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BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 13 - 19 March 2023

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00:00	00:00 Poetry Extra—The Dam Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 00:30 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.	00:00 Passenger List—6. The White Matchmaker 6/12 The wreckage, a missing passport, an unexpected call. 00:45 Short Works—Hello Stranger by Michael Hughes A young woman writes a letter delivering some unexpected news.	00:00 Alan Plater - The Devil's Music—1. Roll Jordan Roll 1/3 When Megan keeps playing a mystery melody in rehearsals, she turns musical detective. 00:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 1, 1. Time 1/3 Three old men sit and watch the world go by, but one has the secret of youthful vitality.	00:00 Alan Plater - The Devil's Music—2. The Great Pork Pie Mystery 2/3 Musical detective Megan's mystery melody quest leads her to a 1920s Swansea tearoom. 00:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 1, 2. Chaff in the Wind 2/3 A lost man needing directions has a chance encounter in a cold, windswept field.	00:00 Alan Plater - The Devil's Music—3. Beacons 3/3 Musical detective Megan's mystery melody quest comes full circle when she gets a surprise. 00:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 1, 3. The Maker of Coffins 3/3 Every Sunday an awkward, fiddle-playing coffin-maker comes to play for his mother.	00:00 Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 11. The Lady of Obsidian - Part 1/2 The Time Lord enlists the help of a fearsome former companion to help fight the Daleks. 00:36 A Terribly Strange Bed by Wilkie Collins A man is tricked into staying the night in a disreputable gambling house.	00:00 Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 11. The Lady of Obsidian - Part 2/2 The Time Lord is reunited with his former companion, fearsome warrior, Leela. 00:36 HG Wells—In The Abyss Elstead designs a sphere capable of exploring the seabed for the first time.
01:00	01:50 Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey (Omnibus), Episode 2 2/2 Henry Tilney enraptures Catherine with tall tales of gothic mysteries of Northanger Abbey.	01:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 1. Honeymoon for One 1/6 A wedding day mystery for the Toff - the Honourable Richard Rollison. 01:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 3. Fear in Flat Nine 3/7 West’s continued efforts to restore his reputation put those around him in danger.	01:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 2. The Finger of Suspicion 2/6 The Honourable Richard Rollison is on the trail of Guy Lessing's first wife. 01:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 4. A Call from The Whistler 4/7 West comes face-to-face with 'Whistler' Malone and some very useful evidence.	01:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 3. No Sleep for the Wicked 3/6 The Toff gets a shock when breaking into the Major's flat. 01:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 5. A Girl for a Hostage 5/7 The stakes are high, as West draws closer to the truth and the mystery of what he missed.	01:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 4. Death Is No Alibi 4/6 As the murders mount up, there's a discovery in the Thames. 01:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 6. Clue from a Captive 6/7 'Whistler’ Malone may be in a police cell but this case is far from sewn up.	01:00 Gaston Leroux - The Mystery of the Yellow Room How was a woman shot at, knocked unconscious and left for dead in a locked room?	01:00 Sue Teddern - Bag-a-Bagel When Shirley's husband walked out, he left behind his mother's secret bagel recipe. 01:45 Georgia Pritchett - Double Trouble Four heavily pregnant friends form a darts team. Can they win before their due dates?
02:00		02:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—6. Genius 6/10 With Paul still missing, Clyde thinks back to to his very different plans for his boys 02:15 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—1. The Blitz 1/5 Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in the movies and shares some lessons for actors. 02:30 Lobby Land—Series 2, Vis-à-Vis 1/5 Topical sitcom following life in Westminster through the eyes of a clickbait website.	02:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—7. The Before and After 7/10 Will Clyde finally discover what happened to his missing son Paul by the riverbank? 02:15 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—2. Auditions 2/5 Michael Caine draws some lessons in life from his time as a struggling actor. 02:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, Intellectual Fireworks 5/6 Ed takes up a professorship at a prestigious writing retreat.	02:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—8. The Plan 8/10 As Paul is taken by the kidnappers, will he be able to look after himself? 02:15 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—3. Success 3/5 Michael Caine recalls how persistence and determination can lead to success. 02:30 Women Talking About Cars—Series 2, Jo Brand 2/4 Jo Brand talks to Victoria Coren Mitchell about her life through the cars she has known.	02:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—9. The Wrong Boy 9/10 Finally the ransom demand comes for Paul. But have the kidnappers got the right boy? 02:15 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—4. Alfie 4/5 With the release of Alfie in the US, Michael Caine's career moved up a notch. 02:30 Guilt Trip—3. Getting Afloat 3/4 Laura and Ros are invited on to a narrow boat.	02:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 5. Motive for Murder 5/6 Fresh clues send the Toff to Paris but his car gets stopped... 02:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 7. A Date with Justice 7/7 West battles to uncover the copper who's a crook.	02:30 Sue Teddern - Wannabe When Kelly is selected for a new all-girl band, her mother glimpses a glittering future.
