Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 16 - 22 August 2021

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00:00	00:00 Eric Pringle - The Last Piano Player 2020: Technology rules supreme. An elderly musician goes on TV to justify his existence. 00:45 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.	00:00 William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—1. Assignment 1/5 'Coolhunter' Cayce Pollard takes on an apparently routine assignment in London. 00:30 A Good Read—Sir Michael Darrington and Terri Duhon Business experts Michael Darrington and Terri Duhon discuss books with Harriett Gilbert.	00:00 William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—2. Tokyo 2/5 'Coolhunter' Cayce travels to Tokyo in search of the online footage's creator. 00:30 Soul Music—The Skye Boat Song Exploring how this song from the 1870s continues to touch people's lives across the world.	00:00 William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—3. Mugged 3/5 'Coolhunter' Cayce Pollard is mugged in Tokyo, but who is behind her assailants? 00:30 Short Cuts—Series 21, Beasts 4/6 Short documentaries about creatures - both real and imagined - presented by Josie Long.	00:00 William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—4. Watermark 4/5 Searching for footage clues, 'coolhunter' Cayce locates the menacing Baranov. 00:30 Great Lives—Ermonela Jaho on Mother Teresa The Albanian opera singer Ermonela Jaho chooses the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.	00:00 William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—5. Moscow 5/5 In seedy Moscow, 'coolhunter' Cayce meets the maker of the footage. 00:30 Off the Page—I Don't Know Dominic Arkwright discusses admitting uncertainty with his panel.	00:00 Yevgeny Zamyatin - We—2. Infatuation 2/2 Will OneState engineer D-503's fascination with I-330 lead him to love or revolution?
01:00	01:00 Farewell to the Horse by Ulrich Raulff (Omnibus) The alliance between man and horse lasted 6,000 years, shaping life in town and country.	01:00 The House—Series 1, 3. Power of the Pen 3/8 A political novel and a proposed memoir ruffle the feathers of the British establishment. 01:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 5. The Wizard of Evesham 5/6 The alarmed sleuth discovers her hairdresser and his clients are harbouring a dark secret.	01:00 The House—Series 1, 4. Old Flame 4/8 Woman trouble for the Home Secretary as he leads an important vote. With Timothy West. 01:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 6. The Moment of Truth 6/6 Agatha must identify the poisoner, but James won't help. Does he really no longer care?	01:00 The House—Series 1, 5. Polly's Party 5/8 Chief Whip Charles's daughter gets into the newspapers again. 01:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—1. Deaths 1/6 The kindly detective probes some animal charities.	01:00 The House—Series 1, 6. Time for a Change? 6/8 The Opposition are thinking of changing their leader and Charles and Juliet have lunch. 01:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—2. Sabotage 2/6 As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer is set to make a speech.	01:00 The House—Series 1, 7. Tracking a Traitor 7/8 A spy in their midst - but who can it be? 01:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—3. Well Dead 3/6 Purbright probes the discovery of a body down a wishing well.	01:00 Archive on 4—The Pound in Your Pocket Frances Cairncross tells the inside story of the devaluation crisis of 1967.
02:00	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Sarah Dunant Sarah Dunant picks 'You Make Me Feel So Young' and 'Surge illuminare Jerusalem'. 02:20 The Pick Up (Omnibus) A father and daughter go on a road trip to Moscow to heal a rift - and attend a wedding.	02:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—6. Detained 6/10 Smith writes to his father from the debtors prison where he has been detained. 02:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 1. The Season 1/10 Jane Austen's satire on all things Gothic with Miriam Margolyes. 02:30 To Paris With Parsnips Two British amateur cooks take over a Paris restaurant to feed British food to the French	02:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—7. Surprise 7/10 A civilised breakfast is interrupted by an unkempt surprise guest. 02:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 2. The Disappearance 2/10 Catherine Morland becomes extremely worried. Stars Georgia Groome. 02:30 You Must Take the A Train Author Adam Gopnik rides New York's longest subway train which is famous for its song.	02:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—8. Question 8/10 Smith and Septimus relax after a triumphant performance of the play. 02:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 3. Third Wheel 3/10 Catherine finds her plan to spend more time with Henry Tilney thwarted. 02:30 Casa Negra: The Real Casablanca Andrew Hussey on the cultural renaissance affecting Morocco's largest city.	02:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—9. Arrest 9/10 A devastating accident has occurred and Smith finds himself in court. 02:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 4. Fears 4/10 Catherine discovers that heroines must take desperate action to get what they want. 02:30 The First Private Eye Val McDermid probes the man who gave the world the term "private eye".	02:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—10. Resolution 10/10 The true nature of Smith's quest becomes clear. But is it all as it seems? 02:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 5. Conflict 5/10 Catherine receives a most pleasing invitation and a most displeasing engagement. 02:30 Trollope Poet Michael Symmons Roberts explores the remarkable life of Anthony Trollope.	02:00 Innes Own World—Episode 1 1/4 Neil Innes ruminates wryly on the nature of civilisation. 02:30 Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey—Series 1, Charity 4/4 Sara looks at examples of altruistic behaviour and feats of generosity.
