Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 10 - 16 October 2022

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00:00	00:00 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. 00:30 Jefferson 37 by Jenny Stephens—1. Abbotsville 1/4 With human spare-part surgery the norm, a marketing expert visits cloning HQ.	00:00 The Spaceship—1. Lost 1/6 An alien princess proves to be problematic for the crew of the Really Invincible III. 00:30 A Good Read—John Sergeant and Helen Lewis John Sergeant, Helen Lewis and Harriett Gilbert champion favourite books.	00:00 The Spaceship—2. Indestructible 2/6 Ship's doctor Clive 55 meets his identical cloned twin brother, Clive 88. 00:30 Soul Music—The Lark Ascending Tasmin Little, Iona Brown and Allan Stephenson reflect on Vaughan Williams's work.	00:00 The Spaceship—3. Monster 3/6 What are the strange noises coming from the hold? Karen and Melissa investigate. 00:30 Pioneers—Series 2, Michael Apted 2/6 Michael Apted talks to Clare English about the birth of reality television.	00:00 The Spaceship—4. Dirty 4/6 Destruction aboard the ship when Clive 55's thirst for scientific experiment goes wrong. 00:30 Great Lives—Laura Marling on Lou Andreas-Salome Laura Marling on the first female psychoanalyst Lou Andreas-Salomé.	00:00 The Spaceship—5. Enemies 5/6 The crew finally contact another race - but not before a minor rebellion on board. 00:30 Sounds Natural—HRH Prince Bernhard of The Netherlands HRH Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands talks to Derek Jones about his conservation work.	00:00 Sarah Woods - News From Nowhere Will wakes to find he has travelled 100 years into the future to a post-capitalist London. 00:45 The Cobweb Kiss by Peter J Hammond Jonathan and Lydia patiently wait to be reunited with their young son.
01:00	01:00 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.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Abbey Grange 5/8 The detective investigates the violent death of an abusive and sadistic husband. 01:30 New Creatives Dramas—Series 6, Cocoon and Glasgow's Forgotten Village 1/5 Paul Dodgson presents new short drama from the next generation of storytellers.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Devil's Foot 6/8 Whilst recuperating in Cornwall, the detective is called upon to solve two deaths. 01:30 New Creatives Dramas—Series 6, No Place Like Home and The Buzzer 2/5 Paul Dodgson presents new short drama from the next generation of storytellers.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Mazarin Stone 7/8 The detective uses audio and visual guile to recover a fabulous diamond. 01:30 New Creatives Dramas—Series 6, My Never Days and Arthur 3/5 Paul Dodgson presents new short drama from the next generation of storytellers.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Speckled Band 8/8 The detective investigates the mysterious death of a screaming woman. 01:30 New Creatives Dramas—Series 6, Mind-full-ness, 2122 and Skin 4/5 Paul Dodgson presents new short drama from the next generation of storytellers.	01:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—1. Baron Hardup 1/6 Charles Paris employs his skills to solve the murder of a leading theatre impresario. 01:30 New Creatives Dramas—Series 6, Alf's Stores and Stoma: The Musical 5/5 Paul Dodgson presents new short drama from the next generation of storytellers.	01:00 Archive on 4—The Phoney War The story of the BBC in the strange period of 1939-1940 and the echoes of Covid-19 today
02:00	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Helen Fielding Author Helen Fielding chooses 'Climb Every Mountain' from The Sound of Music. 02:20 Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton (Omnibus)—Episode 3 3/4 Aunt Esther reappears worried for her niece's welfare, and the mill workers are angry.	02:00 A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne—Episode 1 1/10 Acclaimed novelist Erich Ackermann is approached by a young man claiming to be a fan. 02:15 Tim Jackson - The Rainbow Bridge—Episode 1 1/10 Kate juggles her research into Charles Darwin’s wife, Emma, with caring for her father. 02:30 Sounds from the Seabed Lucie Skeaping relives the sound of musical instruments found on Henry VIII’s Mary Rose.	02:00 A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne—Episode 2 2/10 Erich finds himself confiding in Maurice, despite his better judgement. 02:15 Tim Jackson - The Rainbow Bridge—Episode 2 2/10 Kate asks her father to clarify The Farewell Discourse, central to Emma Darwin’s faith. 02:30 The Big B at 70 A look at the life and work of Amitabh Bachchan, the biggest star in Bollywood	02:00 A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne—Episode 3 3/10 Erich finishes his story to reveal what happened to Oskar... 02:15 Tim Jackson - The Rainbow Bridge—Episode 3 3/10 Kate is distracted by the blunt advice of feminist colleague, Polly. 02:30 The Folklorist Folk musician Seth Lakeman travels to Greenwich Village in New York to meet The Folklorist	02:00 A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne—Episode 4 4/10 Gore Vidal meets an intriguing stranger called Maurice Swift. 02:15 Tim Jackson - The Rainbow Bridge—Episode 4 4/10 The Darwins continue to struggle and Kate falls victim to treachery at work. 02:30 The Unsent Letters of Erik Satie Alistair McGowan tells the story of the love letters that composer Erik Satie never sent.	02:00 A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne—Episode 5 5/10 Edith and Maurice celebrate their anniversary. 02:15 Tim Jackson - The Rainbow Bridge—Episode 5 5/10 Kate contemplates Emma Darwin's affection for Tennyson’s poem, ‘In Memoriam’. 02:30 The Crying Game Geoff Watts investigates why we cry and why emotional tears are a uniquely human trait.	02:00 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? 02:30 The Party Party—Episode 1 1/6 It's 1993 and the incredibly silly Party Party sweeps to power. Stars Hugh Laurie.
