Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 11 - 17 May 2020

Name: Celebrating Their Important Anniversary
Released: 1967-09-10

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00:00	00:00 Peter Ackroyd - Hawksmoor—1. New Churches 1/2 London, 1711: An architect sets to work on some new churches.	00:00 Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—All Hallows 1/5 A weary traveller is oppressed by the atmosphere inside a cathedral by the sea. 00:30 A Good Read—Kenneth Cranham and Adam Nicolson Kenneth Cranham and Adam Nicolson join Sue MacGregor to discuss their favourite books.	00:00 Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—Seaton's Aunt 2/5 Two boys spend a holiday with a sinister aunt, an experience that will mark them forever. 00:30 Soul Music—Beethoven's Ode to Joy John Suchet, Hans Rhieburg and Susan Greenfield on the impact of Beethoven's Ode to Joy.	00:00 Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—Crewe 3/5 In a railway station waiting room, an old man shares the haunting tale of a past job. 00:30 Short Cuts—Series 8, Inheritance 5/6 Josie Long hears stories of what one generation passes on to another.	00:00 Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—A Recluse 4/5 One hot night, a traveller must stay at a sinister gentleman's remote house. 00:30 Great Lives—Professor Edith Hall on Lucille Ball Matthew Parris invites Professor Edith Hall to nominate her idol.	00:00 Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—The Almond Tree 5/5 A man recalls the love affair he witnessed, and that will influence the rest of his life. 00:30 Off the Page—Crime Sells Victoria Coren discusses crime writing with Will Self, Martin Short and Maxim Jakubowski.	00:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Tertiary Phase, Fit The Sixteenth 4/6 Arthur is confronted by all he’s ever eaten or killed. 00:30 The Man in Black—Series 1, 4. Hide and Seek by Mike Carey 4/5 The tale of Amelia and the terrifying impact of a medical trial for hypnosis.
01:00	01:00 Comedy Greats—1970s, Episode 1 1/2 Hello Cheeky! Hear The News Huddlines, Frankie Howerd, Parsley Sidings and more!	01:00 Len Deighton - XPD—4. The Hitler Minutes 4/8 Can Boyd discover if the Hitler 'Kaiseroda' treasure mine witness is telling the truth? 01:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Perishing of the Pendragons Mystery afloat as a Cornish family's curse starts to unravel. Starring Andrew Sachs.	01:00 Len Deighton - XPD—5. Operation Siegfried 5/8 Can the XPD service get hold of the papers contained in the Nazi 'Kaiseroda' treasure? 01:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Arrow of Heaven A trip to New York leads to a murky trail of blackmail and murder.	01:00 Len Deighton - XPD—6. A Safe House for Moscow 6/8 Is corruption inside XPD hindering the investigation into the Nazi 'Kaiseroda' treasure? 01:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Mistake of the Machine A suspect is locked away, but has the prison governor got the right man?	01:00 Len Deighton - XPD—7. The Geneva Raid 7/8 Danger in Switzerland, and possibly explosive wartime secrets in England. 01:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Curse of the Golden Cross The past and present collide to provide another mystery to solve for the clerical sleuth.	01:00 Len Deighton - XPD—8. Expedient Demise 8/8 Can Boyd Stuart get to Switzerland in time to help Stein and Colonel Pitman? 01:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, Actor and Alibi The clerical sleuth hopes that the farce is with him in solving a theatre-land mystery.	01:00 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Perishing of the Pendragons Mystery afloat as a Cornish family's curse starts to unravel. Starring Andrew Sachs. 01:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Arrow of Heaven A trip to New York leads to a murky trail of blackmail and murder.
02:00		02:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore and Dan Tetsell. 02:30 London Calling—In the Beginning 1/4 Back to the wireless days of 1922 and BBC's new DG John Brown takes charge.	02:00 Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 2 2/6 The famed improvisation game with Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, John Sessions and Enn Reitel. 02:30 Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Hunting, Shooting and Wishing 5/6 Woodhouse arrives at the Pomeroys' country house hoping to find a patron.	02:00 Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 7 7/13 The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini. 02:30 The Change—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 With George's birthday looming, he gets two surprises, from both his wife and mother.	02:00 It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 With panellists Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford, Lucy Porter and Robert Popper. 02:30 Millport—Series 2, Growth 5/6 The Whelk Diet is on the menu and an inspector arrives to check Bunty's veg.	02:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 9, St Catharine’s College, Cambridge 4/6 Students from St Catharine’s College Cambridge take on the dons in the upbeat quiz. 02:30 1835—Down at the Old Bull and Bush 4/4 Belport tries escapology to woo a music hall singer, but servant Ned is smitten too.	02:00 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Mistake of the Machine A suspect is locked away, but has the prison governor got the right man? 02:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Curse of the Golden Cross The past and present collide to provide another mystery to solve for the clerical sleuth.
