Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 16 - 22 March 2020

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00:00	00:00 Arthur Koestler - Darkness at Noon Adaptation of Arthur Koestler's nightmarish portrait of a totalitarian state.	00:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 6. Unto Death - And Beyond 6/6 Stranded on the Golden Planet, the crew battle to return to Mars. 00:30 A Good Read—David Edgar and Helen Cross Sue MacGregor, David Edgar and Helen Cross discuss books at the Birmingham Book Festival.	00:00 Fantastic Tales—Hell Screen by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 1/2 1/6 A mighty medieval Japanese Lord clashes with an arrogant painter to spark tragedy. 00:30 The Tingle Factor—Alan Ayckbourn Playwright Alan Ayckbourn talks about music that makes him emotional.	00:00 Fantastic Tales—Hell Screen by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 2/2 2/6 Medieval Japanese painter Yoshihide puts his daughter's life in terrible danger. 00:30 The Palace of Laughter—Paris Geoffrey Wheeler tells the story of the legendary Folies-Bergere.	00:00 Fantastic Tales—Alarm Clock On The Night Table by Zoran Zivkovic 3/6 A chain of events forces an elderly woman to confront a tragedy from her past. 00:30 Great Lives—Jazzie B on James Brown Soul II Soul's Jazzie B chooses the life of musician and singer James Brown.	00:00 Fantastic Tales—The White People by Arthur Machen 4/6 Exploring the nature of good and evil - and sin's origins - via a teenager's diary. 00:30 Off the Page—The Road to Hell Matthew Parris asks Helen Walsh and Jay Benedict about the sulphurous road to hell.	00:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Secondary Phase, Fit The Eighth 2/6 Zaphod's encounter with the Frogstar and the Total Perspective Vortex is finally explained 00:30 The Price of Fear—To My Dear, Dear Saladin Vincent Price introduces a tale of a cat and its unusual inheritance.
01:00	01:00 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—The Virgin in the Garden 1/6 Still living at home in 1950s Yorkshire, Frederica senses something exciting is beginning.	01:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 1. In Which Paul Temple Hears About Valentine 1/8 Can private detective Paul Temple identify the link between ten drug-related suicides? 01:30 He Belonged to Glasgow - The Will Fyffe Story Ricky Ross looks at the life and work of the Scottish comedian and actor, Will Fyffe.	01:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 2. In Which Steve Meets Captain O'Hara 2/8 The trail leads to a pub then a chilling discovery... 01:30 Jenny Eclair is Listless Today Comedian and writer Jenny Eclair throws away her To Do list.	01:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 3. In Which Sir Gilbert Explains 3/8 Steve is very keen to meet a Mayfair hairdresser. 01:30 The Mother of the Sea Quentin Cooper tells the story of a British scientist hailed as a god in Japan.	01:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 4. In Which Sir Graham Is Surprised 4/8 A dead man's watch chain leads Paul and Steve to a Chinese restaurant. 01:30 Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle How Tarzan has enjoyed 100 years swinging through the jungle of popular culture.	01:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 5. In Which Mr Layland Tells the Truth 5/8 Paul and Steve hotfoot it to the coast in pursuit of a gang. 01:30 Vines On The Front Line In a country better known for war than wine Jeremy Bowen meets the winemakers of Lebanon.	01:00 Helen Dunmore - Your Blue-Eyed Boy (Omnibus) A female district judge's past catches up with her.
02:00	02:05 Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—New York, New York A snapshot from the 80s of this unique city, brought to life by writer Barry Pilton. 02:15 Elvis in Prestwick—Don't Ask Me Why by Ruth Thomas 3/3 Sonia's best friend has been hit by a car, but it’s overshadowed by a celebrity arrival. 02:30 The Call of the Wild by Jack London (Omnibus) The adventures of a sled dog during the Klondike Gold Rush.	02:00 Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 1 1/10 Tessa Hadley's exquisite new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions. 02:15 Did the Victorians Ruin the World?—Series 1, 1. Squirrels 1/5 Do grey squirrels prove Victorians were a bunch of environmental vandals? 02:30 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—The Virgin in the Garden, Part 6/8 6/30 Stephanie and Daniel settle into married life, while sister Frederica continues acting. 02:45 Landmarks, by Robert Macfarlane—Episode 1 1/5 Robert Macfarlane describes some vivid places and the words they conjure up.	02:00 Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 2 2/10 Tessa Hadley's compelling and witty new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions. 02:15 Did the Victorians Ruin the World?—Series 1, 2. Beards 2/5 Why was there a beard explosion under Queen Victoria? And can beards be good for health? 02:30 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—The Virgin in the Garden, Part 7/8 7/30 Marcus and Simmonds' experiments begin to take on a more sinister nature. 02:45 Landmarks, by Robert Macfarlane—Episode 2 2/5 Robert Macfarlane's describes some vivid places and the words they conjure up.	02:00 Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 3 3/10 Tessa Hadley's exquisite and witty new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions. 02:15 Did the Victorians Ruin the World?—Series 1, 3. Cars 3/5 Was the history of the car nearly different? Did the Victorians invent the electric car? 02:30 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—The Virgin in the Garden, Part 8/8 8/30 Marcus becomes worried over the deterioration of Simmonds' state of mind. 02:45 Landmarks, by Robert Macfarlane—Episode 3 3/5 Robert Macfarlane describes some vivid places and the words they conjure up.	02:00 Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 4 4/10 Tessa Hadley's exquisite and witty new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions. 02:15 Did the Victorians Ruin the World?