Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 3 - 9 February 2020

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00:00	00:00 Jeff Noon - Dead Code Joe and Dixie are haunted by music in the ruins of a futuristic housing estate. 00:45 The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains—Episode 5 5/5 The dwarf's terrible secret is finally revealed.	00:00 Orbiter X—1. The First Step to the Stars 1/14 A space station's construction is halted by UFOs. 00:30 A Good Read—Dr Alice Roberts and Father Christopher Jamison Alice Roberts and Christopher Jamison discuss their favourite books with Kate Mosse.	00:00 Orbiter X—2. Conflict in Space 2/14 Orbiter 2's crew discover why their sister ship has been disabled and who is responsible. 00:30 Pioneers—Series 2, Michael Apted 2/6 Michael Apted talks to Clare English about the birth of reality television.	00:00 Orbiter X—3. The Master Plan 3/14 Orbiter 2's crew discover why the aliens have abducted them. 00:30 The Palace of Laughter—Series 2, Bradford Alhambra 4/6 Geoffrey Wheeler visits Yorkshire's home of pantomime and a steadfast dance troupe.	00:00 Orbiter X—4. Flight to the Moon 4/14 The crew are captured in space by the sinister Unity organisation and taken to the Moon. 00:30 Great Lives—Bob Marley Poet Benjamin Zephaniah explores the life of reggae legend Bob Marley.	00:00 Orbiter X—5. Inside the Moon Station 5/14 Orbiter 2's crew have been taken to the Moon by the shadowy Unity organisation. 00:30 Off the Page—Suspicion Matthew Parris, Julian Baggini, Will Pavia and Anthony McGowan discuss suspicious thoughts	00:00 The Inn by Guy de Maupassant Haunting tale of a snowbound mountain guide in sole charge of a remote Alpine hotel.
01:00	01:00 Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Global (Omnibus) Vera nabs a package to Ibiza, while Irene aims to save her friend from seduction.	01:00 Find The Lady—1. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Cheque Book 1/7 Car dealer Andrew Marsh loses a cheque book, prompting a catalogue of suspicious events. 01:30 Who Was Joyce Hatto? The real story of Joyce Hatto, the pianist embroiled in a fakery scandal.	01:00 Find The Lady—2. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Car 2/7 Suspected of fraud and murder by hit-and-run, Andrew Marsh starts his own investigation. 01:30 Ken and Mark and Robert Film-maker Ken Russell in the studio with critic Mark Kermode and musician Robert Ziegler.	01:00 Find The Lady—3. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Lady 3/7 Suspected of fraud and murder, Andrew Marsh’s investigation leads him to a shady club. 01:30 I've Played in Every Toilet John Harris investigates the decline of small music venues on the UK's 'toilet circuit'.	01:00 Find The Lady—4. In Which Andrew Marsh Finds his Car 4/7 Andrew Marsh is on the run and learns of Sheila Ramsey’s whereabouts. 01:30 The Power of Om Reverend Richard Coles explores the science of sacred sounds.	01:00 Find The Lady—5. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Witness 5/7 Andrew finds that there is more to Sheila and Margaret than meets the eye. 01:30 When Garry Met Tony Garry Richardson trades sports presenting for big band singing while learning its history.	01:00 24 Kildare Road (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Two boys out sledging in their local park discover the body of an old woman in the snow.
02:00	02:15 Tips for the Barmaid, by Claire Powell A smile from across the bar at a sports club turns into something more. 02:30 The Second Sleep by Robert Harris (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Father Fairfax is despatched to bury Father Lacy - but doubt surrounds his death.	02:00 Hugh Lofting - The Story of Doctor Dolittle—Episode 1 1/5 The first part of the well-loved story of the doctor who learned to talk like the animals. 02:15 A History of the Infinite—1. Horror of the Infinite 1/10 Adrian Moore explores the idea of infinity through history. 02:30 MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 1 1/20 Following the mutiny, Ashton is disguised by his ayah as her Indian son Ashok. 02:45 Goon Abroad by Sir Harry Secombe—1. Childhood Memories 1/5 Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his Swansea childhood.	02:00 Hugh Lofting - The Story of Doctor Dolittle—Episode 2 2/5 The doctor and his animals set sail for Africa. Read by Alan Bennett. 02:15 A History of the Infinite—2. Aristotle’s Rapprochement 2/10 Adrian Moore explores the idea of infinity through history. 02:30 MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 2 2/20 Ashok finds his life threatened when he is embroiled in dark court intrigues. 02:45 Goon Abroad by Sir Harry Secombe—2. Holidays 2/5 Sir Harry recalls his travels, tummy troubles and life afloat.	02:00 Hugh Lofting - The Story of Doctor Dolittle—Episode 3 3/5 The doctor and the animals find themselves taken prisoner. 02:15 A History of the Infinite—3. The Infinite and the Divine 3/10 Adrian Moore explores the idea of infinity through history. 02:30 MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 3 3/20 Pursued by Janoo Rani's men, Ashok and Sita flee Gulkote. But death overtakes them. 02:45 Goon Abroad by Sir Harry Secombe—3. Majorca 3/5 Sir Harry Secombe recalls his idyllic holiday home in Majorca.	02:00 Hugh Lofting - The Story of Doctor Dolittle—Episode 4 4/5 The doctor sets to work to cure the monkeys, with help from the other animals. 02:15 A History of the Infinite—4. The Infinite and Human Experience 4/10 Adrian Moore’s series asks how humans make sense of infinity. 