Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 1 - 7 March 2021

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00:00	00:00 Katie Hims - Listening to the Dead—2. Four Sons 2/5 1914. Clara Tully, a baker's wife, knows the war won't be over by Christmas. 00:45 Charles Dickens—Tales of the Supernatural, Chips Bargains with the Devil 2/5 A ship's carpenter attempts to break his pact with the Devil.	00:00 The Heart of Hark'un—2. Shazir Steals the Amulet 2/6 Novice sorcerer Arcos is appalled by Kaddah's behaviour, and Alviza is attacked mentally. 00:30 A Good Read—Christopher Frayling and Nikki Bedi Christopher Frayling and Nikki Bedi talk to Harriett Gilbert about the books they love.	00:00 The Heart of Hark'un—3. The Power of the Deadlands 3/6 Shaznir calls on the power of the Deadlands, while Arcos meets a strange Brotherhood. 00:30 Soul Music—Series 9, Bach's Goldberg Variations People describe the place that Bach's Goldberg Variations have in their lives.	00:00 The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 4 4/6 Is Arcos able to harness the magical power of Grimoire? 00:30 Short Cuts—Series 17, Me and You 2/6 Josie Long presents short documentaries about intertwining with another person.	00:00 The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 5 5/6 Young novice sorcerer Arcos learns an unpalatable truth. 00:30 Great Lives—Charles Moore on Gordon Hamilton-Fairley Cancer pioneer Gordon Hamilton-Fairley, killed by an IRA bomb when he was just 45.	00:00 The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 6 6/6 Is Shazir the real enemy? Can Arcos and his hero friends escape the Palace of Memory? 00:30 Off the Page—Stripping Off Dominic Arkwright, Zoe Simon, Catherine Blyth and Phil Hilton discuss the naked body.	00:00 Red Moon—Phase 5: Transit 5/6 As the body count mounts, Eddie and Susan head for the RAF base in Cumbria. 00:20 The Fanthorpe Investigations—The Monk and the Coin 2/5 Priest and paranormal investigator Lionel Fanthorpe relates a tale of the unexplained. 00:30 Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham—Episode 5 5/5 The secret of long life is out, but Diana must face the media alone.
01:00	01:00 Only in Naples by Katherine Wilson (Omnibus) Katherine Wilson's adventures in Naples in 1966 - a memoir of love, food and family.	01:00 Only the Good Die Young—6. Virtual Truth 6/6 Kim is now a captive on the verge of death. Medusa has been activated. 01:30 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 6. Ruse 6/6 Simon delves into his HSE background for one final ruse.	01:00 The Events at Black Tor—1. Such as Sit in Darkness 1/6 A policeman and his wife face the powers of evil on the Yorkshire Moors. 01:30 Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 1. Vanished 1/4 The detectives probe a man's disappearance en route to Leeds.	01:00 The Events at Black Tor—2. The Unquiet Dead 2/6 Father Probert suspects a sect of devil worshippers are murderers. 01:30 Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 2. Story 2/4 A journalist has fallen from a building. Was she pushed? The duo investigate.	01:00 The Events at Black Tor—3. The Fires of Hell 3/6 Jamie is suspicious over the local undertaker. 01:30 Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 3. Bond 3/4 Suspicion erupts at an 007 convention as the duo hunt for a stolen ring.	01:00 The Events at Black Tor—4. The Hounds of Hell 4/6 Jamie and Probert investigate a mysterious fire. 01:30 Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 4. Speed 4/4 Angry Riley's on a course, putting him on the trail of a familiar ex-con from Hull.	01:00 Archive on 4—Frankenstein Lives! Christopher Frayling explores the rich and unsettling history of the Frankenstein myth.
