Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 8 - 14 July 2019

Name: Heat 2
Released: 2019-07-12

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00:00	00:00 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. 00:30 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.	00:00 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—6. Strategic Withdrawal 6/6 Hope for Bill and Josella, but there's another obstacle... 00:30 A Good Read—Alistair Beaton and Valerie Grove Alistair Beaton, Valerie Grove and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite reads.	00:00 The Laxian Key—Episode 1 1/4 Mystery space tourist deaths land two planet cleaners with a new contract. 00:30 Sounds Natural—Henry Longhurst The golf writer Henry Longhurst shares his love of nature with Derek Jones.	00:00 The Laxian Key—Episode 2 2/4 London is melting, but planetary decontaminationists Arnold and Gregor get the blame. 00:30 That Reminds Me—Series 2, Dora Bryan From ENSA to Hello Dolly, the actress remembers her stage, film and TV career.	00:00 The Laxian Key—Episode 3 3/4 With the planetary decontaminationists on the run, Arnold's apologetic call is traced. 00:30 Great Lives—David Livingstone John Blashford-Snell explains why he admires fellow explorer, Dr David Livingstone.	00:00 The Laxian Key—Episode 4 4/4 Evans the Welsh vigilante aims to bomb the planetary decontaminationists for melting Earth 00:30 Off the Page—Rogues Jake Arnott, Katie Hickman, Michael Dobbs dissect the cliché about rogues being loveable.	00:00 Yevgeny Zamyatin - We—2. Infatuation 2/2 Will OneState engineer D-503's fascination with I-330 lead him to love or revolution?
01:00	01:00 Mary Brunton - Self Control (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Heartache and danger lie ahead for Laura Montreville, as she must choose between two men.	01:00 Burnt—1. Mountain Horror 1/6 After leaving London, Milkie finds arson and bloodshed in Wales. 01:30 In Pursuit of Treasure The sometimes murky world of the metal detector. Is it changing our national heritage?	01:00 Burnt—2. Politics of Darkness 2/6 Did fanatical nationalists attack an old lady? 01:30 Queer Tangier The provocative tale of one of the 20th century's great bohemian and literary capitals.	01:00 Burnt—3. Exploitation 3/6 Milkie discovers corruption goes right to the top. 01:30 The Gorbals Vampire Louise Welsh investigates the Glasgow Vampire hunt that changed Britain's censorship laws.	01:00 Burnt—4. Trouble Runs Deep 4/6 Milkie and Beth search for the killers. 01:30 Jazz Frenzy Poland, 1956. Eight young Londoners blow hot jazz during the Cold War and enter history.	01:00 Burnt—5. Much Knowledge 5/6 Milkie tries to find out how far the political corruption goes. 01:30 That Man Remembered A tribute to Tommy Handley, who kept Britain laughing during the Second World War.	01:00 DCI Alma Blair (Omnibus)—Dead Cert Alma’s far from chomping at the bit to take on a race course murder.
02:00	02:15 Michael Carson - Blowpipe Agatha Puckeridge lands in Borneo in 1949 and meets the maker of a deadly weapon. 02:30 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.	02:00 Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—1. Sole Survivor 1/10 Eleanor's simple, completely fine life is about to change. 02:15 Plants: From Roots to Riches—Taming the Exotic Kathy Willis examines the Victorian race to flower the Amazonian water lily. 02:30 Rachel's Cousins—1. Relatives 1/5 Ann Marie Di Mambro's drama about a family sharing the BRCA2 cancer gene. 02:45 Book of the Week—Omid Djalili - Hopeful: The Autobiography, Episode 1 1/5 Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his colourful new memoir.	02:00 Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—2. Mummy Time 2/10 Eleanor has met the man of her dreams but does she dare tell Mummy? 02:15 Plants: From Roots to Riches—Tapping into Rubber Kathy Willis explores the smuggling of rubber seeds from South America. 02:30 Rachel's Cousins—2. Bonding 2/5 A lawyer falls in love with the wayward relatives she's been brought up to ignore. 02:45 Book of the Week—Omid Djalili - Hopeful: The Autobiography, Episode 2 2/5 Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his colourful memoir.	02:00 Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—3. A Red-Letter Day 3/10 After helping an old man in the street, Eleanor finds her life changing in unexpected ways 02:15 Plants: From Roots to Riches—Orchidmania Kathy Willis examines Charles Darwin's use of orchids as a scientific tool. 02:30 Rachel's Cousins—3. Lies 3/5 A lawyer falls in love with the wayward relatives she's been brought up to ignore. 02:45 Book of the Week—Omid Djalili - Hopeful: The Autobiography, Episode 3 3/5 Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his side-splitting memoir.	02:00 Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—4. A Small Steady Candle 4/10 Eleanor is in a social whirl - first a hospital visit and now a party. Whatever next? 02:15 Plants: From Roots to Riches—Plant Invaders Kathy Willis on the side effects of effortlessly moving plants and seeds around the world. 02:30 Rachel's Cousins—4. Risks 4/5 A lawyer falls in love with the wayward relatives she's been brought up to ignore. 