Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 9 - 15 May 2022

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00:00	00:00 Nightfall—Series 1, 2. Hands Off 2/5 A scientist is driven to extremes when a solution he's created causes violence in others. 00:30 The World of Daphne Du Maurier—2. The Alibi 2/5 Tony Britton plays a man whose midlife crisis sparks a life-changing incident.	00:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 1 1/6 A 22nd-century clerical error sets George Smith's demise for 69, not 70. Dystopian comedy. 00:30 A Good Read—Penelope Lively and Will Smith Writers Penelope Lively and Will Smith talk to Harriett Gilbert about favourite books.	00:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 2 2/6 69-year-old George Smith battles against his imminent death with Central Admin. 00:30 Soul Music—Sukiyaki (Ue o Muite Arukou) Personal stories of the 1960s Japanese hit song Sukiyaki (Ue o Muite Arukou).	00:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 3 3/6 Fresh from incarceration, George Smith has attracted the attention of OAP terrorists. 00:30 How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Ted Ray 2/6 Mark Radcliffe on the career of one of the most successful comedians of the 1950s and 60s.	00:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 4 4/6 Armed with a new face and OAP gadgets, George Smith prepares to take on Central Admin. 00:30 Great Lives—Helen Glover on Alison Hargreaves Olympic rower Helen Glover nominates the mountaineer Alison Hargreaves who died on K2.	00:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 5 5/6 Now a fully fledged OAP, George goes on a mission with Andrea Sunbeam and Mrs Cookson. 00:30 Sounds Natural—Derek Nimmo The actor talks to Derek Jones about his love of wildlife photography and filming.	00:00 The Drover's Path by Vanessa Rosenthal A chilling ghost story set on a remote Yorkshire sheep farm in 1890.
01:00	01:00 The Shepherd's Hut by Tim Winton (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Sullen and angry, teenager Jaxie Clackton's life is about to change.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 1. No Sign Of Foul Play 1/7 Not satisfied with Agatha Dawson's post-mortem, Lord Peter Wimsey investigates 01:30 The House—Series 2, 1.Will Heads Roll? 1/8 The Immigration Bill sparks a backlash with alarming calls for a conference debate	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 2. Death In Epping Forest 2/7 After another killing, Lord Peter Wimsey questions an evasive would-be divorcee. 01:30 The House—Series 2, 2. The Fifth Man 2/8 Henry takes Chief Whip Charles to a gallery - to talk about traitors.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 3. The Will 3/7 A suspect takes a shine to Lord Peter Wimsey, as he investigates multiple murders. 01:30 The House—Series 2, 3. A New Recruit 3/8 Resignation is on the cards unless Dougal's counter-plot pays off.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 4. Hallelujah 4/7 Thanks to a murder victim's cousin, new clues emerge in Lord Peter Wimsey's enquiries. 01:30 The House—Series 2, 4. The Honours Game 4/8 Dougal is exploiting the Honours system and hires a new recruit to help.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 5. The Property Act 5/7 Unravelling property rules provides fresh clues for Lord Peter Wimsey's murder probe. 01:30 The House—Series 2, 5. A New Nomination 5/8 Has the Government rigged the election process?	01:00 Archive on 4—Powers of Persuasion: How Britain Learned to Sell Wayne Hemingway charts 100 years of British advertising examining how we learned to sell.
02:00	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Dame Jenni Murray The song choices of Dame Jenni Murray. 02:20 Abandoned Projects by Alan Plater (Omnibus) Playwright Alan Plater talks about the career moves he never made.	02:00 Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby—Episode 1 1/5 Autobiographical account of an obsessive relationship with Arsenal Football Club. 02:15 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—6. Loss 6/20 Becky Sharp gains a husband, but loses the chance of a title. With Stephen Fry. 02:30 Domesday Reloaded: How Britain Has Changed Danny Dorling uses the Domesday Reloaded data to explore how Britain has changed.	02:00 Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby—Episode 2 2/5 The Arsenal-loving author muses on the perfect match. 02:15 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—7. Ruin 7/20 As Amelia Sedley's family face ruin, George Osborne breaks his engagement. 02:30 Blood, Sex and Money: The Life and Work of Emile Zola Glenda Jackson presents a documentary in Paris of France's great writer–Emile Zola.	02:00 Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby—Episode 3 3/5 Arsenal-obsessed memoir, musing on girls' rooms, boys' passions - and Liam Brady. 02:15 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—8. Honeymoon 8/20 George and Amelia honeymoon in Brighton, where Becky and Rawdon are after his aunt's cash. 02:30 Women of the New Wave Pauline Black meets some of the foremost female singers from the days of punk and new wave	02:00 Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby—Episode 4 4/5 The author muses on "the straight clean line of a cup run" in his football memoir. 02:15 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—9. Brussels 9/20 Amelia follows George and the regiment to Brussels, as Becky attracts an army of admirers. 02:30 The Lost Art of the TV Theme Comedian and musician Richard Morton recalls the heyday of the classic TV theme.	02:00 Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby—Episode 5 5/5 Reading from his Arsenal-obsessed memoir, the author muses on winning the league. 02:15 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—10. Waterloo 10/20 1815, the Battle of Waterloo. As George and Rawdon fight, Becky and Amelia wait for news. 02:30 Mr Pollock's Theatres Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.	02:00 On the Hour—Series 1, Episode 2 2/5 Biting news satire with TV evangelism, Alan Partridge and yogurt lids. 02:30 The Mary Whitehouse Experience—Series 4, Episode 2 2/9 The double double acts face the pernicious evil of shampoo and conditioner.
