Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 27 May - 2 June 2019

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00:00	00:00 Night Terrace—Series 1, 6. The Last Hunt 6/8 Anastasia and Eddie accompany two hunters tracking a ferocious beast in ancient Australia. 00:30 Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 5 5/6 Saul and Elise make a grim discovery in the nursing home.	00:00 A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, Dead Persons in Hungary, by AA Calmet 1/5 A virginal English soldier, travelling through Romania, ends up in a deserted village. 00:15 The Testament of Jessie Lamb—1. Jessie 1/5 Can teenager Jessie Lamb save humanity with the impact of biological terrorism? 00:30 A Good Read—Mishal Husain and David Hepworth A discussion of books by Willa Cather, Nadeem Aslam and PG Wodehouse. From 2008.	00:00 A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, The Family of the Vourdalak, by Alexis Tolstoy 2/5 Father Gorcha goes into the mountains and warns his family he will return as a vampire 00:15 The Testament of Jessie Lamb—2. Taking Action 2/5 As her own world falls apart, Jessie realises she must act. 00:30 Sounds Natural—Humphrey Lyttelton Humphrey Lyttelton tells Derek Jones about birds he's spotted at home and away.	00:00 A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, The Horla, by Guy de Maupassant 3/5 A Brazilian ship sparks alarming visions for our hero who discovers its demonic cargo 00:15 The Testament of Jessie Lamb—3. Support 3/5 As the death toll mounts, Jessie’s act of heroism could save the human race. 00:30 That Reminds Me—Series 1, Ned Sherrin 6/5 From Noel Coward to the Oliviers, Ned Sherrin recalls his career highs and lows.	00:00 A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, Luella Miller, by Mary E Wilkins Freeman 4/5 A New England beauty has a disastrous effect on all those who cares for her 00:15 The Testament of Jessie Lamb—4. Obstacle 4/5 Jessie's world is in crisis, but her father’s adamant she shouldn’t volunteer. 00:30 Great Lives—William Robinson Gardener Carol Klein's choice is wild garden hero, William Robinson. With Matthew Parris.	00:00 A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, Clarimonde, by Theophile Gautier 5/5 A priest spots a beautiful woman at his ordination, and a battle for his soul commences 00:15 The Testament of Jessie Lamb—5. Action 5/5 With her own world falling apart, Jessie realises it is time to take action. 00:30 Off the Page—Nostalgia Cricketer Ed Smith, his father Jonathan Smith and writer Sarah Harrison get all nostalgic.	00:00 Spine Chillers—Origami by Jill Hyem 3/5 When Mr Shimojo takes a room, it seems to spark a horrifying chain of events. 00:45 Jane Gardam - Soul Mates A retired couple's trip to the Isles of Scilly proves to be unnerving.
01:00	01:00 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 A portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life, marriage and achievements.	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 1. The Wealthy Widow 1/5 A deadly air raid, a rich widow and a grasping family in Agatha Christie's whodunit. 01:30 Tibet Remembered A portrait of pre Chinese Tibet through the voices of the British who worked there.	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 2. Blackmail 2/5 The Cloade family are after money from Gordon's widow. Do they want rid of her too? 01:30 The Goulash Archipelago—1. Transylvania 1/2 Two musicians travel through the Carpathian mountains, playing music in exchange for food.	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 3. Who's the Husband? 3/5 The mysterious visitor has been found dead in his hotel room. 01:30 The Goulash Archipelago—2. Carpathian Mountains 2/2 Musicians Zsolt Bende and Arnie Somogyi conclude their music and food odyssey.	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 4. Death of a Witness 4/5 The inquest on the death of the stranger has taken place leaving Poirot disturbed. 01:30 Bandits of the Blitz Duncan Campbell tells the story of gangsters, looting and crime on the home front in WWII.	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 5. The Disguise 5/5 Poirot will have to think very fast to prevent another murder in the village. 01:30 The House I Grew Up In—Series 5, Terry Waite 2/4 Terry Waite returns to his childhood home in the small Cheshire village of Styal.	01:00 Lucy Catherine - Gudrun—Series 6 (Omnibus), Episode 2 2/2 Guthrun's quest takes her on a whaling ship, where the crew loathe her.