03:00		03:00 John Mortimer - Glasnost Visiting Moscow, novelist Anthea Denham gets besotted with her young Russian guide.	03:00 Moll Flanders—Episode 1 1/2 Jessica Hynes plays the woman who inspired Daniel Defoe's eponymous heroine.	03:00 Moll Flanders—Episode 2 2/2 Jessica Hynes plays the woman who inspired Daniel Defoe's eponymous heroine.	03:00 Virginia Woolf - Night and Day—Episode 1 1/2 Katherine and Mary are challenged over their assumptions about love.	03:00 Virginia Woolf - Night and Day—Episode 2 2/2 Katharine is engaged, but her secret admirer is also in Norfolk.	03:00 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, Actor and Alibi The clerical sleuth hopes that the farce is with him in solving a theatre-land mystery. 03:30 A Good Read—Kenneth Cranham and Adam Nicolson Kenneth Cranham and Adam Nicolson join Sue MacGregor to discuss their favourite books.
04:00	04:00 Drama on 4—Munchausen Alistair McGowan plays all 44 parts in David Spicer's comic take on the Lord of Lies.	04:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Amateur Hour Guy Raz explores what does it take to survive when you're a complete amateur?	04:00 Telling Tales—Tim Key Surreal and poetic adventures with the comedian and writer Tim Key.	04:00 The Lives of Harry Towers—1. Overcoats and Acid Baths 1/3 The life and radio career of the prolific and notorious producer Harry Alan Towers.	04:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Medicine, Science & Engineering, Professor Dame Kay Davies Kirsty Young talks to Professor Dame Kay Davies. 04:45 Multi Story Shorts—Home Follow Laura's unexpected house move - from bustling Bristol, back to her rural roots.	04:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Eurovision, Prison, and Parenting Amanda Litherland and Greg Cochrane recommend a selection of listenworthy new podcasts.	04:00 Winston Graham - The Little Walls After the suspicious death of his brother, Philip Turner begins his search for the truth.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Lindisfarne: Poetry in Progress Daljit Nagra introduces the responses of twelve poets to the Lindisfarne Gospel. 05:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 5 5/6 John makes a heartfelt serving suggestion, and Lawry tries to keep himself busy.	05:00 Safety Catch—Series 2, Brothers in Arms 1/4 Simon uses his 'flair for ideas' to prove how bad he feels about being an arms dealer. 05:30 47 Years Without A Clue: A Tribute to Tim Brooke-Taylor A celebration of the late star of I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, Tim Brooke-Taylor.	05:00 The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 8, The Boy Who Ran Away From The Circus 1/2 On a Glasgow rooftop, a former high wire act and a sad young man are connected by chance. 05:30 My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Shazia Mirza 1/6 Rufus Hound chats to comedian Shazia Mirza about growing up as Muslim girl in the 1990s.	05:00 Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Prey of the Bog Monster 4/6 The futuristic radio soap tries to avoid censorship by becoming an outside broadcast. 05:30 Quanderhorn—Quanderhorn 2, 2. Shoveleth in More Hazelnuts! 2/6 Brian, Guuuurk and Troy are condemned to death for crimes against Interior Decoration.	05:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 As talent night rehearsals grind on, peanuts and a trolley challenge some town residents. 05:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Nappy Advert 2/4 The family are trying to earn more money, so Big Bob gets a job.	05:00 Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Maddox's future is uncertain with the newspaper due to be sold... 05:30 Just a Minute—Series 75, Episode 1 1/6 Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, John Finnemore, Gyles Brandreth and Sheila Hancock.	05:30 Great Lives—Professor Edith Hall on Lucille Ball Matthew Parris invites Professor Edith Hall to nominate her idol.