02:00	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Jools Holland Jools Holland picks songs by Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Ruby Turner. 02:20 A Small Town Murder (Omnibus)—Series 8 Jackie Hartwell comforts the mother of a boy who has just been injured in a hit and run.	02:00 Dirt Road by James Kelman—Episode 6 6/10 Murdo starts to worry about joining Queen Monzee-ay for the Lafayette gig 02:15 Henry James - Daisy Miller—Episode 1 1/5 Desire and propriety clash in Henry James's classic novella dramatised by Amanda Dalton. 02:30 The Protection Game Yasmeen Khan investigates the UK's close-protection and bodyguard industry.	02:00 Dirt Road by James Kelman—Episode 7 7/10 Murdo feels out of place at the Alabama Highland Gathering until the music session begins. 02:15 Henry James - Daisy Miller—Episode 2 2/5 Winterbourne travels to Rome to see the beautiful, free-spirited Daisy Miller again. 02:30 Be My Guest—Alfred Marks Alfred Marks recalls his life and times and music choices	02:00 Dirt Road by James Kelman—Episode 8 8/10 As excitement mounts about the Valley trip will Murdo find the courage to go to Lafayette? 02:15 Henry James - Daisy Miller—Episode 3 3/5 Winterbourne travels to Rome to see the beautiful, free-spirited Daisy Miller again. 02:30 Piano Pilgrimage—Episode 1 1/3 Jazz pianist Jamie Cullum explores the piano's place in modern life.	02:00 Dirt Road by James Kelman—Episode 9 9/10 Murdo has fled to Lafayette but buying an accordion and bus tickets has used every cent. 02:15 Henry James - Daisy Miller—Episode 4 4/5 Winterbourne must decide whether to follow his heart or turn his back on Daisy. 02:30 Piano Pilgrimage—Episode 2 2/3 Jazz pianist Jamie Cullum visits some remarkable places pianos are found in the UK today.	02:00 Dirt Road by James Kelman—Episode 10 10/10 Murdo is on stage with Queen Monzee-ay and feels at home for the first time in ages. 02:15 Henry James - Daisy Miller—Episode 5 5/5 Winterbourne struggles to accept Daisy's close friendship with the handsome Mr Giovanelli. 02:30 Piano Pilgrimage—Episode 3 3/3 Jazz pianist Jamie Cullum meets piano enthusiasts up and down the country.	02:00 Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's World of Cricket, Episode 1 1/4 The cricketer bids to run the 2003 World Cup opening ceremony - on the cheap, of course. 02:30 Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Unwelcoming neighbour Annabelle quizzes an unsuspecting soul over his wind chimes.
03:00	03:30 David Bowie in New York David Bowie talks John Wilson in New York, 2002.	03:00 Berlin by Heinrich Mann—1. The Literary Life 1/2 A young, aspiring writer hurls himself into Berlin society at the end of the 19th century.	03:00 Berlin by Heinrich Mann—2. At Last - Rehearsals! 2/2 Andrew Zumsee looks set for success in Berlin. Stars John Kielty.	03:00 Laurie Lee - Cider with Rosie—1. A Village Life 1/2 The Lee family arrive in their new home in a traditional Gloucestershire village.	03:00 Laurie Lee - Cider with Rosie—2. Growing Up 2/2 Young Loll experiences his first taste of the adult world. With Sunny Leworthy.	03:00 Drama on 4—D H Lawrence's The Gypsy A handsome gypsy is drawn to the rector's daughter when he arrives at her village.	03:00 I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Tom is sent to a specialist to get rid of the band inside his head. 03:30 Elastic Planet—The Shape 3/6 Drugged electricity and artificial icebergs. Johnny Ball guest stars. 03:45 Ivor Cutler - A Stuggy Pren—Episode 4 4/5 Ivor Cutler muses on bargain hunting, water flowers and 'Beelyploomkins'.
04:00	04:00 Marie Belloc Lowndes - The Lodger 1888: As fear grips London after multiple murders, the mysterious Mr Sleuth arrives	04:00 Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 With host Simon Mayo and team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker. 04:30 Married—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 With his parallel universes collided, Robin is critical of Dirk's Cafe Apocalypse.	04:00 Dilemma—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins presents another edition of the show that tackles the big moral problems. 04:30 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 2 2/6 Tommy and Sheila set out to launch a train company, but hit the buffers.	04:00 Heresy—Series 10, Episode 1 1/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by Lloyd Langford, Katy Brand and Grayson Perry. 04:30 Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions	04:00 Genius—Series 3, Rob Newman 1/6 A whole new realm of swearing opens up as Rob Newman joins Dave Gorman. 04:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 3, Dad 2/6 A visit from his father sparks ideas of inheritance in misanthropic writer Ed’s mind.	04:00 Say the Word—Episode 6 6/6 Hunter Davies, Sheila Steafel, Roger McGough and Helen Atkinson Wood in the language game. 04:30 The Sit Crom—Night Exercises 5/6 As the sovereign visits, confusion reigns in Lady Anne's bedchamber.	04:00 Frederick Bradnum - The Girl Who Didn't Want To Be... An unhappy spirit resents the status she has been awarded in her local church.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Mother Tongue - Tracks of Time Poet Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 05:30 Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Cricket with Andy Zaltzman 2/4 Susan Calman tries to unwind by watching cricket with Andy Zaltzman.	05:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Bennett 4/4 Boswell attempts to locate the cream cracker under the settee of Mr Alan Bennett. 05:30 Just a Minute—Series 86, Episode 1 1/10 Paul Merton hosts the return of Radio 4’s longest running panel show, Just a Minute.	05:00 The Break—Series 2, The Last Farewell 6/6 Andy and Jeff face affairs of the heart and cardiac arrest. 05:30 Henry Normal: A Normal...—Communication Henry Normal takes a poetic look at the topic of communication	05:00 Start/Stop—Series 2, 5. Glastonbury 5/8 The three couples have tickets for Glastonbury, but it clashes with Cathy's dad's birthday 05:30 Gossip and Goddesses with Granny Kumar—Episode 3 3/6 Granny Kumar chats to Ayesha Hazerika and Anita Rani.	05:00 People In Cars—2. Miles on the Clock 2/3 An elderly lady finds it easier to talk to her car than to people 05:30 Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—Shame Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.	05:00 Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Lights Out 5/6 Rudy is determined to prove to Doreen that she's finally met her match. 05:30 Stand-Up Specials—Anna Morris: Kid-Life Crisis To have - or not have kids. Especially in your 40s	05:30 Great Lives—Charles Moore on Gordon Hamilton-Fairley Cancer pioneer Gordon Hamilton-Fairley, killed by an IRA bomb when he was just 45.
