Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 4 - 10 April 2022

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00:00	00:00 Ghosts From The Past—Mortmain by John Metcalfe 3/4 When disturbed Humphrey Child married his young Salome, he took his vows very seriously. 00:45 Short Stories by LP Hartley—3. W.S. 3/5 Walter Streeter has devoted admirers, but will he be happy to meet a new one in the flesh?	00:00 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner—1. The Cupboard 1/4 As an Oxford student plays ancient violin music, a hidden cupboard is revealed. 00:30 A Good Read—Fern Britton and Katherine Grainger Fern Britton and Katherine Grainger talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.	00:00 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner—2. Adrian 2/4 Hiding his discovery, John starts falling under Adrian's sinister spell. 00:30 Soul Music—Mr Blue Sky An exploration of the impact of ELO's 1978 off-beam classic, Mr Blue Sky.	00:00 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner—3. The Secret 3/4 Absent in Italy, John sends a letter summoning Sophia to Naples. 00:30 How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Jimmy Clitheroe 2/6 Mark Radcliffe profiles the diminutive entertainer who starred as a schoolboy on radio.	00:00 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner—4. The Return 4/4 Gaskell tries to penetrate Adrian's malign spell. 00:30 Great Lives—Simon Callow on Orson Welles Actor Simon Callow selects the life of a Hollywood great - Orson Welles.	00:00 The Veldt by Ray Bradbury A cautionary tale about smart technology, where danger prowls in the nursery. 00:30 And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 6, Slumdog Millionaire 3/3 The little film that got lucky - how Danny Boyle's 'Slumdog Millionaire' won 8 Oscars.	00:00 Sheridan Le Fanu - Carmilla Living in a castle in Austria, lonely Laura is captivated by a beautiful visitor. 00:45 The Man in the Bell by William Maginn A man is inexorably drawn towards a musical activity that has alarming consequences.
01:00	01:00 RisingTideFallingStar by Philip Hoare (Omnibus) Examining passions for watery worlds. Read by Tobias Menzies.	01:00 Raffles—Series 1, 1. The Ides of March Bunny Manders makes his first acquaintance with the amateur cracksman and cricketer. 01:30 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 3. The Resident Patient 3/7 A doctor asks the detective to investigate the odd behaviour of his business partner.	01:00 Raffles—Series 1, 2. Gentlemen and Players Bunny Manders is roped into a cricket match, but could detectives be on their trail? 01:30 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 4. Charles Augustus Milverton 4/7 Sherlock Holmes sets his scruples to the side in the case of a serial blackmailer.	01:00 Raffles—Series 1, 3. A Costume Piece What starts as a low-key stakeout turns into a terrifying scramble for survival. 01:30 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 6. The Problem of Thor Bridge 6/7 The sleuth probes the death of a magnate's wife and an accused governess.	01:00 Raffles—Series 1, 4. Nine Points of the Law Bunny is forced to extemporise when the theft of a valuable painting seems to go wrong. 01:30 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 7. The Priory School 7/7 Holmes and Watson investigate a case of a missing schoolboy. From 1962.	01:00 Raffles—Series 1, 5. Wilful Murder The gentleman thief wants to try a different crime - to do away with a pawnbroker. 01:30 Len Deighton - XPD—1. A Small Killing in Hollywood 1/8 Did Churchill meet Hitler in 1940? Britain's ‘SIS’ is tasked to find out....	01:00 Archive on 4—Motortowns The rise and fall of the car factory. Presented by Sarfraz Mansoor.
