Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 1 - 7 July 2019

Name: Heat 1
Released: 2019-07-05

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00:00	00:00 Nightfall—Series 1, 3. Buried Alive 3/5 Faking his own death for the insurance money, a sleazy hypnotist’s plan hits a big snag... 00:30 Robert Holmes - Aliens in the Mind—4. Official Intercessions 4/6 The authorities want to conceal Flora's presence, but how long can she fend them off?	00:00 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—1. The End Begins 1/6 Brilliant flashes with a seed cloud. Bill Masen recalls the world's monstrous nightmare. 00:30 A Good Read—Dillie Keane and Richard Fortey Dillie Keane, Professor Richard Fortey and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite reads.	00:00 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—2. A Light in the Night 2/6 Bill finds a sighted companion, but can they survive the chaos? 00:30 Sounds Natural—Eva Rueber-Staier Miss World 1969, Eva Rueber-Staier, talks about her encounters with African wildlife.	00:00 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—3. Conference and Confusion 3/6 Bill and Josella join an army-led group, but plans for a new community falter. 00:30 That Reminds Me—Series 3, John Fortune 2/5 The satirist and writer recalls his career and the people with whom he worked.	00:00 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—4. Dead End 4/6 Bill must help a group of blind survivors. Can he find Josella? 00:30 Great Lives—Nancy Dell'Olio chooses the life of Lucrezia Borgia Nancy Dell'Olio champions the much maligned Lucrezia Borgia.	00:00 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—5. World Narrowing 5/6 Killer plants rampage through countryside. 00:30 Off the Page—Middle Age Carol Clewlow, David Nicholls and Tony Cassidy face up to not being as young as they were.	00:00 Yevgeny Zamyatin - We—1. Rationality 1/2 Engineer D-503 questions his life in One State, a post-revolutionary future.
01:00	01:00 Mary Brunton - Self Control (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Loved by two very different men, Laura Montreville must choose between passion and virtue.	01:00 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 1. Hostage 1/5 As civil war takes its toll on Shrewsbury, the detective monk takes action. 01:30 Curlew River Ian Bostridge opens a window onto one of Benjamin Britten's strangest musical works.	01:00 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador 2/5 The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head. 01:30 Britain's Black Revolutionary Former union leader Lord Morris investigates a forgotten black hero of political reform.	01:00 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 3. A Princely Death 3/5 Ellis goes from being a hostage to a murder suspect. Brother Cadfael investigates. 01:30 Friends with my Ex Three couples describe how they have managed to separate but remain friends.	01:00 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 4. Allies 4/5 A second murder suspect disappears, and the medieval detective monk journeys to Wales. 01:30 The Seven Car Parks of Croydon Sue Perkins revisits her former home-town, Croydon, the mini-Manhattan of Outer London	01:00 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 5. A Helping Hand 5/5 With a strong case against Elis, will Brother Cadfael solve the sheriff's murder? 01:30 Van Gogh: Seeing Red Exploring the mind of painter Vincent van Gogh through his extraordinary letters.	01:00 Daphne: A Fire in Malta (Omnibus) The story of Malta's top investigative reporter.
02:00	02:15 How Are You? by Deborah Moggach Diana and her husband are looking forward to swimming in their own pool. 02:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole (Omnibus)—Adrian Mole: The Prostrate Years, Episode 1 1/2 The ever chaotic life of Adrian Mole, now aged 39.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 1 1/5 Having found literary success, our lady heads to a conference in Brussels. 02:15 Plants: From Roots to Riches—A Rose by Any Other Name Carl Linnaeus and a revolutionary grammar for plants. 02:30 Mary Brunton - Self Control—Penniless 6/10 With her father dead, Laura must ask her aunt for help and discovers some disturbing news. 02:45 Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 1 1/5 Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 2 2/5 Arriving in Brittany for a family holiday, our Lady is alarmed to find no sign of the sea. 02:15 Plants: From Roots to Riches—Plants to Shape Society How plants proved a new route to political power and the growth of Britain's Empire. 02:30 Mary Brunton - Self Control—Choices 7/10 De Courcy has fallen for Laura, but is she free from the affections of Colonel Hargrave? 02:45 Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 2 2/5 Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 3 3/5 Our Lady attends Pamela Pringle’s cocktail party in Sloane Street. 02:15 Plants: From Roots to Riches—Pressed Plants and Possibilities How Kew's pressed plants collection established insights into plant relationships. 02:30 Mary Brunton - Self Control—A Request 8/10 Laura learns more about Hargrave's conduct and receives a request from De Courcy. 02:45 Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 3 3/5 Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 4 4/5 Mademoiselle returns for a visit but the picnic held in her honour is blighted by rain. 02:15 Plants: From Roots to Riches—Blight on the Landscape Out of the tragedy of the Irish potato famine in 1845, a new discipline in science emerged 02:30 Mary Brunton - Self Control—Turmoil 9/10 Laura has agreed to marry De Courcy, but will Hargrave let her? Could danger be very near? 02:45 Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 4 4/5 Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.	02:00 Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 5 5/5 Our Lady returns home to find an unexpected guest in the house. 02:15 Plants: From Roots to Riches—Lumping and Splitting How naturalist Joseph Hooker globally acquired species to build up the first maps of flora 02:30 Mary Brunton - Self Control—Kidnapped 10/10 Laura has been kidnapped by the love-crazed Hargrave. How will she make her escape? 02:45 Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 5 5/5 Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Francis Rossi Francis Rossi chooses The Everly Brothers, and In the Army Now by Bolland and Bolland. 02:15 Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 1, The Lake District 2/8 The poet follows in the rugged Cumbrian footsteps of Beatrix Potter. 02:45 Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts—The Communications Experts 2/5 How to beat the fiends in white coats and overalls at their own game.
