Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 2 - 8 March 2020

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00:00	00:00 Nightfall—Series 3, Mr Agostino by Janet Bonellie 4/5 Carol is plagued by a caller asking for Mr Agostino. It’s just a wrong number. Right? 00:30 Hothouse by Brian Aldiss—4. Sea Voyage 4/5 Gren and Poyly survive the volcano, but the Morel is getting frustrated.	00:00 HG Wells - The Invisible Man—6. In the Emporium 6/10 Griffin finds refuge with Dr Kemp, a contemporary medical student, and relays his story. 00:15 Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—6. Alison's Good Action 6/10 Alison sees an opportunity finally to lay the evil ghosts of her past to rest. 00:30 A Good Read—Vanessa Feltz and Johann Hari Vanessa Feltz and Johann Hari join Sue MacGregor to discuss their favourite books.	00:00 HG Wells - The Invisible Man—7. In Drury Lane 7/10 Griffin realises invisibility isn't so empowering after all. Read by Stephen Murray. 00:15 Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—7. The Fiends Are On Their Way 7/10 Now that Morris has come back, Alison is increasingly troubled by a sense of foreboding. 00:30 Pioneers—Series 2, David Gow 6/6 Clare English speaks to David Gow, inventor of the world's first bionic hand.	00:00 HG Wells - The Invisible Man—8. The Wicksteed Murder 8/10 Could Dr Kemp become the invisible man's helper and confederate? 00:15 Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—8. Team Psychics 8/10 Alison is invited to take part with her fellow mediums in a Team Psychics show. 00:30 The Palace of Laughter—Stateside, 2. Memphis 2/3 Geoffrey Wheeler looks at American vaudeville's impact on Memphis.	00:00 HG Wells - The Invisible Man—9. The Siege of Kemp's House 9/10 Griffin goes on the rampage in search of revenge. 00:15 Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—9. A Violent Death 9/10 Alison tries to get the truth about her childhood out of her mother. 00:30 Great Lives—Ernest Hemingway Michael Palin nominates Ernest Hemingway as his Great Life.	00:00 HG Wells - The Invisible Man—10. The Hunter Hunted 10/10 The invisible man is in pursuit of Dr Kemp and his life is under threat. 00:15 Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—10. Alison's Retribution 10/10 To banish her demons, Alison must confront the painful truth about her childhood. 00:30 Off the Page—The Sum Is Greater than the Parts Are Matthew Parris, Julian Baggini, Judith Palmer and David Boyle obsessed by small print?	00:00 And When You Sleep You Remind Me of the Dead Tracy has a terrifying recurring dream. But then her nightmare becomes real... 00:45 Above The World by Ramsay Campbell A man visits the Lake District location where his ex-wife and her new husband died.
01:00	01:00 MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions (Omnibus)—Episode 4 4/4 The Guides need the services of a man who could pass for a Shinwari.	01:00 Deep Six—2. Suspect 2/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry is dispatched to retrieve a file only to find death and suspicion. 01:30 Comprehensively Eton Jolyon Jenkins on the state-school boys who have won scholarships to Eton.	01:00 Deep Six—3. Loose Ends 3/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry, wrongly accused, is on the run from gangsters and security services 01:30 The Honest Musician's Fear of Accidental Plagiarism What happens when a songwriter accidentally copies someone else's song?	01:00 Deep Six—4. Framed 4/6 Wrongfully framed, ex-SAS agent Terry Prince searches for the real murderer. 01:30 Gurinder - the Indian Sequel Film director Gurinder Chadha travels to India, to explore her huge popularity there.	01:00 Deep Six—5. Blackmail 5/6 Falsely accused ex-SAS agent Terry Prince is on the run, and being blackmailed. 01:30 Ansel Adams on Tape Miles Warde explores the life of American photographer Ansel Adams	01:00 Deep Six—6. Battle 6/6 Falsely accused, blackmailed, ex-SAS agent Terry prepares for battle. 01:30 The Life Sub-Aquatic Whatever happened to the dream of living under the sea? Helen Scales investigates	01:00 The Leopard (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Don Fabrizio Corbera, the Prince of Salina, and his family assemble for dinner.
