Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 14 - 20 September 2020

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00:00	00:00 Hordes of the Things—2. The Forces Gather 2/4 The epic Tolkien parody sees Agar the hero get an ear-bashing from his mum. 00:30 The Man in Black—Series 3, Lights Out by Christopher Golden & Amber Benson 3/5 Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of terror in a women's prison.	00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 11. To the Moon or Venus? 11/13 The Voice invites Jet Morgan and his crew to meet him. Lemmy is in for a shock. 00:30 A Good Read—Judith Kerr and Matthew Kneale Mother and son writers Judith Kerr and Matthew Kneale discuss their paperback choices.	00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 12. A Rocky Send Off 12/13 Could Captain Jet Morgan and his crew be bound for home at last? 00:30 Soul Music—Bach's Concerto in D minor for Two Violins Terry Waite and Steve Hackett talk about the impact of Bach's music for two violins.	00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 13. Set Course for Earth 13/13 After blasting off, Jet and his crew try to make sense of their mammoth trip through time. 00:30 Short Cuts—Series 13, In Motion 5/7 Josie Long presents stories of movement.	00:00 Blop by JCW Brook A strange visitor joins George and Sylvia for afternoon tea in their garden. 00:30 Great Lives—Vicky Pryce on Melina Mercouri Economist Vicky Pryce nominates the Greek film star and politician Melina Mercouri.	00:00 David Calcutt - The Daughter of the Sea A fisherman falls in love with a woman who was once a seal. She agrees on one condition. 00:30 Off the Page—The Power of Positive Thinking Does looking on the bright side bring you good luck?	00:00 Marcy Kahan - The Uncertainty Principle It’s 2099 and a time when people know exactly how long they’ll live... or do they?
01:00	01:00 You're Entering Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone Enter The Twilight Zone as Alan Dein explores the mind of series creator Rod Serling.	01:00 Maugham's Eye View—6. Before The Party 6/6 Kathleen thinks her sister knows more about her husband's death. 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 1 1/5 Hercule Poirot is on holiday when a bullet lands at his feet on the hotel terrace.	01:00 P Division—Condition Purple, 1. Body 1/4 The cops are on the case when a prostitute's body is found in a prosperous part of Glasgow 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 2 2/5 Poirot and Hastings attend Maggie Buckley's dinner party and make a startling discovery.	01:00 P Division—Condition Purple, 2. Mystery 2/4 Inspector Donoghue's cops grapple with some mysterious clues over a murdered prostitute. 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 3 3/5 The sleuth learns the identity of the body, and turns his attention to some old letters...	01:00 P Division—Condition Purple, 3. Dino 3/4 As the Glasgow cops search for the killer, detective King tours the city's tattooists. 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 4 4/5 The sleuth and Captain Hastings travel to London and meet up with Chief Inspector Japp.	01:00 P Division—Condition Purple, 4. Angel 4/4 Just as progress is made in one investigation, Donoghue hears of another brutal murder. 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 5 5/5 Hercule Poirot summons all to End House. Can the Belgian sleuth unmask the murderer?	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 1 1/5 Hercule Poirot is on holiday when a bullet lands at his feet on the hotel terrace. 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 2 2/5 Poirot and Hastings attend Maggie Buckley's dinner party and make a startling discovery.
02:00		02:00 Guess What?—Episode 10 10/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 02:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 1, An Elixir of Love 2/5 A reverend uses a novel method of redistributing wealth, with dire consequences.	02:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 James Walton's pop music history quiz with Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod and Carol Decker 02:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 1, Holby City 3/6 The author needs a new roof, so his agent sorts him a pitch to write for TV. From 2005.	02:00 Quote... Unquote—10/12/2018 Quote … Unquote, the popular celebrity quotations quiz, returns for its 54th series. 02:30 Kathmandu or Bust—The Truck Stops Here 4/6 The travellers have reached.......well, actually they're lost in the middle of Uzbekistan.	02:00 Booked—Series 6, Episode 5 5/6 Irreverent literary quiz with Arthur Smith, Stuart Maconie, Sophie Howard and Linda Smith. 02:30 Rent—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Paul and Ruby are thinking of moving out, and Maria needs more space.	02:00 Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Dave Gorman, Susie Dent, Lloyd Langford and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy. 02:30 Minor Adjustment—At the End of the Rainbow 4/6 Richard receives exciting news from Hollywood.	02:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 3 3/5 The sleuth learns the identity of the body, and turns his attention to some old letters... 02:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 4 4/5 The sleuth and Captain Hastings travel to London and meet up with Chief Inspector Japp.
