Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 2 - 8 September 2019

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00:00	00:00 Night Terrace—Series 2, 2. Full Steam 2/8 Anastasia, Eddie and Sue materialise aboard a steam powered starship. 00:30 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.	00:00 Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, Episode 1 1/3 An invasion by aliens interrupts a wedding anniversary celebration. 00:30 A Good Read—Sukhdev Sandhu and Gavin Esler Sukhdev Sandhu and Gavin Esler join Sue MacGregor to discuss some favourite books.	00:00 Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 2. Authorities 2/3 Tom's new mental powers interest the authorities. 00:30 Musical Genes—Series 1, Rosanne Cash 1/4 Tom Morton meets the daughter of country legend Johnny Cash.	00:00 Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 3. Revelation 3/3 The alien intent is revealed. Can the Earth fight back? Stars Donald Hewlett. 00:30 That Reminds Me—Series 4, Pam Ayres Poet Pam Ayres with her childhood memories and comical rhymes.	00:00 Fear on 4—The Hairy Hand of Dartmoor An angry man, who doesn't believe in witches, drives home at night across the moors. 00:30 Great Lives—Gabriel Gbadamosi on Fela Kuti Gabriel Gbadamosi chooses as his Great Life the inventor of Afrobeat, musician Fela Kuti	00:00 Fear on 4—The Blood of Eva Bergen Claire and Tom are visiting the resting place of a renowned pianist. What was her power? 00:30 Off the Page—Obsessive Compulsives Matthew Parris hosts with Franca Davenport, Stephen Foster and Dominic Holland.	00:00 Doctor Who—The Lost Stories: Leviathan, Episode 2 2/2 The Time Lord learns the true horror of the village and that there are more enemies beyond
01:00	01:00 Bindi Business—Series 2 (Omnibus) Bindi starts a new business venture in property development.	01:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Kerry Andrew - To Belong To Story of a desperate man who is revived by the hospitality of strangers. 01:30 Me, Putin and Judo Former judo champion Neil Adams visits Russia hoping to meet judo expert, Vladimir Putin.	01:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Sarah Hall - Sudden Traveller Story of how profound loss is followed by new life and new love. 01:30 The Manchester Writers How have writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north?	01:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Kiare Ladner - Van Rensburg's Card Story of how a simple note brings solace and the prospect of new hope. 01:30 Blind Man Roams the Globe—1. San Francisco 1/2 Hear the world's cities through the ears of blind BBC presenter and traveller, Peter White	01:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, The Minutes by Nell Stevens Story in which art and activism come together and things aren’t quite what they seem. 01:30 Blind Man Roams the Globe—2. Budapest 2/2 Hear the world's cities through the ears of BBC Presenter and blind traveller, Peter White	01:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Winner: Ingrid Persaud - The Sweet Sop Story of emotional blackmail and sweet release. 01:30 Ghost Music Archaeologist Christine Finn taps her foot to ancient sounds not heard for millennia.	01:00 How Does That Make You Feel? (Omnibus)—Series 11 Martha’s clients have made few changes to their circumstances.
02:00	02:15 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. 02:30 The Offing by Benjamin Myers (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 After the Second World War, Robert leaves his Durham village. Read by Kevin Whately.	02:00 Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 1 1/10 Tensions escalate among the former slaves on a Caribbean island. 02:15 Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—6. The 'It' Factor Francine Stock explores Sarah Bernhardt and the beginnings of celebrity. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, Hail St Custards 1/5 Molesworth gives a guided tour of the complete and utter shambles that is St Custards. 02:45 Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 1 1/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.	02:00 Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 2 2/10 Creole heiress Antoinette Cosway's mother marries an Englishman in Spanish Town, Jamaica. 02:15 Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—7. The Best to You Each Morning Francine Stock explores charismatic leaders, from Kellogg and Ford to Jobs and Restone. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, A Tour of the Cages 2/5 Molesworth and his friend Peason explain the different types of masters. 02:45 Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 2 2/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.	02:00 Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 3 3/10 Without her brother and parted from her mother, heiress Antoinette is sent off to school. 02:15 Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—8. Hitler's Library The historical ideas that influenced the Third Reich and Hitler's 'dark charisma'. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, Lessens and How to Avoyd Them 3/5 Molesworth's efforts to explain the best way to bunk off class are thwarted. 02:45 Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 3 3/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.	02:00 Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 4 4/10 Fresh from England, Rochester weds Creole heiress Antoinette and takes her to Dominica. 02:15 Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—9. The Nelson Effect The charisma of humility and service in Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, Wizz for Atomms 4/5 The headmaster bans everyone from visiting the infirmary and the new under-matron. 02:45 Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 4 4/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.	02:00 Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—A New Peril 5/10 Antoinette and Rochester's honeymoon develops into an intense love affair in Dominica. 02:15 Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—10. The New Corinthians The contemporary paradox of charisma in banking, Christianity and beyond. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, Fun with Scrumms 5/5 As the term comes to an end, Molesworth must survive the perils of the playing field. 02:45 Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 5 5/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Al Murray Comedian Al Murray chooses The Beatles' Come Together and Follow You Follow Me by Genesis. 02:15 Frankly Speaking—Hermione Gingold The star of stage and film answers questions in the BBC Home Service's interview series. 02:45 Holmes and Watford—Find the Lady 2/5 An old lady is reported missing. Is David Attenborough involved in her disappearance?