02:45 Book of the Week—Omid Djalili - Hopeful: The Autobiography, Episode 4 4/5 Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his colourful new memoir.	02:00 Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—5. Accessories Maketh the Woman 5/10 With the Man of her Dream's gig nearing, Eleanor indulges in some urgent pampering. 02:15 Plants: From Roots to Riches—Patterns from Crossed Peas Kathy Willis on how Mendel's famous pea experiments helped to revolutionise horticulture. 02:30 Rachel's Cousins—5. Loyalties 5/5 A lawyer falls in love with the wayward relatives she's been brought up to ignore. 02:45 Book of the Week—Omid Djalili - Hopeful: The Autobiography, Episode 5 5/5 Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his colourful new memoir.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Paul Young Singer Paul Young chooses songs by Mitch Miller and Otis Redding. 02:15 Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 1, Slapton Sands 3/8 The poet visits the Devon setting for the disastrous D-Day landing rehearsals of 1944. 02:45 Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts—The Catering Experts 3/5 Fontwell finds that chips are off when he takes on the fiends in white coats.
03:00	03:45 Parkmasters—2. Joseph Paxton and Birkenhead Park Tristan Hunt's history of public parks with Joseph Paxton's grand efforts for Birkenhead.	03:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—3. A Chance Encounter in Boulogne 3/7 The doctor prescribes a holiday abroad for Isabel - but who will protect her?	03:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—4. Never to Be Redeemed 4/7 When Lady Isabel suspects her husband of infidelity, she takes drastic action.	03:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—5. The Yearning of a Broken Heart 5/7 Lady Isabel’s dream of returning to East Lynne comes true but is it more of a nightmare?	03:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—6. An MP for West Lynne 6/7 Carlyle stands for Parliament. His opponent raises the spectres of betrayal and murder.	03:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—7. Until Eternity 7/7 The two great mysteries that befell the Carlyle family are unravelled.	03:00 World Book Club—Sarah Waters - Tipping the Velvet Harriett Gilbert discusses Tipping the Velvet with its author Sarah Waters.
04:00	04:00 A Confirmed Bachelor by Arthur Schnitzler A middle-aged doctor ponders life after meeting two very different women.	04:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 7, Episode 3 3/6 John Lloyd and Phill Jupitus with Will Storr, Lieven Scheire and Sandi Toksvig. 04:30 The Best Laid Plans—Caution: Angel At Work 4/4 Ardal O'Hanlon plays an idiot angel who's sent to earth to fix his mistakes.	04:00 Best Behaviour—Episode 1 Holly Walsh presents the comedy panel show tackling the social minefield of modern life. 04:30 Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 4 4/6 Phonsie locates a venue for his 1959 "Festival of Light".	04:00 Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Simon Mayo's guests are Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker. 04:30 Cleaning Up—1. New Recruit 1/4 Cleaners set to work in night-time Manchester. Sitcom starring Julie Hesmondhalgh	04:00 Booked—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Alan Bennett reports on the Gulf War, and the book of Genesis becomes an American soap. 04:30 Bristow—Series 2, Mr Bristow Regrets 3/4 The dinner dance is out of bounds, until Bristow meets a troublemaker.	04:00 Say the Word—Episode 6 6/6 Hunter Davies, Sheila Steafel, Roger McGough and Helen Atkinson Wood in the language game. 04:30 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, I'll Build That Bridge When I Come To It 4/4 Pete loves Cassie, but does she love him?	04:00 Dodie Smith - Dear Octopus Four generations prepare to celebrate a golden wedding anniversary. With Dulcie Gray.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Down off the Pedestals Daljit Nagra selects a programme featuring the new poet laureate, Simon Armitage. 05:30 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.	05:00 Lucky Heather—1. For a Few Dollars More 1/6 Living in a run-down community, Heather tries to help a family with a sick child. 05:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 71, Episode 2 2/6 71st series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee	05:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 3, A Cheeky Little Number 5/6 Rosie's wine tasting for a client proves hard to swallow 05:30 Heresy—Series 11, Episode 4 4/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.	05:00 The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Demon Cobbler of Greek Street 6/6 The spoof sleuth probes a shoe clue connection in two mystery murders. 05:30 The Pin—Series 4, Home 1/4 Ben and Alex record their latest series from their flat.	05:00 Hobby Bobbies—Series 2, Sinkhole 1/4 Sitcom where Britain's longest serving PCSO, and Britain's laziest, make quite a pairing. 05:30 Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall's (US Election) Breakdown, Independence Day Rich Hall satirises the latest news from across the pond.	05:00 Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 2, Sentiment 3/5 After an MP's daughter arrives at finishing school, a romantic attachment comes to light. 05:30 The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 Sketch show with Stoneybridge Town Council, Little Girl, Calum and Frank Hovis.	05:30 Jarvis and Matthew—Hanging In Christopher Matthew and Martin Jarvis recall the days of Fleet St, Dr Who and Just William
