Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 25 - 31 May 2020

Name: Seeing Red
Released: 1967-09-24

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00:00	00:00 The Prisoner—Series 3, Free For All 1/4 Time for an election in the Village, and the regime wants Six to stand as a candidate.	00:00 The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—Unaccountable Conduct of Professor de Worms 6/13 Syme is chased through the London snow from Soho to St Paul's by the mysterious professor. 00:30 A Good Read—Ken Arnold and Jay Griffiths Ken Arnold and Jay Griffiths join Sue MacGregor to discuss their favourite books.	00:00 The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Man in Spectacles 7/13 With new-found ally the professor, Gabriel rests up before they confront Doctor Bull. 00:30 Soul Music—You'll Never Walk Alone Carl Davis and Gerry Marsden discuss Rodger & Hammerstein's solo number from 'Carousel'.	00:00 The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Duel 8/13 The three men go to France, where Gabriel Syme challenges the Marquis to deadly combat. 00:30 Short Cuts—Series 11, Hope Dies Last 1/6 Josie Long with stories of hope in darkness.	00:00 The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Criminals Chase the Police 9/13 As Gabriel Syme engages his opponent in a duel, there's a revelation from the Marquis. 00:30 Great Lives—Laura Bates on Louisa May Alcott Laura Bates tells Matthew Parris why Louisa May Alcott of "Little Women" is her Great Life	00:00 The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Earth in Anarchy 10/13 The allies head for the coast using horses, then cars, to outrun their masked pursuers. 00:30 Off the Page—Money Victoria Coren discusses filthy lucre with the aptly named William Cash.	00:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Tertiary Phase, Fit the Eighteenth 6/6 Can Arthur save his friends from the Krikkit robots by playing with a straight bat? 00:30 Eric Pringle - It's Cold Outside Ray wakes to see he’s trapped in his car, with no idea who he is or why he’s there.
01:00	01:00 Comedy Greats—1980s, Episode 1 1/2 Featuring Radio Active, After Henry, Unnatural Acts and The Mary Whitehouse Experience.	01:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 6. A Marriage of Convenience 6/6 Investigating the murder of a rambler, Agatha and James go undercover as a married couple. 01:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 1. Casualties of War 1/5 Shrewsbury, 1139. Can the detective monk find a missing brother and sister?	01:00 Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—1. Murder Mansion 1/4 New York, 1934. Tough-nut secret agent X-9 tackles his arch-enemy, The Top. 01:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 2. Danger From All Sides 2/5 Amid bitter civil war, the detective monk makes headway in his medieval crime hunt.	01:00 Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—2. Carnage at Sea 2/4 The '30s spook takes on the law to pursue his arch-enemy in the heart of New York. 01:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 3. Found and Lost 3/5 Brother Cadfael's brave search for a woman leads him to an isolated medieval manor.	01:00 Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—3. The Powers That Be 3/4 The all-American hero battles to save gold bullion and solve Evelyn's disappearance. 01:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest 4/5 Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.	01:00 Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—4. You're the Top 4/4 The action hero finally confronts his nemesis at the top of a New York landmark. 01:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 5. Discoveries 5/5 Medieval sleuth Cadfael discovers Hugonin has been taken prisoner.	01:00 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 1. Casualties of War 1/5 Shrewsbury, 1139. Can the detective monk find a missing brother and sister? 01:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 2. Danger From All Sides 2/5 Amid bitter civil war, the detective monk makes headway in his medieval crime hunt.
02:00		02:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty. 02:30 London Calling—Little Willie Saves the Day 3/4 The Daily Sketch slams boring Auntie. Will John Brown agree to light entertainment shows?	02:00 Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 4 4/6 More ad-lib fun with Stephen Fry, John Sessions, Kate Robbins and Griff Rhys-Jones. 02:30 Two Doors Down—Series 3, Tuned to Moan FM 1/4 Marlborough Road resident Clare needs a babysitter - fast!	02:00 Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 9 9/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 02:30 The Change—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Tension mounts as Carol approaches full term and Violet marries.	02:00 Booked—Series 5, Episode 1 1/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Roger McGough and David Stafford. 02:30 Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, John Wells and June Whitfield.	02:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 9, Oxford Brookes University 6/6 Three students from Oxford Brookes University take on their professors in the upbeat quiz. 02:30 Dry Slopes—Series 2, Tick Tock 2/4 Jobless Angus is nearly 30 and gets a visit from the Spirit of Birthdays Yet to Come.	02:00 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 3. Found and Lost 3/5 Brother Cadfael's brave search for a woman leads him to an isolated medieval manor. 02:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest 4/5 Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.
