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BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 6 - 12 March 2023

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00:00	00:00 Poetry Extra—Poetry Please – Alice Oswald Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 00:30 The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time by Keith Houston (Omnibus) Keith Houston visits the birthplace of papyrus.	00:00 Passenger List—1. Traffic 1/12 Mystery thriller about a missing plane. Starring Kelly Marie Tran. 00:33 The Theft by Jennifer Johnston A strange theft by a mysterious child is never forgotten. Will it ever be resolved? 00:53 Inheritance Tracks—Jilly Cooper Jilly Cooper selects tracks from Beethoven and The Sound of Music.	00:00 Passenger List—2. Flock of Geese 2/12 The replacement co-pilot, a suspected terrorist, the official version of events. 00:35 There Will Come Soft Rains by Ray Bradbury 2026: With surroundings destroyed and empty of human life, an automated house carries on.	00:00 Passenger List—3. Psychic Witch 3/12 A sick passenger, the man in the green jacket and the one who survived. 00:45 Short Works—Craft Work by Selina Thompson Living in a caravan on the east coast of Ireland, a woman comes face-to-face with fear.	00:00 Passenger List—4. Cyberspace 4/12 The guilty client, the twin brother and his lover, how to hack a plane.	00:00 Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 10. Pretty Lies The War Doctor and Cardinal Ollistra discover destruction follows them everywhere.	00:00 Laura Watson - Nightcap Nine-year-old Tom is shaken from sleep by a ghostly presence 00:45 EF Benson - The Terror by Night Inexplicable moods and smells mar a friendly reunion. What can it mean? Read by Brian Gear
01:00	01:40 Inheritance Tracks—David Harewood The actor chooses Ken Boothe's 'Everything I Own' and Stevie Wonder 'Living for the City'. 01:50 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey (Omnibus), Episode 1 1/2 Entering society, Catherine imagines danger in every encounter with comic results.	01:00 Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 1, 5. Explorers on the Moon 5/6 The intrepid boy reporter and his friends are unaware their rocket is being monitored. 01:30 A Case for Dr Morelle—5. The Blackmailer 5/13 The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes the dealings of a mysterious Spanish count.	01:00 Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 1, 6. Tintin in Tibet 6/6 News of a plane crash sends the intrepid boy reporter on a desperate search. 01:30 A Case for Dr Morelle—6. Voice in the Night 6/13 The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes death threats made to an elderly spinster.	01:00 Craddock and Co—1. The Crompton Canvas 1/3 Victorian detective Charles Craddock investigates the theft of an Earl's painting. 01:30 A Case for Dr Morelle—7. The Will 7/13 A young man in distress and an old man in danger.	01:00 Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing 2/3 Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre. 01:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 1. The Voice of Doom 1/7 West finds the body of a crook, but faces opposition...	01:00 Passenger List—5. Inoperative Operative 5/12 A familiar song, a friend unmasked, a rogue agent.	01:00 Moths Lady Dolly Vanderdecken is horrified when her daughter arrives for the season.
02:00		02:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—1. Kidnap 1/10 A father goes into the bush in search of his 13-year-old son. 02:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 6. Gothic Mysteries 6/10 Henry enraptures Catherine with his tall tales. 02:30 Bridget Christie: Mortal—Afterlife 4/4 Comedian Bridget Christie contemplates mortality and takes a look at the afterlife.	02:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—2. The Waiting Game 2/10 As the minutes turn to hours, the son is still not home. 02:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 7. Suspicions 7/10 Catherine is determined to discover how Mrs Tilney met her death. 02:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, Blood of the Reardons 4/6 To escape his daughter's gluten-free falafel salad, Ed enrols on a clinical trial.	02:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—3. Twins 3/10 Clyde reflects on a devastating label that would stay forever with his son. 02:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 8. Terrible Deeds 8/10 Catherine harbours fears about the terrible deeds that may have taken place. 02:30 Women Talking About Cars—Series 2, Dame Sheila Hancock 1/4 Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Sheila Hancock about cars.	02:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—4. Family 4/10 With Paul still missing, Clyde wonders whether he should have taken Uncle Vishnu's help. 02:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 9. Dismissed 9/10 Catherine finds herself abruptly dismissed from Northanger Abbey. 02:30 Guilt Trip—2. Walking Worries 2/4 Ros and Laura each have concerns. Will they find what they're looking for?	02:00 Craddock and Co—3. My Dear Isabelle 3/3 The reappearance of an old flame prompts a trip to France for Charles and niece Lucy. 02:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 2. Crisis for a Copper 2/7 A round-table conference but it's a vicious circle for West! Stars Patrick Allen.	02:30 The Wind in My Hair by Masih Alinejad (Omnibus) Masih Alinejad’s account of her upbringing after the Islamic Revolution in Iran.