03:00	03:30 Happy Days - The Children of the Stones Writer and comedian Stewart Lee explores the television series Children of the Stones.	03:00 Mike Walker - Vive la Republique The true story of how General de Gaulle disappeared at the height of 1968's May uprising.	03:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf—1. Rescue 1/4 Shipwrecked Humphrey Van Weyden is rescued by demonic skipper and seal hunter Wolf Larsen.	03:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf—2. Hunting 2/4 The schooner 'Ghost' journeys on to the seal herds. With Jack Klaff and Kerry Shale.	03:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf—3. Danger 3/4 With Maud Brewster aboard, the real danger on the schooner's voyage is yet to begin.	03:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf—4. Escape 4/4 Humphrey and Maud dash for freedom from the cruel captain, but Japan is 600 miles away.	03:00 Goodness Gracious Me—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 The hungry comedy team go for an English. Gold Winner of the Sony Radio Academy Awards. 03:30 Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 6 6/6 Cheesy host Alan Partridge meets BBC TV's commissioning director and a maverick lord.
04:00	04:00 Marilyn Bowering - Anyone Can See I Love You The turbulent life and loves of Hollywood movie icon Marilyn Monroe.	04:00 Counterpoint—Series 25, 2011 Heat 6 6/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz from London. 04:30 Bangers and Mash—2. Cooking the Books 2/6 The catering team are desperate for new orders, a new van and a bookkeeping genius.	04:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 12, Episode 3 3/6 John Lloyd and Sally Phillips welcome Stephen K Amos, Dr Suze Kundu and Victoria Hislop. 04:30 Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, Swingin' Down the Lane 3/4 Can musicians Roy and George settle a 50-year-old score with their former bandleader?	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 11, George Eliot 6/7 James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Andrew Davies. 04:30 1834—Strong Continental Lager 3/6 21st-century Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer.	04:00 Foul Play—Series 4, Dead as a Parrot 6/6 Crime writers Ian Rankin and Stella Duffy ponder a case of footballers and models. 04:30 Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Dr Chaotica and the Rise of the Atomic Man-Bees 1/6 The 1962 cast of the futuristic sci-fi soap fear they are cursed when an engineer dies.	04:00 Guess What?—Episode 8 8/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 04:30 Millport—Series 2, Story 4/6 Everyone's telling tales and making up stories. Irene is unsure what to do...	04:00 William Boyd - A Good Man in Africa A lustful minor diplomat contends with crisis, farcical disaster and a good man’s death.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—The Poetry of History - Easter 1916, by WB Yeats Daljit Nagra selects interesting poems from the BBC's poetry archive. 05:30 HR—Series 3, Naked 1/6 Peter and Sam receive a chilly warning about an imminent danger to their pensions.	05:00 Sneakiepeeks—Echo 5/6 Old tensions are stirred up when a rival team move in on Beagle's territory and target. 05:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	05:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 As a town prepares for its talent night, Mary gets a shock and Jonathan gets side-tracked. 05:30 Just William - Live!—William and the School Report Martin Jarvis performs a comic classic at The Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond.	05:00 Mrs Sidhu Investigates—Murder With Masala, 1. Samosas, Suspicion and Stately Homes 1/4 Meera Syal stars as Slough's answer to Miss Marple, the nosey aunty fascinated by murder. 05:30 The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Marian Keyes 5/10 Shame, mittens and a terrible sense of direction. Stephen Mangan talks to Marian Keyes.	05:00 Mum's on the Run—Episode 4 4/6 Single mum Jen lands in trouble... 05:30 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 1, Round 3: Four-Letter Words 3/4 Paul Sinha and his live audience compile the questions for a perfect pub quiz.	05:00 Says on the Tin—Chowder 4/6 The battle to promote an American fish dish to the British palate. 05:30 Stand-Up Specials—Mike Bubbins: Retrosexual Mike Bubbins - in Cuban heels and a Ford Cortina - whisks us back to the 70s.	05:30 Great Lives—Helen Glover on Alison Hargreaves Olympic rower Helen Glover nominates the mountaineer Alison Hargreaves who died on K2.