03:00	03:45 Beryl Reid in Conversation—Classical Roles 5/6 Beryl Reid tells Siân Phillips about taking to the classical stage.	03:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—1. Lucilla's Revolution 1/4 Lucilla Marjoribanks resolves to comfort her father and revolutionise society.	03:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—2. Skirmishes 2/4 Lucilla's revolution may be a success thus far, but Mr Cavendish is causing ructions.	03:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—3. Lucilla's Luck 3/4 The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.	03:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—4. The Battle Lost and Won 4/4 Will Lucilla ever end up with a husband, or has she 'gone off'?	03:00 Drama on 4—Iris Murdoch: Dream Girl Helen McCrory stars as Iris Murdoch in a hallucinogenic trip through the novelist's life.	03:00 World Book Club—Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express Harriett Gilbert celebrates one of the bestselling crime novels of all time. 03:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Bird's Nest Soup The naturalist recalls the challenge of filming the birds of Borneo.
04:00	04:00 Peter Tinniswood—Pen Pals Transatlantic pen pals since 11, Fay is terrified when Beth says she is coming to visit.	04:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game 04:30 The Senses—Taste 4/6 Can a 14th-century Italian food taster protect his master when they visit the Borgias?	04:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson. 04:30 The Sit Crom—The Wasps' Nest 6/6 The search for enemies leads to love triumphing over fire.	04:00 The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Kate Williams, John Lloyd and Katy Brand. 04:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Mixed Fortunes 5/6 Su prepares to take Jeremy home, while Abraham prepares to talk to the press.	04:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 6 6/6 Graeme Garden with Sir Bernard Ingham, Hattie Hayridge, Steve Punt and Arthur Smith. 04:30 Bristow—Series 3, Of Moles and Men 1/4 The office rebel returns with some inside info!	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 4 4/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Lynne Truss and Anthony Holden. 04:30 In the Red—Episode 2 2/7 Can George Cragge keep his job and get nearer to the murderer at the same time?	04:00 Michael McStay - Death Beach As a Hollywood director shoots a film on a Scottish island, one of the cast is found dead.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Time For Verse - Carol Ann Duffy Poet Daljit Nagra introduces Time for Verse: Carol Ann Duffy, 05:30 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.	05:00 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Can Pete and Cassie's friendship avoid sparking jealousy? 05:30 Just a Minute—Series 85, Episode 4 Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition & deviation?	05:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Theatre awards spark subterfuge galore for event organiser Rosie. 05:30 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.	05:00 The World As We Know It—Around the World in 80 Hours 4/6 The world has ended but Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail still take a bank holiday trip. 05:30 Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 5 Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.	05:00 Double Science—Bonfire Night 5/6 Awesome fireworks are promised, but Colin and Kenneth's party doesn't go to plan. 05:30 The Tim Vine Chat Show—Summer Extra Special 2019 Recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe, Tim Vine and the Great British Public are the stars.	05:00 Secrets and Lattes—Series 2, The Plan's The Thing 6/6 Wedding fever, a sleepover and a key make for big changes in Edinburgh's Cafe Culture, 05:30 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Potato Salad 4/4 Trisha introduces Deepak to the British seaside.	05:30 Britain in a Box—Series 6, Nationwide 1/3 Paul Jackson remembers popular current affairs show Nationwide.
