Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 11 - 17 March 2019

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00:00	00:00 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. 00:40 Daphne Du Maurier—The Old Man Anna Massey reads the classic short story of a family with a tragic secret.	00:00 Terry Pratchett—Eric, Episode 1 1/4 Junior Wizard Rincewind tries to escape Discworld's Dungeon Dimensions. 00:15 Book at Bedtime—Algernon Blackwood's Ghost Stories, Keeping His Promise 1/5 A young student is forced to entertain a most unwelcome visitor. 00:30 A Good Read—Mike Gayle and Deborah Moggach Sue MacGregor talks to Deborah Moggach and Mike Gayle about their favourite books.	00:00 Terry Pratchett—Eric, Episode 2 2/4 Rincewind tries to fulfil his client Eric's wish to be Ruler of the World. 00:15 Book at Bedtime—Algernon Blackwood's Ghost Stories, The Land of Green Ginger 2/5 A novelist recounts a bizarre encounter in a shop that set him on a writing career. 00:30 The Radio Detectives—Series 2, The Wisdom of Miss Marple 3/5 Professor Jeffrey Richards examines the appeal of Agatha Christie's spinster detective.	00:00 Terry Pratchett—Eric, Episode 3 3/4 Junior Wizard Rincewind orders an egg and cress sandwich at the Beginning of Time. 00:15 Book at Bedtime—Algernon Blackwood's Ghost Stories, The Transfer 3/5 A governess watches in horror as her charge behaves increasingly strangely. 00:30 My Life in Five Books—Series 2, Robin Pilcher 5/8 Novelist Robin Pilcher tells Stuart Cosgrove about five of his favourite books.	00:00 Terry Pratchett—Eric, Episode 4 4/4 Looking for more action, Eric and Rincewind find it at their next destination. 00:15 Book at Bedtime—Algernon Blackwood's Ghost Stories, The Man Who Lived Backwards 4/5 A man travels back in time for a second and rights the wrong that has haunted his life. 00:30 Great Lives—Edith Wharton Naomi Wolf nominates Edith Wharton for Great Lives.	00:00 Philip Levene - The Disposal of Digby Deemed a security threat, an employee is swiftly “removed” in an unusual way 00:15 Book at Bedtime—Algernon Blackwood's Ghost Stories, The Kit Bag 5/5 A borrowed kit bag harbours a shocking surprise for a young solicitor's clerk. 00:30 Off the Page—Crowds Peter Finch, Zoe Strachan and Ian Sansom lose themselves in the theme of crowds.	00:00 Nigel Kneale - The Stone Tape In 1979, a team of scientists begin to investigate some strange phenomena.
01:00	01:00 Cyrano de Bergerac (Omnibus) Glyn Maxwell's adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand.	01:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 10 10/10 The devastated daredevil seeks to take revenge on his enemies, one by one. 01:30 There's More to Life Than London Stuart Cosgrove explains why not everyone wants to live inside the M25.	01:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 1. In Dominic's Memory 1/6 The two intelligence officers probe the mysterious death of a priest. 01:30 Hits of the Blitz Paul Morley explores the music people were really listening to during the Blitz.	01:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 2. The Penitent 2/6 Probing a priest's death, the intelligence officers uncover links to his past. 01:30 Selling British Luxury Laurence Llewelyn Bowen reports on the international success of British luxury brands.	01:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 3. The Wages of Sin 3/6 The intelligence officers must turn on the charm in their murder probe. 01:30 Johnny Cash and the Forgotten Prison Blues Danny Robins explores the little-known story of Johnny Cash the prison reformer.	01:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 4. Requiescant in Pace 4/6 Colvil and Soames discover a surprising secret... 01:30 The Race To Dover Jonathan Agnew explores the 1909 competition to fly across the English Channel.	01:00 EM Forster - A Passage to India (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Muddle and mystery set against the backdrop of the British Raj and its control of India.
