Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 31 August - 6 September 2020

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00:00	00:00 Mind's Eye—Lodgers 5/5 Lorcan and Aoife discover something odd about residents of Maeve's busy Dublin guesthouse. 00:30 The Man in Black—Series 3, Connect by Lucy Moore 1/5 Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a helpline volunteer and a very sinister caller.	00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 1. Countdown to Peril 1/13 Set to be the first men on the moon, Jet Morgan and his crew blast off. 00:30 A Good Read—Tim Mackintosh-Smith and Philip Norman Tim Mackintosh Smith and Philip Norman, writers both, discuss their choice paperbacks.	00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 2. Moon Music 2/13 Jet and his crew battle to make their Moon landing. 00:30 Soul Music—Mad About the Boy Noël Coward wrote 'Mad About the Boy' to celebrate the appeal of the silent movie star.	00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 3. Disturbing Visions 3/13 Jet is disturbed by visions and foreboding as his rocket fails to respond. 00:30 Short Cuts—Series 13, Duet 2/7 Josie Long hears stories of duets, conversations and gatecrashing honeymoons.	00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 4. Is There Anybody Out There? 4/13 Catastrophe faces Jet and his crew when the rocket loses power. 00:30 Great Lives—US Ambassador Matthew Barzun on JG Winant Matthew Parris meets US Ambassador Matthew Barzun to talk about his wartime predecessor.	00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 5. The First of Many 5/13 Captain Jet and his crew are thwarted trying to return to Earth. 00:30 Off the Page—Letting the Cat Out of the Bag The role of journalism in revealing secrets.	00:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—Hexagonal Phase, 6. A Thor in the Air 6/6 Yet another fight-to-the-death for Thor, but will this one have a happy ending? 00:30 Ben Moor - Undone—Series 2, Unification 6/6 Edna must avert an inter-dimensional apocalypse at Tankerton's wedding.
01:00	01:00 Natalie Haynes' Back to School Natalie Haynes relives school highlights and horrors.	01:00 Unofficial Rosie—2. Following From In Front 2/6 Who is private eye Rosie Monaghan's mystery client, and how do you trail someone? 01:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—1. Taking Action 1/5 Spoof spy novel written and read by Mark Gatiss, featuring secret agent Lucifer Box.	01:00 Unofficial Rosie—3. Back Against the Wall 3/6 A row over privatisation and private eye Rosie has doubts over a death. 01:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—2. Oblivion 2/5 By Mark Gatiss. Box is jolted from his self-pity when he witnesses a curious assassination	01:00 Unofficial Rosie—4. If Looks Could Kill 4/6 Private eye Rosie has doubts over an apparently innocent death. 01:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—3. The Trail 3/5 Written & read by Mark Gatiss. The trail of the deadly assassin has led Box to Istanbul.	01:00 Unofficial Rosie—5. Count Your Blessings 5/6 Rosie Monaghan's investigations make some progress, but her private life is proving tricky 01:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—4. Jamaica 4/5 Box dices with death as he probes the poisoning of members of the British establishment.	01:00 Unofficial Rosie—6. In Dreams 6/6 Private eye Rosie concludes her investigation, but will the guilty be brought to justice? 01:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—5. Deadly Adversary 5/5 Box confronts his nemesis. Written and read by the author.	01:00 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—1. Taking Action 1/5 Spoof spy novel written and read by Mark Gatiss, featuring secret agent Lucifer Box. 01:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—2. Oblivion 2/5 By Mark Gatiss. Box is jolted from his self-pity when he witnesses a curious assassination
02:00		02:00 Guess What?—Episode 8 8/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 02:30 Control Group Six—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 President Heaven escapes an assassin's bullet, but his problems are far from over.	02:00 Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Carmen Callil and Victoria Glendinning. 02:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 1, The Swim 1/6 The life of an author, pipe smoker, fare-dodger and master of the abusive e-mail.	02:00 Quote... Unquote—26/11/2018 Quote … Unquote, the popular celebrity quotations quiz, returns for its 54th series. 02:30 Kathmandu or Bust—Gut Reaction 2/6 On the expedition to Kathmandu, the five travellers hit Europe but mutiny is in the air.	02:00 Booked—Series 6, Episode 3 3/6 Ian McMillan chairs with Linda Smith, Mark Thomas, David Stafford and Stuart Maconie. 02:30 Rent—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Richard is less than thrilled when Maria's flighty friend turns up.	02:00 Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes compete in the wordy panel game 02:30 Minor Adjustment—A Change of Art 2/6 Sarah's mother arrives with art aplenty and three moulting cats.	02:00 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—3. The Trail 3/5 Written & read by Mark Gatiss. The trail of the deadly assassin has led Box to Istanbul. 02:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—4. Jamaica 4/5 Box dices with death as he probes the poisoning of members of the British establishment.