03:00	03:00 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! 03:30 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.	03:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 2 2/16 Kenneth Horne in a roaring 1920s film spoof, and Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of a nadger. 03:30 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Moral Dimension 8/8 Thirsty Jim Hacker's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray.	03:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Junk Affair 2/26 Neddie combs the world for junk, hoping to corner the market and make a packet. 03:30 For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 1 1/8 Dithering Bernard tries to get engaged to his flighty partner Iris.	03:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Pet Dog 1/20 The Lad buys Andree a puppy for her birthday, but to his alarm it won't stop growing. 03:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Fear 4/6 The sofa hosts invite a stressed bomb disposal expert to 'hug his fear'.	03:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Son of the Burkiss Way 4/15 Chris Emmett, Fred Harris, Jo Kendall and Nigel Rees with the first radio motion picture. 03:30 The World As We Know It—The End 1/6 Housemates Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail discover they are the last people on Earth.	03:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—10. A Good Father 10/10 Will Clyde be able to pay the ransom demanded for Paul? 03:15 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—5. Starstruck 5/5 Michael Caine concludes his reflections on life as a movie star and how to remain grounded 03:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Protest 3/4 The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life	03:15 Georgia Pritchett - Showing Up When Sheila meets the son she gave up for adoption, some home truths are uncovered.
04:00	04:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Sir Michael Caine 4 Extra's extended edition. Sir Michael Caine shares his castaway choices.	04:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, David Quantick and Stewart Lee. 04:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, Return of the Kidi 1/6 Stella battles to get her adult kids to leave home.	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Martin Young is joined by Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes. 04:30 The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience—Episode 4 4/4 The warring radio duo try an on-air separation. Stars Imelda Staunton.	04:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 04:30 The Small World of Dominic Holland—Shopping 3/6 The comedian shares his thoughts on money and shopping. Stand-up and sketches.	04:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 23, Episode 2 2/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 04:30 Clare in the Community—Series 5, It's Good to Talk 4/6 An old university friend visits social worker Clare and has a confession to make.	04:00 Mr Willow's Wife—6. The Cost of Living 6/6 Times are tough, but can Felicity and Paul do without Nanny? 04:30 Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Defying his canny manservant, radical squire Fenton sets out to reform beetroots.	04:00 We're in Business—Dudley's Granny Dudley and Harry end up at the mercy of a devious criminal. 04:30 Whack-O!—Marry or Bust Professor Jimmy Edwards' financial plans are scuppered unless he can find a wife.
05:00	05:00 Passenger List—6. The White Matchmaker 6/12 The wreckage, a missing passport, an unexpected call. 05:45 Short Works—Hello Stranger by Michael Hughes A young woman writes a letter delivering some unexpected news.	05:00 Alan Plater - The Devil's Music—1. Roll Jordan Roll 1/3 When Megan keeps playing a mystery melody in rehearsals, she turns musical detective. 05:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 1, 1. Time 1/3 Three old men sit and watch the world go by, but one has the secret of youthful vitality.	05:00 Alan Plater - The Devil's Music—2. The Great Pork Pie Mystery 2/3 Musical detective Megan's mystery melody quest leads her to a 1920s Swansea tearoom. 05:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 1, 2. Chaff in the Wind 2/3 A lost man needing directions has a chance encounter in a cold, windswept field.	05:00 Alan Plater - The Devil's Music—3. Beacons 3/3 Musical detective Megan's mystery melody quest comes full circle when she gets a surprise. 05:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 1, 3. The Maker of Coffins 3/3 Every Sunday an awkward, fiddle-playing coffin-maker comes to play for his mother.	05:00 Gaston Leroux - The Mystery of the Yellow Room How was a woman shot at, knocked unconscious and left for dead in a locked room?	05:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne, Johnnie Casson, Mike Wozniak, Robin Ince and Ted Robbins. 05:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 3, Lives Lost, Ruined, Wrecked and Redeemed 6/6 Can Pip and Ripely save the nation or will Mr Benevolent get his evil way?	05:00 Mastertapes - Access All Areas—3. Rufus Wainwright to David Gray 3/3 John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Rufus Wainwright to David Gray.
