Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 15 - 21 February 2021

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00:00	00:00 Bram Stoker - The Lair of the White Worm 1870: Engineer Adam Salton probes the terrifying disappearance of men from a tiny village	00:00 The Price of Fear—Remains to Be Seen Vincent Price tells of two emasculated husbands, and their plot to escape domestication. 00:30 A Good Read—Mary Beard & Bidisha at The Cheltenham Literature Festival Mary Beard and Bidisha talk about favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. From 2011.	00:00 The Price of Fear—Cat's Cradle An explicitly horrific tale of a boorish film director and a vengeful feline. 00:30 Soul Music—Dido's Lament Exploring what Henry Purcell's aria means to different people.	00:00 The Price of Fear—Meeting in Athens Vincent Price encounters a couple in Greece, desperate to stay for three days more. 00:30 Short Cuts—Series 16, The Other Side 6/6 Josie Long hears stories of crossing over to the other side.	00:00 The Price of Fear—The Man Who Hated Scenes A meek millionaire's chilling tale of taking subtle revenge on his cheating wife. 00:30 Great Lives—Graeme Lamb on Christine Granville Lt-Gen Sir Graeme Lamb champions wartime spy Christine Granville. Matthew Parris chairs	00:00 The Price of Fear—Lot 132 Horror legend Vincent Price tells the artistically horrifying tale of a painting. 00:30 Off the Page—One Big Happy Family Dominic Arkwright discusses modern family life and how it matches up to the ideal.	00:00 Red Moon—Phase 3: Syzygy 3/6 Sloper gets drawn-in deeper but, when his life is endangered, which side should he fear? 00:23 Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham—Episode 3 3/5 Diana's compensation payout catches the attention of Fleet Street.
01:00	01:00 Van Gogh's Ear: The True Story (Omnibus) One of the biggest mysteries of the art world is explored in Bernadette Murphy's book.	01:00 Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—6. The Last Move 6/6 Bill is powerless to stop Cater. However, a new arrival changes the game. 01:45 Rumpole for the Defence—Rumpole and The Boat People 3/3 6/6 John Mortimer's eccentric lawyer investigates a marital murder.	01:00 The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—1. The Curious Case of the Curs'd Quayside 1/4 The Elizabethan playwright gets a job, hires a servant - and inherits a mystery. 01:30 Whodunnits—P Division - Two Way Cut, 1. April Fools' Shock 1/4 The Glaswegian cops are on the case when a corpse is discovered on Maryhill Road.	01:00 The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—2. The Turbulent Tale of the Troubl'd Tragedy 2/4 The Elizabethan spy wonders why an unknown patron funds the worst play ever written? 01:30 Whodunnits—P Division - Two Way Cut, 2. Ritual Overtones 2/4 A headless body puzzles the Glaswegian cops - there's not a speck of blood on it.	01:00 The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague 3/4 As plague ravages London - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing. 01:30 Whodunnits—P Division - Two Way Cut, 3. The Zambezi 3/4 Police probe an accountant's killing in Glasgow. Why was Samuel Lurinsky decapitated?	01:00 The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—4. The Murky Mystery of Murder at St Mark's 4/4 The Elizabethan spy heads to Cambridge, where college professors are dropping like flies. 01:30 Whodunnits—P Division - Two Way Cut, 4. Samurai 4/4 Glaswegian detective Donoghue closes in on Lorinski's killer, but where is he?	01:00 Out of this World: The Colin Pillinger story Story of the inspirational leader behind the Beagle 2 mission to Mars - Colin Pillinger.
02:00	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Kate Mosse Author Kate Mosse chooses tracks by Nancy Sinatra and Jacques Brel. 02:20 Jon Canter - Holmes and Watford (Omnibus) Two village policewomen – one seeks to keep the peace but the other yearns excitement.	02:00 This Orient Isle—Episode 1 1/5 Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world. 02:15 The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler—1972, It Has Not Been Fun 6/10 The celebration of Pauline and Michael's wedding anniversary triggers a momentous decision 02:30 White Stiletto Dreams Essex Girl Cathy FitzGerald returns to Romford Market to see if the stiletto fits.	02:00 This Orient Isle—Episode 2 2/5 Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world. 02:15 The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler—1978, The Piano Teacher 7/10 An unexpected encounter with Anna strikes just the right note for Michael. 02:30 Mapping the Void Dr Kat Arney meets a new generation of virtual cartographers, making maps to save lives.	02:00 This Orient Isle—Episode 3 3/5 Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world. 02:15 The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler—1984, No Hot Water 8/10 After 13 years as a divorcee, Pauline still finds living by herself difficult. 02:30 Walter Kershaw: The UK's First Street Artist? Uncovering the life and work of a pioneering and under-appreciated British painter	02:00 This Orient Isle—Episode 4 4/5 Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world. 02:15 The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler—1990, His Voice Had Changed 9/10 After many years George Anton has a surprise visitor. 02:30 The Art of Home Author Rosie Dastgir explores how home and roots shape an artist's work and creativity.	02:00 This Orient Isle—Episode 5 5/5 Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world. 02:15 The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler—2001, An Extra Marriage 10/10 Michael returns to his old neighbourhood and old loves. 02:30 The Map That Made Manhattan Exploring the Manhattan grid as city matrix, psychic space and a bold political ideal.	02:00 Tina C—Tina C: Herstory, Episode 1 1/4 Country music star Tina C's life story - with a red hot live band. 02:30 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The Masterson's Magical Marquee - part 1 1/6 The improvised family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.
