Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 18 - 24 March 2019

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00:00	00:00 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? 00:35 HG Wells—In The Abyss Elstead designs a sphere capable of exploring the seabed for the first time.	00:00 Atomic Tales—Their Gaze Was Green 1/6 Space heroes Jack and Chip tackle green Venusian terrorists. 1950s American sci-fi spoof. 00:30 A Good Read—Michael Fenton Stevens and Justine Picardie Sue MacGregor's guests discuss books by Rosamond Lehmann, Richard Mabey and Gerald Durrell	00:00 Atomic Tales—And Mother Makes Millions 2/6 A dashing male stranger enters a world where human women can no longer have children. 00:30 The Radio Detectives—Series 2, A Case For Dr Morelle 4/5 Investigating how the Harley Street psychiatrist-turned-detective solved his cases.	00:00 Atomic Tales—I've Got Your Number 3/6 A man loses his identity and ends up in double trouble. 00:30 My Life in Five Books—Series 2, Andy Merriman 6/8 Comedy writer Andy Merriman tells Stuart Cosgrove about his five favourite books.	00:00 Atomic Tales—Land of Plenty 4/6 Tinned food lets man live on Mars, until the can openers fail. 00:30 Great Lives—Dick Francis Martin Broughton nominates Dick Francis, champion jockey and champion author.	00:00 Atomic Tales—Unstoppable! 5/6 It's white-knuckle time as a space train hurtles towards Earth. 00:30 Off the Page—Recovery Writers Robert McCrum and Laura Thompson join poet Martin Newell to talk about healing.	00:00 Nick Fisher - Finding Fellows A computer expert surfs the internet for contacts. But why is he concealing his identity?
01:00	01:00 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.	01:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 5. A Matter of Judgement 5/6 The intelligence officers delve further into the mystery that is Donna. 01:30 Hunt/Lauda Vicki Butler-Henderson recalls James Hunt's epic on-track battle with Niki Lauda in 1976.	01:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 6. Betrayal and Judgement 6/6 Terrorism, murder and the church - can the duo unravel the web? 01:30 Star Spangled Hendrix Tom Robinson explores Jimi Hendrix and the guitarist's political beliefs and outlook.	01:00 Agatha Christie—Murder is Easy, 1. Encounter on a Train 1/3 An ex-policeman doesn't believe an old woman's tale of a serial killer in her village. 01:30 Gauguin: The Right to Dare An investigation into the life and legacy of French painter Paul Gauguin.	01:00 Agatha Christie—Murder is Easy, 2. Enlisting Help 2/3 Luke no longer believes that so many deaths in one small village are a coincidence. 01:30 Letting the Walls Speak Poet Paul Muldoon and composer Mark-Anthony Turnage on Londonderry's 400-year-old walls.	01:00 Agatha Christie—Murder is Easy, 3. Burden of Proof 3/3 Luke and Bridget are getting closer and think they know who the murderer is. 01:30 A Funny Sort of Sound Julian Clary pays tribute to the wit and ingenuity of comedy musical acts.	01:00 EM Forster - A Passage to India (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Aziz ponders English ladies in India and Adela wonders about the cave expedition.
02:00	02:15 The Balloon of Babel by Jonathan Treitel On the plain of Babel, the locals use helium to communicate with the gods. 02:30 A Terrible Country (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Andrei Kaplan moves from New York to Russia to care for his 89-year-old grandmother.	02:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—1. Family Reunion 1/10 A Cornish house with a fragrant lawn links five cousins through war and adulthood. 02:15 A History of Britain in Numbers—Education Andrew Dilnot looks into education data, finding a story of a sudden spread of privilege. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Inquest, Day One 1/5 Richard Monk's serial looks at the death of a female soldier in suspicious circumstances. 02:45 Book of the Week—Richard Benson - The Valley, Episode 1 1/5 Miner Walter Parkin brings wife Annie and daughter Winnie to Yorkshire's Dearne Valley.	02:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—2. Things Fall Apart 2/10 As the sirens sound for the Second World War, Monica has good reason to be worried. 02:15 A History of Britain in Numbers—Work Andrew Dilnot asks how our long-working-hours culture compares with the past. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Inquest, Day Two 2/5 The warrant officer of the battalion gives evidence. 02:45 Book of the Week—Richard Benson - The Valley, Episode 2 2/5 On a summer evening in 1929, Winnie goes to her first dance at the Miners' Welfare Hall.	02:00 Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 1 1/6 A-ha! Legendary squirm-inducing chat show with Norwich's finest son, Alan Partridge. 02:30 Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 2 2/6 Host Alan Partridge faces up to a nine-year-old prodigy, a hypnotist and a bad boy lawyer.	02:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—4. The Violinist 4/10 The cousins' relationships blossom in London, but the war starts to take its toll. 02:15 A History of Britain in Numbers—Women How do the repeated patterns of change in the data explain the way women's lives changed? 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Inquest, Day Four 4/5 The psychiatric nurse who took care of Lorna takes the stand. 02:45 Book of the Week—Richard Benson - The Valley, Episode 4 4/5 Life in the Dearne changes with the outbreak of the Second World War.	02:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—5. Return to Cornwall 5/10 Helena leaves her lover to help Richard. A gun shot causes a commotion. 02:15 A History of Britain in Numbers—Living If the economic struggle for survival is over, do we now need to work out how to live? 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Inquest, Day Five 5/5 The final days of Lorna's life are recounted, and the coroner reaches his conclusion. 02:45 Book of the Week—Richard Benson - The Valley, Episode 5 5/5 Winnie and Harry grow frail, but there are still surprises in store.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Lenny Henry Lenny Henry chooses 'Blueberry Hill' by Fats Domino and 'Vide Cor Meum' from Hannibal. 02:15 Down Your Way—Ludovic Kennedy on Skye Broadcaster Ludovic Kennedy visits the Isle of Skye, exploring tales of Highland Clans.
