Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 14 - 20 March 2022

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00:00	00:00 Agatha Christie—The Dressmaker's Doll A creepy doll with a mind of its own causes alarm along London's catwalks. 00:30 The Tomb by HP Lovecraft The obsessive Jervas Dudley reveals how he came to be incarcerated in an asylum.	00:00 The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft—Episode 6 6/18 Podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate the disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward. 00:15 And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 6 6/10 Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan. 00:30 A Good Read—Kate Silverton and Johnnie Walker Johnnie Walker and Kate Silverton talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.	00:00 The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft—Episode 7 7/18 Podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate the disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward. 00:15 And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 7 7/10 Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan. 00:30 Soul Music—First Cut Is the Deepest The story behind the Cat Stevens song, and the memories people associate with it.	00:00 The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft—Episode 8 8/18 Podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate the disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward. 00:15 And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 8 8/10 Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan. 00:30 The Radio Detectives—Series 3, Stand By For West 5/5 A profile of John Creasey's Scotland Yard Inspector Roger West.	00:00 The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft—Episode 9 9/18 Podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate the disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward. 00:15 And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 9 9/10 Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan. 00:30 Great Lives—Adrian Utley of Portishead on Miles Davis Miles Davis chosen by Adrian Utley of Portishead.	00:00 The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft—Episode 10 10/18 Podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate the disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward. 00:15 And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 10 10/10 Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan. 00:30 And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 2, The Godfather and The Godfather Part II 1/4 Paul Gambaccini explores Oscar triumphs for The Godfather and its sequel.	00:00 The Prisoner—Series 2, 5. Living in Harmony 5/5 Number 6 is out-of-this-world when he meets an old ally but what is his freedom worth?
01:00	01:00 Daemon Voices by Philip Pullman (Omnibus) In personal, deeply thoughtful essays, Philip Pullman examines the art of storytelling.	01:00 The Joke About Hilary Spite—1. Reception 1/6 Thriller about a young woman with computing skills being drawn into a spy adventure. 01:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 2. Forging Ahead 2/6 Despite threats of violence, the investigation goes on. Starring Kathleen Turner.	01:00 The Joke About Hilary Spite—2. Pandora Close 2/6 Hilary meets a man who claims the dead are living and the living dead... 01:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 3. Acid Test 3/6 The death of a close friend makes private investigator VI Warshawski more determined.	01:00 The Joke About Hilary Spite—3. Zeus 3/6 Hilary meets an agent who is not what he seems... 01:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 4. The Fire Next Time 4/6 Hired and fired by Aunt Rosa, dark dealings dismay private investigator VI Warshawski.	01:00 The Joke About Hilary Spite—4. The Proctor File 4/6 Hilary gets things taped, but has to take a jump to get back in the swim of things. 01:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 5. Dinner Date 5/6 The private eye narrowly escapes with her life as the anonymous phone threats continue.	01:00 The Joke About Hilary Spite—5. Universal General Hire 5/6 As the danger mounts, Hilary is forced to hang on for rescue from the sky. 01:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 6. No One Is Lucky Forever 6/6 Battling to finally confront her attacker, private eye VI Warshawski goes undercover.	01:00 Archive on 4—Robert Robinson Laurie Taylor takes a look at the life and work of one of Britain's broadcasting legends. 01:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Songsters The messages conveyed in the syllables, melodies and repeated phrases of singing birds.
02:00	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Jack Vettriano The popular Scottish artist Jack Vettriano chooses tracks by Kitty Kallen and Judy Collins 02:20 Victor Hugo - Les Miserables (Omnibus)—Episode 5 5/5 Cosette worries over Marius, while Jean Valjean's good deeds pay dividends.	02:00 Sound by Bella Bathurst—1. Sailing 1/5 Bella embarks on a sailing trip. Does her worsening hearing put the whole boat in danger? 02:15 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—1. First Stirrings 1/5 The life of female impressionist painter Berthe Morisot. 02:30 Brandreth's Pills Gyles Brandreth tells how his ancestor sold a pill and became one of America's richest men	02:00 Sound by Bella Bathurst—2. Searching 2/5 As her hearing declines, Bella searches for her place in either the deaf or hearing world. 02:15 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—2. Passion 2/5 Berthe compares herself to Baudelaire, and Manet is impressed with her passion. 02:30 Kitch! Musician and poet Anthony Joseph tries to get to the heart of Calypso star Lord Kitchener	02:00 Sound by Bella Bathurst—3. Fighting 3/5 Bella continues to try to fight her deafness - and herself. 02:15 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—3. Rivalry 3/5 Berthe poses for a portrait by Manet, but his admiration for a rival painter is growing. 02:30 A Sound British Adventure Comedian Stewart Lee explores the early pioneers and rumblings of electronic music.	02:00 Sound by Bella Bathurst—4. Exploring 4/5 Deafness gives Bella a new perspective on city life. 02:15 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—4. Agonising 4/5 Paris is overrun with militia preparing for the forthcoming war with Prussia. 02:30 Shipping Songs Folk singer Lisa Knapp explores the inspirational power of the Shipping Forecast.	02:00 Sound by Bella Bathurst—5. Changing? 5/5 Could a routine trip to see her audiologist change Bella's life? 02:15 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—5. Opening 5/5 The first impressionist exhibition finally opens, and Berthe has to face her critics. 02:30 The Balancing Bluebottle Story of the film pioneer making natural history films in his back garden.	02:00 The Harpoon—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 A ripping, bumper summer edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' papers! 02:30 My Teenage Diary—Series 8, Helen Lederer 6/6 Helen Lederer reads from her boy-obsessed teenage diaries and chats to Rufus Hound.