06:00	06:00 Len Deighton - XPD—4. The Hitler Minutes 4/8 Can Boyd discover if the Hitler 'Kaiseroda' treasure mine witness is telling the truth? 06:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Perishing of the Pendragons Mystery afloat as a Cornish family's curse starts to unravel. Starring Andrew Sachs.	06:00 Len Deighton - XPD—5. Operation Siegfried 5/8 Can the XPD service get hold of the papers contained in the Nazi 'Kaiseroda' treasure? 06:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Arrow of Heaven A trip to New York leads to a murky trail of blackmail and murder.	06:00 Len Deighton - XPD—6. A Safe House for Moscow 6/8 Is corruption inside XPD hindering the investigation into the Nazi 'Kaiseroda' treasure? 06:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Mistake of the Machine A suspect is locked away, but has the prison governor got the right man?	06:00 Len Deighton - XPD—7. The Geneva Raid 7/8 Danger in Switzerland, and possibly explosive wartime secrets in England. 06:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Curse of the Golden Cross The past and present collide to provide another mystery to solve for the clerical sleuth.	06:00 Len Deighton - XPD—8. Expedient Demise 8/8 Can Boyd Stuart get to Switzerland in time to help Stein and Colonel Pitman? 06:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, Actor and Alibi The clerical sleuth hopes that the farce is with him in solving a theatre-land mystery.	06:00 Winston Graham - The Little Walls After the suspicious death of his brother, Philip Turner begins his search for the truth.	06:00 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Perishing of the Pendragons Mystery afloat as a Cornish family's curse starts to unravel. Starring Andrew Sachs. 06:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Arrow of Heaven A trip to New York leads to a murky trail of blackmail and murder.
07:00	07:00 Safety Catch—Series 2, Brothers in Arms 1/4 Simon uses his 'flair for ideas' to prove how bad he feels about being an arms dealer. 07:30 47 Years Without A Clue: A Tribute to Tim Brooke-Taylor A celebration of the late star of I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, Tim Brooke-Taylor.	07:00 The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 8, The Boy Who Ran Away From The Circus 1/2 On a Glasgow rooftop, a former high wire act and a sad young man are connected by chance. 07:30 My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Shazia Mirza 1/6 Rufus Hound chats to comedian Shazia Mirza about growing up as Muslim girl in the 1990s.	07:00 Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Prey of the Bog Monster 4/6 The futuristic radio soap tries to avoid censorship by becoming an outside broadcast. 07:30 Quanderhorn—Quanderhorn 2, 2. Shoveleth in More Hazelnuts! 2/6 Brian, Guuuurk and Troy are condemned to death for crimes against Interior Decoration.	07:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 As talent night rehearsals grind on, peanuts and a trolley challenge some town residents. 07:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Nappy Advert 2/4 The family are trying to earn more money, so Big Bob gets a job.	07:00 Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Maddox's future is uncertain with the newspaper due to be sold... 07:30 Just a Minute—Series 75, Episode 1 1/6 Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, John Finnemore, Gyles Brandreth and Sheila Hancock.	07:30 Great Lives—Professor Edith Hall on Lucille Ball Matthew Parris invites Professor Edith Hall to nominate her idol.	07:00 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Mistake of the Machine A suspect is locked away, but has the prison governor got the right man? 07:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Curse of the Golden Cross The past and present collide to provide another mystery to solve for the clerical sleuth.
08:00	08:00 Celebrating Their Important Anniversary It's Troutbridge's 25th, and Pertwee plans some special commemorative gifts. 08:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Captain's Car 23/26 When a French general visits, there is a mighty platoon motoring mix-up.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, Napoleon's Piano 4/27 Neddie Seagoon is conned into pinching the keyboard played at the Battle of Waterloo 08:30 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—The Rich Brothers 6/10 The veteran of many parts reveals all on showbiz clichés.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Agricultural 'Ancock 17/20 The Lad starts farming, unaware what Sid has sold him. 08:30 After Henry—Series 2, The Married Man 6/8 Clare's latest love affair is hard to keep secret	08:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 1 1/16 Kenneth Horne is a doctor who talks to animals, while Julian and Sandy troll west. 08:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 12 12/14 Meet Britain's aristocracy and take a driving test. Sketches and songs with John Cleese.	08:00 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 8 8/20 Adrian’s colleagues have to cover for him, when home DIY calamities force his absence. 08:30 Never Too Late—Series 1, Mildred and the Man 2/7 Man-mad Mildred's passions are aroused by the return of an old flame. Stars Thora Hird.	08:00 Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 7 7/13 The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini. 08:30 The Change—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 With George's birthday looming, he gets two surprises, from both his wife and mother.	08:00 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, Actor and Alibi The clerical sleuth hopes that the farce is with him in solving a theatre-land mystery. 08:30 The Inimitable Jeeves—Honoria Glossop 3/10 When Bingo's new love lands Bertie in bother, who can save the day?
