Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 9 - 15 August 2021

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00:00	00:00 Jane Beeson - The House at Tinner's Tor A ghost from the past troubles Anna on her bleak return to her childhood holiday home. 00:45 Get Carter: The Bloody Chamber—The Erl-King 2/5 A girl encounters the bewitching Erl-King and finds him irresistible.	00:00 Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 1. Missing 1/5 A student at a local college goes missing. Is it the work of the eerie Cranford family? 00:30 A Good Read—Ed Douglas and Andy Cave Harriett Gilbert, Andy Cave and Ed Douglas discuss three favourite books. From 2012.	00:00 Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 2. Change 2/5 The changes in Jackie Lamont’s behaviour and surprising abilities begin to cause concern. 00:30 Soul Music—Beethoven's Violin Concerto An exploration of how Beethoven's Violin Concerto has touched and changed people's lives.	00:00 Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 3. The Tradition 3/5 The Cranford Family's surviving descendants possess incredible supernatural powers. 00:30 Short Cuts—Series 21, From the Heart 2/6 Josie Long presents short documentaries about desire, love and heartbreak.	00:00 Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 4. Return to the Burning Field 4/5 BQ Brown insists on going to the Burning Field at night, with Jackie and the police. 00:30 Great Lives—Germaine Greer on Dame Elizabeth Frink Germaine Greer nominates sculptor Dame Elizabeth Frink. Presented by Matthew Parris.	00:00 Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 5. The Agenda 5/5 BQ Brown has good reason to learn more about the strange powers of the Cranford family. 00:30 Off the Page—Never Trust a Writer Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss being written about.	00:00 Yevgeny Zamyatin - We—1. Rationality 1/2 Engineer D-503 questions his life in One State, a post-revolutionary future.
01:00	01:00 What Happened, Miss Simone? by Alan Light (Omnibus) “I was born a child prodigy darling. I was born a genius.” The story of Nina Simone.	01:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 6. News From Sir Graham 6/8 An unexpected twist wraps up the case for the smooth detective - or does it? 01:30 Peeler—6. Breaking Point 6/6 As Quin enjoys freedom, Maria is pushed to breaking point.	01:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 7. Another Suspect 7/8 The detective and wife Steve face peril afloat, as they edge ever closer to the truth. 01:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 1. The Curious Curate 1/6 When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to catch his killer.	01:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 8. Return to London 8/8 With the case nearly cracked, the detective invites all the suspects to a cocktail party. 01:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover 2/6 With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead.	01:00 The House—Series 1, 1. Fall Out 1/8 Charles Bannister's party wins the general election - but only just. 01:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 3. Buried Treasure 3/6 The sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a nasty murder.	01:00 The House—Series 1, 2. Clashes 2/8 Polly causes chaos for her Chief Whip dad and Dougal Baxter is up to no good. 01:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 4. The Civil War 4/6 The murder hunt leads to Oxford, as intimacy beckons in a cupboard full of special books.	01:00 Archive on 4—999 - Which Service Do You Require? Ian Sansom dials up the story of the 999 service, launched in 1937.
02:00	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Kiki Dee Singer Kiki Dee chooses tracks sung by Dusty Springfield and Jane Siberry. 02:20 Tessa Hadley - The Past (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Jill arrives unexpectedly at her parents' home, children in tow.	02:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—1. Arrival 1/10 November 1st, 1746. A traveller arrives at the port of New York, on urgent business. 02:15 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—6. The Punch and Judy Man 6/10 Joyce auditions with disastrous consequences! 02:30 A Last Excuse Me Dance The first reunion in 70 years of writer Shirley Hughes and her 1940s dancing partner	02:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—2. Walking 2/10 Fresh off the boat in New York, Smith takes a walk along the Broad-Way. 02:15 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—7. The Town Clerk 7/10 Will Llantwit-on-Sea's town clerk get away with his financial scam? 02:30 In Godzilla's Footsteps Godzilla was a response to atomic war. Japanese artists now respond to the tsunami of 2011	02:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—3. Visit 3/10 5 November 1746, New York. Smith pays a visit to the Lovell's house on Golden Hill. 02:15 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—8. Mister Showbusiness 8/10 Will starstruck Joyce escape the clutches of a seedy talent show host? 02:30 On the Trail of the Templars Martin Palmer goes on a quest for the truth behind the medieval Knights Templar.	02:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—4. Awakening 4/10 After the excitement of the night before, Smith has a rude awakening. 02:15 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—9. The Holiday-Maker 9/10 A mysterious guest is staying at Theda's guesthouse. 02:30 Yesterday's Papers: The End of the Music Press David Hepworth talks to fellow writers and bloggers about the decline of the music press	02:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—5. Chief 5/10 Smith is invited to play a game of cards with New York's chief justice. 02:15 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—10. Absent Without Leave 10/10 Matthew's past is about to catch up with him when a mystery army sergeant arrives in town. 02:30 A Gothic Cathedral Simon Fanshawe's story of Roget's Thesaurus compiled by an eminent Victorian.	02:00 A Bit of Fry and Laurie—First Bit 1/2 An unusual first kiss and dramatic soap revelations. Choice cuts from BBC TV. 02:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 1 1/6 An awkward phone call and the importance of good manners. The award-winning sketch show.