03:00		03:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—1. Beginnings 1/4 Evelyn Waugh’s most famous novel of life, love and a forgotten era.	03:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—2. New Vistas 2/4 Friendship brings new vistas for Charles, but for ebullient Sebastian the family close in.	03:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—3. Strains 3/4 Sebastian's drinking strains his friendship with Charles, who is lured by the art of Paris	03:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—4. Stormy Waters 4/4 Charles is pleased to spot Julia on the ship, but stormy waters await.	03:00 Peter Tinniswood—The House Swap Sid is an American struggling to come to terms with English life. Stars Penelope Wilton.	03:00 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 5. Discoveries 5/5 Medieval sleuth Cadfael discovers Hugonin has been taken prisoner. 03:30 A Good Read—Ken Arnold and Jay Griffiths Ken Arnold and Jay Griffiths join Sue MacGregor to discuss their favourite books.
04:00	04:00 The Anatomy of Melancholy King James I sets out to discover a remedy for melancholy.	04:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Screen Time - Part 2 Guy Raz explores why we present a digital version of ourselves online?	04:00 Telling Tales—Ben Moor BBC Radio 4 Extra celebrates the very best in storytelling with Ben Moor.	04:00 The Lives of Harry Towers—3. Scandal with Twist of Lime 3/3 The story of the life and radio times of prolific and notorious producer Harry Towers.	04:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Medicine, Science & Engineering, Sir Martin Rees From Edward Elgar to Gabriel Fauré, the astrophysicist shares his castaway choices. 04:45 Multi Story Shorts—Open Road Meet the Shropshire couple who've swapped a five-bedroom house for Trudy the van.	04:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Podcasting in the pandemic - with The Archers, Deborah Frances-White and more How have podcasts changed recently? Hear from The Archers, Deborah Frances-White and more	04:00 Cadfael—One Corpse Too Many With England at civil war in 1138, Brother Cadfael has a medieval murder on his hands.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—The Bards of Somalia Daljit Nagra chooses the country's news-reporting poets, as presented by Rageh Omar. 05:30 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Counter Plot 1/6 Richard is alarmed to find that Uljabaan has commandeered six allotments for an experiment	05:00 Safety Catch—Series 2, If a Job's Not Worth Doing 3/4 Can apathy salve Simon's conscience, or must he simply accept that he loves selling arms? 05:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 60, Episode 3 3/6 Victoria Wood joins regulars Tim, Graeme and Barry. Jack Dee chairs.	05:00 The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Tim talks to a death-defying parachutist and tells at least two jokes about chickens. 05:30 My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Olly Mann 3/6 Rufus Hound talks to the podcaster Olly Mann about his teenage diaries.	05:00 Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Taffy Jones - Protector of the Universe 6/6 War with Russia is imminent, so the futuristic soap relocates to Wales. But is it safer? 05:30 Quanderhorn—Quanderhorn 2, 4. I Didn’t Say it was Well Cloaked 4/6 The crew are trained in Martianosity to infiltrate the Mothership, with variable success.	05:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Can Ken and Keith's whippets win talent night? 05:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The All-Nighter 4/4 Gruff and Alice have to have a good night's sleep, so Bob is babysitting.	05:00 Miracles R Us—Domestic Arrangements 2/4 Can the duo help a man who’s inadvertently encouraged hopes of romance? 05:30 Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Boston 2/6 A routine flight is disrupted by a routine fire, a routine lawsuit and a routine corpse.	05:30 Great Lives—Laura Bates on Louisa May Alcott Laura Bates tells Matthew Parris why Louisa May Alcott of "Little Women" is her Great Life
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 6. A Marriage of Convenience 6/6 Investigating the murder of a rambler, Agatha and James go undercover as a married couple. 06:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 1. Casualties of War 1/5 Shrewsbury, 1139. Can the detective monk find a missing brother and sister?	06:00 Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—1. Murder Mansion 1/4 New York, 1934. Tough-nut secret agent X-9 tackles his arch-enemy, The Top. 06:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 2. Danger From All Sides 2/5 Amid bitter civil war, the detective monk makes headway in his medieval crime hunt.	06:00 Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—2. Carnage at Sea 2/4 The '30s spook takes on the law to pursue his arch-enemy in the heart of New York. 06:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 3. Found and Lost 3/5 Brother Cadfael's brave search for a woman leads him to an isolated medieval manor.	