02:00	02:15 Short Stories by John Mortimer—The Mysterious Affair Freddy becomes convinced that his father played a part in his grandfather's disappearance. 02:30 The Doll Factory by Elizabeth MacNeal (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Louis Frost must apologise to Iris for his pet's behaviour.	02:00 Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—1. Arizona 1/4 Arriving in desert boom town Izzard, Steve Threefall finds that all is not what it seems. 02:15 Noise: A Human History—Epic Tales 6/30 David Hendy discovers how epic tales were remembered and passed down. 02:30 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—6. The Newly Weds 6/10 The newlyweds return to Buckingham Palace. Based on diaries and letters of Queen Victoria. 02:45 Book of the Week—As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, The Beginning... 1/5 Laurie Lee's classic account of walking in Spain.	02:00 Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—2. Fear 2/4 A hostile reception sends Steve Threefall into the arms of Nova Vallance. 02:15 Noise: A Human History—Persuasion 7/30 Prof David Hendy explores the power of the orator. 02:30 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—7. The Family 7/10 A gunshot alarms the royal couple. Based on the diaries and letters of Queen Victoria. 02:45 Book of the Week—As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, Vigo 2/5 Laurie Lee's classic account of walking in Spain.	02:00 Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—3. Threat 3/4 As Steve ponders the wrongdoings of desert boomtown Izzard, events take a sinister turn. 02:15 Noise: A Human History—Babble 8/30 David Hendy listens to the babble of ancient Rome. 02:30 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—8. Albert's Achievements 8/10 The Prince Regent plans the first international exhibition. 02:45 Book of the Week—As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, Madrid 3/5 Laurie Lee's classic account of walking in Spain.	02:00 Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—4. Danger 4/4 Facing more danger and intrigue, can Steve finally unravel the town's dark mystery? 02:15 Noise: A Human History—The Roaring Crowd 9/30 Prof David Hendy considers the visceral impact of a stadium full of noisy humans. 02:30 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—9. The Marriage of True Minds 9/10 The Crimean war looms and Victoria has her eighth child. 02:45 Book of the Week—As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, Seville 4/5 Laurie Lee's classic account of walking in Spain.	02:00 The Man with the Red Beard by Edgar Wallace Notorious vigilante, The Ringer, sets out to exact revenge. 02:15 Noise: A Human History—The Ecstatic Underground 10/30 David Hendy eavesdrops on the private lives of early Christians. 02:30 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—The Death of Albert 10/10 Victoria mourns for her mother while Albert is tormented by Bertie. 02:45 Book of the Week—As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, Malaga and more... 5/5 Laurie Lee's classic account of walking in Spain.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Sara Cox Sara chooses ‘I Will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor and ‘Coat Of Many Colors’ by Dolly Parton. 02:15 In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Uri Geller Spoon-bending TV illusionist Uri Geller reflects on his unusual life.
03:00	03:45 The Best of English—2. Misfortunes of War 2/6 Comedian and actor Arthur English recalls events serving in the Second World War.	03:00 Esther Waters—1. An Escape for Esther 1/2 Forced to leave the home of her brutal stepfather, Esther takes a job as a maid.	03:00 Esther Waters—2. Lone Parenting in Victorian England 2/2 Esther is determined to support her baby. A tale of survival in Victorian England.	03:00 Richard Monks - The Loss Adjuster Death and destruction on a flooded housing estate. Insurers move in.	03:00 Rosamond Lehmann—Invitation to the Waltz Waking on her 17th birthday, Olivia senses her rite of passage has begun.	03:00 Rosamond Lehmann—The Weather in the Streets 1930s London, Olivia meets Rollo again - and they embark on a secret affair.	03:00 Archive on 4—From the Self to the Selfie Lauren Laverne on the origins and effects of the obsession with selfies.
04:00	04:00 Drama on 4—Jonathan Myerson - Born in the DDR Jonathan Myerson tells the crazy true story of how Bruce Springsteen played East Berlin.	04:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Gyles Brandreth welcomes Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Hannah Gadsby and Natalie Haynes. 04:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, To the Barricades 4/6 Miss Featherstone gets arrested. Is she the right sort of person to teach children?	04:00 Genius—Series 3, Rob Newman 1/6 A whole new realm of swearing opens up as Rob Newman joins Dave Gorman. 04:30 Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 10, How to Define Oneself in Terms of Regional, Cultural and Geopolitical Identity Without Tears 2/4 In a post-referendum world, Jeremy examines nationality, identity and accents.	04:00 The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Peter Serafinowicz and Bill Bailey. 04:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, The Bar Mitzvah 1/6 Three rabbis at one party sparks a recipe for disaster.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 2, James Joyce 4/6 Literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Lynne Truss and Nigel Williams. 04:30 Rent—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 Maria and Richard hire a nanny, while Paul and Ruby move into their new home.	04:00 Hidden Treasures—Parham House 8/8 The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in West Sussex. 04:30 Home Again—Courage, Mother, Courage 4/6 Margaret plans to infuriate Fulton by revealing she’s got a lover.	04:00 Road to Normandy For 40 years, Dave has put behind him landing on Normandy beaches on D-Day in 1944.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Gone for a Burton A new radio poem from Jean Sprackland on her home town, brewing capital, Burton-upon-Trent 05:30 Couples—Episode 4 4/4 Character comedy series in which Julia Davis and Marc Wootton play couples in therapy.	05:00 Flying the Flag—Series 4, As Unequal as Others 3/8 The ambassador faces a revolt by men over women's rights in the Bloc. 05:30 Just a Minute—Series 84, Episode 2 Gyles Brandreth, Graham Norton, Lucy Porter and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons.	05:00 The Architects—Series 2, Turret 3/4 Matt designs a building with a great big turret (possibly). 05:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 13, Planned Parenthood 4/6 Ed gets a surprise offer to write parenting baby books.	05:00 Bookcases—Series 2, Merger Most Foul 4/4 Edith’s refusal to let Primus publish her books sparks desperate merger talks. 05:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 1 1/6 John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.	05:00 Dot—Series 1, The Extraordinary Example of the Ha'penny Exchange 2/4 A little East End snotling finds her way into the War Rooms. How will Dot dispose of her? 05:30 When Jeremy Hardy Spoke to the Nation—Part 2 A two-part look back at one of Radio 4’s best-loved comedians, presented by Sandi Toksvig.	05:00 On the Rocks—Series 2, Sirens 1/4 1938: the GP0 return to a remote Isles of Scilly island to check up on the post office. 05:30 Jo Caulfield: Pretending To Care Lots of jokes performed live by one of Britain's top stand ups Jo Caulfield.	05:30 Recycled Radio—Series 1, Power 1/4 What connects Adolf Hitler, John Humphrys and Jenny Murray? You are about to find out.