03:00	03:00 The Betty Witherspoon Show—From 27/04/1974 Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray cross their comedy swords. With Miriam Margolyes. 03:30 Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 16 16/21 Maggie asks her friends to help fix-up a cottage she’s bought. What could go wrong?	03:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 1 1/16 Kenneth Horne is a doctor who talks to animals, while Julian and Sandy troll west. 03:30 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Death List 7/8 Jim is against government surveillance, until he faces a threat...	03:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, Spon 1/26 A certain brown terror awaits Dick Emery, who is filling Harry Secombe's shoes. 03:30 In the Chair—Episode 6 6/6 George battles to unmask the killer, and a new chief for the BBC.	03:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Marrow Contest 11/12 The Lad takes on the authorities to save his garden's pride and joy. 03:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Work and Travel 2/6 The 'lifestyle presenters' look at work and travel, plus 'Missing Persons'.	03:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, How to Succeed in Business The Burkiss Way 3/15 Satan promises to either eat a cucumber or offer a huge cash bribe. 03:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.	03:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—5. Jealousy 5/10 Memories evolve of jealousies, lies and dangers that first began to threaten the family. 03:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 10. Return 10/10 Catherine's visit has ended in disaster, but does she deserve a happy ending? 03:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore 2/4 Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family.	03:45 Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts—The Holiday Experts 4/5 Fontwell wants to book a holiday - but who to trust? Stars Frank Thornton.
04:00	04:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Lord Coe 4 Extra's extended edition. Lord Coe shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young	04:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Dave Gorman and Mary Anne Hobbs. 04:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Lucy regrets helping to write a book, while Daniel is on an odd night out.	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Martin Young's quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Amanda Foreman and Maria McErlane. 04:30 The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience—Episode 3 3/4 The warring radio spouses welcome Mike Smith and Sarah Greene.	04:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 04:30 The Small World of Dominic Holland—Domesticity 2/6 The comedian looks at the ups and downs of domesticity. With Dave Lamb.	04:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 23, Episode 1 1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 04:30 Clare in the Community—Series 5, Girls on Film 3/6 Clare in the Community, the Sony Award winning comedy, with Sally Phillips.	04:00 Mr Willow's Wife—5. All In A Good Cause 5/6 Felicity decides to write, direct and star in her local church pantomime. From 1971. 04:30 Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Squire Fenton Babblewick inherits an estate, but his manservant is dismayed.	04:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 27/11/1959 Kitty’s just about had enough of Ted’s film star obsession. Will he take the hint? 04:30 Whack-O!—The Grange School For Boys When an attractive exchange teacher from France arrives Professor Edwards is forced to act
05:00	05:00 Passenger List—1. Traffic 1/12 Mystery thriller about a missing plane. Starring Kelly Marie Tran. 05:33 The Theft by Jennifer Johnston A strange theft by a mysterious child is never forgotten. Will it ever be resolved?	05:00 Passenger List—2. Flock of Geese 2/12 The replacement co-pilot, a suspected terrorist, the official version of events. 05:35 There Will Come Soft Rains by Ray Bradbury 2026: With surroundings destroyed and empty of human life, an automated house carries on.	05:00 Passenger List—3. Psychic Witch 3/12 A sick passenger, the man in the green jacket and the one who survived. 05:45 Short Works—Craft Work by Selina Thompson Living in a caravan on the east coast of Ireland, a woman comes face-to-face with fear.	05:00 Passenger List—4. Cyberspace 4/12 The guilty client, the twin brother and his lover, how to hack a plane.	05:00 Passenger List—5. Inoperative Operative 5/12 A familiar song, a friend unmasked, a rogue agent.	05:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson. 05:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 3, An Evil Life Sort of Explained 5/6 Floating in the most peculiar way, Harry and Pip hear Gently Benevolent's life story.	05:00 Mastertapes - Access All Areas—2. From Four Seasons to Time of the Season 2/3 John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Nigel Kennedy to The Zombies.
