Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 29 June - 5 July 2020

Name: Have Been Painting Pink Spots
Released: 1967-11-12

Last	Mon 29 Jun	Tue 30 Jun	Wed 1 Jul	Thu 2 Jul	Fri 3 Jul	Sat 4 Jul	Sun 5 Jul
00:00	00:00 Wally K Daly—Nightmare World A worldwide power failure brings chaos and terror to Earth, but some towns are unaffected.	00:00 James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 6. Supermass 6/10 With the Angel computers weakened, the starship is plunging into a black hole. 00:30 A Good Read—Misha Glenny and Bob Mills Misha Glenny and Bob Mills talk to Sue MacGregor about their favourite books.	00:00 James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 7. Deathship 7/10 Dragged into an artificial black hole, the Challenger crew face Spaceguard Six. 00:30 Soul Music—Over the Rainbow Reflections on the impact of The Wizard of Oz's 'Over the Rainbow'.	00:00 James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 8. Megalomania 8/10 An android built by the computers on spaceship Challenger suffers severe logic failure. 00:30 Short Cuts—Series 11, So It Goes 6/6 Josie Long presents radio adventures inspired by Kurt Vonnegut.	00:00 James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 9. Earth 9/10 The starship Challenger's crew finally locate their planet, but what will they find? 00:30 Great Lives—Eve Pollard on Nora Ephron Journalist Eve Pollard explores Hollywood screenwriter Nora Ephron with Matthew Parris.	00:00 James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 10. Earthvoice 10/10 The crew of spaceship Challenger's search is over, but Earth is not how they left it. 00:30 Off the Page—My Brilliant Baby Dominic Arkwright discusses the joys of parenting with Amanda Mitchison, Tom Hodgkinson.	00:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—Quintessential Phase, Fit the Twenty-Third 1/4 Arthur returns to where Earth ought to be, only to find a barely occupied planet. 00:30 Ray Bradbury's Tales of the Bizarre—Series 2, And So Died Riabouchinska 5/6 A man lies murdered in a basement, but there is a surprising non-human witness.
01:00	01:00 The Big Steptoe Radio Show: Ray Galton and Alan Simpson The legendary writers present their favourite episodes featuring the rag and bone men.	01:00 Wally K Daly—Orphans in Waiting, Friday 1/6 Mike, Pete and Janey's parents vanish overnight, and there are mysterious marks outside. 01:30 Down Payment on Death—1. A Shot in the Night 1/5 A retired hitman is offered big money for one last killing.	01:00 Wally K Daly—Orphans in Waiting, Saturday AM 2/6 The children's parents have disappeared. Who or what is 'The Hyena'? 01:30 Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target 2/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo plans his next moves.	01:00 Wally K Daly—Orphans in Waiting, Saturday PM 3/6 Do Uncle Brian and Auntie Vi have the Jago children's best interests at heart? 01:30 Down Payment on Death—3. A Life for a Life 3/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo faces pressure for another killing.	01:00 Wally K Daly—Orphans in Waiting, Saturday Midnight To Dawn 4/6 The Jago children escape the clutches of Brian and Vi, but are they now out of danger? 01:30 Down Payment on Death—4. The Professionals 4/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo makes a decision about his target.	01:00 Wally K Daly—Orphans in Waiting, Sunday AM 5/6 Danger awaits the Jago children in the war-torn land of their birth. With Judy Bennett. 01:30 Down Payment on Death—5. The Moment of Truth 5/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo finally faces his nemesis.	01:00 Down Payment on Death—1. A Shot in the Night 1/5 A retired hitman is offered big money for one last killing. 01:30 Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target 2/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo plans his next moves.
02:00		02:00 Foul Play—Series 3, Commercial Death 5/6 Crime writers John Harvey and Val McDermid tackle a radio DJ's death. 02:30 Chambers—Series 3, It's Only Words 4/4 John Fuller-Carp gets embroiled in a bet with a rival barrister.	02:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 9, Noble, Shanahan, Dent 3/6 John Lloyd and Noel Fielding with Ross Noble, Dr Mike Shanahan and Susie Dent. 02:30 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 It's singing duo Tommy and Sheila's comeback! They're on after the stripper.	02:00 Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Sue Perkins poses moral and ethical dilemmas. 02:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 It's a full moon. Will Maria's matchmaking succeed?	02:00 Booked—Series 5, Episode 6 6/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Radcliffe, Sophie Hannah and Dillie Keane. 02:30 Bristow—Series 1, Fair Shares 1/6 Bristow discovers Chester Perry is making a takeover bid for the firm over the road.	02:00 Wordaholics—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Jack Whitehall, Milton Jones, Natalie Haynes and Susie Dent vie for wordy supremacy 02:30 King of Bath—Ars Brevis 3/6 Beau Nash tries to hide his Welsh origins to get royal approval for his cordial.	02:00 Down Payment on Death—3. A Life for a Life 3/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo faces pressure for another killing. 02:30 Down Payment on Death—4. The Professionals 4/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo makes a decision about his target.