06:00	06:00 Burnt—1. Mountain Horror 1/6 After leaving London, Milkie finds arson and bloodshed in Wales. 06:30 In Pursuit of Treasure The sometimes murky world of the metal detector. Is it changing our national heritage?	06:00 Burnt—2. Politics of Darkness 2/6 Did fanatical nationalists attack an old lady? 06:30 Queer Tangier The provocative tale of one of the 20th century's great bohemian and literary capitals.	06:00 Burnt—3. Exploitation 3/6 Milkie discovers corruption goes right to the top. 06:30 The Gorbals Vampire Louise Welsh investigates the Glasgow Vampire hunt that changed Britain's censorship laws.	06:00 Burnt—4. Trouble Runs Deep 4/6 Milkie and Beth search for the killers. 06:30 Jazz Frenzy Poland, 1956. Eight young Londoners blow hot jazz during the Cold War and enter history.	06:00 Burnt—5. Much Knowledge 5/6 Milkie tries to find out how far the political corruption goes. 06:30 That Man Remembered A tribute to Tommy Handley, who kept Britain laughing during the Second World War.	06:00 Dodie Smith - Dear Octopus Four generations prepare to celebrate a golden wedding anniversary. With Dulcie Gray.	06:00 Rachel's Cousins (Omnibus) Three women’s lives are intertwined when they discover they share the BRCA2 cancer gene.
07:00	07:00 Lucky Heather—1. For a Few Dollars More 1/6 Living in a run-down community, Heather tries to help a family with a sick child. 07:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 71, Episode 2 2/6 71st series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee	07:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 3, A Cheeky Little Number 5/6 Rosie's wine tasting for a client proves hard to swallow 07:30 Heresy—Series 11, Episode 4 4/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.	07:00 The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Demon Cobbler of Greek Street 6/6 The spoof sleuth probes a shoe clue connection in two mystery murders. 07:30 The Pin—Series 4, Home 1/4 Ben and Alex record their latest series from their flat.	07:00 Hobby Bobbies—Series 2, Sinkhole 1/4 Sitcom where Britain's longest serving PCSO, and Britain's laziest, make quite a pairing. 07:30 Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall's (US Election) Breakdown, Independence Day Rich Hall satirises the latest news from across the pond.	07:00 Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 2, Sentiment 3/5 After an MP's daughter arrives at finishing school, a romantic attachment comes to light. 07:30 The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 Sketch show with Stoneybridge Town Council, Little Girl, Calum and Frank Hovis.	07:30 Jarvis and Matthew—Hanging In Christopher Matthew and Martin Jarvis recall the days of Fleet St, Dr Who and Just William	07:15 Victorian Love Stories—Oscar Wilde - The Nightingale and the Rose 1/5 A poignant tale of a nightingale’s ultimate sacrifice. 07:30 Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Hillwalking with Muriel Gray 1/4 Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by going hillwalking with Muriel Gray.
08:00	08:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 The much-loved comedy duo celebrate Britain's 'greatest living writer' - Ernie. 08:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, No Spring for Frazer 19/20 When Frazer loses a gun butterfly spring, he needs to find a coffin!	08:00 The Al Read Show—From 6/2/1966 Poking fun at fireman and hospitals. Sketches from the former Salford sausage maker. 08:30 To the Manor Born—A Wife's Prerogative 6/10 Audrey makes the most of helping Devere by pretending she is his wife.	08:00 The Navy Lark—Series 8, Off to Sea at Last 13/13 HMS Troutbridge prepares to set sail, but the clueless crew wonder where they're heading. 08:30 Doctor at Large—The Captain's Problem 6/13 More chaos afloat as Simon Sparrow tries to diagnose a particular patient's ailments.	08:00 Brothers in Law—Series 1, The First Brief 1/13 Rookie barrister Roger Thursby unwittingly aids a habitual fraudster. 08:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Scarlet Capsule 14/17 Professor Ned Quatermass unravels a mystery around some enigmatic blue serge suits.	08:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Journey Into the Unknown the Burkiss Way 5/13 The team imparts transcendental instruction. 08:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 4, A Box in Town 4/8 Albert hinders Harold's romantic endeavours.	08:00 World Book Club—Sarah Waters - Tipping the Velvet Harriett Gilbert discusses Tipping the Velvet with its author Sarah Waters.	08:00 Whack-O!—The Inspector's Visit Professor Jimmy Edwards' plans to bribe the boys with a sumptuous meal are all washed up. 08:30 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 4, Fishing In Troubled Waters Grandad heads for the river while schoolboy Jimmy tries to get to the seaside.
