Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 31 October - 6 November 2022

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00:00	00:00 Weird Tales—Series 3, Night Terrors by Lizzie Nunnery 4/4 Victoria can't sleep at night. Then bad dreams haunt her waking hours. 00:30 Jefferson 37 by Jenny Stephens—Episode 4 4/4 Dr Abbotts finds his 'party trick' used against him, and Paul Smith takes full advantage.	00:00 Ringing the Changes by Robert Aickman Gerald and Phrynne are in a deserted seaside resort. The church bells won't stop ringing. 00:30 A Good Read—Rebecca Front and Laura Dockrill Rebecca Front and Laura Dockrill talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.	00:00 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—1. The End Begins 1/6 Brilliant flashes with a seed cloud. Bill Masen recalls the world's monstrous nightmare. 00:30 Soul Music—Schubert’s B-Flat Piano Sonata D960 Personal stories of Schubert’s last Piano Sonata.	00:00 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—2. A Light in the Night 2/6 Bill finds a sighted companion, but can they survive the chaos? 00:30 Pioneers—Series 2, The Samaritans 5/6 Clare English speaks to Roy Day and Mike Tunstall about the history of the Samaritans.	00:00 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—3. Conference and Confusion 3/6 Bill and Josella join an army-led group, but plans for a new community falter. 00:30 Great Lives—Philippa Perry on the Italian educator Maria Montessori Psychotherapist Philippa Perry on the Italian educator Maria Montessori.	00:00 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—4. Dead End 4/6 Bill must help a group of blind survivors. Can he find Josella? 00:30 Musical Genes—Series 1, Matt Monro Jr 3/4 Matt Monro Junior reveals what life was like with his father.	00:00 Ghosts of Albion - Legacy William and Tamara Swift discover their demon fighting legacy as defenders of Albion.
01:00	01:00 The Diaries of Adrian Mole (Omnibus)—Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years, Episode 1 1/2 It's 1997, Adrian is 30, single and a father.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 2. Lord Peter Sets a Trap 2/6 Murder or suicide? Lord Peter Wimsey must trace a vital clue... 01:30 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 1. Hostage 1/5 As civil war takes its toll on Shrewsbury, the detective monk takes action.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 3. A Dutiful Son 3/6 Keen to unmask the killer - Wimsey ponders Sir Henry's motives. 01:30 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador 2/5 The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 4. The Snake in the Grass 4/6 Wimsey exchanges harsh words with Harriet - and a shock at dinner! 01:30 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 3. A Princely Death 3/5 Ellis goes from being a hostage to a murder suspect. Brother Cadfael investigates.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 5. Too Perfect an Alibi 5/6 Wimsey is struggling as the elusive witness Perkins turns up. 01:30 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 4. Allies 4/5 A second murder suspect disappears, and the medieval detective monk journeys to Wales.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 6. All a Question of Time 6/6 The upper class sleuth battles to finally unmask a killer. 01:30 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 5. A Helping Hand 5/5 With a strong case against Elis, will Brother Cadfael solve the sheriff's murder?	01:00 Archive on 4—Voice in the Machine How did our machines first find their voices and why have they now started to listen back?
02:00	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Jamie Cullum The jazz musician and singer-songwriter chooses Dave Brubeck's 'Take Five'. 02:20 The Second Pan Book of Horror Stories (Omnibus) Anita Sullivan’s fresh interpretation of tales from the Second Pan Book of Horror Stories	02:00 Buzz by Dr Thor Hanson—Episode 1 1/5 How the wasp transitioned into a bumble bee. 02:15 Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales—1. The Question of Why 1/5 Exploring ancient ideas about malaria and scientific attempts to defeat the deadly disease 02:30 Scream Queens Reece Shearsmith meets the female screen stars of horror.	02:00 Buzz by Dr Thor Hanson—Episode 2 2/5 Participants on a bee hunting course in Arizona arouse the suspicions of the local police. 02:15 Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales—2. The Wrongly Named Tree 2/5 A countess and quinine in another drama exploring ancient ideas about malaria. 02:30 Tom Ravenscroft's One Man Band Tom Ravenscroft goes in search of the musical characters who prefer to go solo.	02:00 Buzz by Dr Thor Hanson—Episode 3 3/5 The lengths to which plants go to attract and exploit the bee population can be bizarre. 02:15 Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales—3. What the Doctor Saw 3/5 Bad air, bad water and sad lives in another drama exploring ancient ideas about malaria. 02:30 The Invisible College—Series 2, 1. Inspiration 1/3 Beryl Bainbridge, Roald Dahl and Ray Bradbury on inspiration.	02:00 Buzz by Dr Thor Hanson—Episode 4 4/5 It's often said that every third bite of food in our diet relies on the existence of bees. 02:15 Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales—4. Little White Crosses 4/5 A canal and a mosquito in another drama exploring ancient ideas about malaria. 02:30 The Botanical Vicar Lemn Sissay celebrates Vicar Shaw, a botanist who found exotic plants on tips and dumps.	02:00 Buzz by Dr Thor Hanson—Episode 5 5/5 How California's annual almond harvest is eliminating bees from the orchards. 02:15 Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales—5. Emergency Prescriptions Kept Up One's Sleeve 5/5 The old ones are still sometimes the best. Drama exploring ancient ideas about malaria. 02:30 The Business of Film with Mark Kermode—The Business of Showing 3/3 Opening weekend is crucial to a film, but there are pitfalls to watch out for.	02:00 Sorry About Last Night—A Loft 1/5 Left wing lawyer Julie and jobless Andy fall for each other - but should they marry? 02:30 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 5, Dave Gorman 2/6 Marcus Brigstocke invites comic Dave Gorman to try new experiences.