06:00	06:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 1. Honeymoon for One 1/6 A wedding day mystery for the Toff - the Honourable Richard Rollison. 06:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 3. Fear in Flat Nine 3/7 West’s continued efforts to restore his reputation put those around him in danger.	06:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 2. The Finger of Suspicion 2/6 The Honourable Richard Rollison is on the trail of Guy Lessing's first wife. 06:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 4. A Call from The Whistler 4/7 West comes face-to-face with 'Whistler' Malone and some very useful evidence.	06:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 3. No Sleep for the Wicked 3/6 The Toff gets a shock when breaking into the Major's flat. 06:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 5. A Girl for a Hostage 5/7 The stakes are high, as West draws closer to the truth and the mystery of what he missed.	06:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 4. Death Is No Alibi 4/6 As the murders mount up, there's a discovery in the Thames. 06:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 6. Clue from a Captive 6/7 'Whistler’ Malone may be in a police cell but this case is far from sewn up.	06:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 5. Motive for Murder 5/6 Fresh clues send the Toff to Paris but his car gets stopped... 06:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 7. A Date with Justice 7/7 West battles to uncover the copper who's a crook.	06:00 Sue Teddern - Bag-a-Bagel When Shirley's husband walked out, he left behind his mother's secret bagel recipe. 06:45 Georgia Pritchett - Double Trouble Four heavily pregnant friends form a darts team. Can they win before their due dates?	06:00 Poetry Extra—Rites of Passage - Retirement Daljit Nagra selects the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 06:30 Golden Child by Claire Adam (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 1980s Trinidad: as the hours turn to days, Clyde's 13-year-old son Paul remains missing.
07:00	07:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—6. Genius 6/10 With Paul still missing, Clyde thinks back to to his very different plans for his boys 07:15 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—1. The Blitz 1/5 Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in the movies and shares some lessons for actors. 07:30 Lobby Land—Series 2, Vis-à-Vis 1/5 Topical sitcom following life in Westminster through the eyes of a clickbait website.	07:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—7. The Before and After 7/10 Will Clyde finally discover what happened to his missing son Paul by the riverbank? 07:15 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—2. Auditions 2/5 Michael Caine draws some lessons in life from his time as a struggling actor. 07:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, Intellectual Fireworks 5/6 Ed takes up a professorship at a prestigious writing retreat.	07:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—8. The Plan 8/10 As Paul is taken by the kidnappers, will he be able to look after himself? 07:15 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—3. Success 3/5 Michael Caine recalls how persistence and determination can lead to success. 07:30 Women Talking About Cars—Series 2, Jo Brand 2/4 Jo Brand talks to Victoria Coren Mitchell about her life through the cars she has known.	07:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—9. The Wrong Boy 9/10 Finally the ransom demand comes for Paul. But have the kidnappers got the right boy? 07:15 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—4. Alfie 4/5 With the release of Alfie in the US, Michael Caine's career moved up a notch. 07:30 Guilt Trip—3. Getting Afloat 3/4 Laura and Ros are invited on to a narrow boat.	07:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—10. A Good Father 10/10 Will Clyde be able to pay the ransom demanded for Paul? 07:15 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—5. Starstruck 5/5 Michael Caine concludes his reflections on life as a movie star and how to remain grounded 07:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Protest 3/4 The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life	07:30 Sue Teddern - Wannabe When Kelly is selected for a new all-girl band, her mother glimpses a glittering future.	07:40 Inheritance Tracks—Eliza Carthy The folk musician chooses 'Good Morning Mr Walker' and 'Killer Queen' by Queen. 07:50 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine (Omnibus) Sir Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in TV, theatre and the movies.
08:00	08:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 2 2/16 Kenneth Horne in a roaring 1920s film spoof, and Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of a nadger. 08:30 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Moral Dimension 8/8 Thirsty Jim Hacker's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Junk Affair 2/26 Neddie combs the world for junk, hoping to corner the market and make a packet. 08:30 For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 1 1/8 Dithering Bernard tries to get engaged to his flighty partner Iris.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Pet Dog 1/20 The Lad buys Andree a puppy for her birthday, but to his alarm it won't stop growing. 08:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Fear 4/6 The sofa hosts invite a stressed bomb disposal expert to 'hug his fear'.	08:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Son of the Burkiss Way 4/15 Chris Emmett, Fred Harris, Jo Kendall and Nigel Rees with the first radio motion picture. 08:30 The World As We Know It—The End 1/6 Housemates Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail discover they are the last people on Earth.	08:00 Mr Willow's Wife—6. The Cost of Living 6/6 Times are tough, but can Felicity and Paul do without Nanny? 08:30 Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Defying his canny manservant, radical squire Fenton sets out to reform beetroots.	08:15 Georgia Pritchett - Showing Up When Sheila meets the son she gave up for adoption, some home truths are uncovered.
