Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 1 - 7 April 2019

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00:00	00:00 The Prisoner—Series 2, 4. Hammer into Anvil 4/5 For the new Number Two the gloves are off. His mission is to break Number Six.	00:00 Murder & Mystery—Series 5, MS. Found in a Bottle by Edgar Allan Poe 5/5 The last of five stories from the incomparable Edgar Allan Poe. 00:15 HH Munro - Five Tales By Saki—5. The Open Window 5/5 Framton Nuttel's letter of introduction little prepares him for what he is about to hear. 00:30 A Good Read—Preethi Nair and Jay Rayner Discussion of books written by Malcolm Gladwell, David Sedaris and Joan Didion.	00:00 Cult Vampires—1. This Is Now by Michael Marshall Smith 1/3 Are vampires the only thing that can suck the life from you? 00:30 The Radio Detectives—Series 3, Sam Spade - The Original Private Eye 1/5 Jeffrey Richards explores the development of investigator Sam Spade	00:00 Cult Vampires—2. After the Stone Age by Brian Stableford 2/3 Desperate, overweight Mena discovers some unusual dieticians. 00:30 My Life in Five Books—Series 2, Val McDermid 8/8 Crime writer Val McDermid tells Stuart Cosgrove about five of her favourite books.	00:00 Cult Vampires—3. Half Sick Of Shadows by Graham Masterton 3/3 A crooked archaeologist gets more than he bargained for... 00:30 Great Lives—Prince Alamayu Lemn Sissay chooses Prince Alamayu who, like him, was Ethiopian but fostered in Britain.	00:00 I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison After the near annihilation of humanity, five survivors face a psychotic computer. 00:30 Off the Page—Obsession John Cooper Clarke, Kathryn Flett and Owen Shears join Matthew for some intense interest.	00:00 The Lodestone Cambridge scholar MR James searches for an ex-student. 00:45 Rachel Bentham - The Body Anna is making a body. It's going to be huge. Can she find enough cloth in war time?
01:00	01:00 Edith Wharton - The Reef—Omnibus, part 1 An unexpected obstacle sparks a beguiling adventure for diplomat George Darrow.	01:00 Galbraith and the Midas Touch—6. The Pyramid of Gold 6/6 Bill Galbraith discovers a multi-million pound theft but fears the culprits will get away. 01:30 How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love My Albatross Pete Paphides talks to musicians about five stages of grief following a huge hit record.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Speckled Band 8/8 The detective investigates the mysterious death of a screaming woman. 01:30 The Hull Truck Story The story of the Hull Truck Theatre company and its move to new premises.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, Silver Blaze 2/8 The detective investigates the disappearance of a horse and death of its trainer. 01:30 A Dinosaur Called Sue Sue MacGregor tells the story of the battle over a perfect T-Rex skeleton.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Musgrave Ritual 1/8 The detective investigates an ancient riddle and the disappearance of a butler. 01:30 Coronation Strasse John Jungclaussen asks what we can learn from LindenStrasse, Germany's Coronation Street.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Golden Pince-Nez 3/8 The detective tackles a mysterious killing linked to discarded glasses. 01:30 Robin Hood and the Cuban Revolutionaries Errol Flynn's final year, which he spent in Cuba around the time of the revolution.	01:00 Coach Karen's Half-Time Team Talk (Omnibus) It's the Hopperton Hoops' half-time team talk - life, love and occasionally football.
02:00	02:15 RK Narayan Stories—Engine Trouble At a raffle in India, a poor local man wins an unusual prize. But how to get it home? 02:30 The Wall by John Lanchester (Omnibus) A ravaged island nation has built the Wall. Joseph Kavanagh must defend it.	02:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—1. Family Dynamics 1/10 The complications facing parents when a marriage breaks down and a new relationship begins 02:15 Extra Senses—1. Pain 1/5 Graham Easton visits a pain research lab to learn why some things hurt more than others. 02:30 Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 6 6/10 Anna is suspicious of diplomat George Darrow, while Sophie has a shock for Owen. 02:45 Charles Chaplin - My Autobiography—Childhood 1/10 Charlie Chaplin's childhood of impending destitution. Read by Nigel Hawthorne.	02:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—2. A Bitter Break-Up 2/10 After her marriage breaks down, Nadine is fuelled with bitterness towards her ex-husband. 02:15 Extra Senses—2. Balance 2/5 Graham Easton asks what happens if balance systems go permanently astray. 02:30 Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 7 7/10 Diplomat George Darrow tries to explain himself, while Sophie prompts a revelation. 02:45 Charles Chaplin - My Autobiography—School Days 2/10 Chaplin on surviving a school for destitute children. Read by Nigel Hawthorne.	02:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—3. A New Stepfamily 3/10 Josie wants to be the perfect stepmother for her partner's children. 02:15 Extra Senses—3. Time 3/5 Graham Easton finds out why humans are obsessed with time. 02:30 Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 8 8/10 Anna struggles to understand the truth about George Darrow's meeting with Sophie. 02:45 Charles Chaplin - My Autobiography—Father 3/10 Charlie Chaplin's actor father is forced to take care of him. Read by Nigel Hawthorne.	02:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—4. Family Feuds and Single Parenting 4/10 Bitter Nadine struggles with her unexpected new life as a single mum. 02:15 Extra Senses—4. Temperature 4/5 Graham Easton looks at the relevance of body temperature. 02:30 Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 9 9/10 After George's betrayal, Anna makes a decision. But has she the resolve to hold to it? 02:45 Charles Chaplin - My Autobiography—First Steps 4/10 Early success and failure on the stage. Read by Nigel Hawthorne.	02:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—5. Wedding Bells with Stepchildren 5/10 Tom plans a third marriage to Elizabeth, but will they cope with his possessive daughter? 02:15 Extra Senses—5. Insides 5/5 Graham Easton finds out how he controls his bodily functions. 02:30 Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 10 10/10 Anna has succumbed to desire, but can she ever know happiness? 02:45 Charles Chaplin - My Autobiography—Loss 5/10 The fate of his father. Read by Nigel Hawthorne.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Mark Anthony Turnage Mark-Anthony Turnage chooses tracks by Stravinsky and Miles Davis. 02:15 Down Your Way—Cliff Michelmore and Jean Metcalfe on the Isle of Wight The island residents visit Newtown Creek and Osborne House.