02:00	02:15 Nia Williams - Another View A dangerous situation causes a woman to reflect on life. 02:30 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.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Six 6/10 Marian runs into an old friend in Paris. Her personal life is getting complicated. 02:15 A History of Britain in Numbers—Population Andrew Dilnot charts a personal history of Britain through numbers. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, The Letter 1/5 Queenie Hennessy reveals the shocking and beautiful truth of her life. 02:45 Book of the Week—The Land Where Lemons Grow, Episode 1 1/5 Helena Attlee's travelogue exploring the Italian love affair with citrus fruit.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Seven 7/10 Marian and Absolon get closer – but who is using who? And who else knows about them? 02:15 A History of Britain in Numbers—Prosperity Andrew Dilnot charts a personal history of Britain through numbers. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, Harold Fry 2/5 Award-winning writer Rachel Joyce's first novel told Harold's story. This is Queenie's. 02:45 Book of the Week—The Land Where Lemons Grow, Episode 2 2/5 Citrus and Sicily: how the Mafia had its origins in the lemon groves of the Conca d'Oro.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Eight 8/10 Marian feels vulnerable without Absolon. Then she receives some unexpected news. 02:15 A History of Britain in Numbers—Health Andrew Dilnot explores the history of Britain's health numbers. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, David 3/5 Award-winning writer Rachel Joyce's first novel told Harold's story. This is Queenie's. 02:45 Book of the Week—The Land Where Lemons Grow, Episode 3 3/5 The extraordinary story of the Lake Garda lemon – prized for its bitterness.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Nine 9/10 Marian encounters a man from her past with disastrous consequences. 02:15 A History of Britain in Numbers—Stuff Andrew Dilnot charts a personal history of Britain through numbers. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, Poems 4/5 Award-winning writer Rachel Joyce's first novel told Harold's story. This is Queenie's. 02:45 Book of the Week—The Land Where Lemons Grow, Episode 4 4/5 The Battle of the Oranges. The joyously messy carnival of Ivrea, a town in northern Italy.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Ten 10/10 Sam, now a young man, helps Marian put her final plan into action. 02:15 A History of Britain in Numbers—Homes Andrew Dilnot charts a personal history of Britain through numbers. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, The Arrival 5/5 Award-winning writer, Rachel Joyce's first novel told Harold's story. This is Queenie's. 02:45 Book of the Week—The Land Where Lemons Grow, Episode 5 5/5 A journey to the citrus groves of Calabria in search of liquid green gold: bergamot oil.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Sharon D Clarke Actress and singer Sharon D Clarke chooses 'Sweet Jamaica' and 'What's Goin' On'. 02:15 Down Your Way—Bel Mooney at Great Ormond Street Writer Bel Mooney visits Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London.
03:00	03:45 Key Matters—Series 1, 4. F sharp major 4/5 Ivan Hewett examines five musical keys: F sharp major	03:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—1. Miss Honeychurch, Giotto and Too Much Beethoven 1/4 It is 1905 and cousins Lucy and Charlotte arrive in Florence, but not to rooms with a view	03:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—2. Good Men and Violets 2/4 Lucy Honeychurch has witnessed a murder, but George's actions disturb her more.	03:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—3. A Proposal and a Bathing Party 3/4 Lucy Honeychurch returns to England much changed after her disturbing trip to Italy.	03:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—4. The Triumph of Phaeton 4/4 Engaged to Cecil but haunted by her dreams of George, Lucy Honeychurch feels muddled.	03:00 Saturday Drama—The Boy from Aleppo Who Painted the War The Syrian conflict seen through the eyes of a teenage boy with Asperger's.	03:00 K: The Civilised World Of Kenneth Clark Peggy Reynolds investigates the last of the gentlemen aesthetes. 03:40 Paper Gardens—Restoring the Ghosts 1/5 Angelica Garnett returns to Charleston, the Bloomsbury Set's rural HQ.
04:00	04:00 Caroline Gawn - Fraud A daring, amoral female crook pits her wits against a top policeman. Stars Angela Wynter.	04:00 Quote... Unquote—Sally Phillips, Matthew Parris, Kate Williams and Frog Stone Nigel Rees quizzes Sally Phillips, Matthew Parris, Kate Williams and Frog Stone. 04:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, Rumours 4/6 Unlike the rolling stone, school gossip is virtually guaranteed to gather moss.	04:00 Genius—Series 1, Neil Innes 4/5 From bunk chairs to helium-filled bubble-wrap. Dave Gorman hunts for the best loopy idea 04:30 Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 3 3/6 It's 1956. Speculation continues over Guard Gallagher's trip and the Hoover cottage.	04:00 Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 3 3/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the third heat of the music quiz from the BBC Radio Theatre. 04:30 Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—The Menace of Totleigh Towers 1/6 Bertie is obliged to sort out an amorous mix-up between his friends.	04:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Stewart Lee and David Quantick. 04:30 Rent—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Maria turns agony aunt, but is Paul finally acting all grown-up?	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 Captains Francis Wheen and Fred Housego play guests Vivienne Parry and Jonathan Meades. 04:30 Mr Finchley Takes the Road—3. Capture 3/6 Edgar Finchley gets locked up, wins a prize and hits the wrong note with an army band.	04:00 The Complete Smiley—Call for the Dead George Smiley uncovers a deadly conspiracy linked to his past.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Listen to Them Breathing Poet Sibyl Ruth explores the connections between the Quakers and poetry. 05:30 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.	05:00 Flying the Flag—Series 3, Our Own Correspondent 2/6 Ambassador Mackenzie's memoirs spark Embassy havoc. 05:30 Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 5 5/8 Tony Hawks, Josie Lawrence, Gyles Brandreth and Angela Barnes join Nicholas Parsons.	05:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Trade Secrets 4/6 Confidentiality proves a headache for events manager Rosie in Brighton. 05:30 Small Scenes—Series 4, Episode 4 4/4 A man discovers that his real name is Ian. Sketches with Daniel Rigby and Freya Parker.	05:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Will Tommy and Sheila finally get the recognition they deserve? 05:30 Tudur Owen - Where on Earth is Anglesey?—Episode 2 2/2 Stand-up Tudur Owen puts Anglesey on the map - and meets its people	05:00 Heated Rollers—Episode 2 2/6 A nosey vicar, and life before paternity tests. All-women sketch show with Joanna Monro. 05:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore 2/4 Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family.	05:00 The Elephant Man—It Could Be the Zoo 2/8 Southwood Zoo has tax problems and inept staff. Can the National Lottery help? 05:30 Where's the F in News—Series 2, Episode 1 A lively, topical show with a female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting.	05:30 The Road to the National Theatre—1/2 A House for Shakespeare James Naughtie investigates why the UK took so long to found its National Theatre in 1963.