02:00	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Joanne Froggatt The actor picks ‘Wuthering Heights’ by Kate Bush and ‘Proud Mary’ by Ike and Tina Turner. 02:20 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/3 Neely's life is in tatters. But on her return to New York she agrees to perform on TV.	02:00 The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer—Episode 6 6/10 Cory and Greer consider their future while Faith looks back. 02:15 Love for Lydia by HE Bates—1. Winter 1/10 As winter comes to Evensford, a local newspaper reporter meets a shy heiress. 02:30 For One Night Only—Series 4, Bernstein in Berlin 1/4 On Christmas Day 1989, Leonard Bernstein conducted Beethoven's Choral Symphony.	02:00 The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer—Episode 7 7/10 2010. Years have passed. Faith and Emmett meet again. 02:15 Love for Lydia by HE Bates—2. Jealousy 2/10 Reporter Richardson spends more time with the headstrong heiress. 02:30 Dr Hepcat and the Hepster's Dictionary Poet Lemn Sissay tells the story of Cab Calloway and his Hepster's Dictionary of jive talk	02:00 The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer—Episode 8 8/10 Greer and Zee have a long overdue conversation. 02:15 Love for Lydia by HE Bates—3. Falling 3/10 Richardson realises both Alex and Tom are also falling under the heiress' spell. 02:30 Earth to Earth: Potted Immortality Lars Tharp on our relationship with the urn, death and imortality	02:00 The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer—Episode 9 9/10 Cory finds a way to pay tribute to his brother. 02:15 Love for Lydia by HE Bates—4. Party 4/10 Party plans are afoot for the heiress's 21st birthday and Richardson makes a decision. 02:30 Dancing With The Devil Rachel Johnson meets women, now in their 90s, who visited Germany in the 1930s.	02:00 The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer—Episode 10 10/10 Greer has a visitor to her New York apartment. 02:15 Love for Lydia by HE Bates—5. Tragedy 5/10 As a midsummer night draws to an end, some life-changing events await Richardson. 02:30 Ken, Madge and the Strange Rock The story of a mysterious find on Morecambe beach by one man and his dog.	02:00 The Skivers—Series 3, Michael Winner 1/5 Calm down, dear! Special guest Michael Winner joins in the sketch show fun. 02:30 Chain Reaction—Series 2, Bill Bailey Interviews Simon Pegg 6/6 One feisty funny man grills another in the tag talk show.
03:00	03:30 Spanish Steps Clap those hands, stamp those feet! Chris Stewart goes on the trail of flamenco in Granada	03:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 1. A Good Shaking 1/3 A medical student is determined to find out more when a woman is accused of infanticide.	03:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 2. Fast and Loose 2/3 Mystery deaths in 1920s Glasgow and Stirling intrigue Dr Wallace and his daughter Barbara.	03:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 3. Rights and Wrongs 3/3 A 1920s malpractice court case into the death of a child poses moral questions.	03:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 2, 1. Testing Times 1/3 Dr Wallace examines two drowned boys, whilst Barbara's old enemy has become a new friend.	03:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 2, 2. Win Some, Lose Some 2/3 Dr Wallace has tricky evidence to deliver in court after his Lake District holiday.	03:00 HR—Series 2, Consulting 6/6 After nursing Peter's retirement blues, Sam is wary over a job opportunity. 03:30 A Look Back at the Future—2025 5/6 Brian Perkins and Ken Livingstone foresee ego transplants and the USA invading Narnia.
04:00	04:00 Julie Rutterford - How To Murder Your Husband When Frank retires, Flo realises she has many ambitions left – with or without him.	04:00 Counterpoint—Series 25, 2011 Heat 2 2/13 Paul Gambaccini hosts the 25th series of the general knowledge music quiz. From 2011. 04:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 The CyberPass cafe is shaken by Neville's shock news!	04:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 8, University of Sheffield 5/6 Students from the University of Sheffield take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz. 04:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Charity 4/6 It's Jesters' Relief Week, but must Cornish smuggler Tamsyn raise funds for Devonians?	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 11, John Grisham 2/7 James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne. 04:30 Spangles 'n' Tights—A Folk Song for Europe 3/5 Dublin's theatrical costumiers get involved in rivalry between two Lancashire clog troupes	04:00 Foul Play—Series 4, Much Ado About Murder 2/6 Crime writers Jean McConnell and Keith Miles tackle an Elizabethan court killing. 04:30 Clare in the Community—Series 3, Merry Christmas Mrs Lawrence 2/6 The bossy social worker faces festivities with her laid-back parents. Stars Sally Phillips	04:00 Guess What?—Episode 4 4/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 04:30 Bookcases—Series 2, Terminal Journals 3/4 Primus plots to save the firm by publishing deathbed memoirs of the famous.	04:00 Curtmantle Can Henry II rule his kingdom wisely and keep faith with his friends like Thomas Becket?
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Mother Tongue - A Sense of Belonging Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 05:30 HR—Series 2, Consulting 6/6 After nursing Peter's retirement blues, Sam is wary over a job opportunity.	05:00 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, The Helpers 3/4 Daliso Chaponda looks at UK and Africa charities and organisations. 05:30 Just a Minute—Series 88, Episode 6 6/6 Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.	05:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 1, Children 4/4 A school play and parents discussing s-e-x. Poetry and sketches from Pam Ayres. From 2004. 05:30 The World of Simon Rich—Series 3, Episode 4 4/4 Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich.	05:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 7, From Bean to Cup 2/6 Ed has landed on his feet with a decent pad, a coffee maker and gainful employment. 05:30 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 3, 5. Losing the Way 5/6 Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as long marrieds, in love with life and each other.	05:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, Harassment 5/6 Alfie Moore takes the audience through a case he handled involving harassment. 05:30 Big Problems with Helen Keen—Series 2, Care 4/4 Who cares? Why do we care? If genes are selfish why is altruism attractive?	05:00 All Those Women—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 An unexpected death leads all four of the family to consider what is really important. 05:30 Desolation Jests—Episode 2 2/4 David Jason stars in David Renwick’s dark sketch show about laughter after the apocalypse.	05:30 Great Lives—Simon Callow on Orson Welles Actor Simon Callow selects the life of a Hollywood great - Orson Welles.