03:00	03:30 Sunflowers Tim Marlow investigates Van Gogh's late passion for sunflowers.	03:00 The Tree of Liberty—1. Friends in High Places 1/4 France 1791: A girl is murdered in Amiens. Is there a cover-up? Stars David Calder.	03:00 The Tree of Liberty—2. To Be a Pilgrim 2/4 Lt Gen Lacroix calls on the local sorceress over a ritual killing. Stars David Calder.	03:00 The Tree of Liberty—3. Health of a Nation 3/4 A doctor's son confesses to his father's murder. But is it the truth? Stars David Calder.	03:00 The Tree of Liberty—4. Moon Conjunct Uranus 4/4 A girl’s death is linked to a magical sect. Could Lacroix be involved? Stars David Calder.	03:00 Stephen Wyatt - Piglaw When a pig kills a small child in medieval France, legal and religious issues are raised.	03:00 The Pin—Series 2, Award 1/4 Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show. 03:15 Poets' Tree—Episode 1 1/4 Poetry classics and an unusual person trying to write poetry for the first time. 03:30 Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 1 1/4 The spin doctoring duo get a lucrative contract to work for the BBC.
04:00	04:00 Henry James—The Portrait of a Gentleman A dalliance with a young American woman inspires Henry James, but leads to tragedy.	04:00 Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation. 04:30 Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions	04:00 The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Frank Skinner, Holly Walsh and Richard Herring ponder history’s funniest moments. 04:30 The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 The arrival of Nigel and Michael's father sparks more havoc.	04:00 Whispers—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham. 04:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Bill Of Fare 5/6 Romance and skullduggery flourish at a Food Fair.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 8, Charles Dickens 6/6 James Walton chairs the literary quiz featuring the works of Charles Dickens. From 2005. 04:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 A golfing break makes Daniel and Lucy rethink priorities.	04:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 6 6/7 Miles Jupp tests Dave Gorman, Anneka Rice and Joe Lycett. 04:30 To the Manor Born—The Honours List 9/10 With news of a New Year's Honour for a villager, Audrey is nice to Devere.	04:00 Oscar Wilde—A Woman of No Importance At a country house party, Mrs Arbuthnot's long-concealed secret comes back to haunt her.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Guns, Roses and Poetry Readings Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 05:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 1 1/6 An awkward phone call and the importance of good manners. The award-winning sketch show.	05:00 Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Tim FitzHigham recreates a 19th-century bet. Can his pig beat a rower in a feat of speed? 05:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 26, Episode 2 2/7 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	05:00 Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, The Human Body 3/4 Andy remembers an awkward visit to the GP when he was a student. From 2017. 05:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, Theatre 3/4 Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics.	05:00 The Fair Intellectual Club—An Engagement with Mr Hogarth 5/6 Portraits and Poteen delight the Fair Intellectuals when Mr Hogarth comes to Edinburgh. 05:30 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of new towns.	05:00 On the Rocks—Series 1, Barter 4/4 Morwenna is trying to improve herself, and Frank needs a lesson in island economics. 05:30 Stand-Up Specials—Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Egg-sistential Crisis Kiri Pritchard-McLean wonders why millennials don't want to procreate?	05:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore 2/4 Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family. 05:30 Stand-Up Specials—Scrambled EGG A comedy special. Anna Leong Brophy and Emily Lloyd-Saini explore being mixed race.	05:30 Great Lives—Germaine Greer on Dame Elizabeth Frink Germaine Greer nominates sculptor Dame Elizabeth Frink. Presented by Matthew Parris.