03:00	03:30 Hollow Earth: A Travel Guide Comedian Robin Ince takes us on a tour of a world beneath the earth's crust.	03:00 Mr Betjeman's Class by Jonathan Smith First of two plays celebrating one of Britain's best-loved poets. 03:45 Short Works—Pale Blue Dots by Adam Marek A virtual assistant shows its power to a new subscriber.	03:00 Mr Betjeman Regrets by by Jonathan Smith Second of two plays by Jonathan Smith celebrating the life of the poet John Betjeman. 03:45 Short Works—The Phone Box by Javaad Alipoor When should you run away and when should you hide in a phone box?	03:00 David Napthine - Unforgettable—1. Have You Heard the Music Man 1/3 George cannot recall his son's name, yet music sparks memories of his days on the road. 03:45 Short Works—Like This by Lucy Caldwell A story about the reality, and unreality, of parenting.	03:00 David Napthine - Unforgettable—2. Eraser 2/3 After an injury, Terri keeps notes for her memory, but they begin to contradict each other 03:45 Short Works—Magic Spuds & Green Welts by Colin Walsh A School Sport's Day provides a father and son with an opportunity to prove their worth.	03:00 David Napthine - Unforgettable—3. May All Your Wishes Come True 3/3 Eddie is found wandering Newcastle with no idea of his past. 03:45 Short Works—The Treehouse by SK Perry Put your ear to the tree trunk and listen. An original short work for radio by SK Perry.	03:00 Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 1, Seafarers 1/6 Comparing Welsh history's key figures to determine Wales's ultimate heroes. 03:30 Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Abu Dhabi 1/6 A cat, a thermostat and Bristol combine in the ups and downs of a tiny charter airline.
04:00	04:00 Marvellous Party by Jon Wynne-Tyson 1950s Las Vegas: sparks fly as Noel Coward meets old pal, Esme Wynne-Tyson.	04:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Gyles Brandreth welcomes Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Hannah Gadsby and Natalie Haynes. 04:30 Country Matters—Episode 6 6/6 Will Cathy finally make the break and give up city life for good?	04:00 Genius—Series 2, Johnny Vegas 1/6 Dave Gorman chews over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas with Johnny Vegas. 04:30 The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 A letter and phone calls lift the lid on Jane's chaotic love life.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 13, Nancy Mitford 4/6 James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Lynne Truss, John O'Farrell and Mark Billingham. 04:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, The Eager Young Student 1/6 Young Mikhail discovers that it's not easy being a Jew.	04:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 04:30 Coming Alive—Series 3, Good Sports 1/6 Sandra's mother starts meddling over Terry - and there's a surprising sporting challenge.	04:00 Say the Word—Episode 6 6/6 Hunter Davies, Sheila Steafel, Roger McGough and Helen Atkinson Wood in the language game. 04:30 Sharing Fatman—Breezing Up 2/6 An immediate connection is made with Mr Fatman at the horse sales.	04:00 Jo Anderson - The Understudy An actor's obsession with a bizarre murder sparks a deadly confrontation.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Mother Tongue - Double Takes Daljit Nagra selects gems from the BBC's poetry archive. 05:30 Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Editor Oliver wants Terry from Tottenham, as 'street boy' Freddy chases a Treasury scoop.	05:00 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Party 6/6 Ronnie organises a disastrous birthday party and Nick finally finds his father's will. 05:30 It's a Fair Cop—Series 7, Workplace Theft 1/6 Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore with tales of theft from the coppering front line.	05:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 6, Still in the Game 1/4 Poet and entertainer Pam Ayres explores getting older... but not giving in. 05:30 Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, To Put It Another Way 4/4 An excruciating TV panel show experience is also revelatory for the Room Next Door Man.	05:00 Lobby Land—Series 1, Plane Sailing 3/4 Young political editor Sam Peakes needs a story - fast. 05:30 'Whatever Next?' with Miles Jupp—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Miles interviews the BBC’s social mobility tsar.	05:00 Turf Wars—Losing the Plot 1/4 Mindless bureaucracy awaits a timid man's application for an allotment. 05:30 Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out—Series 1, Adam Fleming 3/4 Gemma Arrowsmith wants to present a sketch show, but BBC's Adam Fleming has other ideas.	05:00 Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, It's Eating My Face 1/6 Brian Nylon awakes with no memory to find time behaving very oddly indeed. 05:30 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Hot Tub Problem Marian and Tara on unsought advice, unwelcome invitations and unwanted baby pictures.	05:30 Great Lives—Laura Marling on Lou Andreas-Salome Laura Marling on the first female psychoanalyst Lou Andreas-Salomé.
