Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 19 - 25 August 2019

Name: 2019 Final Results
Released: 2019-08-15

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00:00	00:00 Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham—Episode 5 5/5 The secret of long life is out, but Diana must face the media alone. 00:30 The Price of Fear—Blind Man's Bluff Chilling tale of an eerie passenger who joins Vincent Price on a train heading west.	00:00 Robert Aickman Stories—1. Le Miroir 1/5 Celia, a young Englishwoman, moves to Paris to embark on a career as an artist. 00:15 James Follett - The Bionic Blob A "Thing" from outer space helps a hapless private eye on Earth. Stars Sandra Dickinson. 00:30 A Good Read—Tracy-Ann Oberman and Shaun Ley Sue MacGregor with Tracy Ann Oberman and Shaun Ley discuss some favourite books.	00:00 Robert Aickman Stories—2. Raising The Wind 2/5 Often, the boat is never where the owner wants it. Fillbrick’s job is to make sure it is. 00:15 James Follett - The Man Who Invented Yesterday For scientist Sir Max his latest experiment takes him slightly by surprise. 00:30 Dad Made Me Laugh—Maureen Beattie Johnny Beattie's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about life with the Glaswegian comedian	00:00 Robert Aickman Stories—3. The Fully-Conducted Tour 3/5 Take off your boots and shoes, and come this way. 00:15 Microcosm by JC Wilsher An old model maker specialises in dioramas of disasters, but his timing causes concern. 00:30 That Reminds Me—Series 4, Andrew Sachs Actor Andrew Sachs reminisces with an Edinburgh audience. From October 2002.	00:00 Robert Aickman Stories—4. The Coffin House 4/5 Jessica and Bunty, Land Army women, take refuge in a small wooden cabin. Or so they think. 00:15 AM Burrage - The Waxwork A journalist spends the night in the Murderers’ Den at the waxwork museum. 00:30 Great Lives—Florence Nightingale Dr Lucy Worsley, chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces, chooses Florence Nightingale.	00:00 Robert Aickman Stories—5. Just A Song At Twilight 5/5 All their London friends said Lydia and Timo were mad. But when the dream takes hold... 00:15 Julia Jones - Over and Done With With her father gravely ill, Sybil heads to the family home for the first time in ages. 00:30 Off the Page—Alter Egos Matthew Parris welcomes three guests. Or is it more? He and his guests explore identity.	00:00 Grimms' Fairy Tales—The Master Thief A stranger returns to his home and seeks to awaken his long-sleeping sister. 00:45 Edgar Allan Poe—The Pit and the Pendulum In a dark dungeon, a man faces the threat of death.
01:00	01:00 Betsy and Napoleon by Julia Blackburn (Omnibus) 1815: Betsy Balcombe was 13 when Napoleon came to live in her garden on St Helena.	01:00 Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 1 1/5 Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 01:30 The Walpole Chronicle Eric Robson asks why bestselling 1920s author Hugh Walpole has been forgotten.	01:00 Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 2 2/5 Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 01:30 Once in a Blue Moon: The Songs of Lal Waterson The story of one of the great folk singers and writers of our time, Lal Waterson.	01:00 Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 3 3/5 Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 01:30 The Slow Coach—Episode 1 1/2 Liz Barclay follows three busy people on an experiment to slow down their pace of life.	01:00 Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 4 4/5 Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 01:30 The Slow Coach—Episode 2 2/2 Liz Barclay follows three busy people on a bold experiment to slow down their lives.	01:00 Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 5 5/5 Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 01:30 The Last Of The Hardy Players Julian Fellowes meets an original member of a theatre group supported by Thomas Hardy.	01:00 Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy (Omnibus)—The Country Girls, Episode 1 1/2 Kate's father abandons the farm for drink. Story set in rural Ireland in the 1950s.