03:00	03:45 Parkmasters—1. John Claudius Loudon and the Derby Arboretum Tristram Hunt with a history of public parks and the influence of John Claudius Loudon.	03:00 Dave Sheasby - Five Summers and Johnny Onion A photograph evokes vivid memories of an intense lost love across the English Channel.	03:00 Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw—1. The Experiment Begins 1/2 Alistair McGowan, Morgana Robinson and Al Murray star in Shaw's tale of transformation.	03:00 Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw—2. Eliza's Big Test 2/2 It's Eliza‘s day of reckoning. Starring Alistair McGowan and Morgana Robinson.	03:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—1. The Broken Cross 1/7 The lawyer, Mr Carlyle, meets the beautiful Lady Isabel and buys East Lynne in secret.	03:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—2. The Keepers of the Dead 2/7 Lady Isabel has been left a pauper. Can anyone rescue her? With Rosemary Leach.	03:00 The Jon Pertwee Files Sean Pertwee celebrates his father's career, with rare archive material and interviews.
04:00	04:00 Drama on 4—The Song of Hiawatha Drama of Longfellow's epic poem of Native American mythology concerning life and nature.	04:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 7, Episode 2 2/6 John Lloyd and Phill Jupitus with Richard Osman, Prof Kevin Dutton and Dr Sandra Knapp. 04:30 The Best Laid Plans—Would Like To Meet 3/4 New sitcom. Ardal O'Hanlon plays an idiot angel who's sent to earth to fix his mistakes.	04:00 Genius—Series 3, Charlie Brooker 6/6 Speeding motorway services? More of the public’s loopy ideas! 04:30 Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 3 3/6 Phonsie treats Muriel to a meal and Bernie Gallagher is back in town.	04:00 The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Sue Perkins grills Tom Binns, Ben Moor, Nick Frost and Peter Serafinowicz. From 2001. 04:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, Babies 6/6 The rabbis are submerged in baby talk, while Melvin struggles with his conscience.	04:00 Booked—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington, Roger McGough. 04:30 Bristow—Series 2, The Power of the Press 2/4 The buying clerk crusades to improve the lot of cleaning ladies.	04:00 Say the Word—Episode 5 5/6 Andrew Sachs, Helen Lederer and Felix Dexter in the English language quiz. 04:30 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, It's a Fig, Not a Date 3/4 Cassie and Pete join dating agencies with unexpected realisations.	04:00 James Follett - The Light of a Thousand Suns Bizarre coincidences spark a British nuclear submarine's preparations for all-out attack.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Derek Jarman and Thom Gunn Kate Tempest honours iconic film maker Derek Jarman plus poems from poet Thom Gunn. 05:30 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Cariad Lloyd and Gwyneth Herbert 5/6 Alex and his band explore the Tudors versus the Vikings.	05:00 Flying the Flag—Series 4, End of Term 8/8 The Ambassador packs his diplomatic bags for good, but faces one final crisis. 05:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 71, Episode 1 1/6 71st series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee	05:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Leading A Merry Dance 4/6 Rosie discovers a Russian dance troop isn't quite what it seems. 05:30 Heresy—Series 11, Episode 3 3/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.	05:00 The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Holmes Strikes a Happy Medium 5/6 The spoof sleuth tries to unravel murderous goings-on at a seance. 05:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 6 6/6 Stand by for a breakneck race against time!	05:00 The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 6, Meg's Tale 3/3 The real story of Tam O'Shanter's big night out from the viewpoint of Meg the horse. 05:30 My Obsession—Series 1, Episode 2 2/2 Paul Merton and Suki Webster star in a comedy about a comedian and his number one fan.	05:00 Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 2, The Steam Excursion 2/5 Mr Percy Noakes, a friend to all until he is undone by the organisation of a river trip. 05:30 A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 2, The Auction 4/4 In Russia, a family estate is about to be turned into a golf course.	05:30 Jarvis and Matthew—Setting Out Martin Jarvis and Christopher Matthew head to the 1960s and their first forays into work.
