Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 28 January - 3 February 2019

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00:00	00:00 A Sting in the Tale—1. No Conferring by Jonathan Holloway 1/5 A country cottage bonding week for a University Challenge team goes horribly wrong. 00:30 The Man in Black—Series 3, Connect by Lucy Moore 1/5 Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a helpline volunteer and a very sinister caller.	00:00 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—1. The Unseeing Eye 1/6 A report reinvestigates how Dr Petrie detected strange signals from space. 00:30 A Good Read—Charlie Higson and Dr Tanya Byron Sue MacGregor, Tanya Byron and Charlie Higson discuss favourite books.	00:00 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—2. The Cylinder 2/6 Monitoring a strange pattern of signals sparks a mysterious discovery in space. 00:30 The Radio Detectives—Series 1, The Voice of Sherlock Holmes 2/5 Professor Jeffrey Richards probes the varied incarnations of the Baker Street sleuth.	00:00 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—3. The Power 3/6 The mysterious cylinder reveals its contents and awesome capabilities. 00:30 My Life in Five Books—Series 1, Tony Parsons 7/8 Stuart Cosgrove speaks to Tony Parsons about the five most significant books in his life.	00:00 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—4. The Voices 4/6 After dramatic events in space, the disturbance of noise, light and vibration subsides. 00:30 Great Lives—Josephine Bonaparte Josephine Bonaparte, first empress of France, chosen by Janine di Giovanni.	00:00 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—5. The Frozen World 5/6 'If I had known, that night, the terrible risk Elizabeth had taken!' But Clifford knew... 00:30 Off the Page—Stand-Up Poet Matthew Harvey, storyteller Joolz Denby and comic Lewis Shaffer on solo performing.	00:00 Doctor Who—The Crimes of Thomas Brewster, Episode 1 1/2 The Time Lord tries to track down an imposter in a battle over swarms of rogue androids.
01:00	01:00 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/3 Neely's life is in tatters. But on her return to New York she agrees to perform on TV.	01:00 Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—2. Explosions in a Convent 2/6 Castang wonders if a hotel owner's disappearance is politically motived? 01:30 Tanning Tales Kit Hesketh Harvey goes beyond the pale, to explore the fake tan's meteoric rise.	01:00 Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—3. Springtime in Sussex 3/6 Castang searches for a missing British journalist with links to both cases. 01:30 Libraries and Labyrinths: Borges and Me Peter White visits Argentina to hear about the work of blind fabulist Jorge Luis Borges.	01:00 Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—4. Boring Old Biarritz 4/6 Castang travels across France in search of a journalist. 01:30 Putting the Black Country on the Map Adrian Goldberg tries to work out what the Black Country is - and where it is.	01:00 Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—5. An Infirmary in Auschwitz 5/6 Castang learns why hotelier Adrienne went missing. 01:30 Portraying the Poor—In Print 1/2 Paul Mason surveys the account of working-class life given by middle-class writers.	01:00 Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—6. Tipping the Black Spot 6/6 Although officially off the case, Castang still has a role to play. 01:30 Portraying the Poor—In Film and TV 2/2 Paul Mason surveys the account of working-class life given by films and TV.	01:00 How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me (Omnibus)—Series 2 Venta the slave keeps an observant eye on Pliny the Younger, his mother Marcella and Doris
02:00	02:15 Michael Carson - The Paradise Hotel Will Miss Flynn and Miss Pearce find ‘Paradise’ as heavenly as they expect? 02:30 Washington Black—Omnibus 2/2 1830s slavery in Barbados: Titch's father might still be alive.	02:00 EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 6 6/10 Edmund hides his dalliance from his wife, who has a chill. 02:15 The Invention of Childhood—The Kiddy and the Pork Chop 26/30 The impact on children of economic improvements in the second half of the 20th century. 02:30 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—11. The Cat Fight 11/15 With Anne's help, Neely agrees to perform on TV, but is she ready to face the cameras? 02:45 Book of the Week—Barbara Taylor - The Last Asylum, Episode 1 1/5 Moving story of a historian's four years of madness and recovery in England's last asylum.	02:00 EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 7 7/10 Edmund considers going to Greece alone, while Anne and Arabella strike up a relationship. 02:15 The Invention of Childhood—A Prison or a Garden 27/30 The story of the fight for children's rights in the second half of the 20th century. 02:30 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—12. Fateful News 12/15 Jennifer North returns to New York and falls madly in love - but then tragedy strikes. 02:45 Book of the Week—Barbara Taylor - The Last Asylum, Episode 2 2/5 Moving story of a historian's four years of madness and recovery in England's last asylum.	02:00 EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 8 8/10 Anne and Arabella get to know each other rather more intimately than expected. 02:15 The Invention of Childhood—The Disappearance of Childhood 28/30 Examining how the media and marketing have encroached on the lives of children. 02:30 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—13. An Old Flame 13/15 After the tragedy, Neely gets agitated and Anne gets a surprise visitor. 02:45 Book of the Week—Barbara Taylor - The Last Asylum, Episode 3 3/5 Moving story of a historian's four years of madness and recovery in England's last asylum.	02:00 EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 9 9/10 Arabella and Edmund dance. Impoverished, Janet struggles to cope alone. 