Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 31 May - 6 June 2021

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00:00	00:00 The Withered Arm by Thomas Hardy The highly charged tale of two women in the grip of passions beyond their control. 00:45 Murder & Mystery—Series 5, MS. Found in a Bottle by Edgar Allan Poe 5/5 The last of five stories from the incomparable Edgar Allan Poe.	00:00 Paradise Lost in Space—6. Sacrifice 6/6 The UME spaceship lands on Oblivion, where Norman and Max make a sacrifice. 00:30 A Good Read—Steve Backshall and Geraldine Bedell Steve Backshall and Geraldine Bedell discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.	00:00 Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 1. Surprise Bundle 1/4 Three witches meet on a blasted heath while murder is in the air. 00:30 Soul Music—Series 12, Wichita Lineman People reflect on the emotional impact of the country-pop crossover track.	00:00 Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 2. Three Wishes 2/4 Can the three witches save the baby heir to the throne and the crown? 00:30 Short Cuts—Series 19, Nocturne 4/6 Josie Long presents short documentaries about what happens after darkness falls.	00:00 Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 3. Hogwatch Night 3/4 A wife is on the warpath and after the three witches' blood. 00:30 Great Lives—Sir Ben Kingsley on Elie Wiesel Sir Ben Kingsley champions the life of holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel as his great life.	00:00 Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 4. Degrees of Royalty 4/4 Lancre's new ruler teeters on the edge of madness, and the three witches set to work. 00:30 Off the Page—Entitlement Heather Brooke, Simon Evans and Naomi Alderman debate relentless entitlement.	00:00 Dan Dare—Series 1, 5. Marooned on Mercury 1/2 5/6 Dare and the crew of the Anastasia go to the assistance of an old ally. 00:30 The Dead Hand by Wilkie Collins When Arthur visits Doncaster in race week, he’s obliged to share a hotel with a stranger.
01:00	01:00 The Invention of Angela Carter by Edmund Gordon (Omnibus) Edmund Gordon's illuminating biography about the inventive writer, Angela Carter.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 5. At Lady Dormer's 5/6 Knowing the general was poisoned, Lord Peter Wimsey probes Miss Dorland's hobby. 01:30 The Candle of Darkness—6. Who Is 'The Kind Man'? 6/6 Can Steve Gardiner finally unravel the identity of 'The Kind Man'?	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 6. Ann Dorland 6/6 With two suspects missing, Lord Peter Wimsey battles to pinpoint the poisoner. 01:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—1. You Left Your Baby, But Took The Violin 1/4 Jarvis, Tom and Alice are all drawn to be near London's Underground.	01:00 Detective—Series 3, 1. The Trap 1/8 A suspect in an armed London hold-up asks to see Detective Sergeant Brook. 01:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—2. Sledging The District 2/4 The London Underground looms large in the life of Jarvis, Tom,, Alice and Jasper.	01:00 Detective—Series 3, 2. A Bit of a Grudge 2/8 Brook and Tully have unfinished business with a crook. Can he be caught before he flees? 01:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—3. Revengeful Love 3/4 Cecilia faces challenges from an unexpected quarter.	01:00 Detective—Series 3, 3. Lost Without a Trace 3/8 Brook and Tully must sound out their snouts to try and recapture £200,000 of stolen goods. 01:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—4. Out of This World 4/4 Axel's influence over the residents of the schoolhouse finally extends to Tom.	01:00 Archive on 4—Apocalypse Nigh Broadcaster Robin Ince explores our longstanding obsession with the end of days.
