Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 7 - 13 October 2019

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00:00	00:00 Night Terrace—Series 2, 7. The Retirement of Horatio Gray 7/8 Horatio Gray’s new terrace house unexpectedly travels through time. Seems familiar... 00:30 John Wyndham - The Midwich Cuckoos—Episode 2 2/3 The alien children born in the rural village start to make their presence felt.	00:00 Paradise Lost in Space—1. Ruination 1/6 Armed idealist Norman and cheerful bore Max are set to ruin the lives of friendly aliens. 00:30 A Good Read—Caroline Charles and Josie d'Arby Caroline Charles and Josie d'Arby join Sue MacGregor to discuss some favourite books.	00:00 Paradise Lost in Space—2. Gifting 2/6 Norman and Max are welcomed by the friendly Oblivions, and are soon offering gifts. 00:30 Musical Genes—Series 1, Lorna Luft 4/4 Tom Morton talks to Lorna Luft about life with her mother Judy Garland.	00:00 Paradise Lost in Space—3. Anyone for Tennis? 3/6 Surely it couldn't hurt to introduce the Oblivions to tennis, could it? 00:30 That Reminds Me—Series 5, Dudley Sutton Best known as 'Tinker' in 'Lovejoy', the actor reminisces about his film and TV career.	00:00 Paradise Lost in Space—4. Martinis 4/6 The dangers of tennis for the Oblivions are now clear, but surely martinis are okay? 00:30 Great Lives—Konnie Huq on Ada Lovelace TV presenter Konnie Huq chooses the mathematician Ada Lovelace.	00:00 Paradise Lost in Space—5. Things Hot Up 5/6 When the Oblivions are introduced to pleasures of the flesh, one thing leads to another. 00:30 Off the Page—Competitiveness Matthew Parris with guests Amanda Brookfield, Hugh Rycroft and Hannah McDonald.	00:00 Doctor Who—The Lost Stories: The Song of Megaptera, Episode 1 1/2 The Sixth Doctor and companion Peri are taken for eco-warriors by hunters of space whales. 00:50 Doctor Who: The Making of The Song of Megaptera How a story originally called ‘The Song of the Space Whale’ finally came to be recorded.
01:00	01:00 Virginia Baily - Early One Morning Omnibus—Episode 1 1/2 A split-second decision is about to change Chiara's life forever.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Solitary Cyclist 1/8 Who is the strange man following Violet Smith as she cycles to see her mother? 01:30 Richard Wagner - Power, Sex and Revolution—Episode 1 1/2 Paul Mason looks behind the dwarves, flying maidens and magic swords of his musical hero.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Bruce-Partington Plans 2/8 Secret documents are found on the body of a Woolwich Arsenal clerk. 01:30 Richard Wagner - Power, Sex and Revolution—Episode 2 2/2 Paul Mason explores dark matters of nationalism and desire in the opera Die Meistersinger	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Three Garridebs 3/8 To inherit a fortune, an American asks the sleuth to find two men with his surname. 01:30 Let's Go To Misterland Stephanie Flanders examines the enduring appeal of Roger Hargreaves' Mr Men books.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Norwood Builder 4/8 A young solicitor is accused of murder and arson. 01:30 3D In Perspective Andrew Collins offers an historical perspective on our fascination with 3D.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Sussex Vampire 5/8 The sleuth investigates a Peruvian woman accused of sucking her children's blood. 01:30 Am I Tone Deaf? Is being tone-deaf a medical matter or simply a lack of training?	01:00 AJ Cronin - The Citadel (Omnibus)—Series 6 Dr Andrew Manson and his wife Christine are expecting a big event.