03:00		03:00 Leo Tolstoy - Anna Karenina—3. The Impact 3/4 Anna becomes distraught as the full impact of her affair begins to dawn on her.	03:00 Leo Tolstoy - Anna Karenina—4. The Arguments 4/4 As arguments rage over her future, Anna looks set on a path of self-destruction.	03:00 Drama on 4—Roderick Hudson by Henry James, Episode 1 1/2 Rowland takes sculptor Roderick from the US to Rome with devastating consequences.	03:00 Drama on 4—Roderick Hudson by Henry James, Episode 2 2/2 Rowland takes sculptor Roderick from the US to Rome with devastating consequences.	03:00 Peter Tinniswood—The Governor's Consort Lady Edith sets sail on an epic life-changing boat ride...	03:00 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—5. Deadly Adversary 5/5 Box confronts his nemesis. Written and read by the author. 03:30 A Good Read—Tim Mackintosh-Smith and Philip Norman Tim Mackintosh Smith and Philip Norman, writers both, discuss their choice paperbacks.
04:00	04:00 Pepys: Fire of London The Great Fire of London, as witnessed by the diarist, Samuel Pepys, 350 years ago.	04:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Citizen Science Guy Raz explores how ordinary citizens are helping to make ground-breaking discoveries	04:00 Telling Tales—Katy Brand Katy Brand shares her love for Baby Houseman, the screen character who inspired a book.	04:00 Mastertapes - Access All Areas—3. Rufus Wainwright to David Gray 3/3 John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Rufus Wainwright to David Gray.	04:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Islands, Roy Dotrice From Frank Sinatra to Dylan Thomas. Actor Roy Dotrice shares his castaway choices. 04:30 Know Your Place—Lift Off 1/8 Jobsworth caretaker Ramsay Potts' love of rules sparks catastrophe for an MP in a lift.	04:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Steve Coogan on Alan Partridge's return to audio Steve Coogan discusses the Alan Partridge podcast 'From The Oasthouse'.	04:00 Miss Marple—Sleeping Murder Agatha Christie's Miss Marple probes a woman's terrifying flashbacks to trap a murderer.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Street Reach Girls Daljit Nagra chooses 'Street Reach Girls', presented by Barnsley poet Ian MacMillan. 05:30 All Those Women—Series 3, Episode 2 2/4 Maggie's in a flap when her free-spirited cousin Max arrives.	05:00 Michael Fabbri's Dyslexicon—School Days 1/2 A hilarious and frank account of Michael Fabbri's schools days coping with dyslexia. 05:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 56, Episode 4 4/6 A second show from Sage Gateshead, with the regulars and Marcus Brigstocke on the panel.	05:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 6 6/6 John Finnemore brings the sixth series of his award-winning sketch show to a close. 05:30 The Lenny Henry Show—Episode 1 1/6 Character-based sketch show from Lenny Henry and his crew.	05:00 Clare in the Community—Series 9, In Blog We Trust 2/6 Clare is convinced that the centre is the home of the Secret Social Worker blogger. 05:30 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of forgotten famous people.	05:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 2, The Red Planet 2/5 Tony takes up astronomy, and finds something terrible among the stars. 05:30 Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—The Family Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.	05:00 Alone—Series 1, The Long Bad Friday Night 1/6 Mitch's late wife's sister fancies a drink. Is that all she fancies? Stars Angus Deayton. 05:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 4, Construction Time Again 3/4 Tom's dad offers some unwanted assistance.	05:30 Great Lives—US Ambassador Matthew Barzun on JG Winant Matthew Parris meets US Ambassador Matthew Barzun to talk about his wartime predecessor.