02:00	02:15 Elvis in Prestwick—Elvis in Prestwick by Oliver Emanuel 1/3 A shy young girl is dragged to the airport by her best friend to glimpse a superstar. 02:30 Colum McCann - Apeirogon (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Colum McCann's epic new novel of friendship, love, loss, and belonging.	02:00 DH Lawrence - The Rainbow—Episode 1 1/10 Following his father's death, Tom Brangwen is left to run the Nottinghamshire family farm 02:15 Just So Science—Series 1, 1. How the Whale Got His Throat 1/5 Discover the science behind some of Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories 02:30 Iris Murdoch: A Severed Head—Episode 1 1/5 Iris Murdoch's satire on analysis as a group of over-cultivated characters swap partners. 02:45 Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment—Stormy Weather 1/5 Peter Moore's account of the adventurous quest to understand the weather.	02:00 DH Lawrence - The Rainbow—Episode 2 2/10 Tom struggles to come to terms with his marriage to Lydia and being stepfather to Anna. 02:15 Just So Science—Series 1, 2. How the Leopard got his Spots 2/5 More of the science behind some of Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories 02:30 Iris Murdoch: A Severed Head—Episode 2 2/5 Iris Murdoch's witty satire as a group of over-cultivated characters swap partners. 02:45 Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment—The Weather Report 2/5 In Peter Moore's vivid account innovation and science lead to the first weather reports.	02:00 DH Lawrence - The Rainbow—Episode 3 3/10 No longer a child, Anna longs for independence, inspired by an new arrival to the farm. 02:15 Just So Science—Series 1, 3. The Beginning of the Armadillos 3/5 More of the science behind some of Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories 02:30 Iris Murdoch: A Severed Head—Episode 3 3/5 Iris Murdoch's witty satire on analysis and overly-cultivated bed-swapping characters. 02:45 Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment—Shipwreck and Storm Warnings 3/5 Peter Moore's vivid account of the quest to understand the weather takes to the high seas.	02:00 DH Lawrence - The Rainbow—Episode 4 4/10 After an idyllic courtship and wedding, marriage proves a shock for Anna and Will. 02:15 Just So Science—Series 1, 4. How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin 4/5 More of the science behind some of Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories 02:30 Iris Murdoch: A Severed Head—Episode 4 4/5 Iris Murdoch's witty satire on analysis as an over-cultivated set swap partners 02:45 Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment—A Balloon Ascent 4/5 Peter Moore's account of the quest to understand the weather takes to the skies.	02:00 DH Lawrence - The Rainbow—Episode 5 5/10 As Ursula grows up, Will and Anna's marriage changes. 02:15 Just So Science—Series 1, 5. The Cat That Walked by Himself 5/5 More of the science behind Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories, including cats. 02:30 Iris Murdoch: A Severed Head—Episode 5 5/5 Iris Murdoch' satire on the bed-swapping antics of an overly-cultivated set. 02:45 Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment—Prognostications and Forecasts 5/5 Peter Moore relates the weather forecast's controversial beginnings.	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Brian Cox The actor chooses ‘Sonny Boy’ by Al Jolson and ‘God Only Knows’ by The Beach Boys. 02:15 With Great Pleasure—Dame Jacqueline Wilson Children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson shares literary favourites. 02:45 Uncle Mort's North Country—Series 2, 2084 5/5 Carter Brandon takes his uncle off to ponder growing old over a pint. With Stephen Thorne.
03:00	03:45 Door Stepping—5. Coming Home 5/5 Jude returns home to Wales, leaving London a distant memory.	03:00 DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—1. Resentment 1/3 Conflicts grow for Walter Morel's family.	03:00 DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—2. Recognition 2/3 Clinging to her sons, Gertrude is jealous of Paul's success and his friendship with Miriam	03:00 DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—3. Loss 3/3 Gertrude clings to her son Paul who now turns to a new lover.	03:00 John Buchan - Mr Standfast—Episode 1 1/2 Agent Richard Hannay hunts his nemesis, the head of a First World War German spy ring.	03:00 John Buchan - Mr Standfast—Episode 2 2/2 Agent Richard Hannay hunts the man who threatens both Britain and the love of his life.	03:00 Archive on 4—The Art of the Lyricist Clarke Peters explores the art of the musical theatre lyricist.
04:00	04:00 Gaston Leroux - The Mystery of the Yellow Room How was a woman shot at, knocked unconscious and left for dead in a locked room?	04:00 Whispers—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Gyles Brandreth is joined by Anthony Holden, Lynne Truss, Lucy Moore and Michelle Brown. 04:30 Huddwinks—Series 2, The Fall of the House of Slaithwaite 6/6 A black pudding maker must deal with the consequences of some unexpected ingredients.	04:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 8, Hound, Vickers, Smit 4/6 John Lloyd and Sarah Millican welcome Rufus Hound, Sir Tim Smit and Doris Vickers. 04:30 Are You From the Bugle?—The Drama Began 1/6 Graham is the local paper's new cub reporter. What could go wrong?	04:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists. 04:30 Such Rotten Luck—Series 1, A Touch of the Whatsits 6/6 Woodhouse may have to face life alone. Starring Tim Pigott-Smith and Zoe Wanamaker.	04:00 Booked—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Mark Radcliffe. 04:30 Married—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Robin makes a go of his parallel universe marriage, but his double has other ideas.	04:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 20/08/1979 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Barry Cryer, Sid Colin and John Junkin. 04:30 Molesworth—The Office 2/4 Grown-up Nigel Molesworth hates office life and dreams of the Caribbean.	04:00 Thomas Love Peacock - Headlong Hall Christmas: Squire Headlong invites his - very chatty - friends of learning to a party.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Learning to Love Dafydd Daljit Nagra selects Learning to Love Dafydd about the Welsh language Chaucer. 05:30 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Power Block 3/4 A busy Uljabaan asks Margaret to help him to oppress the humans.	05:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 When a top author gets writer's block, Lucy and Daniel get landed with an unwelcome guest. 05:30 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.	05:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 1, Human Deterioration 1/4 Poetry and sketches with Pam Ayres, Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead. 05:30 Teatime—Episode 1 1/4 Comedy about a chaotic but loving family. Starring Philip Glenister and Samantha Spiro.	05:00 The Change—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Life looks brighter for Carol and George, but what about her meddling mother-in-law? 05:30 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 3, The Future 4/4 Alex looks into the future of humankind.	05:00 Millport—Series 1, The Letter 6/6 It's turnip season on the Scottish Island and Irene gets an offer she cannot refuse. 05:30 The Break—Series 2, Van Crazy 2/6 Jeff borrows a van from Frank and ends up going too far. Stars Mark Benton.	05:00 The Lentil Sorters—False Positives 4/4 A stag do, a stats conference and a blood test combine to make Graham’s life worse. 05:30 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 2. Happiest Place On Earth 2/6 Nigel Havers stars as Hardacre’s ad agency go on a team-building day.	05:30 Reimagining the City—Series 2, Calcutta 3/3 Amit Chaudhuri offers a different vision of Calcutta, a city he's loved all his life.