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 1. The Wealthy Widow 1/5 A deadly air raid, a rich widow and a grasping family in Agatha Christie's whodunit. 06:30 Tibet Remembered A portrait of pre Chinese Tibet through the voices of the British who worked there.	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 2. Blackmail 2/5 The Cloade family are after money from Gordon's widow. Do they want rid of her too? 06:30 The Goulash Archipelago—1. Transylvania 1/2 Two musicians travel through the Carpathian mountains, playing music in exchange for food.	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 3. Who's the Husband? 3/5 The mysterious visitor has been found dead in his hotel room. 06:30 The Goulash Archipelago—2. Carpathian Mountains 2/2 Musicians Zsolt Bende and Arnie Somogyi conclude their music and food odyssey.	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 4. Death of a Witness 4/5 The inquest on the death of the stranger has taken place leaving Poirot disturbed. 06:30 Bandits of the Blitz Duncan Campbell tells the story of gangsters, looting and crime on the home front in WWII.	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 5. The Disguise 5/5 Poirot will have to think very fast to prevent another murder in the village. 06:30 The House I Grew Up In—Series 5, Terry Waite 2/4 Terry Waite returns to his childhood home in the small Cheshire village of Styal.	06:00 Road to Normandy For 40 years, Dave has put behind him landing on Normandy beaches on D-Day in 1944.	06:00 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 The newlyweds return to Buckingham Palace. Based on letters and diaries of Queen Victoria.
07:00	07:00 Flying the Flag—Series 4, As Unequal as Others 3/8 The ambassador faces a revolt by men over women's rights in the Bloc. 07:30 Just a Minute—Series 84, Episode 2 Gyles Brandreth, Graham Norton, Lucy Porter and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons.	07:00 The Architects—Series 2, Turret 3/4 Matt designs a building with a great big turret (possibly). 07:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 13, Planned Parenthood 4/6 Ed gets a surprise offer to write parenting baby books.	07:00 Bookcases—Series 2, Merger Most Foul 4/4 Edith’s refusal to let Primus publish her books sparks desperate merger talks. 07:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 1 1/6 John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.	07:00 Dot—Series 1, The Extraordinary Example of the Ha'penny Exchange 2/4 A little East End snotling finds her way into the War Rooms. How will Dot dispose of her? 07:30 When Jeremy Hardy Spoke to the Nation—Part 2 A two-part look back at one of Radio 4’s best-loved comedians, presented by Sandi Toksvig.	07:00 On the Rocks—Series 2, Sirens 1/4 1938: the GP0 return to a remote Isles of Scilly island to check up on the post office. 07:30 Jo Caulfield: Pretending To Care Lots of jokes performed live by one of Britain's top stand ups Jo Caulfield.	07:30 Recycled Radio—Series 1, Power 1/4 What connects Adolf Hitler, John Humphrys and Jenny Murray? You are about to find out.	07:15 Dora and Elizabeth by Joanna Trollope Dora shares her birthday with The Queen, but what else to they have in common? 07:30 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Sara Pascoe and James Acaster 1/6 Alex and his band take a comedic look at the world of technology.