03:00		03:00 Elena Ferrante - The Neapolitan Novels—My Brilliant Friend Part 1/2 1/10 1950s Naples. Elena and Lila learn to rely on each other as children and adolescents.	03:00 Elena Ferrante - The Neapolitan Novels—My Brilliant Friend Part 2/2 2/10 Still relying on each other in 1950s Naples, Elena realises she and Lila are growing up.	03:00 Elena Ferrante - The Neapolitan Novels—The Story of a New Name Part 1/2 3/10 Second novel in Elena Ferrante's acclaimed series about a friendship lasting a lifetime.	03:00 Elena Ferrante - The Neapolitan Novels—The Story of a New Name Part 2/2 4/10 Lila finds it hard to forgive her husband, while Lena is determined to escape Naples.	03:00 Elena Ferrante - The Neapolitan Novels—Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay Part 1/3 5/10 Lila is now a young mum. But Lena has escaped Naples with a degree and her first novel.	03:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 5 5/5 Hercule Poirot summons all to End House. Can the Belgian sleuth unmask the murderer? 03:30 A Good Read—Judith Kerr and Matthew Kneale Mother and son writers Judith Kerr and Matthew Kneale discuss their paperback choices.
04:00	04:00 Gaston Leroux - The Perfume of the Lady in Black Joseph Rouletabille is intrigued by a mysterious woman at the funeral of Frederic Larson.	04:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Dialogue and Exchange Guy Raz explores communication during a time of intense ideological division.	04:00 Telling Tales—Amelia Bullmore It's time to turn to crime with the multi-talented writer and actor Amelia Bullmore.	04:00 Angela Barnes' Cold War Secrets—2. Bunkers and Jigsaws 2/3 Comedian Angela Barnes reveals Cold War Secrets with a selection of interviews and shows.	04:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Cricketers, Fred Trueman Legendary cricketer Fred Trueman shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley. 04:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Rats David Attenborough hates rats, but in a personal way explains why they should be respected	04:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Pens, Pipe Organs and Portable Toilets - Niche Podcasts From pipe organs to pens via purring and portable toilets, a showcase of niche podcasts.	04:00 JCW Brook - A Dream of Murder Six years ago, Helen dreamt her first husband died - and now the dream is back.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—John Clare: Under the Influence and Thinking on Their Feet Daljit Nagra chooses the poetry of John Clare. 05:30 All Those Women—Series 3, Episode 4 4/4 Emily has options, Jen takes the plunge, and Maggie is excited.	05:00 Relativity—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Ian brings home a new girlfriend. How will his family react? 05:30 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 1 1/6 John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Danny Wallace, Georgia Lewis Anderson and James Prichard.	05:00 Shush!—Series 1, Mobile Library 2/4 An intruder, an ice-cream van and Daniel Barenboim make life difficult for Snoo and Alice. 05:30 The Lenny Henry Show—Episode 3 3/6 Character-based sketch show from Lenny Henry and the gang.	05:00 Clare in the Community—Series 9, Driven to Extremes 4/6 Clare is facing a disciplinary tribunal after a seemingly straightforward job goes awry. 05:30 Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 3, Billy Bonker and The Cup A Soup Factory 1/4 Phil and Johnny win a tour of a magical Cup A Soup factory with the reclusive Billy Bonker	05:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 2, A Visit To Russia 4/5 Tony launches a diplomatic mission to Russia. 05:30 Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—Happy All The Time Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.	05:00 Alone—Series 1, Just Say No 3/6 Mitch's inability to say no means he is double-booked for dinner. Stars Angus Deayton. 05:30 Dot—Series 2, Teeth 1/4 Fellas are going gaga for Myrtle's new gnashers.	05:30 Great Lives—Vicky Pryce on Melina Mercouri Economist Vicky Pryce nominates the Greek film star and politician Melina Mercouri.