02:30 MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 4 4/20 Having discovered his true identity Ashok, now Ashton, yearns to return to India. 02:45 Goon Abroad by Sir Harry Secombe—4. Variety and Comedians 4/5 Sir Harry Secombe recalls his friendship with a young Tony Hancock.	02:00 Hugh Lofting - The Story of Doctor Dolittle—Episode 5 5/5 The doctor returns to England with his new friend, the Pushmi-Pullyu. 02:15 A History of the Infinite—5. The Mathematics of the Infinitely Small 5/10 Adrian Moore’s series asks how humans make sense of infinity. 02:30 MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 5 5/20 Ash joins the Guides in Mardan, but his relationship with Belinda is increasingly troubled 02:45 Goon Abroad by Sir Harry Secombe—5. Sports and Swansea 5/5 Sir Harry Secombe recalls his school days in Wales.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Jeff Goldblum Jeff Goldblum chooses 'Misty' by Erroll Garner and 'We'll Meet Again' by Vera Lynn. 02:15 With Great Pleasure—Jude Kelly Director Jude Kelly selects Shakespeare, Wole Soyinka, JFK and Leonard Bernstein. 02:45 Uncle Mort's North Country—Series 2, My Friend Dornford 1/5 Carter Brandon and his uncle's day trip to see Arthur Scargill's 'twin'.
03:00	03:45 Door Stepping—1. First House 1/5 Remember the house you grew up in? Would you like to go back and visit? Jude Rogers does.	03:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—1. Changes 1/3 A beautiful Australian marries into English aristocracy, but traditional order is changing	03:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—2. Arrival 2/3 Lucinda arrives in England from Australia, but all is not as she expected.	03:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—3. Expectations 3/3 Hugo has refused to divorce Lucinda, leaving her torn between society and her own heart.	03:00 Patrick O'Brian - Desolation Island—Episode 1 1/2 Aubrey sets sail for Australia in his new command, but is soon pursued by a Dutch warship.	03:00 Patrick O'Brian - Desolation Island—Episode 2 2/2 Jack Aubrey is pursued through the South Atlantic by a Dutch warship.	03:00 Archive on 4—The Art of the Obit Matthew Bannister celebrates the culture, style, purpose and panache of the obituary
04:00	04:00 Craig Warner - A Sense of Things Moving Forward Can Grand Admiral Colon’s discoveries in the New World satisfy Queen Isabella of Spain?	04:00 Whispers—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham. 04:30 Huddwinks—Series 2, The Dead Walk at Midnight! 2/6 A reporter arrives to investigate mysterious happenings at a haunted manor.	04:00 Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Justin Moorhouse, Greg Davies, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter star in the comedy quiz. 04:30 Hopes and Desires—Series 1, Vongole 1/4 Professor Swann seduces his students over a languorous meal of spaghetti vongole.	04:00 The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Josie Long and Kevin Eldon join Frank Skinner and Professor Kate Williams. 04:30 Such Rotten Luck—Series 1, Keats, Baby, You Done It Wrong 2/6 Has Woodhouse been beaten to it, biographically?	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 4, Enid Blyton 3/6 Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and Victoria Coren on the literary quiz 04:30 Married—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Robin Lightfoot wakes up to discover he's in a parallel universe, with a wife and kids.	04:00 We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Helen Atkinson-Wood, John O'Farrell, Nick Revell and Gyles Brandreth join Clive Anderson. 04:30 Dry Slopes—Series 1, The Day of Judgement 2/4 Perpetually unemployed and friendless loser Angus Dry agonises over the death of a bee.	04:00 Marie Lloyd, Queen of the Halls Three husbands, but thousands coming out for the funeral of the great music hall star.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Charles Tomlinson and Elizabeth Jennings Daljit Nagra selects the very best programmes from the BBC's Poetry archive. 05:30 All Those Women—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Maggie's 60th birthday brings a surprise present and some unwelcome revelations.	05:00 Chambers—Series 1, The Cab Rank Rule 3/5 John Fuller-Carp is in a dilemma over animal rights. 05:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 23, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	05:00 HR—Series 1, A Commute 3/6 Manager Peter and HR's Sam are late, but is their hope in the next carriage? 05:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 8, Ladychase 4/4 Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.	05:00 The Change—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Away from transvestite George, Carol is spending time on her own and enjoying it. 05:30 Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 2, Mary Berry and Holly Walsh 4/4 Joe is joined by Mary Berry and Holly Walsh.	05:00 Millport—Series 1, Lineage 2/6 Barmaid Irene wonders why her crooked brother has returned to the tiny Scottish island. 05:30 Elephant in the Room—Series 1, Episode 5 5/13 Sarah Millican's new panel show with two winners - Average Jolene and Maverick Matilda.	05:00 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 2, 4: Think Different 4/4 Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre's ad agency fight for the biggest account of their lives. 05:30 The Skewer—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 From the mind of Jon Holmes comes topical satire like you've never heard it before.	05:30 Journeys Down My Street—Ode to Finchleystrasse 3/3 Older generations of immigrants to Britain share their stories.