03:00		03:00 DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 1. Past Imperfect 1/4 When a skeleton is found in woods in Suffolk, DI Gwen Danbury investigates.	03:00 DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 2. A Slim Chance 2/4 When a minister for Europe is found dead, Inspector Gwen Danbury goes undercover.	03:00 DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 3. A Sheltered Life 3/4 Gwen Danbury comes to the aid of a colleague-wrongly accused, and her lonely mother, Joan.	03:00 DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 4. The Hostages 4/4 Gwen takes charge when a hostage is taken by a gunman, but then her feisty mother arrives.	03:00 Ronald Frame - Greyfriars Victorian thriller centring on the famous police dog Bobby and his master, John Gray.	03:00 Down Payment on Death—5. The Moment of Truth 5/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo finally faces his nemesis. 03:30 A Good Read—Misha Glenny and Bob Mills Misha Glenny and Bob Mills talk to Sue MacGregor about their favourite books.
04:00	04:00 Drama on 4—The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner Robert Rigby's dramatisation of Alan Sillitoe's short story about an angry young man.	04:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, What Makes Us...Us Guy Raz explores what makes us…us?	04:00 Telling Tales—Elif Shafak Elif Shafak talks about the power of storytelling to promote empathy and understanding.	04:00 Being David Sedaris—3. Music and Meeting 3/3 Emma Freud is joined in her kitchen by author David Sedaris to discuss his life and career	04:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers, Sir Chris Bonington From Salad Days to Joan Baez, mountaineer Chris Bonington shares his castaway choices. 04:45 Multi Story Shorts—Pensions and Tattoos Glenys has paid for her sleeve tattoos with her pension - and they're not what you expect!	04:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Movie nostalgia and podcasts without borders Popcorn becomes PODcorn with a showcase of movie nostalgia podcasts.	04:00 Wally K Daly Trilogy—A Right Royal Rip-Off 2/3 Inmates plot an outrageous heist behind bars. The last thing they want is to be released.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—The Echo Chamber - Craig Raine Daljit Nagra selects the very best programmes from the BBC poetry archive. 05:30 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Exit Strategy 6/6 Uljabaan is determined to fail his annual inspection, but he needs help...	05:00 Sneakiepeeks—Special Relationship 4/6 A CIA man spends the day with Team Beagle. But will his past come back to haunt him? 05:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 24, Episode 2 2/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	05:00 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Mother 2/6 Nick's worst fears come true, and Ronnie sells heart rate monitors… 05:30 It's a Fair Cop—Series 3, Punching Judy 2/4 Police officer and comic Alfie Moore takes his audience through another policing dilemma.	05:00 Clare in the Community—Series 8, The Scapegoat 5/6 Clare is in deep water at work, after an unprofessional mishap. 05:30 Tudur Owen: Zoo—2. On The Brink 2/2 Anglesey stand-up, Tudur Owen on his father opening a zoo.	05:00 HR—Series 3, Robbed 5/6 Sam desperately tries to remortgage the home he shares with Peter. 05:30 Ankle Tag—Series 3, Doppelganger 5/6 Bob can't believe his eyes as he meets his spitting image, whilst Alice treads the boards.	05:00 Man at the Helm—3. Another Option 3/4 The kids wonder if Charlie Bates is man at the helm material. Nina Stibbe’s comic novel. 05:30 Stand-Up Specials—Dave Podmore's Positive Test Could 2020's dearth of sport be a unique opportunity for cricket's anti-hero Dave Podmore?	05:30 Great Lives—Eve Pollard on Nora Ephron Journalist Eve Pollard explores Hollywood screenwriter Nora Ephron with Matthew Parris.
