Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 12 - 18 September 2022

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00:00	00:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mysterious Affair at Styles, 1. Evil Brewing 1/5 Captain Hastings recalls his first murder case with the Belgian sleuth. 00:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mysterious Affair at Styles, 2. Poirot Arrives 2/5 Captain Hastings soon needs the meticulous mind of the Belgian sleuth.	00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 11. To the Moon or Venus? 11/13 The Voice invites Jet Morgan and his crew to meet him. Lemmy is in for a shock. 00:30 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 12. A Rocky Send Off 12/13 Could Captain Jet Morgan and his crew be bound for home at last?	00:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 13. Set Course for Earth 13/13 After blasting off, Jet and his crew try to make sense of their mammoth trip through time. 00:30 Soul Music—A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum Why has Procol Harum's track remained so popular for over 50 years?	00:00 The Slide—1. Moment of Silence 1/7 Tremors threaten a town in Kent, but there's an even bigger hazard... Stars Roger Delgado. 00:30 Pioneers—Series 1, Kim Cotton 3/5 Kim Cotton talks about the emotional impact of becoming the UK's first surrogate mother.	00:00 The Slide—2. Down Came a Blackbird 2/7 As wildlife dies en masse, more oozing mud threatens Redlow. 00:30 Great Lives—Shirley Collins on Alan Lomax Shirley Collins and Billy Bragg on the legendary American song-hunter Alan Lomax.	00:00 The Slide—3. Analysis 3/7 Analysis of the mud has disturbing results, and its effect on humans is becoming evident. 00:30 Sounds Natural—Virginia McKenna & Bill Travers The actors talk to Derek Jones about their experiences filming Born Free in Africa.	00:00 Doctor Who—Tenth Doctor Adventures, Infamy of the Zaross 4/6 The infamous Zaross plan to take over the Earth. But it's no ordinary invasion…
01:00	01:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mysterious Affair at Styles, 3. Questions 3/5 The coroner raises awkward questions over Emily's death. 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mysterious Affair at Styles, 4. Alibis Aplenty 4/5 An arrest is made. A court case begins.	01:00 Some Mother's Son—5. Capture 5/6 As journalist Andy Smith discovers who is smuggling uranium, his life is at risk. 01:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 1. The Vicious Vet 1/6 A vet's arrival in the village of Carsely sparks a murder trail for the amateur sleuth.	01:00 Some Mother's Son—6. The End? 6/6 Ecology journalist Andy Smith is now entirely in Sir Jack Watson's power - can he escape? 01:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 2. The Body in the Bathroom 2/6 Hunting the killer, the sleuth resorts to barefaced lies, burglary and badger-watching.	01:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 1. The Fergusons 1/8 After meeting the parents of a student on a plane, the sleuth must investigate his murder. 01:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 3. The Potted Gardener 3/6 Competition for a new garden festival in the village turns nasty.	01:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 2. That Good Old Intuition 2/8 Investigating a student’s 'murder', Paul Temple wonders if he’s really dead. 01:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 4. The Gardener's Legacy 4/6 When her garden festival rival is murdered, the sleuth digs deep to root out the wrongdoer	01:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 3. The Ring 3/8 The suave sleuth meets a murder suspect - but is she aware of a vital clue? 01:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 5. The Walkers of Dembley 5/6 The sleuth gets embroiled in a saga of murder, lust and wellington boots.	01:00 Archive on 4—Music Hall Reclaimed Barry Cryer hears how recordings are restored so that music hall stars can be heard again.
02:00	02:00 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mysterious Affair at Styles, 5. Poirot's Inspiration 5/5 Poirot's antics bewilder Captain Hastings and Detective Inspector Japp. 02:30 Ken Dodd's Palace of Laughter—Episode 1 The King of Knotty brings his fun-packed Tickle Tour to Crewe's Lyceum Theatre.	02:00 Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough—1. Caiman 1/5 David Attenborough reads from his 1955 account of his trip to Guyana in search of wildlife 02:15 Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 1. Ambition 1/5 The thrilling tale of one of Europe's most extraordinary women - Eleanor of Aquitaine 02:30 Fowles in Dorset Best-selling author John Fowles was also curator of Lyme Regis Museum and recorded locals.	02:00 Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough—2. Sloth 2/5 David Attenborough encounters a reluctant sloth. 02:15 Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 2. Bethrothal 2/5 Eleanor is now Duchess of Aquitaine. But her guardian has other ideas. 02:30 The Hotel Suite Paul Farley explores and exploits the creative possibilities offered by hotel stop-overs.	02:00 Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough—3. Reptile 3/5 David Attenborough reads from his 1950s account of his trip to Java in search of wildlife. 02:15 Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 3. Attack 3/5 News comes of an imminent attack, forcing the newly-betrothed couple to slip away. 02:30 Shine Like Tokyo - Northern Soul Goes East! DJ Annie Nightingale looks at how Northern Soul music has become popular in Japan.	02:00 Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough—4. Birds 4/5 David Attenborough recounts his 1950s trip to Argentina in search of wildlife. 02:15 Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 4. Punishment 4/5 The thrilling story of one of Europe's most extraordinary women - Eleanor of Aquitaine 02:30 In Search of the Singing Postman DJ Taylor goes in search of The Singing Postman.	02:00 Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough—5. Armadillo 5/5 David recalls the mystery of the vanishing armadillo. 02:15 Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 5. Disaster? 5/5 The thrilling story of one of Europe's most extraordinary women - Eleanor of Aquitaine 02:30 The Invisible College—Series 2, 2. Place & Character 2/3 Short lessons in creative writing from great novelists, poets and playwrights.	02:00 Think the Unthinkable—Series 4, Eurotank 1/4 The bumbling management consultants try to salvage the reputation of the MoD. 02:30 The Consultants—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Unisex barbers and wrong telephone numbers.