06:00	06:00 Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 1, 5. Explorers on the Moon 5/6 The intrepid boy reporter and his friends are unaware their rocket is being monitored. 06:30 A Case for Dr Morelle—5. The Blackmailer 5/13 The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes the dealings of a mysterious Spanish count.	06:00 Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 1, 6. Tintin in Tibet 6/6 News of a plane crash sends the intrepid boy reporter on a desperate search. 06:30 A Case for Dr Morelle—6. Voice in the Night 6/13 The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes death threats made to an elderly spinster.	06:00 Craddock and Co—1. The Crompton Canvas 1/3 Victorian detective Charles Craddock investigates the theft of an Earl's painting. 06:30 A Case for Dr Morelle—7. The Will 7/13 A young man in distress and an old man in danger.	06:00 Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing 2/3 Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre. 06:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 1. The Voice of Doom 1/7 West finds the body of a crook, but faces opposition...	06:00 Craddock and Co—3. My Dear Isabelle 3/3 The reappearance of an old flame prompts a trip to France for Charles and niece Lucy. 06:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 2. Crisis for a Copper 2/7 A round-table conference but it's a vicious circle for West! Stars Patrick Allen.	06:00 Moths Lady Dolly Vanderdecken is horrified when her daughter arrives for the season.	06:00 Poetry Extra—The Dam Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 06:30 Golden Child by Claire Adam (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Trinidad: As dusk falls, a father sets out into the bush in search of his missing son.
07:00	07:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—1. Kidnap 1/10 A father goes into the bush in search of his 13-year-old son. 07:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 6. Gothic Mysteries 6/10 Henry enraptures Catherine with his tall tales. 07:30 Bridget Christie: Mortal—Afterlife 4/4 Comedian Bridget Christie contemplates mortality and takes a look at the afterlife.	07:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—2. The Waiting Game 2/10 As the minutes turn to hours, the son is still not home. 07:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 7. Suspicions 7/10 Catherine is determined to discover how Mrs Tilney met her death. 07:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, Blood of the Reardons 4/6 To escape his daughter's gluten-free falafel salad, Ed enrols on a clinical trial.	07:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—3. Twins 3/10 Clyde reflects on a devastating label that would stay forever with his son. 07:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 8. Terrible Deeds 8/10 Catherine harbours fears about the terrible deeds that may have taken place. 07:30 Women Talking About Cars—Series 2, Dame Sheila Hancock 1/4 Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Sheila Hancock about cars.	07:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—4. Family 4/10 With Paul still missing, Clyde wonders whether he should have taken Uncle Vishnu's help. 07:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 9. Dismissed 9/10 Catherine finds herself abruptly dismissed from Northanger Abbey. 07:30 Guilt Trip—2. Walking Worries 2/4 Ros and Laura each have concerns. Will they find what they're looking for?	07:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—5. Jealousy 5/10 Memories evolve of jealousies, lies and dangers that first began to threaten the family. 07:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 10. Return 10/10 Catherine's visit has ended in disaster, but does she deserve a happy ending? 07:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore 2/4 Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family.	07:30 The Wind in My Hair by Masih Alinejad (Omnibus) Masih Alinejad’s account of her upbringing after the Islamic Revolution in Iran.	07:40 Inheritance Tracks—Sir Michael Caine Legendary actor Sir Michael Caine shares his inheritance tracks. 07:50 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey (Omnibus), Episode 2 2/2 Henry Tilney enraptures Catherine with tall tales of gothic mysteries of Northanger Abbey.
08:00	08:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 1 1/16 Kenneth Horne is a doctor who talks to animals, while Julian and Sandy troll west. 08:30 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Death List 7/8 Jim is against government surveillance, until he faces a threat...	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, Spon 1/26 A certain brown terror awaits Dick Emery, who is filling Harry Secombe's shoes. 08:30 In the Chair—Episode 6 6/6 George battles to unmask the killer, and a new chief for the BBC.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Marrow Contest 11/12 The Lad takes on the authorities to save his garden's pride and joy. 08:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Work and Travel 2/6 The 'lifestyle presenters' look at work and travel, plus 'Missing Persons'.	08:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, How to Succeed in Business The Burkiss Way 3/15 Satan promises to either eat a cucumber or offer a huge cash bribe. 08:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.	08:00 Mr Willow's Wife—5. All In A Good Cause 5/6 Felicity decides to write, direct and star in her local church pantomime. From 1971. 08:30 Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Squire Fenton Babblewick inherits an estate, but his manservant is dismayed.	08:45 Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts—The Holiday Experts 4/5 Fontwell wants to book a holiday - but who to trust? Stars Frank Thornton.