06:00	06:00 Only the Good Die Young—6. Virtual Truth 6/6 Kim is now a captive on the verge of death. Medusa has been activated. 06:30 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 6. Ruse 6/6 Simon delves into his HSE background for one final ruse.	06:00 The Events at Black Tor—1. Such as Sit in Darkness 1/6 A policeman and his wife face the powers of evil on the Yorkshire Moors. 06:30 Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 1. Vanished 1/4 The detectives probe a man's disappearance en route to Leeds.	06:00 The Events at Black Tor—2. The Unquiet Dead 2/6 Father Probert suspects a sect of devil worshippers are murderers. 06:30 Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 2. Story 2/4 A journalist has fallen from a building. Was she pushed? The duo investigate.	06:00 The Events at Black Tor—3. The Fires of Hell 3/6 Jamie is suspicious over the local undertaker. 06:30 Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 3. Bond 3/4 Suspicion erupts at an 007 convention as the duo hunt for a stolen ring.	06:00 The Events at Black Tor—4. The Hounds of Hell 4/6 Jamie and Probert investigate a mysterious fire. 06:30 Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 4. Speed 4/4 Angry Riley's on a course, putting him on the trail of a familiar ex-con from Hull.	06:00 Frederick Bradnum - The Girl Who Didn't Want To Be... An unhappy spirit resents the status she has been awarded in her local church.	06:00 Dirt Road by James Kelman (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 As his family look forward to the Alabama Highland Gathering, Murdo is starting to worry.
07:00	07:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Bennett 4/4 Boswell attempts to locate the cream cracker under the settee of Mr Alan Bennett. 07:30 Just a Minute—Series 86, Episode 1 1/10 Paul Merton hosts the return of Radio 4’s longest running panel show, Just a Minute.	07:00 The Break—Series 2, The Last Farewell 6/6 Andy and Jeff face affairs of the heart and cardiac arrest. 07:30 Henry Normal: A Normal...—Communication Henry Normal takes a poetic look at the topic of communication	07:00 Start/Stop—Series 2, 5. Glastonbury 5/8 The three couples have tickets for Glastonbury, but it clashes with Cathy's dad's birthday 07:30 Gossip and Goddesses with Granny Kumar—Episode 3 3/6 Granny Kumar chats to Ayesha Hazerika and Anita Rani.	07:00 People In Cars—2. Miles on the Clock 2/3 An elderly lady finds it easier to talk to her car than to people 07:30 Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—Shame Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.	07:00 Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Lights Out 5/6 Rudy is determined to prove to Doreen that she's finally met her match. 07:30 Stand-Up Specials—Anna Morris: Kid-Life Crisis To have - or not have kids. Especially in your 40s	07:30 Great Lives—Charles Moore on Gordon Hamilton-Fairley Cancer pioneer Gordon Hamilton-Fairley, killed by an IRA bomb when he was just 45.	07:10 Inheritance Tracks—Andrew O'Hagan ‘This Is My Life’ by Shirley Bassey and ‘Falling And Laughing’ by Orange Juice. 07:20 Henry James: Daisy Miller (Omnibus) Desire and propriety clash in Henry James' classic novella dramatised by Amanda Dalton.
08:00	08:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Wooden Overcoats 3/8 Two coffins lead to a burst of superstition. Adapted from BBC TV 08:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 The magazine show tackles terrorism and gardening.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Plasticine Man 13/26 Neddie Seagoon poses as a 6,000-year-old man to resurrect his rock 'n' roll career. 08:30 Rent—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Paul and Ruby have moved out - but not too far away.	08:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, The Racehorse 4/5 Harry Secombe has 10 bob left, so Bill opts to spend it on a horse. 08:30 No Commitments—Series 1, Cracks In The Varnish 4/6 Caring and sharing is hard work for Victoria.	08:00 Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 8 8/16 'Who killed the Amazing Proudbasket?' Plus Kenneth Horne trolls round to Bona Tours. 08:30 Living with Betty—Episode 5 5/6 Bill and Betty look at a new flat, but how will Katherine react if they move?	08:00 The Men from the Ministry—Bill Stickers Is Innocent The bumbling civil servants scale new heights for Sir Gregory's poster campaign. From 1970 08:30 The Alan Davies Show—Episode 1 1/6 The struggling actor and his friends find themselves locked in.	08:00 Heresy—Series 10, Episode 1 1/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by Lloyd Langford, Katy Brand and Grayson Perry. 08:30 Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions	08:30 Meet the Huggetts—Transatlantic Tangle The family are baffled by the arrival of a mystery letter!
