Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 3 - 9 May 2021

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00:00	00:00 Elizabeth Gaskell - Curious, If True—The Crooked Branch 2/5 Farmer Nathan showers love and money on son Ben, but he has ambitions above his station. 00:45 Murder & Mystery—Series 5, Morella by Edgar Allan Poe 1/5 Edgar Allan Poe explores the notion of identity.	00:00 The Man in Black—Series 4, 1. Containment by David Lemon 1/5 Mark Gatiss introduces a tale of a lost soul offered hope, but with a sinister price. 00:30 A Good Read—Deborah Meaden and Eliza Carthy Harriett Gilbert invites Deborah Meaden and Eliza Carthy to pick their favourite books.	00:00 The Man in Black—Series 4, 2. The Punt by Christina Balit 2/5 An ex-alcoholic is on the run from more than just his AA buddy. 00:30 Soul Music—Schubert's Winterreise Music lovers describe the part that Schubert's Winterreise has played in their lives.	00:00 The Man in Black—Series 4, 3. The Beaten Track by Dawn King 3/5 A young couple ignore warnings on a New Zealand getaway. 00:30 Short Cuts—Series 18, Between the Lines 5/6 Josie Long presents short documentaries about translation and interpretation.	00:00 The Man in Black—Series 4, 4. Reunion by Janice Okoh 4/5 A desperate love quest sparks a chilling reunion. 00:30 Great Lives—Eliza Carthy on Caroline Norton Eliza Carthy chooses Caroline Norton who campaigned for women in the 19th-century.	00:00 The Man in Black—Series 4, 5. The New Boy by Matthew Wilkie 5/5 Craig has a new job, but how far will he go to impress his boss? 00:30 Off the Page—Everyone's A Critic Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss criticism and the critics.	00:00 Dan Dare—Series 1, 1 The Voyage of Venus 1/2 1/6 The dashing pilot is selected to take an alien-inspired spacecraft to Venus. 00:30 Eagle: The Space Age Weekly Sir Tim Rice explores the lasting appeal of the British comic and its hero Dan Dare.
01:00	01:00 Shrinking Violets by Joe Moran (Omnibus) Joe Moran explores the hidden world of reticence.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 4. The Hunt Moves to France 4/8 After translating the mystery letter, the sleuth sets off across the English Channel. 01:30 Peter Ustinov - Dear Me—6. Watching Rome Burn 6/8 Playing Nero in Quo Vadis - Peter Ustinov continues to read his autobiography. From 1978.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 5. A Question of Identity 5/8 With his trip to France, Lord Peter Wimsey moves closer to identifying the murderer. 01:30 Peter Ustinov - Dear Me—7. Spartacus 7/8 Life in Hollywood and a game of tennis at the Soviet Embassy. Peter Ustinov reads Dear Me.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 6. A Damnable Business 6/8 Lord Peter Wimsey identifies the mystery body, but he has yet to name the killer. 01:30 Peter Ustinov - Dear Me—8. Old Friends 8/8 The actor, writer, raconteur, mimic reads the final part of his autobiography. From 1978.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 7. All Is Not Explained 7/8 Lord Peter Wimsey goes snooping to try and establish who killed Geoffrey Deacon - and how. 01:30 Curious Exchange A villa in Rome for a London semi. But what are the intriguing secrets of the owners?	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 8. Nine Tailors Make a Man 8/8 Will upper-class sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey finally solve the mystery of Deacon's murder? 01:30 Paper Doll Two men find more than they bargained for when they search for junk in a derelict house.	01:00 Archive on 4—Commuterville Matthew Sweet looks at how commuting has changed the world.