09:00	09:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Dave Gorman and Mary Anne Hobbs. 09:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Lucy regrets helping to write a book, while Daniel is on an odd night out.	09:00 Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Martin Young's quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Amanda Foreman and Maria McErlane. 09:30 The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience—Episode 3 3/4 The warring radio spouses welcome Mike Smith and Sarah Greene.	09:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 09:30 The Small World of Dominic Holland—Domesticity 2/6 The comedian looks at the ups and downs of domesticity. With Dave Lamb.	09:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 23, Episode 1 1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 09:30 Clare in the Community—Series 5, Girls on Film 3/6 Clare in the Community, the Sony Award winning comedy, with Sally Phillips.	09:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson. 09:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 3, An Evil Life Sort of Explained 5/6 Floating in the most peculiar way, Harry and Pip hear Gently Benevolent's life story.	09:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 27/11/1959 Kitty’s just about had enough of Ted’s film star obsession. Will he take the hint? 09:30 Whack-O!—The Grange School For Boys When an attractive exchange teacher from France arrives Professor Edwards is forced to act	09:00 Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, The Blackmail Letter 1/13 When he receives a menacing letter, the main threat to Harry's wellbeing is Harry himself! 09:30 Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 17 17/21 To promote a posh store’s Bridal Week event, the agency organises a live TV wedding.
10:00	10:00 Passenger List—1. Traffic 1/12 Mystery thriller about a missing plane. Starring Kelly Marie Tran. 10:33 The Theft by Jennifer Johnston A strange theft by a mysterious child is never forgotten. Will it ever be resolved? 10:53 Inheritance Tracks—Jilly Cooper Jilly Cooper selects tracks from Beethoven and The Sound of Music.	10:00 Passenger List—2. Flock of Geese 2/12 The replacement co-pilot, a suspected terrorist, the official version of events. 10:35 There Will Come Soft Rains by Ray Bradbury 2026: With surroundings destroyed and empty of human life, an automated house carries on.	10:00 Passenger List—3. Psychic Witch 3/12 A sick passenger, the man in the green jacket and the one who survived. 10:45 Short Works—Craft Work by Selina Thompson Living in a caravan on the east coast of Ireland, a woman comes face-to-face with fear.	10:00 Passenger List—4. Cyberspace 4/12 The guilty client, the twin brother and his lover, how to hack a plane.	10:00 Passenger List—5. Inoperative Operative 5/12 A familiar song, a friend unmasked, a rogue agent.	10:00 Mastertapes - Access All Areas—2. From Four Seasons to Time of the Season 2/3 John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Nigel Kennedy to The Zombies.	10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Sir Michael Caine 4 Extra's extended edition. Sir Michael Caine shares his castaway choices.
11:00	11:00 Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 1, 5. Explorers on the Moon 5/6 The intrepid boy reporter and his friends are unaware their rocket is being monitored. 11:30 A Case for Dr Morelle—5. The Blackmailer 5/13 The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes the dealings of a mysterious Spanish count.	11:00 Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 1, 6. Tintin in Tibet 6/6 News of a plane crash sends the intrepid boy reporter on a desperate search. 11:30 A Case for Dr Morelle—6. Voice in the Night 6/13 The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes death threats made to an elderly spinster.	11:00 Craddock and Co—1. The Crompton Canvas 1/3 Victorian detective Charles Craddock investigates the theft of an Earl's painting. 11:30 A Case for Dr Morelle—7. The Will 7/13 A young man in distress and an old man in danger.	11:00 Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing 2/3 Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre. 11:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 1. The Voice of Doom 1/7 West finds the body of a crook, but faces opposition...	11:00 Craddock and Co—3. My Dear Isabelle 3/3 The reappearance of an old flame prompts a trip to France for Charles and niece Lucy. 11:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 2. Crisis for a Copper 2/7 A round-table conference but it's a vicious circle for West! Stars Patrick Allen.	11:00 Moths Lady Dolly Vanderdecken is horrified when her daughter arrives for the season.	11:00 Poetry Extra—The Dam Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 11:30 Golden Child by Claire Adam (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Trinidad: As dusk falls, a father sets out into the bush in search of his missing son.