03:00	03:30 Tempus Fugit Why does time seem to speed up the older you get? Ian Peacock explores time perception.	03:00 Talk to Me: HP Lovecraft The weirdest of HP Lovecraft's stories is true. By Sara Davies and Abigail Youngman. 03:45 Just Depending by Jenny Boston A woman confronts old age and her fear of dependency. Read by Thora Hird.	03:00 Secret Lives by EF Benson—1. A Most Desirable Address 1/3 Mrs Mantrip hopes that a new neighbour won't lower the tone of her beloved Durham Square.	03:00 Secret Lives by EF Benson—2. A Most Salubrious Seaside Resort 2/3 Susan Leg wants to keep her neighbours guessing about 'Rudolf da Vinci'.	03:00 Secret Lives by EF Benson—3. A Most Treasured Home 3/3 Susan's neighbours think she's a gossip columnist, until they learn the whole truth.	03:00 Jill Paton Walsh - A Piece of Justice Danger for Fran when she takes over the biography of mathematician Gideon Summerfield.	03:00 Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Pilot: Cold Turkey with Dan and Nick 1/7 Fish Gordon has only 48 hours to save the aquarium. Surreal comedy. 03:30 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, On Location 6/6 Damien heads to the Lake District to film his TV series.
04:00	04:00 Garbo and Gilbert in Love The dramatic affair of Hollywood legend Greta Garbo and silent movie star John Gilbert.	04:00 Wordaholics—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Jack Whitehall, Milton Jones, Natalie Haynes and Susie Dent vie for wordy supremacy 04:30 Arrested Development—Episode 4 4/4 Can Bob manage to woo Kate back? What future for jilted bride Penny?	04:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 8, University of Hertfordshire 2/6 Students from the University of Hertfordshire take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz. 04:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Awards 1/6 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny wants to win Peasants Personality of the Year.	04:00 Booked—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington. 04:30 All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Summer Holiday 6/6 Summer is here, but the notion of stopping work appeals less to some.	04:00 The Personality Test—Series 1, Gyles Brandreth 3/4 The broadcaster, author and ex-MP quizzes a panel about himself. 04:30 Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, Androids in Love 3/4 Leading thespian Sir Monty joins the futuristic radio soap and causes quite a stir.	04:00 Guess What?—Episode 1 1/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 04:30 Girlies—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Sonal calls on Samina's legal expertise and Jabeen gets welcome news from husband Joe.	04:00 Grant Eustace - The Salamander Chest 1870s England: Who is Alice Selwood’s father? Can her beloved Arthur help?
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Poetry Societies - The Rumi Society Daljit Nagra selects interesting listening from the BBC's poetry archive. 05:30 HR—Series 2, Wandering 3/6 The odd couple holiday in Spain. Has Sam finally found love..?	05:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 1, Boswell's Life of Johnson 4/4 James Boswell, Dr Johnson's biographer, attempts to write a life of Boris Johnson. 05:30 Just a Minute—Series 88, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins chairs another episode of the famous parlour game	05:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 1, Human Deterioration 1/4 Poetry and sketches with Pam Ayres, Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead. 05:30 The World of Simon Rich—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich.	05:00 Stand-Up Specials—Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar S3, Rage and Resentment 3/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. 05:30 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 3, 2. Heroes and Villains 2/6 Joanna Lumley & Roger Allam star in the award-winning comedy about life as long-marrieds.	05:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, An Englishman’s Home 2/6 What is 'reasonable force'? How far can you go to defend yourself? 05:30 Big Problems with Helen Keen—Series 2, Food 1/4 Natural resources are dwindling. How can we make sure everyone is fed?	05:00 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Exit Strategy 6/6 Uljabaan is determined to fail his annual inspection, but he needs help... 05:30 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The High School Problem Advice on an over-familiar flatmate, a caustic mother-in-law and school anxiety.	05:30 Great Lives—Adrian Utley of Portishead on Miles Davis Miles Davis chosen by Adrian Utley of Portishead.