03:00	03:30 The Lake An evocative sound portrait of the UK's largest lake, Lough Neagh	03:00 Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 1. I Fall Into Disgrace 1/10 The idyllic childhood of a young boy is shattered when his widowed mother remarries.	03:00 Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 2. I Begin Life On My Own Account 2/10 The boy's new life at boarding school brings both friendship and hardship.	03:00 Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 3. Betsey Trotwood 3/10 The boy flees London in search of his only living relative. Stars Miriam Marolyes.	03:00 Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 4. The Question of My Future 4/10 David and Steerforth's trip to Yarmouth has unforeseen consequences.	03:00 Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 5. Good and Bad Angels 5/10 David falls in love, and questions his friendship with Steerforth.	03:00 Alun Cochrane's Fun House—The Kitchen 1/4 Alun takes us on a stand-up tour of his house. 03:30 Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 With job cuts predicted, who will survive the bloodbath?
04:00	04:00 George Orwell - Keep the Aspidistra Flying In 1930's London, would-be poet Gordon Comstock tries not to conform.	04:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Hannah Gadsby and Natalie Haynes join Gyles Brandreth. 04:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Daniel and Lucy's plans for a quiet weekend are hit by a stream of unplanned visitors.	04:00 Genius—Series 2, Chris Addison 4/6 Dave Gorman and Chris Addison chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas. 04:30 Lucky Heather—3. The Searchers 3/6 Emma thinks that her mother is having an affair so asks Heather to investigate.	04:00 Booked—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Mark Radcliffe. 04:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Crime Wave 4/6 It all begins with a disappearing car and a little old lady.	04:00 Quote... Unquote—Kate Fox, Olly Mann, Julian Mitchell and Joanna Scanlon Nigel Rees quizzes Kate Fox, Olly Mann, Julian Mitchell and Joanna Scanlon. 04:30 Coming Alive—Series 3, Here Comes the Judge 4/6 Ex-con Terry is asked to be a school fancy dress judge, but can he make up with Sandra?	04:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 3 3/6 John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Ahir Shah, Dr Fern Riddell and Prof. Bobby Acharya. 04:30 Sharing Fatman—The Thoroughbred Game 5/6 Is there a connection between their horse's virus and a mysterious offer to the syndicate?	04:00 Rumer Godden - Black Narcissus A sinister destiny overtakes the nuns living in the shadow of the Himalayas.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Poetry Please: TS Eliot - The Waste Land Daljit Nagra selects wonderful programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 05:30 Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 With job cuts predicted, who will survive the bloodbath?	05:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The After-Dinner 3/6 Damien is invited to do an after-dinner speech. 05:30 It's a Fair Cop—Series 7, Student Officer 4/6 Tales of theft from the coppering front line from the policeman turned comic	05:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 6, Holidays 4/4 Poet and entertainer Pam Ayres presents poems and sketches about holidays. 05:30 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Veiled Country Lass 2/4 Trisha makes a special pudding for her first visit to Robert's parents' house.	05:00 Love in Recovery—Series 3, The Coat 2/6 Julie has a bone to pick with Danno - and Andy’s finally met a woman. 05:30 Rob Newman—Rob Newman On Air, Episode One: On Cue 1/4 Rob Newman returns with a hilarious new comedy series, co-starring Claire Price.	05:00 Turf Wars—The Accidental Head 4/4 Beth plans to fight tooth and nail for her son's school place. 05:30 Stand-Up Specials—Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar S4, The Revolving Door 1/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.	05:00 Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, The Splattered Remains of Undentifiable Organs Incident All Over Again 4/6 Jenkins discovers the crew have taken the lift to the Moon. Stars John Sessions. 05:30 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Boring Husband Problem Marian and Tara tackle holiday romances, boring husbands and not being invited to things.	05:30 Great Lives—Philippa Perry on the Italian educator Maria Montessori Psychotherapist Philippa Perry on the Italian educator Maria Montessori.