03:00	03:45 Architectural Marriages—Lutyens and Baker: New Delhi An architectural comic and straight man built an entire city, but lost their friendship.	03:00 Hamlet—Episode 1 1/5 The king of Denmark has died, and the throne has been claimed by his brother Claudius. 03:45 Macbeth Remixed—1. Macbeth - Tyrant or Treasure? 1/5 Was Macbeth a murderous tyrant or a generous and popular king?	03:00 Hamlet—Episode 2 2/5 The ghost of Hamlet's father has told Hamlet he was murdered by Claudius. But is it true? 03:45 Macbeth Remixed—2. Lady Macbeth - Monster or Princess? 2/5 What was Lady Macbeth really like?	03:00 Hamlet—Episode 3 3/5 Hamlet arranges for a play to be performed that features a similar murder to his father's. 03:45 Macbeth Remixed—3. The Myth of the Witches 3/5 How did the three witches become part of the Macbeth myth?	03:00 Hamlet—Episode 4 4/5 After Hamlet's accidental murder of Polonius, Laertes returns to Elsinore bent on revenge. 03:45 Macbeth Remixed—4. The Reality of Macbeth's Landscape 4/5 How does Shakespeare’s dramatic landscape compare with the real thing?	03:00 Hamlet—Episode 5 5/5 Hamlet returns unexpectedly to Elsinore, where Claudius and Laertes plan to murder him. 03:45 Macbeth Remixed—5. The Political Spinning of Macbeth 5/5 How was Macbeth’s story distorted by politics?	03:00 Archive on 4—The Tokens and the Foundlings The story of the UK's first children's charity, The Foundling Hospital.
04:00	04:00 RD Wingfield - Deadfall Retired special agent Harry Davis is drawn back to his old job for an assassination plot.	04:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Ingrams, Bussmann, Stringer 3/6 John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker with Richard Ingrams, Jane Bussmann and Howard Stringer. 04:30 Snap—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Divorced Doug and Molly try to revive their relationship with a 'first date'.	04:00 Genius—Series 2, Carol Vorderman 2/6 Dave Gorman discusses ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas with Carol Vorderman. 04:30 Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 6 6/6 Do Muriel's visions bode prosperity and will the Hawthornes move on?	04:00 Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 6 6/13 Paul Gambaccini quizzes Howard Curtis, Jeffrey Darlington and Martin Leadbetter. 04:30 Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Spode Is Unsuccessful 4/6 Gussie upsets his fiancee when he looks elsewhere on the menu.	04:00 Booked—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Irreverent literary game with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane. 04:30 Bristow—Series 1, Fair Shares 1/6 Bristow discovers Chester Perry is making a takeover bid for the firm over the road.	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 Martin Young with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, David Aaronovitch and Claire Rayner. 04:30 Mr Finchley Takes the Road—6. One-Man Band 6/6 Edgar meets a one-man band, makes a movie, solves a mystery and finds a home.	04:00 HG Wells—The Island of Dr Moreau Classic adventure about a crazy scientist. Starring Kim Wall and Garard Green.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—The Slow Machine Daljit Nagra chooses a run of poems featuring Poet Laureates. First, Jo Bell. 05:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Winemaker 2/6 Milton accidentally makes a delicious sparkling wine - and a deadly enemy.	05:00 Flying the Flag—Series 3, Cool Heads 5/6 A hijack grounds a fact-finding shopping trip for the diplomats' wives. 05:30 Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 8 8/8 Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Fern Britton and Gyles Brandreth join Nicholas Parsons.	05:00 Second Thoughts—Series 4, Unhappy Returns 1/6 Bill is back home, but what are the chances of a romantic weekend? 05:30 My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Robert Peston 2/6 Journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston reads from his 1974 teenage diaries.	05:00 The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 2 2/6 'Unreliable' historical account of Anne Boleyn's mother's impact on court. 05:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger 1/4 Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.	05:00 Heated Rollers—Episode 5 5/6 Wartime heroines, and Oliver with a twist. All-women sketch show with Lynda Bellingham. 05:30 Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off—Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off... Article 50 Marcus Brigstocke stars as Budleigh Salterton’s biggest idiot come to help sort Brexit.	05:00 The Elephant Man—All Features Great and Small 5/8 Valentine's Day approaches and some of the zoo staff are keen to find romance. 05:30 Where's the F in News—Series 2, Episode 4 A lively, topical show, with a largely female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting.	05:30 The Gambaccini Years—Episode 2 2/4 Paul Gambaccini and guests reflect on his forty years in British broadcasting.
