Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 23 - 29 November 2020

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00:00	00:00 Rules of Asylum by James Follett—3. Repercussions 3/3 How did Valery escape? Will Suskin ever uncover the truth? 00:30 Wally K Daly—With a Whimper to the Grave, 3. Action 3/3 The aliens' plans are revealed. Stars Patrick Troughton.	00:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 3. The Silver Strangers 3/6 After drifting powerless, the crew receives a mysterious message and spots a spacecraft. 00:30 A Good Read—Russell Kane and Hilary Bradt Russell Kane and Hilary Bradt talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.	00:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 4. The Time Ship 4/6 Taken hostage by the aliens, the crew learn more about their mysterious captors. 00:30 Soul Music—Spem in Alium Thomas Tallis's work is one of the most spectacular pieces of choral music ever written.	00:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 5. Threshold of Stars 5/6 The captive crew discover what the aliens want from them, and Chipper causes concern. 00:30 Short Cuts—Series 15, Colours 3/8 Josie Long presents a rainbow of stories about colour.	00:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 6. Marooned in Space 6/6 The crew battle to escape from the aliens, who are trying to target Chipper. 00:30 Great Lives—Roger Saul chooses Gertrude Jekyll Fashion designer Roger Saul chooses garden designer Gertrude Jekyll	00:00 Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein—1. Foundation 1/6 Families are living for centuries, thanks to the Howard Foundation. 00:30 Off the Page—When Will You Ever Learn With historian Dominic Sandbrook, performer Dillie Keane and writer Isabel Losada.	00:00 H Rider Haggard - King Solomon's Mines—Episode 2 2/2 Tim McInnerny stars in a classic adventure - the quest for the legendary diamond mines.
01:00	01:00 Great Lives - 400 and Counting From Leon Trotsky to Morecambe and Wise - the story behind 400 Great Lives.	01:00 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—2. The Public Performance in Partney Avenue 2/6 Mr Hatch finds that his electric curtains have a downside... 01:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 1. Danger 1/5 Miss Marple senses danger at a school for wayward boys.	01:00 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—3. Vengeance on the River 3/6 Three Americans arrive in sleepy Flaxborough – but what are their intentions? 01:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 2. Disquiet 2/5 Miss Marple detects disquiet amongst an old school friend's family.	01:00 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—4. A Memorable Evening at the Floradora 4/6 Sleepy Flaxborough braces itself for the much-anticipated medieval banquet. 01:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 3. Inquiry 3/5 Miss Marple assists with the murder inquiry at Stoneygates school.	01:00 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—5. Over-armed and Over Here 5/6 Inspector Purbright investigates the murder of Hatch at the medieval banquet. 01:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 4. Poison 4/5 Miss Marple probes the attempted poisoning of her friend Carrie.	01:00 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—6. A Question of Postage 6/6 Inspector Purbright finally learns the identity of the Naked Nuns. 01:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 5. Killer 5/5 A chance observation gives Miss Marple a key to solving the mystery.	01:00 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 1. Danger 1/5 Miss Marple senses danger at a school for wayward boys. 01:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 2. Disquiet 2/5 Miss Marple detects disquiet amongst an old school friend's family.
02:00		02:00 How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb—1. Bittersweet 1/5 The comedian and actor's funny and moving memoir also explores masculinity's pitfalls. 02:15 Shardlake—Revelation, Episode 6 6/10 As the number of victims mounts, Shardlake and Barak are constantly wrong-footed. 02:30 Change of Art Artist Andrew Shoben explores a controversial idea to 'rotate or retire' public artworks	02:00 How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb—2. The Decision 2/5 The actor recalls how a new school leads to the discovery of a talent. 02:15 Shardlake—Revelation, Episode 7 7/10 Shardlake suspects a former monk is behind the killings. CJ Sansom's Tudor murder mystery. 02:30 Animal Architecture Tom Dyckhoff explores the way we design and build for animals.	02:00 How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb—3. Heartbreak 3/5 Heartbreak marks Robert's teenage years. 02:15 Shardlake—Revelation, Episode 8 8/10 Shardlake demands answers from the Dean of Westminster. 02:30 Ibiza: Britain's Balearic Soul Dr Kate O'Brien explores Ibiza's subtle influence over British youth culture and nightlife	02:00 How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb—4. Hygiene 4/5 Dad's fastidious hygiene guidelines challenge Robert at 17. 02:15 Shardlake—Revelation, Episode 9 9/10 Shardlake makes a breakthrough in the hunt for the killer. CJ Sansom's Tudor thriller. 02:30 Bollywood Brass Band Soprano saxophone player Joe Cohen gives a guide to a unique Indian brass band	02:00 How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb—5. The Reckoning 5/5 The past catches up with Robert, and there's a reckoning. 02:15 Shardlake—Revelation, Episode 10 10/10 The prophecy is complete, but Shardlake believes there is one final act of terror to come. 02:30 The Day of the Jackal Patrick Humphries revisits 'The Day of the Jackal' and its impact.	02:00 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 3. Inquiry 3/5 Miss Marple assists with the murder inquiry at Stoneygates school. 02:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 4. Poison 4/5 Miss Marple probes the attempted poisoning of her friend Carrie.