02:15 The Invention of Childhood—Calling a Hit a Smack 29/30 How children have fallen between the family and the state, sometimes with tragic results. 02:30 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—14. The Takeover 14/15 Anne still has feelings for Lyon, despite being engaged. 02:45 Book of the Week—Barbara Taylor - The Last Asylum, Episode 4 4/5 Moving story of a historian's four years of madness and recovery in England's last asylum.	02:00 EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 10 10/10 Arabella talks to Anne and Edmund, and revelations and resolutions follow. 02:15 The Invention of Childhood—Reinventing Childhood 30/30 Recalling the impact of adults on childhood down the centuries up to the present day. 02:30 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—15. Happy Ever After..? 15/15 Neely's voice returns. She is back on top again while Anne is pregnant. 02:45 Book of the Week—Barbara Taylor - The Last Asylum, Episode 5 5/5 Moving story of a historian's four years of madness and recovery in England's last asylum.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Sir Tim Rice Lyricist Sir Time Rice with a track from 'My Fair Lady’ and Manfred Mann sings Dylan. 02:15 Frankly Speaking—Edith Sitwell The British avant garde poet answers questions in the BBC Home Service's interview series. 02:45 Tales From A Long Room by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, Polar Games 2/5 A cricket match in Antarctica captained by Captain Scott and Roald Amundsen.
03:00	03:45 Snapshots in the Dark—3. Four Legs Muybridge 3/5 How Eadweard Muybridge's photos of animals revolutionised our understanding of movement.	03:00 Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov—1. Tomorrow 1/2 Gentle, intelligent Oblomov fails to deal with life.	03:00 Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov—2. Love 2/2 Oblomov has fallen in love with Olga. Back in St Petersburg, her patience is tested.	03:00 Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody 1/3 Reviled for the King's abdication, what was the Duchess of Windsor really like?	03:00 Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—Tea for Two 2/3 Wallis recalls her first marriage and her attempts to meet a prince.	03:00 Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—The Melody Lingers On 3/3 Wallis realises marrying an ex-King means broken promises, plus doubtful acquaintances.	03:00 Ed Doolan Interviews...—David Croft Another chance to hear Ed Doolan's interview with Dad's Army co-creator David Croft.
04:00	04:00 David Wade - Power of Attorney Hard-up Geoffrey and Annabelle turn to their crotchety, rich aunt.	04:00 Just a Minute—Series 62, Episode 3 3/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Sue Perkins and Charles Collingwood 04:30 The Club of Queer Trades by GK Chesterton—The Singular Speculation of the House Agent 4/6 Rupert believes Lt Drummond Keith is boorish, but at least his abode is interesting.	04:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 5, Roberts, Cottrell Boyce, Nyman 5/6 John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker with Frank Cottrell Boyce, Andy Nyman and Dr Alice Roberts. 04:30 Up the Garden Path—Series 2, On the Side of the Angels 5/8 Izzy faces confusion as fiancé Charles takes her home to the family mansion.	04:00 The 99p Challenge—Series 2, Episode 3 Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Tom Binns, Peter Baynham and David Schneider. 04:30 Big Jim and the Figaro Club—Boning Up on History 5/6 Perkins wants to dig for post-war Britain, but the workmates decide to soil his plans.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 1, DH Lawrence 5/6 James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Victoria Coren and Louise Doughty 04:30 Whatever Happened to...?—Series 1, Horace Henry Samuel Quelch 4/6 Did Billy Bunter's scourge of Greyfriars School really become a secret agent?	04:00 Foul Play—Series 4, Much Ado About Murder 2/6 Crime writers Jean McConnell and Keith Miles tackle an Elizabethan court killing. 04:30 Anything Legal—Episode 5 5/8 Charles and George hire a secretary to boost their new business.	04:00 Raymond Massey - Hanging Judge A High Court judge’s double-life catches up with him in the most bizarre circumstances.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Poetry Societies - The Yeats Society of Sligo Poet Daljit Nagra introduces Poetry Societies – The Yeats Society of Sligo. 05:30 Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 A pair of American tourists visit St Paul's Cathedral to confess their sins.	05:00 Crazy Big Fish—A Dog's Life 2/6 The Hull women aim for a read-through of the play, but one of them is particularly scared. 05:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	05:00 Second Thoughts—Series 3, Come as You Were 6/8 Bill tries to disrupt Liza and Richard's affair, and gets involved with 'Emma Peel'. 05:30 Love in Recovery—Series 3, Ivy 4/6 On his road to recovery, Oscar has dropped into the AA meeting on the way to see his son.	05:00 Second Holmes—5. The Case of the Neglected Farm 5/6 The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson go to Dorset, where a wife is in danger. 05:30 Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 2, Morals 4/4 Super-sharp Angela Barnes laughs at life and packs herself a fantasy coffin.	05:00 Sharing Fatman—Breezing Up 2/6 An immediate connection is made with Mr Fatman at the horse sales. 05:30 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 9, King's Lynn 2/6 Mark Steel visits the Norfolk town of King's Lynn and performs for the locals.	05:00 Two Doors Down—Series 2, Out of Tune 4/4 Miss Black offers dinner to Radio 3's Sean Rafferty, and cleaner Sally is on hand 05:30 Clare in the Community—Series 11, Fight Them on the Beaches 1/6 Clare is in charge of organising a day out for some elderly Sparrowhawk residents.	05:30 Last Chance to See—Ralph, The Fragrant Parrot of Codfish Island 1/6 Mark Carwardine and Douglas Adams go in search of weird, exotic endangered animals.