02:00	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Juliette Lewis Actress and singer Juliette Lewis chooses 'Peg' by Steely Dan. 02:20 How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me (Omnibus)—Series 2 Venta the slave keeps an observant eye on Pliny the Younger, his mother Marcella and Doris	02:00 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—1. The Hall 1/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography begins with her early years in India... 02:15 Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 1 1/10 Kate Phillips is Gudrun in Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith. 02:30 Erin's Model World Supermodel Erin O'Connor explores ideas to protect fashion model welfare	02:00 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—2. The Drawing Room 2/5 From 'The New Avengers' to being a Bond girl. 02:15 Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 2 2/10 Kate Phillips is Gudrun in Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith. 02:30 The Strange Case of Lafcadio Hearn Journalist Richard Dowden traces his mysterious ancestor who's a household name in Japan.	02:00 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—3. The Kitchen 3/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography recalling life as a single mum and odd prosthetic make-up. 02:15 Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 3 3/10 Viking epic of love, revenge and faith. 02:30 Rockets in the Desert Richard Hollingham meets the pioneers building spacecraft in the Mojave Desert.	02:00 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—4. The Dressing Room 4/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography recalling her triumph as TV's 'Absolutely Fabulous' Patsy. 02:15 Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 4 4/10 Viking epic of love, revenge and faith. 02:30 The Brixmis Story The Brixmis officer spies in uniform were the Cold War's unsung heroes.	02:00 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—5. The Music Room and the Attic 5/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography revealing how she met her husband, and future resolutions. 02:15 Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 5 5/10 Viking epic of love, revenge and faith. 02:30 Woolf in the Jungle Nicholas Rankin explores Leonard Woolf's novel, 'The Village in the Jungle'.	02:00 Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 1, Sophocles 2/4 A fresh look at the ancient world: Sophocles invents the TV detective. 02:30 Revolting People—Series 2, Trying Times 1/6 Sergeant McGurk reveals why the British won the Battle of Culloden.
03:00	03:30 Femme Fatale: The Story of Nico The German chanteuse who sang on one of the most important records in rock history.	03:00 George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Boy and Girl 1/5 Young, impulsive Maggie causes ructions in her family.	03:00 George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Home and School 2/5 Maggie Tulliver has run away, but will a passion for litigation be her father's undoing?	03:00 George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Home and Work 3/5 Tulliver is offered an unlikely escape route from his troubles.	03:00 George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Loss and Love 4/5 Tom feels betrayed by Maggie and tragedy is looming for the Tullivers.	03:00 George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Loving and Losing 5/5 As Philip hatches a plan, Maggie Tulliver's loyalties are sorely tested.	03:00 The Consultants—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 The lighthouse tour and the old-fashioned parents. 03:30 Chris Addison's Civilization—Controlling the Universe 1/4 The thinking idiot's anthropologist reveals what's next in the future of mankind.
04:00	04:00 George Bernard Shaw - The Man of Destiny 1796: a mysterious lady is drawn into a battle of wits with Napoleon	04:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Simon Mayo hosts the comedy show that pits the comic generations against each other. 04:30 The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 5 5/6 The 'unreliable' historical account of Catherine Howard's grandmother, a Duchess.	04:00 The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe. 04:30 Four Joneses and a Jenkins—September: Watch the Birdie 1/6 An everyday story of sheep, sin and scholarship under the shadow of the Long Mynd.	04:00 The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Hugh Dennis, Gyles Brandreth, Chris Neill and Stuart Maconie join Graeme Garden's debate. 04:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Positive Thinking 3/6 Rosie's PR company goes New Age for a guru.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 7, Catherine Cookson 5/7 James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Catherine Cookson. From April 2004 04:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 After yet another night on the tiles, Lucy drags Dan to the gym.	04:00 Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 5 5/13 Paul Gambaccini hosts the general knowledge music quiz, this week from Manchester. 04:30 Two Doors Down—Series 2, Druids and Draws 3/4 Edith Black's lodger is back with his lover, and Sally is sorting again.	04:00 Over the Rainbow by Bernard Kops The past is safer - it all works out on the silver screen. Stars Maureen Lipman.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—What Sweetness Touched Your Tongue Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 05:30 Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 1, Sophocles 2/4 A fresh look at the ancient world: Sophocles invents the TV detective.	05:00 Psmith in the City by PG Wodehouse—First Steps in a Business Career 1/4 Comedy set in the world of Edwardian finance. Stars Nick Caldecott and Simon Williams. 05:30 Just a Minute—Series 86, Episode 10 10/10 Jo Brand hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.	05:00 Beauty of Britain—Series 2, The Little Black Shorts 3/6 Beauty starts a romance with the handsome, but somewhat immature, Leon. 05:30 Bridget Christie: Mortal—Death 3/4 Comedian Bridget Christie contemplates mortality and takes a look at death.	05:00 A Short Gentleman—Episode 3 3/4 When dealing with his wife's lover, Robert uses his deadliest weapon - being a gentleman. 05:30 Alone—Series 3, Man Down 4/6 Will wants to make new mistakes while Louisa has an unwelcome offer. Stars Angus Deayton.	05:00 The Architects—Series 2, D.I.Y. 4/4 Sir Lucien Decides to go into house building. 05:30 Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall’s First 100 Days Breakdown Rich Hall examines what's happened in the first 100 days of the Biden presidency.	05:00 The Break—Series 1, Cold Mountain 2/6 Andy and Jeff find an abandoned fridge and think their luck has changed. 05:30 The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Clarke Peters 3/10 Cycling revelations and hidden loot. Stephen Mangan takes confession from Clarke Peters.	05:30 Great Lives—Eliza Carthy on Caroline Norton Eliza Carthy chooses Caroline Norton who campaigned for women in the 19th-century.