02:00	02:15 If I Only Had...—If I Only Had A Brain by Ian Sansom 1/3 A story of the repetitious life of a scientist, but what is it he hopes to discover? 02:30 Margaret Atwood - The Testaments (Omnibus)—Episode 3 3/3 Jade travels to the heart of Gilead. Aunt Lydia relishes a downfall.	02:00 The Underground Railroad—Episode 1 1/10 After a violent incident on the Randall Plantation, Caesar asks Cora to run north with him 02:15 Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Testaments of Friendship 11/15 Dr Thomas Dixon explores how the international friendship movement flourished after WWI. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 6 6/10 Italy 1943. Chiara and her young Jewish charge, Daniele, are lying low in the countryside. 02:45 Book of the Week—Epilogue: A Memoir, Prologue 1/5 Jamie Parker reads Will Boast's moving account of loss and long-held family secrets.	02:00 The Underground Railroad—Episode 2 2/10 Cora and Caesar encounter the underground railroad for the first time. 02:15 Five Hundred Years of Friendship—The Suburbs of the Heart 12/15 The impact of technology and psychology on early 20th-century friendship. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 7 7/10 A Nazi officer arrives at the farmhouse where Chiara is hiding a small Jewish boy, Daniele 02:45 Book of the Week—Epilogue: A Memoir, Divorce 2/5 Jamie Parker reads Will Boast's moving account of loss and coming to terms with the past	02:00 The Underground Railroad—Episode 3 3/10 The runaways take on new identities and begin a new life across the state line. 02:15 Five Hundred Years of Friendship—In Need, In Deed, By Post 13/15 Dr Thomas Dixon explores Second World War friendships by correspondence and in the Forces. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 8 8/10 Italy 1944. Chiara and her young Jewish charge Daniele return to Rome. By Virginia Baily. 02:45 Book of the Week—Epilogue: A Memoir, Stranger 3/5 Jamie Parker reads Will Boast's moving account of loss and coming to terms with the past	02:00 The Underground Railroad—Episode 4 4/10 Cora takes on a job in the Museum of Natural Wonders. 02:15 Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Families of Choice 14/15 How 1970s gender politics changed friendship and how popular culture reflected this change 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 9 9/10 1944. As American soldiers parade through Rome, Chiara receives some devastating news. 02:45 Book of the Week—Epilogue: A Memoir, A Balancing Act 4/5 Jamie Parker reads Will Boast's moving account of loss and coming to terms with the past.	02:00 The Underground Railroad—Episode 5 5/10 Cora flees, but where will the railroad take her on this occasion? 02:15 Five Hundred Years of Friendship—The Lonely Cyborg 15/15 How the old and the young are navigating friendships through new technology today. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 10 10/10 Chiara decides to tell Maria the truth about Daniele, in Virginia Baily's powerful novel 02:45 Book of the Week—Epilogue: A Memoir, Ambrosia 5/5 Jamie Parker reads Will Boast's moving account of loss and coming to terms with the past.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Petula Clark Singer Petula Clark chooses 'Only Forever' by Bing Crosby. 02:15 With Great Pleasure—Michael Morpurgo Michael Morpurgo selects favourite writings including Kenneth Grahame and Ted Hughes. 02:45 Uncle Mort's North Country—Series 1, Fallen Comrades 2/5 Carter Brandon and his uncle sup a poignant pint at the Old Comrades Club.
03:00	03:45 Diplomatic Dinners—High Spirits 4/5 Chris Bowlby discovers the perils of alcoholic customs and impact on diplomacy.	03:00 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum When a tornado lands Dorothy in Oz, she must battle her way to get back home...	03:00 Wilkie Collins - No Name—1. March 1846 1/6 A mystery letter - but what is the secret of Magdalen and Norah Vanstone's parents?	03:00 Wilkie Collins - No Name—2. July 1846 2/6 What next for Magdalen and Norah, suddenly orphaned with no name and no inheritance?	03:00 Wilkie Collins - No Name—3. June 1847 3/6 Aided by the swindler Captain Wragge, Magdalen is determined to retrieve her inheritance.	03:00 Wilkie Collins - No Name—4. July 1847 4/6 Disguised as Susan Bygrave, Magdalen begins to suffer at the prospect of marrying Noel.	03:00 Archive on 4—This Is the Army, Mr Jones John Barrowman tells the story of the morale-boosting US army show that toured the world.
04:00	04:00 Dr Korczak's Example 1942, Warsaw: can the writer and paediatrician Dr Korcak protect his Jewish orphanage?	04:00 Whispers—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz. With Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy. 04:30 Semi Circles—Series 1, A Matter of Life and Death 3/6 Following a school reunion, Ben is cajoled to sign up for life insurance.	04:00 Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation. 04:30 The Break—Series 1, The Key 1/6 City boy Andy has come to his uncle's seaside home in search of a stress-free life.	04:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 8, University of Hertfordshire 2/6 Students from the University of Hertfordshire take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz. 04:30 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Separate Troubles 4/7 Sue's thrown Robert out. What could bring them back together?	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 3, 3. Geoffrey Chaucer 3/6 The panel game of literary correctness with James Walton. 04:30 For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 2 2/8 Sweethearts Iris and Bernard go to the pictures but miss the film.	04:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 3 3/7 Miles Jupp tests Justin Moorhouse, Bridget Christie and Ainsley Harriott. 04:30 In the Red—Episode 7 7/7 Plotting at the BBC reaches a climax, as George gets closer to nailing the killer.	04:00 Coleman and Astor—Death Against the Odds Inspector Coleman and Sergeant Astor investigate two murders in one night.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—The Poetic Spark Poet Daljit Nagra selects the very best programmes from the BBC's Poetry archive. 05:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 11, Generation Why Bother 3/6 A chance meeting leads Ed to believe he may be owed a small fortune by the HMRC.	05:00 Sisters—Series 1, Lazy Susan 2/4 Fiona hosts a radio legal phone-in but as the show expands so does her inner diva. 05:30 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 1 1/6 John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Jessica Fostekew, Dr Shini Somara and Linda Agran.	05:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 Rosie faces a fashion show - and a whole lot more! 05:30 Clare in the Community—Series 12, I Predict A Riot 2/6 Clare finds herself at the centre of an incident during a prison visit.	05:00 Potting On—Curse of the Pharaoh 3/6 Computer games or a dog? Pam and Gordon argue over growing old. 05:30 Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, The Splattered Remains of Undentifiable Organs Incident All Over Again 4/6 Jenkins discovers the crew have taken the lift to the Moon. Stars John Sessions.	05:00 Fat Chance—Secrets and Lies 4/5 Will Graham be the next Blue Peter presenter and why did Tina's husband leave her? 05:30 Stand-Up Specials—Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar S3, Kings of Comedy 4/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.	05:00 Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 As Fenton pens his maiden speech for Parliament, can manservant August flee Yorkshire? 05:30 Stand-Up Specials—Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide to Judaism - 2 Fresh comic insights to the world of ultra-Orthodox Judaism.	05:30 Reasons to be Cheerful—Series 2, Gordon Kennedy 1/3 Gordon Kennedy defies grumpy John O'Farrell with his Reasons To Be Cheerful.