06:00	06:00 Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—2. Explosions in a Convent 2/6 Castang wonders if a hotel owner's disappearance is politically motived? 06:30 Tanning Tales Kit Hesketh Harvey goes beyond the pale, to explore the fake tan's meteoric rise.	06:00 Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—3. Springtime in Sussex 3/6 Castang searches for a missing British journalist with links to both cases. 06:30 Libraries and Labyrinths: Borges and Me Peter White visits Argentina to hear about the work of blind fabulist Jorge Luis Borges.	06:00 Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—4. Boring Old Biarritz 4/6 Castang travels across France in search of a journalist. 06:30 Putting the Black Country on the Map Adrian Goldberg tries to work out what the Black Country is - and where it is.	06:00 Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—5. An Infirmary in Auschwitz 5/6 Castang learns why hotelier Adrienne went missing. 06:30 Portraying the Poor—In Print 1/2 Paul Mason surveys the account of working-class life given by middle-class writers.	06:00 Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—6. Tipping the Black Spot 6/6 Although officially off the case, Castang still has a role to play. 06:30 Portraying the Poor—In Film and TV 2/2 Paul Mason surveys the account of working-class life given by films and TV.	06:00 Raymond Massey - Hanging Judge A High Court judge’s double-life catches up with him in the most bizarre circumstances.	06:00 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann (Omnibus)—Episode 3 3/3 In dazzling post-war New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together.
07:00	07:00 Crazy Big Fish—A Dog's Life 2/6 The Hull women aim for a read-through of the play, but one of them is particularly scared. 07:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	07:00 Second Thoughts—Series 3, Come as You Were 6/8 Bill tries to disrupt Liza and Richard's affair, and gets involved with 'Emma Peel'. 07:30 Love in Recovery—Series 3, Ivy 4/6 On his road to recovery, Oscar has dropped into the AA meeting on the way to see his son.	07:00 Second Holmes—5. The Case of the Neglected Farm 5/6 The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson go to Dorset, where a wife is in danger. 07:30 Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 2, Morals 4/4 Super-sharp Angela Barnes laughs at life and packs herself a fantasy coffin.	07:00 Sharing Fatman—Breezing Up 2/6 An immediate connection is made with Mr Fatman at the horse sales. 07:30 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 9, King's Lynn 2/6 Mark Steel visits the Norfolk town of King's Lynn and performs for the locals.	07:00 Two Doors Down—Series 2, Out of Tune 4/4 Miss Black offers dinner to Radio 3's Sean Rafferty, and cleaner Sally is on hand 07:30 Clare in the Community—Series 11, Fight Them on the Beaches 1/6 Clare is in charge of organising a day out for some elderly Sparrowhawk residents.	07:30 Last Chance to See—Ralph, The Fragrant Parrot of Codfish Island 1/6 Mark Carwardine and Douglas Adams go in search of weird, exotic endangered animals.	07:05 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chameleon Sir David Attenborough introduces Rommel the Chameleon. 07:15 The First Banana in England by Jonathan Treitel A fruity discovery made in Elizabethan times. Read by Stephen Moore. 07:30 Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Ruth gets carried away with the sound effects for Lucy's serious radio drama.
08:00	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Sunday Afternoon at Home 14/20 Bored and miserable, the Lad wonder what to do. 08:30 Parsley Sidings—Series 2, A Bird in the Hand 6/10 A rare gull sparks chaos on the railway!	08:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 4, The Present 1/6 It's United Potter Day and the author learns that surprises can be double-edged. 08:30 Know Your Place—Marriage of Convenience 4/8 Is it really wedding bells for caretaker Ramsay?	08:00 The Navy Lark—Series 7, Mr Murray Is Victimised 3/12 Captain Povey decides that 'divide and rule' is the best way to deal with HMS Troutbridge. 08:30 Beyond Our Ken—From 30/7/1959 Kenneth Horne's tales from Ireland and ‘Hornerama’ spotlights cinema.	08:00 Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 11 11/21 Can the advertising team meet the needs of clients and significant others? 08:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The String Robberies 16/26 Ace investigator Neddie Seagoon must solve a crime, and the link to Moriarty's sock.	08:00 Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Producer 4/6 Producer Binkie Bottomley has his problems - and then he entrusts Harry with his script. 08:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bath 10/13 Harold's plans for a bathroom upset Albert. Adapted from BBC TV.	08:00 Ed Doolan Interviews...—David Croft Another chance to hear Ed Doolan's interview with Dad's Army co-creator David Croft.	08:00 The Arthur Haynes Show—From 26/11/1962 The popular comedian stars in Johnny Speight's sketches. With Nicholas Parsons. 08:30 Much Binding in the Marsh—From 1/2/1949 A proposed Bindebourne Festival needs some famous guests. Stars Kenneth Horne.