06:00	06:00 Unofficial Rosie—2. Following From In Front 2/6 Who is private eye Rosie Monaghan's mystery client, and how do you trail someone? 06:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—1. Taking Action 1/5 Spoof spy novel written and read by Mark Gatiss, featuring secret agent Lucifer Box.	06:00 Unofficial Rosie—3. Back Against the Wall 3/6 A row over privatisation and private eye Rosie has doubts over a death. 06:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—2. Oblivion 2/5 By Mark Gatiss. Box is jolted from his self-pity when he witnesses a curious assassination	06:00 Unofficial Rosie—4. If Looks Could Kill 4/6 Private eye Rosie has doubts over an apparently innocent death. 06:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—3. The Trail 3/5 Written & read by Mark Gatiss. The trail of the deadly assassin has led Box to Istanbul.	06:00 Unofficial Rosie—5. Count Your Blessings 5/6 Rosie Monaghan's investigations make some progress, but her private life is proving tricky 06:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—4. Jamaica 4/5 Box dices with death as he probes the poisoning of members of the British establishment.	06:00 Unofficial Rosie—6. In Dreams 6/6 Private eye Rosie concludes her investigation, but will the guilty be brought to justice? 06:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—5. Deadly Adversary 5/5 Box confronts his nemesis. Written and read by the author.	06:00 Miss Marple—Sleeping Murder Agatha Christie's Miss Marple probes a woman's terrifying flashbacks to trap a murderer.	06:00 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—1. Taking Action 1/5 Spoof spy novel written and read by Mark Gatiss, featuring secret agent Lucifer Box. 06:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—2. Oblivion 2/5 By Mark Gatiss. Box is jolted from his self-pity when he witnesses a curious assassination
07:00	07:00 Michael Fabbri's Dyslexicon—School Days 1/2 A hilarious and frank account of Michael Fabbri's schools days coping with dyslexia. 07:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 56, Episode 4 4/6 A second show from Sage Gateshead, with the regulars and Marcus Brigstocke on the panel.	07:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 6 6/6 John Finnemore brings the sixth series of his award-winning sketch show to a close. 07:30 The Lenny Henry Show—Episode 1 1/6 Character-based sketch show from Lenny Henry and his crew.	07:00 Clare in the Community—Series 9, In Blog We Trust 2/6 Clare is convinced that the centre is the home of the Secret Social Worker blogger. 07:30 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of forgotten famous people.	07:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 2, The Red Planet 2/5 Tony takes up astronomy, and finds something terrible among the stars. 07:30 Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—The Family Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.	07:00 Alone—Series 1, The Long Bad Friday Night 1/6 Mitch's late wife's sister fancies a drink. Is that all she fancies? Stars Angus Deayton. 07:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 4, Construction Time Again 3/4 Tom's dad offers some unwanted assistance.	07:30 Great Lives—US Ambassador Matthew Barzun on JG Winant Matthew Parris meets US Ambassador Matthew Barzun to talk about his wartime predecessor.	07:00 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—3. The Trail 3/5 Written & read by Mark Gatiss. The trail of the deadly assassin has led Box to Istanbul. 07:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—4. Jamaica 4/5 Box dices with death as he probes the poisoning of members of the British establishment.
08:00	08:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 2 2/14 Celebrating Spring, and 'Champion the Wonder Mouse'. Songs and sketches with John Cleese. 08:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—6. The Friends of Frambourne Pier Pike and Hodges try enlisting volunteers to restore the pier.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, Scradje 26/27 With Britain's boots exploding, Neddie Seagoon tackles a national 'scradje' shortage. 08:30 J Kingston Platt—My Discovery 4/5 The showbiz veteran recalls taking on a pupil with incredible results.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Foreign Legion 13/20 The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but gets duped! 08:30 After Henry—Series 3, The End of a Chapter 8/8 Sarah is off to Florence but worries about her mother, plus there's shock news from Clare.	08:00 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 1 1/20 Kenneth Horne searches for a new house and Hornerama looks at the Rome Olympics. 08:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Crises 6/6 The sofa-bound presenters tackle crises and reveal the popularity of sex.	08:00 Share and Share Alike—Missing Persons 3/9 Jack plots to get his cash. Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins star as feuding brothers. 08:30 Patterson—Episode 1 1/8 How will Dr Andrew Patterson get on in his new university job?	08:00 Quote... Unquote—26/11/2018 Quote … Unquote, the popular celebrity quotations quiz, returns for its 54th series. 08:30 Kathmandu or Bust—Gut Reaction 2/6 On the expedition to Kathmandu, the five travellers hit Europe but mutiny is in the air.	08:00 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—5. Deadly Adversary 5/5 Box confronts his nemesis. Written and read by the author. 08:30 Ray's a Laugh—From 22/11/1949 Ted puts money on Kitty's dream and reporter George chases down a forger.