06:00	06:00 Deep Six—2. Suspect 2/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry is dispatched to retrieve a file only to find death and suspicion. 06:30 Comprehensively Eton Jolyon Jenkins on the state-school boys who have won scholarships to Eton.	06:00 Deep Six—3. Loose Ends 3/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry, wrongly accused, is on the run from gangsters and security services 06:30 The Honest Musician's Fear of Accidental Plagiarism What happens when a songwriter accidentally copies someone else's song?	06:00 Deep Six—4. Framed 4/6 Wrongfully framed, ex-SAS agent Terry Prince searches for the real murderer. 06:30 Gurinder - the Indian Sequel Film director Gurinder Chadha travels to India, to explore her huge popularity there.	06:00 Deep Six—5. Blackmail 5/6 Falsely accused ex-SAS agent Terry Prince is on the run, and being blackmailed. 06:30 Ansel Adams on Tape Miles Warde explores the life of American photographer Ansel Adams	06:00 Deep Six—6. Battle 6/6 Falsely accused, blackmailed, ex-SAS agent Terry prepares for battle. 06:30 The Life Sub-Aquatic Whatever happened to the dream of living under the sea? Helen Scales investigates	06:00 Thomas Love Peacock - Headlong Hall Christmas: Squire Headlong invites his - very chatty - friends of learning to a party.	06:00 Iris Murdoch - A Severed Head (Omnibus) Iris Murdoch's satire on analysis as a group of over-cultivated characters swap partners.
07:00	07:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 When a top author gets writer's block, Lucy and Daniel get landed with an unwelcome guest. 07:30 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.	07:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 1, Human Deterioration 1/4 Poetry and sketches with Pam Ayres, Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead. 07:30 Teatime—Episode 1 1/4 Comedy about a chaotic but loving family. Starring Philip Glenister and Samantha Spiro.	07:00 The Change—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Life looks brighter for Carol and George, but what about her meddling mother-in-law? 07:30 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 3, The Future 4/4 Alex looks into the future of humankind.	07:00 Millport—Series 1, The Letter 6/6 It's turnip season on the Scottish Island and Irene gets an offer she cannot refuse. 07:30 The Break—Series 2, Van Crazy 2/6 Jeff borrows a van from Frank and ends up going too far. Stars Mark Benton.	07:00 The Lentil Sorters—False Positives 4/4 A stag do, a stats conference and a blood test combine to make Graham’s life worse. 07:30 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 2. Happiest Place On Earth 2/6 Nigel Havers stars as Hardacre’s ad agency go on a team-building day.	07:30 Reimagining the City—Series 2, Calcutta 3/3 Amit Chaudhuri offers a different vision of Calcutta, a city he's loved all his life.	07:15 Elvis in Prestwick—Do You Know Where I Am? by Andrew O'Hagan 2/3 An Ayrshire man remembers the moment in 1960 when his town felt connected to the world. 07:30 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Little Green Lights 4/4 Uljabaan prepares for an invasion assessment by his superior, Gryvook.
08:00	08:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Three Deborahs, one stingy bank and an impending divorce perplex ad man Ken Handley. 08:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Asleep in the Deep 13/26 Walker and Godfrey get trapped in a pumping station!	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, Under Two Floorboards 18/24 In true Beau Geste style, Neddie Seagoon joins the foreign legion in disgrace. 08:30 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 15 15/20 Kenneth Horne's got a big top, and your actual cob is on Julian and Sandy's bona menu.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The New Secretary 5/20 The Lad's plan to hire help is thwarted by the scary Grizelda Pugh. 08:30 One Foot in the Grave—4. The Beast in the Cage 4/4 Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.	08:00 The Ken Dodd Show—From 07/09/1975 Doddy and friends look at the good things in life as only they can. 08:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 2 2/14 Scottish Music Night, and a rubbish bird impressionist.	08:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 5, Settle Out of Court the Burkiss Way 5/6 Find out What's My Gender, plus a galactic Panorama. 08:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Can the crooked lawyer free his jailed assistant? The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated.	08:00 Archive on 4—The Art of the Lyricist Clarke Peters explores the art of the musical theatre lyricist.	08:00 Whack-O!—Series 2, The Factory 6/12 Jim fights against the industrialisation of the school playing fields. 08:30 Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, Going for a Song 11/13 Harry spends the night outside a department store to grab a bargain.
