 4/4 Lesley Joseph as a 'person of restricted growth' whose performances are under threat.
03:00	03:45 Rivals in Stone—Opposite Sides of the Tracks 1/4 The rivalry between the two rail companies that built King's Cross and St Pancras.	03:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Born in Captivity 1/8 The story of Hamer Shawcross, from boyhood to his pursuit of power and fame.	03:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Thrown to the Wolves 2/8 As Hamer starts work, he studies, preaches and keeps fit, preparing to change the world.	03:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—The Fight for St Swithin's 3/8 Hamer's political campaign starts in Bradford with rousing speeches to the crowds.	03:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Lovers and Losers 4/8 Dirty tricks are played by a ruthless opponent - how will Labour fare in the by-election? 03:55 Inheritance Tracks—Sarah Millican Comedian Sarah Millican chooses 'Bossanova' from Fun in Acapulco and 'Wired for Sound'.	03:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Deaths and Entrances 5/8 Hamer Shawcross's political pursuits lead him to Westminster and Welsh valley mines.	03:00 Archive on 4—Who's Your Father, Referee? Clive Anderson searches for a golden age of respect for the football referee.
04:00	04:00 Don Haworth - Challenged A mother and son come to terms with the passage of time when a stranger arrives.	04:00 Just a Minute—Series 59, Episode 8 8/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Graham Norton and Terry Wogan. 04:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, Jour de Fete 6/6 A dilemma for the Head, the search for a truant, and a surprise.	04:00 Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Sue Perkins sets posers for Miles Jupp, Isa Guha, Sarah Kendall and Annie Nightingale. 04:30 Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 6 6/6 The Americans are desperate to identify the owner of the Hoover cottage.	04:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 5 5/6 David Mitchell invites his guests to lie with some truths. 04:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—The Resurrection of Reverend Carswell 6/6 Shocks galore for the hapless vicar, with his congregation stolen and his shock new title.	04:00 Puzzle Panel—Episode 1 1/10 Agitate your grey matter with Chris Maslanka, David Singmaster, William Harston and more. 04:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Time to party for students Paul and Ruby, as Maria and Richard hit a posh hotel.	04:00 The Personality Test—Series 3, Andrew Neil 3/6 Broadcaster and journalist Andrew Neil quizzes a comedy panel about himself. 04:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Wise After the Event 1/6 The trials of Rosie Burns and her event management company.	04:00 Elsie, Doris, Gert and Daisy by Annie Caulfield A celebration of a classic music hall duo and their immortal gossipy characters.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Maadai-Kara Poet Daljit Nagra chooses Maadai-Kara, an ancient Siberian tale from oral folklore. 05:30 Bad Salsa—Series 1, A New Perspective 1/4 After their cancer treatments, Chippy is mad, Jill is sad and Terri is dangerous to know.	05:00 Flying the Flag—Series 1, Spy Story 6/6 The British ambassador must plan for a diplomatic dinner. 05:30 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 13, Episode 1 1/6 John Lloyd and Lee Mack with Lucy Beaumont, Dr Kat Arney and Benjamin Zephaniah.	05:00 Second Thoughts—Series 2, Maybe, Baby 5/8 Broody Faith fancies starting a second family, but does Bill? 05:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Books and Booksibility 6/6 Milton Jones is asked to help out with the local book festival.	05:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Singers Tommy and Sheila have a supermarket to open, and go silver-surfing. 05:30 Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, Thought Experiments 4/4 Mixing stand-up comedy and sketches, Rob Newman tackles the world of philosophy.	05:00 Making the Best of It—Eking It 2/4 After losing his job in Urban Planning, will Matt's ex-partner come to his rescue? 05:30 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 1. Ideas for Life 1/6 Hardacre's advertising agency lands its biggest-ever account.	05:00 Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Height of the Iguana 4/4 Horrified residents don't want cleaner Sally to leave Marlborough Road! 05:30 A Charles Paris Mystery—A Decent Interval, Episode 3 With the cast dropping like flies, Charles wonders if there's a murderer in the company?	05:30 Our Language in Your Hands—South Africa 2/3 Llinguist Dr Mark Turin explores South Africa's eleven official languages.