03:00	03:45 Key Matters—Series 1, E flat major 5/5 Ivan Hewett examines five musical keys: E flat major.	03:00 Nathaniel Hawthorne - The Scarlet Letter—1. The Birth 1/2 Boston 1642. Hester Prynne is forced to wear a red letter "A" for adultery.	03:00 Nathaniel Hawthorne - The Scarlet Letter—2. Revelations 2/2 The time has come to shed Hester’s badge of adultery. Whose life will be most affected?	03:00 Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 3 3/6 A-ha! Alan Partridge meets some former hostages and France's second-best racing driver. 03:30 Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 4 4/6 Host Alan Partridge welcomes a Duchess, an impressionist and an MP back from holiday.	03:00 Lorna Doone by RD Blackmore—2. The Doone Reign of Terror 2/3 Carver tries to starve Lorna into marrying him, but John has other ideas.	03:00 Lorna Doone by RD Blackmore—3. Lorna's Lineage 3/3 When Lorna is taken to London, John fears he has lost her forever.	03:00 Archive on 4—Jay Rayner Pigs Out Jay Rayner, self-confessed greedy pig, gets serious about porkers.
04:00	04:00 Glendon Swarthout - The Shootist Classic Western drama about the last surviving gunfighter in a vanishing American West.	04:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Watson, Fletcher, Blashford-Snell 1/6 John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker welcome objects from Mark Watson and Joann Fletcher. 04:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, Flaming June 5/6 A country weekend under canvas. Memories will be made of this.	04:00 Genius—Series 1, Stewart Lee 5/5 Dave Gorman and Stewart Lee consider a CD player/microwave oven combo. 04:30 Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 4 4/6 The residents await news from New York, while the Hawthornes are fretting.	04:00 Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 5 5/6 Aha! Alan Partridge is 'Live from Las Vegas' with a glamorous American co-host. 04:30 Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 6 6/6 Cheesy host Alan Partridge meets BBC TV's Commissioning Director and a maverick Lord.	04:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Pop music quiz with guests Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Clare Grogan and Danny Kelly. 04:30 Rent—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Paul has a very serious question to ask Ruby, and Maria is developing a big problem.	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and David Aaronovitch. 04:30 Mr Finchley Takes the Road—4. Seabound 4/6 Finchley takes to sea, disturbs an intruder, sees double and visits a house of spirits.	04:00 Miss Morison's Ghosts Paranormal events for two English ladies in 1901 France.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Dorset Rewritten Daljit Nagra goes in search of Dorset poet William Barnes. 05:30 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.	05:00 Flying the Flag—Series 3, A Loss of Marbles 3/6 The Republic is demanding Britain returns its heritage! 05:30 Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 6 6/8 Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Fern Britton and Gyles Brandreth join Nicholas Parsons.	05:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Bill Of Fare 5/6 Romance and skullduggery flourish at a Food Fair. 05:30 Henry Normal: A Normal...—Nature Writer, producer and poet Henry Normal looks at nature and the natural world.	05:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 Tommy and Sheila decide to play one last gig... before their comeback tour. 05:30 Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Addiction—What Makes a Habit an Addiction? Stand-up Mae Martin draws connections between her obsessive patterns of behaviour.	05:00 Heated Rollers—Episode 3 3/6 Granny in space, and Mrs Slocombe the locum. All-women sketch show with Lynda Bellingham. 05:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Protest 3/4 The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life	05:00 The Elephant Man—Keeper vs Keeper 3/8 There is a new arrival at Southwood Zoo and Terry must mark his territory. 05:30 Where's the F in News—Series 2, Episode 2 A lively, topical show, with a female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting.	05:30 The Road to the National Theatre—Whose National Theatre? James Naughtie explores how social change impacted on the building of the National Theatre