06:00	06:00 Maugham's Eye View—6. Before The Party 6/6 Kathleen thinks her sister knows more about her husband's death. 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 1 1/5 Hercule Poirot is on holiday when a bullet lands at his feet on the hotel terrace.	06:00 P Division—Condition Purple, 1. Body 1/4 The cops are on the case when a prostitute's body is found in a prosperous part of Glasgow 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 2 2/5 Poirot and Hastings attend Maggie Buckley's dinner party and make a startling discovery.	06:00 P Division—Condition Purple, 2. Mystery 2/4 Inspector Donoghue's cops grapple with some mysterious clues over a murdered prostitute. 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 3 3/5 The sleuth learns the identity of the body, and turns his attention to some old letters...	06:00 P Division—Condition Purple, 3. Dino 3/4 As the Glasgow cops search for the killer, detective King tours the city's tattooists. 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 4 4/5 The sleuth and Captain Hastings travel to London and meet up with Chief Inspector Japp.	06:00 P Division—Condition Purple, 4. Angel 4/4 Just as progress is made in one investigation, Donoghue hears of another brutal murder. 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 5 5/5 Hercule Poirot summons all to End House. Can the Belgian sleuth unmask the murderer?	06:00 JCW Brook - A Dream of Murder Six years ago, Helen dreamt her first husband died - and now the dream is back.	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 1 1/5 Hercule Poirot is on holiday when a bullet lands at his feet on the hotel terrace. 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 2 2/5 Poirot and Hastings attend Maggie Buckley's dinner party and make a startling discovery.
07:00	07:00 Relativity—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Ian brings home a new girlfriend. How will his family react? 07:30 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 1 1/6 John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Danny Wallace, Georgia Lewis Anderson and James Prichard.	07:00 Shush!—Series 1, Mobile Library 2/4 An intruder, an ice-cream van and Daniel Barenboim make life difficult for Snoo and Alice. 07:30 The Lenny Henry Show—Episode 3 3/6 Character-based sketch show from Lenny Henry and the gang.	07:00 Clare in the Community—Series 9, Driven to Extremes 4/6 Clare is facing a disciplinary tribunal after a seemingly straightforward job goes awry. 07:30 Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 3, Billy Bonker and The Cup A Soup Factory 1/4 Phil and Johnny win a tour of a magical Cup A Soup factory with the reclusive Billy Bonker	07:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 2, A Visit To Russia 4/5 Tony launches a diplomatic mission to Russia. 07:30 Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—Happy All The Time Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.	07:00 Alone—Series 1, Just Say No 3/6 Mitch's inability to say no means he is double-booked for dinner. Stars Angus Deayton. 07:30 Dot—Series 2, Teeth 1/4 Fellas are going gaga for Myrtle's new gnashers.	07:30 Great Lives—Vicky Pryce on Melina Mercouri Economist Vicky Pryce nominates the Greek film star and politician Melina Mercouri.	07:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 3 3/5 The sleuth learns the identity of the body, and turns his attention to some old letters... 07:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 4 4/5 The sleuth and Captain Hastings travel to London and meet up with Chief Inspector Japp.
08:00	08:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 4 4/14 Greyhounds in conversation and a trip to the South Pole. 08:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Moving In 1/6 A hapless vicar discovers that life behind suburbia's net curtains is not what he expected	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 7, Drums Along the Mersey 2/26 A newspaper claims Neddie Seagoon is set to inherit a million pounds. 08:30 Any Other Business—Episode 1 1/6 Comic electoral shocks galore in Chesbury, as it faces the unlikeliest of new mayors.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Grappling Game 15/20 A shock's in store for Miss Pugh and the Lad Himself at the wrestling! 08:30 Up the Garden Path—Series 2, Hot Water 2/8 Izzy is finding life back in England all a bit confusing.	08:00 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 3 3/20 Kenneth Horne travels back in time, and Hornerama looks at London. 08:30 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Greasy Pole 2/8 Blending jobs with chemicals proves explosive for Jim Hacker.	08:00 Share and Share Alike—Age of Concern 5/9 Lesley decides to try his luck with the ladies. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins. 08:30 Patterson—Episode 3 3/8 Patterson has to track down Misty's lawnmower. With Judy Parfitt and Maureen Lipman.	08:00 Quote... Unquote—10/12/2018 Quote … Unquote, the popular celebrity quotations quiz, returns for its 54th series. 08:30 Kathmandu or Bust—The Truck Stops Here 4/6 The travellers have reached.......well, actually they're lost in the middle of Uzbekistan.	08:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 5 5/5 Hercule Poirot summons all to End House. Can the Belgian sleuth unmask the murderer? 08:30 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Rides Again 1/13 The Bishop works to secure a bequest. Clerical comedy adapted from TV.