02:00	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Phil Tufnell Cricketer Phil Tufnell chooses 'Soul Limbo' by Booker T and the MGs. 02:20 How Does That Make You Feel? (Omnibus)—Series 8 Richard Fallon MP has a Twitter account, something which is giving Martha sleepless nights	02:00 Flâneuse: Women Who Walk the Cities by Lauren Elkin—1. New York 1/5 Author Lauren Elkin strolls the streets, thinking about distinguished women who walked. 02:15 Gudrun—Series 7, Episode 1 1/10 Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine’s Viking epic 02:30 Paint It Black Archers actress Felicity Finch accompanies cave artists as they seek to paint underground	02:00 Flâneuse: Women Who Walk the Cities by Lauren Elkin—2. London 2/5 Author Lauren Elkin strolls the streets, thinking about distinguished women who walked.. 02:15 Gudrun—Series 7, Episode 2 2/10 Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine’s Viking epic. 02:30 Inside the Brain of Gerald Scarfe What is going on inside Gerald Scarfe's brain?	02:00 Flâneuse: Women Who Walk the Cities by Lauren Elkin—3. Paris 3/5 Author Lauren Elkin strolls the streets, thinking about distinguished women who walked. 02:15 Gudrun—Series 7, Episode 3 3/10 Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine’s Viking epic. 02:30 When Wesley Went to Winchester Wesley Kerr traces fellow ex-pupils who won rare free places at elite Winchester College	02:00 Flâneuse: Women Who Walk the Cities by Lauren Elkin—4. Venice 4/5 Author Lauren Elkin strolls the streets, thinking about distinguished women who walked. 02:15 Gudrun—Series 7, Episode 4 4/10 Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine’s Viking epic 02:30 Folk Song, Art Song Christopher Maltman debates the place of folk song in the classical recital repertoire.	02:00 Flâneuse: Women Who Walk the Cities by Lauren Elkin—5. Florence 5/5 Author Lauren Elkin strolls the streets, thinking about distinguished women who walk. 02:15 Gudrun—Series 7, Episode 5 5/10 Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine’s Viking epic. 02:30 D-Day Dames Lyse Doucet recounts the stories of American women war correspondents in London for D-Day.	02:00 Party—Series 2, All Publicity Is Good Publicity 1/4 The aspiring politicians try to get the recognition and publicity they deserve. 02:30 To Hull and Back—Series 3, Last Chance Salon 1/4 Sophie is knocked over and gets offered useful compensation.
03:00	03:30 What's So Great About ...?—Series 1, Bob Dylan 1/3 Adele, Jools Holland and Kris Kristofferson to try to prove that Bob Dylan is great.	03:00 Alexander—Great Son of Ammon 6/6 The king confronts and conquers, as he faces the end of the years allotted by the Fates.	03:00 Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—1. Wilderness 1/4 The wild and tormented Francis Herries begins a new life in Cumberland. Stars Gavin Muir.	03:00 Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—2. Forty-Five 2/4 Francis Herries encounters Mirabell again and the Jacobite rebels march on Carlisle.	03:00 Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—3. The Wild Marriage 3/4 Francis Herries roams the fells searching for something he can never find.	03:00 Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—4. A Great Age to Be Beginning 4/4 Francis Herries struggles with his stormy marriage.	03:00 Bleak Expectations—Series 3, Lives Lost, Ruined, Wrecked and Redeemed 6/6 Can Pip and Ripely save the nation or will Mr Benevolent get his evil way? 03:30 Chain Reaction—Series 9, Graham Linehan talks to Adam Buxton 6/6 Comedy writer and director Graham Linehan talks to comedian and actor Adam Buxton.
04:00	04:00 Stephen Wakelam - Death at the Bed End A libel threat to a famous biography sparks a detective’s visit to Brontë country.	04:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter, Roy Walker, Hils Barker and Cannon and Ball. 04:30 The Elephant Man—Keeper vs Keeper 3/8 There is a new arrival at Southwood Zoo and Terry must mark his territory.	04:00 The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Frank Skinner and guests David Mitchell and Steve Hall ponder history's funniest moments. 04:30 Four Joneses and a Jenkins—June - An Ill Wind 5/6 As a storm descends on the village, the talk is all electric.	04:00 Whispers—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham join Gyles Brandreth. 04:30 Snap—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Divorcing from Molly, Doug's furious to hear about her party - but is all as it seems?	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 1 1/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego and Lynne Truss about famous folk. 04:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 With news of another baby for their best friends, Dan takes action over Lucy's reaction.	04:00 Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 9 9/13 The wide-ranging music quiz from Manchester with Paul Gambaccini. 04:30 Bristow—Series 3, Chapter and Verse 3/4 Bristow learns the meaning of poetic justice.	04:00 Eric Pringle - Meeting Bea Beatrix Potter, left her life as a famous author to run a farm. Drama with Stephanie Cole.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Africa's Digital Poets - Breaking the Window with a Poem 2/2 Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 05:30 To Hull and Back—Series 3, Last Chance Salon 1/4 Sophie is knocked over and gets offered useful compensation.	05:00 Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Pilot episode Comedian-adventurer Tim FitzHigham recreates a bizarre bet originally wagered in 1753. 05:30 Nature Table—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.	05:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 5, Home 1/4 Pam offers home truths about where we live. Poetry and sketches. 05:30 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 4, The Impossibility of Escape 3/4 Award-winning US comedian Alex Edelman talks about how lockdown has changed his life.	05:00 A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 2, The Prophecy 3/4 A pair of runaway soldiers stumble across witches on a Scottish moor. 05:30 Shush!—Series 2, Ticks & Foibles 2/4 When Snoo makes an unexpected purchase, Alice has to face an old rival and some cables.	05:00 Cleaning Up—2. True Love? 2/4 Julie Hesmondhalgh, Paul Barber and John Thompson star in this Manchester-based sitcom. 05:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 4 4/6 A TV quiz show in 1990, and ending with a fairytale walk in 1921.	05:00 The Break—Series 1, The Girl from the South 6/6 Jeff tries matchmaking but finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer. 05:30 The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Joan Bakewell 7/10 In this latest confession Stephen Mangan talks to fellow broadcaster Joan Bakewell.	05:30 Great Lives—Sir Ben Kingsley on Elie Wiesel Sir Ben Kingsley champions the life of holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel as his great life.