06:00	06:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Kerry Andrew - To Belong To Story of a desperate man who is revived by the hospitality of strangers. 06:30 Me, Putin and Judo Former judo champion Neil Adams visits Russia hoping to meet judo expert, Vladimir Putin.	06:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Sarah Hall - Sudden Traveller Story of how profound loss is followed by new life and new love. 06:30 The Manchester Writers How have writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north?	06:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Kiare Ladner - Van Rensburg's Card Story of how a simple note brings solace and the prospect of new hope. 06:30 Blind Man Roams the Globe—1. San Francisco 1/2 Hear the world's cities through the ears of blind BBC presenter and traveller, Peter White	06:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, The Minutes by Nell Stevens Story in which art and activism come together and things aren’t quite what they seem. 06:30 Blind Man Roams the Globe—2. Budapest 2/2 Hear the world's cities through the ears of BBC Presenter and blind traveller, Peter White	06:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Winner: Ingrid Persaud - The Sweet Sop Story of emotional blackmail and sweet release. 06:30 Ghost Music Archaeologist Christine Finn taps her foot to ancient sounds not heard for millennia.	06:00 Michael McStay - Death Beach As a Hollywood director shoots a film on a Scottish island, one of the cast is found dead.	06:00 The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth (Omnibus) Nigel's guided tour of the utter shambles that is St Custards.
07:00	07:00 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Can Pete and Cassie's friendship avoid sparking jealousy? 07:30 Just a Minute—Series 85, Episode 4 Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition & deviation?	07:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Theatre awards spark subterfuge galore for event organiser Rosie. 07:30 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.	07:00 The World As We Know It—Around the World in 80 Hours 4/6 The world has ended but Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail still take a bank holiday trip. 07:30 Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 5 Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.	07:00 Double Science—Bonfire Night 5/6 Awesome fireworks are promised, but Colin and Kenneth's party doesn't go to plan. 07:30 The Tim Vine Chat Show—Summer Extra Special 2019 Recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe, Tim Vine and the Great British Public are the stars.	07:00 Secrets and Lattes—Series 2, The Plan's The Thing 6/6 Wedding fever, a sleepover and a key make for big changes in Edinburgh's Cafe Culture, 07:30 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Potato Salad 4/4 Trisha introduces Deepak to the British seaside.	07:30 Britain in a Box—Series 6, Nationwide 1/3 Paul Jackson remembers popular current affairs show Nationwide.	07:15 Mavis Gallant Stories—Lena 4/5 Following the death of Juliette, Edouard visits his first wife Magdalena in hospital. 07:30 It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, Harassment 5/6 Alfie Moore takes the audience through a case he handled involving harassment.
08:00	08:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, Trial Separation 2/13 Will a night out with old friends get George in hot water with Kate? 08:30 Dad's Army—Series 2, Uninvited Guests 7/20 It's calamity when the Home Guard and ARP wardens share the church hall!	08:00 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 3 3/8 A spoof Paul Temple and telephone wires get crossed. Stars Ronnie Barker. 08:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 4 4/14 Kenneth gets arty and Hornerama looks at public transport.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Boxing Champion 4/16 The Lad knocks down a prize boxer! 08:30 Listen to Les—From 22/6/1975 Les Dawson presents a duck appeal, Cissie and Ada talk mothers, plus a piano sing-along.	08:00 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Reasonable Doubt 8/13 It's rookie barrister Roger's first case using a jury! 08:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 1, Episode 1 1/3 John Cleese and Tim Brooke-Taylor star in the debut of the cult sketch comedy	08:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Replace The Burkiss Way 13/13 Smile, you're on Candid Cat! Genghis Khan fun with Fred Harris. 08:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, A Winter's Tale 4/6 Harold fancies a holiday without his father Albert.	08:00 World Book Club—Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express Harriett Gilbert celebrates one of the bestselling crime novels of all time. 08:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Bird's Nest Soup The naturalist recalls the challenge of filming the birds of Borneo.	08:00 The Arthur Haynes Show—From 30/6/1963 Popular comedian performs sketches by Johnny Speight with Nicholas Parsons. From 1963. 08:30 A Life of Bliss—The Anniversary With Tony’s wedding anniversary imminent, he asks David to help choose Anne’s gift.