09:00	09:00 Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 With host Simon Mayo and team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker. 09:30 Married—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 With his parallel universes collided, Robin is critical of Dirk's Cafe Apocalypse.	09:00 The Now Show—Series 58, Episode 1 1/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches 09:30 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 2 2/6 Tommy and Sheila set out to launch a train company, but hit the buffers.	09:00 Heresy—Series 10, Episode 1 1/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by Lloyd Langford, Katy Brand and Grayson Perry. 09:30 Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions	09:00 Genius—Series 3, Rob Newman 1/6 A whole new realm of swearing opens up as Rob Newman joins Dave Gorman. 09:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 3, Dad 2/6 A visit from his father sparks ideas of inheritance in misanthropic writer Ed’s mind.	09:00 Say the Word—Episode 6 6/6 Hunter Davies, Sheila Steafel, Roger McGough and Helen Atkinson Wood in the language game. 09:30 The Sit Crom—Night Exercises 5/6 As the sovereign visits, confusion reigns in Lady Anne's bedchamber.	09:00 Comedy Controller—Galton and Simpson Hancock and Steptoe writing duo Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's pick of radio comedies	09:00 Drop Me Here, Darling—A Slightly Previous Engagement Leslie discovers his ex-wife boss is engaged! 09:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 3, Dad 2/6 A visit from his father sparks ideas of inheritance in misanthropic writer Ed’s mind.
10:00	10:00 Berlin by Heinrich Mann—1. The Literary Life 1/2 A young, aspiring writer hurls himself into Berlin society at the end of the 19th century.	10:00 Berlin by Heinrich Mann—2. At Last - Rehearsals! 2/2 Andrew Zumsee looks set for success in Berlin. Stars John Kielty.	10:00 Laurie Lee - Cider with Rosie—1. A Village Life 1/2 The Lee family arrive in their new home in a traditional Gloucestershire village.	10:00 Laurie Lee - Cider with Rosie—2. Growing Up 2/2 Young Loll experiences his first taste of the adult world. With Sunny Leworthy.	10:00 Drama on 4—D H Lawrence's The Gypsy A handsome gypsy is drawn to the rector's daughter when he arrives at her village.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Children's Writers, Michael Morpurgo ‘War Horse’ author Michael Morpurgo shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Large Blue The naturalist asks why the large blue butterfly recently died out in the UK.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Teaching For Better Humans 2.0 Manoush Zomorodi explores how teaching is more than good grades. 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—YolanDa Brown ‘What's Going On’ by Marvin Gaye and ‘Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing’ by Tori Kelly.	11:00 Archive on 4—Frankenstein Lives! Christopher Frayling explores the rich and unsettling history of the Frankenstein myth.	11:00 Hardware, Software, Anywhere—3. Anywhere 3/3 Nick Baker with more programmes about how technology has changed our physical world.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Castaway Novelists, Margaret Drabble From Alan Price to Jean Sibelius. Writer Margaret Drabble makes her castaway choices. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Adam's Face Sir David recalls the importance of human eyebrows for communication.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New Listening Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan review the latest podcast releases	11:30 A Good Read—Christopher Frayling and Nikki Bedi Christopher Frayling and Nikki Bedi talk to Harriett Gilbert about the books they love.	11:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 9, Identity 8/8 True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns with tales of being true to oneself. 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Andrew O'Hagan ‘This Is My Life’ by Shirley Bassey and ‘Falling And Laughing’ by Orange Juice.