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 1. No Sign Of Foul Play 1/7 Not satisfied with Agatha Dawson's post-mortem, Lord Peter Wimsey investigates 06:30 The House—Series 2, 1.Will Heads Roll? 1/8 The Immigration Bill sparks a backlash with alarming calls for a conference debate	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 2. Death In Epping Forest 2/7 After another killing, Lord Peter Wimsey questions an evasive would-be divorcee. 06:30 The House—Series 2, 2. The Fifth Man 2/8 Henry takes Chief Whip Charles to a gallery - to talk about traitors.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 3. The Will 3/7 A suspect takes a shine to Lord Peter Wimsey, as he investigates multiple murders. 06:30 The House—Series 2, 3. A New Recruit 3/8 Resignation is on the cards unless Dougal's counter-plot pays off.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 4. Hallelujah 4/7 Thanks to a murder victim's cousin, new clues emerge in Lord Peter Wimsey's enquiries. 06:30 The House—Series 2, 4. The Honours Game 4/8 Dougal is exploiting the Honours system and hires a new recruit to help.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 5. The Property Act 5/7 Unravelling property rules provides fresh clues for Lord Peter Wimsey's murder probe. 06:30 The House—Series 2, 5. A New Nomination 5/8 Has the Government rigged the election process?	06:00 William Boyd - A Good Man in Africa A lustful minor diplomat contends with crisis, farcical disaster and a good man’s death.	06:00 Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby (Omnibus) Autobiographical account of an obsessive relationship with Arsenal Football Club.
07:00	07:00 Sneakiepeeks—Echo 5/6 Old tensions are stirred up when a rival team move in on Beagle's territory and target. 07:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	07:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 As a town prepares for its talent night, Mary gets a shock and Jonathan gets side-tracked. 07:30 Just William - Live!—William and the School Report Martin Jarvis performs a comic classic at The Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond.	07:00 Mrs Sidhu Investigates—Murder With Masala, 1. Samosas, Suspicion and Stately Homes 1/4 Meera Syal stars as Slough's answer to Miss Marple, the nosey aunty fascinated by murder. 07:30 The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Marian Keyes 5/10 Shame, mittens and a terrible sense of direction. Stephen Mangan talks to Marian Keyes.	07:00 Mum's on the Run—Episode 4 4/6 Single mum Jen lands in trouble... 07:30 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 1, Round 3: Four-Letter Words 3/4 Paul Sinha and his live audience compile the questions for a perfect pub quiz.	07:00 Says on the Tin—Chowder 4/6 The battle to promote an American fish dish to the British palate. 07:30 Stand-Up Specials—Mike Bubbins: Retrosexual Mike Bubbins - in Cuban heels and a Ford Cortina - whisks us back to the 70s.	07:30 Great Lives—Helen Glover on Alison Hargreaves Olympic rower Helen Glover nominates the mountaineer Alison Hargreaves who died on K2.	07:10 Inheritance Tracks—Julian Clary The comic chooses Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and 'If Love Were All' by Noel Coward. 07:20 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/4 Ambitious Becky abandons marriage plans for a job as a governess. Narrated by Stephen Fry.
08:00	08:00 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Moving On 4/13 Bob and Terry take an eventful trip down memory lane. From August 1975. 08:30 The Emerald Green Show—Face Value 3/4 Emerald's feathers are ruffled when a bright and talented intern arrives on the show.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Fireball of Milton Street 22/24 Neddie springs into action when he learns that the sun is on fire. 08:30 King Street Junior—Series 6, In Real Terms 1/9 When expenditure exceeds income, Mr Beeston is faced with some hard decisions.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Sunday Afternoon at Home 14/20 Bored and miserable, the Lad wonder what to do. 08:30 Fab TV—I Am Not A Number 4/4 Number 48 battles to stay in the village. Comic homage to 60s and 70s cult TV.	08:00 The Atkinson People—Sir Benjamin Fletcher 2/4 Rowan Atkinson's satirical investigation into the life of the fictional master orator. 08:30 Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital 2/4 After tackling the developers, what should Julian do?	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, Time on my Hands 21/26 The platoon battle to rescue a German pilot hanging off the Town Hall clock. 08:30 Married—Series 2, The Truth Is Out There 2/6 Robin's money-making scam in his parallel universe attracts some unwanted attention.	08:00 The Write Stuff—Series 11, George Eliot 6/7 James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Andrew Davies. 08:30 1834—Strong Continental Lager 3/6 21st-century Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer.	08:30 Albert and Me—Series 2, Breaking Up Is Hard to Do 2/8 Can Bryan save his sister Vera's marriage from breakdown?