06:00	06:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 10 10/10 The devastated daredevil seeks to take revenge on his enemies, one by one. 06:30 There's More to Life Than London Stuart Cosgrove explains why not everyone wants to live inside the M25.	06:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 1. In Dominic's Memory 1/6 The two intelligence officers probe the mysterious death of a priest. 06:30 Hits of the Blitz Paul Morley explores the music people were really listening to during the Blitz.	06:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 2. The Penitent 2/6 Probing a priest's death, the intelligence officers uncover links to his past. 06:30 Selling British Luxury Laurence Llewelyn Bowen reports on the international success of British luxury brands.	06:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 3. The Wages of Sin 3/6 The intelligence officers must turn on the charm in their murder probe. 06:30 Johnny Cash and the Forgotten Prison Blues Danny Robins explores the little-known story of Johnny Cash the prison reformer.	06:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 4. Requiescant in Pace 4/6 Colvil and Soames discover a surprising secret... 06:30 The Race To Dover Jonathan Agnew explores the 1909 competition to fly across the English Channel.	06:00 The Complete Smiley—Call for the Dead George Smiley uncovers a deadly conspiracy linked to his past.	06:00 The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy (Omnibus) A dying woman writes her secrets down for a man trying to see her before it's too late.
07:00	07:00 Flying the Flag—Series 3, Our Own Correspondent 2/6 Ambassador Mackenzie's memoirs spark Embassy havoc. 07:30 Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 5 5/8 Tony Hawks, Josie Lawrence, Gyles Brandreth and Angela Barnes join Nicholas Parsons.	07:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Trade Secrets 4/6 Confidentiality proves a headache for events manager Rosie in Brighton. 07:30 Small Scenes—Series 4, Episode 4 4/4 A man discovers that his real name is Ian. Sketches with Daniel Rigby and Freya Parker.	07:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Will Tommy and Sheila finally get the recognition they deserve? 07:30 Tudur Owen - Where on Earth is Anglesey?—Episode 2 2/2 Stand-up Tudur Owen puts Anglesey on the map - and meets its people	07:00 Heated Rollers—Episode 2 2/6 A nosey vicar, and life before paternity tests. All-women sketch show with Joanna Monro. 07:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore 2/4 Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family.	07:00 The Elephant Man—It Could Be the Zoo 2/8 Southwood Zoo has tax problems and inept staff. Can the National Lottery help? 07:30 Where's the F in News—Series 2, Episode 1 A lively, topical show with a female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting.	07:30 The Road to the National Theatre—1/2 A House for Shakespeare James Naughtie investigates why the UK took so long to found its National Theatre in 1963.	07:15 The Balloon of Babel by Jonathan Treitel On the plain of Babel, the locals use helium to communicate with the gods. 07:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, The New Thirty 6/6 All is going well as Ed faces a birthday milestone, until he encounters Jeremy Paxman.
08:00	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Sleepless Night 20/20 The Lad battles to try and get a good night's sleep... 08:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, Museum Piece 2/20 Mainwaring's platoon set off to grab much-needed weapons.	08:00 Play It Cool—Episode 1 1/6 From potty to pompous, fast-moving with characters galore. 08:30 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Home is the Hero 2/13 Bob's fiancee Thelma is appalled by the return of Terry. From August 1975.	08:00 The Navy Lark—Series 7, The Mysterious Pudding Mine 9/12 Fatso Johnson's culinary efforts cause havoc, but avert a disaster. 08:30 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, A Yap in the Night 6/13 A spate of break-ins sparks a security crackdown in the Corner home.	08:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 The heroic deeds of Private Morecambe! 08:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, World War One 22/26 England and France are at war. Eccles is at lunch.	08:00 The Michael Bentine Show—From 19/02/1984 From Russian spies to a tour of BBC sound effects, it's the ultimate one-man show. 08:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Wooden Overcoats 3/8 Two coffins lead to a burst of superstition. Adapted from BBC TV	08:00 K: The Civilised World Of Kenneth Clark Peggy Reynolds investigates the last of the gentlemen aesthetes. 08:40 Paper Gardens—Restoring the Ghosts 1/5 Angelica Garnett returns to Charleston, the Bloomsbury Set's rural HQ.	08:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, When in Rome 13/20 The Bishop regrets inviting the Dean to his birthday dinner. 08:30 We're in Business—Dudley and Harry's Reunion With Dudley behind bars, surely Harry is safe from his crooked scheming?