06:00 Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—3. The Powers That Be 3/4 The all-American hero battles to save gold bullion and solve Evelyn's disappearance. 06:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest 4/5 Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.	06:00 Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—4. You're the Top 4/4 The action hero finally confronts his nemesis at the top of a New York landmark. 06:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 5. Discoveries 5/5 Medieval sleuth Cadfael discovers Hugonin has been taken prisoner.	06:00 Cadfael—One Corpse Too Many With England at civil war in 1138, Brother Cadfael has a medieval murder on his hands.	06:00 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 1. Casualties of War 1/5 Shrewsbury, 1139. Can the detective monk find a missing brother and sister? 06:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 2. Danger From All Sides 2/5 Amid bitter civil war, the detective monk makes headway in his medieval crime hunt.
07:00	07:00 Safety Catch—Series 2, If a Job's Not Worth Doing 3/4 Can apathy salve Simon's conscience, or must he simply accept that he loves selling arms? 07:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 60, Episode 3 3/6 Victoria Wood joins regulars Tim, Graeme and Barry. Jack Dee chairs.	07:00 The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Tim talks to a death-defying parachutist and tells at least two jokes about chickens. 07:30 My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Olly Mann 3/6 Rufus Hound talks to the podcaster Olly Mann about his teenage diaries.	07:00 Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Taffy Jones - Protector of the Universe 6/6 War with Russia is imminent, so the futuristic soap relocates to Wales. But is it safer? 07:30 Quanderhorn—Quanderhorn 2, 4. I Didn’t Say it was Well Cloaked 4/6 The crew are trained in Martianosity to infiltrate the Mothership, with variable success.	07:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Can Ken and Keith's whippets win talent night? 07:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The All-Nighter 4/4 Gruff and Alice have to have a good night's sleep, so Bob is babysitting.	07:00 Miracles R Us—Domestic Arrangements 2/4 Can the duo help a man who’s inadvertently encouraged hopes of romance? 07:30 Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Boston 2/6 A routine flight is disrupted by a routine fire, a routine lawsuit and a routine corpse.	07:30 Great Lives—Laura Bates on Louisa May Alcott Laura Bates tells Matthew Parris why Louisa May Alcott of "Little Women" is her Great Life	07:00 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 3. Found and Lost 3/5 Brother Cadfael's brave search for a woman leads him to an isolated medieval manor. 07:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest 4/5 Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.
08:00	08:00 Seeing Red Can the inept Troutbridge crew take a VIP to a secret rendezvous? 08:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Is There Honey Still for Tea? 25/26 Godfrey's idyllic cottage is threatened with demolition.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, Rommel's Treasure 6/27 Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box. 08:30 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—An 'Ep' in the Country 8/10 The showbiz survivor finds himself the stooge in some spin for a popular TV soap actress.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant 19/20 The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him. 08:30 After Henry—Series 2, The Teapot 8/8 How can Eleanor raise cash for a video player?	08:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 3 3/16 Monstrous goings on for Kenneth Horne, while Julian and Sandy hit the bona ski slopes. 08:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 14 14/14 To mark the end of the series, it's panto time! With John Cleese. From January 1967.	08:00 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 10 10/20 Uproar in the agency when the women discover that the men get paid more. 08:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 1. Found and Lost 1/10 The battles of divorcees Bill and Faith to forge a relationship. Stars Lynda Bellingham.	08:00 Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 9 9/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 08:30 The Change—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Tension mounts as Carol approaches full term and Violet marries.	08:00 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 5. Discoveries 5/5 Medieval sleuth Cadfael discovers Hugonin has been taken prisoner. 08:30 The Inimitable Jeeves—The Purity of the Turf 7/10 After the syndicate disaster, Bertie ponders what to bet on next.