12:00	12:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—1. Kidnap 1/10 A father goes into the bush in search of his 13-year-old son. 12:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 6. Gothic Mysteries 6/10 Henry enraptures Catherine with his tall tales. 12:30 Bridget Christie: Mortal—Afterlife 4/4 Comedian Bridget Christie contemplates mortality and takes a look at the afterlife.	12:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—2. The Waiting Game 2/10 As the minutes turn to hours, the son is still not home. 12:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 7. Suspicions 7/10 Catherine is determined to discover how Mrs Tilney met her death. 12:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, Blood of the Reardons 4/6 To escape his daughter's gluten-free falafel salad, Ed enrols on a clinical trial.	12:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—3. Twins 3/10 Clyde reflects on a devastating label that would stay forever with his son. 12:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 8. Terrible Deeds 8/10 Catherine harbours fears about the terrible deeds that may have taken place. 12:30 Women Talking About Cars—Series 2, Dame Sheila Hancock 1/4 Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Sheila Hancock about cars.	12:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—4. Family 4/10 With Paul still missing, Clyde wonders whether he should have taken Uncle Vishnu's help. 12:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 9. Dismissed 9/10 Catherine finds herself abruptly dismissed from Northanger Abbey. 12:30 Guilt Trip—2. Walking Worries 2/4 Ros and Laura each have concerns. Will they find what they're looking for?	12:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—5. Jealousy 5/10 Memories evolve of jealousies, lies and dangers that first began to threaten the family. 12:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 10. Return 10/10 Catherine's visit has ended in disaster, but does she deserve a happy ending? 12:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore 2/4 Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family.	12:30 The Wind in My Hair by Masih Alinejad (Omnibus) Masih Alinejad’s account of her upbringing after the Islamic Revolution in Iran.	12:40 Inheritance Tracks—Sir Michael Caine Legendary actor Sir Michael Caine shares his inheritance tracks. 12:50 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey (Omnibus), Episode 2 2/2 Henry Tilney enraptures Catherine with tall tales of gothic mysteries of Northanger Abbey.
13:00	13:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 1 1/16 Kenneth Horne is a doctor who talks to animals, while Julian and Sandy troll west. 13:30 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Death List 7/8 Jim is against government surveillance, until he faces a threat...	13:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, Spon 1/26 A certain brown terror awaits Dick Emery, who is filling Harry Secombe's shoes. 13:30 In the Chair—Episode 6 6/6 George battles to unmask the killer, and a new chief for the BBC.	13:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Marrow Contest 11/12 The Lad takes on the authorities to save his garden's pride and joy. 13:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Work and Travel 2/6 The 'lifestyle presenters' look at work and travel, plus 'Missing Persons'.	13:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, How to Succeed in Business The Burkiss Way 3/15 Satan promises to either eat a cucumber or offer a huge cash bribe. 13:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.	13:00 Mr Willow's Wife—5. All In A Good Cause 5/6 Felicity decides to write, direct and star in her local church pantomime. From 1971. 13:30 Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Squire Fenton Babblewick inherits an estate, but his manservant is dismayed.	13:45 Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts—The Holiday Experts 4/5 Fontwell wants to book a holiday - but who to trust? Stars Frank Thornton.
14:00	14:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Dave Gorman and Mary Anne Hobbs. 14:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Lucy regrets helping to write a book, while Daniel is on an odd night out.	14:00 Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Martin Young's quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Amanda Foreman and Maria McErlane. 14:30 The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience—Episode 3 3/4 The warring radio spouses welcome Mike Smith and Sarah Greene.	14:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 14:30 The Small World of Dominic Holland—Domesticity 2/6 The comedian looks at the ups and downs of domesticity. With Dave Lamb.	14:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 23, Episode 1 1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 14:30 Clare in the Community—Series 5, Girls on Film 3/6 Clare in the Community, the Sony Award winning comedy, with Sally Phillips.	14:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson. 14:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 3, An Evil Life Sort of Explained 5/6 Floating in the most peculiar way, Harry and Pip hear Gently Benevolent's life story.	14:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 27/11/1959 Kitty’s just about had enough of Ted’s film star obsession. Will he take the hint? 14:30 Whack-O!—The Grange School For Boys When an attractive exchange teacher from France arrives Professor Edwards is forced to act	14:00 Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, The Blackmail Letter 1/13 When he receives a menacing letter, the main threat to Harry's wellbeing is Harry himself! 14:30 Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 17 17/21 To promote a posh store’s Bridal Week event, the agency organises a live TV wedding.