09:00	09:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore and Dan Tetsell. 09:30 London Calling—In the Beginning 1/4 Back to the wireless days of 1922 and BBC's new DG John Brown takes charge.	09:00 The News Quiz—Series 102, Episode 4 4/8 Angela Barnes leads a panel of comics and journalists in rounding up the news. 09:30 Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Hunting, Shooting and Wishing 5/6 Woodhouse arrives at the Pomeroys' country house hoping to find a patron.	09:00 Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 7 7/13 The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini. 09:30 The Change—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 With George's birthday looming, he gets two surprises, from both his wife and mother.	09:00 It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 With panellists Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford, Lucy Porter and Robert Popper. 09:30 Millport—Series 2, Growth 5/6 The Whelk Diet is on the menu and an inspector arrives to check Bunty's veg.	09:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 9, St Catharine’s College, Cambridge 4/6 Students from St Catharine’s College Cambridge take on the dons in the upbeat quiz. 09:30 1835—Down at the Old Bull and Bush 4/4 Belport tries escapology to woo a music hall singer, but servant Ned is smitten too.	09:00 The Mastertapes Guide to Writing the Perfect Song Leading musicians give a masterclass in the art of songwriting	09:00 Floggit's—From 02/11/1956 Village shopkeepers Gert and Daisy get set for Bonfire Night. 09:30 Millport—Series 2, Growth 5/6 The Whelk Diet is on the menu and an inspector arrives to check Bunty's veg.
10:00	10:00 John Mortimer - Glasnost Visiting Moscow, novelist Anthea Denham gets besotted with her young Russian guide.	10:00 Moll Flanders—Episode 1 1/2 Jessica Hynes plays the woman who inspired Daniel Defoe's eponymous heroine.	10:00 Moll Flanders—Episode 2 2/2 Jessica Hynes plays the woman who inspired Daniel Defoe's eponymous heroine.	10:00 Virginia Woolf - Night and Day—Episode 1 1/2 Katherine and Mary are challenged over their assumptions about love.	10:00 Virginia Woolf - Night and Day—Episode 2 2/2 Katharine is engaged, but her secret admirer is also in Norfolk.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Medicine, Science & Engineering, James Dyson Sue Lawley talks to inventor James Dyson. 10:45 Multi Story Shorts—Strangers Reunited The LA cop and Warwickshire firefighter, reunited a year on from the Las Vegas shooting.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Amateur Hour Guy Raz explores what does it take to survive when you're a complete amateur?	11:00 Telling Tales—Tim Key Surreal and poetic adventures with the comedian and writer Tim Key.	11:00 The Lives of Harry Towers—1. Overcoats and Acid Baths 1/3 The life and radio career of the prolific and notorious producer Harry Alan Towers.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Medicine, Science & Engineering, Professor Dame Kay Davies Kirsty Young talks to Professor Dame Kay Davies. 11:45 Multi Story Shorts—Home Follow Laura's unexpected house move - from bustling Bristol, back to her rural roots.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Eurovision, Prison, and Parenting Amanda Litherland and Greg Cochrane recommend a selection of listenworthy new podcasts.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 3, Nukes 9/10 What it actually means to be ordered to launch a nuclear attack.
