Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 4 - 10 March 2019

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00:00	00:00 Time After Time Paul is stuck in a vicious circle of failing to “escape”. Why is he there? 00:45 The Humming by Michele Roberts An old house and two young women new to the area. Then, there's a noise in the night.	00:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 6. Marooned in Space 6/6 The crew battle to escape from the aliens, who are trying to target Chipper. 00:30 A Good Read—Lionel Shriver and Jim Crace Lionel Shriver and Jim Crace join Sue MacGregor at the Birmingham Book Festival.	00:00 A Short History of Vampires—1. Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker 1/4 The Count looks out for a curious Englishman. Read by Dan Stevens. 00:30 The Radio Detectives—Series 2, The Little Grey Cells of Hercule Poirot 2/5 The casebook of Agatha Christie's Belgian detective and his little grey cells.	00:00 A Short History of Vampires—2. Hero Dust By Kristine Kathryn Rusch 2/4 Another tale of the undead. A slayer searches for his successor. 00:30 My Life in Five Books—Series 2, Joanne Harris 4/8 Novelist Joanne Harris tells Stuart Cosgrove about five of her favourite books.	00:00 A Short History of Vampires—3. Israbel By Tanith Lee 3/4 The tale of a dangerous obsession for a vampire and a painter. 00:30 Great Lives—George Orwell Alan Johnson tells Matthew Parris about the impact George Orwell had on his life.	00:00 A Short History of Vampires—4. Quid Pro Quo by Tanya Huff 4/4 Deliciously noir tale of an immortal whose lover is in mortal danger. 00:30 Off the Page—The Voice Matthew Parris hosts discussion with Maggie O'Farrell, Niall Griffiths and Lana Citron.	00:00 John Wyndham - Chocky A young boy causes concern when he develops an imaginary friend.
01:00	01:00 Modesty Blaise—Series 2 Omnibus Modesty and Willie are hired to foil a plot to carry out a major diamond heist.	01:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 5 5/10 Friends welcome the swashbuckling daredevil back to Kent, but then he makes a new enemy. 01:30 A Poem for Matisse Irma Kurtz looks at painter Henri Matisse's creative relationship with poetry and words.	01:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 6 6/10 When daredevil chum Mipps reappears on the scene, daring smuggling runs soon follow. 01:30 Gurinder, The Movie Film director Gurinder Chadha on the benefits of having Asian and British nationality.	01:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 7 7/10 The swashbuckling adventurer becomes the Scarecrow, leader of the smuggling Night Riders. 01:30 Dance of the Seven Veils Reem Kelani explores the history of notorious Dance of the Seven Veils.	01:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 8 8/10 Charlotte tries to discover the identity of the Scarecrow as an old foe arrives in Kent. 01:30 Pomp, Pageantry and Parade What makes a musician join the army? Courtney Pine marches with the military to find out.	01:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 9 9/10 The dragoons attempt to foil the swashbuckling smugglers' plan, but tragedy lies ahead. 01:30 Vital Mental Medicine: Shackleton's Banjo Musician Tim van Eyken on the banjo that went with Shackleton to Antarctica, and survived.	01:00 A Small Town Murder (Omnibus)—Series 13 Notorious mobster Jimmy Reid has disappeared off the face of the earth. Stars Meera Syal.