06:00	06:00 Detective—Series 4, 6. A Bit of Forensic 6/8 Will a villain, caught out by forensic evidence, shop the other members of his gang? 06:30 The Lake An evocative sound portrait of the UK's largest lake, Lough Neagh	06:00 Detective—Series 4, 7. The Windfall 7/8 A woman asks DS Brook for advice when her uncle leaves her money in his will. 06:30 Black Is a Country—Episode 1 1/2 Singer-songwriter Erykah Badu explores the music generated by the Black Power movement.	06:00 Detective—Series 4, 8. On the Run 8/8 Brook and Tully have an armed robbery, a shoot-out and a five year-old murder to solve. 06:30 Black Is a Country—Episode 2 2/2 Singer-songwriter Erykah Badu explores the music generated by the Black Power movement.	06:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 1. Stranger 1/3 The Argyle Family is visited by a stranger with unwelcome news. 06:30 Talking about Lionel Eddie Mair tells the story of the composer Lionel Bart, creator of Oliver!	06:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 2. Searching 2/3 Dr Calgary joins forces with Huish to find out the truth about Rachel Argyle's murder. 06:30 Playing Ping Pong with Henry Miller From banned writer to ping pong fanatic, Henry Miller rediscovered afresh in Big Sur, USA	06:00 Elsie, Doris, Gert and Daisy by Annie Caulfield A celebration of a classic music hall duo and their immortal gossipy characters.	06:00 Toni Morrison - Beloved—Omnibus 1/2 The spirit of a murdered child haunts the home of a former slave after the Civil War.
07:00	07:00 Flying the Flag—Series 1, Spy Story 6/6 The British ambassador must plan for a diplomatic dinner. 07:30 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 13, Episode 1 1/6 John Lloyd and Lee Mack with Lucy Beaumont, Dr Kat Arney and Benjamin Zephaniah.	07:00 Second Thoughts—Series 2, Maybe, Baby 5/8 Broody Faith fancies starting a second family, but does Bill? 07:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Books and Booksibility 6/6 Milton Jones is asked to help out with the local book festival.	07:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Singers Tommy and Sheila have a supermarket to open, and go silver-surfing. 07:30 Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, Thought Experiments 4/4 Mixing stand-up comedy and sketches, Rob Newman tackles the world of philosophy.	07:00 Making the Best of It—Eking It 2/4 After losing his job in Urban Planning, will Matt's ex-partner come to his rescue? 07:30 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 1. Ideas for Life 1/6 Hardacre's advertising agency lands its biggest-ever account.	07:00 Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Height of the Iguana 4/4 Horrified residents don't want cleaner Sally to leave Marlborough Road! 07:30 A Charles Paris Mystery—A Decent Interval, Episode 3 With the cast dropping like flies, Charles wonders if there's a murderer in the company?	07:30 Our Language in Your Hands—South Africa 2/3 Llinguist Dr Mark Turin explores South Africa's eleven official languages.	07:15 Gretta Mulrooney - The Gold Digger A man's daughters are unhappy about the new woman, and new direction, in his life. 07:30 Bad Salsa—Series 1, Mount Kilimanjaro 2/4 Marco's sister is unimpressed with Terri, Jill wavers and Chippy tussles with a shark.
08:00	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant 19/20 The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him. 08:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—13. Hidden Treasure Pike and Hodges call in a clairvoyant to help them locate the pier's rumoured booty.	08:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Holiday 5/6 The author and his wife Diana struggle to getaway. 08:30 The Men from the Ministry—Pardon My French Trying to get Europe playing cricket, the bungling duo are on a sticky wicket.	08:00 The Navy Lark—Series 6, Demise of the Depth Charges 6/19 With romantic rivalry for Wren Chasen, Troutbridge's new mission goes with a bang. 08:30 Beyond Our Ken—From 29/10/1958 Kenneth joins a literary group and Hornerama looks at the state of British food.	08:00 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Skeleton in the Cupboard 3/8 Jim Hacker gets the better of Sir Humphrey over a crisis in Derbyshire. 08:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mysterious Punch-up-the Conker 19/26 Inspector Ned Seagoon is hot in pursuit of a mysterious nose assailant.	08:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 10 10/13 The Radio Prune team hand out their gongs, and get saved by the bell. 08:30 Doctor in the House—Money Troubles 10/13 With their microscopes in at the pawnbroker, the young medics need cash in a hurry.	08:00 Archive on 4—Who's Your Father, Referee? Clive Anderson searches for a golden age of respect for the football referee.	08:00 Meet the Huggetts—Transatlantic Tangle The family are baffled by the arrival of a mystery letter! 08:30 Take It From Here—From 07/05/1958 A spy film spoof takes to the rails, while Ron Glum has got money troubles.
