Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 5 - 11 October 2020

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00:00	00:00 Cult Vampires—1. This Is Now by Michael Marshall Smith 1/3 Are vampires the only thing that can suck the life from you? 00:30 A Stone Woman by AS Byatt—1. Flint 1/3 Penelope Wilton reads a sensuous and uplifting gothic tale about a woman's transformation.	00:00 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—1. The Unseeing Eye 1/6 A report reinvestigates how Dr Petrie detected strange signals from space. 00:30 A Good Read—Stephanie Cole and Michael Horovitz Sue MacGregor swaps favourite books with poet Michael Horovitz and actress Stephanie Cole.	00:00 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—2. The Cylinder 2/6 Monitoring a strange pattern of signals sparks a mysterious discovery in space. 00:30 Soul Music—I Vow To Thee My Country An exploration of the hymn which stirs patriotism and controversy.	00:00 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—3. The Power 3/6 The mysterious cylinder reveals its contents and awesome capabilities. 00:30 Short Cuts—Series 14, Out of Thin Air 1/6 Josie Long hears stories which come out of nowhere.	00:00 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—4. The Voices 4/6 After dramatic events in space, the disturbance of noise, light and vibration subsides. 00:30 Great Lives—George Washington Williams Ade Adepitan champions the life of George Washington Williams.	00:00 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—5. The Frozen World 5/6 'If I had known, that night, the terrible risk Elizabeth had taken!' But Clifford knew... 00:30 Off the Page—Lunch is for Wimps Dominic Arkwright discusses whether we should enjoy a good lunch.	00:00 Dear Brutus by JM Barrie In a magic wood, a second chance awaits people who’ve taken a wrong turn in life.
01:00	01:00 Shakespeare: Thereby Hangs A Tale Sir Simon Russell Beale with a selection of shows about and inspired by The Bard.	01:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—1. Baron Hardup 1/6 Charles Paris employs his skills to solve the murder of a leading theatre impresario. 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 1. Cornwall 1/5 Hercule Poirot attends a party in Cornwall where a clergyman dies sipping a cocktail.	01:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—2. Transformation Scene 2/6 The lothario actor has a close encounter in a photographer's studio. 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 2. Monte Carlo 2/5 Poirot goes to Monte Carlo, but death follows. With John Moffatt and George Cole.	01:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—3. Inside the Giant's Castle 3/6 The actor-turned-sleuth becomes involved in the compromising sex party photograph case. 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 3. Did the Butler Do it? 3/5 Hercule Poirot re-enters the deadly investigation. Stars John Moffatt.	01:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—4. Enter the Funny Policeman 4/6 Marius Steen's recently revised will sends the actor-turned-detective in a new direction. 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 4. Sherry at The Ritz 4/5 The murder suspects are probed, as Poirot issues an invitation.	01:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—5. Slapstick Scene 5/6 Jacqui spills the beans to the police. 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 5. J'accuse! 5/5 Poirot tries to tie-up the mystery - but there's another death. Stars John Moffatt.	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 1. Cornwall 1/5 Hercule Poirot attends a party in Cornwall where a clergyman dies sipping a cocktail. 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 2. Monte Carlo 2/5 Poirot goes to Monte Carlo, but death follows. With John Moffatt and George Cole.
02:00		02:00 Foul Play—Series 4, The Final Judgement 3/6 Crime writers Jessica Mann and James Melville probe a distinctly 'kinky' matter. 02:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 1, Mr Foster's Good Fairy 5/5 Cyril Foster harbours dark secrets, but he is offered a way out in a most unlikely manner.	02:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 James Walton's quiz with Tracey MacLeod, Andrew Collins, David Hepworth and Carol Decker. 02:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 1, King of the Road 6/6 A faculty fracas with an old rival helps re-ignite the author's career. From 2005.	02:00 Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins sets more moral and ethical posers for Roisin Conaty, Samira Ahmed, David Reed 02:30 North East of Eden—Invaders and Outsiders 1/6 Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.	02:00 Genius—Series 1, Richard Madeley 2/5 Dave Gorman asks Richard Madeley to select the public's best loopy idea. 02:30 Millport—Series 3, Wild Rover 3/6 Irene faces a dilemma over a talking dog.	02:00 The Personality Test—Series 2, Adam Hart-Davis 3/6 Scientist Adam Hart-Davis quizzes a panel about himself. 02:30 Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 The sleepy Irish town rumbles into life at plans to demolish the courthouse for a car park	02:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 3. Did the Butler Do it? 3/5 Hercule Poirot re-enters the deadly investigation. Stars John Moffatt. 02:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 4. Sherry at The Ritz 4/5 The murder suspects are probed, as Poirot issues an invitation.
