Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 9 - 15 December 2019

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00:00	00:00 Dave Simpson - Nightmares A nurse fears attack by a grotesquely masked knifeman as nightmares and waking hours blur.	00:00 William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—1. Assignment 1/5 'Coolhunter' Cayce Pollard takes on an apparently routine assignment in London. 00:30 A Good Read—Thea Gilmore and Paul Gambaccini Sue MacGregor discusses favourite paperbacks with Thea Gilmore and Paul Gambacinni.	00:00 William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—2. Tokyo 2/5 'Coolhunter' Cayce travels to Tokyo in search of the online footage's creator. 00:30 Sounds Natural—Frank Thornton Actor Frank Thornton talks about his fascination for birds with Derek Jones.	00:00 William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—3. Mugged 3/5 'Coolhunter' Cayce Pollard is mugged in Tokyo, but who is behind her assailants? 00:30 The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Glasgow Pavilion Theatre 2/6 Geoffrey Wheeler's affectionate look at one of Scotland's last variety venues.	00:00 William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—4. Watermark 4/5 Searching for footage clues, 'coolhunter' Cayce locates the menacing Baranov. 00:30 Great Lives—Mark Constantine on Kahlil Gibran Businessman Mark Constantine champions the life of Kahlil Gibran with Matthew Parris.	00:00 William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—5. Moscow 5/5 In seedy Moscow, 'coolhunter' Cayce meets the maker of the footage. 00:30 Last Orders—Episode 2 2/2 With pubs under financial pressure, landladies and landlords talk about hopes and fears.	00:00 Ray Bradbury - Kaleidoscope A space disaster leaves a crew of astronauts having to make peace with coming death. 00:45 Hurst of Hurstcote by E Nesbit A man's murky past returns to haunt him when his wife dies unexpectedly of marsh fever.
01:00	01:00 Charles Dickens—A House to Let (Omnibus) Victorian tale of a woman and an unsettling sign of life in a derelict house.	01:00 Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 1. Proverbs and Punctures from Hell 1/4 A vampire murder in the British Library? Detective Julie Enfield is on the case. 01:30 Captured By Pirates Schoolgirls captured by pirates in 1935, then interned in the war, tell their stories.	01:00 Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 2. Stacks and Baps and Amulets 2/4 A second body in a museum - and more - for superintendent Julie Enfield's investigation. 01:30 Bridging the Gulf Razia Iqbal visits the women architects of the Gulf - a story of success in the desert.	01:00 Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 3. Welcome To The Nightmare 3/4 Clues from the ancient world for Julie Enfield's murder case. Stars Imelda Staunton. 01:30 The Art of Water Music Midge Ure investigates water's role as a constantly flowing source of musical inspiration.	01:00 Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 4. Pyramids In The Spider 4/4 Will Julie Enfield manage to escape? Final part of detective drama with Imelda Staunton. 01:30 The Legacy of Uncle Tom Author Erica Wagner explores the legacy of the abolitionist novel Uncle Tom's Cabin	01:00 Whodunnits—Charles Paris: So Much Blood, 1. The Photo Call 1/6 An actor dies as thespian sleuth Charles Paris is rehearsing in Edinburgh - is it murder? 01:30 In Search of the Holy Whale Marc Riley, Richard Hawley and Jarvis Cocker search for whales off the coast of Ireland.	01:00 Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy (Omnibus)—Girls in Their Married Bliss The third book in Edna O'Brien's frank, funny and subversive trilogy.
02:00	02:15 From the Vineyard—Red Burgundy by Peter Bradshaw 2/3 Three new stories about the wonderful world of wine. 02:30 Grandmothers by Salley Vickers (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Nan takes Billy on holiday, whilst Blanche is still estranged from her grandchildren.	02:00 The Third Man by Graham Greene—1. Heard of Harry Lime? 1/5 Post-war Vienna and Rollo Martins arrives looking for his friend, Harry Lime. 02:15 Bone Stories—Series 1, Irish Giant 1/5 Ben Garrod explores the truth about Irish Giants in the first of five stories about bones. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 1 1/5 Why does Ethan Frome walk with a limp? What tragedy befell him over 20 years before? 02:45 Book of the Week—Boundless, Episode 1 1/5 A journey through the Northwest Passage.	02:00 The Third Man by Graham Greene—2. Everybody's in a Racket 2/5 Harry Lime is dead, but his friend Rollo Martins has suspicions about the circumstances. 02:15 Bone Stories—Series 1, West Runton Mammoth 2/5 Ben Garrod explores the story behind mammoth bones found in Norfolk. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 2 2/5 Zeena goes away to see a doctor, so Ethan and Mattie are left alone for the first time. 02:45 Book of the Week—Boundless, Episode 2 2/5 By Kathleen Winter. A Viking Funeral.	02:00 The Third Man by Graham Greene—3. I'd Like to Hear Him Squeal 3/5 Rollo Martins is desperate to clear the name of his dead friend, Harry Lime. 02:15 Bone Stories—Series 1, Mary Rose Archer 3/5 Ben Garrod discovers how archers who sank with the Mary Rose could help medical science. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 3 3/5 Ethan and Mattie's idyll is shattered by the return of Zeena. 02:45 Book of the Week—Boundless, Episode 3 3/5 By Kathleen Winter. In the Sermermuit Valley, the author is thrilled by a symphony of ice.	02:00 The Third Man by Graham Greene—4. Do You Believe in Ghosts? 4/5 Rollo Martins gets a surprise facing up to the real nature of Harry Lime. 02:15 Bone Stories—Series 1, Dodo 4/5 Ben Garrod reveals how the dodo might be brought back from extinction. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 4 4/5 Ethan becomes determined to escape his marriage and run away with Mattie. 