Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 26 August - 1 September 2019

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00:00	00:00 Night Terrace—Series 2, 1. Sense and Susceptibility 1/8 Stuck in 1955, Anastasia and new housemate Sue look for answers at the BBC. 00:30 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.	00:00 Haunted—The Lamp by Agatha Christie A boy settles into a new home, but a ghostly playmate has other ideas. 00:30 A Good Read—Ian Rankin and Sadie Jones Ian Rankin and Sadie Jones join Sue MacGregor to discuss some favourite books.	00:00 Haunted—The Liberated Tiger, by R Chetwynd-Hayes Is poorly Roland haunting his wife while he's still alive? 00:30 Dad Made Me Laugh—Anthony Bygraves Max Bygraves' son chats about growing up with a famous showbiz father.	00:00 Haunted—The Grey Ones, by JB Priestley A patient fears evil is at work in the shape of a sinister conspiracy. 00:30 That Reminds Me—Series 4, Melvyn Hayes Melvyn Hayes recalls his showbiz career, including 'Summer Holiday' and 'Carry on'.	00:00 Haunted—The Dead Man of Varley Grange by Anonymous Jack is set for a good time in a friend's house, but why do rumours persist? 00:30 Great Lives—Russell Grant on Ivor Novello Entertainer Russell Grant nominates Welsh composer and film star Ivor Novello.	00:00 Haunted—Which One? by R Chetwynd-Hayes A fire warden team are put to the test during a 1940 bombing raid. 00:30 Off the Page—Hitching Matthew Parris, Dominic Arkwright, Decca Aitkenhead and Benedict Allen thumb a lift.	00:00 Doctor Who—The Lost Stories: Leviathan, Episode 1 1/2 As the TARDIS materialises in a strange medieval village, a terrified youth is on the run.
01:00	01:00 Bindi Business—Series 1 (Omnibus) Out of work at 51, Bindi starts up her own business. Meera Syal stars.	01:00 Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 1 1/5 A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 01:30 Bring On the Clowns Can clowns beat depression in a recession? A look at the world of contemporary clowning.	01:00 Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 2 2/5 A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 01:30 Ebony: Black on White on Black Gary Younge tells the story of Ebony, the magazine that redefined African-American life.	01:00 Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 3 3/5 A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 01:30 Painting The Loneliness An exploration of Edward Hopper's famous painting of a lonely bar in night-time New York.	01:00 Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 4 4/5 A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 01:30 Ali: Me, My Family and Muhammad Ali Deirdre Pascall remembers the impact of Muhammad Ali on black Britons in the 1970's.	01:00 Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 5 5/5 A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 01:30 Auditioning for Auntie Pete Paphides delves into the BBC auditions process for aspiring bands of the 50s and 60s.	01:00 Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy (Omnibus)—The Country Girls, Episode 2 2/2 Kate and Baba are home for Christmas, and Mr Gentleman comes calling.
02:00	02:15 Mavis Gallant Stories—A Recollection 2/5 Edouard, an idealistic young student, marries Magdalena, a former actress. 02:30 Heartburn by Nora Ephron (Omnibus) Food writer Rachel Samstat suspects her husband loves another woman.	02:00 Romesh Gunesekera - Reef—Episode 6 6/7 Sri Lanka: Triton discovers that all is not well between Miss Nili and Mr Salgado. 02:15 Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—1. Gifts to the Corinthians Francine Stock on the alluring yet elusive quality of charisma, historically and today. 02:30 Bindi Business—Series 2, Episode 1 Bindi takes on a new business venture in property development. Stars Meera Syal. 02:45 Book of the Week—My Life in Houses, I Was a Lucky Girl 1/5 Margaret is born in the front bedroom of a sparkling new council house in Carlisle.	02:00 Romesh Gunesekera - Reef—Episode 7 7/7 Sri Lanka: Triton and Mr Salgado must face tremendous emotional and political upheavals. 02:15 Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—2. The Power of Presence Francine Stock explores the divine grace of medieval mystics Margery Kempe and Joan of Arc 02:30 Bindi Business—Series 2, Episode 2 Bindi's new business venture is not going as smoothly as planned. 02:45 Book of the Week—My Life in Houses, A Room of One's Own 2/5 The studious young Forster makes it to Oxford, and a 'room of one's own'.	