06:00	06:00 Find The Lady—1. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Cheque Book 1/7 Car dealer Andrew Marsh loses a cheque book, prompting a catalogue of suspicious events. 06:30 Who Was Joyce Hatto? The real story of Joyce Hatto, the pianist embroiled in a fakery scandal.	06:00 Find The Lady—2. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Car 2/7 Suspected of fraud and murder by hit-and-run, Andrew Marsh starts his own investigation. 06:30 Ken and Mark and Robert Film-maker Ken Russell in the studio with critic Mark Kermode and musician Robert Ziegler.	06:00 Find The Lady—3. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Lady 3/7 Suspected of fraud and murder, Andrew Marsh’s investigation leads him to a shady club. 06:30 I've Played in Every Toilet John Harris investigates the decline of small music venues on the UK's 'toilet circuit'.	06:00 Find The Lady—4. In Which Andrew Marsh Finds his Car 4/7 Andrew Marsh is on the run and learns of Sheila Ramsey’s whereabouts. 06:30 The Power of Om Reverend Richard Coles explores the science of sacred sounds.	06:00 Find The Lady—5. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Witness 5/7 Andrew finds that there is more to Sheila and Margaret than meets the eye. 06:30 When Garry Met Tony Garry Richardson trades sports presenting for big band singing while learning its history.	06:00 Marie Lloyd, Queen of the Halls Three husbands, but thousands coming out for the funeral of the great music hall star.	06:00 MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/4 After the Indian mutiny of 1857, English orphan Ashton's destiny is set.
07:00	07:00 Chambers—Series 1, The Cab Rank Rule 3/5 John Fuller-Carp is in a dilemma over animal rights. 07:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 23, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	07:00 HR—Series 1, A Commute 3/6 Manager Peter and HR's Sam are late, but is their hope in the next carriage? 07:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 8, Ladychase 4/4 Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.	07:00 The Change—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Away from transvestite George, Carol is spending time on her own and enjoying it. 07:30 Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 2, Mary Berry and Holly Walsh 4/4 Joe is joined by Mary Berry and Holly Walsh.	07:00 Millport—Series 1, Lineage 2/6 Barmaid Irene wonders why her crooked brother has returned to the tiny Scottish island. 07:30 Elephant in the Room—Series 1, Episode 5 5/13 Sarah Millican's new panel show with two winners - Average Jolene and Maverick Matilda.	07:00 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 2, 4: Think Different 4/4 Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre's ad agency fight for the biggest account of their lives. 07:30 The Skewer—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 From the mind of Jon Holmes comes topical satire like you've never heard it before.	07:30 Journeys Down My Street—Ode to Finchleystrasse 3/3 Older generations of immigrants to Britain share their stories.	07:15 First for Radio—Series 3, Delamere's Meadow 1/3 Two sisters have to find new grazing ground for their ponies. 07:30 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Pilot Sitcom about an alien invasion of a small English village. Starring Katherine Parkinson.
08:00	08:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, French Week in Stackton 11/13 A Gallic visitor allows Hilda to rehearse her language skills. 08:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Things That Go Bump in the Night 9/26 Jones's van conks out so the platoon shelter in a spooky house.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, Ye Bandit of Sherwood Forest 14/24 Neddie Seagoon wants fame and fortune, but does he want it enough to help Maid Marion? 08:30 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 11 11/20 Murder in a musical hall for Kenneth Horne, while Julian and Sandy are showbiz accountants	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Blackboard Jungle 6/20 The Lad becomes a young schoolmaster in a school full of juvenile delinquents. 08:30 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 8 8/8 A poem for a man with a plan. Stars Ronnie Barker.	08:00 The Ken Dodd Show—From 10/08/1975 Doddy and pals on their poor but happy childhoods and we learn of the Legover legacy. 08:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 11 11/13 Tales of Merrie England and an insight into showjumping.	08:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 5, The Man from the Burkiss Way 1/6 Unexpected goings on at Anglia TV and secrets of filming Blake's 7. 08:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 The shady lawyer tries to swing a prize fight.	08:00 Archive on 4—The Art of the Obit Matthew Bannister celebrates the culture, style, purpose and panache of the obituary	08:00 Whack-O!—Series 2, Jim's Attempt To Earn Respect 2/12 Headmaster Jim is given a week to prove that he has his pupils’ respect. 08:30 Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, And So to Bed 7/13 Harry has back problems, but will a reputation for being a hypochondriac work against him?