09:00	09:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty. 09:30 London Calling—Little Willie Saves the Day 3/4 The Daily Sketch slams boring Auntie. Will John Brown agree to light entertainment shows?	09:00 The News Quiz—Series 102, Episode 6 6/8 Angela Barnes leads a panel of comics and journalists in rounding up the news. 09:30 Two Doors Down—Series 3, Tuned to Moan FM 1/4 Marlborough Road resident Clare needs a babysitter - fast!	09:00 Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 9 9/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 09:30 The Change—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Tension mounts as Carol approaches full term and Violet marries.	09:00 Booked—Series 5, Episode 1 1/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Roger McGough and David Stafford. 09:30 Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, John Wells and June Whitfield.	09:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 9, Oxford Brookes University 6/6 Three students from Oxford Brookes University take on their professors in the upbeat quiz. 09:30 Dry Slopes—Series 2, Tick Tock 2/4 Jobless Angus is nearly 30 and gets a visit from the Spirit of Birthdays Yet to Come.	09:00 Comedy Greats—1980s, Episode 2 2/2 With Naked Radio, The Grumbleweeds, The Jason Explanation and The Big Fun Show.	09:00 Floggit's—From 16/11/1956 Shopkeepers Gert and Daisy get a large dog that doesn't understand English. 09:30 Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, John Wells and June Whitfield.
10:00	10:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—1. Beginnings 1/4 Evelyn Waugh’s most famous novel of life, love and a forgotten era.	10:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—2. New Vistas 2/4 Friendship brings new vistas for Charles, but for ebullient Sebastian the family close in.	10:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—3. Strains 3/4 Sebastian's drinking strains his friendship with Charles, who is lured by the art of Paris	10:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—4. Stormy Waters 4/4 Charles is pleased to spot Julia on the ship, but stormy waters await.	10:00 Peter Tinniswood—The House Swap Sid is an American struggling to come to terms with English life. Stars Penelope Wilton.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Singers, Michael Crawford From Gene Kelly to Bach, actor and singer Michael Crawford shares his castaway choices. 10:45 Multi Story Shorts—Life on the Fair Experience Hull street fair through the eyes of the children who call it a temporary home.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Screen Time - Part 2 Guy Raz explores why we present a digital version of ourselves online?	11:00 Telling Tales—Ben Moor BBC Radio 4 Extra celebrates the very best in storytelling with Ben Moor.	11:00 The Lives of Harry Towers—3. Scandal with Twist of Lime 3/3 The story of the life and radio times of prolific and notorious producer Harry Towers.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Medicine, Science & Engineering, Sir Martin Rees From Edward Elgar to Gabriel Fauré, the astrophysicist shares his castaway choices. 11:45 Multi Story Shorts—Open Road Meet the Shropshire couple who've swapped a five-bedroom house for Trudy the van.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Podcasting in the pandemic - with The Archers, Deborah Frances-White and more How have podcasts changed recently? Hear from The Archers, Deborah Frances-White and more		11:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 10, A Brave Front 1/8 True stories told live in the USA.