03:00		03:00 Moby Dick by Herman Melville—1. Vengeance 1/2 Captain Ahab's obsessive sea chase for the great white whale.	03:00 Moby Dick by Herman Melville—2. The Prophecy 2/2 Fedullah's prophecy is revealed, as Captain Ahab's pursuit reaches a terrifying climax.	03:00 New Grub Street—Episode 1 1/2 Meet the real Ed Reardon	03:00 New Grub Street—Episode 2 2/2 Meet the real Ed Reardon and Jaz Milvain	03:00 Whodunnits—Inspector Alleyn - When in Rome Trailing a vast 1970s drugs syndicate, Inspector Alleyn heads incognito to Italy.	03:00 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 5. Killer 5/5 A chance observation gives Miss Marple a key to solving the mystery. 03:30 A Good Read—Russell Kane and Hilary Bradt Russell Kane and Hilary Bradt talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.
04:00	04:00 Drama on 4—Aurora Leigh Elizabeth Barrett Browning's epic poem dramatised by Michael Symmons Roberts.	04:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 17, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game. 04:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 2, The Wedding March 1/5 Woodpecker Tapping’s wedding day is ruined when his horse destroys a lady’s hat.	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes. 04:30 Married—Series 2, Churlish 1/6 Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin is set for divorce from the woman he never married.	04:00 The Motion Show—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Clive Coleman, Rhona Cameron, Niall Ashdown. 04:30 Life in London—The Fancy 2/6 Tom and Jerry lay a special wager.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 6, Franz Kafka 5/5 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Tracey MacLeod and Jonathan Myerson 04:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 1, Police, Camera, Amphibian 4/4 Robin's dream comes true as two crimes are committed on his doorstep.	04:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Gyles Brandreth welcomes Josh Widdicombe, Susie Dent, Helen Keen and Natalie Haynes. 04:30 Bookcases—Series 1, Gone for a Burton 2/4 1855 - Primus's latest publishing coup is an explorer, but he seems to have lost his way.	04:00 The Flight of Eric Strapp Eric Strapp is innocent and on the run. Stars George Cole and Stratford Johns.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Adventures in Poetry - Casabianca Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive 05:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, The Bodyguard 6/6 Milton discovers that a diva and a tent full of jam don't mix as well as he'd imagined.	05:00 Way Out East—You Can Run But You Can't Hide 4/6 Comedy by Guy Meredith about British expats sharing a flat in Hong Kong. 05:30 Just a Minute—Compilation, Episode 2 2/5 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Sue Perkins and Marcus Brigstocke	05:00 Relativity—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 There’s bonding over Scotch and Margaret braves the shops. Stars Alison Steadman. 05:30 Al Murray: Totally Out of Character Al Murray has decided to try to find the man behind the Pub Landlord - himself!	05:00 Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse—Episode 3 3/4 All-star comic tour-de-force with Stephen Fry and Sir Ian McKellen. 05:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 3, Arrest 3/4 The Wilson household is shaken by news of a 12 bean chilli - and a police arrest.	05:00 Making the Best of It—Ceredigion or Bust 4/4 No one's quite who they seem, in this life swap comedy. Stars Stephen Harvey. 05:30 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 10, Stratford-upon-Avon 2/3 Comedian Mark Steel visits Stratford-upon-Avon, with a Covid-friendly show in a field.	05:00 Clare in the Community—Series 10, Family Values 2/6 A family funeral reveals some uncomfortable home truths for Clare and her family. 05:30 Dot—Series 3, Saucepans for Spitfires! 1/4 A national initiative to boost morale causes havoc in the War Rooms.	05:30 Great Lives—Roger Saul chooses Gertrude Jekyll Fashion designer Roger Saul chooses garden designer Gertrude Jekyll