06:00	06:00 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 1. Hostage 1/5 As civil war takes its toll on Shrewsbury, the detective monk takes action. 06:30 Curlew River Ian Bostridge opens a window onto one of Benjamin Britten's strangest musical works.	06:00 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador 2/5 The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head. 06:30 Britain's Black Revolutionary Former union leader Lord Morris investigates a forgotten black hero of political reform.	06:00 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 3. A Princely Death 3/5 Ellis goes from being a hostage to a murder suspect. Brother Cadfael investigates. 06:30 Friends with my Ex Three couples describe how they have managed to separate but remain friends.	06:00 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 4. Allies 4/5 A second murder suspect disappears, and the medieval detective monk journeys to Wales. 06:30 The Seven Car Parks of Croydon Sue Perkins revisits her former home-town, Croydon, the mini-Manhattan of Outer London	06:00 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 5. A Helping Hand 5/5 With a strong case against Elis, will Brother Cadfael solve the sheriff's murder? 06:30 Van Gogh: Seeing Red Exploring the mind of painter Vincent van Gogh through his extraordinary letters.	06:00 James Follett - The Light of a Thousand Suns Bizarre coincidences spark a British nuclear submarine's preparations for all-out attack.	06:00 Mary Brunton - Self Control (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Heartache and danger lie ahead for Laura Montreville, as she must choose between two men.
07:00	07:00 Flying the Flag—Series 4, End of Term 8/8 The Ambassador packs his diplomatic bags for good, but faces one final crisis. 07:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 71, Episode 1 1/6 71st series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee	07:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Leading A Merry Dance 4/6 Rosie discovers a Russian dance troop isn't quite what it seems. 07:30 Heresy—Series 11, Episode 3 3/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.	07:00 The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Holmes Strikes a Happy Medium 5/6 The spoof sleuth tries to unravel murderous goings-on at a seance. 07:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 6 6/6 Stand by for a breakneck race against time!	07:00 The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 6, Meg's Tale 3/3 The real story of Tam O'Shanter's big night out from the viewpoint of Meg the horse. 07:30 My Obsession—Series 1, Episode 2 2/2 Paul Merton and Suki Webster star in a comedy about a comedian and his number one fan.	07:00 Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 2, The Steam Excursion 2/5 Mr Percy Noakes, a friend to all until he is undone by the organisation of a river trip. 07:30 A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 2, The Auction 4/4 In Russia, a family estate is about to be turned into a golf course.	07:30 Jarvis and Matthew—Setting Out Martin Jarvis and Christopher Matthew head to the 1960s and their first forays into work.	07:15 Michael Carson - Blowpipe Agatha Puckeridge lands in Borneo in 1949 and meets the maker of a deadly weapon. 07:30 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Terry Alderton 6/6 Aliens and deja vu. Alex Horne and his band explore miscellaneous, mysterious things.
08:00	08:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 3, Episode 2 2/4 The regular butt of the comedy duo's jokes, Des O'Connor, brings along his angry mum. 08:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Menace From the Deep 18/20 With the platoon marooned at the end of the pier, Jones gets a shock.	08:00 The Al Read Show—From 15/11/1955 Starring the Salford sausage maker turned monarch of the monologue. 08:30 To the Manor Born—Sons of the Fathers 5/10 Clearing out the cellar, Audrey finds more than she had bargained for.	08:00 The Navy Lark—Series 8, Getting Rid Of Pertwee 12/13 Has Pertwee finally come unstuck? Povey's certainly keen for a new Chief Petty Officer. 08:30 Doctor at Large—Farewell Las Palmas 5/13 When Simon Sparrow is caught in a compromising position, twice, only Easter can save him.	08:00 Benny Hill—Benny Hill Time, From 28/03/1965 Benny Hill seeks romance in a rowing boat and tries to get a handle on bank robbery. 08:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, Dishonoured - Again 13/17 Neddie gets a job in a bank. How wise is it to put him in charge of the vault?	08:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Govern Britain the Burkiss Way 4/13 The comic team sweep to a political landslide. Stars Jo Kendall and Nigel Rees. 08:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 4, The Lodger 3/8 Albert and Harold argue over their lack of cash.	08:00 The Jon Pertwee Files Sean Pertwee celebrates his father's career, with rare archive material and interviews.	08:00 Whack-O!—The Boxing Championship Professor Jimmy Edwards must deal with outbreaks of shaving and mixed ballroom dancing. 08:30 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 4, I'm In Trouble - Again Schoolboy Jimmy is on a mission to get to a wrestling match.