06:00	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Solitary Cyclist 1/8 Who is the strange man following Violet Smith as she cycles to see her mother? 06:30 Richard Wagner - Power, Sex and Revolution—Episode 1 1/2 Paul Mason looks behind the dwarves, flying maidens and magic swords of his musical hero.	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Bruce-Partington Plans 2/8 Secret documents are found on the body of a Woolwich Arsenal clerk. 06:30 Richard Wagner - Power, Sex and Revolution—Episode 2 2/2 Paul Mason explores dark matters of nationalism and desire in the opera Die Meistersinger	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Three Garridebs 3/8 To inherit a fortune, an American asks the sleuth to find two men with his surname. 06:30 Let's Go To Misterland Stephanie Flanders examines the enduring appeal of Roger Hargreaves' Mr Men books.	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Norwood Builder 4/8 A young solicitor is accused of murder and arson. 06:30 3D In Perspective Andrew Collins offers an historical perspective on our fascination with 3D.	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Sussex Vampire 5/8 The sleuth investigates a Peruvian woman accused of sucking her children's blood. 06:30 Am I Tone Deaf? Is being tone-deaf a medical matter or simply a lack of training?	06:00 Coleman and Astor—Death Against the Odds Inspector Coleman and Sergeant Astor investigate two murders in one night.	06:00 Virginia Baily - Early One Morning Omnibus—Episode 2 2/2 Italy 1943. Chiara is hiding Daniele, a young Jewish boy, in a remote farmhouse.
07:00	07:00 Sisters—Series 1, Lazy Susan 2/4 Fiona hosts a radio legal phone-in but as the show expands so does her inner diva. 07:30 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 1 1/6 John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Jessica Fostekew, Dr Shini Somara and Linda Agran.	07:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 Rosie faces a fashion show - and a whole lot more! 07:30 Clare in the Community—Series 12, I Predict A Riot 2/6 Clare finds herself at the centre of an incident during a prison visit.	07:00 Potting On—Curse of the Pharaoh 3/6 Computer games or a dog? Pam and Gordon argue over growing old. 07:30 Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, The Splattered Remains of Undentifiable Organs Incident All Over Again 4/6 Jenkins discovers the crew have taken the lift to the Moon. Stars John Sessions.	07:00 Fat Chance—Secrets and Lies 4/5 Will Graham be the next Blue Peter presenter and why did Tina's husband leave her? 07:30 Stand-Up Specials—Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar S3, Kings of Comedy 4/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.	07:00 Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 As Fenton pens his maiden speech for Parliament, can manservant August flee Yorkshire? 07:30 Stand-Up Specials—Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide to Judaism - 2 Fresh comic insights to the world of ultra-Orthodox Judaism.	07:30 Reasons to be Cheerful—Series 2, Gordon Kennedy 1/3 Gordon Kennedy defies grumpy John O'Farrell with his Reasons To Be Cheerful.	07:15 If I Only Had...—If I Only Had A Heart, by Morwenna Banks 2/3 A mother waits nervously for news that could save her son's life. 07:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 11, The Rectifier 4/6 Ed embarks upon writing a social history and family memoir.
08:00	08:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, There's No Place Like a New Place 7/13 George and Kate get itchy feet when their neighbours hint at moving. 08:30 Dad's Army—Series 2, Mum's Army 12/20 When the Home Guard opens up to women, Mrs Gray catches Mainwaring's eye.	08:00 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 05/04/1971 An odd romantic tryst and the life of a great Englishman. 08:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 9 9/14 Kenneth Horne entertains the Poetry Circle - and 'Hornerama' probes city money-makers.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, A House on the Cliff 13/16 The Lad needs a new home. Should Sid build it? 08:30 Listen to Les—From 28/12/1980 Les Dawson welcomes saucy Cosmo Smallpiece and bashes out a classic piano sing-along.	08:00 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Counsel for the Prosecution 13/13 Rookie barrister Roger confronts a fearsome judge. 08:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 3 3/9 Astronaut space capers and a whodunnit?	08:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, One Hour to Burkiss Way 5/15 Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Fred Harris, Chris Emmett and the bleedin' Duchess of Duke Street! 08:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Live Now, PAYE Later 3/8 The tax inspector catches up with Albert Steptoe.	08:00 Archive on 4—This Is the Army, Mr Jones John Barrowman tells the story of the morale-boosting US army show that toured the world.	08:00 The Arthur Haynes Show—From 11/08/1963 The popular comedian stars in Johnny Speight's sketches. With Nicholas Parsons. 08:30 Educating Archie—From 04/02/1954 Brough goes to the fair and Archie visits the future.