02:45 Book of the Week—Boundless, Episode 4 4/5 By Kathleen Winter. On Dundas Island, the arctic animals lay claim to their habitat.	02:00 The Third Man by Graham Greene—5. Bloody Fool 5/5 Harry Lime is very much alive, but can Rollo track him down? 02:15 Bone Stories—Series 1, Man-eating Tiger 5/5 Ben Garrod on how a man-eating tiger provides new evidence about human evolution. 02:30 15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 5 5/5 Mattie and Ethan take desperate measures not to be separated. 02:45 Book of the Week—Boundless, Episode 5 5/5 by Kathleen Winter. An unscheduled stop as the passengers prepare for journey's end.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Jonathan Van Ness Jonathan Van Ness chooses ‘You Gotta Be’ by Des'ree and ‘Dream Big’ by Jazmine Sullivan. 02:15 Down Your Way—Muriel Gray in Glasgow Broadcaster and author Muriel Gray visits the town she grew up in, Glasgow
03:00	03:45 Who Ate All The Pies?—Sussex Churdle 3/5 Poet Ian McMillan travels the country in search of the perfect pie.	03:00 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Anna's Letter 2/13 Janet Suzman stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia. 03:15 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Krymov and Zhenya - Lovers Once 3/13 David Tennant stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia.	03:00 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Vera and Her Pilot 4/13 Vasily Grossman's epic tale of a family torn apart by war in Soviet Russia. 03:15 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Journey 5/13 Sara Kestelman stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia.	03:00 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Abarchuk 6/13 Vasily Grossman's epic tale of a family torn apart by war in Soviet Russia. 03:15 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Building 6/1 - Those Who Were Still Alive 7/13 David Tennant stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia.	03:00 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Lieutenant Peter Bach 8/13 Vasily Grossman's epic tale of all sides of the Battle of Stalingrad. 03:15 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Novikov's Story 9/13 Vasily Grossman's epic tale of a family torn apart by war in Soviet Russia.	03:00 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, A Hero of the Soviet Union 10/13 David Tennant stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia. 03:15 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Krymov in Moscow 11/13 Kenneth Branagh and David Tennant star in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of Soviet Russia.	03:00 Archive on 4—Remembering Sue Townsend, Aged 68 3/4 Adrian Mole's creator, Sue Townsend, is remembered by friends, family and in her own words
04:00	04:00 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Viktor and Lyuda 1/13 Kenneth Branagh stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia.	04:00 Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 1 1/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and Graham Norton 04:30 Huddwinks—Series 1, Dead Men Don't Eat Pilchards 6/6 A witness protection programme goes badly awry. Stars Roy Hudd. From August 1986.	04:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 15, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game. 04:30 Kalangadog Junction—Episode 4 4/6 As Len interferes in Gaelene's running plans, can Thomas and Jane find time for romance?	04:00 Many a Slip—From 08/08/1978 Roy Plomley's contestants battle to spot the mistakes. With Tim Rice. 04:30 Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, The Premature Berth 6/6 Tycoon Jimmy Bright infuriates his head of finance.	04:00 It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Andy Parsons, Rebecca Front, Miles Jupp and Rick Wakeman devise the panel show's rounds. 04:30 Change at Oglethorpe—The Brew That Is True 3/6 The royal train's visit sparks turmoil for the rural railway station's new manager.	04:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it is not what, but who you know that matters. 04:30 The Phenomenon Squad—Fraud 3/5 The undercover police squad try to foil a massive art fraud.	04:00 David Buck - Barnsdale Wake King Richard I hears ballad singers recall legendary tales of Robin Hood.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Winter Poems Poet Daljit Nagra selects the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 05:30 Start/Stop—Series 3, 6. Friends 6/6 Hit sit com about 3 marriages in various states of disrepair.	05:00 55 and Over—3. Offspring? 3/4 On baby? New partners spark possibilities for Ray and Jane. Stars Juliet Stevenson 05:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 72, New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth 4/6 The 72nd series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee	05:00 Four Joneses and a Jenkins—June - An Ill Wind 5/6 As a storm descends on the village, the talk is all electric. 05:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 5, Richard Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups 4/4 Tom's Dad attempts to take centre stage.	05:00 The Change—Series 1, When a Man Loves a Woman 6/6 Ken comforts Carol, who despairs over transvestite hubby George. 05:30 Susan Calman Makes Me Happy—Food and Drink 3/4 Susan Calman explains the joy she gets from great food and drink.	05:00 Ballylenon—Series 8, Agroturismo in Irlande 4/6 Phonsie urges Ballylenon to grab some agritourism grants. 05:30 Tom Allen Is Actually Not Very Nice—Episode 1 1/4 Exploring what happens when Tom's calm and collected exterior collapses.	05:00 1834—The Time Machine 2/6 As Jason attempts to return to 2003, he gets involved with various culinary devices. 05:30 Fred at The Stand—Series 1, Johns, Storrie, Brister and Graffoe 4/6 From Edinburgh - Fred MacAulay with more top comedy talent.	05:30 Recycled Radio—Series 2, Hell 1/3 Gerald Scarfe introduces the radio, recycled. The subject is Hell.