03:00	03:30 In Godzilla's Footsteps Godzilla was a response to atomic war. Japanese artists now respond to the tsunami of 2011	03:00 The Great Scott—Series 1, The Fair Maid of Perth 1/3 A beautiful glover's daughter struggles to survive in lawless 14th-century Scotland.	03:00 The Great Scott—Series 1, Rob Roy 2/3 A young poet is banished to the north, where he falls for his beautiful, mysterious cousin	03:00 The Great Scott—Series 1, Waverley 3/3 What makes a man betray his country to fight for another cause? Ambition, politics, love?	03:00 The Great Scott—Series 2, The Bride 1/3 Can a marriage between two warring families finally bring peace?	03:00 The Great Scott—Series 2, Ivanhoe 2/3 Ivanhoe rescued King Richard I during the Crusades but has since disappeared.	03:00 Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 1 1/6 Feeling middle-aged at 35, Will seeks advice from godfather Peter and Tory MP George. 03:30 Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 1, Budapest and Warsaw 1/5 Ross kicks off his comedy travelogues in the capital of Hungary.
04:00	04:00 GB Shaw - Androcles and the Lion Recorded in 1967, the Irish writer's interpretation of one of Aesop's Fables.	04:00 Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 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 6 6/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions	04:00 The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Chris Addison and Alun Cochrane join Frank Skinner and historian Dr Kate Williams. 04:30 The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Zorro saves the day for the dysfunctional web designers, or does he?	04:00 Whispers—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lynne Truss, Lucy Moore and Michele Brown. 04:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Party Party 6/6 Joan's got man troubles, while Rosie tackles pensioner politics. From 2001.	04:00 We've Been Here Before—Series 1, Episode 1 1/5 Clive Anderson is joined by Gyles Brandreth, Jimmy Carr, John O'Farrell and David Quantick 04:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Lucy doesn't realise Daniel can't keep secrets.	04:00 The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou, Matthew Fort. 04:30 To the Manor Born—Plenty More Fish 10/10 With their love lives in a tangle, Audrey falls out with Marjory.	04:00 Hercule Poirot—The ABC Murders A chilling letter sets the Belgian sleuth on the trail of an enigmatic killer.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Peter Redgrove: Radio Poems - Obeah Oss Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 05:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 2 2/6 A surprise wedding venue and the sound of Shakespeare. Sketch show from 2018.	05:00 Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Adventuring comic Tim FitzHigham attempts to cook a pudding under ten feet of water. 05:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 26, Episode 3 3/7 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	05:00 Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, Animals 4/4 Comedian and writer Andy Hamilton's sort-of-memories are all about animals. 05:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, Innovation 4/4 Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics.	05:00 The Fair Intellectual Club—A Fling with Mr Franklin 6/6 Ben Franklin arrives in a thunderstorm and wins the Fair Intellectuals' hearts and minds. 05:30 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 4 4/4 Paul Sinha presents his virtual audience with an A-Z of facts.	05:00 Rum Bunch—World's End on Sea 1/4 Justin Edwards, Mel Giedroyc and Dave Mounfield with special guest Rebecca Front. 05:30 Stand-Up Specials—Imran Yusuf: Relabelled Comedian Imran Yusuf does some soul-searching about what it means to be a 'man'.	05:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Protest 3/4 The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life 05:30 Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 1 1/4 The latest from Frayn’s comic genius. Martin Jarvis directs a dazzling ensemble.	05:30 Great Lives—Ermonela Jaho on Mother Teresa The Albanian opera singer Ermonela Jaho chooses the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