06:00	06:00 Raffles—Series 1, 1. The Ides of March Bunny Manders makes his first acquaintance with the amateur cracksman and cricketer. 06:30 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 3. The Resident Patient 3/7 A doctor asks the detective to investigate the odd behaviour of his business partner.	06:00 Raffles—Series 1, 2. Gentlemen and Players Bunny Manders is roped into a cricket match, but could detectives be on their trail? 06:30 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 4. Charles Augustus Milverton 4/7 Sherlock Holmes sets his scruples to the side in the case of a serial blackmailer.	06:00 Raffles—Series 1, 3. A Costume Piece What starts as a low-key stakeout turns into a terrifying scramble for survival. 06:30 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 6. The Problem of Thor Bridge 6/7 The sleuth probes the death of a magnate's wife and an accused governess.	06:00 Raffles—Series 1, 4. Nine Points of the Law Bunny is forced to extemporise when the theft of a valuable painting seems to go wrong. 06:30 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 7. The Priory School 7/7 Holmes and Watson investigate a case of a missing schoolboy. From 1962.	06:00 Raffles—Series 1, 5. Wilful Murder The gentleman thief wants to try a different crime - to do away with a pawnbroker. 06:30 Len Deighton - XPD—1. A Small Killing in Hollywood 1/8 Did Churchill meet Hitler in 1940? Britain's ‘SIS’ is tasked to find out....	06:00 Curtmantle Can Henry II rule his kingdom wisely and keep faith with his friends like Thomas Becket?	06:00 The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Distance and circumstance have put a strain on Greer and Cory's relationship.
07:00	07:00 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, The Helpers 3/4 Daliso Chaponda looks at UK and Africa charities and organisations. 07:30 Just a Minute—Series 88, Episode 6 6/6 Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.	07:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 1, Children 4/4 A school play and parents discussing s-e-x. Poetry and sketches from Pam Ayres. From 2004. 07:30 The World of Simon Rich—Series 3, Episode 4 4/4 Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich.	07:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 7, From Bean to Cup 2/6 Ed has landed on his feet with a decent pad, a coffee maker and gainful employment. 07:30 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 3, 5. Losing the Way 5/6 Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as long marrieds, in love with life and each other.	07:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, Harassment 5/6 Alfie Moore takes the audience through a case he handled involving harassment. 07:30 Big Problems with Helen Keen—Series 2, Care 4/4 Who cares? Why do we care? If genes are selfish why is altruism attractive?	07:00 All Those Women—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 An unexpected death leads all four of the family to consider what is really important. 07:30 Desolation Jests—Episode 2 2/4 David Jason stars in David Renwick’s dark sketch show about laughter after the apocalypse.	07:30 Great Lives—Simon Callow on Orson Welles Actor Simon Callow selects the life of a Hollywood great - Orson Welles.	07:10 Inheritance Tracks—Steve Earle Singer Steve Earle chooses 'Shoo-Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy'. 07:20 Love for Lydia by HE Bates (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 From winter to midsummer night, a local reporter and a shy heiress get acquainted.
08:00	08:00 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 7 7/8 People who use lots of words but say very little. Stars Ronnie Barker. 08:30 Chambers—Series 1, The Cab Rank Rule 3/5 John Fuller-Carp is in a dilemma over animal rights.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, 1985 15/24 Winston Seagoon battles the Big Brother Corporation. Can he survive Room 101? 08:30 King Street Junior—Series 5, The Reunion 7/7 Mr Sims comes up with a bright idea for the evening of Sports Day.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Americans Hit Town 9/20 Visiting servicemen excite Griselda and Sid is scheming again... 08:30 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Giles Finds His Station 5/6 Compromises to pay the phone bill sees Judith selling more than she bargained for.	08:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Picture 3/6 The small-time crime writer and his wife have a clear-out to try and make some cash. 08:30 After Henry—Series 3, Intellectual Aspirations 5/8 Graduate Julian's brainy parents make Clare feel inadequate.	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, A Question of Reference 16/26 Jones and Godfrey goof on an exercise using live ammunition. 08:30 Bristow—Series 1, The Girl Next Door 3/6 A new face appears in the office opposite Chester Perry and causes a stir.	08:00 The Write Stuff—Series 11, John Grisham 2/7 James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne. 08:30 Spangles 'n' Tights—A Folk Song for Europe 3/5 Dublin's theatrical costumiers get involved in rivalry between two Lancashire clog troupes	08:30 Doctor in the House—Money Troubles 10/13 With their microscopes in at the pawnbroker, the young medics need cash in a hurry.
