Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 11 - 17 April 2022

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00:00	00:00 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. 00:45 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	00:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 1. The Return of the Sun God 1/6 On asteroid patrol in Egypt, some of the crew meet some mysterious strangers. 00:30 A Good Read—Lord Mervyn King and Arabella Weir Lord Mervyn King and Arabella Weir reveal their favourite books to Harriett Gilbert.	00:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 2. The Red Planet 2/6 The crew make a discovery in Egypt, while stowaways are reported on the Mars-bound ship. 00:30 Soul Music—Nkosi Sikelel iAfrica Ladysmith Black Mambazo's Albert Mazibuko remembers the song Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika	00:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 3. The Great Martian Pyramid 3/6 The crew start to explore but it's not a warm welcome... 00:30 How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Les Dawson 3/6 Mark Radcliffe reviews the career of the Mancunian wordsmith.	00:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 4. A Test of Endurance 4/6 Held captive on Mars, the crew learn their fate. 00:30 Great Lives—Mica Paris on Josephine Baker Soul singer Mica Paris tells Matthew Parris why Josephine Baker is her heroine.	00:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 5. Living With Death 5/6 Elevated to the priesthood of God-King Ra, the crew try to escape. 00:30 Sounds Natural—Peter Cushing Actor Peter Cushing discusses his love of the British countryside and its birdlife.	00:00 Nigel Kneale - The Stone Tape In 1979, a team of scientists begin to investigate some strange phenomena.
01:00	01:00 The Rub of Time by Martin Amis (Omnibus) Martin Amis's non-fiction pieces from 1986 to 2016.	01:00 Raffles—Series 1, 6. The Chest of Silver The gentleman thief shows his accomplice how an inside job at a bank is really done. 01:30 Len Deighton - XPD—2. The House in Geneva 2/8 Charles Stein is on a mission to Switzerland to find out about the Nazi Kaiseroda mine.	01:00 Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 1. Headless in Glasgow 1/4 DI Bob Boxer and DC Shona Doberman probe an academics killing spree. 01:30 Len Deighton - XPD—3. An Egg Farm in Norfolk 3/8 SIS agent Boyd Stuart undertakes a dangerous mission to Los Angeles	01:00 Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 2. The Killings in Kirkibrae 2/4 The cops probe a link between the deaths in Glasgow and murders in an idyllic village. 01:30 Len Deighton - XPD—4. The Hitler Minutes 4/8 Can Boyd discover if the Hitler 'Kaiseroda' treasure mine witness is telling the truth?	01:00 Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 3. The Big Cheese 3/4 A sadistic adversary exploits Detective Inspector Bob Boxer's deepest childhood fears. 01:30 Len Deighton - XPD—5. Operation Siegfried 5/8 Can the XPD service get hold of the papers contained in the Nazi 'Kaiseroda' treasure?	01:00 Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 4. The Seat of Evil 4/4 When a falling safe slays a top comedian, the cop duo probe a celebrity killing spree. 01:30 Len Deighton - XPD—6. A Safe House for Moscow 6/8 Is corruption inside XPD hindering the investigation into the Nazi 'Kaiseroda' treasure?	01:00 One Foot In The Grave - A Celebration Of A Comedy Classic Victor Meldrew would never believe it! A celebration of the hit comedy.
02:00	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Peter Greenaway Film director Peter Greenaway selects Henry Hall's 'An Elephant Never Forgets'. 02:20 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.	02:00 Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop—Episode 1 1/5 After some years in rural France, Jacqueline and husband Ed think about getting pigs. 02:15 Love for Lydia by HE Bates—6. Recluse 6/10 Richardson tries to cut himself off from everyone, but then he spots a figure he knows. 02:30 Knutas on Britain Pipe organs, spas and hound trailing - reflections on Brits by a Finnish tango-expert.	02:00 Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop—Episode 2 2/5 The pigs have settled in well and have now outgrown their enclosure. 02:15 Love for Lydia by HE Bates—7. Storm 7/10 Richardson decides he has to move on. Tom is happy, but storm clouds are gathering. 02:30 My Pakistani Jazz Orchestra Izzat Majeed could have retired quietly, but he formed a Pakistani jazz ensemble instead.	02:00 Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop—Episode 3 3/5 The pigs have offered a further entry into the ancient ways of the rural community. 02:15 Love for Lydia by HE Bates—8. Discovery 8/10 When Richardson finally returns home, a startling discovery awaits him. 02:30 Night Visions Poet Paul Farley flies over London in the police helicopter and reflects on the city below	02:00 Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop—Episode 4 4/5 The pigs are nearing the time for slaughter. 02:15 Love for Lydia by HE Bates—9. Catch-up 9/10 Visiting Lydia in the sanatorium, Richardson catches up on events with Blackie. 02:30 Evita's Odyssey The incredible story of the international odyssey made by the embalmed body of Eva Peron.	02:00 Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop—Episode 5 5/5 Family guests are on their way and Little Pig has to be slaughtered in time for Christmas. 02:15 Love for Lydia by HE Bates—10. Recovery 10/10 As he helps her recovery, Richardson must face up to what love for Lydia really means. 02:30 When Stockhausen Came to Huddersfield The poet Ian McMillan on what really happened when Stockhausen came to Huddersfield.	02:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 2, Insurance 1/4 Tom asks why the insurance industry is so confusing? 02:30 Agendum—Series 1, Fruit 1/4 Current affairs parody and stupidly feasible visit to the 24-hour Hall of Opinion Mirrors.