09:00	09:00 Whispers—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Gyles Brandreth is joined by Anthony Holden, Lynne Truss, Lucy Moore and Michelle Brown. 09:30 Huddwinks—Series 2, The Fall of the House of Slaithwaite 6/6 A black pudding maker must deal with the consequences of some unexpected ingredients.	09:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 28, Contagion, Chlorination, Labour Leadership Frustration, Mispronunciation, Aviation and Greta 8/8 Nish hosts the final edition of this extended version of the topical comedy show 09:45 Friends Like These—Helen and Gail Two best friends are separated only by Gail being jailed for trying to murder Helen.	09:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists. 09:30 Such Rotten Luck—Series 1, A Touch of the Whatsits 6/6 Woodhouse may have to face life alone. Starring Tim Pigott-Smith and Zoe Wanamaker.	09:00 Booked—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Mark Radcliffe. 09:30 Married—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Robin makes a go of his parallel universe marriage, but his double has other ideas.	09:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 20/08/1979 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Barry Cryer, Sid Colin and John Junkin. 09:30 Molesworth—The Office 2/4 Grown-up Nigel Molesworth hates office life and dreams of the Caribbean.	09:00 The Lives and Work of Somerset Maugham A look at the complex life and popular work of the writer Somerset Maugham.	09:00 Guest House for Young Widows (Omnibus) Azadeh Moaveni's acclaimed account about a cast of young women who joined ISIS.
10:00	10:00 DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—1. Resentment 1/3 Conflicts grow for Walter Morel's family.	10:00 DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—2. Recognition 2/3 Clinging to her sons, Gertrude is jealous of Paul's success and his friendship with Miriam	10:00 DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—3. Loss 3/3 Gertrude clings to her son Paul who now turns to a new lover. 10:55 Writing Yorkshire—3. Leeds' Finest 3/3 Ian McMillan ends his literary tour of Yorkshire in Leeds.	10:00 John Buchan - Mr Standfast—Episode 1 1/2 Agent Richard Hannay hunts his nemesis, the head of a First World War German spy ring.	10:00 John Buchan - Mr Standfast—Episode 2 2/2 Agent Richard Hannay hunts the man who threatens both Britain and the love of his life.		10:10 The Listening Project—David and Mairead – A Pregnant Pause A conversation during the first stages of labour, only hours before their baby was born 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Glastonbury Music Makers 2023, Debbie Harry From Nina Simone to Mahler. Singer Debbie Harry shares her castaway choices.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 6, Unintended Consequences 13/16 Guy Raz explores unintended consequences of human innovation	11:00 Supermarket Flowers by Dermot Bolger A woman is upset that her garden wall has become a permanent shrine for a grieving mother. 11:15 Drama on 4—A Book by Lester Tricklebank Stephen Tompkinson stars as Lester in Richard Lumsden's verse drama of secrets and lies.		11:00 Here's the Thing—Lena Dunham/Elaine Stritch Alec Baldwin talks with TV writer and star, Lena Dunham and stage legend, Elaine Stritch.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy special Anne-Marie Luff and Rachel Wheeley recommend the best podcasts for fans of H2G2		11:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 7, Shocks and Surprises 1/9 Catherine Burns introduces tales of people taken by surprise by discoveries and events. 11:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cicada David Attenborough reveals the life of insects that emerge from the earth every 17 years.
12:00	12:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Three Deborahs, one stingy bank and an impending divorce perplex ad man Ken Handley. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Asleep in the Deep 13/26 Walker and Godfrey get trapped in a pumping station!	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, Under Two Floorboards 18/24 In true Beau Geste style, Neddie Seagoon joins the foreign legion in disgrace. 12:30 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 15 15/20 Kenneth Horne's got a big top, and your actual cob is on Julian and Sandy's bona menu.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The New Secretary 5/20 The Lad's plan to hire help is thwarted by the scary Grizelda Pugh. 12:30 One Foot in the Grave—4. The Beast in the Cage 4/4 Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.	12:00 The Ken Dodd Show—From 07/09/1975 Doddy and friends look at the good things in life as only they can. 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 2 2/14 Scottish Music Night, and a rubbish bird impressionist.	12:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 5, Settle Out of Court the Burkiss Way 5/6 Find out What's My Gender, plus a galactic Panorama. 12:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Can the crooked lawyer free his jailed assistant? The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated.	12:00 Booked—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Mark Radcliffe. 12:30 Ayres on the Air—Series 1, Human Deterioration 1/4 Poetry and sketches with Pam Ayres, Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.	12:00 Whack-O!—Series 2, The Factory 6/12 Jim fights against the industrialisation of the school playing fields. 12:30 Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, Going for a Song 11/13 Harry spends the night outside a department store to grab a bargain.