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 4. The Hunt Moves to France 4/8 After translating the mystery letter, the sleuth sets off across the English Channel. 06:30 Peter Ustinov - Dear Me—6. Watching Rome Burn 6/8 Playing Nero in Quo Vadis - Peter Ustinov continues to read his autobiography. From 1978.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 5. A Question of Identity 5/8 With his trip to France, Lord Peter Wimsey moves closer to identifying the murderer. 06:30 Peter Ustinov - Dear Me—7. Spartacus 7/8 Life in Hollywood and a game of tennis at the Soviet Embassy. Peter Ustinov reads Dear Me.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 6. A Damnable Business 6/8 Lord Peter Wimsey identifies the mystery body, but he has yet to name the killer. 06:30 Peter Ustinov - Dear Me—8. Old Friends 8/8 The actor, writer, raconteur, mimic reads the final part of his autobiography. From 1978.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 7. All Is Not Explained 7/8 Lord Peter Wimsey goes snooping to try and establish who killed Geoffrey Deacon - and how. 06:30 Curious Exchange A villa in Rome for a London semi. But what are the intriguing secrets of the owners?	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 8. Nine Tailors Make a Man 8/8 Will upper-class sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey finally solve the mystery of Deacon's murder? 06:30 Paper Doll Two men find more than they bargained for when they search for junk in a derelict house.	06:00 Over the Rainbow by Bernard Kops The past is safer - it all works out on the silver screen. Stars Maureen Lipman.	06:00 No Room for Secrets by Joanna Lumley (Omnibus) Joanna Lumley reads her autobiography - using the theme of rooms in a house.
07:00	07:00 Psmith in the City by PG Wodehouse—First Steps in a Business Career 1/4 Comedy set in the world of Edwardian finance. Stars Nick Caldecott and Simon Williams. 07:30 Just a Minute—Series 86, Episode 10 10/10 Jo Brand hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.	07:00 Beauty of Britain—Series 2, The Little Black Shorts 3/6 Beauty starts a romance with the handsome, but somewhat immature, Leon. 07:30 Bridget Christie: Mortal—Death 3/4 Comedian Bridget Christie contemplates mortality and takes a look at death.	07:00 A Short Gentleman—Episode 3 3/4 When dealing with his wife's lover, Robert uses his deadliest weapon - being a gentleman. 07:30 Alone—Series 3, Man Down 4/6 Will wants to make new mistakes while Louisa has an unwelcome offer. Stars Angus Deayton.	07:00 The Architects—Series 2, D.I.Y. 4/4 Sir Lucien Decides to go into house building. 07:30 Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall’s First 100 Days Breakdown Rich Hall examines what's happened in the first 100 days of the Biden presidency.	07:00 The Break—Series 1, Cold Mountain 2/6 Andy and Jeff find an abandoned fridge and think their luck has changed. 07:30 The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Clarke Peters 3/10 Cycling revelations and hidden loot. Stephen Mangan takes confession from Clarke Peters.	07:30 Great Lives—Eliza Carthy on Caroline Norton Eliza Carthy chooses Caroline Norton who campaigned for women in the 19th-century.	07:10 Inheritance Tracks—Bill Bailey Comedian Bill Bailey chooses tracks by Perry Como and Talking Heads. 07:20 Lucy Catherine - Gudrun—Series 5 (Omnibus), Episode 1 1/2 On a remote island, Gudrun seeks out an old friend.
08:00	08:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest 6/8 A shock for Harold when he meets his older half-brother. 08:30 Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 5 5/6 Robert hits trouble in London and the solicitor's clerk has an unlikely visitor	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Sahara Desert Statue 1/17 What is Eccles doing with a cement sack and an imaginary piano? Starring Spike Milligan. 08:30 King Street Junior—Series 3, Pressures 5/8 School life hits breaking point with incessant drilling outside - and a playtime bully.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The New Car 6/16 The lad buys a car from Sid, but he's in for a big surprise. 08:30 No Commitments—Series 2, Frail Memorials 1/6 Sisterly sparring erupts when Anna organises a service for a friend. Stars Nicola Pagett.	08:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 2 2/13 Truthful army recruitment and Professor Prune's travels in his trousers. 08:30 The House of the Spirit Levels—Prodigal Son Returns - Veal Off 2/6 Tony returns home to Grimedale and discovers how the town has changed.	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Operation Kilt 9/20 The platoon is challenged to capture the Highland Unit's HQ. 08:30 The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Cholericke is feverish and the arrival of Mary Lump causes concern. Lakeland poets parody.	08:00 The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Hugh Dennis, Gyles Brandreth, Chris Neill and Stuart Maconie join Graeme Garden's debate. 08:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Positive Thinking 3/6 Rosie's PR company goes New Age for a guru.	08:30 We're in Business—Dudley's Granny Dudley and Harry end up at the mercy of a devious criminal.