03:00	03:30 Dr Hepcat and the Hepster's Dictionary Poet Lemn Sissay tells the story of Cab Calloway and his Hepster's Dictionary of jive talk	03:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 2, 3. Not Proven 3/3 After a suicide attempt a woman has died of meningitis but DC Curran suspects foul play.	03:00 Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell—1. Calf Love 1/9 Molly is faced with spending time away from her Papa.	03:00 Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell—2. A Crisis 2/9 17 year old Molly Gibson acquires a new step mother and step sister.	03:00 Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell—3. The New Mama 3/9 17 year old Molly Gibson has to come to terms with her father's bethrothed.	03:00 Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell—4. Mr Osborne Hamley's Secret 4/9 Molly Gibson overhears some shocking information.	03:00 The Nick Revell Show—Series 1, Holy Water 1/6 The life of a struggling writer with dysfunctional friends and a talking geranium. 03:30 Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 2, 1. 'My partner is too controlling - a fight for the TV remote' 1/6 Sarah solves problems, including a controlling partner and a non-drinker with no friends.
04:00	04:00 Harriet O'Carroll - Minuet A young Jane Austen falls in love fuelling her desire to become a writer.	04:00 Counterpoint—Series 25, 2011 Heat 3 3/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 04:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Fat is a feminist issue for Pam, and for everyone else...	04:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 8, Brunel University 6/6 Students from Brunel University take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz. 04:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, London 5/6 Smuggler Jago is kidnapped, but can he survive in polite city society?	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 11, Jonathan Swift 3/7 James Walton takes the chair. Guests are Peter Kemp and Andrew Davies. 04:30 Spangles 'n' Tights—Medieval Banquet 4/5 Dublin's theatrical costumiers dress a medieval banquet in a ghostly castle.	04:00 Foul Play—Series 4, The Final Judgement 3/6 Crime writers Jessica Mann and James Melville probe a distinctly 'kinky' matter. 04:30 Clare in the Community—Series 3, Brenda's Birthday 3/6 Bossy Clare is coerced into organising a children's party.	04:00 Guess What?—Episode 5 5/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 04:30 Bookcases—Series 2, Merger Most Foul 4/4 Edith’s refusal to let Primus publish her books sparks desperate merger talks.	04:00 Kingsley Amis - All Free Now The late 1960s: Sir Roy Vandervane’s pursuit of stimulation wreaks havoc.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Conversations on a Bench - Derby: Sophie Sparham Daljit Nagra chooses the most interesting programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 05:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 2, Insurance 1/4 Tom asks why the insurance industry is so confusing?	05:00 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, Border Patrol 4/4 Comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa. 05:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 1 1/6 Comedians try to smuggle some truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	05:00 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger 1/4 Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary. 05:30 Teatime—Episode 1 1/4 Comedy about a chaotic but loving family. Starring Philip Glenister and Samantha Spiro.	05:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 7, Become a Successful Writer 3/6 The script doctor will see you now. After a writer's course, Ed turns expert. 05:30 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 3, 6. Please Don't Ever Change 6/6 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, Property Predicament 6/6 Alfie Moore looks at evidential property and the trouble it brings to the police. 05:30 You Heard It Here First—Pilot Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world.	05:00 All Those Women—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Layla and Stu are having their baby christened and have asked Maggie to be the godmother. 05:30 Desolation Jests—Episode 3 3/4 David Jason stars in David Renwick's dark and eclectic post-apocalyptic sketch comedy	05:30 Great Lives—Mica Paris on Josephine Baker Soul singer Mica Paris tells Matthew Parris why Josephine Baker is her heroine.