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 5. At Lady Dormer's 5/6 Knowing the general was poisoned, Lord Peter Wimsey probes Miss Dorland's hobby. 06:30 The Candle of Darkness—6. Who Is 'The Kind Man'? 6/6 Can Steve Gardiner finally unravel the identity of 'The Kind Man'?	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 6. Ann Dorland 6/6 With two suspects missing, Lord Peter Wimsey battles to pinpoint the poisoner. 06:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—1. You Left Your Baby, But Took The Violin 1/4 Jarvis, Tom and Alice are all drawn to be near London's Underground.	06:00 Detective—Series 3, 1. The Trap 1/8 A suspect in an armed London hold-up asks to see Detective Sergeant Brook. 06:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—2. Sledging The District 2/4 The London Underground looms large in the life of Jarvis, Tom,, Alice and Jasper.	06:00 Detective—Series 3, 2. A Bit of a Grudge 2/8 Brook and Tully have unfinished business with a crook. Can he be caught before he flees? 06:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—3. Revengeful Love 3/4 Cecilia faces challenges from an unexpected quarter.	06:00 Detective—Series 3, 3. Lost Without a Trace 3/8 Brook and Tully must sound out their snouts to try and recapture £200,000 of stolen goods. 06:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—4. Out of This World 4/4 Axel's influence over the residents of the schoolhouse finally extends to Tom.	06:00 Eric Pringle - Meeting Bea Beatrix Potter, left her life as a famous author to run a farm. Drama with Stephanie Cole.	06:00 Flâneuse: Women Who Walk the Cities by Lauren Elkin (Omnibus) Lauren Elkin strolls city streets, thinking about distinguished women who did the same.
07:00	07:00 Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Pilot episode Comedian-adventurer Tim FitzHigham recreates a bizarre bet originally wagered in 1753. 07:30 Nature Table—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.	07:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 5, Home 1/4 Pam offers home truths about where we live. Poetry and sketches. 07:30 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 4, The Impossibility of Escape 3/4 Award-winning US comedian Alex Edelman talks about how lockdown has changed his life.	07:00 A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 2, The Prophecy 3/4 A pair of runaway soldiers stumble across witches on a Scottish moor. 07:30 Shush!—Series 2, Ticks & Foibles 2/4 When Snoo makes an unexpected purchase, Alice has to face an old rival and some cables.	07:00 Cleaning Up—2. True Love? 2/4 Julie Hesmondhalgh, Paul Barber and John Thompson star in this Manchester-based sitcom. 07:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 4 4/6 A TV quiz show in 1990, and ending with a fairytale walk in 1921.	07:00 The Break—Series 1, The Girl from the South 6/6 Jeff tries matchmaking but finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer. 07:30 The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Joan Bakewell 7/10 In this latest confession Stephen Mangan talks to fellow broadcaster Joan Bakewell.	07:30 Great Lives—Sir Ben Kingsley on Elie Wiesel Sir Ben Kingsley champions the life of holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel as his great life.	07:10 Inheritance Tracks—Debbie Wiseman Composer Debbie Wiseman chooses music by The New Seekers and Chopin. 07:20 Lucy Catherine - Gudrun—Series 7 (Omnibus), Episode 1 1/2 Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine’s Viking epic.