09:00	09:00 Guess What?—Episode 10 10/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 09:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 1, An Elixir of Love 2/5 A reverend uses a novel method of redistributing wealth, with dire consequences.	09:00 The News Quiz—Series 103, Episode 2 2/8 A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman 09:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 1, Holby City 3/6 The author needs a new roof, so his agent sorts him a pitch to write for TV. From 2005.	09:00 Quote... Unquote—10/12/2018 Quote … Unquote, the popular celebrity quotations quiz, returns for its 54th series. 09:30 Kathmandu or Bust—The Truck Stops Here 4/6 The travellers have reached.......well, actually they're lost in the middle of Uzbekistan.	09:00 Booked—Series 6, Episode 5 5/6 Irreverent literary quiz with Arthur Smith, Stuart Maconie, Sophie Howard and Linda Smith. 09:30 Rent—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Paul and Ruby are thinking of moving out, and Maria needs more space.	09:00 Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Dave Gorman, Susie Dent, Lloyd Langford and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy. 09:30 Minor Adjustment—At the End of the Rainbow 4/6 Richard receives exciting news from Hollywood.	09:00 I Did It My Way—Andy Hamilton Featuring The Million Pound Radio Show, Old Harry's Game and Trevor's World of Sport.	09:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, An Older Man's Fancy 13/13 After Henry's behaviour at a party, Jennifer tries to be 'with it'. 09:30 Rent—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Paul and Ruby are thinking of moving out, and Maria needs more space.
10:00	10:00 Elena Ferrante - The Neapolitan Novels—My Brilliant Friend Part 1/2 1/10 1950s Naples. Elena and Lila learn to rely on each other as children and adolescents.	10:00 Elena Ferrante - The Neapolitan Novels—My Brilliant Friend Part 2/2 2/10 Still relying on each other in 1950s Naples, Elena realises she and Lila are growing up.	10:00 Elena Ferrante - The Neapolitan Novels—The Story of a New Name Part 1/2 3/10 Second novel in Elena Ferrante's acclaimed series about a friendship lasting a lifetime.	10:00 Elena Ferrante - The Neapolitan Novels—The Story of a New Name Part 2/2 4/10 Lila finds it hard to forgive her husband, while Lena is determined to escape Naples.	10:00 Elena Ferrante - The Neapolitan Novels—Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay Part 1/3 5/10 Lila is now a young mum. But Lena has escaped Naples with a degree and her first novel.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Cricketers, Dickie Bird Cricket umpire Dickie Bird shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Monstrous Flowers Musings on the world's largest blooms found deep in the steamy forests of Sumatra.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Dialogue and Exchange Guy Raz explores communication during a time of intense ideological division.	11:00 Telling Tales—Amelia Bullmore It's time to turn to crime with the multi-talented writer and actor Amelia Bullmore.	11:00 Angela Barnes' Cold War Secrets—2. Bunkers and Jigsaws 2/3 Comedian Angela Barnes reveals Cold War Secrets with a selection of interviews and shows.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Cricketers, Fred Trueman Legendary cricketer Fred Trueman shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Rats David Attenborough hates rats, but in a personal way explains why they should be respected	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Pens, Pipe Organs and Portable Toilets - Niche Podcasts From pipe organs to pens via purring and portable toilets, a showcase of niche podcasts.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 4, Stochasticity 8/8 Radiolab explores the role of chance and sheer randomness in all our lives.