09:00	09:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Simon Mayo hosts the comedy show that pits the comic generations against each other. 09:30 The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 5 5/6 The 'unreliable' historical account of Catherine Howard's grandmother, a Duchess.	09:00 The News Quiz—Series 105, Episode 3 3/8 Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines. 09:30 Four Joneses and a Jenkins—September: Watch the Birdie 1/6 An everyday story of sheep, sin and scholarship under the shadow of the Long Mynd.	09:00 The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Hugh Dennis, Gyles Brandreth, Chris Neill and Stuart Maconie join Graeme Garden's debate. 09:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Positive Thinking 3/6 Rosie's PR company goes New Age for a guru.	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 7, Catherine Cookson 5/7 James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Catherine Cookson. From April 2004 09:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 After yet another night on the tiles, Lucy drags Dan to the gym.	09:00 Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 5 5/13 Paul Gambaccini hosts the general knowledge music quiz, this week from Manchester. 09:30 Two Doors Down—Series 2, Druids and Draws 3/4 Edith Black's lodger is back with his lover, and Sally is sorting again.	09:00 Somebody Laughed: Eddie Braben Brings You Sunshine Writer Eddie Braden's highlights including Morecambe and Wise and The Ken Dodd Show	09:00 Drop Me Here, Darling—A Winter Break Leslie is broke and turns to mini-cabbing, but pays the price. 09:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 After yet another night on the tiles, Lucy drags Dan to the gym.
10:00	10:00 George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Boy and Girl 1/5 Young, impulsive Maggie causes ructions in her family.	10:00 George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Home and School 2/5 Maggie Tulliver has run away, but will a passion for litigation be her father's undoing?	10:00 George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Home and Work 3/5 Tulliver is offered an unlikely escape route from his troubles.	10:00 George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Loss and Love 4/5 Tom feels betrayed by Maggie and tragedy is looming for the Tullivers.	10:00 George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Loving and Losing 5/5 As Philip hatches a plan, Maggie Tulliver's loyalties are sorely tested.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Interviewers, Sir Terry Wogan Terry Wogan shares his third set of castaway choices with Kirsty Young. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cicada David Attenborough reveals the life of insects that emerge from the earth every 17 years.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 8, In And Out Of Love 1/48 Guy Raz explores what we think is a mysterious, unknowable force: love. 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Gabrielle Singer Gabrielle chooses tracks by Tina Turner, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton	11:00 Archive on 4—Commuterville Matthew Sweet looks at how commuting has changed the world.	11:00 The Inimitable PG Wodehouse—2. Carry On 2/3 Alexander Armstrong continues to celebrate the work of PG Wodehouse.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Comic Castaways 2, Vic Reeves From Hendrix to Vaughan Williams, Vic Reeves shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Foreign Fare David Attenborough explores the natural history of potatoes, peppers and artichokes.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—What's new for May? Laura Grimshaw and Scott Bryan round up the best new podcasts.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 7, Slippery Mystery 5/8 Radiolab explores a question that's been around since Aristotle: where do eels come from? 11:55 Inheritance Tracks—Bill Bailey Comedian Bill Bailey chooses tracks by Perry Como and Talking Heads.