12:00	12:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Wooden Overcoats 3/8 Two coffins lead to a burst of superstition. Adapted from BBC TV 12:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 The magazine show tackles terrorism and gardening.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Plasticine Man 13/26 Neddie Seagoon poses as a 6,000-year-old man to resurrect his rock 'n' roll career. 12:30 Rent—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Paul and Ruby have moved out - but not too far away.	12:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, The Racehorse 4/5 Harry Secombe has 10 bob left, so Bill opts to spend it on a horse. 12:30 No Commitments—Series 1, Cracks In The Varnish 4/6 Caring and sharing is hard work for Victoria.	12:00 Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 8 8/16 'Who killed the Amazing Proudbasket?' Plus Kenneth Horne trolls round to Bona Tours. 12:30 Living with Betty—Episode 5 5/6 Bill and Betty look at a new flat, but how will Katherine react if they move?	12:00 The Men from the Ministry—Bill Stickers Is Innocent The bumbling civil servants scale new heights for Sir Gregory's poster campaign. From 1970 12:30 The Alan Davies Show—Episode 1 1/6 The struggling actor and his friends find themselves locked in.	12:00 Rent—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Paul and Ruby have moved out - but not too far away. 12:30 The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, The Racehorse 4/5 Harry Secombe has 10 bob left, so Bill opts to spend it on a horse.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Blithe Spirits – 4/5 Low Life & Time For Verse – Poets Laureate: Henry Pye Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Holiday with John Finnemore 3/4 John Finnemore takes Susan Calman on a spontaneous holiday to help her learn to unwind.
13:00	13:00 Only the Good Die Young—6. Virtual Truth 6/6 Kim is now a captive on the verge of death. Medusa has been activated. 13:30 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 6. Ruse 6/6 Simon delves into his HSE background for one final ruse.	13:00 The Events at Black Tor—1. Such as Sit in Darkness 1/6 A policeman and his wife face the powers of evil on the Yorkshire Moors. 13:30 Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 1. Vanished 1/4 The detectives probe a man's disappearance en route to Leeds.	13:00 The Events at Black Tor—2. The Unquiet Dead 2/6 Father Probert suspects a sect of devil worshippers are murderers. 13:30 Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 2. Story 2/4 A journalist has fallen from a building. Was she pushed? The duo investigate.	13:00 The Events at Black Tor—3. The Fires of Hell 3/6 Jamie is suspicious over the local undertaker. 13:30 Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 3. Bond 3/4 Suspicion erupts at an 007 convention as the duo hunt for a stolen ring.	13:00 The Events at Black Tor—4. The Hounds of Hell 4/6 Jamie and Probert investigate a mysterious fire. 13:30 Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 4. Speed 4/4 Angry Riley's on a course, putting him on the trail of a familiar ex-con from Hull.	13:00 Archive on 4—Frankenstein Lives! Christopher Frayling explores the rich and unsettling history of the Frankenstein myth.	13:00 The Gene by Siddhartha Mukherjee (Omnibus) Glimpses into the the history and future of one of the most powerful ideas in science.
14:00	14:00 Dirt Road by James Kelman—Episode 6 6/10 Murdo starts to worry about joining Queen Monzee-ay for the Lafayette gig 14:15 Henry James - Daisy Miller—Episode 1 1/5 Desire and propriety clash in Henry James's classic novella dramatised by Amanda Dalton. 14:30 The Protection Game Yasmeen Khan investigates the UK's close-protection and bodyguard industry.	14:00 Dirt Road by James Kelman—Episode 7 7/10 Murdo feels out of place at the Alabama Highland Gathering until the music session begins. 14:15 Henry James - Daisy Miller—Episode 2 2/5 Winterbourne travels to Rome to see the beautiful, free-spirited Daisy Miller again. 14:30 Be My Guest—Alfred Marks Alfred Marks recalls his life and times and music choices	14:00 Dirt Road by James Kelman—Episode 8 8/10 As excitement mounts about the Valley trip will Murdo find the courage to go to Lafayette? 14:15 Henry James - Daisy Miller—Episode 3 3/5 Winterbourne travels to Rome to see the beautiful, free-spirited Daisy Miller again. 14:30 Piano Pilgrimage—Episode 1 1/3 Jazz pianist Jamie Cullum explores the piano's place in modern life.	14:00 Dirt Road by James Kelman—Episode 9 9/10 Murdo has fled to Lafayette but buying an accordion and bus tickets has used every cent. 14:15 Henry James - Daisy Miller—Episode 4 4/5 Winterbourne must decide whether to follow his heart or turn his back on Daisy. 14:30 Piano Pilgrimage—Episode 2 2/3 Jazz pianist Jamie Cullum visits some remarkable places pianos are found in the UK today.	14:00 Dirt Road by James Kelman—Episode 10 10/10 Murdo is on stage with Queen Monzee-ay and feels at home for the first time in ages. 14:15 Henry James - Daisy Miller—Episode 5 5/5 Winterbourne struggles to accept Daisy's close friendship with the handsome Mr Giovanelli. 14:30 Piano Pilgrimage—Episode 3 3/3 Jazz pianist Jamie Cullum meets piano enthusiasts up and down the country.	14:00 Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's World of Cricket, Episode 1 1/4 The cricketer bids to run the 2003 World Cup opening ceremony - on the cheap, of course. 14:30 Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Unwelcoming neighbour Annabelle quizzes an unsuspecting soul over his wind chimes.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Singer Kiri Te Kanawa chooses 'O Mio Babbino Caro' by Puccini. 14:20 Highlites - Natural Bounce (Omnibus) The world's worst hairdressers do fitness. Stars Lorraine Ashbourne and Rosie Cavaliero.