06:00	06:00 Galbraith and the Midas Touch—6. The Pyramid of Gold 6/6 Bill Galbraith discovers a multi-million pound theft but fears the culprits will get away. 06:30 How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love My Albatross Pete Paphides talks to musicians about five stages of grief following a huge hit record.	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Speckled Band 8/8 The detective investigates the mysterious death of a screaming woman. 06:30 The Hull Truck Story The story of the Hull Truck Theatre company and its move to new premises.	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, Silver Blaze 2/8 The detective investigates the disappearance of a horse and death of its trainer. 06:30 A Dinosaur Called Sue Sue MacGregor tells the story of the battle over a perfect T-Rex skeleton.	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Musgrave Ritual 1/8 The detective investigates an ancient riddle and the disappearance of a butler. 06:30 Coronation Strasse John Jungclaussen asks what we can learn from LindenStrasse, Germany's Coronation Street.	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Golden Pince-Nez 3/8 The detective tackles a mysterious killing linked to discarded glasses. 06:30 Robin Hood and the Cuban Revolutionaries Errol Flynn's final year, which he spent in Cuba around the time of the revolution.	06:00 HG Wells—The Island of Dr Moreau Classic adventure about a crazy scientist. Starring Kim Wall and Garard Green.	06:00 Edith Wharton - The Reef—Omnibus, part 2 Anna is suspicious of diplomat George Darrow. Can either of them know happiness?
07:00	07:00 Flying the Flag—Series 3, Cool Heads 5/6 A hijack grounds a fact-finding shopping trip for the diplomats' wives. 07:30 Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 8 8/8 Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Fern Britton and Gyles Brandreth join Nicholas Parsons.	07:00 Second Thoughts—Series 4, Unhappy Returns 1/6 Bill is back home, but what are the chances of a romantic weekend? 07:30 My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Robert Peston 2/6 Journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston reads from his 1974 teenage diaries.	07:00 The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 2 2/6 'Unreliable' historical account of Anne Boleyn's mother's impact on court. 07:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger 1/4 Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.	07:00 Heated Rollers—Episode 5 5/6 Wartime heroines, and Oliver with a twist. All-women sketch show with Lynda Bellingham. 07:30 Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off—Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off... Article 50 Marcus Brigstocke stars as Budleigh Salterton’s biggest idiot come to help sort Brexit.	07:00 The Elephant Man—All Features Great and Small 5/8 Valentine's Day approaches and some of the zoo staff are keen to find romance. 07:30 Where's the F in News—Series 2, Episode 4 A lively, topical show, with a largely female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting.	07:30 The Gambaccini Years—Episode 2 2/4 Paul Gambaccini and guests reflect on his forty years in British broadcasting.	07:15 The Mason's Coin by Patrick Carroll A tradesman makes a fascinating discovery behind a wall. 07:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, The Swimsman 3/6 Milton discovers the local lido is due to close and unwisely decides to organise a sit-in.
08:00	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Last Bus Home 3/14 The Lad, Sid and Bill get stranded and must walk home. 08:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Battle of Godfrey's Cottage 5/20 A machine gun post sparks invasion mayhem for the platoon.	08:00 Play It Cool—Episode 4 4/6 What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain? And other world affairs. 08:30 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—I'll Never Forget Whatshername 5/13 Bob asks his fiancée, Thelma, to set up a date for Terry.	08:00 The Navy Lark—Series 7, The Potarneyland Training Exercise 12/12 Phillips' navigation skills are hired to a foreign power, but diplomacy breaks down. 08:30 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Pastures New 9/13 It is moving day, but the removal men are a little too thorough.	08:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Eric loves fry ups but Ernie is on a health kick and takes tablets for his virility. 08:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Evils of Bushey Spon 25/26 Neddie oversees the decoration of a council lamppost.	08:00 The Michael Bentine Show—From 22/04/1984 From duelling kings to a Commons washroom attendant, it's the ultimate one-man show. 08:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Without Prejudice 5/8 Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia.	08:00 Archive on 4—The Tokens and the Foundlings The story of the UK's first children's charity, The Foundling Hospital.	08:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Has a Rest 20/20 A peaceful Saturday afternoon at St Oggs is rudely interrupted. 08:30 We're in Business—The Regimental Dinner Can Dudley and Harry help the Major organise his regimental dinner?