09:00	09:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game 09:30 The Senses—Taste 4/6 Can a 14th-century Italian food taster protect his master when they visit the Borgias?	09:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 27, Episode 1 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Zoe Lyons. 09:45 Life on Egg—Series 1, Inspection 1/6 Harry Hill has his work cut out when inspectors arrive to rate his prison, the Egg.	09:00 The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Kate Williams, John Lloyd and Katy Brand. 09:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Mixed Fortunes 5/6 Su prepares to take Jeremy home, while Abraham prepares to talk to the press.	09:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 6 6/6 Graeme Garden with Sir Bernard Ingham, Hattie Hayridge, Steve Punt and Arthur Smith. 09:30 Bristow—Series 3, Of Moles and Men 1/4 The office rebel returns with some inside info!	09:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 4 4/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Lynne Truss and Anthony Holden. 09:30 In the Red—Episode 2 2/7 Can George Cragge keep his job and get nearer to the murderer at the same time?	09:00 Miriam Margolyes' Adventures in Radio Actress Miriam Margolyes looks back over her 50 year career on BBC Radio.	09:00 Winds of Change (Omnibus) Peter Hennessy's vivid new history of Britain in the early 1960s.
10:00	10:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—1. Lucilla's Revolution 1/4 Lucilla Marjoribanks resolves to comfort her father and revolutionise society.	10:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—2. Skirmishes 2/4 Lucilla's revolution may be a success thus far, but Mr Cavendish is causing ructions.	10:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—3. Lucilla's Luck 3/4 The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.	10:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—4. The Battle Lost and Won 4/4 Will Lucilla ever end up with a husband, or has she 'gone off'?	10:00 Drama on 4—Iris Murdoch: Dream Girl Helen McCrory stars as Iris Murdoch in a hallucinogenic trip through the novelist's life.		10:10 The Listening Project—Javaid and Shabana – Life is So Slow Now Fi Glover talks to a couple who share the experience of a Kenyan childhood. (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Teachers, Seamus Heaney From Beethoven to John McCormack, poet Seamus Heaney makes his castaway choices.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 5, Simple Solutions 25/26 Guy Raz explores the often challenging world of simple solutions. 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Maxine Peake Actress Maxine Peake chooses 'The Unicorn Song' and 'Alone Again Or'.	11:00 David Goodland - Badger's Snatch Milton Farleigh is driven to distraction when badgers destroy his sweetcorn patch. 11:15 Drama on 4—The Golden Record A love story in science and sound, based on the romance of Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan.	11:00 Isy Suttie's Guide to the Family—3. Kids! Who'd 'ave 'em? 3/3 Isy Suttie ambles through the radio archives to celebrate family life.	11:00 A Pocketful of Rye—Marsh Fever 3/3 A young girl heals a sick child. 11:15 Israel Horovitz - Free Gift An Englishwoman in New York fears for the child that was left on her doorstep.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New releases for September - with Scott Bryan Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend the best podcasts to listen to this month.		11:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 9, Identity 8/8 True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns with tales of being true to oneself. 11:50 The Fanthorpe Investigations—The Monk and the Coin 2/5 Priest and paranormal investigator Lionel Fanthorpe relates a tale of the unexplained.