06:00	06:00 The Joke About Hilary Spite—1. Reception 1/6 Thriller about a young woman with computing skills being drawn into a spy adventure. 06:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 2. Forging Ahead 2/6 Despite threats of violence, the investigation goes on. Starring Kathleen Turner.	06:00 The Joke About Hilary Spite—2. Pandora Close 2/6 Hilary meets a man who claims the dead are living and the living dead... 06:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 3. Acid Test 3/6 The death of a close friend makes private investigator VI Warshawski more determined.	06:00 The Joke About Hilary Spite—3. Zeus 3/6 Hilary meets an agent who is not what he seems... 06:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 4. The Fire Next Time 4/6 Hired and fired by Aunt Rosa, dark dealings dismay private investigator VI Warshawski.	06:00 The Joke About Hilary Spite—4. The Proctor File 4/6 Hilary gets things taped, but has to take a jump to get back in the swim of things. 06:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 5. Dinner Date 5/6 The private eye narrowly escapes with her life as the anonymous phone threats continue.	06:00 The Joke About Hilary Spite—5. Universal General Hire 5/6 As the danger mounts, Hilary is forced to hang on for rescue from the sky. 06:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 6. No One Is Lucky Forever 6/6 Battling to finally confront her attacker, private eye VI Warshawski goes undercover.	06:00 Grant Eustace - The Salamander Chest 1870s England: Who is Alice Selwood’s father? Can her beloved Arthur help?	06:00 Sound by Bella Bathurst (Omnibus) Bella Bathurst went deaf aged 28. This is her vivid chronicle of that experience.
07:00	07:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 1, Boswell's Life of Johnson 4/4 James Boswell, Dr Johnson's biographer, attempts to write a life of Boris Johnson. 07:30 Just a Minute—Series 88, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins chairs another episode of the famous parlour game	07:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 1, Human Deterioration 1/4 Poetry and sketches with Pam Ayres, Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead. 07:30 The World of Simon Rich—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich.	07:00 Stand-Up Specials—Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar S3, Rage and Resentment 3/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. 07:30 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 3, 2. Heroes and Villains 2/6 Joanna Lumley & Roger Allam star in the award-winning comedy about life as long-marrieds.	07:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, An Englishman’s Home 2/6 What is 'reasonable force'? How far can you go to defend yourself? 07:30 Big Problems with Helen Keen—Series 2, Food 1/4 Natural resources are dwindling. How can we make sure everyone is fed?	07:00 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Exit Strategy 6/6 Uljabaan is determined to fail his annual inspection, but he needs help... 07:30 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The High School Problem Advice on an over-familiar flatmate, a caustic mother-in-law and school anxiety.	07:30 Great Lives—Adrian Utley of Portishead on Miles Davis Miles Davis chosen by Adrian Utley of Portishead.	07:10 Inheritance Tracks—Enya Enya chooses Claude Debussy's 'Nocturnes: Nuages' and her own composition 'Orinoco Flow'. 07:20 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot (Omnibus) The life of female impressionist painter Berthe Morisot.
08:00	08:00 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 3 3/8 A spoof Paul Temple and telephone wires get crossed. Stars Ronnie Barker. 08:30 Boogie Up the River—I'll See You at the Source 6/6 As their Thames quest climaxes, Jennifer tries to drink Sam under the table.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Last Tram (from Clapham) 9/24 London's trams are no more, but boss Seagoon must pursue the one that got away. 08:30 King Street Junior—Series 5, Choices 4/7 Parent Power means troubled times for Mr Sims, while Mrs Rudd falls foul of the law.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Unexploded Bomb 6/20 A surprise in the cellar for the Lad Himself as Sid cashes in. 08:30 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Market Forces 2/6 Giles advertises a pie - and unexpected opportunities for Judith and David.	08:00 The Jason Explanation of...—The Unknown 6/6 David Jason explores fork bending, time travel and things that go bump in the night. 08:30 After Henry—Series 3, Poor Relations 2/8 Sarah suffers her nosey mother and some unexpected advances.	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, Asleep in the Deep 13/26 Walker and Godfrey get trapped in a pumping station! 08:30 Second Thoughts—Series 4, Just Managing 6/6 Son Joe and ex-wife Liza cause new pressures for Faith and Bill. From July 1992.	08:00 Booked—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington. 08:30 All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Summer Holiday 6/6 Summer is here, but the notion of stopping work appeals less to some.	08:30 Doctor in the House—Sex and St Swithins 6/13 Medic Simon Sparrow breaks hospital rules by flirting with a pretty new nurse.