09:00	09:00 Whispers—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz. With Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy. 09:30 Semi Circles—Series 1, A Matter of Life and Death 3/6 Following a school reunion, Ben is cajoled to sign up for life insurance.	09:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 27, Episode 6 An extra bit of News Quiz with guest host Andy Zaltzman. 09:45 Life on Egg—Series 1, Whale 6/6 Crisis at The Egg when the prison is attacked by whales.	09:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 8, University of Hertfordshire 2/6 Students from the University of Hertfordshire take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz. 09:30 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Separate Troubles 4/7 Sue's thrown Robert out. What could bring them back together?	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 3, 3. Geoffrey Chaucer 3/6 The panel game of literary correctness with James Walton. 09:30 For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 2 2/8 Sweethearts Iris and Bernard go to the pictures but miss the film.	09:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 3 3/7 Miles Jupp tests Justin Moorhouse, Bridget Christie and Ainsley Harriott. 09:30 In the Red—Episode 7 7/7 Plotting at the BBC reaches a climax, as George gets closer to nailing the killer.	09:00 From Gorsemere to Gloomsbury: The Literary Lunacy of Sue Limb Shaun Ley's tour through the world of literary lunacy that flows from the pen of Sue Limb.	09:00 The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson (Omnibus) Bill Bryson reads his fascinating, witty and surprising journey around the human body.
10:00	10:00 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum When a tornado lands Dorothy in Oz, she must battle her way to get back home...	10:00 Wilkie Collins - No Name—1. March 1846 1/6 A mystery letter - but what is the secret of Magdalen and Norah Vanstone's parents?	10:00 Wilkie Collins - No Name—2. July 1846 2/6 What next for Magdalen and Norah, suddenly orphaned with no name and no inheritance?	10:00 Wilkie Collins - No Name—3. June 1847 3/6 Aided by the swindler Captain Wragge, Magdalen is determined to retrieve her inheritance.	10:00 Wilkie Collins - No Name—4. July 1847 4/6 Disguised as Susan Bygrave, Magdalen begins to suffer at the prospect of marrying Noel.		10:10 The Listening Project—Alex and Josh – First Time Fathers Two friends who are new fathers-to-be reflect on forthcoming life changing events. (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Nobel Prize Winners, Dr Max Perutz The Nobel scientist Max Perutz shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
11:00	11:00 The TED Interview—Susan Cain Chris Anderson talks to the writer Susan Cain about the power of the introvert 11:45 Multi Story Shorts—Teaching with Tourette's The Birmingham teacher who uses her Tourette's syndrome to teach pupils about compassion.	11:00 Short Cuts—Series 9, The Stranger 2/6 Josie Long presents stories about brushes with the unknown. 11:30 After Eden—4. Visions of Angels 4/6 Adam sees angels. Is he mad, or is he a visionary?	11:00 Growing Pains—2. I Capture The Castle 2/3 Grace Dent goes back to her awkward teenage years with help from the BBC archives.	11:00 Opening Lines—Series 17, Pieces of Mars Have Fallen to Earth, by Cherise Saywell 3/3 The mother of an astronaut reflects on her place in the line of women forgotten by history 11:15 Drama on 4—Maxine Peake - My Dad Keith Maxine Peake writes and stars in this tale of teenage angst, mid-life crisis and drumming.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Music Podcasts with Phil Taggart Radio 1 DJ Phil Taggart guests with a rapid rundown of music podcasts.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 2, Placebo 5/8 Radiolab examines the chemical consequences of belief and imagination.
12:00	12:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, There's No Place Like a New Place 7/13 George and Kate get itchy feet when their neighbours hint at moving. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 2, Mum's Army 12/20 When the Home Guard opens up to women, Mrs Gray catches Mainwaring's eye.	12:00 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 05/04/1971 An odd romantic tryst and the life of a great Englishman. 12:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 9 9/14 Kenneth Horne entertains the Poetry Circle - and 'Hornerama' probes city money-makers.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, A House on the Cliff 13/16 The Lad needs a new home. Should Sid build it? 12:30 Listen to Les—From 28/12/1980 Les Dawson welcomes saucy Cosmo Smallpiece and bashes out a classic piano sing-along.	12:00 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Counsel for the Prosecution 13/13 Rookie barrister Roger confronts a fearsome judge. 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 3 3/9 Astronaut space capers and a whodunnit?	12:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, One Hour to Burkiss Way 5/15 Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Fred Harris, Chris Emmett and the bleedin' Duchess of Duke Street! 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Live Now, PAYE Later 3/8 The tax inspector catches up with Albert Steptoe.	12:00 Whispers—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz. With Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy. 12:30 The Break—Series 1, The Key 1/6 City boy Andy has come to his uncle's seaside home in search of a stress-free life.	12:00 The Arthur Haynes Show—From 11/08/1963 The popular comedian stars in Johnny Speight's sketches. With Nicholas Parsons. 12:30 Educating Archie—From 04/02/1954 Brough goes to the fair and Archie visits the future.