09:00	09:00 Whispers—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham. 09:30 Huddwinks—Series 2, The Dead Walk at Midnight! 2/6 A reporter arrives to investigate mysterious happenings at a haunted manor.	09:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 28, Monday 3rd Feb 2020 4/8 Nish is joined by Andy Zaltzman, Geoff Norcott, Suzi Ruffell and Professor Anand Menon. 09:45 What to Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else—Series 1, Personal Appearance 1/4 Andrew Lawrence delves into conventional living, kicking off with looking good.	09:00 The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Josie Long and Kevin Eldon join Frank Skinner and Professor Kate Williams. 09:30 Such Rotten Luck—Series 1, Keats, Baby, You Done It Wrong 2/6 Has Woodhouse been beaten to it, biographically?	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 4, Enid Blyton 3/6 Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and Victoria Coren on the literary quiz 09:30 Married—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Robin Lightfoot wakes up to discover he's in a parallel universe, with a wife and kids.	09:00 We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Helen Atkinson-Wood, John O'Farrell, Nick Revell and Gyles Brandreth join Clive Anderson. 09:30 Dry Slopes—Series 1, The Day of Judgement 2/4 Perpetually unemployed and friendless loser Angus Dry agonises over the death of a bee.	09:00 Mark Billingham's Rule Book of Crime Crime writer Mark Billingham detects his radio sleuthing stars.	09:00 This Orient Isle (Omnibus) Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world.
10:00	10:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—1. Changes 1/3 A beautiful Australian marries into English aristocracy, but traditional order is changing	10:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—2. Arrival 2/3 Lucinda arrives in England from Australia, but all is not as she expected.	10:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—3. Expectations 3/3 Hugo has refused to divorce Lucinda, leaving her torn between society and her own heart.	10:00 Patrick O'Brian - Desolation Island—Episode 1 1/2 Aubrey sets sail for Australia in his new command, but is soon pursued by a Dutch warship.	10:00 Patrick O'Brian - Desolation Island—Episode 2 2/2 Jack Aubrey is pursued through the South Atlantic by a Dutch warship.		10:10 The Listening Project—Robin and Anne – Doing More A mother's feminism profoundly affected her son's politics, even if it doesn't always show 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion, Mario Testino From Sid Vicious to Caetano Veloso, Mario Testino makes his castaway choices.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 6, Why We Hate 9/16 Guy Raz asks is hating others learned or innate? How can we fight it? 11:50 Terry-Thomas - Top of the Town—Episode 1 1/2 A surviving series extract starring gap-toothed cad of English comedy Terry-Thomas.	11:00 Imagining Chekhov—Chekhov's Telescope by Alison MacLeod 2/3 Chekhov and Olga Knipper holiday in Yalta, unaware that a reporter is stalking them. 11:15 Drama on 4—Frankie Takes a Trip In 1962, comedian Frankie Howerd tries a controversial treatment for his depression: LSD.	11:00 Isy Suttie's Guide to Love and Romance—2. Meeting and Connecting 2/3 Isy Suttie shares more lessons in life and love.	11:00 Here's the Thing—Jerry Seinfeld Alec Baldwin talks to the comedian, Jerry Seinfeld. 11:55 Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—An Instant Opinion Leonard Rossiter offers a satirical musing on the effect of slogans on badges and t-shirts	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Classical music podcasts with Tom Service We pick some of our favourite classical music podcasts and talk to those who make them.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 6, 3 Questions 6/8 Hosts Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich investigate three very different stories.