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 5. A Matter of Judgement 5/6 The intelligence officers delve further into the mystery that is Donna. 06:30 Hunt/Lauda Vicki Butler-Henderson recalls James Hunt's epic on-track battle with Niki Lauda in 1976.	06:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 6. Betrayal and Judgement 6/6 Terrorism, murder and the church - can the duo unravel the web? 06:30 Star Spangled Hendrix Tom Robinson explores Jimi Hendrix and the guitarist's political beliefs and outlook.	06:00 Agatha Christie—Murder is Easy, 1. Encounter on a Train 1/3 An ex-policeman doesn't believe an old woman's tale of a serial killer in her village. 06:30 Gauguin: The Right to Dare An investigation into the life and legacy of French painter Paul Gauguin.	06:00 Agatha Christie—Murder is Easy, 2. Enlisting Help 2/3 Luke no longer believes that so many deaths in one small village are a coincidence. 06:30 Letting the Walls Speak Poet Paul Muldoon and composer Mark-Anthony Turnage on Londonderry's 400-year-old walls.	06:00 Agatha Christie—Murder is Easy, 3. Burden of Proof 3/3 Luke and Bridget are getting closer and think they know who the murderer is. 06:30 A Funny Sort of Sound Julian Clary pays tribute to the wit and ingenuity of comedy musical acts.	06:00 Miss Morison's Ghosts Paranormal events for two English ladies in 1901 France.	06:00 Inquest: Day One to Five (Omnibus) Drama following the inquest into the death of a female soldier.
07:00	07:00 Flying the Flag—Series 3, A Loss of Marbles 3/6 The Republic is demanding Britain returns its heritage! 07:30 Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 6 6/8 Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Fern Britton and Gyles Brandreth join Nicholas Parsons.	07:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Bill Of Fare 5/6 Romance and skullduggery flourish at a Food Fair. 07:30 Henry Normal: A Normal...—Nature Writer, producer and poet Henry Normal looks at nature and the natural world.	07:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 Tommy and Sheila decide to play one last gig... before their comeback tour. 07:30 Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Addiction—What Makes a Habit an Addiction? Stand-up Mae Martin draws connections between her obsessive patterns of behaviour.	07:00 Heated Rollers—Episode 3 3/6 Granny in space, and Mrs Slocombe the locum. All-women sketch show with Lynda Bellingham. 07:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Protest 3/4 The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life	07:00 The Elephant Man—Keeper vs Keeper 3/8 There is a new arrival at Southwood Zoo and Terry must mark his territory. 07:30 Where's the F in News—Series 2, Episode 2 A lively, topical show, with a female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting.	07:30 The Road to the National Theatre—Whose National Theatre? James Naughtie explores how social change impacted on the building of the National Theatre	07:15 Lily Herzberg - A Dog for All Seasons Tex, a lovable Alsatian, dominates the household. This is his story. 07:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Financial Advisor 1/6 Milton becomes a financial adviser, sinks the pound and fights off a Swedish invasion.
08:00	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Smugglers 1/14 Returning from a holiday abroad, the Lad and Bill get hoodwinked by Sid. 08:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, Command Decision 3/20 The platoon are offered weapons, but there's a catch.	08:00 Play It Cool—Episode 2 2/6 Days out and big business inspire comedy characters galore. 08:30 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Cold Feet 3/13 Bob gets the jitters over marrying Thelma. Adapted from TV from August 1975.	08:00 The Navy Lark—Series 7, The Hovercraft Training Course 10/12 The senior officers of HMS Troutbridge inflict havoc all over the South Downs. 08:30 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, A Change of Scene 7/13 A job offer for Henry, but are the Corner family happy to relocate?	08:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 The popular double act visit their comic-loving bank manager. 08:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Spon Plague 23/26 A strange epidemic leaves a path of British bare knees in its wake.	08:00 The Michael Bentine Show—From 26/02/1984 From the Metropolitan Police to a dead newsreader, it's the ultimate one-man show. 08:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Sunday for Seven Days 4/8 Harold regrets taking Albert to the cinema. Adapted from BBC TV.	08:00 Archive on 4—Jay Rayner Pigs Out Jay Rayner, self-confessed greedy pig, gets serious about porkers.	08:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Gives a Present 15/20 The Archdeacon is not keen on celebrating the Dean's silver wedding. 08:30 We're in Business—Changing Rooms Can Dudley and Harry get along in their new noisy lodgings?