12:00	12:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 4 4/14 Greyhounds in conversation and a trip to the South Pole. 12:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Moving In 1/6 A hapless vicar discovers that life behind suburbia's net curtains is not what he expected	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 7, Drums Along the Mersey 2/26 A newspaper claims Neddie Seagoon is set to inherit a million pounds. 12:30 Any Other Business—Episode 1 1/6 Comic electoral shocks galore in Chesbury, as it faces the unlikeliest of new mayors.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Grappling Game 15/20 A shock's in store for Miss Pugh and the Lad Himself at the wrestling! 12:30 Up the Garden Path—Series 2, Hot Water 2/8 Izzy is finding life back in England all a bit confusing.	12:00 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 3 3/20 Kenneth Horne travels back in time, and Hornerama looks at London. 12:30 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Greasy Pole 2/8 Blending jobs with chemicals proves explosive for Jim Hacker.	12:00 Share and Share Alike—Age of Concern 5/9 Lesley decides to try his luck with the ladies. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins. 12:30 Patterson—Episode 3 3/8 Patterson has to track down Misty's lawnmower. With Judy Parfitt and Maureen Lipman.	12:00 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Greasy Pole 2/8 Blending jobs with chemicals proves explosive for Jim Hacker. 12:30 Relativity—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Ian brings home a new girlfriend. How will his family react?	12:00 Poetry Extra—No-One Left and No-One Came Daljit Nagra selects Edward Thomas's No-One Left and No-One Came. 12:30 Susan Calman Is Convicted—Series 2, Children 1/4 Susan Calman explains that she has never been interested in having children.
13:00	13:00 Maugham's Eye View—6. Before The Party 6/6 Kathleen thinks her sister knows more about her husband's death. 13:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 1 1/5 Hercule Poirot is on holiday when a bullet lands at his feet on the hotel terrace.	13:00 P Division—Condition Purple, 1. Body 1/4 The cops are on the case when a prostitute's body is found in a prosperous part of Glasgow 13:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 2 2/5 Poirot and Hastings attend Maggie Buckley's dinner party and make a startling discovery.	13:00 P Division—Condition Purple, 2. Mystery 2/4 Inspector Donoghue's cops grapple with some mysterious clues over a murdered prostitute. 13:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 3 3/5 The sleuth learns the identity of the body, and turns his attention to some old letters...	13:00 P Division—Condition Purple, 3. Dino 3/4 As the Glasgow cops search for the killer, detective King tours the city's tattooists. 13:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 4 4/5 The sleuth and Captain Hastings travel to London and meet up with Chief Inspector Japp.	13:00 P Division—Condition Purple, 4. Angel 4/4 Just as progress is made in one investigation, Donoghue hears of another brutal murder. 13:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 5 5/5 Hercule Poirot summons all to End House. Can the Belgian sleuth unmask the murderer?	13:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 1 1/5 Hercule Poirot is on holiday when a bullet lands at his feet on the hotel terrace. 13:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 2 2/5 Poirot and Hastings attend Maggie Buckley's dinner party and make a startling discovery.	13:00 Take It From June Legendary June Whitfield talks to Enyd Williams about her 60 years in radio. From 2011.
14:00	14:00 Guess What?—Episode 10 10/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 14:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 1, An Elixir of Love 2/5 A reverend uses a novel method of redistributing wealth, with dire consequences.	14:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 James Walton's pop music history quiz with Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod and Carol Decker 14:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 1, Holby City 3/6 The author needs a new roof, so his agent sorts him a pitch to write for TV. From 2005.	14:00 Quote... Unquote—10/12/2018 Quote … Unquote, the popular celebrity quotations quiz, returns for its 54th series. 14:30 Kathmandu or Bust—The Truck Stops Here 4/6 The travellers have reached.......well, actually they're lost in the middle of Uzbekistan.	14:00 Booked—Series 6, Episode 5 5/6 Irreverent literary quiz with Arthur Smith, Stuart Maconie, Sophie Howard and Linda Smith. 14:30 Rent—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Paul and Ruby are thinking of moving out, and Maria needs more space.	14:00 Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Dave Gorman, Susie Dent, Lloyd Langford and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy. 14:30 Minor Adjustment—At the End of the Rainbow 4/6 Richard receives exciting news from Hollywood.	14:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 3 3/5 The sleuth learns the identity of the body, and turns his attention to some old letters... 14:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 4 4/5 The sleuth and Captain Hastings travel to London and meet up with Chief Inspector Japp.