06:00	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Abbey Grange 5/8 The detective investigates the violent death of an abusive and sadistic husband. 06:30 New Creatives Dramas—Series 6, Cocoon and Glasgow's Forgotten Village 1/5 Paul Dodgson presents new short drama from the next generation of storytellers.	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Devil's Foot 6/8 Whilst recuperating in Cornwall, the detective is called upon to solve two deaths. 06:30 New Creatives Dramas—Series 6, No Place Like Home and The Buzzer 2/5 Paul Dodgson presents new short drama from the next generation of storytellers.	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Mazarin Stone 7/8 The detective uses audio and visual guile to recover a fabulous diamond. 06:30 New Creatives Dramas—Series 6, My Never Days and Arthur 3/5 Paul Dodgson presents new short drama from the next generation of storytellers.	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Speckled Band 8/8 The detective investigates the mysterious death of a screaming woman. 06:30 New Creatives Dramas—Series 6, Mind-full-ness, 2122 and Skin 4/5 Paul Dodgson presents new short drama from the next generation of storytellers.	06:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—1. Baron Hardup 1/6 Charles Paris employs his skills to solve the murder of a leading theatre impresario. 06:30 New Creatives Dramas—Series 6, Alf's Stores and Stoma: The Musical 5/5 Paul Dodgson presents new short drama from the next generation of storytellers.	06:00 Jo Anderson - The Understudy An actor's obsession with a bizarre murder sparks a deadly confrontation.	06:00 A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Acclaimed novelist Erich Ackermann is approached by a young man claiming to be a fan.
07:00	07:00 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Party 6/6 Ronnie organises a disastrous birthday party and Nick finally finds his father's will. 07:30 It's a Fair Cop—Series 7, Workplace Theft 1/6 Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore with tales of theft from the coppering front line.	07:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 6, Still in the Game 1/4 Poet and entertainer Pam Ayres explores getting older... but not giving in. 07:30 Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, To Put It Another Way 4/4 An excruciating TV panel show experience is also revelatory for the Room Next Door Man.	07:00 Lobby Land—Series 1, Plane Sailing 3/4 Young political editor Sam Peakes needs a story - fast. 07:30 'Whatever Next?' with Miles Jupp—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Miles interviews the BBC’s social mobility tsar.	07:00 Turf Wars—Losing the Plot 1/4 Mindless bureaucracy awaits a timid man's application for an allotment. 07:30 Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out—Series 1, Adam Fleming 3/4 Gemma Arrowsmith wants to present a sketch show, but BBC's Adam Fleming has other ideas.	07:00 Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, It's Eating My Face 1/6 Brian Nylon awakes with no memory to find time behaving very oddly indeed. 07:30 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Hot Tub Problem Marian and Tara on unsought advice, unwelcome invitations and unwanted baby pictures.	07:30 Great Lives—Laura Marling on Lou Andreas-Salome Laura Marling on the first female psychoanalyst Lou Andreas-Salomé.	07:10 Inheritance Tracks—Sarah Millican Comedian Sarah Millican chooses 'Bossanova' from Fun in Acapulco by Elvis Presley. 07:20 Tim Jackson - The Rainbow Bridge (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Historian, Kate Williams, researches into Emma Darwin whilst caring for her ailing father.
08:00	08:00 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 13 13/20 Kenneth Horne blows his own trumpet, plus Julian and Sandy's psychic gift of a second vada 08:30 Anything Legal—Episode 1 1/8 City gents Charles and George are laid off but maintain the pretence of working.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Treasure in the Lake 24/27 Neddie discovers that he's heir to a Scottish fortune, but first he must outlive the Laird 08:30 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 1 1/5 Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts wonders how to become more popular. 08:55 Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—B-Movie Man Leonard Rossiter reads Barry Pilton's mercurial musings.	08:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 2, The Red Planet 2/5 Tony takes up astronomy, and finds something terrible among the stars. 08:30 Flying the Flag—Series 2, A Taste of Democracy 7/8 It's the best of British Week in the People's Republic.	08:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Gain Spiritual Fulfilment the Burkiss Way 3/13 A dangerous panto gang escapes as the team go 'Nationwide'. 08:30 No Commitments—Series 6, Growing Away 6/6 As Emily flies the nest, Victoria and Roger assess their marriage.	08:00 Share and Share Alike—Missing Persons 3/9 Jack plots to get his cash. Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins star as feuding brothers. 08:30 A Very Private Man—Episode 3 3/6 A romantic reconciliation meal does not go as planned for the Parkinsons.	08:00 The Write Stuff—Series 13, Nancy Mitford 4/6 James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Lynne Truss, John O'Farrell and Mark Billingham. 08:30 Ayres on the Air—Series 6, Still in the Game 1/4 Poet and entertainer Pam Ayres explores getting older... but not giving in.	08:30 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Gymkhana 8/13 Can the dear ladies choose an appropriate guest of honour?