09:00	09:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 7, Episode 3 3/6 John Lloyd and Phill Jupitus with Will Storr, Lieven Scheire and Sandi Toksvig. 09:30 The Best Laid Plans—Caution: Angel At Work 4/4 Ardal O'Hanlon plays an idiot angel who's sent to earth to fix his mistakes.	09:00 Dead Ringers—Series 19, Episode 5 The National Treasures announce their newest members. 09:30 The Other Man—Another Other 5/6 With their affair still steaming, Travis meets the other man in Grace's life - her son.	09:00 Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Simon Mayo's guests are Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker. 09:30 Cleaning Up—1. New Recruit 1/4 Cleaners set to work in night-time Manchester. Sitcom starring Julie Hesmondhalgh	09:00 Booked—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Alan Bennett reports on the Gulf War, and the book of Genesis becomes an American soap. 09:30 Bristow—Series 2, Mr Bristow Regrets 3/4 The dinner dance is out of bounds, until Bristow meets a troublemaker.	09:00 Say the Word—Episode 6 6/6 Hunter Davies, Sheila Steafel, Roger McGough and Helen Atkinson Wood in the language game. 09:30 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, I'll Build That Bridge When I Come To It 4/4 Pete loves Cassie, but does she love him?	09:00 Floating In Space Samira Ahmed takes you on a radio space journey, with radio dramas, readings and comedies.	09:00 The Fens: Discovering England's Ancient Depths (Omnibus) The Fens seen through the eyes of one of Britain’s most distinguished archaeologists.
10:00	10:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—3. A Chance Encounter in Boulogne 3/7 The doctor prescribes a holiday abroad for Isabel - but who will protect her?	10:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—4. Never to Be Redeemed 4/7 When Lady Isabel suspects her husband of infidelity, she takes drastic action.	10:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—5. The Yearning of a Broken Heart 5/7 Lady Isabel’s dream of returning to East Lynne comes true but is it more of a nightmare?	10:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—6. An MP for West Lynne 6/7 Carlyle stands for Parliament. His opponent raises the spectres of betrayal and murder.	10:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—7. Until Eternity 7/7 The two great mysteries that befell the Carlyle family are unravelled.		10:10 The Listening Project—Alex and Chris – Just Friends One of this pair would like them to become a couple, but the other desires no such thing. (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Space, Monica Grady From Brahms to Ultravox. Space scientist Monica Grady makes her castaway choices.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 5, The Five Senses 17/26 Guy Raz explores how our brains make sense of sensation, and our minds create 'reality'. 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Amanda Holden Presenter Amanda Holden with tracks by Meat Loaf and Dolly Parton.	11:00 Telling Tales—Salena Godden The author and poet talks about gender swapping creativity, protest and hope.	11:00 The Computer Speaks—Secondary Memory 2/3 An original short story by Danielle McLaughlin. Read by Samuel Barnett. 11:15 Alison Joseph - The Ideal Heroine A play about love and art and the telling of stories.	11:00 The Computer Speaks—Tom 3/3 An original short story by AL Kennedy. 11:15 Dad Drama about a young, full-time, sleep-deprived, clueless dad. By Sarah McDonald Hughes.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Sophie Black: The Longest Shortest Time, Everything Under The Sun This week, Anne-Marie Luff and Sophie Black recommend top family-focused podcasts.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 1, Bliss Radiolab explores why people chase moments of total, world-shaking bliss.
12:00	12:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 The much-loved comedy duo celebrate Britain's 'greatest living writer' - Ernie. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, No Spring for Frazer 19/20 When Frazer loses a gun butterfly spring, he needs to find a coffin!	12:00 The Al Read Show—From 6/2/1966 Poking fun at fireman and hospitals. Sketches from the former Salford sausage maker. 12:30 To the Manor Born—A Wife's Prerogative 6/10 Audrey makes the most of helping Devere by pretending she is his wife.	12:00 The Navy Lark—Series 8, Off to Sea at Last 13/13 HMS Troutbridge prepares to set sail, but the clueless crew wonder where they're heading. 12:30 Doctor at Large—The Captain's Problem 6/13 More chaos afloat as Simon Sparrow tries to diagnose a particular patient's ailments.	12:00 Brothers in Law—Series 1, The First Brief 1/13 Rookie barrister Roger Thursby unwittingly aids a habitual fraudster. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Scarlet Capsule 14/17 Professor Ned Quatermass unravels a mystery around some enigmatic blue serge suits.	12:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Journey Into the Unknown the Burkiss Way 5/13 The team imparts transcendental instruction. 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 4, A Box in Town 4/8 Albert hinders Harold's romantic endeavours.	12:00 Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Simon Mayo's guests are Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker. 12:30 Hobby Bobbies—Series 2, Sinkhole 1/4 Sitcom where Britain's longest serving PCSO, and Britain's laziest, make quite a pairing.	12:00 Whack-O!—The Inspector's Visit Professor Jimmy Edwards' plans to bribe the boys with a sumptuous meal are all washed up. 12:30 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 4, Fishing In Troubled Waters Grandad heads for the river while schoolboy Jimmy tries to get to the seaside.