15:00	15:00 Elena Ferrante - The Neapolitan Novels—My Brilliant Friend Part 1/2 1/10 1950s Naples. Elena and Lila learn to rely on each other as children and adolescents.	15:00 Elena Ferrante - The Neapolitan Novels—My Brilliant Friend Part 2/2 2/10 Still relying on each other in 1950s Naples, Elena realises she and Lila are growing up.	15:00 Elena Ferrante - The Neapolitan Novels—The Story of a New Name Part 1/2 3/10 Second novel in Elena Ferrante's acclaimed series about a friendship lasting a lifetime.	15:00 Elena Ferrante - The Neapolitan Novels—The Story of a New Name Part 2/2 4/10 Lila finds it hard to forgive her husband, while Lena is determined to escape Naples.	15:00 Elena Ferrante - The Neapolitan Novels—Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay Part 1/3 5/10 Lila is now a young mum. But Lena has escaped Naples with a degree and her first novel.	15:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 5 5/5 Hercule Poirot summons all to End House. Can the Belgian sleuth unmask the murderer? 15:30 A Good Read—Judith Kerr and Matthew Kneale Mother and son writers Judith Kerr and Matthew Kneale discuss their paperback choices.
16:00	16:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Dialogue and Exchange Guy Raz explores communication during a time of intense ideological division.	16:00 Telling Tales—Amelia Bullmore It's time to turn to crime with the multi-talented writer and actor Amelia Bullmore.	16:00 Angela Barnes' Cold War Secrets—2. Bunkers and Jigsaws 2/3 Comedian Angela Barnes reveals Cold War Secrets with a selection of interviews and shows.	16:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Cricketers, Fred Trueman Legendary cricketer Fred Trueman shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley. 16:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Rats David Attenborough hates rats, but in a personal way explains why they should be respected	16:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Pens, Pipe Organs and Portable Toilets - Niche Podcasts From pipe organs to pens via purring and portable toilets, a showcase of niche podcasts.	16:00 Mike Walker - Spoiling Egypt Brian Cox stars as Tom Lee a Special Branch Officer in the grip of a dangerous obsession.	16:00 A Night with Johnny Stompanato What will Hollywood star Lana Turner do when her daughter is accused of murder?
17:00	17:00 Relativity—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Ian brings home a new girlfriend. How will his family react? 17:30 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 1 1/6 John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Danny Wallace, Georgia Lewis Anderson and James Prichard.	17:00 Shush!—Series 1, Mobile Library 2/4 An intruder, an ice-cream van and Daniel Barenboim make life difficult for Snoo and Alice. 17:30 The Lenny Henry Show—Episode 3 3/6 Character-based sketch show from Lenny Henry and the gang.	17:00 Clare in the Community—Series 9, Driven to Extremes 4/6 Clare is facing a disciplinary tribunal after a seemingly straightforward job goes awry. 17:30 Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 3, Billy Bonker and The Cup A Soup Factory 1/4 Phil and Johnny win a tour of a magical Cup A Soup factory with the reclusive Billy Bonker	17:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 2, A Visit To Russia 4/5 Tony launches a diplomatic mission to Russia. 17:30 Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—Happy All The Time Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.	17:00 Alone—Series 1, Just Say No 3/6 Mitch's inability to say no means he is double-booked for dinner. Stars Angus Deayton. 17:30 Dot—Series 2, Teeth 1/4 Fellas are going gaga for Myrtle's new gnashers.	17:30 Great Lives—Vicky Pryce on Melina Mercouri Economist Vicky Pryce nominates the Greek film star and politician Melina Mercouri.	17:00 Poetry Extra—No-One Left and No-One Came Daljit Nagra selects Edward Thomas's No-One Left and No-One Came. 17:30 Susan Calman Is Convicted—Series 2, Children 1/4 Susan Calman explains that she has never been interested in having children.