09:00	09:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 7, Episode 2 2/6 John Lloyd and Phill Jupitus with Richard Osman, Prof Kevin Dutton and Dr Sandra Knapp. 09:30 The Best Laid Plans—Would Like To Meet 3/4 New sitcom. Ardal O'Hanlon plays an idiot angel who's sent to earth to fix his mistakes.	09:00 Dead Ringers—Series 19, Episode 4 The topical satire show that will go on forever, much like Brexit negotiations. 09:30 The Other Man—Getting Hotter 4/6 Nearly caught out twice with Grace, is Travis really cut out to be the other man?	09:00 The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Sue Perkins grills Tom Binns, Ben Moor, Nick Frost and Peter Serafinowicz. From 2001. 09:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, Babies 6/6 The rabbis are submerged in baby talk, while Melvin struggles with his conscience.	09:00 Booked—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington, Roger McGough. 09:30 Bristow—Series 2, The Power of the Press 2/4 The buying clerk crusades to improve the lot of cleaning ladies.	09:00 Say the Word—Episode 5 5/6 Andrew Sachs, Helen Lederer and Felix Dexter in the English language quiz. 09:30 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, It's a Fig, Not a Date 3/4 Cassie and Pete join dating agencies with unexpected realisations.	09:00 Putting You Through, Caller Shaun Ley explores the old-fashioned world of telephone operators.	09:00 On Chapel Sands (Omnibus) Laura Cumming's new book unravels the mystery of her mother’s disappearance as a child.
10:00	10:00 Dave Sheasby - Five Summers and Johnny Onion A photograph evokes vivid memories of an intense lost love across the English Channel.	10:00 Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw—1. The Experiment Begins 1/2 Alistair McGowan, Morgana Robinson and Al Murray star in Shaw's tale of transformation.	10:00 Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw—2. Eliza's Big Test 2/2 It's Eliza‘s day of reckoning. Starring Alistair McGowan and Morgana Robinson.	10:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—1. The Broken Cross 1/7 The lawyer, Mr Carlyle, meets the beautiful Lady Isabel and buys East Lynne in secret.	10:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—2. The Keepers of the Dead 2/7 Lady Isabel has been left a pauper. Can anyone rescue her? With Rosemary Leach.		10:10 The Listening Project—Mike and Dennis – It’s All About Survival Ex-soldiers share their opinions about how the armed services are viewed (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Space, Chris Hadfield From Brandi Carlile to Simon & Garfunkel, astronaut Chris Hadfield's castaway choices.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 5, The Food We Eat 16/26 Guy Raz explores how there's more to food than simple nourishment. 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Greg James Greg James selects tracks by The Waterboys and by Maximo Park.	11:00 Telling Tales—Katherine Jakeways Capturing Middle England in a sitcom and a romantic drama that begins on a train.	11:00 Unforgettable—Series 1, David Temple/Derek Jarman 1/5 David Temple has an imagined conversation with his late brother-in-law Derek Jarman. 11:15 Jonathan Davidson - Life Cycles Three lives on three bicycles from three different eras.	11:00 The Computer Speaks—Vox Humana by Timothy X Atack 1/3 An original short story for radio by Timothy X Atack, read by Neve McIntosh. 11:15 Drama on 4—EV Crowe - How to Say Goodbye Properly Award-winning drama about growing up in the army, by EV Crowe.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New releases for July - with Scott Bryan Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend series launching or returning this month.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 1, Wild Things Radiolab asks: What does conservation really mean in the 21st century?