06:00	06:00 Raffles—Series 1, 6. The Chest of Silver The gentleman thief shows his accomplice how an inside job at a bank is really done. 06:30 Len Deighton - XPD—2. The House in Geneva 2/8 Charles Stein is on a mission to Switzerland to find out about the Nazi Kaiseroda mine.	06:00 Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 1. Headless in Glasgow 1/4 DI Bob Boxer and DC Shona Doberman probe an academics killing spree. 06:30 Len Deighton - XPD—3. An Egg Farm in Norfolk 3/8 SIS agent Boyd Stuart undertakes a dangerous mission to Los Angeles	06:00 Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 2. The Killings in Kirkibrae 2/4 The cops probe a link between the deaths in Glasgow and murders in an idyllic village. 06:30 Len Deighton - XPD—4. The Hitler Minutes 4/8 Can Boyd discover if the Hitler 'Kaiseroda' treasure mine witness is telling the truth?	06:00 Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 3. The Big Cheese 3/4 A sadistic adversary exploits Detective Inspector Bob Boxer's deepest childhood fears. 06:30 Len Deighton - XPD—5. Operation Siegfried 5/8 Can the XPD service get hold of the papers contained in the Nazi 'Kaiseroda' treasure?	06:00 Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 4. The Seat of Evil 4/4 When a falling safe slays a top comedian, the cop duo probe a celebrity killing spree. 06:30 Len Deighton - XPD—6. A Safe House for Moscow 6/8 Is corruption inside XPD hindering the investigation into the Nazi 'Kaiseroda' treasure?	06:00 Kingsley Amis - All Free Now The late 1960s: Sir Roy Vandervane’s pursuit of stimulation wreaks havoc.	06:00 Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop (Omnibus) After some years in rural France, Jacqueline and husband Ed think about getting pigs.
07:00	07:00 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, Border Patrol 4/4 Comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa. 07:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 1 1/6 Comedians try to smuggle some truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	07:00 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger 1/4 Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary. 07:30 Teatime—Episode 1 1/4 Comedy about a chaotic but loving family. Starring Philip Glenister and Samantha Spiro.	07:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 7, Become a Successful Writer 3/6 The script doctor will see you now. After a writer's course, Ed turns expert. 07:30 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 3, 6. Please Don't Ever Change 6/6 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, Property Predicament 6/6 Alfie Moore looks at evidential property and the trouble it brings to the police. 07:30 You Heard It Here First—Pilot Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world.	07:00 All Those Women—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Layla and Stu are having their baby christened and have asked Maggie to be the godmother. 07:30 Desolation Jests—Episode 3 3/4 David Jason stars in David Renwick's dark and eclectic post-apocalyptic sketch comedy	07:30 Great Lives—Mica Paris on Josephine Baker Soul singer Mica Paris tells Matthew Parris why Josephine Baker is her heroine.	07:10 Inheritance Tracks—Paul Jones Paul Jones chooses My Babe by Little Walter and Come Sunday by Mahalia Jackson. 07:20 Love for Lydia by HE Bates (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Richardson tries to cut himself off from everyone but eventually has to face his feelings.
08:00	08:00 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 8 8/8 A poem for a man with a plan. Stars Ronnie Barker. 08:30 Chambers—Series 1, Trial By Television 4/5 With his colleagues busy on TV, John Fuller-Carp wants to outdo them!	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Case of the Missing Heir 16/24 As a Dimberger, Neddie Seagoon sets out to dethrone a Heidelberger. Stars Spike Milligan. 08:30 One Foot in the Grave—1. Alive and Buried 1/4 Grumpy Victor Meldrew is about to lose his job. Adapted from TV, with Richard Wilson.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Election Candidate 10/20 The Lad battles to get elected as a member of parliament. 08:30 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Christmas In Hell 6/6 Giles is planning a proposal, but then Felicity turns up.	08:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Pick Up 4/6 When Gerald reveals he is happy to pick up hitchhikers in his car, Diana is not impressed. 08:30 After Henry—Series 3, A Box of Chocolates 6/8 Sarah sees an old flame 30 years on, and mother interrupts again!	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, High Finance 17/26 Mainwaring realises Jones's money troubles involve the whole platoon. 08:30 Bristow—Series 1, Sun, Sea and Sabotage 4/6 The buying clerk's traditional summer plans are threatened.	08:00 The Write Stuff—Series 11, Jonathan Swift 3/7 James Walton takes the chair. Guests are Peter Kemp and Andrew Davies. 08:30 Spangles 'n' Tights—Medieval Banquet 4/5 Dublin's theatrical costumiers dress a medieval banquet in a ghostly castle.	08:30 Doctor in the House—Women and Wine 11/13 Medic Simon Sparrow's efforts to get a date for the hospital ball turn to chaos.