06:00	06:00 Wally K Daly—Orphans in Waiting, Friday 1/6 Mike, Pete and Janey's parents vanish overnight, and there are mysterious marks outside. 06:30 Down Payment on Death—1. A Shot in the Night 1/5 A retired hitman is offered big money for one last killing.	06:00 Wally K Daly—Orphans in Waiting, Saturday AM 2/6 The children's parents have disappeared. Who or what is 'The Hyena'? 06:30 Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target 2/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo plans his next moves.	06:00 Wally K Daly—Orphans in Waiting, Saturday PM 3/6 Do Uncle Brian and Auntie Vi have the Jago children's best interests at heart? 06:30 Down Payment on Death—3. A Life for a Life 3/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo faces pressure for another killing.	06:00 Wally K Daly—Orphans in Waiting, Saturday Midnight To Dawn 4/6 The Jago children escape the clutches of Brian and Vi, but are they now out of danger? 06:30 Down Payment on Death—4. The Professionals 4/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo makes a decision about his target.	06:00 Wally K Daly—Orphans in Waiting, Sunday AM 5/6 Danger awaits the Jago children in the war-torn land of their birth. With Judy Bennett. 06:30 Down Payment on Death—5. The Moment of Truth 5/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo finally faces his nemesis.	06:00 Wally K Daly Trilogy—A Right Royal Rip-Off 2/3 Inmates plot an outrageous heist behind bars. The last thing they want is to be released.	06:00 Down Payment on Death—1. A Shot in the Night 1/5 A retired hitman is offered big money for one last killing. 06:30 Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target 2/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo plans his next moves.
07:00	07:00 Sneakiepeeks—Special Relationship 4/6 A CIA man spends the day with Team Beagle. But will his past come back to haunt him? 07:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 24, Episode 2 2/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	07:00 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Mother 2/6 Nick's worst fears come true, and Ronnie sells heart rate monitors… 07:30 It's a Fair Cop—Series 3, Punching Judy 2/4 Police officer and comic Alfie Moore takes his audience through another policing dilemma.	07:00 Clare in the Community—Series 8, The Scapegoat 5/6 Clare is in deep water at work, after an unprofessional mishap. 07:30 Tudur Owen: Zoo—2. On The Brink 2/2 Anglesey stand-up, Tudur Owen on his father opening a zoo.	07:00 HR—Series 3, Robbed 5/6 Sam desperately tries to remortgage the home he shares with Peter. 07:30 Ankle Tag—Series 3, Doppelganger 5/6 Bob can't believe his eyes as he meets his spitting image, whilst Alice treads the boards.	07:00 Man at the Helm—3. Another Option 3/4 The kids wonder if Charlie Bates is man at the helm material. Nina Stibbe’s comic novel. 07:30 Stand-Up Specials—Dave Podmore's Positive Test Could 2020's dearth of sport be a unique opportunity for cricket's anti-hero Dave Podmore?	07:30 Great Lives—Eve Pollard on Nora Ephron Journalist Eve Pollard explores Hollywood screenwriter Nora Ephron with Matthew Parris.	07:00 Down Payment on Death—3. A Life for a Life 3/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo faces pressure for another killing. 07:30 Down Payment on Death—4. The Professionals 4/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo makes a decision about his target.
08:00	08:00 Have Been Painting Pink Spots Pertwee's wheeling and dealing leaves HMS Troutbridge in the firing line. 08:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—3. Who Owned the Pier? An electrician's visit brings worrying news about the pier.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Greenslade Story 14/27 The amazing rise and fall of BBC Home Service announcer Wallace Greenslade. 08:30 Albert and Me—Series 2, Minder 3/8 Bryan is offered a job at last, but where will he find a babysitter?	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Insurance Policy 4/20 Miss Pugh urges the Lad to get insured. But is Sid's policy a wise buy? 08:30 Up the Garden Path—Series 1, The Menage 5/6 School teacher Izzy comes to terms with some alternative domestic arrangements.	08:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 8 8/16 Douglas Smith plays the world, while Julian and Sandy sing bona songs. 08:30 Yes Minister—Series 1, Jobs for the Boys 5/8 Sir Humphrey has a warning, while Jim learns it takes two to quango.	08:00 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 18 18/20 In the depths of winter, the agency works on promoting struggling Siltford-on-Sea. 08:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 6. Nursing a Conscience 6/10 Faith nurses poorly Bill, but he is in for a nasty surprise.	08:00 Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Sue Perkins poses moral and ethical dilemmas. 08:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 It's a full moon. Will Maria's matchmaking succeed?	08:00 Down Payment on Death—5. The Moment of Truth 5/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo finally faces his nemesis. 08:30 The Jason Explanation of...—Love, Sex and Marriage 2/6 David Jason tries to crack relationships via computer dating and Punch and Judy.