08:00	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Poetry Society 11/14 The Lad's new avant-garde friends get poetical with help from Sid and Bill. 08:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Showing Up of Corporal Jones 13/20 Jones must finish an assault course in 15 minutes.	08:00 The Betty Witherspoon Show—From 01/06/1974 Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray take on Anthony and Cleopatra. 08:30 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—End of an Era 13/13 It's Bob and Thelma's big day, and he's on tranquilisers. Adapted from TV. From 1975.	08:00 The Navy Lark—Series 8, Blowing Themselves Up 7/13 Taking part in a joint forces exercise, can HMS Troutbridge make it to the landing zone? 08:30 Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—The Alastair Wayne Show 6/6 Viewers are in for a surprise when Alice appears on TV.	08:00 Benny Hill—Benny Hill Time, From 29/3/1964 The master of double entendre presents sketches including Fred Scuttle. 08:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, Queen Anne's Rain 8/17 Min is counting rain drops, but why is everyone so wet?	08:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Escape from Prison the Burkiss Way 3/6 Japes in jail, foghorns - and what is normal? Cult sketch show. 08:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest 6/8 A shock for Harold when he meets his older half-brother.	08:00 Archive on 4—From the Self to the Selfie Lauren Laverne on the origins and effects of the obsession with selfies.	08:00 Whack-O!—From 30/05/1961 When a rival school moves next door, Professor Jimmy Edwards wants it closed 08:30 ITMA - It's That Man Again—From 06/01/1944 Can the new squire, Tommy Handley, make a good impression with the county hunt?
09:00	09:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Gyles Brandreth welcomes Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Hannah Gadsby and Natalie Haynes. 09:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, To the Barricades 4/6 Miss Featherstone gets arrested. Is she the right sort of person to teach children?	09:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 26, Episode 7 7/8 Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp. (R) 09:45 Hearing with Hegley—Series 3, Episode 7 7/8 John welcomes poet Christopher Logue and 'actor of sorts' Andrew Bailey.	09:00 The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Peter Serafinowicz and Bill Bailey. 09:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, The Bar Mitzvah 1/6 Three rabbis at one party sparks a recipe for disaster.	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 2, James Joyce 4/6 Literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Lynne Truss and Nigel Williams. 09:30 Rent—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 Maria and Richard hire a nanny, while Paul and Ruby move into their new home.	09:00 Hidden Treasures—Parham House 8/8 The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in West Sussex. 09:30 Home Again—Courage, Mother, Courage 4/6 Margaret plans to infuriate Fulton by revealing she’s got a lover.	09:00 Barry Humphries: Gladdies All Over Another chance to hear Kathy Lette’s celebration of Barry Humphries with the man himself.	09:00 The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank (Omnibus) Readings from Anne Frank's diary by Georgia Groome.
10:00	10:00 Esther Waters—1. An Escape for Esther 1/2 Forced to leave the home of her brutal stepfather, Esther takes a job as a maid.	10:00 Esther Waters—2. Lone Parenting in Victorian England 2/2 Esther is determined to support her baby. A tale of survival in Victorian England.	10:00 Richard Monks - The Loss Adjuster Death and destruction on a flooded housing estate. Insurers move in.	10:00 Rosamond Lehmann—Invitation to the Waltz Waking on her 17th birthday, Olivia senses her rite of passage has begun.	10:00 Rosamond Lehmann—The Weather in the Streets 1930s London, Olivia meets Rollo again - and they embark on a secret affair.		10:10 The Listening Project—Mel and Andy – The University of Life Friends muse on what comes after university when it's no longer a sure start to a career (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Eurovision, Sandie Shaw 4/4 Singer Sandie Shaw shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 5, Adaptation 11/26 Guy Raz explore ideas about human adaptability. 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Ore Oduba Ore Oduba chooses 'Pride' by U2 and 'One Last Time' by Ariana Grande.	11:00 The Vinyl Cafe—Dream Bunnies Stuart Maclean regales with tales of rabbits who live in the glove compartment.	11:00 Shorts—The Time Being, Symphony of Sighs by Karen Anstee 1/6 A cellist sets off reluctantly to play at an outdoor concert. 11:15 Drama on 4—Hatch, Match and Dispatch, Uncle Harry by Gary Brown 1/6 The first of six quirky tales about the registering of life's big moments.	11:00 Shorts—The Time Being, The Summer of Learning by Susmita Bhattarcharya 2/6 A Welsh girl visits India to meet her father's family. 11:15 Drama on 4—Hatch, Match and Dispatch, Losing My Penny by Leah Chillery 2/6 Quirky tales about the registering of life's big moments.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—No Planet B and Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend This week, Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp recommend podcasts and chat to the creators.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 1, Famous Tumours Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich take a look at the good, bad and ugly side of tumours.