09:00	09:00 Just a Minute—Series 59, Episode 8 8/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Graham Norton and Terry Wogan. 09:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, Jour de Fete 6/6 A dilemma for the Head, the search for a truant, and a surprise.	09:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 24, Episode 6 6/8 Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp. 09:45 Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 7 7/8 John Hegley makes a spectacle of himself in Barnet with visionary poems and songs.	09:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 5 5/6 David Mitchell invites his guests to lie with some truths. 09:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—The Resurrection of Reverend Carswell 6/6 Shocks galore for the hapless vicar, with his congregation stolen and his shock new title.	09:00 Puzzle Panel—Episode 1 1/10 Agitate your grey matter with Chris Maslanka, David Singmaster, William Harston and more. 09:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Time to party for students Paul and Ruby, as Maria and Richard hit a posh hotel.	09:00 The Personality Test—Series 3, Andrew Neil 3/6 Broadcaster and journalist Andrew Neil quizzes a comedy panel about himself. 09:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Wise After the Event 1/6 The trials of Rosie Burns and her event management company.	09:00 The Changing Sound of Radio Chris Watson examines some of the ways technology has changed the radio we listen to	09:00 Churchill's Passions by Andrew Roberts (Omnibus) Andrew Roberts' five essays on wartime leader, Winston Churchill.
10:00	10:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Born in Captivity 1/8 The story of Hamer Shawcross, from boyhood to his pursuit of power and fame.	10:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Thrown to the Wolves 2/8 As Hamer starts work, he studies, preaches and keeps fit, preparing to change the world.	10:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—The Fight for St Swithin's 3/8 Hamer's political campaign starts in Bradford with rousing speeches to the crowds.	10:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Lovers and Losers 4/8 Dirty tricks are played by a ruthless opponent - how will Labour fare in the by-election? 10:55 Inheritance Tracks—Sarah Millican Comedian Sarah Millican chooses 'Bossanova' from Fun in Acapulco and 'Wired for Sound'.	10:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Deaths and Entrances 5/8 Hamer Shawcross's political pursuits lead him to Westminster and Welsh valley mines.		10:10 The Listening Project—Victor and Finola - The Key of Heaven A conversation about the joy of finally being able to read and write in your sixties. (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion, Betty Jackson From Ella Fitzgerald to Moby. The British fashion designer shares her castaway choices.
11:00	11:00 Ian Rankin - Beggars Banquet—4. Herbert in Motion 2/2 4/5 Scared of fraud exposure, an art gallery curator disguises the condemned look in his eyes. 11:15 John McGahern - Parachutes Dumped by his girlfriend, a man tries to drown his sorrows in the pubs of 1950s Dublin.	11:00 Ian Rankin - Beggars Banquet—5. The Hanged Man 5/5 The evil workings of a serial killer's mind are exposed when a fair arrives in Kirkcaldy. 11:15 Drama on 4—Lavinia Greenlaw - The Icelandic Journals William Morris's trip to Iceland and the clash of friendship and love that lay behind it.	11:00 OxCrimes—The Spinster, by Ann Cleeves 1/5 DI Jimmy Perez interviews a Scottish spinster with a buried secret. 11:15 Pete Lawson - The Deep End Leni makes a surprising discovery at the pool in this drama about the loss of a baby.	11:00 OxCrimes—An Afternoon/People Just Don't Listen 2/5 Ian Rankin's tale of match violence and Peter Robinson's reminder about listening well. 11:15 Perry Pontac - Fatal Loins Romeo and Juliet re-imagined, with the lovers turned parents, 20 years on.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Rowan Slaney: 'Capital' and 'Everything Is Alive' 'Capital' and 'Everything Is Alive'.		11:00 GrownUpLand—Survival in GrownUpLand 1/3 What does it really take to be a grown up? How will you know when you are one?