15:00	15:00 Passenger List—1. Traffic 1/12 Mystery thriller about a missing plane. Starring Kelly Marie Tran. 15:33 The Theft by Jennifer Johnston A strange theft by a mysterious child is never forgotten. Will it ever be resolved?	15:00 Passenger List—2. Flock of Geese 2/12 The replacement co-pilot, a suspected terrorist, the official version of events. 15:35 There Will Come Soft Rains by Ray Bradbury 2026: With surroundings destroyed and empty of human life, an automated house carries on.	15:00 Passenger List—3. Psychic Witch 3/12 A sick passenger, the man in the green jacket and the one who survived. 15:45 Short Works—Craft Work by Selina Thompson Living in a caravan on the east coast of Ireland, a woman comes face-to-face with fear.	15:00 Passenger List—4. Cyberspace 4/12 The guilty client, the twin brother and his lover, how to hack a plane.	15:00 Passenger List—5. Inoperative Operative 5/12 A familiar song, a friend unmasked, a rogue agent.	15:00 Mastertapes - Access All Areas—2. From Four Seasons to Time of the Season 2/3 John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Nigel Kennedy to The Zombies.	15:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Sir Michael Caine 4 Extra's extended edition. Sir Michael Caine shares his castaway choices.
16:00	16:00 Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 1, 5. Explorers on the Moon 5/6 The intrepid boy reporter and his friends are unaware their rocket is being monitored. 16:30 A Case for Dr Morelle—5. The Blackmailer 5/13 The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes the dealings of a mysterious Spanish count.	16:00 Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 1, 6. Tintin in Tibet 6/6 News of a plane crash sends the intrepid boy reporter on a desperate search. 16:30 A Case for Dr Morelle—6. Voice in the Night 6/13 The psychiatrist-turned-detective probes death threats made to an elderly spinster.	16:00 Craddock and Co—1. The Crompton Canvas 1/3 Victorian detective Charles Craddock investigates the theft of an Earl's painting. 16:30 A Case for Dr Morelle—7. The Will 7/13 A young man in distress and an old man in danger.	16:00 Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing 2/3 Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre. 16:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 1. The Voice of Doom 1/7 West finds the body of a crook, but faces opposition...	16:00 Craddock and Co—3. My Dear Isabelle 3/3 The reappearance of an old flame prompts a trip to France for Charles and niece Lucy. 16:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 2. Crisis for a Copper 2/7 A round-table conference but it's a vicious circle for West! Stars Patrick Allen.	16:00 Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 10. Pretty Lies The War Doctor and Cardinal Ollistra discover destruction follows them everywhere.	16:00 Laura Watson - Nightcap Nine-year-old Tom is shaken from sleep by a ghostly presence 16:45 EF Benson - The Terror by Night Inexplicable moods and smells mar a friendly reunion. What can it mean? Read by Brian Gear
17:00	17:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—1. Kidnap 1/10 A father goes into the bush in search of his 13-year-old son. 17:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 6. Gothic Mysteries 6/10 Henry enraptures Catherine with his tall tales. 17:30 Bridget Christie: Mortal—Afterlife 4/4 Comedian Bridget Christie contemplates mortality and takes a look at the afterlife.	17:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—2. The Waiting Game 2/10 As the minutes turn to hours, the son is still not home. 17:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 7. Suspicions 7/10 Catherine is determined to discover how Mrs Tilney met her death. 17:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, Blood of the Reardons 4/6 To escape his daughter's gluten-free falafel salad, Ed enrols on a clinical trial.	17:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—3. Twins 3/10 Clyde reflects on a devastating label that would stay forever with his son. 17:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 8. Terrible Deeds 8/10 Catherine harbours fears about the terrible deeds that may have taken place. 17:30 Women Talking About Cars—Series 2, Dame Sheila Hancock 1/4 Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Sheila Hancock about cars.	17:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—4. Family 4/10 With Paul still missing, Clyde wonders whether he should have taken Uncle Vishnu's help. 17:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 9. Dismissed 9/10 Catherine finds herself abruptly dismissed from Northanger Abbey. 17:30 Guilt Trip—2. Walking Worries 2/4 Ros and Laura each have concerns. Will they find what they're looking for?	17:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—5. Jealousy 5/10 Memories evolve of jealousies, lies and dangers that first began to threaten the family. 17:15 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 10. Return 10/10 Catherine's visit has ended in disaster, but does she deserve a happy ending? 17:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore 2/4 Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family.	17:00 Moths Lady Dolly Vanderdecken is horrified when her daughter arrives for the season.	17:00 Poetry Extra—The Dam Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Golden Child by Claire Adam (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Trinidad: As dusk falls, a father sets out into the bush in search of his missing son.