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 1. Proverbs and Punctures from Hell 1/4 A vampire murder in the British Library? Detective Julie Enfield is on the case. 06:30 Captured By Pirates Schoolgirls captured by pirates in 1935, then interned in the war, tell their stories.	06:00 Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 2. Stacks and Baps and Amulets 2/4 A second body in a museum - and more - for superintendent Julie Enfield's investigation. 06:30 Bridging the Gulf Razia Iqbal visits the women architects of the Gulf - a story of success in the desert.	06:00 Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 3. Welcome To The Nightmare 3/4 Clues from the ancient world for Julie Enfield's murder case. Stars Imelda Staunton. 06:30 The Art of Water Music Midge Ure investigates water's role as a constantly flowing source of musical inspiration.	06:00 Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 4. Pyramids In The Spider 4/4 Will Julie Enfield manage to escape? Final part of detective drama with Imelda Staunton. 06:30 The Legacy of Uncle Tom Author Erica Wagner explores the legacy of the abolitionist novel Uncle Tom's Cabin	06:00 Whodunnits—Charles Paris: So Much Blood, 1. The Photo Call 1/6 An actor dies as thespian sleuth Charles Paris is rehearsing in Edinburgh - is it murder? 06:30 In Search of the Holy Whale Marc Riley, Richard Hawley and Jarvis Cocker search for whales off the coast of Ireland.	06:00 David Buck - Barnsdale Wake King Richard I hears ballad singers recall legendary tales of Robin Hood.	06:00 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Fortress Stalingrad 12/13 Vasily Grossman's epic tale of a family torn apart by war in Soviet Russia.
07:00	07:00 55 and Over—3. Offspring? 3/4 On baby? New partners spark possibilities for Ray and Jane. Stars Juliet Stevenson 07:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 72, New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth 4/6 The 72nd series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee	07:00 Four Joneses and a Jenkins—June - An Ill Wind 5/6 As a storm descends on the village, the talk is all electric. 07:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 5, Richard Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups 4/4 Tom's Dad attempts to take centre stage.	07:00 The Change—Series 1, When a Man Loves a Woman 6/6 Ken comforts Carol, who despairs over transvestite hubby George. 07:30 Susan Calman Makes Me Happy—Food and Drink 3/4 Susan Calman explains the joy she gets from great food and drink.	07:00 Ballylenon—Series 8, Agroturismo in Irlande 4/6 Phonsie urges Ballylenon to grab some agritourism grants. 07:30 Tom Allen Is Actually Not Very Nice—Episode 1 1/4 Exploring what happens when Tom's calm and collected exterior collapses.	07:00 1834—The Time Machine 2/6 As Jason attempts to return to 2003, he gets involved with various culinary devices. 07:30 Fred at The Stand—Series 1, Johns, Storrie, Brister and Graffoe 4/6 From Edinburgh - Fred MacAulay with more top comedy talent.	07:30 Recycled Radio—Series 2, Hell 1/3 Gerald Scarfe introduces the radio, recycled. The subject is Hell.	07:00 Crème de la Crime—Series 1, Heist Society 5/6 Michael Feydeau and David Pershore recall some 1960s cunning villainy. 07:15 From the Vineyard—Muscadet by Michele Roberts 3/3 Three new stories set in the wonderful world of wine. 07:30 Guilt Trip—1. Starting Out 1/4 A mother and daughter begin an epic sponsored walk along the Thames Path.
08:00	08:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, Marigold's Wedding 3/13 A wedding provides ample opportunity for some trademark gossip. 08:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, A Man of Action 1/26 When a landmine sparks martial law, a reporter catches Mainwaring in charge.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Affair of the Lone Banana 5/24 Neddie tracks young Fred Nurke, who has vanished from his banana-growing family's home. 08:30 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 4 4/20 Kenneth Horne heads up the river, and swings by Julian and Sandy's Bona Antiques.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery 2/20 The Lad is getting a new car so Sid seizes his chance... 08:30 Listen to Les—From 11/09/1983 Cissie Braithwaite instructs Ada Shufflebotham on the ballet.	08:00 The Ken Dodd Show—From 18/04/1965 Home wine-making tips, and poetic tributes to those who watch over us at night. 08:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 3 3/13 Genghis Khan reincarnated, and an incompetent zoo keeper.	08:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, The Next to Last Burkiss Way 15/15 Waves are parted as the team take on the Holly Bibbly (or Holy Bible). 08:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 4 4/20 Michael receives a windfall and the vultures soon circle in search of loans.	08:00 Archive on 4—Remembering Sue Townsend, Aged 68 3/4 Adrian Mole's creator, Sue Townsend, is remembered by friends, family and in her own words	08:00 ITMA - It's That Man Again—26/12/1946 Tommy Handley retells Cinderella and Colonel Blotto is on a trapeze. From December 1946. 08:30 Sid and Dora Celebrating Christmas does not quite go to plan for Sid and Dora Edge.