03:00	03:00 Soul Music—Stand By Me Ben E King talks about writing the classic song, and others reflect on its lasting power. 03:30 Yorkshire by Richard Morris (Omnibus) A wide-ranging, lyrical and very personal history of Yorkshire by Richard Morris.	03:00 The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—The House of Unexpected Sisters Mma Ramotswe dips a toe into local politics as Mma Makutsi investigates an unfair sacking. 03:45 Short Works—Craters by Chris Power A young Australian woman in Cambodia fears she might be out of her depth.	03:00 The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—The Colours of All the Cattle Mma Ramotswe struggles to balance the personal and professional as polling day looms. 03:45 Short Works—The Gleaning by Alison MacLeod Past and present are intimately linked in Brighton.	03:00 Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—1. The Beano 1/3 A works outing aboard a paddle steamer in 1911 reunites two childhood sweethearts. 03:45 Short Works—The Good Son by Louise O'Neill A weekend away at a meditation retreat offers Billy a respite from caring for his father.	03:00 Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—2. Day Trip 2/3 A steward's life aboard Devonia is made a misery by a group of upper class students. 03:45 Short Works—Flowers In Water by Cathy Sweeney A story about a man who makes films without a camera.	03:00 Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—3. Night Boat 3/3 Are there spies among a curious group of passengers aboard Devonia? 03:45 Short Works—Kind by James Meek His Lordship, who's known as Gerry, is broke and lacking ideas.	03:00 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 3, Youth 1/4 Simon Evans presents comedy lectures on economics behind four commodities. 03:30 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Terry Alderton 6/6 Aliens and deja vu. Alex Horne and his band explore miscellaneous, mysterious things.
04:00	04:40 Inheritance Tracks—Akram Khan The dancer picks ‘Mera Joota Hai Japani’ by Mukesh and ‘Spiegel Im Spiegel’ by Arvo Pärt. 04:50 The Tales of Beatrix Potter (Omnibus) Stories from the celebrated children's author. From 2013.	04:00 Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Moral and ethical posers for John Finnemore, Danielle Ward, Alun Cochrane and Ann Leslie. 04:30 Country Matters—Episode 2 2/6 Dave learns how the fete unearths the unscrupulous side of village life.	04:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 10, University of Reading 3/6 Three students from the University of Reading take on their professors in the upbeat quiz. 04:30 The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Can Roy impress Jane by joining a green pressure group? With Zoe Wanamaker.	04:00 Booked—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Ian McMillan challenges Roger McGough, Mark Thomas, Rory Motion and Dillie Keane. 04:30 1835—All at Sea 1/4 Aristocrat Belport and servant Ned are called up to serve on the unfortunate HMS Fortunate	04:00 The History of Brazil Is Round—5. Chronicle of a Mess Foretold 5/5 David Goldblatt tells Brazil's history through football. 04:15 Betsy and Napoleon by Julia Blackburn—5. Trapped 5/5 1815, St Helena: how will Betsy fair when Napoleon has to leave the Balcombe’s Pavilion? 04:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Sports agent Trevor Heslop has to grapple with a Buddhist and a specially-trained bear.	04:00 Say the Word—Episode 2 2/6 Frank Delaney's language game from the Cheltenham Festival of Literature. 04:30 The Circle—We're All Middle Class Now 4/6 Crystal's become an embarrassment in the babysitting circle	04:00 Israel Horovitz - Fighting Over Beverley 45 years on, a Yorkshire man flies to America to reclaim a war bride. Stars Ian Carmichael
05:00		05:00 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Mother 2/6 Nick's worst fears come true, and Ronnie sells heart rate monitors… 05:30 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 12, The Isles of Scilly 3/7 Mark Steel visits the scenic archipelago off the Cornish coast.	05:00 The Break—Series 2, The Mystery of Room 66 3/6 Jeff takes Corrine on visit to a misleadingly-named Escape Room. Stars Tom Palmer. 05:30 Alone—Series 4, Episode 4 - Ellie Retirement 4/6 An early retirement offer for Ellie leaves Mitch looking for a home. Stars Angus Deayton.	05:00 Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Columnists 3/4 Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to columnists. 05:30 Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Angela Barnes and Adam Kay 3/4 Joe Lycett welcomes Angela Barnes and Adam Kay to share their secret obsessions.	05:00 To Hull and Back—Series 2, This Must Be It 1/4 Can Sophie finally escape her overprotective mother? 05:30 Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Cheesy Strings 3/4 An odd A-List invite for the Room Next Door Man and an audition - to play a cheesy string.	05:00 Miracles R Us—Flux 1/4 Caroline runs ‘Household Solutions’ but should she let Sylvia join? 05:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, An Enemy of the People 4/6 Ed makes a foray into local politics.	05:30 Great Lives—Shirley Collins on Alan Lomax Shirley Collins and Billy Bragg on the legendary American song-hunter Alan Lomax.