09:00	09:00 Wordaholics—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Jack Whitehall, Milton Jones, Natalie Haynes and Susie Dent vie for wordy supremacy 09:30 Arrested Development—Episode 4 4/4 Can Bob manage to woo Kate back? What future for jilted bride Penny?	09:00 The Now Show—Series 60, Episode 1 1/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 09:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Awards 1/6 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny wants to win Peasants Personality of the Year.	09:00 Booked—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington. 09:30 All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Summer Holiday 6/6 Summer is here, but the notion of stopping work appeals less to some.	09:00 The Personality Test—Series 1, Gyles Brandreth 3/4 The broadcaster, author and ex-MP quizzes a panel about himself. 09:30 Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, Androids in Love 3/4 Leading thespian Sir Monty joins the futuristic radio soap and causes quite a stir.	09:00 Guess What?—Episode 1 1/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 09:30 Girlies—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Sonal calls on Samina's legal expertise and Jabeen gets welcome news from husband Joe.	09:00 Hackers And Humphreys All Shaun Ley explores links between real politics and the TV satire of 'Yes Prime Minister'.	09:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Gains a Reputation 10/20 Clerical confusion abounds over the Archdeacon's tell-all book. 09:30 Boswell's Lives—Series 1, Boswell's Life of Johnson 4/4 James Boswell, Dr Johnson's biographer, attempts to write a life of Boris Johnson.
10:00	10:00 Talk to Me: HP Lovecraft The weirdest of HP Lovecraft's stories is true. By Sara Davies and Abigail Youngman. 10:45 Just Depending by Jenny Boston A woman confronts old age and her fear of dependency. Read by Thora Hird.	10:00 Secret Lives by EF Benson—1. A Most Desirable Address 1/3 Mrs Mantrip hopes that a new neighbour won't lower the tone of her beloved Durham Square.	10:00 Secret Lives by EF Benson—2. A Most Salubrious Seaside Resort 2/3 Susan Leg wants to keep her neighbours guessing about 'Rudolf da Vinci'.	10:00 Secret Lives by EF Benson—3. A Most Treasured Home 3/3 Susan's neighbours think she's a gossip columnist, until they learn the whole truth.	10:00 Jill Paton Walsh - A Piece of Justice Danger for Fran when she takes over the biography of mathematician Gideon Summerfield.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Oscar Winners 2, Steve McQueen British artist and film-maker Steve McQueen is Kirsty Young's guest. From 2014. 10:45 Curious Cases—Series 14, The End of the World What would become the dominant species if, or when, humans go extinct?
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 8, The Artist's Voice 46/48 Manoush Zomorodi explores how art can shift beliefs and empower creative expression 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Sir Kenneth Branagh Sir Kenneth Branagh chooses 'Cypress Avenue' by Van Morrison and 'Rio' by Michael Nesmith.	11:00 Archive on 4—Robert Robinson Laurie Taylor takes a look at the life and work of one of Britain's broadcasting legends. 11:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Songsters The messages conveyed in the syllables, melodies and repeated phrases of singing birds.	11:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Satire and Sitcoms, 3. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 3/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 60s and 70s sitcoms.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Oscar Winners 2, George Clooney Academy Award winning actor George Clooney shares his choices with Sue Lawley. From 2003. 11:45 Curious Cases—Series 14, The Trouble Sum Weather Why is it so difficult to predict the weather?	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Mourn The Dead and Fight Like Hell For The Living Laura Grimshaw and Salena Godden present podcasts about death, grief and celebrating life.		11:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 12, When We Were Young 4/8 True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles with stories of childhood and growing up. 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Enya Enya chooses Claude Debussy's 'Nocturnes: Nuages' and her own composition 'Orinoco Flow'.
12:00	12:00 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 3 3/8 A spoof Paul Temple and telephone wires get crossed. Stars Ronnie Barker. 12:30 Boogie Up the River—I'll See You at the Source 6/6 As their Thames quest climaxes, Jennifer tries to drink Sam under the table.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Last Tram (from Clapham) 9/24 London's trams are no more, but boss Seagoon must pursue the one that got away. 12:30 King Street Junior—Series 5, Choices 4/7 Parent Power means troubled times for Mr Sims, while Mrs Rudd falls foul of the law.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Unexploded Bomb 6/20 A surprise in the cellar for the Lad Himself as Sid cashes in. 12:30 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Market Forces 2/6 Giles advertises a pie - and unexpected opportunities for Judith and David.	12:00 The Jason Explanation of...—The Unknown 6/6 David Jason explores fork bending, time travel and things that go bump in the night. 12:30 After Henry—Series 3, Poor Relations 2/8 Sarah suffers her nosey mother and some unexpected advances.	12:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, Asleep in the Deep 13/26 Walker and Godfrey get trapped in a pumping station! 12:30 Second Thoughts—Series 4, Just Managing 6/6 Son Joe and ex-wife Liza cause new pressures for Faith and Bill. From July 1992.	12:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 1, Human Deterioration 1/4 Poetry and sketches with Pam Ayres, Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead. 12:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Awards 1/6 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny wants to win Peasants Personality of the Year.	12:00 Poetry Extra—The Poetry Olympian - Michael Horovitz at 75 Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archives. 12:30 HR—Series 2, Surfing 4/6 The odd duo go online dating. Is it Peter's turn for love?