13:00	13:00 Burnt—1. Mountain Horror 1/6 After leaving London, Milkie finds arson and bloodshed in Wales. 13:30 In Pursuit of Treasure The sometimes murky world of the metal detector. Is it changing our national heritage?	13:00 Burnt—2. Politics of Darkness 2/6 Did fanatical nationalists attack an old lady? 13:30 Queer Tangier The provocative tale of one of the 20th century's great bohemian and literary capitals.	13:00 Burnt—3. Exploitation 3/6 Milkie discovers corruption goes right to the top. 13:30 The Gorbals Vampire Louise Welsh investigates the Glasgow Vampire hunt that changed Britain's censorship laws.	13:00 Burnt—4. Trouble Runs Deep 4/6 Milkie and Beth search for the killers. 13:30 Jazz Frenzy Poland, 1956. Eight young Londoners blow hot jazz during the Cold War and enter history.	13:00 Burnt—5. Much Knowledge 5/6 Milkie tries to find out how far the political corruption goes. 13:30 That Man Remembered A tribute to Tommy Handley, who kept Britain laughing during the Second World War.	13:00 DCI Alma Blair (Omnibus)—Dead Cert Alma’s far from chomping at the bit to take on a race course murder.	13:00 Rachel's Cousins (Omnibus) Three women’s lives are intertwined when they discover they share the BRCA2 cancer gene.
14:00	14:00 Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—1. Sole Survivor 1/10 Eleanor's simple, completely fine life is about to change. 14:15 Plants: From Roots to Riches—Taming the Exotic Kathy Willis examines the Victorian race to flower the Amazonian water lily. 14:30 Rachel's Cousins—1. Relatives 1/5 Ann Marie Di Mambro's drama about a family sharing the BRCA2 cancer gene. 14:45 Book of the Week—Omid Djalili - Hopeful: The Autobiography, Episode 1 1/5 Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his colourful new memoir.	14:00 Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—2. Mummy Time 2/10 Eleanor has met the man of her dreams but does she dare tell Mummy? 14:15 Plants: From Roots to Riches—Tapping into Rubber Kathy Willis explores the smuggling of rubber seeds from South America. 14:30 Rachel's Cousins—2. Bonding 2/5 A lawyer falls in love with the wayward relatives she's been brought up to ignore. 14:45 Book of the Week—Omid Djalili - Hopeful: The Autobiography, Episode 2 2/5 Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his colourful memoir.	14:00 Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—3. A Red-Letter Day 3/10 After helping an old man in the street, Eleanor finds her life changing in unexpected ways 14:15 Plants: From Roots to Riches—Orchidmania Kathy Willis examines Charles Darwin's use of orchids as a scientific tool. 14:30 Rachel's Cousins—3. Lies 3/5 A lawyer falls in love with the wayward relatives she's been brought up to ignore. 14:45 Book of the Week—Omid Djalili - Hopeful: The Autobiography, Episode 3 3/5 Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his side-splitting memoir.	14:00 Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—4. A Small Steady Candle 4/10 Eleanor is in a social whirl - first a hospital visit and now a party. Whatever next? 14:15 Plants: From Roots to Riches—Plant Invaders Kathy Willis on the side effects of effortlessly moving plants and seeds around the world. 14:30 Rachel's Cousins—4. Risks 4/5 A lawyer falls in love with the wayward relatives she's been brought up to ignore. 14:45 Book of the Week—Omid Djalili - Hopeful: The Autobiography, Episode 4 4/5 Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his colourful new memoir.	14:00 Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—5. Accessories Maketh the Woman 5/10 With the Man of her Dream's gig nearing, Eleanor indulges in some urgent pampering. 14:15 Plants: From Roots to Riches—Patterns from Crossed Peas Kathy Willis on how Mendel's famous pea experiments helped to revolutionise horticulture. 14:30 Rachel's Cousins—5. Loyalties 5/5 A lawyer falls in love with the wayward relatives she's been brought up to ignore. 14:45 Book of the Week—Omid Djalili - Hopeful: The Autobiography, Episode 5 5/5 Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his colourful new memoir.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Paul Young Singer Paul Young chooses songs by Mitch Miller and Otis Redding. 14:15 Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 1, Slapton Sands 3/8 The poet visits the Devon setting for the disastrous D-Day landing rehearsals of 1944. 14:45 Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts—The Catering Experts 3/5 Fontwell finds that chips are off when he takes on the fiends in white coats.	14:15 Victorian Love Stories—Oscar Wilde - The Nightingale and the Rose 1/5 A poignant tale of a nightingale’s ultimate sacrifice. 14:30 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 A touching portrait of teen love as Charlie reflects on the summer after he left school.