12:00	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Poetry Society 11/14 The Lad's new avant-garde friends get poetical with help from Sid and Bill. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Showing Up of Corporal Jones 13/20 Jones must finish an assault course in 15 minutes.	12:00 The Betty Witherspoon Show—From 01/06/1974 Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray take on Anthony and Cleopatra. 12:30 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—End of an Era 13/13 It's Bob and Thelma's big day, and he's on tranquilisers. Adapted from TV. From 1975.	12:00 The Navy Lark—Series 8, Blowing Themselves Up 7/13 Taking part in a joint forces exercise, can HMS Troutbridge make it to the landing zone? 12:30 Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—The Alastair Wayne Show 6/6 Viewers are in for a surprise when Alice appears on TV.	12:00 Benny Hill—Benny Hill Time, From 29/3/1964 The master of double entendre presents sketches including Fred Scuttle. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, Queen Anne's Rain 8/17 Min is counting rain drops, but why is everyone so wet?	12:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Escape from Prison the Burkiss Way 3/6 Japes in jail, foghorns - and what is normal? Cult sketch show. 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest 6/8 A shock for Harold when he meets his older half-brother.	12:00 The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Peter Serafinowicz and Bill Bailey. 12:30 Benny Hill—Benny Hill Time, From 29/3/1964 The master of double entendre presents sketches including Fred Scuttle.	12:00 Whack-O!—From 30/05/1961 When a rival school moves next door, Professor Jimmy Edwards wants it closed 12:30 ITMA - It's That Man Again—From 06/01/1944 Can the new squire, Tommy Handley, make a good impression with the county hunt?
13:00	13:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 1. The Wealthy Widow 1/5 A deadly air raid, a rich widow and a grasping family in Agatha Christie's whodunit. 13:30 Tibet Remembered A portrait of pre Chinese Tibet through the voices of the British who worked there.	13:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 2. Blackmail 2/5 The Cloade family are after money from Gordon's widow. Do they want rid of her too? 13:30 The Goulash Archipelago—1. Transylvania 1/2 Two musicians travel through the Carpathian mountains, playing music in exchange for food.	13:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 3. Who's the Husband? 3/5 The mysterious visitor has been found dead in his hotel room. 13:30 The Goulash Archipelago—2. Carpathian Mountains 2/2 Musicians Zsolt Bende and Arnie Somogyi conclude their music and food odyssey.	13:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 4. Death of a Witness 4/5 The inquest on the death of the stranger has taken place leaving Poirot disturbed. 13:30 Bandits of the Blitz Duncan Campbell tells the story of gangsters, looting and crime on the home front in WWII.	13:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 5. The Disguise 5/5 Poirot will have to think very fast to prevent another murder in the village. 13:30 The House I Grew Up In—Series 5, Terry Waite 2/4 Terry Waite returns to his childhood home in the small Cheshire village of Styal.	13:00 Lucy Catherine - Gudrun—Series 6 (Omnibus), Episode 2 2/2 Guthrun's quest takes her on a whaling ship, where the crew loathe her.	13:00 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 The newlyweds return to Buckingham Palace. Based on letters and diaries of Queen Victoria.
14:00	14:00 Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—1. Arizona 1/4 Arriving in desert boom town Izzard, Steve Threefall finds that all is not what it seems. 14:15 Noise: A Human History—Epic Tales 6/30 David Hendy discovers how epic tales were remembered and passed down. 14:30 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—6. The Newly Weds 6/10 The newlyweds return to Buckingham Palace. Based on diaries and letters of Queen Victoria. 14:45 Book of the Week—As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, The Beginning... 1/5 Laurie Lee's classic account of walking in Spain.	14:00 Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—2. Fear 2/4 A hostile reception sends Steve Threefall into the arms of Nova Vallance. 14:15 Noise: A Human History—Persuasion 7/30 Prof David Hendy explores the power of the orator. 14:30 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—7. The Family 7/10 A gunshot alarms the royal couple. Based on the diaries and letters of Queen Victoria. 14:45 Book of the Week—As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, Vigo 2/5 Laurie Lee's classic account of walking in Spain.	14:00 Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—3. Threat 3/4 As Steve ponders the wrongdoings of desert boomtown Izzard, events take a sinister turn. 14:15 Noise: A Human History—Babble 8/30 David Hendy listens to the babble of ancient Rome. 14:30 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—8. Albert's Achievements 8/10 The Prince Regent plans the first international exhibition. 14:45 Book of the Week—As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, Madrid 3/5 Laurie Lee's classic account of walking in Spain.	14:00 Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—4. Danger 4/4 Facing more danger and intrigue, can Steve finally unravel the town's dark mystery? 14:15 Noise: A Human History—The Roaring Crowd 9/30 Prof David Hendy considers the visceral impact of a stadium full of noisy humans. 14:30 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—9. The Marriage of True Minds 9/10 The Crimean war looms and Victoria has her eighth child. 14:45 Book of the Week—As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, Seville 4/5 Laurie Lee's classic account of walking in Spain.	14:00 The Man with the Red Beard by Edgar Wallace Notorious vigilante, The Ringer, sets out to exact revenge. 14:15 Noise: A Human History—The Ecstatic Underground 10/30 David Hendy eavesdrops on the private lives of early Christians. 14:30 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—The Death of Albert 10/10 Victoria mourns for her mother while Albert is tormented by Bertie. 14:45 Book of the Week—As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, Malaga and more... 5/5 Laurie Lee's classic account of walking in Spain.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Sara Cox Sara chooses ‘I Will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor and ‘Coat Of Many Colors’ by Dolly Parton. 14:15 In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Uri Geller Spoon-bending TV illusionist Uri Geller reflects on his unusual life.	14:15 Dora and Elizabeth by Joanna Trollope Dora shares her birthday with The Queen, but what else to they have in common? 14:30 You Will Be Safe Here (Omnibus)—Episode 1 Damian Barr's searing novel spanning 100 years of South Africa's dark past and present.