06:00	06:00 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—2. The Public Performance in Partney Avenue 2/6 Mr Hatch finds that his electric curtains have a downside... 06:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 1. Danger 1/5 Miss Marple senses danger at a school for wayward boys.	06:00 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—3. Vengeance on the River 3/6 Three Americans arrive in sleepy Flaxborough – but what are their intentions? 06:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 2. Disquiet 2/5 Miss Marple detects disquiet amongst an old school friend's family.	06:00 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—4. A Memorable Evening at the Floradora 4/6 Sleepy Flaxborough braces itself for the much-anticipated medieval banquet. 06:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 3. Inquiry 3/5 Miss Marple assists with the murder inquiry at Stoneygates school.	06:00 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—5. Over-armed and Over Here 5/6 Inspector Purbright investigates the murder of Hatch at the medieval banquet. 06:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 4. Poison 4/5 Miss Marple probes the attempted poisoning of her friend Carrie.	06:00 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—6. A Question of Postage 6/6 Inspector Purbright finally learns the identity of the Naked Nuns. 06:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 5. Killer 5/5 A chance observation gives Miss Marple a key to solving the mystery.	06:00 The Flight of Eric Strapp Eric Strapp is innocent and on the run. Stars George Cole and Stratford Johns.	06:00 How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb (Omnibus) Robert Webb's funny and moving memoir also explores masculinity's pitfalls.
07:00	07:00 Way Out East—You Can Run But You Can't Hide 4/6 Comedy by Guy Meredith about British expats sharing a flat in Hong Kong. 07:30 Just a Minute—Compilation, Episode 2 2/5 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Sue Perkins and Marcus Brigstocke	07:00 Relativity—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 There’s bonding over Scotch and Margaret braves the shops. Stars Alison Steadman. 07:30 Al Murray: Totally Out of Character Al Murray has decided to try to find the man behind the Pub Landlord - himself!	07:00 Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse—Episode 3 3/4 All-star comic tour-de-force with Stephen Fry and Sir Ian McKellen. 07:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 3, Arrest 3/4 The Wilson household is shaken by news of a 12 bean chilli - and a police arrest.	07:00 Making the Best of It—Ceredigion or Bust 4/4 No one's quite who they seem, in this life swap comedy. Stars Stephen Harvey. 07:30 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 10, Stratford-upon-Avon 2/3 Comedian Mark Steel visits Stratford-upon-Avon, with a Covid-friendly show in a field.	07:00 Clare in the Community—Series 10, Family Values 2/6 A family funeral reveals some uncomfortable home truths for Clare and her family. 07:30 Dot—Series 3, Saucepans for Spitfires! 1/4 A national initiative to boost morale causes havoc in the War Rooms.	07:30 Great Lives—Roger Saul chooses Gertrude Jekyll Fashion designer Roger Saul chooses garden designer Gertrude Jekyll	07:10 Inheritance Tracks—Michael Bond Author Michael Bond chooses tracks by Charles Penrose and Frank Sinatra. 07:15 Shardlake (Omnibus)—Revelation, Episode 2 2/2 Shardlake's hunt for the killer continues. Stars Justin Salinger.
08:00	08:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bird 2/13 Harold is furious when his date is late for dinner. Starring Harry H Corbett. 08:30 Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Old Flame 5/6 Just as the comedian is feeling lonely, a long-lost love turns up.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 7, Wings Over Dagenham 15/26 Move aside Orville and Wilbur, Neddie is the pioneer aviator. 08:30 At Home With Hinge and Bracket—5. Evelyn Laye 5/6 Legendary musical theatre star Evelyn Laye joins the ladies for songs and conversation.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Gourmet 5/14 The Lad fancies himself a food connoisseur, then Sid gets involved... 08:30 After Henry—Series 4, Sunday Lunch 4/8 To steam or not to steam? Sarah and Eleanor argue over potatoes.	08:00 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 14 14/20 Kenneth Horne's freedom of Gigglesway - and 'Hornerama' probes love and marriage. 08:30 Anything Legal—Episode 4 4/8 George and Charles tackle a horrid child and a bizarre giant.	08:00 The Navy Lark—Series 12, The Slogan Contest A recruitment drive sparks some creative writing; the Chief does some creative scheming. 08:30 King Street Junior—Series 2, The Sound of Music 5/10 As the school prepares for a concert, Mrs Rudd is on the warpath over a child prodigy.	08:00 The Motion Show—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Clive Coleman, Rhona Cameron, Niall Ashdown. 08:30 Life in London—The Fancy 2/6 Tom and Jerry lay a special wager.	08:30 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, Give a Dog a Bad Name 11/13 Confusion reigns as Noote does his aunt a favour behind the Bishop's back.