09:00	09:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Ingrams, Bussmann, Stringer 3/6 John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker with Richard Ingrams, Jane Bussmann and Howard Stringer. 09:30 Snap—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Divorced Doug and Molly try to revive their relationship with a 'first date'.	09:00 The Now Show—Series 54, Episode 6 6/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches 09:30 Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Wells.	09:00 Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 6 6/13 Paul Gambaccini quizzes Howard Curtis, Jeffrey Darlington and Martin Leadbetter. 09:30 Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Spode Is Unsuccessful 4/6 Gussie upsets his fiancee when he looks elsewhere on the menu.	09:00 Booked—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Irreverent literary game with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane. 09:30 Bristow—Series 1, Fair Shares 1/6 Bristow discovers Chester Perry is making a takeover bid for the firm over the road.	09:00 Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 Martin Young with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, David Aaronovitch and Claire Rayner. 09:30 Mr Finchley Takes the Road—6. One-Man Band 6/6 Edgar meets a one-man band, makes a movie, solves a mystery and finds a home.	09:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Satire and Sitcoms 2/4 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 60s and 70s sitcoms.	09:00 Two Weeks in November: The Astonishing Story of the Coup That Toppled Mugabe (Omnibus) Douglas Rogers' story of how Robert Mugabe fell from power in 2017
10:00	10:00 Hamlet—Episode 1 1/5 The king of Denmark has died, and the throne has been claimed by his brother Claudius. 10:45 Macbeth Remixed—1. Macbeth - Tyrant or Treasure? 1/5 Was Macbeth a murderous tyrant or a generous and popular king?	10:00 Hamlet—Episode 2 2/5 The ghost of Hamlet's father has told Hamlet he was murdered by Claudius. But is it true? 10:45 Macbeth Remixed—2. Lady Macbeth - Monster or Princess? 2/5 What was Lady Macbeth really like?	10:00 Hamlet—Episode 3 3/5 Hamlet arranges for a play to be performed that features a similar murder to his father's. 10:45 Macbeth Remixed—3. The Myth of the Witches 3/5 How did the three witches become part of the Macbeth myth?	10:00 Hamlet—Episode 4 4/5 After Hamlet's accidental murder of Polonius, Laertes returns to Elsinore bent on revenge. 10:45 Macbeth Remixed—4. The Reality of Macbeth's Landscape 4/5 How does Shakespeare’s dramatic landscape compare with the real thing?	10:00 Hamlet—Episode 5 5/5 Hamlet returns unexpectedly to Elsinore, where Claudius and Laertes plan to murder him. 10:45 Macbeth Remixed—5. The Political Spinning of Macbeth 5/5 How was Macbeth’s story distorted by politics?		10:10 The Listening Project—Christine and Sheila – Living Without Roots Sisters reflect on the impact leaving Rhodesia in their teens has had on their lives. (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Chefs and Cooks, Nigella Lawson The cook Nigella Lawson shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From 2003.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 5, Turning Points 3/26 Guy Raz explores the moments that can change people’s lives. 11:50 Podcast Radio Hour—A History Of Podcasts Amanda Litherland presents a history of podcasts, with Pirla Loof and Sef Waken.	11:00 Telling Tales—Jessica Hynes Jessica Hynes joins us to talk writing, deadlines and her big screen directorial debut.	11:00 Above Ground—The Manicure 3/3 After being made redundant, Nell regains her confidence by joining a walk and talk group. 11:15 Drama on 4—Hancock's Ashes Willie Rushton has trouble with Tony Hancock's ashes.	11:00 Crumbs by Michelene Wandor Her husband's adultery should mark the end of their marriage. But life isn't so simple. 11:15 Lucy Catherine - A to Z The story of the first A-Z of London. Stars Catherine McCormack and Phyllida Law.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Indie podcasts with Renay Richardson Amanda Litherland and Renay Richardson recommend some of the UK's best indie podcasts.		11:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 5, Live from the World Science Festival 1/8 Adam Gopnik introduces stories with a science flavour from the Lincoln Center in New York.
