Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 3 - 9 October 2022

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00:00	00:00 Philip Palmer - Invasion Astronaut Kadian Giametti returns to Earth to find that the world has changed. 00:45 Moxon's Master by Ambrose Bierce Can a machine think and could it be prone to violence?	00:00 The Routemasters—1. Taking the Michelangelo 1/4 Bernie catches the wrong bus and ends up in 16th century Rome. 00:30 A Good Read—Susie Dent and Janice Langley Harriett Gilbert, Susie Dent and Janice Langley choose some favourite books.	00:00 The Routemasters—2. Don't Be a Freud 2/4 The time travellers hit 19th-century Austria, and Sigmund Freud! Stars Amanda Donohoe. 00:30 Soul Music—God Only Knows How the Beach Boys classic God Only Knows touches souls wherever it is played.	00:00 The Routemasters—3. On the Buses 3/4 Bernie is kidnapped by Hildegard and escapes to the 24th century. Stars Amanda Donohoe. 00:30 Pioneers—Series 2, James Goodfellow 1/6 James Goodfellow speaks to Clare English about his invention of the cash machine.	00:00 The Routemasters—4. Wolfie and Beetie 4/4 Hildegard wants to make music, while Bernie makes an important discovery. 00:30 Great Lives—Ed Balls nominates Herbert Howells Ed Balls discusses the influence of 20th-century composer Herbert Howells on his life.	00:00 Sally Warboyes - Wishing Well Sarah needs a room for the night and is taken under the wing of Grace and Kenneth. 00:30 Sounds Natural—Esmond Knight Late actor Esmond Knight loves the forlorn sounds of nature including some heard in India.	00:00 Miranda Emmerson - Iz It's 2091. Lee breaks out of his virtual world to find his lover, Iz. By Miranda Emmerson. 00:45 The Pond by Nigel Kneale A man grabs a frog for sinister purposes, but will he pay for it? Read by George Parsons.
01:00	01:00 Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 With the world in crisis as evolution goes into reverse, Cedar tries to find her mother.	01:00 Death May Surprise Us—6. Staccato 6/6 As the PM’s captors prepare to carry out their threat, police are desperate... 01:30 Jules Verne—Around The World in Eighty Days, 1. An Over-Hurried Departure 1/4 Eccentric gentleman Phileas Fogg's new valet is hoping for a quiet life.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, Silver Blaze 2/8 The detective investigates the disappearance of a horse and death of its trainer. 01:30 Jules Verne—Around The World in Eighty Days, 2. Distractions in the Jungle 2/4 Phileas and Passepartout buy an elephant and help a Princess.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Musgrave Ritual 1/8 The detective investigates an ancient riddle and the disappearance of a butler. 01:30 Jules Verne—Around The World in Eighty Days, 3. The Missing Acrobat 3/4 Passepartout sets off for Japan alone. How will Phileas and Aouda catch up?	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Golden Pince-Nez 3/8 The detective tackles a mysterious killing linked to discarded glasses. 01:30 Jules Verne—Around The World in Eighty Days, 4. Burning to Get Home 4/4 Fogg takes drastic action, but will he arrive on time at the Reform Club?	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Missing Three-Quarter 4/8 Just prior to the annual Varsity rubgy match, a key Cambridge player goes missing. 01:30 Agatha Christie—Philomel Cottage Alex meets Terry and is coaxed to start a business out in the country.	01:00 Archive on 4—Twice Nightly Stan Stennett recreates British variety theatre's heyday.
