Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 31 January - 6 February 2022

Last	Mon 31 Jan	Tue 1 Feb	Wed 2 Feb	Thu 3 Feb	Fri 4 Feb	Sat 5 Feb	Sun 6 Feb
00:00	00:00 Mythos by Julian Simpson—1. Mythos 1/3 Agent Lairre probes suspicious deaths in an Essex village. Stars Nicola Walker. 00:45 Robert Aickman Stories—2. Raising The Wind 2/5 Often, the boat is never where the owner wants it. Fillbrick’s job is to make sure it is.	00:00 Catch My Breath—1. Demon Host 1/5 Two women take refuge in a remote Scottish country house where a demon awaits them. 00:30 A Good Read—Lynne Truss and Diran Adebayo Writers Lynne Truss and Diran Adebayo discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.	00:00 Catch My Breath—2. Hiding 2/5 Fugitives Kate and Colleen hide from the police, but who is hiding with them? 00:30 Soul Music—Plaisir d'Amour/Can't Help Falling in Love With You Marianne Faithfull recalls the French love song that went on to inspire Elvis's hit.	00:00 Catch My Breath—3. Connections 3/5 Two women, two Adams. But what is the connection? Are they demon or liberator? 00:30 The Radio Detectives—Series 2, A Case For Dr Morelle 4/5 Investigating how the Harley Street psychiatrist-turned-detective solved his cases.	00:00 Catch My Breath—4. Let's Party 4/5 It's party time for Adam, but his guests prove to be far from ordinary. 00:30 Great Lives—Gisela Stuart on Joseph Chamberlain Gisela Stuart nominates Joseph Chamberlain as her great life.	00:00 Catch My Breath—5. The Truth 5/5 The truth about Isla is revealed, and aid arrives from an unexpected quarter. 00:30 Shah Rukh Khan's Heroes—Leading Ladies 4/5 Bollywood film star Shah Rukh Khan pays tribute to his key leading ladies.	00:00 George Orwell - Nineteen Eighty-Four—Episode 2 2/2 Winston and Julia are determined to join the Brotherhood, pledged to destroy The Party.
01:00	01:00 The Red-Haired Woman by Orhan Pamuk (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 A panic-stricken Cem fears that he may have killed Mahmut.	01:00 The Toff on the Farm—2. Dead On Arrival 2/6 Someone is keen to buy Selby Farm where the owner's brother has vanished. 01:30 Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 1. Filth and Fat and Blood and Foam 1/5 The detective superintendent tackles gruesome killings in London's meat market.	01:00 The Toff on the Farm—3. Destination Danger 3/6 After the discovery of a body, the Toff is determined to uncover Selby Farm's secrets. 01:30 Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 2. Blue Bummarees 2/5 In the midst of her grisly murder trail, the detective stumbles on a surprise flirtation.	01:00 The Toff on the Farm—4. Cause For Alarm 4/6 Farm owner Gillian Selby claims she no longer needs the Toff's assistance. 01:30 Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 3. Chef's Special 3/5 With a fresh killing to investigate, the detective superintendent's love affair hots up.	01:00 The Toff on the Farm—5. A Step In The Dark 5/6 Amateur sleuth Richard Rollison refuses to be fobbed off and receives some useful advice. 01:30 Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 4. A Mushroom Diet 4/5 The Smithfield community play throws the detective's meaty murder trail into confusion.	01:00 The Toff on the Farm—6. The Mystery of Selby Farm 6/6 Finding an empty farmhouse safe, can the Honourable Richard Rollison solve the mystery? 01:30 Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 5. A Passion for Hunting Something 5/5 With big business involved, the detective finds herself trapped with hired killers.	01:00 Archive on 4—Pop Star Philosophy Comedian Steve Punt exhumes the philosophical outpourings of pop stars through the ages.
