Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 4 - 10 October 2021

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00:00	00:00 Maleficium The terrifying outcome of suspected witchcraft drawn from actual accounts. 00:45 Monsieur Oufle by L'Abbe Bourdelot Superstitious Monsieur Oufle believes he's been bewitched and turned into a werewolf.	00:00 The Spaceship II—1. Hole 1/5 Captain Gordon Taylor runs into trouble over a failing call centre. 00:30 A Good Read—Miles Jupp and Barb Jungr Miles Jupp and Barb Jungr talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.	00:00 The Spaceship II—2. Manhood 2/5 Scientist Clive 55 reconstructs a dead space pirate, who before long is running the ship. 00:30 Soul Music—Shipbuilding The Robert Wyatt song from 1982, written by Elvis Costello and Clive Langer.	00:00 The Spaceship II—3. Rude 3/5 The crew of Really Invincible III have some space tourists aboard for a holiday from hell. 00:30 Short Cuts—Series 22, Encounters With Old Texts 5/7 Short documentaries inspired by encounters with old texts. Presented by Josie Long.	00:00 The Spaceship II—4. Sick 4/5 The crew contracts a mystery virus which makes them age at an alarming rate. 00:30 Great Lives—Iain Lee on Andy Kaufman Cult legend Andy Kaufman chosen by Iain Lee as his great life.	00:00 The Spaceship II—5. The End 5/5 The crew is brought face-to-face with reality when they reach the end of the universe. 00:30 Off the Page—Neighbours Dominic Arkwright asks Guy Browning, Laurie Penny and Edson Burton about neighbours.	00:00 Something of the Night A schoolboy witnesses strange goings-on. Will the grown-ups believe his fantastic tale? 00:45 The Man and the Snake by Ambrose Bierce Harker Brayton is relaxing when he notices a large snake in the room.
01:00	01:00 The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Frank only sells vinyl. He is never going to change. But then, everything does.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 1. The Stockbroker's Clerk 1/7 Can the sleuth help a man who has received a rather curious offer? 01:30 Raffles—Series 3, 6. The Last Word 6/6 War-scarred Bunny returns to London, determined to restore his friend's reputation.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 2. The Naval Treaty 2/7 Can the detective prevent the ruin of Dr Watson's friend? 01:30 Imperial Palace—1. New Arrivals 1/4 1930s: New arrivals at a luxury hotel in London. Stars Robin Ellis.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 3. The Greek Interpreter 3/7 Can the sleuth help a man who has taken on a very perilous job? 01:30 Imperial Palace—2. Changing Times 2/4 Imperial Palace hotel director Evelyn Orcham faces a takeover challenge.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 4. The Cardboard Box 4/7 Can the sleuth solve the mystery of a very grizzly delivery? 01:30 Imperial Palace—3. Takeover 3/4 Imperial Palace hotel director Evelyn Orcham faces staff unrest	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 5. The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax 5/7 Can the sleuth locate a missing lone woman with valuable jewels? 01:30 Imperial Palace—4. New Beginnings 4/4 Changes beckon at the heart of London's Imperial Palace hotel	01:00 Pieces of Britney—6. Shattered Pandora Sykes looks at the cultural treatment of 'troubled' young female celebrities 01:50 The Chippendales Lucy Burns speaks to Chippendales co-founder Bruce Nahin.
02:00	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Peggy Seeger American folksinger Peggy Seeger chooses tracks by Leadbelly and Roberta Flack. 02:20 Jonathan Myerson - That Was Then (Omnibus)—Series 2, Episode 1 1/2 Can Anna's secret audio log help uncover old lies?	02:00 A Better Class of Person by John Osborne—1. No Pride in Real Gentry 1/10 Playwright John Osborne's early years - his mother's make-up regime and Uncle's letters. 02:15 John Reed - Ten Days That Shook the World—1. The Coming Storm 1/10 John Reed's classic eye-witness account of the Russian Revolution in October 1917. 02:30 Journey of a Lifetime—2009: Dan Box. The Sinking Islands Dan Box visits the Carteret Islands, where evacuation is taking place as sea levels rises.	02:00 A Better Class of Person by John Osborne—2. I Don't Want to End Up in a Dead-and-Alive Hole 2/10 The writer recounts his formative years, a peripatetic life thanks to his mother's whims. 02:15 John Reed - Ten Days That Shook the World—2. On the Eve 2/10 John Reed's classic eye-witness account of the Russian Revolution in October 1917. 02:30 The Man with Many Names Peter Day explores the wayward genius of Irish writer Flann O'Brien on his centenary	02:00 A Better Class of Person by John Osborne—3. O Wall! 3/10 The reknowned playwright reminisces about school and his burgeoning literary interest. 02:15 John Reed - Ten Days That Shook the World—3. The Winter Palace 3/10 John Reed's classic eye-witness account of the Russian Revolution in October 1917. 02:30 The Welsh M1—1. Heading South 1/2 Cerys Matthews drives the A470, the highway running through the heart of Wales.	02:00 A Better Class of Person by John Osborne—4. Too Young To Fight and Too Old to Forget 4/10 After an illness, young John is sent to Dorset for brutal convalescence. 02:15 John Reed - Ten Days That Shook the World—4. Plunging Ahead 4/10 John Reed's classic eye-witness account of the Russian Revolution in October 1917. 02:30 The Welsh M1—2. Welshness 2/2 Cerys Matthews continues her trip down the A470, the road connecting north and south Wales	02:00 A Better Class of Person by John Osborne—5. Don't Fence Me In 5/10 The playwright's formal education comes to an end, when girls and rebellion cost him dear. 02:15 John Reed - Ten Days That Shook the World—5. Chill Winds 5/10 Kerensky joins forces with the Cossacks advancing on Petrograd. 02:30 Losing The Children Michael Rosen explores the meaning behind one of Germany's greatest fairy tales.	02:00 A Look Back at the Nineties—1995 1/5 Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Chris Barrie 'look back' at a year that was yet to happen. 02:30 The Harri-Parris' Radio Show—Series 1, The Visitor 1/3 Llinos Mai’s sitcom with songs: what will happen when Anni's boyfriend meets her family?
