Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 4 - 10 May 2020

Name: Women in the Wardroom (Have Been Redecorating)
Released: 1967-09-03

Last	Mon 4 May	Tue 5 May	Wed 6 May	Thu 7 May	Fri 8 May	Sat 9 May	Sun 10 May
00:00	00:00 Peter Mackie - The Real Mystery of Marie Roget On his death bead, Edgar Allan Poe finds a solution to a real murder that obsessed him.	00:00 MR James—Martin's Close Will the trial of Squire George Martin convict him of murder? 00:30 A Good Read—India Knight and Richard Hawley India Knight, Richard Hawley and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite books. From 2010.	00:00 William Golding - Lord of the Flies—Fire On The Mountain 1/4 William Golding's classic story dramatised by Judith Adams. 00:30 Soul Music—Series 1, Bridge Over Troubled Water 3/8 Despite their hit anthem, Simon and Garfunkel struck some wrong notes.	00:00 William Golding - Lord of the Flies—Painted Faces 2/4 William Golding's classic story dramatised by Judith Adams. 00:30 Short Cuts—Series 8, Afterlife 4/6 Josie Long presents stories of what follows after the main event.	00:00 William Golding - Lord of the Flies—Beast From The Air 3/4 William Golding's classic story dramatised by Judith Adams. 00:30 Great Lives—Andrew Adonis on Joseph Bazalgette Lord Adonis chooses Victorian engineer, aka 'The Sewer King', Sir Joseph Bazalgette	00:00 William Golding - Lord of the Flies—Gift For Darkness 4/4 William Golding's classic story dramatised by Judith Adams. 00:30 Off the Page—Am I My Brother's Keeper? Dominic Arkwright with guests Mary Loudon, Morag Joss and Pip Utton.	00:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Tertiary Phase, Fit The Fifteenth 3/6 Slartibartfast informs Arthur and Ford about the true purpose of the Krikkit robots. 00:30 The Man in Black—Series 1, 3. The White Hare by Lucy Gough 3/5 The creepy raconteur's tale of a couple who find country life is far from peaceful.
01:00	01:00 Comedy Greats—The 1960s, Episode 2 2/2 Bona! Round the Horne, Ken Dodd, plus Steptoe and Son lead the comedy classics!	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 6, 8. The Second Stain 8/9 The detective is called to investigate the disappearance of a very secret letter. 01:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 1 1/5 The residents of Chipping Cleghorn misinterpret a murderous invitation.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 6, 9. The Final Problem 9/9 The sleuth's enemy, Moriarty, pursues him across Europe - towards a final confrontation. 01:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 2 2/5 Who is trying to kill Letty Blacklock? And what did Mitzi overhear in the summerhouse?	01:00 Len Deighton - XPD—1. A Small Killing in Hollywood 1/8 Did Churchill meet Hitler in 1940? Britain's ‘SIS’ is tasked to find out.... 01:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 3 3/5 Miss Marple begins her investigation. But will the killer strike again?	01:00 Len Deighton - XPD—2. The House in Geneva 2/8 Charles Stein is on a mission to Switzerland to find out about the Nazi Kaiseroda mine. 01:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 4 4/5 Could there be another murder for Miss Marple to tackle?	01:00 Len Deighton - XPD—3. An Egg Farm in Norfolk 3/8 SIS agent Boyd Stuart undertakes a dangerous mission to Los Angeles 01:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 5 5/5 Confessions all round, as 'Pip' and the murderer are revealed. But where is Miss Marple?	01:00 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 1 1/5 The residents of Chipping Cleghorn misinterpret a murderous invitation. 01:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 2 2/5 Who is trying to kill Letty Blacklock? And what did Mitzi overhear in the summerhouse?
