Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 17 - 23 August 2020

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00:00	00:00 Mind's Eye—Whispers 3/5 A boy swears a poltergeist is attacking him, but his father blames his son's wilfulness. 00:30 The World of Daphne Du Maurier—4. The Apple Tree 4/5 Charles Gray plays a widower who develops an irrational hatred for an apple tree.	00:00 The Slide—6. Time Limit 6/7 As the mud encroaches, Redlow is declared a Disaster Area and an evacuation is underway. 00:30 A Good Read—Claire Fox and Lisa Appignanesi Lisa Appignanesi and Claire Fox talk with Sue MacGregor about favourite books. From 2010.	00:00 The Slide—7. Out of the Darkness 7/7 The scientists have one last, desperate plan to save Redlow. 00:30 Soul Music—Somewhere Exploring what Leonard Bernstein's song from 'West Side Story' means to different people.	00:00 Terry Pratchett—Only You Can Save Mankind, 1. ScreeWees are for Real? 1/3 Can computer game addict Johnny Maxwell save an alien planet from the comfort of his bed? 00:30 Short Cuts—Series 12, Witness 6/6 Josie Long hears stories of bearing witness.	00:00 Terry Pratchett—Only You Can Save Mankind, 2. I’ll See You in My Hallucinations 2/3 The ScreeWee Captain asks Johnny to lead them, but the Gunnery Officer has other ideas. 00:30 Great Lives—Wendy Cope on John Clare Matthew Parris talks to Wendy Cope about her poetic hero John Clare. From 2015.	00:00 Terry Pratchett—Only You Can Save Mankind, 3. Is This Just Fantasy? 3/3 Johnny has the flu and wants to go to bed, but the ScreeWee Captain is still in trouble. 00:30 Off the Page—The Snip Dominic Arkwright discusses vasectomy with Toby Young, Rory Clements and Anna Raeburn.	00:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—Hexagonal Phase, 6. The 0.6666667th Part 4/6 Ford Prefect calls upon Arthur Dent for help. Now, there’s desperation... 00:30 Ben Moor - Undone—Series 2, Unaccustomed 4/6 Carlo leads the story as Edna and Tankerton face their biggest challenge yet.
01:00	01:00 Arthur Bostrom's Summer Holiday Arthur Bostrom strolls through the radio archives to celebrate the summer holidays.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 2. Credit Where Credit's Due 2/6 With Noakes dead, the superintendent has his suspicions, but Wimsey is not so sure. 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 1. So Much for a Holiday 1/5 Can't a Belgian sleuth have a holiday in Devon without getting embroiled in a murder?	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 3. A Policeman's Lot 3/6 With more questions over Noakes's murder, there's a fresh revelation. 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 2. The Suspects 2/5 When an American starlet is found dead, Poirot has a hotel full of suspects to investigate	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 4. Not Why, But How 4/6 Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride try to recreate the circumstances of Noakes's murder. 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 3. Complications 3/5 There are suspects-a-plenty, witchcraft and a love-letter for the sleuth to investigate.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 5. Crossed in Love 5/6 As the murder victim's debts mount up, Wimsey gets suspicious of his niece. 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 4. Discovery 4/5 The Belgian sleuth makes a chance discovery.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 6. A Chain of Circumstance 6/6 With no clear suspect, an arrival helps Wimsey to spot a vital clue. 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 5. The Picnic 5/5 Determined to pinpoint the killer, the Belgian sleuth invites his suspects to a picnic.	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 1. So Much for a Holiday 1/5 Can't a Belgian sleuth have a holiday in Devon without getting embroiled in a murder? 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 2. The Suspects 2/5 When an American starlet is found dead, Poirot has a hotel full of suspects to investigate
02:00		02:00 Guess What?—Episode 6 6/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 02:30 Control Group Six—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 President Heaven gets a First Lady, but she has a hidden secret.	02:00 Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Polly Toynbee and Miles Kington. 02:30 Pankhiraj—The Move 3/4 Will Malati's comedy gig be a success?	02:00 Quote... Unquote—12/11/2018 Quote … Unquote, the popular celebrity quotations quiz with Nigel Rees. 02:30 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 3, Neighbours 6/6 Robert discovers that not everybody needs good neighbours.	02:00 Booked—Series 6, Episode 1 1/6 Literary game with Mark Thomas, Linda Smith, David Stafford and Stuart Maconie. 02:30 Rent—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Richard finds himself propelled into the limelight as a superstar DJ.	02:00 Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy. 02:30 Romantic Friction—An Ending..? 4/4 In Brian's absence, romance writer Anna is hounded by her characters.	02:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 3. Complications 3/5 There are suspects-a-plenty, witchcraft and a love-letter for the sleuth to investigate. 02:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 4. Discovery 4/5 The Belgian sleuth makes a chance discovery.