03:00	03:30 Falling for Francoise John Andrew returns to Paris where he lost his heart to 60s icon Francoise Hardy.	03:00 Rosamond Lehmann—Invitation to the Waltz Waking on her 17th birthday, Olivia senses her rite of passage has begun.	03:00 Rosamond Lehmann—The Weather in the Streets 1930s London, Olivia meets Rollo again - and they embark on a secret affair.	03:00 The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—1. A Romp Through Great Britain 1/3 Squire Bramble and family embark on a tour of Great Britain.	03:00 The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—2. The Footman Gets Banged Up! 2/3 Curmudgeonly squire Bramble heads north with his exhausting family.	03:00 The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—3. Revelations 3/3 Squire Bramble and his tiresome family head home changed people.	03:00 Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 3, Love 1/6 Tim Key takes a comic look at the age-old issue of love, through the medium of poetry. 03:15 iGod—Food 1/6 David Soul and Simon Day star in a series of fantastical comedy apocalypses. 03:30 Old Harry's Game—Series 4, Beauty 6/6 Satan introduces the Professor and Thomas to Helen of Troy and her plain friend, Daphne.
04:00	04:00 Robert East - A Slice of Life An old admirer turning up on her doorstep is the last thing that Connie needs.	04:00 Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Simon Mayo explores which generation is funniest. With Milton Jones and Sarah Millican. 04:30 Crowned Hudds—Grecian 2001 Liberation for Helen of Troy? With June Whitfield and Chris Emmett. From September 1995.	04:00 Dilemma—Series 4, Episode 2 2/6 Sue Perkins presents another edition of the show that tackles the big moral problems. 04:30 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Son Murray worries tubby Tommy and Sheila have more rolls than roles.	04:00 The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Hugh Dennis, Jon Plowman, Jenny Eclair. 04:30 Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Richard Ingrams, John Wells, John Sessions and Patricia Routledge with surreal nonsense.	04:00 Quote... Unquote—Sir Tim Rice, Robin Stevens, Shazia Mirza Nigel Rees hosts the popular quotations quiz. 04:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, About Some Boys 6/6 Robin is soaking. Derek is excited. Maureen is furious. Whatever next?	04:00 Say the Word—Episode 4 4/6 Frank Delaney's language game includes a comic turn from The Nimmo Twins. 04:30 The Sit Crom—Thick Fog in All Areas 3/6 Thynne finds a way to avoid the Devil's vegetables.	04:00 Sheila Hodgson - Sea Fever When devious Dennis Vyner's financial empire collapses he has to vanish... and fast!