06:00	06:00 The House—Series 1, 3. Power of the Pen 3/8 A political novel and a proposed memoir ruffle the feathers of the British establishment. 06:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 5. The Wizard of Evesham 5/6 The alarmed sleuth discovers her hairdresser and his clients are harbouring a dark secret.	06:00 The House—Series 1, 4. Old Flame 4/8 Woman trouble for the Home Secretary as he leads an important vote. With Timothy West. 06:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 6. The Moment of Truth 6/6 Agatha must identify the poisoner, but James won't help. Does he really no longer care?	06:00 The House—Series 1, 5. Polly's Party 5/8 Chief Whip Charles's daughter gets into the newspapers again. 06:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—1. Deaths 1/6 The kindly detective probes some animal charities.	06:00 The House—Series 1, 6. Time for a Change? 6/8 The Opposition are thinking of changing their leader and Charles and Juliet have lunch. 06:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—2. Sabotage 2/6 As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer is set to make a speech.	06:00 The House—Series 1, 7. Tracking a Traitor 7/8 A spy in their midst - but who can it be? 06:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—3. Well Dead 3/6 Purbright probes the discovery of a body down a wishing well.	06:00 Hercule Poirot—The ABC Murders A chilling letter sets the Belgian sleuth on the trail of an enigmatic killer.	06:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Smith writes to his father from the debtors prison where he has been detained.
07:00	07:00 Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Adventuring comic Tim FitzHigham attempts to cook a pudding under ten feet of water. 07:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 26, Episode 3 3/7 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	07:00 Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, Animals 4/4 Comedian and writer Andy Hamilton's sort-of-memories are all about animals. 07:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, Innovation 4/4 Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics.	07:00 The Fair Intellectual Club—A Fling with Mr Franklin 6/6 Ben Franklin arrives in a thunderstorm and wins the Fair Intellectuals' hearts and minds. 07:30 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 4 4/4 Paul Sinha presents his virtual audience with an A-Z of facts.	07:00 Rum Bunch—World's End on Sea 1/4 Justin Edwards, Mel Giedroyc and Dave Mounfield with special guest Rebecca Front. 07:30 Stand-Up Specials—Imran Yusuf: Relabelled Comedian Imran Yusuf does some soul-searching about what it means to be a 'man'.	07:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Protest 3/4 The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life 07:30 Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 1 1/4 The latest from Frayn’s comic genius. Martin Jarvis directs a dazzling ensemble.	07:30 Great Lives—Ermonela Jaho on Mother Teresa The Albanian opera singer Ermonela Jaho chooses the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.	07:10 Inheritance Tracks—Melanie C Former Spice Girl Melanie C chooses tracks by Stevie Wonder and The Bangles. 07:20 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey (Omnibus), Episode 1 1/2 Entering society, Catherine imagines danger in every encounter with comic results.
08:00	08:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Men of Letters 6/6 Albert butts in on Harold's church magazine article. 08:30 The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 27 July 1799 2/6 William and Mary's wedding bells ring, but there is an unexpected guest.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The £50 Cure 17/17 Ned picks up a lavish NHS prescription. Kenneth Connor covers for Harry Secombe. 08:30 Winston—Winston in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love 1/6 Newly in love, Nancy is not too keen on recalling past events with old rogue Winston.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Blackboard Jungle 6/20 The Lad becomes a young schoolmaster in a school full of juvenile delinquents. 08:30 No Commitments—Series 3, An Ill Wind 4/6 Victoria's illness makes Roger squeamish. Charlotte overreacts, but Anna is a rock.	08:00 The Navy Lark—The New NAAFI Pertwee's potent beer sparks an explosive opening ceremony aboard HMS Troutbridge. 08:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, Centenary 6/6 Two musicians are after the same piano and a boy can't face the special school parade.	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 2, Boots, Boots, Boots 4/20 The platoon take action when Mainwaring gets obsessed with their feet. 08:30 Semi Circles—Series 2, A Liberal Education 3/6 Ben would like to swap his daughter for a Porsche. Or is private education the answer?	08:00 Whispers—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lynne Truss, Lucy Moore and Michele Brown. 08:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Party Party 6/6 Joan's got man troubles, while Rosie tackles pensioner politics. From 2001.	08:30 Doctor at Large—The SS Lotus 2/13 Simon Sparrow soon realises that life as a ship's doctor is far from plain sailing.