12:00	12:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, French Week in Stackton 11/13 A Gallic visitor allows Hilda to rehearse her language skills. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Things That Go Bump in the Night 9/26 Jones's van conks out so the platoon shelter in a spooky house.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, Ye Bandit of Sherwood Forest 14/24 Neddie Seagoon wants fame and fortune, but does he want it enough to help Maid Marion? 12:30 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 11 11/20 Murder in a musical hall for Kenneth Horne, while Julian and Sandy are showbiz accountants	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Blackboard Jungle 6/20 The Lad becomes a young schoolmaster in a school full of juvenile delinquents. 12:30 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 8 8/8 A poem for a man with a plan. Stars Ronnie Barker.	12:00 The Ken Dodd Show—From 10/08/1975 Doddy and pals on their poor but happy childhoods and we learn of the Legover legacy. 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 11 11/13 Tales of Merrie England and an insight into showjumping.	12:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 5, The Man from the Burkiss Way 1/6 Unexpected goings on at Anglia TV and secrets of filming Blake's 7. 12:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 The shady lawyer tries to swing a prize fight.	12:00 Whispers—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham. 12:30 Married—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Robin Lightfoot wakes up to discover he's in a parallel universe, with a wife and kids.	12:00 Whack-O!—Series 2, Jim's Attempt To Earn Respect 2/12 Headmaster Jim is given a week to prove that he has his pupils’ respect. 12:30 Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, And So to Bed 7/13 Harry has back problems, but will a reputation for being a hypochondriac work against him?
13:00	13:00 Find The Lady—1. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Cheque Book 1/7 Car dealer Andrew Marsh loses a cheque book, prompting a catalogue of suspicious events. 13:30 Who Was Joyce Hatto? The real story of Joyce Hatto, the pianist embroiled in a fakery scandal.	13:00 Find The Lady—2. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Car 2/7 Suspected of fraud and murder by hit-and-run, Andrew Marsh starts his own investigation. 13:30 Ken and Mark and Robert Film-maker Ken Russell in the studio with critic Mark Kermode and musician Robert Ziegler.	13:00 Find The Lady—3. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Lady 3/7 Suspected of fraud and murder, Andrew Marsh’s investigation leads him to a shady club. 13:30 I've Played in Every Toilet John Harris investigates the decline of small music venues on the UK's 'toilet circuit'.	13:00 Find The Lady—4. In Which Andrew Marsh Finds his Car 4/7 Andrew Marsh is on the run and learns of Sheila Ramsey’s whereabouts. 13:30 The Power of Om Reverend Richard Coles explores the science of sacred sounds.	13:00 Find The Lady—5. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Witness 5/7 Andrew finds that there is more to Sheila and Margaret than meets the eye. 13:30 When Garry Met Tony Garry Richardson trades sports presenting for big band singing while learning its history.	13:00 24 Kildare Road (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Two boys out sledging in their local park discover the body of an old woman in the snow.	13:00 MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/4 After the Indian mutiny of 1857, English orphan Ashton's destiny is set.
14:00	14:00 Hugh Lofting - The Story of Doctor Dolittle—Episode 1 1/5 The first part of the well-loved story of the doctor who learned to talk like the animals. 14:15 A History of the Infinite—1. Horror of the Infinite 1/10 Adrian Moore explores the idea of infinity through history. 14:30 MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 1 1/20 Following the mutiny, Ashton is disguised by his ayah as her Indian son Ashok. 14:45 Goon Abroad by Sir Harry Secombe—1. Childhood Memories 1/5 Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his Swansea childhood.	14:00 Hugh Lofting - The Story of Doctor Dolittle—Episode 2 2/5 The doctor and his animals set sail for Africa. Read by Alan Bennett. 14:15 A History of the Infinite—2. Aristotle’s Rapprochement 2/10 Adrian Moore explores the idea of infinity through history. 14:30 MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 2 2/20 Ashok finds his life threatened when he is embroiled in dark court intrigues. 14:45 Goon Abroad by Sir Harry Secombe—2. Holidays 2/5 Sir Harry recalls his travels, tummy troubles and life afloat.	14:00 Hugh Lofting - The Story of Doctor Dolittle—Episode 3 3/5 The doctor and the animals find themselves taken prisoner. 14:15 A History of the Infinite—3. The Infinite and the Divine 3/10 Adrian Moore explores the idea of infinity through history. 14:30 MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 3 3/20 Pursued by Janoo Rani's men, Ashok and Sita flee Gulkote. But death overtakes them. 14:45 Goon Abroad by Sir Harry Secombe—3. Majorca 3/5 Sir Harry Secombe recalls his idyllic holiday home in Majorca.	14:00 Hugh Lofting - The Story of Doctor Dolittle—Episode 4 4/5 The doctor sets to work to cure the monkeys, with help from the other animals. 14:15 A History of the Infinite—4. The Infinite and Human Experience 4/10 Adrian Moore’s series asks how humans make sense of infinity. 14:30 MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 4 4/20 Having discovered his true identity Ashok, now Ashton, yearns to return to India. 14:45 Goon Abroad by Sir Harry Secombe—4. Variety and Comedians 4/5 Sir Harry Secombe recalls his friendship with a young Tony Hancock.	14:00 Hugh Lofting - The Story of Doctor Dolittle—Episode 5 5/5 The doctor returns to England with his new friend, the Pushmi-Pullyu. 14:15 A History of the Infinite—5. The Mathematics of the Infinitely Small 5/10 Adrian Moore’s series asks how humans make sense of infinity. 14:30 MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 5 5/20 Ash joins the Guides in Mardan, but his relationship with Belinda is increasingly troubled 14:45 Goon Abroad by Sir Harry Secombe—5. Sports and Swansea 5/5 Sir Harry Secombe recalls his school days in Wales.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Jeff Goldblum Jeff Goldblum chooses 'Misty' by Erroll Garner and 'We'll Meet Again' by Vera Lynn. 14:15 With Great Pleasure—Jude Kelly Director Jude Kelly selects Shakespeare, Wole Soyinka, JFK and Leonard Bernstein. 14:45 Uncle Mort's North Country—Series 2, My Friend Dornford 1/5 Carter Brandon and his uncle's day trip to see Arthur Scargill's 'twin'.	14:15 First for Radio—Series 3, Delamere's Meadow 1/3 Two sisters have to find new grazing ground for their ponies. 14:30 The Second Sleep by Robert Harris (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 After demonstrating electricity Shadwell has been arrested. Can Fairfax free him?