—Series 1, 4. Darwinism 4/5 Whose idea was more powerful - Darwin's good one or his cousin Francis Galton's awful one? 02:30 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 1/7 9/30 Frederica prepares to leave home and Marcus goes to live with his sister. 02:45 Landmarks, by Robert Macfarlane—Episode 4 4/5 Robert Macfarlane describes some vivid places and the words they conjure up.	02:00 Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 5 5/10 Tessa Hadley's exquisite and witty new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions. 02:15 Did the Victorians Ruin the World?—Series 1, 5. Toilets 5/5 Are toilets a case of Victorian genius, or did they flush away our most precious resource? 02:30 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 2/7 10/30 Frederica leaves for the south of France, while Stephanie and Daniel are celebrating. 02:45 Landmarks, by Robert Macfarlane—Episode 5 5/5 Robert Macfarlane describes some vivid places and the words they conjure up.	02:15 Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 2, St Austell 2/9 Pam heads to Cornwall to explore a china clay quarry and drop in on Peter Skellern. 02:45 Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 1, 2. Three Star Comfort 2/5 Carter Brandon checks in for some room service, but his uncle has other ideas.
03:00	03:45 A Guide to Woodland Birds—2. Common Warblers 2/5 Brett Westwood identifies local species in the Forest of Dean.	03:00 Rebus—A Question of Blood, Episode 1 1/2 DI Rebus investigates a school shooting but becomes the main suspect in a fatal house fire	03:00 Rebus—A Question of Blood, Episode 2 2/2 Rebus investigates the shooting of three pupils by an ex-SAS soldier at a private school.	03:00 Rachel Joyce - Talking A Sicilian teenager risks everything when she bravely speaks out against the Cosa Nostra.	03:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged 1/2 Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.	03:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—2. Impostor 2/2 Having accepted him after eight years away, Guerre's wife now claims he is an impostor.	03:00 Archive on 4—When the Eyes of the World Were on the Clyde Journalist John Lloyd looks back at the Clydeside work-in of 1971.
04:00	04:00 Lucy Catherine - The Goldilocks Zone Only a true connection with another human can bring us back to ourselves.	04:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 16, Episode 1 1/6 David Mitchell is joined by Henning Wehn, Jon Richardson, Susan Calman and Jack Dee. 04:30 Control Group Six—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 In singles bars, Dr Heaven continues his search for love.	04:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 8, Calman, Cooke, Lowe 6/6 John Lloyd and Sarah Millican welcome Susan Calman, Adam Lowe and Lucy Cooke. 04:30 Are You From the Bugle?—Rovers Return 3/6 A celebrity is due to visit. Can Graham get a scoop? Stars Jeffrey Holland.	04:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Susan Calman challenges Sarah Millican, Andrew O'Neill, Ricky Wilson and Roisin Conaty. 04:30 Bangers and Mash—2. Cooking the Books 2/6 The catering team are desperate for new orders, a new van and a bookkeeping genius.	04:00 Booked—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Roger McGough. 04:30 Capital Gains—Series 2, Seed Capital 1/4 Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch battles a compulsory purchase order.	04:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 10/02/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Ben Travers, Ray Cooney and Leslie Phillips. 04:30 Molesworth—The Arts 4/4 School terror Nigel Molesworth has grown up and offers his guide to modem life.	04:00 John Buchan - The Courts of the Morning South American republic Olifa is rich in minerals and ripe for revolution.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Time For Verse - James Berry Daljit Nagra selects Time for Verse featuring James Berry. From 1988. 05:30 Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 2, Aristophanes 1/4 Join Natalie Haynes as she stands up for the Greek playwright Aristophanes.	05:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Dan and Lucy have the other-people's-baby blues. Could a night of poker help? 05:30 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.	05:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 1, The Countryside 3/4 Bored chickens and aggrieved starlings. Rural poetry and sketches from Pam Ayres. 05:30 Teatime—Episode 3 3/4 Joe decides to become a Wellness Coach. Starring Philip Glenister.	05:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, The Agony and the Ecstasy 2/6 Italian exchange student Gian Paolo meets the Conroy family. And it's Gay Pride. 05:30 Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 3, Summer 2/4 Mark Watson continues his doomed quest to make sense of the human experience.	05:00 Two Doors Down—Series 1, Ranting and Railings 2/4 Miss Black wants new railings with help from cleaner Sally. 05:30 The Break—Series 2, Monday on the Beach with George 4/6 Andy helps Jeff track down a vital document.	05:00 Bad Salsa—Series 1, Mount Kilimanjaro 2/4 Marco's sister is unimpressed with Terri, Jill wavers and Chippy tussles with a shark. 05:30 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 4. Because She's Worth It 4/6 Nigel Havers stars as Rupert Hardacre gets a visit from an old friend.	05:30 Recycled Radio—Series 3, Recycled: Work 2/3 Old BBC programmes chopped up and recycled into something new: this week - it's work.