13:00	13:00 The Joke About Hilary Spite—1. Reception 1/6 Thriller about a young woman with computing skills being drawn into a spy adventure. 13:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 2. Forging Ahead 2/6 Despite threats of violence, the investigation goes on. Starring Kathleen Turner.	13:00 The Joke About Hilary Spite—2. Pandora Close 2/6 Hilary meets a man who claims the dead are living and the living dead... 13:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 3. Acid Test 3/6 The death of a close friend makes private investigator VI Warshawski more determined.	13:00 The Joke About Hilary Spite—3. Zeus 3/6 Hilary meets an agent who is not what he seems... 13:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 4. The Fire Next Time 4/6 Hired and fired by Aunt Rosa, dark dealings dismay private investigator VI Warshawski.	13:00 The Joke About Hilary Spite—4. The Proctor File 4/6 Hilary gets things taped, but has to take a jump to get back in the swim of things. 13:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 5. Dinner Date 5/6 The private eye narrowly escapes with her life as the anonymous phone threats continue.	13:00 The Joke About Hilary Spite—5. Universal General Hire 5/6 As the danger mounts, Hilary is forced to hang on for rescue from the sky. 13:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 6. No One Is Lucky Forever 6/6 Battling to finally confront her attacker, private eye VI Warshawski goes undercover.	13:00 Archive on 4—Robert Robinson Laurie Taylor takes a look at the life and work of one of Britain's broadcasting legends. 13:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Songsters The messages conveyed in the syllables, melodies and repeated phrases of singing birds.	13:00 The Diaries of Adrian Mole (Omnibus)—The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole (Omnibus) Adrian Mole goes on holiday with his parents to Skegness and makes an unwelcome discovery.
14:00	14:00 Sound by Bella Bathurst—1. Sailing 1/5 Bella embarks on a sailing trip. Does her worsening hearing put the whole boat in danger? 14:15 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—1. First Stirrings 1/5 The life of female impressionist painter Berthe Morisot. 14:30 Brandreth's Pills Gyles Brandreth tells how his ancestor sold a pill and became one of America's richest men	14:00 Sound by Bella Bathurst—2. Searching 2/5 As her hearing declines, Bella searches for her place in either the deaf or hearing world. 14:15 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—2. Passion 2/5 Berthe compares herself to Baudelaire, and Manet is impressed with her passion. 14:30 Kitch! Musician and poet Anthony Joseph tries to get to the heart of Calypso star Lord Kitchener	14:00 Sound by Bella Bathurst—3. Fighting 3/5 Bella continues to try to fight her deafness - and herself. 14:15 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—3. Rivalry 3/5 Berthe poses for a portrait by Manet, but his admiration for a rival painter is growing. 14:30 A Sound British Adventure Comedian Stewart Lee explores the early pioneers and rumblings of electronic music.	14:00 Sound by Bella Bathurst—4. Exploring 4/5 Deafness gives Bella a new perspective on city life. 14:15 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—4. Agonising 4/5 Paris is overrun with militia preparing for the forthcoming war with Prussia. 14:30 Shipping Songs Folk singer Lisa Knapp explores the inspirational power of the Shipping Forecast.	14:00 Sound by Bella Bathurst—5. Changing? 5/5 Could a routine trip to see her audiologist change Bella's life? 14:15 A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—5. Opening 5/5 The first impressionist exhibition finally opens, and Berthe has to face her critics. 14:30 The Balancing Bluebottle Story of the film pioneer making natural history films in his back garden.	14:00 The Harpoon—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 A ripping, bumper summer edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' papers! 14:30 My Teenage Diary—Series 8, Helen Lederer 6/6 Helen Lederer reads from her boy-obsessed teenage diaries and chats to Rufus Hound.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Carlos Acosta Cuban ballet dancer Carlos Acosta chooses NG La Banda's 'Echale Limon'. 14:20 A Small Town Murder (Omnibus)—Series 14 After many years service as a Family Liaison Officer Jackie is retiring. Stars Meera Syal.