02:00	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Ray Winstone Ray Winstone chooses Nat King Cole's Smile and Dean Martin's I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles. 02:20 Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/4 1840s Manchester saga. Tragedy strikes for Jem, but will occupied Mary offer any comfort?	02:00 Middle England by Jonathan Coe—Episode 6 6/10 David Cameron rolls the dice. Satirical novel about Brexit Britain read by Jeff Rawle. 02:15 Katherine Jakeways - Forty Weeks—Lentil 1/5 Sam loves Rose - but after his dad's death, he gets drunk and sleeps with Bayley. 02:30 The Forgotten Black Cowboys Sarfraz Manzoor goes in search of America's black cowboys	02:00 Middle England by Jonathan Coe—Episode 7 7/10 A date is set for the UK's Referendum on the European Union. 02:15 Katherine Jakeways - Forty Weeks—Lime 2/5 Forty weeks from now a girl called Bayley is having Sam's baby - but he still loves Rose. 02:30 The Trumpet Shall Sound Julian Joseph goes in search of black classical musicians who played over the centuries.	02:00 Middle England by Jonathan Coe—Episode 8 8/10 Brexit divides the generations. 02:15 Katherine Jakeways - Forty Weeks—Melon 3/5 Sam moves in with Bayley and Rose is secretly getting closer to Bayley too. 02:30 Hollow Earth: A Travel Guide Comedian Robin Ince takes us on a tour of a world beneath the earth's crust.	02:00 Middle England by Jonathan Coe—Episode 9 9/10 Brexit chaos. Sophie and Ian can’t agree. 02:15 Katherine Jakeways - Forty Weeks—Cabbage 4/5 Bayley has a fall and Rose rushes her to hospital. With Rebecca Humphries. 02:30 Playing Ping Pong with Henry Miller From banned writer to ping pong fanatic, Henry Miller rediscovered afresh in Big Sur, USA	02:00 Middle England by Jonathan Coe—Episode 10 10/10 Brexit is looming. Conclusion of Jonathan Coe's satirical novel. 02:15 Katherine Jakeways - Forty Weeks—Baby 5/5 Who will Bayley choose to have at her side for the birth - Sam or Rose? 02:30 When Van Played Cyprus Avenue Marie-Louise Muir explores the significance of Van Morrison's Belfast gigs.	02:00 Great Unanswered Questions—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Irish comedy star Neil Delamere provides more laughs than answers this week. 02:30 The Shuttleworths—John Shuttleworth's Open Mind, UFOs 1/5 The Sheffield singer-songwriter investigates, with the help of guest Patrick Mower.
03:00	03:30 Inside the Elephant Mind On the African plains, science reveals the secret agility of the elephant mind	03:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—1. Lucilla's Revolution 1/4 Lucilla Marjoribanks resolves to comfort her father and revolutionise society.	03:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—2. Skirmishes 2/4 Lucilla's revolution may be a success thus far, but Mr Cavendish is causing ructions.	03:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—3. Lucilla's Luck 3/4 The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.	03:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—4. The Battle Lost and Won 4/4 Will Lucilla ever end up with a husband, or has she 'gone off'?	03:00 John Godber - Shafted! Life and strife after the 1984-85 miners' strike. Comedy drama with Jane Godber.	03:00 Boyle's Law His tea mug says 'I am the Law'. Inspector Vincent Boyle is in charge of data storage. 03:30 Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 1 1/6 A-ha! Legendary squirm-inducing chat show with Norwich's finest son, Alan Partridge.
04:00	04:00 Lucy Catherine - The Goldilocks Zone Only a true connection with another human can bring us back to ourselves.	04:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Josh Widdicombe, Helen Keen, Susie Dent and Natalie Haynes join chair Gyles Brandreth. 04:30 Country Matters—Episode 5 5/6 Dave and Cathy face a hectic weekend of visitors to their cottage.	04:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 10, Mansfield College Oxford 6/6 Three students from Mansfield College Oxford take on their professors in the upbeat quiz. 04:30 The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 In a rare moment, Miss Callaghan apologises to her ex, lovestruck pupil Roy.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 13, Anton Chekhov 3/6 James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer. 04:30 1835—Down at the Old Bull and Bush 4/4 Belport tries escapology to woo a music hall singer, but servant Ned is smitten too.	04:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 3 3/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 04:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 A charity quiz night gives Trev the chance to boost office morale, or maybe destroy it.	04:00 Say the Word—Episode 5 5/6 Andrew Sachs, Helen Lederer and Felix Dexter in the English language quiz. 04:30 Sharing Fatman—Daffodil Days 1/6 Disapproving of husband Ken's horse gambling, Margaret takes the reins.	04:00 The Ladykillers An old lady is fooled by a shady lodger and his gang in an Ealing film comedy adaptation.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Edward Thomas - The Journey To War Daljit Nagra chooses the finest programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 05:30 Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Circulation is going through the roof as the old hacks struggle with new media.	05:00 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Language Teacher 5/6 Nick gets a job with a dominatrix, and Ronnie buys an extraordinary number of sinks. 05:30 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 12, Paris 6/7 Mark Steel crosses the Channel to visit the French capital.	05:00 The Break—Series 2, The Last Farewell 6/6 Andy and Jeff face affairs of the heart and cardiac arrest. 05:30 Stand-Up Specials—Rachel Parris: Austensibly Feminist Jane Austen's feminist credentials are weighed-up by fan and comedian, Rachel Parris.	05:00 Lobby Land—Series 1, Poker Face 2/4 Sam has just written her best story yet. But what you write isn't always what people read. 05:30 'Whatever Next?' with Miles Jupp—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Whimsical comedy sketch show starring Miles Jupp and guests.	05:00 To Hull and Back—Series 2, Where Do You Think You're Going? 4/4 Sophie thinks that she will finally get to meet her Auntie Pamela. 05:30 Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out—Series 1, Joanna Lumley 2/4 Gemma's sketch show continues, but can she wrestle back hosting duties from Joanna Lumley?	05:00 Miracles R Us—Lot 243 4/4 The duo get to bid at an auction but discover more than they bargained for 05:30 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Thong Problem Marian and Tara's personal take on thongs, right of way and offspring going 'non-contact'	05:30 Great Lives—Ed Balls nominates Herbert Howells Ed Balls discusses the influence of 20th-century composer Herbert Howells on his life.