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 1. In Which Paul Temple Hears About Valentine 1/8 Can private detective Paul Temple identify the link between ten drug-related suicides? 06:30 He Belonged to Glasgow - The Will Fyffe Story Ricky Ross looks at the life and work of the Scottish comedian and actor, Will Fyffe.	06:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 2. In Which Steve Meets Captain O'Hara 2/8 The trail leads to a pub then a chilling discovery... 06:30 Jenny Eclair is Listless Today Comedian and writer Jenny Eclair throws away her To Do list.	06:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 3. In Which Sir Gilbert Explains 3/8 Steve is very keen to meet a Mayfair hairdresser. 06:30 The Mother of the Sea Quentin Cooper tells the story of a British scientist hailed as a god in Japan.	06:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 4. In Which Sir Graham Is Surprised 4/8 A dead man's watch chain leads Paul and Steve to a Chinese restaurant. 06:30 Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle How Tarzan has enjoyed 100 years swinging through the jungle of popular culture.	06:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 5. In Which Mr Layland Tells the Truth 5/8 Paul and Steve hotfoot it to the coast in pursuit of a gang. 06:30 Vines On The Front Line In a country better known for war than wine Jeremy Bowen meets the winemakers of Lebanon.	06:00 John Buchan - The Courts of the Morning South American republic Olifa is rich in minerals and ripe for revolution.	06:00 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—The Virgin in the Garden and Still Life 2/6 Stephanie and Daniel settle into married life.
07:00	07:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Dan and Lucy have the other-people's-baby blues. Could a night of poker help? 07:30 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.	07:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 1, The Countryside 3/4 Bored chickens and aggrieved starlings. Rural poetry and sketches from Pam Ayres. 07:30 Teatime—Episode 3 3/4 Joe decides to become a Wellness Coach. Starring Philip Glenister.	07:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, The Agony and the Ecstasy 2/6 Italian exchange student Gian Paolo meets the Conroy family. And it's Gay Pride. 07:30 Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 3, Summer 2/4 Mark Watson continues his doomed quest to make sense of the human experience.	07:00 Two Doors Down—Series 1, Ranting and Railings 2/4 Miss Black wants new railings with help from cleaner Sally. 07:30 The Break—Series 2, Monday on the Beach with George 4/6 Andy helps Jeff track down a vital document.	07:00 Bad Salsa—Series 1, Mount Kilimanjaro 2/4 Marco's sister is unimpressed with Terri, Jill wavers and Chippy tussles with a shark. 07:30 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 4. Because She's Worth It 4/6 Nigel Havers stars as Rupert Hardacre gets a visit from an old friend.	07:30 Recycled Radio—Series 3, Recycled: Work 2/3 Old BBC programmes chopped up and recycled into something new: this week - it's work.	07:10 Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Einstein Watch Maker Musings on technological advances in society as seen in the humble wristwatch. From 1981. 07:15 Someone Else's Bed by MJ Hyland Mick escapes from his marriage and lack of a job. 07:30 Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 2, Ovid 2/4 Join Natalie Haynes for comedy and Classics, as she stands up for Roman poet Ovid.
08:00	08:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Ken's trying to relax, but even on a date with Deborah, advertising is on his mind. 08:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Royal Train 15/26 Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Sinking of Westminster Pier 21/24 Oyster-loving Neddie Seagoon takes to the River Thames, which is soon draining away. 08:30 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 17 17/20 Rambling Syd Rumpo sings, and it's a Horne from home for Kenneth at the Bona Guest House.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Anna and the King of Siam 7/20 The film of The King and I inspires the Lad's own unmusical and argumentative version. 08:30 Tales From the Mausoleum Club—Heart of Skegness 2/6 A story of a journey into the darkest part of barbarism entrances the Hon Clarence Green.	08:00 The Ken Dodd Show—Star Parade The King of Knotty Ash aims his tickling stick at holidays and DIY. From July 1963. 08:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 4 4/14 Can Tim escape the villains? Will Jo do a love scene with King Harold? From October 1966.	08:00 The Men from the Ministry—The Great Footwear Scandal The bumbling civil servants must find 5000 boats, fast! 08:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 The shady lawyer tries fleecing a millionaire.	08:00 Archive on 4—When the Eyes of the World Were on the Clyde Journalist John Lloyd looks back at the Clydeside work-in of 1971.	08:00 Home to Roost—Series 2, Bungalow in Bournemouth 2/13 Olive complains about the state of the house and wants to move to the seaside. 08:30 Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, All At Sea 13/13 Harry and his friends go nature rambling along the Welsh coast.