12:00	12:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, Trial Separation 2/13 Will a night out with old friends get George in hot water with Kate? 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 2, Uninvited Guests 7/20 It's calamity when the Home Guard and ARP wardens share the church hall!	12:00 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 3 3/8 A spoof Paul Temple and telephone wires get crossed. Stars Ronnie Barker. 12:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 4 4/14 Kenneth gets arty and Hornerama looks at public transport.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Boxing Champion 4/16 The Lad knocks down a prize boxer! 12:30 Listen to Les—From 22/6/1975 Les Dawson presents a duck appeal, Cissie and Ada talk mothers, plus a piano sing-along.	12:00 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Reasonable Doubt 8/13 It's rookie barrister Roger's first case using a jury! 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 1, Episode 1 1/3 John Cleese and Tim Brooke-Taylor star in the debut of the cult sketch comedy	12:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Replace The Burkiss Way 13/13 Smile, you're on Candid Cat! Genghis Khan fun with Fred Harris. 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, A Winter's Tale 4/6 Harold fancies a holiday without his father Albert.	12:00 Dad's Army—Series 2, Uninvited Guests 7/20 It's calamity when the Home Guard and ARP wardens share the church hall! 12:30 Listen to Les—From 22/6/1975 Les Dawson presents a duck appeal, Cissie and Ada talk mothers, plus a piano sing-along.	12:00 The Arthur Haynes Show—From 30/6/1963 Popular comedian performs sketches by Johnny Speight with Nicholas Parsons. From 1963. 12:30 A Life of Bliss—The Anniversary With Tony’s wedding anniversary imminent, he asks David to help choose Anne’s gift.
13:00	13:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Kerry Andrew - To Belong To Story of a desperate man who is revived by the hospitality of strangers. 13:30 Me, Putin and Judo Former judo champion Neil Adams visits Russia hoping to meet judo expert, Vladimir Putin.	13:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Sarah Hall - Sudden Traveller Story of how profound loss is followed by new life and new love. 13:30 The Manchester Writers How have writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north?	13:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Kiare Ladner - Van Rensburg's Card Story of how a simple note brings solace and the prospect of new hope. 13:30 Blind Man Roams the Globe—1. San Francisco 1/2 Hear the world's cities through the ears of blind BBC presenter and traveller, Peter White	13:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, The Minutes by Nell Stevens Story in which art and activism come together and things aren’t quite what they seem. 13:30 Blind Man Roams the Globe—2. Budapest 2/2 Hear the world's cities through the ears of BBC Presenter and blind traveller, Peter White	13:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Winner: Ingrid Persaud - The Sweet Sop Story of emotional blackmail and sweet release. 13:30 Ghost Music Archaeologist Christine Finn taps her foot to ancient sounds not heard for millennia.	13:00 How Does That Make You Feel? (Omnibus)—Series 11 Martha’s clients have made few changes to their circumstances.	13:00 The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth (Omnibus) Nigel's guided tour of the utter shambles that is St Custards.
14:00	14:00 Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 1 1/10 Tensions escalate among the former slaves on a Caribbean island. 14:15 Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—6. The 'It' Factor Francine Stock explores Sarah Bernhardt and the beginnings of celebrity. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, Hail St Custards 1/5 Molesworth gives a guided tour of the complete and utter shambles that is St Custards. 14:45 Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 1 1/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.	14:00 Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 2 2/10 Creole heiress Antoinette Cosway's mother marries an Englishman in Spanish Town, Jamaica. 14:15 Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—7. The Best to You Each Morning Francine Stock explores charismatic leaders, from Kellogg and Ford to Jobs and Restone. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, A Tour of the Cages 2/5 Molesworth and his friend Peason explain the different types of masters. 14:45 Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 2 2/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.	14:00 Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 3 3/10 Without her brother and parted from her mother, heiress Antoinette is sent off to school. 14:15 Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—8. Hitler's Library The historical ideas that influenced the Third Reich and Hitler's 'dark charisma'. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, Lessens and How to Avoyd Them 3/5 Molesworth's efforts to explain the best way to bunk off class are thwarted. 14:45 Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 3 3/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.	14:00 Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 4 4/10 Fresh from England, Rochester weds Creole heiress Antoinette and takes her to Dominica. 14:15 Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—9. The Nelson Effect The charisma of humility and service in Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, Wizz for Atomms 4/5 The headmaster bans everyone from visiting the infirmary and the new under-matron. 14:45 Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 4 4/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.	14:00 Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—A New Peril 5/10 Antoinette and Rochester's honeymoon develops into an intense love affair in Dominica. 14:15 Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—10. The New Corinthians The contemporary paradox of charisma in banking, Christianity and beyond. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, Fun with Scrumms 5/5 As the term comes to an end, Molesworth must survive the perils of the playing field. 14:45 Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 5 5/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Al Murray Comedian Al Murray chooses The Beatles' Come Together and Follow You Follow Me by Genesis. 14:15 Frankly Speaking—Hermione Gingold The star of stage and film answers questions in the BBC Home Service's interview series. 14:45 Holmes and Watford—Find the Lady 2/5 An old lady is reported missing. Is David Attenborough involved in her disappearance?	14:15 Mavis Gallant Stories—Lena 4/5 Following the death of Juliette, Edouard visits his first wife Magdalena in hospital. 14:30 The Offing by Benjamin Myers (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Robert looks back on that summer that changed his life. Read by Kevin Whately.