02:00		02:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs with Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty 02:30 Chambers—Series 2, Conditional Fees 5/5 Fuller-Carp wants victory in a 'no win, no fee' case of a broken thumb and a can of figs.	02:00 Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 1 1/6 The famed improvisation game with Lenny Henry, Dawn French, John Sessions and Stephen Fry. 02:30 Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Penny-Pinching Publisher 4/6 Can struggling writer Woodhouse deal with disappointment after his trip to Berlin?	02:00 Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 6 6/13 The general knowledge music quiz, with Paul Gambaccini. 02:30 The Change—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 A visit to the doctor sparks a bombshell for the not-so-happy mother-to-be.	02:00 It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 With panellists Andrew Maxwell, Celia Pacquola, Will Smith and Jason Solomons. 02:30 Millport—Series 2, Story 4/6 Everyone's telling tales and making up stories. Irene is unsure what to do...	02:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 9, University of Plymouth 3/6 Students from the University of Plymouth take on their professors in the upbeat quiz. 02:30 1835—The Reluctant Aristocrat 3/4 Belport tries to prove he is not a toff but instead starts the world's first rail strike.	02:00 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 3 3/5 Miss Marple begins her investigation. But will the killer strike again? 02:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 4 4/5 Could there be another murder for Miss Marple to tackle?
03:00		03:00 Playing For Time - Three Days In May 1940 Facing defeat in Dunkirk, the War Cabinet challenges Winston Churchill.	03:00 Drama on 4—Sylvia's Lovers by Elizabeth Gaskell, 1. Captured 1/2 Sylvia falls in love with whaler Charlie Kinraid, but he's captured by the Press Gang.	03:00 Drama on 4—Sylvia's Lovers by Elizabeth Gaskell, 2. The Return 2/2 Sylvia discovers Philip has lied to her.	03:00 The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton—1. The Countess 1/2 Life takes an unexpected turn for engaged Newland Archer...	03:00 The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton—Episode 2. A Life Apart 2/2 Despite marrying May, Newland is consumed by Ellen.	03:00 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 5 5/5 Confessions all round, as 'Pip' and the murderer are revealed. But where is Miss Marple? 03:30 A Good Read—India Knight and Richard Hawley India Knight, Richard Hawley and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite books. From 2010.
04:00	04:00 Drama on 4—Samuel Beckett - All That Fall Samuel Beckett's playful and mysterious journey of words and sounds.	04:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Solving It Guy Raz explores how some people are trying to solve humanity’s impossible problems.	04:00 Telling Tales—Karine Polwart Exploring storytelling in song with the musician and writer Karine Polwart.	04:00 Steve Penk's Radio Nightmares—3. Third Time's A Charm 3/3 More classic radio fluffs and bloopers.	04:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Medicine, Science & Engineering, Professor Heinz Wolff Sue Lawley talks to Professor Heinz Wolff. 04:45 Multi Story Shorts—Fam A couple share the challenges a gender reassignment has placed on their 45 year marriage.	04:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Interviews to inspire Amanda Litherland presents a selection of interviews with pioneering podcasters.	04:00 Stephen Lowe - Touched The haunting reality of life for three sisters in the 100 days between VE and VJ Days.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Poetry in Translation Poet Daljit Nagra dives into the archive to look at the global poetry scene. 05:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 4 4/6 Meet the train passenger who really doesn't overthink things.	05:00 Says on the Tin—Face Cream 6/6 Eliott and Esther are close to admitting their attraction, but they hit a snag... 05:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 4, The Cruiseman 6/6 Milton’s sent on a luxury cruise - but who’d want him out of the way? Apart from everyone.	05:00 HR—Series 2, Consulting 6/6 After nursing Peter's retirement blues, Sam is wary over a job opportunity. 05:30 Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 1, 4: Monogamy 4/4 Stand-up show with Ellie Taylor in which she talks about a controversial subject.	05:00 Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, They Come to Freeze Our Children 3/6 A children's TV show runs a competition to win a visit to the futuristic radio soap. 05:30 Quanderhorn—Quanderhorn 2, 1. Killdiboos and Universibold Explodibangbang 1/6 Can Quanderhorn (James Fleet) and his trepid crew save the world from the end of reality?	05:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 As a town prepares for its talent night, Mary gets a shock and Jonathan gets side-tracked. 05:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Charity Gig 1/4 Bob catches up with a former resident of C Wing, who has written about their time inside.	05:00 Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Can Maddox's literary pretentions survive in the new media world? 05:30 Just a Minute—Series 71, Episode 8 8/8 Stephen Fry and David Tennant join regulars on this long-running comedy panel game.	05:30 Great Lives—Andrew Adonis on Joseph Bazalgette Lord Adonis chooses Victorian engineer, aka 'The Sewer King', Sir Joseph Bazalgette