09:00	09:00 Counterpoint—Series 25, 2011 Heat 6 6/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz from London. 09:30 Bangers and Mash—2. Cooking the Books 2/6 The catering team are desperate for new orders, a new van and a bookkeeping genius.	09:00 The News Quiz—Series 108, Episode 3 3/8 Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. 09:30 Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, Swingin' Down the Lane 3/4 Can musicians Roy and George settle a 50-year-old score with their former bandleader?	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 11, George Eliot 6/7 James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Andrew Davies. 09:30 1834—Strong Continental Lager 3/6 21st-century Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer.	09:00 Foul Play—Series 4, Dead as a Parrot 6/6 Crime writers Ian Rankin and Stella Duffy ponder a case of footballers and models. 09:30 Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Dr Chaotica and the Rise of the Atomic Man-Bees 1/6 The 1962 cast of the futuristic sci-fi soap fear they are cursed when an engineer dies.	09:00 Guess What?—Episode 8 8/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 09:30 Millport—Series 2, Story 4/6 Everyone's telling tales and making up stories. Irene is unsure what to do...	09:00 4 Extra Says I Do Lucy Porter celebrates weddings and marriage on 4 Extra.	09:00 Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 8 8/13 Adrian’s colleagues have to cover for him, when home DIY calamities force his absence. 09:30 Sneakiepeeks—Echo 5/6 Old tensions are stirred up when a rival team move in on Beagle's territory and target.
10:00	10:00 Mike Walker - Vive la Republique The true story of how General de Gaulle disappeared at the height of 1968's May uprising.	10:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf—1. Rescue 1/4 Shipwrecked Humphrey Van Weyden is rescued by demonic skipper and seal hunter Wolf Larsen.	10:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf—2. Hunting 2/4 The schooner 'Ghost' journeys on to the seal herds. With Jack Klaff and Kerry Shale.	10:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf—3. Danger 3/4 With Maud Brewster aboard, the real danger on the schooner's voyage is yet to begin.	10:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf—4. Escape 4/4 Humphrey and Maud dash for freedom from the cruel captain, but Japan is 600 miles away.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Platinum Jubilee, Viscount Linley The Queen's nephew Viscount Linley makes his castaway choices. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Dragons The famous naturalist recalls meeting the 10-foot-long Komodo dragon.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, The Antidote To Hopelessness 10/52 Manoush Zomorodi talks to writer Jason Reynolds 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Andrew Garfield Actor Andrew Garfield chooses ‘Just A Gigolo’ by Louis Prima and ‘Vincent’ by Don McLean.	11:00 Archive on 4—Powers of Persuasion: How Britain Learned to Sell Wayne Hemingway charts 100 years of British advertising examining how we learned to sell.	11:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Alternative Comedy...and Beyond, 2. The Mary Whitehouse Experience 2/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 80s alternative comedy.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Platinum Jubilee, Margaret Rhodes Former MI6 secretary and cousin to the Queen, Margaret Rhodes is castaway. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Bowerbirds Musings on the structures built by New Guinea's Vogelkop bowerbirds to attract mates.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New listening for May Chris Pearson & Scott Bryan suggest new listening for May, including Doctor Who: Redacted.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 9, Mixtape 4 - Help? 4/8 Help? Three stories of the peculiar impact of the cassette tape 11:55 Inheritance Tracks—Julian Clary The comic chooses Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and 'If Love Were All' by Noel Coward.
12:00	12:00 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Moving On 4/13 Bob and Terry take an eventful trip down memory lane. From August 1975. 12:30 The Emerald Green Show—Face Value 3/4 Emerald's feathers are ruffled when a bright and talented intern arrives on the show.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Fireball of Milton Street 22/24 Neddie springs into action when he learns that the sun is on fire. 12:30 King Street Junior—Series 6, In Real Terms 1/9 When expenditure exceeds income, Mr Beeston is faced with some hard decisions.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Sunday Afternoon at Home 14/20 Bored and miserable, the Lad wonder what to do. 12:30 Fab TV—I Am Not A Number 4/4 Number 48 battles to stay in the village. Comic homage to 60s and 70s cult TV.	12:00 The Atkinson People—Sir Benjamin Fletcher 2/4 Rowan Atkinson's satirical investigation into the life of the fictional master orator. 12:30 Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital 2/4 After tackling the developers, what should Julian do?	12:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, Time on my Hands 21/26 The platoon battle to rescue a German pilot hanging off the Town Hall clock. 12:30 Married—Series 2, The Truth Is Out There 2/6 Robin's money-making scam in his parallel universe attracts some unwanted attention.	12:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 As a town prepares for its talent night, Mary gets a shock and Jonathan gets side-tracked. 12:30 Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Dr Chaotica and the Rise of the Atomic Man-Bees 1/6 The 1962 cast of the futuristic sci-fi soap fear they are cursed when an engineer dies.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Sir Ralph Richardson reads Oscar Wilde’s The Ballad of Reading Gaol Dajlit Nagra finds a gem in the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 HR—Series 3, Disabled 2/6 With their pensions lost, Sam balks at Peter's plotting!