09:00	09:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 16, Episode 1 1/6 David Mitchell is joined by Henning Wehn, Jon Richardson, Susan Calman and Jack Dee. 09:30 Control Group Six—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 In singles bars, Dr Heaven continues his search for love.	09:00 The Now Show—Series 56, Episode 2 2/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 09:30 Lenin of the Rovers—Series 2, The Felchester Firm 2/4 Ricky's boys are drawn against the North East's notoriously hard team Crunchthorpe United.	09:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Susan Calman challenges Sarah Millican, Andrew O'Neill, Ricky Wilson and Roisin Conaty. 09:30 Bangers and Mash—2. Cooking the Books 2/6 The catering team are desperate for new orders, a new van and a bookkeeping genius.	09:00 Booked—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Roger McGough. 09:30 Capital Gains—Series 2, Seed Capital 1/4 Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch battles a compulsory purchase order.	09:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 10/02/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Ben Travers, Ray Cooney and Leslie Phillips. 09:30 Molesworth—The Arts 4/4 School terror Nigel Molesworth has grown up and offers his guide to modem life.	09:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond Jessica Fostekew charts the horrors and the highs of pregnancy, birth and babies.	09:00 Shakespeare in a Divided America by James Shapiro (Omnibus) A timely exploration of what Shakespeare’s plays reveal about America.
10:00	10:00 Rebus—A Question of Blood, Episode 1 1/2 DI Rebus investigates a school shooting but becomes the main suspect in a fatal house fire	10:00 Rebus—A Question of Blood, Episode 2 2/2 Rebus investigates the shooting of three pupils by an ex-SAS soldier at a private school.	10:00 Rachel Joyce - Talking A Sicilian teenager risks everything when she bravely speaks out against the Cosa Nostra.	10:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged 1/2 Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.	10:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—2. Impostor 2/2 Having accepted him after eight years away, Guerre's wife now claims he is an impostor.		10:10 The Listening Project—Oscar and Isaac – Badges and Adventures A mentoring relationship in the Cub Scouts grew into friendship 10:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Rock & Pop Stars, Alison Moyet From Cilla Black to Talk Talk. Singer-songwriter Alison Moyet shares her castaway choices.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 6, The Hackers 15/16 Guy Raz explores pioneering research looking to 'hack' the brain and climate. Why? 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Corey Taylor Corey Taylor chooses tracks by Elvis Presley and by The Clash.	11:00 The Hank of Black Hair by Sebastian Barry A chance encounter in the park is about to change Matt Kirwan’s life. 11:15 Sarah LeFanu - Thin Woman in a Morris Minor Rose travels down the coast of Spain, haunted by the war and the loss of loved ones.	11:00 The Changing Sound of Radio—2: Fifteen Inches Per Second 2/3 Chris Watson examines some of the ways technology has changed radio.	11:00 At the Crucible by Kevin Barry David Schofield reads a new short story by the acclaimed writer Kevin Barry. 11:15 Drama on 4—Nicholas Gleaves - Another Life Two strangers collide in the bread aisle of the local supermarket. So too do their lives.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Tough Talking Amanda Litherland and Chrystal Genesis recommend podcasts that tackle tough topics.		11:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 7, In the Name of Love 4/9 Meg Bowles introduces stories that celebrate things we do in the name of love. 11:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Wallace David Attenborough on the achievements of scientist Alfred Russel Wallace.
12:00	12:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Ken's trying to relax, but even on a date with Deborah, advertising is on his mind. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Royal Train 15/26 Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Sinking of Westminster Pier 21/24 Oyster-loving Neddie Seagoon takes to the River Thames, which is soon draining away. 12:30 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 17 17/20 Rambling Syd Rumpo sings, and it's a Horne from home for Kenneth at the Bona Guest House.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Anna and the King of Siam 7/20 The film of The King and I inspires the Lad's own unmusical and argumentative version. 12:30 Tales From the Mausoleum Club—Heart of Skegness 2/6 A story of a journey into the darkest part of barbarism entrances the Hon Clarence Green.	12:00 The Ken Dodd Show—Star Parade The King of Knotty Ash aims his tickling stick at holidays and DIY. From July 1963. 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 4 4/14 Can Tim escape the villains? Will Jo do a love scene with King Harold? From October 1966.	12:00 The Men from the Ministry—The Great Footwear Scandal The bumbling civil servants must find 5000 boats, fast! 12:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 The shady lawyer tries fleecing a millionaire.	12:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 16, Episode 1 1/6 David Mitchell is joined by Henning Wehn, Jon Richardson, Susan Calman and Jack Dee. 12:30 Capital Gains—Series 2, Seed Capital 1/4 Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch battles a compulsory purchase order.	12:00 Home to Roost—Series 2, Bungalow in Bournemouth 2/13 Olive complains about the state of the house and wants to move to the seaside. 12:30 Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, All At Sea 13/13 Harry and his friends go nature rambling along the Welsh coast.