15:00	15:00 Berlin by Heinrich Mann—1. The Literary Life 1/2 A young, aspiring writer hurls himself into Berlin society at the end of the 19th century.	15:00 Berlin by Heinrich Mann—2. At Last - Rehearsals! 2/2 Andrew Zumsee looks set for success in Berlin. Stars John Kielty.	15:00 Laurie Lee - Cider with Rosie—1. A Village Life 1/2 The Lee family arrive in their new home in a traditional Gloucestershire village.	15:00 Laurie Lee - Cider with Rosie—2. Growing Up 2/2 Young Loll experiences his first taste of the adult world. With Sunny Leworthy.	15:00 Drama on 4—D H Lawrence's The Gypsy A handsome gypsy is drawn to the rector's daughter when he arrives at her village.	15:00 I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Tom is sent to a specialist to get rid of the band inside his head. 15:30 Elastic Planet—The Shape 3/6 Drugged electricity and artificial icebergs. Johnny Ball guest stars. 15:45 Ivor Cutler - A Stuggy Pren—Episode 4 4/5 Ivor Cutler muses on bargain hunting, water flowers and 'Beelyploomkins'.	15:30 Be My Guest—Alfred Marks Alfred Marks recalls his life and times and music choices
16:00	16:00 Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 With host Simon Mayo and team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker. 16:30 Married—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 With his parallel universes collided, Robin is critical of Dirk's Cafe Apocalypse.	16:00 Dilemma—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins presents another edition of the show that tackles the big moral problems. 16:30 Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 2 2/6 Tommy and Sheila set out to launch a train company, but hit the buffers.	16:00 Heresy—Series 10, Episode 1 1/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by Lloyd Langford, Katy Brand and Grayson Perry. 16:30 Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions	16:00 Genius—Series 3, Rob Newman 1/6 A whole new realm of swearing opens up as Rob Newman joins Dave Gorman. 16:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 3, Dad 2/6 A visit from his father sparks ideas of inheritance in misanthropic writer Ed’s mind.	16:00 Say the Word—Episode 6 6/6 Hunter Davies, Sheila Steafel, Roger McGough and Helen Atkinson Wood in the language game. 16:30 The Sit Crom—Night Exercises 5/6 As the sovereign visits, confusion reigns in Lady Anne's bedchamber.	16:00 Frederick Bradnum - The Girl Who Didn't Want To Be... An unhappy spirit resents the status she has been awarded in her local church.	16:00 At Freddie's In 1960s London, Freddie runs the haphazard Temple Stage School in her inimitable style.
17:00	17:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Bennett 4/4 Boswell attempts to locate the cream cracker under the settee of Mr Alan Bennett. 17:30 Just a Minute—Series 86, Episode 1 1/10 Paul Merton hosts the return of Radio 4’s longest running panel show, Just a Minute.	17:00 The Break—Series 2, The Last Farewell 6/6 Andy and Jeff face affairs of the heart and cardiac arrest. 17:30 Henry Normal: A Normal...—Communication Henry Normal takes a poetic look at the topic of communication	17:00 Start/Stop—Series 2, 5. Glastonbury 5/8 The three couples have tickets for Glastonbury, but it clashes with Cathy's dad's birthday 17:30 Gossip and Goddesses with Granny Kumar—Episode 3 3/6 Granny Kumar chats to Ayesha Hazerika and Anita Rani.	17:00 People In Cars—2. Miles on the Clock 2/3 An elderly lady finds it easier to talk to her car than to people 17:30 Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—Shame Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.	17:00 Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Lights Out 5/6 Rudy is determined to prove to Doreen that she's finally met her match. 17:30 Stand-Up Specials—Anna Morris: Kid-Life Crisis To have - or not have kids. Especially in your 40s	17:30 Great Lives—Charles Moore on Gordon Hamilton-Fairley Cancer pioneer Gordon Hamilton-Fairley, killed by an IRA bomb when he was just 45.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Blithe Spirits – 4/5 Low Life & Time For Verse – Poets Laureate: Henry Pye Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Holiday with John Finnemore 3/4 John Finnemore takes Susan Calman on a spontaneous holiday to help her learn to unwind.