08:00	08:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 4, Is That Your Horse Outside? 2/8 Albert advises Harold on the art of seduction. 08:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 The lifestyle show turns its attention to ageing and alcohol.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Mountain Eaters 5/17 Eccles and Ned set out to scoff Everest, with Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty in pursuit. 08:30 Winston—Winston Comes to Town, A Tweak of Thread 1/6 Father's illness forces the family to return to London, but Nancy is fretting over Winston	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, A House on the Cliff 13/16 The Lad needs a new home. Should Sid build it? 08:30 No Commitments—Series 2, Affair Exchange 5/6 Victoria is offered the chance of an affair, but will she succumb to Tim's charms?	08:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 6 6/13 Solutions for unemployment, and Professor Prune hears a strange echo. 08:30 The House of the Spirit Levels—The End - At Last 6/6 Tony ends up in South America and Joanna plans an attack on Yorkshire. From June 1997.	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Showing Up of Corporal Jones 13/20 Jones must finish an assault course in 15 minutes. 08:30 Semi Circles—Series 1, The Quality of Life 4/6 Alistair moves to the countryside to be with his new lover. Will Ben and Helen follow?	08:00 Whispers—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham join Gyles Brandreth. 08:30 Snap—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Divorcing from Molly, Doug's furious to hear about her party - but is all as it seems?	08:30 We're in Business—The Regimental Dinner Can Dudley and Harry help the Major organise his regimental dinner?
09:00	09:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter, Roy Walker, Hils Barker and Cannon and Ball. 09:30 The Elephant Man—Keeper vs Keeper 3/8 There is a new arrival at Southwood Zoo and Terry must mark his territory.	09:00 The News Quiz—Series 105, Episode 7 7/8 Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines 09:30 Four Joneses and a Jenkins—June - An Ill Wind 5/6 As a storm descends on the village, the talk is all electric.	09:00 Whispers—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham join Gyles Brandreth. 09:30 Snap—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Divorcing from Molly, Doug's furious to hear about her party - but is all as it seems?	09:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 1 1/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego and Lynne Truss about famous folk. 09:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 With news of another baby for their best friends, Dan takes action over Lucy's reaction.	09:00 Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 9 9/13 The wide-ranging music quiz from Manchester with Paul Gambaccini. 09:30 Bristow—Series 3, Chapter and Verse 3/4 Bristow learns the meaning of poetic justice.	09:00 Do Tell Them Pike: Arthur Lowe on the Radio Ian Lavender explores Arthur Lowe's radio legacy	09:00 The Arthur Haynes Show—From 03/12/1962 Famed for playing a tramp, the popular comedian stars in sketches by Johnny Speight. 09:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 With news of another baby for their best friends, Dan takes action over Lucy's reaction.
10:00	10:00 Alexander—Great Son of Ammon 6/6 The king confronts and conquers, as he faces the end of the years allotted by the Fates.	10:00 Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—1. Wilderness 1/4 The wild and tormented Francis Herries begins a new life in Cumberland. Stars Gavin Muir.	10:00 Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—2. Forty-Five 2/4 Francis Herries encounters Mirabell again and the Jacobite rebels march on Carlisle.	10:00 Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—3. The Wild Marriage 3/4 Francis Herries roams the fells searching for something he can never find.	10:00 Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—4. A Great Age to Be Beginning 4/4 Francis Herries struggles with his stormy marriage.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Eurovision, Michael Ball 5/4 Singer Michael Ball shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2008. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Identities David reflects on seeing 'whitey' - a blackbird with a white feather - in his garden.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 8, IRL - online 5/48 Manoush Zomorodi explores where IRL – in real life – and the virtual world meet 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Mica Paris Singer Mica Paris shares songs by Marvin Gaye and Tom Browne.	11:00 Archive on 4—Apocalypse Nigh Broadcaster Robin Ince explores our longstanding obsession with the end of days.	11:00 Lauren Laverne: Acting the Rock Star—3. The Beatles & Elvis Presley 3/3 Lauren Laverne showcases how rock stars' lives have been portrayed on radio and screen.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Eurovision, Sandie Shaw 4/4 Singer Sandie Shaw shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Hummers Hummingbirds are brilliantly coloured with aeronautical skills that defy the imagination.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Detective Stories Chris Pearson and Caroline Crampton investigate the best detective listening.		11:00 Sneakernomics—4. A Fistful of Shoes How the shoe wars and the Dassler family rivalry reached their peak in Mexico 1968.