09:00	09:00 Counterpoint—Series 25, 2011 Heat 2 2/13 Paul Gambaccini hosts the 25th series of the general knowledge music quiz. From 2011. 09:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 The CyberPass cafe is shaken by Neville's shock news!	09:00 The Now Show—Series 60, Episode 4 4/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 09:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Charity 4/6 It's Jesters' Relief Week, but must Cornish smuggler Tamsyn raise funds for Devonians?	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 11, John Grisham 2/7 James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne. 09:30 Spangles 'n' Tights—A Folk Song for Europe 3/5 Dublin's theatrical costumiers get involved in rivalry between two Lancashire clog troupes	09:00 Foul Play—Series 4, Much Ado About Murder 2/6 Crime writers Jean McConnell and Keith Miles tackle an Elizabethan court killing. 09:30 Clare in the Community—Series 3, Merry Christmas Mrs Lawrence 2/6 The bossy social worker faces festivities with her laid-back parents. Stars Sally Phillips	09:00 Guess What?—Episode 4 4/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 09:30 Bookcases—Series 2, Terminal Journals 3/4 Primus plots to save the firm by publishing deathbed memoirs of the famous.	09:00 People Talking From plucky Cockneys to The Listening Project Fi Glover finds ordinary voices on the radio	09:00 Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 3 3/13 Brave Michael volunteers for the team's ad campaign for slimmer's bread. 09:30 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, The Helpers 3/4 Daliso Chaponda looks at UK and Africa charities and organisations.
10:00	10:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 1. A Good Shaking 1/3 A medical student is determined to find out more when a woman is accused of infanticide.	10:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 2. Fast and Loose 2/3 Mystery deaths in 1920s Glasgow and Stirling intrigue Dr Wallace and his daughter Barbara.	10:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 3. Rights and Wrongs 3/3 A 1920s malpractice court case into the death of a child poses moral questions.	10:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 2, 1. Testing Times 1/3 Dr Wallace examines two drowned boys, whilst Barbara's old enemy has become a new friend.	10:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 2, 2. Win Some, Lose Some 2/3 Dr Wallace has tricky evidence to deliver in court after his Lake District holiday.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Clue at 50, Willie Rushton Cartoonist, actor and writer Willie Rushton makes his music choices. From 1984. 10:45 Curious Cases—Series 15, The ASMRnswer 3/6 What is ASMR and why does it only affect some people?
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, An SOS From The Ocean 1/52 Manoush Zomorodi explores how our reliance on the oceans for resources is threatened. 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Clive Myrie Clive Myrie selects Welcome to My World by Jim Reeves and So What by Miles Davis.	11:00 Archive on 4—Motortowns The rise and fall of the car factory. Presented by Sarfraz Mansoor.	11:00 The Changing Sound of Radio—3: The Ditch and Six House Parties 3/3 Chris Watson examines more of the ways technology has changed the radio we listen to.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Clue at 50, Humphrey Lyttelton Radio host and jazz legend Humphrey Lyttelton is Kirsty Young’s guest. From 2006. 11:45 Curious Cases—Series 15, The Power of Love 2/6 How does love affect our brain?	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New For April Scott Bryan, Laura Grimshaw and Chris Pearson round up new listening for April		11:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 12, Holding On, Digging Out & Hanging Up 7/8 Meg Bowles introduces stories where everyday moments have lasting impacts. 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Steve Earle Singer Steve Earle chooses 'Shoo-Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy'.