09:00	09:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 17, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game. 09:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 2, The Wedding March 1/5 Woodpecker Tapping’s wedding day is ruined when his horse destroys a lady’s hat.	09:00 The Now Show—Series 57, Episode 4 4/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 09:30 Married—Series 2, Churlish 1/6 Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin is set for divorce from the woman he never married.	09:00 The Motion Show—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Clive Coleman, Rhona Cameron, Niall Ashdown. 09:30 Life in London—The Fancy 2/6 Tom and Jerry lay a special wager.	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 6, Franz Kafka 5/5 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Tracey MacLeod and Jonathan Myerson 09:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 1, Police, Camera, Amphibian 4/4 Robin's dream comes true as two crimes are committed on his doorstep.	09:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Gyles Brandreth welcomes Josh Widdicombe, Susie Dent, Helen Keen and Natalie Haynes. 09:30 Bookcases—Series 1, Gone for a Burton 2/4 1855 - Primus's latest publishing coup is an explorer, but he seems to have lost his way.	09:00 1953: Those Radio Times Nick Baker celebrates the Best of British in Coronation year.	09:00 Mr Willow's Wife—5. All In A Good Cause 5/6 Felicity decides to write, direct and star in her local church pantomime. From 1971. 09:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 1, Police, Camera, Amphibian 4/4 Robin's dream comes true as two crimes are committed on his doorstep.
10:00	10:00 Moby Dick by Herman Melville—1. Vengeance 1/2 Captain Ahab's obsessive sea chase for the great white whale.	10:00 Moby Dick by Herman Melville—2. The Prophecy 2/2 Fedullah's prophecy is revealed, as Captain Ahab's pursuit reaches a terrifying climax.	10:00 New Grub Street—Episode 1 1/2 Meet the real Ed Reardon	10:00 New Grub Street—Episode 2 2/2 Meet the real Ed Reardon and Jaz Milvain	10:00 Whodunnits—Inspector Alleyn - When in Rome Trailing a vast 1970s drugs syndicate, Inspector Alleyn heads incognito to Italy.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Coding, Dame Stephanie Shirley From Bach to Schubert, digital entrepreneur Stephanie Shirley makes her castaway choices. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Songsters The messages conveyed in the syllables, melodies and repeated phrases of singing birds.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, The Next Frontier Guy Raz explores whether colonising Mars and beyond is possible - and whether we should 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Matt Haig Matt Haig chooses a track by The Human League and a song from 'Hamilton'.	11:00 Archive on 4—Gillian Reynolds: Audiophile Critic and broadcaster Gillian Reynolds celebrates 50 years’ professional radio listening.	11:00 The Sondheim Archive—3. Anyone Can Whistle 3/3 Maria Friedman and guests explore programmes in the BBC archive featuring Stephen Sondheim	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Coding, Dame Wendy Hall Dame Wendy Hall is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Giant Birds The famous naturalist muses on the largest known egg laid by a giant bird on Madagascar.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Trees & Forests: Podcasts for National Tree Week Verity Sharp and Moy McGowan recommend their favourite tree podcasts.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 5, Worth 2/8 Radiolab: Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich investigate a strange world.