02:00 e=mc2—Ian Sansom - The Twin Paradox Kevin Ehrlich awaits lift-off as his famous twin brother sets off on a mission to Mars. 02:15 Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—3. The Queen's Touch Francine Stock explores the 'royal touch' as practised by Elizabeth I and our royals today 02:30 Bindi Business—Series 2, Episode 3 Bindi arrives home to find a surprise visitor. Stars Meera Syal. 02:45 Book of the Week—My Life in Houses, In Need of Modernisation 3/5 How a wreck turns into a family home. Read by Sian Thomas.	02:00 e=mc2—Jo Baker - An End to Steady State Theory A young physicist clings to science as the world he knows collapses and contracts. 02:15 Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—4. Animal Magnetism Francine Stock explores Franz Mesmer and the charismatic healing power of suggestibility. 02:30 Bindi Business—Series 2, Episode 4 Bindi's is stressed, but help comes from an unexpected source. Stars Meera Syal 02:45 Book of the Week—My Life in Houses, Secure and Safe 4/5 After the thrills of 60s London living, a fairytale cottage offers refuge.	02:00 e=mc2—Robin Ince - Thoughts While Plummeting In Robin Ince's story an unusual schoolboy is inspired to test 'the happiest thought'. 02:15 Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—5. Red Shirts and Black Shirts Francine Stock explores charismatic leadership, from Giuseppe Garibaldi to Osama Bin Laden 02:30 Bindi Business—Series 2, Episode 5 Bindi is preparing for the big opening of her development. Meera Syal stars. 02:45 Book of the Week—My Life in Houses, Inside My House, I Can Cope 5/5 As Forster's struggle with cancer continues, she reflects on the importance of home to her	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Michael Sheen Michael Sheen chooses songs from Laurie Anderson and The Manic Street Preachers. 02:15 Frankly Speaking—Stanley Holloway The English singer and actor discusses his career. 02:45 Holmes and Watford—I Think I Left the Gas On 1/5 Comedy as two cops try to fight crime where no crime is taking place.
03:00	03:45 Beryl Reid in Conversation—Stage and Screen 4/6 Beryl Reid tells Sian Phillips about auditioning for Joe Orton.	03:00 Design for Murder: Noel Coward A murder mystery. Did British theatre great Noel Coward turn detective before the war?	03:00 Inspector Resnick—Slow Burn, 1. Burning Jazz 1/2 When Jimmy Nolan's jazz club burns down, DI Resnick reckons it's not for the insurance.	03:00 Inspector Resnick—Slow Burn, 2. Deadly Rhythm 2/2 The body count is rising and Scott is still missing. Is club owner Jimmy connected?	03:00 Drama on 4—Franz Kafka - The Castle, Episode 1 1/2 Franz Kafka's novel. A stranger is lured into a bureaucratic world of wonder and terror.	03:00 Drama on 4—Franz Kafka - The Castle, Episode 2 2/2 Franz Kafka's mind-warping novel. K is desperate to make a meeting with the elusive Klamm.	03:00 World Book Club—James Ellroy - American Tabloid American writer James Ellroy talks about his fictional chronicle of 1960s America 03:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Tracks The naturalist examines the revelations found from following fossilised animal tracks.
04:00	04:00 Bruce Bedford - Mire Farm Simon Shaw attempts to reconcile his eccentric family with angry villagers.	04:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game 04:30 The Senses—Sight 3/6 A retired MP's ambition to improve the morality of his village has the opposite effect.	04:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Simon Mayo hosts the comedy show that pits the comic generations against each other. 04:30 The Sit Crom—Night Exercises 5/6 As the sovereign visits, confusion reigns in Lady Anne's bedchamber.	04:00 The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Frank Skinner and guests discuss history's funniest moments. 04:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Crime Wave 4/6 It all begins with a disappearing car and a little old lady.	04:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 5 5/6 Graeme Garden hosts as Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Arthur Smith and Lauren Laverne debate 04:30 Richard Barton: General Practitioner!—6. Cheers! 6/6 Dick running up a tab in the pub? Strange behaviour from the special agent.	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 3 3/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego and Jenny Colgan about famous folk. 04:30 In the Red—Episode 1 1/7 Anarchic BBC reporter George Cragge hunts a murderer of bank managers.	04:00 Laurence Housman - Happy and Glorious 1839: It's time for a young Queen Victoria to consider marriage – but who will she choose?