13:00	13:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 1. In Which Paul Temple Hears About Valentine 1/8 Can private detective Paul Temple identify the link between ten drug-related suicides? 13:30 He Belonged to Glasgow - The Will Fyffe Story Ricky Ross looks at the life and work of the Scottish comedian and actor, Will Fyffe.	13:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 2. In Which Steve Meets Captain O'Hara 2/8 The trail leads to a pub then a chilling discovery... 13:30 Jenny Eclair is Listless Today Comedian and writer Jenny Eclair throws away her To Do list.	13:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 3. In Which Sir Gilbert Explains 3/8 Steve is very keen to meet a Mayfair hairdresser. 13:30 The Mother of the Sea Quentin Cooper tells the story of a British scientist hailed as a god in Japan.	13:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 4. In Which Sir Graham Is Surprised 4/8 A dead man's watch chain leads Paul and Steve to a Chinese restaurant. 13:30 Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle How Tarzan has enjoyed 100 years swinging through the jungle of popular culture.	13:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 5. In Which Mr Layland Tells the Truth 5/8 Paul and Steve hotfoot it to the coast in pursuit of a gang. 13:30 Vines On The Front Line In a country better known for war than wine Jeremy Bowen meets the winemakers of Lebanon.	13:00 Helen Dunmore - Your Blue-Eyed Boy (Omnibus) A female district judge's past catches up with her.	13:00 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—The Virgin in the Garden and Still Life 2/6 Stephanie and Daniel settle into married life.
14:00	14:00 Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 1 1/10 Tessa Hadley's exquisite new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions. 14:15 Did the Victorians Ruin the World?—Series 1, 1. Squirrels 1/5 Do grey squirrels prove Victorians were a bunch of environmental vandals? 14:30 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—The Virgin in the Garden, Part 6/8 6/30 Stephanie and Daniel settle into married life, while sister Frederica continues acting. 14:45 Landmarks, by Robert Macfarlane—Episode 1 1/5 Robert Macfarlane describes some vivid places and the words they conjure up.	14:00 Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 2 2/10 Tessa Hadley's compelling and witty new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions. 14:15 Did the Victorians Ruin the World?—Series 1, 2. Beards 2/5 Why was there a beard explosion under Queen Victoria? And can beards be good for health? 14:30 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—The Virgin in the Garden, Part 7/8 7/30 Marcus and Simmonds' experiments begin to take on a more sinister nature. 14:45 Landmarks, by Robert Macfarlane—Episode 2 2/5 Robert Macfarlane's describes some vivid places and the words they conjure up.	14:00 Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 3 3/10 Tessa Hadley's exquisite and witty new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions. 14:15 Did the Victorians Ruin the World?—Series 1, 3. Cars 3/5 Was the history of the car nearly different? Did the Victorians invent the electric car? 14:30 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—The Virgin in the Garden, Part 8/8 8/30 Marcus becomes worried over the deterioration of Simmonds' state of mind. 14:45 Landmarks, by Robert Macfarlane—Episode 3 3/5 Robert Macfarlane describes some vivid places and the words they conjure up.	14:00 Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 4 4/10 Tessa Hadley's exquisite and witty new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions. 14:15 Did the Victorians Ruin the World?—Series 1, 4. Darwinism 4/5 Whose idea was more powerful - Darwin's good one or his cousin Francis Galton's awful one? 14:30 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 1/7 9/30 Frederica prepares to leave home and Marcus goes to live with his sister. 14:45 Landmarks, by Robert Macfarlane—Episode 4 4/5 Robert Macfarlane describes some vivid places and the words they conjure up.	14:00 Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 5 5/10 Tessa Hadley's exquisite and witty new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions. 14:15 Did the Victorians Ruin the World?—Series 1, 5. Toilets 5/5 Are toilets a case of Victorian genius, or did they flush away our most precious resource? 14:30 AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 2/7 10/30 Frederica leaves for the south of France, while Stephanie and Daniel are celebrating. 14:45 Landmarks, by Robert Macfarlane—Episode 5 5/5 Robert Macfarlane describes some vivid places and the words they conjure up.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Duff McKagan Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan chooses tracks by The James Gang and The Stooges. 14:15 Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 2, St Austell 2/9 Pam heads to Cornwall to explore a china clay quarry and drop in on Peter Skellern. 14:45 Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 1, 2. Three Star Comfort 2/5 Carter Brandon checks in for some room service, but his uncle has other ideas.	14:10 Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Einstein Watch Maker Musings on technological advances in society as seen in the humble wristwatch. From 1981. 14:15 Someone Else's Bed by MJ Hyland Mick escapes from his marriage and lack of a job. 14:30 The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/3 The beheading of Anne Boleyn raises difficult questions as to who will succeed Henry VIII
15:00	15:00 Rebus—A Question of Blood, Episode 1 1/2 DI Rebus investigates a school shooting but becomes the main suspect in a fatal house fire	15:00 Rebus—A Question of Blood, Episode 2 2/2 Rebus investigates the shooting of three pupils by an ex-SAS soldier at a private school.	15:00 Rachel Joyce - Talking A Sicilian teenager risks everything when she bravely speaks out against the Cosa Nostra.	15:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged 1/2 Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.	15:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—2. Impostor 2/2 Having accepted him after eight years away, Guerre's wife now claims he is an impostor.	15:00 Archive on 4—When the Eyes of the World Were on the Clyde Journalist John Lloyd looks back at the Clydeside work-in of 1971.	15:45 A Guide to Woodland Birds—3. The Oakwood Trio 3/5 Brett Westwood identifies local bird species in the Forest of Dean.