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 2. Lord Peter Sets a Trap 2/6 Murder or suicide? Lord Peter Wimsey must trace a vital clue... 06:30 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 1. Hostage 1/5 As civil war takes its toll on Shrewsbury, the detective monk takes action.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 3. A Dutiful Son 3/6 Keen to unmask the killer - Wimsey ponders Sir Henry's motives. 06:30 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador 2/5 The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 4. The Snake in the Grass 4/6 Wimsey exchanges harsh words with Harriet - and a shock at dinner! 06:30 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 3. A Princely Death 3/5 Ellis goes from being a hostage to a murder suspect. Brother Cadfael investigates.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 5. Too Perfect an Alibi 5/6 Wimsey is struggling as the elusive witness Perkins turns up. 06:30 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 4. Allies 4/5 A second murder suspect disappears, and the medieval detective monk journeys to Wales.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 6. All a Question of Time 6/6 The upper class sleuth battles to finally unmask a killer. 06:30 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 5. A Helping Hand 5/5 With a strong case against Elis, will Brother Cadfael solve the sheriff's murder?	06:00 Rumer Godden - Black Narcissus A sinister destiny overtakes the nuns living in the shadow of the Himalayas.	06:00 Buzz by Dr Thor Hanson (Omnibus) Dr Thor Hanson on why all bees are wonders to celebrate and protect.
07:00	07:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The After-Dinner 3/6 Damien is invited to do an after-dinner speech. 07:30 It's a Fair Cop—Series 7, Student Officer 4/6 Tales of theft from the coppering front line from the policeman turned comic	07:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 6, Holidays 4/4 Poet and entertainer Pam Ayres presents poems and sketches about holidays. 07:30 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Veiled Country Lass 2/4 Trisha makes a special pudding for her first visit to Robert's parents' house.	07:00 Love in Recovery—Series 3, The Coat 2/6 Julie has a bone to pick with Danno - and Andy’s finally met a woman. 07:30 Rob Newman—Rob Newman On Air, Episode One: On Cue 1/4 Rob Newman returns with a hilarious new comedy series, co-starring Claire Price.	07:00 Turf Wars—The Accidental Head 4/4 Beth plans to fight tooth and nail for her son's school place. 07:30 Stand-Up Specials—Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar S4, The Revolving Door 1/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.	07:00 Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, The Splattered Remains of Undentifiable Organs Incident All Over Again 4/6 Jenkins discovers the crew have taken the lift to the Moon. Stars John Sessions. 07:30 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Boring Husband Problem Marian and Tara tackle holiday romances, boring husbands and not being invited to things.	07:30 Great Lives—Philippa Perry on the Italian educator Maria Montessori Psychotherapist Philippa Perry on the Italian educator Maria Montessori.	07:10 Inheritance Tracks—Helena Bonham Carter Actress Helena Bonham Carter chooses tracks by Fascinating Aida and Stephen Sondheim. 07:20 Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales (Omnibus) Lavinia Greenlaw's five-part drama about Malaria, one of the oldest of human diseases.
08:00	08:00 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 16 16/20 Kenneth Horne leads a family saga, while Julian and Sandy offer guided tripettes of London 08:30 Anything Legal—Episode 4 4/8 George and Charles tackle a horrid child and a bizarre giant.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 7, The Nasty Affair at the Burami Oasis 1/26 Admiral Seagoon is dispatched as bandits attack the British garrison. 08:30 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 4 4/5 Council leader Mrs Roberts insists an electrical substation should be raffled off.	08:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Prime Minister Hancock The Lad dreams he's swept to power as Prime Minister. 08:30 England's Glory—Episode 2 2/6 Morgan Jeffries wants to clear out of the local church to make way for a themed hotel.	08:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Make Short Programmes the Burkiss Way 6/13 The Eurovision Raquel Welch Gag Contest begins. 08:30 Girlies—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Dan's financial woes catch up with him, Tula's ex remarries and Salim has a secret.	08:00 Share and Share Alike—Shared Interests 6/9 Jack and Lesley tackle each other’s pastimes. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins. 08:30 A Very Private Man—Episode 6 6/6 David is dreading a visit from his mother while Helen tries to get back on the job ladder.	08:00 Booked—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Mark Radcliffe. 08:30 Ayres on the Air—Series 6, Holidays 4/4 Poet and entertainer Pam Ayres presents poems and sketches about holidays.	08:30 The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, French Week in Stackton 11/13 A Gallic visitor allows Hilda to rehearse her language skills.