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Lost Voices - Padraic Fiacc Daljit Nagra introduces Lost Voices presented by Brian Patten featuring Padraic Fiacc. 05:30 It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, TWOC 3/6 Policeman-turned-comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night.	05:00 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Cassie is worried about Pete's happiness. 05:30 Just a Minute—Series 85, Episode 3 Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition & deviation?	05:00 Living with the Enemy—Episode 6 6/6 Gyles goes on the rampage and Sophie turns to gossip. 05:30 Austentatious—18/06/2017 The world premiere of an amazing lost Jane Austen novel - improvised on the spot.	05:00 The World As We Know It—Babytalk 3/6 The last four people on Earth ponder continuing the human race. 05:30 Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 4 Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.	05:00 Double Science—Field Trip 4/6 Alison takes her class to a Cumbrian wind farm, with keen Colin and Kenneth in hot pursuit 05:30 Fresh from the Fringe—2019, Fresh from the Fringe: 2019 - Part 1 A showcase of the best new and up-and-coming acts from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019.	05:00 Secrets and Lattes—Series 2, Home and Away 5/6 A sleepover, a stray dog and a house move create uncertainty in Edinburgh's Cafe Culture. 05:30 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Coffee Chiffon 3/4 Trisha is persuaded to cater for a double date.	05:30 Roger Deakin - The Garden Roger Deakin tours the garden of his ancient farmhouse with its moat and animal friends.
06:00	06:00 Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 1 1/5 A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 06:30 Bring On the Clowns Can clowns beat depression in a recession? A look at the world of contemporary clowning.	06:00 Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 2 2/5 A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 06:30 Ebony: Black on White on Black Gary Younge tells the story of Ebony, the magazine that redefined African-American life.	06:00 Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 3 3/5 A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 06:30 Painting The Loneliness An exploration of Edward Hopper's famous painting of a lonely bar in night-time New York.	06:00 Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 4 4/5 A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 06:30 Ali: Me, My Family and Muhammad Ali Deirdre Pascall remembers the impact of Muhammad Ali on black Britons in the 1970's.	06:00 Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 5 5/5 A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 06:30 Auditioning for Auntie Pete Paphides delves into the BBC auditions process for aspiring bands of the 50s and 60s.	06:00 Laurence Housman - Happy and Glorious 1839: It's time for a young Queen Victoria to consider marriage – but who will she choose?	06:00 Bindi Business—Series 2 (Omnibus) Bindi starts a new business venture in property development.
07:00	07:00 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Cassie is worried about Pete's happiness. 07:30 Just a Minute—Series 85, Episode 3 Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition & deviation?	07:00 Living with the Enemy—Episode 6 6/6 Gyles goes on the rampage and Sophie turns to gossip. 07:30 Austentatious—18/06/2017 The world premiere of an amazing lost Jane Austen novel - improvised on the spot.	07:00 The World As We Know It—Babytalk 3/6 The last four people on Earth ponder continuing the human race. 07:30 Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 4 Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.	07:00 Double Science—Field Trip 4/6 Alison takes her class to a Cumbrian wind farm, with keen Colin and Kenneth in hot pursuit 07:30 Fresh from the Fringe—2019, Fresh from the Fringe: 2019 - Part 1 A showcase of the best new and up-and-coming acts from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019.	07:00 Secrets and Lattes—Series 2, Home and Away 5/6 A sleepover, a stray dog and a house move create uncertainty in Edinburgh's Cafe Culture. 07:30 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Coffee Chiffon 3/4 Trisha is persuaded to cater for a double date.	07:30 Roger Deakin - The Garden Roger Deakin tours the garden of his ancient farmhouse with its moat and animal friends.	07:15 Mavis Gallant Stories—The Colonel's Child 3/5 Edouard has fled from Paris to London to join the Free French where he meets Juliette. 07:30 It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, Stop Search 4/6 Policeman turned comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night.
08:00	08:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Threshold 1/13 Newlyweds George and Kate find themselves locked out of their new flat. 08:30 Dad's Army—Series 2, Branded 6/20 Private Godfrey is ridiculed for once being a conscientious objector.	08:00 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 22/02/1971 A laughing tax inspector and a right royal surprise. Sketches starring Ronnie Barker. 08:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 3 3/14 Kenneth Horne has an 'Incident' -and J Peasmold Gruntfuttock rings his bells.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Idol 3/16 Bill and Moira decide to teach the Lad a lesson. 08:30 Doctor at Large—Marriage and Surgery 13/13 Simon Sparrow must sit his surgeon's exam and get wed to Wendy all in one morning.	08:00 The Goon Show—The Last Goon Show of All Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Ray Ellington and Max Geldray reunite.	08:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Become a Rock Star The Burkiss Way 12/13 Starting at the end, this show is brought to you in reverse order. 08:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, A Star Is Born 3/6 Harold falls for his drama society's leading lady.	08:00 World Book Club—James Ellroy - American Tabloid American writer James Ellroy talks about his fictional chronicle of 1960s America 08:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Tracks The naturalist examines the revelations found from following fossilised animal tracks.	08:00 Whack-O!—This Is Your Life Scheming Jim needs the cost of an airfare from Australia. 08:30 A Life of Bliss—Battle of the Sexes Feathers fly when David gets caught up in a row between his parents.