06:00	06:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 6. News From Sir Graham 6/8 An unexpected twist wraps up the case for the smooth detective - or does it? 06:30 Peeler—6. Breaking Point 6/6 As Quin enjoys freedom, Maria is pushed to breaking point.	06:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 7. Another Suspect 7/8 The detective and wife Steve face peril afloat, as they edge ever closer to the truth. 06:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 1. The Curious Curate 1/6 When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to catch his killer.	06:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 8. Return to London 8/8 With the case nearly cracked, the detective invites all the suspects to a cocktail party. 06:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover 2/6 With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead.	06:00 The House—Series 1, 1. Fall Out 1/8 Charles Bannister's party wins the general election - but only just. 06:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 3. Buried Treasure 3/6 The sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a nasty murder.	06:00 The House—Series 1, 2. Clashes 2/8 Polly causes chaos for her Chief Whip dad and Dougal Baxter is up to no good. 06:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 4. The Civil War 4/6 The murder hunt leads to Oxford, as intimacy beckons in a cupboard full of special books.	06:00 Oscar Wilde—A Woman of No Importance At a country house party, Mrs Arbuthnot's long-concealed secret comes back to haunt her.	06:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 In 1746, a traveller arrives at the port of New York, on urgent business.
07:00	07:00 Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Tim FitzHigham recreates a 19th-century bet. Can his pig beat a rower in a feat of speed? 07:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 26, Episode 2 2/7 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	07:00 Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, The Human Body 3/4 Andy remembers an awkward visit to the GP when he was a student. From 2017. 07:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, Theatre 3/4 Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics.	07:00 The Fair Intellectual Club—An Engagement with Mr Hogarth 5/6 Portraits and Poteen delight the Fair Intellectuals when Mr Hogarth comes to Edinburgh. 07:30 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of new towns.	07:00 On the Rocks—Series 1, Barter 4/4 Morwenna is trying to improve herself, and Frank needs a lesson in island economics. 07:30 Stand-Up Specials—Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Egg-sistential Crisis Kiri Pritchard-McLean wonders why millennials don't want to procreate?	07:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore 2/4 Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family. 07:30 Stand-Up Specials—Scrambled EGG A comedy special. Anna Leong Brophy and Emily Lloyd-Saini explore being mixed race.	07:30 Great Lives—Germaine Greer on Dame Elizabeth Frink Germaine Greer nominates sculptor Dame Elizabeth Frink. Presented by Matthew Parris.	07:10 Inheritance Tracks—Wilko Johnson Wilko Johnson with The Everly Brothers' Cathy's Clown and Bob Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited 07:20 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Joyce auditions for Professor Broadbent with disastrous results!
08:00	08:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Men of Property 5/6 Albert and Harold try to buy the yard's freehold. 08:30 The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 21 July 1799 1/6 Dorothy worries over William's wedding and Thomas de Quinine arrives.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Gold Plate Robbery 16/17 Neddie Seagoon pursues hot booty overseas, but is Bloodnok far behind? 08:30 Take Me To Your Reader—5. Writer's Block 5/5 Colin helps an old author having problems, and Janet has doubts about a new one.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Bequest 3/20 The Lad is due a fortune, but only if he gets married! 08:30 No Commitments—Series 3, Talking Shop 3/6 Charlotte makes a momentous decision, and her sisters must suffer the aftermath.	08:00 The Navy Lark—Friday the 13th The day proves unlucky for the superstitious crew of HMS Troutbridge. 08:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, Turning the Tables 5/6 It's quiz time, but Mr Maxwell is lacking a team.	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 2, Put That Light Out 3/20 Captain Mainwaring's platoon sparks havoc during an air-raid. 08:30 Semi Circles—Series 2, A Family Time 2/6 Ben and Helen squabble over spending Christmas with her mother.	08:00 Whispers—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham. 08:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Bill Of Fare 5/6 Romance and skullduggery flourish at a Food Fair.	08:30 Doctor at Large—The Deep End 1/13 Freshly qualified doctors Sparrow, Evans and Benskin's medical mishaps go on and on.