15:00	15:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—3. A Chance Encounter in Boulogne 3/7 The doctor prescribes a holiday abroad for Isabel - but who will protect her?	15:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—4. Never to Be Redeemed 4/7 When Lady Isabel suspects her husband of infidelity, she takes drastic action.	15:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—5. The Yearning of a Broken Heart 5/7 Lady Isabel’s dream of returning to East Lynne comes true but is it more of a nightmare?	15:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—6. An MP for West Lynne 6/7 Carlyle stands for Parliament. His opponent raises the spectres of betrayal and murder.	15:00 Mrs Henry Wood - East Lynne—7. Until Eternity 7/7 The two great mysteries that befell the Carlyle family are unravelled.	15:00 World Book Club—Sarah Waters - Tipping the Velvet Harriett Gilbert discusses Tipping the Velvet with its author Sarah Waters.	15:45 Parkmasters—3. James Pennethorne and Victoria Park, London Tristram Hunt on the creation of the first 'people's park' in London's East End.
16:00	16:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 7, Episode 3 3/6 John Lloyd and Phill Jupitus with Will Storr, Lieven Scheire and Sandi Toksvig. 16:30 The Best Laid Plans—Caution: Angel At Work 4/4 Ardal O'Hanlon plays an idiot angel who's sent to earth to fix his mistakes.	16:00 Best Behaviour—Episode 1 Holly Walsh presents the comedy panel show tackling the social minefield of modern life. 16:30 Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 4 4/6 Phonsie locates a venue for his 1959 "Festival of Light".	16:00 Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Simon Mayo's guests are Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker. 16:30 Cleaning Up—1. New Recruit 1/4 Cleaners set to work in night-time Manchester. Sitcom starring Julie Hesmondhalgh	16:00 Booked—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Alan Bennett reports on the Gulf War, and the book of Genesis becomes an American soap. 16:30 Bristow—Series 2, Mr Bristow Regrets 3/4 The dinner dance is out of bounds, until Bristow meets a troublemaker.	16:00 Say the Word—Episode 6 6/6 Hunter Davies, Sheila Steafel, Roger McGough and Helen Atkinson Wood in the language game. 16:30 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, I'll Build That Bridge When I Come To It 4/4 Pete loves Cassie, but does she love him?	16:00 Dodie Smith - Dear Octopus Four generations prepare to celebrate a golden wedding anniversary. With Dulcie Gray.	16:00 Peter Wolf - Red Star Belgrade Bill Nighy plays Vratar - a Yugoslav goalkeeper in the Second World War.
17:00	17:00 Lucky Heather—1. For a Few Dollars More 1/6 Living in a run-down community, Heather tries to help a family with a sick child. 17:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 71, Episode 2 2/6 71st series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee	17:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 3, A Cheeky Little Number 5/6 Rosie's wine tasting for a client proves hard to swallow 17:30 Heresy—Series 11, Episode 4 4/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.	17:00 The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Demon Cobbler of Greek Street 6/6 The spoof sleuth probes a shoe clue connection in two mystery murders. 17:30 The Pin—Series 4, Home 1/4 Ben and Alex record their latest series from their flat.	17:00 Hobby Bobbies—Series 2, Sinkhole 1/4 Sitcom where Britain's longest serving PCSO, and Britain's laziest, make quite a pairing. 17:30 Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall's (US Election) Breakdown, Independence Day Rich Hall satirises the latest news from across the pond.	17:00 Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 2, Sentiment 3/5 After an MP's daughter arrives at finishing school, a romantic attachment comes to light. 17:30 The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 Sketch show with Stoneybridge Town Council, Little Girl, Calum and Frank Hovis.	17:30 Jarvis and Matthew—Hanging In Christopher Matthew and Martin Jarvis recall the days of Fleet St, Dr Who and Just William	17:00 Poetry Extra—And You, Helen Deryn Rees-Jones looks at the passionate life of Helen Thomas, wife of poet Edward Thomas. 17:30 Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Hillwalking with Muriel Gray 1/4 Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by going hillwalking with Muriel Gray.