03:00	03:30 The Pickwick Poppers Stuart Maconie talks to musicians behind 'Top of the Pops' cover albums of the 1970s.	03:00 Elizabeth Bowen - The Last September—1. The Brink 1/2 Parties carry on during the Irish War of Independence, and Lois waits for life to begin.	03:00 Elizabeth Bowen - The Last September—2. Falling in Love 2/2 Is Lois finally in love? With Anna Healy and Greg Wise.	03:00 Verona: A Conspiracy of Parrots Can a 'slightly elderly lady' keep her bird collection out of the hands of the auctioneer? 03:45 Tapestry by Stephanie Cole Stephanie Cole reads a short story written by herself about a lost love.	03:00 Rebus—Fleshmarket Close, 1. Murder 1/2 Ian Rankin's DI Rebus investigates the murder of an illegal immigrant.	03:00 Rebus—Fleshmarket Close, 2. Discovery 2/2 Rebus investigates a people-trafficking gang. Conclusion of Ian Rankin's crime thriller.	03:00 Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?—1990s 3/4 Micky Flanagan looks at his life in the 90s, returning to education and becoming a teacher 03:30 Brian Appleton's Unofficial Multi-Media Lecture—From Cliff to Dale 1/6 Rock Musicologist Brian Appleton gives bizarre lectures to an invited audience. 03:45 The Jail Diaries of Sir Ralph Stanza—Prison Bard 1/6 Sir Ralph Stanza's latest project: poet-in-residence at a maximum security prison.
04:00	04:00 David Cregan - What Happened with St George A couple ponder a statue of St George. Drama with Sir Ian Holm.	04:00 Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Justin Moorhouse, Jarred Christmas, Chris Corcoran and Jeremy Hardy join Rhod Gilbert. 04:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Ex-lovers turned cafe-bar owners Pam and Merv discuss love, life and a revamp.	04:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 7, The University of Hull 5/6 Three students from the University of Hull take on their professors in the upbeat quiz. 04:30 Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 5 5/6 Even Edward's allies find themselves absorbed by AmJap. Orwellian sitcom with Hugh Laurie.	04:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 3 3/6 Graeme Garden challenges Bernard Ingham, Hugh Dennis, Victoria Coren and Arthur Smith. 04:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Private Views 1/6 Events organiser Rosie plans a private view for an odious art dealer.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 9, Henry James 2/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Peter Kemp and Miles Kington. 04:30 Beaumarchais—4. Hors de Combat 4/6 How will Beaumarchais cope after the death of Louis XV?	04:00 The Food Quiz—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Jay Rayner puts Stephen Fry and Clarissa Dickson Wright through their culinary paces. 04:30 Clare in the Community—Series 1, Glad to be Ray 3/6 Clare can't understand why she's not been invited to Ray's.	04:00 Douglas Livingstone—Road to Lisdoonvarna Maggie and Derek plunge into the match-making fair in County Clare. Stars Frances Barber.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—The Person From Porlock Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 05:30 Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?—1990s 3/4 Micky Flanagan looks at his life in the 90s, returning to education and becoming a teacher	05:00 Man at the Helm—2. Charlie 2/4 Elizabeth falls for local handyman Charlie Bates. Nina Stibbe’s comic novel. 05:30 Just a Minute—Series 87, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4’s longest running panel show, Just a Minute.	05:00 The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, Greenwich 6/6 Tim visits Greenwich and chats to a museum curator about airport security. 05:30 The Birthday Cake Game—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Richard asks Catherine Bohart, Ivo Graham and Ramita Navai to guess celebrities’ ages.	05:00 Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Neuropolis, Robot New Man (or Attack of the Killer Sci-Fi) 3/4 Rob Newman's unique odyssey of our brains mixing stand-up and sketches. 05:30 The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 3, Spring: Wedding Venues 1/4 The Andersson family take Geoff on a road trip to Stockholm.	05:00 Ankle Tag—The Beginning Sitcom pilot about a fraudster dad on parole. Stars Elis James, Steve Speirs and Katy Wix. 05:30 The Break—Series 3, 1. Never The Twin 1/6 The Applegarth twins enjoy a thoroughly Flamford Christmas - in September.	05:00 On the Rocks—Series 2, Adventure 2/4 1938: Ben tries to prove to Morwenna-May that he's a man of action. Stars Joseph Kloska. 05:30 Comedy from the Wilderness A report from the 2021 Wilderness Festival with Marcel Lucont, Robin Clyfan and The Idler.	05:30 Great Lives—Iain Lee on Andy Kaufman Cult legend Andy Kaufman chosen by Iain Lee as his great life.