09:00	09:00 Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation. 09:30 Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions	09:00 Party's Over—Series 1, New Party 2/5 New sitcom starring Miles Jupp as former PM Henry Tobin. 09:30 The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 The arrival of Nigel and Michael's father sparks more havoc.	09:00 Whispers—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham. 09:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Bill Of Fare 5/6 Romance and skullduggery flourish at a Food Fair.	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 8, Charles Dickens 6/6 James Walton chairs the literary quiz featuring the works of Charles Dickens. From 2005. 09:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 A golfing break makes Daniel and Lucy rethink priorities.	09:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 6 6/7 Miles Jupp tests Dave Gorman, Anneka Rice and Joe Lycett. 09:30 To the Manor Born—The Honours List 9/10 With news of a New Year's Honour for a villager, Audrey is nice to Devere.	09:00 4 Extra Celebrates Dora Bryan Author Lynne Truss celebrates the life of Dora Bryan with some archive treasures.	09:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, A Stand on Ceremony 3/13 Organising their new baby's christening turns into a headache for Jennifer and Henry. 09:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore 2/4 Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family.
10:00	10:00 The Tree of Liberty—1. Friends in High Places 1/4 France 1791: A girl is murdered in Amiens. Is there a cover-up? Stars David Calder.	10:00 The Tree of Liberty—2. To Be a Pilgrim 2/4 Lt Gen Lacroix calls on the local sorceress over a ritual killing. Stars David Calder.	10:00 The Tree of Liberty—3. Health of a Nation 3/4 A doctor's son confesses to his father's murder. But is it the truth? Stars David Calder.	10:00 The Tree of Liberty—4. Moon Conjunct Uranus 4/4 A girl’s death is linked to a magical sect. Could Lacroix be involved? Stars David Calder.	10:00 Stephen Wyatt - Piglaw When a pig kills a small child in medieval France, legal and religious issues are raised.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Poets, Wendy Cope Poet Wendy Cope shares her eight track choices with Lauren Laverne. 10:45 Multi Story Shorts—Only One Twin Can Win Olympic runner Jake Wightman and his twin brother Sam, discuss the impact of comparison.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 8, The Greater Good 15/48 Manoush Zomorodi explores personal sacrifice during times of crisis 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Archbishop Stephen Cottrell Chopin’s ‘Nocturne No. 1 in b-flat minor’ and Michael Tippett’s ‘A Child of Our Time’.	11:00 Archive on 4—999 - Which Service Do You Require? Ian Sansom dials up the story of the 999 service, launched in 1937.	11:00 Steve Penk's Radio Nightmares—1. Can I Take That Again? 1/3 A collection of classic radio fluffs and bloopers.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Poets, John Cooper Clarke John Cooper Clarke, poet, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne 11:45 Multi Story Shorts—Relationship Status Three nuns share their experiences of love and why they don't see themselves as single.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—What's New for August? Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan present new podcasts for August.		11:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Parental Guidance Jay Allison introduces tales of learning life’s lessons from one’s parents. 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Wilko Johnson Wilko Johnson with The Everly Brothers' Cathy's Clown and Bob Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited
12:00	12:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Men of Property 5/6 Albert and Harold try to buy the yard's freehold. 12:30 The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 21 July 1799 1/6 Dorothy worries over William's wedding and Thomas de Quinine arrives.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Gold Plate Robbery 16/17 Neddie Seagoon pursues hot booty overseas, but is Bloodnok far behind? 12:30 Take Me To Your Reader—5. Writer's Block 5/5 Colin helps an old author having problems, and Janet has doubts about a new one.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Bequest 3/20 The Lad is due a fortune, but only if he gets married! 12:30 No Commitments—Series 3, Talking Shop 3/6 Charlotte makes a momentous decision, and her sisters must suffer the aftermath.	12:00 The Navy Lark—Friday the 13th The day proves unlucky for the superstitious crew of HMS Troutbridge. 12:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, Turning the Tables 5/6 It's quiz time, but Mr Maxwell is lacking a team.	12:00 Dad's Army—Series 2, Put That Light Out 3/20 Captain Mainwaring's platoon sparks havoc during an air-raid. 12:30 Semi Circles—Series 2, A Family Time 2/6 Ben and Helen squabble over spending Christmas with her mother.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Gold Plate Robbery 16/17 Neddie Seagoon pursues hot booty overseas, but is Bloodnok far behind? 12:30 The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 21 July 1799 1/6 Dorothy worries over William's wedding and Thomas de Quinine arrives.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Peter Redgrove: Radio Poems - Obeah Oss Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 2 2/6 A surprise wedding venue and the sound of Shakespeare. Sketch show from 2018.