12:00	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant 19/20 The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him. 12:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—13. Hidden Treasure Pike and Hodges call in a clairvoyant to help them locate the pier's rumoured booty.	12:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Holiday 5/6 The author and his wife Diana struggle to getaway. 12:30 The Men from the Ministry—Pardon My French Trying to get Europe playing cricket, the bungling duo are on a sticky wicket.	12:00 The Navy Lark—Series 6, Demise of the Depth Charges 6/19 With romantic rivalry for Wren Chasen, Troutbridge's new mission goes with a bang. 12:30 Beyond Our Ken—From 29/10/1958 Kenneth joins a literary group and Hornerama looks at the state of British food.	12:00 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Skeleton in the Cupboard 3/8 Jim Hacker gets the better of Sir Humphrey over a crisis in Derbyshire. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mysterious Punch-up-the Conker 19/26 Inspector Ned Seagoon is hot in pursuit of a mysterious nose assailant.	12:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 10 10/13 The Radio Prune team hand out their gongs, and get saved by the bell. 12:30 Doctor in the House—Money Troubles 10/13 With their microscopes in at the pawnbroker, the young medics need cash in a hurry.	12:00 Just a Minute—Series 59, Episode 8 8/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Graham Norton and Terry Wogan. 12:30 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Singers Tommy and Sheila have a supermarket to open, and go silver-surfing.	12:00 Meet the Huggetts—Transatlantic Tangle The family are baffled by the arrival of a mystery letter! 12:30 Take It From Here—From 07/05/1958 A spy film spoof takes to the rails, while Ron Glum has got money troubles.
13:00	13:00 Detective—Series 4, 6. A Bit of Forensic 6/8 Will a villain, caught out by forensic evidence, shop the other members of his gang? 13:30 The Lake An evocative sound portrait of the UK's largest lake, Lough Neagh	13:00 Detective—Series 4, 7. The Windfall 7/8 A woman asks DS Brook for advice when her uncle leaves her money in his will. 13:30 Black Is a Country—Episode 1 1/2 Singer-songwriter Erykah Badu explores the music generated by the Black Power movement.	13:00 Detective—Series 4, 8. On the Run 8/8 Brook and Tully have an armed robbery, a shoot-out and a five year-old murder to solve. 13:30 Black Is a Country—Episode 2 2/2 Singer-songwriter Erykah Badu explores the music generated by the Black Power movement.	13:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 1. Stranger 1/3 The Argyle Family is visited by a stranger with unwelcome news. 13:30 Talking about Lionel Eddie Mair tells the story of the composer Lionel Bart, creator of Oliver!	13:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 2. Searching 2/3 Dr Calgary joins forces with Huish to find out the truth about Rachel Argyle's murder. 13:30 Playing Ping Pong with Henry Miller From banned writer to ping pong fanatic, Henry Miller rediscovered afresh in Big Sur, USA	13:00 Henry James: What Maisie Knew (Omnibus) Following her parents' divorce, Maisie finds herself at the centre of their struggle.	13:00 Toni Morrison - Beloved—Omnibus 1/2 The spirit of a murdered child haunts the home of a former slave after the Civil War.