06:00	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 6, 8. The Second Stain 8/9 The detective is called to investigate the disappearance of a very secret letter. 06:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 1 1/5 The residents of Chipping Cleghorn misinterpret a murderous invitation.	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 6, 9. The Final Problem 9/9 The sleuth's enemy, Moriarty, pursues him across Europe - towards a final confrontation. 06:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 2 2/5 Who is trying to kill Letty Blacklock? And what did Mitzi overhear in the summerhouse?	06:00 Len Deighton - XPD—1. A Small Killing in Hollywood 1/8 Did Churchill meet Hitler in 1940? Britain's ‘SIS’ is tasked to find out.... 06:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 3 3/5 Miss Marple begins her investigation. But will the killer strike again?	06:00 Len Deighton - XPD—2. The House in Geneva 2/8 Charles Stein is on a mission to Switzerland to find out about the Nazi Kaiseroda mine. 06:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 4 4/5 Could there be another murder for Miss Marple to tackle?	06:00 Len Deighton - XPD—3. An Egg Farm in Norfolk 3/8 SIS agent Boyd Stuart undertakes a dangerous mission to Los Angeles 06:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 5 5/5 Confessions all round, as 'Pip' and the murderer are revealed. But where is Miss Marple?	06:00 Stephen Lowe - Touched The haunting reality of life for three sisters in the 100 days between VE and VJ Days.	06:00 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 1 1/5 The residents of Chipping Cleghorn misinterpret a murderous invitation. 06:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 2 2/5 Who is trying to kill Letty Blacklock? And what did Mitzi overhear in the summerhouse?
07:00	07:00 Says on the Tin—Face Cream 6/6 Eliott and Esther are close to admitting their attraction, but they hit a snag... 07:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 4, The Cruiseman 6/6 Milton’s sent on a luxury cruise - but who’d want him out of the way? Apart from everyone.	07:00 HR—Series 2, Consulting 6/6 After nursing Peter's retirement blues, Sam is wary over a job opportunity. 07:30 Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 1, 4: Monogamy 4/4 Stand-up show with Ellie Taylor in which she talks about a controversial subject.	07:00 Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, They Come to Freeze Our Children 3/6 A children's TV show runs a competition to win a visit to the futuristic radio soap. 07:30 Quanderhorn—Quanderhorn 2, 1. Killdiboos and Universibold Explodibangbang 1/6 Can Quanderhorn (James Fleet) and his trepid crew save the world from the end of reality?	07:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 As a town prepares for its talent night, Mary gets a shock and Jonathan gets side-tracked. 07:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Charity Gig 1/4 Bob catches up with a former resident of C Wing, who has written about their time inside.	07:00 Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Can Maddox's literary pretentions survive in the new media world? 07:30 Just a Minute—Series 71, Episode 8 8/8 Stephen Fry and David Tennant join regulars on this long-running comedy panel game.	07:30 Great Lives—Andrew Adonis on Joseph Bazalgette Lord Adonis chooses Victorian engineer, aka 'The Sewer King', Sir Joseph Bazalgette	07:00 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 3 3/5 Miss Marple begins her investigation. But will the killer strike again? 07:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 4 4/5 Could there be another murder for Miss Marple to tackle?
08:00	08:00 Women in the Wardroom (Have Been Redecorating) Pertwee is put in charge of a wardroom facelift aboard HMS Troutbridge. 08:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Turkey Dinner 22/26 Jones mistakenly shoots a bird, which ends up in the oven for local old folk.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Lost Emperor 3/27 Archaeologist, Neddie Seagoon, hunts for the missing treasure of Genghis Khan. 08:30 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—Hollywood and Back 5/10 The veteran of many parts recalls one of the worst screen performances never seen.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Wild Man of the Woods 16/20 The Lad is set to reject society to go and live a truly rural life. 08:30 After Henry—Series 2, The Kitten 5/8 Sarah and her mother disagree over house tidiness, until a visitor arrives.	08:00 Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 7 7/7 Frankie recalls his Everest expedition and appears as a witness in the High Court. 08:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 11 11/14 Comedy launch of 'For Better and for Worse and Son'.	08:00 The Men from the Ministry—A Slight Case of Demolition The bumbling civil servants tackle traffic trouble and town planning. 08:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 The shady lawyer is collecting for 'charity'. Stars Michael Roberts. From August 1992.	08:00 Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 6 6/13 The general knowledge music quiz, with Paul Gambaccini. 08:30 The Change—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 A visit to the doctor sparks a bombshell for the not-so-happy mother-to-be.	08:00 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 5 5/5 Confessions all round, as 'Pip' and the murderer are revealed. But where is Miss Marple? 08:30 The Inimitable Jeeves—Pearls Mean Tears 2/10 When Aunt Agatha sparks uproar, can Bertie Wooster's valet save the day?