12:00	12:00 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 7 7/8 People who use lots of words but say very little. Stars Ronnie Barker. 12:30 Chambers—Series 1, The Cab Rank Rule 3/5 John Fuller-Carp is in a dilemma over animal rights.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, 1985 15/24 Winston Seagoon battles the Big Brother Corporation. Can he survive Room 101? 12:30 King Street Junior—Series 5, The Reunion 7/7 Mr Sims comes up with a bright idea for the evening of Sports Day.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Americans Hit Town 9/20 Visiting servicemen excite Griselda and Sid is scheming again... 12:30 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Giles Finds His Station 5/6 Compromises to pay the phone bill sees Judith selling more than she bargained for.	12:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Picture 3/6 The small-time crime writer and his wife have a clear-out to try and make some cash. 12:30 After Henry—Series 3, Intellectual Aspirations 5/8 Graduate Julian's brainy parents make Clare feel inadequate.	12:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, A Question of Reference 16/26 Jones and Godfrey goof on an exercise using live ammunition. 12:30 Bristow—Series 1, The Girl Next Door 3/6 A new face appears in the office opposite Chester Perry and causes a stir.	12:00 My Favorite Husband—Katy and Roscoe Things get complicated when maid Katy’s long-distance boyfriend turns up. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, A Question of Reference 16/26 Jones and Godfrey goof on an exercise using live ammunition.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Conversations on a Bench - Derby: Sophie Sparham Daljit Nagra chooses the most interesting programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 2, Insurance 1/4 Tom asks why the insurance industry is so confusing?
13:00	13:00 Raffles—Series 1, 1. The Ides of March Bunny Manders makes his first acquaintance with the amateur cracksman and cricketer. 13:30 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 3. The Resident Patient 3/7 A doctor asks the detective to investigate the odd behaviour of his business partner.	13:00 Raffles—Series 1, 2. Gentlemen and Players Bunny Manders is roped into a cricket match, but could detectives be on their trail? 13:30 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 4. Charles Augustus Milverton 4/7 Sherlock Holmes sets his scruples to the side in the case of a serial blackmailer.	13:00 Raffles—Series 1, 3. A Costume Piece What starts as a low-key stakeout turns into a terrifying scramble for survival. 13:30 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 6. The Problem of Thor Bridge 6/7 The sleuth probes the death of a magnate's wife and an accused governess.	13:00 Raffles—Series 1, 4. Nine Points of the Law Bunny is forced to extemporise when the theft of a valuable painting seems to go wrong. 13:30 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 7. The Priory School 7/7 Holmes and Watson investigate a case of a missing schoolboy. From 1962.	13:00 Raffles—Series 1, 5. Wilful Murder The gentleman thief wants to try a different crime - to do away with a pawnbroker. 13:30 Len Deighton - XPD—1. A Small Killing in Hollywood 1/8 Did Churchill meet Hitler in 1940? Britain's ‘SIS’ is tasked to find out....	13:00 Archive on 4—Motortowns The rise and fall of the car factory. Presented by Sarfraz Mansoor.	13:00 The Rub of Time by Martin Amis (Omnibus) Martin Amis's non-fiction pieces from 1986 to 2016.
14:00	14:00 The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer—Episode 6 6/10 Cory and Greer consider their future while Faith looks back. 14:15 Love for Lydia by HE Bates—1. Winter 1/10 As winter comes to Evensford, a local newspaper reporter meets a shy heiress. 14:30 For One Night Only—Series 4, Bernstein in Berlin 1/4 On Christmas Day 1989, Leonard Bernstein conducted Beethoven's Choral Symphony.	14:00 The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer—Episode 7 7/10 2010. Years have passed. Faith and Emmett meet again. 14:15 Love for Lydia by HE Bates—2. Jealousy 2/10 Reporter Richardson spends more time with the headstrong heiress. 14:30 Dr Hepcat and the Hepster's Dictionary Poet Lemn Sissay tells the story of Cab Calloway and his Hepster's Dictionary of jive talk	14:00 The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer—Episode 8 8/10 Greer and Zee have a long overdue conversation. 14:15 Love for Lydia by HE Bates—3. Falling 3/10 Richardson realises both Alex and Tom are also falling under the heiress' spell. 14:30 Earth to Earth: Potted Immortality Lars Tharp on our relationship with the urn, death and imortality	14:00 The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer—Episode 9 9/10 Cory finds a way to pay tribute to his brother. 14:15 Love for Lydia by HE Bates—4. Party 4/10 Party plans are afoot for the heiress's 21st birthday and Richardson makes a decision. 14:30 Dancing With The Devil Rachel Johnson meets women, now in their 90s, who visited Germany in the 1930s.	14:00 The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer—Episode 10 10/10 Greer has a visitor to her New York apartment. 14:15 Love for Lydia by HE Bates—5. Tragedy 5/10 As a midsummer night draws to an end, some life-changing events await Richardson. 14:30 Ken, Madge and the Strange Rock The story of a mysterious find on Morecambe beach by one man and his dog.	14:00 The Skivers—Series 3, Michael Winner 1/5 Calm down, dear! Special guest Michael Winner joins in the sketch show fun. 14:30 Chain Reaction—Series 2, Bill Bailey Interviews Simon Pegg 6/6 One feisty funny man grills another in the tag talk show.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Peter Greenaway Film director Peter Greenaway selects Henry Hall's 'An Elephant Never Forgets'. 14:20 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann (Omnibus)—Episode 3 3/3 In dazzling post-war New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together.