09:00	09:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Hannah Gadsby and Natalie Haynes join Gyles Brandreth. 09:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Daniel and Lucy's plans for a quiet weekend are hit by a stream of unplanned visitors.	09:00 The Now Show—Series 61, Episode 1 1/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 09:30 Lucky Heather—3. The Searchers 3/6 Emma thinks that her mother is having an affair so asks Heather to investigate.	09:00 Booked—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Mark Radcliffe. 09:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Crime Wave 4/6 It all begins with a disappearing car and a little old lady.	09:00 Quote... Unquote—Kate Fox, Olly Mann, Julian Mitchell and Joanna Scanlon Nigel Rees quizzes Kate Fox, Olly Mann, Julian Mitchell and Joanna Scanlon. 09:30 Coming Alive—Series 3, Here Comes the Judge 4/6 Ex-con Terry is asked to be a school fancy dress judge, but can he make up with Sandra?	09:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 3 3/6 John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Ahir Shah, Dr Fern Riddell and Prof. Bobby Acharya. 09:30 Sharing Fatman—The Thoroughbred Game 5/6 Is there a connection between their horse's virus and a mysterious offer to the syndicate?	09:00 Listening to Les Dawson Ray Peacock celebrates Les Dawson with special guests and rare archive programmes.	09:00 The Inimitable Jeeves—The Delayed Exit of Claude and Eustace 9/10 Trouble looms for Bertie when his wild cousins arrive. 09:30 Coming Alive—Series 3, Here Comes the Judge 4/6 Ex-con Terry is asked to be a school fancy dress judge, but can he make up with Sandra?
10:00	10:00 Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 1. I Fall Into Disgrace 1/10 The idyllic childhood of a young boy is shattered when his widowed mother remarries.	10:00 Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 2. I Begin Life On My Own Account 2/10 The boy's new life at boarding school brings both friendship and hardship.	10:00 Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 3. Betsey Trotwood 3/10 The boy flees London in search of his only living relative. Stars Miriam Marolyes.	10:00 Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 4. The Question of My Future 4/10 David and Steerforth's trip to Yarmouth has unforeseen consequences.	10:00 Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 5. Good and Bad Angels 5/10 David falls in love, and questions his friendship with Steerforth.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Lost Gems, Sir David Paradine Frost OBE Broadcaster David Frost shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley. 10:30 The Spike Milligan Show The Goon Show pioneer talks rubbish - sings rubbish. Sketch comedy with Jeannie Lambe.
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish 31/52 Manoush Zomorodi and writer Stewart Brand explore how we can remain curious and creative 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Karen Carney Former footballer Karen Carney chooses 'Say You'll Be There' and 'Sweet Caroline'	11:00 Archive on 4—Voice in the Machine How did our machines first find their voices and why have they now started to listen back?	11:00 The Rudest Man in Britain—2. Face to Face with John Freeman 2/3 Simon Fanshawe explores the personal life of outrageous broadcaster Gilbert Harding.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Lost Gems, Patricia Hayes OBE Patricia Hayes shares her castaway choices with Roy Plomley. 11:30 Down With... Work Kenneth Horne takes a humorously anarchic view of the world and value of work.	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—The Last Podcast Radio Hour Laura Grimshaw, Amanda Litherland and Chris Pearson bring the best of Podcast Radio Hour.		11:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Forever and Ever True stories told live in the USA: tales of things past shaping the here and now. 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Helena Bonham Carter Actress Helena Bonham Carter chooses tracks by Fascinating Aida and Stephen Sondheim.
12:00	12:00 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 16 16/20 Kenneth Horne leads a family saga, while Julian and Sandy offer guided tripettes of London 12:30 Anything Legal—Episode 4 4/8 George and Charles tackle a horrid child and a bizarre giant.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 7, The Nasty Affair at the Burami Oasis 1/26 Admiral Seagoon is dispatched as bandits attack the British garrison. 12:30 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 4 4/5 Council leader Mrs Roberts insists an electrical substation should be raffled off.	12:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Prime Minister Hancock The Lad dreams he's swept to power as Prime Minister. 12:30 England's Glory—Episode 2 2/6 Morgan Jeffries wants to clear out of the local church to make way for a themed hotel.	12:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Make Short Programmes the Burkiss Way 6/13 The Eurovision Raquel Welch Gag Contest begins. 12:30 Girlies—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Dan's financial woes catch up with him, Tula's ex remarries and Salim has a secret.	12:00 Share and Share Alike—Shared Interests 6/9 Jack and Lesley tackle each other’s pastimes. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins. 12:30 A Very Private Man—Episode 6 6/6 David is dreading a visit from his mother while Helen tries to get back on the job ladder.	12:00 The Jack Benny Program—Jack Is Sick In Bed 4/6 Jack is bed-ridden with a cold - and he blames announcer, Don Wilson. 12:30 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The After-Dinner 3/6 Damien is invited to do an after-dinner speech.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Between the Ears - The In-Between Land Daljit Nagra chooses the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 Angstrom—Series 1, The Man Who Wasn't Dead 1/4 Scandinavian detective yarn starring Matthew Holness.