12:00	12:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest 6/8 A shock for Harold when he meets his older half-brother. 12:30 Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 5 5/6 Robert hits trouble in London and the solicitor's clerk has an unlikely visitor	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Sahara Desert Statue 1/17 What is Eccles doing with a cement sack and an imaginary piano? Starring Spike Milligan. 12:30 King Street Junior—Series 3, Pressures 5/8 School life hits breaking point with incessant drilling outside - and a playtime bully.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The New Car 6/16 The lad buys a car from Sid, but he's in for a big surprise. 12:30 No Commitments—Series 2, Frail Memorials 1/6 Sisterly sparring erupts when Anna organises a service for a friend. Stars Nicola Pagett.	12:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 2 2/13 Truthful army recruitment and Professor Prune's travels in his trousers. 12:30 The House of the Spirit Levels—Prodigal Son Returns - Veal Off 2/6 Tony returns home to Grimedale and discovers how the town has changed.	12:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Operation Kilt 9/20 The platoon is challenged to capture the Highland Unit's HQ. 12:30 The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Cholericke is feverish and the arrival of Mary Lump causes concern. Lakeland poets parody.	12:00 Psmith in the City by PG Wodehouse—First Steps in a Business Career 1/4 Comedy set in the world of Edwardian finance. Stars Nick Caldecott and Simon Williams. 12:30 Four Joneses and a Jenkins—September: Watch the Birdie 1/6 An everyday story of sheep, sin and scholarship under the shadow of the Long Mynd.	12:00 Poetry Extra—The King's Muse Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 1, Petronius 1/4 A fresh look at the ancient world. Satire, sex and sausages.
13:00	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 4. The Hunt Moves to France 4/8 After translating the mystery letter, the sleuth sets off across the English Channel. 13:30 Peter Ustinov - Dear Me—6. Watching Rome Burn 6/8 Playing Nero in Quo Vadis - Peter Ustinov continues to read his autobiography. From 1978.	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 5. A Question of Identity 5/8 With his trip to France, Lord Peter Wimsey moves closer to identifying the murderer. 13:30 Peter Ustinov - Dear Me—7. Spartacus 7/8 Life in Hollywood and a game of tennis at the Soviet Embassy. Peter Ustinov reads Dear Me.	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 6. A Damnable Business 6/8 Lord Peter Wimsey identifies the mystery body, but he has yet to name the killer. 13:30 Peter Ustinov - Dear Me—8. Old Friends 8/8 The actor, writer, raconteur, mimic reads the final part of his autobiography. From 1978.	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 7. All Is Not Explained 7/8 Lord Peter Wimsey goes snooping to try and establish who killed Geoffrey Deacon - and how. 13:30 Curious Exchange A villa in Rome for a London semi. But what are the intriguing secrets of the owners?	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 8. Nine Tailors Make a Man 8/8 Will upper-class sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey finally solve the mystery of Deacon's murder? 13:30 Paper Doll Two men find more than they bargained for when they search for junk in a derelict house.	13:00 Archive on 4—Commuterville Matthew Sweet looks at how commuting has changed the world.	13:00 The Wonder by Emma Donoghue (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Nurse Wright arrives in Athlone in Ireland to witness a 'miracle' called Anna O'Donnell.
14:00	14:00 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—1. The Hall 1/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography begins with her early years in India... 14:15 Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 1 1/10 Kate Phillips is Gudrun in Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith. 14:30 Erin's Model World Supermodel Erin O'Connor explores ideas to protect fashion model welfare	14:00 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—2. The Drawing Room 2/5 From 'The New Avengers' to being a Bond girl. 14:15 Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 2 2/10 Kate Phillips is Gudrun in Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith. 14:30 The Strange Case of Lafcadio Hearn Journalist Richard Dowden traces his mysterious ancestor who's a household name in Japan.	14:00 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—3. The Kitchen 3/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography recalling life as a single mum and odd prosthetic make-up. 14:15 Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 3 3/10 Viking epic of love, revenge and faith. 14:30 Rockets in the Desert Richard Hollingham meets the pioneers building spacecraft in the Mojave Desert.	14:00 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—4. The Dressing Room 4/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography recalling her triumph as TV's 'Absolutely Fabulous' Patsy. 14:15 Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 4 4/10 Viking epic of love, revenge and faith. 14:30 The Brixmis Story The Brixmis officer spies in uniform were the Cold War's unsung heroes.	14:00 No Room For Secrets by Joanna Lumley—5. The Music Room and the Attic 5/5 Joanna Lumley's autobiography revealing how she met her husband, and future resolutions. 14:15 Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 5 5/10 Viking epic of love, revenge and faith. 14:30 Woolf in the Jungle Nicholas Rankin explores Leonard Woolf's novel, 'The Village in the Jungle'.	14:00 Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 1, Sophocles 2/4 A fresh look at the ancient world: Sophocles invents the TV detective. 14:30 Revolting People—Series 2, Trying Times 1/6 Sergeant McGurk reveals why the British won the Battle of Culloden.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Jeff Lynne ELO's Jeff Lynne chooses 'If I Loved You' from Carousel by Rodgers and Hammerstein. 14:20 Stories from Hay el Matar (Omnibus) Sumayya Hilmi must decide the future of the family-run hospital in Damascus.