09:00	09:00 Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 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 6 6/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions	09:00 Party's Over—Series 1, Parish Council 3/5 Henry meets a local nemesis as he tries to make some home and garden improvements. 09:30 The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Zorro saves the day for the dysfunctional web designers, or does he?	09:00 Whispers—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lynne Truss, Lucy Moore and Michele Brown. 09:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Party Party 6/6 Joan's got man troubles, while Rosie tackles pensioner politics. From 2001.	09:00 We've Been Here Before—Series 1, Episode 1 1/5 Clive Anderson is joined by Gyles Brandreth, Jimmy Carr, John O'Farrell and David Quantick 09:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Lucy doesn't realise Daniel can't keep secrets.	09:00 The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou, Matthew Fort. 09:30 To the Manor Born—Plenty More Fish 10/10 With their love lives in a tangle, Audrey falls out with Marjory.	09:00 Mark Billingham's Rule Book of Crime Crime writer Mark Billingham detects his radio sleuthing stars.	09:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, A Slight Case of Baptism 4/13 It's the new baby's christening day - at Jennifer's mother's church. 09:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Protest 3/4 The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life
10:00	10:00 The Great Scott—Series 1, The Fair Maid of Perth 1/3 A beautiful glover's daughter struggles to survive in lawless 14th-century Scotland.	10:00 The Great Scott—Series 1, Rob Roy 2/3 A young poet is banished to the north, where he falls for his beautiful, mysterious cousin	10:00 The Great Scott—Series 1, Waverley 3/3 What makes a man betray his country to fight for another cause? Ambition, politics, love?	10:00 The Great Scott—Series 2, The Bride 1/3 Can a marriage between two warring families finally bring peace?	10:00 The Great Scott—Series 2, Ivanhoe 2/3 Ivanhoe rescued King Richard I during the Crusades but has since disappeared.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Poets, Lemn Sissay Poet Lemn Sissay shares his castaway choices in conversation with Kirsty Young. 10:45 Multi Story Shorts—Becoming Mum A chance encounter took 22-year-old Emilie's life in a completely unexpected direction.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 8, The TED Radio Wow-er 16/48 Manoush Zomorodi sxplores some of TED's most wondrous science lessons 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Keisha Buchanan Sugababe singer Keisha Buchanan shares her Inheritance Tracks.	11:00 Archive on 4—The Pound in Your Pocket Frances Cairncross tells the inside story of the devaluation crisis of 1967.	11:00 Steve Penk's Radio Nightmares—2. One More Time 2/3 A collection of classic radio fluffs and bloopers.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Poets, Wendy Cope Poet Wendy Cope shares her eight track choices with Lauren Laverne. 11:45 Multi Story Shorts—Only One Twin Can Win Olympic runner Jake Wightman and his twin brother Sam, discuss the impact of comparison.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Trees & Forests: Podcasts for National Tree Week Verity Sharp and Moy McGowan recommend their favourite tree podcasts.		11:00 The Moth Radio Hour—A Bust, a Candy Bar, and Chad Everett True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces tales of responsibility 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Melanie C Former Spice Girl Melanie C chooses tracks by Stevie Wonder and The Bangles.