13:00	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 1. No Sign Of Foul Play 1/7 Not satisfied with Agatha Dawson's post-mortem, Lord Peter Wimsey investigates 13:30 The House—Series 2, 1.Will Heads Roll? 1/8 The Immigration Bill sparks a backlash with alarming calls for a conference debate	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 2. Death In Epping Forest 2/7 After another killing, Lord Peter Wimsey questions an evasive would-be divorcee. 13:30 The House—Series 2, 2. The Fifth Man 2/8 Henry takes Chief Whip Charles to a gallery - to talk about traitors.	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 3. The Will 3/7 A suspect takes a shine to Lord Peter Wimsey, as he investigates multiple murders. 13:30 The House—Series 2, 3. A New Recruit 3/8 Resignation is on the cards unless Dougal's counter-plot pays off.	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 4. Hallelujah 4/7 Thanks to a murder victim's cousin, new clues emerge in Lord Peter Wimsey's enquiries. 13:30 The House—Series 2, 4. The Honours Game 4/8 Dougal is exploiting the Honours system and hires a new recruit to help.	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 5. The Property Act 5/7 Unravelling property rules provides fresh clues for Lord Peter Wimsey's murder probe. 13:30 The House—Series 2, 5. A New Nomination 5/8 Has the Government rigged the election process?	13:00 Archive on 4—Powers of Persuasion: How Britain Learned to Sell Wayne Hemingway charts 100 years of British advertising examining how we learned to sell.	13:00 The Shepherd's Hut by Tim Winton (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Jaxie is on the run when he meets the mysterious Fintan McGillis.
14:00	14:00 Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby—Episode 1 1/5 Autobiographical account of an obsessive relationship with Arsenal Football Club. 14:15 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—6. Loss 6/20 Becky Sharp gains a husband, but loses the chance of a title. With Stephen Fry. 14:30 Domesday Reloaded: How Britain Has Changed Danny Dorling uses the Domesday Reloaded data to explore how Britain has changed.	14:00 Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby—Episode 2 2/5 The Arsenal-loving author muses on the perfect match. 14:15 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—7. Ruin 7/20 As Amelia Sedley's family face ruin, George Osborne breaks his engagement. 14:30 Blood, Sex and Money: The Life and Work of Emile Zola Glenda Jackson presents a documentary in Paris of France's great writer–Emile Zola.	14:00 Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby—Episode 3 3/5 Arsenal-obsessed memoir, musing on girls' rooms, boys' passions - and Liam Brady. 14:15 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—8. Honeymoon 8/20 George and Amelia honeymoon in Brighton, where Becky and Rawdon are after his aunt's cash. 14:30 Women of the New Wave Pauline Black meets some of the foremost female singers from the days of punk and new wave	14:00 Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby—Episode 4 4/5 The author muses on "the straight clean line of a cup run" in his football memoir. 14:15 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—9. Brussels 9/20 Amelia follows George and the regiment to Brussels, as Becky attracts an army of admirers. 14:30 The Lost Art of the TV Theme Comedian and musician Richard Morton recalls the heyday of the classic TV theme.	14:00 Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby—Episode 5 5/5 Reading from his Arsenal-obsessed memoir, the author muses on winning the league. 14:15 Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—10. Waterloo 10/20 1815, the Battle of Waterloo. As George and Rawdon fight, Becky and Amelia wait for news. 14:30 Mr Pollock's Theatres Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.	14:00 On the Hour—Series 1, Episode 2 2/5 Biting news satire with TV evangelism, Alan Partridge and yogurt lids. 14:30 The Mary Whitehouse Experience—Series 4, Episode 2 2/9 The double double acts face the pernicious evil of shampoo and conditioner.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Dickie Bird Cricket umpire Dickie Bird chooses Nat King Cole's 'When I Fall in Love'. 14:20 Coach Karen's Half-Time Team Talk (Omnibus) It's the Hopperton Hoops' half-time team talk - life, love and occasionally football.