02:00	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Frederick Forsyth Novelist Frederick Forsyth chooses 'Ol' Man River' sung by Paul Robeson. 02:20 Adam Bede by George Eliot (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/3 Will the captain's military career, or someone else, prevent a marriage to Hetty?	02:00 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—1. Haulbowline - Slieve Gullion 1/5 On foot and by canoe, a mapmaker explores the UK's border with Ireland. 02:15 Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 1 1/10 Kate Croy loves a poor writer, but risks losing a wealthy lifestyle if they marry. 02:30 Stanley, Albert and the Lion Pete McCarthy explores the legacy of variety star, Stanley Holloway	02:00 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—2. Mile Hill - The Dorsey 2/5 Walking the UK-Irish border, Garrett Carr meets the farmers. 02:15 Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 2 2/10 Kate and Merton can’t marry without money. Is the answer a job in New York? 02:30 Hip Hop China-style Beijing teenagers, hip hop music and traditional Chinese dialects and sounds	02:00 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—3. Clones - The Bloody Pass 3/5 The author risks life and limb on County Fermanagh's narrow roads. 02:15 Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 3 3/10 When American Heiress Milly Theale steps into her London society, Kate sees a way out. 02:30 The Doll's House A peek inside the miniature world of the doll's house which enchants children and adults.	02:00 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—4. Lough Derg - Bogland 4/5 Memories rise to the surface against a backdrop of bogs, trees and standing stones. 02:15 Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 4 4/10 After befriending an American Heiress, Kate starts to hope for a future with Merton. 02:30 Wrecked Neil McCarthy seeks out Wirral's wrecking past and looks for its spirit today.	02:00 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—5. Derry/Londonderry 5/5 At journey's end, Garrett Carr considers the notion of 'border' in Derry/Londonderry. 02:15 Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 5 5/10 Kate and Merton need cash. Milly needs love. How far will they go to get what they want? 02:30 The Beat Women Laura Barton travels to New York to meet the women writers of the Beat Generation.	02:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Parking Enforcement 1/4 Tom finds himself baffled by the weird world of parking enforcement. 02:30 Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 1, 1. 'I love a plumber but I'm no boiler'. 1/4 Agony aunt Sarah solves problems, including the dangers of dating outside of your class.
03:00	03:30 Sheffield - City of Snowless Skiers David Goldblatt discovers how one snowless Yorkshire city turned out Olympic skiers	03:00 Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1. Vanity 1/2 'I would give my soul to stay young'. A vain aristocrat makes a dangerous pact.	03:00 Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 2. Retribution 2/2 The aristocrat is living a life of selfish pleasure. But is retribution on the horizon?	03:00 Me, Cheeta: My Life in Hollywood Cheeta the Chimp looks back on his life as an actor in Hollywood.	03:00 Bride and Groom by Alisa Ganieva—1. Mosques, Murder and Mayhem 1/2 The tumultuous love story of Patya and Marat set in the Russian Republic.	03:00 Bride and Groom by Alisa Ganieva—2. Will Love Survive? 2/2 Marat and Patya start to be pulled apart. Will they marry?	03:00 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 1, The Curse of the Mastersons 1/6 The Masterson family's improvised saga begins in 1760. With Paul Merton. 03:30 That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 The new yoghurt for women, and meet Britain's best police tortoise.
04:00	04:00 Dr Korczak's Example 1942, Warsaw: can the writer and paediatrician Dr Korcak protect his Jewish orphanage?	04:00 Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Greg Davies, Eggsy, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert for a comedy quiz. 04:30 The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, The Bonfire of the Sanities 4/6 Plethora plots to get rid of a crowd of peasants while bumping up Monte Guano's coffers.	04:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 2 2/6 John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Phill Jupitus, Roger Graef and Prue Leith. 04:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 When a new rival appears in town, 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny tries to quit.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 10, F Scott Fitzgerald 5/6 James Walton chairs the literary quiz - including the team's F Scott Fitzgerald pastiches. 04:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 Rosie faces a fashion show - and a whole lot more!	04:00 Foul Play—Series 3, Oh Yes She Is Dead! 3/6 Susan Moody and Simon Shaw tackle a panto murder. 04:30 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 3, The Police Farce 3/6 Robert Wilson is acting in a disorderly manner. From 1993.	04:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes. 04:30 Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 4 4/6 Guard Gallagher moves into new lodgings, as the arguments rage over the cottage.	04:00 RL Stevenson - Treasure Island The treasure map adventures of cabin boy Jim Hawkins and the devious Long John Silver.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Elizabeth Bishop & Marianne Moore Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 05:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Parking Enforcement 1/4 Tom finds himself baffled by the weird world of parking enforcement.	05:00 For the Love of Leo—Series 1, The Countess of Mars 2/4 Leo’s aristocratic friend Clementine seeks love to heal sorrow. Leo offers friendship. 05:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 27, Episode 3 3/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	05:00 Dot—Series 3, Dig for Victory! 3/4 Dot and the gals are not keen to join the Women's Land Army. 05:30 Tudur Owen: United Nations of Anglesey—Episode 1 1/2 Tudur recalls his Anglesey world went international.	05:00 Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 2, Death and Travel 3/4 Alexei Sayle considers travel to places both real and imaginary. 05:30 Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 2, 4: Holidays 4/4 Comedian Ellie Taylor is no fan of holidays and thinks they should be packed off.	05:00 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The All-Nighter 4/4 Gruff and Alice have to have a good night's sleep, so Bob is babysitting. 05:30 Plum House—Series 2, A Sound Investment 1/6 The team disagree on recording an audio tour to attract visitors.	05:00 The Headset Set—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 The call centre staff at catalogue company Smile5 discover why Sailesh left Bangalore. 05:30 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Surprise Party Problem Marian and Tara tackle awkward in-laws, unrequited love, swipe fatigue and ageing parents.	05:30 Great Lives—Gisela Stuart on Joseph Chamberlain Gisela Stuart nominates Joseph Chamberlain as her great life.