09:00	09:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Gyles Brandreth welcomes Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Hannah Gadsby and Natalie Haynes. 09:30 Country Matters—Episode 6 6/6 Will Cathy finally make the break and give up city life for good?	09:00 The News Quiz—Series 109, Episode 4 4/6 Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. 09:30 The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 A letter and phone calls lift the lid on Jane's chaotic love life.	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 13, Nancy Mitford 4/6 James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Lynne Truss, John O'Farrell and Mark Billingham. 09:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, The Eager Young Student 1/6 Young Mikhail discovers that it's not easy being a Jew.	09:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 09:30 Coming Alive—Series 3, Good Sports 1/6 Sandra's mother starts meddling over Terry - and there's a surprising sporting challenge.	09:00 Say the Word—Episode 6 6/6 Hunter Davies, Sheila Steafel, Roger McGough and Helen Atkinson Wood in the language game. 09:30 Sharing Fatman—Breezing Up 2/6 An immediate connection is made with Mr Fatman at the horse sales.	09:00 Edgar Wallace: The Man Who Wrote Too Much? Mark Billingham investigates the life of Edgar Wallace, the 'fiction factory' of crime.	09:00 The Inimitable Jeeves—The Great Sermon Handicap 6/10 Can Bertie beat the odds of disaster in an unusual betting syndicate? 09:30 Coming Alive—Series 3, Good Sports 1/6 Sandra's mother starts meddling over Terry - and there's a surprising sporting challenge.
10:00	10:00 Mr Betjeman's Class by Jonathan Smith First of two plays celebrating one of Britain's best-loved poets. 10:45 Short Works—Pale Blue Dots by Adam Marek A virtual assistant shows its power to a new subscriber.	10:00 Mr Betjeman Regrets by by Jonathan Smith Second of two plays by Jonathan Smith celebrating the life of the poet John Betjeman. 10:45 Short Works—The Phone Box by Javaad Alipoor When should you run away and when should you hide in a phone box?	10:00 David Napthine - Unforgettable—1. Have You Heard the Music Man 1/3 George cannot recall his son's name, yet music sparks memories of his days on the road. 10:45 Short Works—Like This by Lucy Caldwell A story about the reality, and unreality, of parenting.	10:00 David Napthine - Unforgettable—2. Eraser 2/3 After an injury, Terri keeps notes for her memory, but they begin to contradict each other 10:45 Short Works—Magic Spuds & Green Welts by Colin Walsh A School Sport's Day provides a father and son with an opportunity to prove their worth.	10:00 David Napthine - Unforgettable—3. May All Your Wishes Come True 3/3 Eddie is found wandering Newcastle with no idea of his past. 10:45 Short Works—The Treehouse by SK Perry Put your ear to the tree trunk and listen. An original short work for radio by SK Perry.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Lost Gems, Bing Crosby Singer and actor Bing Crosby makes his music choices. With Roy Plomley. From 1975. 10:30 Max Bygraves Entertains Max Bygraves with Bob Miller & The Millermen and guest Joe Brown.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, Rosanne Cash: The Rhythm and Rhyme of Memory 28/52 Manoush Zomorodi explores the links between memory and music 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Alison Balsom JS Bach’s ‘Brandenburg Concerto No. 5’ and ‘Con Alma’ by Dizzy Gillespie.	11:00 Archive on 4—The Phoney War The story of the BBC in the strange period of 1939-1940 and the echoes of Covid-19 today	11:00 Soul Music Mixtapes—2. 'So What' to 'Myfanwy' 2/3 Cerys Matthews chooses more favourites from 25 series of BBC Radio 4's Soul Music	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Fashion Designers, Cath Kidston From the Rolling Stones to Monty Python, the designer shares her castaway choices. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Charnia David Attenborough's fascination with the fossilised evidence of the beginning of life.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy special Anne-Marie Luff and Rachel Wheeley recommend the best podcasts for fans of H2G2		11:00 The Moth Radio Hour—The Rest is History True stories told live in the USA 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Sarah Millican Comedian Sarah Millican chooses 'Bossanova' from Fun in Acapulco by Elvis Presley.