12:00	12:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 3, Episode 2 2/4 The regular butt of the comedy duo's jokes, Des O'Connor, brings along his angry mum. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Menace From the Deep 18/20 With the platoon marooned at the end of the pier, Jones gets a shock.	12:00 The Al Read Show—From 15/11/1955 Starring the Salford sausage maker turned monarch of the monologue. 12:30 To the Manor Born—Sons of the Fathers 5/10 Clearing out the cellar, Audrey finds more than she had bargained for.	12:00 The Navy Lark—Series 8, Getting Rid Of Pertwee 12/13 Has Pertwee finally come unstuck? Povey's certainly keen for a new Chief Petty Officer. 12:30 Doctor at Large—Farewell Las Palmas 5/13 When Simon Sparrow is caught in a compromising position, twice, only Easter can save him.	12:00 Benny Hill—Benny Hill Time, From 28/03/1965 Benny Hill seeks romance in a rowing boat and tries to get a handle on bank robbery. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, Dishonoured - Again 13/17 Neddie gets a job in a bank. How wise is it to put him in charge of the vault?	12:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Govern Britain the Burkiss Way 4/13 The comic team sweep to a political landslide. Stars Jo Kendall and Nigel Rees. 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 4, The Lodger 3/8 Albert and Harold argue over their lack of cash.	12:00 Genius—Series 3, Charlie Brooker 6/6 Speeding motorway services? More of the public’s loopy ideas! 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, Dishonoured - Again 13/17 Neddie gets a job in a bank. How wise is it to put him in charge of the vault?	12:00 Whack-O!—The Boxing Championship Professor Jimmy Edwards must deal with outbreaks of shaving and mixed ballroom dancing. 12:30 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 4, I'm In Trouble - Again Schoolboy Jimmy is on a mission to get to a wrestling match.
13:00	13:00 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 1. Hostage 1/5 As civil war takes its toll on Shrewsbury, the detective monk takes action. 13:30 Curlew River Ian Bostridge opens a window onto one of Benjamin Britten's strangest musical works.	13:00 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador 2/5 The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head. 13:30 Britain's Black Revolutionary Former union leader Lord Morris investigates a forgotten black hero of political reform.	13:00 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 3. A Princely Death 3/5 Ellis goes from being a hostage to a murder suspect. Brother Cadfael investigates. 13:30 Friends with my Ex Three couples describe how they have managed to separate but remain friends.	13:00 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 4. Allies 4/5 A second murder suspect disappears, and the medieval detective monk journeys to Wales. 13:30 The Seven Car Parks of Croydon Sue Perkins revisits her former home-town, Croydon, the mini-Manhattan of Outer London	13:00 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 5. A Helping Hand 5/5 With a strong case against Elis, will Brother Cadfael solve the sheriff's murder? 13:30 Van Gogh: Seeing Red Exploring the mind of painter Vincent van Gogh through his extraordinary letters.	13:00 Daphne: A Fire in Malta (Omnibus) The story of Malta's top investigative reporter.	13:00 Mary Brunton - Self Control (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Heartache and danger lie ahead for Laura Montreville, as she must choose between two men.
14:00	14:00 Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 1 1/5 Having found literary success, our lady heads to a conference in Brussels. 14:15 Plants: From Roots to Riches—A Rose by Any Other Name Carl Linnaeus and a revolutionary grammar for plants. 14:30 Mary Brunton - Self Control—Penniless 6/10 With her father dead, Laura must ask her aunt for help and discovers some disturbing news. 14:45 Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 1 1/5 Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 2 2/5 Arriving in Brittany for a family holiday, our Lady is alarmed to find no sign of the sea. 14:15 Plants: From Roots to Riches—Plants to Shape Society How plants proved a new route to political power and the growth of Britain's Empire. 14:30 Mary Brunton - Self Control—Choices 7/10 De Courcy has fallen for Laura, but is she free from the affections of Colonel Hargrave? 14:45 Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 2 2/5 Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 3 3/5 Our Lady attends Pamela Pringle’s cocktail party in Sloane Street. 14:15 Plants: From Roots to Riches—Pressed Plants and Possibilities How Kew's pressed plants collection established insights into plant relationships. 14:30 Mary Brunton - Self Control—A Request 8/10 Laura learns more about Hargrave's conduct and receives a request from De Courcy. 14:45 Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 3 3/5 Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 4 4/5 Mademoiselle returns for a visit but the picnic held in her honour is blighted by rain. 14:15 Plants: From Roots to Riches—Blight on the Landscape Out of the tragedy of the Irish potato famine in 1845, a new discipline in science emerged 14:30 Mary Brunton - Self Control—Turmoil 9/10 Laura has agreed to marry De Courcy, but will Hargrave let her? Could danger be very near? 14:45 Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 4 4/5 Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.	14:00 Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 5 5/5 Our Lady returns home to find an unexpected guest in the house. 14:15 Plants: From Roots to Riches—Lumping and Splitting How naturalist Joseph Hooker globally acquired species to build up the first maps of flora 14:30 Mary Brunton - Self Control—Kidnapped 10/10 Laura has been kidnapped by the love-crazed Hargrave. How will she make her escape? 14:45 Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 5 5/5 Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Francis Rossi Francis Rossi chooses The Everly Brothers, and In the Army Now by Bolland and Bolland. 14:15 Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 1, The Lake District 2/8 The poet follows in the rugged Cumbrian footsteps of Beatrix Potter. 14:45 Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts—The Communications Experts 2/5 How to beat the fiends in white coats and overalls at their own game.	14:15 Michael Carson - Blowpipe Agatha Puckeridge lands in Borneo in 1949 and meets the maker of a deadly weapon. 14:30 The Diaries of Adrian Mole (Omnibus)—Adrian Mole: The Prostrate Years, Episode 2 2/2 Adrian's suspicions around Daisy and Fairfax-Lycett continue to grow.