09:00	09:00 Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 1 1/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and Graham Norton 09:30 Huddwinks—Series 1, Dead Men Don't Eat Pilchards 6/6 A witness protection programme goes badly awry. Stars Roy Hudd. From August 1986.	09:00 The Now Show—Series 55, Episode 7 7/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 09:30 Stilgoe's Around—City of London Richard Stilgoe ponders money-making in Britain's financial heartland.	09:00 Many a Slip—From 08/08/1978 Roy Plomley's contestants battle to spot the mistakes. With Tim Rice. 09:30 Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, The Premature Berth 6/6 Tycoon Jimmy Bright infuriates his head of finance.	09:00 It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Andy Parsons, Rebecca Front, Miles Jupp and Rick Wakeman devise the panel show's rounds. 09:30 Change at Oglethorpe—The Brew That Is True 3/6 The royal train's visit sparks turmoil for the rural railway station's new manager.	09:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it is not what, but who you know that matters. 09:30 The Phenomenon Squad—Fraud 3/5 The undercover police squad try to foil a massive art fraud.	09:00 Somebody Laughed: Eddie Braben Brings You Sunshine Writer Eddie Braden's highlights including Morecambe and Wise and The Ken Dodd Show	09:00 Three-a-Penny by Lucy Malleson (Omnibus) Diana Quick reads the autobiography of Lucy Malleson, a detective writer of the 1930s.
10:00	10:00 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Anna's Letter 2/13 Janet Suzman stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia. 10:15 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Krymov and Zhenya - Lovers Once 3/13 David Tennant stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia.	10:00 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Vera and Her Pilot 4/13 Vasily Grossman's epic tale of a family torn apart by war in Soviet Russia. 10:15 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Journey 5/13 Sara Kestelman stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia.	10:00 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Abarchuk 6/13 Vasily Grossman's epic tale of a family torn apart by war in Soviet Russia. 10:15 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Building 6/1 - Those Who Were Still Alive 7/13 David Tennant stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia.	10:00 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Lieutenant Peter Bach 8/13 Vasily Grossman's epic tale of all sides of the Battle of Stalingrad. 10:15 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Novikov's Story 9/13 Vasily Grossman's epic tale of a family torn apart by war in Soviet Russia.	10:00 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, A Hero of the Soviet Union 10/13 David Tennant stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia. 10:15 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Krymov in Moscow 11/13 Kenneth Branagh and David Tennant star in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of Soviet Russia.		10:10 The Listening Project—Helen and Roger – Feeding the 5000 How the B30 Foodbank receives donations and distributes them (R) 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends, Peter Nichols From Fred Astaire to William Walton, playwright Peter Nichols makes his castaway choices.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Peering Deeper into Space Host Guy Raz explores the explosion of new discoveries about our universe 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—PP Arnold American soul singer PP Arnold chooses tracks by Ike & Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin.	11:00 Telling Tales—Tenx9 Storytelling Celebrating the art of live storytelling with Tenx9's Paul Doran and Pádraig Ó Tuama.	11:00 Laura Barton's American Road Trip—2. The Southern States 2/3 Laura Barton takes to the open road as she continues her audio adventure across the USA.	11:00 Laura Barton's American Road Trip—3. California Bound 3/3 Laura Barton takes to the open road to conclude her audio adventure across the USA.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—100 Podcast Radio Hours! Amanda Litherland shares 10 things she has learned over 100 Podcast Radio Hours.		11:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 6, Holiday Special Sarah Austin Jenness with tales of people's experiences in the last month of the year. 11:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Sloths Musings on the natural history of perhaps the most lethargic beast in the animal world.
12:00	12:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, Marigold's Wedding 3/13 A wedding provides ample opportunity for some trademark gossip. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, A Man of Action 1/26 When a landmine sparks martial law, a reporter catches Mainwaring in charge.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Affair of the Lone Banana 5/24 Neddie tracks young Fred Nurke, who has vanished from his banana-growing family's home. 12:30 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 4 4/20 Kenneth Horne heads up the river, and swings by Julian and Sandy's Bona Antiques.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery 2/20 The Lad is getting a new car so Sid seizes his chance... 12:30 Listen to Les—From 11/09/1983 Cissie Braithwaite instructs Ada Shufflebotham on the ballet.	12:00 The Ken Dodd Show—From 18/04/1965 Home wine-making tips, and poetic tributes to those who watch over us at night. 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 3 3/13 Genghis Khan reincarnated, and an incompetent zoo keeper.	12:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, The Next to Last Burkiss Way 15/15 Waves are parted as the team take on the Holly Bibbly (or Holy Bible). 12:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 4 4/20 Michael receives a windfall and the vultures soon circle in search of loans.	12:00 Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 1 1/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and Graham Norton 12:30 Stilgoe's Around—City of London Richard Stilgoe ponders money-making in Britain's financial heartland.	12:00 ITMA - It's That Man Again—26/12/1946 Tommy Handley retells Cinderella and Colonel Blotto is on a trapeze. From December 1946. 12:30 Sid and Dora Celebrating Christmas does not quite go to plan for Sid and Dora Edge.