09:00	09:00 Foul Play—Series 3, Commercial Death 5/6 Crime writers John Harvey and Val McDermid tackle a radio DJ's death. 09:30 Chambers—Series 3, It's Only Words 4/4 John Fuller-Carp gets embroiled in a bet with a rival barrister.	09:00 Dead Ringers—Series 20, Episode 3 3/6 It’s not a cure, but they say laughter's the best medicine. 09:30 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 It's singing duo Tommy and Sheila's comeback! They're on after the stripper.	09:00 Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Sue Perkins poses moral and ethical dilemmas. 09:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 It's a full moon. Will Maria's matchmaking succeed?	09:00 Booked—Series 5, Episode 6 6/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Radcliffe, Sophie Hannah and Dillie Keane. 09:30 Bristow—Series 1, Fair Shares 1/6 Bristow discovers Chester Perry is making a takeover bid for the firm over the road.	09:00 Wordaholics—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Jack Whitehall, Milton Jones, Natalie Haynes and Susie Dent vie for wordy supremacy 09:30 King of Bath—Ars Brevis 3/6 Beau Nash tries to hide his Welsh origins to get royal approval for his cordial.	09:00 Comedy Greats—The Noughties, Episode 2 2/3 With Absolute Power; Fags, Mags & Bags; The Sunday Format and Chain Reaction.	09:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Just Pack a Toothbrush 2/13 Mary's surprise news leaves Jennifer broody, much to Henry's horror. 09:30 Bristow—Series 1, Fair Shares 1/6 Bristow discovers Chester Perry is making a takeover bid for the firm over the road.
10:00	10:00 DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 1. Past Imperfect 1/4 When a skeleton is found in woods in Suffolk, DI Gwen Danbury investigates.	10:00 DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 2. A Slim Chance 2/4 When a minister for Europe is found dead, Inspector Gwen Danbury goes undercover.	10:00 DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 3. A Sheltered Life 3/4 Gwen Danbury comes to the aid of a colleague-wrongly accused, and her lonely mother, Joan.	10:00 DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 4. The Hostages 4/4 Gwen takes charge when a hostage is taken by a gunman, but then her feisty mother arrives.	10:00 Ronald Frame - Greyfriars Victorian thriller centring on the famous police dog Bobby and his master, John Gray.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers, Joe Simpson From Joy Division to Etta James, mountaineer Joe Simpson shares his castaway choices. 10:45 Multi Story Shorts—Survivor to Thriver Natasha Mina explains the impact kickboxing has made on her recovery from sexual abuse.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, What Makes Us...Us Guy Raz explores what makes us…us?	11:00 Telling Tales—Elif Shafak Elif Shafak talks about the power of storytelling to promote empathy and understanding.	11:00 Being David Sedaris—3. Music and Meeting 3/3 Emma Freud is joined in her kitchen by author David Sedaris to discuss his life and career	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers, Sir Chris Bonington From Salad Days to Joan Baez, mountaineer Chris Bonington shares his castaway choices. 11:45 Multi Story Shorts—Pensions and Tattoos Glenys has paid for her sleeve tattoos with her pension - and they're not what you expect!	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Movie nostalgia and podcasts without borders Popcorn becomes PODcorn with a showcase of movie nostalgia podcasts.		11:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 10, A Divorcee, A Freedom Rider, and New Mother 6/8 True stories told live in the USA.