12:00	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Last Bus Home 3/14 The Lad, Sid and Bill get stranded and must walk home. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Battle of Godfrey's Cottage 5/20 A machine gun post sparks invasion mayhem for the platoon.	12:00 Play It Cool—Episode 4 4/6 What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain? And other world affairs. 12:30 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—I'll Never Forget Whatshername 5/13 Bob asks his fiancée, Thelma, to set up a date for Terry.	12:00 The Navy Lark—Series 7, The Potarneyland Training Exercise 12/12 Phillips' navigation skills are hired to a foreign power, but diplomacy breaks down. 12:30 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Pastures New 9/13 It is moving day, but the removal men are a little too thorough.	12:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Eric loves fry ups but Ernie is on a health kick and takes tablets for his virility. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Evils of Bushey Spon 25/26 Neddie oversees the decoration of a council lamppost.	12:00 The Michael Bentine Show—From 22/04/1984 From duelling kings to a Commons washroom attendant, it's the ultimate one-man show. 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Without Prejudice 5/8 Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia.	12:00 Second Thoughts—Series 4, Unhappy Returns 1/6 Bill is back home, but what are the chances of a romantic weekend? 12:30 Bristow—Series 1, Fair Shares 1/6 Bristow discovers Chester Perry is making a takeover bid for the firm over the road.	12:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Has a Rest 20/20 A peaceful Saturday afternoon at St Oggs is rudely interrupted. 12:30 We're in Business—The Regimental Dinner Can Dudley and Harry help the Major organise his regimental dinner?
13:00	13:00 Galbraith and the Midas Touch—6. The Pyramid of Gold 6/6 Bill Galbraith discovers a multi-million pound theft but fears the culprits will get away. 13:30 How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love My Albatross Pete Paphides talks to musicians about five stages of grief following a huge hit record.	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Speckled Band 8/8 The detective investigates the mysterious death of a screaming woman. 13:30 The Hull Truck Story The story of the Hull Truck Theatre company and its move to new premises.	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, Silver Blaze 2/8 The detective investigates the disappearance of a horse and death of its trainer. 13:30 A Dinosaur Called Sue Sue MacGregor tells the story of the battle over a perfect T-Rex skeleton.	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Musgrave Ritual 1/8 The detective investigates an ancient riddle and the disappearance of a butler. 13:30 Coronation Strasse John Jungclaussen asks what we can learn from LindenStrasse, Germany's Coronation Street.	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Golden Pince-Nez 3/8 The detective tackles a mysterious killing linked to discarded glasses. 13:30 Robin Hood and the Cuban Revolutionaries Errol Flynn's final year, which he spent in Cuba around the time of the revolution.	13:00 Coach Karen's Half-Time Team Talk (Omnibus) It's the Hopperton Hoops' half-time team talk - life, love and occasionally football.	13:00 Edith Wharton - The Reef—Omnibus, part 2 Anna is suspicious of diplomat George Darrow. Can either of them know happiness?
14:00	14:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—1. Family Dynamics 1/10 The complications facing parents when a marriage breaks down and a new relationship begins 14:15 Extra Senses—1. Pain 1/5 Graham Easton visits a pain research lab to learn why some things hurt more than others. 14:30 Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 6 6/10 Anna is suspicious of diplomat George Darrow, while Sophie has a shock for Owen. 14:45 Charles Chaplin - My Autobiography—Childhood 1/10 Charlie Chaplin's childhood of impending destitution. Read by Nigel Hawthorne.	14:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—2. A Bitter Break-Up 2/10 After her marriage breaks down, Nadine is fuelled with bitterness towards her ex-husband. 14:15 Extra Senses—2. Balance 2/5 Graham Easton asks what happens if balance systems go permanently astray. 14:30 Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 7 7/10 Diplomat George Darrow tries to explain himself, while Sophie prompts a revelation. 14:45 Charles Chaplin - My Autobiography—School Days 2/10 Chaplin on surviving a school for destitute children. Read by Nigel Hawthorne.	14:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—3. A New Stepfamily 3/10 Josie wants to be the perfect stepmother for her partner's children. 14:15 Extra Senses—3. Time 3/5 Graham Easton finds out why humans are obsessed with time. 14:30 Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 8 8/10 Anna struggles to understand the truth about George Darrow's meeting with Sophie. 14:45 Charles Chaplin - My Autobiography—Father 3/10 Charlie Chaplin's actor father is forced to take care of him. Read by Nigel Hawthorne.	14:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—4. Family Feuds and Single Parenting 4/10 Bitter Nadine struggles with her unexpected new life as a single mum. 14:15 Extra Senses—4. Temperature 4/5 Graham Easton looks at the relevance of body temperature. 14:30 Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 9 9/10 After George's betrayal, Anna makes a decision. But has she the resolve to hold to it? 14:45 Charles Chaplin - My Autobiography—First Steps 4/10 Early success and failure on the stage. Read by Nigel Hawthorne.	14:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—5. Wedding Bells with Stepchildren 5/10 Tom plans a third marriage to Elizabeth, but will they cope with his possessive daughter? 14:15 Extra Senses—5. Insides 5/5 Graham Easton finds out how he controls his bodily functions. 14:30 Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 10 10/10 Anna has succumbed to desire, but can she ever know happiness? 14:45 Charles Chaplin - My Autobiography—Loss 5/10 The fate of his father. Read by Nigel Hawthorne.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Mark Anthony Turnage Mark-Anthony Turnage chooses tracks by Stravinsky and Miles Davis. 14:15 Down Your Way—Cliff Michelmore and Jean Metcalfe on the Isle of Wight The island residents visit Newtown Creek and Osborne House.	14:15 The Mason's Coin by Patrick Carroll A tradesman makes a fascinating discovery behind a wall. 14:30 Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Isma missed a flight but was not quite prepared for the fallout.