15:00	15:00 Mike Walker - Vive la Republique The true story of how General de Gaulle disappeared at the height of 1968's May uprising.	15:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf—1. Rescue 1/4 Shipwrecked Humphrey Van Weyden is rescued by demonic skipper and seal hunter Wolf Larsen.	15:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf—2. Hunting 2/4 The schooner 'Ghost' journeys on to the seal herds. With Jack Klaff and Kerry Shale.	15:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf—3. Danger 3/4 With Maud Brewster aboard, the real danger on the schooner's voyage is yet to begin.	15:00 Jack London - The Sea Wolf—4. Escape 4/4 Humphrey and Maud dash for freedom from the cruel captain, but Japan is 600 miles away.	15:00 Goodness Gracious Me—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 The hungry comedy team go for an English. Gold Winner of the Sony Radio Academy Awards. 15:30 Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 6 6/6 Cheesy host Alan Partridge meets BBC TV's commissioning director and a maverick lord.	15:30 The Lost Art of the TV Theme Comedian and musician Richard Morton recalls the heyday of the classic TV theme.
16:00	16:00 Counterpoint—Series 25, 2011 Heat 6 6/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz from London. 16:30 Bangers and Mash—2. Cooking the Books 2/6 The catering team are desperate for new orders, a new van and a bookkeeping genius.	16:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 12, Episode 3 3/6 John Lloyd and Sally Phillips welcome Stephen K Amos, Dr Suze Kundu and Victoria Hislop. 16:30 Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, Swingin' Down the Lane 3/4 Can musicians Roy and George settle a 50-year-old score with their former bandleader?	16:00 The Write Stuff—Series 11, George Eliot 6/7 James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Andrew Davies. 16:30 1834—Strong Continental Lager 3/6 21st-century Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer.	16:00 Foul Play—Series 4, Dead as a Parrot 6/6 Crime writers Ian Rankin and Stella Duffy ponder a case of footballers and models. 16:30 Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Dr Chaotica and the Rise of the Atomic Man-Bees 1/6 The 1962 cast of the futuristic sci-fi soap fear they are cursed when an engineer dies.	16:00 Guess What?—Episode 8 8/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 16:30 Millport—Series 2, Story 4/6 Everyone's telling tales and making up stories. Irene is unsure what to do...	16:00 William Boyd - A Good Man in Africa A lustful minor diplomat contends with crisis, farcical disaster and a good man’s death.	16:00 Kevin Wong - In the Woods Crown green bowls - a gentle sport? Not in Chorlton-on-Sea. Stars Lynda Baron.
17:00	17:00 Sneakiepeeks—Echo 5/6 Old tensions are stirred up when a rival team move in on Beagle's territory and target. 17:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	17:00 North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 As a town prepares for its talent night, Mary gets a shock and Jonathan gets side-tracked. 17:30 Just William - Live!—William and the School Report Martin Jarvis performs a comic classic at The Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond.	17:00 Mrs Sidhu Investigates—Murder With Masala, 1. Samosas, Suspicion and Stately Homes 1/4 Meera Syal stars as Slough's answer to Miss Marple, the nosey aunty fascinated by murder. 17:30 The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Marian Keyes 5/10 Shame, mittens and a terrible sense of direction. Stephen Mangan talks to Marian Keyes.	17:00 Mum's on the Run—Episode 4 4/6 Single mum Jen lands in trouble... 17:30 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 1, Round 3: Four-Letter Words 3/4 Paul Sinha and his live audience compile the questions for a perfect pub quiz.	17:00 Says on the Tin—Chowder 4/6 The battle to promote an American fish dish to the British palate. 17:30 Stand-Up Specials—Mike Bubbins: Retrosexual Mike Bubbins - in Cuban heels and a Ford Cortina - whisks us back to the 70s.	17:30 Great Lives—Helen Glover on Alison Hargreaves Olympic rower Helen Glover nominates the mountaineer Alison Hargreaves who died on K2.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Sir Ralph Richardson reads Oscar Wilde’s The Ballad of Reading Gaol Dajlit Nagra finds a gem in the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 HR—Series 3, Disabled 2/6 With their pensions lost, Sam balks at Peter's plotting!