09:00	09:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, David Quantick and Stewart Lee. 09:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, Return of the Kidi 1/6 Stella battles to get her adult kids to leave home.	09:00 Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Martin Young is joined by Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes. 09:30 The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience—Episode 4 4/4 The warring radio duo try an on-air separation. Stars Imelda Staunton.	09:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 09:30 The Small World of Dominic Holland—Shopping 3/6 The comedian shares his thoughts on money and shopping. Stand-up and sketches.	09:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 23, Episode 2 2/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 09:30 Clare in the Community—Series 5, It's Good to Talk 4/6 An old university friend visits social worker Clare and has a confession to make.	09:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne, Johnnie Casson, Mike Wozniak, Robin Ince and Ted Robbins. 09:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 3, Lives Lost, Ruined, Wrecked and Redeemed 6/6 Can Pip and Ripely save the nation or will Mr Benevolent get his evil way?	09:00 We're in Business—Dudley's Granny Dudley and Harry end up at the mercy of a devious criminal. 09:30 Whack-O!—Marry or Bust Professor Jimmy Edwards' financial plans are scuppered unless he can find a wife.	09:00 Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, Take a Chance 2/13 Harry enters a radio quiz. Will his cigarette card general knowledge be enough? 09:30 Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 18 18/21 Lines get very crossed thanks to the advertising agency’s switchboard.
10:00	10:00 Passenger List—6. The White Matchmaker 6/12 The wreckage, a missing passport, an unexpected call. 10:45 Short Works—Hello Stranger by Michael Hughes A young woman writes a letter delivering some unexpected news.	10:00 Alan Plater - The Devil's Music—1. Roll Jordan Roll 1/3 When Megan keeps playing a mystery melody in rehearsals, she turns musical detective. 10:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 1, 1. Time 1/3 Three old men sit and watch the world go by, but one has the secret of youthful vitality.	10:00 Alan Plater - The Devil's Music—2. The Great Pork Pie Mystery 2/3 Musical detective Megan's mystery melody quest leads her to a 1920s Swansea tearoom. 10:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 1, 2. Chaff in the Wind 2/3 A lost man needing directions has a chance encounter in a cold, windswept field.	10:00 Alan Plater - The Devil's Music—3. Beacons 3/3 Musical detective Megan's mystery melody quest comes full circle when she gets a surprise. 10:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 1, 3. The Maker of Coffins 3/3 Every Sunday an awkward, fiddle-playing coffin-maker comes to play for his mother.	10:00 Gaston Leroux - The Mystery of the Yellow Room How was a woman shot at, knocked unconscious and left for dead in a locked room?	10:00 Mastertapes - Access All Areas—3. Rufus Wainwright to David Gray 3/3 John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Rufus Wainwright to David Gray.	10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Bill Gates 4 Extra's extended edition. Kirsty Young chats to Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates.
11:00	11:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 1. Honeymoon for One 1/6 A wedding day mystery for the Toff - the Honourable Richard Rollison. 11:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 3. Fear in Flat Nine 3/7 West’s continued efforts to restore his reputation put those around him in danger.	11:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 2. The Finger of Suspicion 2/6 The Honourable Richard Rollison is on the trail of Guy Lessing's first wife. 11:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 4. A Call from The Whistler 4/7 West comes face-to-face with 'Whistler' Malone and some very useful evidence.	11:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 3. No Sleep for the Wicked 3/6 The Toff gets a shock when breaking into the Major's flat. 11:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 5. A Girl for a Hostage 5/7 The stakes are high, as West draws closer to the truth and the mystery of what he missed.	11:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 4. Death Is No Alibi 4/6 As the murders mount up, there's a discovery in the Thames. 11:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 6. Clue from a Captive 6/7 'Whistler’ Malone may be in a police cell but this case is far from sewn up.	11:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 5. Motive for Murder 5/6 Fresh clues send the Toff to Paris but his car gets stopped... 11:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 7. A Date with Justice 7/7 West battles to uncover the copper who's a crook.	11:00 Sue Teddern - Bag-a-Bagel When Shirley's husband walked out, he left behind his mother's secret bagel recipe. 11:45 Georgia Pritchett - Double Trouble Four heavily pregnant friends form a darts team. Can they win before their due dates?	11:00 Poetry Extra—Rites of Passage - Retirement Daljit Nagra selects the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 11:30 Golden Child by Claire Adam (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 1980s Trinidad: as the hours turn to days, Clyde's 13-year-old son Paul remains missing.