18:00	18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 11. To the Moon or Venus? 11/13 The Voice invites Jet Morgan and his crew to meet him. Lemmy is in for a shock. 18:30 A Good Read—Judith Kerr and Matthew Kneale Mother and son writers Judith Kerr and Matthew Kneale discuss their paperback choices.	18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 12. A Rocky Send Off 12/13 Could Captain Jet Morgan and his crew be bound for home at last? 18:30 Soul Music—Bach's Concerto in D minor for Two Violins Terry Waite and Steve Hackett talk about the impact of Bach's music for two violins.	18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 13. Set Course for Earth 13/13 After blasting off, Jet and his crew try to make sense of their mammoth trip through time. 18:30 Short Cuts—Series 13, In Motion 5/7 Josie Long presents stories of movement.	18:00 Blop by JCW Brook A strange visitor joins George and Sylvia for afternoon tea in their garden. 18:30 Great Lives—Vicky Pryce on Melina Mercouri Economist Vicky Pryce nominates the Greek film star and politician Melina Mercouri.	18:00 David Calcutt - The Daughter of the Sea A fisherman falls in love with a woman who was once a seal. She agrees on one condition. 18:30 Off the Page—The Power of Positive Thinking Does looking on the bright side bring you good luck?	18:00 Marcy Kahan - The Uncertainty Principle It’s 2099 and a time when people know exactly how long they’ll live... or do they?	18:00 Hordes of the Things—3. The Revelation 3/4 The epic Tolkien parody sees one defender of Albion making a startling discovery. 18:30 The Man in Black—Series 3, Uncle William's House by Alison Falconer 4/5 Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a young mum inheriting a haunted cottage.
19:00	19:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 4 4/14 Greyhounds in conversation and a trip to the South Pole. 19:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Moving In 1/6 A hapless vicar discovers that life behind suburbia's net curtains is not what he expected	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 7, Drums Along the Mersey 2/26 A newspaper claims Neddie Seagoon is set to inherit a million pounds. 19:30 Any Other Business—Episode 1 1/6 Comic electoral shocks galore in Chesbury, as it faces the unlikeliest of new mayors.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Grappling Game 15/20 A shock's in store for Miss Pugh and the Lad Himself at the wrestling! 19:30 Up the Garden Path—Series 2, Hot Water 2/8 Izzy is finding life back in England all a bit confusing.	19:00 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 3 3/20 Kenneth Horne travels back in time, and Hornerama looks at London. 19:30 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Greasy Pole 2/8 Blending jobs with chemicals proves explosive for Jim Hacker.	19:00 Share and Share Alike—Age of Concern 5/9 Lesley decides to try his luck with the ladies. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins. 19:30 Patterson—Episode 3 3/8 Patterson has to track down Misty's lawnmower. With Judy Parfitt and Maureen Lipman.	19:00 I Did It My Way—Andy Hamilton Featuring The Million Pound Radio Show, Old Harry's Game and Trevor's World of Sport.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 4, Stochasticity 8/8 Radiolab explores the role of chance and sheer randomness in all our lives.
20:00	20:00 Maugham's Eye View—6. Before The Party 6/6 Kathleen thinks her sister knows more about her husband's death. 20:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 1 1/5 Hercule Poirot is on holiday when a bullet lands at his feet on the hotel terrace.	20:00 P Division—Condition Purple, 1. Body 1/4 The cops are on the case when a prostitute's body is found in a prosperous part of Glasgow 20:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 2 2/5 Poirot and Hastings attend Maggie Buckley's dinner party and make a startling discovery.	20:00 P Division—Condition Purple, 2. Mystery 2/4 Inspector Donoghue's cops grapple with some mysterious clues over a murdered prostitute. 20:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 3 3/5 The sleuth learns the identity of the body, and turns his attention to some old letters...	20:00 P Division—Condition Purple, 3. Dino 3/4 As the Glasgow cops search for the killer, detective King tours the city's tattooists. 20:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 4 4/5 The sleuth and Captain Hastings travel to London and meet up with Chief Inspector Japp.	20:00 P Division—Condition Purple, 4. Angel 4/4 Just as progress is made in one investigation, Donoghue hears of another brutal murder. 20:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 5 5/5 Hercule Poirot summons all to End House. Can the Belgian sleuth unmask the murderer?		20:00 A Night with Johnny Stompanato What will Hollywood star Lana Turner do when her daughter is accused of murder?