06:00	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 1. The Stockbroker's Clerk 1/7 Can the sleuth help a man who has received a rather curious offer? 06:30 Raffles—Series 3, 6. The Last Word 6/6 War-scarred Bunny returns to London, determined to restore his friend's reputation.	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 2. The Naval Treaty 2/7 Can the detective prevent the ruin of Dr Watson's friend? 06:30 Imperial Palace—1. New Arrivals 1/4 1930s: New arrivals at a luxury hotel in London. Stars Robin Ellis.	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 3. The Greek Interpreter 3/7 Can the sleuth help a man who has taken on a very perilous job? 06:30 Imperial Palace—2. Changing Times 2/4 Imperial Palace hotel director Evelyn Orcham faces a takeover challenge.	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 4. The Cardboard Box 4/7 Can the sleuth solve the mystery of a very grizzly delivery? 06:30 Imperial Palace—3. Takeover 3/4 Imperial Palace hotel director Evelyn Orcham faces staff unrest	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 5. The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax 5/7 Can the sleuth locate a missing lone woman with valuable jewels? 06:30 Imperial Palace—4. New Beginnings 4/4 Changes beckon at the heart of London's Imperial Palace hotel	06:00 Douglas Livingstone—Road to Lisdoonvarna Maggie and Derek plunge into the match-making fair in County Clare. Stars Frances Barber.	06:00 A Better Class of Person by John Osborne (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Playwright John Osborne's early years - his mother's make-up regime and Uncle's letters.
07:00	07:00 Man at the Helm—2. Charlie 2/4 Elizabeth falls for local handyman Charlie Bates. Nina Stibbe’s comic novel. 07:30 Just a Minute—Series 87, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4’s longest running panel show, Just a Minute.	07:00 The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, Greenwich 6/6 Tim visits Greenwich and chats to a museum curator about airport security. 07:30 The Birthday Cake Game—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Richard asks Catherine Bohart, Ivo Graham and Ramita Navai to guess celebrities’ ages.	07:00 Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Neuropolis, Robot New Man (or Attack of the Killer Sci-Fi) 3/4 Rob Newman's unique odyssey of our brains mixing stand-up and sketches. 07:30 The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 3, Spring: Wedding Venues 1/4 The Andersson family take Geoff on a road trip to Stockholm.	07:00 Ankle Tag—The Beginning Sitcom pilot about a fraudster dad on parole. Stars Elis James, Steve Speirs and Katy Wix. 07:30 The Break—Series 3, 1. Never The Twin 1/6 The Applegarth twins enjoy a thoroughly Flamford Christmas - in September.	07:00 On the Rocks—Series 2, Adventure 2/4 1938: Ben tries to prove to Morwenna-May that he's a man of action. Stars Joseph Kloska. 07:30 Comedy from the Wilderness A report from the 2021 Wilderness Festival with Marcel Lucont, Robin Clyfan and The Idler.	07:30 Great Lives—Iain Lee on Andy Kaufman Cult legend Andy Kaufman chosen by Iain Lee as his great life.	07:10 Inheritance Tracks—Maria Friedman Actress-singer Maria Friedman chooses 'Peter and the Wolf' by Prokofiev. 07:20 John Reed - Ten Days That Shook the World (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 John Reed's classic eyewitness account of the Russian Revolution in October 1917.
08:00	08:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 6, The Seven Steptoerai 7/8 Albert's kung fu club tackles extortionists. 08:30 Albert and Me—Series 1, Looking for a Job 3/9 Single dad Bryan needs an employer who will let his son come along.	08:00 Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 3 3/13 Kenneth Horne spies on an escaped war criminal and gets a tattoo from Julian and Sandy. 08:30 Our Man at Wembley—Episode 1 1/4 Eric Halliday has a talent for impersonation, but can he make it as a sports commentator?	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—The Blood Donor: Pye's Re-recording The Lad sparks hospital havoc. Recreation of the classic BBC TV episode. 08:30 Give Or Take—5. Making Headlines 5/8 Football pools winner Sam Baker is pretending that he's burned the cheque.	08:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 4 4/13 Tales of the circus, and Radio Prune's director speaks out. Stars John Cleese. 08:30 After Henry—Series 1, The Spectre at the Feast 7/8 Angry widow Sarah dodges matchmakers and her mother!	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 2, War Dance 11/20 Private Pike disrupts the platoon dance. 08:30 Coming Alive—Series 1, Plumbing The Depths 4/6 Ex-convict Terry is challenged to bring neighbourhood talent to the community centre.	08:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 3 3/6 Graeme Garden challenges Bernard Ingham, Hugh Dennis, Victoria Coren and Arthur Smith. 08:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Private Views 1/6 Events organiser Rosie plans a private view for an odious art dealer.	08:30 Doctor at Large—To Bed or Not to Bed 9/13 Simon Sparrow takes Wendy off for a naughty weekend, but events don't quite go to plan.