15:00	15:00 Hamlet—Episode 1 1/5 The king of Denmark has died, and the throne has been claimed by his brother Claudius. 15:45 Macbeth Remixed—1. Macbeth - Tyrant or Treasure? 1/5 Was Macbeth a murderous tyrant or a generous and popular king?	15:00 Hamlet—Episode 2 2/5 The ghost of Hamlet's father has told Hamlet he was murdered by Claudius. But is it true? 15:45 Macbeth Remixed—2. Lady Macbeth - Monster or Princess? 2/5 What was Lady Macbeth really like?	15:00 Hamlet—Episode 3 3/5 Hamlet arranges for a play to be performed that features a similar murder to his father's. 15:45 Macbeth Remixed—3. The Myth of the Witches 3/5 How did the three witches become part of the Macbeth myth?	15:00 Hamlet—Episode 4 4/5 After Hamlet's accidental murder of Polonius, Laertes returns to Elsinore bent on revenge. 15:45 Macbeth Remixed—4. The Reality of Macbeth's Landscape 4/5 How does Shakespeare’s dramatic landscape compare with the real thing?	15:00 Hamlet—Episode 5 5/5 Hamlet returns unexpectedly to Elsinore, where Claudius and Laertes plan to murder him. 15:45 Macbeth Remixed—5. The Political Spinning of Macbeth 5/5 How was Macbeth’s story distorted by politics?	15:00 Archive on 4—The Tokens and the Foundlings The story of the UK's first children's charity, The Foundling Hospital.	15:45 Architectural Marriages—Vanbrugh and Hawksmoor: Castle Howard A flamboyant playwright and a humble architect produce a masterpiece in Yorkshire.
16:00	16:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Ingrams, Bussmann, Stringer 3/6 John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker with Richard Ingrams, Jane Bussmann and Howard Stringer. 16:30 Snap—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Divorced Doug and Molly try to revive their relationship with a 'first date'.	16:00 Genius—Series 2, Carol Vorderman 2/6 Dave Gorman discusses ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas with Carol Vorderman. 16:30 Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 6 6/6 Do Muriel's visions bode prosperity and will the Hawthornes move on?	16:00 Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 6 6/13 Paul Gambaccini quizzes Howard Curtis, Jeffrey Darlington and Martin Leadbetter. 16:30 Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Spode Is Unsuccessful 4/6 Gussie upsets his fiancee when he looks elsewhere on the menu.	16:00 Booked—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Irreverent literary game with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane. 16:30 Bristow—Series 1, Fair Shares 1/6 Bristow discovers Chester Perry is making a takeover bid for the firm over the road.	16:00 Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 Martin Young with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, David Aaronovitch and Claire Rayner. 16:30 Mr Finchley Takes the Road—6. One-Man Band 6/6 Edgar meets a one-man band, makes a movie, solves a mystery and finds a home.	16:00 HG Wells—The Island of Dr Moreau Classic adventure about a crazy scientist. Starring Kim Wall and Garard Green.	16:00 Little Muspratt by Penelope Mortimer A widow moves to a new village and hopes to befriend a novelist. Stars Mary Wimbush.
17:00	17:00 Flying the Flag—Series 3, Cool Heads 5/6 A hijack grounds a fact-finding shopping trip for the diplomats' wives. 17:30 Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 8 8/8 Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Fern Britton and Gyles Brandreth join Nicholas Parsons.	17:00 Second Thoughts—Series 4, Unhappy Returns 1/6 Bill is back home, but what are the chances of a romantic weekend? 17:30 My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Robert Peston 2/6 Journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston reads from his 1974 teenage diaries.	17:00 The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 2 2/6 'Unreliable' historical account of Anne Boleyn's mother's impact on court. 17:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger 1/4 Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.	17:00 Heated Rollers—Episode 5 5/6 Wartime heroines, and Oliver with a twist. All-women sketch show with Lynda Bellingham. 17:30 Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off—Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off... Article 50 Marcus Brigstocke stars as Budleigh Salterton’s biggest idiot come to help sort Brexit.	17:00 The Elephant Man—All Features Great and Small 5/8 Valentine's Day approaches and some of the zoo staff are keen to find romance. 17:30 Where's the F in News—Series 2, Episode 4 A lively, topical show, with a largely female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting.	17:30 The Gambaccini Years—Episode 2 2/4 Paul Gambaccini and guests reflect on his forty years in British broadcasting.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Tennyson's Ulysses Revisited Alfred Tennyson's great poem Ulysses, explained and explored. 17:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, The Swimsman 3/6 Milton discovers the local lido is due to close and unwisely decides to organise a sit-in.