02:00	02:15 Mavis Gallant Stories—By the Sea 1/5 An expat in Spain considers her return to England and the visitors at Villa Margate. 02:30 Hilary Mantel - Eight Months on Ghazzah Street (Omnibus)—Episode 2/2 2/2 Cartographer Frances Shore discovers that the streets are not a woman's territory.	02:00 Romesh Gunesekera - Reef—Episode 1 1/7 Sri Lanka, 1962: Triton, a young boy, goes to work for Mr Salgado. 02:15 A Brief History of Mathematics—The Mathematicians Who Helped Einstein 6/10 Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science. 02:30 Bindi Business—Series 1, 1. Self-Employment 1/5 An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. 02:45 Book of the Week—Alan Cumming - Not My Father's Son: A Family Memoir, A Revelation 1/5 Alan Cumming reads his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.	02:00 Romesh Gunesekera - Reef—Episode 2 2/7 Sri Lanka, 1960s: Triton faces a jealous rival, and learns to love lists. 02:15 A Brief History of Mathematics—Georg Cantor 7/10 Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science. 02:30 Bindi Business—Series 1, 2. Children 2/5 An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. 02:45 Book of the Week—Alan Cumming - Not My Father's Son: A Family Memoir, Looking Back 2/5 Alan Cumming reads his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.	02:00 Romesh Gunesekera - Reef—Episode 3 3/7 Sri Lanka, 1960s: Triton sees Mr Salgado’s coral research in action. 02:15 A Brief History of Mathematics—Henri Poincaré 8/10 Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science. 02:30 Bindi Business—Series 1, 3. In Too Deep? 3/5 An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. 02:45 Book of the Week—Alan Cumming - Not My Father's Son: A Family Memoir, The Box in the Attic 3/5 Discoveries about his grandfather's past prompt memories for actor Alan Cumming.	02:00 Romesh Gunesekera - Reef—Episode 4 4/7 Sri Lanka, 1960s: as her influence grows, Triton is glad that Miss Nili is around. 02:15 A Brief History of Mathematics—Hardy and Ramanujan 9/10 Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science. 02:30 Bindi Business—Series 1, 4. Problems 4/5 An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. 02:45 Book of the Week—Alan Cumming - Not My Father's Son: A Family Memoir, A Truth 4/5 Alan Cumming reads his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.	02:00 Romesh Gunesekera - Reef—Episode 5 5/7 Sri Lanka, 1960s: Triton greets a new era as Miss Nili moves in with Mr Salgado. 02:15 A Brief History of Mathematics—Nicolas Bourbaki 10/10 Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science. 02:30 Bindi Business—Series 1, 5. Obstacles 5/5 An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. 02:45 Book of the Week—Alan Cumming - Not My Father's Son: A Family Memoir, Wrapping Up 5/5 Alan Cumming concludes his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—David Gower Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, fourth movement and 'Candle in the Wind' by Elton John. 02:15 Frankly Speaking—Dr Jacob Bronowski The mathematician and broadcaster Dr Jacob Bronowski discusses his career. 02:45 Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, Time To Confess 4/4 Sir Plympton admits to creating his persona on untruths and fantasy.
03:00	03:45 Beryl Reid in Conversation—Educating Archie 3/6 Beryl Reid tells Sian Phillips about life with Archie Andrews.	03:00 Kate Brannigan - Clean Break When a stately home's Monet is stolen, the Manchester private eye chases across Europe.	03:00 Kate Brannigan - The Right Chemistry Can Manchester private eye Kate Brannigan discover who’s behind a deadly blackmail case?	03:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—1. Moonlea 1/3 When a harpist arrives in Moonlea he finds unrest and tries not to become involved.	03:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—2. Wild Music 2/3 The furnaces in Moonlea are to be closed but Leigh cannot persuade his friend to leave.	03:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—3. The Verdict 3/3 The uprising is defeated and Leigh and John Simon find themselves on trial for murder.	03:00 World Book Club—Celeste Ng - Everything I Never Told You Chinese-American writer Celeste Ng talks to Lawrence Pollard about her bestselling novel. 03:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, The Dodo Slaughtered into oblivion, the naturalist asks what lessons can be learned from the Dodo.
04:00	04:00 David Goodland - The Voice of Angels Did Florence Maybrick poison her husband? True story of a miscarriage of justice.	04:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 3 3/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game 04:30 The Senses—Touch 2/6 A doctor's surgery is failing its patients until the receptionist discovers she is gifted.	04:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh. 04:30 The Sit Crom—A Draught of Malmesy 4/6 The household needs a new steward and Lady Anne is desperate for a drink.	04:00 The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe. 04:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Abraham's Brother 3/6 A faded photograph and a private film show spell trouble for Rabbi Abraham.	04:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 4 4/6 Graeme Garden with Gyles Brandreth, Boothby Graffoe, Hugh Dennis and Lauren Laverne. 04:30 Richard Barton: General Practitioner!—5. Trouble 5/6 Dick and Richard speak their minds and land in trouble.	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 5, Episode 4 4/6 Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth. 04:30 Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 6 6/6 Plans go awry for the solicitor's clerk and Robert.	04:00 Stewart Conn - Thistlewood It's the early 19th century and a group of radicals plans to assassinate the cabinet.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—John Dryden, Jean Binta Breeze and Spike Milligan Daljit Nagra selects John Dryden, Jean Binta Breeze and Spike Milligan. 05:30 It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, An Englishman’s Home 2/6 What is 'reasonable force'? How far can you go to defend yourself?	05:00 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Will Pete and Cassie's friendship survive new romantic interests? 05:30 Just a Minute—Series 85, Episode 2 Tony Hawks, Phil Wang, Sheila Hancock and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons.	05:00 Living with the Enemy—Episode 5 5/6 Sophie is mistaken for an asylum seeker. 05:30 Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 2, Class 4/4 A series of potentially misremembered anecdotes on class from Andy Hamilton.	05:00 The World As We Know It—The Election 2/6 The last five people left on Earth try to elect a head of the household. 05:30 Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 3 Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.	05:00 Double Science—Real Ale 3/6 A real ale home brewing competition turns teachers Kenneth and Colin into bitter rivals. 05:30 Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 1, Death 2/4 Discover how a rock star's death can spark a new career.	05:00 Secrets and Lattes—Series 2, Burns and a' that 4/6 Burns night, a charming newcomer and an unexpected guest make for drama in Cafe Culture. 05:30 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Stuffed Eggs 2/4 Trisha tries to impress Jill with her recipe for eggs.	05:30 Roger Deakin - The House Roger Deakin presents a unique sound portrait of life from Suffolk.