09:00	09:00 Just a Minute—Series 62, Episode 3 3/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Sue Perkins and Charles Collingwood 09:30 The Club of Queer Trades by GK Chesterton—The Singular Speculation of the House Agent 4/6 Rupert believes Lt Drummond Keith is boorish, but at least his abode is interesting.	09:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 25, Episode 4 4/7 Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp. 09:45 Elastic Planet—The Zoo 4/6 The true meaning of birdsong is revealed. Julian Pettifer guest stars.	09:00 The 99p Challenge—Series 2, Episode 3 Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Tom Binns, Peter Baynham and David Schneider. 09:30 Big Jim and the Figaro Club—Boning Up on History 5/6 Perkins wants to dig for post-war Britain, but the workmates decide to soil his plans.	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 1, DH Lawrence 5/6 James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Victoria Coren and Louise Doughty 09:30 Whatever Happened to...?—Series 1, Horace Henry Samuel Quelch 4/6 Did Billy Bunter's scourge of Greyfriars School really become a secret agent?	09:00 Foul Play—Series 4, Much Ado About Murder 2/6 Crime writers Jean McConnell and Keith Miles tackle an Elizabethan court killing. 09:30 Anything Legal—Episode 5 5/8 Charles and George hire a secretary to boost their new business.	09:00 Clowning Around on 4 Extra Tony Lidington traces the role of the clown in British humour.	09:00 Silence by Erling Kagge (Omnibus) Philosopher and polar adventurer Erling Kagge explores the power of silence.
10:00	10:00 Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov—1. Tomorrow 1/2 Gentle, intelligent Oblomov fails to deal with life.	10:00 Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov—2. Love 2/2 Oblomov has fallen in love with Olga. Back in St Petersburg, her patience is tested.	10:00 Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody 1/3 Reviled for the King's abdication, what was the Duchess of Windsor really like?	10:00 Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—Tea for Two 2/3 Wallis recalls her first marriage and her attempts to meet a prince.	10:00 Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—The Melody Lingers On 3/3 Wallis realises marrying an ex-King means broken promises, plus doubtful acquaintances.		10:10 The Listening Project—Rhian and Meirion – A Farming Family A love of the land and the hard graft and rewards of farming unite a redoubtable couple. (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Oscar Winners, Rod Steiger Hollywood film star Rod Steiger shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
11:00	11:00 The TED Interview—Dalia Mogahed Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers. 11:45 Comic Fringes—Series 10, Bad Fairytale by Grainne Maguire Comedian Grainne Maguire reads her story in front of an audience at the Edinburgh Fringe.	11:00 Short Stories by Elizabeth Bowen—1. Coming Home 1/3 Rosalind's school essay is a success so she rushes home... Read by Angela Thorne. 11:15 Our Late Supper by Nick Warburton A shy middle-aged woman is forced out of her shell by an unexpected friendship	11:00 Short Stories by Elizabeth Bowen—2. Her Table Spread 2/3 The castle belonged to Miss Cuffe. 11:15 Vanessa Rosenthal - Jerusalem North West A Jewish convert looks back over her life and loves. Stars Sarah Lancashire.	11:00 Short Stories by Elizabeth Bowen—3. Firelight in the Flat 3/3 There's a lot to be said for an open fire. 11:15 Jonathan Myerson - How Did I Get Here? Magical family comedy about dementia.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Drama podcasts with Rowan Slaney Amanda Litherland and Rowan Slaney recommend some great drama podcasts.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 5, Translation 1/8 Radiolab explores ‘translation’ – how can it help led us to a deeper understanding?