09:00	09:00 Guess What?—Episode 8 8/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 09:30 Control Group Six—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 President Heaven escapes an assassin's bullet, but his problems are far from over.	09:00 Summer Comedy Festival—Darren Harriott 6/6 Darren Harriott curates his ideal festival: a magical carnival of surprise. 09:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 1, The Swim 1/6 The life of an author, pipe smoker, fare-dodger and master of the abusive e-mail.	09:00 Quote... Unquote—26/11/2018 Quote … Unquote, the popular celebrity quotations quiz, returns for its 54th series. 09:30 Kathmandu or Bust—Gut Reaction 2/6 On the expedition to Kathmandu, the five travellers hit Europe but mutiny is in the air.	09:00 Booked—Series 6, Episode 3 3/6 Ian McMillan chairs with Linda Smith, Mark Thomas, David Stafford and Stuart Maconie. 09:30 Rent—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Richard is less than thrilled when Maria's flighty friend turns up.	09:00 Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes compete in the wordy panel game 09:30 Minor Adjustment—A Change of Art 2/6 Sarah's mother arrives with art aplenty and three moulting cats.	09:00 Miranda Hart: From Hampshire to Hollywood Miranda Hart talks openly about her life, career and creative process.	09:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Spare Time Job 11/13 Jen's scheme to make money runs into red tape, and worse. 09:30 Rent—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Richard is less than thrilled when Maria's flighty friend turns up.
10:00	10:00 Leo Tolstoy - Anna Karenina—3. The Impact 3/4 Anna becomes distraught as the full impact of her affair begins to dawn on her.	10:00 Leo Tolstoy - Anna Karenina—4. The Arguments 4/4 As arguments rage over her future, Anna looks set on a path of self-destruction.	10:00 Drama on 4—Roderick Hudson by Henry James, Episode 1 1/2 Rowland takes sculptor Roderick from the US to Rome with devastating consequences.	10:00 Drama on 4—Roderick Hudson by Henry James, Episode 2 2/2 Rowland takes sculptor Roderick from the US to Rome with devastating consequences.	10:00 Peter Tinniswood—The Governor's Consort Lady Edith sets sail on an epic life-changing boat ride...		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Cricketers, Freddie Flintoff Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Monsters David Attenborough remembers puzzling over the Loch Ness Monster with Sir Peter Scott.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Citizen Science Guy Raz explores how ordinary citizens are helping to make ground-breaking discoveries	11:00 Telling Tales—Katy Brand Katy Brand shares her love for Baby Houseman, the screen character who inspired a book.	11:00 Mastertapes - Access All Areas—3. Rufus Wainwright to David Gray 3/3 John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Rufus Wainwright to David Gray.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Islands, Roy Dotrice From Frank Sinatra to Dylan Thomas. Actor Roy Dotrice shares his castaway choices. 11:30 Know Your Place—Lift Off 1/8 Jobsworth caretaker Ramsay Potts' love of rules sparks catastrophe for an MP in a lift.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Steve Coogan on Alan Partridge's return to audio Steve Coogan discusses the Alan Partridge podcast 'From The Oasthouse'.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 4, Hello 6/8 Radiolab tries to make contact with some of the strangest strangers on Earth - dolphins.