15:00	15:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 1. A Good Shaking 1/3 A medical student is determined to find out more when a woman is accused of infanticide.	15:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 2. Fast and Loose 2/3 Mystery deaths in 1920s Glasgow and Stirling intrigue Dr Wallace and his daughter Barbara.	15:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 1, 3. Rights and Wrongs 3/3 A 1920s malpractice court case into the death of a child poses moral questions.	15:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 2, 1. Testing Times 1/3 Dr Wallace examines two drowned boys, whilst Barbara's old enemy has become a new friend.	15:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 2, 2. Win Some, Lose Some 2/3 Dr Wallace has tricky evidence to deliver in court after his Lake District holiday.	15:00 HR—Series 2, Consulting 6/6 After nursing Peter's retirement blues, Sam is wary over a job opportunity. 15:30 A Look Back at the Future—2025 5/6 Brian Perkins and Ken Livingstone foresee ego transplants and the USA invading Narnia.	15:30 Dr Hepcat and the Hepster's Dictionary Poet Lemn Sissay tells the story of Cab Calloway and his Hepster's Dictionary of jive talk
16:00	16:00 Counterpoint—Series 25, 2011 Heat 2 2/13 Paul Gambaccini hosts the 25th series of the general knowledge music quiz. From 2011. 16:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 The CyberPass cafe is shaken by Neville's shock news!	16:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 8, University of Sheffield 5/6 Students from the University of Sheffield take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz. 16:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Charity 4/6 It's Jesters' Relief Week, but must Cornish smuggler Tamsyn raise funds for Devonians?	16:00 The Write Stuff—Series 11, John Grisham 2/7 James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne. 16:30 Spangles 'n' Tights—A Folk Song for Europe 3/5 Dublin's theatrical costumiers get involved in rivalry between two Lancashire clog troupes	16:00 Foul Play—Series 4, Much Ado About Murder 2/6 Crime writers Jean McConnell and Keith Miles tackle an Elizabethan court killing. 16:30 Clare in the Community—Series 3, Merry Christmas Mrs Lawrence 2/6 The bossy social worker faces festivities with her laid-back parents. Stars Sally Phillips	16:00 Guess What?—Episode 4 4/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 16:30 Bookcases—Series 2, Terminal Journals 3/4 Primus plots to save the firm by publishing deathbed memoirs of the famous.	16:00 Curtmantle Can Henry II rule his kingdom wisely and keep faith with his friends like Thomas Becket?	16:00 Harriet O'Carroll - Minuet A young Jane Austen falls in love fuelling her desire to become a writer.
17:00	17:00 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, The Helpers 3/4 Daliso Chaponda looks at UK and Africa charities and organisations. 17:30 Just a Minute—Series 88, Episode 6 6/6 Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.	17:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 1, Children 4/4 A school play and parents discussing s-e-x. Poetry and sketches from Pam Ayres. From 2004. 17:30 The World of Simon Rich—Series 3, Episode 4 4/4 Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich.	17:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 7, From Bean to Cup 2/6 Ed has landed on his feet with a decent pad, a coffee maker and gainful employment. 17:30 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 3, 5. Losing the Way 5/6 Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as long marrieds, in love with life and each other.	17:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, Harassment 5/6 Alfie Moore takes the audience through a case he handled involving harassment. 17:30 Big Problems with Helen Keen—Series 2, Care 4/4 Who cares? Why do we care? If genes are selfish why is altruism attractive?	17:00 All Those Women—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 An unexpected death leads all four of the family to consider what is really important. 17:30 Desolation Jests—Episode 2 2/4 David Jason stars in David Renwick’s dark sketch show about laughter after the apocalypse.	17:30 Great Lives—Simon Callow on Orson Welles Actor Simon Callow selects the life of a Hollywood great - Orson Welles.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Conversations on a Bench - Derby: Sophie Sparham Daljit Nagra chooses the most interesting programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 2, Insurance 1/4 Tom asks why the insurance industry is so confusing?