12:00	12:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Men of Letters 6/6 Albert butts in on Harold's church magazine article. 12:30 The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 27 July 1799 2/6 William and Mary's wedding bells ring, but there is an unexpected guest.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The £50 Cure 17/17 Ned picks up a lavish NHS prescription. Kenneth Connor covers for Harry Secombe. 12:30 Winston—Winston in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love 1/6 Newly in love, Nancy is not too keen on recalling past events with old rogue Winston.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Blackboard Jungle 6/20 The Lad becomes a young schoolmaster in a school full of juvenile delinquents. 12:30 No Commitments—Series 3, An Ill Wind 4/6 Victoria's illness makes Roger squeamish. Charlotte overreacts, but Anna is a rock.	12:00 The Navy Lark—The New NAAFI Pertwee's potent beer sparks an explosive opening ceremony aboard HMS Troutbridge. 12:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, Centenary 6/6 Two musicians are after the same piano and a boy can't face the special school parade.	12:00 Dad's Army—Series 2, Boots, Boots, Boots 4/20 The platoon take action when Mainwaring gets obsessed with their feet. 12:30 Semi Circles—Series 2, A Liberal Education 3/6 Ben would like to swap his daughter for a Porsche. Or is private education the answer?	12:00 We've Been Here Before—Series 1, Episode 1 1/5 Clive Anderson is joined by Gyles Brandreth, Jimmy Carr, John O'Farrell and David Quantick 12:30 Rum Bunch—World's End on Sea 1/4 Justin Edwards, Mel Giedroyc and Dave Mounfield with special guest Rebecca Front.	12:00 Poetry Extra—The Echo Chamber - Wendy Cope and Lachlan Mackinnon Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 3 3/6 The best sound in all of music, and someone asks for a massive favour.
13:00	13:00 The House—Series 1, 3. Power of the Pen 3/8 A political novel and a proposed memoir ruffle the feathers of the British establishment. 13:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 5. The Wizard of Evesham 5/6 The alarmed sleuth discovers her hairdresser and his clients are harbouring a dark secret.	13:00 The House—Series 1, 4. Old Flame 4/8 Woman trouble for the Home Secretary as he leads an important vote. With Timothy West. 13:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 6. The Moment of Truth 6/6 Agatha must identify the poisoner, but James won't help. Does he really no longer care?	13:00 The House—Series 1, 5. Polly's Party 5/8 Chief Whip Charles's daughter gets into the newspapers again. 13:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—1. Deaths 1/6 The kindly detective probes some animal charities.	13:00 The House—Series 1, 6. Time for a Change? 6/8 The Opposition are thinking of changing their leader and Charles and Juliet have lunch. 13:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—2. Sabotage 2/6 As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer is set to make a speech.	13:00 The House—Series 1, 7. Tracking a Traitor 7/8 A spy in their midst - but who can it be? 13:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—3. Well Dead 3/6 Purbright probes the discovery of a body down a wishing well.	13:00 Archive on 4—The Pound in Your Pocket Frances Cairncross tells the inside story of the devaluation crisis of 1967.	13:00 Animal Farm by George Orwell The landmark allegory about hypocrisy and corruption of power.
14:00	14:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—6. Detained 6/10 Smith writes to his father from the debtors prison where he has been detained. 14:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 1. The Season 1/10 Jane Austen's satire on all things Gothic with Miriam Margolyes. 14:30 To Paris With Parsnips Two British amateur cooks take over a Paris restaurant to feed British food to the French	14:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—7. Surprise 7/10 A civilised breakfast is interrupted by an unkempt surprise guest. 14:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 2. The Disappearance 2/10 Catherine Morland becomes extremely worried. Stars Georgia Groome. 14:30 You Must Take the A Train Author Adam Gopnik rides New York's longest subway train which is famous for its song.	14:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—8. Question 8/10 Smith and Septimus relax after a triumphant performance of the play. 14:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 3. Third Wheel 3/10 Catherine finds her plan to spend more time with Henry Tilney thwarted. 14:30 Casa Negra: The Real Casablanca Andrew Hussey on the cultural renaissance affecting Morocco's largest city.	14:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—9. Arrest 9/10 A devastating accident has occurred and Smith finds himself in court. 14:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 4. Fears 4/10 Catherine discovers that heroines must take desperate action to get what they want. 14:30 The First Private Eye Val McDermid probes the man who gave the world the term "private eye".	14:00 Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—10. Resolution 10/10 The true nature of Smith's quest becomes clear. But is it all as it seems? 14:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 5. Conflict 5/10 Catherine receives a most pleasing invitation and a most displeasing engagement. 14:30 Trollope Poet Michael Symmons Roberts explores the remarkable life of Anthony Trollope.	14:00 Innes Own World—Episode 1 1/4 Neil Innes ruminates wryly on the nature of civilisation. 14:30 Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey—Series 1, Charity 4/4 Sara looks at examples of altruistic behaviour and feats of generosity.