06:00	06:00 Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 1 1/5 Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 06:30 The Walpole Chronicle Eric Robson asks why bestselling 1920s author Hugh Walpole has been forgotten.	06:00 Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 2 2/5 Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 06:30 Once in a Blue Moon: The Songs of Lal Waterson The story of one of the great folk singers and writers of our time, Lal Waterson.	06:00 Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 3 3/5 Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 06:30 The Slow Coach—Episode 1 1/2 Liz Barclay follows three busy people on an experiment to slow down their pace of life.	06:00 Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 4 4/5 Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 06:30 The Slow Coach—Episode 2 2/2 Liz Barclay follows three busy people on a bold experiment to slow down their lives.	06:00 Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 5 5/5 Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 06:30 The Last Of The Hardy Players Julian Fellowes meets an original member of a theatre group supported by Thomas Hardy.	06:00 Stewart Conn - Thistlewood It's the early 19th century and a group of radicals plans to assassinate the cabinet.	06:00 Bindi Business—Series 1 (Omnibus) Out of work at 51, Bindi starts up her own business. Meera Syal stars.
07:00	07:00 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Will Pete and Cassie's friendship survive new romantic interests? 07:30 Just a Minute—Series 85, Episode 2 Tony Hawks, Phil Wang, Sheila Hancock and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons.	07:00 Living with the Enemy—Episode 5 5/6 Sophie is mistaken for an asylum seeker. 07:30 Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 2, Class 4/4 A series of potentially misremembered anecdotes on class from Andy Hamilton.	07:00 The World As We Know It—The Election 2/6 The last five people left on Earth try to elect a head of the household. 07:30 Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 3 Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.	07:00 Double Science—Real Ale 3/6 A real ale home brewing competition turns teachers Kenneth and Colin into bitter rivals. 07:30 Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 1, Death 2/4 Discover how a rock star's death can spark a new career.	07:00 Secrets and Lattes—Series 2, Burns and a' that 4/6 Burns night, a charming newcomer and an unexpected guest make for drama in Cafe Culture. 07:30 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Stuffed Eggs 2/4 Trisha tries to impress Jill with her recipe for eggs.	07:30 Roger Deakin - The House Roger Deakin presents a unique sound portrait of life from Suffolk.	07:15 Mavis Gallant Stories—A Recollection 2/5 Edouard, an idealistic young student, marries Magdalena, a former actress. 07:30 It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, TWOC 3/6 Policeman-turned-comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night.
08:00	08:00 A Very Private Man—Episode 6 6/6 David is dreading a visit from his mother while Helen tries to get back on the job ladder. 08:30 Dad's Army—Series 2, Sergeant, Save My Boy! 5/20 Private Pike gets trapped on a seaside minefield!	08:00 Listen to Les—From 11/08/1974 Les Dawson presents the debut of comic discovery Justin Jest and a wonky piano sing-along. 08:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 2 2/14 Kenneth Horne is off to Switzerland - and 'Hornerama' probes showbiz.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The First Night Party 1/16 The Lad's launch party for his new series doesn't quite go to plan. 08:30 Doctor at Large—Fellowship 12/13 An X-ray mix-up leads Simon Sparrow's confused friends to fear his end is in sight.	08:00 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Separation Order 7/13 Can Roger overcome a conflict of interest when his girlfriend asks for legal advice? 08:30 The Goon Show—Series 10, The Last Smoking Seagoon 6/6 Ned is quitting nicotine, but Grytpype-Thynne has other ideas.	08:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, This is Your Life the Burkiss Way 11/13 Eamonn Andrew's Big Red Book spells surprises for the cast. 08:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Come Dancing 2/6 Albert helps son Harold to conquer the ballroom.	08:00 World Book Club—Celeste Ng - Everything I Never Told You Chinese-American writer Celeste Ng talks to Lawrence Pollard about her bestselling novel. 08:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, The Dodo Slaughtered into oblivion, the naturalist asks what lessons can be learned from the Dodo.	08:00 Whack-O!—The Burglary A local burglary turns into a Whitehall farce for Chiselbury School. 08:30 A Life of Bliss—Oh Brother Tony’s flighty brother, Robin, causes all manner of confusion when he comes to stay.