14:00	14:00 Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family—Episode 1 1/10 An author's struggle to write about his childhood and father. 14:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Schubert and the Piano 26/30 Schubert used improving piano quality to make it an instrument for the voice. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 1 1/10 Adaptation of Toni Morrison's seminal novel about ghosts, slavery and terrible secrets. 14:45 Book of the Week—Martin Sandler - The Letters of John F Kennedy, Episode 1 1/5 JFK's letters to his brother Joe during World War Two when both were in combat.	14:00 Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family—Episode 2 2/10 An author's struggle to write about his childhood and father. 14:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Weber and German Romanticism 27/30 Weber gave German audiences what they wanted - storms and disasters. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 2 2/10 The spirit of a murdered child haunts 124 Bluestone Road, the home of former slave Sethe. 14:45 Book of the Week—Martin Sandler - The Letters of John F Kennedy, Episode 2 2/5 At the time of his inauguration, Kennedy was lauded by a famous poet.	14:00 Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family—Episode 3 3/10 An author's struggle to write about his childhood and father. 14:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Virtuosi 28/30 In the 1820s and 30s, audiences craved virtuosi performances. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 3 3/10 Paul D's arrival has rid the house of the ghost that had haunted it for years. 14:45 Book of the Week—Martin Sandler - The Letters of John F Kennedy, Episode 3 3/5 Sundry correspondences reveal the warmth and wit of JFK.	14:00 Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family—Episode 4 4/10 An author's struggle to write about his childhood and father. 14:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Grand Opera 29/30 In the first half of the 19th century, Italy consummated its love affair with opera. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 4 4/10 The residents of 124 Bluestone Road discover a young woman collapsed outside their home. 14:45 Book of the Week—Martin Sandler - The Letters of John F Kennedy, Episode 4 4/5 A surprisingly intimate and informal exchange of letters with Nikita Khrushchev.	14:00 Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family—Episode 5 5/10 An author's struggle to write about his childhood and father. 14:15 The Making of Music—Series 1, Albertopolis 30/30 The Royal Albert Hall opened in 1871 with a prince championing culture. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 5 5/10 Beloved's hold on the residents of 124 Bluestone Road strengthens day by day. 14:45 Book of the Week—Martin Sandler - The Letters of John F Kennedy, Episode 5 5/5 Kennedy receives a vivid missive listing the pros and cons of nuclear fallout shelters.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Loyd Grossman Loyd Grossman picks 'Ragtime Cowboy Joe' and 'You Really Got Me'. 14:15 With Great Pleasure—Adrian Mitchell Poet and playwright, Adrian Mitchell, shares some of his favourite poetry and prose. 14:45 Singular Women—Dora 4/4 Lesley Joseph as a 'person of restricted growth' whose performances are under threat.	14:15 Gretta Mulrooney - The Gold Digger A man's daughters are unhappy about the new woman, and new direction, in his life. 14:30 Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Nine strangers find themselves thrown together at a remote health resort.
15:00	15:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Born in Captivity 1/8 The story of Hamer Shawcross, from boyhood to his pursuit of power and fame.	15:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Thrown to the Wolves 2/8 As Hamer starts work, he studies, preaches and keeps fit, preparing to change the world.	15:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—The Fight for St Swithin's 3/8 Hamer's political campaign starts in Bradford with rousing speeches to the crowds.	15:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Lovers and Losers 4/8 Dirty tricks are played by a ruthless opponent - how will Labour fare in the by-election? 15:55 Inheritance Tracks—Sarah Millican Comedian Sarah Millican chooses 'Bossanova' from Fun in Acapulco and 'Wired for Sound'.	15:00 Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Deaths and Entrances 5/8 Hamer Shawcross's political pursuits lead him to Westminster and Welsh valley mines.	15:00 Archive on 4—Who's Your Father, Referee? Clive Anderson searches for a golden age of respect for the football referee.	15:45 Rivals in Stone—The Enemy Within 2/4 Hw Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral were built and at times pitted against each other.
16:00	16:00 Just a Minute—Series 59, Episode 8 8/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Graham Norton and Terry Wogan. 16:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, Jour de Fete 6/6 A dilemma for the Head, the search for a truant, and a surprise.	16:00 Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Sue Perkins sets posers for Miles Jupp, Isa Guha, Sarah Kendall and Annie Nightingale. 16:30 Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 6 6/6 The Americans are desperate to identify the owner of the Hoover cottage.	16:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 5 5/6 David Mitchell invites his guests to lie with some truths. 16:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—The Resurrection of Reverend Carswell 6/6 Shocks galore for the hapless vicar, with his congregation stolen and his shock new title.	16:00 Puzzle Panel—Episode 1 1/10 Agitate your grey matter with Chris Maslanka, David Singmaster, William Harston and more. 16:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Time to party for students Paul and Ruby, as Maria and Richard hit a posh hotel.	16:00 The Personality Test—Series 3, Andrew Neil 3/6 Broadcaster and journalist Andrew Neil quizzes a comedy panel about himself. 16:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Wise After the Event 1/6 The trials of Rosie Burns and her event management company.	16:00 Elsie, Doris, Gert and Daisy by Annie Caulfield A celebration of a classic music hall duo and their immortal gossipy characters.	16:00 Elizabeth Gaskell - Mr Harrison's Confession A young surgeon discovers that his female patients seem to require a singular remedy.