06:00	06:00 Some Mother's Son—5. Capture 5/6 As journalist Andy Smith discovers who is smuggling uranium, his life is at risk. 06:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 1. The Vicious Vet 1/6 A vet's arrival in the village of Carsely sparks a murder trail for the amateur sleuth.	06:00 Some Mother's Son—6. The End? 6/6 Ecology journalist Andy Smith is now entirely in Sir Jack Watson's power - can he escape? 06:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 2. The Body in the Bathroom 2/6 Hunting the killer, the sleuth resorts to barefaced lies, burglary and badger-watching.	06:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 1. The Fergusons 1/8 After meeting the parents of a student on a plane, the sleuth must investigate his murder. 06:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 3. The Potted Gardener 3/6 Competition for a new garden festival in the village turns nasty.	06:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 2. That Good Old Intuition 2/8 Investigating a student’s 'murder', Paul Temple wonders if he’s really dead. 06:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 4. The Gardener's Legacy 4/6 When her garden festival rival is murdered, the sleuth digs deep to root out the wrongdoer	06:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 3. The Ring 3/8 The suave sleuth meets a murder suspect - but is she aware of a vital clue? 06:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 5. The Walkers of Dembley 5/6 The sleuth gets embroiled in a saga of murder, lust and wellington boots.	06:00 Israel Horovitz - Fighting Over Beverley 45 years on, a Yorkshire man flies to America to reclaim a war bride. Stars Ian Carmichael	06:00 Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough (Omnibus) In the 1950s, the naturalist and broadcaster grasped a life changing opportunity.
07:00	07:00 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Mother 2/6 Nick's worst fears come true, and Ronnie sells heart rate monitors… 07:30 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 12, The Isles of Scilly 3/7 Mark Steel visits the scenic archipelago off the Cornish coast.	07:00 The Break—Series 2, The Mystery of Room 66 3/6 Jeff takes Corrine on visit to a misleadingly-named Escape Room. Stars Tom Palmer. 07:30 Alone—Series 4, Episode 4 - Ellie Retirement 4/6 An early retirement offer for Ellie leaves Mitch looking for a home. Stars Angus Deayton.	07:00 Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Columnists 3/4 Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to columnists. 07:30 Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Angela Barnes and Adam Kay 3/4 Joe Lycett welcomes Angela Barnes and Adam Kay to share their secret obsessions.	07:00 To Hull and Back—Series 2, This Must Be It 1/4 Can Sophie finally escape her overprotective mother? 07:30 Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Cheesy Strings 3/4 An odd A-List invite for the Room Next Door Man and an audition - to play a cheesy string.	07:00 Miracles R Us—Flux 1/4 Caroline runs ‘Household Solutions’ but should she let Sylvia join? 07:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, An Enemy of the People 4/6 Ed makes a foray into local politics.	07:30 Great Lives—Shirley Collins on Alan Lomax Shirley Collins and Billy Bragg on the legendary American song-hunter Alan Lomax.	07:10 Inheritance Tracks—Graham Nash Musician Graham Nash chooses Samuel Barber's 'Adagio for Strings'. 07:20 Eleanor Rising (Omnibus)—Series 1 The thrilling tale of one of Europe's most extraordinary women - Eleanor of Aquitaine
08:00	08:00 William Boyd - An Ice Cream War—5. Searching 5/5 Felix and Temple continue their personal searches in East Africa. 08:30 Yes Minister—Series 1, Jobs for the Boys 5/8 Sir Humphrey has a warning, while Jim learns it takes two to quango.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, The House of Teeth 20/27 Neddie investigates a dastardly denture-stealing plan. But who wants them and why? 08:30 King Street Junior—Series 7, Horses for Courses 5/8 A school break-in sparks trouble, and it's interview day for the Deputy Head's job.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Poetry Society 11/14 The Lad's new avant-garde friends get poetical with help from Sid and Bill. 08:30 Flying the Flag—Series 2, A Tooth for a Tooth 3/8 Extradition agreements are on the agenda, but some accusations remain...	08:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Tiff 4/6 The author and his wife Diana squabble over a lunch date. 08:30 No Commitments—Series 6, Excess Baggage 2/6 The past catches up with Stuart, which impacts on Anna.	08:00 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—12. The Pin-Up Girl Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine? 08:30 Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Old Flame 5/6 Just as the comedian is feeling lonely, a long-lost love turns up.	08:00 Booked—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Ian McMillan challenges Roger McGough, Mark Thomas, Rory Motion and Dillie Keane. 08:30 The Break—Series 2, The Mystery of Room 66 3/6 Jeff takes Corrine on visit to a misleadingly-named Escape Room. Stars Tom Palmer.	08:30 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Stackton Music Festival 4/13 A sonic jamboree as the two ladies are joined by Peter Pratt.