09:00	09:00 Counterpoint—Series 25, 2011 Heat 3 3/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 09:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Fat is a feminist issue for Pam, and for everyone else...	09:00 The Now Show—Series 60, Episode 5 5/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 09:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, London 5/6 Smuggler Jago is kidnapped, but can he survive in polite city society?	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 11, Jonathan Swift 3/7 James Walton takes the chair. Guests are Peter Kemp and Andrew Davies. 09:30 Spangles 'n' Tights—Medieval Banquet 4/5 Dublin's theatrical costumiers dress a medieval banquet in a ghostly castle.	09:00 Foul Play—Series 4, The Final Judgement 3/6 Crime writers Jessica Mann and James Melville probe a distinctly 'kinky' matter. 09:30 Clare in the Community—Series 3, Brenda's Birthday 3/6 Bossy Clare is coerced into organising a children's party.	09:00 Guess What?—Episode 5 5/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 09:30 Bookcases—Series 2, Merger Most Foul 4/4 Edith’s refusal to let Primus publish her books sparks desperate merger talks.	09:00 Miriam Margolyes' Adventures in Radio Actress Miriam Margolyes looks back over her 50 year career on BBC Radio.	09:00 Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 4 4/13 The ad agency must stage a play to try and win an account for blankets. 09:30 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, Border Patrol 4/4 Comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa.
10:00	10:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 2, 3. Not Proven 3/3 After a suicide attempt a woman has died of meningitis but DC Curran suspects foul play.	10:00 Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell—1. Calf Love 1/9 Molly is faced with spending time away from her Papa.	10:00 Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell—2. A Crisis 2/9 17 year old Molly Gibson acquires a new step mother and step sister.	10:00 Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell—3. The New Mama 3/9 17 year old Molly Gibson has to come to terms with her father's bethrothed.	10:00 Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell—4. Mr Osborne Hamley's Secret 4/9 Molly Gibson overhears some shocking information.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Clue at 50, Sandi Toksvig Sandi Toksvig shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. 10:45 Curious Cases—Series 15, A Cold Case, Part 1 4/6 Why do we get more colds in winter?
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, The Public Commons 2/52 Manoush Zomorodi explores how can we create better public places 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Annie Nightingale CBE DJ Annie Nightingale CBE chooses Many A New Day and Three Little Birds by Bob Marley.	11:00 One Foot In The Grave - A Celebration Of A Comedy Classic Victor Meldrew would never believe it! A celebration of the hit comedy.	11:00 Isy Suttie's Guide to Love and Romance—1. First Loves and Valentines 1/3 Isy Suttie shares her lessons in life and love	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Clue at 50, Willie Rushton Cartoonist, actor and writer Willie Rushton makes his music choices. From 1984. 11:45 Curious Cases—Series 15, The ASMRnswer 3/6 What is ASMR and why does it only affect some people?	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Chocolate Natalie Haynes and Moy McGowan savour some chocolate podcasts.		11:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 12, Skin Tight Genes 8/8 Catherine Burns with stories from the double helix - tales featuring DNA inheritance. 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Paul Jones Paul Jones chooses My Babe by Little Walter and Come Sunday by Mahalia Jackson.
12:00	12:00 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 8 8/8 A poem for a man with a plan. Stars Ronnie Barker. 12:30 Chambers—Series 1, Trial By Television 4/5 With his colleagues busy on TV, John Fuller-Carp wants to outdo them!	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Case of the Missing Heir 16/24 As a Dimberger, Neddie Seagoon sets out to dethrone a Heidelberger. Stars Spike Milligan. 12:30 One Foot in the Grave—1. Alive and Buried 1/4 Grumpy Victor Meldrew is about to lose his job. Adapted from TV, with Richard Wilson.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Election Candidate 10/20 The Lad battles to get elected as a member of parliament. 12:30 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Christmas In Hell 6/6 Giles is planning a proposal, but then Felicity turns up.	12:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Pick Up 4/6 When Gerald reveals he is happy to pick up hitchhikers in his car, Diana is not impressed. 12:30 After Henry—Series 3, A Box of Chocolates 6/8 Sarah sees an old flame 30 years on, and mother interrupts again!	12:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, High Finance 17/26 Mainwaring realises Jones's money troubles involve the whole platoon. 12:30 Bristow—Series 1, Sun, Sea and Sabotage 4/6 The buying clerk's traditional summer plans are threatened.	12:00 My Favorite Husband—Piano and Violin Lessons Will Liz or George win the radio talent contest? Stars Lucille Ball. 12:30 One Foot in the Grave—1. Alive and Buried 1/4 Grumpy Victor Meldrew is about to lose his job. Adapted from TV, with Richard Wilson.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Poetry Workshop - William Carlos Williams Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 2, Low Cost Airlines 2/4 Tom asks if low-cost airlines are all they are cracked up to be.