13:00	13:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 6. News From Sir Graham 6/8 An unexpected twist wraps up the case for the smooth detective - or does it? 13:30 Peeler—6. Breaking Point 6/6 As Quin enjoys freedom, Maria is pushed to breaking point.	13:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 7. Another Suspect 7/8 The detective and wife Steve face peril afloat, as they edge ever closer to the truth. 13:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 1. The Curious Curate 1/6 When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to catch his killer.	13:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 8. Return to London 8/8 With the case nearly cracked, the detective invites all the suspects to a cocktail party. 13:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover 2/6 With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead.	13:00 The House—Series 1, 1. Fall Out 1/8 Charles Bannister's party wins the general election - but only just. 13:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 3. Buried Treasure 3/6 The sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a nasty murder.	13:00 The House—Series 1, 2. Clashes 2/8 Polly causes chaos for her Chief Whip dad and Dougal Baxter is up to no good. 13:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 4. The Civil War 4/6 The murder hunt leads to Oxford, as intimacy beckons in a cupboard full of special books.	13:00 Archive on 4—999 - Which Service Do You Require? Ian Sansom dials up the story of the 999 service, launched in 1937.	13:00 Farewell to the Horse by Ulrich Raulff (Omnibus) The alliance between man and horse lasted 6,000 years, shaping life in town and country.
14:00	14:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—1. Arrival 1/10 November 1st, 1746. A traveller arrives at the port of New York, on urgent business. 14:15 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—6. The Punch and Judy Man 6/10 Joyce auditions with disastrous consequences! 14:30 A Last Excuse Me Dance The first reunion in 70 years of writer Shirley Hughes and her 1940s dancing partner	14:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—2. Walking 2/10 Fresh off the boat in New York, Smith takes a walk along the Broad-Way. 14:15 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—7. The Town Clerk 7/10 Will Llantwit-on-Sea's town clerk get away with his financial scam? 14:30 In Godzilla's Footsteps Godzilla was a response to atomic war. Japanese artists now respond to the tsunami of 2011	14:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—3. Visit 3/10 5 November 1746, New York. Smith pays a visit to the Lovell's house on Golden Hill. 14:15 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—8. Mister Showbusiness 8/10 Will starstruck Joyce escape the clutches of a seedy talent show host? 14:30 On the Trail of the Templars Martin Palmer goes on a quest for the truth behind the medieval Knights Templar.	14:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—4. Awakening 4/10 After the excitement of the night before, Smith has a rude awakening. 14:15 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—9. The Holiday-Maker 9/10 A mysterious guest is staying at Theda's guesthouse. 14:30 Yesterday's Papers: The End of the Music Press David Hepworth talks to fellow writers and bloggers about the decline of the music press	14:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—5. Chief 5/10 Smith is invited to play a game of cards with New York's chief justice. 14:15 Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—10. Absent Without Leave 10/10 Matthew's past is about to catch up with him when a mystery army sergeant arrives in town. 14:30 A Gothic Cathedral Simon Fanshawe's story of Roget's Thesaurus compiled by an eminent Victorian.	14:00 A Bit of Fry and Laurie—First Bit 1/2 An unusual first kiss and dramatic soap revelations. Choice cuts from BBC TV. 14:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 1 1/6 An awkward phone call and the importance of good manners. The award-winning sketch show.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Sarah Dunant Sarah Dunant picks 'You Make Me Feel So Young' and 'Surge illuminare Jerusalem'. 14:20 The Pick Up (Omnibus) A father and daughter go on a road trip to Moscow to heal a rift - and attend a wedding.