16:00	16:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 16, Episode 1 1/6 David Mitchell is joined by Henning Wehn, Jon Richardson, Susan Calman and Jack Dee. 16:30 Control Group Six—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 In singles bars, Dr Heaven continues his search for love.	16:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 8, Calman, Cooke, Lowe 6/6 John Lloyd and Sarah Millican welcome Susan Calman, Adam Lowe and Lucy Cooke. 16:30 Are You From the Bugle?—Rovers Return 3/6 A celebrity is due to visit. Can Graham get a scoop? Stars Jeffrey Holland.	16:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Susan Calman challenges Sarah Millican, Andrew O'Neill, Ricky Wilson and Roisin Conaty. 16:30 Bangers and Mash—2. Cooking the Books 2/6 The catering team are desperate for new orders, a new van and a bookkeeping genius.	16:00 Booked—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Roger McGough. 16:30 Capital Gains—Series 2, Seed Capital 1/4 Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch battles a compulsory purchase order.	16:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 10/02/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Ben Travers, Ray Cooney and Leslie Phillips. 16:30 Molesworth—The Arts 4/4 School terror Nigel Molesworth has grown up and offers his guide to modem life.	16:00 John Buchan - The Courts of the Morning South American republic Olifa is rich in minerals and ripe for revolution.	16:00 Julie and the Prince A marriage of blackmail and convenience becomes a love affair, tragically cut short.
17:00	17:00 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Dan and Lucy have the other-people's-baby blues. Could a night of poker help? 17:30 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.	17:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 1, The Countryside 3/4 Bored chickens and aggrieved starlings. Rural poetry and sketches from Pam Ayres. 17:30 Teatime—Episode 3 3/4 Joe decides to become a Wellness Coach. Starring Philip Glenister.	17:00 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, The Agony and the Ecstasy 2/6 Italian exchange student Gian Paolo meets the Conroy family. And it's Gay Pride. 17:30 Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 3, Summer 2/4 Mark Watson continues his doomed quest to make sense of the human experience.	17:00 Two Doors Down—Series 1, Ranting and Railings 2/4 Miss Black wants new railings with help from cleaner Sally. 17:30 The Break—Series 2, Monday on the Beach with George 4/6 Andy helps Jeff track down a vital document.	17:00 Bad Salsa—Series 1, Mount Kilimanjaro 2/4 Marco's sister is unimpressed with Terri, Jill wavers and Chippy tussles with a shark. 17:30 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 4. Because She's Worth It 4/6 Nigel Havers stars as Rupert Hardacre gets a visit from an old friend.	17:30 Recycled Radio—Series 3, Recycled: Work 2/3 Old BBC programmes chopped up and recycled into something new: this week - it's work.	17:00 Poetry Extra—The Lament of Swordy Well Daljit Nagra selects the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive 17:30 Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 2, Ovid 2/4 Join Natalie Haynes for comedy and Classics, as she stands up for Roman poet Ovid.