09:00	09:00 Quote... Unquote—Sally Phillips, Matthew Parris, Kate Williams and Frog Stone Nigel Rees quizzes Sally Phillips, Matthew Parris, Kate Williams and Frog Stone. 09:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, Rumours 4/6 Unlike the rolling stone, school gossip is virtually guaranteed to gather moss.	09:00 The Now Show—Series 54, Episode 3 3/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches 09:30 Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Whimsical series starring Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions.	09:00 Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 3 3/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the third heat of the music quiz from the BBC Radio Theatre. 09:30 Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—The Menace of Totleigh Towers 1/6 Bertie is obliged to sort out an amorous mix-up between his friends.	09:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Stewart Lee and David Quantick. 09:30 Rent—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Maria turns agony aunt, but is Paul finally acting all grown-up?	09:00 Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 Captains Francis Wheen and Fred Housego play guests Vivienne Parry and Jonathan Meades. 09:30 Mr Finchley Takes the Road—3. Capture 3/6 Edgar Finchley gets locked up, wins a prize and hits the wrong note with an army band.	09:00 4 Extra Goes Gardening Penelope Keith unearths some horticultural highlights from the BBC archives.	09:00 A Tale of Love and Darkness (Omnibus) Amos Oz's epic memoir exploring a difficult childhood in 1940s Jerusalem.
10:00	10:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—1. Miss Honeychurch, Giotto and Too Much Beethoven 1/4 It is 1905 and cousins Lucy and Charlotte arrive in Florence, but not to rooms with a view	10:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—2. Good Men and Violets 2/4 Lucy Honeychurch has witnessed a murder, but George's actions disturb her more.	10:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—3. A Proposal and a Bathing Party 3/4 Lucy Honeychurch returns to England much changed after her disturbing trip to Italy.	10:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—4. The Triumph of Phaeton 4/4 Engaged to Cecil but haunted by her dreams of George, Lucy Honeychurch feels muddled.	10:00 Saturday Drama—The Boy from Aleppo Who Painted the War The Syrian conflict seen through the eyes of a teenage boy with Asperger's.		10:10 The Listening Project—Frank and Hubertus – Germans in Guernsey Two Germans from Guernsey reflect on responsibility, reconciliation and remembrance. (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Composers, Andrew Lloyd Webber Composer Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber shares his second castaway choices with Sue Lawley
11:00	11:00 The TED Interview—Sir Ken Robinson Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers. 11:45 Multi Story Shorts—Open Road Meet the Shropshire couple who've swapped a five-bedroom house for Trudy the van.	11:00 Telling Tales—Tim Key Surreal and poetic adventures with the comedian and writer Tim Key.	11:00 Stories by Teffi—Heart of a Valkyrie 3/3 After some neglect, Teffi's popular tales set in Moscow and Paris are being re-published.. 11:15 Christopher Reason - Box of Chocolates Chocolates from her estranged Aunt prompts Christine to show her soft centre	11:00 Aunt Mirrie and the Child A short story by Kate Clanchy. 11:15 Sarah Wooley - Planning Permission A comedy about neighbours, architecture, tradition versus modernism - and James Bond.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Alex Lowe: Brian & Roger and I am the EggPod Angelos Epithemiou creator, Dan Skinner, joins Alex Lowe and Stuart Ross to talk podcasts.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 5, 23 Weeks 6 days 7/8 Radiolab follows the story of a very premature baby and the questions her parents face.
12:00	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Sleepless Night 20/20 The Lad battles to try and get a good night's sleep... 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, Museum Piece 2/20 Mainwaring's platoon set off to grab much-needed weapons.	12:00 Play It Cool—Episode 1 1/6 From potty to pompous, fast-moving with characters galore. 12:30 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Home is the Hero 2/13 Bob's fiancee Thelma is appalled by the return of Terry. From August 1975.	12:00 The Navy Lark—Series 7, The Mysterious Pudding Mine 9/12 Fatso Johnson's culinary efforts cause havoc, but avert a disaster. 12:30 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, A Yap in the Night 6/13 A spate of break-ins sparks a security crackdown in the Corner home.	12:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 The heroic deeds of Private Morecambe! 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, World War One 22/26 England and France are at war. Eccles is at lunch.	12:00 The Michael Bentine Show—From 19/02/1984 From Russian spies to a tour of BBC sound effects, it's the ultimate one-man show. 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Wooden Overcoats 3/8 Two coffins lead to a burst of superstition. Adapted from BBC TV	12:00 Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 3 3/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the third heat of the music quiz from the BBC Radio Theatre. 12:30 Play It Cool—Episode 1 1/6 From potty to pompous, fast-moving with characters galore.	12:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, When in Rome 13/20 The Bishop regrets inviting the Dean to his birthday dinner. 12:30 We're in Business—Dudley and Harry's Reunion With Dudley behind bars, surely Harry is safe from his crooked scheming?