09:00	09:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 3 3/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game 09:30 The Senses—Touch 2/6 A doctor's surgery is failing its patients until the receptionist discovers she is gifted.	09:00 Lobby Land—Series 2, Cometh The Power 5/5 Sam has been nominated for a journalism award, but has she got a bigger decision to make? 09:30 Stilgoe's Around—Champneys Health Spa A Hertfordshire health farm gets the full comic and tuneful treatment from Richard Stilgoe	09:00 The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe. 09:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Abraham's Brother 3/6 A faded photograph and a private film show spell trouble for Rabbi Abraham.	09:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 4 4/6 Graeme Garden with Gyles Brandreth, Boothby Graffoe, Hugh Dennis and Lauren Laverne. 09:30 Richard Barton: General Practitioner!—5. Trouble 5/6 Dick and Richard speak their minds and land in trouble.	09:00 Who Goes There?—Series 5, Episode 4 4/6 Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth. 09:30 Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 6 6/6 Plans go awry for the solicitor's clerk and Robert.	09:00 How to Have a Hit Show Maria Friedman hears from the great songwriters of the past about How to Have a Hit Show.	09:00 Coventry by Rachel Cusk (Omnibus) Extracts from Rachel Cusk's collection of clear-sighted and witty essays.
10:00	10:00 Kate Brannigan - Clean Break When a stately home's Monet is stolen, the Manchester private eye chases across Europe.	10:00 Kate Brannigan - The Right Chemistry Can Manchester private eye Kate Brannigan discover who’s behind a deadly blackmail case?	10:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—1. Moonlea 1/3 When a harpist arrives in Moonlea he finds unrest and tries not to become involved.	10:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—2. Wild Music 2/3 The furnaces in Moonlea are to be closed but Leigh cannot persuade his friend to leave.	10:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—3. The Verdict 3/3 The uprising is defeated and Leigh and John Simon find themselves on trial for murder.		10:10 The Listening Project—Moira and Stephanie – Seeing Hope Blinded by an illness that nearly killed her, Moira's daughter gave her a reason to go on. (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—David Walliams Comedian and writer David Walliams makes his castaway choices. From 2009.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 5, Hardwired 23/26 Host Guy Raz asks how much of who we are is biology? How much can we change? 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Alan Carr Comedian and TV presenter Alan Carr chooses 'Chain of Fools' by Aretha Franklin.	11:00 Telling Tales—Peter Curran Freewheeling conversation, interviews and storytelling, from a Bunk Bed to Belfast.	11:00 Isy Suttie's Guide to the Family—1. Mementos & Millican 1/3 Isy Suttie ambles through the radio archives to celebrate family life.	11:00 A Pocketful of Rye—Hollywood and Rye 1/3 Hollywood comes to Rye - as does a figure from Dot Buckle's past. 11:15 Stephen Mollett - The Visitors' Book Two friends take a holiday cottage. One finds romance in pages of the visitors' book.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Bank Holiday Fiesta! Podcast recommendations for the long weekend, as picked by BBC podcast stars.		11:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 9, Knowing How and When to Fight 6/8 True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns with stories about picking your battles 11:50 The Fanthorpe Investigations—The Moving Coffins of Barbados 1/5 Priest and paranormal investigator Lionel Fanthorpe relates a tale of the unexplained.
12:00	12:00 A Very Private Man—Episode 6 6/6 David is dreading a visit from his mother while Helen tries to get back on the job ladder. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 2, Sergeant, Save My Boy! 5/20 Private Pike gets trapped on a seaside minefield!	12:00 Listen to Les—From 11/08/1974 Les Dawson presents the debut of comic discovery Justin Jest and a wonky piano sing-along. 12:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 2 2/14 Kenneth Horne is off to Switzerland - and 'Hornerama' probes showbiz.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The First Night Party 1/16 The Lad's launch party for his new series doesn't quite go to plan. 12:30 Doctor at Large—Fellowship 12/13 An X-ray mix-up leads Simon Sparrow's confused friends to fear his end is in sight.	12:00 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Separation Order 7/13 Can Roger overcome a conflict of interest when his girlfriend asks for legal advice? 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 10, The Last Smoking Seagoon 6/6 Ned is quitting nicotine, but Grytpype-Thynne has other ideas.	12:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, This is Your Life the Burkiss Way 11/13 Eamonn Andrew's Big Red Book spells surprises for the cast. 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Come Dancing 2/6 Albert helps son Harold to conquer the ballroom.	12:00 The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe. 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The First Night Party 1/16 The Lad's launch party for his new series doesn't quite go to plan.	12:00 Whack-O!—The Burglary A local burglary turns into a Whitehall farce for Chiselbury School. 12:30 A Life of Bliss—Oh Brother Tony’s flighty brother, Robin, causes all manner of confusion when he comes to stay.