03:00		03:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 1. A Good Shaking 1/3 A medical student is determined to find out more when a woman is accused of infanticide.	03:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 2. Fast and Loose 2/3 Mystery deaths in 1920s Glasgow and Stirling intrigue Dr Wallace and his daughter Barbara.	03:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 3. Rights and Wrongs 3/3 A 1920s malpractice court case into the death of a child poses moral questions.	03:00 John Buchan - The 39 Steps—1. The Milkman Sets Out on His Travels 1/2 After a murder in his flat, Hannay is pursued by police and a gang of German spies.	03:00 John Buchan - The 39 Steps—2. The Coming of the Black Stone 2/2 Hotly pursued for a notebook, Hannay must evade German spies to save the British navy.	03:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 5. The Picnic 5/5 Determined to pinpoint the killer, the Belgian sleuth invites his suspects to a picnic. 03:30 A Good Read—Claire Fox and Lisa Appignanesi Lisa Appignanesi and Claire Fox talk with Sue MacGregor about favourite books. From 2010.
04:00	04:00 Andrew Rissik - A Man Alone—3. Harriet 3/3 Philip struggles on with his marriage to Jennifer. With Ronald Pickup and Brenda Blethyn.	04:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Speaking Up Guy Raz explores the problems of speaking up for something.	04:00 Telling Tales—Cathy FitzGerald Lessons and stories in sound from the award-winning producer Cathy FitzGerald.	04:00 Mastertapes - Access All Areas—1. Macca to Modfather 1/3 John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Sir Paul McCartney to Paul Weller.	04:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Islands, Frank Kermode From Handel to Strauss, Frank Kermode shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. 04:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chimps David Attenborough recalls a memorable filming trip, following chimpanzees hunting monkeys	04:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Glorious game shows - and Avery Trufelman on The Cut Recommending great podcasts. Avery Trufelman discusses her new role as host of The Cut.	04:00 Daphne Du Maurier—Rebecca Mrs de Winter must battle memories of her husband's first wife. With Christopher Cazenove.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—The Still Life Poet Daljit Nagra selects The Still Life Poet about William Soutar who spent 13 years in bed. 05:30 Believe It!—Series 3, Legacy 3/3 After a recent brush with death, Richard Wilson considers his legacy.	05:00 Plum House—Series 1, The Rather Risky Ramble 5/6 Tom returns from a team building course to find the Plum House team have been bickering. 05:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 60, Episode 6 6/6 Regulars Tim, Graeme and Barry are joined by David Mitchell. Jack Dee chairs.	05:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 4 4/6 John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme. 05:30 Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, A Number of Reasons I've Been Depressed, Lately; Diary extracts 5/6 The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.	05:00 Mum's on the Run—Episode 6 6/6 Single mum Jen’s date turns into a farce! 05:30 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Paul Sinha returns with more fascinating facts and stories.	05:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Norman may have stopped the parade, but the festival must go on. 05:30 ReincarNathan—Series 2, Max 6/6 Comedy series about a man struggling to cope with being reincarnated as various animals.	05:00 The Golden Age—Saturday Sports Parade 2/3 Tharb and Lord Reith have to help the King overcome a bizarre speech impediment. 05:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 4, Strangers on a Train 1/4 Tom enlists the help of his dad to take delivery of an important package.	05:30 Great Lives—Wendy Cope on John Clare Matthew Parris talks to Wendy Cope about her poetic hero John Clare. From 2015.