13:00	13:00 Deep Six—2. Suspect 2/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry is dispatched to retrieve a file only to find death and suspicion. 13:30 Comprehensively Eton Jolyon Jenkins on the state-school boys who have won scholarships to Eton.	13:00 Deep Six—3. Loose Ends 3/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry, wrongly accused, is on the run from gangsters and security services 13:30 The Honest Musician's Fear of Accidental Plagiarism What happens when a songwriter accidentally copies someone else's song?	13:00 Deep Six—4. Framed 4/6 Wrongfully framed, ex-SAS agent Terry Prince searches for the real murderer. 13:30 Gurinder - the Indian Sequel Film director Gurinder Chadha travels to India, to explore her huge popularity there.	13:00 Deep Six—5. Blackmail 5/6 Falsely accused ex-SAS agent Terry Prince is on the run, and being blackmailed. 13:30 Ansel Adams on Tape Miles Warde explores the life of American photographer Ansel Adams	13:00 Deep Six—6. Battle 6/6 Falsely accused, blackmailed, ex-SAS agent Terry prepares for battle. 13:30 The Life Sub-Aquatic Whatever happened to the dream of living under the sea? Helen Scales investigates	13:00 The Leopard (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Don Fabrizio Corbera, the Prince of Salina, and his family assemble for dinner.	13:00 Iris Murdoch - A Severed Head (Omnibus) Iris Murdoch's satire on analysis as a group of over-cultivated characters swap partners.
14:00	14:00 DH Lawrence - The Rainbow—Episode 1 1/10 Following his father's death, Tom Brangwen is left to run the Nottinghamshire family farm 14:15 Just So Science—Series 1, 1. How the Whale Got His Throat 1/5 Discover the science behind some of Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories 14:30 Iris Murdoch: A Severed Head—Episode 1 1/5 Iris Murdoch's satire on analysis as a group of over-cultivated characters swap partners. 14:45 Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment—Stormy Weather 1/5 Peter Moore's account of the adventurous quest to understand the weather.	14:00 DH Lawrence - The Rainbow—Episode 2 2/10 Tom struggles to come to terms with his marriage to Lydia and being stepfather to Anna. 14:15 Just So Science—Series 1, 2. How the Leopard got his Spots 2/5 More of the science behind some of Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories 14:30 Iris Murdoch: A Severed Head—Episode 2 2/5 Iris Murdoch's witty satire as a group of over-cultivated characters swap partners. 14:45 Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment—The Weather Report 2/5 In Peter Moore's vivid account innovation and science lead to the first weather reports.	14:00 DH Lawrence - The Rainbow—Episode 3 3/10 No longer a child, Anna longs for independence, inspired by an new arrival to the farm. 14:15 Just So Science—Series 1, 3. The Beginning of the Armadillos 3/5 More of the science behind some of Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories 14:30 Iris Murdoch: A Severed Head—Episode 3 3/5 Iris Murdoch's witty satire on analysis and overly-cultivated bed-swapping characters. 14:45 Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment—Shipwreck and Storm Warnings 3/5 Peter Moore's vivid account of the quest to understand the weather takes to the high seas.	14:00 DH Lawrence - The Rainbow—Episode 4 4/10 After an idyllic courtship and wedding, marriage proves a shock for Anna and Will. 14:15 Just So Science—Series 1, 4. How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin 4/5 More of the science behind some of Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories 14:30 Iris Murdoch: A Severed Head—Episode 4 4/5 Iris Murdoch's witty satire on analysis as an over-cultivated set swap partners 14:45 Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment—A Balloon Ascent 4/5 Peter Moore's account of the quest to understand the weather takes to the skies.	14:00 DH Lawrence - The Rainbow—Episode 5 5/10 As Ursula grows up, Will and Anna's marriage changes. 14:15 Just So Science—Series 1, 5. The Cat That Walked by Himself 5/5 More of the science behind Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories, including cats. 14:30 Iris Murdoch: A Severed Head—Episode 5 5/5 Iris Murdoch' satire on the bed-swapping antics of an overly-cultivated set. 14:45 Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment—Prognostications and Forecasts 5/5 Peter Moore relates the weather forecast's controversial beginnings.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Brian Cox The actor chooses ‘Sonny Boy’ by Al Jolson and ‘God Only Knows’ by The Beach Boys. 14:15 With Great Pleasure—Dame Jacqueline Wilson Children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson shares literary favourites. 14:45 Uncle Mort's North Country—Series 2, 2084 5/5 Carter Brandon takes his uncle off to ponder growing old over a pint. With Stephen Thorne.	14:15 Elvis in Prestwick—Do You Know Where I Am? by Andrew O'Hagan 2/3 An Ayrshire man remembers the moment in 1960 when his town felt connected to the world. 14:30 Colum McCann - Apeirogon (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Both Bassam and Rami tell the stories of their loss and how they chose to move forward.