13:00	13:00 Raffles—Series 1, 6. The Chest of Silver The gentleman thief shows his accomplice how an inside job at a bank is really done. 13:30 Len Deighton - XPD—2. The House in Geneva 2/8 Charles Stein is on a mission to Switzerland to find out about the Nazi Kaiseroda mine.	13:00 Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 1. Headless in Glasgow 1/4 DI Bob Boxer and DC Shona Doberman probe an academics killing spree. 13:30 Len Deighton - XPD—3. An Egg Farm in Norfolk 3/8 SIS agent Boyd Stuart undertakes a dangerous mission to Los Angeles	13:00 Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 2. The Killings in Kirkibrae 2/4 The cops probe a link between the deaths in Glasgow and murders in an idyllic village. 13:30 Len Deighton - XPD—4. The Hitler Minutes 4/8 Can Boyd discover if the Hitler 'Kaiseroda' treasure mine witness is telling the truth?	13:00 Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 3. The Big Cheese 3/4 A sadistic adversary exploits Detective Inspector Bob Boxer's deepest childhood fears. 13:30 Len Deighton - XPD—5. Operation Siegfried 5/8 Can the XPD service get hold of the papers contained in the Nazi 'Kaiseroda' treasure?	13:00 Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 4. The Seat of Evil 4/4 When a falling safe slays a top comedian, the cop duo probe a celebrity killing spree. 13:30 Len Deighton - XPD—6. A Safe House for Moscow 6/8 Is corruption inside XPD hindering the investigation into the Nazi 'Kaiseroda' treasure?	13:00 One Foot In The Grave - A Celebration Of A Comedy Classic Victor Meldrew would never believe it! A celebration of the hit comedy.	13:00 Transcription by Kate Atkinson (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Radio producer Juliet is about to spy a familiar face in the crowd.
14:00	14:00 Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop—Episode 1 1/5 After some years in rural France, Jacqueline and husband Ed think about getting pigs. 14:15 Love for Lydia by HE Bates—6. Recluse 6/10 Richardson tries to cut himself off from everyone, but then he spots a figure he knows. 14:30 Knutas on Britain Pipe organs, spas and hound trailing - reflections on Brits by a Finnish tango-expert.	14:00 Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop—Episode 2 2/5 The pigs have settled in well and have now outgrown their enclosure. 14:15 Love for Lydia by HE Bates—7. Storm 7/10 Richardson decides he has to move on. Tom is happy, but storm clouds are gathering. 14:30 My Pakistani Jazz Orchestra Izzat Majeed could have retired quietly, but he formed a Pakistani jazz ensemble instead.	14:00 Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop—Episode 3 3/5 The pigs have offered a further entry into the ancient ways of the rural community. 14:15 Love for Lydia by HE Bates—8. Discovery 8/10 When Richardson finally returns home, a startling discovery awaits him. 14:30 Night Visions Poet Paul Farley flies over London in the police helicopter and reflects on the city below	14:00 Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop—Episode 4 4/5 The pigs are nearing the time for slaughter. 14:15 Love for Lydia by HE Bates—9. Catch-up 9/10 Visiting Lydia in the sanatorium, Richardson catches up on events with Blackie. 14:30 Evita's Odyssey The incredible story of the international odyssey made by the embalmed body of Eva Peron.	14:00 Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop—Episode 5 5/5 Family guests are on their way and Little Pig has to be slaughtered in time for Christmas. 14:15 Love for Lydia by HE Bates—10. Recovery 10/10 As he helps her recovery, Richardson must face up to what love for Lydia really means. 14:30 When Stockhausen Came to Huddersfield The poet Ian McMillan on what really happened when Stockhausen came to Huddersfield.	14:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 2, Insurance 1/4 Tom asks why the insurance industry is so confusing? 14:30 Agendum—Series 1, Fruit 1/4 Current affairs parody and stupidly feasible visit to the 24-hour Hall of Opinion Mirrors.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Amanda Abbington The Sherlock actor picks tracks by The Beatles and Joan as Police Woman. 14:20 The Latvian Locum (Omnibus)—Series 2 Latvian locum Dr Dace Zake is on the hunt for a missing patient.