18:00	18:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 6. Unto Death - And Beyond 6/6 Stranded on the Golden Planet, the crew battle to return to Mars. 18:30 A Good Read—David Edgar and Helen Cross Sue MacGregor, David Edgar and Helen Cross discuss books at the Birmingham Book Festival.	18:00 Fantastic Tales—Hell Screen by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 1/2 1/6 A mighty medieval Japanese Lord clashes with an arrogant painter to spark tragedy. 18:30 The Tingle Factor—Alan Ayckbourn Playwright Alan Ayckbourn talks about music that makes him emotional.	18:00 Fantastic Tales—Hell Screen by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 2/2 2/6 Medieval Japanese painter Yoshihide puts his daughter's life in terrible danger. 18:30 The Palace of Laughter—Paris Geoffrey Wheeler tells the story of the legendary Folies-Bergere.	18:00 Fantastic Tales—Alarm Clock On The Night Table by Zoran Zivkovic 3/6 A chain of events forces an elderly woman to confront a tragedy from her past. 18:30 Great Lives—Jazzie B on James Brown Soul II Soul's Jazzie B chooses the life of musician and singer James Brown.	18:00 Fantastic Tales—The White People by Arthur Machen 4/6 Exploring the nature of good and evil - and sin's origins - via a teenager's diary. 18:30 Off the Page—The Road to Hell Matthew Parris asks Helen Walsh and Jay Benedict about the sulphurous road to hell.	18:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Secondary Phase, Fit The Eighth 2/6 Zaphod's encounter with the Frogstar and the Total Perspective Vortex is finally explained 18:30 The Price of Fear—To My Dear, Dear Saladin Vincent Price introduces a tale of a cat and its unusual inheritance.	18:00 The Tunnel Britain 2056: Following the collapse of the information age, a grandfather takes action. 18:45 The Weeping Child by Jane Gardam "I have seen a ghost... it was the ghost of someone who is still alive."
19:00	19:00 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Ken's trying to relax, but even on a date with Deborah, advertising is on his mind. 19:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Royal Train 15/26 Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Sinking of Westminster Pier 21/24 Oyster-loving Neddie Seagoon takes to the River Thames, which is soon draining away. 19:30 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 17 17/20 Rambling Syd Rumpo sings, and it's a Horne from home for Kenneth at the Bona Guest House.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Anna and the King of Siam 7/20 The film of The King and I inspires the Lad's own unmusical and argumentative version. 19:30 Tales From the Mausoleum Club—Heart of Skegness 2/6 A story of a journey into the darkest part of barbarism entrances the Hon Clarence Green.	19:00 The Ken Dodd Show—Star Parade The King of Knotty Ash aims his tickling stick at holidays and DIY. From July 1963. 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 4 4/14 Can Tim escape the villains? Will Jo do a love scene with King Harold? From October 1966.	19:00 The Men from the Ministry—The Great Footwear Scandal The bumbling civil servants must find 5000 boats, fast! 19:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 The shady lawyer tries fleecing a millionaire.	19:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond Jessica Fostekew charts the horrors and the highs of pregnancy, birth and babies.	19:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 7, In the Name of Love 4/9 Meg Bowles introduces stories that celebrate things we do in the name of love. 19:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Wallace David Attenborough on the achievements of scientist Alfred Russel Wallace.
20:00	20:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 1. In Which Paul Temple Hears About Valentine 1/8 Can private detective Paul Temple identify the link between ten drug-related suicides? 20:30 He Belonged to Glasgow - The Will Fyffe Story Ricky Ross looks at the life and work of the Scottish comedian and actor, Will Fyffe.	20:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 2. In Which Steve Meets Captain O'Hara 2/8 The trail leads to a pub then a chilling discovery... 20:30 Jenny Eclair is Listless Today Comedian and writer Jenny Eclair throws away her To Do list.	20:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 3. In Which Sir Gilbert Explains 3/8 Steve is very keen to meet a Mayfair hairdresser. 20:30 The Mother of the Sea Quentin Cooper tells the story of a British scientist hailed as a god in Japan.	20:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 4. In Which Sir Graham Is Surprised 4/8 A dead man's watch chain leads Paul and Steve to a Chinese restaurant. 20:30 Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle How Tarzan has enjoyed 100 years swinging through the jungle of popular culture.	20:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple - A Case for Paul Temple, 5. In Which Mr Layland Tells the Truth 5/8 Paul and Steve hotfoot it to the coast in pursuit of a gang. 20:30 Vines On The Front Line In a country better known for war than wine Jeremy Bowen meets the winemakers of Lebanon.		20:00 Shakespeare in a Divided America by James Shapiro (Omnibus) A timely exploration of what Shakespeare’s plays reveal about America.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 6, The Hackers 15/16 Guy Raz explores pioneering research looking to 'hack' the brain and climate. Why? 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Corey Taylor Corey Taylor chooses tracks by Elvis Presley and by The Clash.	21:00 The Hank of Black Hair by Sebastian Barry A chance encounter in the park is about to change Matt Kirwan’s life. 21:15 Sarah LeFanu - Thin Woman in a Morris Minor Rose travels down the coast of Spain, haunted by the war and the loss of loved ones.	21:00 The Changing Sound of Radio—2: Fifteen Inches Per Second 2/3 Chris Watson examines some of the ways technology has changed radio.	21:00 At the Crucible by Kevin Barry David Schofield reads a new short story by the acclaimed writer Kevin Barry. 21:15 Drama on 4—Nicholas Gleaves - Another Life Two strangers collide in the bread aisle of the local supermarket. So too do their lives.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Tough Talking Amanda Litherland and Chrystal Genesis recommend podcasts that tackle tough topics.		21:10 The Listening Project—Oscar and Isaac – Badges and Adventures A mentoring relationship in the Cub Scouts grew into friendship 21:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Rock & Pop Stars, Alison Moyet From Cilla Black to Talk Talk. Singer-songwriter Alison Moyet shares her castaway choices.