09:00	09:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs with Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty 09:30 Chambers—Series 2, Conditional Fees 5/5 Fuller-Carp wants victory in a 'no win, no fee' case of a broken thumb and a can of figs.	09:00 The News Quiz—Series 102, Episode 3 3/8 Angela Barnes leads a panel of comics and journalists in rounding up the news. 09:30 Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Penny-Pinching Publisher 4/6 Can struggling writer Woodhouse deal with disappointment after his trip to Berlin?	09:00 Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 6 6/13 The general knowledge music quiz, with Paul Gambaccini. 09:30 The Change—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 A visit to the doctor sparks a bombshell for the not-so-happy mother-to-be.	09:00 It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 With panellists Andrew Maxwell, Celia Pacquola, Will Smith and Jason Solomons. 09:30 Millport—Series 2, Story 4/6 Everyone's telling tales and making up stories. Irene is unsure what to do...	09:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 9, University of Plymouth 3/6 Students from the University of Plymouth take on their professors in the upbeat quiz. 09:30 1835—The Reluctant Aristocrat 3/4 Belport tries to prove he is not a toff but instead starts the world's first rail strike.	09:00 Comedy Greats—1970s, Episode 1 1/2 Hello Cheeky! Hear The News Huddlines, Frankie Howerd, Parsley Sidings and more!	09:00 Floggit's—From 24/08/1956 Chaos strikes village shopkeepers Gert and Daisy over a tree. 09:30 Millport—Series 2, Story 4/6 Everyone's telling tales and making up stories. Irene is unsure what to do...
10:00	10:00 Playing For Time - Three Days In May 1940 Facing defeat in Dunkirk, the War Cabinet challenges Winston Churchill.	10:00 Drama on 4—Sylvia's Lovers by Elizabeth Gaskell, 1. Captured 1/2 Sylvia falls in love with whaler Charlie Kinraid, but he's captured by the Press Gang.	10:00 Drama on 4—Sylvia's Lovers by Elizabeth Gaskell, 2. The Return 2/2 Sylvia discovers Philip has lied to her.	10:00 The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton—1. The Countess 1/2 Life takes an unexpected turn for engaged Newland Archer...	10:00 The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton—Episode 2. A Life Apart 2/2 Despite marrying May, Newland is consumed by Ellen.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Medicine, Science & Engineering, Professor Dame Kay Davies Kirsty Young talks to Professor Dame Kay Davies. 10:45 Multi Story Shorts—Home Follow Laura's unexpected house move - from bustling Bristol, back to her rural roots.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Solving It Guy Raz explores how some people are trying to solve humanity’s impossible problems.	11:00 Telling Tales—Karine Polwart Exploring storytelling in song with the musician and writer Karine Polwart.	11:00 Steve Penk's Radio Nightmares—3. Third Time's A Charm 3/3 More classic radio fluffs and bloopers.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Medicine, Science & Engineering, Professor Heinz Wolff Sue Lawley talks to Professor Heinz Wolff. 11:45 Multi Story Shorts—Fam A couple share the challenges a gender reassignment has placed on their 45 year marriage.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Interviews to inspire Amanda Litherland presents a selection of interviews with pioneering podcasters.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 3, Saving Animals 8/10 What it means to be special when it comes to saving a particular animal.