18:00	18:00 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner—1. The Cupboard 1/4 As an Oxford student plays ancient violin music, a hidden cupboard is revealed. 18:30 A Good Read—Fern Britton and Katherine Grainger Fern Britton and Katherine Grainger talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.	18:00 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner—2. Adrian 2/4 Hiding his discovery, John starts falling under Adrian's sinister spell. 18:30 Soul Music—Mr Blue Sky An exploration of the impact of ELO's 1978 off-beam classic, Mr Blue Sky.	18:00 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner—3. The Secret 3/4 Absent in Italy, John sends a letter summoning Sophia to Naples. 18:30 How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Jimmy Clitheroe 2/6 Mark Radcliffe profiles the diminutive entertainer who starred as a schoolboy on radio.	18:00 The Lost Stradivarius by J Meade Falkner—4. The Return 4/4 Gaskell tries to penetrate Adrian's malign spell. 18:30 Great Lives—Simon Callow on Orson Welles Actor Simon Callow selects the life of a Hollywood great - Orson Welles.	18:00 The Veldt by Ray Bradbury A cautionary tale about smart technology, where danger prowls in the nursery. 18:30 And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 6, Slumdog Millionaire 3/3 The little film that got lucky - how Danny Boyle's 'Slumdog Millionaire' won 8 Oscars.	18:00 Sheridan Le Fanu - Carmilla Living in a castle in Austria, lonely Laura is captivated by a beautiful visitor. 18:45 The Man in the Bell by William Maginn A man is inexorably drawn towards a musical activity that has alarming consequences.	18:00 Ghosts From The Past—A Warden for All Saints by HS Bhabra 4/4 Dark forces are unleashed in this tale of revenge stalking the corridors of Oxbridge. 18:45 Short Stories by LP Hartley—4. Someone in the Lift 4/5 During a family's hotel stay, when only the son can see a mysterious figure using the lift
19:00	19:00 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 7 7/8 People who use lots of words but say very little. Stars Ronnie Barker. 19:30 Chambers—Series 1, The Cab Rank Rule 3/5 John Fuller-Carp is in a dilemma over animal rights.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, 1985 15/24 Winston Seagoon battles the Big Brother Corporation. Can he survive Room 101? 19:30 King Street Junior—Series 5, The Reunion 7/7 Mr Sims comes up with a bright idea for the evening of Sports Day.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Americans Hit Town 9/20 Visiting servicemen excite Griselda and Sid is scheming again... 19:30 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Giles Finds His Station 5/6 Compromises to pay the phone bill sees Judith selling more than she bargained for.	19:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Picture 3/6 The small-time crime writer and his wife have a clear-out to try and make some cash. 19:30 After Henry—Series 3, Intellectual Aspirations 5/8 Graduate Julian's brainy parents make Clare feel inadequate.	19:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, A Question of Reference 16/26 Jones and Godfrey goof on an exercise using live ammunition. 19:30 Bristow—Series 1, The Girl Next Door 3/6 A new face appears in the office opposite Chester Perry and causes a stir.	19:00 People Talking From plucky Cockneys to The Listening Project Fi Glover finds ordinary voices on the radio	19:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 12, Holding On, Digging Out & Hanging Up 7/8 Meg Bowles introduces stories where everyday moments have lasting impacts. 19:50 Inheritance Tracks—Steve Earle Singer Steve Earle chooses 'Shoo-Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy'.
20:00	20:00 Raffles—Series 1, 1. The Ides of March Bunny Manders makes his first acquaintance with the amateur cracksman and cricketer. 20:30 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 3. The Resident Patient 3/7 A doctor asks the detective to investigate the odd behaviour of his business partner.	20:00 Raffles—Series 1, 2. Gentlemen and Players Bunny Manders is roped into a cricket match, but could detectives be on their trail? 20:30 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 4. Charles Augustus Milverton 4/7 Sherlock Holmes sets his scruples to the side in the case of a serial blackmailer.	20:00 Raffles—Series 1, 3. A Costume Piece What starts as a low-key stakeout turns into a terrifying scramble for survival. 20:30 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 6. The Problem of Thor Bridge 6/7 The sleuth probes the death of a magnate's wife and an accused governess.	20:00 Raffles—Series 1, 4. Nine Points of the Law Bunny is forced to extemporise when the theft of a valuable painting seems to go wrong. 20:30 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 7. The Priory School 7/7 Holmes and Watson investigate a case of a missing schoolboy. From 1962.	20:00 Raffles—Series 1, 5. Wilful Murder The gentleman thief wants to try a different crime - to do away with a pawnbroker. 20:30 Len Deighton - XPD—1. A Small Killing in Hollywood 1/8 Did Churchill meet Hitler in 1940? Britain's ‘SIS’ is tasked to find out....		20:00 Harriet O'Carroll - Minuet A young Jane Austen falls in love fuelling her desire to become a writer.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, An SOS From The Ocean 1/52 Manoush Zomorodi explores how our reliance on the oceans for resources is threatened. 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Clive Myrie Clive Myrie selects Welcome to My World by Jim Reeves and So What by Miles Davis.	21:00 Archive on 4—Motortowns The rise and fall of the car factory. Presented by Sarfraz Mansoor.	21:00 The Changing Sound of Radio—3: The Ditch and Six House Parties 3/3 Chris Watson examines more of the ways technology has changed the radio we listen to.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Clue at 50, Humphrey Lyttelton Radio host and jazz legend Humphrey Lyttelton is Kirsty Young’s guest. From 2006. 21:45 Curious Cases—Series 15, The Power of Love 2/6 How does love affect our brain?	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New For April Scott Bryan, Laura Grimshaw and Chris Pearson round up new listening for April		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Clue at 50, Willie Rushton Cartoonist, actor and writer Willie Rushton makes his music choices. From 1984. 21:45 Curious Cases—Series 15, The ASMRnswer 3/6 What is ASMR and why does it only affect some people?