02:00	02:15 The Scent of Oranges by Ann Swinfen A breath of fragrance floods a violinist with memories. Read by Linda Bassett. 02:30 Golden Child by Claire Adam (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Trinidad: As dusk falls, a father sets out into the bush in search of his missing son.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode One 1/10 Sam visits 80-year-old Marian Sutro and starts recording her life in espionage. 02:15 A Piece of Cake—1. Goosnargh Cake 1/5 Choice slices of British sweet treats and the stories behind them. 02:30 Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 1 1/5 Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand in a new version by poet Glyn Maxwell. 02:45 Book of the Week—B is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World, Episode 1 1/5 Design expert Deyan Sudjic’s toolkit for understanding the modern world.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Two 2/10 With the war in Europe over, Marian is contacted by her previous spy handler. 02:15 A Piece of Cake—2. Pontefract Cake 2/5 Another choice slice of British sweet treats and the stories behind them. 02:30 Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 2 2/5 The poet secretly loves Roxanne, but new recruit Christian has captured her heart. 02:45 Book of the Week—B is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World, Episode 2 2/5 The essential toolkit for understanding the modern world.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Three 3/10 Marian goes on a date with an RAF officer. The atomic bomb is dropped for the first time. 02:15 A Piece of Cake—3. Chorley Cake 3/5 Another choice slice of British sweet treats and the stories behind them. 02:30 Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 3 3/5 Cyrano thinks himself too ugly to be loved, while his rival doesn’t have a way with words! 02:45 Book of the Week—B is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World, Episode 3 3/5 An essential toolkit for the modern world.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Four 4/10 Marian is called to Hamburg to testify against the Germans who worked in Ravensbruck. 02:15 A Piece of Cake—4. Kendal Mint Cake 4/5 Another choice slice of British sweet treats and the stories behind them. 02:30 Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 4 4/5 Cyrano heads to war, still in love with Roxanne, who’s pining for new cadet Christian. 02:45 Book of the Week—B is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World, Episode 4 4/5 An essential toolkit for the modern world.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Five 5/10 Marian discovers a disturbing truth about Ned. Major Fawley attempts to recruit her. 02:15 A Piece of Cake—5. Eccles Cake 5/5 A final choice slice of British sweet treats and the stories behind them. 02:30 Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 5 5/5 Roxanne is hiding heartbroken in a nunnery. Will Cyrano’s secret love ever be revealed? 02:45 Book of the Week—B is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World, Episode 5 5/5 An essential toolkit for the modern world.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Simon Williams The actor picks ‘I Whistle A Happy Tune’ from ‘The King and I’ and Billy Joel's ‘Lullabye’ 02:15 Down Your Way—Simon Weston at Pinderfields Hospital Simon Weston, the Falklands War veteran, visits the Yorkshire Regional Burns Unit.
03:00	03:45 Key Matters—Series 1, 3. B flat 3/5 Ivan Hewett examines five musical keys: B flat - sad and heroic	03:00 Mikhail Bulgakov - The White Guard—Betrayal 1/2 Kiev is protected by an uneasy alliance. Brothers discover it's a bad time to be Tsarist.	03:00 Mikhail Bulgakov - The White Guard—Survival 2/2 The Turbin brothers find their survival skills tested as Elena is driven to intense prayer	03:00 Saturday Drama—CS Forester's London Noir, Payment Deferred 1/3 In 1920s London, a debt-ridden bank clerk commits a heinous crime.	03:00 Saturday Drama—CS Forester's London Noir, Plain Murder 2/3 1928, London, a 'perfect' murder is planned in an advertising agency.	03:00 Saturday Drama—CS Forester's London Noir, The Pursued 3/3 1935, Peckham: A grieving mother is determined to exact revenge for her daughter's murder.	03:00 Archive on 4—The Escape Factory How Britain's MI9 ensured daring escapes of Second World War prisoners.
04:00	04:00 Whodunnits—Peter Whalley - The Absent Guest After a murder at a dinner party, the guests become suspects.	04:00 Quote... Unquote—Kate Fox, Olly Mann, Julian Mitchell and Joanna Scanlon Nigel Rees quizzes Julian Mitchell, Olly Mann, Joanna Scanlan and Kate Fox. 04:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, Filling In 3/6 Is a new supply teacher in tune with the school's philosophy?	04:00 Genius—Series 1, John Fortune 3/5 Using laughing gas for riots? Dave Gorman hunts for the best loopy idea. 04:30 Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 1 1/6 Phonsie's keen to send Guard Gallagher to sing in New York.	04:00 Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 2 2/13 Paul Gambaccini asks music questions of Diane Hallagan, Peter Marks and James Merryweather 04:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 1, The Engagement 4/4 Rabbi Sue's announcement sparks fury from her rival Abraham.	04:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Dave Gorman and Mary Anne Hobbs. 04:30 Rent—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Havoc in the Reynolds household as all prepare for baby Piglet's naming ceremony.	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 2 2/6 Martin Young hosts, with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley. 04:30 Mr Finchley Takes the Road—2. The Mariner 2/6 An unlikely teller of salty tales. And is Edgar being followed?	04:00 Hercule Poirot—Cards on the Table Hercule Poirot is on hand when a murderer strikes during a game of bridge.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Adventures in Poetry - Dear Mr Lee by UA Fanthorpe Daljit Nagra selects Adventures in Poetry - Dear Mr Lee by UA Fanthorpe. 05:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, Joan of the Junction 4/6 While wandering along the canal, Ed finds the inspiration for a perfect Sunday TV drama.	05:00 Flying the Flag—Series 3, Whose Rubbish Is It Anyway? 1/6 Toxic waste proves to be a challenge for Her Majesty's Ambassador Mackenzie. 05:30 Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 4 4/8 Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Lee Mack and Zoe Lyons join Nicholas Parsons.	05:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 2, The Comeback Kid 3/6 Rosie's new client is an ex-children's entertainer. 05:30 Small Scenes—Series 4, Episode 3 3/4 A visit to the World Small Talk Championships. Sketches with Cariad Lloyd.	05:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Tommy and Sheila try to sort out their son Murray. 05:30 Tudur Owen - Where on Earth is Anglesey?—Episode 1 1/2 Stand-up Tudur Owen puts Anglesey on the map.	05:00 Heated Rollers—Episode 1 1/6 The all-women sketch show starring Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro. 05:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Library 1/4 The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life.	05:00 The Elephant Man—Endangered Species 1/8 As Southwood Zoo faces bankruptcy, what future for assistant head keeper Terry Lyon? 05:30 Clare in the Community—Series 11, You Take the High Road 6/6 Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips.	05:30 Last Chance to See—The Sultan Of Juan Fernandez 6/6 Mark Carwardine and Douglas Adams go in search of weird, exotic endangered animals.