12:00	12:00 Seeing Red Can the inept Troutbridge crew take a VIP to a secret rendezvous? 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Is There Honey Still for Tea? 25/26 Godfrey's idyllic cottage is threatened with demolition.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, Rommel's Treasure 6/27 Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box. 12:30 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—An 'Ep' in the Country 8/10 The showbiz survivor finds himself the stooge in some spin for a popular TV soap actress.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant 19/20 The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him. 12:30 After Henry—Series 2, The Teapot 8/8 How can Eleanor raise cash for a video player?	12:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 3 3/16 Monstrous goings on for Kenneth Horne, while Julian and Sandy hit the bona ski slopes. 12:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 14 14/14 To mark the end of the series, it's panto time! With John Cleese. From January 1967.	12:00 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 10 10/20 Uproar in the agency when the women discover that the men get paid more. 12:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 1. Found and Lost 1/10 The battles of divorcees Bill and Faith to forge a relationship. Stars Lynda Bellingham.	12:00 Booked—Series 5, Episode 1 1/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Roger McGough and David Stafford. 12:30 The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Tim talks to a death-defying parachutist and tells at least two jokes about chickens.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Thomas Hardy and Selima Hill Daljit Nagra selects the very best from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Tempting Fete 2/6 Tempers rise preparing for the village fete, and Lucy discovers guitar irritates aliens.
13:00	13:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 6. A Marriage of Convenience 6/6 Investigating the murder of a rambler, Agatha and James go undercover as a married couple. 13:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 1. Casualties of War 1/5 Shrewsbury, 1139. Can the detective monk find a missing brother and sister?	13:00 Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—1. Murder Mansion 1/4 New York, 1934. Tough-nut secret agent X-9 tackles his arch-enemy, The Top. 13:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 2. Danger From All Sides 2/5 Amid bitter civil war, the detective monk makes headway in his medieval crime hunt.	13:00 Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—2. Carnage at Sea 2/4 The '30s spook takes on the law to pursue his arch-enemy in the heart of New York. 13:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 3. Found and Lost 3/5 Brother Cadfael's brave search for a woman leads him to an isolated medieval manor.	13:00 Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—3. The Powers That Be 3/4 The all-American hero battles to save gold bullion and solve Evelyn's disappearance. 13:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest 4/5 Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.	13:00 Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—4. You're the Top 4/4 The action hero finally confronts his nemesis at the top of a New York landmark. 13:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 5. Discoveries 5/5 Medieval sleuth Cadfael discovers Hugonin has been taken prisoner.	13:00 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 1. Casualties of War 1/5 Shrewsbury, 1139. Can the detective monk find a missing brother and sister? 13:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 2. Danger From All Sides 2/5 Amid bitter civil war, the detective monk makes headway in his medieval crime hunt.	13:00 Comedy Greats—1980s, Episode 2 2/2 With Naked Radio, The Grumbleweeds, The Jason Explanation and The Big Fun Show.
14:00	14:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty. 14:30 London Calling—Little Willie Saves the Day 3/4 The Daily Sketch slams boring Auntie. Will John Brown agree to light entertainment shows?	14:00 Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 4 4/6 More ad-lib fun with Stephen Fry, John Sessions, Kate Robbins and Griff Rhys-Jones. 14:30 Two Doors Down—Series 3, Tuned to Moan FM 1/4 Marlborough Road resident Clare needs a babysitter - fast!	14:00 Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 9 9/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 14:30 The Change—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Tension mounts as Carol approaches full term and Violet marries.	14:00 Booked—Series 5, Episode 1 1/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Roger McGough and David Stafford. 14:30 Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, John Wells and June Whitfield.	14:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 9, Oxford Brookes University 6/6 Three students from Oxford Brookes University take on their professors in the upbeat quiz. 14:30 Dry Slopes—Series 2, Tick Tock 2/4 Jobless Angus is nearly 30 and gets a visit from the Spirit of Birthdays Yet to Come.	14:00 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 3. Found and Lost 3/5 Brother Cadfael's brave search for a woman leads him to an isolated medieval manor. 14:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest 4/5 Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.
15:00	15:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—1. Beginnings 1/4 Evelyn Waugh’s most famous novel of life, love and a forgotten era.	15:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—2. New Vistas 2/4 Friendship brings new vistas for Charles, but for ebullient Sebastian the family close in.	15:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—3. Strains 3/4 Sebastian's drinking strains his friendship with Charles, who is lured by the art of Paris	15:00 Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—4. Stormy Waters 4/4 Charles is pleased to spot Julia on the ship, but stormy waters await.	15:00 Peter Tinniswood—The House Swap Sid is an American struggling to come to terms with English life. Stars Penelope Wilton.	15:00 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 5. Discoveries 5/5 Medieval sleuth Cadfael discovers Hugonin has been taken prisoner. 15:30 A Good Read—Ken Arnold and Jay Griffiths Ken Arnold and Jay Griffiths join Sue MacGregor to discuss their favourite books.