06:00	06:00 The Toff on the Farm—2. Dead On Arrival 2/6 Someone is keen to buy Selby Farm where the owner's brother has vanished. 06:30 Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 1. Filth and Fat and Blood and Foam 1/5 The detective superintendent tackles gruesome killings in London's meat market.	06:00 The Toff on the Farm—3. Destination Danger 3/6 After the discovery of a body, the Toff is determined to uncover Selby Farm's secrets. 06:30 Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 2. Blue Bummarees 2/5 In the midst of her grisly murder trail, the detective stumbles on a surprise flirtation.	06:00 The Toff on the Farm—4. Cause For Alarm 4/6 Farm owner Gillian Selby claims she no longer needs the Toff's assistance. 06:30 Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 3. Chef's Special 3/5 With a fresh killing to investigate, the detective superintendent's love affair hots up.	06:00 The Toff on the Farm—5. A Step In The Dark 5/6 Amateur sleuth Richard Rollison refuses to be fobbed off and receives some useful advice. 06:30 Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 4. A Mushroom Diet 4/5 The Smithfield community play throws the detective's meaty murder trail into confusion.	06:00 The Toff on the Farm—6. The Mystery of Selby Farm 6/6 Finding an empty farmhouse safe, can the Honourable Richard Rollison solve the mystery? 06:30 Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 5. A Passion for Hunting Something 5/5 With big business involved, the detective finds herself trapped with hired killers.	06:00 RL Stevenson - Treasure Island The treasure map adventures of cabin boy Jim Hawkins and the devious Long John Silver.	06:00 The Rule of the Land by Garrett Carr (Omnibus) On foot and by canoe, a mapmaker explores the length of the UK's border with Ireland.
07:00	07:00 For the Love of Leo—Series 1, The Countess of Mars 2/4 Leo’s aristocratic friend Clementine seeks love to heal sorrow. Leo offers friendship. 07:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 27, Episode 3 3/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	07:00 Dot—Series 3, Dig for Victory! 3/4 Dot and the gals are not keen to join the Women's Land Army. 07:30 Tudur Owen: United Nations of Anglesey—Episode 1 1/2 Tudur recalls his Anglesey world went international.	07:00 Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 2, Death and Travel 3/4 Alexei Sayle considers travel to places both real and imaginary. 07:30 Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 2, 4: Holidays 4/4 Comedian Ellie Taylor is no fan of holidays and thinks they should be packed off.	07:00 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The All-Nighter 4/4 Gruff and Alice have to have a good night's sleep, so Bob is babysitting. 07:30 Plum House—Series 2, A Sound Investment 1/6 The team disagree on recording an audio tour to attract visitors.	07:00 The Headset Set—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 The call centre staff at catalogue company Smile5 discover why Sailesh left Bangalore. 07:30 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Surprise Party Problem Marian and Tara tackle awkward in-laws, unrequited love, swipe fatigue and ageing parents.	07:30 Great Lives—Gisela Stuart on Joseph Chamberlain Gisela Stuart nominates Joseph Chamberlain as her great life.	07:10 Inheritance Tracks—Sian Lloyd TV presenter and meteorologist Sian Lloyd chooses 'Can Walter' by Meic Stevens. 07:20 Henry James: The Wings of the Dove (Omnibus)—Episode 1/2 A rich aunt offers her niece wealth she risks losing if she marries the writer she loves.