13:00	13:00 Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 1 1/5 Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 13:30 The Walpole Chronicle Eric Robson asks why bestselling 1920s author Hugh Walpole has been forgotten.	13:00 Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 2 2/5 Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 13:30 Once in a Blue Moon: The Songs of Lal Waterson The story of one of the great folk singers and writers of our time, Lal Waterson.	13:00 Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 3 3/5 Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 13:30 The Slow Coach—Episode 1 1/2 Liz Barclay follows three busy people on an experiment to slow down their pace of life.	13:00 Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 4 4/5 Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 13:30 The Slow Coach—Episode 2 2/2 Liz Barclay follows three busy people on a bold experiment to slow down their lives.	13:00 Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 5 5/5 Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 13:30 The Last Of The Hardy Players Julian Fellowes meets an original member of a theatre group supported by Thomas Hardy.	13:00 Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy (Omnibus)—The Country Girls, Episode 1 1/2 Kate's father abandons the farm for drink. Story set in rural Ireland in the 1950s.	13:00 Bindi Business—Series 1 (Omnibus) Out of work at 51, Bindi starts up her own business. Meera Syal stars.
14:00	14:00 Romesh Gunesekera - Reef—Episode 1 1/7 Sri Lanka, 1962: Triton, a young boy, goes to work for Mr Salgado. 14:15 A Brief History of Mathematics—The Mathematicians Who Helped Einstein 6/10 Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science. 14:30 Bindi Business—Series 1, 1. Self-Employment 1/5 An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. 14:45 Book of the Week—Alan Cumming - Not My Father's Son: A Family Memoir, A Revelation 1/5 Alan Cumming reads his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.	14:00 Romesh Gunesekera - Reef—Episode 2 2/7 Sri Lanka, 1960s: Triton faces a jealous rival, and learns to love lists. 14:15 A Brief History of Mathematics—Georg Cantor 7/10 Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science. 14:30 Bindi Business—Series 1, 2. Children 2/5 An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. 14:45 Book of the Week—Alan Cumming - Not My Father's Son: A Family Memoir, Looking Back 2/5 Alan Cumming reads his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.	14:00 Romesh Gunesekera - Reef—Episode 3 3/7 Sri Lanka, 1960s: Triton sees Mr Salgado’s coral research in action. 14:15 A Brief History of Mathematics—Henri Poincaré 8/10 Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science. 14:30 Bindi Business—Series 1, 3. In Too Deep? 3/5 An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. 14:45 Book of the Week—Alan Cumming - Not My Father's Son: A Family Memoir, The Box in the Attic 3/5 Discoveries about his grandfather's past prompt memories for actor Alan Cumming.	14:00 Romesh Gunesekera - Reef—Episode 4 4/7 Sri Lanka, 1960s: as her influence grows, Triton is glad that Miss Nili is around. 14:15 A Brief History of Mathematics—Hardy and Ramanujan 9/10 Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science. 14:30 Bindi Business—Series 1, 4. Problems 4/5 An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. 14:45 Book of the Week—Alan Cumming - Not My Father's Son: A Family Memoir, A Truth 4/5 Alan Cumming reads his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.	14:00 Romesh Gunesekera - Reef—Episode 5 5/7 Sri Lanka, 1960s: Triton greets a new era as Miss Nili moves in with Mr Salgado. 14:15 A Brief History of Mathematics—Nicolas Bourbaki 10/10 Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science. 14:30 Bindi Business—Series 1, 5. Obstacles 5/5 An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. 14:45 Book of the Week—Alan Cumming - Not My Father's Son: A Family Memoir, Wrapping Up 5/5 Alan Cumming concludes his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—David Gower Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, fourth movement and 'Candle in the Wind' by Elton John. 14:15 Frankly Speaking—Dr Jacob Bronowski The mathematician and broadcaster Dr Jacob Bronowski discusses his career. 14:45 Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, Time To Confess 4/4 Sir Plympton admits to creating his persona on untruths and fantasy.	14:15 Mavis Gallant Stories—A Recollection 2/5 Edouard, an idealistic young student, marries Magdalena, a former actress. 14:30 Heartburn by Nora Ephron (Omnibus) Food writer Rachel Samstat suspects her husband loves another woman.