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—The Echo Chamber - Ocean Vuong and Mark Pajak Poet Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 05:30 Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 2, Planes, Trains and Automobiles 4/4 Paul looks at the history of transport, asking 'How did we get here?'	05:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Marx 2/4 Boswell attempts to write a biography of Karl Marx. 05:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	05:00 The Break—Series 2, Monday on the Beach with George 4/6 Andy helps Jeff track down a vital document. 05:30 Victoria Wood - From Soup To Nuts—1. From Soup... A look back at Victoria Wood's stand-up and songs with her own archives and tapes.	05:00 Start/Stop—Series 2, 3. Pregnancy 3/8 Cathy is pregnant, Alice can't get pregnant, and Fiona doesn't want to get pregnant again! 05:30 Gossip and Goddesses with Granny Kumar—Episode 1 1/6 Granny Kumar is back - and ready to chat with her sisters.	05:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 4, The Wedding 6/6 Damien and Anthony get hitched - but not entirely to plan... 05:30 Elephant in the Room—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Sarah Millican's hit panel show with two winners - the Average Jolene and Maverick Matilda	05:00 Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Redemption Song 3/6 Adam and Rudy face the prospect of losing the shop's lease. 05:30 Stand-Up Specials—Rachel Parris: Austensibly Feminist Jane Austen's feminist credentials are weighed-up by fan and comedian, Rachel Parris.	05:30 Great Lives—Graeme Lamb on Christine Granville Lt-Gen Sir Graeme Lamb champions wartime spy Christine Granville. Matthew Parris chairs
06:00	06:00 Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—6. The Last Move 6/6 Bill is powerless to stop Cater. However, a new arrival changes the game. 06:45 Rumpole for the Defence—Rumpole and The Boat People 3/3 6/6 John Mortimer's eccentric lawyer investigates a marital murder.	06:00 The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—1. The Curious Case of the Curs'd Quayside 1/4 The Elizabethan playwright gets a job, hires a servant - and inherits a mystery. 06:30 Whodunnits—P Division - Two Way Cut, 1. April Fools' Shock 1/4 The Glaswegian cops are on the case when a corpse is discovered on Maryhill Road.	06:00 The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—2. The Turbulent Tale of the Troubl'd Tragedy 2/4 The Elizabethan spy wonders why an unknown patron funds the worst play ever written? 06:30 Whodunnits—P Division - Two Way Cut, 2. Ritual Overtones 2/4 A headless body puzzles the Glaswegian cops - there's not a speck of blood on it.	06:00 The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague 3/4 As plague ravages London - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing. 06:30 Whodunnits—P Division - Two Way Cut, 3. The Zambezi 3/4 Police probe an accountant's killing in Glasgow. Why was Samuel Lurinsky decapitated?	06:00 The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—4. The Murky Mystery of Murder at St Mark's 4/4 The Elizabethan spy heads to Cambridge, where college professors are dropping like flies. 06:30 Whodunnits—P Division - Two Way Cut, 4. Samurai 4/4 Glaswegian detective Donoghue closes in on Lorinski's killer, but where is he?	06:00 Sheila Hodgson - Sea Fever When devious Dennis Vyner's financial empire collapses he has to vanish... and fast!	06:00 This Orient Isle (Omnibus) Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world.
07:00	07:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Marx 2/4 Boswell attempts to write a biography of Karl Marx. 07:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	07:00 The Break—Series 2, Monday on the Beach with George 4/6 Andy helps Jeff track down a vital document. 07:30 Victoria Wood - From Soup To Nuts—1. From Soup... A look back at Victoria Wood's stand-up and songs with her own archives and tapes.	07:00 Start/Stop—Series 2, 3. Pregnancy 3/8 Cathy is pregnant, Alice can't get pregnant, and Fiona doesn't want to get pregnant again! 07:30 Gossip and Goddesses with Granny Kumar—Episode 1 1/6 Granny Kumar is back - and ready to chat with her sisters.	07:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 4, The Wedding 6/6 Damien and Anthony get hitched - but not entirely to plan... 07:30 Elephant in the Room—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Sarah Millican's hit panel show with two winners - the Average Jolene and Maverick Matilda	07:00 Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Redemption Song 3/6 Adam and Rudy face the prospect of losing the shop's lease. 07:30 Stand-Up Specials—Rachel Parris: Austensibly Feminist Jane Austen's feminist credentials are weighed-up by fan and comedian, Rachel Parris.	07:30 Great Lives—Graeme Lamb on Christine Granville Lt-Gen Sir Graeme Lamb champions wartime spy Christine Granville. Matthew Parris chairs	07:10 Inheritance Tracks—Mary Black Singer Mary Black chooses tracks by Ewan MacColl and by Bob Dylan. 07:20 The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Michael and Pauline's creaky marriage continues with their 30th wedding anniversary.
08:00	08:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Siege of Steptoe Street 1/8 Albert and Harold's creditors are after payment! Adapted from BBC TV. 08:30 Mr Finchley Takes the Road—6. One-Man Band 6/6 Edgar meets a one-man band, makes a movie, solves a mystery and finds a home.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, King Solomon's Mines 10/26 Neddie Seagoon loses at roulette, so heads off in search of legendary African riches. 08:30 Winston—Series 1, Whacko Jolly Dee 5/6 The wily poacher's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag.	08:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, A Holiday in France 3/5 Tony’s missing so it’s Harry Secombe and Bill who end up in Paris! 08:30 No Commitments—Series 1, Empty Vessels 2/6 Anna's babysitting session proves to be very eventful	08:00 Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 6 6/16 Complaints to the BBC and Kenneth Horne heads to a new bona bistro. 08:30 Living with Betty—Episode 3 3/6 Harold gets caught with Betty as the East End meets Cheshire.	08:00 The Men from the Ministry—Bringing the House Down A new office block is on the agenda. But it is all a bit too close to home for Mildred. 08:30 Second Thoughts—Series 2, Love and Hisses 7/8 Faith is worrying about money. Stars Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam.	08:00 The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Hugh Dennis, Jon Plowman, Jenny Eclair. 08:30 Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Richard Ingrams, John Wells, John Sessions and Patricia Routledge with surreal nonsense.	08:30 Meet the Huggetts—Clean Linen A launderette mix-up embarrasses Joe and Ethel!