08:00	08:00 Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 10 10/13 Can a job abroad solve George and Kate's housing crisis? 08:30 The Phenomenon Squad—Invaders 5/5 Brabazon's cops prepare to greet an alien craft due to land on Salisbury Plain.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea 3/24 Constable Neddie Seagoon sets out to apprehend Minnie and Henry's Sussex assailant. 08:30 Winston—Winston Back Home, Say It Again, Winston 4/6 The old rogue has run away and taken the geese, but Nancy intervenes.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant 19/20 The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him. 08:30 The Michael Bentine Show—From 29/01/1984 From playing Doxon of Dick Green, to a troop of Beefeaters. The ultimate one-man show.	08:00 The Men from the Ministry—Just the Ticket The Ministry for General Assistance organises a national lottery. 08:30 After Henry—Series 2, The Teapot 8/8 How can Eleanor raise cash for a video player?	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Great White Hunter 7/26 Mainwaring sparks chaos tracking down a purloined silk parachute! 08:30 Married—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Branded a wife-beater in his parallel universe, a joke backfires for bachelor Robin.	08:00 The Write Stuff—Series 10, F Scott Fitzgerald 5/6 James Walton chairs the literary quiz - including the team's F Scott Fitzgerald pastiches. 08:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 Rosie faces a fashion show - and a whole lot more!	08:30 Play It Cool—Episode 6 6/6 Ian Carmichael, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims share the life stories of famous actors.
09:00	09:00 Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Greg Davies, Eggsy, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert for a comedy quiz. 09:30 The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, The Bonfire of the Sanities 4/6 Plethora plots to get rid of a crowd of peasants while bumping up Monte Guano's coffers.	09:00 The News Quiz—Series 107, Episode 5 5/10 Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines. 09:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 When a new rival appears in town, 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny tries to quit.	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 10, F Scott Fitzgerald 5/6 James Walton chairs the literary quiz - including the team's F Scott Fitzgerald pastiches. 09:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 Rosie faces a fashion show - and a whole lot more!	09:00 Foul Play—Series 3, Oh Yes She Is Dead! 3/6 Susan Moody and Simon Shaw tackle a panto murder. 09:30 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 3, The Police Farce 3/6 Robert Wilson is acting in a disorderly manner. From 1993.	09:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes. 09:30 Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 4 4/6 Guard Gallagher moves into new lodgings, as the arguments rage over the cottage.	09:00 I Played the Prime Minister Shaun Ley meets the actors who have played the role of Prime Minister on screen and radio	09:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Buys a Car 3/20 The Bishop’s plan to become a motorist backfires. 09:30 For the Love of Leo—Series 1, The Countess of Mars 2/4 Leo’s aristocratic friend Clementine seeks love to heal sorrow. Leo offers friendship.
10:00	10:00 Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1. Vanity 1/2 'I would give my soul to stay young'. A vain aristocrat makes a dangerous pact.	10:00 Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 2. Retribution 2/2 The aristocrat is living a life of selfish pleasure. But is retribution on the horizon?	10:00 Me, Cheeta: My Life in Hollywood Cheeta the Chimp looks back on his life as an actor in Hollywood.	10:00 Bride and Groom by Alisa Ganieva—1. Mosques, Murder and Mayhem 1/2 The tumultuous love story of Patya and Marat set in the Russian Republic.	10:00 Bride and Groom by Alisa Ganieva—2. Will Love Survive? 2/2 Marat and Patya start to be pulled apart. Will they marry?		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Award-Winning Chefs, Marcus Wareing Marcus Wareing, chef, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne 10:45 Curious Cases—Series 13, Jurassic Squawk 6/6 What sound did dinosaurs make?
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 8, Voices of Black History 40/48 How can we make amends for the atrocities of slavery and segregation? 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Mel Giedroyc Comedian Mel Giedroyc chooses tracks by Ian Dury and the Blockheads and Kate Bush.	11:00 Archive on 4—Pop Star Philosophy Comedian Steve Punt exhumes the philosophical outpourings of pop stars through the ages.	11:00 Neil Innes: Dip My Brain In Joy—3. Ouch! 3/3 Diane Morgan concludes her celebration of the life and work of Neil Innes.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Singers 2, Melanie C Melanie C, singer and Spice Girl, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne 11:45 Curious Cases—Series 13, The Lunar Land, Part 2 5/6 What would life be like if we had two moons?	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New Listening for February Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan with new listens for February.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 6, 3 Questions 6/8 Hosts Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich investigate three very different stories.