03:00		03:00 Drama on 4—Memsahib Emma, Episode 1 1/2 Nothing delights Emma more than interfering in the romantic lives of others	03:00 Drama on 4—Memsahib Emma, Episode 2 2/2 Tanika Gupta's glorious adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma set in mid 19th Century India.	03:00 The House in Paris by Elizabeth Bowen—1. 1934 1/3 The sinister Madame Fisher manipulates young Henrietta and Leopold.	03:00 The House in Paris by Elizabeth Bowen—2. 1924 2/3 Apart for five years, Karen agrees to an illicit meeting with Max.	03:00 The House in Paris by Elizabeth Bowen—3. 1924-1934 3/3 Is Mme Fisher plotting the ultimate destruction of her house?	03:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 5. J'accuse! 5/5 Poirot tries to tie-up the mystery - but there's another death. Stars John Moffatt. 03:30 A Good Read—Stephanie Cole and Michael Horovitz Sue MacGregor swaps favourite books with poet Michael Horovitz and actress Stephanie Cole.
04:00	04:00 Rose Tremain—The End of Love Olga adored a Polish pianist. Stars Miriam Margolyes and Nigel Anthony.	04:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Rethinking Medicine Guy Raz explores whether we need a paradigm shift in medical thinking. 04:50 Inheritance Tracks—Trevor Nelson BBC Soul DJ Trevor Nelson chooses tracks by The Jackson 5 and Stevie Wonder.	04:00 Telling Tales—Danny Robins We head to Yxsjö with the writer, comedian and self-confessed Swedophile Danny Robins.	04:00 Hilarious Histories - What's So Funny About the Past?—2. Blackadder & Brian 2/3 Public Historian Greg Jenner is on a quest to discover why comedy writers love history	04:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Cricketers, Ian Botham From the Rolling Stones to Beethoven, cricket's all-rounder shares his castaway choices. 04:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cuckoo David Attenborough tells us how cuckoos get their eggs into the nests of other species.	04:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New releases for Autumn, wellbeing tips with Dr Chatterjee and raving with Chris Warburton Dr Chatterjee discusses his podcast, plus behind the scenes on Ecstasy: The Battle Of Rave	04:00 HRF Keating - The Murder of the Maharajah British Raj drama with Zia Mohyeddin and Sam Dastor.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Dunstanburgh Castle: A Secret as Old as the Stones Daljit Nagra chooses Katrina Porteus' work about the mysterious castle on the coast. 05:30 Susan Calman Is Convicted—Series 2, Intellectual Snobbery 3/4 Susan explains why she's an evangelist for embracing a broad spectrum of cultural pursuits	05:00 Relativity—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Ken is rushed into hospital, and the family battle to get there as fast as possible 05:30 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 4 4/6 John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Dr Eugenia Cheng, Ian Hislop and Josh Widdicombe.	05:00 Hazelbeach—Series 2, Chess 1/6 An unwelcome guest disrupts the likeable conman and his friend’s domestic harmony. 05:30 The Lenny Henry Show—Episode 6 6/6 Character-based sketch show for modern times, starring Lenny Henry.	05:00 Barbara Nice—Pilot Stockport housewife extraordinaire Barbara Nice has to deal with her husband's retirement 05:30 Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 3, Pondlife 2000 4/4 Phil finds himself in court when he is accused of murdering a hipster.	05:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Visitors are expected in Wadenbrook, and a revelation is long overdue. 05:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 3 3/6 A look back at a career in accounting.	05:00 Alone—Series 1, Birthday Drinks 6/6 Mitch's birthday is coming and he's trying to avoid any fuss. Stars Angus Deayton. 05:30 Dot—Series 2, Trees 4/4 Dot and the gals are tasked with a top secret mission in the countryside.	05:30 Great Lives—George Washington Williams Ade Adepitan champions the life of George Washington Williams.