06:00	06:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 5 5/10 Friends welcome the swashbuckling daredevil back to Kent, but then he makes a new enemy. 06:30 A Poem for Matisse Irma Kurtz looks at painter Henri Matisse's creative relationship with poetry and words.	06:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 6 6/10 When daredevil chum Mipps reappears on the scene, daring smuggling runs soon follow. 06:30 Gurinder, The Movie Film director Gurinder Chadha on the benefits of having Asian and British nationality.	06:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 7 7/10 The swashbuckling adventurer becomes the Scarecrow, leader of the smuggling Night Riders. 06:30 Dance of the Seven Veils Reem Kelani explores the history of notorious Dance of the Seven Veils.	06:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 8 8/10 Charlotte tries to discover the identity of the Scarecrow as an old foe arrives in Kent. 06:30 Pomp, Pageantry and Parade What makes a musician join the army? Courtney Pine marches with the military to find out.	06:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 9 9/10 The dragoons attempt to foil the swashbuckling smugglers' plan, but tragedy lies ahead. 06:30 Vital Mental Medicine: Shackleton's Banjo Musician Tim van Eyken on the banjo that went with Shackleton to Antarctica, and survived.	06:00 Hercule Poirot—Cards on the Table Hercule Poirot is on hand when a murderer strikes during a game of bridge.	06:00 Cyrano de Bergerac (Omnibus) Glyn Maxwell's adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand.
07:00	07:00 Flying the Flag—Series 3, Whose Rubbish Is It Anyway? 1/6 Toxic waste proves to be a challenge for Her Majesty's Ambassador Mackenzie. 07:30 Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 4 4/8 Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Lee Mack and Zoe Lyons join Nicholas Parsons.	07:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 2, The Comeback Kid 3/6 Rosie's new client is an ex-children's entertainer. 07:30 Small Scenes—Series 4, Episode 3 3/4 A visit to the World Small Talk Championships. Sketches with Cariad Lloyd.	07:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Tommy and Sheila try to sort out their son Murray. 07:30 Tudur Owen - Where on Earth is Anglesey?—Episode 1 1/2 Stand-up Tudur Owen puts Anglesey on the map.	07:00 Heated Rollers—Episode 1 1/6 The all-women sketch show starring Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro. 07:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Library 1/4 The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life.	07:00 The Elephant Man—Endangered Species 1/8 As Southwood Zoo faces bankruptcy, what future for assistant head keeper Terry Lyon? 07:30 Clare in the Community—Series 11, You Take the High Road 6/6 Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips.	07:30 Last Chance to See—The Sultan Of Juan Fernandez 6/6 Mark Carwardine and Douglas Adams go in search of weird, exotic endangered animals.	07:15 Nia Williams - Another View A dangerous situation causes a woman to reflect on life. 07:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, Moby Dave 5/6 Finally all is going well for Ed, who has comfortable lodgings and money in his pocket.
08:00	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Threatening Letters 19/20 The Lad is full of joy until the postie arrives. 08:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Man and the Hour 1/20 Bank manager George Mainwaring sets up Walmington-on-Sea's Home Guard.	08:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 4, The VIPs 6/6 With the writer's publisher and his wife due for summer drinks, the sprinkler comes out. 08:30 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Strangers on a Train 1/13 Old mates Terry Collier and Bob Ferris are suddenly reunited. From July 1975.	08:00 The Navy Lark—Series 7, Making a Right Pig's Breakfast 8/12 Breaking off her engagement to Leslie, Heather looks elsewhere aboard HMS Troutbridge. 08:30 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Unemployment Problem 5/13 As the consequences of Henry's rash resignation sink in, Jennifer has a bright idea.	08:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Eric and Ern get the bird from Percy Edwards. 08:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Man Who Never Was 21/26 A 1958 remake of the 1956 spoof of the war film based on the 1953 book.	08:00 The Michael Bentine Show—From 12/02/1984 From an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows, it's the ultimate one-man show. 08:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Pilgrim's Progress 2/8 Old soldier Albert is keen to revisit Flanders. Adapted from BBC TV.	08:00 Archive on 4—The Escape Factory How Britain's MI9 ensured daring escapes of Second World War prisoners.	08:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Gains a Reputation 10/20 Clerical confusion abounds over the Archdeacon's tell-all book. 08:30 We're in Business—Dudley's Granny Dudley and Harry end up at the mercy of a devious criminal.