17:00	17:00 Flying the Flag—Series 1, Spy Story 6/6 The British ambassador must plan for a diplomatic dinner. 17:30 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 13, Episode 1 1/6 John Lloyd and Lee Mack with Lucy Beaumont, Dr Kat Arney and Benjamin Zephaniah.	17:00 Second Thoughts—Series 2, Maybe, Baby 5/8 Broody Faith fancies starting a second family, but does Bill? 17:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Books and Booksibility 6/6 Milton Jones is asked to help out with the local book festival.	17:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Singers Tommy and Sheila have a supermarket to open, and go silver-surfing. 17:30 Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, Thought Experiments 4/4 Mixing stand-up comedy and sketches, Rob Newman tackles the world of philosophy.	17:00 Making the Best of It—Eking It 2/4 After losing his job in Urban Planning, will Matt's ex-partner come to his rescue? 17:30 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 1. Ideas for Life 1/6 Hardacre's advertising agency lands its biggest-ever account.	17:00 Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Height of the Iguana 4/4 Horrified residents don't want cleaner Sally to leave Marlborough Road! 17:30 A Charles Paris Mystery—A Decent Interval, Episode 3 With the cast dropping like flies, Charles wonders if there's a murderer in the company?	17:30 Our Language in Your Hands—South Africa 2/3 Llinguist Dr Mark Turin explores South Africa's eleven official languages.	17:00 Poetry Extra—To My Dear and Loving Husband by Anne Bradstreet Poet Daljit Nagra introduces the story behind the poem To My Dear and Loving Husband. 17:30 Bad Salsa—Series 1, Mount Kilimanjaro 2/4 Marco's sister is unimpressed with Terri, Jill wavers and Chippy tussles with a shark.
18:00	18:00 Earthsea—Series 1, Schooling 2/6 Sent to Roke island's school for wizards, Ged's pride and recklessness prove fatal. 18:30 A Good Read—Jude Kelly and Janet Street-Porter Jude Kelly and Janet Street-Porter join Sue MacGregor to discuss favourite books.	18:00 Earthsea—Series 1, Lookfar 3/6 The terrible shadow he has released hunts Ged wherever he goes, so he must make a choice. 18:30 My Life in Five Songs—Series 4, Elkie Brooks Elkie Brooks introduces Phil Cunningham to her five favourite songs.	18:00 Earthsea—Series 1, The Ring 4/6 Tenar encounters Ged, a wizard come to steal their greatest treasure. 18:30 How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Al Read 4/6 Mark Radcliffe presents a profile of one of Britain's most popular radio comedians.	18:00 Earthsea—Series 1, Dragonfly 5/6 Twenty years on, the magic had gone out of Earthsea. Ged seeks the source of the darkness. 18:30 Great Lives—Ludwig II of Bavaria Brian Sewell on his love of 'Mad' King Ludwig II of Bavaria.	18:00 Earthsea—Series 1, The Other Earthsea 6/6 Earthsea is in danger. The springs of wizardry are drying up. 18:30 Off the Page—Siblings Misha Glennie, Martin Newell and Elizabeth Bond explore family ties and blood relations.	18:00 Doctor Who—Doing Time On the planet Folly, justice catches up with criminal mastermind 'the Doctor'. 18:30 Fear on 4—Series 5, The Chimes of Midnight 3/5 A Oxford professor's obsession with horology leads to a horrific fate.	18:00 Dear Brutus by JM Barrie In a magic wood, a second chance awaits people who’ve taken a wrong turn in life.