06:00	06:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—1. Baron Hardup 1/6 Charles Paris employs his skills to solve the murder of a leading theatre impresario. 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 1. Cornwall 1/5 Hercule Poirot attends a party in Cornwall where a clergyman dies sipping a cocktail.	06:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—2. Transformation Scene 2/6 The lothario actor has a close encounter in a photographer's studio. 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 2. Monte Carlo 2/5 Poirot goes to Monte Carlo, but death follows. With John Moffatt and George Cole.	06:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—3. Inside the Giant's Castle 3/6 The actor-turned-sleuth becomes involved in the compromising sex party photograph case. 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 3. Did the Butler Do it? 3/5 Hercule Poirot re-enters the deadly investigation. Stars John Moffatt.	06:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—4. Enter the Funny Policeman 4/6 Marius Steen's recently revised will sends the actor-turned-detective in a new direction. 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 4. Sherry at The Ritz 4/5 The murder suspects are probed, as Poirot issues an invitation.	06:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—5. Slapstick Scene 5/6 Jacqui spills the beans to the police. 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 5. J'accuse! 5/5 Poirot tries to tie-up the mystery - but there's another death. Stars John Moffatt.	06:00 HRF Keating - The Murder of the Maharajah British Raj drama with Zia Mohyeddin and Sam Dastor.	06:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 1. Cornwall 1/5 Hercule Poirot attends a party in Cornwall where a clergyman dies sipping a cocktail. 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 2. Monte Carlo 2/5 Poirot goes to Monte Carlo, but death follows. With John Moffatt and George Cole.
07:00	07:00 Relativity—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Ken is rushed into hospital, and the family battle to get there as fast as possible 07:30 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 4 4/6 John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Dr Eugenia Cheng, Ian Hislop and Josh Widdicombe.	07:00 Hazelbeach—Series 2, Chess 1/6 An unwelcome guest disrupts the likeable conman and his friend’s domestic harmony. 07:30 The Lenny Henry Show—Episode 6 6/6 Character-based sketch show for modern times, starring Lenny Henry.	07:00 Barbara Nice—Pilot Stockport housewife extraordinaire Barbara Nice has to deal with her husband's retirement 07:30 Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 3, Pondlife 2000 4/4 Phil finds himself in court when he is accused of murdering a hipster.	07:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Visitors are expected in Wadenbrook, and a revelation is long overdue. 07:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 3 3/6 A look back at a career in accounting.	07:00 Alone—Series 1, Birthday Drinks 6/6 Mitch's birthday is coming and he's trying to avoid any fuss. Stars Angus Deayton. 07:30 Dot—Series 2, Trees 4/4 Dot and the gals are tasked with a top secret mission in the countryside.	07:30 Great Lives—George Washington Williams Ade Adepitan champions the life of George Washington Williams.	07:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 3. Did the Butler Do it? 3/5 Hercule Poirot re-enters the deadly investigation. Stars John Moffatt. 07:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 4. Sherry at The Ritz 4/5 The murder suspects are probed, as Poirot issues an invitation.
08:00	08:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 7 7/14 A 'Grim' fairy tale, and a Russian love song (of sorts). Songs and sketches. 08:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Miss Willow and the One-Eyed Gentleman 4/6 Hapless vicar Timothy Carswell visits some of the more sinister members of his flock.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 7, The Spectre of Tintagel 5/26 Neddie reveals his Arthurian roots and goes in search of treasure in deepest Cornwall. 08:30 Any Other Business—Episode 4 4/6 Chesbury FC is in dire straits, but Lady Mayoress Graham is determined to save the day.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Prize Money 18/20 A TV quiz show win for the Lad sparks a stampede for his cash! 08:30 Up the Garden Path—Series 2, On the Side of the Angels 5/8 Izzy faces confusion as fiancé Charles takes her home to the family mansion.	08:00 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 6 6/20 Desert island doings for the "Swiss Family Horne" - and 'Hornerama' probes the Press. 08:30 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Quality of Life 5/8 Jim Hacker gets embroiled in the property business.	08:00 Share and Share Alike—Redundancy 8/9 Redundancy rumours buzz round the factory. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins. 08:30 Patterson—Episode 6 6/8 Can Patterson deal with the demands of his students and boss? Stars Lewis Fiander.	08:00 Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins sets more moral and ethical posers for Roisin Conaty, Samira Ahmed, David Reed 08:30 North East of Eden—Invaders and Outsiders 1/6 Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.	08:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 5. J'accuse! 5/5 Poirot tries to tie-up the mystery - but there's another death. Stars John Moffatt. 08:30 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Turns To Crime 4/13 The Bishop must resort to illegality after losing the Dean’s key.