13:00	13:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 10 10/10 The devastated daredevil seeks to take revenge on his enemies, one by one. 13:30 There's More to Life Than London Stuart Cosgrove explains why not everyone wants to live inside the M25.	13:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 1. In Dominic's Memory 1/6 The two intelligence officers probe the mysterious death of a priest. 13:30 Hits of the Blitz Paul Morley explores the music people were really listening to during the Blitz.	13:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 2. The Penitent 2/6 Probing a priest's death, the intelligence officers uncover links to his past. 13:30 Selling British Luxury Laurence Llewelyn Bowen reports on the international success of British luxury brands.	13:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 3. The Wages of Sin 3/6 The intelligence officers must turn on the charm in their murder probe. 13:30 Johnny Cash and the Forgotten Prison Blues Danny Robins explores the little-known story of Johnny Cash the prison reformer.	13:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 4. Requiescant in Pace 4/6 Colvil and Soames discover a surprising secret... 13:30 The Race To Dover Jonathan Agnew explores the 1909 competition to fly across the English Channel.	13:00 EM Forster - A Passage to India (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Muddle and mystery set against the backdrop of the British Raj and its control of India.	13:00 The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy (Omnibus) A dying woman writes her secrets down for a man trying to see her before it's too late.
14:00	14:00 Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Six 6/10 Marian runs into an old friend in Paris. Her personal life is getting complicated. 14:15 A History of Britain in Numbers—Population Andrew Dilnot charts a personal history of Britain through numbers. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, The Letter 1/5 Queenie Hennessy reveals the shocking and beautiful truth of her life. 14:45 Book of the Week—The Land Where Lemons Grow, Episode 1 1/5 Helena Attlee's travelogue exploring the Italian love affair with citrus fruit.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Seven 7/10 Marian and Absolon get closer – but who is using who? And who else knows about them? 14:15 A History of Britain in Numbers—Prosperity Andrew Dilnot charts a personal history of Britain through numbers. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, Harold Fry 2/5 Award-winning writer Rachel Joyce's first novel told Harold's story. This is Queenie's. 14:45 Book of the Week—The Land Where Lemons Grow, Episode 2 2/5 Citrus and Sicily: how the Mafia had its origins in the lemon groves of the Conca d'Oro.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Eight 8/10 Marian feels vulnerable without Absolon. Then she receives some unexpected news. 14:15 A History of Britain in Numbers—Health Andrew Dilnot explores the history of Britain's health numbers. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, David 3/5 Award-winning writer Rachel Joyce's first novel told Harold's story. This is Queenie's. 14:45 Book of the Week—The Land Where Lemons Grow, Episode 3 3/5 The extraordinary story of the Lake Garda lemon – prized for its bitterness.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Nine 9/10 Marian encounters a man from her past with disastrous consequences. 14:15 A History of Britain in Numbers—Stuff Andrew Dilnot charts a personal history of Britain through numbers. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, Poems 4/5 Award-winning writer Rachel Joyce's first novel told Harold's story. This is Queenie's. 14:45 Book of the Week—The Land Where Lemons Grow, Episode 4 4/5 The Battle of the Oranges. The joyously messy carnival of Ivrea, a town in northern Italy.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Ten 10/10 Sam, now a young man, helps Marian put her final plan into action. 14:15 A History of Britain in Numbers—Homes Andrew Dilnot charts a personal history of Britain through numbers. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, The Arrival 5/5 Award-winning writer, Rachel Joyce's first novel told Harold's story. This is Queenie's. 14:45 Book of the Week—The Land Where Lemons Grow, Episode 5 5/5 A journey to the citrus groves of Calabria in search of liquid green gold: bergamot oil.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Sharon D Clarke Actress and singer Sharon D Clarke chooses 'Sweet Jamaica' and 'What's Goin' On'. 14:15 Down Your Way—Bel Mooney at Great Ormond Street Writer Bel Mooney visits Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London.	14:15 The Balloon of Babel by Jonathan Treitel On the plain of Babel, the locals use helium to communicate with the gods. 14:30 A Terrible Country (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Andrei Kaplan moves from New York to Russia to care for his 89-year-old grandmother.