15:00	15:00 Esther Waters—1. An Escape for Esther 1/2 Forced to leave the home of her brutal stepfather, Esther takes a job as a maid.	15:00 Esther Waters—2. Lone Parenting in Victorian England 2/2 Esther is determined to support her baby. A tale of survival in Victorian England.	15:00 Richard Monks - The Loss Adjuster Death and destruction on a flooded housing estate. Insurers move in.	15:00 Rosamond Lehmann—Invitation to the Waltz Waking on her 17th birthday, Olivia senses her rite of passage has begun.	15:00 Rosamond Lehmann—The Weather in the Streets 1930s London, Olivia meets Rollo again - and they embark on a secret affair.	15:00 Archive on 4—From the Self to the Selfie Lauren Laverne on the origins and effects of the obsession with selfies.	15:45 The Best of English—3. Birth of a Spiv 3/6 Arthur English recalls more highlights from a life in entertainment.
16:00	16:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Gyles Brandreth welcomes Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Hannah Gadsby and Natalie Haynes. 16:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, To the Barricades 4/6 Miss Featherstone gets arrested. Is she the right sort of person to teach children?	16:00 Genius—Series 3, Rob Newman 1/6 A whole new realm of swearing opens up as Rob Newman joins Dave Gorman. 16:30 Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 10, How to Define Oneself in Terms of Regional, Cultural and Geopolitical Identity Without Tears 2/4 In a post-referendum world, Jeremy examines nationality, identity and accents.	16:00 The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Peter Serafinowicz and Bill Bailey. 16:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, The Bar Mitzvah 1/6 Three rabbis at one party sparks a recipe for disaster.	16:00 The Write Stuff—Series 2, James Joyce 4/6 Literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Lynne Truss and Nigel Williams. 16:30 Rent—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 Maria and Richard hire a nanny, while Paul and Ruby move into their new home.	16:00 Hidden Treasures—Parham House 8/8 The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in West Sussex. 16:30 Home Again—Courage, Mother, Courage 4/6 Margaret plans to infuriate Fulton by revealing she’s got a lover.	16:00 Road to Normandy For 40 years, Dave has put behind him landing on Normandy beaches on D-Day in 1944.	16:00 Katherine Parker - The One Before The Last The story of poet Rupert Brooke’s complex love affair with Katherine “Ka” Cox.
17:00	17:00 Flying the Flag—Series 4, As Unequal as Others 3/8 The ambassador faces a revolt by men over women's rights in the Bloc. 17:30 Just a Minute—Series 84, Episode 2 Gyles Brandreth, Graham Norton, Lucy Porter and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons.	17:00 The Architects—Series 2, Turret 3/4 Matt designs a building with a great big turret (possibly). 17:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 13, Planned Parenthood 4/6 Ed gets a surprise offer to write parenting baby books.	17:00 Bookcases—Series 2, Merger Most Foul 4/4 Edith’s refusal to let Primus publish her books sparks desperate merger talks. 17:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 1 1/6 John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.	17:00 Dot—Series 1, The Extraordinary Example of the Ha'penny Exchange 2/4 A little East End snotling finds her way into the War Rooms. How will Dot dispose of her? 17:30 When Jeremy Hardy Spoke to the Nation—Part 2 A two-part look back at one of Radio 4’s best-loved comedians, presented by Sandi Toksvig.	17:00 On the Rocks—Series 2, Sirens 1/4 1938: the GP0 return to a remote Isles of Scilly island to check up on the post office. 17:30 Jo Caulfield: Pretending To Care Lots of jokes performed live by one of Britain's top stand ups Jo Caulfield.	17:30 Recycled Radio—Series 1, Power 1/4 What connects Adolf Hitler, John Humphrys and Jenny Murray? You are about to find out.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Louis MacNeice Two programmes featuring the radio producer and poet Louis MacNeice. 17:30 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Sara Pascoe and James Acaster 1/6 Alex and his band take a comedic look at the world of technology.