09:00	09:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game 09:30 The Senses—Sight 3/6 A retired MP's ambition to improve the morality of his village has the opposite effect.	09:00 The Now Show—Series 55, Episode 1 1/7 Special edition of the Now Show coming from the BBC Hub at the Edinburgh Fringe 09:30 Stilgoe's Around—Guy's Hospital, London Richard Stilgoe is admitted to Guy's Hospital in London. With visitor Emma Thompson.	09:00 The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Frank Skinner and guests discuss history's funniest moments. 09:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Crime Wave 4/6 It all begins with a disappearing car and a little old lady.	09:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 5 5/6 Graeme Garden hosts as Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Arthur Smith and Lauren Laverne debate 09:30 Richard Barton: General Practitioner!—6. Cheers! 6/6 Dick running up a tab in the pub? Strange behaviour from the special agent.	09:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 3 3/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego and Jenny Colgan about famous folk. 09:30 In the Red—Episode 1 1/7 Anarchic BBC reporter George Cragge hunts a murderer of bank managers.	09:00 I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again, Again A celebration of the classic anarchic sketch show which ran from 1964-1973.	09:00 My Name Is Why by Lemn Sissay (Omnibus) Lemn Sissay reads from his memoir about growing up in care, and the power of creativity.
10:00	10:00 Design for Murder: Noel Coward A murder mystery. Did British theatre great Noel Coward turn detective before the war?	10:00 Inspector Resnick—Slow Burn, 1. Burning Jazz 1/2 When Jimmy Nolan's jazz club burns down, DI Resnick reckons it's not for the insurance.	10:00 Inspector Resnick—Slow Burn, 2. Deadly Rhythm 2/2 The body count is rising and Scott is still missing. Is club owner Jimmy connected?	10:00 Drama on 4—Franz Kafka - The Castle, Episode 1 1/2 Franz Kafka's novel. A stranger is lured into a bureaucratic world of wonder and terror.	10:00 Drama on 4—Franz Kafka - The Castle, Episode 2 2/2 Franz Kafka's mind-warping novel. K is desperate to make a meeting with the elusive Klamm.		10:10 The Listening Project—Diane and Paddy – Wedding or Camper Van? After twenty years together, planning a wedding shows up a couple's different perspectives 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Teachers, Baroness Haleh Afshar The feminist, professor of politics and life peer shares her castaway choices.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 5, How Art Changes Us 24/26 Guy Raz explores the transformative nature of art. 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—The late Ozzy Osbourne The late Ozzy Osbourne chooses tracks by Al Jolson and Black Sabbath.	11:00 Telling Tales—Cathy FitzGerald Lessons and stories in sound from the award-winning producer Cathy FitzGerald.	11:00 Isy Suttie's Guide to the Family—2. Mementos & Henry 2/3 Isy Suttie ambles through the radio archives to celebrate family life.	11:00 A Pocketful of Rye—A Rye Boy 2/3 A farmer struggles to control his wife when a sculptor comes to town. 11:15 Christopher Green - End of the Pier A couple go to Southend to walk the longest pier in the world.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Podcasting around the UK - with Becca Bryers Amanda Litherland and Becca Bryers recommend the best local listens.		11:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 9, Not for the Faint of Heart 7/8 True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories of fear 11:50 The Fanthorpe Investigations—The Croglin Grange Vampire 3/5 Priest and paranormal investigator Lionel Fanthorpe relates a tale of the unexplained.
12:00	12:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Threshold 1/13 Newlyweds George and Kate find themselves locked out of their new flat. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 2, Branded 6/20 Private Godfrey is ridiculed for once being a conscientious objector.	12:00 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 22/02/1971 A laughing tax inspector and a right royal surprise. Sketches starring Ronnie Barker. 12:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 3 3/14 Kenneth Horne has an 'Incident' -and J Peasmold Gruntfuttock rings his bells.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Idol 3/16 Bill and Moira decide to teach the Lad a lesson. 12:30 Doctor at Large—Marriage and Surgery 13/13 Simon Sparrow must sit his surgeon's exam and get wed to Wendy all in one morning.	12:00 The Goon Show—The Last Goon Show of All Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Ray Ellington and Max Geldray reunite.	12:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Become a Rock Star The Burkiss Way 12/13 Starting at the end, this show is brought to you in reverse order. 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, A Star Is Born 3/6 Harold falls for his drama society's leading lady.	12:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2017, Murmur by Will Eaves Will Eaves’s story about the price of transgression is shortlisted. Blake Ritson reads. 12:30 Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Threshold 1/13 Newlyweds George and Kate find themselves locked out of their new flat.	12:00 Whack-O!—This Is Your Life Scheming Jim needs the cost of an airfare from Australia. 12:30 A Life of Bliss—Battle of the Sexes Feathers fly when David gets caught up in a row between his parents.