15:00	15:00 Dave Sheasby - Five Summers and Johnny Onion A photograph evokes vivid memories of an intense lost love across the English Channel.	15:00 Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw—1. The Experiment Begins 1/2 Alistair McGowan, Morgana Robinson and Al Murray star in Shaw's tale of transformation.	15:00 Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw—2. Eliza's Big Test 2/2 It's Eliza‘s day of reckoning. Starring Alistair McGowan and Morgana Robinson.	15:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—1. The Broken Cross 1/7 The lawyer, Mr Carlyle, meets the beautiful Lady Isabel and buys East Lynne in secret.	15:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—2. The Keepers of the Dead 2/7 Lady Isabel has been left a pauper. Can anyone rescue her? With Rosemary Leach.	15:00 The Jon Pertwee Files Sean Pertwee celebrates his father's career, with rare archive material and interviews.	15:45 Parkmasters—2. Joseph Paxton and Birkenhead Park Tristan Hunt's history of public parks with Joseph Paxton's grand efforts for Birkenhead.
16:00	16:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 7, Episode 2 2/6 John Lloyd and Phill Jupitus with Richard Osman, Prof Kevin Dutton and Dr Sandra Knapp. 16:30 The Best Laid Plans—Would Like To Meet 3/4 New sitcom. Ardal O'Hanlon plays an idiot angel who's sent to earth to fix his mistakes.	16:00 Genius—Series 3, Charlie Brooker 6/6 Speeding motorway services? More of the public’s loopy ideas! 16:30 Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 3 3/6 Phonsie treats Muriel to a meal and Bernie Gallagher is back in town.	16:00 The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Sue Perkins grills Tom Binns, Ben Moor, Nick Frost and Peter Serafinowicz. From 2001. 16:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 2, Babies 6/6 The rabbis are submerged in baby talk, while Melvin struggles with his conscience.	16:00 Booked—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington, Roger McGough. 16:30 Bristow—Series 2, The Power of the Press 2/4 The buying clerk crusades to improve the lot of cleaning ladies.	16:00 Say the Word—Episode 5 5/6 Andrew Sachs, Helen Lederer and Felix Dexter in the English language quiz. 16:30 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, It's a Fig, Not a Date 3/4 Cassie and Pete join dating agencies with unexpected realisations.	16:00 James Follett - The Light of a Thousand Suns Bizarre coincidences spark a British nuclear submarine's preparations for all-out attack.	16:00 A Confirmed Bachelor by Arthur Schnitzler A middle-aged doctor ponders life after meeting two very different women.
17:00	17:00 Flying the Flag—Series 4, End of Term 8/8 The Ambassador packs his diplomatic bags for good, but faces one final crisis. 17:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 71, Episode 1 1/6 71st series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee	17:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Leading A Merry Dance 4/6 Rosie discovers a Russian dance troop isn't quite what it seems. 17:30 Heresy—Series 11, Episode 3 3/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.	17:00 The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Holmes Strikes a Happy Medium 5/6 The spoof sleuth tries to unravel murderous goings-on at a seance. 17:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 6 6/6 Stand by for a breakneck race against time!	17:00 The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 6, Meg's Tale 3/3 The real story of Tam O'Shanter's big night out from the viewpoint of Meg the horse. 17:30 My Obsession—Series 1, Episode 2 2/2 Paul Merton and Suki Webster star in a comedy about a comedian and his number one fan.	17:00 Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 2, The Steam Excursion 2/5 Mr Percy Noakes, a friend to all until he is undone by the organisation of a river trip. 17:30 A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 2, The Auction 4/4 In Russia, a family estate is about to be turned into a golf course.	17:30 Jarvis and Matthew—Setting Out Martin Jarvis and Christopher Matthew head to the 1960s and their first forays into work.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Down off the Pedestals Daljit Nagra selects a programme featuring the new poet laureate, Simon Armitage. 17:30 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Terry Alderton 6/6 Aliens and deja vu. Alex Horne and his band explore miscellaneous, mysterious things.