13:00	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Solitary Cyclist 1/8 Who is the strange man following Violet Smith as she cycles to see her mother? 13:30 Richard Wagner - Power, Sex and Revolution—Episode 1 1/2 Paul Mason looks behind the dwarves, flying maidens and magic swords of his musical hero.	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Bruce-Partington Plans 2/8 Secret documents are found on the body of a Woolwich Arsenal clerk. 13:30 Richard Wagner - Power, Sex and Revolution—Episode 2 2/2 Paul Mason explores dark matters of nationalism and desire in the opera Die Meistersinger	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Three Garridebs 3/8 To inherit a fortune, an American asks the sleuth to find two men with his surname. 13:30 Let's Go To Misterland Stephanie Flanders examines the enduring appeal of Roger Hargreaves' Mr Men books.	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Norwood Builder 4/8 A young solicitor is accused of murder and arson. 13:30 3D In Perspective Andrew Collins offers an historical perspective on our fascination with 3D.	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Sussex Vampire 5/8 The sleuth investigates a Peruvian woman accused of sucking her children's blood. 13:30 Am I Tone Deaf? Is being tone-deaf a medical matter or simply a lack of training?	13:00 AJ Cronin - The Citadel (Omnibus)—Series 6 Dr Andrew Manson and his wife Christine are expecting a big event.	13:00 Virginia Baily - Early One Morning Omnibus—Episode 2 2/2 Italy 1943. Chiara is hiding Daniele, a young Jewish boy, in a remote farmhouse.
14:00	14:00 The Underground Railroad—Episode 1 1/10 After a violent incident on the Randall Plantation, Caesar asks Cora to run north with him 14:15 Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Testaments of Friendship 11/15 Dr Thomas Dixon explores how the international friendship movement flourished after WWI. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 6 6/10 Italy 1943. Chiara and her young Jewish charge, Daniele, are lying low in the countryside. 14:45 Book of the Week—Epilogue: A Memoir, Prologue 1/5 Jamie Parker reads Will Boast's moving account of loss and long-held family secrets.	14:00 The Underground Railroad—Episode 2 2/10 Cora and Caesar encounter the underground railroad for the first time. 14:15 Five Hundred Years of Friendship—The Suburbs of the Heart 12/15 The impact of technology and psychology on early 20th-century friendship. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 7 7/10 A Nazi officer arrives at the farmhouse where Chiara is hiding a small Jewish boy, Daniele 14:45 Book of the Week—Epilogue: A Memoir, Divorce 2/5 Jamie Parker reads Will Boast's moving account of loss and coming to terms with the past	14:00 The Underground Railroad—Episode 3 3/10 The runaways take on new identities and begin a new life across the state line. 14:15 Five Hundred Years of Friendship—In Need, In Deed, By Post 13/15 Dr Thomas Dixon explores Second World War friendships by correspondence and in the Forces. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 8 8/10 Italy 1944. Chiara and her young Jewish charge Daniele return to Rome. By Virginia Baily. 14:45 Book of the Week—Epilogue: A Memoir, Stranger 3/5 Jamie Parker reads Will Boast's moving account of loss and coming to terms with the past	14:00 The Underground Railroad—Episode 4 4/10 Cora takes on a job in the Museum of Natural Wonders. 14:15 Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Families of Choice 14/15 How 1970s gender politics changed friendship and how popular culture reflected this change 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 9 9/10 1944. As American soldiers parade through Rome, Chiara receives some devastating news. 14:45 Book of the Week—Epilogue: A Memoir, A Balancing Act 4/5 Jamie Parker reads Will Boast's moving account of loss and coming to terms with the past.	14:00 The Underground Railroad—Episode 5 5/10 Cora flees, but where will the railroad take her on this occasion? 14:15 Five Hundred Years of Friendship—The Lonely Cyborg 15/15 How the old and the young are navigating friendships through new technology today. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 10 10/10 Chiara decides to tell Maria the truth about Daniele, in Virginia Baily's powerful novel 14:45 Book of the Week—Epilogue: A Memoir, Ambrosia 5/5 Jamie Parker reads Will Boast's moving account of loss and coming to terms with the past.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Petula Clark Singer Petula Clark chooses 'Only Forever' by Bing Crosby. 14:15 With Great Pleasure—Michael Morpurgo Michael Morpurgo selects favourite writings including Kenneth Grahame and Ted Hughes. 14:45 Uncle Mort's North Country—Series 1, Fallen Comrades 2/5 Carter Brandon and his uncle sup a poignant pint at the Old Comrades Club.	14:15 If I Only Had...—If I Only Had A Heart, by Morwenna Banks 2/3 A mother waits nervously for news that could save her son's life. 14:30 The Confession by Jessie Burton (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Why did Elise Morceau disappear in the early 80s, leaving behind her baby daughter?