13:00	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 2. Lord Peter Sets a Trap 2/6 Murder or suicide? Lord Peter Wimsey must trace a vital clue... 13:30 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 1. Hostage 1/5 As civil war takes its toll on Shrewsbury, the detective monk takes action.	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 3. A Dutiful Son 3/6 Keen to unmask the killer - Wimsey ponders Sir Henry's motives. 13:30 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador 2/5 The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 4. The Snake in the Grass 4/6 Wimsey exchanges harsh words with Harriet - and a shock at dinner! 13:30 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 3. A Princely Death 3/5 Ellis goes from being a hostage to a murder suspect. Brother Cadfael investigates.	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 5. Too Perfect an Alibi 5/6 Wimsey is struggling as the elusive witness Perkins turns up. 13:30 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 4. Allies 4/5 A second murder suspect disappears, and the medieval detective monk journeys to Wales.	13:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 6. All a Question of Time 6/6 The upper class sleuth battles to finally unmask a killer. 13:30 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 5. A Helping Hand 5/5 With a strong case against Elis, will Brother Cadfael solve the sheriff's murder?	13:00 Archive on 4—Voice in the Machine How did our machines first find their voices and why have they now started to listen back?	13:00 The Diaries of Adrian Mole (Omnibus)—Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years, Episode 2 1/2 It's 1997. Adrian Mole is asked to write a book.
14:00	14:00 Buzz by Dr Thor Hanson—Episode 1 1/5 How the wasp transitioned into a bumble bee. 14:15 Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales—1. The Question of Why 1/5 Exploring ancient ideas about malaria and scientific attempts to defeat the deadly disease 14:30 Scream Queens Reece Shearsmith meets the female screen stars of horror.	14:00 Buzz by Dr Thor Hanson—Episode 2 2/5 Participants on a bee hunting course in Arizona arouse the suspicions of the local police. 14:15 Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales—2. The Wrongly Named Tree 2/5 A countess and quinine in another drama exploring ancient ideas about malaria. 14:30 Tom Ravenscroft's One Man Band Tom Ravenscroft goes in search of the musical characters who prefer to go solo.	14:00 Buzz by Dr Thor Hanson—Episode 3 3/5 The lengths to which plants go to attract and exploit the bee population can be bizarre. 14:15 Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales—3. What the Doctor Saw 3/5 Bad air, bad water and sad lives in another drama exploring ancient ideas about malaria. 14:30 The Invisible College—Series 2, 1. Inspiration 1/3 Beryl Bainbridge, Roald Dahl and Ray Bradbury on inspiration.	14:00 Buzz by Dr Thor Hanson—Episode 4 4/5 It's often said that every third bite of food in our diet relies on the existence of bees. 14:15 Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales—4. Little White Crosses 4/5 A canal and a mosquito in another drama exploring ancient ideas about malaria. 14:30 The Botanical Vicar Lemn Sissay celebrates Vicar Shaw, a botanist who found exotic plants on tips and dumps.	14:00 Buzz by Dr Thor Hanson—Episode 5 5/5 How California's annual almond harvest is eliminating bees from the orchards. 14:15 Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales—5. Emergency Prescriptions Kept Up One's Sleeve 5/5 The old ones are still sometimes the best. Drama exploring ancient ideas about malaria. 14:30 The Business of Film with Mark Kermode—The Business of Showing 3/3 Opening weekend is crucial to a film, but there are pitfalls to watch out for.	14:00 Sorry About Last Night—A Loft 1/5 Left wing lawyer Julie and jobless Andy fall for each other - but should they marry? 14:30 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 5, Dave Gorman 2/6 Marcus Brigstocke invites comic Dave Gorman to try new experiences.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Rob Brydon Actor and comedian Rob Brydon chooses 'You Are My Sunshine' by Bing Crosby. 14:20 Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Andrea meets Philip, a married man. Tenderness, not lust, might be the real enemy.