09:00	09:00 Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Justin Moorhouse, Jarred Christmas, Chris Corcoran and Jeremy Hardy join Rhod Gilbert. 09:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Ex-lovers turned cafe-bar owners Pam and Merv discuss love, life and a revamp.	09:00 The News Quiz—Series 106, Episode 5 5/8 Andy Zaltzman and a panel of comedians look back at the week's headlines. 09:30 Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 5 5/6 Even Edward's allies find themselves absorbed by AmJap. Orwellian sitcom with Hugh Laurie.	09:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 3 3/6 Graeme Garden challenges Bernard Ingham, Hugh Dennis, Victoria Coren and Arthur Smith. 09:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Private Views 1/6 Events organiser Rosie plans a private view for an odious art dealer.	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 9, Henry James 2/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Peter Kemp and Miles Kington. 09:30 Beaumarchais—4. Hors de Combat 4/6 How will Beaumarchais cope after the death of Louis XV?	09:00 The Food Quiz—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Jay Rayner puts Stephen Fry and Clarissa Dickson Wright through their culinary paces. 09:30 Clare in the Community—Series 1, Glad to be Ray 3/6 Clare can't understand why she's not been invited to Ray's.	09:00 I Did It My Way—Roy Hudd Comedian Roy Hudd talks to Peter Reed about his radio life and times.	09:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Domestic Help 11/13 Desperate to get a cleaner, how can Jennifer raise the cash? 09:30 Man at the Helm—2. Charlie 2/4 Elizabeth falls for local handyman Charlie Bates. Nina Stibbe’s comic novel.
10:00	10:00 Elizabeth Bowen - The Last September—1. The Brink 1/2 Parties carry on during the Irish War of Independence, and Lois waits for life to begin.	10:00 Elizabeth Bowen - The Last September—2. Falling in Love 2/2 Is Lois finally in love? With Anna Healy and Greg Wise.	10:00 Verona: A Conspiracy of Parrots Can a 'slightly elderly lady' keep her bird collection out of the hands of the auctioneer? 10:45 Tapestry by Stephanie Cole Stephanie Cole reads a short story written by herself about a lost love.	10:00 Rebus—Fleshmarket Close, 1. Murder 1/2 Ian Rankin's DI Rebus investigates the murder of an illegal immigrant.	10:00 Rebus—Fleshmarket Close, 2. Discovery 2/2 Rebus investigates a people-trafficking gang. Conclusion of Ian Rankin's crime thriller.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Musicians, Christine McVie Christine McVie, musician, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Waterton David Attenborough explores the life of Squire Waterton, a 19th-century taxidermist.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 8, Designing Our Lives 23/48 Manoush Zomorodi explores how we design our lives 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—David Thewlis Actor David Thewlis chooses Don McClean's Vincent and 11.59 by Blondie.	11:00 Pieces of Britney—6. Shattered Pandora Sykes looks at the cultural treatment of 'troubled' young female celebrities 11:50 The Chippendales Lucy Burns speaks to Chippendales co-founder Bruce Nahin.	11:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond—3. Beyond 3/3 Jessica Fostekew tackles coping with the new arrival.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Glastonbury Music Makers 2023, Yusuf Cat Stevens Yusuf Cat Stevens, musician, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chameleon Sir David Attenborough introduces Rommel the Chameleon.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New Listening for October Laura Grimshaw and Scott Bryan recommend new listening for October.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 8, Ashes On The Lawn 5/8 Radiolab explores another time of pandemic and social unrest - 1989 and the AIDS crisis. 11:55 Inheritance Tracks—Maria Friedman Actress-singer Maria Friedman chooses 'Peter and the Wolf' by Prokofiev.