15:00	15:00 Kate Brannigan - Clean Break When a stately home's Monet is stolen, the Manchester private eye chases across Europe.	15:00 Kate Brannigan - The Right Chemistry Can Manchester private eye Kate Brannigan discover who’s behind a deadly blackmail case?	15:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—1. Moonlea 1/3 When a harpist arrives in Moonlea he finds unrest and tries not to become involved.	15:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—2. Wild Music 2/3 The furnaces in Moonlea are to be closed but Leigh cannot persuade his friend to leave.	15:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—3. The Verdict 3/3 The uprising is defeated and Leigh and John Simon find themselves on trial for murder.	15:00 World Book Club—Celeste Ng - Everything I Never Told You Chinese-American writer Celeste Ng talks to Lawrence Pollard about her bestselling novel. 15:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, The Dodo Slaughtered into oblivion, the naturalist asks what lessons can be learned from the Dodo.	15:45 Beryl Reid in Conversation—Stage and Screen 4/6 Beryl Reid tells Sian Phillips about auditioning for Joe Orton.
16:00	16:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 3 3/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game 16:30 The Senses—Touch 2/6 A doctor's surgery is failing its patients until the receptionist discovers she is gifted.	16:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh. 16:30 The Sit Crom—A Draught of Malmesy 4/6 The household needs a new steward and Lady Anne is desperate for a drink.	16:00 The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe. 16:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Abraham's Brother 3/6 A faded photograph and a private film show spell trouble for Rabbi Abraham.	16:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 4 4/6 Graeme Garden with Gyles Brandreth, Boothby Graffoe, Hugh Dennis and Lauren Laverne. 16:30 Richard Barton: General Practitioner!—5. Trouble 5/6 Dick and Richard speak their minds and land in trouble.	16:00 Who Goes There?—Series 5, Episode 4 4/6 Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth. 16:30 Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 6 6/6 Plans go awry for the solicitor's clerk and Robert.	16:00 Stewart Conn - Thistlewood It's the early 19th century and a group of radicals plans to assassinate the cabinet.	16:00 Bruce Bedford - Mire Farm Simon Shaw attempts to reconcile his eccentric family with angry villagers.
17:00	17:00 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Will Pete and Cassie's friendship survive new romantic interests? 17:30 Just a Minute—Series 85, Episode 2 Tony Hawks, Phil Wang, Sheila Hancock and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons.	17:00 Living with the Enemy—Episode 5 5/6 Sophie is mistaken for an asylum seeker. 17:30 Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 2, Class 4/4 A series of potentially misremembered anecdotes on class from Andy Hamilton.	17:00 The World As We Know It—The Election 2/6 The last five people left on Earth try to elect a head of the household. 17:30 Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 3 Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.	17:00 Double Science—Real Ale 3/6 A real ale home brewing competition turns teachers Kenneth and Colin into bitter rivals. 17:30 Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 1, Death 2/4 Discover how a rock star's death can spark a new career.	17:00 Secrets and Lattes—Series 2, Burns and a' that 4/6 Burns night, a charming newcomer and an unexpected guest make for drama in Cafe Culture. 17:30 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Stuffed Eggs 2/4 Trisha tries to impress Jill with her recipe for eggs.	17:30 Roger Deakin - The House Roger Deakin presents a unique sound portrait of life from Suffolk.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Lost Voices - Padraic Fiacc Daljit Nagra introduces Lost Voices presented by Brian Patten featuring Padraic Fiacc. 17:30 It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, TWOC 3/6 Policeman-turned-comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night.