12:00	12:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 2 2/14 Celebrating Spring, and 'Champion the Wonder Mouse'. Songs and sketches with John Cleese. 12:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—6. The Friends of Frambourne Pier Pike and Hodges try enlisting volunteers to restore the pier.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, Scradje 26/27 With Britain's boots exploding, Neddie Seagoon tackles a national 'scradje' shortage. 12:30 J Kingston Platt—My Discovery 4/5 The showbiz veteran recalls taking on a pupil with incredible results.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Foreign Legion 13/20 The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but gets duped! 12:30 After Henry—Series 3, The End of a Chapter 8/8 Sarah is off to Florence but worries about her mother, plus there's shock news from Clare.	12:00 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 1 1/20 Kenneth Horne searches for a new house and Hornerama looks at the Rome Olympics. 12:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Crises 6/6 The sofa-bound presenters tackle crises and reveal the popularity of sex.	12:00 Share and Share Alike—Missing Persons 3/9 Jack plots to get his cash. Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins star as feuding brothers. 12:30 Patterson—Episode 1 1/8 How will Dr Andrew Patterson get on in his new university job?	12:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 1, The Swim 1/6 The life of an author, pipe smoker, fare-dodger and master of the abusive e-mail. 12:30 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 1 1/20 Kenneth Horne searches for a new house and Hornerama looks at the Rome Olympics.	12:00 Poetry Extra—I'm A Lumberjack Daljit Nagra chooses 'I'm A Lumberjack' featuring peripatetic Englishman James Lasdun. 12:30 All Those Women—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 Hetty takes Maggie on a road trip to collect an heirloom, something to bequeath to Emily.
13:00	13:00 Unofficial Rosie—2. Following From In Front 2/6 Who is private eye Rosie Monaghan's mystery client, and how do you trail someone? 13:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—1. Taking Action 1/5 Spoof spy novel written and read by Mark Gatiss, featuring secret agent Lucifer Box.	13:00 Unofficial Rosie—3. Back Against the Wall 3/6 A row over privatisation and private eye Rosie has doubts over a death. 13:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—2. Oblivion 2/5 By Mark Gatiss. Box is jolted from his self-pity when he witnesses a curious assassination	13:00 Unofficial Rosie—4. If Looks Could Kill 4/6 Private eye Rosie has doubts over an apparently innocent death. 13:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—3. The Trail 3/5 Written & read by Mark Gatiss. The trail of the deadly assassin has led Box to Istanbul.	13:00 Unofficial Rosie—5. Count Your Blessings 5/6 Rosie Monaghan's investigations make some progress, but her private life is proving tricky 13:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—4. Jamaica 4/5 Box dices with death as he probes the poisoning of members of the British establishment.	13:00 Unofficial Rosie—6. In Dreams 6/6 Private eye Rosie concludes her investigation, but will the guilty be brought to justice? 13:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—5. Deadly Adversary 5/5 Box confronts his nemesis. Written and read by the author.	13:00 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—1. Taking Action 1/5 Spoof spy novel written and read by Mark Gatiss, featuring secret agent Lucifer Box. 13:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—2. Oblivion 2/5 By Mark Gatiss. Box is jolted from his self-pity when he witnesses a curious assassination	13:00 Paul O'Grady Stands Up for Liverpool Liverpudlian Paul O'Grady celebrates Merseyside's funny men and women.
14:00	14:00 Guess What?—Episode 8 8/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 14:30 Control Group Six—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 President Heaven escapes an assassin's bullet, but his problems are far from over.	14:00 Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Carmen Callil and Victoria Glendinning. 14:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 1, The Swim 1/6 The life of an author, pipe smoker, fare-dodger and master of the abusive e-mail.	14:00 Quote... Unquote—26/11/2018 Quote … Unquote, the popular celebrity quotations quiz, returns for its 54th series. 14:30 Kathmandu or Bust—Gut Reaction 2/6 On the expedition to Kathmandu, the five travellers hit Europe but mutiny is in the air.	14:00 Booked—Series 6, Episode 3 3/6 Ian McMillan chairs with Linda Smith, Mark Thomas, David Stafford and Stuart Maconie. 14:30 Rent—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Richard is less than thrilled when Maria's flighty friend turns up.	14:00 Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes compete in the wordy panel game 14:30 Minor Adjustment—A Change of Art 2/6 Sarah's mother arrives with art aplenty and three moulting cats.	14:00 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—3. The Trail 3/5 Written & read by Mark Gatiss. The trail of the deadly assassin has led Box to Istanbul. 14:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—4. Jamaica 4/5 Box dices with death as he probes the poisoning of members of the British establishment.