22:00	22:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 22:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 4, A Life Destroyed Then Repaired and Rehappied 6/6 Our hero Pip faces his nemesis Mister Benevolent for an epic Russian battle. 22:55 Comedy Club Extra—Jon Holmes Does..., The Doors Of Perception 1/3 Jon Holmes attempts to throw open The Doors of Perception with his teacher, Amir Giles.	22:00 Teatime—Episode 3 3/4 Joe decides to become a Wellness Coach. Starring Philip Glenister. 22:30 The Mark Steel Solution—Series 1, All Judges Must Be Ex-Convicts 3/6 Radical proposals to improve our lives, with the comedian's legal shake-up. 22:55 Comedy Club Extra—Jon Holmes Does..., The Doors Of Perception 2/3 Jon Holmes attempts to throw open The Doors of Perception with his teacher, Amir Giles.	22:00 Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 3, Summer 2/4 Mark Watson continues his doomed quest to make sense of the human experience. 22:30 Alice's Wunderland—Series 2, The Award 2/4 Wunderland is awarded prestigious by-the-sea status. 22:55 Comedy Club Extra—Jon Holmes Does..., The Doors Of Perception 3/3 Jon Holmes attempts to throw open The Doors of Perception with his teacher, Amir Giles.	22:00 The Break—Series 2, Monday on the Beach with George 4/6 Andy helps Jeff track down a vital document. 22:30 Newsjack—Series 22, Episode 6 6/6 The week's news stories lovingly moulded into sketches and one-liners by the public	22:00 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 4. Because She's Worth It 4/6 Nigel Havers stars as Rupert Hardacre gets a visit from an old friend. 22:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Coffee 3/4 Simon Evans presents a comedy lecture on the economics behind coffee. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Tolu Ogunmefun 1/3 Angela Barnes chats to Man Like Mobeen’s Tolu Ogunmefun	22:00 28 Acts in 28 Minutes—Series 1, Episode 2 2/3 28 performers get 60 seconds to entertain. With John Humphrys and Sarah Millican. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 11, 6. Roy Hudd interviews Alison Steadman 6/6 Comedy icon Roy Hudd talks to star of radio, stage and screen, Alison Steadman. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Tolu Ogunmefun 2/3 Angela Barnes chats to Man Like Mobeen’s Tolu Ogunmefun.	22:00 Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 2, Ovid 2/4 Join Natalie Haynes for comedy and Classics, as she stands up for Roman poet Ovid. 22:30 Twenty Players—Series 1, Doug and Demelza Davidson 2/6 David Vine tells the story of Britain's most intrepid mixed lugers. 22:45 The Music Teacher—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Musical comedy written by and starring Richie Webb as music teacher Nigel Penny. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Tolu Ogunmefun 3/3 Angela Barnes chats to Man Like Mobeen’s Tolu Ogunmefun.
23:00	23:00 The Now Show—Series 56, Episode 2 2/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 23:30 Hut 33—Series 1, Baghdad 2/6 Two of the wartime code-breakers jump at the chance to escape Bletchley Park for Iraq.	23:00 Beauty of Britain—Series 1, Girl With a Polycotton Tabard 3/6 Our heroine aims to be the face of Social Services. 23:30 The Guns of Adam Riches—Series 1, Mastermind 1/4 Mastermind intends to kill the audience, unless a brave challenger can defeat him.	23:00 Will Smith Presents the Tao of Bergerac—4. Machismo 4/4 Will is bullied by Russian builders. Can his favourite TV detective help? 23:30 The Sofa of Time—And the Hackett March on... 3/6 The magical quest is helped by a tiny gold samurai who points.	23:00 Elvenquest—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 In the Tower of Tests, Sam loses a pal. But is death the end? 23:30 The Young Postmen—C'est la Legion 2/6 The posties organise a party, but end up in Africa with a Hollywood star.	23:00 Love in Recovery—Series 2, Parents 5/6 Simon's son Joe is grounded, so Simon has dragged him along to the meeting. 23:30 Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Night, Episode 4 4/4 After years of minor celebrity, Pod is called to Buckingham Palace.	23:00 Buy Me Up TV—Pilot Every shopping channel you've ever seen, every product you've never wanted. 23:30 4 at the Store—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Simon Bligh introduces stand-ups John Mann, Marian Unfaithful and Paul Tonkinson.	23:00 Newsjack—Series 22, Episode 6 6/6 The week's news stories lovingly moulded into sketches and one-liners by the public 23:30 Fabulous—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Faye is anxious, even with a new kitchen and an award ceremony to go to!

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