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 2. Credit Where Credit's Due 2/6 With Noakes dead, the superintendent has his suspicions, but Wimsey is not so sure. 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 1. So Much for a Holiday 1/5 Can't a Belgian sleuth have a holiday in Devon without getting embroiled in a murder?	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 3. A Policeman's Lot 3/6 With more questions over Noakes's murder, there's a fresh revelation. 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 2. The Suspects 2/5 When an American starlet is found dead, Poirot has a hotel full of suspects to investigate	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 4. Not Why, But How 4/6 Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride try to recreate the circumstances of Noakes's murder. 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 3. Complications 3/5 There are suspects-a-plenty, witchcraft and a love-letter for the sleuth to investigate.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 5. Crossed in Love 5/6 As the murder victim's debts mount up, Wimsey gets suspicious of his niece. 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 4. Discovery 4/5 The Belgian sleuth makes a chance discovery.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 6. A Chain of Circumstance 6/6 With no clear suspect, an arrival helps Wimsey to spot a vital clue. 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 5. The Picnic 5/5 Determined to pinpoint the killer, the Belgian sleuth invites his suspects to a picnic.	06:00 Daphne Du Maurier—Rebecca Mrs de Winter must battle memories of her husband's first wife. With Christopher Cazenove.	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 1. So Much for a Holiday 1/5 Can't a Belgian sleuth have a holiday in Devon without getting embroiled in a murder? 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 2. The Suspects 2/5 When an American starlet is found dead, Poirot has a hotel full of suspects to investigate
07:00	07:00 Plum House—Series 1, The Rather Risky Ramble 5/6 Tom returns from a team building course to find the Plum House team have been bickering. 07:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 60, Episode 6 6/6 Regulars Tim, Graeme and Barry are joined by David Mitchell. Jack Dee chairs.	07:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 4 4/6 John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme. 07:30 Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, A Number of Reasons I've Been Depressed, Lately; Diary extracts 5/6 The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.	07:00 Mum's on the Run—Episode 6 6/6 Single mum Jen’s date turns into a farce! 07:30 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Paul Sinha returns with more fascinating facts and stories.	07:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Norman may have stopped the parade, but the festival must go on. 07:30 ReincarNathan—Series 2, Max 6/6 Comedy series about a man struggling to cope with being reincarnated as various animals.	07:00 The Golden Age—Saturday Sports Parade 2/3 Tharb and Lord Reith have to help the King overcome a bizarre speech impediment. 07:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 4, Strangers on a Train 1/4 Tom enlists the help of his dad to take delivery of an important package.	07:30 Great Lives—Wendy Cope on John Clare Matthew Parris talks to Wendy Cope about her poetic hero John Clare. From 2015.	07:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 3. Complications 3/5 There are suspects-a-plenty, witchcraft and a love-letter for the sleuth to investigate. 07:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 4. Discovery 4/5 The Belgian sleuth makes a chance discovery.
08:00	08:00 The Navy Lark—Series 10, Bunging Up 17/18 A lost toothbrush sparks angst for the crew of HMS Troutbridge. 08:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—12. The Pin-Up Girl Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine?	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Treasure in the Lake 24/27 Neddie discovers that he's heir to a Scottish fortune, but first he must outlive the Laird 08:30 J Kingston Platt—Ronnie Melcombe and His Surprising Wife 2/5 The showbiz veteran relates a startling tale of a wife addicted to shock.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's Car 11/20 Parked for ten years, the Lad hits snags moving his motor. 08:30 After Henry—Series 3, A Box of Chocolates 6/8 Sarah sees an old flame 30 years on, and mother interrupts again!	08:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 15 15/16 Kenneth Horne meets Bona Prince Charlie, plus bona advertising with Julian and Sandy. 08:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Cults 4/6 The sofa-bound presenters look at cults and the plight of the homeless.	08:00 Share and Share Alike—The Will 1/9 Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins star as two brothers feuding over their mum’s legacy. 08:30 King Street Junior—Series 1, Language Units 6/7 When Mr Holliday falls ill, who can look after the football team for a crucial match?	08:00 Quote... Unquote—12/11/2018 Quote … Unquote, the popular celebrity quotations quiz with Nigel Rees. 08:30 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 3, Neighbours 6/6 Robert discovers that not everybody needs good neighbours.	08:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 5. The Picnic 5/5 Determined to pinpoint the killer, the Belgian sleuth invites his suspects to a picnic. 08:30 Ray's a Laugh—From 08/11/1949 Kitty buys a dog, while George meets a double-octogenarian.