16:00	16:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Screen Time - Part 2 Guy Raz explores why we present a digital version of ourselves online?	16:00 Telling Tales—Ben Moor BBC Radio 4 Extra celebrates the very best in storytelling with Ben Moor.	16:00 The Lives of Harry Towers—3. Scandal with Twist of Lime 3/3 The story of the life and radio times of prolific and notorious producer Harry Towers.	16:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Medicine, Science & Engineering, Sir Martin Rees From Edward Elgar to Gabriel Fauré, the astrophysicist shares his castaway choices. 16:45 Multi Story Shorts—Open Road Meet the Shropshire couple who've swapped a five-bedroom house for Trudy the van.	16:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Podcasting in the pandemic - with The Archers, Deborah Frances-White and more How have podcasts changed recently? Hear from The Archers, Deborah Frances-White and more	16:00 Cadfael—One Corpse Too Many With England at civil war in 1138, Brother Cadfael has a medieval murder on his hands.	16:00 Sherlock Holmes—221B Holmes has disappeared so Dr Watson reminisces about life with the legendary detective.
17:00	17:00 Safety Catch—Series 2, If a Job's Not Worth Doing 3/4 Can apathy salve Simon's conscience, or must he simply accept that he loves selling arms? 17:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 60, Episode 3 3/6 Victoria Wood joins regulars Tim, Graeme and Barry. Jack Dee chairs.	17:00 The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Tim talks to a death-defying parachutist and tells at least two jokes about chickens. 17:30 My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Olly Mann 3/6 Rufus Hound talks to the podcaster Olly Mann about his teenage diaries.	17:00 Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Taffy Jones - Protector of the Universe 6/6 War with Russia is imminent, so the futuristic soap relocates to Wales. But is it safer? 17:30 Quanderhorn—Quanderhorn 2, 4. I Didn’t Say it was Well Cloaked 4/6 The crew are trained in Martianosity to infiltrate the Mothership, with variable success.	17:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Can Ken and Keith's whippets win talent night? 17:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The All-Nighter 4/4 Gruff and Alice have to have a good night's sleep, so Bob is babysitting.	17:00 Miracles R Us—Domestic Arrangements 2/4 Can the duo help a man who’s inadvertently encouraged hopes of romance? 17:30 Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Boston 2/6 A routine flight is disrupted by a routine fire, a routine lawsuit and a routine corpse.	17:30 Great Lives—Laura Bates on Louisa May Alcott Laura Bates tells Matthew Parris why Louisa May Alcott of "Little Women" is her Great Life	17:00 Poetry Extra—Thomas Hardy and Selima Hill Daljit Nagra selects the very best from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Tempting Fete 2/6 Tempers rise preparing for the village fete, and Lucy discovers guitar irritates aliens.
18:00	18:00 The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—Unaccountable Conduct of Professor de Worms 6/13 Syme is chased through the London snow from Soho to St Paul's by the mysterious professor. 18:30 A Good Read—Ken Arnold and Jay Griffiths Ken Arnold and Jay Griffiths join Sue MacGregor to discuss their favourite books.	18:00 The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Man in Spectacles 7/13 With new-found ally the professor, Gabriel rests up before they confront Doctor Bull. 18:30 Soul Music—You'll Never Walk Alone Carl Davis and Gerry Marsden discuss Rodger & Hammerstein's solo number from 'Carousel'.	18:00 The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Duel 8/13 The three men go to France, where Gabriel Syme challenges the Marquis to deadly combat. 18:30 Short Cuts—Series 11, Hope Dies Last 1/6 Josie Long with stories of hope in darkness.	18:00 The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Criminals Chase the Police 9/13 As Gabriel Syme engages his opponent in a duel, there's a revelation from the Marquis. 18:30 Great Lives—Laura Bates on Louisa May Alcott Laura Bates tells Matthew Parris why Louisa May Alcott of "Little Women" is her Great Life	18:00 The Man Who Was Thursday by GK Chesterton—The Earth in Anarchy 10/13 The allies head for the coast using horses, then cars, to outrun their masked pursuers. 18:30 Off the Page—Money Victoria Coren discusses filthy lucre with the aptly named William Cash.	18:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Tertiary Phase, Fit the Eighteenth 6/6 Can Arthur save his friends from the Krikkit robots by playing with a straight bat? 18:30 Eric Pringle - It's Cold Outside Ray wakes to see he’s trapped in his car, with no idea who he is or why he’s there.	18:00 The Prisoner—Series 3, The Girl Who Was Death 2/4 Number 6 rides a time and topological rollercoaster as the authorities try to break him.