12:00	12:00 Have Been Painting Pink Spots Pertwee's wheeling and dealing leaves HMS Troutbridge in the firing line. 12:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—3. Who Owned the Pier? An electrician's visit brings worrying news about the pier.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Greenslade Story 14/27 The amazing rise and fall of BBC Home Service announcer Wallace Greenslade. 12:30 Albert and Me—Series 2, Minder 3/8 Bryan is offered a job at last, but where will he find a babysitter?	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Insurance Policy 4/20 Miss Pugh urges the Lad to get insured. But is Sid's policy a wise buy? 12:30 Up the Garden Path—Series 1, The Menage 5/6 School teacher Izzy comes to terms with some alternative domestic arrangements.	12:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 8 8/16 Douglas Smith plays the world, while Julian and Sandy sing bona songs. 12:30 Yes Minister—Series 1, Jobs for the Boys 5/8 Sir Humphrey has a warning, while Jim learns it takes two to quango.	12:00 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 18 18/20 In the depths of winter, the agency works on promoting struggling Siltford-on-Sea. 12:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 6. Nursing a Conscience 6/10 Faith nurses poorly Bill, but he is in for a nasty surprise.	12:00 Yes Minister—Series 1, Jobs for the Boys 5/8 Sir Humphrey has a warning, while Jim learns it takes two to quango. 12:30 Bristow—Series 1, Fair Shares 1/6 Bristow discovers Chester Perry is making a takeover bid for the firm over the road.	12:00 Poetry Extra—From Mumbai to Machynlleth Poet Daljit Nagra selects the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 All Those Women—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Return of the comedy about four generations of women living under one roof.
13:00	13:00 Wally K Daly—Orphans in Waiting, Friday 1/6 Mike, Pete and Janey's parents vanish overnight, and there are mysterious marks outside. 13:30 Down Payment on Death—1. A Shot in the Night 1/5 A retired hitman is offered big money for one last killing.	13:00 Wally K Daly—Orphans in Waiting, Saturday AM 2/6 The children's parents have disappeared. Who or what is 'The Hyena'? 13:30 Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target 2/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo plans his next moves.	13:00 Wally K Daly—Orphans in Waiting, Saturday PM 3/6 Do Uncle Brian and Auntie Vi have the Jago children's best interests at heart? 13:30 Down Payment on Death—3. A Life for a Life 3/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo faces pressure for another killing.	13:00 Wally K Daly—Orphans in Waiting, Saturday Midnight To Dawn 4/6 The Jago children escape the clutches of Brian and Vi, but are they now out of danger? 13:30 Down Payment on Death—4. The Professionals 4/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo makes a decision about his target.	13:00 Wally K Daly—Orphans in Waiting, Sunday AM 5/6 Danger awaits the Jago children in the war-torn land of their birth. With Judy Bennett. 13:30 Down Payment on Death—5. The Moment of Truth 5/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo finally faces his nemesis.	13:00 Down Payment on Death—1. A Shot in the Night 1/5 A retired hitman is offered big money for one last killing. 13:30 Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target 2/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo plans his next moves.	13:00 The Burkiss Way—Celebrate the Burkiss Way Writers David Renwick and Andrew Marshall, plus cast members recall their cult comedies.
14:00	14:00 Foul Play—Series 3, Commercial Death 5/6 Crime writers John Harvey and Val McDermid tackle a radio DJ's death. 14:30 Chambers—Series 3, It's Only Words 4/4 John Fuller-Carp gets embroiled in a bet with a rival barrister.	14:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 9, Noble, Shanahan, Dent 3/6 John Lloyd and Noel Fielding with Ross Noble, Dr Mike Shanahan and Susie Dent. 14:30 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 It's singing duo Tommy and Sheila's comeback! They're on after the stripper.	14:00 Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Sue Perkins poses moral and ethical dilemmas. 14:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 It's a full moon. Will Maria's matchmaking succeed?	14:00 Booked—Series 5, Episode 6 6/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Radcliffe, Sophie Hannah and Dillie Keane. 14:30 Bristow—Series 1, Fair Shares 1/6 Bristow discovers Chester Perry is making a takeover bid for the firm over the road.	14:00 Wordaholics—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Jack Whitehall, Milton Jones, Natalie Haynes and Susie Dent vie for wordy supremacy 14:30 King of Bath—Ars Brevis 3/6 Beau Nash tries to hide his Welsh origins to get royal approval for his cordial.	14:00 Down Payment on Death—3. A Life for a Life 3/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo faces pressure for another killing. 14:30 Down Payment on Death—4. The Professionals 4/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo makes a decision about his target.