06:00	06:00 Death May Surprise Us—6. Staccato 6/6 As the PM’s captors prepare to carry out their threat, police are desperate... 06:30 Jules Verne—Around The World in Eighty Days, 1. An Over-Hurried Departure 1/4 Eccentric gentleman Phileas Fogg's new valet is hoping for a quiet life.	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, Silver Blaze 2/8 The detective investigates the disappearance of a horse and death of its trainer. 06:30 Jules Verne—Around The World in Eighty Days, 2. Distractions in the Jungle 2/4 Phileas and Passepartout buy an elephant and help a Princess.	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Musgrave Ritual 1/8 The detective investigates an ancient riddle and the disappearance of a butler. 06:30 Jules Verne—Around The World in Eighty Days, 3. The Missing Acrobat 3/4 Passepartout sets off for Japan alone. How will Phileas and Aouda catch up?	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Golden Pince-Nez 3/8 The detective tackles a mysterious killing linked to discarded glasses. 06:30 Jules Verne—Around The World in Eighty Days, 4. Burning to Get Home 4/4 Fogg takes drastic action, but will he arrive on time at the Reform Club?	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Missing Three-Quarter 4/8 Just prior to the annual Varsity rubgy match, a key Cambridge player goes missing. 06:30 Agatha Christie—Philomel Cottage Alex meets Terry and is coaxed to start a business out in the country.	06:00 The Ladykillers An old lady is fooled by a shady lodger and his gang in an Ealing film comedy adaptation.	06:00 Middle England by Jonathan Coe (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Jonathan Coe’s satirical tales of people on either side of EU Referendum debate.
07:00	07:00 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Language Teacher 5/6 Nick gets a job with a dominatrix, and Ronnie buys an extraordinary number of sinks. 07:30 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 12, Paris 6/7 Mark Steel crosses the Channel to visit the French capital.	07:00 The Break—Series 2, The Last Farewell 6/6 Andy and Jeff face affairs of the heart and cardiac arrest. 07:30 Stand-Up Specials—Rachel Parris: Austensibly Feminist Jane Austen's feminist credentials are weighed-up by fan and comedian, Rachel Parris.	07:00 Lobby Land—Series 1, Poker Face 2/4 Sam has just written her best story yet. But what you write isn't always what people read. 07:30 'Whatever Next?' with Miles Jupp—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Whimsical comedy sketch show starring Miles Jupp and guests.	07:00 To Hull and Back—Series 2, Where Do You Think You're Going? 4/4 Sophie thinks that she will finally get to meet her Auntie Pamela. 07:30 Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out—Series 1, Joanna Lumley 2/4 Gemma's sketch show continues, but can she wrestle back hosting duties from Joanna Lumley?	07:00 Miracles R Us—Lot 243 4/4 The duo get to bid at an auction but discover more than they bargained for 07:30 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Thong Problem Marian and Tara's personal take on thongs, right of way and offspring going 'non-contact'	07:30 Great Lives—Ed Balls nominates Herbert Howells Ed Balls discusses the influence of 20th-century composer Herbert Howells on his life.	07:10 Inheritance Tracks—Philip Glass The composer inherits La Création du Monde by Milhaud. 07:20 Katherine Jakeways - Forty Weeks (Omnibus) The baby's due in 20 weeks and Sam moved in with Bayley but Rose is always on his mind.
08:00	08:00 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 12 12/20 Kenneth Williams saddles up, but Kenneth Horne seeks advice on Bona Bijou Tourettes. 08:30 Yes Minister—Series 1, The Devil You Know 8/8 Rumours of a reshuffle unsettle Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Great Tuscan Salami Scandal 23/27 A meaty mystery for Neddie Seagoon, minus striking musicians. 08:30 King Street Junior—Series 7, Endings and Beginnings 8/8 Mixed emotions as the school year draws to a close with Mr Holliday's last day in teaching	08:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 2, How Hancock Won the War 1/5 Tony tells Andree about his war wound, which is a story one may find hard to believe. 08:30 Flying the Flag—Series 2, Political Flu 6/8 Political sickness strikes in the People's Republic.	08:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Influence Friends and Win People... 1/13 Helpful hints from the Smarty Pants family and Knickertwist Copperby. 08:30 No Commitments—Series 6, Spreading Wings 5/6 Emily's A-level results make mum Victoria realise she is growing up. Stars Celia Imrie.	08:00 Share and Share Alike—The Codicil 2/9 Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins star as two brothers feuding over their mum’s will. 08:30 A Very Private Man—Episode 2 2/6 The Parkinsons move into their secluded home, but they're far from isolated...	08:00 The Write Stuff—Series 13, Anton Chekhov 3/6 James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer. 08:30 The Break—Series 2, The Last Farewell 6/6 Andy and Jeff face affairs of the heart and cardiac arrest.	08:30 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Cruise - 2/2 7/13 The Captain and the Brigadier compete for the ladies' affections.