15:00	15:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—1. Changes 1/3 A beautiful Australian marries into English aristocracy, but traditional order is changing	15:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—2. Arrival 2/3 Lucinda arrives in England from Australia, but all is not as she expected.	15:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—3. Expectations 3/3 Hugo has refused to divorce Lucinda, leaving her torn between society and her own heart.	15:00 Patrick O'Brian - Desolation Island—Episode 1 1/2 Aubrey sets sail for Australia in his new command, but is soon pursued by a Dutch warship.	15:00 Patrick O'Brian - Desolation Island—Episode 2 2/2 Jack Aubrey is pursued through the South Atlantic by a Dutch warship.	15:00 Archive on 4—The Art of the Obit Matthew Bannister celebrates the culture, style, purpose and panache of the obituary	15:45 Door Stepping—2. Student Days 2/5 Biscuits and hard cheese. First steps from home. Jude Rogers returns to her student rooms.
16:00	16:00 Whispers—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham. 16:30 Huddwinks—Series 2, The Dead Walk at Midnight! 2/6 A reporter arrives to investigate mysterious happenings at a haunted manor.	16:00 Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Justin Moorhouse, Greg Davies, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter star in the comedy quiz. 16:30 Hopes and Desires—Series 1, Vongole 1/4 Professor Swann seduces his students over a languorous meal of spaghetti vongole.	16:00 The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Josie Long and Kevin Eldon join Frank Skinner and Professor Kate Williams. 16:30 Such Rotten Luck—Series 1, Keats, Baby, You Done It Wrong 2/6 Has Woodhouse been beaten to it, biographically?	16:00 The Write Stuff—Series 4, Enid Blyton 3/6 Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and Victoria Coren on the literary quiz 16:30 Married—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Robin Lightfoot wakes up to discover he's in a parallel universe, with a wife and kids.	16:00 We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Helen Atkinson-Wood, John O'Farrell, Nick Revell and Gyles Brandreth join Clive Anderson. 16:30 Dry Slopes—Series 1, The Day of Judgement 2/4 Perpetually unemployed and friendless loser Angus Dry agonises over the death of a bee.	16:00 Marie Lloyd, Queen of the Halls Three husbands, but thousands coming out for the funeral of the great music hall star.	16:00 Wakefield A dull middle-aged man temporarily leaves home to spy on his wife to observe what happens.
17:00	17:00 Chambers—Series 1, The Cab Rank Rule 3/5 John Fuller-Carp is in a dilemma over animal rights. 17:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 23, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	17:00 HR—Series 1, A Commute 3/6 Manager Peter and HR's Sam are late, but is their hope in the next carriage? 17:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 8, Ladychase 4/4 Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.	17:00 The Change—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Away from transvestite George, Carol is spending time on her own and enjoying it. 17:30 Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 2, Mary Berry and Holly Walsh 4/4 Joe is joined by Mary Berry and Holly Walsh.	17:00 Millport—Series 1, Lineage 2/6 Barmaid Irene wonders why her crooked brother has returned to the tiny Scottish island. 17:30 Elephant in the Room—Series 1, Episode 5 5/13 Sarah Millican's new panel show with two winners - Average Jolene and Maverick Matilda.	17:00 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 2, 4: Think Different 4/4 Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre's ad agency fight for the biggest account of their lives. 17:30 The Skewer—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 From the mind of Jon Holmes comes topical satire like you've never heard it before.	17:30 Journeys Down My Street—Ode to Finchleystrasse 3/3 Older generations of immigrants to Britain share their stories.	17:00 Poetry Extra—James Berry - A Story I Am In Daljit Nagra selects the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Pilot Sitcom about an alien invasion of a small English village. Starring Katherine Parkinson.