12:00	12:00 Celebrating Their Important Anniversary It's Troutbridge's 25th, and Pertwee plans some special commemorative gifts. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Captain's Car 23/26 When a French general visits, there is a mighty platoon motoring mix-up.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, Napoleon's Piano 4/27 Neddie Seagoon is conned into pinching the keyboard played at the Battle of Waterloo 12:30 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—The Rich Brothers 6/10 The veteran of many parts reveals all on showbiz clichés.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Agricultural 'Ancock 17/20 The Lad starts farming, unaware what Sid has sold him. 12:30 After Henry—Series 2, The Married Man 6/8 Clare's latest love affair is hard to keep secret	12:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 1 1/16 Kenneth Horne is a doctor who talks to animals, while Julian and Sandy troll west. 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 12 12/14 Meet Britain's aristocracy and take a driving test. Sketches and songs with John Cleese.	12:00 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 8 8/20 Adrian’s colleagues have to cover for him, when home DIY calamities force his absence. 12:30 Never Too Late—Series 1, Mildred and the Man 2/7 Man-mad Mildred's passions are aroused by the return of an old flame. Stars Thora Hird.	12:00 The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 8, The Boy Who Ran Away From The Circus 1/2 On a Glasgow rooftop, a former high wire act and a sad young man are connected by chance. 12:30 London Calling—In the Beginning 1/4 Back to the wireless days of 1922 and BBC's new DG John Brown takes charge.	12:00 Poetry Extra—North: Catherine Heaney on Seamus Heaney Daljit Nagra talks to Catherine Heaney about her father. Plus 'North' with Seamus Heaney. 12:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 6 6/6 John apologises for a delay and wonders what his hobbies are.
13:00	13:00 Len Deighton - XPD—4. The Hitler Minutes 4/8 Can Boyd discover if the Hitler 'Kaiseroda' treasure mine witness is telling the truth? 13:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Perishing of the Pendragons Mystery afloat as a Cornish family's curse starts to unravel. Starring Andrew Sachs.	13:00 Len Deighton - XPD—5. Operation Siegfried 5/8 Can the XPD service get hold of the papers contained in the Nazi 'Kaiseroda' treasure? 13:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Arrow of Heaven A trip to New York leads to a murky trail of blackmail and murder.	13:00 Len Deighton - XPD—6. A Safe House for Moscow 6/8 Is corruption inside XPD hindering the investigation into the Nazi 'Kaiseroda' treasure? 13:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Mistake of the Machine A suspect is locked away, but has the prison governor got the right man?	13:00 Len Deighton - XPD—7. The Geneva Raid 7/8 Danger in Switzerland, and possibly explosive wartime secrets in England. 13:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Curse of the Golden Cross The past and present collide to provide another mystery to solve for the clerical sleuth.	13:00 Len Deighton - XPD—8. Expedient Demise 8/8 Can Boyd Stuart get to Switzerland in time to help Stein and Colonel Pitman? 13:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, Actor and Alibi The clerical sleuth hopes that the farce is with him in solving a theatre-land mystery.	13:00 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Perishing of the Pendragons Mystery afloat as a Cornish family's curse starts to unravel. Starring Andrew Sachs. 13:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Arrow of Heaven A trip to New York leads to a murky trail of blackmail and murder.	13:00 The Mastertapes Guide to Writing the Perfect Song Leading musicians give a masterclass in the art of songwriting
14:00	14:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore and Dan Tetsell. 14:30 London Calling—In the Beginning 1/4 Back to the wireless days of 1922 and BBC's new DG John Brown takes charge.	14:00 Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 2 2/6 The famed improvisation game with Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, John Sessions and Enn Reitel. 14:30 Such Rotten Luck—Series 2, Hunting, Shooting and Wishing 5/6 Woodhouse arrives at the Pomeroys' country house hoping to find a patron.	14:00 Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 7 7/13 The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini. 14:30 The Change—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 With George's birthday looming, he gets two surprises, from both his wife and mother.	14:00 It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 With panellists Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford, Lucy Porter and Robert Popper. 14:30 Millport—Series 2, Growth 5/6 The Whelk Diet is on the menu and an inspector arrives to check Bunty's veg.	14:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 9, St Catharine’s College, Cambridge 4/6 Students from St Catharine’s College Cambridge take on the dons in the upbeat quiz. 14:30 1835—Down at the Old Bull and Bush 4/4 Belport tries escapology to woo a music hall singer, but servant Ned is smitten too.	14:00 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Mistake of the Machine A suspect is locked away, but has the prison governor got the right man? 14:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Curse of the Golden Cross The past and present collide to provide another mystery to solve for the clerical sleuth.