15:00	15:00 Talk to Me: HP Lovecraft The weirdest of HP Lovecraft's stories is true. By Sara Davies and Abigail Youngman. 15:45 Just Depending by Jenny Boston A woman confronts old age and her fear of dependency. Read by Thora Hird.	15:00 Secret Lives by EF Benson—1. A Most Desirable Address 1/3 Mrs Mantrip hopes that a new neighbour won't lower the tone of her beloved Durham Square.	15:00 Secret Lives by EF Benson—2. A Most Salubrious Seaside Resort 2/3 Susan Leg wants to keep her neighbours guessing about 'Rudolf da Vinci'.	15:00 Secret Lives by EF Benson—3. A Most Treasured Home 3/3 Susan's neighbours think she's a gossip columnist, until they learn the whole truth.	15:00 Jill Paton Walsh - A Piece of Justice Danger for Fran when she takes over the biography of mathematician Gideon Summerfield.	15:00 Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Pilot: Cold Turkey with Dan and Nick 1/7 Fish Gordon has only 48 hours to save the aquarium. Surreal comedy. 15:30 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, On Location 6/6 Damien heads to the Lake District to film his TV series.	15:30 A Sound British Adventure Comedian Stewart Lee explores the early pioneers and rumblings of electronic music.
16:00	16:00 Wordaholics—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Jack Whitehall, Milton Jones, Natalie Haynes and Susie Dent vie for wordy supremacy 16:30 Arrested Development—Episode 4 4/4 Can Bob manage to woo Kate back? What future for jilted bride Penny?	16:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 8, University of Hertfordshire 2/6 Students from the University of Hertfordshire take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz. 16:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Awards 1/6 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny wants to win Peasants Personality of the Year.	16:00 Booked—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Ian McMillan's literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington. 16:30 All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Summer Holiday 6/6 Summer is here, but the notion of stopping work appeals less to some.	16:00 The Personality Test—Series 1, Gyles Brandreth 3/4 The broadcaster, author and ex-MP quizzes a panel about himself. 16:30 Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, Androids in Love 3/4 Leading thespian Sir Monty joins the futuristic radio soap and causes quite a stir.	16:00 Guess What?—Episode 1 1/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 16:30 Girlies—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Sonal calls on Samina's legal expertise and Jabeen gets welcome news from husband Joe.	16:00 Grant Eustace - The Salamander Chest 1870s England: Who is Alice Selwood’s father? Can her beloved Arthur help?	16:00 Gaston Leroux - The Perfume of the Lady in Black Joseph Rouletabille is intrigued by a mysterious woman at the funeral of Frederic Larson.
17:00	17:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 1, Boswell's Life of Johnson 4/4 James Boswell, Dr Johnson's biographer, attempts to write a life of Boris Johnson. 17:30 Just a Minute—Series 88, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins chairs another episode of the famous parlour game	17:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 1, Human Deterioration 1/4 Poetry and sketches with Pam Ayres, Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead. 17:30 The World of Simon Rich—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich.	17:00 Stand-Up Specials—Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar S3, Rage and Resentment 3/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. 17:30 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 3, 2. Heroes and Villains 2/6 Joanna Lumley & Roger Allam star in the award-winning comedy about life as long-marrieds.	17:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, An Englishman’s Home 2/6 What is 'reasonable force'? How far can you go to defend yourself? 17:30 Big Problems with Helen Keen—Series 2, Food 1/4 Natural resources are dwindling. How can we make sure everyone is fed?	17:00 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Exit Strategy 6/6 Uljabaan is determined to fail his annual inspection, but he needs help... 17:30 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The High School Problem Advice on an over-familiar flatmate, a caustic mother-in-law and school anxiety.	17:30 Great Lives—Adrian Utley of Portishead on Miles Davis Miles Davis chosen by Adrian Utley of Portishead.	17:00 Poetry Extra—The Poetry Olympian - Michael Horovitz at 75 Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archives. 17:30 HR—Series 2, Surfing 4/6 The odd duo go online dating. Is it Peter's turn for love?