18:00	18:00 The Heart of Hark'un—2. Shazir Steals the Amulet 2/6 Novice sorcerer Arcos is appalled by Kaddah's behaviour, and Alviza is attacked mentally. 18:30 A Good Read—Christopher Frayling and Nikki Bedi Christopher Frayling and Nikki Bedi talk to Harriett Gilbert about the books they love.	18:00 The Heart of Hark'un—3. The Power of the Deadlands 3/6 Shaznir calls on the power of the Deadlands, while Arcos meets a strange Brotherhood. 18:30 Soul Music—Series 9, Bach's Goldberg Variations People describe the place that Bach's Goldberg Variations have in their lives.	18:00 The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 4 4/6 Is Arcos able to harness the magical power of Grimoire? 18:30 Short Cuts—Series 17, Me and You 2/6 Josie Long presents short documentaries about intertwining with another person.	18:00 The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 5 5/6 Young novice sorcerer Arcos learns an unpalatable truth. 18:30 Great Lives—Charles Moore on Gordon Hamilton-Fairley Cancer pioneer Gordon Hamilton-Fairley, killed by an IRA bomb when he was just 45.	18:00 The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 6 6/6 Is Shazir the real enemy? Can Arcos and his hero friends escape the Palace of Memory? 18:30 Off the Page—Stripping Off Dominic Arkwright, Zoe Simon, Catherine Blyth and Phil Hilton discuss the naked body.	18:00 Red Moon—Phase 5: Transit 5/6 As the body count mounts, Eddie and Susan head for the RAF base in Cumbria. 18:20 The Fanthorpe Investigations—The Monk and the Coin 2/5 Priest and paranormal investigator Lionel Fanthorpe relates a tale of the unexplained. 18:30 Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham—Episode 5 5/5 The secret of long life is out, but Diana must face the media alone.	18:00 Katie Hims - Listening to the Dead—3. The Great Pretender 3/5 A small-time 1950s psychic is unable to read anyone's thoughts, let alone his co-worker. 18:45 Charles Dickens—Tales of the Supernatural, The Signalman 3/5 A railway signalman at an isolated station has terrifying premonitions of future tragedies
19:00	19:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Wooden Overcoats 3/8 Two coffins lead to a burst of superstition. Adapted from BBC TV 19:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 The magazine show tackles terrorism and gardening.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Plasticine Man 13/26 Neddie Seagoon poses as a 6,000-year-old man to resurrect his rock 'n' roll career. 19:30 Rent—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Paul and Ruby have moved out - but not too far away.	19:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, The Racehorse 4/5 Harry Secombe has 10 bob left, so Bill opts to spend it on a horse. 19:30 No Commitments—Series 1, Cracks In The Varnish 4/6 Caring and sharing is hard work for Victoria.	19:00 Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 8 8/16 'Who killed the Amazing Proudbasket?' Plus Kenneth Horne trolls round to Bona Tours. 19:30 Living with Betty—Episode 5 5/6 Bill and Betty look at a new flat, but how will Katherine react if they move?	19:00 The Men from the Ministry—Bill Stickers Is Innocent The bumbling civil servants scale new heights for Sir Gregory's poster campaign. From 1970 19:30 The Alan Davies Show—Episode 1 1/6 The struggling actor and his friends find themselves locked in.	19:00 Comedy Controller—Galton and Simpson Hancock and Steptoe writing duo Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's pick of radio comedies	19:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 9, Identity 8/8 True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns with tales of being true to oneself. 19:50 Inheritance Tracks—Andrew O'Hagan ‘This Is My Life’ by Shirley Bassey and ‘Falling And Laughing’ by Orange Juice.
20:00	20:00 Only the Good Die Young—6. Virtual Truth 6/6 Kim is now a captive on the verge of death. Medusa has been activated. 20:30 High Table, Lower Orders—Series 1, 6. Ruse 6/6 Simon delves into his HSE background for one final ruse.	20:00 The Events at Black Tor—1. Such as Sit in Darkness 1/6 A policeman and his wife face the powers of evil on the Yorkshire Moors. 20:30 Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 1. Vanished 1/4 The detectives probe a man's disappearance en route to Leeds.	20:00 The Events at Black Tor—2. The Unquiet Dead 2/6 Father Probert suspects a sect of devil worshippers are murderers. 20:30 Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 2. Story 2/4 A journalist has fallen from a building. Was she pushed? The duo investigate.	20:00 The Events at Black Tor—3. The Fires of Hell 3/6 Jamie is suspicious over the local undertaker. 20:30 Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 3. Bond 3/4 Suspicion erupts at an 007 convention as the duo hunt for a stolen ring.	20:00 The Events at Black Tor—4. The Hounds of Hell 4/6 Jamie and Probert investigate a mysterious fire. 20:30 Trueman and Riley—Series 1, 4. Speed 4/4 Angry Riley's on a course, putting him on the trail of a familiar ex-con from Hull.		20:00 At Freddie's In 1960s London, Freddie runs the haphazard Temple Stage School in her inimitable style.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 7, Teaching For Better Humans 2.0 Manoush Zomorodi explores how teaching is more than good grades. 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—YolanDa Brown ‘What's Going On’ by Marvin Gaye and ‘Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing’ by Tori Kelly.	21:00 Archive on 4—Frankenstein Lives! Christopher Frayling explores the rich and unsettling history of the Frankenstein myth.	21:00 Hardware, Software, Anywhere—3. Anywhere 3/3 Nick Baker with more programmes about how technology has changed our physical world.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Castaway Novelists, Margaret Drabble From Alan Price to Jean Sibelius. Writer Margaret Drabble makes her castaway choices. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Adam's Face Sir David recalls the importance of human eyebrows for communication.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New Listening Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan review the latest podcast releases	21:30 A Good Read—Christopher Frayling and Nikki Bedi Christopher Frayling and Nikki Bedi talk to Harriett Gilbert about the books they love.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Children's Writers, Michael Morpurgo ‘War Horse’ author Michael Morpurgo shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Large Blue The naturalist asks why the large blue butterfly recently died out in the UK.