18:00	18:00 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—1. The End Begins 1/6 Brilliant flashes with a seed cloud. Bill Masen recalls the world's monstrous nightmare. 18:30 A Good Read—Dillie Keane and Richard Fortey Dillie Keane, Professor Richard Fortey and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite reads.	18:00 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—2. A Light in the Night 2/6 Bill finds a sighted companion, but can they survive the chaos? 18:30 Sounds Natural—Eva Rueber-Staier Miss World 1969, Eva Rueber-Staier, talks about her encounters with African wildlife.	18:00 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—3. Conference and Confusion 3/6 Bill and Josella join an army-led group, but plans for a new community falter. 18:30 That Reminds Me—Series 3, John Fortune 2/5 The satirist and writer recalls his career and the people with whom he worked.	18:00 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—4. Dead End 4/6 Bill must help a group of blind survivors. Can he find Josella? 18:30 Great Lives—Nancy Dell'Olio chooses the life of Lucrezia Borgia Nancy Dell'Olio champions the much maligned Lucrezia Borgia.	18:00 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—5. World Narrowing 5/6 Killer plants rampage through countryside. 18:30 Off the Page—Middle Age Carol Clewlow, David Nicholls and Tony Cassidy face up to not being as young as they were.	18:00 Yevgeny Zamyatin - We—1. Rationality 1/2 Engineer D-503 questions his life in One State, a post-revolutionary future.	18:00 Nightfall—Series 1, 4. Baby Doll 4/5 A young husband gets more than he bargained for when he buys his wife an antique doll. 18:30 Robert Holmes - Aliens in the Mind—5. Genetic Revelation 5/6 There's a colony of mutants in London, and the only person who could fight them is dead.
19:00	19:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 3, Episode 2 2/4 The regular butt of the comedy duo's jokes, Des O'Connor, brings along his angry mum. 19:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Menace From the Deep 18/20 With the platoon marooned at the end of the pier, Jones gets a shock.	19:00 The Al Read Show—From 15/11/1955 Starring the Salford sausage maker turned monarch of the monologue. 19:30 To the Manor Born—Sons of the Fathers 5/10 Clearing out the cellar, Audrey finds more than she had bargained for.	19:00 The Navy Lark—Series 8, Getting Rid Of Pertwee 12/13 Has Pertwee finally come unstuck? Povey's certainly keen for a new Chief Petty Officer. 19:30 Doctor at Large—Farewell Las Palmas 5/13 When Simon Sparrow is caught in a compromising position, twice, only Easter can save him.	19:00 Benny Hill—Benny Hill Time, From 28/03/1965 Benny Hill seeks romance in a rowing boat and tries to get a handle on bank robbery. 19:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, Dishonoured - Again 13/17 Neddie gets a job in a bank. How wise is it to put him in charge of the vault?	19:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Govern Britain the Burkiss Way 4/13 The comic team sweep to a political landslide. Stars Jo Kendall and Nigel Rees. 19:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 4, The Lodger 3/8 Albert and Harold argue over their lack of cash.	19:00 Putting You Through, Caller Shaun Ley explores the old-fashioned world of telephone operators.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 1, Wild Things Radiolab asks: What does conservation really mean in the 21st century?
20:00	20:00 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 1. Hostage 1/5 As civil war takes its toll on Shrewsbury, the detective monk takes action. 20:30 Curlew River Ian Bostridge opens a window onto one of Benjamin Britten's strangest musical works.	20:00 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador 2/5 The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head. 20:30 Britain's Black Revolutionary Former union leader Lord Morris investigates a forgotten black hero of political reform.	20:00 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 3. A Princely Death 3/5 Ellis goes from being a hostage to a murder suspect. Brother Cadfael investigates. 20:30 Friends with my Ex Three couples describe how they have managed to separate but remain friends.	20:00 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 4. Allies 4/5 A second murder suspect disappears, and the medieval detective monk journeys to Wales. 20:30 The Seven Car Parks of Croydon Sue Perkins revisits her former home-town, Croydon, the mini-Manhattan of Outer London	20:00 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 5. A Helping Hand 5/5 With a strong case against Elis, will Brother Cadfael solve the sheriff's murder? 20:30 Van Gogh: Seeing Red Exploring the mind of painter Vincent van Gogh through his extraordinary letters.		20:00 On Chapel Sands (Omnibus) Laura Cumming's new book unravels the mystery of her mother’s disappearance as a child.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 5, The Food We Eat 16/26 Guy Raz explores how there's more to food than simple nourishment. 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Greg James Greg James selects tracks by The Waterboys and by Maximo Park.	21:00 Telling Tales—Katherine Jakeways Capturing Middle England in a sitcom and a romantic drama that begins on a train.	21:00 Unforgettable—Series 1, David Temple/Derek Jarman 1/5 David Temple has an imagined conversation with his late brother-in-law Derek Jarman. 21:15 Jonathan Davidson - Life Cycles Three lives on three bicycles from three different eras.	21:00 The Computer Speaks—Vox Humana by Timothy X Atack 1/3 An original short story for radio by Timothy X Atack, read by Neve McIntosh. 21:15 Drama on 4—EV Crowe - How to Say Goodbye Properly Award-winning drama about growing up in the army, by EV Crowe.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New releases for July - with Scott Bryan Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend series launching or returning this month.		21:10 The Listening Project—Mike and Dennis – It’s All About Survival Ex-soldiers share their opinions about how the armed services are viewed (R) 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Space, Chris Hadfield From Brandi Carlile to Simon & Garfunkel, astronaut Chris Hadfield's castaway choices.