09:00	09:00 Quote... Unquote—Kate Fox, Olly Mann, Julian Mitchell and Joanna Scanlon Nigel Rees quizzes Julian Mitchell, Olly Mann, Joanna Scanlan and Kate Fox. 09:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, Filling In 3/6 Is a new supply teacher in tune with the school's philosophy?	09:00 The Now Show—Series 54, Episode 2 2/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches 09:30 Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Richard Ingrams, John Wells, John Sessions and Patricia Routledge with surreal nonsense.	09:00 Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 2 2/13 Paul Gambaccini asks music questions of Diane Hallagan, Peter Marks and James Merryweather 09:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 1, The Engagement 4/4 Rabbi Sue's announcement sparks fury from her rival Abraham.	09:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Dave Gorman and Mary Anne Hobbs. 09:30 Rent—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Havoc in the Reynolds household as all prepare for baby Piglet's naming ceremony.	09:00 Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 2 2/6 Martin Young hosts, with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley. 09:30 Mr Finchley Takes the Road—2. The Mariner 2/6 An unlikely teller of salty tales. And is Edgar being followed?	09:00 The Sondheim Archive Maria Friedman and guests explore programmes in the BBC archive featuring Stephen Sondheim	09:00 Walter Gropius: Visionary Founder of the Bauhaus (Omnibus) Eleanor Bron reads Fiona McCarthy’s biography of Bauhaus founder, Walter Gropius.
10:00	10:00 Mikhail Bulgakov - The White Guard—Betrayal 1/2 Kiev is protected by an uneasy alliance. Brothers discover it's a bad time to be Tsarist.	10:00 Mikhail Bulgakov - The White Guard—Survival 2/2 The Turbin brothers find their survival skills tested as Elena is driven to intense prayer	10:00 Saturday Drama—CS Forester's London Noir, Payment Deferred 1/3 In 1920s London, a debt-ridden bank clerk commits a heinous crime.	10:00 Saturday Drama—CS Forester's London Noir, Plain Murder 2/3 1928, London, a 'perfect' murder is planned in an advertising agency.	10:00 Saturday Drama—CS Forester's London Noir, The Pursued 3/3 1935, Peckham: A grieving mother is determined to exact revenge for her daughter's murder.		10:10 The Listening Project—Stanley and Sonja – Back on the Bike Sometimes the thing that brought you together loses its appeal - at least for one of you. (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Composers, Debbie Wiseman Composer Debbie Wiseman makes her castaway choices.
11:00	11:00 The TED Interview—Daniel Kahneman Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers. 11:45 Multi Story Shorts—Strangers Reunited The LA cop and Warwickshire firefighter, reunited a year on from the Las Vegas shooting.	11:00 Telling Tales—Karine Polwart Exploring storytelling in song with the musician and writer Karine Polwart.	11:00 Stories by Teffi—Marquita 1/3 Will a shy chanteuse have more success on a date if she acts more like Carmen? 11:15 Elizabeth Kuti - May Child An uninvited guest arrives on Margaret’s 67th birthday, but what does this girl want?	11:00 Stories by Teffi—The Hat and My First Tolstoy 2/3 After some neglect, Teffi's popular tales set in Moscow and Paris are being re-published. 11:15 Rachel Joyce - To Be a Pilgrim After six months of retirement, tired Harold opens a letter and everything changes.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—International Women's Day Renay Richardson joins Amanda Litherland for International Women's Day.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 5, Looking Back 6/8 Radiolab: Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich investigate a strange world.