12:00	12:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—6. Genius 6/10 With Paul still missing, Clyde thinks back to to his very different plans for his boys 12:15 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—1. The Blitz 1/5 Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in the movies and shares some lessons for actors. 12:30 Lobby Land—Series 2, Vis-à-Vis 1/5 Topical sitcom following life in Westminster through the eyes of a clickbait website.	12:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—7. The Before and After 7/10 Will Clyde finally discover what happened to his missing son Paul by the riverbank? 12:15 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—2. Auditions 2/5 Michael Caine draws some lessons in life from his time as a struggling actor. 12:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, Intellectual Fireworks 5/6 Ed takes up a professorship at a prestigious writing retreat.	12:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—8. The Plan 8/10 As Paul is taken by the kidnappers, will he be able to look after himself? 12:15 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—3. Success 3/5 Michael Caine recalls how persistence and determination can lead to success. 12:30 Women Talking About Cars—Series 2, Jo Brand 2/4 Jo Brand talks to Victoria Coren Mitchell about her life through the cars she has known.	12:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—9. The Wrong Boy 9/10 Finally the ransom demand comes for Paul. But have the kidnappers got the right boy? 12:15 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—4. Alfie 4/5 With the release of Alfie in the US, Michael Caine's career moved up a notch. 12:30 Guilt Trip—3. Getting Afloat 3/4 Laura and Ros are invited on to a narrow boat.	12:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—10. A Good Father 10/10 Will Clyde be able to pay the ransom demanded for Paul? 12:15 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—5. Starstruck 5/5 Michael Caine concludes his reflections on life as a movie star and how to remain grounded 12:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Protest 3/4 The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life	12:30 Sue Teddern - Wannabe When Kelly is selected for a new all-girl band, her mother glimpses a glittering future.	12:40 Inheritance Tracks—Eliza Carthy The folk musician chooses 'Good Morning Mr Walker' and 'Killer Queen' by Queen. 12:50 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine (Omnibus) Sir Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in TV, theatre and the movies.
13:00	13:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 2 2/16 Kenneth Horne in a roaring 1920s film spoof, and Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of a nadger. 13:30 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Moral Dimension 8/8 Thirsty Jim Hacker's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray.	13:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Junk Affair 2/26 Neddie combs the world for junk, hoping to corner the market and make a packet. 13:30 For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 1 1/8 Dithering Bernard tries to get engaged to his flighty partner Iris.	13:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Pet Dog 1/20 The Lad buys Andree a puppy for her birthday, but to his alarm it won't stop growing. 13:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Fear 4/6 The sofa hosts invite a stressed bomb disposal expert to 'hug his fear'.	13:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Son of the Burkiss Way 4/15 Chris Emmett, Fred Harris, Jo Kendall and Nigel Rees with the first radio motion picture. 13:30 The World As We Know It—The End 1/6 Housemates Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail discover they are the last people on Earth.	13:00 Mr Willow's Wife—6. The Cost of Living 6/6 Times are tough, but can Felicity and Paul do without Nanny? 13:30 Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Defying his canny manservant, radical squire Fenton sets out to reform beetroots.	13:15 Georgia Pritchett - Showing Up When Sheila meets the son she gave up for adoption, some home truths are uncovered.
14:00	14:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, David Quantick and Stewart Lee. 14:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, Return of the Kidi 1/6 Stella battles to get her adult kids to leave home.	14:00 Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Martin Young is joined by Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes. 14:30 The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience—Episode 4 4/4 The warring radio duo try an on-air separation. Stars Imelda Staunton.	14:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 14:30 The Small World of Dominic Holland—Shopping 3/6 The comedian shares his thoughts on money and shopping. Stand-up and sketches.	14:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 23, Episode 2 2/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 14:30 Clare in the Community—Series 5, It's Good to Talk 4/6 An old university friend visits social worker Clare and has a confession to make.	14:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne, Johnnie Casson, Mike Wozniak, Robin Ince and Ted Robbins. 14:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 3, Lives Lost, Ruined, Wrecked and Redeemed 6/6 Can Pip and Ripely save the nation or will Mr Benevolent get his evil way?	14:00 We're in Business—Dudley's Granny Dudley and Harry end up at the mercy of a devious criminal. 14:30 Whack-O!—Marry or Bust Professor Jimmy Edwards' financial plans are scuppered unless he can find a wife.	14:00 Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, Take a Chance 2/13 Harry enters a radio quiz. Will his cigarette card general knowledge be enough? 14:30 Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 18 18/21 Lines get very crossed thanks to the advertising agency’s switchboard.