12:00	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Sunday Afternoon at Home 14/20 Bored and miserable, the Lad wonder what to do. 12:30 Parsley Sidings—Series 2, A Bird in the Hand 6/10 A rare gull sparks chaos on the railway!	12:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 4, The Present 1/6 It's United Potter Day and the author learns that surprises can be double-edged. 12:30 Know Your Place—Marriage of Convenience 4/8 Is it really wedding bells for caretaker Ramsay?	12:00 The Navy Lark—Series 7, Mr Murray Is Victimised 3/12 Captain Povey decides that 'divide and rule' is the best way to deal with HMS Troutbridge. 12:30 Beyond Our Ken—From 30/7/1959 Kenneth Horne's tales from Ireland and ‘Hornerama’ spotlights cinema.	12:00 Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 11 11/21 Can the advertising team meet the needs of clients and significant others? 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The String Robberies 16/26 Ace investigator Neddie Seagoon must solve a crime, and the link to Moriarty's sock.	12:00 Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Producer 4/6 Producer Binkie Bottomley has his problems - and then he entrusts Harry with his script. 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bath 10/13 Harold's plans for a bathroom upset Albert. Adapted from BBC TV.	12:00 Just a Minute—Series 62, Episode 3 3/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Sue Perkins and Charles Collingwood 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Sunday Afternoon at Home 14/20 Bored and miserable, the Lad wonder what to do.	12:00 The Arthur Haynes Show—From 26/11/1962 The popular comedian stars in Johnny Speight's sketches. With Nicholas Parsons. 12:30 Much Binding in the Marsh—From 1/2/1949 A proposed Bindebourne Festival needs some famous guests. Stars Kenneth Horne.
13:00	13:00 Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—2. Explosions in a Convent 2/6 Castang wonders if a hotel owner's disappearance is politically motived? 13:30 Tanning Tales Kit Hesketh Harvey goes beyond the pale, to explore the fake tan's meteoric rise.	13:00 Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—3. Springtime in Sussex 3/6 Castang searches for a missing British journalist with links to both cases. 13:30 Libraries and Labyrinths: Borges and Me Peter White visits Argentina to hear about the work of blind fabulist Jorge Luis Borges.	13:00 Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—4. Boring Old Biarritz 4/6 Castang travels across France in search of a journalist. 13:30 Putting the Black Country on the Map Adrian Goldberg tries to work out what the Black Country is - and where it is.	13:00 Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—5. An Infirmary in Auschwitz 5/6 Castang learns why hotelier Adrienne went missing. 13:30 Portraying the Poor—In Print 1/2 Paul Mason surveys the account of working-class life given by middle-class writers.	13:00 Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—6. Tipping the Black Spot 6/6 Although officially off the case, Castang still has a role to play. 13:30 Portraying the Poor—In Film and TV 2/2 Paul Mason surveys the account of working-class life given by films and TV.	13:00 How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me (Omnibus)—Series 2 Venta the slave keeps an observant eye on Pliny the Younger, his mother Marcella and Doris	13:00 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann (Omnibus)—Episode 3 3/3 In dazzling post-war New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together.
14:00	14:00 EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 6 6/10 Edmund hides his dalliance from his wife, who has a chill. 14:15 The Invention of Childhood—The Kiddy and the Pork Chop 26/30 The impact on children of economic improvements in the second half of the 20th century. 14:30 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—11. The Cat Fight 11/15 With Anne's help, Neely agrees to perform on TV, but is she ready to face the cameras? 14:45 Book of the Week—Barbara Taylor - The Last Asylum, Episode 1 1/5 Moving story of a historian's four years of madness and recovery in England's last asylum.	14:00 EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 7 7/10 Edmund considers going to Greece alone, while Anne and Arabella strike up a relationship. 14:15 The Invention of Childhood—A Prison or a Garden 27/30 The story of the fight for children's rights in the second half of the 20th century. 14:30 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—12. Fateful News 12/15 Jennifer North returns to New York and falls madly in love - but then tragedy strikes. 14:45 Book of the Week—Barbara Taylor - The Last Asylum, Episode 2 2/5 Moving story of a historian's four years of madness and recovery in England's last asylum.	14:00 EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 8 8/10 Anne and Arabella get to know each other rather more intimately than expected. 14:15 The Invention of Childhood—The Disappearance of Childhood 28/30 Examining how the media and marketing have encroached on the lives of children. 14:30 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—13. An Old Flame 13/15 After the tragedy, Neely gets agitated and Anne gets a surprise visitor. 14:45 Book of the Week—Barbara Taylor - The Last Asylum, Episode 3 3/5 Moving story of a historian's four years of madness and recovery in England's last asylum.	14:00 EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 9 9/10 Arabella and Edmund dance. Impoverished, Janet struggles to cope alone. 14:15 The Invention of Childhood—Calling a Hit a Smack 29/30 How children have fallen between the family and the state, sometimes with tragic results. 14:30 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—14. The Takeover 14/15 Anne still has feelings for Lyon, despite being engaged. 14:45 Book of the Week—Barbara Taylor - The Last Asylum, Episode 4 4/5 Moving story of a historian's four years of madness and recovery in England's last asylum.	14:00 EJ Howard - Odd Girl Out—Episode 10 10/10 Arabella talks to Anne and Edmund, and revelations and resolutions follow. 14:15 The Invention of Childhood—Reinventing Childhood 30/30 Recalling the impact of adults on childhood down the centuries up to the present day. 14:30 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—15. Happy Ever After..? 15/15 Neely's voice returns. She is back on top again while Anne is pregnant. 14:45 Book of the Week—Barbara Taylor - The Last Asylum, Episode 5 5/5 Moving story of a historian's four years of madness and recovery in England's last asylum.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Sir Tim Rice Lyricist Sir Time Rice with a track from 'My Fair Lady’ and Manfred Mann sings Dylan. 14:15 Frankly Speaking—Edith Sitwell The British avant garde poet answers questions in the BBC Home Service's interview series. 14:45 Tales From A Long Room by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, Polar Games 2/5 A cricket match in Antarctica captained by Captain Scott and Roald Amundsen.	14:05 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chameleon Sir David Attenborough introduces Rommel the Chameleon. 14:15 The First Banana in England by Jonathan Treitel A fruity discovery made in Elizabethan times. Read by Stephen Moore. 14:30 Book at Bedtime—Virginia Woolf - Orlando (Omnibus), Episode 1 1/2 Orlando, a young nobleman in Tudor England, embarks on a journey spanning five centuries.