12:00	12:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 4, Is That Your Horse Outside? 2/8 Albert advises Harold on the art of seduction. 12:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 The lifestyle show turns its attention to ageing and alcohol.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Mountain Eaters 5/17 Eccles and Ned set out to scoff Everest, with Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty in pursuit. 12:30 Winston—Winston Comes to Town, A Tweak of Thread 1/6 Father's illness forces the family to return to London, but Nancy is fretting over Winston	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, A House on the Cliff 13/16 The Lad needs a new home. Should Sid build it? 12:30 No Commitments—Series 2, Affair Exchange 5/6 Victoria is offered the chance of an affair, but will she succumb to Tim's charms?	12:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 6 6/13 Solutions for unemployment, and Professor Prune hears a strange echo. 12:30 The House of the Spirit Levels—The End - At Last 6/6 Tony ends up in South America and Joanna plans an attack on Yorkshire. From June 1997.	12:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Showing Up of Corporal Jones 13/20 Jones must finish an assault course in 15 minutes. 12:30 Semi Circles—Series 1, The Quality of Life 4/6 Alistair moves to the countryside to be with his new lover. Will Ben and Helen follow?	12:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 1 1/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego and Lynne Truss about famous folk. 12:30 Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Pilot episode Comedian-adventurer Tim FitzHigham recreates a bizarre bet originally wagered in 1753.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Time For Verse: Charles Causley and Blithe Sprits: Pets Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC poetry archive. 12:30 To Hull and Back—Series 3, Stockholm Syndrome 2/4 Sophie’s efforts to boost salon trade unwittingly attracts protesters.
13:00	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 5. At Lady Dormer's 5/6 Knowing the general was poisoned, Lord Peter Wimsey probes Miss Dorland's hobby. 13:30 The Candle of Darkness—6. Who Is 'The Kind Man'? 6/6 Can Steve Gardiner finally unravel the identity of 'The Kind Man'?	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 6. Ann Dorland 6/6 With two suspects missing, Lord Peter Wimsey battles to pinpoint the poisoner. 13:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—1. You Left Your Baby, But Took The Violin 1/4 Jarvis, Tom and Alice are all drawn to be near London's Underground.	13:00 Detective—Series 3, 1. The Trap 1/8 A suspect in an armed London hold-up asks to see Detective Sergeant Brook. 13:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—2. Sledging The District 2/4 The London Underground looms large in the life of Jarvis, Tom,, Alice and Jasper.	13:00 Detective—Series 3, 2. A Bit of a Grudge 2/8 Brook and Tully have unfinished business with a crook. Can he be caught before he flees? 13:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—3. Revengeful Love 3/4 Cecilia faces challenges from an unexpected quarter.	13:00 Detective—Series 3, 3. Lost Without a Trace 3/8 Brook and Tully must sound out their snouts to try and recapture £200,000 of stolen goods. 13:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—4. Out of This World 4/4 Axel's influence over the residents of the schoolhouse finally extends to Tom.	13:00 Archive on 4—Apocalypse Nigh Broadcaster Robin Ince explores our longstanding obsession with the end of days.	13:00 The Novel of the Century: The Extraordinary Adventure of Les Miserables (Omnibus) David Bellos explores why Les Miserables is “France’s greatest gift”.
14:00	14:00 Flâneuse: Women Who Walk the Cities by Lauren Elkin—1. New York 1/5 Author Lauren Elkin strolls the streets, thinking about distinguished women who walked. 14:15 Gudrun—Series 7, Episode 1 1/10 Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine’s Viking epic 14:30 Paint It Black Archers actress Felicity Finch accompanies cave artists as they seek to paint underground	14:00 Flâneuse: Women Who Walk the Cities by Lauren Elkin—2. London 2/5 Author Lauren Elkin strolls the streets, thinking about distinguished women who walked.. 14:15 Gudrun—Series 7, Episode 2 2/10 Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine’s Viking epic. 14:30 Inside the Brain of Gerald Scarfe What is going on inside Gerald Scarfe's brain?	14:00 Flâneuse: Women Who Walk the Cities by Lauren Elkin—3. Paris 3/5 Author Lauren Elkin strolls the streets, thinking about distinguished women who walked. 14:15 Gudrun—Series 7, Episode 3 3/10 Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine’s Viking epic. 14:30 When Wesley Went to Winchester Wesley Kerr traces fellow ex-pupils who won rare free places at elite Winchester College	14:00 Flâneuse: Women Who Walk the Cities by Lauren Elkin—4. Venice 4/5 Author Lauren Elkin strolls the streets, thinking about distinguished women who walked. 14:15 Gudrun—Series 7, Episode 4 4/10 Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine’s Viking epic 14:30 Folk Song, Art Song Christopher Maltman debates the place of folk song in the classical recital repertoire.	14:00 Flâneuse: Women Who Walk the Cities by Lauren Elkin—5. Florence 5/5 Author Lauren Elkin strolls the streets, thinking about distinguished women who walk. 14:15 Gudrun—Series 7, Episode 5 5/10 Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine’s Viking epic. 14:30 D-Day Dames Lyse Doucet recounts the stories of American women war correspondents in London for D-Day.	14:00 Party—Series 2, All Publicity Is Good Publicity 1/4 The aspiring politicians try to get the recognition and publicity they deserve. 14:30 To Hull and Back—Series 3, Last Chance Salon 1/4 Sophie is knocked over and gets offered useful compensation.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Jung Chang The writer Jung Chang selects 'God Bless the Child', by Billie Holliday. 14:20 How to Have a Perfect Marriage—Series 4 (Omnibus) Naomi and Ella are working things out in spite of self-absorbed parents.