09:00	09:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Watson, Fletcher, Blashford-Snell 1/6 John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker welcome objects from Mark Watson and Joann Fletcher. 09:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, Flaming June 5/6 A country weekend under canvas. Memories will be made of this.	09:00 The Now Show—Series 54, Episode 4 4/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches 09:30 Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions	09:00 Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 4 4/13 The general knowledge music quiz with Paul Gambaccini. 09:30 Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Upstairs, Downstairs and Bumps in the Night 2/6 Bertie tries to play peacemaker when he arrives at Totleigh Towers. PG Wodehouse romp.	09:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Pop music quiz with guests Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Clare Grogan and Danny Kelly. 09:30 Rent—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Paul has a very serious question to ask Ruby, and Maria is developing a big problem.	09:00 Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and David Aaronovitch. 09:30 Mr Finchley Takes the Road—4. Seabound 4/6 Finchley takes to sea, disturbs an intruder, sees double and visits a house of spirits.	09:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Origins 1/4 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pick their top comedic moments.	09:00 'Cherry' Ingram: The Englishman who saved Japan's Blossoms (Omnibus) Cherry blossoms are synonymous with Japan and the United Kingdom, but what is their story?
10:00	10:00 Nathaniel Hawthorne - The Scarlet Letter—1. The Birth 1/2 Boston 1642. Hester Prynne is forced to wear a red letter "A" for adultery.	10:00 Nathaniel Hawthorne - The Scarlet Letter—2. Revelations 2/2 The time has come to shed Hester’s badge of adultery. Whose life will be most affected?	10:00 Lorna Doone by RD Blackmore—1. The Death of Mr Ridd 1/3 Farmer John Ridd hated the Doones, until he met Lorna.	10:00 Lorna Doone by RD Blackmore—2. The Doone Reign of Terror 2/3 Carver tries to starve Lorna into marrying him, but John has other ideas.	10:00 Lorna Doone by RD Blackmore—3. Lorna's Lineage 3/3 When Lorna is taken to London, John fears he has lost her forever.		10:10 The Listening Project—Glyn and Hywel – Dark Suits and Blazers A Welsh male tradition faces competition through the increasing popularity of the choir. (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Composers, Claude‐Michel Schonberg Composer Claude-Michel Schonberg shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 5, What is Beauty? 1/26 Guy Raz investigates whether humans are hardwired to crave and respond to beauty? 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Alan Partridge Aha! The broadcasting legend chooses the theme from 'Grandstand' by Keith Mansfield.	11:00 Telling Tales—Fi Glover Fi Glover helps illustrate that life is sometimes stranger than fiction.	11:00 Rowing to Eden—Love Is Not a Pie 1/2 A daughter reflects on her unconventional mother and her rather unconventional love affair 11:15 Tittle Tattle Out celebrating his mother’s birthday, Kenneth Williams bumps into Charles Hawtrey.	11:00 Rowing to Eden—Only You 2/2 Teresa Gallagher reads acclaimed US author Amy Bloom's tale of unconventional love. 11:15 AL Kennedy - Like An Angel A cab driver learns about life, love and devotion when he picks up an elderly passenger.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Deborah Frances-White: Inside the Comedian and Fingers on Buzzers Amanda Litherland and Deborah Frances-White recommend great podcasts.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 5, Post No Evil 8/8 Radiolab explores how to define hate speech in the age of social media giants?
12:00	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Smugglers 1/14 Returning from a holiday abroad, the Lad and Bill get hoodwinked by Sid. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, Command Decision 3/20 The platoon are offered weapons, but there's a catch.	12:00 Play It Cool—Episode 2 2/6 Days out and big business inspire comedy characters galore. 12:30 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Cold Feet 3/13 Bob gets the jitters over marrying Thelma. Adapted from TV from August 1975.	12:00 The Navy Lark—Series 7, The Hovercraft Training Course 10/12 The senior officers of HMS Troutbridge inflict havoc all over the South Downs. 12:30 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, A Change of Scene 7/13 A job offer for Henry, but are the Corner family happy to relocate?	12:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 The popular double act visit their comic-loving bank manager. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Spon Plague 23/26 A strange epidemic leaves a path of British bare knees in its wake.	12:00 The Michael Bentine Show—From 26/02/1984 From the Metropolitan Police to a dead newsreader, it's the ultimate one-man show. 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Sunday for Seven Days 4/8 Harold regrets taking Albert to the cinema. Adapted from BBC TV.	12:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Watson, Fletcher, Blashford-Snell 1/6 John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker welcome objects from Mark Watson and Joann Fletcher. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, Command Decision 3/20 The platoon are offered weapons, but there's a catch.	12:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Gives a Present 15/20 The Archdeacon is not keen on celebrating the Dean's silver wedding. 12:30 We're in Business—Changing Rooms Can Dudley and Harry get along in their new noisy lodgings?