18:00	18:00 A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, Dead Persons in Hungary, by AA Calmet 1/5 A virginal English soldier, travelling through Romania, ends up in a deserted village. 18:15 The Testament of Jessie Lamb—1. Jessie 1/5 Can teenager Jessie Lamb save humanity with the impact of biological terrorism? 18:30 A Good Read—Mishal Husain and David Hepworth A discussion of books by Willa Cather, Nadeem Aslam and PG Wodehouse. From 2008.	18:00 A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, The Family of the Vourdalak, by Alexis Tolstoy 2/5 Father Gorcha goes into the mountains and warns his family he will return as a vampire 18:15 The Testament of Jessie Lamb—2. Taking Action 2/5 As her own world falls apart, Jessie realises she must act. 18:30 Sounds Natural—Humphrey Lyttelton Humphrey Lyttelton tells Derek Jones about birds he's spotted at home and away.	18:00 A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, The Horla, by Guy de Maupassant 3/5 A Brazilian ship sparks alarming visions for our hero who discovers its demonic cargo 18:15 The Testament of Jessie Lamb—3. Support 3/5 As the death toll mounts, Jessie’s act of heroism could save the human race. 18:30 That Reminds Me—Series 1, Ned Sherrin 6/5 From Noel Coward to the Oliviers, Ned Sherrin recalls his career highs and lows.	18:00 A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, Luella Miller, by Mary E Wilkins Freeman 4/5 A New England beauty has a disastrous effect on all those who cares for her 18:15 The Testament of Jessie Lamb—4. Obstacle 4/5 Jessie's world is in crisis, but her father’s adamant she shouldn’t volunteer. 18:30 Great Lives—William Robinson Gardener Carol Klein's choice is wild garden hero, William Robinson. With Matthew Parris.	18:00 A Night with a Vampire—Series 1, Clarimonde, by Theophile Gautier 5/5 A priest spots a beautiful woman at his ordination, and a battle for his soul commences 18:15 The Testament of Jessie Lamb—5. Action 5/5 With her own world falling apart, Jessie realises it is time to take action. 18:30 Off the Page—Nostalgia Cricketer Ed Smith, his father Jonathan Smith and writer Sarah Harrison get all nostalgic.	18:00 Spine Chillers—Origami by Jill Hyem 3/5 When Mr Shimojo takes a room, it seems to spark a horrifying chain of events. 18:45 Jane Gardam - Soul Mates A retired couple's trip to the Isles of Scilly proves to be unnerving.	18:00 Night Terrace—Series 1, 7. Discoworld 7/8 Anastasia Black is still hoping to retire but is forced to investigate a new mystery. 18:30 Bruce Bedford - The Gibson—Episode 6 6/6 On the day of the festival, Saul and the Guardians prepare to fight.
19:00	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Poetry Society 11/14 The Lad's new avant-garde friends get poetical with help from Sid and Bill. 19:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Showing Up of Corporal Jones 13/20 Jones must finish an assault course in 15 minutes.	19:00 The Betty Witherspoon Show—From 01/06/1974 Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray take on Anthony and Cleopatra. 19:30 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—End of an Era 13/13 It's Bob and Thelma's big day, and he's on tranquilisers. Adapted from TV. From 1975.	19:00 The Navy Lark—Series 8, Blowing Themselves Up 7/13 Taking part in a joint forces exercise, can HMS Troutbridge make it to the landing zone? 19:30 Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—The Alastair Wayne Show 6/6 Viewers are in for a surprise when Alice appears on TV.	19:00 Benny Hill—Benny Hill Time, From 29/3/1964 The master of double entendre presents sketches including Fred Scuttle. 19:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, Queen Anne's Rain 8/17 Min is counting rain drops, but why is everyone so wet?	19:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Escape from Prison the Burkiss Way 3/6 Japes in jail, foghorns - and what is normal? Cult sketch show. 19:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest 6/8 A shock for Harold when he meets his older half-brother.	19:00 Barry Humphries: Gladdies All Over Another chance to hear Kathy Lette’s celebration of Barry Humphries with the man himself.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 1, Famous Tumours Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich take a look at the good, bad and ugly side of tumours.