12:00	12:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 6, The Seven Steptoerai 7/8 Albert's kung fu club tackles extortionists. 12:30 Albert and Me—Series 1, Looking for a Job 3/9 Single dad Bryan needs an employer who will let his son come along.	12:00 Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 3 3/13 Kenneth Horne spies on an escaped war criminal and gets a tattoo from Julian and Sandy. 12:30 Our Man at Wembley—Episode 1 1/4 Eric Halliday has a talent for impersonation, but can he make it as a sports commentator?	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—The Blood Donor: Pye's Re-recording The Lad sparks hospital havoc. Recreation of the classic BBC TV episode. 12:30 Give Or Take—5. Making Headlines 5/8 Football pools winner Sam Baker is pretending that he's burned the cheque.	12:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 4 4/13 Tales of the circus, and Radio Prune's director speaks out. Stars John Cleese. 12:30 After Henry—Series 1, The Spectre at the Feast 7/8 Angry widow Sarah dodges matchmakers and her mother!	12:00 Dad's Army—Series 2, War Dance 11/20 Private Pike disrupts the platoon dance. 12:30 Coming Alive—Series 1, Plumbing The Depths 4/6 Ex-convict Terry is challenged to bring neighbourhood talent to the community centre.	12:00 Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Justin Moorhouse, Jarred Christmas, Chris Corcoran and Jeremy Hardy join Rhod Gilbert. 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—The Blood Donor: Pye's Re-recording The Lad sparks hospital havoc. Recreation of the classic BBC TV episode.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Pursuit Of Beauty - In Emily Dickinson’s Bedroom Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?—2000s 4/4 Micky completes his life story during the 2000s, settling down and building up his career.
13:00	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 1. The Stockbroker's Clerk 1/7 Can the sleuth help a man who has received a rather curious offer? 13:30 Raffles—Series 3, 6. The Last Word 6/6 War-scarred Bunny returns to London, determined to restore his friend's reputation.	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 2. The Naval Treaty 2/7 Can the detective prevent the ruin of Dr Watson's friend? 13:30 Imperial Palace—1. New Arrivals 1/4 1930s: New arrivals at a luxury hotel in London. Stars Robin Ellis.	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 3. The Greek Interpreter 3/7 Can the sleuth help a man who has taken on a very perilous job? 13:30 Imperial Palace—2. Changing Times 2/4 Imperial Palace hotel director Evelyn Orcham faces a takeover challenge.	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 4. The Cardboard Box 4/7 Can the sleuth solve the mystery of a very grizzly delivery? 13:30 Imperial Palace—3. Takeover 3/4 Imperial Palace hotel director Evelyn Orcham faces staff unrest	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 5. The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax 5/7 Can the sleuth locate a missing lone woman with valuable jewels? 13:30 Imperial Palace—4. New Beginnings 4/4 Changes beckon at the heart of London's Imperial Palace hotel	13:00 Pieces of Britney—6. Shattered Pandora Sykes looks at the cultural treatment of 'troubled' young female celebrities 13:50 The Chippendales Lucy Burns speaks to Chippendales co-founder Bruce Nahin.	13:00 The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 The shop reopens, but Frank's latest music lesson causes Ilse to reveal a painful secret.
14:00	14:00 A Better Class of Person by John Osborne—1. No Pride in Real Gentry 1/10 Playwright John Osborne's early years - his mother's make-up regime and Uncle's letters. 14:15 John Reed - Ten Days That Shook the World—1. The Coming Storm 1/10 John Reed's classic eye-witness account of the Russian Revolution in October 1917. 14:30 Journey of a Lifetime—2009: Dan Box. The Sinking Islands Dan Box visits the Carteret Islands, where evacuation is taking place as sea levels rises.	14:00 A Better Class of Person by John Osborne—2. I Don't Want to End Up in a Dead-and-Alive Hole 2/10 The writer recounts his formative years, a peripatetic life thanks to his mother's whims. 14:15 John Reed - Ten Days That Shook the World—2. On the Eve 2/10 John Reed's classic eye-witness account of the Russian Revolution in October 1917. 14:30 The Man with Many Names Peter Day explores the wayward genius of Irish writer Flann O'Brien on his centenary	14:00 A Better Class of Person by John Osborne—3. O Wall! 3/10 The reknowned playwright reminisces about school and his burgeoning literary interest. 14:15 John Reed - Ten Days That Shook the World—3. The Winter Palace 3/10 John Reed's classic eye-witness account of the Russian Revolution in October 1917. 14:30 The Welsh M1—1. Heading South 1/2 Cerys Matthews drives the A470, the highway running through the heart of Wales.	14:00 A Better Class of Person by John Osborne—4. Too Young To Fight and Too Old to Forget 4/10 After an illness, young John is sent to Dorset for brutal convalescence. 14:15 John Reed - Ten Days That Shook the World—4. Plunging Ahead 4/10 John Reed's classic eye-witness account of the Russian Revolution in October 1917. 14:30 The Welsh M1—2. Welshness 2/2 Cerys Matthews continues her trip down the A470, the road connecting north and south Wales	14:00 A Better Class of Person by John Osborne—5. Don't Fence Me In 5/10 The playwright's formal education comes to an end, when girls and rebellion cost him dear. 14:15 John Reed - Ten Days That Shook the World—5. Chill Winds 5/10 Kerensky joins forces with the Cossacks advancing on Petrograd. 14:30 Losing The Children Michael Rosen explores the meaning behind one of Germany's greatest fairy tales.	14:00 A Look Back at the Nineties—1995 1/5 Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Chris Barrie 'look back' at a year that was yet to happen. 14:30 The Harri-Parris' Radio Show—Series 1, The Visitor 1/3 Llinos Mai’s sitcom with songs: what will happen when Anni's boyfriend meets her family?	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Cliff Richard The 'Peter Pan of Pop' chooses tracks by Jack Payne and His Orchestra and one by himself. 14:20 Jonathan Myerson - That Was Then (Omnibus)—Series 2, Episode 2 2/2 Held at knifepoint - but will the truth set Anna free?