12:00	12:00 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 13 13/20 Kenneth Horne blows his own trumpet, plus Julian and Sandy's psychic gift of a second vada 12:30 Anything Legal—Episode 1 1/8 City gents Charles and George are laid off but maintain the pretence of working.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Treasure in the Lake 24/27 Neddie discovers that he's heir to a Scottish fortune, but first he must outlive the Laird 12:30 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 1 1/5 Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts wonders how to become more popular. 12:55 Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—B-Movie Man Leonard Rossiter reads Barry Pilton's mercurial musings.	12:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 2, The Red Planet 2/5 Tony takes up astronomy, and finds something terrible among the stars. 12:30 Flying the Flag—Series 2, A Taste of Democracy 7/8 It's the best of British Week in the People's Republic.	12:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Gain Spiritual Fulfilment the Burkiss Way 3/13 A dangerous panto gang escapes as the team go 'Nationwide'. 12:30 No Commitments—Series 6, Growing Away 6/6 As Emily flies the nest, Victoria and Roger assess their marriage.	12:00 Share and Share Alike—Missing Persons 3/9 Jack plots to get his cash. Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins star as feuding brothers. 12:30 A Very Private Man—Episode 3 3/6 A romantic reconciliation meal does not go as planned for the Parkinsons.	12:00 The Jack Benny Program—I Was Betrayed 1/6 The cast plead to be paid before performing in a medical drama, 'I Was Betrayed' 12:30 Turf Wars—Losing the Plot 1/4 Mindless bureaucracy awaits a timid man's application for an allotment.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 A new reality star columnist means Maddox must rewrite her copy discretely!
13:00	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Abbey Grange 5/8 The detective investigates the violent death of an abusive and sadistic husband. 13:30 New Creatives Dramas—Series 6, Cocoon and Glasgow's Forgotten Village 1/5 Paul Dodgson presents new short drama from the next generation of storytellers.	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Devil's Foot 6/8 Whilst recuperating in Cornwall, the detective is called upon to solve two deaths. 13:30 New Creatives Dramas—Series 6, No Place Like Home and The Buzzer 2/5 Paul Dodgson presents new short drama from the next generation of storytellers.	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Mazarin Stone 7/8 The detective uses audio and visual guile to recover a fabulous diamond. 13:30 New Creatives Dramas—Series 6, My Never Days and Arthur 3/5 Paul Dodgson presents new short drama from the next generation of storytellers.	13:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Speckled Band 8/8 The detective investigates the mysterious death of a screaming woman. 13:30 New Creatives Dramas—Series 6, Mind-full-ness, 2122 and Skin 4/5 Paul Dodgson presents new short drama from the next generation of storytellers.	13:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—1. Baron Hardup 1/6 Charles Paris employs his skills to solve the murder of a leading theatre impresario. 13:30 New Creatives Dramas—Series 6, Alf's Stores and Stoma: The Musical 5/5 Paul Dodgson presents new short drama from the next generation of storytellers.	13:00 Archive on 4—The Phoney War The story of the BBC in the strange period of 1939-1940 and the echoes of Covid-19 today	13:00 Life in the Garden by Penelope Lively (Omnibus) Penelope Lively's intimate meditation on gardening, literature and creativity.
14:00	14:00 A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne—Episode 1 1/10 Acclaimed novelist Erich Ackermann is approached by a young man claiming to be a fan. 14:15 Tim Jackson - The Rainbow Bridge—Episode 1 1/10 Kate juggles her research into Charles Darwin’s wife, Emma, with caring for her father. 14:30 Sounds from the Seabed Lucie Skeaping relives the sound of musical instruments found on Henry VIII’s Mary Rose.	14:00 A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne—Episode 2 2/10 Erich finds himself confiding in Maurice, despite his better judgement. 14:15 Tim Jackson - The Rainbow Bridge—Episode 2 2/10 Kate asks her father to clarify The Farewell Discourse, central to Emma Darwin’s faith. 14:30 The Big B at 70 A look at the life and work of Amitabh Bachchan, the biggest star in Bollywood	14:00 A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne—Episode 3 3/10 Erich finishes his story to reveal what happened to Oskar... 14:15 Tim Jackson - The Rainbow Bridge—Episode 3 3/10 Kate is distracted by the blunt advice of feminist colleague, Polly. 14:30 The Folklorist Folk musician Seth Lakeman travels to Greenwich Village in New York to meet The Folklorist	14:00 A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne—Episode 4 4/10 Gore Vidal meets an intriguing stranger called Maurice Swift. 14:15 Tim Jackson - The Rainbow Bridge—Episode 4 4/10 The Darwins continue to struggle and Kate falls victim to treachery at work. 14:30 The Unsent Letters of Erik Satie Alistair McGowan tells the story of the love letters that composer Erik Satie never sent.	14:00 A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne—Episode 5 5/10 Edith and Maurice celebrate their anniversary. 14:15 Tim Jackson - The Rainbow Bridge—Episode 5 5/10 Kate contemplates Emma Darwin's affection for Tennyson’s poem, ‘In Memoriam’. 14:30 The Crying Game Geoff Watts investigates why we cry and why emotional tears are a uniquely human trait.	14:00 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? 14:30 The Party Party—Episode 1 1/6 It's 1993 and the incredibly silly Party Party sweeps to power. Stars Hugh Laurie.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—June Spencer The actress inherits 'I'll See You Again' by Noel Coward but passes on Bruch's Concerto. 14:20 Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton (Omnibus)—Episode 4 4/4 Mary's attachment to both the murder victim and the accused make her the centre of gossip.