15:00	15:00 Alexander—Great Son of Ammon 6/6 The king confronts and conquers, as he faces the end of the years allotted by the Fates.	15:00 Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—1. Wilderness 1/4 The wild and tormented Francis Herries begins a new life in Cumberland. Stars Gavin Muir.	15:00 Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—2. Forty-Five 2/4 Francis Herries encounters Mirabell again and the Jacobite rebels march on Carlisle.	15:00 Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—3. The Wild Marriage 3/4 Francis Herries roams the fells searching for something he can never find.	15:00 Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries—4. A Great Age to Be Beginning 4/4 Francis Herries struggles with his stormy marriage.	15:00 Bleak Expectations—Series 3, Lives Lost, Ruined, Wrecked and Redeemed 6/6 Can Pip and Ripely save the nation or will Mr Benevolent get his evil way? 15:30 Chain Reaction—Series 9, Graham Linehan talks to Adam Buxton 6/6 Comedy writer and director Graham Linehan talks to comedian and actor Adam Buxton.	15:30 D-Day Dames Lyse Doucet recounts the stories of American women war correspondents in London for D-Day.
16:00	16:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter, Roy Walker, Hils Barker and Cannon and Ball. 16:30 The Elephant Man—Keeper vs Keeper 3/8 There is a new arrival at Southwood Zoo and Terry must mark his territory.	16:00 The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Frank Skinner and guests David Mitchell and Steve Hall ponder history's funniest moments. 16:30 Four Joneses and a Jenkins—June - An Ill Wind 5/6 As a storm descends on the village, the talk is all electric.	16:00 Whispers—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham join Gyles Brandreth. 16:30 Snap—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Divorcing from Molly, Doug's furious to hear about her party - but is all as it seems?	16:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 1 1/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego and Lynne Truss about famous folk. 16:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 With news of another baby for their best friends, Dan takes action over Lucy's reaction.	16:00 Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 9 9/13 The wide-ranging music quiz from Manchester with Paul Gambaccini. 16:30 Bristow—Series 3, Chapter and Verse 3/4 Bristow learns the meaning of poetic justice.	16:00 Eric Pringle - Meeting Bea Beatrix Potter, left her life as a famous author to run a farm. Drama with Stephanie Cole.	16:00 DH Lawrence - Daughters of the Vicar Classic tale of the struggle between emotion and intellect with Rachel Atkins.
17:00	17:00 Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Pilot episode Comedian-adventurer Tim FitzHigham recreates a bizarre bet originally wagered in 1753. 17:30 Nature Table—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.	17:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 5, Home 1/4 Pam offers home truths about where we live. Poetry and sketches. 17:30 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 4, The Impossibility of Escape 3/4 Award-winning US comedian Alex Edelman talks about how lockdown has changed his life.	17:00 A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 2, The Prophecy 3/4 A pair of runaway soldiers stumble across witches on a Scottish moor. 17:30 Shush!—Series 2, Ticks & Foibles 2/4 When Snoo makes an unexpected purchase, Alice has to face an old rival and some cables.	17:00 Cleaning Up—2. True Love? 2/4 Julie Hesmondhalgh, Paul Barber and John Thompson star in this Manchester-based sitcom. 17:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 4 4/6 A TV quiz show in 1990, and ending with a fairytale walk in 1921.	17:00 The Break—Series 1, The Girl from the South 6/6 Jeff tries matchmaking but finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer. 17:30 The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Joan Bakewell 7/10 In this latest confession Stephen Mangan talks to fellow broadcaster Joan Bakewell.	17:30 Great Lives—Sir Ben Kingsley on Elie Wiesel Sir Ben Kingsley champions the life of holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel as his great life.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Time For Verse: Charles Causley and Blithe Sprits: Pets Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC poetry archive. 17:30 To Hull and Back—Series 3, Stockholm Syndrome 2/4 Sophie’s efforts to boost salon trade unwittingly attracts protesters.