13:00	13:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 5. A Matter of Judgement 5/6 The intelligence officers delve further into the mystery that is Donna. 13:30 Hunt/Lauda Vicki Butler-Henderson recalls James Hunt's epic on-track battle with Niki Lauda in 1976.	13:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 6. Betrayal and Judgement 6/6 Terrorism, murder and the church - can the duo unravel the web? 13:30 Star Spangled Hendrix Tom Robinson explores Jimi Hendrix and the guitarist's political beliefs and outlook.	13:00 Agatha Christie—Murder is Easy, 1. Encounter on a Train 1/3 An ex-policeman doesn't believe an old woman's tale of a serial killer in her village. 13:30 Gauguin: The Right to Dare An investigation into the life and legacy of French painter Paul Gauguin.	13:00 Agatha Christie—Murder is Easy, 2. Enlisting Help 2/3 Luke no longer believes that so many deaths in one small village are a coincidence. 13:30 Letting the Walls Speak Poet Paul Muldoon and composer Mark-Anthony Turnage on Londonderry's 400-year-old walls.	13:00 Agatha Christie—Murder is Easy, 3. Burden of Proof 3/3 Luke and Bridget are getting closer and think they know who the murderer is. 13:30 A Funny Sort of Sound Julian Clary pays tribute to the wit and ingenuity of comedy musical acts.	13:00 EM Forster - A Passage to India (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Aziz ponders English ladies in India and Adela wonders about the cave expedition.	13:00 Inquest: Day One to Five (Omnibus) Drama following the inquest into the death of a female soldier.
14:00	14:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—1. Family Reunion 1/10 A Cornish house with a fragrant lawn links five cousins through war and adulthood. 14:15 A History of Britain in Numbers—Education Andrew Dilnot looks into education data, finding a story of a sudden spread of privilege. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Inquest, Day One 1/5 Richard Monk's serial looks at the death of a female soldier in suspicious circumstances. 14:45 Book of the Week—Richard Benson - The Valley, Episode 1 1/5 Miner Walter Parkin brings wife Annie and daughter Winnie to Yorkshire's Dearne Valley.	14:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—2. Things Fall Apart 2/10 As the sirens sound for the Second World War, Monica has good reason to be worried. 14:15 A History of Britain in Numbers—Work Andrew Dilnot asks how our long-working-hours culture compares with the past. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Inquest, Day Two 2/5 The warrant officer of the battalion gives evidence. 14:45 Book of the Week—Richard Benson - The Valley, Episode 2 2/5 On a summer evening in 1929, Winnie goes to her first dance at the Miners' Welfare Hall.	14:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—3. Honeymoon's Over 3/10 As Calypso weds wealthy Scotsman Hector Grant, the other cousins must move on. 14:15 A History of Britain in Numbers—Old Age Andrew reveals the changing shape of our lives by compressing a whole life into 20 seconds 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Inquest, Day Three 3/5 On the third day of the inquest, Lorna's mother takes the stand. 14:45 Book of the Week—Richard Benson - The Valley, Episode 3 3/5 Winnie's pregnancy, the catalyst for her marriage, turns out to be a false alarm.	14:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—4. The Violinist 4/10 The cousins' relationships blossom in London, but the war starts to take its toll. 14:15 A History of Britain in Numbers—Women How do the repeated patterns of change in the data explain the way women's lives changed? 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Inquest, Day Four 4/5 The psychiatric nurse who took care of Lorna takes the stand. 14:45 Book of the Week—Richard Benson - The Valley, Episode 4 4/5 Life in the Dearne changes with the outbreak of the Second World War.	14:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—5. Return to Cornwall 5/10 Helena leaves her lover to help Richard. A gun shot causes a commotion. 14:15 A History of Britain in Numbers—Living If the economic struggle for survival is over, do we now need to work out how to live? 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Inquest, Day Five 5/5 The final days of Lorna's life are recounted, and the coroner reaches his conclusion. 14:45 Book of the Week—Richard Benson - The Valley, Episode 5 5/5 Winnie and Harry grow frail, but there are still surprises in store.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Lenny Henry Lenny Henry chooses 'Blueberry Hill' by Fats Domino and 'Vide Cor Meum' from Hannibal. 14:15 Down Your Way—Ludovic Kennedy on Skye Broadcaster Ludovic Kennedy visits the Isle of Skye, exploring tales of Highland Clans.	14:15 Lily Herzberg - A Dog for All Seasons Tex, a lovable Alsatian, dominates the household. This is his story. 14:30 A Terrible Country (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Andrei Kaplan moves from New York to Russia to care for his 89-year-old grandmother.