15:00	15:00 John Mortimer - Glasnost Visiting Moscow, novelist Anthea Denham gets besotted with her young Russian guide.	15:00 Moll Flanders—Episode 1 1/2 Jessica Hynes plays the woman who inspired Daniel Defoe's eponymous heroine.	15:00 Moll Flanders—Episode 2 2/2 Jessica Hynes plays the woman who inspired Daniel Defoe's eponymous heroine.	15:00 Virginia Woolf - Night and Day—Episode 1 1/2 Katherine and Mary are challenged over their assumptions about love.	15:00 Virginia Woolf - Night and Day—Episode 2 2/2 Katharine is engaged, but her secret admirer is also in Norfolk.	15:00 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, Actor and Alibi The clerical sleuth hopes that the farce is with him in solving a theatre-land mystery. 15:30 A Good Read—Kenneth Cranham and Adam Nicolson Kenneth Cranham and Adam Nicolson join Sue MacGregor to discuss their favourite books.
16:00	16:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Amateur Hour Guy Raz explores what does it take to survive when you're a complete amateur?	16:00 Telling Tales—Tim Key Surreal and poetic adventures with the comedian and writer Tim Key.	16:00 The Lives of Harry Towers—1. Overcoats and Acid Baths 1/3 The life and radio career of the prolific and notorious producer Harry Alan Towers.	16:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Medicine, Science & Engineering, Professor Dame Kay Davies Kirsty Young talks to Professor Dame Kay Davies. 16:45 Multi Story Shorts—Home Follow Laura's unexpected house move - from bustling Bristol, back to her rural roots.	16:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Eurovision, Prison, and Parenting Amanda Litherland and Greg Cochrane recommend a selection of listenworthy new podcasts.	16:00 Winston Graham - The Little Walls After the suspicious death of his brother, Philip Turner begins his search for the truth.	16:00 Laurel and Hardy by Tom McGrath Starring Robbie Coltrane as Oliver Hardy and John Sessions as Stan Laurel.
17:00	17:00 Safety Catch—Series 2, Brothers in Arms 1/4 Simon uses his 'flair for ideas' to prove how bad he feels about being an arms dealer. 17:30 47 Years Without A Clue: A Tribute to Tim Brooke-Taylor A celebration of the late star of I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, Tim Brooke-Taylor.	17:00 The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 8, The Boy Who Ran Away From The Circus 1/2 On a Glasgow rooftop, a former high wire act and a sad young man are connected by chance. 17:30 My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Shazia Mirza 1/6 Rufus Hound chats to comedian Shazia Mirza about growing up as Muslim girl in the 1990s.	17:00 Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Prey of the Bog Monster 4/6 The futuristic radio soap tries to avoid censorship by becoming an outside broadcast. 17:30 Quanderhorn—Quanderhorn 2, 2. Shoveleth in More Hazelnuts! 2/6 Brian, Guuuurk and Troy are condemned to death for crimes against Interior Decoration.	17:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 As talent night rehearsals grind on, peanuts and a trolley challenge some town residents. 17:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Nappy Advert 2/4 The family are trying to earn more money, so Big Bob gets a job.	17:00 Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Maddox's future is uncertain with the newspaper due to be sold... 17:30 Just a Minute—Series 75, Episode 1 1/6 Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, John Finnemore, Gyles Brandreth and Sheila Hancock.	17:30 Great Lives—Professor Edith Hall on Lucille Ball Matthew Parris invites Professor Edith Hall to nominate her idol.	17:00 Poetry Extra—North: Catherine Heaney on Seamus Heaney Daljit Nagra talks to Catherine Heaney about her father. Plus 'North' with Seamus Heaney. 17:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 6 6/6 John apologises for a delay and wonders what his hobbies are.