19:00	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant 19/20 The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him. 19:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—13. Hidden Treasure Pike and Hodges call in a clairvoyant to help them locate the pier's rumoured booty.	19:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Holiday 5/6 The author and his wife Diana struggle to getaway. 19:30 The Men from the Ministry—Pardon My French Trying to get Europe playing cricket, the bungling duo are on a sticky wicket.	19:00 The Navy Lark—Series 6, Demise of the Depth Charges 6/19 With romantic rivalry for Wren Chasen, Troutbridge's new mission goes with a bang. 19:30 Beyond Our Ken—From 29/10/1958 Kenneth joins a literary group and Hornerama looks at the state of British food.	19:00 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Skeleton in the Cupboard 3/8 Jim Hacker gets the better of Sir Humphrey over a crisis in Derbyshire. 19:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mysterious Punch-up-the Conker 19/26 Inspector Ned Seagoon is hot in pursuit of a mysterious nose assailant.	19:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 10 10/13 The Radio Prune team hand out their gongs, and get saved by the bell. 19:30 Doctor in the House—Money Troubles 10/13 With their microscopes in at the pawnbroker, the young medics need cash in a hurry.	19:00 The Changing Sound of Radio Chris Watson examines some of the ways technology has changed the radio we listen to	19:00 GrownUpLand—Survival in GrownUpLand 1/3 What does it really take to be a grown up? How will you know when you are one?
20:00	20:00 Detective—Series 4, 6. A Bit of Forensic 6/8 Will a villain, caught out by forensic evidence, shop the other members of his gang? 20:30 The Lake An evocative sound portrait of the UK's largest lake, Lough Neagh	20:00 Detective—Series 4, 7. The Windfall 7/8 A woman asks DS Brook for advice when her uncle leaves her money in his will. 20:30 Black Is a Country—Episode 1 1/2 Singer-songwriter Erykah Badu explores the music generated by the Black Power movement.	20:00 Detective—Series 4, 8. On the Run 8/8 Brook and Tully have an armed robbery, a shoot-out and a five year-old murder to solve. 20:30 Black Is a Country—Episode 2 2/2 Singer-songwriter Erykah Badu explores the music generated by the Black Power movement.	20:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 1. Stranger 1/3 The Argyle Family is visited by a stranger with unwelcome news. 20:30 Talking about Lionel Eddie Mair tells the story of the composer Lionel Bart, creator of Oliver!	20:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 2. Searching 2/3 Dr Calgary joins forces with Huish to find out the truth about Rachel Argyle's murder. 20:30 Playing Ping Pong with Henry Miller From banned writer to ping pong fanatic, Henry Miller rediscovered afresh in Big Sur, USA		20:00 Churchill's Passions by Andrew Roberts (Omnibus) Andrew Roberts' five essays on wartime leader, Winston Churchill.
21:00	21:00 Ian Rankin - Beggars Banquet—4. Herbert in Motion 2/2 4/5 Scared of fraud exposure, an art gallery curator disguises the condemned look in his eyes. 21:15 John McGahern - Parachutes Dumped by his girlfriend, a man tries to drown his sorrows in the pubs of 1950s Dublin.	21:00 Ian Rankin - Beggars Banquet—5. The Hanged Man 5/5 The evil workings of a serial killer's mind are exposed when a fair arrives in Kirkcaldy. 21:15 Drama on 4—Lavinia Greenlaw - The Icelandic Journals William Morris's trip to Iceland and the clash of friendship and love that lay behind it.	21:00 OxCrimes—The Spinster, by Ann Cleeves 1/5 DI Jimmy Perez interviews a Scottish spinster with a buried secret. 21:15 Pete Lawson - The Deep End Leni makes a surprising discovery at the pool in this drama about the loss of a baby.	21:00 OxCrimes—An Afternoon/People Just Don't Listen 2/5 Ian Rankin's tale of match violence and Peter Robinson's reminder about listening well. 21:15 Perry Pontac - Fatal Loins Romeo and Juliet re-imagined, with the lovers turned parents, 20 years on.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Rowan Slaney: 'Capital' and 'Everything Is Alive' 'Capital' and 'Everything Is Alive'.		21:10 The Listening Project—Victor and Finola - The Key of Heaven A conversation about the joy of finally being able to read and write in your sixties. (R) 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion, Betty Jackson From Ella Fitzgerald to Moby. The British fashion designer shares her castaway choices.