18:00	18:00 Orbiter X—1. The First Step to the Stars 1/14 A space station's construction is halted by UFOs. 18:30 A Good Read—Dr Alice Roberts and Father Christopher Jamison Alice Roberts and Christopher Jamison discuss their favourite books with Kate Mosse.	18:00 Orbiter X—2. Conflict in Space 2/14 Orbiter 2's crew discover why their sister ship has been disabled and who is responsible. 18:30 Pioneers—Series 2, Michael Apted 2/6 Michael Apted talks to Clare English about the birth of reality television.	18:00 Orbiter X—3. The Master Plan 3/14 Orbiter 2's crew discover why the aliens have abducted them. 18:30 The Palace of Laughter—Series 2, Bradford Alhambra 4/6 Geoffrey Wheeler visits Yorkshire's home of pantomime and a steadfast dance troupe.	18:00 Orbiter X—4. Flight to the Moon 4/14 The crew are captured in space by the sinister Unity organisation and taken to the Moon. 18:30 Great Lives—Bob Marley Poet Benjamin Zephaniah explores the life of reggae legend Bob Marley.	18:00 Orbiter X—5. Inside the Moon Station 5/14 Orbiter 2's crew have been taken to the Moon by the shadowy Unity organisation. 18:30 Off the Page—Suspicion Matthew Parris, Julian Baggini, Will Pavia and Anthony McGowan discuss suspicious thoughts	18:00 The Inn by Guy de Maupassant Haunting tale of a snowbound mountain guide in sole charge of a remote Alpine hotel.	18:00 Nightfall—Series 3, Child's Play by Arthur Samuels 1/5 A couple move into the wife's family home, a place haunted by the murder of her parents. 18:30 Hothouse by Brian Aldiss—1. The Canopy 1/5 Millions of years from now, a small tribe battles to stay alive in dense jungle.
19:00	19:00 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, French Week in Stackton 11/13 A Gallic visitor allows Hilda to rehearse her language skills. 19:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Things That Go Bump in the Night 9/26 Jones's van conks out so the platoon shelter in a spooky house.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, Ye Bandit of Sherwood Forest 14/24 Neddie Seagoon wants fame and fortune, but does he want it enough to help Maid Marion? 19:30 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 11 11/20 Murder in a musical hall for Kenneth Horne, while Julian and Sandy are showbiz accountants	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Blackboard Jungle 6/20 The Lad becomes a young schoolmaster in a school full of juvenile delinquents. 19:30 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 8 8/8 A poem for a man with a plan. Stars Ronnie Barker.	19:00 The Ken Dodd Show—From 10/08/1975 Doddy and pals on their poor but happy childhoods and we learn of the Legover legacy. 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 11 11/13 Tales of Merrie England and an insight into showjumping.	19:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 5, The Man from the Burkiss Way 1/6 Unexpected goings on at Anglia TV and secrets of filming Blake's 7. 19:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 The shady lawyer tries to swing a prize fight.	19:00 Mark Billingham's Rule Book of Crime Crime writer Mark Billingham detects his radio sleuthing stars.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 6, 3 Questions 6/8 Hosts Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich investigate three very different stories.
20:00	20:00 Find The Lady—1. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Cheque Book 1/7 Car dealer Andrew Marsh loses a cheque book, prompting a catalogue of suspicious events. 20:30 Who Was Joyce Hatto? The real story of Joyce Hatto, the pianist embroiled in a fakery scandal.	20:00 Find The Lady—2. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Car 2/7 Suspected of fraud and murder by hit-and-run, Andrew Marsh starts his own investigation. 20:30 Ken and Mark and Robert Film-maker Ken Russell in the studio with critic Mark Kermode and musician Robert Ziegler.	20:00 Find The Lady—3. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Lady 3/7 Suspected of fraud and murder, Andrew Marsh’s investigation leads him to a shady club. 20:30 I've Played in Every Toilet John Harris investigates the decline of small music venues on the UK's 'toilet circuit'.	20:00 Find The Lady—4. In Which Andrew Marsh Finds his Car 4/7 Andrew Marsh is on the run and learns of Sheila Ramsey’s whereabouts. 20:30 The Power of Om Reverend Richard Coles explores the science of sacred sounds.	20:00 Find The Lady—5. In Which Andrew Marsh Loses a Witness 5/7 Andrew finds that there is more to Sheila and Margaret than meets the eye. 20:30 When Garry Met Tony Garry Richardson trades sports presenting for big band singing while learning its history.		20:00 This Orient Isle (Omnibus) Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 6, Why We Hate 9/16 Guy Raz asks is hating others learned or innate? How can we fight it? 21:50 Terry-Thomas - Top of the Town—Episode 1 1/2 A surviving series extract starring gap-toothed cad of English comedy Terry-Thomas.	21:00 Imagining Chekhov—Chekhov's Telescope by Alison MacLeod 2/3 Chekhov and Olga Knipper holiday in Yalta, unaware that a reporter is stalking them. 21:15 Drama on 4—Frankie Takes a Trip In 1962, comedian Frankie Howerd tries a controversial treatment for his depression: LSD.	21:00 Isy Suttie's Guide to Love and Romance—2. Meeting and Connecting 2/3 Isy Suttie shares more lessons in life and love.	21:00 Here's the Thing—Jerry Seinfeld Alec Baldwin talks to the comedian, Jerry Seinfeld. 21:55 Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—An Instant Opinion Leonard Rossiter offers a satirical musing on the effect of slogans on badges and t-shirts	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Classical music podcasts with Tom Service We pick some of our favourite classical music podcasts and talk to those who make them.		21:10 The Listening Project—Robin and Anne – Doing More A mother's feminism profoundly affected her son's politics, even if it doesn't always show 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion, Mario Testino From Sid Vicious to Caetano Veloso, Mario Testino makes his castaway choices.