15:00	15:00 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum When a tornado lands Dorothy in Oz, she must battle her way to get back home...	15:00 Wilkie Collins - No Name—1. March 1846 1/6 A mystery letter - but what is the secret of Magdalen and Norah Vanstone's parents?	15:00 Wilkie Collins - No Name—2. July 1846 2/6 What next for Magdalen and Norah, suddenly orphaned with no name and no inheritance?	15:00 Wilkie Collins - No Name—3. June 1847 3/6 Aided by the swindler Captain Wragge, Magdalen is determined to retrieve her inheritance.	15:00 Wilkie Collins - No Name—4. July 1847 4/6 Disguised as Susan Bygrave, Magdalen begins to suffer at the prospect of marrying Noel.	15:00 Archive on 4—This Is the Army, Mr Jones John Barrowman tells the story of the morale-boosting US army show that toured the world.	15:45 Diplomatic Dinners—Badoit versus Bollinger 5/5 Chris Bowlby hears of the importance and tensions created by diplomatic dinners.
16:00	16:00 Whispers—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz. With Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy. 16:30 Semi Circles—Series 1, A Matter of Life and Death 3/6 Following a school reunion, Ben is cajoled to sign up for life insurance.	16:00 Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation. 16:30 The Break—Series 1, The Key 1/6 City boy Andy has come to his uncle's seaside home in search of a stress-free life.	16:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 8, University of Hertfordshire 2/6 Students from the University of Hertfordshire take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz. 16:30 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 1, Separate Troubles 4/7 Sue's thrown Robert out. What could bring them back together?	16:00 The Write Stuff—Series 3, 3. Geoffrey Chaucer 3/6 The panel game of literary correctness with James Walton. 16:30 For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 2 2/8 Sweethearts Iris and Bernard go to the pictures but miss the film.	16:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 3 3/7 Miles Jupp tests Justin Moorhouse, Bridget Christie and Ainsley Harriott. 16:30 In the Red—Episode 7 7/7 Plotting at the BBC reaches a climax, as George gets closer to nailing the killer.	16:00 Coleman and Astor—Death Against the Odds Inspector Coleman and Sergeant Astor investigate two murders in one night.	16:00 Marvellous Party by Jon Wynne-Tyson 1950s Las Vegas: sparks fly as Noel Coward meets old pal, Esme Wynne-Tyson.
17:00	17:00 Sisters—Series 1, Lazy Susan 2/4 Fiona hosts a radio legal phone-in but as the show expands so does her inner diva. 17:30 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 1 1/6 John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Jessica Fostekew, Dr Shini Somara and Linda Agran.	17:00 Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 Rosie faces a fashion show - and a whole lot more! 17:30 Clare in the Community—Series 12, I Predict A Riot 2/6 Clare finds herself at the centre of an incident during a prison visit.	17:00 Potting On—Curse of the Pharaoh 3/6 Computer games or a dog? Pam and Gordon argue over growing old. 17:30 Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, The Splattered Remains of Undentifiable Organs Incident All Over Again 4/6 Jenkins discovers the crew have taken the lift to the Moon. Stars John Sessions.	17:00 Fat Chance—Secrets and Lies 4/5 Will Graham be the next Blue Peter presenter and why did Tina's husband leave her? 17:30 Stand-Up Specials—Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar S3, Kings of Comedy 4/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.	17:00 Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 As Fenton pens his maiden speech for Parliament, can manservant August flee Yorkshire? 17:30 Stand-Up Specials—Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide to Judaism - 2 Fresh comic insights to the world of ultra-Orthodox Judaism.	17:30 Reasons to be Cheerful—Series 2, Gordon Kennedy 1/3 Gordon Kennedy defies grumpy John O'Farrell with his Reasons To Be Cheerful.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Autumn Poems Four Seasons: Autumn Poems old and new read by actors and poets to mark the turning year. 17:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 11, The Rectifier 4/6 Ed embarks upon writing a social history and family memoir.