12:00	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Threatening Letters 19/20 The Lad is full of joy until the postie arrives. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Man and the Hour 1/20 Bank manager George Mainwaring sets up Walmington-on-Sea's Home Guard.	12:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 4, The VIPs 6/6 With the writer's publisher and his wife due for summer drinks, the sprinkler comes out. 12:30 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Strangers on a Train 1/13 Old mates Terry Collier and Bob Ferris are suddenly reunited. From July 1975.	12:00 The Navy Lark—Series 7, Making a Right Pig's Breakfast 8/12 Breaking off her engagement to Leslie, Heather looks elsewhere aboard HMS Troutbridge. 12:30 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Unemployment Problem 5/13 As the consequences of Henry's rash resignation sink in, Jennifer has a bright idea.	12:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Eric and Ern get the bird from Percy Edwards. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Man Who Never Was 21/26 A 1958 remake of the 1956 spoof of the war film based on the 1953 book.	12:00 The Michael Bentine Show—From 12/02/1984 From an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows, it's the ultimate one-man show. 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Pilgrim's Progress 2/8 Old soldier Albert is keen to revisit Flanders. Adapted from BBC TV.	12:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Dave Gorman and Mary Anne Hobbs. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Man and the Hour 1/20 Bank manager George Mainwaring sets up Walmington-on-Sea's Home Guard.	12:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Gains a Reputation 10/20 Clerical confusion abounds over the Archdeacon's tell-all book. 12:30 We're in Business—Dudley's Granny Dudley and Harry end up at the mercy of a devious criminal.
13:00	13:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 5 5/10 Friends welcome the swashbuckling daredevil back to Kent, but then he makes a new enemy. 13:30 A Poem for Matisse Irma Kurtz looks at painter Henri Matisse's creative relationship with poetry and words.	13:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 6 6/10 When daredevil chum Mipps reappears on the scene, daring smuggling runs soon follow. 13:30 Gurinder, The Movie Film director Gurinder Chadha on the benefits of having Asian and British nationality.	13:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 7 7/10 The swashbuckling adventurer becomes the Scarecrow, leader of the smuggling Night Riders. 13:30 Dance of the Seven Veils Reem Kelani explores the history of notorious Dance of the Seven Veils.	13:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 8 8/10 Charlotte tries to discover the identity of the Scarecrow as an old foe arrives in Kent. 13:30 Pomp, Pageantry and Parade What makes a musician join the army? Courtney Pine marches with the military to find out.	13:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 9 9/10 The dragoons attempt to foil the swashbuckling smugglers' plan, but tragedy lies ahead. 13:30 Vital Mental Medicine: Shackleton's Banjo Musician Tim van Eyken on the banjo that went with Shackleton to Antarctica, and survived.	13:00 A Small Town Murder (Omnibus)—Series 13 Notorious mobster Jimmy Reid has disappeared off the face of the earth. Stars Meera Syal.	13:00 Cyrano de Bergerac (Omnibus) Glyn Maxwell's adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand.
14:00	14:00 Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode One 1/10 Sam visits 80-year-old Marian Sutro and starts recording her life in espionage. 14:15 A Piece of Cake—1. Goosnargh Cake 1/5 Choice slices of British sweet treats and the stories behind them. 14:30 Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 1 1/5 Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand in a new version by poet Glyn Maxwell. 14:45 Book of the Week—B is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World, Episode 1 1/5 Design expert Deyan Sudjic’s toolkit for understanding the modern world.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Two 2/10 With the war in Europe over, Marian is contacted by her previous spy handler. 14:15 A Piece of Cake—2. Pontefract Cake 2/5 Another choice slice of British sweet treats and the stories behind them. 14:30 Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 2 2/5 The poet secretly loves Roxanne, but new recruit Christian has captured her heart. 14:45 Book of the Week—B is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World, Episode 2 2/5 The essential toolkit for understanding the modern world.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Three 3/10 Marian goes on a date with an RAF officer. The atomic bomb is dropped for the first time. 14:15 A Piece of Cake—3. Chorley Cake 3/5 Another choice slice of British sweet treats and the stories behind them. 14:30 Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 3 3/5 Cyrano thinks himself too ugly to be loved, while his rival doesn’t have a way with words! 14:45 Book of the Week—B is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World, Episode 3 3/5 An essential toolkit for the modern world.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Four 4/10 Marian is called to Hamburg to testify against the Germans who worked in Ravensbruck. 14:15 A Piece of Cake—4. Kendal Mint Cake 4/5 Another choice slice of British sweet treats and the stories behind them. 14:30 Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 4 4/5 Cyrano heads to war, still in love with Roxanne, who’s pining for new cadet Christian. 14:45 Book of the Week—B is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World, Episode 4 4/5 An essential toolkit for the modern world.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Five 5/10 Marian discovers a disturbing truth about Ned. Major Fawley attempts to recruit her. 14:15 A Piece of Cake—5. Eccles Cake 5/5 A final choice slice of British sweet treats and the stories behind them. 14:30 Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 5 5/5 Roxanne is hiding heartbroken in a nunnery. Will Cyrano’s secret love ever be revealed? 14:45 Book of the Week—B is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World, Episode 5 5/5 An essential toolkit for the modern world.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Simon Williams The actor picks ‘I Whistle A Happy Tune’ from ‘The King and I’ and Billy Joel's ‘Lullabye’ 14:15 Down Your Way—Simon Weston at Pinderfields Hospital Simon Weston, the Falklands War veteran, visits the Yorkshire Regional Burns Unit.	14:15 Nia Williams - Another View A dangerous situation causes a woman to reflect on life. 14:30 Golden Child by Claire Adam (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 1980s Trinidad: as the hours turn to days, Clyde's 13-year-old son Paul remains missing.