19:00	19:00 Seeing Red Can the inept Troutbridge crew take a VIP to a secret rendezvous? 19:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Is There Honey Still for Tea? 25/26 Godfrey's idyllic cottage is threatened with demolition.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, Rommel's Treasure 6/27 Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box. 19:30 J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—An 'Ep' in the Country 8/10 The showbiz survivor finds himself the stooge in some spin for a popular TV soap actress.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant 19/20 The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him. 19:30 After Henry—Series 2, The Teapot 8/8 How can Eleanor raise cash for a video player?	19:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 3 3/16 Monstrous goings on for Kenneth Horne, while Julian and Sandy hit the bona ski slopes. 19:30 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 14 14/14 To mark the end of the series, it's panto time! With John Cleese. From January 1967.	19:00 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 10 10/20 Uproar in the agency when the women discover that the men get paid more. 19:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 1. Found and Lost 1/10 The battles of divorcees Bill and Faith to forge a relationship. Stars Lynda Bellingham.	19:00 Comedy Greats—1980s, Episode 2 2/2 With Naked Radio, The Grumbleweeds, The Jason Explanation and The Big Fun Show.	19:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 10, A Brave Front 1/8 True stories told live in the USA.
20:00	20:00 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 6. A Marriage of Convenience 6/6 Investigating the murder of a rambler, Agatha and James go undercover as a married couple. 20:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 1. Casualties of War 1/5 Shrewsbury, 1139. Can the detective monk find a missing brother and sister?	20:00 Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—1. Murder Mansion 1/4 New York, 1934. Tough-nut secret agent X-9 tackles his arch-enemy, The Top. 20:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 2. Danger From All Sides 2/5 Amid bitter civil war, the detective monk makes headway in his medieval crime hunt.	20:00 Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—2. Carnage at Sea 2/4 The '30s spook takes on the law to pursue his arch-enemy in the heart of New York. 20:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 3. Found and Lost 3/5 Brother Cadfael's brave search for a woman leads him to an isolated medieval manor.	20:00 Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—3. The Powers That Be 3/4 The all-American hero battles to save gold bullion and solve Evelyn's disappearance. 20:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest 4/5 Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.	20:00 Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett—4. You're the Top 4/4 The action hero finally confronts his nemesis at the top of a New York landmark. 20:30 Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 5. Discoveries 5/5 Medieval sleuth Cadfael discovers Hugonin has been taken prisoner.		20:00 Sherlock Holmes—221B Holmes has disappeared so Dr Watson reminisces about life with the legendary detective.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Screen Time - Part 2 Guy Raz explores why we present a digital version of ourselves online?	21:00 Telling Tales—Ben Moor BBC Radio 4 Extra celebrates the very best in storytelling with Ben Moor.	21:00 The Lives of Harry Towers—3. Scandal with Twist of Lime 3/3 The story of the life and radio times of prolific and notorious producer Harry Towers.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Medicine, Science & Engineering, Sir Martin Rees From Edward Elgar to Gabriel Fauré, the astrophysicist shares his castaway choices. 21:45 Multi Story Shorts—Open Road Meet the Shropshire couple who've swapped a five-bedroom house for Trudy the van.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Podcasting in the pandemic - with The Archers, Deborah Frances-White and more How have podcasts changed recently? Hear from The Archers, Deborah Frances-White and more		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Singers, Michael Crawford From Gene Kelly to Bach, actor and singer Michael Crawford shares his castaway choices. 21:45 Multi Story Shorts—Life on the Fair Experience Hull street fair through the eyes of the children who call it a temporary home.