15:00	15:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—1. Miss Honeychurch, Giotto and Too Much Beethoven 1/4 It is 1905 and cousins Lucy and Charlotte arrive in Florence, but not to rooms with a view	15:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—2. Good Men and Violets 2/4 Lucy Honeychurch has witnessed a murder, but George's actions disturb her more.	15:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—3. A Proposal and a Bathing Party 3/4 Lucy Honeychurch returns to England much changed after her disturbing trip to Italy.	15:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—4. The Triumph of Phaeton 4/4 Engaged to Cecil but haunted by her dreams of George, Lucy Honeychurch feels muddled.	15:00 Saturday Drama—The Boy from Aleppo Who Painted the War The Syrian conflict seen through the eyes of a teenage boy with Asperger's.	15:00 K: The Civilised World Of Kenneth Clark Peggy Reynolds investigates the last of the gentlemen aesthetes. 15:40 Paper Gardens—Restoring the Ghosts 1/5 Angelica Garnett returns to Charleston, the Bloomsbury Set's rural HQ.	15:45 Key Matters—Series 1, E flat major 5/5 Ivan Hewett examines five musical keys: E flat major.
16:00	16:00 Quote... Unquote—Sally Phillips, Matthew Parris, Kate Williams and Frog Stone Nigel Rees quizzes Sally Phillips, Matthew Parris, Kate Williams and Frog Stone. 16:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, Rumours 4/6 Unlike the rolling stone, school gossip is virtually guaranteed to gather moss.	16:00 Genius—Series 1, Neil Innes 4/5 From bunk chairs to helium-filled bubble-wrap. Dave Gorman hunts for the best loopy idea 16:30 Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 3 3/6 It's 1956. Speculation continues over Guard Gallagher's trip and the Hoover cottage.	16:00 Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 3 3/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the third heat of the music quiz from the BBC Radio Theatre. 16:30 Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—The Menace of Totleigh Towers 1/6 Bertie is obliged to sort out an amorous mix-up between his friends.	16:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Stewart Lee and David Quantick. 16:30 Rent—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Maria turns agony aunt, but is Paul finally acting all grown-up?	16:00 Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 Captains Francis Wheen and Fred Housego play guests Vivienne Parry and Jonathan Meades. 16:30 Mr Finchley Takes the Road—3. Capture 3/6 Edgar Finchley gets locked up, wins a prize and hits the wrong note with an army band.	16:00 The Complete Smiley—Call for the Dead George Smiley uncovers a deadly conspiracy linked to his past.	16:00 Glendon Swarthout - The Shootist Classic Western drama about the last surviving gunfighter in a vanishing American West.
17:00	17:00 Flying the Flag—Series 3, Our Own Correspondent 2/6 Ambassador Mackenzie's memoirs spark Embassy havoc. 17:30 Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 5 5/8 Tony Hawks, Josie Lawrence, Gyles Brandreth and Angela Barnes join Nicholas Parsons.	17:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Trade Secrets 4/6 Confidentiality proves a headache for events manager Rosie in Brighton. 17:30 Small Scenes—Series 4, Episode 4 4/4 A man discovers that his real name is Ian. Sketches with Daniel Rigby and Freya Parker.	17:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Will Tommy and Sheila finally get the recognition they deserve? 17:30 Tudur Owen - Where on Earth is Anglesey?—Episode 2 2/2 Stand-up Tudur Owen puts Anglesey on the map - and meets its people	17:00 Heated Rollers—Episode 2 2/6 A nosey vicar, and life before paternity tests. All-women sketch show with Joanna Monro. 17:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore 2/4 Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family.	17:00 The Elephant Man—It Could Be the Zoo 2/8 Southwood Zoo has tax problems and inept staff. Can the National Lottery help? 17:30 Where's the F in News—Series 2, Episode 1 A lively, topical show with a female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting.	17:30 The Road to the National Theatre—1/2 A House for Shakespeare James Naughtie investigates why the UK took so long to found its National Theatre in 1963.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Dorset Rewritten Daljit Nagra goes in search of Dorset poet William Barnes. 17:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, The New Thirty 6/6 All is going well as Ed faces a birthday milestone, until he encounters Jeremy Paxman.