09:00	09:00 Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Simon Mayo explores which generation is funniest. With Milton Jones and Sarah Millican. 09:30 Crowned Hudds—Grecian 2001 Liberation for Helen of Troy? With June Whitfield and Chris Emmett. From September 1995.	09:00 The News Quiz—Series 104, Episode 7 7/8 A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman 09:30 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Son Murray worries tubby Tommy and Sheila have more rolls than roles.	09:00 The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Hugh Dennis, Jon Plowman, Jenny Eclair. 09:30 Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Richard Ingrams, John Wells, John Sessions and Patricia Routledge with surreal nonsense.	09:00 Quote... Unquote—Sir Tim Rice, Robin Stevens, Shazia Mirza Nigel Rees hosts the popular quotations quiz. 09:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, About Some Boys 6/6 Robin is soaking. Derek is excited. Maureen is furious. Whatever next?	09:00 Say the Word—Episode 4 4/6 Frank Delaney's language game includes a comic turn from The Nimmo Twins. 09:30 The Sit Crom—Thick Fog in All Areas 3/6 Thynne finds a way to avoid the Devil's vegetables.	09:00 Larry Adler - All Mouth Organ A tribute to the virtuoso musician Larry Adler	09:00 The TV Lark—Back in the Navy The ex-shipmates are all at sea when they discover their brief television careers are over 09:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, About Some Boys 6/6 Robin is soaking. Derek is excited. Maureen is furious. Whatever next?
10:00	10:00 Rosamond Lehmann—Invitation to the Waltz Waking on her 17th birthday, Olivia senses her rite of passage has begun.	10:00 Rosamond Lehmann—The Weather in the Streets 1930s London, Olivia meets Rollo again - and they embark on a secret affair.	10:00 The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—1. A Romp Through Great Britain 1/3 Squire Bramble and family embark on a tour of Great Britain.	10:00 The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—2. The Footman Gets Banged Up! 2/3 Curmudgeonly squire Bramble heads north with his exhausting family.	10:00 The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—3. Revelations 3/3 Squire Bramble and his tiresome family head home changed people.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Castaway Novelists, Patricia Cornwell From Annie Lennox to Elton John. Crime writer Patricia Cornwell makes her music choices. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Amber Is it possible to extract the DNA from a fly trapped in amber to recreate a dinosaur?
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Digital Manipulation Guy Raz explores how technology has reshaped our lives. But at what cost? 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Sheila Ferguson American soul singer chooses one of her own because it has become more poignant than ever.	11:00 Out of this World: The Colin Pillinger story Story of the inspirational leader behind the Beagle 2 mission to Mars - Colin Pillinger.	11:00 Hardware, Software, Anywhere—1. Hardware 1/3 Nick Baker collects some programmes about how technology has changed our physical world.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Castaway Novelists, Philip Pullman From Bach to Dean Martin. His Dark Materials author Philip Pullman makes his choices 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Bird's Nest Soup The naturalist recalls the challenge of filming the birds of Borneo.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Parental Guidance Amanda Litherland and Chrystal Genesis discuss parenting and family relationship podcasts.		11:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 9, Knowing How and When to Fight 6/8 True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns with stories about picking your battles 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Mary Black Singer Mary Black chooses tracks by Ewan MacColl and by Bob Dylan.
12:00	12:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Siege of Steptoe Street 1/8 Albert and Harold's creditors are after payment! Adapted from BBC TV. 12:30 Mr Finchley Takes the Road—6. One-Man Band 6/6 Edgar meets a one-man band, makes a movie, solves a mystery and finds a home.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, King Solomon's Mines 10/26 Neddie Seagoon loses at roulette, so heads off in search of legendary African riches. 12:30 Winston—Series 1, Whacko Jolly Dee 5/6 The wily poacher's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag.	12:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, A Holiday in France 3/5 Tony’s missing so it’s Harry Secombe and Bill who end up in Paris! 12:30 No Commitments—Series 1, Empty Vessels 2/6 Anna's babysitting session proves to be very eventful	12:00 Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 6 6/16 Complaints to the BBC and Kenneth Horne heads to a new bona bistro. 12:30 Living with Betty—Episode 3 3/6 Harold gets caught with Betty as the East End meets Cheshire.	12:00 The Men from the Ministry—Bringing the House Down A new office block is on the agenda. But it is all a bit too close to home for Mildred. 12:30 Second Thoughts—Series 2, Love and Hisses 7/8 Faith is worrying about money. Stars Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam.	12:00 The Jack Benny Program—A Day At The Beach 6/6 Jack organises the annual beach picnic for the cast. 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Siege of Steptoe Street 1/8 Albert and Harold's creditors are after payment! Adapted from BBC TV.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Adventures In Poetry - Ode On A Grecian Urn Poet Daljit Nagra chooses the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Hillwalking with Muriel Gray 1/4 Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by going hillwalking with Muriel Gray.