22:00	22:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 13, Episode 1 1/6 John Lloyd and Lee Mack with Lucy Beaumont, Dr Kat Arney and Benjamin Zephaniah. 22:30 The Boosh—Jazz 3/6 The surreal zoo's staff tackle gangsters, a spirit and porpoises.	22:00 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Books and Booksibility 6/6 Milton Jones is asked to help out with the local book festival. 22:30 Think the Unthinkable—Series 3, The Post Office 2/6 Ryan and the management consultants try to overhaul the Post Office.	22:00 Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, Thought Experiments 4/4 Mixing stand-up comedy and sketches, Rob Newman tackles the world of philosophy. 22:30 The Sofa of Time—And the Hackett March on... 3/6 The magical quest is helped by a tiny gold samurai who points. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Ahir Shah 1/2 Jon Holmes is joined by Ahir Shah.	22:00 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 1. Ideas for Life 1/6 Hardacre's advertising agency lands its biggest-ever account. 22:30 Newsjack—Series 19, Episode 5 5/6 A scrapbook sketch show written entirely by the great British public. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Ahir Shah 2/2 Jon Holmes is joined by Ahir Shah.	22:00 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 1, Isy Suttie 3/4 Alex Horne is joined by his own five-piece jazz band for a new series of music and comedy. 22:30 The Nick Revell Show—Series 1, Headache 3/6 Nick's mate proves a headache, while Vince the geranium meets a bee. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Hal Cruttenden 1/2 Arthur Smith is joined by Hal Cruttenden.	22:00 Old Harry's Game—Series 5, Power Politics 3/4 Hell's got workforce problems, and Satan learns who truly wields the power. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 6, Ronni Ancona interviews Lee Mack 1/6 The actress-impressionist grills the top comic in the tag-team talk show. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Hal Cruttenden 2/2 Arthur Smith is joined by Hal Cruttenden.	22:00 Bad Salsa—Series 1, Mount Kilimanjaro 2/4 Marco's sister is unimpressed with Terri, Jill wavers and Chippy tussles with a shark. 22:30 The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 3, Isaac Newton 3/6 The comedian assesses of one of the world's most influential scientists.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 24, Episode 6 6/8 Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp. 23:45 Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 7 7/8 John Hegley makes a spectacle of himself in Barnet with visionary poems and songs.	23:00 Elvenquest—Series 4, The Bard 5/6 The Questers get a chance to kill Lord Darkness, but face a challenge first. 23:30 The Maltby Collection—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 The staff pitch their ideas for a special exhibition.	23:00 The In Crowd—Series 4, Episode 2 2/6 A tricky restaurant customer and a confused football manager. 23:30 Delve Special—Series 3, City Limits 4/4 David Lander probes shady shenanigans in London's Square Mile.	23:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Utilities Companies 2/4 Tom finds himself bemused by the peculiar practices of utilities companies. 23:30 Daydream Believers Mitchell and Webb are a hack sci-fi scribe and his gormless lodger. With Olivia Colman.	23:00 The Mary Whitehouse Experience—From 20/01/1990 David Baddiel, Rob Newman and Nick Hancock sum up the experience of school and eating out. 23:30 King Cutler—King Cutler II 2/6 Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler present offbeat humorous songs, stories and poems.	23:00 The Lawrence Sweeney Mix—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney create improvised sketches from audience suggestions 23:30 Mark Watson's Live Address to the Nation—Intelligence 3/6 Can intelligence ever be a curse? Mark Watson's quest to improve the world.	23:00 Newsjack—Series 19, Episode 5 5/6 A scrapbook sketch show written entirely by the great British public. 23:30 Beauty of Britain—Series 1, Beauty and the Beast 6/6 Beauty looks after the elderly Mr Easterby, who is behaving like a lovestruck teenager.

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