09:00	09:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Josh Widdicombe, Helen Keen, Susie Dent and Natalie Haynes join chair Gyles Brandreth. 09:30 Country Matters—Episode 5 5/6 Dave and Cathy face a hectic weekend of visitors to their cottage.	09:00 The News Quiz—Series 109, Episode 3 3/6 Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. 09:30 The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 In a rare moment, Miss Callaghan apologises to her ex, lovestruck pupil Roy.	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 13, Anton Chekhov 3/6 James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer. 09:30 1835—Down at the Old Bull and Bush 4/4 Belport tries escapology to woo a music hall singer, but servant Ned is smitten too.	09:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 3 3/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 09:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 A charity quiz night gives Trev the chance to boost office morale, or maybe destroy it.	09:00 Say the Word—Episode 5 5/6 Andrew Sachs, Helen Lederer and Felix Dexter in the English language quiz. 09:30 Sharing Fatman—Daffodil Days 1/6 Disapproving of husband Ken's horse gambling, Margaret takes the reins.	09:00 I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again, Again A celebration of the classic anarchic sketch show which ran from 1964-1973.	09:00 The Inimitable Jeeves—Honoria Glossop 3/10 When Bingo's new love lands Bertie in bother, who can save the day? 09:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 A charity quiz night gives Trev the chance to boost office morale, or maybe destroy it.
10:00	10:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—1. Lucilla's Revolution 1/4 Lucilla Marjoribanks resolves to comfort her father and revolutionise society.	10:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—2. Skirmishes 2/4 Lucilla's revolution may be a success thus far, but Mr Cavendish is causing ructions.	10:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—3. Lucilla's Luck 3/4 The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.	10:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—4. The Battle Lost and Won 4/4 Will Lucilla ever end up with a husband, or has she 'gone off'?	10:00 John Godber - Shafted! Life and strife after the 1984-85 miners' strike. Comedy drama with Jane Godber.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion Designers, Cath Kidston From the Rolling Stones to Monty Python, the designer shares her castaway choices. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Charnia David Attenborough's fascination with the fossilised evidence of the beginning of life.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, The Birds And The Bees 27/52 Manoush Zomorodi explores how birds, bees and bugs manage to multiply. 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Kate Nash Kate Nash inherits Delirium Tremens by Christy Moore and passes on Stay Wild by Shuga.	11:00 Archive on 4—Twice Nightly Stan Stennett recreates British variety theatre's heyday.	11:00 Soul Music Mixtapes—1. 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' to 'Tainted Love' 1/3 Cerys Matthews chooses her favourite stories from 25 series of BBC Radio 4's Soul Music	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion Designers, Anya Hindmarch The designer Anya Hindmarch shares her musical choices with Kirsty Young. From 2012. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Canopy David Attenborough talks about filming in one of nature's most inaccessible places.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New listening for October Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan meet Tubsey and Hyder - plus other new listens.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 10, Lucy 5/8 A chimp named Lucy teaches us the ups and downs of growing up human 11:55 Inheritance Tracks—Philip Glass The composer inherits La Création du Monde by Milhaud.
12:00	12:00 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 12 12/20 Kenneth Williams saddles up, but Kenneth Horne seeks advice on Bona Bijou Tourettes. 12:30 Yes Minister—Series 1, The Devil You Know 8/8 Rumours of a reshuffle unsettle Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Great Tuscan Salami Scandal 23/27 A meaty mystery for Neddie Seagoon, minus striking musicians. 12:30 King Street Junior—Series 7, Endings and Beginnings 8/8 Mixed emotions as the school year draws to a close with Mr Holliday's last day in teaching	12:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 2, How Hancock Won the War 1/5 Tony tells Andree about his war wound, which is a story one may find hard to believe. 12:30 Flying the Flag—Series 2, Political Flu 6/8 Political sickness strikes in the People's Republic.	12:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Influence Friends and Win People... 1/13 Helpful hints from the Smarty Pants family and Knickertwist Copperby. 12:30 No Commitments—Series 6, Spreading Wings 5/6 Emily's A-level results make mum Victoria realise she is growing up. Stars Celia Imrie.	12:00 Share and Share Alike—The Codicil 2/9 Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins star as two brothers feuding over their mum’s will. 12:30 A Very Private Man—Episode 2 2/6 The Parkinsons move into their secluded home, but they're far from isolated...	12:00 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 12 12/20 Kenneth Williams saddles up, but Kenneth Horne seeks advice on Bona Bijou Tourettes. 12:30 The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 In a rare moment, Miss Callaghan apologises to her ex, lovestruck pupil Roy.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Mother Tongue - Double Takes Daljit Nagra selects gems from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Editor Oliver wants Terry from Tottenham, as 'street boy' Freddy chases a Treasury scoop.