18:00	18:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 1 1/6 A 22nd-century clerical error sets George Smith's demise for 69, not 70. Dystopian comedy. 18:30 A Good Read—Penelope Lively and Will Smith Writers Penelope Lively and Will Smith talk to Harriett Gilbert about favourite books.	18:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 2 2/6 69-year-old George Smith battles against his imminent death with Central Admin. 18:30 Soul Music—Sukiyaki (Ue o Muite Arukou) Personal stories of the 1960s Japanese hit song Sukiyaki (Ue o Muite Arukou).	18:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 3 3/6 Fresh from incarceration, George Smith has attracted the attention of OAP terrorists. 18:30 How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Ted Ray 2/6 Mark Radcliffe on the career of one of the most successful comedians of the 1950s and 60s.	18:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 4 4/6 Armed with a new face and OAP gadgets, George Smith prepares to take on Central Admin. 18:30 Great Lives—Helen Glover on Alison Hargreaves Olympic rower Helen Glover nominates the mountaineer Alison Hargreaves who died on K2.	18:00 Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 5 5/6 Now a fully fledged OAP, George goes on a mission with Andrea Sunbeam and Mrs Cookson. 18:30 Sounds Natural—Derek Nimmo The actor talks to Derek Jones about his love of wildlife photography and filming.	18:00 The Drover's Path by Vanessa Rosenthal A chilling ghost story set on a remote Yorkshire sheep farm in 1890.	18:00 Nightfall—Series 1, 3. Buried Alive 3/5 Faking his own death for the insurance money, a sleazy hypnotist’s plan hits a big snag... 18:30 The World of Daphne Du Maurier—3. Ganymede 3/5 John Le Mesurier plays a man falling for a Venice waiter with life-changing consequences.
19:00	19:00 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Moving On 4/13 Bob and Terry take an eventful trip down memory lane. From August 1975. 19:30 The Emerald Green Show—Face Value 3/4 Emerald's feathers are ruffled when a bright and talented intern arrives on the show.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Fireball of Milton Street 22/24 Neddie springs into action when he learns that the sun is on fire. 19:30 King Street Junior—Series 6, In Real Terms 1/9 When expenditure exceeds income, Mr Beeston is faced with some hard decisions.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Sunday Afternoon at Home 14/20 Bored and miserable, the Lad wonder what to do. 19:30 Fab TV—I Am Not A Number 4/4 Number 48 battles to stay in the village. Comic homage to 60s and 70s cult TV.	19:00 The Atkinson People—Sir Benjamin Fletcher 2/4 Rowan Atkinson's satirical investigation into the life of the fictional master orator. 19:30 Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital 2/4 After tackling the developers, what should Julian do?	19:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, Time on my Hands 21/26 The platoon battle to rescue a German pilot hanging off the Town Hall clock. 19:30 Married—Series 2, The Truth Is Out There 2/6 Robin's money-making scam in his parallel universe attracts some unwanted attention.	19:00 4 Extra Says I Do Lucy Porter celebrates weddings and marriage on 4 Extra.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 9, Mixtape 4 - Help? 4/8 Help? Three stories of the peculiar impact of the cassette tape
20:00	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 1. No Sign Of Foul Play 1/7 Not satisfied with Agatha Dawson's post-mortem, Lord Peter Wimsey investigates 20:30 The House—Series 2, 1.Will Heads Roll? 1/8 The Immigration Bill sparks a backlash with alarming calls for a conference debate	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 2. Death In Epping Forest 2/7 After another killing, Lord Peter Wimsey questions an evasive would-be divorcee. 20:30 The House—Series 2, 2. The Fifth Man 2/8 Henry takes Chief Whip Charles to a gallery - to talk about traitors.	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 3. The Will 3/7 A suspect takes a shine to Lord Peter Wimsey, as he investigates multiple murders. 20:30 The House—Series 2, 3. A New Recruit 3/8 Resignation is on the cards unless Dougal's counter-plot pays off.	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 4. Hallelujah 4/7 Thanks to a murder victim's cousin, new clues emerge in Lord Peter Wimsey's enquiries. 20:30 The House—Series 2, 4. The Honours Game 4/8 Dougal is exploiting the Honours system and hires a new recruit to help.	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 5. The Property Act 5/7 Unravelling property rules provides fresh clues for Lord Peter Wimsey's murder probe. 20:30 The House—Series 2, 5. A New Nomination 5/8 Has the Government rigged the election process?		20:00 Kevin Wong - In the Woods Crown green bowls - a gentle sport? Not in Chorlton-on-Sea. Stars Lynda Baron.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, The Antidote To Hopelessness 10/52 Manoush Zomorodi talks to writer Jason Reynolds 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Andrew Garfield Actor Andrew Garfield chooses ‘Just A Gigolo’ by Louis Prima and ‘Vincent’ by Don McLean.	21:00 Archive on 4—Powers of Persuasion: How Britain Learned to Sell Wayne Hemingway charts 100 years of British advertising examining how we learned to sell.	21:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Alternative Comedy...and Beyond, 2. The Mary Whitehouse Experience 2/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 80s alternative comedy.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Platinum Jubilee, Margaret Rhodes Former MI6 secretary and cousin to the Queen, Margaret Rhodes is castaway. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Bowerbirds Musings on the structures built by New Guinea's Vogelkop bowerbirds to attract mates.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New listening for May Chris Pearson & Scott Bryan suggest new listening for May, including Doctor Who: Redacted.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Platinum Jubilee, Viscount Linley The Queen's nephew Viscount Linley makes his castaway choices. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Dragons The famous naturalist recalls meeting the 10-foot-long Komodo dragon.