12:00	12:00 Women in the Wardroom (Have Been Redecorating) Pertwee is put in charge of a wardroom facelift aboard HMS Troutbridge. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Turkey Dinner 22/26 Jones mistakenly shoots a bird, which ends up in the oven for local old folk.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Lost Emperor 3/27 Archaeologist, Neddie Seagoon, hunts for the missing treasure of Genghis Khan. 12:30 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—Hollywood and Back 5/10 The veteran of many parts recalls one of the worst screen performances never seen.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Wild Man of the Woods 16/20 The Lad is set to reject society to go and live a truly rural life. 12:30 After Henry—Series 2, The Kitten 5/8 Sarah and her mother disagree over house tidiness, until a visitor arrives.	12:00 Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 7 7/7 Frankie recalls his Everest expedition and appears as a witness in the High Court. 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 11 11/14 Comedy launch of 'For Better and for Worse and Son'.	12:00 The Men from the Ministry—A Slight Case of Demolition The bumbling civil servants tackle traffic trouble and town planning. 12:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 The shady lawyer is collecting for 'charity'. Stars Michael Roberts. From August 1992.	12:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 As a town prepares for its talent night, Mary gets a shock and Jonathan gets side-tracked. 12:30 Women in the Wardroom (Have Been Redecorating) Pertwee is put in charge of a wardroom facelift aboard HMS Troutbridge.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Lindisfarne: Poetry in Progress Daljit Nagra introduces the responses of twelve poets to the Lindisfarne Gospel. 12:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 5 5/6 John makes a heartfelt serving suggestion, and Lawry tries to keep himself busy.
13:00	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 6, 8. The Second Stain 8/9 The detective is called to investigate the disappearance of a very secret letter. 13:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 1 1/5 The residents of Chipping Cleghorn misinterpret a murderous invitation.	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 6, 9. The Final Problem 9/9 The sleuth's enemy, Moriarty, pursues him across Europe - towards a final confrontation. 13:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 2 2/5 Who is trying to kill Letty Blacklock? And what did Mitzi overhear in the summerhouse?	13:00 Len Deighton - XPD—1. A Small Killing in Hollywood 1/8 Did Churchill meet Hitler in 1940? Britain's ‘SIS’ is tasked to find out.... 13:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 3 3/5 Miss Marple begins her investigation. But will the killer strike again?	13:00 Len Deighton - XPD—2. The House in Geneva 2/8 Charles Stein is on a mission to Switzerland to find out about the Nazi Kaiseroda mine. 13:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 4 4/5 Could there be another murder for Miss Marple to tackle?	13:00 Len Deighton - XPD—3. An Egg Farm in Norfolk 3/8 SIS agent Boyd Stuart undertakes a dangerous mission to Los Angeles 13:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 5 5/5 Confessions all round, as 'Pip' and the murderer are revealed. But where is Miss Marple?	13:00 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 1 1/5 The residents of Chipping Cleghorn misinterpret a murderous invitation. 13:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 2 2/5 Who is trying to kill Letty Blacklock? And what did Mitzi overhear in the summerhouse?	13:00 Comedy Greats—1970s, Episode 1 1/2 Hello Cheeky! Hear The News Huddlines, Frankie Howerd, Parsley Sidings and more!
14:00	14:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs with Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty 14:30 Chambers—Series 2, Conditional Fees 5/5 Fuller-Carp wants victory in a 'no win, no fee' case of a broken thumb and a can of figs.	14:00 Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 1 1/6 The famed improvisation game with Lenny Henry, Dawn French, John Sessions and Stephen Fry. 14:30 Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Penny-Pinching Publisher 4/6 Can struggling writer Woodhouse deal with disappointment after his trip to Berlin?	14:00 Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 6 6/13 The general knowledge music quiz, with Paul Gambaccini. 14:30 The Change—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 A visit to the doctor sparks a bombshell for the not-so-happy mother-to-be.	14:00 It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 With panellists Andrew Maxwell, Celia Pacquola, Will Smith and Jason Solomons. 14:30 Millport—Series 2, Story 4/6 Everyone's telling tales and making up stories. Irene is unsure what to do...	14:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 9, University of Plymouth 3/6 Students from the University of Plymouth take on their professors in the upbeat quiz. 14:30 1835—The Reluctant Aristocrat 3/4 Belport tries to prove he is not a toff but instead starts the world's first rail strike.	14:00 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 3 3/5 Miss Marple begins her investigation. But will the killer strike again? 14:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 4 4/5 Could there be another murder for Miss Marple to tackle?