18:00	18:00 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—6. Strategic Withdrawal 6/6 Hope for Bill and Josella, but there's another obstacle... 18:30 A Good Read—Alistair Beaton and Valerie Grove Alistair Beaton, Valerie Grove and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite reads.	18:00 The Laxian Key—Episode 1 1/4 Mystery space tourist deaths land two planet cleaners with a new contract. 18:30 Sounds Natural—Henry Longhurst The golf writer Henry Longhurst shares his love of nature with Derek Jones.	18:00 The Laxian Key—Episode 2 2/4 London is melting, but planetary decontaminationists Arnold and Gregor get the blame. 18:30 That Reminds Me—Series 2, Dora Bryan From ENSA to Hello Dolly, the actress remembers her stage, film and TV career.	18:00 The Laxian Key—Episode 3 3/4 With the planetary decontaminationists on the run, Arnold's apologetic call is traced. 18:30 Great Lives—David Livingstone John Blashford-Snell explains why he admires fellow explorer, Dr David Livingstone.	18:00 The Laxian Key—Episode 4 4/4 Evans the Welsh vigilante aims to bomb the planetary decontaminationists for melting Earth 18:30 Off the Page—Rogues Jake Arnott, Katie Hickman, Michael Dobbs dissect the cliché about rogues being loveable.	18:00 Yevgeny Zamyatin - We—2. Infatuation 2/2 Will OneState engineer D-503's fascination with I-330 lead him to love or revolution?	18:00 Nightfall—Series 1, 5. From My Appointed Place Below 5/5 From a tale by Sir Walter Scott, a young man turns to a stranger for financial help. 18:30 Robert Holmes - Aliens in the Mind—6. Final Tribulations 6/6 An MP discovers that he is a mutant being manipulated by an unidentified controller.
19:00	19:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 The much-loved comedy duo celebrate Britain's 'greatest living writer' - Ernie. 19:30 Dad's Army—Series 1, No Spring for Frazer 19/20 When Frazer loses a gun butterfly spring, he needs to find a coffin!	19:00 The Al Read Show—From 6/2/1966 Poking fun at fireman and hospitals. Sketches from the former Salford sausage maker. 19:30 To the Manor Born—A Wife's Prerogative 6/10 Audrey makes the most of helping Devere by pretending she is his wife.	19:00 The Navy Lark—Series 8, Off to Sea at Last 13/13 HMS Troutbridge prepares to set sail, but the clueless crew wonder where they're heading. 19:30 Doctor at Large—The Captain's Problem 6/13 More chaos afloat as Simon Sparrow tries to diagnose a particular patient's ailments.	19:00 Brothers in Law—Series 1, The First Brief 1/13 Rookie barrister Roger Thursby unwittingly aids a habitual fraudster. 19:30 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Scarlet Capsule 14/17 Professor Ned Quatermass unravels a mystery around some enigmatic blue serge suits.	19:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Journey Into the Unknown the Burkiss Way 5/13 The team imparts transcendental instruction. 19:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 4, A Box in Town 4/8 Albert hinders Harold's romantic endeavours.	19:00 Floating In Space Samira Ahmed takes you on a radio space journey, with radio dramas, readings and comedies.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 1, Bliss Radiolab explores why people chase moments of total, world-shaking bliss.
20:00	20:00 Burnt—1. Mountain Horror 1/6 After leaving London, Milkie finds arson and bloodshed in Wales. 20:30 In Pursuit of Treasure The sometimes murky world of the metal detector. Is it changing our national heritage?	20:00 Burnt—2. Politics of Darkness 2/6 Did fanatical nationalists attack an old lady? 20:30 Queer Tangier The provocative tale of one of the 20th century's great bohemian and literary capitals.	20:00 Burnt—3. Exploitation 3/6 Milkie discovers corruption goes right to the top. 20:30 The Gorbals Vampire Louise Welsh investigates the Glasgow Vampire hunt that changed Britain's censorship laws.	20:00 Burnt—4. Trouble Runs Deep 4/6 Milkie and Beth search for the killers. 20:30 Jazz Frenzy Poland, 1956. Eight young Londoners blow hot jazz during the Cold War and enter history.	20:00 Burnt—5. Much Knowledge 5/6 Milkie tries to find out how far the political corruption goes. 20:30 That Man Remembered A tribute to Tommy Handley, who kept Britain laughing during the Second World War.		20:00 The Fens: Discovering England's Ancient Depths (Omnibus) The Fens seen through the eyes of one of Britain’s most distinguished archaeologists.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 5, The Five Senses 17/26 Guy Raz explores how our brains make sense of sensation, and our minds create 'reality'. 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Amanda Holden Presenter Amanda Holden with tracks by Meat Loaf and Dolly Parton.	21:00 Telling Tales—Salena Godden The author and poet talks about gender swapping creativity, protest and hope.	21:00 The Computer Speaks—Secondary Memory 2/3 An original short story by Danielle McLaughlin. Read by Samuel Barnett. 21:15 Alison Joseph - The Ideal Heroine A play about love and art and the telling of stories.	21:00 The Computer Speaks—Tom 3/3 An original short story by AL Kennedy. 21:15 Dad Drama about a young, full-time, sleep-deprived, clueless dad. By Sarah McDonald Hughes.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Sophie Black: The Longest Shortest Time, Everything Under The Sun This week, Anne-Marie Luff and Sophie Black recommend top family-focused podcasts.		21:10 The Listening Project—Alex and Chris – Just Friends One of this pair would like them to become a couple, but the other desires no such thing. (R) 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Space, Monica Grady From Brahms to Ultravox. Space scientist Monica Grady makes her castaway choices.