15:00	15:00 Elizabeth Bowen - The Last September—1. The Brink 1/2 Parties carry on during the Irish War of Independence, and Lois waits for life to begin.	15:00 Elizabeth Bowen - The Last September—2. Falling in Love 2/2 Is Lois finally in love? With Anna Healy and Greg Wise.	15:00 Verona: A Conspiracy of Parrots Can a 'slightly elderly lady' keep her bird collection out of the hands of the auctioneer? 15:45 Tapestry by Stephanie Cole Stephanie Cole reads a short story written by herself about a lost love.	15:00 Rebus—Fleshmarket Close, 1. Murder 1/2 Ian Rankin's DI Rebus investigates the murder of an illegal immigrant.	15:00 Rebus—Fleshmarket Close, 2. Discovery 2/2 Rebus investigates a people-trafficking gang. Conclusion of Ian Rankin's crime thriller.	15:00 Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?—1990s 3/4 Micky Flanagan looks at his life in the 90s, returning to education and becoming a teacher 15:30 Brian Appleton's Unofficial Multi-Media Lecture—From Cliff to Dale 1/6 Rock Musicologist Brian Appleton gives bizarre lectures to an invited audience. 15:45 The Jail Diaries of Sir Ralph Stanza—Prison Bard 1/6 Sir Ralph Stanza's latest project: poet-in-residence at a maximum security prison.	15:30 The Welsh M1—1. Heading South 1/2 Cerys Matthews drives the A470, the highway running through the heart of Wales.
16:00	16:00 Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Justin Moorhouse, Jarred Christmas, Chris Corcoran and Jeremy Hardy join Rhod Gilbert. 16:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Ex-lovers turned cafe-bar owners Pam and Merv discuss love, life and a revamp.	16:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 7, The University of Hull 5/6 Three students from the University of Hull take on their professors in the upbeat quiz. 16:30 Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 5 5/6 Even Edward's allies find themselves absorbed by AmJap. Orwellian sitcom with Hugh Laurie.	16:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 3 3/6 Graeme Garden challenges Bernard Ingham, Hugh Dennis, Victoria Coren and Arthur Smith. 16:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Private Views 1/6 Events organiser Rosie plans a private view for an odious art dealer.	16:00 The Write Stuff—Series 9, Henry James 2/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Peter Kemp and Miles Kington. 16:30 Beaumarchais—4. Hors de Combat 4/6 How will Beaumarchais cope after the death of Louis XV?	16:00 The Food Quiz—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Jay Rayner puts Stephen Fry and Clarissa Dickson Wright through their culinary paces. 16:30 Clare in the Community—Series 1, Glad to be Ray 3/6 Clare can't understand why she's not been invited to Ray's.	16:00 Douglas Livingstone—Road to Lisdoonvarna Maggie and Derek plunge into the match-making fair in County Clare. Stars Frances Barber.	16:00 Moonbeam and Mrs Pat Celebrated actress Mrs Patrick Campbell had one constant companion, her dog, Moonbeam.
17:00	17:00 Man at the Helm—2. Charlie 2/4 Elizabeth falls for local handyman Charlie Bates. Nina Stibbe’s comic novel. 17:30 Just a Minute—Series 87, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4’s longest running panel show, Just a Minute.	17:00 The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, Greenwich 6/6 Tim visits Greenwich and chats to a museum curator about airport security. 17:30 The Birthday Cake Game—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Richard asks Catherine Bohart, Ivo Graham and Ramita Navai to guess celebrities’ ages.	17:00 Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Neuropolis, Robot New Man (or Attack of the Killer Sci-Fi) 3/4 Rob Newman's unique odyssey of our brains mixing stand-up and sketches. 17:30 The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 3, Spring: Wedding Venues 1/4 The Andersson family take Geoff on a road trip to Stockholm.	17:00 Ankle Tag—The Beginning Sitcom pilot about a fraudster dad on parole. Stars Elis James, Steve Speirs and Katy Wix. 17:30 The Break—Series 3, 1. Never The Twin 1/6 The Applegarth twins enjoy a thoroughly Flamford Christmas - in September.	17:00 On the Rocks—Series 2, Adventure 2/4 1938: Ben tries to prove to Morwenna-May that he's a man of action. Stars Joseph Kloska. 17:30 Comedy from the Wilderness A report from the 2021 Wilderness Festival with Marcel Lucont, Robin Clyfan and The Idler.	17:30 Great Lives—Iain Lee on Andy Kaufman Cult legend Andy Kaufman chosen by Iain Lee as his great life.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Pursuit Of Beauty - In Emily Dickinson’s Bedroom Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?—2000s 4/4 Micky completes his life story during the 2000s, settling down and building up his career.