13:00	13:00 Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 1. Proverbs and Punctures from Hell 1/4 A vampire murder in the British Library? Detective Julie Enfield is on the case. 13:30 Captured By Pirates Schoolgirls captured by pirates in 1935, then interned in the war, tell their stories.	13:00 Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 2. Stacks and Baps and Amulets 2/4 A second body in a museum - and more - for superintendent Julie Enfield's investigation. 13:30 Bridging the Gulf Razia Iqbal visits the women architects of the Gulf - a story of success in the desert.	13:00 Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 3. Welcome To The Nightmare 3/4 Clues from the ancient world for Julie Enfield's murder case. Stars Imelda Staunton. 13:30 The Art of Water Music Midge Ure investigates water's role as a constantly flowing source of musical inspiration.	13:00 Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 4. Pyramids In The Spider 4/4 Will Julie Enfield manage to escape? Final part of detective drama with Imelda Staunton. 13:30 The Legacy of Uncle Tom Author Erica Wagner explores the legacy of the abolitionist novel Uncle Tom's Cabin	13:00 Whodunnits—Charles Paris: So Much Blood, 1. The Photo Call 1/6 An actor dies as thespian sleuth Charles Paris is rehearsing in Edinburgh - is it murder? 13:30 In Search of the Holy Whale Marc Riley, Richard Hawley and Jarvis Cocker search for whales off the coast of Ireland.	13:00 Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy (Omnibus)—Girls in Their Married Bliss The third book in Edna O'Brien's frank, funny and subversive trilogy.	13:00 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Fortress Stalingrad 12/13 Vasily Grossman's epic tale of a family torn apart by war in Soviet Russia.
14:00	14:00 The Third Man by Graham Greene—1. Heard of Harry Lime? 1/5 Post-war Vienna and Rollo Martins arrives looking for his friend, Harry Lime. 14:15 Bone Stories—Series 1, Irish Giant 1/5 Ben Garrod explores the truth about Irish Giants in the first of five stories about bones. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 1 1/5 Why does Ethan Frome walk with a limp? What tragedy befell him over 20 years before? 14:45 Book of the Week—Boundless, Episode 1 1/5 A journey through the Northwest Passage.	14:00 The Third Man by Graham Greene—2. Everybody's in a Racket 2/5 Harry Lime is dead, but his friend Rollo Martins has suspicions about the circumstances. 14:15 Bone Stories—Series 1, West Runton Mammoth 2/5 Ben Garrod explores the story behind mammoth bones found in Norfolk. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 2 2/5 Zeena goes away to see a doctor, so Ethan and Mattie are left alone for the first time. 14:45 Book of the Week—Boundless, Episode 2 2/5 By Kathleen Winter. A Viking Funeral.	14:00 The Third Man by Graham Greene—3. I'd Like to Hear Him Squeal 3/5 Rollo Martins is desperate to clear the name of his dead friend, Harry Lime. 14:15 Bone Stories—Series 1, Mary Rose Archer 3/5 Ben Garrod discovers how archers who sank with the Mary Rose could help medical science. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 3 3/5 Ethan and Mattie's idyll is shattered by the return of Zeena. 14:45 Book of the Week—Boundless, Episode 3 3/5 By Kathleen Winter. In the Sermermuit Valley, the author is thrilled by a symphony of ice.	14:00 The Third Man by Graham Greene—4. Do You Believe in Ghosts? 4/5 Rollo Martins gets a surprise facing up to the real nature of Harry Lime. 14:15 Bone Stories—Series 1, Dodo 4/5 Ben Garrod reveals how the dodo might be brought back from extinction. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 4 4/5 Ethan becomes determined to escape his marriage and run away with Mattie. 14:45 Book of the Week—Boundless, Episode 4 4/5 By Kathleen Winter. On Dundas Island, the arctic animals lay claim to their habitat.	14:00 The Third Man by Graham Greene—5. Bloody Fool 5/5 Harry Lime is very much alive, but can Rollo track him down? 14:15 Bone Stories—Series 1, Man-eating Tiger 5/5 Ben Garrod on how a man-eating tiger provides new evidence about human evolution. 14:30 15 Minute Drama—Edith Wharton - Ethan Frome, Episode 5 5/5 Mattie and Ethan take desperate measures not to be separated. 14:45 Book of the Week—Boundless, Episode 5 5/5 by Kathleen Winter. An unscheduled stop as the passengers prepare for journey's end.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Jonathan Van Ness Jonathan Van Ness chooses ‘You Gotta Be’ by Des'ree and ‘Dream Big’ by Jazmine Sullivan. 14:15 Down Your Way—Muriel Gray in Glasgow Broadcaster and author Muriel Gray visits the town she grew up in, Glasgow	14:00 Crème de la Crime—Series 1, Heist Society 5/6 Michael Feydeau and David Pershore recall some 1960s cunning villainy. 14:15 From the Vineyard—Muscadet by Michele Roberts 3/3 Three new stories set in the wonderful world of wine. 14:30 The Book of Dust by Philip Pullman (Omnibus)—La Belle Sauvage 1/2 The tale of a pot boy named Malcolm Polstead, and a girl hidden in a convent.