15:00	15:00 Mr Betjeman's Class by Jonathan Smith First of two plays celebrating one of Britain's best-loved poets. 15:45 Short Works—Pale Blue Dots by Adam Marek A virtual assistant shows its power to a new subscriber.	15:00 Mr Betjeman Regrets by by Jonathan Smith Second of two plays by Jonathan Smith celebrating the life of the poet John Betjeman. 15:45 Short Works—The Phone Box by Javaad Alipoor When should you run away and when should you hide in a phone box?	15:00 David Napthine - Unforgettable—1. Have You Heard the Music Man 1/3 George cannot recall his son's name, yet music sparks memories of his days on the road. 15:45 Short Works—Like This by Lucy Caldwell A story about the reality, and unreality, of parenting.	15:00 David Napthine - Unforgettable—2. Eraser 2/3 After an injury, Terri keeps notes for her memory, but they begin to contradict each other 15:45 Short Works—Magic Spuds & Green Welts by Colin Walsh A School Sport's Day provides a father and son with an opportunity to prove their worth.	15:00 David Napthine - Unforgettable—3. May All Your Wishes Come True 3/3 Eddie is found wandering Newcastle with no idea of his past. 15:45 Short Works—The Treehouse by SK Perry Put your ear to the tree trunk and listen. An original short work for radio by SK Perry.	15:00 Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 1, Seafarers 1/6 Comparing Welsh history's key figures to determine Wales's ultimate heroes. 15:30 Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Abu Dhabi 1/6 A cat, a thermostat and Bristol combine in the ups and downs of a tiny charter airline.	15:30 Sounds from the Seabed Lucie Skeaping relives the sound of musical instruments found on Henry VIII’s Mary Rose.
16:00	16:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Gyles Brandreth welcomes Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Hannah Gadsby and Natalie Haynes. 16:30 Country Matters—Episode 6 6/6 Will Cathy finally make the break and give up city life for good?	16:00 Genius—Series 2, Johnny Vegas 1/6 Dave Gorman chews over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas with Johnny Vegas. 16:30 The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 A letter and phone calls lift the lid on Jane's chaotic love life.	16:00 The Write Stuff—Series 13, Nancy Mitford 4/6 James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Lynne Truss, John O'Farrell and Mark Billingham. 16:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, The Eager Young Student 1/6 Young Mikhail discovers that it's not easy being a Jew.	16:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 5 5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 16:30 Coming Alive—Series 3, Good Sports 1/6 Sandra's mother starts meddling over Terry - and there's a surprising sporting challenge.	16:00 Say the Word—Episode 6 6/6 Hunter Davies, Sheila Steafel, Roger McGough and Helen Atkinson Wood in the language game. 16:30 Sharing Fatman—Breezing Up 2/6 An immediate connection is made with Mr Fatman at the horse sales.	16:00 Jo Anderson - The Understudy An actor's obsession with a bizarre murder sparks a deadly confrontation.	16:00 Rose Tremain—The End of Love Olga adored a Polish pianist. Stars Miriam Margolyes and Nigel Anthony.
17:00	17:00 Hazelbeach—Series 1, Party 6/6 Ronnie organises a disastrous birthday party and Nick finally finds his father's will. 17:30 It's a Fair Cop—Series 7, Workplace Theft 1/6 Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore with tales of theft from the coppering front line.	17:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 6, Still in the Game 1/4 Poet and entertainer Pam Ayres explores getting older... but not giving in. 17:30 Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, To Put It Another Way 4/4 An excruciating TV panel show experience is also revelatory for the Room Next Door Man.	17:00 Lobby Land—Series 1, Plane Sailing 3/4 Young political editor Sam Peakes needs a story - fast. 17:30 'Whatever Next?' with Miles Jupp—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Miles interviews the BBC’s social mobility tsar.	17:00 Turf Wars—Losing the Plot 1/4 Mindless bureaucracy awaits a timid man's application for an allotment. 17:30 Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out—Series 1, Adam Fleming 3/4 Gemma Arrowsmith wants to present a sketch show, but BBC's Adam Fleming has other ideas.	17:00 Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, It's Eating My Face 1/6 Brian Nylon awakes with no memory to find time behaving very oddly indeed. 17:30 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Hot Tub Problem Marian and Tara on unsought advice, unwelcome invitations and unwanted baby pictures.	17:30 Great Lives—Laura Marling on Lou Andreas-Salome Laura Marling on the first female psychoanalyst Lou Andreas-Salomé.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 A new reality star columnist means Maddox must rewrite her copy discretely!