15:00	15:00 Passenger List—6. The White Matchmaker 6/12 The wreckage, a missing passport, an unexpected call. 15:45 Short Works—Hello Stranger by Michael Hughes A young woman writes a letter delivering some unexpected news.	15:00 Alan Plater - The Devil's Music—1. Roll Jordan Roll 1/3 When Megan keeps playing a mystery melody in rehearsals, she turns musical detective. 15:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 1, 1. Time 1/3 Three old men sit and watch the world go by, but one has the secret of youthful vitality.	15:00 Alan Plater - The Devil's Music—2. The Great Pork Pie Mystery 2/3 Musical detective Megan's mystery melody quest leads her to a 1920s Swansea tearoom. 15:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 1, 2. Chaff in the Wind 2/3 A lost man needing directions has a chance encounter in a cold, windswept field.	15:00 Alan Plater - The Devil's Music—3. Beacons 3/3 Musical detective Megan's mystery melody quest comes full circle when she gets a surprise. 15:45 Three Country Stories by HE Bates—Series 1, 3. The Maker of Coffins 3/3 Every Sunday an awkward, fiddle-playing coffin-maker comes to play for his mother.	15:00 Gaston Leroux - The Mystery of the Yellow Room How was a woman shot at, knocked unconscious and left for dead in a locked room?	15:00 Mastertapes - Access All Areas—3. Rufus Wainwright to David Gray 3/3 John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Rufus Wainwright to David Gray.	15:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Bill Gates 4 Extra's extended edition. Kirsty Young chats to Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates.
16:00	16:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 1. Honeymoon for One 1/6 A wedding day mystery for the Toff - the Honourable Richard Rollison. 16:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 3. Fear in Flat Nine 3/7 West’s continued efforts to restore his reputation put those around him in danger.	16:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 2. The Finger of Suspicion 2/6 The Honourable Richard Rollison is on the trail of Guy Lessing's first wife. 16:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 4. A Call from The Whistler 4/7 West comes face-to-face with 'Whistler' Malone and some very useful evidence.	16:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 3. No Sleep for the Wicked 3/6 The Toff gets a shock when breaking into the Major's flat. 16:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 5. A Girl for a Hostage 5/7 The stakes are high, as West draws closer to the truth and the mystery of what he missed.	16:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 4. Death Is No Alibi 4/6 As the murders mount up, there's a discovery in the Thames. 16:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 6. Clue from a Captive 6/7 'Whistler’ Malone may be in a police cell but this case is far from sewn up.	16:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 5. Motive for Murder 5/6 Fresh clues send the Toff to Paris but his car gets stopped... 16:30 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Inspector West at Home, 7. A Date with Justice 7/7 West battles to uncover the copper who's a crook.	16:00 Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 11. The Lady of Obsidian - Part 1/2 The Time Lord enlists the help of a fearsome former companion to help fight the Daleks. 16:36 A Terribly Strange Bed by Wilkie Collins A man is tricked into staying the night in a disreputable gambling house.	16:00 Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 11. The Lady of Obsidian - Part 2/2 The Time Lord is reunited with his former companion, fearsome warrior, Leela. 16:34 HG Wells—In The Abyss Elstead designs a sphere capable of exploring the seabed for the first time.
17:00	17:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—6. Genius 6/10 With Paul still missing, Clyde thinks back to to his very different plans for his boys 17:15 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—1. The Blitz 1/5 Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in the movies and shares some lessons for actors. 17:30 Lobby Land—Series 2, Vis-à-Vis 1/5 Topical sitcom following life in Westminster through the eyes of a clickbait website.	17:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—7. The Before and After 7/10 Will Clyde finally discover what happened to his missing son Paul by the riverbank? 17:15 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—2. Auditions 2/5 Michael Caine draws some lessons in life from his time as a struggling actor. 17:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, Intellectual Fireworks 5/6 Ed takes up a professorship at a prestigious writing retreat.	17:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—8. The Plan 8/10 As Paul is taken by the kidnappers, will he be able to look after himself? 17:15 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—3. Success 3/5 Michael Caine recalls how persistence and determination can lead to success. 17:30 Women Talking About Cars—Series 2, Jo Brand 2/4 Jo Brand talks to Victoria Coren Mitchell about her life through the cars she has known.	17:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—9. The Wrong Boy 9/10 Finally the ransom demand comes for Paul. But have the kidnappers got the right boy? 17:15 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—4. Alfie 4/5 With the release of Alfie in the US, Michael Caine's career moved up a notch. 17:30 Guilt Trip—3. Getting Afloat 3/4 Laura and Ros are invited on to a narrow boat.	17:00 Golden Child by Claire Adam—10. A Good Father 10/10 Will Clyde be able to pay the ransom demanded for Paul? 17:15 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—5. Starstruck 5/5 Michael Caine concludes his reflections on life as a movie star and how to remain grounded 17:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Protest 3/4 The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life	17:00 Sue Teddern - Bag-a-Bagel When Shirley's husband walked out, he left behind his mother's secret bagel recipe. 17:45 Georgia Pritchett - Double Trouble Four heavily pregnant friends form a darts team. Can they win before their due dates?	17:00 Poetry Extra—Rites of Passage - Retirement Daljit Nagra selects the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Golden Child by Claire Adam (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 1980s Trinidad: as the hours turn to days, Clyde's 13-year-old son Paul remains missing.