18:00	18:00 Robert Aickman Stories—1. Le Miroir 1/5 Celia, a young Englishwoman, moves to Paris to embark on a career as an artist. 18:15 James Follett - The Bionic Blob A "Thing" from outer space helps a hapless private eye on Earth. Stars Sandra Dickinson. 18:30 A Good Read—Tracy-Ann Oberman and Shaun Ley Sue MacGregor with Tracy Ann Oberman and Shaun Ley discuss some favourite books.	18:00 Robert Aickman Stories—2. Raising The Wind 2/5 Often, the boat is never where the owner wants it. Fillbrick’s job is to make sure it is. 18:15 James Follett - The Man Who Invented Yesterday For scientist Sir Max his latest experiment takes him slightly by surprise. 18:30 Dad Made Me Laugh—Maureen Beattie Johnny Beattie's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about life with the Glaswegian comedian	18:00 Robert Aickman Stories—3. The Fully-Conducted Tour 3/5 Take off your boots and shoes, and come this way. 18:15 Microcosm by JC Wilsher An old model maker specialises in dioramas of disasters, but his timing causes concern. 18:30 That Reminds Me—Series 4, Andrew Sachs Actor Andrew Sachs reminisces with an Edinburgh audience. From October 2002.	18:00 Robert Aickman Stories—4. The Coffin House 4/5 Jessica and Bunty, Land Army women, take refuge in a small wooden cabin. Or so they think. 18:15 AM Burrage - The Waxwork A journalist spends the night in the Murderers’ Den at the waxwork museum. 18:30 Great Lives—Florence Nightingale Dr Lucy Worsley, chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces, chooses Florence Nightingale.	18:00 Robert Aickman Stories—5. Just A Song At Twilight 5/5 All their London friends said Lydia and Timo were mad. But when the dream takes hold... 18:15 Julia Jones - Over and Done With With her father gravely ill, Sybil heads to the family home for the first time in ages. 18:30 Off the Page—Alter Egos Matthew Parris welcomes three guests. Or is it more? He and his guests explore identity.	18:00 Grimms' Fairy Tales—The Master Thief A stranger returns to his home and seeks to awaken his long-sleeping sister. 18:45 Edgar Allan Poe—The Pit and the Pendulum In a dark dungeon, a man faces the threat of death.	18:00 Night Terrace—Series 2, 1. Sense and Susceptibility 1/8 Stuck in 1955, Anastasia and new housemate Sue look for answers at the BBC. 18:30 The Man in Black—Series 4, 1. Containment by David Lemon 1/5 Mark Gatiss introduces a tale of a lost soul offered hope, but with a sinister price.
19:00	19:00 A Very Private Man—Episode 6 6/6 David is dreading a visit from his mother while Helen tries to get back on the job ladder. 19:30 Dad's Army—Series 2, Sergeant, Save My Boy! 5/20 Private Pike gets trapped on a seaside minefield!	19:00 Listen to Les—From 11/08/1974 Les Dawson presents the debut of comic discovery Justin Jest and a wonky piano sing-along. 19:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 2 2/14 Kenneth Horne is off to Switzerland - and 'Hornerama' probes showbiz.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The First Night Party 1/16 The Lad's launch party for his new series doesn't quite go to plan. 19:30 Doctor at Large—Fellowship 12/13 An X-ray mix-up leads Simon Sparrow's confused friends to fear his end is in sight.	19:00 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Separation Order 7/13 Can Roger overcome a conflict of interest when his girlfriend asks for legal advice? 19:30 The Goon Show—Series 10, The Last Smoking Seagoon 6/6 Ned is quitting nicotine, but Grytpype-Thynne has other ideas.	19:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, This is Your Life the Burkiss Way 11/13 Eamonn Andrew's Big Red Book spells surprises for the cast. 19:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Come Dancing 2/6 Albert helps son Harold to conquer the ballroom.	19:00 How to Have a Hit Show Maria Friedman hears from the great songwriters of the past about How to Have a Hit Show.	19:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 9, Knowing How and When to Fight 6/8 True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns with stories about picking your battles 19:50 The Fanthorpe Investigations—The Moving Coffins of Barbados 1/5 Priest and paranormal investigator Lionel Fanthorpe relates a tale of the unexplained.
20:00	20:00 Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 1 1/5 Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 20:30 The Walpole Chronicle Eric Robson asks why bestselling 1920s author Hugh Walpole has been forgotten.	20:00 Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 2 2/5 Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 20:30 Once in a Blue Moon: The Songs of Lal Waterson The story of one of the great folk singers and writers of our time, Lal Waterson.	20:00 Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 3 3/5 Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 20:30 The Slow Coach—Episode 1 1/2 Liz Barclay follows three busy people on an experiment to slow down their pace of life.	20:00 Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 4 4/5 Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 20:30 The Slow Coach—Episode 2 2/2 Liz Barclay follows three busy people on a bold experiment to slow down their lives.	20:00 Book at Beachtime—Jill Mansell - To the Moon and Back, Episode 5 5/5 Jill Mansell's sparky romantic comedy about learning to fall in love with life again. 20:30 The Last Of The Hardy Players Julian Fellowes meets an original member of a theatre group supported by Thomas Hardy.		20:00 Coventry by Rachel Cusk (Omnibus) Extracts from Rachel Cusk's collection of clear-sighted and witty essays.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 5, Hardwired 23/26 Host Guy Raz asks how much of who we are is biology? How much can we change? 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Alan Carr Comedian and TV presenter Alan Carr chooses 'Chain of Fools' by Aretha Franklin.	21:00 Telling Tales—Peter Curran Freewheeling conversation, interviews and storytelling, from a Bunk Bed to Belfast.	21:00 Isy Suttie's Guide to the Family—1. Mementos & Millican 1/3 Isy Suttie ambles through the radio archives to celebrate family life.	21:00 A Pocketful of Rye—Hollywood and Rye 1/3 Hollywood comes to Rye - as does a figure from Dot Buckle's past. 21:15 Stephen Mollett - The Visitors' Book Two friends take a holiday cottage. One finds romance in pages of the visitors' book.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Bank Holiday Fiesta! Podcast recommendations for the long weekend, as picked by BBC podcast stars.		21:10 The Listening Project—Moira and Stephanie – Seeing Hope Blinded by an illness that nearly killed her, Moira's daughter gave her a reason to go on. (R) 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—David Walliams Comedian and writer David Walliams makes his castaway choices. From 2009.