15:00	15:00 Leo Tolstoy - Anna Karenina—3. The Impact 3/4 Anna becomes distraught as the full impact of her affair begins to dawn on her.	15:00 Leo Tolstoy - Anna Karenina—4. The Arguments 4/4 As arguments rage over her future, Anna looks set on a path of self-destruction.	15:00 Drama on 4—Roderick Hudson by Henry James, Episode 1 1/2 Rowland takes sculptor Roderick from the US to Rome with devastating consequences.	15:00 Drama on 4—Roderick Hudson by Henry James, Episode 2 2/2 Rowland takes sculptor Roderick from the US to Rome with devastating consequences.	15:00 Peter Tinniswood—The Governor's Consort Lady Edith sets sail on an epic life-changing boat ride...	15:00 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—5. Deadly Adversary 5/5 Box confronts his nemesis. Written and read by the author. 15:30 A Good Read—Tim Mackintosh-Smith and Philip Norman Tim Mackintosh Smith and Philip Norman, writers both, discuss their choice paperbacks.
16:00	16:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Citizen Science Guy Raz explores how ordinary citizens are helping to make ground-breaking discoveries	16:00 Telling Tales—Katy Brand Katy Brand shares her love for Baby Houseman, the screen character who inspired a book.	16:00 Mastertapes - Access All Areas—3. Rufus Wainwright to David Gray 3/3 John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Rufus Wainwright to David Gray.	16:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Islands, Roy Dotrice From Frank Sinatra to Dylan Thomas. Actor Roy Dotrice shares his castaway choices. 16:30 Know Your Place—Lift Off 1/8 Jobsworth caretaker Ramsay Potts' love of rules sparks catastrophe for an MP in a lift.	16:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Steve Coogan on Alan Partridge's return to audio Steve Coogan discusses the Alan Partridge podcast 'From The Oasthouse'.	16:00 Miss Marple—Sleeping Murder Agatha Christie's Miss Marple probes a woman's terrifying flashbacks to trap a murderer.	16:00 Elizabeth Gaskell - Mr Harrison's Confession A young surgeon discovers that his female patients seem to require a singular remedy.
17:00	17:00 Michael Fabbri's Dyslexicon—School Days 1/2 A hilarious and frank account of Michael Fabbri's schools days coping with dyslexia. 17:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 56, Episode 4 4/6 A second show from Sage Gateshead, with the regulars and Marcus Brigstocke on the panel.	17:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 6 6/6 John Finnemore brings the sixth series of his award-winning sketch show to a close. 17:30 The Lenny Henry Show—Episode 1 1/6 Character-based sketch show from Lenny Henry and his crew.	17:00 Clare in the Community—Series 9, In Blog We Trust 2/6 Clare is convinced that the centre is the home of the Secret Social Worker blogger. 17:30 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of forgotten famous people.	17:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 2, The Red Planet 2/5 Tony takes up astronomy, and finds something terrible among the stars. 17:30 Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—The Family Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.	17:00 Alone—Series 1, The Long Bad Friday Night 1/6 Mitch's late wife's sister fancies a drink. Is that all she fancies? Stars Angus Deayton. 17:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 4, Construction Time Again 3/4 Tom's dad offers some unwanted assistance.	17:30 Great Lives—US Ambassador Matthew Barzun on JG Winant Matthew Parris meets US Ambassador Matthew Barzun to talk about his wartime predecessor.	17:00 Poetry Extra—I'm A Lumberjack Daljit Nagra chooses 'I'm A Lumberjack' featuring peripatetic Englishman James Lasdun. 17:30 All Those Women—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 Hetty takes Maggie on a road trip to collect an heirloom, something to bequeath to Emily.