15:00	15:00 The Tree of Liberty—1. Friends in High Places 1/4 France 1791: A girl is murdered in Amiens. Is there a cover-up? Stars David Calder.	15:00 The Tree of Liberty—2. To Be a Pilgrim 2/4 Lt Gen Lacroix calls on the local sorceress over a ritual killing. Stars David Calder.	15:00 The Tree of Liberty—3. Health of a Nation 3/4 A doctor's son confesses to his father's murder. But is it the truth? Stars David Calder.	15:00 The Tree of Liberty—4. Moon Conjunct Uranus 4/4 A girl’s death is linked to a magical sect. Could Lacroix be involved? Stars David Calder.	15:00 Stephen Wyatt - Piglaw When a pig kills a small child in medieval France, legal and religious issues are raised.	15:00 The Pin—Series 2, Award 1/4 Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show. 15:15 Poets' Tree—Episode 1 1/4 Poetry classics and an unusual person trying to write poetry for the first time. 15:30 Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 1 1/4 The spin doctoring duo get a lucrative contract to work for the BBC.	15:30 In Godzilla's Footsteps Godzilla was a response to atomic war. Japanese artists now respond to the tsunami of 2011
16:00	16:00 Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation. 16:30 Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions	16:00 The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Frank Skinner, Holly Walsh and Richard Herring ponder history’s funniest moments. 16:30 The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 The arrival of Nigel and Michael's father sparks more havoc.	16:00 Whispers—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Valerie Grove, Lucy Moore and Geoffrey Durham. 16:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Bill Of Fare 5/6 Romance and skullduggery flourish at a Food Fair.	16:00 The Write Stuff—Series 8, Charles Dickens 6/6 James Walton chairs the literary quiz featuring the works of Charles Dickens. From 2005. 16:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 A golfing break makes Daniel and Lucy rethink priorities.	16:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 6 6/7 Miles Jupp tests Dave Gorman, Anneka Rice and Joe Lycett. 16:30 To the Manor Born—The Honours List 9/10 With news of a New Year's Honour for a villager, Audrey is nice to Devere.	16:00 Oscar Wilde—A Woman of No Importance At a country house party, Mrs Arbuthnot's long-concealed secret comes back to haunt her.	16:00 GB Shaw - Androcles and the Lion Recorded in 1967, the Irish writer's interpretation of one of Aesop's Fables.
17:00	17:00 Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Tim FitzHigham recreates a 19th-century bet. Can his pig beat a rower in a feat of speed? 17:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 26, Episode 2 2/7 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	17:00 Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, The Human Body 3/4 Andy remembers an awkward visit to the GP when he was a student. From 2017. 17:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, Theatre 3/4 Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics.	17:00 The Fair Intellectual Club—An Engagement with Mr Hogarth 5/6 Portraits and Poteen delight the Fair Intellectuals when Mr Hogarth comes to Edinburgh. 17:30 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of new towns.	17:00 On the Rocks—Series 1, Barter 4/4 Morwenna is trying to improve herself, and Frank needs a lesson in island economics. 17:30 Stand-Up Specials—Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Egg-sistential Crisis Kiri Pritchard-McLean wonders why millennials don't want to procreate?	17:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore 2/4 Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family. 17:30 Stand-Up Specials—Scrambled EGG A comedy special. Anna Leong Brophy and Emily Lloyd-Saini explore being mixed race.	17:30 Great Lives—Germaine Greer on Dame Elizabeth Frink Germaine Greer nominates sculptor Dame Elizabeth Frink. Presented by Matthew Parris.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Peter Redgrove: Radio Poems - Obeah Oss Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 2 2/6 A surprise wedding venue and the sound of Shakespeare. Sketch show from 2018.
18:00	18:00 Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 1. Missing 1/5 A student at a local college goes missing. Is it the work of the eerie Cranford family? 18:30 A Good Read—Ed Douglas and Andy Cave Harriett Gilbert, Andy Cave and Ed Douglas discuss three favourite books. From 2012.	18:00 Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 2. Change 2/5 The changes in Jackie Lamont’s behaviour and surprising abilities begin to cause concern. 18:30 Soul Music—Beethoven's Violin Concerto An exploration of how Beethoven's Violin Concerto has touched and changed people's lives.	18:00 Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 3. The Tradition 3/5 The Cranford Family's surviving descendants possess incredible supernatural powers. 18:30 Short Cuts—Series 21, From the Heart 2/6 Josie Long presents short documentaries about desire, love and heartbreak.	18:00 Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 4. Return to the Burning Field 4/5 BQ Brown insists on going to the Burning Field at night, with Jackie and the police. 18:30 Great Lives—Germaine Greer on Dame Elizabeth Frink Germaine Greer nominates sculptor Dame Elizabeth Frink. Presented by Matthew Parris.	18:00 Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 5. The Agenda 5/5 BQ Brown has good reason to learn more about the strange powers of the Cranford family. 18:30 Off the Page—Never Trust a Writer Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss being written about.	18:00 Yevgeny Zamyatin - We—1. Rationality 1/2 Engineer D-503 questions his life in One State, a post-revolutionary future.	18:00 Eric Pringle - The Last Piano Player 2020: Technology rules supreme. An elderly musician goes on TV to justify his existence. 18:45 Get Carter: The Bloody Chamber—Wolf-Alice 3/5 A young girl found in a wolf's den goes to work for a dreadful patron.