12:00	12:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bird 2/13 Harold is furious when his date is late for dinner. Starring Harry H Corbett. 12:30 Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Old Flame 5/6 Just as the comedian is feeling lonely, a long-lost love turns up.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 7, Wings Over Dagenham 15/26 Move aside Orville and Wilbur, Neddie is the pioneer aviator. 12:30 At Home With Hinge and Bracket—5. Evelyn Laye 5/6 Legendary musical theatre star Evelyn Laye joins the ladies for songs and conversation.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Gourmet 5/14 The Lad fancies himself a food connoisseur, then Sid gets involved... 12:30 After Henry—Series 4, Sunday Lunch 4/8 To steam or not to steam? Sarah and Eleanor argue over potatoes.	12:00 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 14 14/20 Kenneth Horne's freedom of Gigglesway - and 'Hornerama' probes love and marriage. 12:30 Anything Legal—Episode 4 4/8 George and Charles tackle a horrid child and a bizarre giant.	12:00 The Navy Lark—Series 12, The Slogan Contest A recruitment drive sparks some creative writing; the Chief does some creative scheming. 12:30 King Street Junior—Series 2, The Sound of Music 5/10 As the school prepares for a concert, Mrs Rudd is on the warpath over a child prodigy.	12:00 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 2, The Wedding March 1/5 Woodpecker Tapping’s wedding day is ruined when his horse destroys a lady’s hat. 12:30 Married—Series 2, Churlish 1/6 Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin is set for divorce from the woman he never married.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Mother Tongue - The Observing Eye Daljit Nagra selects the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 1, Football 1/4 Paul's story takes in 15th-century explorers, the slave trade and mass immigration.
13:00	13:00 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—2. The Public Performance in Partney Avenue 2/6 Mr Hatch finds that his electric curtains have a downside... 13:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 1. Danger 1/5 Miss Marple senses danger at a school for wayward boys.	13:00 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—3. Vengeance on the River 3/6 Three Americans arrive in sleepy Flaxborough – but what are their intentions? 13:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 2. Disquiet 2/5 Miss Marple detects disquiet amongst an old school friend's family.	13:00 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—4. A Memorable Evening at the Floradora 4/6 Sleepy Flaxborough braces itself for the much-anticipated medieval banquet. 13:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 3. Inquiry 3/5 Miss Marple assists with the murder inquiry at Stoneygates school.	13:00 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—5. Over-armed and Over Here 5/6 Inspector Purbright investigates the murder of Hatch at the medieval banquet. 13:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 4. Poison 4/5 Miss Marple probes the attempted poisoning of her friend Carrie.	13:00 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—6. A Question of Postage 6/6 Inspector Purbright finally learns the identity of the Naked Nuns. 13:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 5. Killer 5/5 A chance observation gives Miss Marple a key to solving the mystery.	13:00 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 1. Danger 1/5 Miss Marple senses danger at a school for wayward boys. 13:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 2. Disquiet 2/5 Miss Marple detects disquiet amongst an old school friend's family.	13:00 The Workin's of Perkins: The Radio Life of Geoffrey Perkins Tribute to the producer, writer and performer who died suddenly aged just 55.
14:00	14:00 How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb—1. Bittersweet 1/5 The comedian and actor's funny and moving memoir also explores masculinity's pitfalls. 14:15 Shardlake—Revelation, Episode 6 6/10 As the number of victims mounts, Shardlake and Barak are constantly wrong-footed. 14:30 Change of Art Artist Andrew Shoben explores a controversial idea to 'rotate or retire' public artworks	14:00 How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb—2. The Decision 2/5 The actor recalls how a new school leads to the discovery of a talent. 14:15 Shardlake—Revelation, Episode 7 7/10 Shardlake suspects a former monk is behind the killings. CJ Sansom's Tudor murder mystery. 14:30 Animal Architecture Tom Dyckhoff explores the way we design and build for animals.	14:00 How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb—3. Heartbreak 3/5 Heartbreak marks Robert's teenage years. 14:15 Shardlake—Revelation, Episode 8 8/10 Shardlake demands answers from the Dean of Westminster. 14:30 Ibiza: Britain's Balearic Soul Dr Kate O'Brien explores Ibiza's subtle influence over British youth culture and nightlife	14:00 How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb—4. Hygiene 4/5 Dad's fastidious hygiene guidelines challenge Robert at 17. 14:15 Shardlake—Revelation, Episode 9 9/10 Shardlake makes a breakthrough in the hunt for the killer. CJ Sansom's Tudor thriller. 14:30 Bollywood Brass Band Soprano saxophone player Joe Cohen gives a guide to a unique Indian brass band	14:00 How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb—5. The Reckoning 5/5 The past catches up with Robert, and there's a reckoning. 14:15 Shardlake—Revelation, Episode 10 10/10 The prophecy is complete, but Shardlake believes there is one final act of terror to come. 14:30 The Day of the Jackal Patrick Humphries revisits 'The Day of the Jackal' and its impact.	14:00 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 3. Inquiry 3/5 Miss Marple assists with the murder inquiry at Stoneygates school. 14:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 4. Poison 4/5 Miss Marple probes the attempted poisoning of her friend Carrie.