18:00	18:00 Terry Pratchett—Eric, Episode 1 1/4 Junior Wizard Rincewind tries to escape Discworld's Dungeon Dimensions. 18:15 Book at Bedtime—Algernon Blackwood's Ghost Stories, Keeping His Promise 1/5 A young student is forced to entertain a most unwelcome visitor. 18:30 A Good Read—Mike Gayle and Deborah Moggach Sue MacGregor talks to Deborah Moggach and Mike Gayle about their favourite books.	18:00 Terry Pratchett—Eric, Episode 2 2/4 Rincewind tries to fulfil his client Eric's wish to be Ruler of the World. 18:15 Book at Bedtime—Algernon Blackwood's Ghost Stories, The Land of Green Ginger 2/5 A novelist recounts a bizarre encounter in a shop that set him on a writing career. 18:30 The Radio Detectives—Series 2, The Wisdom of Miss Marple 3/5 Professor Jeffrey Richards examines the appeal of Agatha Christie's spinster detective.	18:00 Terry Pratchett—Eric, Episode 3 3/4 Junior Wizard Rincewind orders an egg and cress sandwich at the Beginning of Time. 18:15 Book at Bedtime—Algernon Blackwood's Ghost Stories, The Transfer 3/5 A governess watches in horror as her charge behaves increasingly strangely. 18:30 My Life in Five Books—Series 2, Robin Pilcher 5/8 Novelist Robin Pilcher tells Stuart Cosgrove about five of his favourite books.	18:00 Terry Pratchett—Eric, Episode 4 4/4 Looking for more action, Eric and Rincewind find it at their next destination. 18:15 Book at Bedtime—Algernon Blackwood's Ghost Stories, The Man Who Lived Backwards 4/5 A man travels back in time for a second and rights the wrong that has haunted his life. 18:30 Great Lives—Edith Wharton Naomi Wolf nominates Edith Wharton for Great Lives.	18:00 Philip Levene - The Disposal of Digby Deemed a security threat, an employee is swiftly “removed” in an unusual way 18:15 Book at Bedtime—Algernon Blackwood's Ghost Stories, The Kit Bag 5/5 A borrowed kit bag harbours a shocking surprise for a young solicitor's clerk. 18:30 Off the Page—Crowds Peter Finch, Zoe Strachan and Ian Sansom lose themselves in the theme of crowds.	18:00 Nigel Kneale - The Stone Tape In 1979, a team of scientists begin to investigate some strange phenomena.	18:00 The Prisoner—Series 2, 2. I Met a Man Today Part 2/2 2/5 Number 6 undergoes interrogation. Kate seems to be falling for him - but is she for real? 18:35 HG Wells—In The Abyss Elstead designs a sphere capable of exploring the seabed for the first time.
19:00	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Sleepless Night 20/20 The Lad battles to try and get a good night's sleep... 19:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, Museum Piece 2/20 Mainwaring's platoon set off to grab much-needed weapons.	19:00 Play It Cool—Episode 1 1/6 From potty to pompous, fast-moving with characters galore. 19:30 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Home is the Hero 2/13 Bob's fiancee Thelma is appalled by the return of Terry. From August 1975.	19:00 The Navy Lark—Series 7, The Mysterious Pudding Mine 9/12 Fatso Johnson's culinary efforts cause havoc, but avert a disaster. 19:30 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, A Yap in the Night 6/13 A spate of break-ins sparks a security crackdown in the Corner home.	19:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 The heroic deeds of Private Morecambe! 19:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, World War One 22/26 England and France are at war. Eccles is at lunch.	19:00 The Michael Bentine Show—From 19/02/1984 From Russian spies to a tour of BBC sound effects, it's the ultimate one-man show. 19:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Wooden Overcoats 3/8 Two coffins lead to a burst of superstition. Adapted from BBC TV	19:00 4 Extra Goes Gardening Penelope Keith unearths some horticultural highlights from the BBC archives.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 5, 23 Weeks 6 days 7/8 Radiolab follows the story of a very premature baby and the questions her parents face.
20:00	20:00 Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 10 10/10 The devastated daredevil seeks to take revenge on his enemies, one by one. 20:30 There's More to Life Than London Stuart Cosgrove explains why not everyone wants to live inside the M25.	20:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 1. In Dominic's Memory 1/6 The two intelligence officers probe the mysterious death of a priest. 20:30 Hits of the Blitz Paul Morley explores the music people were really listening to during the Blitz.	20:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 2. The Penitent 2/6 Probing a priest's death, the intelligence officers uncover links to his past. 20:30 Selling British Luxury Laurence Llewelyn Bowen reports on the international success of British luxury brands.	20:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 3. The Wages of Sin 3/6 The intelligence officers must turn on the charm in their murder probe. 20:30 Johnny Cash and the Forgotten Prison Blues Danny Robins explores the little-known story of Johnny Cash the prison reformer.	20:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 4. Requiescant in Pace 4/6 Colvil and Soames discover a surprising secret... 20:30 The Race To Dover Jonathan Agnew explores the 1909 competition to fly across the English Channel.		20:00 A Tale of Love and Darkness (Omnibus) Amos Oz's epic memoir exploring a difficult childhood in 1940s Jerusalem.