15:00	15:00 The Great Scott—Series 1, The Fair Maid of Perth 1/3 A beautiful glover's daughter struggles to survive in lawless 14th-century Scotland.	15:00 The Great Scott—Series 1, Rob Roy 2/3 A young poet is banished to the north, where he falls for his beautiful, mysterious cousin	15:00 The Great Scott—Series 1, Waverley 3/3 What makes a man betray his country to fight for another cause? Ambition, politics, love?	15:00 The Great Scott—Series 2, The Bride 1/3 Can a marriage between two warring families finally bring peace?	15:00 The Great Scott—Series 2, Ivanhoe 2/3 Ivanhoe rescued King Richard I during the Crusades but has since disappeared.	15:00 Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 1 1/6 Feeling middle-aged at 35, Will seeks advice from godfather Peter and Tory MP George. 15:30 Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 1, Budapest and Warsaw 1/5 Ross kicks off his comedy travelogues in the capital of Hungary.
16:00	16:00 Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 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 6 6/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions	16:00 The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Chris Addison and Alun Cochrane join Frank Skinner and historian Dr Kate Williams. 16:30 The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Zorro saves the day for the dysfunctional web designers, or does he?	16:00 Whispers—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lynne Truss, Lucy Moore and Michele Brown. 16:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Party Party 6/6 Joan's got man troubles, while Rosie tackles pensioner politics. From 2001.	16:00 We've Been Here Before—Series 1, Episode 1 1/5 Clive Anderson is joined by Gyles Brandreth, Jimmy Carr, John O'Farrell and David Quantick 16:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Lucy doesn't realise Daniel can't keep secrets.	16:00 The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou, Matthew Fort. 16:30 To the Manor Born—Plenty More Fish 10/10 With their love lives in a tangle, Audrey falls out with Marjory.	16:00 Hercule Poirot—The ABC Murders A chilling letter sets the Belgian sleuth on the trail of an enigmatic killer.	16:30 In Our Time—Animal Farm All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.
17:00	17:00 Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Adventuring comic Tim FitzHigham attempts to cook a pudding under ten feet of water. 17:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 26, Episode 3 3/7 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	17:00 Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, Animals 4/4 Comedian and writer Andy Hamilton's sort-of-memories are all about animals. 17:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, Innovation 4/4 Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics.	17:00 The Fair Intellectual Club—A Fling with Mr Franklin 6/6 Ben Franklin arrives in a thunderstorm and wins the Fair Intellectuals' hearts and minds. 17:30 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 4 4/4 Paul Sinha presents his virtual audience with an A-Z of facts.	17:00 Rum Bunch—World's End on Sea 1/4 Justin Edwards, Mel Giedroyc and Dave Mounfield with special guest Rebecca Front. 17:30 Stand-Up Specials—Imran Yusuf: Relabelled Comedian Imran Yusuf does some soul-searching about what it means to be a 'man'.	17:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Protest 3/4 The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life 17:30 Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 1 1/4 The latest from Frayn’s comic genius. Martin Jarvis directs a dazzling ensemble.	17:30 Great Lives—Ermonela Jaho on Mother Teresa The Albanian opera singer Ermonela Jaho chooses the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.	17:00 Poetry Extra—The Echo Chamber - Wendy Cope and Lachlan Mackinnon Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 3 3/6 The best sound in all of music, and someone asks for a massive favour.