09:00	09:00 Guess What?—Episode 6 6/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 09:30 Control Group Six—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 President Heaven gets a First Lady, but she has a hidden secret.	09:00 Summer Comedy Festival—Jayde Adams 4/6 Jayde Adams curates her dream festival, hosting a line-up of her favourite performers. 09:30 Pankhiraj—The Move 3/4 Will Malati's comedy gig be a success?	09:00 Quote... Unquote—12/11/2018 Quote … Unquote, the popular celebrity quotations quiz with Nigel Rees. 09:30 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 3, Neighbours 6/6 Robert discovers that not everybody needs good neighbours.	09:00 Booked—Series 6, Episode 1 1/6 Literary game with Mark Thomas, Linda Smith, David Stafford and Stuart Maconie. 09:30 Rent—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Richard finds himself propelled into the limelight as a superstar DJ.	09:00 Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy. 09:30 Romantic Friction—An Ending..? 4/4 In Brian's absence, romance writer Anna is hounded by her characters.	09:00 Knowing Steve, Knowing You Steve Coogan talks to Frank Cottrell-Boyce about his life and career.	09:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Look for the Crystal Lining 9/13 Forgetfulness is the order of the day in the Corner household. 09:30 Rent—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Richard finds himself propelled into the limelight as a superstar DJ.
10:00	10:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 1. A Good Shaking 1/3 A medical student is determined to find out more when a woman is accused of infanticide.	10:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 2. Fast and Loose 2/3 Mystery deaths in 1920s Glasgow and Stirling intrigue Dr Wallace and his daughter Barbara.	10:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 3. Rights and Wrongs 3/3 A 1920s malpractice court case into the death of a child poses moral questions.	10:00 John Buchan - The 39 Steps—1. The Milkman Sets Out on His Travels 1/2 After a murder in his flat, Hannay is pursued by police and a gang of German spies.	10:00 John Buchan - The 39 Steps—2. The Coming of the Black Stone 2/2 Hotly pursued for a notebook, Hannay must evade German spies to save the British navy.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Islands, Anthony Minghella From Bach to Van Morrison. Film director Anthony Minghella shares his castaway choices. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Butterflies David Attenborough celebrates butterflies' migration with a twist of evolutionary thinking
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Speaking Up Guy Raz explores the problems of speaking up for something.	11:00 Telling Tales—Cathy FitzGerald Lessons and stories in sound from the award-winning producer Cathy FitzGerald.	11:00 Mastertapes - Access All Areas—1. Macca to Modfather 1/3 John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Sir Paul McCartney to Paul Weller.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Islands, Frank Kermode From Handel to Strauss, Frank Kermode shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chimps David Attenborough recalls a memorable filming trip, following chimpanzees hunting monkeys	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Glorious game shows - and Avery Trufelman on The Cut Recommending great podcasts. Avery Trufelman discusses her new role as host of The Cut.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 4, Guts 4/8 Radiolab dives into the messy mystery in the middle of us. What's going on down there?