15:00	15:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—1. Lucilla's Revolution 1/4 Lucilla Marjoribanks resolves to comfort her father and revolutionise society.	15:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—2. Skirmishes 2/4 Lucilla's revolution may be a success thus far, but Mr Cavendish is causing ructions.	15:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—3. Lucilla's Luck 3/4 The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.	15:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—4. The Battle Lost and Won 4/4 Will Lucilla ever end up with a husband, or has she 'gone off'?	15:00 Drama on 4—Iris Murdoch: Dream Girl Helen McCrory stars as Iris Murdoch in a hallucinogenic trip through the novelist's life.	15:00 World Book Club—Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express Harriett Gilbert celebrates one of the bestselling crime novels of all time. 15:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Bird's Nest Soup The naturalist recalls the challenge of filming the birds of Borneo.	15:45 Beryl Reid in Conversation—Friends and Digs 6/6 Beryl Reid tells Sian Phillips about her theatrical life on the road.
16:00	16:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game 16:30 The Senses—Taste 4/6 Can a 14th-century Italian food taster protect his master when they visit the Borgias?	16:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson. 16:30 The Sit Crom—The Wasps' Nest 6/6 The search for enemies leads to love triumphing over fire.	16:00 The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Kate Williams, John Lloyd and Katy Brand. 16:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Mixed Fortunes 5/6 Su prepares to take Jeremy home, while Abraham prepares to talk to the press.	16:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 6 6/6 Graeme Garden with Sir Bernard Ingham, Hattie Hayridge, Steve Punt and Arthur Smith. 16:30 Bristow—Series 3, Of Moles and Men 1/4 The office rebel returns with some inside info!	16:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 4 4/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Lynne Truss and Anthony Holden. 16:30 In the Red—Episode 2 2/7 Can George Cragge keep his job and get nearer to the murderer at the same time?	16:00 Michael McStay - Death Beach As a Hollywood director shoots a film on a Scottish island, one of the cast is found dead.	16:00 Drama on 4—Samuel Johnson - Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia Ashley Zhangazha and Jeff Rawle star in a contemporary take on Samuel Johnson's classic.
17:00	17:00 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Can Pete and Cassie's friendship avoid sparking jealousy? 17:30 Just a Minute—Series 85, Episode 4 Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition & deviation?	17:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Theatre awards spark subterfuge galore for event organiser Rosie. 17:30 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.	17:00 The World As We Know It—Around the World in 80 Hours 4/6 The world has ended but Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail still take a bank holiday trip. 17:30 Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 5 Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.	17:00 Double Science—Bonfire Night 5/6 Awesome fireworks are promised, but Colin and Kenneth's party doesn't go to plan. 17:30 The Tim Vine Chat Show—Summer Extra Special 2019 Recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe, Tim Vine and the Great British Public are the stars.	17:00 Secrets and Lattes—Series 2, The Plan's The Thing 6/6 Wedding fever, a sleepover and a key make for big changes in Edinburgh's Cafe Culture, 17:30 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Potato Salad 4/4 Trisha introduces Deepak to the British seaside.	17:30 Britain in a Box—Series 6, Nationwide 1/3 Paul Jackson remembers popular current affairs show Nationwide.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Adventures in Poetry - The Tyger Poet Daljit Nagra introduces Adventures in Poetry: The Tyger. 17:30 It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, Harassment 5/6 Alfie Moore takes the audience through a case he handled involving harassment.