12:00	12:00 Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 10 10/13 Can a job abroad solve George and Kate's housing crisis? 12:30 The Phenomenon Squad—Invaders 5/5 Brabazon's cops prepare to greet an alien craft due to land on Salisbury Plain.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea 3/24 Constable Neddie Seagoon sets out to apprehend Minnie and Henry's Sussex assailant. 12:30 Winston—Winston Back Home, Say It Again, Winston 4/6 The old rogue has run away and taken the geese, but Nancy intervenes.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant 19/20 The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him. 12:30 The Michael Bentine Show—From 29/01/1984 From playing Doxon of Dick Green, to a troop of Beefeaters. The ultimate one-man show.	12:00 The Men from the Ministry—Just the Ticket The Ministry for General Assistance organises a national lottery. 12:30 After Henry—Series 2, The Teapot 8/8 How can Eleanor raise cash for a video player?	12:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Great White Hunter 7/26 Mainwaring sparks chaos tracking down a purloined silk parachute! 12:30 Married—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Branded a wife-beater in his parallel universe, a joke backfires for bachelor Robin.	12:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes. 12:30 Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 10 10/13 Can a job abroad solve George and Kate's housing crisis?	12:00 Poetry Extra—Conversations on a Bench - Leeds Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Utilities Companies 2/4 Tom finds himself bemused by the peculiar practices of utilities companies.
13:00	13:00 The Toff on the Farm—2. Dead On Arrival 2/6 Someone is keen to buy Selby Farm where the owner's brother has vanished. 13:30 Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 1. Filth and Fat and Blood and Foam 1/5 The detective superintendent tackles gruesome killings in London's meat market.	13:00 The Toff on the Farm—3. Destination Danger 3/6 After the discovery of a body, the Toff is determined to uncover Selby Farm's secrets. 13:30 Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 2. Blue Bummarees 2/5 In the midst of her grisly murder trail, the detective stumbles on a surprise flirtation.	13:00 The Toff on the Farm—4. Cause For Alarm 4/6 Farm owner Gillian Selby claims she no longer needs the Toff's assistance. 13:30 Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 3. Chef's Special 3/5 With a fresh killing to investigate, the detective superintendent's love affair hots up.	13:00 The Toff on the Farm—5. A Step In The Dark 5/6 Amateur sleuth Richard Rollison refuses to be fobbed off and receives some useful advice. 13:30 Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 4. A Mushroom Diet 4/5 The Smithfield community play throws the detective's meaty murder trail into confusion.	13:00 The Toff on the Farm—6. The Mystery of Selby Farm 6/6 Finding an empty farmhouse safe, can the Honourable Richard Rollison solve the mystery? 13:30 Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 5. A Passion for Hunting Something 5/5 With big business involved, the detective finds herself trapped with hired killers.	13:00 Archive on 4—Pop Star Philosophy Comedian Steve Punt exhumes the philosophical outpourings of pop stars through the ages.	13:00 How to Stop Time by Matt Haig (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 A rare condition makes a man age so slowly that he looks 41 when he over is 400 years old.
14:00	14:00 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—1. Haulbowline - Slieve Gullion 1/5 On foot and by canoe, a mapmaker explores the UK's border with Ireland. 14:15 Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 1 1/10 Kate Croy loves a poor writer, but risks losing a wealthy lifestyle if they marry. 14:30 Stanley, Albert and the Lion Pete McCarthy explores the legacy of variety star, Stanley Holloway	14:00 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—2. Mile Hill - The Dorsey 2/5 Walking the UK-Irish border, Garrett Carr meets the farmers. 14:15 Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 2 2/10 Kate and Merton can’t marry without money. Is the answer a job in New York? 14:30 Hip Hop China-style Beijing teenagers, hip hop music and traditional Chinese dialects and sounds	14:00 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—3. Clones - The Bloody Pass 3/5 The author risks life and limb on County Fermanagh's narrow roads. 14:15 Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 3 3/10 When American Heiress Milly Theale steps into her London society, Kate sees a way out. 14:30 The Doll's House A peek inside the miniature world of the doll's house which enchants children and adults.	14:00 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—4. Lough Derg - Bogland 4/5 Memories rise to the surface against a backdrop of bogs, trees and standing stones. 14:15 Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 4 4/10 After befriending an American Heiress, Kate starts to hope for a future with Merton. 14:30 Wrecked Neil McCarthy seeks out Wirral's wrecking past and looks for its spirit today.	14:00 The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—5. Derry/Londonderry 5/5 At journey's end, Garrett Carr considers the notion of 'border' in Derry/Londonderry. 14:15 Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 5 5/10 Kate and Merton need cash. Milly needs love. How far will they go to get what they want? 14:30 The Beat Women Laura Barton travels to New York to meet the women writers of the Beat Generation.	14:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Parking Enforcement 1/4 Tom finds himself baffled by the weird world of parking enforcement. 14:30 Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 1, 1. 'I love a plumber but I'm no boiler'. 1/4 Agony aunt Sarah solves problems, including the dangers of dating outside of your class.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Anne Marie Duff Actress Anne-Marie Duff chooses 'Distant Drums' by Jim Reeves. 14:20 Adam Bede by George Eliot (Omnibus)—Episode 3 3/3 After the death of her child, Hetty must face punishment. Can Dinah help ease her guilt?