22:00	22:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 22:30 The News Quiz—Series 108, Episode 3 3/8 Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Richard Herring Rob Deering chats to one half of Lee & Herring, and podcast king, Richard Herring.	22:00 Just William - Live!—William and the School Report Martin Jarvis performs a comic classic at The Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond. 22:30 The Nick Revell Show—Series 1, Cash 5/6 Writer Nick struggles for cash, while his geraniums aren't happy. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Richard Herring Richard Herring talks about his ground-breaking comedy output in the 1990s	22:00 The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Marian Keyes 5/10 Shame, mittens and a terrible sense of direction. Stephen Mangan talks to Marian Keyes. 22:30 That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 5, Episode 2 2/5 The real point of owning a cat and a culture clash at the Proms. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Matthew Bannister 1/3 Arthur Smith chats to former BBC Radio 1 controller Matthew Bannister.	22:00 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 1, Round 3: Four-Letter Words 3/4 Paul Sinha and his live audience compile the questions for a perfect pub quiz. 22:30 Blindsided by Jamie MacDonald Blind comedian Jamie MacDonald describes the trials of relocating during lockdown. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Matthew Bannister 2/3 Arthur Smith chats to former BBC Radio 1 controller Matthew Bannister.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Mike Bubbins: Retrosexual Mike Bubbins - in Cuban heels and a Ford Cortina - whisks us back to the 70s. 22:30 A World of Dowie—1. Relationships 1/4 John Dowie sings and jokes his way through the painful topic of relationships. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Matthew Bannister 3/3 Arthur Smith chats to BBC Radio 1 controller Matthew Bannister.	22:00 4 at the Store—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Simon Bligh introduces stand-ups John Mann, Marian Unfaithful and Paul Tonkinson. 22:30 Thom Tuck - Goes Straight to DVD—Steven Seagal Comedian Thom Tuck draws parallels between his own life and the work of Steven Seagal.	22:00 HR—Series 3, Disabled 2/6 With their pensions lost, Sam balks at Peter's plotting! 22:30 Delve Special—Series 3, A Rocket for Defence 1/4 Reporter David Lander investigates whether we need the new 'Sea Snake' torpedo. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Andy Hamilton 1/3 From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
23:00	23:00 On the Hour—Series 1, Episode 2 2/5 Biting news satire with TV evangelism, Alan Partridge and yogurt lids. 23:30 Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 2, 4. 'It's me or the dog' 4/6 Agony aunt Sarah and her group tackle more problems, including - 'It's me or the dog!'	23:00 Lee and Herring's Fist of Fun—BBC Paris Studio, London 6/6 The cult BBC Radio 1 series hits the BBC Paris Studio in London. 23:30 The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 6 6/8 Modern art - and the swinging 60s. Starring Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell.	23:00 The Mary Whitehouse Experience—Series 4, Episode 2 2/9 The double double acts face the pernicious evil of shampoo and conditioner. 23:30 King Cutler—King Cutler I 1/6 Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler present offbeat humorous songs, stories and poems.	23:00 Goodness Gracious Me—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 The hungry comedy team go for an English. Gold Winner of the Sony Radio Academy Awards. 23:30 The Secret World—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 The Archbishop of Canterbury tries tweeting for the first time, with disastrous results.	23:00 On the Town with the League of Gentlemen—A Guest at the Dentons 1/6 The dark comedy about the 'local people' of Spent, before it hit TV. 23:30 Mitch Benn Specials—The Freewheelin' Mitch Benn 1/3 Mitch Benn explores his comedy connections to the story of Bob Dylan.	23:00 The Shuttleworths—Europigeon Special Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth dreams of winning the Eurovision Song Contest. 23:30 The Odd Half Hour—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Why Bagpuss is a bad influence on kids and why Vikings avoided consumer focus groups.	23:00 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 2, Beware the Ides of Masterson 1/6 Ancient Rome provides the setting for a story of intrigue, terror, tyrants and togas. 23:30 John Finnemore's Double Acts—Series 2, The Queen's Speech 1/6 Victoria is hoping to see a conjuror, or at least a parrot. But instead meets Mabel.

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