15:00	15:00 Nathaniel Hawthorne - The Scarlet Letter—1. The Birth 1/2 Boston 1642. Hester Prynne is forced to wear a red letter "A" for adultery.	15:00 Nathaniel Hawthorne - The Scarlet Letter—2. Revelations 2/2 The time has come to shed Hester’s badge of adultery. Whose life will be most affected?	15:00 Lorna Doone by RD Blackmore—1. The Death of Mr Ridd 1/3 Farmer John Ridd hated the Doones, until he met Lorna.	15:00 Lorna Doone by RD Blackmore—2. The Doone Reign of Terror 2/3 Carver tries to starve Lorna into marrying him, but John has other ideas.	15:00 Lorna Doone by RD Blackmore—3. Lorna's Lineage 3/3 When Lorna is taken to London, John fears he has lost her forever.	15:00 Archive on 4—Jay Rayner Pigs Out Jay Rayner, self-confessed greedy pig, gets serious about porkers.	15:45 Architectural Marriages—Barry and Pugin: the Palace of Westminster The extraordinary architectural relationship between Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin.
16:00	16:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Watson, Fletcher, Blashford-Snell 1/6 John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker welcome objects from Mark Watson and Joann Fletcher. 16:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, Flaming June 5/6 A country weekend under canvas. Memories will be made of this.	16:00 Genius—Series 1, Stewart Lee 5/5 Dave Gorman and Stewart Lee consider a CD player/microwave oven combo. 16:30 Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 4 4/6 The residents await news from New York, while the Hawthornes are fretting.	16:00 Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 4 4/13 The general knowledge music quiz with Paul Gambaccini. 16:30 Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Upstairs, Downstairs and Bumps in the Night 2/6 Bertie tries to play peacemaker when he arrives at Totleigh Towers. PG Wodehouse romp.	16:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Pop music quiz with guests Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Clare Grogan and Danny Kelly. 16:30 Rent—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Paul has a very serious question to ask Ruby, and Maria is developing a big problem.	16:00 Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and David Aaronovitch. 16:30 Mr Finchley Takes the Road—4. Seabound 4/6 Finchley takes to sea, disturbs an intruder, sees double and visits a house of spirits.	16:00 Miss Morison's Ghosts Paranormal events for two English ladies in 1901 France.	16:00 Drama on 4—CS Forester - The African Queen Samantha Bond and Toby Jones star in the classic First World War adventure.
17:00	17:00 Flying the Flag—Series 3, A Loss of Marbles 3/6 The Republic is demanding Britain returns its heritage! 17:30 Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 6 6/8 Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Fern Britton and Gyles Brandreth join Nicholas Parsons.	17:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Bill Of Fare 5/6 Romance and skullduggery flourish at a Food Fair. 17:30 Henry Normal: A Normal...—Nature Writer, producer and poet Henry Normal looks at nature and the natural world.	17:00 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 Tommy and Sheila decide to play one last gig... before their comeback tour. 17:30 Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Addiction—What Makes a Habit an Addiction? Stand-up Mae Martin draws connections between her obsessive patterns of behaviour.	17:00 Heated Rollers—Episode 3 3/6 Granny in space, and Mrs Slocombe the locum. All-women sketch show with Lynda Bellingham. 17:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Protest 3/4 The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life	17:00 The Elephant Man—Keeper vs Keeper 3/8 There is a new arrival at Southwood Zoo and Terry must mark his territory. 17:30 Where's the F in News—Series 2, Episode 2 A lively, topical show, with a female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting.	17:30 The Road to the National Theatre—Whose National Theatre? James Naughtie explores how social change impacted on the building of the National Theatre	17:00 Poetry Extra—Rites of Passage - Baby Remembrance Daljit Nagra selects Rites of Passage – Baby Remembrance. Presented by Ian McMillan. 17:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Financial Advisor 1/6 Milton becomes a financial adviser, sinks the pound and fights off a Swedish invasion.