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 86, Episode 1 1/10 Paul Merton hosts the return of Radio 4’s longest running panel show, Just a Minute. 22:30 Ivor Cutler - A Stuggy Pren—Episode 4 4/5 Ivor Cutler muses on bargain hunting, water flowers and 'Beelyploomkins'. 22:45 Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 2, About Animals 5/6 Nathan explains his attitude to animals and pets and his grandma's attitude to mice.	22:00 Henry Normal: A Normal...—Communication Henry Normal takes a poetic look at the topic of communication 22:30 Revolting People—Series 1, More Storm Clouds 2/6 A chaotic end for the wedding reception of the year. 1770 America sitcom.	22:00 Gossip and Goddesses with Granny Kumar—Episode 3 3/6 Granny Kumar chats to Ayesha Hazerika and Anita Rani. 22:30 On the Hour—Series 1, Episode 4 4/5 Chris Morris spoofs the news, while the sport goes on for bereaved Alan Partridge.	22:00 Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—Shame Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn. 22:30 Newsjack—Series 24, Episode 2 2/4 Newsjack brings topical sketches and one liners written by you, the Great British public.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Anna Morris: Kid-Life Crisis To have - or not have kids. Especially in your 40s 22:30 Alan Parker's 59 Minutes of Truth—Episode 4 4/6 An anarchic cocktail of music and comedy mixed by the urban warrior. Do you rave or rock?	22:00 The Party Party—Episode 6 6/6 Microcosm is host to revenge, greed and attempted murder. 22:30 Elastic Planet—The Zoo 4/6 The true meaning of birdsong is revealed. Julian Pettifer guest stars. 22:45 We Know Everything—Episode 4 4/6 When Parmesan goes rotten, what does it smell of?	22:00 Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Holiday with John Finnemore 3/4 John Finnemore takes Susan Calman on a spontaneous holiday to help her learn to unwind. 22:30 Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's World of Cricket, Episode 2 2/4 The player battles a case of libel based on an alleged encounter in a portable loo.
23:00	23:00 The Now Show—Series 58, Episode 1 1/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches 23:30 The Jason Byrne Show—Series 2, Holidays 5/6 The award-winning comic tackles the stress of going on holiday.	23:00 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Terry Alderton 6/6 Aliens and deja vu. Alex Horne and his band explore miscellaneous, mysterious things. 23:30 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, Masterson Rides Again 3/6 The life of young Billy at his boarding school.	23:00 Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Unwelcoming neighbour Annabelle quizzes an unsuspecting soul over his wind chimes. 23:30 Vent—Series 1, Gravity Gets You Down 5/6 Comatose Ben punches his physiotherapist, while Elvis drops in on his unconscious mind.	23:00 Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 3, Cookery 3/6 Comic poet Tim Key tackles the ancient art of cookery. 23:15 iGod—Robot 3/6 Simon Day and David Soul star in a series of fantastical comedy apocalypses. 23:30 Lee and Herring's Fist of Fun—Exmouth 2/6 The cult series hits Plymouth University in Exmouth. With Stewart Lee and Richard Herring.	23:30 I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Tom is sent to a specialist to get rid of the band inside his head.	23:00 Tina C—Tina C: Herstory, Episode 4 4/4 Tina brings us right up to date with a (slightly) festive look at where she is today. 23:30 Chain Reaction—Series 8, Tim Minchin talks to Caitlin Moran 5/6 Comedian and musician Tim Minchin interviews journalist and author Caitlin Moran.	23:00 Newsjack—Series 24, Episode 2 2/4 Newsjack brings topical sketches and one liners written by you, the Great British public. 23:30 Pleased to Meet You—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 90-something good-time girl Dora Dale dishes more dirt on her celebrity chums.

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