18:00	18:00 Paradise Lost in Space—1. Ruination 1/6 Armed idealist Norman and cheerful bore Max are set to ruin the lives of friendly aliens. 18:30 A Good Read—Caroline Charles and Josie d'Arby Caroline Charles and Josie d'Arby join Sue MacGregor to discuss some favourite books.	18:00 Paradise Lost in Space—2. Gifting 2/6 Norman and Max are welcomed by the friendly Oblivions, and are soon offering gifts. 18:30 Musical Genes—Series 1, Lorna Luft 4/4 Tom Morton talks to Lorna Luft about life with her mother Judy Garland.	18:00 Paradise Lost in Space—3. Anyone for Tennis? 3/6 Surely it couldn't hurt to introduce the Oblivions to tennis, could it? 18:30 That Reminds Me—Series 5, Dudley Sutton Best known as 'Tinker' in 'Lovejoy', the actor reminisces about his film and TV career.	18:00 Paradise Lost in Space—4. Martinis 4/6 The dangers of tennis for the Oblivions are now clear, but surely martinis are okay? 18:30 Great Lives—Konnie Huq on Ada Lovelace TV presenter Konnie Huq chooses the mathematician Ada Lovelace.	18:00 Paradise Lost in Space—5. Things Hot Up 5/6 When the Oblivions are introduced to pleasures of the flesh, one thing leads to another. 18:30 Off the Page—Competitiveness Matthew Parris with guests Amanda Brookfield, Hugh Rycroft and Hannah McDonald.	18:00 Doctor Who—The Lost Stories: The Song of Megaptera, Episode 1 1/2 The Sixth Doctor and companion Peri are taken for eco-warriors by hunters of space whales. 18:50 Doctor Who: The Making of The Song of Megaptera How a story originally called ‘The Song of the Space Whale’ finally came to be recorded.	18:00 Night Terrace—Series 2, 8. Home Again 8/8 Anastasia Black has finally found the perfect place to settle down. Or has she? 18:30 John Wyndham - The Midwich Cuckoos—Episode 3 3/3 The mysterious powers of the alien children start to become destructive.
19:00	19:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, There's No Place Like a New Place 7/13 George and Kate get itchy feet when their neighbours hint at moving. 19:30 Dad's Army—Series 2, Mum's Army 12/20 When the Home Guard opens up to women, Mrs Gray catches Mainwaring's eye.	19:00 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 05/04/1971 An odd romantic tryst and the life of a great Englishman. 19:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 9 9/14 Kenneth Horne entertains the Poetry Circle - and 'Hornerama' probes city money-makers.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, A House on the Cliff 13/16 The Lad needs a new home. Should Sid build it? 19:30 Listen to Les—From 28/12/1980 Les Dawson welcomes saucy Cosmo Smallpiece and bashes out a classic piano sing-along.	19:00 Brothers in Law—Series 1, Counsel for the Prosecution 13/13 Rookie barrister Roger confronts a fearsome judge. 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 3 3/9 Astronaut space capers and a whodunnit?	19:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, One Hour to Burkiss Way 5/15 Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Fred Harris, Chris Emmett and the bleedin' Duchess of Duke Street! 19:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Live Now, PAYE Later 3/8 The tax inspector catches up with Albert Steptoe.	19:00 From Gorsemere to Gloomsbury: The Literary Lunacy of Sue Limb Shaun Ley's tour through the world of literary lunacy that flows from the pen of Sue Limb.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 2, Placebo 5/8 Radiolab examines the chemical consequences of belief and imagination.
20:00	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Solitary Cyclist 1/8 Who is the strange man following Violet Smith as she cycles to see her mother? 20:30 Richard Wagner - Power, Sex and Revolution—Episode 1 1/2 Paul Mason looks behind the dwarves, flying maidens and magic swords of his musical hero.	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Bruce-Partington Plans 2/8 Secret documents are found on the body of a Woolwich Arsenal clerk. 20:30 Richard Wagner - Power, Sex and Revolution—Episode 2 2/2 Paul Mason explores dark matters of nationalism and desire in the opera Die Meistersinger	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Three Garridebs 3/8 To inherit a fortune, an American asks the sleuth to find two men with his surname. 20:30 Let's Go To Misterland Stephanie Flanders examines the enduring appeal of Roger Hargreaves' Mr Men books.	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Norwood Builder 4/8 A young solicitor is accused of murder and arson. 20:30 3D In Perspective Andrew Collins offers an historical perspective on our fascination with 3D.	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 5, The Sussex Vampire 5/8 The sleuth investigates a Peruvian woman accused of sucking her children's blood. 20:30 Am I Tone Deaf? Is being tone-deaf a medical matter or simply a lack of training?		20:00 The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson (Omnibus) Bill Bryson reads his fascinating, witty and surprising journey around the human body.