15:00	15:00 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Anna's Letter 2/13 Janet Suzman stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia. 15:15 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Krymov and Zhenya - Lovers Once 3/13 David Tennant stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia.	15:00 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Vera and Her Pilot 4/13 Vasily Grossman's epic tale of a family torn apart by war in Soviet Russia. 15:15 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Journey 5/13 Sara Kestelman stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia.	15:00 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Abarchuk 6/13 Vasily Grossman's epic tale of a family torn apart by war in Soviet Russia. 15:15 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Building 6/1 - Those Who Were Still Alive 7/13 David Tennant stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia.	15:00 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Lieutenant Peter Bach 8/13 Vasily Grossman's epic tale of all sides of the Battle of Stalingrad. 15:15 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Novikov's Story 9/13 Vasily Grossman's epic tale of a family torn apart by war in Soviet Russia.	15:00 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, A Hero of the Soviet Union 10/13 David Tennant stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia. 15:15 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Krymov in Moscow 11/13 Kenneth Branagh and David Tennant star in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of Soviet Russia.	15:00 Archive on 4—Remembering Sue Townsend, Aged 68 3/4 Adrian Mole's creator, Sue Townsend, is remembered by friends, family and in her own words	15:45 Who Ate All The Pies?—Bridies and Scotch Pies 4/5 Poet Ian McMillan heads to Forfar and Dundee to learn about Bridie and Scotch pies.
16:00	16:00 Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 1 1/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and Graham Norton 16:30 Huddwinks—Series 1, Dead Men Don't Eat Pilchards 6/6 A witness protection programme goes badly awry. Stars Roy Hudd. From August 1986.	16:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 15, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game. 16:30 Kalangadog Junction—Episode 4 4/6 As Len interferes in Gaelene's running plans, can Thomas and Jane find time for romance?	16:00 Many a Slip—From 08/08/1978 Roy Plomley's contestants battle to spot the mistakes. With Tim Rice. 16:30 Mind Your Own Business!—Series 1, The Premature Berth 6/6 Tycoon Jimmy Bright infuriates his head of finance.	16:00 It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Andy Parsons, Rebecca Front, Miles Jupp and Rick Wakeman devise the panel show's rounds. 16:30 Change at Oglethorpe—The Brew That Is True 3/6 The royal train's visit sparks turmoil for the rural railway station's new manager.	16:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it is not what, but who you know that matters. 16:30 The Phenomenon Squad—Fraud 3/5 The undercover police squad try to foil a massive art fraud.	16:00 David Buck - Barnsdale Wake King Richard I hears ballad singers recall legendary tales of Robin Hood.	16:00 Grossman's War—Life and Fate, Viktor and the Academy 13/13 Kenneth Branagh stars in Vasily Grossman's epic tale of family and war in Soviet Russia.
17:00	17:00 55 and Over—3. Offspring? 3/4 On baby? New partners spark possibilities for Ray and Jane. Stars Juliet Stevenson 17:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 72, New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth 4/6 The 72nd series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee	17:00 Four Joneses and a Jenkins—June - An Ill Wind 5/6 As a storm descends on the village, the talk is all electric. 17:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 5, Richard Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups 4/4 Tom's Dad attempts to take centre stage.	17:00 The Change—Series 1, When a Man Loves a Woman 6/6 Ken comforts Carol, who despairs over transvestite hubby George. 17:30 Susan Calman Makes Me Happy—Food and Drink 3/4 Susan Calman explains the joy she gets from great food and drink.	17:00 Ballylenon—Series 8, Agroturismo in Irlande 4/6 Phonsie urges Ballylenon to grab some agritourism grants. 17:30 Tom Allen Is Actually Not Very Nice—Episode 1 1/4 Exploring what happens when Tom's calm and collected exterior collapses.	17:00 1834—The Time Machine 2/6 As Jason attempts to return to 2003, he gets involved with various culinary devices. 17:30 Fred at The Stand—Series 1, Johns, Storrie, Brister and Graffoe 4/6 From Edinburgh - Fred MacAulay with more top comedy talent.	17:30 Recycled Radio—Series 2, Hell 1/3 Gerald Scarfe introduces the radio, recycled. The subject is Hell.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Adventures in Poetry - Snow by Louis MacNeice Poet Daljit Nagra chooses the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Guilt Trip—1. Starting Out 1/4 A mother and daughter begin an epic sponsored walk along the Thames Path.