15:00	15:00 George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Boy and Girl 1/5 Young, impulsive Maggie causes ructions in her family.	15:00 George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Home and School 2/5 Maggie Tulliver has run away, but will a passion for litigation be her father's undoing?	15:00 George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Home and Work 3/5 Tulliver is offered an unlikely escape route from his troubles.	15:00 George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Loss and Love 4/5 Tom feels betrayed by Maggie and tragedy is looming for the Tullivers.	15:00 George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Loving and Losing 5/5 As Philip hatches a plan, Maggie Tulliver's loyalties are sorely tested.	15:00 The Consultants—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 The lighthouse tour and the old-fashioned parents. 15:30 Chris Addison's Civilization—Controlling the Universe 1/4 The thinking idiot's anthropologist reveals what's next in the future of mankind.	15:30 Rockets in the Desert Richard Hollingham meets the pioneers building spacecraft in the Mojave Desert.
16:00	16:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Simon Mayo hosts the comedy show that pits the comic generations against each other. 16:30 The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 5 5/6 The 'unreliable' historical account of Catherine Howard's grandmother, a Duchess.	16:00 The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe. 16:30 Four Joneses and a Jenkins—September: Watch the Birdie 1/6 An everyday story of sheep, sin and scholarship under the shadow of the Long Mynd.	16:00 The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Hugh Dennis, Gyles Brandreth, Chris Neill and Stuart Maconie join Graeme Garden's debate. 16:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 1, Positive Thinking 3/6 Rosie's PR company goes New Age for a guru.	16:00 The Write Stuff—Series 7, Catherine Cookson 5/7 James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Catherine Cookson. From April 2004 16:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 After yet another night on the tiles, Lucy drags Dan to the gym.	16:00 Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 5 5/13 Paul Gambaccini hosts the general knowledge music quiz, this week from Manchester. 16:30 Two Doors Down—Series 2, Druids and Draws 3/4 Edith Black's lodger is back with his lover, and Sally is sorting again.	16:00 Over the Rainbow by Bernard Kops The past is safer - it all works out on the silver screen. Stars Maureen Lipman.	16:00 Martyn Wade - Burn the Aeneid! After his death, author Virgil wants his magnum opus destroyed.
17:00	17:00 Psmith in the City by PG Wodehouse—First Steps in a Business Career 1/4 Comedy set in the world of Edwardian finance. Stars Nick Caldecott and Simon Williams. 17:30 Just a Minute—Series 86, Episode 10 10/10 Jo Brand hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.	17:00 Beauty of Britain—Series 2, The Little Black Shorts 3/6 Beauty starts a romance with the handsome, but somewhat immature, Leon. 17:30 Bridget Christie: Mortal—Death 3/4 Comedian Bridget Christie contemplates mortality and takes a look at death.	17:00 A Short Gentleman—Episode 3 3/4 When dealing with his wife's lover, Robert uses his deadliest weapon - being a gentleman. 17:30 Alone—Series 3, Man Down 4/6 Will wants to make new mistakes while Louisa has an unwelcome offer. Stars Angus Deayton.	17:00 The Architects—Series 2, D.I.Y. 4/4 Sir Lucien Decides to go into house building. 17:30 Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall’s First 100 Days Breakdown Rich Hall examines what's happened in the first 100 days of the Biden presidency.	17:00 The Break—Series 1, Cold Mountain 2/6 Andy and Jeff find an abandoned fridge and think their luck has changed. 17:30 The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Clarke Peters 3/10 Cycling revelations and hidden loot. Stephen Mangan takes confession from Clarke Peters.	17:30 Great Lives—Eliza Carthy on Caroline Norton Eliza Carthy chooses Caroline Norton who campaigned for women in the 19th-century.	17:00 Poetry Extra—The King's Muse Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 1, Petronius 1/4 A fresh look at the ancient world. Satire, sex and sausages.