18:00	18:00 Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—All Hallows 1/5 A weary traveller is oppressed by the atmosphere inside a cathedral by the sea. 18:30 A Good Read—Kenneth Cranham and Adam Nicolson Kenneth Cranham and Adam Nicolson join Sue MacGregor to discuss their favourite books.	18:00 Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—Seaton's Aunt 2/5 Two boys spend a holiday with a sinister aunt, an experience that will mark them forever. 18:30 Soul Music—Beethoven's Ode to Joy John Suchet, Hans Rhieburg and Susan Greenfield on the impact of Beethoven's Ode to Joy.	18:00 Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—Crewe 3/5 In a railway station waiting room, an old man shares the haunting tale of a past job. 18:30 Short Cuts—Series 8, Inheritance 5/6 Josie Long hears stories of what one generation passes on to another.	18:00 Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—A Recluse 4/5 One hot night, a traveller must stay at a sinister gentleman's remote house. 18:30 Great Lives—Professor Edith Hall on Lucille Ball Matthew Parris invites Professor Edith Hall to nominate her idol.	18:00 Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—The Almond Tree 5/5 A man recalls the love affair he witnessed, and that will influence the rest of his life. 18:30 Off the Page—Crime Sells Victoria Coren discusses crime writing with Will Self, Martin Short and Maxim Jakubowski.	18:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Tertiary Phase, Fit The Sixteenth 4/6 Arthur is confronted by all he’s ever eaten or killed. 18:30 The Man in Black—Series 1, 4. Hide and Seek by Mike Carey 4/5 The tale of Amelia and the terrifying impact of a medical trial for hypnosis.	18:00 Peter Ackroyd - Hawksmoor—2. Suspicion 2/2 18th-century architect Nicholas Dyer is under suspicion.
19:00	19:00 Celebrating Their Important Anniversary It's Troutbridge's 25th, and Pertwee plans some special commemorative gifts. 19:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Captain's Car 23/26 When a French general visits, there is a mighty platoon motoring mix-up.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, Napoleon's Piano 4/27 Neddie Seagoon is conned into pinching the keyboard played at the Battle of Waterloo 19:30 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—The Rich Brothers 6/10 The veteran of many parts reveals all on showbiz clichés.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Agricultural 'Ancock 17/20 The Lad starts farming, unaware what Sid has sold him. 19:30 After Henry—Series 2, The Married Man 6/8 Clare's latest love affair is hard to keep secret	19:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 1 1/16 Kenneth Horne is a doctor who talks to animals, while Julian and Sandy troll west. 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 12 12/14 Meet Britain's aristocracy and take a driving test. Sketches and songs with John Cleese.	19:00 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 8 8/20 Adrian’s colleagues have to cover for him, when home DIY calamities force his absence. 19:30 Never Too Late—Series 1, Mildred and the Man 2/7 Man-mad Mildred's passions are aroused by the return of an old flame. Stars Thora Hird.	19:00 The Mastertapes Guide to Writing the Perfect Song Leading musicians give a masterclass in the art of songwriting	19:00 Radiolab—Series 3, Nukes 9/10 What it actually means to be ordered to launch a nuclear attack.
20:00	20:00 Len Deighton - XPD—4. The Hitler Minutes 4/8 Can Boyd discover if the Hitler 'Kaiseroda' treasure mine witness is telling the truth? 20:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Perishing of the Pendragons Mystery afloat as a Cornish family's curse starts to unravel. Starring Andrew Sachs.	20:00 Len Deighton - XPD—5. Operation Siegfried 5/8 Can the XPD service get hold of the papers contained in the Nazi 'Kaiseroda' treasure? 20:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Arrow of Heaven A trip to New York leads to a murky trail of blackmail and murder.	20:00 Len Deighton - XPD—6. A Safe House for Moscow 6/8 Is corruption inside XPD hindering the investigation into the Nazi 'Kaiseroda' treasure? 20:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Mistake of the Machine A suspect is locked away, but has the prison governor got the right man?	20:00 Len Deighton - XPD—7. The Geneva Raid 7/8 Danger in Switzerland, and possibly explosive wartime secrets in England. 20:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Curse of the Golden Cross The past and present collide to provide another mystery to solve for the clerical sleuth.	20:00 Len Deighton - XPD—8. Expedient Demise 8/8 Can Boyd Stuart get to Switzerland in time to help Stein and Colonel Pitman? 20:30 Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, Actor and Alibi The clerical sleuth hopes that the farce is with him in solving a theatre-land mystery.		20:00 Laurel and Hardy by Tom McGrath Starring Robbie Coltrane as Oliver Hardy and John Sessions as Stan Laurel.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Amateur Hour Guy Raz explores what does it take to survive when you're a complete amateur?	21:00 Telling Tales—Tim Key Surreal and poetic adventures with the comedian and writer Tim Key.	21:00 The Lives of Harry Towers—1. Overcoats and Acid Baths 1/3 The life and radio career of the prolific and notorious producer Harry Alan Towers.	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.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Eurovision, Prison, and Parenting Amanda Litherland and Greg Cochrane recommend a selection of listenworthy new podcasts.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Medicine, Science & Engineering, James Dyson Sue Lawley talks to inventor James Dyson. 21:45 Multi Story Shorts—Strangers Reunited The LA cop and Warwickshire firefighter, reunited a year on from the Las Vegas shooting.