18:00	18:00 The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft—Episode 6 6/18 Podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate the disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward. 18:15 And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 6 6/10 Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan. 18:30 A Good Read—Kate Silverton and Johnnie Walker Johnnie Walker and Kate Silverton talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.	18:00 The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft—Episode 7 7/18 Podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate the disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward. 18:15 And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 7 7/10 Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan. 18:30 Soul Music—First Cut Is the Deepest The story behind the Cat Stevens song, and the memories people associate with it.	18:00 The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft—Episode 8 8/18 Podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate the disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward. 18:15 And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 8 8/10 Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan. 18:30 The Radio Detectives—Series 3, Stand By For West 5/5 A profile of John Creasey's Scotland Yard Inspector Roger West.	18:00 The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft—Episode 9 9/18 Podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate the disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward. 18:15 And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 9 9/10 Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan. 18:30 Great Lives—Adrian Utley of Portishead on Miles Davis Miles Davis chosen by Adrian Utley of Portishead.	18:00 The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft—Episode 10 10/18 Podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate the disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward. 18:15 And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer—Episode 10 10/10 Sequel to Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series read by Stephen Mangan. 18:30 And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 2, The Godfather and The Godfather Part II 1/4 Paul Gambaccini explores Oscar triumphs for The Godfather and its sequel.	18:00 The Prisoner—Series 2, 5. Living in Harmony 5/5 Number 6 is out-of-this-world when he meets an old ally but what is his freedom worth?	18:00 Ghosts From The Past—Black Stockings and Broken Mirrors by Bernadette Crosthwaite 1/4 A tragic accident returns to haunt Christine when she befriends her new neighbour. 18:45 Short Stories by LP Hartley—1. Night Fears 1/5 A nightwatchman takes on a new job, but is he prepared for anyone he might meet?
19:00	19:00 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 3 3/8 A spoof Paul Temple and telephone wires get crossed. Stars Ronnie Barker. 19:30 Boogie Up the River—I'll See You at the Source 6/6 As their Thames quest climaxes, Jennifer tries to drink Sam under the table.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Last Tram (from Clapham) 9/24 London's trams are no more, but boss Seagoon must pursue the one that got away. 19:30 King Street Junior—Series 5, Choices 4/7 Parent Power means troubled times for Mr Sims, while Mrs Rudd falls foul of the law.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Unexploded Bomb 6/20 A surprise in the cellar for the Lad Himself as Sid cashes in. 19:30 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Market Forces 2/6 Giles advertises a pie - and unexpected opportunities for Judith and David.	19:00 The Jason Explanation of...—The Unknown 6/6 David Jason explores fork bending, time travel and things that go bump in the night. 19:30 After Henry—Series 3, Poor Relations 2/8 Sarah suffers her nosey mother and some unexpected advances.	19:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, Asleep in the Deep 13/26 Walker and Godfrey get trapped in a pumping station! 19:30 Second Thoughts—Series 4, Just Managing 6/6 Son Joe and ex-wife Liza cause new pressures for Faith and Bill. From July 1992.	19:00 Hackers And Humphreys All Shaun Ley explores links between real politics and the TV satire of 'Yes Prime Minister'.	19:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 12, When We Were Young 4/8 True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles with stories of childhood and growing up. 19:50 Inheritance Tracks—Enya Enya chooses Claude Debussy's 'Nocturnes: Nuages' and her own composition 'Orinoco Flow'.
20:00	20:00 The Joke About Hilary Spite—1. Reception 1/6 Thriller about a young woman with computing skills being drawn into a spy adventure. 20:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 2. Forging Ahead 2/6 Despite threats of violence, the investigation goes on. Starring Kathleen Turner.	20:00 The Joke About Hilary Spite—2. Pandora Close 2/6 Hilary meets a man who claims the dead are living and the living dead... 20:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 3. Acid Test 3/6 The death of a close friend makes private investigator VI Warshawski more determined.	20:00 The Joke About Hilary Spite—3. Zeus 3/6 Hilary meets an agent who is not what he seems... 20:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 4. The Fire Next Time 4/6 Hired and fired by Aunt Rosa, dark dealings dismay private investigator VI Warshawski.	20:00 The Joke About Hilary Spite—4. The Proctor File 4/6 Hilary gets things taped, but has to take a jump to get back in the swim of things. 20:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 5. Dinner Date 5/6 The private eye narrowly escapes with her life as the anonymous phone threats continue.	20:00 The Joke About Hilary Spite—5. Universal General Hire 5/6 As the danger mounts, Hilary is forced to hang on for rescue from the sky. 20:30 VI Warshawski—Killing Orders, 6. No One Is Lucky Forever 6/6 Battling to finally confront her attacker, private eye VI Warshawski goes undercover.		20:00 Gaston Leroux - The Perfume of the Lady in Black Joseph Rouletabille is intrigued by a mysterious woman at the funeral of Frederic Larson.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 8, The Artist's Voice 46/48 Manoush Zomorodi explores how art can shift beliefs and empower creative expression 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Sir Kenneth Branagh Sir Kenneth Branagh chooses 'Cypress Avenue' by Van Morrison and 'Rio' by Michael Nesmith.	21:00 Archive on 4—Robert Robinson Laurie Taylor takes a look at the life and work of one of Britain's broadcasting legends. 21:50 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Songsters The messages conveyed in the syllables, melodies and repeated phrases of singing birds.	21:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Satire and Sitcoms, 3. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 3/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 60s and 70s sitcoms.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Oscar Winners 2, George Clooney Academy Award winning actor George Clooney shares his choices with Sue Lawley. From 2003. 21:45 Curious Cases—Series 14, The Trouble Sum Weather Why is it so difficult to predict the weather?	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Mourn The Dead and Fight Like Hell For The Living Laura Grimshaw and Salena Godden present podcasts about death, grief and celebrating life.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Oscar Winners 2, Steve McQueen British artist and film-maker Steve McQueen is Kirsty Young's guest. From 2014. 21:45 Curious Cases—Series 14, The End of the World What would become the dominant species if, or when, humans go extinct?