13:00	13:00 Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—6. The Last Move 6/6 Bill is powerless to stop Cater. However, a new arrival changes the game. 13:45 Rumpole for the Defence—Rumpole and The Boat People 3/3 6/6 John Mortimer's eccentric lawyer investigates a marital murder.	13:00 The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—1. The Curious Case of the Curs'd Quayside 1/4 The Elizabethan playwright gets a job, hires a servant - and inherits a mystery. 13:30 Whodunnits—P Division - Two Way Cut, 1. April Fools' Shock 1/4 The Glaswegian cops are on the case when a corpse is discovered on Maryhill Road.	13:00 The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—2. The Turbulent Tale of the Troubl'd Tragedy 2/4 The Elizabethan spy wonders why an unknown patron funds the worst play ever written? 13:30 Whodunnits—P Division - Two Way Cut, 2. Ritual Overtones 2/4 A headless body puzzles the Glaswegian cops - there's not a speck of blood on it.	13:00 The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague 3/4 As plague ravages London - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing. 13:30 Whodunnits—P Division - Two Way Cut, 3. The Zambezi 3/4 Police probe an accountant's killing in Glasgow. Why was Samuel Lurinsky decapitated?	13:00 The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—4. The Murky Mystery of Murder at St Mark's 4/4 The Elizabethan spy heads to Cambridge, where college professors are dropping like flies. 13:30 Whodunnits—P Division - Two Way Cut, 4. Samurai 4/4 Glaswegian detective Donoghue closes in on Lorinski's killer, but where is he?	13:00 Out of this World: The Colin Pillinger story Story of the inspirational leader behind the Beagle 2 mission to Mars - Colin Pillinger.	13:00 The Wall by John Lanchester (Omnibus) A ravaged island nation has built the Wall. Joseph Kavanagh must defend it.
14:00	14:00 This Orient Isle—Episode 1 1/5 Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world. 14:15 The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler—1972, It Has Not Been Fun 6/10 The celebration of Pauline and Michael's wedding anniversary triggers a momentous decision 14:30 White Stiletto Dreams Essex Girl Cathy FitzGerald returns to Romford Market to see if the stiletto fits.	14:00 This Orient Isle—Episode 2 2/5 Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world. 14:15 The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler—1978, The Piano Teacher 7/10 An unexpected encounter with Anna strikes just the right note for Michael. 14:30 Mapping the Void Dr Kat Arney meets a new generation of virtual cartographers, making maps to save lives.	14:00 This Orient Isle—Episode 3 3/5 Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world. 14:15 The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler—1984, No Hot Water 8/10 After 13 years as a divorcee, Pauline still finds living by herself difficult. 14:30 Walter Kershaw: The UK's First Street Artist? Uncovering the life and work of a pioneering and under-appreciated British painter	14:00 This Orient Isle—Episode 4 4/5 Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world. 14:15 The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler—1990, His Voice Had Changed 9/10 After many years George Anton has a surprise visitor. 14:30 The Art of Home Author Rosie Dastgir explores how home and roots shape an artist's work and creativity.	14:00 This Orient Isle—Episode 5 5/5 Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world. 14:15 The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler—2001, An Extra Marriage 10/10 Michael returns to his old neighbourhood and old loves. 14:30 The Map That Made Manhattan Exploring the Manhattan grid as city matrix, psychic space and a bold political ideal.	14:00 Tina C—Tina C: Herstory, Episode 1 1/4 Country music star Tina C's life story - with a red hot live band. 14:30 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The Masterson's Magical Marquee - part 1 1/6 The improvised family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Bradley Walsh Actor and presenter Bradley Walsh chooses 'Stranger in Paradise' by Tony Bennett. 14:20 Writing the Century: Land's End to John O'Groats (Omnibus) George Allen's 1904 diary of his record-attempting walk.