12:00	12:00 The Navy Lark—Series 10, Bunging Up 17/18 A lost toothbrush sparks angst for the crew of HMS Troutbridge. 12:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—12. The Pin-Up Girl Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine?	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Treasure in the Lake 24/27 Neddie discovers that he's heir to a Scottish fortune, but first he must outlive the Laird 12:30 J Kingston Platt—Ronnie Melcombe and His Surprising Wife 2/5 The showbiz veteran relates a startling tale of a wife addicted to shock.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's Car 11/20 Parked for ten years, the Lad hits snags moving his motor. 12:30 After Henry—Series 3, A Box of Chocolates 6/8 Sarah sees an old flame 30 years on, and mother interrupts again!	12:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 15 15/16 Kenneth Horne meets Bona Prince Charlie, plus bona advertising with Julian and Sandy. 12:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Cults 4/6 The sofa-bound presenters look at cults and the plight of the homeless.	12:00 Share and Share Alike—The Will 1/9 Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins star as two brothers feuding over their mum’s legacy. 12:30 King Street Junior—Series 1, Language Units 6/7 When Mr Holliday falls ill, who can look after the football team for a crucial match?	12:00 Booked—Series 6, Episode 1 1/6 Literary game with Mark Thomas, Linda Smith, David Stafford and Stuart Maconie. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Treasure in the Lake 24/27 Neddie discovers that he's heir to a Scottish fortune, but first he must outlive the Laird	12:00 Poetry Extra—Poems from the Pennines Poet Simon Armitage takes us on a journey to the Stanza Stones. 12:30 All Those Women—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 Hetty tells Maggie not to lunch with a friend she doesn't like.
13:00	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 2. Credit Where Credit's Due 2/6 With Noakes dead, the superintendent has his suspicions, but Wimsey is not so sure. 13:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 1. So Much for a Holiday 1/5 Can't a Belgian sleuth have a holiday in Devon without getting embroiled in a murder?	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 3. A Policeman's Lot 3/6 With more questions over Noakes's murder, there's a fresh revelation. 13:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 2. The Suspects 2/5 When an American starlet is found dead, Poirot has a hotel full of suspects to investigate	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 4. Not Why, But How 4/6 Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride try to recreate the circumstances of Noakes's murder. 13:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 3. Complications 3/5 There are suspects-a-plenty, witchcraft and a love-letter for the sleuth to investigate.	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 5. Crossed in Love 5/6 As the murder victim's debts mount up, Wimsey gets suspicious of his niece. 13:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 4. Discovery 4/5 The Belgian sleuth makes a chance discovery.	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 6. A Chain of Circumstance 6/6 With no clear suspect, an arrival helps Wimsey to spot a vital clue. 13:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 5. The Picnic 5/5 Determined to pinpoint the killer, the Belgian sleuth invites his suspects to a picnic.	13:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 1. So Much for a Holiday 1/5 Can't a Belgian sleuth have a holiday in Devon without getting embroiled in a murder? 13:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 2. The Suspects 2/5 When an American starlet is found dead, Poirot has a hotel full of suspects to investigate	13:00 4 Extra Goes Gardening Penelope Keith unearths some horticultural highlights from the BBC archives.
14:00	14:00 Guess What?—Episode 6 6/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 14:30 Control Group Six—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 President Heaven gets a First Lady, but she has a hidden secret.	14:00 Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Polly Toynbee and Miles Kington. 14:30 Pankhiraj—The Move 3/4 Will Malati's comedy gig be a success?	14:00 Quote... Unquote—12/11/2018 Quote … Unquote, the popular celebrity quotations quiz with Nigel Rees. 14:30 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 3, Neighbours 6/6 Robert discovers that not everybody needs good neighbours.	14:00 Booked—Series 6, Episode 1 1/6 Literary game with Mark Thomas, Linda Smith, David Stafford and Stuart Maconie. 14:30 Rent—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Richard finds himself propelled into the limelight as a superstar DJ.	14:00 Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy. 14:30 Romantic Friction—An Ending..? 4/4 In Brian's absence, romance writer Anna is hounded by her characters.	14:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 3. Complications 3/5 There are suspects-a-plenty, witchcraft and a love-letter for the sleuth to investigate. 14:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 4. Discovery 4/5 The Belgian sleuth makes a chance discovery.