18:00	18:00 Atomic Tales—Their Gaze Was Green 1/6 Space heroes Jack and Chip tackle green Venusian terrorists. 1950s American sci-fi spoof. 18:30 A Good Read—Michael Fenton Stevens and Justine Picardie Sue MacGregor's guests discuss books by Rosamond Lehmann, Richard Mabey and Gerald Durrell	18:00 Atomic Tales—And Mother Makes Millions 2/6 A dashing male stranger enters a world where human women can no longer have children. 18:30 The Radio Detectives—Series 2, A Case For Dr Morelle 4/5 Investigating how the Harley Street psychiatrist-turned-detective solved his cases.	18:00 Atomic Tales—I've Got Your Number 3/6 A man loses his identity and ends up in double trouble. 18:30 My Life in Five Books—Series 2, Andy Merriman 6/8 Comedy writer Andy Merriman tells Stuart Cosgrove about his five favourite books.	18:00 Atomic Tales—Land of Plenty 4/6 Tinned food lets man live on Mars, until the can openers fail. 18:30 Great Lives—Dick Francis Martin Broughton nominates Dick Francis, champion jockey and champion author.	18:00 Atomic Tales—Unstoppable! 5/6 It's white-knuckle time as a space train hurtles towards Earth. 18:30 Off the Page—Recovery Writers Robert McCrum and Laura Thompson join poet Martin Newell to talk about healing.	18:00 Nick Fisher - Finding Fellows A computer expert surfs the internet for contacts. But why is he concealing his identity?	18:00 The Prisoner—Series 2, 3. Project Six 3/5 Once back in The Village, Number 6 learns Kate's indentity and meets a familiar face. 18:55 Somebody by Jane Gardam Mary assumes she lives alone in a rambling old house. Her god-daughter knows she doesn’t.
19:00	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Smugglers 1/14 Returning from a holiday abroad, the Lad and Bill get hoodwinked by Sid. 19:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, Command Decision 3/20 The platoon are offered weapons, but there's a catch.	19:00 Play It Cool—Episode 2 2/6 Days out and big business inspire comedy characters galore. 19:30 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Cold Feet 3/13 Bob gets the jitters over marrying Thelma. Adapted from TV from August 1975.	19:00 The Navy Lark—Series 7, The Hovercraft Training Course 10/12 The senior officers of HMS Troutbridge inflict havoc all over the South Downs. 19:30 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, A Change of Scene 7/13 A job offer for Henry, but are the Corner family happy to relocate?	19:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 The popular double act visit their comic-loving bank manager. 19:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Spon Plague 23/26 A strange epidemic leaves a path of British bare knees in its wake.	19:00 The Michael Bentine Show—From 26/02/1984 From the Metropolitan Police to a dead newsreader, it's the ultimate one-man show. 19:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Sunday for Seven Days 4/8 Harold regrets taking Albert to the cinema. Adapted from BBC TV.	19:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Origins 1/4 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pick their top comedic moments.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 5, Post No Evil 8/8 Radiolab explores how to define hate speech in the age of social media giants?
20:00	20:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 5. A Matter of Judgement 5/6 The intelligence officers delve further into the mystery that is Donna. 20:30 Hunt/Lauda Vicki Butler-Henderson recalls James Hunt's epic on-track battle with Niki Lauda in 1976.	20:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 6. Betrayal and Judgement 6/6 Terrorism, murder and the church - can the duo unravel the web? 20:30 Star Spangled Hendrix Tom Robinson explores Jimi Hendrix and the guitarist's political beliefs and outlook.	20:00 Agatha Christie—Murder is Easy, 1. Encounter on a Train 1/3 An ex-policeman doesn't believe an old woman's tale of a serial killer in her village. 20:30 Gauguin: The Right to Dare An investigation into the life and legacy of French painter Paul Gauguin.	20:00 Agatha Christie—Murder is Easy, 2. Enlisting Help 2/3 Luke no longer believes that so many deaths in one small village are a coincidence. 20:30 Letting the Walls Speak Poet Paul Muldoon and composer Mark-Anthony Turnage on Londonderry's 400-year-old walls.	20:00 Agatha Christie—Murder is Easy, 3. Burden of Proof 3/3 Luke and Bridget are getting closer and think they know who the murderer is. 20:30 A Funny Sort of Sound Julian Clary pays tribute to the wit and ingenuity of comedy musical acts.		20:00 'Cherry' Ingram: The Englishman who saved Japan's Blossoms (Omnibus) Cherry blossoms are synonymous with Japan and the United Kingdom, but what is their story?