15:00	15:00 Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1. Vanity 1/2 'I would give my soul to stay young'. A vain aristocrat makes a dangerous pact.	15:00 Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 2. Retribution 2/2 The aristocrat is living a life of selfish pleasure. But is retribution on the horizon?	15:00 Me, Cheeta: My Life in Hollywood Cheeta the Chimp looks back on his life as an actor in Hollywood.	15:00 Bride and Groom by Alisa Ganieva—1. Mosques, Murder and Mayhem 1/2 The tumultuous love story of Patya and Marat set in the Russian Republic.	15:00 Bride and Groom by Alisa Ganieva—2. Will Love Survive? 2/2 Marat and Patya start to be pulled apart. Will they marry?	15:00 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 1, The Curse of the Mastersons 1/6 The Masterson family's improvised saga begins in 1760. With Paul Merton. 15:30 That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 The new yoghurt for women, and meet Britain's best police tortoise.	15:30 The Beat Women Laura Barton travels to New York to meet the women writers of the Beat Generation.
16:00	16:00 Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Greg Davies, Eggsy, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert for a comedy quiz. 16:30 The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, The Bonfire of the Sanities 4/6 Plethora plots to get rid of a crowd of peasants while bumping up Monte Guano's coffers.	16:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 2 2/6 John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Phill Jupitus, Roger Graef and Prue Leith. 16:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 When a new rival appears in town, 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny tries to quit.	16:00 The Write Stuff—Series 10, F Scott Fitzgerald 5/6 James Walton chairs the literary quiz - including the team's F Scott Fitzgerald pastiches. 16:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 Rosie faces a fashion show - and a whole lot more!	16:00 Foul Play—Series 3, Oh Yes She Is Dead! 3/6 Susan Moody and Simon Shaw tackle a panto murder. 16:30 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 3, The Police Farce 3/6 Robert Wilson is acting in a disorderly manner. From 1993.	16:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes. 16:30 Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 4 4/6 Guard Gallagher moves into new lodgings, as the arguments rage over the cottage.	16:00 RL Stevenson - Treasure Island The treasure map adventures of cabin boy Jim Hawkins and the devious Long John Silver.	16:00 Graham Swannell - Kiss of Life After forty years of marriage a partner could feel that they are taken for granted.
17:00	17:00 For the Love of Leo—Series 1, The Countess of Mars 2/4 Leo’s aristocratic friend Clementine seeks love to heal sorrow. Leo offers friendship. 17:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 27, Episode 3 3/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	17:00 Dot—Series 3, Dig for Victory! 3/4 Dot and the gals are not keen to join the Women's Land Army. 17:30 Tudur Owen: United Nations of Anglesey—Episode 1 1/2 Tudur recalls his Anglesey world went international.	17:00 Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 2, Death and Travel 3/4 Alexei Sayle considers travel to places both real and imaginary. 17:30 Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 2, 4: Holidays 4/4 Comedian Ellie Taylor is no fan of holidays and thinks they should be packed off.	17:00 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The All-Nighter 4/4 Gruff and Alice have to have a good night's sleep, so Bob is babysitting. 17:30 Plum House—Series 2, A Sound Investment 1/6 The team disagree on recording an audio tour to attract visitors.	17:00 The Headset Set—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 The call centre staff at catalogue company Smile5 discover why Sailesh left Bangalore. 17:30 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Surprise Party Problem Marian and Tara tackle awkward in-laws, unrequited love, swipe fatigue and ageing parents.	17:30 Great Lives—Gisela Stuart on Joseph Chamberlain Gisela Stuart nominates Joseph Chamberlain as her great life.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Conversations on a Bench - Leeds Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Utilities Companies 2/4 Tom finds himself bemused by the peculiar practices of utilities companies.