15:00	15:00 DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—1. Resentment 1/3 Conflicts grow for Walter Morel's family.	15:00 DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—2. Recognition 2/3 Clinging to her sons, Gertrude is jealous of Paul's success and his friendship with Miriam	15:00 DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—3. Loss 3/3 Gertrude clings to her son Paul who now turns to a new lover.	15:00 John Buchan - Mr Standfast—Episode 1 1/2 Agent Richard Hannay hunts his nemesis, the head of a First World War German spy ring.	15:00 John Buchan - Mr Standfast—Episode 2 2/2 Agent Richard Hannay hunts the man who threatens both Britain and the love of his life.	15:00 Archive on 4—The Art of the Lyricist Clarke Peters explores the art of the musical theatre lyricist.	15:45 A Guide to Woodland Birds—1. Classic Woodland Birds 1/5 Brett Westwood identifies local bird species in the Forest of Dean.
16:00	16:00 Whispers—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Gyles Brandreth is joined by Anthony Holden, Lynne Truss, Lucy Moore and Michelle Brown. 16:30 Huddwinks—Series 2, The Fall of the House of Slaithwaite 6/6 A black pudding maker must deal with the consequences of some unexpected ingredients.	16:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 8, Hound, Vickers, Smit 4/6 John Lloyd and Sarah Millican welcome Rufus Hound, Sir Tim Smit and Doris Vickers. 16:30 Are You From the Bugle?—The Drama Began 1/6 Graham is the local paper's new cub reporter. What could go wrong?	16:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists. 16:30 Such Rotten Luck—Series 1, A Touch of the Whatsits 6/6 Woodhouse may have to face life alone. Starring Tim Pigott-Smith and Zoe Wanamaker.	16:00 Booked—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Mark Radcliffe. 16:30 Married—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Robin makes a go of his parallel universe marriage, but his double has other ideas.	16:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 20/08/1979 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Barry Cryer, Sid Colin and John Junkin. 16:30 Molesworth—The Office 2/4 Grown-up Nigel Molesworth hates office life and dreams of the Caribbean.	16:00 Thomas Love Peacock - Headlong Hall Christmas: Squire Headlong invites his - very chatty - friends of learning to a party.	16:00 Jo Clifford - Madeleine The 1857 trial of Madeleine Smith, accused of murdering her lover Emile L'Angelier.
17:00	17:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 When a top author gets writer's block, Lucy and Daniel get landed with an unwelcome guest. 17:30 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.	17:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 1, Human Deterioration 1/4 Poetry and sketches with Pam Ayres, Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead. 17:30 Teatime—Episode 1 1/4 Comedy about a chaotic but loving family. Starring Philip Glenister and Samantha Spiro.	17:00 The Change—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Life looks brighter for Carol and George, but what about her meddling mother-in-law? 17:30 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 3, The Future 4/4 Alex looks into the future of humankind.	17:00 Millport—Series 1, The Letter 6/6 It's turnip season on the Scottish Island and Irene gets an offer she cannot refuse. 17:30 The Break—Series 2, Van Crazy 2/6 Jeff borrows a van from Frank and ends up going too far. Stars Mark Benton.	17:00 The Lentil Sorters—False Positives 4/4 A stag do, a stats conference and a blood test combine to make Graham’s life worse. 17:30 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 2. Happiest Place On Earth 2/6 Nigel Havers stars as Hardacre’s ad agency go on a team-building day.	17:30 Reimagining the City—Series 2, Calcutta 3/3 Amit Chaudhuri offers a different vision of Calcutta, a city he's loved all his life.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Poetry for the Spring Equinox Daljit Nagra selects Four Seasons - Spring - an anthology of old and new poems. 17:30 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Little Green Lights 4/4 Uljabaan prepares for an invasion assessment by his superior, Gryvook.