15:00	15:00 Dr Wallace - Hand in Glove—Series 2, 3. Not Proven 3/3 After a suicide attempt a woman has died of meningitis but DC Curran suspects foul play.	15:00 Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell—1. Calf Love 1/9 Molly is faced with spending time away from her Papa.	15:00 Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell—2. A Crisis 2/9 17 year old Molly Gibson acquires a new step mother and step sister.	15:00 Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell—3. The New Mama 3/9 17 year old Molly Gibson has to come to terms with her father's bethrothed.	15:00 Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell—4. Mr Osborne Hamley's Secret 4/9 Molly Gibson overhears some shocking information.	15:00 The Nick Revell Show—Series 1, Holy Water 1/6 The life of a struggling writer with dysfunctional friends and a talking geranium. 15:30 Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 2, 1. 'My partner is too controlling - a fight for the TV remote' 1/6 Sarah solves problems, including a controlling partner and a non-drinker with no friends.	15:30 My Pakistani Jazz Orchestra Izzat Majeed could have retired quietly, but he formed a Pakistani jazz ensemble instead.
16:00	16:00 Counterpoint—Series 25, 2011 Heat 3 3/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 16:30 Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Fat is a feminist issue for Pam, and for everyone else...	16:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 8, Brunel University 6/6 Students from Brunel University take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz. 16:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, London 5/6 Smuggler Jago is kidnapped, but can he survive in polite city society?	16:00 The Write Stuff—Series 11, Jonathan Swift 3/7 James Walton takes the chair. Guests are Peter Kemp and Andrew Davies. 16:30 Spangles 'n' Tights—Medieval Banquet 4/5 Dublin's theatrical costumiers dress a medieval banquet in a ghostly castle.	16:00 Foul Play—Series 4, The Final Judgement 3/6 Crime writers Jessica Mann and James Melville probe a distinctly 'kinky' matter. 16:30 Clare in the Community—Series 3, Brenda's Birthday 3/6 Bossy Clare is coerced into organising a children's party.	16:00 Guess What?—Episode 5 5/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 16:30 Bookcases—Series 2, Merger Most Foul 4/4 Edith’s refusal to let Primus publish her books sparks desperate merger talks.	16:00 Kingsley Amis - All Free Now The late 1960s: Sir Roy Vandervane’s pursuit of stimulation wreaks havoc.	16:00 The Dollar Princess 1895: Consuelo Vanderbilt reluctantly agrees to marry the Duke of Marlborough
17:00	17:00 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 1, Border Patrol 4/4 Comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa. 17:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 1 1/6 Comedians try to smuggle some truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	17:00 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger 1/4 Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary. 17:30 Teatime—Episode 1 1/4 Comedy about a chaotic but loving family. Starring Philip Glenister and Samantha Spiro.	17:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 7, Become a Successful Writer 3/6 The script doctor will see you now. After a writer's course, Ed turns expert. 17:30 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 3, 6. Please Don't Ever Change 6/6 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, Property Predicament 6/6 Alfie Moore looks at evidential property and the trouble it brings to the police. 17:30 You Heard It Here First—Pilot Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world.	17:00 All Those Women—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Layla and Stu are having their baby christened and have asked Maggie to be the godmother. 17:30 Desolation Jests—Episode 3 3/4 David Jason stars in David Renwick's dark and eclectic post-apocalyptic sketch comedy	17:30 Great Lives—Mica Paris on Josephine Baker Soul singer Mica Paris tells Matthew Parris why Josephine Baker is her heroine.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Poetry Workshop - William Carlos Williams Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 2, Low Cost Airlines 2/4 Tom asks if low-cost airlines are all they are cracked up to be.