15:00	15:00 Playing For Time - Three Days In May 1940 Facing defeat in Dunkirk, the War Cabinet challenges Winston Churchill.	15:00 Drama on 4—Sylvia's Lovers by Elizabeth Gaskell, 1. Captured 1/2 Sylvia falls in love with whaler Charlie Kinraid, but he's captured by the Press Gang.	15:00 Drama on 4—Sylvia's Lovers by Elizabeth Gaskell, 2. The Return 2/2 Sylvia discovers Philip has lied to her.	15:00 The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton—1. The Countess 1/2 Life takes an unexpected turn for engaged Newland Archer...	15:00 The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton—Episode 2. A Life Apart 2/2 Despite marrying May, Newland is consumed by Ellen.	15:00 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 5 5/5 Confessions all round, as 'Pip' and the murderer are revealed. But where is Miss Marple? 15:30 A Good Read—India Knight and Richard Hawley India Knight, Richard Hawley and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite books. From 2010.
16:00	16:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Solving It Guy Raz explores how some people are trying to solve humanity’s impossible problems.	16:00 Telling Tales—Karine Polwart Exploring storytelling in song with the musician and writer Karine Polwart.	16:00 Steve Penk's Radio Nightmares—3. Third Time's A Charm 3/3 More classic radio fluffs and bloopers.	16:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Medicine, Science & Engineering, Professor Heinz Wolff Sue Lawley talks to Professor Heinz Wolff. 16:45 Multi Story Shorts—Fam A couple share the challenges a gender reassignment has placed on their 45 year marriage.	16:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Interviews to inspire Amanda Litherland presents a selection of interviews with pioneering podcasters.	16:00 Stephen Lowe - Touched The haunting reality of life for three sisters in the 100 days between VE and VJ Days.	16:00 Drama on 4—Munchausen Alistair McGowan plays all 44 parts in David Spicer's comic take on the Lord of Lies.
17:00	17:00 Says on the Tin—Face Cream 6/6 Eliott and Esther are close to admitting their attraction, but they hit a snag... 17:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 4, The Cruiseman 6/6 Milton’s sent on a luxury cruise - but who’d want him out of the way? Apart from everyone.	17:00 HR—Series 2, Consulting 6/6 After nursing Peter's retirement blues, Sam is wary over a job opportunity. 17:30 Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 1, 4: Monogamy 4/4 Stand-up show with Ellie Taylor in which she talks about a controversial subject.	17:00 Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, They Come to Freeze Our Children 3/6 A children's TV show runs a competition to win a visit to the futuristic radio soap. 17:30 Quanderhorn—Quanderhorn 2, 1. Killdiboos and Universibold Explodibangbang 1/6 Can Quanderhorn (James Fleet) and his trepid crew save the world from the end of reality?	17:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 As a town prepares for its talent night, Mary gets a shock and Jonathan gets side-tracked. 17:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Charity Gig 1/4 Bob catches up with a former resident of C Wing, who has written about their time inside.	17:00 Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Can Maddox's literary pretentions survive in the new media world? 17:30 Just a Minute—Series 71, Episode 8 8/8 Stephen Fry and David Tennant join regulars on this long-running comedy panel game.	17:30 Great Lives—Andrew Adonis on Joseph Bazalgette Lord Adonis chooses Victorian engineer, aka 'The Sewer King', Sir Joseph Bazalgette	17:00 Poetry Extra—Lindisfarne: Poetry in Progress Daljit Nagra introduces the responses of twelve poets to the Lindisfarne Gospel. 17:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 5 5/6 John makes a heartfelt serving suggestion, and Lawry tries to keep himself busy.
18:00	18:00 MR James—Martin's Close Will the trial of Squire George Martin convict him of murder? 18:30 A Good Read—India Knight and Richard Hawley India Knight, Richard Hawley and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite books. From 2010.	18:00 William Golding - Lord of the Flies—Fire On The Mountain 1/4 William Golding's classic story dramatised by Judith Adams. 18:30 Soul Music—Series 1, Bridge Over Troubled Water 3/8 Despite their hit anthem, Simon and Garfunkel struck some wrong notes.	18:00 William Golding - Lord of the Flies—Painted Faces 2/4 William Golding's classic story dramatised by Judith Adams. 18:30 Short Cuts—Series 8, Afterlife 4/6 Josie Long presents stories of what follows after the main event.	18:00 William Golding - Lord of the Flies—Beast From The Air 3/4 William Golding's classic story dramatised by Judith Adams. 18:30 Great Lives—Andrew Adonis on Joseph Bazalgette Lord Adonis chooses Victorian engineer, aka 'The Sewer King', Sir Joseph Bazalgette	18:00 William Golding - Lord of the Flies—Gift For Darkness 4/4 William Golding's classic story dramatised by Judith Adams. 18:30 Off the Page—Am I My Brother's Keeper? Dominic Arkwright with guests Mary Loudon, Morag Joss and Pip Utton.	18:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Tertiary Phase, Fit The Fifteenth 3/6 Slartibartfast informs Arthur and Ford about the true purpose of the Krikkit robots. 18:30 The Man in Black—Series 1, 3. The White Hare by Lucy Gough 3/5 The creepy raconteur's tale of a couple who find country life is far from peaceful.	18:00 Peter Ackroyd - Hawksmoor—1. New Churches 1/2 London, 1711: An architect sets to work on some new churches.