22:00	22:00 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 60, Episode 3 3/6 Victoria Wood joins regulars Tim, Graeme and Barry. Jack Dee chairs. 22:30 For One Horrible Moment by Peter Bradshaw—Episode 4 4/5 Memoirs of a boy growing up in the 1970s, a time of electro-convulsive shock therapy. 22:45 Armando Iannucci - Facts And Fancies—Episode 4 4/5 Armando Iannucci looks at writing books - and environmental damage.	22:00 My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Olly Mann 3/6 Rufus Hound talks to the podcaster Olly Mann about his teenage diaries. 22:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, The Writer in the Van 1/6 Ed Reardon returns with a new idea for a novel and an exciting new home.	22:00 Quanderhorn—Quanderhorn 2, 4. I Didn’t Say it was Well Cloaked 4/6 The crew are trained in Martianosity to infiltrate the Mothership, with variable success. 22:30 What's Funny About...—Series 1, Absolutely Fabulous - with Jennifer Saunders 3/6 Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman hear the inside story of Britain’s biggest TV comedies.	22:00 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The All-Nighter 4/4 Gruff and Alice have to have a good night's sleep, so Bob is babysitting. 22:30 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 2, The Jousting Mastersons 4/6 The 15th century family are living in an overcrowded castle.	22:00 Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Boston 2/6 A routine flight is disrupted by a routine fire, a routine lawsuit and a routine corpse. 22:30 Paperback Hell—Series 2, How Not To Live 5/6 Readings from the tie-in book to TV's strangely popular 'How Not To Live'. 22:45 Steven Appleby's Normal Life—Series 1, The Normal Mind 5/6 Facing surgery, the cartoonist explores his brain's inner workings.	22:00 The Boosh—Mutants 4/6 Bob Fossil's latest zoo project backfires... 22:30 And Now in Colour—Series 2, The Grand Tour 6/6 The sketch team take their audience on a luxury London excursion.	22:00 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Tempting Fete 2/6 Tempers rise preparing for the village fete, and Lucy discovers guitar irritates aliens. 22:30 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 1, April 21st to 25th 2/4 Damien reluctantly writes for a supermarket's online magazine.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 102, Episode 6 6/8 Angela Barnes leads a panel of comics and journalists in rounding up the news. 23:30 Radio Active—Series 6, Stop That Crime UK 6/8 The team are here with reconstructions, ready to catch the crooks!	23:00 Nurse—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Bittersweet comedy drama about a community mental health nurse. Starring Paul Whitehouse. 23:15 The In Crowd—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward. 23:30 Old Harry's Game—Series 1, Introduction 1/6 Fed up with eternity, Satan decides hell needs some new guests.	23:30 Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 Arthur Smith with stand-up comedy from Sean Lock and Annette Fagon and music from Squeeze.	23:00 Listen Against—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Time runs away in preparations for the switch-on of the BBC Collider. 23:30 Concrete Cow—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 King Midas is not sure whether life is as good as gold.	23:00 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 4 4/4 Alan's mind is cluttered with memories and questions. Is there a future for him and Jane? 23:30 Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix, Episode 4 4/4 The sporting legend tries to gauge the English team's success in his own murky way.	23:00 That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 The new yoghurt for women, and meet Britain's best police tortoise. 23:30 Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 1, 2. 'Mum is behaving like a teenager'. 2/4 Sarah tackles a mother behaving like a teenager and a butcher who can't find a girl.	23:00 Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed—Series 2, Security 4/4 DS Nick Mohammed is asked to provide additional security for a major event. 23:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Pleasant Yet Dull Life Re-Evilled 1/6 Pip Bin is beginning to miss the conflict with absent evil nemesis Mr Gently Benevolent.

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