18:00	18:00 William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—1. Assignment 1/5 'Coolhunter' Cayce Pollard takes on an apparently routine assignment in London. 18:30 A Good Read—Thea Gilmore and Paul Gambaccini Sue MacGregor discusses favourite paperbacks with Thea Gilmore and Paul Gambacinni.	18:00 William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—2. Tokyo 2/5 'Coolhunter' Cayce travels to Tokyo in search of the online footage's creator. 18:30 Sounds Natural—Frank Thornton Actor Frank Thornton talks about his fascination for birds with Derek Jones.	18:00 William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—3. Mugged 3/5 'Coolhunter' Cayce Pollard is mugged in Tokyo, but who is behind her assailants? 18:30 The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Glasgow Pavilion Theatre 2/6 Geoffrey Wheeler's affectionate look at one of Scotland's last variety venues.	18:00 William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—4. Watermark 4/5 Searching for footage clues, 'coolhunter' Cayce locates the menacing Baranov. 18:30 Great Lives—Mark Constantine on Kahlil Gibran Businessman Mark Constantine champions the life of Kahlil Gibran with Matthew Parris.	18:00 William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—5. Moscow 5/5 In seedy Moscow, 'coolhunter' Cayce meets the maker of the footage. 18:30 Last Orders—Episode 2 2/2 With pubs under financial pressure, landladies and landlords talk about hopes and fears.	18:00 Ray Bradbury - Kaleidoscope A space disaster leaves a crew of astronauts having to make peace with coming death. 18:45 Hurst of Hurstcote by E Nesbit A man's murky past returns to haunt him when his wife dies unexpectedly of marsh fever.	18:00 HG Wells—The Wonderful Visit A lost, wounded angel spends a few disconcerting days in a small Victorian village.
19:00	19:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, Marigold's Wedding 3/13 A wedding provides ample opportunity for some trademark gossip. 19:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, A Man of Action 1/26 When a landmine sparks martial law, a reporter catches Mainwaring in charge.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Affair of the Lone Banana 5/24 Neddie tracks young Fred Nurke, who has vanished from his banana-growing family's home. 19:30 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 4 4/20 Kenneth Horne heads up the river, and swings by Julian and Sandy's Bona Antiques.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery 2/20 The Lad is getting a new car so Sid seizes his chance... 19:30 Listen to Les—From 11/09/1983 Cissie Braithwaite instructs Ada Shufflebotham on the ballet.	19:00 The Ken Dodd Show—From 18/04/1965 Home wine-making tips, and poetic tributes to those who watch over us at night. 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 3 3/13 Genghis Khan reincarnated, and an incompetent zoo keeper.	19:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, The Next to Last Burkiss Way 15/15 Waves are parted as the team take on the Holly Bibbly (or Holy Bible). 19:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 4 4/20 Michael receives a windfall and the vultures soon circle in search of loans.	19:00 Somebody Laughed: Eddie Braben Brings You Sunshine Writer Eddie Braden's highlights including Morecambe and Wise and The Ken Dodd Show	19:00 Peter Nichols - A Day in the Death of Joe Egg A heartbreaking comic drama about the parents of a profoundly mentally disabled child.
20:00	20:00 Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 1. Proverbs and Punctures from Hell 1/4 A vampire murder in the British Library? Detective Julie Enfield is on the case. 20:30 Captured By Pirates Schoolgirls captured by pirates in 1935, then interned in the war, tell their stories.	20:00 Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 2. Stacks and Baps and Amulets 2/4 A second body in a museum - and more - for superintendent Julie Enfield's investigation. 20:30 Bridging the Gulf Razia Iqbal visits the women architects of the Gulf - a story of success in the desert.	20:00 Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 3. Welcome To The Nightmare 3/4 Clues from the ancient world for Julie Enfield's murder case. Stars Imelda Staunton. 20:30 The Art of Water Music Midge Ure investigates water's role as a constantly flowing source of musical inspiration.	20:00 Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 4. Pyramids In The Spider 4/4 Will Julie Enfield manage to escape? Final part of detective drama with Imelda Staunton. 20:30 The Legacy of Uncle Tom Author Erica Wagner explores the legacy of the abolitionist novel Uncle Tom's Cabin	20:00 Whodunnits—Charles Paris: So Much Blood, 1. The Photo Call 1/6 An actor dies as thespian sleuth Charles Paris is rehearsing in Edinburgh - is it murder? 20:30 In Search of the Holy Whale Marc Riley, Richard Hawley and Jarvis Cocker search for whales off the coast of Ireland.		20:40 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends, Peter Nichols From Fred Astaire to William Walton, playwright Peter Nichols makes his castaway choices.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Peering Deeper into Space Host Guy Raz explores the explosion of new discoveries about our universe 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—PP Arnold American soul singer PP Arnold chooses tracks by Ike & Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin.	21:00 Telling Tales—Tenx9 Storytelling Celebrating the art of live storytelling with Tenx9's Paul Doran and Pádraig Ó Tuama.	21:00 Laura Barton's American Road Trip—2. The Southern States 2/3 Laura Barton takes to the open road as she continues her audio adventure across the USA.	21:00 Laura Barton's American Road Trip—3. California Bound 3/3 Laura Barton takes to the open road to conclude her audio adventure across the USA.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—100 Podcast Radio Hours! Amanda Litherland shares 10 things she has learned over 100 Podcast Radio Hours.		21:25 The Listening Project—Helen and Roger – Feeding the 5000 How the B30 Foodbank receives donations and distributes them 21:30 Poetry Extra—Adventures in Poetry - Snow by Louis MacNeice Poet Daljit Nagra chooses the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive.