15:00	15:00 Moby Dick by Herman Melville—1. Vengeance 1/2 Captain Ahab's obsessive sea chase for the great white whale.	15:00 Moby Dick by Herman Melville—2. The Prophecy 2/2 Fedullah's prophecy is revealed, as Captain Ahab's pursuit reaches a terrifying climax.	15:00 New Grub Street—Episode 1 1/2 Meet the real Ed Reardon	15:00 New Grub Street—Episode 2 2/2 Meet the real Ed Reardon and Jaz Milvain	15:00 Whodunnits—Inspector Alleyn - When in Rome Trailing a vast 1970s drugs syndicate, Inspector Alleyn heads incognito to Italy.	15:00 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 5. Killer 5/5 A chance observation gives Miss Marple a key to solving the mystery. 15:30 A Good Read—Russell Kane and Hilary Bradt Russell Kane and Hilary Bradt talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.
16:00	16:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 17, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game. 16:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 2, The Wedding March 1/5 Woodpecker Tapping’s wedding day is ruined when his horse destroys a lady’s hat.	16:00 Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes. 16:30 Married—Series 2, Churlish 1/6 Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin is set for divorce from the woman he never married.	16:00 The Motion Show—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Clive Coleman, Rhona Cameron, Niall Ashdown. 16:30 Life in London—The Fancy 2/6 Tom and Jerry lay a special wager.	16:00 The Write Stuff—Series 6, Franz Kafka 5/5 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Tracey MacLeod and Jonathan Myerson 16:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 1, Police, Camera, Amphibian 4/4 Robin's dream comes true as two crimes are committed on his doorstep.	16:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Gyles Brandreth welcomes Josh Widdicombe, Susie Dent, Helen Keen and Natalie Haynes. 16:30 Bookcases—Series 1, Gone for a Burton 2/4 1855 - Primus's latest publishing coup is an explorer, but he seems to have lost his way.	16:00 The Flight of Eric Strapp Eric Strapp is innocent and on the run. Stars George Cole and Stratford Johns.	16:00 Don Haworth - Ernest's Tower Can Ernest, a fairground stallholder, escape his Uncle Leo's baleful shadow?
17:00	17:00 Way Out East—You Can Run But You Can't Hide 4/6 Comedy by Guy Meredith about British expats sharing a flat in Hong Kong. 17:30 Just a Minute—Compilation, Episode 2 2/5 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Sue Perkins and Marcus Brigstocke	17:00 Relativity—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 There’s bonding over Scotch and Margaret braves the shops. Stars Alison Steadman. 17:30 Al Murray: Totally Out of Character Al Murray has decided to try to find the man behind the Pub Landlord - himself!	17:00 Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse—Episode 3 3/4 All-star comic tour-de-force with Stephen Fry and Sir Ian McKellen. 17:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 3, Arrest 3/4 The Wilson household is shaken by news of a 12 bean chilli - and a police arrest.	17:00 Making the Best of It—Ceredigion or Bust 4/4 No one's quite who they seem, in this life swap comedy. Stars Stephen Harvey. 17:30 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 10, Stratford-upon-Avon 2/3 Comedian Mark Steel visits Stratford-upon-Avon, with a Covid-friendly show in a field.	17:00 Clare in the Community—Series 10, Family Values 2/6 A family funeral reveals some uncomfortable home truths for Clare and her family. 17:30 Dot—Series 3, Saucepans for Spitfires! 1/4 A national initiative to boost morale causes havoc in the War Rooms.	17:30 Great Lives—Roger Saul chooses Gertrude Jekyll Fashion designer Roger Saul chooses garden designer Gertrude Jekyll	17:00 Poetry Extra—Mother Tongue - The Observing Eye Daljit Nagra selects the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 1, Football 1/4 Paul's story takes in 15th-century explorers, the slave trade and mass immigration.