18:00	18:00 HG Wells - The Invisible Man—6. In the Emporium 6/10 Griffin finds refuge with Dr Kemp, a contemporary medical student, and relays his story. 18:15 Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—6. Alison's Good Action 6/10 Alison sees an opportunity finally to lay the evil ghosts of her past to rest. 18:30 A Good Read—Vanessa Feltz and Johann Hari Vanessa Feltz and Johann Hari join Sue MacGregor to discuss their favourite books.	18:00 HG Wells - The Invisible Man—7. In Drury Lane 7/10 Griffin realises invisibility isn't so empowering after all. Read by Stephen Murray. 18:15 Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—7. The Fiends Are On Their Way 7/10 Now that Morris has come back, Alison is increasingly troubled by a sense of foreboding. 18:30 Pioneers—Series 2, David Gow 6/6 Clare English speaks to David Gow, inventor of the world's first bionic hand.	18:00 HG Wells - The Invisible Man—8. The Wicksteed Murder 8/10 Could Dr Kemp become the invisible man's helper and confederate? 18:15 Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—8. Team Psychics 8/10 Alison is invited to take part with her fellow mediums in a Team Psychics show. 18:30 The Palace of Laughter—Stateside, 2. Memphis 2/3 Geoffrey Wheeler looks at American vaudeville's impact on Memphis.	18:00 HG Wells - The Invisible Man—9. The Siege of Kemp's House 9/10 Griffin goes on the rampage in search of revenge. 18:15 Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—9. A Violent Death 9/10 Alison tries to get the truth about her childhood out of her mother. 18:30 Great Lives—Ernest Hemingway Michael Palin nominates Ernest Hemingway as his Great Life.	18:00 HG Wells - The Invisible Man—10. The Hunter Hunted 10/10 The invisible man is in pursuit of Dr Kemp and his life is under threat. 18:15 Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—10. Alison's Retribution 10/10 To banish her demons, Alison must confront the painful truth about her childhood. 18:30 Off the Page—The Sum Is Greater than the Parts Are Matthew Parris, Julian Baggini, Judith Palmer and David Boyle obsessed by small print?	18:00 And When You Sleep You Remind Me of the Dead Tracy has a terrifying recurring dream. But then her nightmare becomes real... 18:45 Above The World by Ramsay Campbell A man visits the Lake District location where his ex-wife and her new husband died.	18:00 Nightfall—Series 3, Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne 5/5 A young man encounters a Satanic ritual while on a walk in the woods at dusk. 18:30 Hothouse by Brian Aldiss—5. The Prophet 5/5 A parting of the ways for the Morel and Gren, but the search for a home goes on.
19:00	19:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Three Deborahs, one stingy bank and an impending divorce perplex ad man Ken Handley. 19:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Asleep in the Deep 13/26 Walker and Godfrey get trapped in a pumping station!	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, Under Two Floorboards 18/24 In true Beau Geste style, Neddie Seagoon joins the foreign legion in disgrace. 19:30 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 15 15/20 Kenneth Horne's got a big top, and your actual cob is on Julian and Sandy's bona menu.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The New Secretary 5/20 The Lad's plan to hire help is thwarted by the scary Grizelda Pugh. 19:30 One Foot in the Grave—4. The Beast in the Cage 4/4 Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.	19:00 The Ken Dodd Show—From 07/09/1975 Doddy and friends look at the good things in life as only they can. 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 2 2/14 Scottish Music Night, and a rubbish bird impressionist.	19:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 5, Settle Out of Court the Burkiss Way 5/6 Find out What's My Gender, plus a galactic Panorama. 19:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Can the crooked lawyer free his jailed assistant? The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated.	19:00 The Lives and Work of Somerset Maugham A look at the complex life and popular work of the writer Somerset Maugham.	19:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 7, Shocks and Surprises 1/9 Catherine Burns introduces tales of people taken by surprise by discoveries and events. 19:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cicada David Attenborough reveals the life of insects that emerge from the earth every 17 years.
20:00	20:00 Deep Six—2. Suspect 2/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry is dispatched to retrieve a file only to find death and suspicion. 20:30 Comprehensively Eton Jolyon Jenkins on the state-school boys who have won scholarships to Eton.	20:00 Deep Six—3. Loose Ends 3/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry, wrongly accused, is on the run from gangsters and security services 20:30 The Honest Musician's Fear of Accidental Plagiarism What happens when a songwriter accidentally copies someone else's song?	20:00 Deep Six—4. Framed 4/6 Wrongfully framed, ex-SAS agent Terry Prince searches for the real murderer. 20:30 Gurinder - the Indian Sequel Film director Gurinder Chadha travels to India, to explore her huge popularity there.	20:00 Deep Six—5. Blackmail 5/6 Falsely accused ex-SAS agent Terry Prince is on the run, and being blackmailed. 20:30 Ansel Adams on Tape Miles Warde explores the life of American photographer Ansel Adams	20:00 Deep Six—6. Battle 6/6 Falsely accused, blackmailed, ex-SAS agent Terry prepares for battle. 20:30 The Life Sub-Aquatic Whatever happened to the dream of living under the sea? Helen Scales investigates		20:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is 42—The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Fit The First Dan Mersh and Helen Keen begin their Hitchhiker’s spectacular with the first episode. 20:35 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is 42—Vogon Poetry Extra with Daljit Nagra The poet Daljit Nagra discusses Vogon Poetry. 20:40 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is 42—We Love H2G2 with Lucy Porter, Brian Cox and Robin Ince Lucy Porter, Brian Cox and Robin Ince share their affection for Douglas Adams’ comedy. 20:50 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is 42—The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Fit The Second BBC Radio 4 Extra's Hitchhiker’s spectacular continues with the second episode.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 6, Unintended Consequences 13/16 Guy Raz explores unintended consequences of human innovation	21:00 Supermarket Flowers by Dermot Bolger A woman is upset that her garden wall has become a permanent shrine for a grieving mother. 21:15 Drama on 4—A Book by Lester Tricklebank Stephen Tompkinson stars as Lester in Richard Lumsden's verse drama of secrets and lies.	21:00 Writing Yorkshire—3. Leeds' Finest 3/3 Ian McMillan ends his literary tour of Yorkshire in Leeds.	21:00 Here's the Thing—Lena Dunham/Elaine Stritch Alec Baldwin talks with TV writer and star, Lena Dunham and stage legend, Elaine Stritch.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy special Anne-Marie Luff and Rachel Wheeley recommend the best podcasts for fans of H2G2		21:20 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is 42—No Such Thing as a Babel Fish with Dan Schreiber and Andrew Hunter Murray The QI Elves investigate some of Douglas Adams’ predictions and inventions. 21:30 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is 42—The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Fit The Third BBC Radio 4 Extra's Hitchhiker’s spectacular continues with the third episode.