15:00	15:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 1. A Good Shaking 1/3 A medical student is determined to find out more when a woman is accused of infanticide.	15:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 2. Fast and Loose 2/3 Mystery deaths in 1920s Glasgow and Stirling intrigue Dr Wallace and his daughter Barbara.	15:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 3. Rights and Wrongs 3/3 A 1920s malpractice court case into the death of a child poses moral questions.	15:00 John Buchan - The 39 Steps—1. The Milkman Sets Out on His Travels 1/2 After a murder in his flat, Hannay is pursued by police and a gang of German spies.	15:00 John Buchan - The 39 Steps—2. The Coming of the Black Stone 2/2 Hotly pursued for a notebook, Hannay must evade German spies to save the British navy.	15:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 5. The Picnic 5/5 Determined to pinpoint the killer, the Belgian sleuth invites his suspects to a picnic. 15:30 A Good Read—Claire Fox and Lisa Appignanesi Lisa Appignanesi and Claire Fox talk with Sue MacGregor about favourite books. From 2010.
16:00	16:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Speaking Up Guy Raz explores the problems of speaking up for something.	16:00 Telling Tales—Cathy FitzGerald Lessons and stories in sound from the award-winning producer Cathy FitzGerald.	16:00 Mastertapes - Access All Areas—1. Macca to Modfather 1/3 John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Sir Paul McCartney to Paul Weller.	16:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Islands, Frank Kermode From Handel to Strauss, Frank Kermode shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. 16:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chimps David Attenborough recalls a memorable filming trip, following chimpanzees hunting monkeys	16:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Glorious game shows - and Avery Trufelman on The Cut Recommending great podcasts. Avery Trufelman discusses her new role as host of The Cut.	16:00 Daphne Du Maurier—Rebecca Mrs de Winter must battle memories of her husband's first wife. With Christopher Cazenove.	16:00 John Pilkington - Dangerous Samples Drama about the life and work of Alfred Nobel starring Robin Soans.
17:00	17:00 Plum House—Series 1, The Rather Risky Ramble 5/6 Tom returns from a team building course to find the Plum House team have been bickering. 17:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 60, Episode 6 6/6 Regulars Tim, Graeme and Barry are joined by David Mitchell. Jack Dee chairs.	17:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 4 4/6 John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme. 17:30 Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, A Number of Reasons I've Been Depressed, Lately; Diary extracts 5/6 The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.	17:00 Mum's on the Run—Episode 6 6/6 Single mum Jen’s date turns into a farce! 17:30 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Paul Sinha returns with more fascinating facts and stories.	17:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Norman may have stopped the parade, but the festival must go on. 17:30 ReincarNathan—Series 2, Max 6/6 Comedy series about a man struggling to cope with being reincarnated as various animals.	17:00 The Golden Age—Saturday Sports Parade 2/3 Tharb and Lord Reith have to help the King overcome a bizarre speech impediment. 17:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 4, Strangers on a Train 1/4 Tom enlists the help of his dad to take delivery of an important package.	17:30 Great Lives—Wendy Cope on John Clare Matthew Parris talks to Wendy Cope about her poetic hero John Clare. From 2015.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Poems from the Pennines Poet Simon Armitage takes us on a journey to the Stanza Stones. 17:30 All Those Women—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 Hetty tells Maggie not to lunch with a friend she doesn't like.
18:00	18:00 The Slide—6. Time Limit 6/7 As the mud encroaches, Redlow is declared a Disaster Area and an evacuation is underway. 18:30 A Good Read—Claire Fox and Lisa Appignanesi Lisa Appignanesi and Claire Fox talk with Sue MacGregor about favourite books. From 2010.	18:00 The Slide—7. Out of the Darkness 7/7 The scientists have one last, desperate plan to save Redlow. 18:30 Soul Music—Somewhere Exploring what Leonard Bernstein's song from 'West Side Story' means to different people.	18:00 Terry Pratchett—Only You Can Save Mankind, 1. ScreeWees are for Real? 1/3 Can computer game addict Johnny Maxwell save an alien planet from the comfort of his bed? 18:30 Short Cuts—Series 12, Witness 6/6 Josie Long hears stories of bearing witness.	18:00 Terry Pratchett—Only You Can Save Mankind, 2. I’ll See You in My Hallucinations 2/3 The ScreeWee Captain asks Johnny to lead them, but the Gunnery Officer has other ideas. 18:30 Great Lives—Wendy Cope on John Clare Matthew Parris talks to Wendy Cope about her poetic hero John Clare. From 2015.	18:00 Terry Pratchett—Only You Can Save Mankind, 3. Is This Just Fantasy? 3/3 Johnny has the flu and wants to go to bed, but the ScreeWee Captain is still in trouble. 18:30 Off the Page—The Snip Dominic Arkwright discusses vasectomy with Toby Young, Rory Clements and Anna Raeburn.	18:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—Hexagonal Phase, 6. The 0.6666667th Part 4/6 Ford Prefect calls upon Arthur Dent for help. Now, there’s desperation... 18:30 Ben Moor - Undone—Series 2, Unaccustomed 4/6 Carlo leads the story as Edna and Tankerton face their biggest challenge yet.	18:00 Mind's Eye—Prophet 4/5 Paul claims he can foresee imminent crimes, but the police think he's the perpetrator. 18:30 The World of Daphne Du Maurier—5. Panic 5/5 An illicit weekend in Paris sparks a shocking conclusion. Stars Dinsdale Landen.