18:00	18:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 1. The Return of the Sun God 1/6 On asteroid patrol in Egypt, some of the crew meet some mysterious strangers. 18:30 A Good Read—Lord Mervyn King and Arabella Weir Lord Mervyn King and Arabella Weir reveal their favourite books to Harriett Gilbert.	18:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 2. The Red Planet 2/6 The crew make a discovery in Egypt, while stowaways are reported on the Mars-bound ship. 18:30 Soul Music—Nkosi Sikelel iAfrica Ladysmith Black Mambazo's Albert Mazibuko remembers the song Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika	18:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 3. The Great Martian Pyramid 3/6 The crew start to explore but it's not a warm welcome... 18:30 How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Les Dawson 3/6 Mark Radcliffe reviews the career of the Mancunian wordsmith.	18:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 4. A Test of Endurance 4/6 Held captive on Mars, the crew learn their fate. 18:30 Great Lives—Mica Paris on Josephine Baker Soul singer Mica Paris tells Matthew Parris why Josephine Baker is her heroine.	18:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 2, 5. Living With Death 5/6 Elevated to the priesthood of God-King Ra, the crew try to escape. 18:30 Sounds Natural—Peter Cushing Actor Peter Cushing discusses his love of the British countryside and its birdlife.	18:00 Nigel Kneale - The Stone Tape In 1979, a team of scientists begin to investigate some strange phenomena.	18:00 The Road by Nigel Kneale The legendary 1963 lost TV play. Adapted by Toby Hadoke. 18:45 Remembering Nigel Kneale Toby Hadoke considers the legacy of Quatermass writer Nigel Kneale.
19:00	19:00 Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 8 8/8 A poem for a man with a plan. Stars Ronnie Barker. 19:30 Chambers—Series 1, Trial By Television 4/5 With his colleagues busy on TV, John Fuller-Carp wants to outdo them!	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Case of the Missing Heir 16/24 As a Dimberger, Neddie Seagoon sets out to dethrone a Heidelberger. Stars Spike Milligan. 19:30 One Foot in the Grave—1. Alive and Buried 1/4 Grumpy Victor Meldrew is about to lose his job. Adapted from TV, with Richard Wilson.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Election Candidate 10/20 The Lad battles to get elected as a member of parliament. 19:30 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Christmas In Hell 6/6 Giles is planning a proposal, but then Felicity turns up.	19:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Pick Up 4/6 When Gerald reveals he is happy to pick up hitchhikers in his car, Diana is not impressed. 19:30 After Henry—Series 3, A Box of Chocolates 6/8 Sarah sees an old flame 30 years on, and mother interrupts again!	19:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, High Finance 17/26 Mainwaring realises Jones's money troubles involve the whole platoon. 19:30 Bristow—Series 1, Sun, Sea and Sabotage 4/6 The buying clerk's traditional summer plans are threatened.	19:00 Miriam Margolyes' Adventures in Radio Actress Miriam Margolyes looks back over her 50 year career on BBC Radio.	19:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 12, Skin Tight Genes 8/8 Catherine Burns with stories from the double helix - tales featuring DNA inheritance. 19:50 Inheritance Tracks—Paul Jones Paul Jones chooses My Babe by Little Walter and Come Sunday by Mahalia Jackson.
20:00	20:00 Raffles—Series 1, 6. The Chest of Silver The gentleman thief shows his accomplice how an inside job at a bank is really done. 20:30 Len Deighton - XPD—2. The House in Geneva 2/8 Charles Stein is on a mission to Switzerland to find out about the Nazi Kaiseroda mine.	20:00 Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 1. Headless in Glasgow 1/4 DI Bob Boxer and DC Shona Doberman probe an academics killing spree. 20:30 Len Deighton - XPD—3. An Egg Farm in Norfolk 3/8 SIS agent Boyd Stuart undertakes a dangerous mission to Los Angeles	20:00 Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 2. The Killings in Kirkibrae 2/4 The cops probe a link between the deaths in Glasgow and murders in an idyllic village. 20:30 Len Deighton - XPD—4. The Hitler Minutes 4/8 Can Boyd discover if the Hitler 'Kaiseroda' treasure mine witness is telling the truth?	20:00 Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 3. The Big Cheese 3/4 A sadistic adversary exploits Detective Inspector Bob Boxer's deepest childhood fears. 20:30 Len Deighton - XPD—5. Operation Siegfried 5/8 Can the XPD service get hold of the papers contained in the Nazi 'Kaiseroda' treasure?	20:00 Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 4. The Seat of Evil 4/4 When a falling safe slays a top comedian, the cop duo probe a celebrity killing spree. 20:30 Len Deighton - XPD—6. A Safe House for Moscow 6/8 Is corruption inside XPD hindering the investigation into the Nazi 'Kaiseroda' treasure?		20:00 The Dollar Princess 1895: Consuelo Vanderbilt reluctantly agrees to marry the Duke of Marlborough
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, The Public Commons 2/52 Manoush Zomorodi explores how can we create better public places 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Annie Nightingale CBE DJ Annie Nightingale CBE chooses Many A New Day and Three Little Birds by Bob Marley.	21:00 One Foot In The Grave - A Celebration Of A Comedy Classic Victor Meldrew would never believe it! A celebration of the hit comedy.	21:00 Isy Suttie's Guide to Love and Romance—1. First Loves and Valentines 1/3 Isy Suttie shares her lessons in life and love	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?	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Chocolate Natalie Haynes and Moy McGowan savour some chocolate podcasts.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Clue at 50, Sandi Toksvig Sandi Toksvig shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. 21:45 Curious Cases—Series 15, A Cold Case, Part 1 4/6 Why do we get more colds in winter?