13:00	13:00 Death May Surprise Us—6. Staccato 6/6 As the PM’s captors prepare to carry out their threat, police are desperate... 13:30 Jules Verne—Around The World in Eighty Days, 1. An Over-Hurried Departure 1/4 Eccentric gentleman Phileas Fogg's new valet is hoping for a quiet life.	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, Silver Blaze 2/8 The detective investigates the disappearance of a horse and death of its trainer. 13:30 Jules Verne—Around The World in Eighty Days, 2. Distractions in the Jungle 2/4 Phileas and Passepartout buy an elephant and help a Princess.	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Musgrave Ritual 1/8 The detective investigates an ancient riddle and the disappearance of a butler. 13:30 Jules Verne—Around The World in Eighty Days, 3. The Missing Acrobat 3/4 Passepartout sets off for Japan alone. How will Phileas and Aouda catch up?	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Golden Pince-Nez 3/8 The detective tackles a mysterious killing linked to discarded glasses. 13:30 Jules Verne—Around The World in Eighty Days, 4. Burning to Get Home 4/4 Fogg takes drastic action, but will he arrive on time at the Reform Club?	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Missing Three-Quarter 4/8 Just prior to the annual Varsity rubgy match, a key Cambridge player goes missing. 13:30 Agatha Christie—Philomel Cottage Alex meets Terry and is coaxed to start a business out in the country.	13:00 Archive on 4—Twice Nightly Stan Stennett recreates British variety theatre's heyday.	13:00 Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Cedar is in a high-security hospital. Both her families join forces to plan a break-out.
14:00	14:00 Middle England by Jonathan Coe—Episode 6 6/10 David Cameron rolls the dice. Satirical novel about Brexit Britain read by Jeff Rawle. 14:15 Katherine Jakeways - Forty Weeks—Lentil 1/5 Sam loves Rose - but after his dad's death, he gets drunk and sleeps with Bayley. 14:30 The Forgotten Black Cowboys Sarfraz Manzoor goes in search of America's black cowboys	14:00 Middle England by Jonathan Coe—Episode 7 7/10 A date is set for the UK's Referendum on the European Union. 14:15 Katherine Jakeways - Forty Weeks—Lime 2/5 Forty weeks from now a girl called Bayley is having Sam's baby - but he still loves Rose. 14:30 The Trumpet Shall Sound Julian Joseph goes in search of black classical musicians who played over the centuries.	14:00 Middle England by Jonathan Coe—Episode 8 8/10 Brexit divides the generations. 14:15 Katherine Jakeways - Forty Weeks—Melon 3/5 Sam moves in with Bayley and Rose is secretly getting closer to Bayley too. 14:30 Hollow Earth: A Travel Guide Comedian Robin Ince takes us on a tour of a world beneath the earth's crust.	14:00 Middle England by Jonathan Coe—Episode 9 9/10 Brexit chaos. Sophie and Ian can’t agree. 14:15 Katherine Jakeways - Forty Weeks—Cabbage 4/5 Bayley has a fall and Rose rushes her to hospital. With Rebecca Humphries. 14:30 Playing Ping Pong with Henry Miller From banned writer to ping pong fanatic, Henry Miller rediscovered afresh in Big Sur, USA	14:00 Middle England by Jonathan Coe—Episode 10 10/10 Brexit is looming. Conclusion of Jonathan Coe's satirical novel. 14:15 Katherine Jakeways - Forty Weeks—Baby 5/5 Who will Bayley choose to have at her side for the birth - Sam or Rose? 14:30 When Van Played Cyprus Avenue Marie-Louise Muir explores the significance of Van Morrison's Belfast gigs.	14:00 Great Unanswered Questions—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Irish comedy star Neil Delamere provides more laughs than answers this week. 14:30 The Shuttleworths—John Shuttleworth's Open Mind, UFOs 1/5 The Sheffield singer-songwriter investigates, with the help of guest Patrick Mower.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Helen Fielding Author Helen Fielding chooses 'Climb Every Mountain' from The Sound of Music. 14:20 Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton (Omnibus)—Episode 3 3/4 Aunt Esther reappears worried for her niece's welfare, and the mill workers are angry.