22:00	22:00 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 71, Episode 1 1/6 71st series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee 22:30 The Harpoon—Series 3, Episode 2 2/4 Handy hints on body language, in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.	22:00 Heresy—Series 11, Episode 3 3/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy. 22:30 Alun Cochrane's Fun House—Living Room 2/4 Alun's house tour arrives in his living room. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Ed Byrne 1/3 From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.	22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 6 6/6 Stand by for a breakneck race against time! 22:30 The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 1, Lending Things 5/6 Haunted by his past, the comedian has words of caution on the return of personal items. 22:45 The Shuttleworths—Series 2, Shuttleworth Diplomacy 5/5 Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth sets out to be a nicer, more approachable person. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Ed Byrne 2/3 From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.	22:00 My Obsession—Series 1, Episode 2 2/2 Paul Merton and Suki Webster star in a comedy about a comedian and his number one fan. 22:30 Richard Marsh—Cardboard Heart, Engagement 2/4 Will is asked to help someone find the words to break some difficult news. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Ed Byrne 3/3 From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.	22:00 A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 2, The Auction 4/4 In Russia, a family estate is about to be turned into a golf course. 22:30 BBC New Comedy Awards—2019, Heat 1 The nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK.	22:00 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 7, Lynton and Lynmouth 5/6 Mark Steel visits Lynton in North Devon and performs for the local residents. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 9, Graham Linehan talks to Adam Buxton 6/6 Comedy writer and director Graham Linehan talks to comedian and actor Adam Buxton. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Sam Baines 1/2 From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.	22:00 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Terry Alderton 6/6 Aliens and deja vu. Alex Horne and his band explore miscellaneous, mysterious things. 22:30 Hal—Series 1, Death 2/4 Hal has a serious health problem, but salvation comes in the form of a charity race. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Sam Baines 2/2 From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
23:00	23:00 Dead Ringers—Series 19, Episode 4 The topical satire show that will go on forever, much like Brexit negotiations. 23:30 Radio Active—Series 4, The Breakfast Show 4/8 The breakfast show team embark on their first TV simulcast!	23:00 To Hull and Back—Series 2, Is That You Mr Brown? 3/4 Sheila buys a crystal ball and attempts to tell the fortune of a neighbour with piles. 23:30 Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 5, Manchester 5/6 Mark is in Manchester for thoughts on low-cost housing and novel road safety techniques.	23:00 The Jason Byrne Show—Series 2, Food 2/6 The comic reveals his love for an animated rabbit and his hatred of baguette nibbling. 23:30 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, There's Something About Mrs Naughtie 2/6 Mrs Naughtie's news has Hamish, Dougal and the Laird all a-fluster. 23:45 Love in Recovery—Series 1, Julie 2/6 Julie's husband comes back after six years, and the rest of the group pick up the pieces.	23:00 The Museum of Everything—Series 1, The History of the Future 6/6 Badgerland goes global, and the Future's History. 23:30 Two Episodes of Mash—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 News, weather, sport and a fly on the wall documentary.	23:30 The Big Booth—Series 2: The Big Booth Too, Episode 3 3/6 Boothby Graffoe meets a man with a replacement tongue and a man in a washing machine.	23:00 Armando Iannucci—Series 2, Episode 4 4/5 Sex education, plus the news from a baby’s perspective.	23:00 Cabin Pressure—Series 3, Ottery St Mary 4/6 Martin is a man with a van, plus a plane with an otter and a piano with an attitude. 23:30 Andrew Maxwell's Public Enemies—Nationalism 4/4 Andrew explores the reasons for joining nationalist organisations.

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