15:00	15:00 Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 1. I Fall Into Disgrace 1/10 The idyllic childhood of a young boy is shattered when his widowed mother remarries.	15:00 Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 2. I Begin Life On My Own Account 2/10 The boy's new life at boarding school brings both friendship and hardship.	15:00 Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 3. Betsey Trotwood 3/10 The boy flees London in search of his only living relative. Stars Miriam Marolyes.	15:00 Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 4. The Question of My Future 4/10 David and Steerforth's trip to Yarmouth has unforeseen consequences.	15:00 Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 5. Good and Bad Angels 5/10 David falls in love, and questions his friendship with Steerforth.	15:00 Alun Cochrane's Fun House—The Kitchen 1/4 Alun takes us on a stand-up tour of his house. 15:30 Electric Ink—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 With job cuts predicted, who will survive the bloodbath?	15:30 Tom Ravenscroft's One Man Band Tom Ravenscroft goes in search of the musical characters who prefer to go solo.
16:00	16:00 Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Hannah Gadsby and Natalie Haynes join Gyles Brandreth. 16:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Daniel and Lucy's plans for a quiet weekend are hit by a stream of unplanned visitors.	16:00 Genius—Series 2, Chris Addison 4/6 Dave Gorman and Chris Addison chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas. 16:30 Lucky Heather—3. The Searchers 3/6 Emma thinks that her mother is having an affair so asks Heather to investigate.	16:00 Booked—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Mark Radcliffe. 16:30 The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, Crime Wave 4/6 It all begins with a disappearing car and a little old lady.	16:00 Quote... Unquote—Kate Fox, Olly Mann, Julian Mitchell and Joanna Scanlon Nigel Rees quizzes Kate Fox, Olly Mann, Julian Mitchell and Joanna Scanlon. 16:30 Coming Alive—Series 3, Here Comes the Judge 4/6 Ex-con Terry is asked to be a school fancy dress judge, but can he make up with Sandra?	16:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 3 3/6 John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Ahir Shah, Dr Fern Riddell and Prof. Bobby Acharya. 16:30 Sharing Fatman—The Thoroughbred Game 5/6 Is there a connection between their horse's virus and a mysterious offer to the syndicate?	16:00 Rumer Godden - Black Narcissus A sinister destiny overtakes the nuns living in the shadow of the Himalayas.	16:00 Conversation from the Engine Room by Nick Warburton A lonely school caretaker gets visits from a lonely pupil. Stars Colin Douglas.
17:00	17:00 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The After-Dinner 3/6 Damien is invited to do an after-dinner speech. 17:30 It's a Fair Cop—Series 7, Student Officer 4/6 Tales of theft from the coppering front line from the policeman turned comic	17:00 Ayres on the Air—Series 6, Holidays 4/4 Poet and entertainer Pam Ayres presents poems and sketches about holidays. 17:30 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Veiled Country Lass 2/4 Trisha makes a special pudding for her first visit to Robert's parents' house.	17:00 Love in Recovery—Series 3, The Coat 2/6 Julie has a bone to pick with Danno - and Andy’s finally met a woman. 17:30 Rob Newman—Rob Newman On Air, Episode One: On Cue 1/4 Rob Newman returns with a hilarious new comedy series, co-starring Claire Price.	17:00 Turf Wars—The Accidental Head 4/4 Beth plans to fight tooth and nail for her son's school place. 17:30 Stand-Up Specials—Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar S4, The Revolving Door 1/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.	17:00 Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, The Splattered Remains of Undentifiable Organs Incident All Over Again 4/6 Jenkins discovers the crew have taken the lift to the Moon. Stars John Sessions. 17:30 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Boring Husband Problem Marian and Tara tackle holiday romances, boring husbands and not being invited to things.	17:30 Great Lives—Philippa Perry on the Italian educator Maria Montessori Psychotherapist Philippa Perry on the Italian educator Maria Montessori.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Between the Ears - The In-Between Land Daljit Nagra chooses the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Angstrom—Series 1, The Man Who Wasn't Dead 1/4 Scandinavian detective yarn starring Matthew Holness.