15:00	15:00 Mikhail Bulgakov - The White Guard—Betrayal 1/2 Kiev is protected by an uneasy alliance. Brothers discover it's a bad time to be Tsarist.	15:00 Mikhail Bulgakov - The White Guard—Survival 2/2 The Turbin brothers find their survival skills tested as Elena is driven to intense prayer	15:00 Saturday Drama—CS Forester's London Noir, Payment Deferred 1/3 In 1920s London, a debt-ridden bank clerk commits a heinous crime.	15:00 Saturday Drama—CS Forester's London Noir, Plain Murder 2/3 1928, London, a 'perfect' murder is planned in an advertising agency.	15:00 Saturday Drama—CS Forester's London Noir, The Pursued 3/3 1935, Peckham: A grieving mother is determined to exact revenge for her daughter's murder.	15:00 Archive on 4—The Escape Factory How Britain's MI9 ensured daring escapes of Second World War prisoners.	15:45 Key Matters—Series 1, 4. F sharp major 4/5 Ivan Hewett examines five musical keys: F sharp major
16:00	16:00 Quote... Unquote—Kate Fox, Olly Mann, Julian Mitchell and Joanna Scanlon Nigel Rees quizzes Julian Mitchell, Olly Mann, Joanna Scanlan and Kate Fox. 16:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, Filling In 3/6 Is a new supply teacher in tune with the school's philosophy?	16:00 Genius—Series 1, John Fortune 3/5 Using laughing gas for riots? Dave Gorman hunts for the best loopy idea. 16:30 Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 1 1/6 Phonsie's keen to send Guard Gallagher to sing in New York.	16:00 Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 2 2/13 Paul Gambaccini asks music questions of Diane Hallagan, Peter Marks and James Merryweather 16:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 1, The Engagement 4/4 Rabbi Sue's announcement sparks fury from her rival Abraham.	16:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Dave Gorman and Mary Anne Hobbs. 16:30 Rent—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Havoc in the Reynolds household as all prepare for baby Piglet's naming ceremony.	16:00 Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 2 2/6 Martin Young hosts, with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley. 16:30 Mr Finchley Takes the Road—2. The Mariner 2/6 An unlikely teller of salty tales. And is Edgar being followed?	16:00 Hercule Poirot—Cards on the Table Hercule Poirot is on hand when a murderer strikes during a game of bridge.	16:00 Caroline Gawn - Fraud A daring, amoral female crook pits her wits against a top policeman. Stars Angela Wynter.
17:00	17:00 Flying the Flag—Series 3, Whose Rubbish Is It Anyway? 1/6 Toxic waste proves to be a challenge for Her Majesty's Ambassador Mackenzie. 17:30 Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 4 4/8 Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Lee Mack and Zoe Lyons join Nicholas Parsons.	17:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 2, The Comeback Kid 3/6 Rosie's new client is an ex-children's entertainer. 17:30 Small Scenes—Series 4, Episode 3 3/4 A visit to the World Small Talk Championships. Sketches with Cariad Lloyd.	17:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Tommy and Sheila try to sort out their son Murray. 17:30 Tudur Owen - Where on Earth is Anglesey?—Episode 1 1/2 Stand-up Tudur Owen puts Anglesey on the map.	17:00 Heated Rollers—Episode 1 1/6 The all-women sketch show starring Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro. 17:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Library 1/4 The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life.	17:00 The Elephant Man—Endangered Species 1/8 As Southwood Zoo faces bankruptcy, what future for assistant head keeper Terry Lyon? 17:30 Clare in the Community—Series 11, You Take the High Road 6/6 Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips.	17:30 Last Chance to See—The Sultan Of Juan Fernandez 6/6 Mark Carwardine and Douglas Adams go in search of weird, exotic endangered animals.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Listen to Them Breathing Poet Sibyl Ruth explores the connections between the Quakers and poetry. 17:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, Moby Dave 5/6 Finally all is going well for Ed, who has comfortable lodgings and money in his pocket.