09:00	09:00 Foul Play—Series 4, The Final Judgement 3/6 Crime writers Jessica Mann and James Melville probe a distinctly 'kinky' matter. 09:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 1, Mr Foster's Good Fairy 5/5 Cyril Foster harbours dark secrets, but he is offered a way out in a most unlikely manner.	09:00 The News Quiz—Series 103, Episode 5 5/8 A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman. 09:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 1, King of the Road 6/6 A faculty fracas with an old rival helps re-ignite the author's career. From 2005.	09:00 Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins sets more moral and ethical posers for Roisin Conaty, Samira Ahmed, David Reed 09:30 North East of Eden—Invaders and Outsiders 1/6 Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.	09:00 Genius—Series 1, Richard Madeley 2/5 Dave Gorman asks Richard Madeley to select the public's best loopy idea. 09:30 Millport—Series 3, Wild Rover 3/6 Irene faces a dilemma over a talking dog.	09:00 The Personality Test—Series 2, Adam Hart-Davis 3/6 Scientist Adam Hart-Davis quizzes a panel about himself. 09:30 Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 The sleepy Irish town rumbles into life at plans to demolish the courthouse for a car park	09:00 Inside the Music: From Score to Encore An exploration of the world of orchestral music making, from score to encore.	09:00 Much Binding in the Marsh—From 10/05/1950 Still looking for work, the ex-RAF gang turns its hand to babysitting. 09:30 Millport—Series 3, Wild Rover 3/6 Irene faces a dilemma over a talking dog.
10:00	10:00 Drama on 4—Memsahib Emma, Episode 1 1/2 Nothing delights Emma more than interfering in the romantic lives of others	10:00 Drama on 4—Memsahib Emma, Episode 2 2/2 Tanika Gupta's glorious adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma set in mid 19th Century India.	10:00 The House in Paris by Elizabeth Bowen—1. 1934 1/3 The sinister Madame Fisher manipulates young Henrietta and Leopold.	10:00 The House in Paris by Elizabeth Bowen—2. 1924 2/3 Apart for five years, Karen agrees to an illicit meeting with Max.	10:00 The House in Paris by Elizabeth Bowen—3. 1924-1934 3/3 Is Mme Fisher plotting the ultimate destruction of her house?		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Small Screen Stars, David Suchet From Mozart to Nat King Cole. Actor David Suchet shares his castaway choices 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Quetzalcoatlus Sir David marvels over the Quetzalcoatlus: the largest flying animal ever to exist.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Rethinking Medicine Guy Raz explores whether we need a paradigm shift in medical thinking. 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Trevor Nelson BBC Soul DJ Trevor Nelson chooses tracks by The Jackson 5 and Stevie Wonder.	11:00 Telling Tales—Danny Robins We head to Yxsjö with the writer, comedian and self-confessed Swedophile Danny Robins.	11:00 Hilarious Histories - What's So Funny About the Past?—2. Blackadder & Brian 2/3 Public Historian Greg Jenner is on a quest to discover why comedy writers love history	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Cricketers, Ian Botham From the Rolling Stones to Beethoven, cricket's all-rounder shares his castaway choices. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cuckoo David Attenborough tells us how cuckoos get their eggs into the nests of other species.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New releases for Autumn, wellbeing tips with Dr Chatterjee and raving with Chris Warburton Dr Chatterjee discusses his podcast, plus behind the scenes on Ecstasy: The Battle Of Rave		11:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 8, You Say Goodbye 3/8 True stories told live in in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories on saying farewell. 11:55 The Listening Project—Lyndon and Martin - Breaking Point Memories of a dramatic mountain rescue in the Cumbrian Fells.