22:00	22:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 1 1/6 Comedians try to smuggle some truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 22:30 Liam Williams: Ladhood—Series 1, Truants 3/4 Comedian Liam Williams tells of his teenage misadventures in the Yorkshire suburbs. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Joz Norris 2/3 Iain Lee chats to Joz Norris.	22:00 Teatime—Episode 1 1/4 Comedy about a chaotic but loving family. Starring Philip Glenister and Samantha Spiro. 22:30 The Nick Revell Show—Series 1, Holy Water 1/6 The life of a struggling writer with dysfunctional friends and a talking geranium.	22:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 3, 6. Please Don't Ever Change 6/6 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, Where's David? 4/4 Sketches about the Napoleonic Wars, boiler parts and a nice rollercoaster. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Joz Norris 3/3 Iain Lee chats to Joz Norris.	22:00 You Heard It Here First—Pilot Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. 22:30 Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Gravinia and Plumpf 3/6 Brian relives his adventures in a land where the military are revered above everything.	22:00 Desolation Jests—Episode 3 3/4 David Jason stars in David Renwick's dark and eclectic post-apocalyptic sketch comedy 22:30 The Lawrence Sweeney Mix—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney create improvised sketches from audience suggestions	22:00 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Nick Mohammed 4/6 Alex and his band explore the theme of destiny. 22:30 Agendum—Series 1, Crisis 2/4 Current affairs parody and stupidly feasible visit to the 24-hour Hall of Opinion Mirrors.	22:00 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 2, Low Cost Airlines 2/4 Tom asks if low-cost airlines are all they are cracked up to be. 22:30 Seekers—Series 1, That Bloke Keeps Looking at Us 3/6 There's a bloke at the other end of the waiting area who starts to unnerve the boys. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Nish Kumar 1/3 Rob Deering is joined in the Comedy Club studio by Nish Kumar.
23:00	23:00 The Now Show—Series 60, Episode 5 5/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 23:30 Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 2, 1. 'My partner is too controlling - a fight for the TV remote' 1/6 Sarah solves problems, including a controlling partner and a non-drinker with no friends.	23:00 The Pin—Series 3, Education 1/4 In a bid not to be cut, Alex and Ben are determined to prove they can be educational. 23:30 The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 3 3/8 Spoofing the royals - and chatty dinosaurs. Starring Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell.	23:00 Radio Active—Series 7, The Mega Phone-In 8/8 The team dial up the biggest ever phone-in attempted on radio. From October 1987. 23:30 Rhys James—Rhys James Is ..., Privileged 1/4 Comedian Rhys James explores different aspects of himself. 23:45 Where Did It All Go Wrong?—Series 1, The True Confessions of Sherlock Holmes 1/4 Simon Munnery debunks iconic characters, starting with the 'science man' of Baker Street.	23:00 The Maltby Collection—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 The day of Julian and Prunella's wedding dawns. 23:30 A Look Back at the Future—2099 6/6 Brian Perkins, Hugh Dennis and Kate Robbins on the year that saw time run backwards.	23:00 State of the Nations—Scotland 4/4 Elis James hosts a stand-up show from the Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow. 23:30 My Booze Hell, by Little Johnny Cartilage—Frank Wignall 4/4 John Waite investigates the shocking claim that the Cartilages were not a real family. 23:45 Bird Island—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Graham gives the shock news that a new member of the team is joining them.	23:00 Mark Thomas: My Life in Serious Organised Crime Mark talks permits in campaigning against the Serious Organised Crime and Policing Act. 23:30 The Skivers—Series 3, Peter Stringfellow 3/5 Nightclubbing in London, courtesy of Peter Stringfellow.	23:00 Edge Falls—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 It's the retail park's charity week, but Sonya's daughter is after cash 23:30 Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Turning 40 7/7 A distraught Robin Wood turns 40, and The Archers goes sci-fi.

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