18:00	18:00 Paradise Lost in Space—6. Sacrifice 6/6 The UME spaceship lands on Oblivion, where Norman and Max make a sacrifice. 18:30 A Good Read—Steve Backshall and Geraldine Bedell Steve Backshall and Geraldine Bedell discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.	18:00 Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 1. Surprise Bundle 1/4 Three witches meet on a blasted heath while murder is in the air. 18:30 Soul Music—Series 12, Wichita Lineman People reflect on the emotional impact of the country-pop crossover track.	18:00 Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 2. Three Wishes 2/4 Can the three witches save the baby heir to the throne and the crown? 18:30 Short Cuts—Series 19, Nocturne 4/6 Josie Long presents short documentaries about what happens after darkness falls.	18:00 Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 3. Hogwatch Night 3/4 A wife is on the warpath and after the three witches' blood. 18:30 Great Lives—Sir Ben Kingsley on Elie Wiesel Sir Ben Kingsley champions the life of holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel as his great life.	18:00 Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 4. Degrees of Royalty 4/4 Lancre's new ruler teeters on the edge of madness, and the three witches set to work. 18:30 Off the Page—Entitlement Heather Brooke, Simon Evans and Naomi Alderman debate relentless entitlement.	18:00 Dan Dare—Series 1, 5. Marooned on Mercury 1/2 5/6 Dare and the crew of the Anastasia go to the assistance of an old ally. 18:30 The Dead Hand by Wilkie Collins When Arthur visits Doncaster in race week, he’s obliged to share a hotel with a stranger.	18:00 The Nightingale by Hans Christian Andersen An emperor becomes obsessed with hearing the beautiful song of a nightingale.
19:00	19:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 4, Is That Your Horse Outside? 2/8 Albert advises Harold on the art of seduction. 19:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 The lifestyle show turns its attention to ageing and alcohol.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Mountain Eaters 5/17 Eccles and Ned set out to scoff Everest, with Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty in pursuit. 19:30 Winston—Winston Comes to Town, A Tweak of Thread 1/6 Father's illness forces the family to return to London, but Nancy is fretting over Winston	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, A House on the Cliff 13/16 The Lad needs a new home. Should Sid build it? 19:30 No Commitments—Series 2, Affair Exchange 5/6 Victoria is offered the chance of an affair, but will she succumb to Tim's charms?	19:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 6 6/13 Solutions for unemployment, and Professor Prune hears a strange echo. 19:30 The House of the Spirit Levels—The End - At Last 6/6 Tony ends up in South America and Joanna plans an attack on Yorkshire. From June 1997.	19:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Showing Up of Corporal Jones 13/20 Jones must finish an assault course in 15 minutes. 19:30 Semi Circles—Series 1, The Quality of Life 4/6 Alistair moves to the countryside to be with his new lover. Will Ben and Helen follow?	19:00 Do Tell Them Pike: Arthur Lowe on the Radio Ian Lavender explores Arthur Lowe's radio legacy	19:00 Sneakernomics—4. A Fistful of Shoes How the shoe wars and the Dassler family rivalry reached their peak in Mexico 1968.
20:00	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 5. At Lady Dormer's 5/6 Knowing the general was poisoned, Lord Peter Wimsey probes Miss Dorland's hobby. 20:30 The Candle of Darkness—6. Who Is 'The Kind Man'? 6/6 Can Steve Gardiner finally unravel the identity of 'The Kind Man'?	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, 6. Ann Dorland 6/6 With two suspects missing, Lord Peter Wimsey battles to pinpoint the poisoner. 20:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—1. You Left Your Baby, But Took The Violin 1/4 Jarvis, Tom and Alice are all drawn to be near London's Underground.	20:00 Detective—Series 3, 1. The Trap 1/8 A suspect in an armed London hold-up asks to see Detective Sergeant Brook. 20:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—2. Sledging The District 2/4 The London Underground looms large in the life of Jarvis, Tom,, Alice and Jasper.	20:00 Detective—Series 3, 2. A Bit of a Grudge 2/8 Brook and Tully have unfinished business with a crook. Can he be caught before he flees? 20:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—3. Revengeful Love 3/4 Cecilia faces challenges from an unexpected quarter.	20:00 Detective—Series 3, 3. Lost Without a Trace 3/8 Brook and Tully must sound out their snouts to try and recapture £200,000 of stolen goods. 20:30 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—4. Out of This World 4/4 Axel's influence over the residents of the schoolhouse finally extends to Tom.		20:00 DH Lawrence - Daughters of the Vicar Classic tale of the struggle between emotion and intellect with Rachel Atkins.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 8, IRL - online 5/48 Manoush Zomorodi explores where IRL – in real life – and the virtual world meet 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Mica Paris Singer Mica Paris shares songs by Marvin Gaye and Tom Browne.	21:00 Archive on 4—Apocalypse Nigh Broadcaster Robin Ince explores our longstanding obsession with the end of days.	21:00 Lauren Laverne: Acting the Rock Star—3. The Beatles & Elvis Presley 3/3 Lauren Laverne showcases how rock stars' lives have been portrayed on radio and screen.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Eurovision, Sandie Shaw 4/4 Singer Sandie Shaw shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Hummers Hummingbirds are brilliantly coloured with aeronautical skills that defy the imagination.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Detective Stories Chris Pearson and Caroline Crampton investigate the best detective listening.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Eurovision, Michael Ball 5/4 Singer Michael Ball shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2008. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Identities David reflects on seeing 'whitey' - a blackbird with a white feather - in his garden.