15:00	15:00 Rosamond Lehmann—Invitation to the Waltz Waking on her 17th birthday, Olivia senses her rite of passage has begun.	15:00 Rosamond Lehmann—The Weather in the Streets 1930s London, Olivia meets Rollo again - and they embark on a secret affair.	15:00 The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—1. A Romp Through Great Britain 1/3 Squire Bramble and family embark on a tour of Great Britain.	15:00 The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—2. The Footman Gets Banged Up! 2/3 Curmudgeonly squire Bramble heads north with his exhausting family.	15:00 The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—3. Revelations 3/3 Squire Bramble and his tiresome family head home changed people.	15:00 Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 3, Love 1/6 Tim Key takes a comic look at the age-old issue of love, through the medium of poetry. 15:15 iGod—Food 1/6 David Soul and Simon Day star in a series of fantastical comedy apocalypses. 15:30 Old Harry's Game—Series 4, Beauty 6/6 Satan introduces the Professor and Thomas to Helen of Troy and her plain friend, Daphne.	15:30 Walter Kershaw: The UK's First Street Artist? Uncovering the life and work of a pioneering and under-appreciated British painter
16:00	16:00 Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Simon Mayo explores which generation is funniest. With Milton Jones and Sarah Millican. 16:30 Crowned Hudds—Grecian 2001 Liberation for Helen of Troy? With June Whitfield and Chris Emmett. From September 1995.	16:00 Dilemma—Series 4, Episode 2 2/6 Sue Perkins presents another edition of the show that tackles the big moral problems. 16:30 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Son Murray worries tubby Tommy and Sheila have more rolls than roles.	16:00 The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Hugh Dennis, Jon Plowman, Jenny Eclair. 16:30 Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Richard Ingrams, John Wells, John Sessions and Patricia Routledge with surreal nonsense.	16:00 Quote... Unquote—Sir Tim Rice, Robin Stevens, Shazia Mirza Nigel Rees hosts the popular quotations quiz. 16:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, About Some Boys 6/6 Robin is soaking. Derek is excited. Maureen is furious. Whatever next?	16:00 Say the Word—Episode 4 4/6 Frank Delaney's language game includes a comic turn from The Nimmo Twins. 16:30 The Sit Crom—Thick Fog in All Areas 3/6 Thynne finds a way to avoid the Devil's vegetables.	16:00 Sheila Hodgson - Sea Fever When devious Dennis Vyner's financial empire collapses he has to vanish... and fast!	16:00 John Graham - A Desperate Hour Two crooks on the run lie low in a house taking the occupants hostage.
17:00	17:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Marx 2/4 Boswell attempts to write a biography of Karl Marx. 17:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	17:00 The Break—Series 2, Monday on the Beach with George 4/6 Andy helps Jeff track down a vital document. 17:30 Victoria Wood - From Soup To Nuts—1. From Soup... A look back at Victoria Wood's stand-up and songs with her own archives and tapes.	17:00 Start/Stop—Series 2, 3. Pregnancy 3/8 Cathy is pregnant, Alice can't get pregnant, and Fiona doesn't want to get pregnant again! 17:30 Gossip and Goddesses with Granny Kumar—Episode 1 1/6 Granny Kumar is back - and ready to chat with her sisters.	17:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 4, The Wedding 6/6 Damien and Anthony get hitched - but not entirely to plan... 17:30 Elephant in the Room—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Sarah Millican's hit panel show with two winners - the Average Jolene and Maverick Matilda	17:00 Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Redemption Song 3/6 Adam and Rudy face the prospect of losing the shop's lease. 17:30 Stand-Up Specials—Rachel Parris: Austensibly Feminist Jane Austen's feminist credentials are weighed-up by fan and comedian, Rachel Parris.	17:30 Great Lives—Graeme Lamb on Christine Granville Lt-Gen Sir Graeme Lamb champions wartime spy Christine Granville. Matthew Parris chairs	17:00 Poetry Extra—Adventures In Poetry - Ode On A Grecian Urn Poet Daljit Nagra chooses the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Hillwalking with Muriel Gray 1/4 Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by going hillwalking with Muriel Gray.