15:00	15:00 DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 1. Past Imperfect 1/4 When a skeleton is found in woods in Suffolk, DI Gwen Danbury investigates.	15:00 DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 2. A Slim Chance 2/4 When a minister for Europe is found dead, Inspector Gwen Danbury goes undercover.	15:00 DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 3. A Sheltered Life 3/4 Gwen Danbury comes to the aid of a colleague-wrongly accused, and her lonely mother, Joan.	15:00 DI Gwen Danbury - An Odd Body—Series 1, 4. The Hostages 4/4 Gwen takes charge when a hostage is taken by a gunman, but then her feisty mother arrives.	15:00 Ronald Frame - Greyfriars Victorian thriller centring on the famous police dog Bobby and his master, John Gray.	15:00 Down Payment on Death—5. The Moment of Truth 5/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo finally faces his nemesis. 15:30 A Good Read—Misha Glenny and Bob Mills Misha Glenny and Bob Mills talk to Sue MacGregor about their favourite books.
16:00	16:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, What Makes Us...Us Guy Raz explores what makes us…us?	16:00 Telling Tales—Elif Shafak Elif Shafak talks about the power of storytelling to promote empathy and understanding.	16:00 Being David Sedaris—3. Music and Meeting 3/3 Emma Freud is joined in her kitchen by author David Sedaris to discuss his life and career	16:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers, Sir Chris Bonington From Salad Days to Joan Baez, mountaineer Chris Bonington shares his castaway choices. 16:45 Multi Story Shorts—Pensions and Tattoos Glenys has paid for her sleeve tattoos with her pension - and they're not what you expect!	16:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Movie nostalgia and podcasts without borders Popcorn becomes PODcorn with a showcase of movie nostalgia podcasts.	16:00 Wally K Daly Trilogy—A Right Royal Rip-Off 2/3 Inmates plot an outrageous heist behind bars. The last thing they want is to be released.	16:00 Peter Terson - Tales My Father Taught Me Before the First World War, Sir George Sitwell runs his estate and monitors his son.
17:00	17:00 Sneakiepeeks—Special Relationship 4/6 A CIA man spends the day with Team Beagle. But will his past come back to haunt him? 17:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 24, Episode 2 2/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	17:00 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Mother 2/6 Nick's worst fears come true, and Ronnie sells heart rate monitors… 17:30 It's a Fair Cop—Series 3, Punching Judy 2/4 Police officer and comic Alfie Moore takes his audience through another policing dilemma.	17:00 Clare in the Community—Series 8, The Scapegoat 5/6 Clare is in deep water at work, after an unprofessional mishap. 17:30 Tudur Owen: Zoo—2. On The Brink 2/2 Anglesey stand-up, Tudur Owen on his father opening a zoo.	17:00 HR—Series 3, Robbed 5/6 Sam desperately tries to remortgage the home he shares with Peter. 17:30 Ankle Tag—Series 3, Doppelganger 5/6 Bob can't believe his eyes as he meets his spitting image, whilst Alice treads the boards.	17:00 Man at the Helm—3. Another Option 3/4 The kids wonder if Charlie Bates is man at the helm material. Nina Stibbe’s comic novel. 17:30 Stand-Up Specials—Dave Podmore's Positive Test Could 2020's dearth of sport be a unique opportunity for cricket's anti-hero Dave Podmore?	17:30 Great Lives—Eve Pollard on Nora Ephron Journalist Eve Pollard explores Hollywood screenwriter Nora Ephron with Matthew Parris.	17:00 Poetry Extra—From Mumbai to Machynlleth Poet Daljit Nagra selects the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 All Those Women—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Return of the comedy about four generations of women living under one roof.
18:00	18:00 James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 6. Supermass 6/10 With the Angel computers weakened, the starship is plunging into a black hole. 18:30 A Good Read—Misha Glenny and Bob Mills Misha Glenny and Bob Mills talk to Sue MacGregor about their favourite books.	18:00 James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 7. Deathship 7/10 Dragged into an artificial black hole, the Challenger crew face Spaceguard Six. 18:30 Soul Music—Over the Rainbow Reflections on the impact of The Wizard of Oz's 'Over the Rainbow'.	18:00 James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 8. Megalomania 8/10 An android built by the computers on spaceship Challenger suffers severe logic failure. 18:30 Short Cuts—Series 11, So It Goes 6/6 Josie Long presents radio adventures inspired by Kurt Vonnegut.	18:00 James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 9. Earth 9/10 The starship Challenger's crew finally locate their planet, but what will they find? 18:30 Great Lives—Eve Pollard on Nora Ephron Journalist Eve Pollard explores Hollywood screenwriter Nora Ephron with Matthew Parris.	18:00 James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 10. Earthvoice 10/10 The crew of spaceship Challenger's search is over, but Earth is not how they left it. 18:30 Off the Page—My Brilliant Baby Dominic Arkwright discusses the joys of parenting with Amanda Mitchison, Tom Hodgkinson.	18:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—Quintessential Phase, Fit the Twenty-Third 1/4 Arthur returns to where Earth ought to be, only to find a barely occupied planet. 18:30 Ray Bradbury's Tales of the Bizarre—Series 2, And So Died Riabouchinska 5/6 A man lies murdered in a basement, but there is a surprising non-human witness.	18:00 Daphne Du Maurier—Don't Look Now A blind psychic unsettles a grieving couple visiting Venice. With Anna Chancellor.