18:00	18:00 Catch My Breath—1. Demon Host 1/5 Two women take refuge in a remote Scottish country house where a demon awaits them. 18:30 A Good Read—Lynne Truss and Diran Adebayo Writers Lynne Truss and Diran Adebayo discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.	18:00 Catch My Breath—2. Hiding 2/5 Fugitives Kate and Colleen hide from the police, but who is hiding with them? 18:30 Soul Music—Plaisir d'Amour/Can't Help Falling in Love With You Marianne Faithfull recalls the French love song that went on to inspire Elvis's hit.	18:00 Catch My Breath—3. Connections 3/5 Two women, two Adams. But what is the connection? Are they demon or liberator? 18:30 The Radio Detectives—Series 2, A Case For Dr Morelle 4/5 Investigating how the Harley Street psychiatrist-turned-detective solved his cases.	18:00 Catch My Breath—4. Let's Party 4/5 It's party time for Adam, but his guests prove to be far from ordinary. 18:30 Great Lives—Gisela Stuart on Joseph Chamberlain Gisela Stuart nominates Joseph Chamberlain as her great life.	18:00 Catch My Breath—5. The Truth 5/5 The truth about Isla is revealed, and aid arrives from an unexpected quarter. 18:30 Shah Rukh Khan's Heroes—Leading Ladies 4/5 Bollywood film star Shah Rukh Khan pays tribute to his key leading ladies.	18:00 George Orwell - Nineteen Eighty-Four—Episode 2 2/2 Winston and Julia are determined to join the Brotherhood, pledged to destroy The Party.	18:00 Mythos by Julian Simpson—2. Glamis 2/3 Lairre, Parker and Johnson discover two secrets in a castle. 18:45 Robert Aickman Stories—3. The Fully-Conducted Tour 3/5 Take off your boots and shoes, and come this way.
19:00	19:00 Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 10 10/13 Can a job abroad solve George and Kate's housing crisis? 19:30 The Phenomenon Squad—Invaders 5/5 Brabazon's cops prepare to greet an alien craft due to land on Salisbury Plain.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea 3/24 Constable Neddie Seagoon sets out to apprehend Minnie and Henry's Sussex assailant. 19:30 Winston—Winston Back Home, Say It Again, Winston 4/6 The old rogue has run away and taken the geese, but Nancy intervenes.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant 19/20 The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him. 19:30 The Michael Bentine Show—From 29/01/1984 From playing Doxon of Dick Green, to a troop of Beefeaters. The ultimate one-man show.	19:00 The Men from the Ministry—Just the Ticket The Ministry for General Assistance organises a national lottery. 19:30 After Henry—Series 2, The Teapot 8/8 How can Eleanor raise cash for a video player?	19:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, The Great White Hunter 7/26 Mainwaring sparks chaos tracking down a purloined silk parachute! 19:30 Married—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Branded a wife-beater in his parallel universe, a joke backfires for bachelor Robin.	19:00 I Played the Prime Minister Shaun Ley meets the actors who have played the role of Prime Minister on screen and radio	19:00 Radiolab—Series 6, 3 Questions 6/8 Hosts Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich investigate three very different stories.
20:00	20:00 The Toff on the Farm—2. Dead On Arrival 2/6 Someone is keen to buy Selby Farm where the owner's brother has vanished. 20:30 Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 1. Filth and Fat and Blood and Foam 1/5 The detective superintendent tackles gruesome killings in London's meat market.	20:00 The Toff on the Farm—3. Destination Danger 3/6 After the discovery of a body, the Toff is determined to uncover Selby Farm's secrets. 20:30 Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 2. Blue Bummarees 2/5 In the midst of her grisly murder trail, the detective stumbles on a surprise flirtation.	20:00 The Toff on the Farm—4. Cause For Alarm 4/6 Farm owner Gillian Selby claims she no longer needs the Toff's assistance. 20:30 Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 3. Chef's Special 3/5 With a fresh killing to investigate, the detective superintendent's love affair hots up.	20:00 The Toff on the Farm—5. A Step In The Dark 5/6 Amateur sleuth Richard Rollison refuses to be fobbed off and receives some useful advice. 20:30 Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 4. A Mushroom Diet 4/5 The Smithfield community play throws the detective's meaty murder trail into confusion.	20:00 The Toff on the Farm—6. The Mystery of Selby Farm 6/6 Finding an empty farmhouse safe, can the Honourable Richard Rollison solve the mystery? 20:30 Julie Enfield Investigates—Julie Enfield Investigates - The Smithfield Murders, 5. A Passion for Hunting Something 5/5 With big business involved, the detective finds herself trapped with hired killers.		20:00 Graham Swannell - Kiss of Life After forty years of marriage a partner could feel that they are taken for granted.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 8, Voices of Black History 40/48 How can we make amends for the atrocities of slavery and segregation? 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Mel Giedroyc Comedian Mel Giedroyc chooses tracks by Ian Dury and the Blockheads and Kate Bush.	21:00 Archive on 4—Pop Star Philosophy Comedian Steve Punt exhumes the philosophical outpourings of pop stars through the ages.	21:00 Neil Innes: Dip My Brain In Joy—3. Ouch! 3/3 Diane Morgan concludes her celebration of the life and work of Neil Innes.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Singers 2, Melanie C Melanie C, singer and Spice Girl, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne 21:45 Curious Cases—Series 13, The Lunar Land, Part 2 5/6 What would life be like if we had two moons?	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New Listening for February Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan with new listens for February.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Award-Winning Chefs, Marcus Wareing Marcus Wareing, chef, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne 21:45 Curious Cases—Series 13, Jurassic Squawk 6/6 What sound did dinosaurs make?