18:00	18:00 The Price of Fear—Remains to Be Seen Vincent Price tells of two emasculated husbands, and their plot to escape domestication. 18:30 A Good Read—Mary Beard & Bidisha at The Cheltenham Literature Festival Mary Beard and Bidisha talk about favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. From 2011.	18:00 The Price of Fear—Cat's Cradle An explicitly horrific tale of a boorish film director and a vengeful feline. 18:30 Soul Music—Dido's Lament Exploring what Henry Purcell's aria means to different people.	18:00 The Price of Fear—Meeting in Athens Vincent Price encounters a couple in Greece, desperate to stay for three days more. 18:30 Short Cuts—Series 16, The Other Side 6/6 Josie Long hears stories of crossing over to the other side.	18:00 The Price of Fear—The Man Who Hated Scenes A meek millionaire's chilling tale of taking subtle revenge on his cheating wife. 18:30 Great Lives—Graeme Lamb on Christine Granville Lt-Gen Sir Graeme Lamb champions wartime spy Christine Granville. Matthew Parris chairs	18:00 The Price of Fear—Lot 132 Horror legend Vincent Price tells the artistically horrifying tale of a painting. 18:30 Off the Page—One Big Happy Family Dominic Arkwright discusses modern family life and how it matches up to the ideal.	18:00 Red Moon—Phase 3: Syzygy 3/6 Sloper gets drawn-in deeper but, when his life is endangered, which side should he fear? 18:23 Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham—Episode 3 3/5 Diana's compensation payout catches the attention of Fleet Street.	18:00 Katie Hims - Listening to the Dead—1. Enoch's Machine 1/5 Victorian gentleman scientist Enoch Cartwright tries to contact his dead daughter Emily. 18:45 Charles Dickens—Tales of the Supernatural, Trial for Murder 1/5 The ghost of a murdered man haunts the courtroom at the trial of his killer.
19:00	19:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Siege of Steptoe Street 1/8 Albert and Harold's creditors are after payment! Adapted from BBC TV. 19:30 Mr Finchley Takes the Road—6. One-Man Band 6/6 Edgar meets a one-man band, makes a movie, solves a mystery and finds a home.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, King Solomon's Mines 10/26 Neddie Seagoon loses at roulette, so heads off in search of legendary African riches. 19:30 Winston—Series 1, Whacko Jolly Dee 5/6 The wily poacher's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag.	19:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, A Holiday in France 3/5 Tony’s missing so it’s Harry Secombe and Bill who end up in Paris! 19:30 No Commitments—Series 1, Empty Vessels 2/6 Anna's babysitting session proves to be very eventful	19:00 Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 6 6/16 Complaints to the BBC and Kenneth Horne heads to a new bona bistro. 19:30 Living with Betty—Episode 3 3/6 Harold gets caught with Betty as the East End meets Cheshire.	19:00 The Men from the Ministry—Bringing the House Down A new office block is on the agenda. But it is all a bit too close to home for Mildred. 19:30 Second Thoughts—Series 2, Love and Hisses 7/8 Faith is worrying about money. Stars Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam.	19:00 Larry Adler - All Mouth Organ A tribute to the virtuoso musician Larry Adler	19:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 9, Knowing How and When to Fight 6/8 True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns with stories about picking your battles 19:50 Inheritance Tracks—Mary Black Singer Mary Black chooses tracks by Ewan MacColl and by Bob Dylan.
20:00	20:00 Galbraith and the King of Diamonds—6. The Last Move 6/6 Bill is powerless to stop Cater. However, a new arrival changes the game. 20:45 Rumpole for the Defence—Rumpole and The Boat People 3/3 6/6 John Mortimer's eccentric lawyer investigates a marital murder.	20:00 The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—1. The Curious Case of the Curs'd Quayside 1/4 The Elizabethan playwright gets a job, hires a servant - and inherits a mystery. 20:30 Whodunnits—P Division - Two Way Cut, 1. April Fools' Shock 1/4 The Glaswegian cops are on the case when a corpse is discovered on Maryhill Road.	20:00 The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—2. The Turbulent Tale of the Troubl'd Tragedy 2/4 The Elizabethan spy wonders why an unknown patron funds the worst play ever written? 20:30 Whodunnits—P Division - Two Way Cut, 2. Ritual Overtones 2/4 A headless body puzzles the Glaswegian cops - there's not a speck of blood on it.	20:00 The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague 3/4 As plague ravages London - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing. 20:30 Whodunnits—P Division - Two Way Cut, 3. The Zambezi 3/4 Police probe an accountant's killing in Glasgow. Why was Samuel Lurinsky decapitated?	20:00 The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—4. The Murky Mystery of Murder at St Mark's 4/4 The Elizabethan spy heads to Cambridge, where college professors are dropping like flies. 20:30 Whodunnits—P Division - Two Way Cut, 4. Samurai 4/4 Glaswegian detective Donoghue closes in on Lorinski's killer, but where is he?		20:00 John Graham - A Desperate Hour Two crooks on the run lie low in a house taking the occupants hostage.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Digital Manipulation Guy Raz explores how technology has reshaped our lives. But at what cost? 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Sheila Ferguson American soul singer chooses one of her own because it has become more poignant than ever.	21:00 Out of this World: The Colin Pillinger story Story of the inspirational leader behind the Beagle 2 mission to Mars - Colin Pillinger.	21:00 Hardware, Software, Anywhere—1. Hardware 1/3 Nick Baker collects some programmes about how technology has changed our physical world.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Castaway Novelists, Philip Pullman From Bach to Dean Martin. His Dark Materials author Philip Pullman makes his choices 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Bird's Nest Soup The naturalist recalls the challenge of filming the birds of Borneo.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Parental Guidance Amanda Litherland and Chrystal Genesis discuss parenting and family relationship podcasts.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Castaway Novelists, Patricia Cornwell From Annie Lennox to Elton John. Crime writer Patricia Cornwell makes her music choices. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Amber Is it possible to extract the DNA from a fly trapped in amber to recreate a dinosaur?