18:00	18:00 Murder & Mystery—Series 5, MS. Found in a Bottle by Edgar Allan Poe 5/5 The last of five stories from the incomparable Edgar Allan Poe. 18:15 HH Munro - Five Tales By Saki—5. The Open Window 5/5 Framton Nuttel's letter of introduction little prepares him for what he is about to hear. 18:30 A Good Read—Preethi Nair and Jay Rayner Discussion of books written by Malcolm Gladwell, David Sedaris and Joan Didion.	18:00 Cult Vampires—1. This Is Now by Michael Marshall Smith 1/3 Are vampires the only thing that can suck the life from you? 18:30 The Radio Detectives—Series 3, Sam Spade - The Original Private Eye 1/5 Jeffrey Richards explores the development of investigator Sam Spade	18:00 Cult Vampires—2. After the Stone Age by Brian Stableford 2/3 Desperate, overweight Mena discovers some unusual dieticians. 18:30 My Life in Five Books—Series 2, Val McDermid 8/8 Crime writer Val McDermid tells Stuart Cosgrove about five of her favourite books.	18:00 Cult Vampires—3. Half Sick Of Shadows by Graham Masterton 3/3 A crooked archaeologist gets more than he bargained for... 18:30 Great Lives—Prince Alamayu Lemn Sissay chooses Prince Alamayu who, like him, was Ethiopian but fostered in Britain.	18:00 I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison After the near annihilation of humanity, five survivors face a psychotic computer. 18:30 Off the Page—Obsession John Cooper Clarke, Kathryn Flett and Owen Shears join Matthew for some intense interest.	18:00 The Lodestone Cambridge scholar MR James searches for an ex-student. 18:45 Rachel Bentham - The Body Anna is making a body. It's going to be huge. Can she find enough cloth in war time?	18:00 The Prisoner—Series 2, 5. Living in Harmony 5/5 Number 6 is out-of-this-world when he meets an old ally but what is his freedom worth?
19:00	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Last Bus Home 3/14 The Lad, Sid and Bill get stranded and must walk home. 19:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Battle of Godfrey's Cottage 5/20 A machine gun post sparks invasion mayhem for the platoon.	19:00 Play It Cool—Episode 4 4/6 What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain? And other world affairs. 19:30 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—I'll Never Forget Whatshername 5/13 Bob asks his fiancée, Thelma, to set up a date for Terry.	19:00 The Navy Lark—Series 7, The Potarneyland Training Exercise 12/12 Phillips' navigation skills are hired to a foreign power, but diplomacy breaks down. 19:30 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Pastures New 9/13 It is moving day, but the removal men are a little too thorough.	19:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Eric loves fry ups but Ernie is on a health kick and takes tablets for his virility. 19:30 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Evils of Bushey Spon 25/26 Neddie oversees the decoration of a council lamppost.	19:00 The Michael Bentine Show—From 22/04/1984 From duelling kings to a Commons washroom attendant, it's the ultimate one-man show. 19:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Without Prejudice 5/8 Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia.	19:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Satire and Sitcoms 2/4 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 60s and 70s sitcoms.	19:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 5, Live from the World Science Festival 1/8 Adam Gopnik introduces stories with a science flavour from the Lincoln Center in New York. 19:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Waterton David Attenborough explores the life of Squire Waterton, a 19th-century taxidermist.
20:00	20:00 Galbraith and the Midas Touch—6. The Pyramid of Gold 6/6 Bill Galbraith discovers a multi-million pound theft but fears the culprits will get away. 20:30 How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love My Albatross Pete Paphides talks to musicians about five stages of grief following a huge hit record.	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Speckled Band 8/8 The detective investigates the mysterious death of a screaming woman. 20:30 The Hull Truck Story The story of the Hull Truck Theatre company and its move to new premises.	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, Silver Blaze 2/8 The detective investigates the disappearance of a horse and death of its trainer. 20:30 A Dinosaur Called Sue Sue MacGregor tells the story of the battle over a perfect T-Rex skeleton.	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Musgrave Ritual 1/8 The detective investigates an ancient riddle and the disappearance of a butler. 20:30 Coronation Strasse John Jungclaussen asks what we can learn from LindenStrasse, Germany's Coronation Street.	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Golden Pince-Nez 3/8 The detective tackles a mysterious killing linked to discarded glasses. 20:30 Robin Hood and the Cuban Revolutionaries Errol Flynn's final year, which he spent in Cuba around the time of the revolution.		20:00 Two Weeks in November: The Astonishing Story of the Coup That Toppled Mugabe (Omnibus) Douglas Rogers' story of how Robert Mugabe fell from power in 2017
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 5, Turning Points 3/26 Guy Raz explores the moments that can change people’s lives. 21:50 Podcast Radio Hour—A History Of Podcasts Amanda Litherland presents a history of podcasts, with Pirla Loof and Sef Waken.	21:00 Telling Tales—Jessica Hynes Jessica Hynes joins us to talk writing, deadlines and her big screen directorial debut.	21:00 Above Ground—The Manicure 3/3 After being made redundant, Nell regains her confidence by joining a walk and talk group. 21:15 Drama on 4—Hancock's Ashes Willie Rushton has trouble with Tony Hancock's ashes.	21:00 Crumbs by Michelene Wandor Her husband's adultery should mark the end of their marriage. But life isn't so simple. 21:15 Lucy Catherine - A to Z The story of the first A-Z of London. Stars Catherine McCormack and Phyllida Law.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Indie podcasts with Renay Richardson Amanda Litherland and Renay Richardson recommend some of the UK's best indie podcasts.		21:10 The Listening Project—Christine and Sheila – Living Without Roots Sisters reflect on the impact leaving Rhodesia in their teens has had on their lives. (R) 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Chefs and Cooks, Nigella Lawson The cook Nigella Lawson shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From 2003.