09:00	09:00 Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Moral and ethical posers for John Finnemore, Danielle Ward, Alun Cochrane and Ann Leslie. 09:30 Country Matters—Episode 2 2/6 Dave learns how the fete unearths the unscrupulous side of village life.	09:00 Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 2, New Music Scene 3/6 How many people does it take to create a music scene? 09:30 The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Can Roy impress Jane by joining a green pressure group? With Zoe Wanamaker.	09:00 Booked—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Ian McMillan challenges Roger McGough, Mark Thomas, Rory Motion and Dillie Keane. 09:30 1835—All at Sea 1/4 Aristocrat Belport and servant Ned are called up to serve on the unfortunate HMS Fortunate	09:00 The History of Brazil Is Round—5. Chronicle of a Mess Foretold 5/5 David Goldblatt tells Brazil's history through football. 09:15 Betsy and Napoleon by Julia Blackburn—5. Trapped 5/5 1815, St Helena: how will Betsy fair when Napoleon has to leave the Balcombe’s Pavilion? 09:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Sports agent Trevor Heslop has to grapple with a Buddhist and a specially-trained bear.	09:00 Say the Word—Episode 2 2/6 Frank Delaney's language game from the Cheltenham Festival of Literature. 09:30 The Circle—We're All Middle Class Now 4/6 Crystal's become an embarrassment in the babysitting circle	09:00 Pam Ayres - The Radio Years Pam Ayres celebrates her remarkable life and radio career	09:00 Take It From Here—From 31/10/1950 Jimmy Edwards isn’t keen to employ Dick Bentley as a lecturer at the BBC Research College. 09:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Sports agent Trevor Heslop has to grapple with a Buddhist and a specially-trained bear.
10:00	10:00 The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—The House of Unexpected Sisters Mma Ramotswe dips a toe into local politics as Mma Makutsi investigates an unfair sacking. 10:45 Short Works—Craters by Chris Power A young Australian woman in Cambodia fears she might be out of her depth.	10:00 The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—The Colours of All the Cattle Mma Ramotswe struggles to balance the personal and professional as polling day looms. 10:45 Short Works—The Gleaning by Alison MacLeod Past and present are intimately linked in Brighton.	10:00 Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—1. The Beano 1/3 A works outing aboard a paddle steamer in 1911 reunites two childhood sweethearts. 10:45 Short Works—The Good Son by Louise O'Neill A weekend away at a meditation retreat offers Billy a respite from caring for his father.	10:00 Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—2. Day Trip 2/3 A steward's life aboard Devonia is made a misery by a group of upper class students. 10:45 Short Works—Flowers In Water by Cathy Sweeney A story about a man who makes films without a camera.	10:00 J Fenimore Cooper - The Last of the Mohicans—2. The Pursuit 2/2 As the brutal war rages, Huron chief Magua captures Colonel Munro's daughters.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion Designers, Celia Birtwell Fashion designer Celia Birtwell is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Foreign Fare David Attenborough explores the natural history of potatoes, peppers and artichokes.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, Humor 24/52 Manoush Zomorodi explores how humour can provoke, cajole, and inspire. 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Noma Dumezweni The actress chooses Pata Pata by Miriam Makeba and O-o-h Child by The Five Stairsteps.	11:00 Archive on 4—Music Hall Reclaimed Barry Cryer hears how recordings are restored so that music hall stars can be heard again.	11:00 The National Theatre with Daniel Rosenthal—1. The Reunion 1/3 A look back at five decades of a unique national institution.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion Designers, Wendy Dagworthy Fashion designer Prof Wendy Dagworthy talks to Kirsty Young on Desert Island Discs 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Elsa David Attenborough gives his perspective on the story of the famous lioness, Elsa.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Children's Podcasts with Chrystal Genesis Chrystal Genesis and Chris Pearson suggest podcasts for young listeners.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 10, The War On Shore 6/8 Radiolab explores two historical stories featuring balloons, sheriffs and war
12:00	12:00 William Boyd - An Ice Cream War—5. Searching 5/5 Felix and Temple continue their personal searches in East Africa. 12:30 Yes Minister—Series 1, Jobs for the Boys 5/8 Sir Humphrey has a warning, while Jim learns it takes two to quango.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, The House of Teeth 20/27 Neddie investigates a dastardly denture-stealing plan. But who wants them and why? 12:30 King Street Junior—Series 7, Horses for Courses 5/8 A school break-in sparks trouble, and it's interview day for the Deputy Head's job.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Poetry Society 11/14 The Lad's new avant-garde friends get poetical with help from Sid and Bill. 12:30 Flying the Flag—Series 2, A Tooth for a Tooth 3/8 Extradition agreements are on the agenda, but some accusations remain...	12:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Tiff 4/6 The author and his wife Diana squabble over a lunch date. 12:30 No Commitments—Series 6, Excess Baggage 2/6 The past catches up with Stuart, which impacts on Anna.	12:00 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—12. The Pin-Up Girl Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine? 12:30 Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Old Flame 5/6 Just as the comedian is feeling lonely, a long-lost love turns up.	12:00 To Hull and Back—Series 2, This Must Be It 1/4 Can Sophie finally escape her overprotective mother? 12:30 1835—All at Sea 1/4 Aristocrat Belport and servant Ned are called up to serve on the unfortunate HMS Fortunate	12:00 Poetry Extra—Four Seasons - Autumn Equinox Daljit Nagra chooses the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 4, The Cruiseman 6/6 Milton’s sent on a luxury cruise - but who’d want him out of the way? Apart from everyone.
13:00	13:00 Some Mother's Son—5. Capture 5/6 As journalist Andy Smith discovers who is smuggling uranium, his life is at risk. 13:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 1. The Vicious Vet 1/6 A vet's arrival in the village of Carsely sparks a murder trail for the amateur sleuth.	13:00 Some Mother's Son—6. The End? 6/6 Ecology journalist Andy Smith is now entirely in Sir Jack Watson's power - can he escape? 13:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 2. The Body in the Bathroom 2/6 Hunting the killer, the sleuth resorts to barefaced lies, burglary and badger-watching.	13:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 1. The Fergusons 1/8 After meeting the parents of a student on a plane, the sleuth must investigate his murder. 13:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 3. The Potted Gardener 3/6 Competition for a new garden festival in the village turns nasty.	13:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 2. That Good Old Intuition 2/8 Investigating a student’s 'murder', Paul Temple wonders if he’s really dead. 13:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 4. The Gardener's Legacy 4/6 When her garden festival rival is murdered, the sleuth digs deep to root out the wrongdoer	13:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 3. The Ring 3/8 The suave sleuth meets a murder suspect - but is she aware of a vital clue? 13:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 5. The Walkers of Dembley 5/6 The sleuth gets embroiled in a saga of murder, lust and wellington boots.	13:00 Archive on 4—Music Hall Reclaimed Barry Cryer hears how recordings are restored so that music hall stars can be heard again.	13:00 In Search of Mary Shelley (Omnibus) Mary Shelley is born into a world of romantic poetry and scientific experiment.
14:00	14:00 Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough—1. Caiman 1/5 David Attenborough reads from his 1955 account of his trip to Guyana in search of wildlife 14:15 Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 1. Ambition 1/5 The thrilling tale of one of Europe's most extraordinary women - Eleanor of Aquitaine 14:30 Fowles in Dorset Best-selling author John Fowles was also curator of Lyme Regis Museum and recorded locals.	14:00 Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough—2. Sloth 2/5 David Attenborough encounters a reluctant sloth. 14:15 Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 2. Bethrothal 2/5 Eleanor is now Duchess of Aquitaine. But her guardian has other ideas. 14:30 The Hotel Suite Paul Farley explores and exploits the creative possibilities offered by hotel stop-overs.	14:00 Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough—3. Reptile 3/5 David Attenborough reads from his 1950s account of his trip to Java in search of wildlife. 14:15 Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 3. Attack 3/5 News comes of an imminent attack, forcing the newly-betrothed couple to slip away. 14:30 Shine Like Tokyo - Northern Soul Goes East! DJ Annie Nightingale looks at how Northern Soul music has become popular in Japan.	14:00 Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough—4. Birds 4/5 David Attenborough recounts his 1950s trip to Argentina in search of wildlife. 14:15 Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 4. Punishment 4/5 The thrilling story of one of Europe's most extraordinary women - Eleanor of Aquitaine 14:30 In Search of the Singing Postman DJ Taylor goes in search of The Singing Postman.	14:00 Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough—5. Armadillo 5/5 David recalls the mystery of the vanishing armadillo. 14:15 Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 5. Disaster? 5/5 The thrilling story of one of Europe's most extraordinary women - Eleanor of Aquitaine 14:30 The Invisible College—Series 2, 2. Place & Character 2/3 Short lessons in creative writing from great novelists, poets and playwrights.	14:00 Think the Unthinkable—Series 4, Eurotank 1/4 The bumbling management consultants try to salvage the reputation of the MoD. 14:30 The Consultants—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Unisex barbers and wrong telephone numbers.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Lulu Lulu chooses track by Ray Charles and Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars. 14:20 Bryony Lavery - Breathing Underwater (Omnibus) Diver Sennen is set to explore a Tudor ship wreck off Cornwall, but there's a bumpy start.