19:00	19:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Men of Property 5/6 Albert and Harold try to buy the yard's freehold. 19:30 The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 21 July 1799 1/6 Dorothy worries over William's wedding and Thomas de Quinine arrives.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Gold Plate Robbery 16/17 Neddie Seagoon pursues hot booty overseas, but is Bloodnok far behind? 19:30 Take Me To Your Reader—5. Writer's Block 5/5 Colin helps an old author having problems, and Janet has doubts about a new one.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Bequest 3/20 The Lad is due a fortune, but only if he gets married! 19:30 No Commitments—Series 3, Talking Shop 3/6 Charlotte makes a momentous decision, and her sisters must suffer the aftermath.	19:00 The Navy Lark—Friday the 13th The day proves unlucky for the superstitious crew of HMS Troutbridge. 19:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, Turning the Tables 5/6 It's quiz time, but Mr Maxwell is lacking a team.	19:00 Dad's Army—Series 2, Put That Light Out 3/20 Captain Mainwaring's platoon sparks havoc during an air-raid. 19:30 Semi Circles—Series 2, A Family Time 2/6 Ben and Helen squabble over spending Christmas with her mother.	19:00 4 Extra Celebrates Dora Bryan Author Lynne Truss celebrates the life of Dora Bryan with some archive treasures.	19:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Parental Guidance Jay Allison introduces tales of learning life’s lessons from one’s parents. 19:50 Inheritance Tracks—Wilko Johnson Wilko Johnson with The Everly Brothers' Cathy's Clown and Bob Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited
20:00	20:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 6. News From Sir Graham 6/8 An unexpected twist wraps up the case for the smooth detective - or does it? 20:30 Peeler—6. Breaking Point 6/6 As Quin enjoys freedom, Maria is pushed to breaking point.	20:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 7. Another Suspect 7/8 The detective and wife Steve face peril afloat, as they edge ever closer to the truth. 20:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 1. The Curious Curate 1/6 When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to catch his killer.	20:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 8. Return to London 8/8 With the case nearly cracked, the detective invites all the suspects to a cocktail party. 20:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover 2/6 With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead.	20:00 The House—Series 1, 1. Fall Out 1/8 Charles Bannister's party wins the general election - but only just. 20:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 3. Buried Treasure 3/6 The sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a nasty murder.	20:00 The House—Series 1, 2. Clashes 2/8 Polly causes chaos for her Chief Whip dad and Dougal Baxter is up to no good. 20:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 4. The Civil War 4/6 The murder hunt leads to Oxford, as intimacy beckons in a cupboard full of special books.		20:00 GB Shaw - Androcles and the Lion Recorded in 1967, the Irish writer's interpretation of one of Aesop's Fables.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 8, The Greater Good 15/48 Manoush Zomorodi explores personal sacrifice during times of crisis 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Archbishop Stephen Cottrell Chopin’s ‘Nocturne No. 1 in b-flat minor’ and Michael Tippett’s ‘A Child of Our Time’.	21:00 Archive on 4—999 - Which Service Do You Require? Ian Sansom dials up the story of the 999 service, launched in 1937.	21:00 Steve Penk's Radio Nightmares—1. Can I Take That Again? 1/3 A collection of classic radio fluffs and bloopers.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Poets, John Cooper Clarke John Cooper Clarke, poet, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne 21:45 Multi Story Shorts—Relationship Status Three nuns share their experiences of love and why they don't see themselves as single.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—What's New for August? Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan present new podcasts for August.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Poets, Wendy Cope Poet Wendy Cope shares her eight track choices with Lauren Laverne. 21:45 Multi Story Shorts—Only One Twin Can Win Olympic runner Jake Wightman and his twin brother Sam, discuss the impact of comparison.