19:00	19:00 Women in the Wardroom (Have Been Redecorating) Pertwee is put in charge of a wardroom facelift aboard HMS Troutbridge. 19:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Turkey Dinner 22/26 Jones mistakenly shoots a bird, which ends up in the oven for local old folk.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Lost Emperor 3/27 Archaeologist, Neddie Seagoon, hunts for the missing treasure of Genghis Khan. 19:30 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—Hollywood and Back 5/10 The veteran of many parts recalls one of the worst screen performances never seen.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Wild Man of the Woods 16/20 The Lad is set to reject society to go and live a truly rural life. 19:30 After Henry—Series 2, The Kitten 5/8 Sarah and her mother disagree over house tidiness, until a visitor arrives.	19:00 Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 7 7/7 Frankie recalls his Everest expedition and appears as a witness in the High Court. 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 11 11/14 Comedy launch of 'For Better and for Worse and Son'.	19:00 The Men from the Ministry—A Slight Case of Demolition The bumbling civil servants tackle traffic trouble and town planning. 19:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 The shady lawyer is collecting for 'charity'. Stars Michael Roberts. From August 1992.	19:00 Comedy Greats—1970s, Episode 1 1/2 Hello Cheeky! Hear The News Huddlines, Frankie Howerd, Parsley Sidings and more!	19:00 Radiolab—Series 3, Saving Animals 8/10 What it means to be special when it comes to saving a particular animal.
20:00	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 6, 8. The Second Stain 8/9 The detective is called to investigate the disappearance of a very secret letter. 20:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 1 1/5 The residents of Chipping Cleghorn misinterpret a murderous invitation.	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 6, 9. The Final Problem 9/9 The sleuth's enemy, Moriarty, pursues him across Europe - towards a final confrontation. 20:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 2 2/5 Who is trying to kill Letty Blacklock? And what did Mitzi overhear in the summerhouse?	20:00 Len Deighton - XPD—1. A Small Killing in Hollywood 1/8 Did Churchill meet Hitler in 1940? Britain's ‘SIS’ is tasked to find out.... 20:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 3 3/5 Miss Marple begins her investigation. But will the killer strike again?	20:00 Len Deighton - XPD—2. The House in Geneva 2/8 Charles Stein is on a mission to Switzerland to find out about the Nazi Kaiseroda mine. 20:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 4 4/5 Could there be another murder for Miss Marple to tackle?	20:00 Len Deighton - XPD—3. An Egg Farm in Norfolk 3/8 SIS agent Boyd Stuart undertakes a dangerous mission to Los Angeles 20:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 5 5/5 Confessions all round, as 'Pip' and the murderer are revealed. But where is Miss Marple?		20:00 Drama on 4—Munchausen Alistair McGowan plays all 44 parts in David Spicer's comic take on the Lord of Lies.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Solving It Guy Raz explores how some people are trying to solve humanity’s impossible problems.	21:00 Telling Tales—Karine Polwart Exploring storytelling in song with the musician and writer Karine Polwart.	21:00 Steve Penk's Radio Nightmares—3. Third Time's A Charm 3/3 More classic radio fluffs and bloopers.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Medicine, Science & Engineering, Professor Heinz Wolff Sue Lawley talks to Professor Heinz Wolff. 21:45 Multi Story Shorts—Fam A couple share the challenges a gender reassignment has placed on their 45 year marriage.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Interviews to inspire Amanda Litherland presents a selection of interviews with pioneering podcasters.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Medicine, Science & Engineering, Professor Dame Kay Davies Kirsty Young talks to Professor Dame Kay Davies. 21:45 Multi Story Shorts—Home Follow Laura's unexpected house move - from bustling Bristol, back to her rural roots.