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 88, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins chairs another episode of the famous parlour game 22:30 On the Town with the League of Gentlemen—Gunpowder, Treason and Plot 4/6 The locals get an unusual new guy for the bonfire. Pre-TV sketch show from November 1997.	22:00 The World of Simon Rich—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich. 22:30 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 3, Bungay 5/6 Comedian Mark Steel visits Bungay in Suffolk to find out what makes this town distinctive.	22:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 3, 2. Heroes and Villains 2/6 Joanna Lumley & Roger Allam star in the award-winning comedy about life as long-marrieds. 22:30 Bunk Bed—Series 6, Episode 4 4/4 Patrick Marber and Peter Curran wrestle life's challenges while laying in the dark. 22:45 Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—Propriety, Plants, Grandparents and Growing Your Own 4/4 Exploring the wonders of the planet, Josie learns a love of gardening can lead to wisdom.	22:00 Big Problems with Helen Keen—Series 2, Food 1/4 Natural resources are dwindling. How can we make sure everyone is fed? 22:30 Listen Against—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 Michael Burke gets trapped in the Moral Maze, and a makeover for Any Answers!	22:00 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The High School Problem Advice on an over-familiar flatmate, a caustic mother-in-law and school anxiety. 22:30 Mark Watson's Live Address to the Nation—Intelligence 3/6 Can intelligence ever be a curse? Mark Watson's quest to improve the world.	22:00 Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 2, Waiting For Billy 6/6 Anita Dobson plays a rock star's wife with a deeply buried secret. 22:15 Earls of the Court—The Hangover 6/6 Is Lloydie ready for what is coming when Johnno makes a hungover, life-changing decision? 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 2, Alexei Sayle Interviews Lenny Henry 4/6 Alexei Sayle interviews Lenny Henry in the tag talk show. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Nigel Planer 1/3 Jon Holmes chats to the comedy legend Nigel Planer.	22:00 HR—Series 2, Surfing 4/6 The odd duo go online dating. Is it Peter's turn for love? 22:30 Delve Special—Series 2, The Secret Disservice 3/4 David Lander probes MI5 in a tale of dirty tricks, purple herrings and mauve sheep. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Nigel Planer 2/3 Jon Holmes chats to the comedy legend Nigel Planer.
23:00	23:00 The Now Show—Series 60, Episode 1 1/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 23:30 Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 2, Myths 3/6 Welsh dragon, Merlin and Fireman Sam. Determining the ultimate mythical hero of Wales.	23:00 The Harpoon—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 A ripping, bumper summer edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' papers! 23:30 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 2, Suggs 5/6 Marcus Brigstocke invites Madness frontman Suggs to try some new experiences.	23:00 Radio Active—Series 7, God Alone Knows 3/8 The Right Reverend Reverend Wright presents all the latest from around the parish. 23:30 Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix, Episode 1 1/4 The story of English cricket's arrogant, politically incorrect money-grabbing star.	23:00 The Maltby Collection—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Rod holds a museum press conference, and Walter hits on Susie Maltby. 23:30 A Look Back at the Future—2005 2/6 Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and John O'Farrell look forward to the Year of the Telepathone	23:00 Radio Shuttleworth—Series 1, Vanessa Feltz 4/5 Aspiring singer-songwriter John Shuttleworth takes over the airwaves. With Vanessa Feltz. 23:30 My Teenage Diary—Series 8, Helen Lederer 6/6 Helen Lederer reads from her boy-obsessed teenage diaries and chats to Rufus Hound.	23:00 The Simon Day Show—Series 1, Dave Angel 3/6 1990s eco-warrior Dave Angel performs, and a confused delivery man arrives. 23:30 Hut 33—Series 2, Getting Heavy 5/6 Bottom of Bletchley Park's league, the codebreakers set out to prove themselves.	23:00 Edge Falls—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 It's Pink Thursday! Get 20% off for coming out! 23:30 Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Pundemonium! 2/7 Former Loose Ends alumni Dan Freedman and Nick Romero's very own comedy extravaganza.

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