18:00	18:00 Ringing the Changes by Robert Aickman Gerald and Phrynne are in a deserted seaside resort. The church bells won't stop ringing. 18:30 A Good Read—Rebecca Front and Laura Dockrill Rebecca Front and Laura Dockrill talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.	18:00 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—1. The End Begins 1/6 Brilliant flashes with a seed cloud. Bill Masen recalls the world's monstrous nightmare. 18:30 Soul Music—Schubert’s B-Flat Piano Sonata D960 Personal stories of Schubert’s last Piano Sonata.	18:00 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—2. A Light in the Night 2/6 Bill finds a sighted companion, but can they survive the chaos? 18:30 Pioneers—Series 2, The Samaritans 5/6 Clare English speaks to Roy Day and Mike Tunstall about the history of the Samaritans.	18:00 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—3. Conference and Confusion 3/6 Bill and Josella join an army-led group, but plans for a new community falter. 18:30 Great Lives—Philippa Perry on the Italian educator Maria Montessori Psychotherapist Philippa Perry on the Italian educator Maria Montessori.	18:00 The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham—4. Dead End 4/6 Bill must help a group of blind survivors. Can he find Josella? 18:30 Musical Genes—Series 1, Matt Monro Jr 3/4 Matt Monro Junior reveals what life was like with his father.	18:00 Ghosts of Albion - Legacy William and Tamara Swift discover their demon fighting legacy as defenders of Albion.	18:00 Alex Barr - Futures Torn between his wife and mistress, Conrad seeks the help of a startling fortune-teller. 18:30 Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—1. Arthur's Journey 1/4 A timid commuter meets the cat-like residents of a French village.
19:00	19:00 Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 16 16/20 Kenneth Horne leads a family saga, while Julian and Sandy offer guided tripettes of London 19:30 Anything Legal—Episode 4 4/8 George and Charles tackle a horrid child and a bizarre giant.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 7, The Nasty Affair at the Burami Oasis 1/26 Admiral Seagoon is dispatched as bandits attack the British garrison. 19:30 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 4 4/5 Council leader Mrs Roberts insists an electrical substation should be raffled off.	19:00 The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Prime Minister Hancock The Lad dreams he's swept to power as Prime Minister. 19:30 England's Glory—Episode 2 2/6 Morgan Jeffries wants to clear out of the local church to make way for a themed hotel.	19:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Make Short Programmes the Burkiss Way 6/13 The Eurovision Raquel Welch Gag Contest begins. 19:30 Girlies—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Dan's financial woes catch up with him, Tula's ex remarries and Salim has a secret.	19:00 Share and Share Alike—Shared Interests 6/9 Jack and Lesley tackle each other’s pastimes. Stars Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins. 19:30 A Very Private Man—Episode 6 6/6 David is dreading a visit from his mother while Helen tries to get back on the job ladder.	19:00 Listening to Les Dawson Ray Peacock celebrates Les Dawson with special guests and rare archive programmes.	19:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Forever and Ever True stories told live in the USA: tales of things past shaping the here and now. 19:50 Inheritance Tracks—Helena Bonham Carter Actress Helena Bonham Carter chooses tracks by Fascinating Aida and Stephen Sondheim.
20:00	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 2. Lord Peter Sets a Trap 2/6 Murder or suicide? Lord Peter Wimsey must trace a vital clue... 20:30 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 1. Hostage 1/5 As civil war takes its toll on Shrewsbury, the detective monk takes action.	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 3. A Dutiful Son 3/6 Keen to unmask the killer - Wimsey ponders Sir Henry's motives. 20:30 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador 2/5 The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 4. The Snake in the Grass 4/6 Wimsey exchanges harsh words with Harriet - and a shock at dinner! 20:30 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 3. A Princely Death 3/5 Ellis goes from being a hostage to a murder suspect. Brother Cadfael investigates.	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 5. Too Perfect an Alibi 5/6 Wimsey is struggling as the elusive witness Perkins turns up. 20:30 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 4. Allies 4/5 A second murder suspect disappears, and the medieval detective monk journeys to Wales.	20:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 6. All a Question of Time 6/6 The upper class sleuth battles to finally unmask a killer. 20:30 Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 5. A Helping Hand 5/5 With a strong case against Elis, will Brother Cadfael solve the sheriff's murder?		20:00 Conversation from the Engine Room by Nick Warburton A lonely school caretaker gets visits from a lonely pupil. Stars Colin Douglas.
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish 31/52 Manoush Zomorodi and writer Stewart Brand explore how we can remain curious and creative 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Karen Carney Former footballer Karen Carney chooses 'Say You'll Be There' and 'Sweet Caroline'	21:00 Archive on 4—Voice in the Machine How did our machines first find their voices and why have they now started to listen back?	21:00 The Rudest Man in Britain—2. Face to Face with John Freeman 2/3 Simon Fanshawe explores the personal life of outrageous broadcaster Gilbert Harding.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Lost Gems, Patricia Hayes OBE Patricia Hayes shares her castaway choices with Roy Plomley. 21:30 Down With... Work Kenneth Horne takes a humorously anarchic view of the world and value of work.	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—The Last Podcast Radio Hour Laura Grimshaw, Amanda Litherland and Chris Pearson bring the best of Podcast Radio Hour.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Lost Gems, Sir David Paradine Frost OBE Broadcaster David Frost shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley. 21:30 The Spike Milligan Show The Goon Show pioneer talks rubbish - sings rubbish. Sketch comedy with Jeannie Lambe.