18:00	18:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 6. Marooned in Space 6/6 The crew battle to escape from the aliens, who are trying to target Chipper. 18:30 A Good Read—Lionel Shriver and Jim Crace Lionel Shriver and Jim Crace join Sue MacGregor at the Birmingham Book Festival.	18:00 A Short History of Vampires—1. Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker 1/4 The Count looks out for a curious Englishman. Read by Dan Stevens. 18:30 The Radio Detectives—Series 2, The Little Grey Cells of Hercule Poirot 2/5 The casebook of Agatha Christie's Belgian detective and his little grey cells.	18:00 A Short History of Vampires—2. Hero Dust By Kristine Kathryn Rusch 2/4 Another tale of the undead. A slayer searches for his successor. 18:30 My Life in Five Books—Series 2, Joanne Harris 4/8 Novelist Joanne Harris tells Stuart Cosgrove about five of her favourite books.	18:00 A Short History of Vampires—3. Israbel By Tanith Lee 3/4 The tale of a dangerous obsession for a vampire and a painter. 18:30 Great Lives—George Orwell Alan Johnson tells Matthew Parris about the impact George Orwell had on his life.	18:00 A Short History of Vampires—4. Quid Pro Quo by Tanya Huff 4/4 Deliciously noir tale of an immortal whose lover is in mortal danger. 18:30 Off the Page—The Voice Matthew Parris hosts discussion with Maggie O'Farrell, Niall Griffiths and Lana Citron.	18:00 John Wyndham - Chocky A young boy causes concern when he develops an imaginary friend.	18:00 The Prisoner—Series 2, 1. I Met a Man Today Part 1/2 1/5 Number 6 escapes from The Village and finds his car and house are now owned by an author. 18:40 Daphne Du Maurier—The Old Man Anna Massey reads the classic short story of a family with a tragic secret.
19:00	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Threatening Letters 19/20 The Lad is full of joy until the postie arrives. 19:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Man and the Hour 1/20 Bank manager George Mainwaring sets up Walmington-on-Sea's Home Guard.	19:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 4, The VIPs 6/6 With the writer's publisher and his wife due for summer drinks, the sprinkler comes out. 19:30 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Strangers on a Train 1/13 Old mates Terry Collier and Bob Ferris are suddenly reunited. From July 1975.	19:00 The Navy Lark—Series 7, Making a Right Pig's Breakfast 8/12 Breaking off her engagement to Leslie, Heather looks elsewhere aboard HMS Troutbridge. 19:30 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Unemployment Problem 5/13 As the consequences of Henry's rash resignation sink in, Jennifer has a bright idea.	19:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Eric and Ern get the bird from Percy Edwards. 19:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Man Who Never Was 21/26 A 1958 remake of the 1956 spoof of the war film based on the 1953 book.	19:00 The Michael Bentine Show—From 12/02/1984 From an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows, it's the ultimate one-man show. 19:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Pilgrim's Progress 2/8 Old soldier Albert is keen to revisit Flanders. Adapted from BBC TV.	19:00 The Sondheim Archive Maria Friedman and guests explore programmes in the BBC archive featuring Stephen Sondheim	19:00 Radiolab—Series 5, Looking Back 6/8 Radiolab: Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich investigate a strange world.
20:00	20:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 5 5/10 Friends welcome the swashbuckling daredevil back to Kent, but then he makes a new enemy. 20:30 A Poem for Matisse Irma Kurtz looks at painter Henri Matisse's creative relationship with poetry and words.	20:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 6 6/10 When daredevil chum Mipps reappears on the scene, daring smuggling runs soon follow. 20:30 Gurinder, The Movie Film director Gurinder Chadha on the benefits of having Asian and British nationality.	20:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 7 7/10 The swashbuckling adventurer becomes the Scarecrow, leader of the smuggling Night Riders. 20:30 Dance of the Seven Veils Reem Kelani explores the history of notorious Dance of the Seven Veils.	20:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 8 8/10 Charlotte tries to discover the identity of the Scarecrow as an old foe arrives in Kent. 20:30 Pomp, Pageantry and Parade What makes a musician join the army? Courtney Pine marches with the military to find out.	20:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 9 9/10 The dragoons attempt to foil the swashbuckling smugglers' plan, but tragedy lies ahead. 20:30 Vital Mental Medicine: Shackleton's Banjo Musician Tim van Eyken on the banjo that went with Shackleton to Antarctica, and survived.		20:00 Walter Gropius: Visionary Founder of the Bauhaus (Omnibus) Eleanor Bron reads Fiona McCarthy’s biography of Bauhaus founder, Walter Gropius.