18:00	18:00 William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—1. Assignment 1/5 'Coolhunter' Cayce Pollard takes on an apparently routine assignment in London. 18:30 A Good Read—Sir Michael Darrington and Terri Duhon Business experts Michael Darrington and Terri Duhon discuss books with Harriett Gilbert.	18:00 William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—2. Tokyo 2/5 'Coolhunter' Cayce travels to Tokyo in search of the online footage's creator. 18:30 Soul Music—The Skye Boat Song Exploring how this song from the 1870s continues to touch people's lives across the world.	18:00 William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—3. Mugged 3/5 'Coolhunter' Cayce Pollard is mugged in Tokyo, but who is behind her assailants? 18:30 Short Cuts—Series 21, Beasts 4/6 Short documentaries about creatures - both real and imagined - presented by Josie Long.	18:00 William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—4. Watermark 4/5 Searching for footage clues, 'coolhunter' Cayce locates the menacing Baranov. 18:30 Great Lives—Ermonela Jaho on Mother Teresa The Albanian opera singer Ermonela Jaho chooses the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.	18:00 William Gibson - Pattern Recognition—5. Moscow 5/5 In seedy Moscow, 'coolhunter' Cayce meets the maker of the footage. 18:30 Off the Page—I Don't Know Dominic Arkwright discusses admitting uncertainty with his panel.	18:00 Yevgeny Zamyatin - We—2. Infatuation 2/2 Will OneState engineer D-503's fascination with I-330 lead him to love or revolution?	18:00 Jonathan Hall - The Midnight House Fact and fiction collide in a ghost story set at the Welsh slate quarries during wartime. 18:45 Get Carter: The Bloody Chamber—The Tiger's Bride 4/5 A father stakes his daughter in a game of cards. His adversary is known as the Beast.
19:00	19:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Men of Letters 6/6 Albert butts in on Harold's church magazine article. 19:30 The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 2, 27 July 1799 2/6 William and Mary's wedding bells ring, but there is an unexpected guest.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The £50 Cure 17/17 Ned picks up a lavish NHS prescription. Kenneth Connor covers for Harry Secombe. 19:30 Winston—Winston in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love 1/6 Newly in love, Nancy is not too keen on recalling past events with old rogue Winston.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Blackboard Jungle 6/20 The Lad becomes a young schoolmaster in a school full of juvenile delinquents. 19:30 No Commitments—Series 3, An Ill Wind 4/6 Victoria's illness makes Roger squeamish. Charlotte overreacts, but Anna is a rock.	19:00 The Navy Lark—The New NAAFI Pertwee's potent beer sparks an explosive opening ceremony aboard HMS Troutbridge. 19:30 King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, Centenary 6/6 Two musicians are after the same piano and a boy can't face the special school parade.	19:00 Dad's Army—Series 2, Boots, Boots, Boots 4/20 The platoon take action when Mainwaring gets obsessed with their feet. 19:30 Semi Circles—Series 2, A Liberal Education 3/6 Ben would like to swap his daughter for a Porsche. Or is private education the answer?	19:00 Mark Billingham's Rule Book of Crime Crime writer Mark Billingham detects his radio sleuthing stars.	19:00 The Moth Radio Hour—A Bust, a Candy Bar, and Chad Everett True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces tales of responsibility 19:50 Inheritance Tracks—Melanie C Former Spice Girl Melanie C chooses tracks by Stevie Wonder and The Bangles.
20:00	20:00 The House—Series 1, 3. Power of the Pen 3/8 A political novel and a proposed memoir ruffle the feathers of the British establishment. 20:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 5. The Wizard of Evesham 5/6 The alarmed sleuth discovers her hairdresser and his clients are harbouring a dark secret.	20:00 The House—Series 1, 4. Old Flame 4/8 Woman trouble for the Home Secretary as he leads an important vote. With Timothy West. 20:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 6. The Moment of Truth 6/6 Agatha must identify the poisoner, but James won't help. Does he really no longer care?	20:00 The House—Series 1, 5. Polly's Party 5/8 Chief Whip Charles's daughter gets into the newspapers again. 20:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—1. Deaths 1/6 The kindly detective probes some animal charities.	20:00 The House—Series 1, 6. Time for a Change? 6/8 The Opposition are thinking of changing their leader and Charles and Juliet have lunch. 20:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—2. Sabotage 2/6 As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer is set to make a speech.	20:00 The House—Series 1, 7. Tracking a Traitor 7/8 A spy in their midst - but who can it be? 20:30 Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—3. Well Dead 3/6 Purbright probes the discovery of a body down a wishing well.		20:00 Edith Wharton - Madame de Treymes John Durham's fight for the woman he loves sparks a confrontation with a devious family.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 8, The TED Radio Wow-er 16/48 Manoush Zomorodi sxplores some of TED's most wondrous science lessons 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Keisha Buchanan Sugababe singer Keisha Buchanan shares her Inheritance Tracks.	21:00 Archive on 4—The Pound in Your Pocket Frances Cairncross tells the inside story of the devaluation crisis of 1967.	21:00 Steve Penk's Radio Nightmares—2. One More Time 2/3 A collection of classic radio fluffs and bloopers.	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.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Trees & Forests: Podcasts for National Tree Week Verity Sharp and Moy McGowan recommend their favourite tree podcasts.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Poets, Lemn Sissay Poet Lemn Sissay shares his castaway choices in conversation with Kirsty Young. 21:45 Multi Story Shorts—Becoming Mum A chance encounter took 22-year-old Emilie's life in a completely unexpected direction.