22:00	22:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 26, Episode 2 2/7 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 22:30 Father Figure—Series 1, Power Cut 4/4 No electricity means house-husband Tom's family enjoy some rare quality time together.	22:00 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, Theatre 3/4 Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics. 22:30 Revolting People—Series 3, Them Thar Hills 5/6 Samuel and McGurk follow prospector Mad Pete to hunt for gold.	22:00 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of new towns. 22:30 Life on Egg—Series 1, Whale 6/6 Crisis at The Egg when the prison is attacked by whales. 22:45 The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 2, Edinburgh 2/6 The stand-up comedian looks back at past performances at the Edinburgh Festival.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Egg-sistential Crisis Kiri Pritchard-McLean wonders why millennials don't want to procreate? 22:30 Political Animals—Series 2, Bo and Barack 1/4 President Obama's dog Bo suffers an identity crisis. 22:45 Poets' Tree—Episode 1 1/4 Poetry classics and an unusual person trying to write poetry for the first time.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Scrambled EGG A comedy special. Anna Leong Brophy and Emily Lloyd-Saini explore being mixed race. 22:30 The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Nostalgia is all the rage this week, as an escaping PoW drops in and out.	22:00 Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 1, Budapest and Warsaw 1/5 Ross kicks off his comedy travelogues in the capital of Hungary. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 10, Olivia Colman talks to Sharon Horgan 5/6 Actress Olivia Colman talks to Sharon Horgan, writer and star of sitcom Pulling.	22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 2 2/6 A surprise wedding venue and the sound of Shakespeare. Sketch show from 2018. 22:30 Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian—Series 2, 4. Status Stand-up exploring British Chinese culture from BBC New Comedy Award finalist Ken Cheng. 22:45 Charlotte and Lillian—Series 2, 4. The Patient 4/4 A hospital stay and a big birthday force Lillian and Charlotte to face some awful truths.
23:00	23:00 Party's Over—Series 1, New Party 2/5 New sitcom starring Miles Jupp as former PM Henry Tobin. 23:30 Recorded for Training Purposes—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Sketch show about modern communication and contemporary obsessions.	23:00 2000 Years of Radio—Series 1, Mad - Georgian Radio 5/6 Full Age of Enlightenment updates, plus the Earl of Sandwich lives up to his name. 23:15 Jelly Mountain—Episode 5 5/5 Musings on a footkerchief and a forest full of girls. Songs and stories from Ivor Cutler. 23:30 Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 2, Generosity 3/6 Mark spoils us with a look at the virtue of generosity.	23:00 Radio 9—Series 2, Episode 3 3/5 Travels at sea, a magazine for NIMBYs and faking your way in abseiling. 23:30 Bunk Bed—Series 4, Episode 6 6/8 Rising Damp legend Don Warrington joins Peter Curran and Patrick Marber in the dark. 23:45 Tina C—Tina C's Tiny Island Tour, Wales 4/4 Arriving in Cardiff, the country singer has a very special announcement to make.	23:00 The Museum of Everything—Series 1, A Very Important Visitor 2/6 Marvel at tribute bands in the Mock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Stars Amanda Donohoe. 23:30 Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 1 1/4 The spin doctoring duo get a lucrative contract to work for the BBC.	23:00 Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself—Episode 3 3/4 Behind-the-scenes sketch show looking at the life and work of impressionist Lewis Macleod. 23:30 Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Riddlington Plastic 4/6 The consultants marvel at the world wide web, and Ryan gets embroiled in a protest.	23:00 Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey—Series 1, Charity 4/4 Sara looks at examples of altruistic behaviour and feats of generosity. 23:30 Armstrong and Miller—Episode 2 2/4 Battles recreated, and National Trousers Day. The duo's sketches and songs. 23:45 The Pin—Series 2, Shoestring 2/4 Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show.	23:00 Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Travel System 3/6 Josh attempts to buy a pram on the cheap. 23:30 A Bit of Fry and Laurie—Second Bit 2/2 A crazy shopping spree and eating Greek in Stevenage.

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