18:00	18:00 Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, Episode 1 1/3 An invasion by aliens interrupts a wedding anniversary celebration. 18:30 A Good Read—Sukhdev Sandhu and Gavin Esler Sukhdev Sandhu and Gavin Esler join Sue MacGregor to discuss some favourite books.	18:00 Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 2. Authorities 2/3 Tom's new mental powers interest the authorities. 18:30 Musical Genes—Series 1, Rosanne Cash 1/4 Tom Morton meets the daughter of country legend Johnny Cash.	18:00 Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 3. Revelation 3/3 The alien intent is revealed. Can the Earth fight back? Stars Donald Hewlett. 18:30 That Reminds Me—Series 4, Pam Ayres Poet Pam Ayres with her childhood memories and comical rhymes.	18:00 Fear on 4—The Hairy Hand of Dartmoor An angry man, who doesn't believe in witches, drives home at night across the moors. 18:30 Great Lives—Gabriel Gbadamosi on Fela Kuti Gabriel Gbadamosi chooses as his Great Life the inventor of Afrobeat, musician Fela Kuti	18:00 Fear on 4—The Blood of Eva Bergen Claire and Tom are visiting the resting place of a renowned pianist. What was her power? 18:30 Off the Page—Obsessive Compulsives Matthew Parris hosts with Franca Davenport, Stephen Foster and Dominic Holland.	18:00 Doctor Who—The Lost Stories: Leviathan, Episode 2 2/2 The Time Lord learns the true horror of the village and that there are more enemies beyond	18:00 Night Terrace—Series 2, 3. A Verb of Nouns 3/8 Anastasia’s voice attracts attention on a planet that puts the feud in feudal. 18:30 The Man in Black—Series 4, 3. The Beaten Track by Dawn King 3/5 A young couple ignore warnings on a New Zealand getaway.
19:00	19:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, Trial Separation 2/13 Will a night out with old friends get George in hot water with Kate? 19:30 Dad's Army—Series 2, Uninvited Guests 7/20 It's calamity when the Home Guard and ARP wardens share the church hall!	19:00 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 3 3/8 A spoof Paul Temple and telephone wires get crossed. Stars Ronnie Barker. 19:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 4 4/14 Kenneth gets arty and Hornerama looks at public transport.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Boxing Champion 4/16 The Lad knocks down a prize boxer! 19:30 Listen to Les—From 22/6/1975 Les Dawson presents a duck appeal, Cissie and Ada talk mothers, plus a piano sing-along.	19:00 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Reasonable Doubt 8/13 It's rookie barrister Roger's first case using a jury! 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 1, Episode 1 1/3 John Cleese and Tim Brooke-Taylor star in the debut of the cult sketch comedy	19:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Replace The Burkiss Way 13/13 Smile, you're on Candid Cat! Genghis Khan fun with Fred Harris. 19:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, A Winter's Tale 4/6 Harold fancies a holiday without his father Albert.	19:00 Miriam Margolyes' Adventures in Radio Actress Miriam Margolyes looks back over her 50 year career on BBC Radio.	19:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 9, Identity 8/8 True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns with tales of being true to oneself.
20:00	20:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Kerry Andrew - To Belong To Story of a desperate man who is revived by the hospitality of strangers. 20:30 Me, Putin and Judo Former judo champion Neil Adams visits Russia hoping to meet judo expert, Vladimir Putin.	20:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Sarah Hall - Sudden Traveller Story of how profound loss is followed by new life and new love. 20:30 The Manchester Writers How have writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north?	20:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Kiare Ladner - Van Rensburg's Card Story of how a simple note brings solace and the prospect of new hope. 20:30 Blind Man Roams the Globe—1. San Francisco 1/2 Hear the world's cities through the ears of blind BBC presenter and traveller, Peter White	20:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, The Minutes by Nell Stevens Story in which art and activism come together and things aren’t quite what they seem. 20:30 Blind Man Roams the Globe—2. Budapest 2/2 Hear the world's cities through the ears of BBC Presenter and blind traveller, Peter White	20:00 BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2018, Winner: Ingrid Persaud - The Sweet Sop Story of emotional blackmail and sweet release. 20:30 Ghost Music Archaeologist Christine Finn taps her foot to ancient sounds not heard for millennia.		20:00 Margaret Atwood - The Handmaid's Tale (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 A chilling vision of future female subjugation in 21st-century America.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 5, Simple Solutions 25/26 Guy Raz explores the often challenging world of simple solutions. 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Maxine Peake Actress Maxine Peake chooses 'The Unicorn Song' and 'Alone Again Or'.	21:00 David Goodland - Badger's Snatch Milton Farleigh is driven to distraction when badgers destroy his sweetcorn patch. 21:15 Drama on 4—The Golden Record A love story in science and sound, based on the romance of Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan.	21:00 Isy Suttie's Guide to the Family—3. Kids! Who'd 'ave 'em? 3/3 Isy Suttie ambles through the radio archives to celebrate family life.	21:00 A Pocketful of Rye—Marsh Fever 3/3 A young girl heals a sick child. 21:15 Israel Horovitz - Free Gift An Englishwoman in New York fears for the child that was left on her doorstep.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New releases for September - with Scott Bryan Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend the best podcasts to listen to this month.		21:10 The Listening Project—Javaid and Shabana – Life is So Slow Now Fi Glover talks to a couple who share the experience of a Kenyan childhood. 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Teachers, Seamus Heaney From Beethoven to John McCormack, poet Seamus Heaney makes his castaway choices.