18:00	18:00 The Man in Black—Series 4, 1. Containment by David Lemon 1/5 Mark Gatiss introduces a tale of a lost soul offered hope, but with a sinister price. 18:30 A Good Read—Deborah Meaden and Eliza Carthy Harriett Gilbert invites Deborah Meaden and Eliza Carthy to pick their favourite books.	18:00 The Man in Black—Series 4, 2. The Punt by Christina Balit 2/5 An ex-alcoholic is on the run from more than just his AA buddy. 18:30 Soul Music—Schubert's Winterreise Music lovers describe the part that Schubert's Winterreise has played in their lives.	18:00 The Man in Black—Series 4, 3. The Beaten Track by Dawn King 3/5 A young couple ignore warnings on a New Zealand getaway. 18:30 Short Cuts—Series 18, Between the Lines 5/6 Josie Long presents short documentaries about translation and interpretation.	18:00 The Man in Black—Series 4, 4. Reunion by Janice Okoh 4/5 A desperate love quest sparks a chilling reunion. 18:30 Great Lives—Eliza Carthy on Caroline Norton Eliza Carthy chooses Caroline Norton who campaigned for women in the 19th-century.	18:00 The Man in Black—Series 4, 5. The New Boy by Matthew Wilkie 5/5 Craig has a new job, but how far will he go to impress his boss? 18:30 Off the Page—Everyone's A Critic Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss criticism and the critics.	18:00 Dan Dare—Series 1, 1 The Voyage of Venus 1/2 1/6 The dashing pilot is selected to take an alien-inspired spacecraft to Venus. 18:30 Eagle: The Space Age Weekly Sir Tim Rice explores the lasting appeal of the British comic and its hero Dan Dare.	18:00 Elizabeth Gaskell - Curious, If True—The Poor Clare 3/5 Investigating the heir to a fortune, a lawyer is drawn towards a woman haunted by a curse. 18:45 Murder & Mystery—Series 5, The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe 2/5 A dark tale of revenge by Edgar Allan Poe.
19:00	19:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest 6/8 A shock for Harold when he meets his older half-brother. 19:30 Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 5 5/6 Robert hits trouble in London and the solicitor's clerk has an unlikely visitor	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Sahara Desert Statue 1/17 What is Eccles doing with a cement sack and an imaginary piano? Starring Spike Milligan. 19:30 King Street Junior—Series 3, Pressures 5/8 School life hits breaking point with incessant drilling outside - and a playtime bully.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The New Car 6/16 The lad buys a car from Sid, but he's in for a big surprise. 19:30 No Commitments—Series 2, Frail Memorials 1/6 Sisterly sparring erupts when Anna organises a service for a friend. Stars Nicola Pagett.	19:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 2 2/13 Truthful army recruitment and Professor Prune's travels in his trousers. 19:30 The House of the Spirit Levels—Prodigal Son Returns - Veal Off 2/6 Tony returns home to Grimedale and discovers how the town has changed.	19:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Operation Kilt 9/20 The platoon is challenged to capture the Highland Unit's HQ. 19:30 The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Cholericke is feverish and the arrival of Mary Lump causes concern. Lakeland poets parody.	19:00 Somebody Laughed: Eddie Braben Brings You Sunshine Writer Eddie Braden's highlights including Morecambe and Wise and The Ken Dodd Show	19:00 Radiolab—Series 7, Slippery Mystery 5/8 Radiolab explores a question that's been around since Aristotle: where do eels come from?
20:00	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 4. The Hunt Moves to France 4/8 After translating the mystery letter, the sleuth sets off across the English Channel. 20:30 Peter Ustinov - Dear Me—6. Watching Rome Burn 6/8 Playing Nero in Quo Vadis - Peter Ustinov continues to read his autobiography. From 1978.	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 5. A Question of Identity 5/8 With his trip to France, Lord Peter Wimsey moves closer to identifying the murderer. 20:30 Peter Ustinov - Dear Me—7. Spartacus 7/8 Life in Hollywood and a game of tennis at the Soviet Embassy. Peter Ustinov reads Dear Me.	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 6. A Damnable Business 6/8 Lord Peter Wimsey identifies the mystery body, but he has yet to name the killer. 20:30 Peter Ustinov - Dear Me—8. Old Friends 8/8 The actor, writer, raconteur, mimic reads the final part of his autobiography. From 1978.	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 7. All Is Not Explained 7/8 Lord Peter Wimsey goes snooping to try and establish who killed Geoffrey Deacon - and how. 20:30 Curious Exchange A villa in Rome for a London semi. But what are the intriguing secrets of the owners?	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Nine Tailors, 8. Nine Tailors Make a Man 8/8 Will upper-class sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey finally solve the mystery of Deacon's murder? 20:30 Paper Doll Two men find more than they bargained for when they search for junk in a derelict house.		20:00 Martyn Wade - Burn the Aeneid! After his death, author Virgil wants his magnum opus destroyed.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 8, In And Out Of Love 1/48 Guy Raz explores what we think is a mysterious, unknowable force: love. 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Gabrielle Singer Gabrielle chooses tracks by Tina Turner, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton	21:00 Archive on 4—Commuterville Matthew Sweet looks at how commuting has changed the world.	21:00 The Inimitable PG Wodehouse—2. Carry On 2/3 Alexander Armstrong continues to celebrate the work of PG Wodehouse.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Comic Castaways 2, Vic Reeves From Hendrix to Vaughan Williams, Vic Reeves shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Foreign Fare David Attenborough explores the natural history of potatoes, peppers and artichokes.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—What's new for May? Laura Grimshaw and Scott Bryan round up the best new podcasts.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Interviewers, Sir Terry Wogan Terry Wogan shares his third set of castaway choices with Kirsty Young. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cicada David Attenborough reveals the life of insects that emerge from the earth every 17 years.