21:00	21:00 The TED Interview—Daniel Kahneman Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers. 21:45 Multi Story Shorts—Strangers Reunited The LA cop and Warwickshire firefighter, reunited a year on from the Las Vegas shooting.	21:00 Telling Tales—Karine Polwart Exploring storytelling in song with the musician and writer Karine Polwart.	21:00 Stories by Teffi—Marquita 1/3 Will a shy chanteuse have more success on a date if she acts more like Carmen? 21:15 Elizabeth Kuti - May Child An uninvited guest arrives on Margaret’s 67th birthday, but what does this girl want?	21:00 Stories by Teffi—The Hat and My First Tolstoy 2/3 After some neglect, Teffi's popular tales set in Moscow and Paris are being re-published. 21:15 Rachel Joyce - To Be a Pilgrim After six months of retirement, tired Harold opens a letter and everything changes.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—International Women's Day Renay Richardson joins Amanda Litherland for International Women's Day.		21:10 The Listening Project—Stanley and Sonja – Back on the Bike Sometimes the thing that brought you together loses its appeal - at least for one of you. (R) 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Composers, Debbie Wiseman Composer Debbie Wiseman makes her castaway choices.
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 4 4/8 Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Lee Mack and Zoe Lyons join Nicholas Parsons. 22:30 Shappi Talk—Series 1, Unconventional Parents 2/4 Shappi recalls her memories of growing up in her Iranian family.	22:00 Small Scenes—Series 4, Episode 3 3/4 A visit to the World Small Talk Championships. Sketches with Cariad Lloyd. 22:30 Boswell's Lives—Series 1, Boswell's Life of Johnson 4/4 James Boswell, Dr Johnson's biographer, attempts to write a life of Boris Johnson. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Kieran Hodgson 1/2 The best in contemporary comedy. Jon Holmes chats to Kieran Hodgson.	22:00 Tudur Owen - Where on Earth is Anglesey?—Episode 1 1/2 Stand-up Tudur Owen puts Anglesey on the map. 22:30 Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Justin tries to be elected as a school governor and get a new job. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Kieran Hodgson 2/2 The best in contemporary comedy. Jon Holmes chats to Kieran Hodgson.	22:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Library 1/4 The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life. 22:30 Newsjack—Series 20, Episode 5 5/6 Newsjack is a scrapbook sketch show written by the Great British public.	22:00 Clare in the Community—Series 11, You Take the High Road 6/6 Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips. 22:30 Craig Brown's Lost Diaries—May and June 3/6 As summer heats up, passions rise for Barbara Cartland and Edwina Currie.	22:00 Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Bridget answers that old chestnut, 'Are Women Funny?' 22:30 Liam Williams: Ladhood—Series 1, House Party 4/4 Comedian Liam Williams tells of his teenage misadventures in the Yorkshire suburbs.	22:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, Moby Dave 5/6 Finally all is going well for Ed, who has comfortable lodgings and money in his pocket. 22:30 The Headset Set—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 A new phone system is causing chaos at catalogue company Smile5.
23:00	23:00 The Now Show—Series 54, Episode 2 2/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches 23:30 Concrete Cow—Series 2, Biodiversity 2/6 A barrister's playlist sets the mood for his court summing-up.	23:00 Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 2 2/6 Satan needs to sort stuff out with God. But God is having 'me time'. 23:30 Goodness Gracious Me—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 A dizzy Indian ad agency, a lovesick lament to Lahore, and the blundering Bhangra Muffins.	23:00 Radio 9—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 More from the Gay Board Game Olympics, plus Radiohead's happy single. 23:30 Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Keep Fit 3/6 Arthur's keen on taking up a free trial gym membership, but will his doctor approve	23:00 The Consultants—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Chesney is having a crisis of confidence. Cerebral sketch show with Neil Edmond. 23:30 Hut 33—Series 3, Know Thyne Enemy 1/6 Bletchley Park codebreaker Gordon gets carried away trying to think like a German.	23:00 Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 2, Cultural Heroes 2/6 Determining the ultimate heroes of Wales. 23:30 Listen Against—Series 4, Episode 4 4/4 A week of radio that never happened with Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes.	23:00 28 Acts in 28 Minutes—Series 2, Episode 2 2/3 John Humphrys gives 28 performers 60 seconds each to entertain. 23:30 Saturday Night Fry—Episode 6 6/6 Stephen Fry is joined by Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent, Emma Thompson and Phyllida Law.	23:00 Newsjack—Series 20, Episode 5 5/6 Newsjack is a scrapbook sketch show written by the Great British public. 23:30 Radio Active—Series 3, Probe Round the Back 2/6 Radio Active takes you behind-the-scenes.

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