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 85, Episode 4 Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition & deviation? 22:30 Clare in the Community—Series 5, The 1864 Mining Disaster 6/6 Clare hosts a benefit night to save the family centre.	22:00 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories. 22:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, The Separatists 4/6 Tom's parents take extreme measures when a new zebra crossing appears outside their house. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Tony Hawks 3/3 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 5 Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona. 22:30 The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 2, Edinburgh 2/6 The stand-up comedian looks back at past performances at the Edinburgh Festival. 22:45 Sounding Off with McGough—2. World Inhabitants 2/6 Poet Roger McGough's reflections on the inhabitants of the world.	22:00 The Tim Vine Chat Show—Summer Extra Special 2019 Recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe, Tim Vine and the Great British Public are the stars. 22:30 Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 1, Manufactured Bands 4/4 Mitch competes with his nemesis for the title of best musical satirist in the world.	22:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Potato Salad 4/4 Trisha introduces Deepak to the British seaside. 22:30 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, Valentine's Day 2/6 Damien is banned from the kitchen so that Anthony can cook up a Valentine's Day meal. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Jenny Collier 1/2 From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.	22:00 It's Jocelyn—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Sketch comedy from Jocelyn Jee Esien. 22:30 Revolting People—Series 3, Over the Rainbow 4/6 Mary discovers that there's no place like home. 1770 America sitcom stars Andy Hamilton.	22:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, Harassment 5/6 Alfie Moore takes the audience through a case he handled involving harassment. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 10, Adam Buxton talks to Reece Shearsmith 1/6 Comedian and actor Adam Buxton talks to The League of Gentlemen's Reece Shearsmith. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Jenny Collier 2/2 From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 27, Episode 1 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Zoe Lyons. 23:45 Life on Egg—Series 1, Inspection 1/6 Harry Hill has his work cut out when inspectors arrive to rate his prison, the Egg.	23:00 Vent—Series 2, Wednesday Morning 3am 4/6 Comatose Ben shares his thoughts with those awake at the darkest hour of the night. 23:30 Weak at the Top—Series 2, Values 3/4 John Weak uses a little seduction to tackle a crisis.	23:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Bennett 4/4 Boswell attempts to locate the cream cracker under the settee of Mr Alan Bennett. 23:30 The Mark Steel Revolution—The American Civil War 5/6 The radical comedian asks if the battling was part of a revolution.	23:00 The Museum of Everything—Series 2, The Coach Trip 4/6 Our guides organise an excursion to the Chaversham Medieval Fair. 23:30 Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World—Series 2, The Future 2/6 The sci-fi star probes our destinies at Glasgow University.	23:00 Danny Robins Music Therapy—Episode 2 2/4 Danny aids Middlesbrough through the power of melody. 23:30 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 1, The Mastersons and Johnson 2/6 The family's fate is linked with that of a tumble dryer.	23:00 Alice's Wunderland—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Meet the waifs, strays, wig shops, murderous pensioners and squirrels of this magical land 23:30 Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 1, Budapest and Warsaw 1/5 Ross kicks off his comedy travelogues in the capital of Hungary.	23:00 The Harri-Parris' Radio Show—Series 1, The Leaving Do 3/3 Mami and Deiniol throw a surprise engagement party for Anni and Ben. 23:30 Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 The torrid tale of Justine's jeans, and the sad story of a second gap year.

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