15:00	15:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—1. Lucilla's Revolution 1/4 Lucilla Marjoribanks resolves to comfort her father and revolutionise society.	15:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—2. Skirmishes 2/4 Lucilla's revolution may be a success thus far, but Mr Cavendish is causing ructions.	15:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—3. Lucilla's Luck 3/4 The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.	15:00 The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—4. The Battle Lost and Won 4/4 Will Lucilla ever end up with a husband, or has she 'gone off'?	15:00 John Godber - Shafted! Life and strife after the 1984-85 miners' strike. Comedy drama with Jane Godber.	15:00 Boyle's Law His tea mug says 'I am the Law'. Inspector Vincent Boyle is in charge of data storage. 15:30 Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 1 1/6 A-ha! Legendary squirm-inducing chat show with Norwich's finest son, Alan Partridge.	15:30 Hollow Earth: A Travel Guide Comedian Robin Ince takes us on a tour of a world beneath the earth's crust.
16:00	16:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Josh Widdicombe, Helen Keen, Susie Dent and Natalie Haynes join chair Gyles Brandreth. 16:30 Country Matters—Episode 5 5/6 Dave and Cathy face a hectic weekend of visitors to their cottage.	16:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 10, Mansfield College Oxford 6/6 Three students from Mansfield College Oxford take on their professors in the upbeat quiz. 16:30 The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 In a rare moment, Miss Callaghan apologises to her ex, lovestruck pupil Roy.	16:00 The Write Stuff—Series 13, Anton Chekhov 3/6 James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer. 16:30 1835—Down at the Old Bull and Bush 4/4 Belport tries escapology to woo a music hall singer, but servant Ned is smitten too.	16:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 3 3/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 16:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 A charity quiz night gives Trev the chance to boost office morale, or maybe destroy it.	16:00 Say the Word—Episode 5 5/6 Andrew Sachs, Helen Lederer and Felix Dexter in the English language quiz. 16:30 Sharing Fatman—Daffodil Days 1/6 Disapproving of husband Ken's horse gambling, Margaret takes the reins.	16:00 The Ladykillers An old lady is fooled by a shady lodger and his gang in an Ealing film comedy adaptation.	16:00 Marvellous Party by Jon Wynne-Tyson 1950s Las Vegas: sparks fly as Noel Coward meets old pal, Esme Wynne-Tyson.
17:00	17:00 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Language Teacher 5/6 Nick gets a job with a dominatrix, and Ronnie buys an extraordinary number of sinks. 17:30 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 12, Paris 6/7 Mark Steel crosses the Channel to visit the French capital.	17:00 The Break—Series 2, The Last Farewell 6/6 Andy and Jeff face affairs of the heart and cardiac arrest. 17:30 Stand-Up Specials—Rachel Parris: Austensibly Feminist Jane Austen's feminist credentials are weighed-up by fan and comedian, Rachel Parris.	17:00 Lobby Land—Series 1, Poker Face 2/4 Sam has just written her best story yet. But what you write isn't always what people read. 17:30 'Whatever Next?' with Miles Jupp—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Whimsical comedy sketch show starring Miles Jupp and guests.	17:00 To Hull and Back—Series 2, Where Do You Think You're Going? 4/4 Sophie thinks that she will finally get to meet her Auntie Pamela. 17:30 Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out—Series 1, Joanna Lumley 2/4 Gemma's sketch show continues, but can she wrestle back hosting duties from Joanna Lumley?	17:00 Miracles R Us—Lot 243 4/4 The duo get to bid at an auction but discover more than they bargained for 17:30 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Thong Problem Marian and Tara's personal take on thongs, right of way and offspring going 'non-contact'	17:30 Great Lives—Ed Balls nominates Herbert Howells Ed Balls discusses the influence of 20th-century composer Herbert Howells on his life.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Mother Tongue - Double Takes Daljit Nagra selects gems from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Editor Oliver wants Terry from Tottenham, as 'street boy' Freddy chases a Treasury scoop.