22:00	22:00 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 72, New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth 4/6 The 72nd series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee 22:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 3, A Horrible Life Un-Ruined and Then Re-Ruined a Lot 4/6 In the depths of poverty, Pip finds his true calling and Harry makes a machine from moles.	22:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 5, Richard Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups 4/4 Tom's Dad attempts to take centre stage. 22:30 Armstrong and Miller—Episode 1 1/4 Time management, and some special detectives. The duo star in sketches and songs. 22:45 Jelly Mountain—Episode 3 3/5 A visit to the circus heralds arcane amusements. Songs and stories from Ivor Cutler.	22:00 Susan Calman Makes Me Happy—Food and Drink 3/4 Susan Calman explains the joy she gets from great food and drink. 22:30 Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Paloma Faith, Miles Jupp and Tom Wrigglesworth join Arthur at home. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Dominic Holland (2/3) From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.	22:00 Tom Allen Is Actually Not Very Nice—Episode 1 1/4 Exploring what happens when Tom's calm and collected exterior collapses. 22:30 Newsjack—Newsjack Unplugged, Series 4, Episode 8 Darren Harriott hosts Newsjack's little brother with this week's satirical instalment. 22:45 The Goldfish Bowl—Series 1, Episode 8 8/8 Comedy about two goldfish, Liam and Anton and their owners.	22:00 Fred at The Stand—Series 1, Johns, Storrie, Brister and Graffoe 4/6 From Edinburgh - Fred MacAulay with more top comedy talent. 22:30 Josie Long: Romance and Adventure—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Comedy about a young woman trying to build a more fulfilling life for herself in Glasgow. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Steve Furst part 1 From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.	22:00 It's Jocelyn—Series 2, Friends 3/4 Jocelyn talks about friendship, and the traffic wardens have a meeting about a meeting. 22:30 Revolting People—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 The deserters lobby King George III over the war and McGurk has plans.	22:00 Guilt Trip—1. Starting Out 1/4 A mother and daughter begin an epic sponsored walk along the Thames Path. 22:30 The Remains of Foley and McColl—Snuff Radio 3/4 Foley and McColl compete in a European Radio Drama competition. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Steve Furst part 2 From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
23:00	23:00 The Now Show—Series 55, Episode 7 7/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 23:25 The Comedy Club Interviews—Dominic Holland (1/3) From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. 23:30 Radio Active—Series 5, Music Festival 7/8 Mike Flex and Mike Channel host Radio Active's very own live music extravaganza.	23:00 Chat Show Roulette—Episode 6 6/6 Improvised chat show hosted by Justin Edwards with Pippa Evans, Hugh Dennis and Matt Lucas 23:30 Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Riddlington Plastic 4/6 The consultants marvel at the world wide web, and Ryan gets embroiled in a protest.	23:00 Clare in the Community—Series 6, Luck of the Irish 2/6 Caring social worker Clare Barker is delighted to discover she has an Irish ancestor. 23:30 The Consultants—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Two travellers stumble upon a very unusual pub quiz.	23:00 Mr and Mrs Smith—Series 1, Sally's Birthday 2/4 At Annabelle's mum's 60th birthday party, Will faces his straight talking father-in-law. 23:25 The Comedy Club Interviews—Dominic Holland (3/3) From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. 23:30 Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Comedian Deborah Frances-White tells the true story of her search for her real father.	23:00 The Iguanodon—Big Fat Liars 2/3 Don O'Reilly is spooked when the boat runs aground... 23:30 The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 2 2/6 Bergerac and Lovejoy on Leather Island and Ukraine's Eurovision entry.	23:00 Colin Hoult's Carnival of Monsters—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 The bizarre and hilarious world of sketches, stories and characters from the ringmaster. 23:30 Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 2, Egypt 3/4 The comedian entertains bewildered Bedouins in the desert and ponders a wildlife show.	23:00 2000 Years of Radio—Series 1, Crusade Roadshow 3/6 Out and about, historic expeditions and more are on the airwaves. 23:15 Hannah Gadsby: Arts Clown—3. Michelangelo's David 3/4 Hannah shares her affection for and knowledge of David, despite the imperfections. 23:30 Radio 9—Series 2, Episode 5 5/5 An unusual doctor, the perils of parenthood and faking it as a boxer.

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