15:00	15:00 Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov—1. Tomorrow 1/2 Gentle, intelligent Oblomov fails to deal with life.	15:00 Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov—2. Love 2/2 Oblomov has fallen in love with Olga. Back in St Petersburg, her patience is tested.	15:00 Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody 1/3 Reviled for the King's abdication, what was the Duchess of Windsor really like?	15:00 Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—Tea for Two 2/3 Wallis recalls her first marriage and her attempts to meet a prince.	15:00 Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—The Melody Lingers On 3/3 Wallis realises marrying an ex-King means broken promises, plus doubtful acquaintances.	15:00 Ed Doolan Interviews...—David Croft Another chance to hear Ed Doolan's interview with Dad's Army co-creator David Croft.	15:45 Snapshots in the Dark—4. Eddie Adams - Execution of a Vietcong Suspect, 1968 4/5 How Adams' photograph, seen around the world, impacted upon support for the Vietnam War.
16:00	16:00 Just a Minute—Series 62, Episode 3 3/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Sue Perkins and Charles Collingwood 16:30 The Club of Queer Trades by GK Chesterton—The Singular Speculation of the House Agent 4/6 Rupert believes Lt Drummond Keith is boorish, but at least his abode is interesting.	16:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 5, Roberts, Cottrell Boyce, Nyman 5/6 John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker with Frank Cottrell Boyce, Andy Nyman and Dr Alice Roberts. 16:30 Up the Garden Path—Series 2, On the Side of the Angels 5/8 Izzy faces confusion as fiancé Charles takes her home to the family mansion.	16:00 The 99p Challenge—Series 2, Episode 3 Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Tom Binns, Peter Baynham and David Schneider. 16:30 Big Jim and the Figaro Club—Boning Up on History 5/6 Perkins wants to dig for post-war Britain, but the workmates decide to soil his plans.	16:00 The Write Stuff—Series 1, DH Lawrence 5/6 James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Victoria Coren and Louise Doughty 16:30 Whatever Happened to...?—Series 1, Horace Henry Samuel Quelch 4/6 Did Billy Bunter's scourge of Greyfriars School really become a secret agent?	16:00 Foul Play—Series 4, Much Ado About Murder 2/6 Crime writers Jean McConnell and Keith Miles tackle an Elizabethan court killing. 16:30 Anything Legal—Episode 5 5/8 Charles and George hire a secretary to boost their new business.	16:00 Raymond Massey - Hanging Judge A High Court judge’s double-life catches up with him in the most bizarre circumstances.	16:00 Bartleby the Scrivener A law firm's copyist 'prefers' not to do parts of his job.
17:00	17:00 Crazy Big Fish—A Dog's Life 2/6 The Hull women aim for a read-through of the play, but one of them is particularly scared. 17:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	17:00 Second Thoughts—Series 3, Come as You Were 6/8 Bill tries to disrupt Liza and Richard's affair, and gets involved with 'Emma Peel'. 17:30 Love in Recovery—Series 3, Ivy 4/6 On his road to recovery, Oscar has dropped into the AA meeting on the way to see his son.	17:00 Second Holmes—5. The Case of the Neglected Farm 5/6 The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson go to Dorset, where a wife is in danger. 17:30 Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 2, Morals 4/4 Super-sharp Angela Barnes laughs at life and packs herself a fantasy coffin.	17:00 Sharing Fatman—Breezing Up 2/6 An immediate connection is made with Mr Fatman at the horse sales. 17:30 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 9, King's Lynn 2/6 Mark Steel visits the Norfolk town of King's Lynn and performs for the locals.	17:00 Two Doors Down—Series 2, Out of Tune 4/4 Miss Black offers dinner to Radio 3's Sean Rafferty, and cleaner Sally is on hand 17:30 Clare in the Community—Series 11, Fight Them on the Beaches 1/6 Clare is in charge of organising a day out for some elderly Sparrowhawk residents.	17:30 Last Chance to See—Ralph, The Fragrant Parrot of Codfish Island 1/6 Mark Carwardine and Douglas Adams go in search of weird, exotic endangered animals.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Fine Lines - Moniza Alvi and George Szirtes Poet Daljit Nagra selects Fine Lines with poets George Szirtes and Moniza Alvi. 17:30 Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Ruth gets carried away with the sound effects for Lucy's serious radio drama.