22:00	22:00 47 Years Without A Clue: A Tribute to Tim Brooke-Taylor A celebration of the late star of I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, Tim Brooke-Taylor. 22:30 For One Horrible Moment by Peter Bradshaw—Episode 2 2/5 Memoirs of a boy growing up in the 1970s, when a girl caused excitement and self-loathing. 22:45 Armando Iannucci - Facts And Fancies—A Life at the Opera 2/5 Armando Iannucci tackles operas and offers some of his thoughts on ears.	22:00 My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Shazia Mirza 1/6 Rufus Hound chats to comedian Shazia Mirza about growing up as Muslim girl in the 1990s. 22:30 Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 3, Penny Pinching and Austerity 5/6 Stephen K Amos and friends compile an idiot's guide to penny pinching and austerity.	22:00 Quanderhorn—Quanderhorn 2, 2. Shoveleth in More Hazelnuts! 2/6 Brian, Guuuurk and Troy are condemned to death for crimes against Interior Decoration. 22:30 What's Funny About...—Series 1, The Vicar Of Dibley - with Dawn French & Richard Curtis 1/6 Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman hear the inside story of Britain’s biggest TV comedies.	22:00 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Nappy Advert 2/4 The family are trying to earn more money, so Big Bob gets a job. 22:30 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 2, The Quest for the Other Rabbit's Foot 2/6 Myths and mucking out at the court of King Arthur.	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 75, Episode 1 1/6 Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, John Finnemore, Gyles Brandreth and Sheila Hancock. 22:30 Paperback Hell—Series 2, Thrust's Eagle 3/6 Suspiciously fictional author Alexander Cromwell reads from his Napoleonic adventure. 22:45 Steven Appleby's Normal Life—Series 1, Normal Death 3/6 The cartoonist sells his soul to the devil in the hope of securing eternal life.	22:00 The Boosh—Jungle 2/6 Howard and Vince set out to find the zoo's former owner Tommy. 22:30 And Now in Colour—Series 2, Astronaut Training 4/6 The sketch team take the audience to Nevada for selection by NASA.	22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 6 6/6 John apologises for a delay and wonders what his hobbies are. 22:30 Radio Shuttleworth—Series 1, Vanessa Feltz 4/5 Aspiring singer-songwriter John Shuttleworth takes over the airwaves. With Vanessa Feltz.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 102, Episode 4 4/8 Angela Barnes leads a panel of comics and journalists in rounding up the news. 23:30 Radio Active—Series 6, A Thodding By-Election Special 1/8 Radio Active Chairman Norman Tonsil stands as an independent candidate.	23:00 Nurse—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Bittersweet comedy drama about a community mental health nurse. Starring Paul Whitehouse. 23:15 The In Crowd—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward. 23:30 Think the Unthinkable—Series 3, Barrington Zoo 5/6 The hapless consultancy tackle a council's problem with a zoo.	23:30 Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 Arthur Smith presents music and comedy from his home in Balham.	23:00 The Skivers—Series 2, Spike Milligan 5/5 Spike Milligan is this week's sketch show guest and is given a signed horse. 23:30 Concrete Cow—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Temping at Nasa and planning permission for the Death Star.	23:00 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 2 2/4 Insight and absurdity. Does Alan have the nerve to break up with Jane? 23:30 Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix, Episode 2 2/4 The star cricketer injures Felicity Kendall in a charity celebrity cricket game.	23:00 That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 A visit to Britain's only sanctuary for balloon animals. 23:30 Earls of the Court—The Hangover 6/6 Is Lloydie ready for what is coming when Johnno makes a hungover, life-changing decision? 23:45 Foley and McColl: The Interview—For You the War is Over 6/6 Has Sean's hobby of historical re-enactment gone too far?	23:00 Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed—Series 2, Jury 2/4 DS Nick Mohammed has his day in court, but the judge looks unimpressed... 23:30 Edge Falls—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 It's the retail park's charity week, but Sonya's daughter is after cash

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