19:00	19:00 Have Been Painting Pink Spots Pertwee's wheeling and dealing leaves HMS Troutbridge in the firing line. 19:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—3. Who Owned the Pier? An electrician's visit brings worrying news about the pier.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Greenslade Story 14/27 The amazing rise and fall of BBC Home Service announcer Wallace Greenslade. 19:30 Albert and Me—Series 2, Minder 3/8 Bryan is offered a job at last, but where will he find a babysitter?	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Insurance Policy 4/20 Miss Pugh urges the Lad to get insured. But is Sid's policy a wise buy? 19:30 Up the Garden Path—Series 1, The Menage 5/6 School teacher Izzy comes to terms with some alternative domestic arrangements.	19:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 8 8/16 Douglas Smith plays the world, while Julian and Sandy sing bona songs. 19:30 Yes Minister—Series 1, Jobs for the Boys 5/8 Sir Humphrey has a warning, while Jim learns it takes two to quango.	19:00 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 18 18/20 In the depths of winter, the agency works on promoting struggling Siltford-on-Sea. 19:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 6. Nursing a Conscience 6/10 Faith nurses poorly Bill, but he is in for a nasty surprise.	19:00 Comedy Greats—The Noughties, Episode 2 2/3 With Absolute Power; Fags, Mags & Bags; The Sunday Format and Chain Reaction.	19:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 10, A Divorcee, A Freedom Rider, and New Mother 6/8 True stories told live in the USA.
20:00	20:00 Wally K Daly—Orphans in Waiting, Friday 1/6 Mike, Pete and Janey's parents vanish overnight, and there are mysterious marks outside. 20:30 Down Payment on Death—1. A Shot in the Night 1/5 A retired hitman is offered big money for one last killing.	20:00 Wally K Daly—Orphans in Waiting, Saturday AM 2/6 The children's parents have disappeared. Who or what is 'The Hyena'? 20:30 Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target 2/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo plans his next moves.	20:00 Wally K Daly—Orphans in Waiting, Saturday PM 3/6 Do Uncle Brian and Auntie Vi have the Jago children's best interests at heart? 20:30 Down Payment on Death—3. A Life for a Life 3/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo faces pressure for another killing.	20:00 Wally K Daly—Orphans in Waiting, Saturday Midnight To Dawn 4/6 The Jago children escape the clutches of Brian and Vi, but are they now out of danger? 20:30 Down Payment on Death—4. The Professionals 4/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo makes a decision about his target.	20:00 Wally K Daly—Orphans in Waiting, Sunday AM 5/6 Danger awaits the Jago children in the war-torn land of their birth. With Judy Bennett. 20:30 Down Payment on Death—5. The Moment of Truth 5/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo finally faces his nemesis.		20:00 Peter Terson - Tales My Father Taught Me Before the First World War, Sir George Sitwell runs his estate and monitors his son.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, What Makes Us...Us Guy Raz explores what makes us…us?	21:00 Telling Tales—Elif Shafak Elif Shafak talks about the power of storytelling to promote empathy and understanding.	21:00 Being David Sedaris—3. Music and Meeting 3/3 Emma Freud is joined in her kitchen by author David Sedaris to discuss his life and career	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers, Sir Chris Bonington From Salad Days to Joan Baez, mountaineer Chris Bonington shares his castaway choices. 21:45 Multi Story Shorts—Pensions and Tattoos Glenys has paid for her sleeve tattoos with her pension - and they're not what you expect!	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Movie nostalgia and podcasts without borders Popcorn becomes PODcorn with a showcase of movie nostalgia podcasts.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers, Joe Simpson From Joy Division to Etta James, mountaineer Joe Simpson shares his castaway choices. 21:45 Multi Story Shorts—Survivor to Thriver Natasha Mina explains the impact kickboxing has made on her recovery from sexual abuse.