22:00	22:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 26, Episode 3 3/7 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 22:30 Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 1 1/6 Feeling middle-aged at 35, Will seeks advice from godfather Peter and Tory MP George.	22:00 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, Innovation 4/4 Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics. 22:30 Revolting People—Series 3, Secrets and Lies 6/6 War is now only two days away. Maybe three if it's wet.	22:00 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 4 4/4 Paul Sinha presents his virtual audience with an A-Z of facts. 22:30 Dr John Cooper Clarke at the BBC—Series 1, Twisted Romance 1/4 The Bard of Salford performs classic and brand new poems at the BBC’s Radio Theatre. 22:45 The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 2, Insecurity 3/6 The subjects include paranoia, obsessions, an aversion to therapy and getting a round in.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Imran Yusuf: Relabelled Comedian Imran Yusuf does some soul-searching about what it means to be a 'man'. 22:30 Political Animals—Series 2, Barney and George 2/4 Barney reveals how George Bush broke his heart by being unfaithful with another man. 22:45 Poets' Tree—Episode 2 2/4 Paul Hamilton visits some young offenders to demonstrate poetry's rehabilitative powers.	22:00 Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 1 1/4 The latest from Frayn’s comic genius. Martin Jarvis directs a dazzling ensemble. 22:30 The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Mel and Vicki encounter a flight simulator offering more than flying lessons.	22:00 Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 1, China 2/5 The comedian visits the bustling city of Shanghai. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 10, Sharon Horgan talks to Dennis Kelly 6/6 Writer and actress Sharon Horgan talks to theatre and TV writer Dennis Kelly.	22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 3 3/6 The best sound in all of music, and someone asks for a massive favour. 22:30 Sisters—Series 2, Blackout 1/4 Return of the comedy about two mismatched sisters. Stars Susan Calman and Ashley Jensen.
23:00	23:00 Party's Over—Series 1, Parish Council 3/5 Henry meets a local nemesis as he tries to make some home and garden improvements. 23:30 Recorded for Training Purposes—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Fast-paced sketch show about modern communication, media noise and contemporary obsessions	23:00 2000 Years of Radio—Series 1, Steaming - Radio Victoriana 6/6 Steam-powered fun from the Great Exhibition of 1851. 23:15 Ivor Cutler - A Wet Handle—Episode 1 1/5 Ivor Cutler and friends present poems and songs, including 'I Am a Yellow Fly'. 23:30 Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 2, Honesty 4/6 No word of a lie - Mark discovers if if telling the truth pays off.	23:00 Radio 9—Series 2, Episode 4 4/5 It's back to groovy 1960s London and a doctor obsessed with Womble songs. 23:30 Innes Own World—Episode 1 1/4 Neil Innes ruminates wryly on the nature of civilisation.	23:00 The Museum of Everything—Series 1, School Parties Welcome 3/6 School kids cause havoc in the Undersea Adventure display. 23:30 Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 2 2/4 Spin doctor Martin's new bestseller drives a wedge between him and Charles.	23:00 Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself—Episode 4 4/4 The show that looks behind-the-scenes at the life and work of the star impressionist. 23:30 Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Nambitrea 5/6 The consultants advise an African finance minister, and Ryan carries a package.	23:00 The Lawrence Sweeney Mix—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Making it up as they go along. Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney improvise sketches. 23:30 Armstrong and Miller—Episode 3 3/4 Australian lifestyle, and a Euro rock band. The duo's sketches and songs. 23:45 The Pin—Series 2, Record 3/4 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 Route 4/6 Josh and his wife Monique attend their first NCT class. 23:30 Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 2, Role Models 1/6 Stephen K Amos and friends present a stand-up guide to being a role model.

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