18:00	18:00 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—1. The Unseeing Eye 1/6 A report reinvestigates how Dr Petrie detected strange signals from space. 18:30 A Good Read—Charlie Higson and Dr Tanya Byron Sue MacGregor, Tanya Byron and Charlie Higson discuss favourite books.	18:00 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—2. The Cylinder 2/6 Monitoring a strange pattern of signals sparks a mysterious discovery in space. 18:30 The Radio Detectives—Series 1, The Voice of Sherlock Holmes 2/5 Professor Jeffrey Richards probes the varied incarnations of the Baker Street sleuth.	18:00 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—3. The Power 3/6 The mysterious cylinder reveals its contents and awesome capabilities. 18:30 My Life in Five Books—Series 1, Tony Parsons 7/8 Stuart Cosgrove speaks to Tony Parsons about the five most significant books in his life.	18:00 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—4. The Voices 4/6 After dramatic events in space, the disturbance of noise, light and vibration subsides. 18:30 Great Lives—Josephine Bonaparte Josephine Bonaparte, first empress of France, chosen by Janine di Giovanni.	18:00 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—5. The Frozen World 5/6 'If I had known, that night, the terrible risk Elizabeth had taken!' But Clifford knew... 18:30 Off the Page—Stand-Up Poet Matthew Harvey, storyteller Joolz Denby and comic Lewis Shaffer on solo performing.	18:00 Doctor Who—The Crimes of Thomas Brewster, Episode 1 1/2 The Time Lord tries to track down an imposter in a battle over swarms of rogue androids.	18:00 A Sting in the Tale—2. Myrtle, Mahonia and Rue by Briony Glassco 2/5 To escape her recurring nightmares, a young landscape gardener decides on drastic action. 18:30 The Man in Black—Series 3, The Printed Name by Nicholas Pierpan 2/5 Nicholas Pierpan's chilling tale of a writer's devilish pact with a mysterious man.
19:00	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Sunday Afternoon at Home 14/20 Bored and miserable, the Lad wonder what to do. 19:30 Parsley Sidings—Series 2, A Bird in the Hand 6/10 A rare gull sparks chaos on the railway!	19:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 4, The Present 1/6 It's United Potter Day and the author learns that surprises can be double-edged. 19:30 Know Your Place—Marriage of Convenience 4/8 Is it really wedding bells for caretaker Ramsay?	19:00 The Navy Lark—Series 7, Mr Murray Is Victimised 3/12 Captain Povey decides that 'divide and rule' is the best way to deal with HMS Troutbridge. 19:30 Beyond Our Ken—From 30/7/1959 Kenneth Horne's tales from Ireland and ‘Hornerama’ spotlights cinema.	19:00 Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 11 11/21 Can the advertising team meet the needs of clients and significant others? 19:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The String Robberies 16/26 Ace investigator Neddie Seagoon must solve a crime, and the link to Moriarty's sock.	19:00 Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Producer 4/6 Producer Binkie Bottomley has his problems - and then he entrusts Harry with his script. 19:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bath 10/13 Harold's plans for a bathroom upset Albert. Adapted from BBC TV.	19:00 Clowning Around on 4 Extra Tony Lidington traces the role of the clown in British humour.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 5, Translation 1/8 Radiolab explores ‘translation’ – how can it help led us to a deeper understanding?
20:00	20:00 Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—2. Explosions in a Convent 2/6 Castang wonders if a hotel owner's disappearance is politically motived? 20:30 Tanning Tales Kit Hesketh Harvey goes beyond the pale, to explore the fake tan's meteoric rise.	20:00 Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—3. Springtime in Sussex 3/6 Castang searches for a missing British journalist with links to both cases. 20:30 Libraries and Labyrinths: Borges and Me Peter White visits Argentina to hear about the work of blind fabulist Jorge Luis Borges.	20:00 Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—4. Boring Old Biarritz 4/6 Castang travels across France in search of a journalist. 20:30 Putting the Black Country on the Map Adrian Goldberg tries to work out what the Black Country is - and where it is.	20:00 Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—5. An Infirmary in Auschwitz 5/6 Castang learns why hotelier Adrienne went missing. 20:30 Portraying the Poor—In Print 1/2 Paul Mason surveys the account of working-class life given by middle-class writers.	20:00 Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—6. Tipping the Black Spot 6/6 Although officially off the case, Castang still has a role to play. 20:30 Portraying the Poor—In Film and TV 2/2 Paul Mason surveys the account of working-class life given by films and TV.		20:00 Silence by Erling Kagge (Omnibus) Philosopher and polar adventurer Erling Kagge explores the power of silence.