13:00	13:00 Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 1 1/5 A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 13:30 Bring On the Clowns Can clowns beat depression in a recession? A look at the world of contemporary clowning.	13:00 Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 2 2/5 A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 13:30 Ebony: Black on White on Black Gary Younge tells the story of Ebony, the magazine that redefined African-American life.	13:00 Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 3 3/5 A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 13:30 Painting The Loneliness An exploration of Edward Hopper's famous painting of a lonely bar in night-time New York.	13:00 Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 4 4/5 A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 13:30 Ali: Me, My Family and Muhammad Ali Deirdre Pascall remembers the impact of Muhammad Ali on black Britons in the 1970's.	13:00 Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 5 5/5 A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 13:30 Auditioning for Auntie Pete Paphides delves into the BBC auditions process for aspiring bands of the 50s and 60s.	13:00 Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy (Omnibus)—The Country Girls, Episode 2 2/2 Kate and Baba are home for Christmas, and Mr Gentleman comes calling.	13:00 Bindi Business—Series 2 (Omnibus) Bindi starts a new business venture in property development.
14:00	14:00 Romesh Gunesekera - Reef—Episode 6 6/7 Sri Lanka: Triton discovers that all is not well between Miss Nili and Mr Salgado. 14:15 Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—1. Gifts to the Corinthians Francine Stock on the alluring yet elusive quality of charisma, historically and today. 14:30 Bindi Business—Series 2, Episode 1 Bindi takes on a new business venture in property development. Stars Meera Syal. 14:45 Book of the Week—My Life in Houses, I Was a Lucky Girl 1/5 Margaret is born in the front bedroom of a sparkling new council house in Carlisle.	14:00 Romesh Gunesekera - Reef—Episode 7 7/7 Sri Lanka: Triton and Mr Salgado must face tremendous emotional and political upheavals. 14:15 Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—2. The Power of Presence Francine Stock explores the divine grace of medieval mystics Margery Kempe and Joan of Arc 14:30 Bindi Business—Series 2, Episode 2 Bindi's new business venture is not going as smoothly as planned. 14:45 Book of the Week—My Life in Houses, A Room of One's Own 2/5 The studious young Forster makes it to Oxford, and a 'room of one's own'.	14:00 e=mc2—Ian Sansom - The Twin Paradox Kevin Ehrlich awaits lift-off as his famous twin brother sets off on a mission to Mars. 14:15 Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—3. The Queen's Touch Francine Stock explores the 'royal touch' as practised by Elizabeth I and our royals today 14:30 Bindi Business—Series 2, Episode 3 Bindi arrives home to find a surprise visitor. Stars Meera Syal. 14:45 Book of the Week—My Life in Houses, In Need of Modernisation 3/5 How a wreck turns into a family home. Read by Sian Thomas.	14:00 e=mc2—Jo Baker - An End to Steady State Theory A young physicist clings to science as the world he knows collapses and contracts. 14:15 Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—4. Animal Magnetism Francine Stock explores Franz Mesmer and the charismatic healing power of suggestibility. 14:30 Bindi Business—Series 2, Episode 4 Bindi's is stressed, but help comes from an unexpected source. Stars Meera Syal 14:45 Book of the Week—My Life in Houses, Secure and Safe 4/5 After the thrills of 60s London living, a fairytale cottage offers refuge.	14:00 e=mc2—Robin Ince - Thoughts While Plummeting In Robin Ince's story an unusual schoolboy is inspired to test 'the happiest thought'. 14:15 Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—5. Red Shirts and Black Shirts Francine Stock explores charismatic leadership, from Giuseppe Garibaldi to Osama Bin Laden 14:30 Bindi Business—Series 2, Episode 5 Bindi is preparing for the big opening of her development. Meera Syal stars. 14:45 Book of the Week—My Life in Houses, Inside My House, I Can Cope 5/5 As Forster's struggle with cancer continues, she reflects on the importance of home to her	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Michael Sheen Michael Sheen chooses songs from Laurie Anderson and The Manic Street Preachers. 14:15 Frankly Speaking—Stanley Holloway The English singer and actor discusses his career. 14:45 Holmes and Watford—I Think I Left the Gas On 1/5 Comedy as two cops try to fight crime where no crime is taking place.	14:15 Mavis Gallant Stories—The Colonel's Child 3/5 Edouard has fled from Paris to London to join the Free French where he meets Juliette. 14:30 The Offing by Benjamin Myers (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 After the Second World War, Robert leaves his Durham village. Read by Kevin Whately.