18:00	18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 1. Countdown to Peril 1/13 Set to be the first men on the moon, Jet Morgan and his crew blast off. 18:30 A Good Read—Tim Mackintosh-Smith and Philip Norman Tim Mackintosh Smith and Philip Norman, writers both, discuss their choice paperbacks.	18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 2. Moon Music 2/13 Jet and his crew battle to make their Moon landing. 18:30 Soul Music—Mad About the Boy Noël Coward wrote 'Mad About the Boy' to celebrate the appeal of the silent movie star.	18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 3. Disturbing Visions 3/13 Jet is disturbed by visions and foreboding as his rocket fails to respond. 18:30 Short Cuts—Series 13, Duet 2/7 Josie Long hears stories of duets, conversations and gatecrashing honeymoons.	18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 4. Is There Anybody Out There? 4/13 Catastrophe faces Jet and his crew when the rocket loses power. 18:30 Great Lives—US Ambassador Matthew Barzun on JG Winant Matthew Parris meets US Ambassador Matthew Barzun to talk about his wartime predecessor.	18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 5. The First of Many 5/13 Captain Jet and his crew are thwarted trying to return to Earth. 18:30 Off the Page—Letting the Cat Out of the Bag The role of journalism in revealing secrets.	18:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—Hexagonal Phase, 6. A Thor in the Air 6/6 Yet another fight-to-the-death for Thor, but will this one have a happy ending? 18:30 Ben Moor - Undone—Series 2, Unification 6/6 Edna must avert an inter-dimensional apocalypse at Tankerton's wedding.	18:00 Hordes of the Things—1. The Prophecy is Cast 1/4 The kingdom of Albion is in peril. Epic Tolkien parody starring Patrick Magee. 18:30 The Man in Black—Series 3, The Printed Name by Nicholas Pierpan 2/5 Nicholas Pierpan's chilling tale of a writer's devilish pact with a mysterious man.
19:00	19:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 2 2/14 Celebrating Spring, and 'Champion the Wonder Mouse'. Songs and sketches with John Cleese. 19:30 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—6. The Friends of Frambourne Pier Pike and Hodges try enlisting volunteers to restore the pier.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, Scradje 26/27 With Britain's boots exploding, Neddie Seagoon tackles a national 'scradje' shortage. 19:30 J Kingston Platt—My Discovery 4/5 The showbiz veteran recalls taking on a pupil with incredible results.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Foreign Legion 13/20 The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but gets duped! 19:30 After Henry—Series 3, The End of a Chapter 8/8 Sarah is off to Florence but worries about her mother, plus there's shock news from Clare.	19:00 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 1 1/20 Kenneth Horne searches for a new house and Hornerama looks at the Rome Olympics. 19:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Crises 6/6 The sofa-bound presenters tackle crises and reveal the popularity of sex.	19:00 Share and Share Alike—Missing Persons 3/9 Jack plots to get his cash. Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins star as feuding brothers. 19:30 Patterson—Episode 1 1/8 How will Dr Andrew Patterson get on in his new university job?	19:00 Miranda Hart: From Hampshire to Hollywood Miranda Hart talks openly about her life, career and creative process.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 4, Hello 6/8 Radiolab tries to make contact with some of the strangest strangers on Earth - dolphins.
20:00	20:00 Unofficial Rosie—2. Following From In Front 2/6 Who is private eye Rosie Monaghan's mystery client, and how do you trail someone? 20:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—1. Taking Action 1/5 Spoof spy novel written and read by Mark Gatiss, featuring secret agent Lucifer Box.	20:00 Unofficial Rosie—3. Back Against the Wall 3/6 A row over privatisation and private eye Rosie has doubts over a death. 20:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—2. Oblivion 2/5 By Mark Gatiss. Box is jolted from his self-pity when he witnesses a curious assassination	20:00 Unofficial Rosie—4. If Looks Could Kill 4/6 Private eye Rosie has doubts over an apparently innocent death. 20:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—3. The Trail 3/5 Written & read by Mark Gatiss. The trail of the deadly assassin has led Box to Istanbul.	20:00 Unofficial Rosie—5. Count Your Blessings 5/6 Rosie Monaghan's investigations make some progress, but her private life is proving tricky 20:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—4. Jamaica 4/5 Box dices with death as he probes the poisoning of members of the British establishment.	20:00 Unofficial Rosie—6. In Dreams 6/6 Private eye Rosie concludes her investigation, but will the guilty be brought to justice? 20:30 Mark Gatiss - Black Butterfly—5. Deadly Adversary 5/5 Box confronts his nemesis. Written and read by the author.		20:00 Elizabeth Gaskell - Mr Harrison's Confession A young surgeon discovers that his female patients seem to require a singular remedy.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Citizen Science Guy Raz explores how ordinary citizens are helping to make ground-breaking discoveries	21:00 Telling Tales—Katy Brand Katy Brand shares her love for Baby Houseman, the screen character who inspired a book.	21:00 Mastertapes - Access All Areas—3. Rufus Wainwright to David Gray 3/3 John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Rufus Wainwright to David Gray.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Islands, Roy Dotrice From Frank Sinatra to Dylan Thomas. Actor Roy Dotrice shares his castaway choices. 21:30 Know Your Place—Lift Off 1/8 Jobsworth caretaker Ramsay Potts' love of rules sparks catastrophe for an MP in a lift.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Steve Coogan on Alan Partridge's return to audio Steve Coogan discusses the Alan Partridge podcast 'From The Oasthouse'.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Cricketers, Freddie Flintoff Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Monsters David Attenborough remembers puzzling over the Loch Ness Monster with Sir Peter Scott.