18:00	18:00 The Spaceship II—1. Hole 1/5 Captain Gordon Taylor runs into trouble over a failing call centre. 18:30 A Good Read—Miles Jupp and Barb Jungr Miles Jupp and Barb Jungr talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.	18:00 The Spaceship II—2. Manhood 2/5 Scientist Clive 55 reconstructs a dead space pirate, who before long is running the ship. 18:30 Soul Music—Shipbuilding The Robert Wyatt song from 1982, written by Elvis Costello and Clive Langer.	18:00 The Spaceship II—3. Rude 3/5 The crew of Really Invincible III have some space tourists aboard for a holiday from hell. 18:30 Short Cuts—Series 22, Encounters With Old Texts 5/7 Short documentaries inspired by encounters with old texts. Presented by Josie Long.	18:00 The Spaceship II—4. Sick 4/5 The crew contracts a mystery virus which makes them age at an alarming rate. 18:30 Great Lives—Iain Lee on Andy Kaufman Cult legend Andy Kaufman chosen by Iain Lee as his great life.	18:00 The Spaceship II—5. The End 5/5 The crew is brought face-to-face with reality when they reach the end of the universe. 18:30 Off the Page—Neighbours Dominic Arkwright asks Guy Browning, Laurie Penny and Edson Burton about neighbours.	18:00 Something of the Night A schoolboy witnesses strange goings-on. Will the grown-ups believe his fantastic tale? 18:45 The Man and the Snake by Ambrose Bierce Harker Brayton is relaxing when he notices a large snake in the room.	18:00 Scramble by Martin Kiszko—1. Banned 1/3 With music banned in a totalitarian Britain, a battle ensues between good and evil. 18:30 The Darker Side of the Border—1. The Captain of the Polestar by Arthur Conan Doyle 1/3 Strange apparitions for a Dundee whaling ship trapped in Arctic ice.
19:00	19:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 6, The Seven Steptoerai 7/8 Albert's kung fu club tackles extortionists. 19:30 Albert and Me—Series 1, Looking for a Job 3/9 Single dad Bryan needs an employer who will let his son come along.	19:00 Round the Horne—Series 2, Episode 3 3/13 Kenneth Horne spies on an escaped war criminal and gets a tattoo from Julian and Sandy. 19:30 Our Man at Wembley—Episode 1 1/4 Eric Halliday has a talent for impersonation, but can he make it as a sports commentator?	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—The Blood Donor: Pye's Re-recording The Lad sparks hospital havoc. Recreation of the classic BBC TV episode. 19:30 Give Or Take—5. Making Headlines 5/8 Football pools winner Sam Baker is pretending that he's burned the cheque.	19:00 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 4 4/13 Tales of the circus, and Radio Prune's director speaks out. Stars John Cleese. 19:30 After Henry—Series 1, The Spectre at the Feast 7/8 Angry widow Sarah dodges matchmakers and her mother!	19:00 Dad's Army—Series 2, War Dance 11/20 Private Pike disrupts the platoon dance. 19:30 Coming Alive—Series 1, Plumbing The Depths 4/6 Ex-convict Terry is challenged to bring neighbourhood talent to the community centre.	19:00 I Did It My Way—Roy Hudd Comedian Roy Hudd talks to Peter Reed about his radio life and times.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 8, Ashes On The Lawn 5/8 Radiolab explores another time of pandemic and social unrest - 1989 and the AIDS crisis. 19:55 Inheritance Tracks—Maria Friedman Actress-singer Maria Friedman chooses 'Peter and the Wolf' by Prokofiev.
20:00	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 1. The Stockbroker's Clerk 1/7 Can the sleuth help a man who has received a rather curious offer? 20:30 Raffles—Series 3, 6. The Last Word 6/6 War-scarred Bunny returns to London, determined to restore his friend's reputation.	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 2. The Naval Treaty 2/7 Can the detective prevent the ruin of Dr Watson's friend? 20:30 Imperial Palace—1. New Arrivals 1/4 1930s: New arrivals at a luxury hotel in London. Stars Robin Ellis.	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 3. The Greek Interpreter 3/7 Can the sleuth help a man who has taken on a very perilous job? 20:30 Imperial Palace—2. Changing Times 2/4 Imperial Palace hotel director Evelyn Orcham faces a takeover challenge.	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 4. The Cardboard Box 4/7 Can the sleuth solve the mystery of a very grizzly delivery? 20:30 Imperial Palace—3. Takeover 3/4 Imperial Palace hotel director Evelyn Orcham faces staff unrest	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 5. The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax 5/7 Can the sleuth locate a missing lone woman with valuable jewels? 20:30 Imperial Palace—4. New Beginnings 4/4 Changes beckon at the heart of London's Imperial Palace hotel		20:00 Moonbeam and Mrs Pat Celebrated actress Mrs Patrick Campbell had one constant companion, her dog, Moonbeam.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 8, Designing Our Lives 23/48 Manoush Zomorodi explores how we design our lives 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—David Thewlis Actor David Thewlis chooses Don McClean's Vincent and 11.59 by Blondie.	21:00 Pieces of Britney—6. Shattered Pandora Sykes looks at the cultural treatment of 'troubled' young female celebrities 21:50 The Chippendales Lucy Burns speaks to Chippendales co-founder Bruce Nahin.	21:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond—3. Beyond 3/3 Jessica Fostekew tackles coping with the new arrival.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Glastonbury Music Makers 2023, Yusuf Cat Stevens Yusuf Cat Stevens, musician, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chameleon Sir David Attenborough introduces Rommel the Chameleon.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New Listening for October Laura Grimshaw and Scott Bryan recommend new listening for October.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Musicians, Christine McVie Christine McVie, musician, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Waterton David Attenborough explores the life of Squire Waterton, a 19th-century taxidermist.