22:00	22:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 23, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 22:30 On the Hour—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 An outside broadcast goes down and a bluebottle rampages across Essex.	22:00 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 8, Ladychase 4/4 Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary. 22:30 Irish Micks and Legends—Series 2, St Brigid of the Curragh 1/4 Comedy writers Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram bring Ireland's folklore to life. 22:45 Terry Alderton: More Crazy Now—The Dirty Smile 1/4 A one-man comedy explosion from the mind of Terry Alderton. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—John-Luke Roberts 1/2 From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.	22:00 Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 2, Mary Berry and Holly Walsh 4/4 Joe is joined by Mary Berry and Holly Walsh. 22:30 Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 1, Lust 2/6 The Welsh comedian sets out on his quest to free us from the seven deadly sins.	22:00 Elephant in the Room—Series 1, Episode 5 5/13 Sarah Millican's new panel show with two winners - Average Jolene and Maverick Matilda. 22:30 Listen Against—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 A week of radio that never happened. With Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—John-Luke Roberts 2/2 From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.	22:00 The Skewer—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 From the mind of Jon Holmes comes topical satire like you've never heard it before. 22:30 The Harpoon—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 The nostalgic spiffing spoof of adventure story papers for boys. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Arabella Weir 1/2 The Comedy Club has two hours of the best comedy and Angela Barnes chats to Arabella Weir	22:00 Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Letter 2/6 Josh and his wife go for their 20-week scan. 22:30 Masala FM—Episode 6 6/6 It's the Asian station phone-in show's first wedding, but is love blind or stupid?	22:00 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Pilot Sitcom about an alien invasion of a small English village. Starring Katherine Parkinson. 22:30 Small Scenes—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 A zoo is annexed by its monkeys - and a woman falls under a romantic spell. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Arabella Weir 2/2 The Comedy Club has two hours of the best comedy and Angela Barnes chats to Arabella Weir
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 28, Monday 3rd Feb 2020 4/8 Nish is joined by Andy Zaltzman, Geoff Norcott, Suzi Ruffell and Professor Anand Menon. 23:45 What to Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else—Series 1, Personal Appearance 1/4 Andrew Lawrence delves into conventional living, kicking off with looking good.	23:00 Rudy's Rare Records—Series 1, Take Me Home, Country Roads 1/4 Adam reluctantly helps out at his Dad's record store. Stars Lenny Henry. 23:30 A Look Back at the Nineties—1999 5/5 Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Rory Bremner 'look back' at the decade yet to happen.	23:00 Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Anidara 4/6 Brian Gulliver tells of his adventures in Anidara, where he finds himself put out to stud. 23:30 Daphne Sounds Expensive—Series 1, Malaysia 1/4 Sketch trio Daphne head off to Malaysia to find Phil's legendary criminal uncle Pak Belang	23:00 The Skivers—Series 1, Ken Campbell 2/5 Action from ancient Greece to 221B Baker Street. Comedy with guest Ken Campbell. 23:30 Delve Special—Series 1, The Shifton Scandal 4/4 In his town demolition expose, David Lander looks at the trial and disturbing aftermath.	23:00 Innes Own World—Episode 3 3/4 Breakfast dramas and Neil recalls touring the USA with the Bonzos. 23:30 The Maltby Collection—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 The museum director has big news - and love is in the air.	23:00 Wondermentalist Cabaret—Series 1, 4. Bristol 4/4 Matt Harvey and guests with a lively poetry cabaret recorded at Bristol's Comedy Box. 23:30 Mark Thomas Presents—Mort Sahl 3/4 The pioneering American political comic of the 1950s and 60s in a special one-off show.	23:00 The Cariad Radio Show Cariad Lloyd stars in a character-driven sketch show. 23:30 Edge Falls—Series 1, Happy Week 1/5 Politically-correct Sonya launches the retail park's new campaign. Stars Sarah Lancashire.

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