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Dialogue and Exchange Guy Raz explores communication during a time of intense ideological division.	21:00 Telling Tales—Amelia Bullmore It's time to turn to crime with the multi-talented writer and actor Amelia Bullmore.	21:00 Angela Barnes' Cold War Secrets—2. Bunkers and Jigsaws 2/3 Comedian Angela Barnes reveals Cold War Secrets with a selection of interviews and shows.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Cricketers, Fred Trueman Legendary cricketer Fred Trueman shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Rats David Attenborough hates rats, but in a personal way explains why they should be respected	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Pens, Pipe Organs and Portable Toilets - Niche Podcasts From pipe organs to pens via purring and portable toilets, a showcase of niche podcasts.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Cricketers, Dickie Bird Cricket umpire Dickie Bird shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Monstrous Flowers Musings on the world's largest blooms found deep in the steamy forests of Sumatra.
22:00	22:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 1 1/6 John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Danny Wallace, Georgia Lewis Anderson and James Prichard. 22:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Time to Celebrate 1/4 Find out why Tom hates celebrations and why his father needs an electric whisk.	22:00 The Lenny Henry Show—Episode 3 3/6 Character-based sketch show from Lenny Henry and the gang. 22:30 Great Unanswered Questions—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Colin Murphy and guests tackle the most ridiculous questions and seeks answers.	22:00 Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 3, Billy Bonker and The Cup A Soup Factory 1/4 Phil and Johnny win a tour of a magical Cup A Soup factory with the reclusive Billy Bonker 22:30 The Secret World—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 The Archbishop of Canterbury tries tweeting for the first time, with disastrous results.	22:00 Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—Happy All The Time Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn. 22:30 Jake Yapp Saves Humanity in 28 Minutes Jake Yapp attempts to save humanity from its ills though stand-up and sketch comedy.	22:00 Dot—Series 2, Teeth 1/4 Fellas are going gaga for Myrtle's new gnashers. 22:30 The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Stoneybridge, Little Girl, Calum and Frank Hovis feature in The Absolutely Radio Show.	22:00 Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, Opera, Gas and Gardening 3/6 When Betty gets involved with Ground Force, an unlikely team of gardeners arrives. 22:30 Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel of Laughs—Episode 3 3/6 Rhod hosts comedy from Greg Davies, Lloyd Langford, Mark Watson, and Sarah Millican.	22:00 Susan Calman Is Convicted—Series 2, Children 1/4 Susan Calman explains that she has never been interested in having children. 22:30 The Lach Chronicles—Series 3, Weird Association for the Blind 2/4 Lach remembers a series of coincidences from a time when everything was a bit weird. 22:45 World of Pub—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Barry and Garry build the world's first environmentally friendly bar.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 103, Episode 2 2/8 A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman 23:30 Hut 33—Series 3, Know Thyne Enemy 1/6 Bletchley Park codebreaker Gordon gets carried away trying to think like a German.	23:00 The Consultants—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 When warding off dark lords, salad is acceptable. 23:30 Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Super-sharp everywoman Angela Barnes muses on love, life, and what might come afterwards. 23:45 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 1, The Musical Evening 1/4 The elderly Scotsmen invite Mrs Naughtie to perform her amazing Dance of the Seven Voles.	23:00 Chain Reaction—Series 4, Catherine Tate interviews David Tennant 1/4 The Doctor Who stalwarts meet in the tag talk show. 23:30 The Harpoon—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Evolution's epic story is revealed in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.	23:00 Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 4 4/6 Host Alan Partridge welcomes a Duchess, an impressionist and an MP back from holiday. 23:30 Desolation Jests—Episode 2 2/4 David Jason stars in David Renwick’s dark sketch show about laughter after the apocalypse.	23:00 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 4, Giles Coren 4/6 Marcus Brigstocke invites restaurant critic and die-hard carnivore Giles Coren to be vegan 23:30 King Cutler—King Cutler V 5/6 Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler present offbeat humorous songs, stories and poems.	23:30 The Mary Whitehouse Experience—Series 4, Episode 4 4/9 The double double acts tackle swearing and enmity for famous Nigels.	23:00 Liam Williams: Ladhood—Series 1, House Party 4/4 Comedian Liam Williams tells of his teenage misadventures in the Yorkshire suburbs. 23:30 The Skivers—Series 3, Michael Fish 2/5 High winds alert! Weatherman Michael Fish bids for stardom.

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