22:00	22:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 27, Episode 3 3/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 22:30 Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience. 22:45 Lenny Henry's Rogues Gallery—Series 1, Moone Sisters 4/4 Lenny Henry stars as a young GI serving in Cornwall during the Second World War.	22:00 Tudur Owen: United Nations of Anglesey—Episode 1 1/2 Tudur recalls his Anglesey world went international. 22:30 Cowards—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Unusual pets and shock elections in the bizarre sketch comedy world.	22:00 Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 2, 4: Holidays 4/4 Comedian Ellie Taylor is no fan of holidays and thinks they should be packed off. 22:30 And Now in Colour—Series 2, Astronaut Training 4/6 The sketch team take the audience to Nevada for selection by NASA.	22:00 Plum House—Series 2, A Sound Investment 1/6 The team disagree on recording an audio tour to attract visitors. 22:30 Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 1, Sham 4/6 Brian tells the story of his visit to a country where alternative therapies abound.	22:00 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Surprise Party Problem Marian and Tara tackle awkward in-laws, unrequited love, swipe fatigue and ageing parents. 22:30 Domestic Science—Series 2, Kitchen 1/4 A heady combination of maths, science and comedy with the Festival of the Spoken Nerd trio 22:45 The Consultants—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 A lifestyle presentation sketch show, with Neil Edmond, Justin Edwards and James Rawlings.	22:00 Chain Reaction—Series 1, Alan Moore interviews Brian Eno 6/7 Writer Alan Moore with musician Brian Eno in the tag talk show. 22:30 The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 3, Honesty 4/6 The comedian ponders whether telling the truth is always the best option. From Nov 2008.	22:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Utilities Companies 2/4 Tom finds himself bemused by the peculiar practices of utilities companies. 22:30 The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 3, Looking for Love 3/6 Mel and Vicki try their hand at speed-dating before turning to Davina and Cilla for help.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 107, Episode 5 5/10 Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines. 23:30 Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 1, 1. 'I love a plumber but I'm no boiler'. 1/4 Agony aunt Sarah solves problems, including the dangers of dating outside of your class.	23:00 Armando Iannucci - Facts And Fancies—Monster-Eyed Bugs 5/5 From diseases to identity cards, more of Armando's humorous essays. 23:15 Warhorses of Letters—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Napoleon returns from Elba. Will Marengo and Copenhagen's equine love survive? 23:30 The Mark Steel Solution—Series 3, Crime 3/4 The radical comedian proposes a way of solving punishments for criminal acts.	23:00 Bleak Expectations—Series 5, An Alrightish Life Savagely Frozen to Bits 3/6 Pip races to Antarctica to thwart another fiendish plot by the evil Mr Gently Benevolent. 23:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Coffee 3/4 Simon Evans presents a comedy lecture on the economics behind coffee.	23:00 Listen Against—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 An unusual hibernation in the Blue Peter garden. 23:30 The Boosh—Jungle 2/6 Howard and Vince set out to find the zoo's former owner Tommy.	23:00 Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Discovering a day in the life of a lock keeper. 23:30 That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 The new yoghurt for women, and meet Britain's best police tortoise.	23:00 Ian D Montfort Is: Unbelievable—Pilot with Melanie Sykes Spirit medium Ian D Montfort in a comedy showcase that spawned a series. 23:30 The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 More sketches from Little Girl, Frank, Rev McMinn and Calum Gilhooley.	23:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, The Review 1/6 It's new year! Damien's asked to write a restaurant review for Pink Floyd. 23:30 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 1, The Mastersons and Johnson 2/6 The family's fate is linked with that of a tumble dryer.

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