22:00	22:00 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 56, Episode 4 4/6 A second show from Sage Gateshead, with the regulars and Marcus Brigstocke on the panel. 22:30 The Nick Revell Show—Series 1, Cash 5/6 Writer Nick struggles for cash, while his geraniums aren't happy.	22:00 The Lenny Henry Show—Episode 1 1/6 Character-based sketch show from Lenny Henry and his crew. 22:30 Radio Shuttleworth—Series 2, Katrina Leskanich 5/6 1997 Eurovision UK winner Katrina Leskanich visits, but Mary gets the ironing board out.	22:00 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of forgotten famous people. 22:30 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Doc Brown 5/6 Alex and his band explore the theme of children.	22:00 Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—The Family Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn. 22:30 A Look Back at the Future—2025 5/6 Brian Perkins and Ken Livingstone foresee ego transplants and the USA invading Narnia.	22:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 4, Construction Time Again 3/4 Tom's dad offers some unwanted assistance. 22:30 The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Stoneybridge, Little Girl, Calum, Denzil and Mr Muzak feature in the popular sketch show.	22:00 Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, The Carpet Sweeper 1/6 Buying a carpet sweeper becomes a major operation for Linda. 22:30 Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel of Laughs—Episode 1 1/6 Comedy from Rhod Gilbert, with Wilson Dixon, Sarah Millican and Scouting for Girls.	22:00 All Those Women—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 Hetty takes Maggie on a road trip to collect an heirloom, something to bequeath to Emily. 22:30 Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Divorcee Carol tries to sell covers - for cushion covers.
23:00	23:00 Summer Comedy Festival—Darren Harriott 6/6 Darren Harriott curates his ideal festival: a magical carnival of surprise. 23:30 Radio Active—Series 7, Mike Says - Here's a Bit of Talent 5/8 A chance to hear the stars of the future - almost certainly for one night only.	23:00 The Consultants—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Time to hark back to a gentler age of radio adventures. 23:30 Old Harry's Game—Series 2, G.U.T. 5/6 Bored Satan's debate on the motivation of scientists leads to a startling discovery.	23:00 Rubbish—Series 1, Rage 5/6 At a Life Editing course, local government officer Martin aims to start saying 'no'. 23:30 The Harpoon—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 A ripping, bumper summer edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' papers!	23:00 Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 2 2/6 Host Alan Partridge faces up to a nine-year-old prodigy, a hypnotist and a bad boy lawyer. 23:30 Delve Special—Series 3, City Limits 4/4 David Lander probes shady shenanigans in London's Square Mile.	23:00 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 4, Frank Skinner 2/6 Frank Skinner tries four new things, including getting a spray tan and eating Jugged Hare. 23:30 King Cutler—King Cutler III 3/6 Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler present offbeat humorous songs, stories and poems.	23:30 The Mary Whitehouse Experience—Series 4, Episode 2 2/9 The double double acts face the pernicious evil of shampoo and conditioner.	23:00 Liam Williams: Ladhood—Series 1, The First Time 2/4 Comedian Liam Williams tells of his teenage misadventures growing up in Leeds. 23:30 What to Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else—Series 2, Travel 4/4 Life's everyday journeys, either to work, holiday or just down to the shops. 23:45 My Booze Hell, by Little Johnny Cartilage—Frank Wignall 4/4 John Waite investigates the shocking claim that the Cartilages were not a real family.

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