15:00	15:00 The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—The House of Unexpected Sisters Mma Ramotswe dips a toe into local politics as Mma Makutsi investigates an unfair sacking. 15:45 Short Works—Craters by Chris Power A young Australian woman in Cambodia fears she might be out of her depth.	15:00 The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—The Colours of All the Cattle Mma Ramotswe struggles to balance the personal and professional as polling day looms. 15:45 Short Works—The Gleaning by Alison MacLeod Past and present are intimately linked in Brighton.	15:00 Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—1. The Beano 1/3 A works outing aboard a paddle steamer in 1911 reunites two childhood sweethearts. 15:45 Short Works—The Good Son by Louise O'Neill A weekend away at a meditation retreat offers Billy a respite from caring for his father.	15:00 Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—2. Day Trip 2/3 A steward's life aboard Devonia is made a misery by a group of upper class students. 15:45 Short Works—Flowers In Water by Cathy Sweeney A story about a man who makes films without a camera.	15:00 Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—3. Night Boat 3/3 Are there spies among a curious group of passengers aboard Devonia? 15:45 Short Works—Kind by James Meek His Lordship, who's known as Gerry, is broke and lacking ideas.	15:00 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 3, Youth 1/4 Simon Evans presents comedy lectures on economics behind four commodities. 15:30 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Terry Alderton 6/6 Aliens and deja vu. Alex Horne and his band explore miscellaneous, mysterious things.	15:30 The Hotel Suite Paul Farley explores and exploits the creative possibilities offered by hotel stop-overs.
16:00	16:00 Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Moral and ethical posers for John Finnemore, Danielle Ward, Alun Cochrane and Ann Leslie. 16:30 Country Matters—Episode 2 2/6 Dave learns how the fete unearths the unscrupulous side of village life.	16:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 10, University of Reading 3/6 Three students from the University of Reading take on their professors in the upbeat quiz. 16:30 The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Can Roy impress Jane by joining a green pressure group? With Zoe Wanamaker.	16:00 Booked—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Ian McMillan challenges Roger McGough, Mark Thomas, Rory Motion and Dillie Keane. 16:30 1835—All at Sea 1/4 Aristocrat Belport and servant Ned are called up to serve on the unfortunate HMS Fortunate	16:00 The History of Brazil Is Round—5. Chronicle of a Mess Foretold 5/5 David Goldblatt tells Brazil's history through football. 16:15 Betsy and Napoleon by Julia Blackburn—5. Trapped 5/5 1815, St Helena: how will Betsy fair when Napoleon has to leave the Balcombe’s Pavilion? 16:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Sports agent Trevor Heslop has to grapple with a Buddhist and a specially-trained bear.	16:00 Say the Word—Episode 2 2/6 Frank Delaney's language game from the Cheltenham Festival of Literature. 16:30 The Circle—We're All Middle Class Now 4/6 Crystal's become an embarrassment in the babysitting circle	16:00 Israel Horovitz - Fighting Over Beverley 45 years on, a Yorkshire man flies to America to reclaim a war bride. Stars Ian Carmichael	16:00 Jo Clifford - Madeleine The 1857 trial of Madeleine Smith, accused of murdering her lover Emile L'Angelier.
17:00	17:00 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Mother 2/6 Nick's worst fears come true, and Ronnie sells heart rate monitors… 17:30 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 12, The Isles of Scilly 3/7 Mark Steel visits the scenic archipelago off the Cornish coast.	17:00 The Break—Series 2, The Mystery of Room 66 3/6 Jeff takes Corrine on visit to a misleadingly-named Escape Room. Stars Tom Palmer. 17:30 Alone—Series 4, Episode 4 - Ellie Retirement 4/6 An early retirement offer for Ellie leaves Mitch looking for a home. Stars Angus Deayton.	17:00 Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Columnists 3/4 Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to columnists. 17:30 Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Angela Barnes and Adam Kay 3/4 Joe Lycett welcomes Angela Barnes and Adam Kay to share their secret obsessions.	17:00 To Hull and Back—Series 2, This Must Be It 1/4 Can Sophie finally escape her overprotective mother? 17:30 Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Cheesy Strings 3/4 An odd A-List invite for the Room Next Door Man and an audition - to play a cheesy string.	17:00 Miracles R Us—Flux 1/4 Caroline runs ‘Household Solutions’ but should she let Sylvia join? 17:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, An Enemy of the People 4/6 Ed makes a foray into local politics.	17:30 Great Lives—Shirley Collins on Alan Lomax Shirley Collins and Billy Bragg on the legendary American song-hunter Alan Lomax.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Four Seasons - Autumn Equinox Daljit Nagra chooses the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 4, The Cruiseman 6/6 Milton’s sent on a luxury cruise - but who’d want him out of the way? Apart from everyone.