21:00	21:00 The TED Interview—Susan Cain Chris Anderson talks to the writer Susan Cain about the power of the introvert 21:45 Multi Story Shorts—Teaching with Tourette's The Birmingham teacher who uses her Tourette's syndrome to teach pupils about compassion.	21:00 Short Cuts—Series 9, The Stranger 2/6 Josie Long presents stories about brushes with the unknown. 21:30 How to Burn a Million Quid—Rule 4 At the height of their success, Bill and Jimmy redouble their efforts to cause outrage. 21:55 Inheritance Tracks—Roisin Conaty Roisin Conaty chooses ‘Crazy’ by Patsy Cline and ‘My Foolish Heart’ by Sam Cooke.	21:00 Growing Pains—2. I Capture The Castle 2/3 Grace Dent goes back to her awkward teenage years with help from the BBC archives.	21:00 Opening Lines—Series 17, Pieces of Mars Have Fallen to Earth, by Cherise Saywell 3/3 The mother of an astronaut reflects on her place in the line of women forgotten by history 21:15 Drama on 4—Maxine Peake - My Dad Keith Maxine Peake writes and stars in this tale of teenage angst, mid-life crisis and drumming.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Music Podcasts with Phil Taggart Radio 1 DJ Phil Taggart guests with a rapid rundown of music podcasts.		21:10 The Listening Project—Alex and Josh – First Time Fathers Two friends who are new fathers-to-be reflect on forthcoming life changing events. 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Nobel Prize Winners, Dr Max Perutz The Nobel scientist Max Perutz shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
22:00	22:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 1 1/6 John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Jessica Fostekew, Dr Shini Somara and Linda Agran. 22:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 2, An Already Bad Life Made Worse but Sort of on Purpose 5/6 Pip chases the dragon in the exotic East (End). 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Aberystwyth Comedy Festival 1/4 Jake Yapp is joined by the sketch group Tarot at the Aberystwyth Comedy Festival.	22:00 Clare in the Community—Series 12, I Predict A Riot 2/6 Clare finds herself at the centre of an incident during a prison visit. 22:30 Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy—Series 1, Shaken 4/3 Storyteller Sarah Kendall performs her award-winning live solo show Shaken. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Aberystwyth Comedy Festival 2/4 Jake Yapp is joined by the comedian Eleanor Tiernan at the Aberystwyth Comedy Festival.	22:00 Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, The Splattered Remains of Undentifiable Organs Incident All Over Again 4/6 Jenkins discovers the crew have taken the lift to the Moon. Stars John Sessions. 22:30 Warhorses of Letters—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Napoleon returns from Elba. Will Marengo and Copenhagen's equine love survive? 22:45 The John Moloney Show—Series 1, Bank Robbers and Cats 1/4 Stand-up John Moloney tells a joke about a bank robber and a story about his cat Edward. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Aberystwyth Comedy Festival 3/4 Jake Yapp is joined by the comedian Ahir Shah at the Aberystwyth Comedy Festival.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar S3, Kings of Comedy 4/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. 22:30 Newsjack—Series 21, Episode 5 The week's news stories lovingly moulded into sketches and one-liners by the public. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Aberystwyth Comedy Festival 4/4 Jake Yapp brings us the best of the Aberystwyth Comedy Festival.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide to Judaism - 2 Fresh comic insights to the world of ultra-Orthodox Judaism. 22:30 Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 The Kapoors visit a stately home, plus Smeeta Smitten, Showbiz Kitten.	22:00 Political Animals—Series 1, Larry 4/4 Larry, Chief Mouser to the Cabinet since 2011, explains life under a coalition government. 22:15 Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—4. Roads 4/4 The fearless reporter probes Britain's highways and byways. 22:30 Big Problems with Helen Keen—Series 1, Death The Yorkshire-born alternative comedian begins with the biggest problem of them all. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—President Obonjo 1/2 From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.	22:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 11, The Rectifier 4/6 Ed embarks upon writing a social history and family memoir. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 10, Sharon Horgan talks to Dennis Kelly 6/6 Writer and actress Sharon Horgan talks to theatre and TV writer Dennis Kelly. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—President Obonjo 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 6 An extra bit of News Quiz with guest host Andy Zaltzman. 23:45 Life on Egg—Series 1, Whale 6/6 Crisis at The Egg when the prison is attacked by whales.	23:00 Seekers—Series 2, I Kissed A Bear, and I Liked It 3/6 Stuart needs to bond with Vanessa's parents and Joe and Terry raise an egg. 23:30 Think the Unthinkable—Series 1, Utiliton 4/5 The consultants tackle some call centre problems, and Ryan moves to a 'war zone'.	23:00 The Jason Byrne Show—Series 3, Use Your Imagination to Have the Best Fun 5/6 The award-winning funny man gets nostalgic about his youth. 23:30 I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Tom and the troublesome band in his head set off for the Tower of London.	23:00 Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 4, The Nannas 3/4 Tilly Vosburgh stars in Jenny Eclair's comic monologue about a cleaner uncovering a secret 23:15 The Lach Chronicles—Series 2, Teenage Alcoholic 3/4 The creator of the New York Antifolk scene meets another New York music legend. 23:30 Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 2, Work and Play 1/6 Mark Watson attempts to make sense of life, assisted by Sam Simmons and Will Adamsdale.	23:00 Talking to Strangers—Episode 3 3/4 Comic monologues written and performed by Sally Phillips and Lily Bevan with star guests. 23:30 Irish Micks and Legends—Series 1, The Salmon of Knowledge 1/4 Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram bring some of Ireland's most popular folklore to life. 23:45 Terry Alderton's All Crazy Now—The Buzzing of the Honey Bee 1/4 A one-man comedy explosion featuring Street Kid, Victor and Morgan the Free Man.	23:00 Meet David Sedaris—Series 5, The Understudy; Big Boy 1/6 A tale of questionable childcare from the child's point of view. 23:30 Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 1, Singapore 5/5 Spotting a monkey, the comedian is having a bad hair day in the incredible humidity.	23:00 Newsjack—Series 21, Episode 5 The week's news stories lovingly moulded into sketches and one-liners by the public. 23:30 A Short Gentleman—Episode 4 4/4 Robert's nemesis approaches, along with Edward, basset hound of doom.

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