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 87, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4’s longest running panel show, Just a Minute. 22:30 The Sofa of Time—Where the Brave Go Shopping 2/6 With heroics to perform, Milford and Parker pop into Bravemart.	22:00 The Birthday Cake Game—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Richard asks Catherine Bohart, Ivo Graham and Ramita Navai to guess celebrities’ ages. 22:30 Revolting People—Series 4, McGurk Runs the Shop 2/6 Samuel is reunited with his sister and Ezekiel is dressed as a bear.	22:00 The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 3, Spring: Wedding Venues 1/4 The Andersson family take Geoff on a road trip to Stockholm. 22:30 Sam Simmons Is Not a People Person—Glenn 4/4 Sam and Henry are trying to make a show about birds but Sam keeps being distracted 22:45 Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Sexuality—4. Are We Asking The Right Questions? 4/4 Mae Martin's focus is on the impact of millennials on ideas of sexuality	22:00 The Break—Series 3, 1. Never The Twin 1/6 The Applegarth twins enjoy a thoroughly Flamford Christmas - in September. 22:30 What's Funny About...—Series 2, 3. Sally Phillips & Victoria Pile on Smack The Pony 3/6 Sally Phillips and Victoria Pile reveal how the award-winning sketch show arrived on TV.	22:00 Comedy from the Wilderness A report from the 2021 Wilderness Festival with Marcel Lucont, Robin Clyfan and The Idler. 22:30 Mark Thomas Presents—Mort Sahl 3/4 The pioneering American political comic of the 1950s and 60s in a special one-off show.	22:00 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 1, Isy Suttie 3/4 Alex Horne is joined by his own five-piece jazz band for a new series of music and comedy. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 11, 1. Ed Byrne interviews Al Murray 1/6 Ed Byrne kicks off Series 11 by interviewing the creator of the Pub Landlord, Al Murray.	22:00 Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?—2000s 4/4 Micky completes his life story during the 2000s, settling down and building up his career. 22:30 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 1, Walsall 4/6 Mark celebrates Walsall and why it has nothing to do with Birmingham.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 106, Episode 5 5/8 Andy Zaltzman and a panel of comedians look back at the week's headlines. 23:30 The Harri-Parris' Radio Show—Series 1, The Visitor 1/3 Llinos Mai’s sitcom with songs: what will happen when Anni's boyfriend meets her family?	23:00 Small Scenes—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 A zoo is annexed by its monkeys - and a woman falls under a romantic spell. 23:30 Vent—Series 2, Arrival 6/6 Comatose Ben takes a final trip around the safe fantasy world of his subconscious.	23:00 Radio Active—Series 5, Wey Hey, It's Saturday 6/8 A train gets named, while Aaron the Aardvark is playing up. 23:30 And Now in Colour—Series 1, Fairground 4/6 The sketch show team take their audience to the fair for Will's birthday.	23:30 The Secret World—Series 1, Episode 1 - Pilot 1/6 Jon Culshaw and co explore the private lives of famous folk like Alan Carr.	23:00 Brian Appleton's Unofficial Multi-Media Lecture—From Cliff to Dale 1/6 Rock Musicologist Brian Appleton gives bizarre lectures to an invited audience. 23:15 The Jail Diaries of Sir Ralph Stanza—Prison Bard 1/6 Sir Ralph Stanza's latest project: poet-in-residence at a maximum security prison. 23:30 Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy—Series 1, Touchdown 2/3 Storyteller Sarah Kendall performs her award-winning live solo show Touchdown.	23:00 The Curried Goat Show—Episode 4 4/8 It's Fabric Night! Dan Gaster, Will Ing and Ben Silburn's sketch bonanza. 23:30 Cowards—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Sketch show with a comic slant on human frailties.	23:00 On the Hour—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Ireland hits the headlines as the programme celebrates its 33rd birthday. 23:30 A Look Back at the Nineties—1996 2/5 Kate Robbins, Brian Perkins and Hugh Dennis look back at a decade yet to happen.

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