15:00	15:00 Design for Murder: Noel Coward A murder mystery. Did British theatre great Noel Coward turn detective before the war?	15:00 Inspector Resnick—Slow Burn, 1. Burning Jazz 1/2 When Jimmy Nolan's jazz club burns down, DI Resnick reckons it's not for the insurance.	15:00 Inspector Resnick—Slow Burn, 2. Deadly Rhythm 2/2 The body count is rising and Scott is still missing. Is club owner Jimmy connected?	15:00 Drama on 4—Franz Kafka - The Castle, Episode 1 1/2 Franz Kafka's novel. A stranger is lured into a bureaucratic world of wonder and terror.	15:00 Drama on 4—Franz Kafka - The Castle, Episode 2 2/2 Franz Kafka's mind-warping novel. K is desperate to make a meeting with the elusive Klamm.	15:00 World Book Club—James Ellroy - American Tabloid American writer James Ellroy talks about his fictional chronicle of 1960s America 15:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Tracks The naturalist examines the revelations found from following fossilised animal tracks.	15:45 Beryl Reid in Conversation—Classical Roles 5/6 Beryl Reid tells Siân Phillips about taking to the classical stage.
16:00	16:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game 16:30 The Senses—Sight 3/6 A retired MP's ambition to improve the morality of his village has the opposite effect.	16:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Simon Mayo hosts the comedy show that pits the comic generations against each other. 16:30 The Sit Crom—Night Exercises 5/6 As the sovereign visits, confusion reigns in Lady Anne's bedchamber.	16:00 The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Frank Skinner and guests discuss history's funniest moments. 16:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Crime Wave 4/6 It all begins with a disappearing car and a little old lady.	16:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 5 5/6 Graeme Garden hosts as Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Arthur Smith and Lauren Laverne debate 16:30 Richard Barton: General Practitioner!—6. Cheers! 6/6 Dick running up a tab in the pub? Strange behaviour from the special agent.	16:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 3 3/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego and Jenny Colgan about famous folk. 16:30 In the Red—Episode 1 1/7 Anarchic BBC reporter George Cragge hunts a murderer of bank managers.	16:00 Laurence Housman - Happy and Glorious 1839: It's time for a young Queen Victoria to consider marriage – but who will she choose?	16:00 Peter Tinniswood—Pen Pals Transatlantic pen pals since 11, Fay is terrified when Beth says she is coming to visit.
17:00	17:00 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Cassie is worried about Pete's happiness. 17:30 Just a Minute—Series 85, Episode 3 Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition & deviation?	17:00 Living with the Enemy—Episode 6 6/6 Gyles goes on the rampage and Sophie turns to gossip. 17:30 Austentatious—18/06/2017 The world premiere of an amazing lost Jane Austen novel - improvised on the spot.	17:00 The World As We Know It—Babytalk 3/6 The last four people on Earth ponder continuing the human race. 17:30 Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 4 Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.	17:00 Double Science—Field Trip 4/6 Alison takes her class to a Cumbrian wind farm, with keen Colin and Kenneth in hot pursuit 17:30 Fresh from the Fringe—2019, Fresh from the Fringe: 2019 - Part 1 A showcase of the best new and up-and-coming acts from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019.	17:00 Secrets and Lattes—Series 2, Home and Away 5/6 A sleepover, a stray dog and a house move create uncertainty in Edinburgh's Cafe Culture. 17:30 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Coffee Chiffon 3/4 Trisha is persuaded to cater for a double date.	17:30 Roger Deakin - The Garden Roger Deakin tours the garden of his ancient farmhouse with its moat and animal friends.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Time For Verse - Carol Ann Duffy Poet Daljit Nagra introduces Time for Verse: Carol Ann Duffy, 17:30 It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, Stop Search 4/6 Policeman turned comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night.