22:00	22:00 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 4, The Cruiseman 6/6 Milton’s sent on a luxury cruise - but who’d want him out of the way? Apart from everyone. 22:30 For One Horrible Moment by Peter Bradshaw—Episode 1 1/5 Memoirs of a boy growing up in 1970s Cambridgeshire at the hands of his eccentric dad. 22:45 Armando Iannucci - Facts And Fancies—A Switch in Time 1/5 Armando Iannucci on tackling time-wasting and greetings cards.	22:00 Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 1, 4: Monogamy 4/4 Stand-up show with Ellie Taylor in which she talks about a controversial subject. 22:30 Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 3, Coming of Age 4/6 Stephen K Amos is joined by Mae Martin, Travis Jay and Dan Antopolski.	22:00 Quanderhorn—Quanderhorn 2, 1. Killdiboos and Universibold Explodibangbang 1/6 Can Quanderhorn (James Fleet) and his trepid crew save the world from the end of reality? 22:30 Tim Key's Suspended Sentence Poet and comedian Tim Key sleuths out what makes a great literary opening line.	22:00 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Charity Gig 1/4 Bob catches up with a former resident of C Wing, who has written about their time inside. 22:30 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 2, Beware the Ides of Masterson 1/6 Ancient Rome provides the setting for a story of intrigue, terror, tyrants and togas.	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 71, Episode 8 8/8 Stephen Fry and David Tennant join regulars on this long-running comedy panel game. 22:30 Paperback Hell—Series 2, The Body Bag 2/6 A coolly beautiful maverick female forensic pathologist’s hunt for the cliché killer. 22:45 Steven Appleby's Normal Life—Series 1, Normal Kids 2/6 The cartoonist unearths an alien conspiracy to turn the world into a holiday camp for kids	22:00 The Boosh—Stolen 1/6 Two surreal zookeepers try to catch an animal thief. 22:30 And Now in Colour—Series 2, The Great Outdoors 3/6 The sketch team take the audience on an activity holiday.	22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 5 5/6 John makes a heartfelt serving suggestion, and Lawry tries to keep himself busy. 22:30 Radio Shuttleworth—Series 1, Patrick Moore 3/5 Aspiring singer-songwriter John Shuttleworth takes over the airwaves. With Patrick Moore.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 102, Episode 3 3/8 Angela Barnes leads a panel of comics and journalists in rounding up the news. 23:30 Radio Active—Series 6, The D-Day Show 4/8 Saluting the days of war, the radio team look back to the Normandy invasion.	23:00 Where Did It All Go Wrong?—Series 1, Dorrigo 4/4 Simon Munnery's comedic take on a rough tough job in Oz and battling cancer. 23:15 The Pin—Series 2, Evolution 4/4 Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show 23:30 Think the Unthinkable—Series 3, Matsons Electronics 4/6 Can the management consultants charge up an ailing electrical retailer?	23:00 Henry Normal: A Normal...—Life Writer, producer and poet Henry Normal presents a live show exploring life's big questions 23:30 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 1, Kevin Eldon 4/4 Alex and his band try interactive cookery, and Kevin Eldon joins them for a song.	23:00 The Skivers—Series 2, Jon Pertwee 4/5 Doctor Who meets Worzel Gummidge, as Nick Golson and Tim deJongh welcome guest Jon Pertwee 23:30 Concrete Cow—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Dr Jekyll gets a telling off, and Radio 4's new quiz for pedants.	23:00 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 1 1/4 Alan has annoyed his girlfriend Jane, but can't remember why? 23:30 Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix, Episode 1 1/4 The story of English cricket's arrogant, politically incorrect money-grabbing star.	23:00 That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 Who will succeed Zorro and can pensioners understand the futures trade? 23:30 Earls of the Court—The Ides of March 5/6 Can Johnno raise his game in time for Lloydie's much-publicised toga party? 23:45 Foley and McColl: The Interview—Placebo 5/6 The duo tell Parky about their lean years.	23:00 Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed—Series 2, Forgery 1/4 DS Nick Mohammed is immersed in the art world when a forgery ring is discovered. 23:30 Edge Falls—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 A new pet shop is set to open at the retail park, but where are the pets?

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