22:00	22:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 24, Episode 2 2/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 22:30 The Mark Steel Solution—Series 2, The Royal Family Should Be Chosen By a Weekly Lottery 4/4 Mark Steel proposes that the royal family be chosen by a lottery.	22:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 3, Punching Judy 2/4 Police officer and comic Alfie Moore takes his audience through another policing dilemma. 22:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, A Different Direction 6/6 Ed resolves to introduce Maggie to his children.	22:00 Tudur Owen: Zoo—2. On The Brink 2/2 Anglesey stand-up, Tudur Owen on his father opening a zoo. 22:30 Rudy's Rare Records—Series 2, Daddy Cool 3/4 When his teenage son won't be seen out with him, Adam's determined to prove he's cool.	22:00 Ankle Tag—Series 3, Doppelganger 5/6 Bob can't believe his eyes as he meets his spitting image, whilst Alice treads the boards. 22:30 On the Town with the League of Gentlemen—Gunpowder, Treason and Plot 4/6 The locals get an unusual new guy for the bonfire. Pre-TV sketch show from November 1997.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Dave Podmore's Positive Test Could 2020's dearth of sport be a unique opportunity for cricket's anti-hero Dave Podmore? 22:30 What Does the K Stand For?—Series 1, The Cat Next Door 4/6 An actress moves in next door and helps Stephen overcome his stage fright.	22:00 Mark Watson's Live Address to the Nation—Intelligence 3/6 Can intelligence ever be a curse? Mark Watson's quest to improve the world. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 12, Harry Hill Interviews Tim Vine 5/6 Harry Hill puts Tim Vine in the hot seat.	22:00 All Those Women—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Return of the comedy about four generations of women living under one roof. 22:30 Twenty Players—Series 2, Pigeonmilk Bob 3/6 Gerald Sinstadt tells the story of Eric Sarby and his prize-winning greyhound. 22:45 Self-Storage—Series 1, Job Hunting 3/6 Dave is still separated. Can he get his life back on track by getting a job?
23:00	23:00 Dead Ringers—Series 20, Episode 3 3/6 It’s not a cure, but they say laughter's the best medicine. 23:30 Hut 33—Series 2, Yellow 3/6 The codebreakers must get jabs, but they all rustle up excuses to avoid the needle.	23:00 Ida Barr: Artificial Hip Hop—Choice 2/4 The music hall artiste and OAP raps with beat boxer Shlomo. 23:15 Date With Fate—Along for the Ride 2/4 Colin impersonates a film producer with dangerous consequences. 23:30 Old Harry's Game—Series 1, Redemption 6/6 The Wrath of God is invoked, sparking a heart-to-heart with Satan.	23:00 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 6, Schrodinger's Birkenstock Interface Situation 2/6 A church-organised community choir-off results in a Fifa-esque bribery scandal. 23:30 Cowards—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Talking fruit meets crosswords in the bizarre sketch comedy world.	23:00 Goodness Gracious Me—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Bhangraman must save the world, plus the downside of keeping a cow as a family pet. 23:30 Delve Special—Series 2, The Secret Disservice 3/4 David Lander probes MI5 in a tale of dirty tricks, purple herrings and mauve sheep.	23:00 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 3, John Lloyd 5/6 John Lloyd discovers stand-up comedy, milking goats and going back to your old school. 23:30 The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 3, Reality TV 6/6 Mel and Vicki get swept up in Celebrity Big Brother, with two Marilyns and a president.	23:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 2, Insurance 1/4 Tom asks why the insurance industry is so confusing? 23:30 Ectoplasm—The Affair of the Baddie's Niece 3/4 Lord Zimbabwe and Dr Lilac try to thwart an evil Waffle Baron.	23:00 Seekers—Series 1, The Baby 5/6 Someone has left a baby at the jobcentre. Comedy from 2013. 23:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Loved-Up Life Potentially Totally Annihilated 6/6 Mister Gently Benevolent unveils an advent calendar of evil culminating on Christmas Day.

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