18:00	18:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 2 2/16 Kenneth Horne in a roaring 1920s film spoof, and Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of a nadger. 18:30 Yes Minister—Series 2, The Moral Dimension 8/8 Thirsty Jim Hacker's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray.	18:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Junk Affair 2/26 Neddie combs the world for junk, hoping to corner the market and make a packet. 18:30 For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 1 1/8 Dithering Bernard tries to get engaged to his flighty partner Iris.	18:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Pet Dog 1/20 The Lad buys Andree a puppy for her birthday, but to his alarm it won't stop growing. 18:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Fear 4/6 The sofa hosts invite a stressed bomb disposal expert to 'hug his fear'.	18:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Son of the Burkiss Way 4/15 Chris Emmett, Fred Harris, Jo Kendall and Nigel Rees with the first radio motion picture. 18:30 The World As We Know It—The End 1/6 Housemates Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail discover they are the last people on Earth.	18:00 Mr Willow's Wife—6. The Cost of Living 6/6 Times are tough, but can Felicity and Paul do without Nanny? 18:30 Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Defying his canny manservant, radical squire Fenton sets out to reform beetroots.	18:30 Sue Teddern - Wannabe When Kelly is selected for a new all-girl band, her mother glimpses a glittering future.	18:40 Inheritance Tracks—Eliza Carthy The folk musician chooses 'Good Morning Mr Walker' and 'Killer Queen' by Queen. 18:50 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine (Omnibus) Sir Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in TV, theatre and the movies.
19:00	19:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, David Quantick and Stewart Lee. 19:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, Return of the Kidi 1/6 Stella battles to get her adult kids to leave home.	19:00 Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Martin Young is joined by Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes. 19:30 The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience—Episode 4 4/4 The warring radio duo try an on-air separation. Stars Imelda Staunton.	19:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 19:30 The Small World of Dominic Holland—Shopping 3/6 The comedian shares his thoughts on money and shopping. Stand-up and sketches.	19:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 23, Episode 2 2/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 19:30 Clare in the Community—Series 5, It's Good to Talk 4/6 An old university friend visits social worker Clare and has a confession to make.	19:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne, Johnnie Casson, Mike Wozniak, Robin Ince and Ted Robbins. 19:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 3, Lives Lost, Ruined, Wrecked and Redeemed 6/6 Can Pip and Ripely save the nation or will Mr Benevolent get his evil way?	19:15 Georgia Pritchett - Showing Up When Sheila meets the son she gave up for adoption, some home truths are uncovered.
20:00	20:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 12, It's the Little Things 3/8 True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces tales full of questions	20:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 8, Reinvention 4/48 Manoush Zomorodi explores the challenges posed by transitioning to the new. 20:50 Inheritance Tracks—Tamsin Greig Tamsin Greig selects tracks by Bizet and Bob Dylan.	20:00 Archive on 4—The Ultimate Trip: Stanley Kubrick's Space Odyssey An exploration of Stanley Kubrick's 1968 masterpiece of sci-fi.	20:00 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.	20:00 Food in the Frame Ruby Tandoh on the fascinating, evolving role played by food in art over the centuries. 20:30 Soul Music—Harvest Moon Neil Young's 1992 song about enduring love, Harvest Moon	20:00 We're in Business—Dudley's Granny Dudley and Harry end up at the mercy of a devious criminal. 20:30 Whack-O!—Marry or Bust Professor Jimmy Edwards' financial plans are scuppered unless he can find a wife.	20:00 Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, Take a Chance 2/13 Harry enters a radio quiz. Will his cigarette card general knowledge be enough? 20:30 Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 18 18/21 Lines get very crossed thanks to the advertising agency’s switchboard.
21:00	21:00 Sneakernomics—6. Kingmaker How money began to pour into sport and how the brands were right there when it happened.	21:00 Sneakernomics—7. The Cri de Coeur How trainers leapt from sport to street in the UK and, in Oregon, the end of an era.	21:00 Sneakernomics—8. Nobody Remembers Number Two How the Battle of the Brands reaches new heights in the 1980s.	21:00 Sneakernomics—9. Footnotes Our story goes full circle as two shoe-making brothers light the path for the future.	21:00 Val McDermid - The Distant Echo Police review the unsolved murder of a young woman in the snow - but is the killing over?	21:00 Mastertapes - Access All Areas—3. Rufus Wainwright to David Gray 3/3 John Wilson looks back at the best of Mastertapes from Rufus Wainwright to David Gray.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Bill Gates 4 Extra's extended edition. Kirsty Young chats to Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates.