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 85, Episode 2 Tony Hawks, Phil Wang, Sheila Hancock and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons. 22:30 Clare in the Community—Series 5, It's Good to Talk 4/6 An old university friend visits Clare to make a confession.	22:00 Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 2, Class 4/4 A series of potentially misremembered anecdotes on class from Andy Hamilton. 22:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, Point of No Return 2/6 Tom's family are coming to London, and giving the term 'flying visit' a whole new meaning. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Tom Neenan 1/2 Jon Holmes chats to the comedy writer and performer Tom Neenan.	22:00 Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 3 Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona. 22:30 Comedy Club Extra—The Balance, Episode 2 Jake Yapp, Jessica Fostekew and Jon Holmes tackle the issues via angry, unfounded debate. 22:45 Crème de la Crime—Series 2, The Spy Who Laughed Me 4/4 Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a case of treason back in 1945.	22:00 BBC New Comedy Awards—2019, 2019 Final The live final in the search for the next comedy superstar. 22:30 BBC New Comedy Awards—2019, 2019 Final Results Who will be crowned winner in 2019 in Edinburgh? 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Tom Neenan 2/2 Jon Holmes chats to the comedy writer and performer Tom Neenan.	22:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Stuffed Eggs 2/4 Trisha tries to impress Jill with her recipe for eggs. 22:25 Comedy Club Extra—Marcel Morceaux, Proust Reduced Jake Yapp presents Proust Reduced. 22:30 4 Extra Stands Up—At the Fringe 2019, Episode 2 - Jo Caulfield New breakthrough stand-up comedians stand shoulder-to-shoulder with household names.	22:00 It's Jocelyn—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 From pedantic dinner dates to coping with annoying friends. Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien. 22:30 Funny From the Fringe—2019, Episode 3 Catherine Bohart shows off the sights, sounds and smells of the Edinburgh arts festival. 22:55 Comedy Club Extra—Marcel Morceaux, A La Recherche Des Faits Perdus Jake Yapp and Jon Holmes on the legacy of Marcel Proust's A la Recherche du Temps Perdu.	22:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, TWOC 3/6 Policeman-turned-comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night. 22:30 Sean Lock - 15 Storeys High—Series 1, The New Sofa 4/5 Could the detritus of Sean's domestic life have artistic worth? 22:55 Comedy Club Extra—Marcel Morceaux, Proustian Rushes We hear about some friends of 4 Extra’s own “Proustian Rushes.”
23:00	23:00 Lobby Land—Series 2, Cometh The Power 5/5 Sam has been nominated for a journalism award, but has she got a bigger decision to make? 23:30 Children's Hour with Armstrong and Miller—Episode 3 3/4 Craig and Martin throw a Come As You Aren't party.	23:00 Vent—Series 2, Things to Do Before You Die 2/6 Comatose Ben travels back to 1973 to find a 'life coach' to motivate him out of his coma. 23:30 Weak at the Top—Series 2, Conference 1/4 No morals and little brain? Aggressive marketing director John Weak returns!	23:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Marx 2/4 Boswell attempts to write a biography of Karl Marx. 23:30 The Mark Steel Revolution—The Russian Revolution 3/6 The radical comedian re-assesses the historical forces and key players.	23:00 The Museum of Everything—Series 2, The Dig 2/6 A 'live' archaeology excavation, and a very liberal safari park. 23:30 The In Crowd—Series 3, Episode 5 5/5 Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.	23:30 Elvis McGonagall Takes a Look on the Bright Side—Series 2, Inspector Norse 4/4 Elvis dons a sweater and investigates the kidnapping of his dog Trouble. 23:45 The Celebrity Voicemail Show—Series 1, Barack Obama 4/4 Kayvan Novak imagines what the voicemail of President Barack Obama might sound like.	23:00 Richard Herring's Objective—Series 2, Page 3 3/4 Should Page 3 models be celebrated or consigned to history's dustbin? 23:30 Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Money 3/4 Mark discusses his own experiences of being poor and quite well-off.	23:00 The Harri-Parris' Radio Show—Series 1, The Visitor 1/3 Llinos Mai’s sitcom with songs: what will happen when Anni's boyfriend meets her family? 23:30 Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Meet the Barn Conversion Couple and a visit to the Dragon's Den.

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