12:00	12:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 7 7/14 A 'Grim' fairy tale, and a Russian love song (of sorts). Songs and sketches. 12:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Miss Willow and the One-Eyed Gentleman 4/6 Hapless vicar Timothy Carswell visits some of the more sinister members of his flock.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 7, The Spectre of Tintagel 5/26 Neddie reveals his Arthurian roots and goes in search of treasure in deepest Cornwall. 12:30 Any Other Business—Episode 4 4/6 Chesbury FC is in dire straits, but Lady Mayoress Graham is determined to save the day.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Prize Money 18/20 A TV quiz show win for the Lad sparks a stampede for his cash! 12:30 Up the Garden Path—Series 2, On the Side of the Angels 5/8 Izzy faces confusion as fiancé Charles takes her home to the family mansion.	12:00 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 6 6/20 Desert island doings for the "Swiss Family Horne" - and 'Hornerama' probes the Press. 12:30 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Quality of Life 5/8 Jim Hacker gets embroiled in the property business.	12:00 Share and Share Alike—Redundancy 8/9 Redundancy rumours buzz round the factory. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins. 12:30 Patterson—Episode 6 6/8 Can Patterson deal with the demands of his students and boss? Stars Lewis Fiander.	12:00 My Favorite Husband—Katy and Roscoe Things get complicated when maid Katy’s long-distance boyfriend turns up. 12:30 Barbara Nice—Pilot Stockport housewife extraordinaire Barbara Nice has to deal with her husband's retirement	12:00 Poetry Extra—Ask Me: The Poetry of William Stafford William Stafford wrote a poem every day. Katrina Porteous explores his life and his work. 12:30 Susan Calman Is Convicted—Series 2, What Makes Humans Human? 4/4 Susan asks if you can really describe a person by simply stating their genetic code.
13:00	13:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—1. Baron Hardup 1/6 Charles Paris employs his skills to solve the murder of a leading theatre impresario. 13:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 1. Cornwall 1/5 Hercule Poirot attends a party in Cornwall where a clergyman dies sipping a cocktail.	13:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—2. Transformation Scene 2/6 The lothario actor has a close encounter in a photographer's studio. 13:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 2. Monte Carlo 2/5 Poirot goes to Monte Carlo, but death follows. With John Moffatt and George Cole.	13:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—3. Inside the Giant's Castle 3/6 The actor-turned-sleuth becomes involved in the compromising sex party photograph case. 13:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 3. Did the Butler Do it? 3/5 Hercule Poirot re-enters the deadly investigation. Stars John Moffatt.	13:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—4. Enter the Funny Policeman 4/6 Marius Steen's recently revised will sends the actor-turned-detective in a new direction. 13:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 4. Sherry at The Ritz 4/5 The murder suspects are probed, as Poirot issues an invitation.	13:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—5. Slapstick Scene 5/6 Jacqui spills the beans to the police. 13:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 5. J'accuse! 5/5 Poirot tries to tie-up the mystery - but there's another death. Stars John Moffatt.	13:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 1. Cornwall 1/5 Hercule Poirot attends a party in Cornwall where a clergyman dies sipping a cocktail. 13:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 2. Monte Carlo 2/5 Poirot goes to Monte Carlo, but death follows. With John Moffatt and George Cole.	13:00 Celebrating Peter Tinniswood A celebration of Peter Tinniswood’s creations, hosted by radio critic Gillian Reynolds.
14:00	14:00 Foul Play—Series 4, The Final Judgement 3/6 Crime writers Jessica Mann and James Melville probe a distinctly 'kinky' matter. 14:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 1, Mr Foster's Good Fairy 5/5 Cyril Foster harbours dark secrets, but he is offered a way out in a most unlikely manner.	14:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 James Walton's quiz with Tracey MacLeod, Andrew Collins, David Hepworth and Carol Decker. 14:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 1, King of the Road 6/6 A faculty fracas with an old rival helps re-ignite the author's career. From 2005.	14:00 Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins sets more moral and ethical posers for Roisin Conaty, Samira Ahmed, David Reed 14:30 North East of Eden—Invaders and Outsiders 1/6 Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.	14:00 Genius—Series 1, Richard Madeley 2/5 Dave Gorman asks Richard Madeley to select the public's best loopy idea. 14:30 Millport—Series 3, Wild Rover 3/6 Irene faces a dilemma over a talking dog.	14:00 The Personality Test—Series 2, Adam Hart-Davis 3/6 Scientist Adam Hart-Davis quizzes a panel about himself. 14:30 Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 The sleepy Irish town rumbles into life at plans to demolish the courthouse for a car park	14:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 3. Did the Butler Do it? 3/5 Hercule Poirot re-enters the deadly investigation. Stars John Moffatt. 14:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 4. Sherry at The Ritz 4/5 The murder suspects are probed, as Poirot issues an invitation.