22:00	22:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 17, Episode 3 3/6 John Lloyd and Anna Ptaszynski with Polly Morgan, Randall Munroe and Steve Nallon. 22:30 Woof—True Tales of Romance and Failure, Much Loved Son and Fantasist 4/4 Bittersweet stories written and performed by Chris Neill with Martin Hyder and Isy Suttie. 22:45 Charlotte and Lillian—Series 2, 4. The Patient 4/4 A hospital stay and a big birthday force Lillian and Charlotte to face some awful truths.	22:00 Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 4, Thursday's Child Is... 4/6 Award-winning comedian Mark Watson re-embarks on his doomed quest to understand life. 22:30 The Jason Byrne Show—Series 2, Animals 6/6 The award-winning funny man muses on all beasts, including humans. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Tom Ward 2/3 Jon Holmes chats to the comedian Tom Ward.	22:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 4. Every Little Thing 4/6 Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as a couple still passionate about life and each other. 22:30 Jason Cook's School of Hard Knocks—Funerals and Sex Education 5/6 Jason Cook examines the best way to behave at funerals and the subtleties of sex education	22:00 Meet David Sedaris—Series 9, 3. Pussytoes 3/6 Pussytoes is this week’s essay from the American master storyteller. 22:30 Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 1, Music 3/4 Paul's story of music takes in a Haitian rebellion, Slovenian hunting and Scottish whisky. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Tom Ward 3/3 Jon Holmes chats to the comedian Tom Ward.	22:00 The Ultimate Choice—Series 1, 4. Agatha Christie v Mr Blobby 4/6 Steph McGovern seeks more answers to the great questions of our age. With Pippa Evans. 22:30 Beauty of Britain—Series 2, Laurelmead 2/6 'A British care home is basically a big house named after a tree'. Beauty's new job.	22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 The animals that don't get sanctuaries, and why do people literally shout at the radio? 22:30 I, Regress—Series 2, Rubber 1/4 Can Dr Berry help Mary Wolfe Heat with her fear of rubber? With Bob Mortimer. 22:45 The In Crowd—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward. From September 2001.	22:00 The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine stay on air - despite interruptions. From May 2001. 22:30 Isy Suttie's Love Letters—Series 1, Mr Mississippi 2/4 The tale of Mr Mississippi and Lorna, Matlock's resident busker and his unrequited love.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 110, Episode 11 11/11 Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. 23:30 Masala FM—Episode 2 2/6 Is the London Asian radio station about to lose its star presenter?	23:00 Damien Slash—The Damien Slash Mixtape. Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 One-man sketch comedy from YouTube star, Damien Slash. 23:15 Political Animals—Series 1, Humphrey 2/4 The chief mouser to the Cabinet Office, 1989-1997, reflects on life with New Labour. 23:30 Elvenquest—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Finally the Sword of Asnagar is found. But is Sam a traitor?	23:00 Lucy Porter In The Family Way… Again Comedian Lucy Porter examines family life and the concept of legacy. 23:30 This Is Craig Brown—Celebrity 3/6 Get all the gossip on the Beckhams and Daffy Duck. Satirical fun from 2004. 23:45 Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—2. Bank Hols 2/4 The incisive reporter on the pros and cons of bank holidays.	23:00 The John Moloney Show—Series 3, How I Proved God's Existence 4/4 John debates the nature of deities and God's existence. 23:15 Bird Island—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Graham teaches Ben to abseil and the bathroom lock in the unit base is broken. 23:30 Richard Herring's Objective—Series 2, The Wheelchair 2/4 Is the wheelchair a symbol of equal access? Do we see beyond a person's disability?	23:00 John Kearns—3. Lunch Break John and his work colleagues test each other's patience at the Dinosaur Museum. 23:15 Poets' Tree—Episode 3 3/4 Paul Hamilton hears a computer's poetry and meets a legend and his old English teacher. 23:30 Listen Against—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes take a satirical look at the previous week's radio.	23:00 Extinction Compendium Comedian Jon Long and Biologist Gillian Burke tackle green issues in this enviro-comedy. 23:30 Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 4 4/6 A famous explorer advises Will on how to become daring, and Hugo the cat goes missing.	23:00 Life With Lederer—Series 2, The Cruise 3/5 In which Helen Lederer takes a mystery cruise. With Amelia Bullmore. 23:15 The Kneebone Bonanza—Episode 2 2/5 By Carl Grose. A wild Cornish comedy about scrap metal, tough times and C & W music. 23:30 Rigor Mortis—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Dr Webster is puzzled when his 13 year old daughter isn't keen on a trip to the path lab.

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