18:00	18:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 3. The Silver Strangers 3/6 After drifting powerless, the crew receives a mysterious message and spots a spacecraft. 18:30 A Good Read—Russell Kane and Hilary Bradt Russell Kane and Hilary Bradt talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.	18:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 4. The Time Ship 4/6 Taken hostage by the aliens, the crew learn more about their mysterious captors. 18:30 Soul Music—Spem in Alium Thomas Tallis's work is one of the most spectacular pieces of choral music ever written.	18:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 5. Threshold of Stars 5/6 The captive crew discover what the aliens want from them, and Chipper causes concern. 18:30 Short Cuts—Series 15, Colours 3/8 Josie Long presents a rainbow of stories about colour.	18:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 6. Marooned in Space 6/6 The crew battle to escape from the aliens, who are trying to target Chipper. 18:30 Great Lives—Roger Saul chooses Gertrude Jekyll Fashion designer Roger Saul chooses garden designer Gertrude Jekyll	18:00 Methuselah's Children by Robert A Heinlein—1. Foundation 1/6 Families are living for centuries, thanks to the Howard Foundation. 18:30 Off the Page—When Will You Ever Learn With historian Dominic Sandbrook, performer Dillie Keane and writer Isabel Losada.	18:00 H Rider Haggard - King Solomon's Mines—Episode 2 2/2 Tim McInnerny stars in a classic adventure - the quest for the legendary diamond mines.	18:00 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving—1. Ichabod 1/3 Washington Irving's classic tale of two love rivals and a headless horseman. 18:30 Edgar Allan Poe—The Fall of the House of Usher, Episode 1 1/2 What power does the family's ancestral home hold over Roderick and Madeline Usher?
19:00	19:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bird 2/13 Harold is furious when his date is late for dinner. Starring Harry H Corbett. 19:30 Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Old Flame 5/6 Just as the comedian is feeling lonely, a long-lost love turns up.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 7, Wings Over Dagenham 15/26 Move aside Orville and Wilbur, Neddie is the pioneer aviator. 19:30 At Home With Hinge and Bracket—5. Evelyn Laye 5/6 Legendary musical theatre star Evelyn Laye joins the ladies for songs and conversation.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Gourmet 5/14 The Lad fancies himself a food connoisseur, then Sid gets involved... 19:30 After Henry—Series 4, Sunday Lunch 4/8 To steam or not to steam? Sarah and Eleanor argue over potatoes.	19:00 Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 14 14/20 Kenneth Horne's freedom of Gigglesway - and 'Hornerama' probes love and marriage. 19:30 Anything Legal—Episode 4 4/8 George and Charles tackle a horrid child and a bizarre giant.	19:00 The Navy Lark—Series 12, The Slogan Contest A recruitment drive sparks some creative writing; the Chief does some creative scheming. 19:30 King Street Junior—Series 2, The Sound of Music 5/10 As the school prepares for a concert, Mrs Rudd is on the warpath over a child prodigy.	19:00 1953: Those Radio Times Nick Baker celebrates the Best of British in Coronation year.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 5, Worth 2/8 Radiolab: Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich investigate a strange world.
20:00	20:00 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—2. The Public Performance in Partney Avenue 2/6 Mr Hatch finds that his electric curtains have a downside... 20:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 1. Danger 1/5 Miss Marple senses danger at a school for wayward boys.	20:00 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—3. Vengeance on the River 3/6 Three Americans arrive in sleepy Flaxborough – but what are their intentions? 20:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 2. Disquiet 2/5 Miss Marple detects disquiet amongst an old school friend's family.	20:00 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—4. A Memorable Evening at the Floradora 4/6 Sleepy Flaxborough braces itself for the much-anticipated medieval banquet. 20:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 3. Inquiry 3/5 Miss Marple assists with the murder inquiry at Stoneygates school.	20:00 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—5. Over-armed and Over Here 5/6 Inspector Purbright investigates the murder of Hatch at the medieval banquet. 20:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 4. Poison 4/5 Miss Marple probes the attempted poisoning of her friend Carrie.	20:00 Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—6. A Question of Postage 6/6 Inspector Purbright finally learns the identity of the Naked Nuns. 20:30 Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, 5. Killer 5/5 A chance observation gives Miss Marple a key to solving the mystery.		20:00 Don Haworth - Ernest's Tower Can Ernest, a fairground stallholder, escape his Uncle Leo's baleful shadow?
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, The Next Frontier Guy Raz explores whether colonising Mars and beyond is possible - and whether we should 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Matt Haig Matt Haig chooses a track by The Human League and a song from 'Hamilton'.	21:00 Archive on 4—Gillian Reynolds: Audiophile Critic and broadcaster Gillian Reynolds celebrates 50 years’ professional radio listening.	21:00 The Sondheim Archive—3. Anyone Can Whistle 3/3 Maria Friedman and guests explore programmes in the BBC archive featuring Stephen Sondheim	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Coding, Dame Wendy Hall Dame Wendy Hall is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Giant Birds The famous naturalist muses on the largest known egg laid by a giant bird on Madagascar.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Trees & Forests: Podcasts for National Tree Week Verity Sharp and Moy McGowan recommend their favourite tree podcasts.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Coding, Dame Stephanie Shirley From Bach to Schubert, digital entrepreneur Stephanie Shirley makes her castaway choices. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Songsters The messages conveyed in the syllables, melodies and repeated phrases of singing birds.