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 8 8/8 Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Fern Britton and Gyles Brandreth join Nicholas Parsons. 22:30 Gloomsbury—Series 3, A Slanging Match Made in Heaven 2/6 Vera Sackcloth-Vest puts her marriage to the test by rekindling her infatuation with Venus	22:00 My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Robert Peston 2/6 Journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston reads from his 1974 teenage diaries. 22:30 The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Series 1, Case #10 - Perfect 10 1/9 June Whitfield joins Max Olesker and Ivan Gonzalez to solve a crime at a beauty pageant. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Kayvan Novak 1/3 The best in contemporary comedy. Paul Garner chats to Kayvan Novak.	22:00 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger 1/4 Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary. 22:30 Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Justin has to cope with the build-up to the wedding of the year. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Kayvan Novak 2/3 The best in contemporary comedy. Paul Garner chats to Kayvan Novak.	22:00 Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off—Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off... Article 50 Marcus Brigstocke stars as Budleigh Salterton’s biggest idiot come to help sort Brexit. 22:30 Newsjack—Newsjack Unplugged, Series 3, Episode 3 3/8 The week's news stories lovingly moulded into sketches and one-liners by the public. 22:45 Tina C—Tina C's Tiny Island Tour, Ireland 3/4 The country singer and global activist searches for her forebears in Ireland.	22:00 Where's the F in News—Series 2, Episode 4 A lively, topical show, with a largely female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting. 22:30 Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?—Dietary Practices 1/6 Sketches, stand-up and song in a comic explanation of our development. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Natt Tapley 1/3 Natt Tapley plays Double Top, a 'dangerous new darts-based gameshow' hosted by Jake Yapp.	22:00 Chain Reaction—Series 8, Derren Brown interviews Tim Minchin 4/6 Derren Brown gets inside the mind of musical wizard and fellow sceptic Tim Minchin. 22:30 Richard Herring's Objective—Series 1, Dolly the Sheep 4/4 Richard Herring examines why we hate the idea of cloning without really understanding it. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Natt Tapley 2/3 Natt Tapley plays Double Top, a 'dangerous new darts-based gameshow' hosted by Jake Yapp.	22:00 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, The Swimsman 3/6 Milton discovers the local lido is due to close and unwisely decides to organise a sit-in. 22:30 The Headset Set—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 The call centre staff at catalogue company Smile5 discover why Sailesh left Bangalore. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Natt Tapley 3/3 Natt Tapley plays Double Top, a 'dangerous new darts-based gameshow' hosted by Jake Yapp.
23:00	23:00 The Now Show—Series 54, Episode 6 6/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches 23:30 Concrete Cow—Series 2, War 6/6 A war poet is told that the troops prefer limericks.	23:00 Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 6 6/6 Satan is ready to risk God's wrath by returning baby Patrick to Earth. 23:30 The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 When museum cleaner Eva speaks to the press, everyone is offended.	23:00 And Now in Colour—Series 1, Mike's House 2/6 The sketch show team take the audience to Mike's house, but they get lost. 23:30 Delve Special—Series 4, There's One Born Again Every Minute 1/4 Intrepid reporter David Lander probes the Sincere Repentist Church.	23:00 The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 2, Howard Read 3/4 Mitch Benn plays comic songs past and present, and is joined by Howard Read. 23:25 The Comedy Club Interviews—Kayvan Novak 3/3 The best in contemporary comedy. Plus Paul Garner chats to Kayvan Novak. 23:30 Hut 33—Series 3, Unlucky for Some 5/6 Can the Bletchley codebreakers remain rational as they move into spooky Hut 13?	23:00 Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 2, Showbiz 6/6 Sarah Siddons, Richard Burton and Caradog (Cor Mawr). 23:30 Thom Tuck - Goes Straight to DVD—The Olsens Thom unearths the work of American twins the Olsens, comparing their journey with his own.	23:00 Beauty of Britain—Series 2, The Little Black Shorts 3/6 Beauty starts a romance with the handsome, but somewhat immature, Leon. 23:30 The Big Booth—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Boothby Graffoe sorts it out with monologues and sketches.	23:00 Cabin Pressure—Series 2, Ipswich 3/6 A safety procedures course spells trouble for Douglas's inner dog and Martin's inner ear. 23:30 Radio Active—Series 3, Edinburgh Festival 6/6 The first national local radio station is 'live' from the 1983 Edinburgh Festival.

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