21:00	21:00 The TED Interview—Dalia Mogahed Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers. 21:45 Comic Fringes—Series 10, Bad Fairytale by Grainne Maguire Comedian Grainne Maguire reads her story in front of an audience at the Edinburgh Fringe.	21:00 Short Stories by Elizabeth Bowen—1. Coming Home 1/3 Rosalind's school essay is a success so she rushes home... Read by Angela Thorne. 21:15 Our Late Supper by Nick Warburton A shy middle-aged woman is forced out of her shell by an unexpected friendship	21:00 Short Stories by Elizabeth Bowen—2. Her Table Spread 2/3 The castle belonged to Miss Cuffe. 21:15 Vanessa Rosenthal - Jerusalem North West A Jewish convert looks back over her life and loves. Stars Sarah Lancashire.	21:00 Short Stories by Elizabeth Bowen—3. Firelight in the Flat 3/3 There's a lot to be said for an open fire. 21:15 Jonathan Myerson - How Did I Get Here? Magical family comedy about dementia.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Drama podcasts with Rowan Slaney Amanda Litherland and Rowan Slaney recommend some great drama podcasts.		21:10 The Listening Project—Rhian and Meirion – A Farming Family A love of the land and the hard graft and rewards of farming unite a redoubtable couple. (R) 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Oscar Winners, Rod Steiger Hollywood film star Rod Steiger shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
22:00	22:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 22:30 Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World—Series 1, Death and the Afterlife 3/6 The sci-fi star explains life's big mysteries. Stars Lee and Herring.	22:00 Love in Recovery—Series 3, Ivy 4/6 On his road to recovery, Oscar has dropped into the AA meeting on the way to see his son. 22:30 The Wilson Dixon Line—Uncle Wilbur's Advice for Modern Living 4/4 Country music legend Wilson Dixon recalls his Colorado upbringing. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Bob Sinfield 1/2 The best in contemporary comedy. Rob Deering chats to Bob Sinfield.	22:00 Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 2, Morals 4/4 Super-sharp Angela Barnes laughs at life and packs herself a fantasy coffin. 22:30 The Brig Society—Series 3, Being a Lord 5/6 Good Lord. Exactly what Marcus has become to see if we really need that second chamber.	22:00 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 9, King's Lynn 2/6 Mark Steel visits the Norfolk town of King's Lynn and performs for the locals. 22:30 iGod—Procrastination 5/6 Another parallel Earth is obliterated when Ian has a half day. 22:45 The News at Bedtime—Series 1, Episode 6 6/7 Why did Mr Dumpty really fall off the wall? Mary Mary is on the shocking case. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Bob Sinfield 2/2 The best in contemporary comedy. Rob Deering chats to Bob Sinfield.	22:00 Clare in the Community—Series 11, Fight Them on the Beaches 1/6 Clare is in charge of organising a day out for some elderly Sparrowhawk residents. 22:30 The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 The series' last show features a mysterious job in a reservoir and a quiz about trifle.	22:00 My Teenage Diary—Series 6, Lucy Worsley 5/6 Historian Lucy Worsley's diary reveals her love of the Girl Guides and collecting rocks. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 7, Mark Steel interviews Barry Davies 6/6 The comedian and obsessive sports fan meets the commentator in the tag-team talk show.	22:00 Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Ruth gets carried away with the sound effects for Lucy's serious radio drama. 22:30 The Harpoon—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Broadcasting secrets in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 25, Episode 4 4/7 Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp. 23:45 Elastic Planet—The Zoo 4/6 The true meaning of birdsong is revealed. Julian Pettifer guest stars.	23:00 Cowards—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Packing cases and breaking vows in the bizarre sketch comedy show. 23:30 Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 4, 3. London 3/4 Comedian Mark Thomas and his studio audience consider proposals for a People's Manifesto.	23:00 Flight of the Conchords—The Fans Proposition 3/6 The Kiwi band face fan propositions. Improvised by Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement. 23:30 We Are Klang: Amazing Lives—Max Phantasmo 2/4 The controversial American comedian, by those who know him.	23:00 The Consultants—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Chesney fixes the alphabet, which has a leaky 'e'. 23:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Re-Excited Life Made Distinctly Dangerous 2/6 Can Pip thwart the plans of evil Mr Gently Benevolent?	23:00 Rubbish—Series 2, Rant 3/6 Local government worker Martin attempts a sponsored walk and upsets some Bronte fans. 23:30 A Look Back at the Future—2025 5/6 Brian Perkins and Ken Livingstone foresee ego transplants and the USA invading Narnia.	23:00 The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Stoneybridge, the Little Girl, Calum and Frank Hovis feature in the popular sketch show. 23:30 Saturday Night Fry—1. Pilot Show 1/6 Pilot show of Stephen Fry's series of humorous banter and sketches.	23:00 Polyoaks—Series 3, Who's Afraid of the CQC? 4/4 The staff at Polyoaks are being assessed by the Care Quality Commission. 23:30 Weak at the Top—Series 1, Gold Card 1/4 No morals and little brain. John Weak is an aggressive marketing director.

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