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 86, Episode 10 10/10 Jo Brand hosts a special episode of Just a Minute. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 9, Kevin Bridges talks to Frankie Boyle 2/6 Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges talks to his comedy mentor Frankie Boyle.	22:00 Bridget Christie: Mortal—Death 3/4 Comedian Bridget Christie contemplates mortality and takes a look at death. 22:30 Revolting People—Series 2, Trying Times 1/6 Sergeant McGurk reveals why the British won the Battle of Culloden.	22:00 Alone—Series 3, Man Down 4/6 Will wants to make new mistakes while Louisa has an unwelcome offer. Stars Angus Deayton. 22:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 3, A Now Grim Life Yet More Grimified 2/6 Young Pip is betrayed and receives a spectral visitor.	22:00 Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall’s First 100 Days Breakdown Rich Hall examines what's happened in the first 100 days of the Biden presidency. 22:30 John Kearns—3. Lunch Break John and his work colleagues test each other's patience at the Dinosaur Museum. 22:45 Warhorses of Letters—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 The Napoleonic Wars thwart Napoleon and Wellington's horses sending Valentine's cards.	22:00 The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Clarke Peters 3/10 Cycling revelations and hidden loot. Stephen Mangan takes confession from Clarke Peters. 22:30 The Consultants—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 The lighthouse tour and the old-fashioned parents.	22:00 Rigor Mortis—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Why is Dr Webster’s daughter not very keen to visit the path lab? 22:30 Josie Long: Romance and Adventure—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 A young woman wants a more fulfilling life for herself in Glasgow.	22:00 Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 1, Petronius 1/4 A fresh look at the ancient world. Satire, sex and sausages. 22:30 The Iguanodon—Two Sausage Rolls Between the Seven of Us 3/3 A startling revelation for Sam after he survives a sinking and the pirates - again.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 105, Episode 3 3/8 Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines. 23:30 Sean Lock - 15 Storeys High—Series 1, The New Sofa 4/5 Could the detritus of Sean's domestic life have artistic worth?	23:00 Small Scenes—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 The cosmetic benefits of old men's legs and a witness protection conference. 23:30 The (Almost) Accidental Adventures of Bell and Todd—Escape? 6/6 Will Bell and Todd ever escape the swamp? Comic fantasy serial with June Whitfield. 23:45 Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 The poet laureate of comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse.	23:00 The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 1, Gossip 2/6 The comedian asks exactly who starts rumours? Brendan Burns and Sarah Kennedy help. 23:15 Tina C—Tina C's Global Depression Tour, Iceland 2/6 The country legend visits Iceland to help save the world from its financial mess. 23:30 Bunk Bed—Series 3, Fatness and Smoking 4/6 Patrick Marber and Peter Curran are joined by an overnight guest, Kathy Burke. 23:45 Fabulous—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Faye has money troubles, so she hopes her mum will lend her £10,000.	23:00 1966 and All That—The 1940s 2/4 Big Mac is the prime minister. You've never had it so long! 23:30 Children's Hour with Armstrong and Miller—Episode 4 4/4 Martin Bain-Jones is left in the studio, while Craig has a dubious new job.	23:00 The Remains of Foley and McColl—Snuff Radio 3/4 Foley and McColl compete in a European Radio Drama competition. 23:30 Chris Addison's Civilization—Controlling the Universe 1/4 The thinking idiot's anthropologist reveals what's next in the future of mankind.	23:00 Jason Cook's School of Hard Knocks—Best Man Speeches and Weddings 1/6 Jason and his team examine the pitfalls of making best man speeches. 23:30 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Gyles Brandreth 4/6 Marcus Brigstocke persuades Gyles Brandreth to try doing absolutely nothing.	23:00 As Told To Craig Brown—Episode 3 3/6 The satirist investigates inventions, being common and the creep of CCTV. 23:30 Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World—Series 2, The Sea 4/6 The sci-fi star probes the oceans.

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