15:00	15:00 Drama on 4—Memsahib Emma, Episode 1 1/2 Nothing delights Emma more than interfering in the romantic lives of others	15:00 Drama on 4—Memsahib Emma, Episode 2 2/2 Tanika Gupta's glorious adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma set in mid 19th Century India.	15:00 The House in Paris by Elizabeth Bowen—1. 1934 1/3 The sinister Madame Fisher manipulates young Henrietta and Leopold.	15:00 The House in Paris by Elizabeth Bowen—2. 1924 2/3 Apart for five years, Karen agrees to an illicit meeting with Max.	15:00 The House in Paris by Elizabeth Bowen—3. 1924-1934 3/3 Is Mme Fisher plotting the ultimate destruction of her house?	15:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 5. J'accuse! 5/5 Poirot tries to tie-up the mystery - but there's another death. Stars John Moffatt. 15:30 A Good Read—Stephanie Cole and Michael Horovitz Sue MacGregor swaps favourite books with poet Michael Horovitz and actress Stephanie Cole.
16:00	16:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Rethinking Medicine Guy Raz explores whether we need a paradigm shift in medical thinking. 16:50 Inheritance Tracks—Trevor Nelson BBC Soul DJ Trevor Nelson chooses tracks by The Jackson 5 and Stevie Wonder.	16:00 Telling Tales—Danny Robins We head to Yxsjö with the writer, comedian and self-confessed Swedophile Danny Robins.	16:00 Hilarious Histories - What's So Funny About the Past?—2. Blackadder & Brian 2/3 Public Historian Greg Jenner is on a quest to discover why comedy writers love history	16:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Cricketers, Ian Botham From the Rolling Stones to Beethoven, cricket's all-rounder shares his castaway choices. 16:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cuckoo David Attenborough tells us how cuckoos get their eggs into the nests of other species.	16:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New releases for Autumn, wellbeing tips with Dr Chatterjee and raving with Chris Warburton Dr Chatterjee discusses his podcast, plus behind the scenes on Ecstasy: The Battle Of Rave	16:00 HRF Keating - The Murder of the Maharajah British Raj drama with Zia Mohyeddin and Sam Dastor.	16:00 Dick George - Private Investigator—1. The Case of the Cool Canary 1/3 Hollywood spoof about an heiress in distress, who brings Dick George out of retirement.
17:00	17:00 Relativity—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Ken is rushed into hospital, and the family battle to get there as fast as possible 17:30 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 4 4/6 John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Dr Eugenia Cheng, Ian Hislop and Josh Widdicombe.	17:00 Hazelbeach—Series 2, Chess 1/6 An unwelcome guest disrupts the likeable conman and his friend’s domestic harmony. 17:30 The Lenny Henry Show—Episode 6 6/6 Character-based sketch show for modern times, starring Lenny Henry.	17:00 Barbara Nice—Pilot Stockport housewife extraordinaire Barbara Nice has to deal with her husband's retirement 17:30 Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 3, Pondlife 2000 4/4 Phil finds himself in court when he is accused of murdering a hipster.	17:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Visitors are expected in Wadenbrook, and a revelation is long overdue. 17:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 3 3/6 A look back at a career in accounting.	17:00 Alone—Series 1, Birthday Drinks 6/6 Mitch's birthday is coming and he's trying to avoid any fuss. Stars Angus Deayton. 17:30 Dot—Series 2, Trees 4/4 Dot and the gals are tasked with a top secret mission in the countryside.	17:30 Great Lives—George Washington Williams Ade Adepitan champions the life of George Washington Williams.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Ask Me: The Poetry of William Stafford William Stafford wrote a poem every day. Katrina Porteous explores his life and his work. 17:30 Susan Calman Is Convicted—Series 2, What Makes Humans Human? 4/4 Susan asks if you can really describe a person by simply stating their genetic code.
18:00	18:00 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—1. The Unseeing Eye 1/6 A report reinvestigates how Dr Petrie detected strange signals from space. 18:30 A Good Read—Stephanie Cole and Michael Horovitz Sue MacGregor swaps favourite books with poet Michael Horovitz and actress Stephanie Cole.	18:00 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—2. The Cylinder 2/6 Monitoring a strange pattern of signals sparks a mysterious discovery in space. 18:30 Soul Music—I Vow To Thee My Country An exploration of the hymn which stirs patriotism and controversy.	18:00 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—3. The Power 3/6 The mysterious cylinder reveals its contents and awesome capabilities. 18:30 Short Cuts—Series 14, Out of Thin Air 1/6 Josie Long hears stories which come out of nowhere.	18:00 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—4. The Voices 4/6 After dramatic events in space, the disturbance of noise, light and vibration subsides. 18:30 Great Lives—George Washington Williams Ade Adepitan champions the life of George Washington Williams.	18:00 Orbit One Zero by Peter Elliott Hayes—5. The Frozen World 5/6 'If I had known, that night, the terrible risk Elizabeth had taken!' But Clifford knew... 18:30 Off the Page—Lunch is for Wimps Dominic Arkwright discusses whether we should enjoy a good lunch.	18:00 Dear Brutus by JM Barrie In a magic wood, a second chance awaits people who’ve taken a wrong turn in life.	18:00 Cult Vampires—2. After the Stone Age by Brian Stableford 2/3 Desperate, overweight Mena discovers some unusual dieticians. 18:30 A Stone Woman by AS Byatt—2. Iceland 2/3 Ines worries whether her transformation will turn volcanic. Read by Penelope Wilton.