18:00	18:00 The Spaceship—1. Lost 1/6 An alien princess proves to be problematic for the crew of the Really Invincible III. 18:30 A Good Read—John Sergeant and Helen Lewis John Sergeant, Helen Lewis and Harriett Gilbert champion favourite books.	18:00 The Spaceship—2. Indestructible 2/6 Ship's doctor Clive 55 meets his identical cloned twin brother, Clive 88. 18:30 Soul Music—The Lark Ascending Tasmin Little, Iona Brown and Allan Stephenson reflect on Vaughan Williams's work.	18:00 The Spaceship—3. Monster 3/6 What are the strange noises coming from the hold? Karen and Melissa investigate. 18:30 Pioneers—Series 2, Michael Apted 2/6 Michael Apted talks to Clare English about the birth of reality television.	18:00 The Spaceship—4. Dirty 4/6 Destruction aboard the ship when Clive 55's thirst for scientific experiment goes wrong. 18:30 Great Lives—Laura Marling on Lou Andreas-Salome Laura Marling on the first female psychoanalyst Lou Andreas-Salomé.	18:00 The Spaceship—5. Enemies 5/6 The crew finally contact another race - but not before a minor rebellion on board. 18:30 Sounds Natural—HRH Prince Bernhard of The Netherlands HRH Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands talks to Derek Jones about his conservation work.	18:00 Sarah Woods - News From Nowhere Will wakes to find he has travelled 100 years into the future to a post-capitalist London. 18:45 The Cobweb Kiss by Peter J Hammond Jonathan and Lydia patiently wait to be reunited with their young son.	18:00 Weird Tales—Series 3, The Burial of Tom Nobody by Richard Vincent 2/4 A mysterious trio force Reverend Braiden on a road trip. 18:30 Jefferson 37 by Jenny Stephens—2. Lucy 2/4 Eleanor discovers Abbottsville's clones show human-like feelings.
19:00	19:00 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 13 13/20 Kenneth Horne blows his own trumpet, plus Julian and Sandy's psychic gift of a second vada 19:30 Anything Legal—Episode 1 1/8 City gents Charles and George are laid off but maintain the pretence of working.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 6, The Treasure in the Lake 24/27 Neddie discovers that he's heir to a Scottish fortune, but first he must outlive the Laird 19:30 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 1 1/5 Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts wonders how to become more popular. 19:55 Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—B-Movie Man Leonard Rossiter reads Barry Pilton's mercurial musings.	19:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 2, The Red Planet 2/5 Tony takes up astronomy, and finds something terrible among the stars. 19:30 Flying the Flag—Series 2, A Taste of Democracy 7/8 It's the best of British Week in the People's Republic.	19:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Gain Spiritual Fulfilment the Burkiss Way 3/13 A dangerous panto gang escapes as the team go 'Nationwide'. 19:30 No Commitments—Series 6, Growing Away 6/6 As Emily flies the nest, Victoria and Roger assess their marriage.	19:00 Share and Share Alike—Missing Persons 3/9 Jack plots to get his cash. Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins star as feuding brothers. 19:30 A Very Private Man—Episode 3 3/6 A romantic reconciliation meal does not go as planned for the Parkinsons.	19:00 Edgar Wallace: The Man Who Wrote Too Much? Mark Billingham investigates the life of Edgar Wallace, the 'fiction factory' of crime.	19:00 The Moth Radio Hour—The Rest is History True stories told live in the USA 19:50 Inheritance Tracks—Sarah Millican Comedian Sarah Millican chooses 'Bossanova' from Fun in Acapulco by Elvis Presley.
20:00	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Abbey Grange 5/8 The detective investigates the violent death of an abusive and sadistic husband. 20:30 New Creatives Dramas—Series 6, Cocoon and Glasgow's Forgotten Village 1/5 Paul Dodgson presents new short drama from the next generation of storytellers.	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Devil's Foot 6/8 Whilst recuperating in Cornwall, the detective is called upon to solve two deaths. 20:30 New Creatives Dramas—Series 6, No Place Like Home and The Buzzer 2/5 Paul Dodgson presents new short drama from the next generation of storytellers.	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Mazarin Stone 7/8 The detective uses audio and visual guile to recover a fabulous diamond. 20:30 New Creatives Dramas—Series 6, My Never Days and Arthur 3/5 Paul Dodgson presents new short drama from the next generation of storytellers.	20:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4, The Speckled Band 8/8 The detective investigates the mysterious death of a screaming woman. 20:30 New Creatives Dramas—Series 6, Mind-full-ness, 2122 and Skin 4/5 Paul Dodgson presents new short drama from the next generation of storytellers.	20:00 Charles Paris: Cast, in Order of Disappearance—1. Baron Hardup 1/6 Charles Paris employs his skills to solve the murder of a leading theatre impresario. 20:30 New Creatives Dramas—Series 6, Alf's Stores and Stoma: The Musical 5/5 Paul Dodgson presents new short drama from the next generation of storytellers.		20:00 Rose Tremain—The End of Love Olga adored a Polish pianist. Stars Miriam Margolyes and Nigel Anthony.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, Rosanne Cash: The Rhythm and Rhyme of Memory 28/52 Manoush Zomorodi explores the links between memory and music 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Alison Balsom JS Bach’s ‘Brandenburg Concerto No. 5’ and ‘Con Alma’ by Dizzy Gillespie.	21:00 Archive on 4—The Phoney War The story of the BBC in the strange period of 1939-1940 and the echoes of Covid-19 today	21:00 Soul Music Mixtapes—2. 'So What' to 'Myfanwy' 2/3 Cerys Matthews chooses more favourites from 25 series of BBC Radio 4's Soul Music	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.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy special Anne-Marie Luff and Rachel Wheeley recommend the best podcasts for fans of H2G2		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Lost Gems, Bing Crosby Singer and actor Bing Crosby makes his music choices. With Roy Plomley. From 1975. 21:30 Max Bygraves Entertains Max Bygraves with Bob Miller & The Millermen and guest Joe Brown.