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Compilation, Episode 2 2/5 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Sue Perkins and Marcus Brigstocke 22:30 2000 Years of Radio—Series 2, Radio Mustard 1/6 The horror, carnage and laughter that was the First World War. 22:45 Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 3, Leo's Passport 1/4 Imelda Staunton stars as Penny who takes looking after her boss too far.	22:00 Al Murray: Totally Out of Character Al Murray has decided to try to find the man behind the Pub Landlord - himself! 22:30 The Secret World—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson explore the bizarre private lives of famous folk.	22:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 3, Arrest 3/4 The Wilson household is shaken by news of a 12 bean chilli - and a police arrest. 22:30 Goodness Gracious Me—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 A phone-in to matchmake partners, and an Asian Babe fancies a TV job	22:00 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 10, Stratford-upon-Avon 2/3 Comedian Mark Steel visits Stratford-upon-Avon, with a Covid-friendly show in a field. 22:30 The Big Booth—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Boothby Graffoe's thoughts, sketches and soup time machine.	22:00 Dot—Series 3, Saucepans for Spitfires! 1/4 A national initiative to boost morale causes havoc in the War Rooms. 22:30 What The Future?—Series 1, Cars 2/4 Kirsty Wark presents a documentary from the future. What if driverless cars became a hit?	22:00 Saturday Night Fry—Episode 3 3/6 Stephen Fry serves up more witty banter and sketches, with Hugh Laurie and Jim Broadbent. 22:30 The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 A hard decision gets harder. Starring Geoffrey Palmer.	22:00 Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 1, Football 1/4 Paul's story takes in 15th-century explorers, the slave trade and mass immigration. 22:30 All the World's a Globe—2. Civilisation 2/8 From Egypt to origami. Earth's definitive history from the National Theatre of Brent. 22:45 Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 2 2/8 Poems from the Luton Laureate including tales of the Tate, a jumble sale and an armadillo.
23:00	23:00 The Now Show—Series 57, Episode 4 4/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 23:30 Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 2, Relaunch 1/6 Britain's leading musical satirist makes his "comeback".	23:00 Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?—What We Wear 3/6 Sketches, stand-up and song in a comic exploration of clothing. 23:30 Chain Reaction—Series 5, Robert Llewellyn interviews Dave Gorman 1/6 The Red Dwarf actor meets the Genius comic in the tag-team talk show.	23:00 Great Unanswered Questions—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Dara O Briain joins the comedy talk show which tries to answer the unanswerable. 23:30 The Shuttleworths—John Shuttleworth's Open Mind, Ghosts 2/5 The Sheffield singer-songwriter tries contacting the spirit world.	23:00 The Kneebone Bonanza—Episode 2 2/5 By Carl Grose. A wild Cornish comedy about scrap metal, tough times and C & W music. 23:15 Sir Henry at Rawlinson End—A Christmas Eating at Rawlinson End 3/5 Surreal saga of a dynasty delicately balanced on the edge of sanity. 23:30 Listen Against—Series 4, Episode 3 3/4 Looking back at a week's worth of broadcasting...that never happened.	23:00 Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 2, Magic 2/6 Comedian Tim Key gets interested in magic, to the detriment of his poetry. 23:15 Steven Appleby's Normal Life—Series 2, Normal Time 2/6 The cartoonist claims dinosaurs mastered the 3Rs - reading, writing and riding bicycles. 23:30 My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Samira Ahmed 5/6 Journalist Samira Ahmed recalls growing up in 1980s London.	23:00 Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 2, Cultural Heroes 2/6 Determining the ultimate heroes of Wales. 23:30 The Ape That Got Lucky—Language and Communication 1/4 Chris Addison explores human evolution. With Geoffrey McGivern as Prof Austin Herring.	23:00 Bad Salsa—Series 2, The Cycle of Life 4/4 Each of the women gets to grips with their own particular cancer aftershocks. 23:30 We Are Klang: Amazing Lives—Explorer 3/4 Presumed dead after a 20-year trek, two explorers reveal their findings.

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