22:00	22:00 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 71, Episode 2 2/6 71st series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee 22:30 The Harpoon—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 Great beverages from history, in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.	22:00 Heresy—Series 11, Episode 4 4/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy. 22:30 Alun Cochrane's Fun House—The Bathroom 3/4 Alun's house tour arrives in his bathroom. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Colin Hoult 2/3 From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.	22:00 The Pin—Series 4, Home 1/4 Ben and Alex record their latest series from their flat. 22:30 The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 1, Cutting Corners 6/6 Out to offer value for money, frugal Adam Bloom makes sure you get a full show's worth. 22:45 John Kearns—1. The Ticket A glimpse into the oddball mind of John as he returns home from work.	22:00 Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall's (US Election) Breakdown, Independence Day Rich Hall satirises the latest news from across the pond. 22:30 Richard Marsh—Cardboard Heart, Stag 3/4 Will and the gang help organise a stag do to remember - in more ways than one. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Colin Hoult 3/3 From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.	22:00 The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 Sketch show with Stoneybridge Town Council, Little Girl, Calum and Frank Hovis. 22:30 BBC New Comedy Awards—2019, Heat 2 The nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK	22:00 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 7, Gibraltar 6/6 Mark Steel visits the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar and performs for the locals. 22:30 Sami Shah's Beginner's Guide to Pakistan—Episode 1 1/2 Sami looks at Pakistan's political history, from its foundations in British-ruled India. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Sofie Hagen 1/2 From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.	22:00 Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Hillwalking with Muriel Gray 1/4 Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by going hillwalking with Muriel Gray. 22:30 Hal—Series 1, Crime 3/4 Stay-at-home Hal becomes the victim of car crime and gets some unwanted security help. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Sofie Hagen 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 5 The National Treasures announce their newest members. 23:25 The Comedy Club Interviews—Colin Hoult 1/3 From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. 23:30 Radio Active—Series 4, Minorities Programme 5/8 The local national radio station tackles minority issues in their usual style.	23:00 To Hull and Back—Series 2, Where Do You Think You're Going? 4/4 Sophie thinks that she will finally get to meet her Auntie Pamela. 23:30 Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 5, London 6/6 Mark concludes his People's Manifesto back in the BBC Radio Theatre.	23:00 The Jason Byrne Show—Series 2, Parents 3/6 The award-winning comic's lowdown on what being a mum and dad means. 23:25 Comedy Club Extra—Ones to Watch..., Ones to Watch... Maisie Adam BBC Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club meets up-and-coming comedian Maisie Adam. 23:30 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, The Subsidence Adventure 3/6 Will the Scotsmen make a success of a new business idea? 23:45 Love in Recovery—Series 1, Simon 3/6 Simon surprises everyone when he tells his story of being a war correspondent.	23:00 Lemn Sissay's Homecoming—1. Addis Ababa 1/2 Poet Lemn Sissay explores the nature of home through comedy, poetry and conversation. 23:30 Two Episodes of Mash—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Diane, Joe and David go on the run around BBC Radio 4.	23:30 The Big Booth—Series 2: The Big Booth Too, Episode 4 4/6 Boothby Graffoe and friends share scary tales of the railway and dramas at sea.	23:00 Armando Iannucci—Series 2, Episode 5 5/5 Armando's best bits. With Rebecca Front and Dave Schneider.	23:00 Cabin Pressure—Series 3, Rotterdam 5/6 Lifejacket, camera, action! Stardom beckons for one of the crew of MJN Air. 23:30 Chris Addison's Civilization—Controlling the Universe 1/4 The thinking idiot's anthropologist reveals what's next in the future of mankind.

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