22:00	22:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 7, Workplace Theft 1/6 Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore with tales of theft from the coppering front line. 22:30 Rubbish—Series 2, Phobic 6/6 Unable to look at his own reflection in a mirror, Martin seeks help from a local artist.	22:00 Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, To Put It Another Way 4/4 An excruciating TV panel show experience is also revelatory for the Room Next Door Man. 22:30 Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Abu Dhabi 1/6 A cat, a thermostat and Bristol combine in the ups and downs of a tiny charter airline.	22:00 'Whatever Next?' with Miles Jupp—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Miles interviews the BBC’s social mobility tsar. 22:30 Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 The man who insists Superman is Indian, and the Bhangra Muffins act cool.	22:00 Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out—Series 1, Adam Fleming 3/4 Gemma Arrowsmith wants to present a sketch show, but BBC's Adam Fleming has other ideas. 22:30 Great Unanswered Questions—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Comedian Adam Bloom discovers when the average couple cease to have sex. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Taylor Glenn 2/3 Laura Lexx talks to the host of Drunk Women Solving Crime, Taylor Glenn.	22:00 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Hot Tub Problem Marian and Tara on unsought advice, unwelcome invitations and unwanted baby pictures. 22:30 Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 2 2/6 Host Alan Partridge faces up to a 9-year-old prodigy, a hypnotist and a bad-boy lawyer. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Taylor Glenn 3/3 Laura Lexx chats to the host of Drunk Women Solving Crime, Taylor Glenn	22:00 Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, The Inheritance 1/4 Comedian Rob Newman sets his sights on the world of philosophy. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 5, Robert Llewellyn interviews Dave Gorman 1/6 The Red Dwarf actor meets the Genius comic in the tag-team talk show.	22:00 Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 A new reality star columnist means Maddox must rewrite her copy discretely! 22:30 Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 2, About Upset Mums 1/6 Nathan illustrates what can happen when you don't listen to your mum. 22:45 Elastic Planet—The Babies 1/6 Cosmic comedy connections via spoof documentaries.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 109, Episode 4 4/6 Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. 23:30 Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World—Series 1, Good and Evil 4/6 The sci-fi star and inventor explains life's big mysteries.	23:00 The Shuttleworths—John Shuttleworth's Open Mind, Ghosts 2/5 The Sheffield singer-songwriter tries contacting the spirit world. 23:30 2000 Years of Radio—Series 2, Greensleeves FM 4/6 It's a right royal knockabout as Henry VIII wants a son. 23:45 Paperback Hell—Series 2, Stop the Dodgems, I Want to Throw Up 4/6 Not-entirely-true account of the 1960s criminal underworld.	23:00 The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 What's the secret of Stonehenge? And the day truth broke out. 23:30 Hearing with Hegley—Series 3, Episode 1 1/8 The poet visits Southampton to unravel the mystery of King Canute plus poems on egg cosies 23:45 Late—1. From Tangoing to Keeping Watch Tango dancers and DJs - bleak, funny and confusing tales of urban life after dark.	23:00 Woof—Honest Mistakes at Home and Abroad, Hamburg Noir 2/4 Awkward small talk with a German cop. Bittersweet comic tales with Chris Neill. 23:15 Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 3, Anthea's Round Robin 4/4 Samantha Bond stars as Anthea whose Christmas news is rather surprising. 23:30 The Party Party—Episode 1 1/6 It's 1993 and the incredibly silly Party Party sweeps to power. Stars Hugh Laurie.	23:00 Stand-Up Specials—Sophie Willan's Guide to Normality, Do Monogamy 3/4 Sophie Willan explores monogamous relationships and how 'normal' they really are. 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 James Acaster's Perfect Sounds—Series 2, Kiri Pritchard-McLean & Portuguese Fusion Pop Jazz Bruno Pernadas's 2016 album brings some summer warmth to Kiri Pritchard-McLean.	23:00 Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel of Laughs—Episode 6 6/6 With Greg Davies, Jon Richardson, Sarah Millican. The Hoosiers provide music.	23:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Primary Phase, Fit The Second 2/6 Arthur and Ford have escaped Earth's demise only to be cornered by Vogons and their poetry 23:30 Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 1, Religion 2/6 Saint David, Saint Patrick and Gerald of Wales are put to the Totaliser Test.

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