18:00	18:00 The Routemasters—1. Taking the Michelangelo 1/4 Bernie catches the wrong bus and ends up in 16th century Rome. 18:30 A Good Read—Susie Dent and Janice Langley Harriett Gilbert, Susie Dent and Janice Langley choose some favourite books.	18:00 The Routemasters—2. Don't Be a Freud 2/4 The time travellers hit 19th-century Austria, and Sigmund Freud! Stars Amanda Donohoe. 18:30 Soul Music—God Only Knows How the Beach Boys classic God Only Knows touches souls wherever it is played.	18:00 The Routemasters—3. On the Buses 3/4 Bernie is kidnapped by Hildegard and escapes to the 24th century. Stars Amanda Donohoe. 18:30 Pioneers—Series 2, James Goodfellow 1/6 James Goodfellow speaks to Clare English about his invention of the cash machine.	18:00 The Routemasters—4. Wolfie and Beetie 4/4 Hildegard wants to make music, while Bernie makes an important discovery. 18:30 Great Lives—Ed Balls nominates Herbert Howells Ed Balls discusses the influence of 20th-century composer Herbert Howells on his life.	18:00 Sally Warboyes - Wishing Well Sarah needs a room for the night and is taken under the wing of Grace and Kenneth. 18:30 Sounds Natural—Esmond Knight Late actor Esmond Knight loves the forlorn sounds of nature including some heard in India.	18:00 Miranda Emmerson - Iz It's 2091. Lee breaks out of his virtual world to find his lover, Iz. By Miranda Emmerson. 18:45 The Pond by Nigel Kneale A man grabs a frog for sinister purposes, but will he pay for it? Read by George Parsons.	18:00 Weird Tales—Series 3, Original Features by Christopher William Hill 1/4 Carl and Rob's dream flat turns out not so perfect after all. 18:30 Jefferson 37 by Jenny Stephens—1. Abbotsville 1/4 With human spare-part surgery the norm, a marketing expert visits cloning HQ.
19:00	19:00 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 12 12/20 Kenneth Williams saddles up, but Kenneth Horne seeks advice on Bona Bijou Tourettes. 19:30 Yes Minister—Series 1, The Devil You Know 8/8 Rumours of a reshuffle unsettle Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Great Tuscan Salami Scandal 23/27 A meaty mystery for Neddie Seagoon, minus striking musicians. 19:30 King Street Junior—Series 7, Endings and Beginnings 8/8 Mixed emotions as the school year draws to a close with Mr Holliday's last day in teaching	19:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 2, How Hancock Won the War 1/5 Tony tells Andree about his war wound, which is a story one may find hard to believe. 19:30 Flying the Flag—Series 2, Political Flu 6/8 Political sickness strikes in the People's Republic.	19:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Influence Friends and Win People... 1/13 Helpful hints from the Smarty Pants family and Knickertwist Copperby. 19:30 No Commitments—Series 6, Spreading Wings 5/6 Emily's A-level results make mum Victoria realise she is growing up. Stars Celia Imrie.	19:00 Share and Share Alike—The Codicil 2/9 Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins star as two brothers feuding over their mum’s will. 19:30 A Very Private Man—Episode 2 2/6 The Parkinsons move into their secluded home, but they're far from isolated...	19:00 I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again, Again A celebration of the classic anarchic sketch show which ran from 1964-1973.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 10, Lucy 5/8 A chimp named Lucy teaches us the ups and downs of growing up human 19:55 Inheritance Tracks—Philip Glass The composer inherits La Création du Monde by Milhaud.
20:00	20:00 Death May Surprise Us—6. Staccato 6/6 As the PM’s captors prepare to carry out their threat, police are desperate... 20:30 Jules Verne—Around The World in Eighty Days, 1. An Over-Hurried Departure 1/4 Eccentric gentleman Phileas Fogg's new valet is hoping for a quiet life.	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, Silver Blaze 2/8 The detective investigates the disappearance of a horse and death of its trainer. 20:30 Jules Verne—Around The World in Eighty Days, 2. Distractions in the Jungle 2/4 Phileas and Passepartout buy an elephant and help a Princess.	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Musgrave Ritual 1/8 The detective investigates an ancient riddle and the disappearance of a butler. 20:30 Jules Verne—Around The World in Eighty Days, 3. The Missing Acrobat 3/4 Passepartout sets off for Japan alone. How will Phileas and Aouda catch up?	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Golden Pince-Nez 3/8 The detective tackles a mysterious killing linked to discarded glasses. 20:30 Jules Verne—Around The World in Eighty Days, 4. Burning to Get Home 4/4 Fogg takes drastic action, but will he arrive on time at the Reform Club?	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Missing Three-Quarter 4/8 Just prior to the annual Varsity rubgy match, a key Cambridge player goes missing. 20:30 Agatha Christie—Philomel Cottage Alex meets Terry and is coaxed to start a business out in the country.		20:00 Marvellous Party by Jon Wynne-Tyson 1950s Las Vegas: sparks fly as Noel Coward meets old pal, Esme Wynne-Tyson.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, The Birds And The Bees 27/52 Manoush Zomorodi explores how birds, bees and bugs manage to multiply. 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Kate Nash Kate Nash inherits Delirium Tremens by Christy Moore and passes on Stay Wild by Shuga.	21:00 Archive on 4—Twice Nightly Stan Stennett recreates British variety theatre's heyday.	21:00 Soul Music Mixtapes—1. 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' to 'Tainted Love' 1/3 Cerys Matthews chooses her favourite stories from 25 series of BBC Radio 4's Soul Music	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion Designers, Anya Hindmarch The designer Anya Hindmarch shares her musical choices with Kirsty Young. From 2012. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Canopy David Attenborough talks about filming in one of nature's most inaccessible places.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New listening for October Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan meet Tubsey and Hyder - plus other new listens.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion Designers, Cath Kidston From the Rolling Stones to Monty Python, the designer shares her castaway choices. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Charnia David Attenborough's fascination with the fossilised evidence of the beginning of life.