20:00	20:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 1. The Wealthy Widow 1/5 A deadly air raid, a rich widow and a grasping family in Agatha Christie's whodunit. 20:30 Tibet Remembered A portrait of pre Chinese Tibet through the voices of the British who worked there.	20:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 2. Blackmail 2/5 The Cloade family are after money from Gordon's widow. Do they want rid of her too? 20:30 The Goulash Archipelago—1. Transylvania 1/2 Two musicians travel through the Carpathian mountains, playing music in exchange for food.	20:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 3. Who's the Husband? 3/5 The mysterious visitor has been found dead in his hotel room. 20:30 The Goulash Archipelago—2. Carpathian Mountains 2/2 Musicians Zsolt Bende and Arnie Somogyi conclude their music and food odyssey.	20:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 4. Death of a Witness 4/5 The inquest on the death of the stranger has taken place leaving Poirot disturbed. 20:30 Bandits of the Blitz Duncan Campbell tells the story of gangsters, looting and crime on the home front in WWII.	20:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Taken at the Flood, 5. The Disguise 5/5 Poirot will have to think very fast to prevent another murder in the village. 20:30 The House I Grew Up In—Series 5, Terry Waite 2/4 Terry Waite returns to his childhood home in the small Cheshire village of Styal.		20:00 The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank (Omnibus) Readings from Anne Frank's diary by Georgia Groome.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 5, Adaptation 11/26 Guy Raz explore ideas about human adaptability. 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Ore Oduba Ore Oduba chooses 'Pride' by U2 and 'One Last Time' by Ariana Grande.	21:00 The Vinyl Cafe—Dream Bunnies Stuart Maclean regales with tales of rabbits who live in the glove compartment.	21:00 Shorts—The Time Being, Symphony of Sighs by Karen Anstee 1/6 A cellist sets off reluctantly to play at an outdoor concert. 21:15 Drama on 4—Hatch, Match and Dispatch, Uncle Harry by Gary Brown 1/6 The first of six quirky tales about the registering of life's big moments.	21:00 Shorts—The Time Being, The Summer of Learning by Susmita Bhattarcharya 2/6 A Welsh girl visits India to meet her father's family. 21:15 Drama on 4—Hatch, Match and Dispatch, Losing My Penny by Leah Chillery 2/6 Quirky tales about the registering of life's big moments.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—No Planet B and Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend This week, Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp recommend podcasts and chat to the creators.		21:10 The Listening Project—Mel and Andy – The University of Life Friends muse on what comes after university when it's no longer a sure start to a career (R) 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Eurovision, Sandie Shaw 4/4 Singer Sandie Shaw shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 84, Episode 2 Gyles Brandreth, Graham Norton, Lucy Porter and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons. 22:30 Clare in the Community—Series 4, And The Winner Is ... 3/6 The self-centred social worker is dreaming of glory.	22:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 13, Planned Parenthood 4/6 Ed gets a surprise offer to write parenting baby books. 22:30 Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Meet the masseuses who might make your spa visit more than a little stressful. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Milton Jones 1/2 The best in contemporary comedy. Laura Lexx chats to Milton Jones.	22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 1 1/6 John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs. 22:30 Tina C—Tina C: Herstory, Episode 4 4/4 Tina brings us right up to date with a (slightly) festive look at where she is today.	22:00 When Jeremy Hardy Spoke to the Nation—Part 2 A two-part look back at one of Radio 4’s best-loved comedians, presented by Sandi Toksvig. 22:30 Britain Versus the World—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Hal Cruttenden and Holly Walsh take on Henning Wehn and Swedish stand-up Fredrik Andersson 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Milton Jones 2/2 The best in contemporary comedy. Laura Lexx chats to Milton Jones.	22:00 Jo Caulfield: Pretending To Care Lots of jokes performed live by one of Britain's top stand ups Jo Caulfield. 22:30 Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Featuring an array of comic characters, including a fame-hungry celebrity mother. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Rhys James 1/2 The best in contemporary comedy. Angela Barnes chats to Rhys James.	22:00 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 6, Saint Anne, Alderney, the Channel Islands 6/6 Mark Steel performs for the locals of Saint Anne, Alderney, in the Channel Islands. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 9, Terry Christian talks to Kevin Bridges 1/6 TV presenter Terry Christian talks to stand-up comedian Kevin Bridges.	22:00 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Sara Pascoe and James Acaster 1/6 Alex and his band take a comedic look at the world of technology. 22:30 What Does the K Stand For?—Series 2, Balham's Got Talent 3/6 Stephen K Amos's sitcom about growing up black, gay and funny in 1980s London. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Rhys James 2/2 The best in contemporary comedy. Angela Barnes chats to Rhys James.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 26, Episode 7 7/8 Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp. 23:45 Hearing with Hegley—Series 3, Episode 7 7/8 John welcomes poet Christopher Logue and 'actor of sorts' Andrew Bailey.	23:00 Vent—Series 1, Switching Off 4/6 Comatose Ben's doctors bring in a psychiatrist, as he recalls his therapy from the past. 23:30 Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 1, Work 6/6 Tim explores the meaning of 'work' through the medium of poetry. With Tom Basden. 23:45 Jigsaw—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Dan Antopolski, Nat Luurtsema and Tom Craine piece together a selection of sketches.	23:00 Lee and Herring's Fist of Fun—Lancaster 3/6 The cult series hits Lancaster University. Starring Stewart Lee and Richard Herring. 23:30 I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Tom hears music everywhere, but it's not the food of love. With Bob Monkhouse.	23:00 The Museum of Everything—Series 1, Welcome to the Museum of Everything 1/6 Wander the galleries and discover the identity of Jack the Ripper. 23:30 At Home with the Snails—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 George and Beverley decide to feign their deaths...	23:00 Party—Series 2, All Publicity Is Good Publicity 1/4 The aspiring politicians try to get the recognition and publicity they deserve. 23:30 Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's World of Cricket, Episode 2 2/4 The player battles a case of libel based on an alleged encounter in a portable loo.	23:00 Sabotage—Series 2, Episode 1 1/2 Sabotage is a fresh and exciting comedy night.	23:00 Pleased to Meet You—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 90-something good-time girl Dora Dale dishes more dirt on her celebrity chums. 23:30 Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 2, Sex and Sexuality 3/4 Paul Sinha looks at the role lust has played in driving history.

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