18:00	18:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 1 1/16 Kenneth Horne is a doctor who talks to animals, while Julian and Sandy troll west. 18:30 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Death List 7/8 Jim is against government surveillance, until he faces a threat...	18:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, Spon 1/26 A certain brown terror awaits Dick Emery, who is filling Harry Secombe's shoes. 18:30 In the Chair—Episode 6 6/6 George battles to unmask the killer, and a new chief for the BBC.	18:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Marrow Contest 11/12 The Lad takes on the authorities to save his garden's pride and joy. 18:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Work and Travel 2/6 The 'lifestyle presenters' look at work and travel, plus 'Missing Persons'.	18:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, How to Succeed in Business The Burkiss Way 3/15 Satan promises to either eat a cucumber or offer a huge cash bribe. 18:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.	18:00 Mr Willow's Wife—5. All In A Good Cause 5/6 Felicity decides to write, direct and star in her local church pantomime. From 1971. 18:30 Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Squire Fenton Babblewick inherits an estate, but his manservant is dismayed.	18:30 The Wind in My Hair by Masih Alinejad (Omnibus) Masih Alinejad’s account of her upbringing after the Islamic Revolution in Iran.	18:40 Inheritance Tracks—Sir Michael Caine Legendary actor Sir Michael Caine shares his inheritance tracks. 18:50 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey (Omnibus), Episode 2 2/2 Henry Tilney enraptures Catherine with tall tales of gothic mysteries of Northanger Abbey.
19:00	19:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Dave Gorman and Mary Anne Hobbs. 19:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Lucy regrets helping to write a book, while Daniel is on an odd night out.	19:00 Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Martin Young's quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Amanda Foreman and Maria McErlane. 19:30 The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience—Episode 3 3/4 The warring radio spouses welcome Mike Smith and Sarah Greene.	19:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 19:30 The Small World of Dominic Holland—Domesticity 2/6 The comedian looks at the ups and downs of domesticity. With Dave Lamb.	19:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 23, Episode 1 1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 19:30 Clare in the Community—Series 5, Girls on Film 3/6 Clare in the Community, the Sony Award winning comedy, with Sally Phillips.	19:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson. 19:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 3, An Evil Life Sort of Explained 5/6 Floating in the most peculiar way, Harry and Pip hear Gently Benevolent's life story.	19:45 Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts—The Holiday Experts 4/5 Fontwell wants to book a holiday - but who to trust? Stars Frank Thornton.
20:00	20:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 12, Out of the Blue 2/8 True stories told live in the USA: Jay Allison introduces tales with twists 20:50 Inheritance Tracks—Benedict Allen The writer and adventurer chooses the theme to The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.	20:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, New Family Values 42/52 Manoush Zomorodi and psychologist Andrew Soloman explore a new age of family dynamics 20:50 Inheritance Tracks—Bear Grylls Adventurer Bear Grylls inherits 'The Circle of Life' by Elton John.	20:00 Archive on 4—The Advance Guard of the Avant-garde DJ Taylor tells the story of an influential group of experimental 1960s British writers.	20:00 Mastertapes - Access All Areas—1. Macca to Modfather 1/3 John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Sir Paul McCartney to Paul Weller.	20:00 Richard Baker Compares Notes: Patrick Moore Patrick Moore talks about his musical life with Richard Baker. 20:30 Soul Music—I Will Survive True stories of what the iconic disco anthem means to people around the world.	20:00 Ray's a Laugh—From 27/11/1959 Kitty’s just about had enough of Ted’s film star obsession. Will he take the hint? 20:30 Whack-O!—The Grange School For Boys When an attractive exchange teacher from France arrives Professor Edwards is forced to act	20:00 Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, The Blackmail Letter 1/13 When he receives a menacing letter, the main threat to Harry's wellbeing is Harry himself! 20:30 Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 17 17/21 To promote a posh store’s Bridal Week event, the agency organises a live TV wedding.
21:00	21:00 Sneakernomics—1. The Town of Bent Necks The sibling rivalry that spawned two of the world's biggest sports brands.	21:00 Sneakernomics—2. Dassler vs. Dassler How two shoe-making brothers played a part in altering German history.	21:00 Sneakernomics—3. The Committee of Sleep How an Oregon track coach ignited the running boom in America.	21:00 Sneakernomics—4. A Fistful of Shoes How the shoe wars and the Dassler family rivalry reached their peak in Mexico 1968.	21:00 Sneakernomics—5. The Birth of Cool How celebrity began to change the face of sport, and how boards went from surf to street.	21:00 Mastertapes - Access All Areas—2. From Four Seasons to Time of the Season 2/3 John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Nigel Kennedy to The Zombies.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Sir Michael Caine 4 Extra's extended edition. Sir Michael Caine shares his castaway choices.