22:00	22:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 22:30 The Pick Up—Episode 4 4/5 Beth and her estranged father go on a road trip to Moscow to pick up his mail-order bride. 22:45 Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 2, About Money 3/6 Nathan finds out how his loved ones would react if he were rich. But, sadly, he isn't.	22:00 Victoria Wood - From Soup To Nuts—1. From Soup... A look back at Victoria Wood's stand-up and songs with her own archives and tapes. 22:30 The Big Booth—Series 2: The Big Booth Too, Episode 6 6/6 Boothby Graffoe traces a joke through the ages - and tries find a Brighton B&B.	22:00 Gossip and Goddesses with Granny Kumar—Episode 1 1/6 Granny Kumar is back - and ready to chat with her sisters. 22:30 On the Hour—Series 1, Episode 2 2/5 Biting news satire with TV evangelism, Alan Partridge and yogurt lids.	22:00 Elephant in the Room—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Sarah Millican's hit panel show with two winners - the Average Jolene and Maverick Matilda 22:30 Old Harry's Game—Series 4, Beauty 6/6 Satan introduces the Professor and Thomas to Helen of Troy and her plain friend, Daphne.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Rachel Parris: Austensibly Feminist Jane Austen's feminist credentials are weighed-up by fan and comedian, Rachel Parris. 22:30 Alan Parker's 59 Minutes of Truth—Episode 2 2/6 The urban warrior's comedy-music mix includes a how-to guide to seeing gigs for free.	22:00 The Party Party—Episode 4 4/6 No one in Microcosm notices that the quiz show Narrator has gone missing. 22:30 Elastic Planet—The Train 2/6 The Ministry of Furniture and methodist pirates. Patrick Moore guest stars. 22:45 We Know Everything—Episode 2 2/6 Which really did come first - the chicken or the Cheg?	22:00 Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Hillwalking with Muriel Gray 1/4 Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by going hillwalking with Muriel Gray. 22:30 I, Regress—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Dr Berry treats some intimidating East London twins with unexpected past lives. 22:45 The Shuttleworths—Series 3, Midsummer Madras 6/6 Mary thinks she has seen a mouse, so John Shuttleworth starts a musical investigation.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 104, Episode 7 7/8 A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman 23:30 The Jason Byrne Show—Series 2, Parents 3/6 The award-winning comic's lowdown on what being a mum and dad means.	23:00 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Adam Buxton 4/6 Alex and the band explore money, shopping and consumerism. 23:30 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The Masterson's Magical Marquee - part 1 1/6 The improvised family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.	23:00 Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Olga the ex-tyrant takes on a British post office. 23:30 Vent—Series 1, Wouldn't You Like to Get Away 3/6 Comatose Ben is taken to a medical conference in Birmingham, but his mind travels to Paris	23:00 Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 3, Love 1/6 Tim Key takes a comic look at the age-old issue of love, through the medium of poetry. 23:15 iGod—Food 1/6 David Soul and Simon Day star in a series of fantastical comedy apocalypses. 23:30 The Headset Set—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 The call centre installs a thermostat, which makes temperatures rise.	23:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 3, Birth 3/4 Simon Evans' comedy-economics hybrid focuses on birth.	23:00 Tina C—Tina C: Herstory, Episode 2 2/4 Tina and the band look back at 1999, when she became a feminist icon. With Jenni Murray. 23:30 Chain Reaction—Series 8, Chris Addison interviews Derren Brown 3/6 The comedian and illusionist meet and discuss magic, comedy, art, faith and Hitler.	23:00 The Brig Society—Series 4, Scandal! 2/2 Marcus becomes a victim of his own newspaper as he gets caught up in a scandal. 23:30 Pleased to Meet You—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 90-something good-time girl Dora spills the beans on the Rat Pack to Martin Kelner.

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