18:00	18:00 Haunted—The Lamp by Agatha Christie A boy settles into a new home, but a ghostly playmate has other ideas. 18:30 A Good Read—Ian Rankin and Sadie Jones Ian Rankin and Sadie Jones join Sue MacGregor to discuss some favourite books.	18:00 Haunted—The Liberated Tiger, by R Chetwynd-Hayes Is poorly Roland haunting his wife while he's still alive? 18:30 Dad Made Me Laugh—Anthony Bygraves Max Bygraves' son chats about growing up with a famous showbiz father.	18:00 Haunted—The Grey Ones, by JB Priestley A patient fears evil is at work in the shape of a sinister conspiracy. 18:30 That Reminds Me—Series 4, Melvyn Hayes Melvyn Hayes recalls his showbiz career, including 'Summer Holiday' and 'Carry on'.	18:00 Haunted—The Dead Man of Varley Grange by Anonymous Jack is set for a good time in a friend's house, but why do rumours persist? 18:30 Great Lives—Russell Grant on Ivor Novello Entertainer Russell Grant nominates Welsh composer and film star Ivor Novello.	18:00 Haunted—Which One? by R Chetwynd-Hayes A fire warden team are put to the test during a 1940 bombing raid. 18:30 Off the Page—Hitching Matthew Parris, Dominic Arkwright, Decca Aitkenhead and Benedict Allen thumb a lift.	18:00 Doctor Who—The Lost Stories: Leviathan, Episode 1 1/2 As the TARDIS materialises in a strange medieval village, a terrified youth is on the run.	18:00 Night Terrace—Series 2, 2. Full Steam 2/8 Anastasia, Eddie and Sue materialise aboard a steam powered starship. 18:30 The Man in Black—Series 4, 2. The Punt by Christina Balit 2/5 An ex-alcoholic is on the run from more than just his AA buddy.
19:00	19:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Threshold 1/13 Newlyweds George and Kate find themselves locked out of their new flat. 19:30 Dad's Army—Series 2, Branded 6/20 Private Godfrey is ridiculed for once being a conscientious objector.	19:00 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 22/02/1971 A laughing tax inspector and a right royal surprise. Sketches starring Ronnie Barker. 19:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 3 3/14 Kenneth Horne has an 'Incident' -and J Peasmold Gruntfuttock rings his bells.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Idol 3/16 Bill and Moira decide to teach the Lad a lesson. 19:30 Doctor at Large—Marriage and Surgery 13/13 Simon Sparrow must sit his surgeon's exam and get wed to Wendy all in one morning.	19:00 The Goon Show—The Last Goon Show of All Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Ray Ellington and Max Geldray reunite.	19:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Become a Rock Star The Burkiss Way 12/13 Starting at the end, this show is brought to you in reverse order. 19:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, A Star Is Born 3/6 Harold falls for his drama society's leading lady.	19:00 I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again, Again A celebration of the classic anarchic sketch show which ran from 1964-1973.	19:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 9, Not for the Faint of Heart 7/8 True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories of fear 19:50 The Fanthorpe Investigations—The Croglin Grange Vampire 3/5 Priest and paranormal investigator Lionel Fanthorpe relates a tale of the unexplained.
20:00	20:00 Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 1 1/5 A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 20:30 Bring On the Clowns Can clowns beat depression in a recession? A look at the world of contemporary clowning.	20:00 Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 2 2/5 A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 20:30 Ebony: Black on White on Black Gary Younge tells the story of Ebony, the magazine that redefined African-American life.	20:00 Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 3 3/5 A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 20:30 Painting The Loneliness An exploration of Edward Hopper's famous painting of a lonely bar in night-time New York.	20:00 Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 4 4/5 A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 20:30 Ali: Me, My Family and Muhammad Ali Deirdre Pascall remembers the impact of Muhammad Ali on black Britons in the 1970's.	20:00 Book at Beachtime—Tom McNeal - To Be Sung Underwater, Episode 5 5/5 A woman retraces her steps to long lost love in Nebraska. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 20:30 Auditioning for Auntie Pete Paphides delves into the BBC auditions process for aspiring bands of the 50s and 60s.		20:00 My Name Is Why by Lemn Sissay (Omnibus) Lemn Sissay reads from his memoir about growing up in care, and the power of creativity.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 5, How Art Changes Us 24/26 Guy Raz explores the transformative nature of art. 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—The late Ozzy Osbourne The late Ozzy Osbourne chooses tracks by Al Jolson and Black Sabbath.	21:00 Telling Tales—Cathy FitzGerald Lessons and stories in sound from the award-winning producer Cathy FitzGerald.	21:00 Isy Suttie's Guide to the Family—2. Mementos & Henry 2/3 Isy Suttie ambles through the radio archives to celebrate family life.	21:00 A Pocketful of Rye—A Rye Boy 2/3 A farmer struggles to control his wife when a sculptor comes to town. 21:15 Christopher Green - End of the Pier A couple go to Southend to walk the longest pier in the world.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Podcasting around the UK - with Becca Bryers Amanda Litherland and Becca Bryers recommend the best local listens.		21:10 The Listening Project—Diane and Paddy – Wedding or Camper Van? After twenty years together, planning a wedding shows up a couple's different perspectives 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Teachers, Baroness Haleh Afshar The feminist, professor of politics and life peer shares her castaway choices.