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 5, What is Beauty? 1/26 Guy Raz investigates whether humans are hardwired to crave and respond to beauty? 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Alan Partridge Aha! The broadcasting legend chooses the theme from 'Grandstand' by Keith Mansfield.	21:00 Telling Tales—Fi Glover Fi Glover helps illustrate that life is sometimes stranger than fiction.	21:00 Rowing to Eden—Love Is Not a Pie 1/2 A daughter reflects on her unconventional mother and her rather unconventional love affair 21:15 Tittle Tattle Out celebrating his mother’s birthday, Kenneth Williams bumps into Charles Hawtrey.	21:00 Rowing to Eden—Only You 2/2 Teresa Gallagher reads acclaimed US author Amy Bloom's tale of unconventional love. 21:15 AL Kennedy - Like An Angel A cab driver learns about life, love and devotion when he picks up an elderly passenger.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Deborah Frances-White: Inside the Comedian and Fingers on Buzzers Amanda Litherland and Deborah Frances-White recommend great podcasts.		21:10 The Listening Project—Glyn and Hywel – Dark Suits and Blazers A Welsh male tradition faces competition through the increasing popularity of the choir. 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Composers, Claude‐Michel Schonberg Composer Claude-Michel Schonberg shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 6 6/8 Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Fern Britton and Gyles Brandreth join Nicholas Parsons. 22:30 Shappi Talk—Series 1, Growing Up in the UK 4/4 Shappi Khorsandi discusses growing up, with guests Ava Vidal and Ben Okri.	22:00 Henry Normal: A Normal...—Nature Writer, producer and poet Henry Normal looks at nature and the natural world. 22:30 Susan Calman Is Convicted—Series 1, Death Penalty 2/4 How working on death row convinced Susan that she was absolutely against the death penalty 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Sadia Azmat 1/2 Jessica Fostekew is joined by stand-up comedian and podcaster Sadia Azmat.	22:00 Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Addiction—What Makes a Habit an Addiction? Stand-up Mae Martin draws connections between her obsessive patterns of behaviour. 22:30 Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Justin has to cope with a game of golf. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Sadia Azmat 2/2 Jessica Fostekew is joined by stand-up comedian and podcaster Sadia Azmat.	22:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Protest 3/4 The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life 22:30 Newsjack—Newsjack Unplugged, Series 3, Episode 1 1/8 Topical sketches and one-liners by the public 22:45 Tina C—Tina C's Tiny Island Tour, England 1/4 The country singer and global activist explores the US and UK's special relationship.	22:00 Where's the F in News—Series 2, Episode 2 A lively, topical show, with a female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting. 22:30 Craig Brown's Lost Diaries—September and October 5/6 The satirist dips into private journals, as autumn brings gloom for Sylvia Plath. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Jo Bunting 1/2 The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith talks to Jo Bunting.	22:00 Chain Reaction—Series 8, Rebecca Front interviews Chris Addison 2/6 The comedy actress and her Thick of It co-star meet in the tag-team talk show. 22:30 Richard Herring's Objective—Series 1, The Hoodie 2/4 How has a tracksuit top with a hood attached to it come to inspire fear in modern Britain?	22:00 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Financial Advisor 1/6 Milton becomes a financial adviser, sinks the pound and fights off a Swedish invasion. 22:30 The Headset Set—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Appraisal day dawns at catalogue company Smile5, but only Sailesh has prepared for it. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Jo Bunting 2/2 The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith talks to Jo Bunting.
23:00	23:00 The Now Show—Series 54, Episode 4 4/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches 23:30 Concrete Cow—Series 2, Spies 4/6 An evil genius and superspy who are John Candy fans; the truth behind laser eye surgery.	23:00 Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 4 4/6 Why is a baby in Hell? Can God be persuaded to bring it back to life? 23:30 The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 A hard decision gets harder. Starring Geoffrey Palmer.	23:00 Radio 9—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Dull Dave gets down with the kids, and a drastic diet inspired by the suffragettes. 23:30 Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Cookery Book 5/6 Arthur's attempt to secure a publisher's advance for a celebrity recipe book goes askew.	23:00 The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 2, Steve Brown 1/4 The comedian presents a selection of classic comic songs. With special guest Steve Brown. 23:30 Hut 33—Series 3, Back to Your Post 3/6 With everything German under suspicion, the codebreakers tackle censoring letters.	23:00 Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 2, Outlaws 4/6 Comedian Elis James compares figures in Welsh history to determine Wales' ultimate heroes. 23:30 Thom Tuck - Goes Straight to DVD—Steven Seagal Comedian Thom Tuck draws parallels between his own life and the work of Steven Seagal.	23:00 Beauty of Britain—Series 2, Citroen UXB 1/6 Zimbabwean care worker Beauty Oolonga returns to tend to the elderly of Britain. 23:30 The Big Booth—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Songs and sketches with stand-up comic Boothby Graffoe and his comedy sidekicks.	23:00 Cabin Pressure—Series 2, Helsinki 1/6 Carolyn hasn't spoken to her sister for 15 years. So Arthur prepares a surprise party. 23:30 Radio Active—Series 3, Repeat After Three 4/6 A change to the daytime line-up and the 'What My Favourite Record Is' phone-in.

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