22:00	22:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 17, Episode 2 2/6 John Lloyd and Anna Ptaszynski with Rosie Holt, Olivia Potts and Professor Carlo Rovelli. 22:30 Woof—True Tales of Romance and Failure, The Price of Luxury 3/4 Bittersweet stories written and performed by Chris Neill with Martin Hyder and Isy Suttie. 22:45 Charlotte and Lillian—Series 2, 3. The Brotherhood 3/4 Charlotte is forced to intervene when Lillian makes a suspicious new group of friends.	22:00 Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 4, Wednesday's Child Is... 3/6 Award-winning comedian Mark Watson re-embarks on his doomed quest to understand life. 22:30 The Jason Byrne Show—Series 2, Holidays 5/6 The award-winning comic tackles the stress of going on holiday. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—John Kearns 2/3 Rob Deering chats to John Kearns in the Comedy Club.	22:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 3. The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea 3/6 This week, our passionate couple, Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam, are all at sea. 22:30 Jason Cook's School of Hard Knocks—Job Interviews and Office Politics 4/6 Jason distributes tips and tricks for job interviews and probes office politics.	22:00 Meet David Sedaris—Series 9, 2. Fresh Caught Haddock 2/6 Fresh Caught Haddock is this week’s essay from the master storyteller. 22:30 Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 1, Food 2/4 Paul finds out how his high street became dominated by Chinese and Indian restaurants. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—John Kearns 3/3 Rob Deering chats to John Kearns in the Comedy Club.	22:00 The Ultimate Choice—Series 1, 3: Eel Girl v The Incredible Moth 3/6 Steph McGovern is in Newcastle seeking answers to the great questions of our age. 22:30 Beauty of Britain—Series 2, Citroen UXB 1/6 Zimbabwean care worker Beauty Oolonga returns to tend to the elderly of Britain.	22:00 Two Episodes of Mash—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Diane, Joe and David must do 30 minutes of community service for crimes against radio. 22:30 Armstrong and Miller—Episode 4 4/4 Macho mountaineers and school band memories. The duo's sketches and songs. 22:45 The In Crowd—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.	22:00 Alice's Wunderland—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 A trip to the land of magical realms, which is under threat from an unclear war. 22:30 Isy Suttie's Love Letters—Series 1, Peter and Anne 1/4 Peter and Anne are two shy bell-ringers whom Isy and Darren conspire to bring together. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Tom Ward 1/3 Jon Holmes chats to the comedian Tom Ward.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 110, Episode 10 10/11 Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. 23:30 Masala FM—Episode 1 1/6 The London Asian radio station toughens up its act. From 1996.	23:00 Damien Slash—The Damien Slash Mixtape. Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 YouTube star Damien Slash with surreal and satirical characters. 23:15 Political Animals—Series 1, Wilberforce 1/4 The chief mouser to the Cabinet Office, 1973-1987, reflects on life with Margaret Thatcher 23:30 Elvenquest—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 The Oracle enlightens in the quest for the Sword of Asnagar.	23:00 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Dame Kelly Holmes 6/6 The double Olympic champion tries her first deep-fried Mars bar. 23:30 This Is Craig Brown—The Arts 2/6 How designer Terence Conran 'invented' the chair. 23:45 Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—1. Pubs 1/4 The incisive reporter investigates Britain's public houses.	23:00 The John Moloney Show—Series 3, How I Became Seen and Heard 3/4 John muses over the proverb 'children should be seen and not heard'. 23:15 Bird Island—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Ben tests out a new coat suitable for the climate in the subantarctic. 23:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 3, How to Make a Killing 5/6 A neighbourly good deed lands Tom in trouble.	23:00 John Kearns—2. Half-Time Passions flare and loyalty is tested at a football ground in London. 23:15 Poets' Tree—Episode 2 2/4 Paul Hamilton visits some young offenders to demonstrate poetry's rehabilitative powers. 23:30 Listen Against—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 A week of radio that never happened. Programmes rewound and mangled.	23:00 Party—Series 3, Radio 4/4 The aspiring politicians get their first radio interview ahead of the by-election. 23:30 Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 3 3/6 Will is no street-fightin' man. Can American rapper 10 Shot turn him into a tough guy?	23:00 Life With Lederer—Series 2, The Cure 2/5 Helen Lederer reveals her methods for coping with life, through alternative medicine. 23:15 The Kneebone Bonanza—Episode 4 4/5 A wild Cornish comedy about scrap metal, tough times and C & W music. 23:30 Rigor Mortis—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 The pathologists face doing a holistic, non-invasive autopsy

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