22:00	22:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 22:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 4, A Painful Life Further Re-Miserabled 4/6 Pip and Harry put to sea, but fate has other plans and they are shipwrecked.	22:00 Teatime—Episode 1 1/4 Comedy about a chaotic but loving family. Starring Philip Glenister and Samantha Spiro. 22:30 The Mark Steel Solution—Series 1, The Royal Family Should Be Chosen by a Weekly Lottery 1/6 Radical proposals to change our lives for the better, starting with a monarchy makeover. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Vikki Stone (1/3) From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.	22:00 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 3, The Future 4/4 Alex looks into the future of humankind. 22:30 Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 1, Wrath 6/6 The Welsh comedian continues his quest to free us from the seven deadly sins. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Vikki Stone 2/3 From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.	22:00 The Break—Series 2, Van Crazy 2/6 Jeff borrows a van from Frank and ends up going too far. Stars Mark Benton. 22:30 Newsjack—Series 22, Episode 4 4/6 Newsjack is a scrapbook sketch show written entirely by the Great British public.	22:00 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 2. Happiest Place On Earth 2/6 Nigel Havers stars as Hardacre’s ad agency go on a team-building day. 22:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Alcohol 1/4 Can't face an evening without wine? The comedian lectures on the economics. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Spencer Jones 1/2 The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Arthur Smith chats to Spencer Jones.	22:00 Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Plan 6/6 Josh and his wife Monique's big day finally arrives. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 11, 4. Victoria Coren-Mitchell interviews Sandi Toksvig 4/6 The last episode's interviewee Victoria Coren-Mitchell puts questions to Sandi Toksvig. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Spencer Jones 2/2 The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Arthur Smith chats to Spencer Jones.	22:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is 42—Geoffrey McGivern The original Ford Prefect, Geoffrey McGivern, talks to Dan Mersh and Helen Keen. 22:10 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is 42—The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Fit The Fourth BBC Radio 4 Extra's Hitchhiker’s spectacular continues with the fourth episode. 22:40 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is 42—Why 42? with Matt Parker The standup mathematician Matt Parker delves into the rich significance of the number 42. 22:45 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is 42—Bookclub: Douglas Adams A special edition of Bookclub featuring The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy author.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz Extra—Series 28, Contagion, Chlorination, Labour Leadership Frustration, Mispronunciation, Aviation and Greta 8/8 Nish hosts the final edition of this extended version of the topical comedy show 23:45 Friends Like These—Helen and Gail Two best friends are separated only by Gail being jailed for trying to murder Helen.	23:00 Beauty of Britain—Series 1, Seagulls Over Sue Ryder 1/6 Beauty Olonga is a carer and a self-appointed inspiration. 23:30 John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music—Series 2, Mari Wilson 4/4 John Shuttleworth invites Mari Wilson to sing one of his songs.	23:00 Will Smith Presents the Tao of Bergerac—2. Individuality 2/4 The Bergerac obsessive is keen to be an individual and not be derided for his choices. 23:30 The Sofa of Time—There's Gravy in My Locker 1/6 Milford and Parker arrive in a magical world and embark on a quest.	23:00 Elvenquest—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Intrepid heroes battle evil forces for the Sword of Asnagar. 23:25 The Comedy Club Interviews—Vikki Stone 3/3 From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. 23:30 Sam Simmons Is Not a People Person—Glenn 4/4 Sam and Henry are trying to make a show about birds but Sam keeps being distracted 23:45 The Future of Radio—Series 2, Friends Electric 4/4 Audio boffins explore the possibilities of the Internet of Things.	23:00 Love in Recovery—Series 2, Partners 3/6 The group discover that Simon has been keeping another big secret from them. 23:30 Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Night, Episode 2 2/4 Pod needs a job. Can he become a first-class umpire?	23:00 Newsjack—Series 22, Episode 4 4/6 Newsjack is a scrapbook sketch show written entirely by the Great British public. 23:30 Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 4, Cities 3/3 Comedian Elis James compares Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Bangor, St David's and St Asaph.	23:50 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is 42—We Love H2G2 with Angela Barnes and Neil Sleat Angela Barnes and Neil Sleat share their affection for Douglas Adams’ comedy. 23:55 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is 42—The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Fit The Fifth BBC Radio 4 Extra's Hitchhiker’s spectacular continues with the fifth episode.

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