22:00	22:00 Nature Table—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 9, Graham Linehan talks to Adam Buxton 6/6 Comedy writer and director Graham Linehan talks to comedian and actor Adam Buxton.	22:00 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 4, The Impossibility of Escape 3/4 Award-winning US comedian Alex Edelman talks about how lockdown has changed his life. 22:30 Revolting People—Series 2, A Bunch More Trying Times 5/6 A shock for Ezekiel as rakish Captain Dashmount woos Mary.	22:00 Shush!—Series 2, Ticks & Foibles 2/4 When Snoo makes an unexpected purchase, Alice has to face an old rival and some cables. 22:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 3, Lives Lost, Ruined, Wrecked and Redeemed 6/6 Can Pip and Ripely save the nation or will Mr Benevolent get his evil way?	22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 4 4/6 A TV quiz show in 1990, and ending with a fairytale walk in 1921. 22:30 Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 4, The Nannas 3/4 Tilly Vosburgh stars in Jenny Eclair's comic monologue about a cleaner uncovering a secret 22:45 Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll—Come up and See Me 3/6 The musicologist reveals more big rock names who have much to thank him for.	22:00 The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Joan Bakewell 7/10 In this latest confession Stephen Mangan talks to fellow broadcaster Joan Bakewell. 22:30 The Consultants—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Two travellers stumble upon a very unusual pub quiz.	22:00 Welcome to Wherever You Are—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Comedy from Sydney, Shanghai and Los Angeles. Andrew Maxwell hosts in London. 22:30 Elvenquest—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Sam is getting wed to Eirwen, while Lord Darkness and Kreech try for a baby.	22:00 To Hull and Back—Series 3, Stockholm Syndrome 2/4 Sophie’s efforts to boost salon trade unwittingly attracts protesters. 22:30 There Is No Escape—Episode 4 4/4 Andrew's girlfriend announces she is pregnant, and he faces one of his biggest decisions.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 105, Episode 7 7/8 Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines 23:30 The Jason Byrne Show—Series 3, I Won't Eat Bread From a Puddle 3/6 The award-winning funny man hears about his audience's worst fears.	23:00 Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Bridget tries to find an icon who will not replace the word 'feminism' with 'bootylicious' 23:30 Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 1, Envy 4/6 The Welsh comedian continues his quest to free us from the seven deadly sins.	23:00 The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 1, Cutting Corners 6/6 Out to offer value for money, frugal Adam Bloom makes sure you get a full show's worth. 23:15 Tina C—Tina C's Global Depression Tour, United Kingdom 6/6 In her mission to save the world, country legend Tina C ends up camped outside St Paul's. 23:30 Vent—Series 3, Loneliness Is a Crowded Head 2/6 Life outside hospital is a little fraught for Ben. But he finds a refuge.	23:00 The In Crowd—Series 4, Episode 2 2/6 A tricky restaurant customer and a confused football manager. 23:30 Safety Catch—Series 1, Whatever Happened to the Unlikely Lad? 4/4 Arms dealer Simon dreads his school reunion, but could he end up the coolest kid in class?	23:00 Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 The human chameleon's host of comic characters from a chicken shop worker to a honeymooner 23:30 Party—Series 2, All Publicity Is Good Publicity 1/4 The aspiring politicians try to get the recognition and publicity they deserve.	23:00 Jason Cook's School of Hard Knocks—Funerals and Sex Education 5/6 Jason Cook examines the best way to behave at funerals and the subtleties of sex education 23:30 Two Episodes of Mash—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 News, weather, sport and a fly on the wall documentary.	23:00 Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Remarkable true history of rockets and the men, women and animals behind them. 23:15 Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—1. Pubs 1/4 The incisive reporter investigates Britain's public houses. 23:30 Alice's Wunderland—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 A trip round Wunderland, the Poundland of magical realms.

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