22:00	22:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 7, Student Officer 4/6 Tales of theft from the coppering front line from the policeman turned comic 22:30 Twenty Players—Series 1, Archie McGillivray 3/6 Tony Gubba tells the story of the world's greatest golfing balloonist. 22:45 Self-Storage—Series 1, Job Hunting 3/6 Dave is still separated. Can he get his life back on track by getting a job? 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Flo & Joan 1/3 The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Flo & Joan join Jake Yapp for chat and songs.	22:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Veiled Country Lass 2/4 Trisha makes a special pudding for her first visit to Robert's parents' house. 22:30 Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Douz 4/6 Trouble for Carolyn when the Scottish Cricket Team and Sahara Desert run out of petrol. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Flo & Joan 2/3 The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Flo & Joan join Jake Yapp for chat and songs.	22:00 Rob Newman—Rob Newman On Air, Episode One: On Cue 1/4 Rob Newman returns with a hilarious new comedy series, co-starring Claire Price. 22:30 Rudy's Rare Records—Series 1, Roots Manoeuvres 2/4 Now living above the shop, Grandad, father and son collide over an exhibition. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Flo & Joan 3/3 The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Flo & Joan join Jake Yapp for chat and songs.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar S4, The Revolving Door 1/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. 22:30 Great Unanswered Questions—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Can you knock yourself out by punching yourself in the head? Jason Manford has the answer.	22:00 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Boring Husband Problem Marian and Tara tackle holiday romances, boring husbands and not being invited to things. 22:30 Knowing Me, Knowing You—Episode 5 5/6 Aha! Alan Partridge is 'Live from Las Vegas' with a glamorous American co-host.	22:00 Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, Thought Experiments 4/4 Mixing stand-up comedy and sketches, Rob Newman tackles the world of philosophy. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 5, Eddie Izzard interviews Alastair Campbell 4/6 The stand-up comic interviews the political spin doctor in the tag-team talk show.	22:00 Angstrom—Series 1, The Man Who Wasn't Dead 1/4 Scandinavian detective yarn starring Matthew Holness. 22:30 Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 2, About Poorly Relatives 4/6 Nathan Caton is unsympathetic when his parents are sick, as he has an important gig. 22:45 Elastic Planet—The Zoo 4/6 The true meaning of birdsong is revealed. Julian Pettifer features in the cosmic comedy.
23:00	23:00 The Now Show—Series 61, Episode 1 1/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 23:30 Sorry About Last Night—A Loft 1/5 Left wing lawyer Julie and jobless Andy fall for each other - but should they marry?	23:00 The Shuttleworths—John Shuttleworth's Open Mind, The Bermuda Triangle 5/5 Sheffield's premier singer-songwriter tries to solve the Atlantic Ocean mystery. 23:30 Alun Cochrane's Fun House—The Kitchen 1/4 Alun takes us on a stand-up tour of his house.	23:00 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 5, Dave Gorman 2/6 Marcus Brigstocke invites comic Dave Gorman to try new experiences. 23:30 Hearing with Hegley—Series 3, Episode 4 4/8 John discovers some poems just don't want to be read 23:45 Late—4. From Travelling to Telephoning Midwife tales, and a man thinks about picking up the phone.	23:00 Mission Improbable—Series 1, Jungle! 1/4 A white-knuckle adventure takes reporter Jane and her friends to the Guatemalan jungle. 23:15 The East Coast Listening Post—Series 1, Talk Man 3/4 Dana and Eric head to the north east of England to spend time with a male therapy group. 23:30 The Party Party—Episode 4 4/6 No one in Microcosm notices that the quiz show Narrator has gone missing.	23:00 Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 1, Episode 2 2/2 Honesty for politicians and truthful ads! The activist tries to shape policies. 23:30 James Acaster's Perfect Sounds—Series 2, Sikisa Bostwick-Barnes & Bollywave Ami Dang's Uni Sun is an album inspired by ancient scriptures and modern dance.	23:00 Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Featuring a woman who is so useless, she's been snapped up for a job in government. 23:30 Old Harry's Game—Series 3, A Four Letter Word 3/6 A new arrival in Hell persuades Satan to re-shoot 'Casablanca' - with a mutant alien.	23:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Primary Phase, Fit The Fifth 5/6 Arthur and company are blown up, but still find time for a bite at a very exclusive eatery 23:30 Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 1, Inventors 5/6 Owain Glyndwr and William Robert Grove face judgement. Expect a glorious service station.

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