21:00	21:00 The TED Interview—Sir Ken Robinson Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers. 21:45 Multi Story Shorts—Open Road Meet the Shropshire couple who've swapped a five-bedroom house for Trudy the van.	21:00 Telling Tales—Tim Key Surreal and poetic adventures with the comedian and writer Tim Key.	21:00 Stories by Teffi—Heart of a Valkyrie 3/3 After some neglect, Teffi's popular tales set in Moscow and Paris are being re-published.. 21:15 Christopher Reason - Box of Chocolates Chocolates from her estranged Aunt prompts Christine to show her soft centre	21:00 Aunt Mirrie and the Child A short story by Kate Clanchy. 21:15 Sarah Wooley - Planning Permission A comedy about neighbours, architecture, tradition versus modernism - and James Bond.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Alex Lowe: Brian & Roger and I am the EggPod Angelos Epithemiou creator, Dan Skinner, joins Alex Lowe and Stuart Ross to talk podcasts.		21:10 The Listening Project—Frank and Hubertus – Germans in Guernsey Two Germans from Guernsey reflect on responsibility, reconciliation and remembrance. (R) 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Composers, Andrew Lloyd Webber Composer Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber shares his second castaway choices with Sue Lawley
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 5 5/8 Tony Hawks, Josie Lawrence, Gyles Brandreth and Angela Barnes join Nicholas Parsons. 22:30 Shappi Talk—Series 1, Religion 3/4 Shappi Khorsandi talks about her unconventional Iranian childhood.	22:00 Small Scenes—Series 4, Episode 4 4/4 A man discovers that his real name is Ian. Sketches with Daniel Rigby and Freya Parker. 22:30 Susan Calman Is Convicted—Series 1, Equal Marriage 1/4 Susan Calman examines the topic of equal marriage from a personal perspective. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Rob Carter 1/2 Sarah Campbell chats to Rob Carter.	22:00 Tudur Owen - Where on Earth is Anglesey?—Episode 2 2/2 Stand-up Tudur Owen puts Anglesey on the map - and meets its people 22:30 Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Justin has to cope with a visit from his dad.	22:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore 2/4 Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family. 22:30 Newsjack—Series 20, Episode 6 6/6 The week's news stories lovingly moulded into sketches and one-liners by the public 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Rob Carter 2/2 Sarah Campbell chats once more to Rob Carter.	22:00 Where's the F in News—Series 2, Episode 1 A lively, topical show with a female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting. 22:30 Craig Brown's Lost Diaries—July and August 4/6 School's out for Barack Obama, Frank McCourt and Emma Thompson. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Lizzie Roper 1/3 Jake Yapp chats to actress, comic, podcaster and all-round hoot Lizzie Roper.	22:00 Chain Reaction—Series 8, Jeremy Front interviews Rebecca Front 1/6 The comedy actress is interviewed by her big brother. 22:30 Richard Herring's Objective—Series 1, The Toothbrush Moustache 1/4 Richard Herring reclaims objects we've grown to hate starting with Hitler's moustache 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Lizzie Roper 2/3 Jake Yapp chats to actress, comic, podcaster and all-round hoot Lizzie Roper.	22:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, The New Thirty 6/6 All is going well as Ed faces a birthday milestone, until he encounters Jeremy Paxman. 22:30 The Headset Set—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Everyone is falling ill in the open-plan offices of catalogue call centre Smile5. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Lizzie Roper 3/3 Jake Yapp chats to actress, comic, podcaster and all-round hoot Lizzie Roper.
23:00	23:00 The Now Show—Series 54, Episode 3 3/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches 23:30 Concrete Cow—Series 2, Marriage 3/6 13th-century furniture sales and the hi-fi extremist.	23:00 Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 3 3/6 A baby turns everyone soft, so Satan tries to locate its family. 23:30 The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Walter must cut museum costs. Who's for the axe?	23:00 Radio 9—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 The 'accidentalist' movement in art is explained, plus sponsored surgery. 23:30 Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Yes Count Arthur 4/6 Outraged by an optician's dispute, Arthur seeks high office in the council elections.	23:00 The Consultants—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Unisex barbers and wrong telephone numbers. 23:30 Hut 33—Series 3, Big Machine 2/6 Can Gordon's new computing invention help the Bletchley Park codebreakers?	23:00 Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 2, Myths 3/6 Welsh dragon, Merlin and Fireman Sam. Determining the ultimate mythical hero of Wales. 23:30 Thom Tuck - Goes Straight to DVD—Pilot What better way to chart mishaps in love than Disney films aimed at the home video market?	23:00 28 Acts in 28 Minutes—Series 2, Episode 3 3/3 John Humphrys gives 28 performers 60 seconds each. With Phil Cornwell and John Finnemore. 23:30 The Big Booth—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Songs and sketches with stand-up comic Boothby Graffoe and his comedy side-kicks.	23:00 Newsjack—Series 20, Episode 6 6/6 The week's news stories lovingly moulded into sketches and one-liners by the public 23:30 Radio Active—Series 3, Radio Active's Funday in Blackport 3/6 Games, celebrities, competitions, plus somebody must win a Radio Active Car Sticker.

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