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 88, Episode 6 6/6 Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute. 22:30 Liam Williams: Ladhood—Series 1, The First Time 2/4 Comedian Liam Williams tells of his teenage misadventures growing up in Leeds.	22:00 The World of Simon Rich—Series 3, Episode 4 4/4 Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich. 22:30 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 1, 2. Politics 2/2 Award-winning American comedian Alex Edelman defends his generation: millennials. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Robin Ince 2/3 Lou Conran chats to Robin Ince.	22:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 3, 5. Losing the Way 5/6 Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as long marrieds, in love with life and each other. 22:30 Kevin Eldon Will See You Now—Series 3, The Haunted Ghost of the Scary Studio of Terror 3/4 Kevin Eldon returns with sketches about bunnies, Beethoven, Dylan Thomas and olives. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Robin Ince 3/3 Lou Conran chats to Robin Ince.	22:00 Big Problems with Helen Keen—Series 2, Care 4/4 Who cares? Why do we care? If genes are selfish why is altruism attractive? 22:30 Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Lessington 2/6 Brian Gulliver relives his experiences in Lessington, a land where ignorance reigns.	22:00 Desolation Jests—Episode 2 2/4 David Jason stars in David Renwick’s dark sketch show about laughter after the apocalypse. 22:30 Mark Watson's Live Address to the Nation—Goodwill 6/6 In search of seasonal goodwill, Mark Watson continues his quest to improve the world.	22:00 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Charlie Baker 3/6 Alex and his romantic band explore the theme of love. 22:30 Agendum—Series 1, Fruit 1/4 Current affairs parody and stupidly feasible visit to the 24-hour Hall of Opinion Mirrors. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Joz Norris 1/3 Iain Lee chats to Joz Norris.	22:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 2, Insurance 1/4 Tom asks why the insurance industry is so confusing? 22:30 Seekers—Series 1, The Diary 2/6 Stuart is concerned the gift he left for Nicola in her desk could be misinterpreted.
23:00	23:00 The Now Show—Series 60, Episode 4 4/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 23:30 Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 2, Showbiz 6/6 Sarah Siddons, Richard Burton and Caradog (Cor Mawr).	23:00 The Harpoon—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Here comes Muffin the Mule in an adventure paper shocker! 23:30 The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 2 2/8 The news of 1936 - and stereotypes in space. Starring Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell.	23:00 Radio Active—Series 7, You and Your Things 7/8 Consumer champion Lynn Folds Over is consumed by all things consumer. 23:30 Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix, Episode 4 4/4 The sporting legend tries to gauge the English team's success in his own murky way.	23:00 The Maltby Collection—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 The staff pitch their ideas for a special exhibition. 23:30 A Look Back at the Future—2025 5/6 Brian Perkins and Ken Livingstone foresee ego transplants and the USA invading Narnia.	23:00 State of the Nations—Northern Ireland 3/4 Stand-up Elis James continues his tour of the UK with a visit to The Empire in Belfast. 23:30 My Booze Hell, by Little Johnny Cartilage—And Cue Supersonic 3/4 The washed-up TV star finds himself 'In the Psychiatrist's Chair' with Dr Anthony Clare. 23:45 Bird Island—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Ben finds a seal cub that has been attacked. He takes it home and nurses it back to life.	23:00 The Simon Day Show—Series 1, Simon Day 6/6 Will the star make it onto the Mallard stage, as himself, before the funding cuts bite? 23:30 The Skivers—Series 3, Michael Fish 2/5 High winds alert! Weatherman Michael Fish bids for stardom.	23:00 Edge Falls—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 A new pet shop is set to open at the retail park, but where are the pets? 23:30 Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Jelly Stinger 6/7 Salty talk show host Jelly Stinger meets some fishy guests.

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