19:00	19:00 The Navy Lark—Series 10, Bunging Up 17/18 A lost toothbrush sparks angst for the crew of HMS Troutbridge. 19:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—12. The Pin-Up Girl Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine?	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Treasure in the Lake 24/27 Neddie discovers that he's heir to a Scottish fortune, but first he must outlive the Laird 19:30 J Kingston Platt—Ronnie Melcombe and His Surprising Wife 2/5 The showbiz veteran relates a startling tale of a wife addicted to shock.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's Car 11/20 Parked for ten years, the Lad hits snags moving his motor. 19:30 After Henry—Series 3, A Box of Chocolates 6/8 Sarah sees an old flame 30 years on, and mother interrupts again!	19:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 15 15/16 Kenneth Horne meets Bona Prince Charlie, plus bona advertising with Julian and Sandy. 19:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Cults 4/6 The sofa-bound presenters look at cults and the plight of the homeless.	19:00 Share and Share Alike—The Will 1/9 Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins star as two brothers feuding over their mum’s legacy. 19:30 King Street Junior—Series 1, Language Units 6/7 When Mr Holliday falls ill, who can look after the football team for a crucial match?	19:00 Knowing Steve, Knowing You Steve Coogan talks to Frank Cottrell-Boyce about his life and career.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 4, Guts 4/8 Radiolab dives into the messy mystery in the middle of us. What's going on down there?
20:00	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 2. Credit Where Credit's Due 2/6 With Noakes dead, the superintendent has his suspicions, but Wimsey is not so sure. 20:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 1. So Much for a Holiday 1/5 Can't a Belgian sleuth have a holiday in Devon without getting embroiled in a murder?	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 3. A Policeman's Lot 3/6 With more questions over Noakes's murder, there's a fresh revelation. 20:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 2. The Suspects 2/5 When an American starlet is found dead, Poirot has a hotel full of suspects to investigate	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 4. Not Why, But How 4/6 Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride try to recreate the circumstances of Noakes's murder. 20:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 3. Complications 3/5 There are suspects-a-plenty, witchcraft and a love-letter for the sleuth to investigate.	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 5. Crossed in Love 5/6 As the murder victim's debts mount up, Wimsey gets suspicious of his niece. 20:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 4. Discovery 4/5 The Belgian sleuth makes a chance discovery.	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Busman's Honeymoon, 6. A Chain of Circumstance 6/6 With no clear suspect, an arrival helps Wimsey to spot a vital clue. 20:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Evil Under the Sun, 5. The Picnic 5/5 Determined to pinpoint the killer, the Belgian sleuth invites his suspects to a picnic.		20:00 John Pilkington - Dangerous Samples Drama about the life and work of Alfred Nobel starring Robin Soans.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Speaking Up Guy Raz explores the problems of speaking up for something.	21:00 Telling Tales—Cathy FitzGerald Lessons and stories in sound from the award-winning producer Cathy FitzGerald.	21:00 Mastertapes - Access All Areas—1. Macca to Modfather 1/3 John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Sir Paul McCartney to Paul Weller.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Islands, Frank Kermode From Handel to Strauss, Frank Kermode shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chimps David Attenborough recalls a memorable filming trip, following chimpanzees hunting monkeys	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Glorious game shows - and Avery Trufelman on The Cut Recommending great podcasts. Avery Trufelman discusses her new role as host of The Cut.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Islands, Anthony Minghella From Bach to Van Morrison. Film director Anthony Minghella shares his castaway choices. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Butterflies David Attenborough celebrates butterflies' migration with a twist of evolutionary thinking