19:00	19:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 7 7/14 A 'Grim' fairy tale, and a Russian love song (of sorts). Songs and sketches. 19:30 The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue—Miss Willow and the One-Eyed Gentleman 4/6 Hapless vicar Timothy Carswell visits some of the more sinister members of his flock.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 7, The Spectre of Tintagel 5/26 Neddie reveals his Arthurian roots and goes in search of treasure in deepest Cornwall. 19:30 Any Other Business—Episode 4 4/6 Chesbury FC is in dire straits, but Lady Mayoress Graham is determined to save the day.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Prize Money 18/20 A TV quiz show win for the Lad sparks a stampede for his cash! 19:30 Up the Garden Path—Series 2, On the Side of the Angels 5/8 Izzy faces confusion as fiancé Charles takes her home to the family mansion.	19:00 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 6 6/20 Desert island doings for the "Swiss Family Horne" - and 'Hornerama' probes the Press. 19:30 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Quality of Life 5/8 Jim Hacker gets embroiled in the property business.	19:00 Share and Share Alike—Redundancy 8/9 Redundancy rumours buzz round the factory. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins. 19:30 Patterson—Episode 6 6/8 Can Patterson deal with the demands of his students and boss? Stars Lewis Fiander.	19:00 Inside the Music: From Score to Encore An exploration of the world of orchestral music making, from score to encore.	19:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 8, You Say Goodbye 3/8 True stories told live in in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories on saying farewell. 19:55 The Listening Project—Lyndon and Martin - Breaking Point Memories of a dramatic mountain rescue in the Cumbrian Fells.
20:00	20:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—1. Baron Hardup 1/6 Charles Paris employs his skills to solve the murder of a leading theatre impresario. 20:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 1. Cornwall 1/5 Hercule Poirot attends a party in Cornwall where a clergyman dies sipping a cocktail.	20:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—2. Transformation Scene 2/6 The lothario actor has a close encounter in a photographer's studio. 20:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 2. Monte Carlo 2/5 Poirot goes to Monte Carlo, but death follows. With John Moffatt and George Cole.	20:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—3. Inside the Giant's Castle 3/6 The actor-turned-sleuth becomes involved in the compromising sex party photograph case. 20:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 3. Did the Butler Do it? 3/5 Hercule Poirot re-enters the deadly investigation. Stars John Moffatt.	20:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—4. Enter the Funny Policeman 4/6 Marius Steen's recently revised will sends the actor-turned-detective in a new direction. 20:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 4. Sherry at The Ritz 4/5 The murder suspects are probed, as Poirot issues an invitation.	20:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—5. Slapstick Scene 5/6 Jacqui spills the beans to the police. 20:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 5. J'accuse! 5/5 Poirot tries to tie-up the mystery - but there's another death. Stars John Moffatt.		20:00 Dick George - Private Investigator—1. The Case of the Cool Canary 1/3 Hollywood spoof about an heiress in distress, who brings Dick George out of retirement.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Rethinking Medicine Guy Raz explores whether we need a paradigm shift in medical thinking. 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Trevor Nelson BBC Soul DJ Trevor Nelson chooses tracks by The Jackson 5 and Stevie Wonder.	21:00 Telling Tales—Danny Robins We head to Yxsjö with the writer, comedian and self-confessed Swedophile Danny Robins.	21:00 Hilarious Histories - What's So Funny About the Past?—2. Blackadder & Brian 2/3 Public Historian Greg Jenner is on a quest to discover why comedy writers love history	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Cricketers, Ian Botham From the Rolling Stones to Beethoven, cricket's all-rounder shares his castaway choices. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cuckoo David Attenborough tells us how cuckoos get their eggs into the nests of other species.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New releases for Autumn, wellbeing tips with Dr Chatterjee and raving with Chris Warburton Dr Chatterjee discusses his podcast, plus behind the scenes on Ecstasy: The Battle Of Rave		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Small Screen Stars, David Suchet From Mozart to Nat King Cole. Actor David Suchet shares his castaway choices 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Quetzalcoatlus Sir David marvels over the Quetzalcoatlus: the largest flying animal ever to exist.