18:00	18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 11. To the Moon or Venus? 11/13 The Voice invites Jet Morgan and his crew to meet him. Lemmy is in for a shock. 18:30 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 12. A Rocky Send Off 12/13 Could Captain Jet Morgan and his crew be bound for home at last?	18:00 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 13. Set Course for Earth 13/13 After blasting off, Jet and his crew try to make sense of their mammoth trip through time. 18:30 Soul Music—A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum Why has Procol Harum's track remained so popular for over 50 years?	18:00 The Slide—1. Moment of Silence 1/7 Tremors threaten a town in Kent, but there's an even bigger hazard... Stars Roger Delgado. 18:30 Pioneers—Series 1, Kim Cotton 3/5 Kim Cotton talks about the emotional impact of becoming the UK's first surrogate mother.	18:00 The Slide—2. Down Came a Blackbird 2/7 As wildlife dies en masse, more oozing mud threatens Redlow. 18:30 Great Lives—Shirley Collins on Alan Lomax Shirley Collins and Billy Bragg on the legendary American song-hunter Alan Lomax.	18:00 The Slide—3. Analysis 3/7 Analysis of the mud has disturbing results, and its effect on humans is becoming evident. 18:30 Sounds Natural—Virginia McKenna & Bill Travers The actors talk to Derek Jones about their experiences filming Born Free in Africa.	18:00 Doctor Who—Tenth Doctor Adventures, Infamy of the Zaross 4/6 The infamous Zaross plan to take over the Earth. But it's no ordinary invasion…	18:00 HG Wells—The Door in the Wall A race of sightless people, a man transported to fairyland and a hidden lost world. 18:45 The Mermaid and the Rat Catcher by Moy McCrory Can a lonely rat catcher keep his promise to a mermaid?
19:00	19:00 William Boyd - An Ice Cream War—5. Searching 5/5 Felix and Temple continue their personal searches in East Africa. 19:30 Yes Minister—Series 1, Jobs for the Boys 5/8 Sir Humphrey has a warning, while Jim learns it takes two to quango.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, The House of Teeth 20/27 Neddie investigates a dastardly denture-stealing plan. But who wants them and why? 19:30 King Street Junior—Series 7, Horses for Courses 5/8 A school break-in sparks trouble, and it's interview day for the Deputy Head's job.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Poetry Society 11/14 The Lad's new avant-garde friends get poetical with help from Sid and Bill. 19:30 Flying the Flag—Series 2, A Tooth for a Tooth 3/8 Extradition agreements are on the agenda, but some accusations remain...	19:00 The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 2, The Tiff 4/6 The author and his wife Diana squabble over a lunch date. 19:30 No Commitments—Series 6, Excess Baggage 2/6 The past catches up with Stuart, which impacts on Anna.	19:00 It Sticks Out Half A Mile—12. The Pin-Up Girl Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine? 19:30 Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Old Flame 5/6 Just as the comedian is feeling lonely, a long-lost love turns up.	19:00 Pam Ayres - The Radio Years Pam Ayres celebrates her remarkable life and radio career	19:00 Radiolab—Series 10, The War On Shore 6/8 Radiolab explores two historical stories featuring balloons, sheriffs and war
20:00	20:00 Some Mother's Son—5. Capture 5/6 As journalist Andy Smith discovers who is smuggling uranium, his life is at risk. 20:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 1. The Vicious Vet 1/6 A vet's arrival in the village of Carsely sparks a murder trail for the amateur sleuth.	20:00 Some Mother's Son—6. The End? 6/6 Ecology journalist Andy Smith is now entirely in Sir Jack Watson's power - can he escape? 20:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 2. The Body in the Bathroom 2/6 Hunting the killer, the sleuth resorts to barefaced lies, burglary and badger-watching.	20:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 1. The Fergusons 1/8 After meeting the parents of a student on a plane, the sleuth must investigate his murder. 20:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 3. The Potted Gardener 3/6 Competition for a new garden festival in the village turns nasty.	20:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 2. That Good Old Intuition 2/8 Investigating a student’s 'murder', Paul Temple wonders if he’s really dead. 20:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 4. The Gardener's Legacy 4/6 When her garden festival rival is murdered, the sleuth digs deep to root out the wrongdoer	20:00 Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 3. The Ring 3/8 The suave sleuth meets a murder suspect - but is she aware of a vital clue? 20:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 1, 5. The Walkers of Dembley 5/6 The sleuth gets embroiled in a saga of murder, lust and wellington boots.		20:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion Designers, Celia Birtwell Fashion designer Celia Birtwell is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. 20:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Foreign Fare David Attenborough explores the natural history of potatoes, peppers and artichokes.