22:00	22:00 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 12, Paris 6/7 Mark Steel crosses the Channel to visit the French capital. 22:30 Rubbish—Series 2, Couples 5/6 Martin has turned into some kind of agony aunt and he is less than happy about it. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Mark Thomas 1/3 The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Tonight, Lou Conran catches up with Mark Thomas.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Rachel Parris: Austensibly Feminist Jane Austen's feminist credentials are weighed-up by fan and comedian, Rachel Parris. 22:30 Think the Unthinkable—Series 4, Barrington General 4/4 The wacky management consultants try nursing an ailing hospital back to rude health.	22:00 'Whatever Next?' with Miles Jupp—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Whimsical comedy sketch show starring Miles Jupp and guests. 22:30 Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Alternative therapies in ER, and it's Bhangraman to the rescue. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Mark Thomas 2/3 The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Tonight, Lou Conran catches up with Mark Thomas.	22:00 Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out—Series 1, Joanna Lumley 2/4 Gemma's sketch show continues, but can she wrestle back hosting duties from Joanna Lumley? 22:30 Great Unanswered Questions—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Irish comedy star Neil Delamere provides more laughs than answers this week. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Mark Thomas 3/3 The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Tonight, Lou Conran catches up with Mark Thomas.	22:00 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Thong Problem Marian and Tara's personal take on thongs, right of way and offspring going 'non-contact' 22:30 Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 1 1/6 A-ha! Legendary squirm-inducing chat show with Norwich's finest son, Alan Partridge.	22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Zoo music and a sketch that only a fool wouldn't find funny. 22:30 The Harpoon—Series 3, Episode 4 4/4 A star-spangled American issue of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.	22:00 Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Editor Oliver wants Terry from Tottenham, as 'street boy' Freddy chases a Treasury scoop. 22:30 I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Tom and the troublesome band in his head set off for the Tower of London. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Taylor Glenn 1/3 Laura Lexx talks to the host of Drunk Women Solving Crime, Taylor Glenn
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 109, Episode 3 3/6 Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. 23:30 Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World—Series 1, Death and the Afterlife 3/6 The sci-fi star and inventor explains life's big mysteries. Stars Lee and Herring.	23:00 The Shuttleworths—John Shuttleworth's Open Mind, UFOs 1/5 The Sheffield singer-songwriter investigates, with the help of guest Patrick Mower. 23:30 2000 Years of Radio—Series 2, Tempest FM 3/6 The shocking truth - who really wrote Shakespeare's plays? 23:45 Paperback Hell—Series 2, Thrust's Eagle 3/6 Suspiciously fictional author Alexander Cromwell reads from his Napoleonic adventure.	23:00 The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 European onion threat. Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell's sharp humour 23:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 3, Death 4/4 From paying for funerals to cryonics, what are the economics of death?	23:00 Woof—Honest Mistakes at Home and Abroad, What Will You Be When You Grow Up? 1/4 Bittersweet stories written and performed by Chris Neill with Martin Hyder and Isy Suttie. 23:15 Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 3, Mothers and Daughters 3/4 Frances Barber stars as an ageing actress behaving badly at an audition. 23:30 Weak at the Top—Series 2, Otters 4/4 How can marketeer John Weak go green - without the costs?	23:00 Stand-Up Specials—Sophie Willan's Guide to Normality, Get a Job 2/4 Break-out comedy star Sophie Willan looks at how 'normal' it is to have a job. 23:15 Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 3, Hannah's Gone 2/4 Josie Lawrence stars as a mother with a bad case of empty nest syndrome. 23:30 James Acaster's Perfect Sounds—Series 2, Dai Henwood & Pop Royalty Carly Rae Jepsen's Emotion: Side B is 110% pure pop. Too sweet for Dai Henwood maybe?	23:00 Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel of Laughs—Episode 5 5/6 Greg Davies, Lloyd Langford, Shappi Khorsandi, Sarah Millican and music from Neil Hannon.	23:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Primary Phase, Fit The First 1/6 Arthur Dent is trying to stop his house being demolished. But what about Planet Earth? 23:30 Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 1, Seafarers 1/6 Comparing Welsh history's key figures to determine Wales's ultimate heroes.

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