22:00	22:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 4 4/6 John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Dr Eugenia Cheng, Ian Hislop and Josh Widdicombe. 22:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Out of Our Tree 4/4 Tom's father is engrossed in putting together the Wrigglesworth family tree.	22:00 The Lenny Henry Show—Episode 6 6/6 Character-based sketch show for modern times, starring Lenny Henry. 22:30 Great Unanswered Questions—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Colin Murphy, Dr David Booth and Matthew Collins try to answer ridiculous questions.	22:00 Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 3, Pondlife 2000 4/4 Phil finds himself in court when he is accused of murdering a hipster. 22:30 The Secret World—Series 3, Episode 4 4/4 From Michael Caine to Mark Zuckerberg, Jon Culshaw imagines the lives of the famous.	22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 3 3/6 A look back at a career in accounting. 22:30 Newsjack—Series 23, Episode 3 3/6 Newsjack is a scrapbook sketch show written entirely by the Great British public.	22:00 Dot—Series 2, Trees 4/4 Dot and the gals are tasked with a top secret mission in the countryside. 22:30 Tom Parry's Fancy Dressed Life—Series 1, Scary 3/4 Tom Parry has a theory that fancy dress can change your life. 22:45 Charlotte and Lillian—Series 1, The Mirror 3/4 Charlotte spots a priceless vintage treasure as she helps Lillian clear out her garage.	22:00 Just a Minute—Just a Minute Does Panto! A tribute to the late broadcasting legend Nicholas Parsons, CBE. 22:45 Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, 999 Emergency 6/6 Linda's procrastinating live-in builder finds fame, and Betty has worries.	22:00 Susan Calman Is Convicted—Series 2, What Makes Humans Human? 4/4 Susan asks if you can really describe a person by simply stating their genetic code. 22:30 Paperback Hell—Series 3, You Suck Bush 1/6 Six chapters, by six different authors. All of them imaginary. None of them very good. 22:45 Knocker—Privinvasionacy 1/6 Market researcher Ian Dunn seeks the opinions of a hostile public.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 103, Episode 5 5/8 A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman. 23:30 Hut 33—Series 3, Spitfire Poker 4/6 The Bletchley Park codebreakers try to help raise money for the town's spitfire fund.	23:00 The Consultants—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Crossword challenges and dinner with the devil. Offbeat songs and sketches. 23:30 Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 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 Shooting Party 4/4 The elderly Scotsmen assist the laird with armaments for shooting out on the moors.	23:00 Chain Reaction—Series 4, Arabella Weir interviews Paul Whitehouse 4/4 The story of 'Suits You, Sir' as two Fast Show stars reunite in the relay interview show. 23:30 28 Acts in 28 Minutes—Series 2, Episode 2 2/3 John Humphrys gives 28 performers 60 seconds each to entertain.	23:00 The Penny Dreadfuls—The Brothers Faversham, Horatius Faversham 1/4 The tale of Victorian Britain's most decorated soldier. Swashbuckling romp from Jan 2008. 23:30 Concrete Cow—Series 2, Ancient and Modern 1/6 Highlights include ancient Egyptian IT support and tax avoidance schemes for pirates.	23:00 Flight of the Conchords—Tower of London 1/6 The Kiwi novelty music duo try to make it big in the English capital. 23:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 1, Grain 2/4 Simon asks how moral it is to trade in food. And what future for food?	23:15 Friends Like These—You'll Always Be A Part of Me Jim and Steve are best friends when one suddenly needs a new kidney. 23:30 The Mary Whitehouse Experience—Series 4, Episode 7 7/9 Cinderella is stuck watching Catchphrase, as revelaed by the double double act.	23:00 Newsjack—Series 23, Episode 3 3/6 Newsjack is a scrapbook sketch show written entirely by the Great British public. 23:30 The Skivers—Series 3, Phillip Schofield 5/5 Phillip Schofield relives Going Live days, with Nick Golsen and Tim de Jongh.

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