22:00	22:00 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 60, Episode 6 6/6 Regulars Tim, Graeme and Barry are joined by David Mitchell. Jack Dee chairs. 22:30 The Nick Revell Show—Series 1, Headache 3/6 Nick's mate proves a headache, while Vince the geranium meets a bee.	22:00 Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, A Number of Reasons I've Been Depressed, Lately; Diary extracts 5/6 The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom. 22:30 Radio Shuttleworth—Series 2, Tony Hart 3/6 Tony Hart visits John as he tries to paint the lounge for wife Mary.	22:00 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Paul Sinha returns with more fascinating facts and stories. 22:30 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Charlie Baker 3/6 Alex and his romantic band explore the theme of love.	22:00 ReincarNathan—Series 2, Max 6/6 Comedy series about a man struggling to cope with being reincarnated as various animals. 22:30 A Look Back at the Future—2010 3/6 Griff Rhys Jones, Kate Robbins and Brian Perkins look ahead to the Year of Toddler Power.	22:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 4, Strangers on a Train 1/4 Tom enlists the help of his dad to take delivery of an important package. 22:30 Eric Idle - Radio 5—From 20/04/1974 Rising prices, bandleader's pets and some startling theories from Eric Idle.	22:00 Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 2, Death and Travel 3/4 Alexei Sayle considers travel to places both real and imaginary. 22:30 Agendum—Series 1, Shock 3/4 Current affairs parody and stupidly feasible visit to the 24-hour Hall Of Opinion Mirrors.	22:00 All Those Women—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 Hetty tells Maggie not to lunch with a friend she doesn't like. 22:30 Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Pepping up your sex life - and why it's best not to lie on your CV.
23:00	23:00 Summer Comedy Festival—Jayde Adams 4/6 Jayde Adams curates her dream festival, hosting a line-up of her favourite performers. 23:30 Radio Active—Series 7, God Alone Knows 3/8 The Right Reverend Reverend Wright presents all the latest from around the parish.	23:00 Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—Obscure Animal Facts 3/4 The comedian aims to become the ultimate quiz show contestant. 23:15 Domestic Science—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 A heady combination of maths, science and comedy with Festival Of The Spoken Nerd. 23:30 Old Harry's Game—Series 2, Nero 3/6 Satan takes Thomas on a tour of his life and recruits a famous, brutal tormentor.	23:00 Rubbish—Series 1, Excited 3/6 Local government officer Martin Christmas makes an unusual visit to the fire station. 23:30 Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Jelly Stinger 6/7 Salty talk show host Jelly Stinger meets some fishy guests.	23:00 Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter from Salford—Series 2, Speeches 6/6 Sir Ralph hosts a literary lunch at the Munchbox Cafeteria. 23:15 Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 1, About Angry Grandmas 6/6 The family plan a surprise birthday party for Grandma. 23:30 Delve Special—Series 3, Cowboys 2/4 Reporter David Lander investigates Britain's cowboy builders.	23:30 King Cutler—King Cutler I 1/6 Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler present offbeat humorous songs, stories and poems.	23:00 That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 5, Episode 4 4/5 Sketches include a horror story for slugs and the world's first horseless staircase. 23:30 Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 2, 6. ' I've finally found what I'm looking for...' 6/6 Sarah's group tackles more problems, including a trapeze artist being bullied at work.	23:00 The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 1, Thomas Paine 4/4 The radical comedian profiles the 18th-century author and radical idealist. 23:30 What to Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else—Series 2, Leisure Pursuits 2/4 In the conventional world, Andrew Lawrence explores the strange things we do for fun. 23:45 My Booze Hell, by Little Johnny Cartilage—Sugar, Der Der Der Der Der Der, Ah Honey, Honey 2/4 The faded 70s idol fails to impress Melvyn Bragg while plugging his book.

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