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 85, Episode 3 Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition & deviation? 22:30 Clare in the Community—Series 5, Garden Party 5/6 Clare starts a petition to keep the Sparrowhawk Family Centre open. 22:55 Comedy Club Extra—Marcel Morceaux, A La Recherche Des Faits Perdus Jake Yapp and Jon Holmes on the text of Marcel Proust's A La Recherche Du Temps Perdu.	22:00 Austentatious—18/06/2017 The world premiere of an amazing lost Jane Austen novel - improvised on the spot. 22:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, Running on Empty 3/6 Tom is invited on a stag weekend, and his dad signs up for the Sheffield marathon. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—27/08/2019 From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.	22:00 Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 4 Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona. 22:30 The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 2, Problems 1/6 The comedian muses on the secret of life, and the mysteries of destiny and fate. 22:45 Sounding Off with McGough—1. Munich and Clichés 1/6 Poet Roger McGough on life, love, happiness, heroes, villains and embarrassing relations.	22:00 Fresh from the Fringe—2019, Fresh from the Fringe: 2019 - Part 1 A showcase of the best new and up-and-coming acts from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019. 22:30 Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 1, Excess 3/4 Mitch investigates trappings of the rock and pop lifestyle. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—29/08/2019 From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.	22:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Coffee Chiffon 3/4 Trisha is persuaded to cater for a double date. 22:30 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, The Review 1/6 It's new year! Damien's asked to write a restaurant review for Pink Floyd.	22:00 It's Jocelyn—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Jocelyn Jee Esien's sketches include a power hungry traffic warden and a grumpy couple. 22:30 Revolting People—Series 3, The God-Given Talent 3/6 Joshua chops logs, while Cora discovers a gift for penning pornography. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Tony Hawks 1/3 Angela Barnes chats to Tony Hawks… and not Tony ‘Hawk’.	22:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, Stop Search 4/6 Policeman turned comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night. 22:30 Sean Lock - 15 Storeys High—Series 1, The Sticky Patch 5/5 A romantic neighbour and aggressive kids try to disturb Sean's peace 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Tony Hawks 2/3 Angela Barnes chats again to Tony Hawks.
23:00	23:00 The Now Show—Series 55, Episode 1 1/7 Special edition of the Now Show coming from the BBC Hub at the Edinburgh Fringe 23:30 Children's Hour with Armstrong and Miller—Episode 4 4/4 Martin Bain-Jones is left in the studio, while Craig has a dubious new job.	23:00 Vent—Series 2, I Want You 3/6 Ben's unconscious mind puts him in a compromising situation with a fellow coma patient. 23:30 Weak at the Top—Series 2, Booty 2/4 Workshy John Weak is desperate to boost sales of a chocolate bar!	23:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Madonna 3/4 18th century biographer James Boswell meets pop icon Madonna and lives to tell the tale. 23:30 The Mark Steel Revolution—The Industrial Revolution 4/6 The radical comedian reassesses a period of major change in Britain.	23:00 The Museum of Everything—Series 2, Under New Management 3/6 The Mock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inducts some fresh members 23:30 Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World—Series 2, Magic 1/6 The sci-fi star and his crew cast a spell to summon the Devil.	23:00 Danny Robins Music Therapy—Episode 1 1/4 Danny uses the power of music to help humanity - and a dormouse. 23:30 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 1, The Curse of the Mastersons 1/6 The Masterson family's improvised saga begins in 1760. With Paul Merton.	23:00 Richard Herring's Objective—Series 2, The Old School Tie 4/4 Is it acceptable to be prejudiced against public schools and the posh? 23:30 Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Longevity 4/4 Despite the obsession with trying to defy age, is there a case for not living too long?	23:00 The Harri-Parris' Radio Show—Series 1, West End Boys 2/3 Ifan plots to split Anni from Ben and ropes her ex-boyfriends into the scheme. 23:30 Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Discovering a day in the life of a lock keeper.

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