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, Humor 24/52 Manoush Zomorodi explores how humour can provoke, cajole, and inspire. 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Noma Dumezweni The actress chooses Pata Pata by Miriam Makeba and O-o-h Child by The Five Stairsteps.	21:00 Archive on 4—Music Hall Reclaimed Barry Cryer hears how recordings are restored so that music hall stars can be heard again.	21:00 The National Theatre with Daniel Rosenthal—1. The Reunion 1/3 A look back at five decades of a unique national institution.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion Designers, Wendy Dagworthy Fashion designer Prof Wendy Dagworthy talks to Kirsty Young on Desert Island Discs 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Elsa David Attenborough gives his perspective on the story of the famous lioness, Elsa.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—Children's Podcasts with Chrystal Genesis Chrystal Genesis and Chris Pearson suggest podcasts for young listeners.		21:00 Jo Clifford - Madeleine The 1857 trial of Madeleine Smith, accused of murdering her lover Emile L'Angelier.
22:00	22:00 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 12, The Isles of Scilly 3/7 Mark Steel visits the scenic archipelago off the Cornish coast. 22:30 Rubbish—Series 2, Liar 2/6 And why are you late? A game gets out of hand in Martin's local government office.	22:00 Alone—Series 4, Episode 4 - Ellie Retirement 4/6 An early retirement offer for Ellie leaves Mitch looking for a home. Stars Angus Deayton. 22:30 Think the Unthinkable—Series 4, Eurotank 1/4 The bumbling management consultants try to salvage the reputation of the MoD.	22:00 Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Angela Barnes and Adam Kay 3/4 Joe Lycett welcomes Angela Barnes and Adam Kay to share their secret obsessions. 22:30 Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 The Kapoors visit a stately home, plus Smeeta Smitten, Showbiz Kitten.	22:00 Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Cheesy Strings 3/4 An odd A-List invite for the Room Next Door Man and an audition - to play a cheesy string. 22:30 Craig Brown's Lost Diaries—July and August 4/6 School's out for Barack Obama, Frank McCourt and Emma Thompson.	22:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, An Enemy of the People 4/6 Ed makes a foray into local politics. 22:30 Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 2, Money and Music 4/6 Mitch wonders if Cyberman costumes are tax deductible?	22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 A big job, a small job, the career path of the average TV exec, and a tiger with a gun. 22:30 The Harpoon—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 A wartime edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure magazines.	22:00 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 4, The Cruiseman 6/6 Milton’s sent on a luxury cruise - but who’d want him out of the way? Apart from everyone. 22:30 I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Tom is sent to a specialist to get rid of the band inside his head.
23:00	23:00 Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 2, New Music Scene 3/6 How many people does it take to create a music scene? 23:30 The Wilson Dixon Line—Uncle Wilbur's Advice for Modern Living 4/4 Country music legend Wilson Dixon recalls his Colorado upbringing.	23:00 Party—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 The second episode sees the young idealists wrangling over their party's Foreign Policy. 23:30 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 4, Sarah Millican 6/6 Marcus Brigstocke invites comic Sarah Millican to eat Chinese food with chopsticks.	23:00 What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, Let's Talk About Sex 4/4 Stephen plucks up the courage to reveal a secret. 23:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 3, Youth 1/4 Simon Evans presents comedy lectures on economics behind four commodities.	23:00 The Consultants—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Unisex barbers and wrong telephone numbers. 23:30 Weak at the Top—Series 2, Conference 1/4 No morals and little brain? Aggressive marketing director John Weak returns!	23:00 What The Future?—Series 1, Cars 2/4 Kirsty Wark presents a documentary from the future. What if driverless cars became a hit? 23:30 James Acaster's Perfect Sounds—Series 2, Ahir Shah & Baroque Classic Pop James and Ahir discuss an album inspired by classic art, sculpture and a year in Rome.	23:00 Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel of Laughs—Episode 2 2/6 Rhod is joined by Greg Davies, Sarah Millican and Russell Kane, plus music from Athlete.	23:00 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The Masterson Bunch 4/6 Suffragettes split the family, sparking drama at the races. 23:30 At Home with the Snails—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Alex is prepared for the ultimate sacrifice when his mum thinks she is pregnant.

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