Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 20 - 26 March 2023

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00:00	00:00 Poetry Extra—Rites of Passage - Retirement Daljit Nagra selects the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 00:30 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.	00:00 Spotlight—Celebrating Stoppard: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, 1. In the Wings Tom Stoppard's comedy about two minor characters from Shakespeare's Hamlet.	00:00 Spotlight—Celebrating Stoppard: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, 2. Mission Tom Stoppard's existential comedy about two minor characters from Hamlet.	00:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—1. Moonlea 1/3 When a harpist arrives in Moonlea he finds unrest and tries not to become involved.	00:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—2. Wild Music 2/3 The furnaces in Moonlea are to be closed but Leigh cannot persuade his friend to leave.	00:00 Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 12. The Enigma Dimension - Part 1/2 Reunited with Leela, The War Doctor, heads for Gallifrey to confront the Daleks. 00:35 HG Wells—The New Accelerator HG Wells agrees to sample a new drug designed to speed up both body and mind	00:00 Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 12. The Enigma Dimension - Part 2/2 Leela is within the Enigma. The Time Lord ponders its purpose. 00:35 The Clocks Go Forward Tonight Stephen Fry takes a look at the history of daylight saving time.
01:00	01:40 Inheritance Tracks—Eliza Carthy The folk musician chooses 'Good Morning Mr Walker' and 'Killer Queen' by Queen. 01:50 Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine (Omnibus) Sir Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in TV, theatre and the movies.	01:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 6. Confrontation in Paris 6/6 Can the Toff finally solve the mystery and unmask the murderer? 01:30 Lord of Misrule—1. The Conjurer 1/9 1745: Gruffydd returns to Wales to regain his lands during the Jacobite Rebellion	01:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 1. Too Young To Die 1/6 A woman thinks her late husband is alive - and someone would prefer the sleuth dead. 01:30 Lord of Misrule—2. The Conjurer's Women 2/9 1745: In Wales during the Jacobite Rebellion, Gruffydd actions have attracted attention.	01:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 2. Concerning Mrs Milbourne 2/6 The anxious widow offers the sleuth more proof that her husband is alive. 01:30 Lord of Misrule—3. The Conjurer's Bluff 3/9 1745: Gruffydd's actions escalate, and people must decide their allegiances	01:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 3. A Note For Danny 3/6 The suave sleuth discovers Danny Clayton and Mrs Milbourne's stories don't tally. 01:30 Lord of Misrule—4. The Conjurer's Price 4/9 Gruffydd has inadvertently saved Ffowlke from the gallows.	01:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—3. The Verdict 3/3 The uprising is defeated and Leigh and John Simon find themselves on trial for murder.
02:00		02:00 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—1. Leaving School 1/10 Charlie Lewis looks back on the summer after he left school. 02:15 A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—1. The Fault Line 1/5 Jeremy Gavron's quest to piece together why, in 1965, his mother Hannah took her own life. 02:30 Lobby Land—Series 2, Risky Business 2/5 As Boris becomes PM and Britain melts, the Hot Takes team have a plan - turn off the news.	02:00 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—2. Long Days 2/10 At the age of 16, long summer days stretch out before Charlie. 02:15 A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—2. The Affair 2/5 In 1965, young sociologist Hannah Gavron took her own life. Her son tries to find out why 02:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, The Bride of Auntie 6/6 Ed finally becomes a contestant on the Radio 4 seminal quiz What Do You Know?	02:00 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—3. Chance Encounter 3/10 Charlie reflects on the year his home life disintegrated and how he failed his exams. 02:15 A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—3. Wanting It All 3/5 Jeremy Gavron's quest to piece together why, in 1965, his mother Hannah took her own life. 02:30 Women Talking About Cars—Series 2, Esther Rantzen 3/4 Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Esther Rantzen about her life and the cars she has known.	02:00 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—4. Fast Forward 4/10 Charlie's recollections of how he met Fran are placed on hold as we fast forward 20 years. 02:15 A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—4. Messed Up 4/5 Jeremy Gavron's quest to piece together why, in 1965, his mother Hannah took her own life. 02:30 Guilt Trip—4. Final Steps 4/4 It is the last day of the walk, and Laura and Ros still have ten miles to go.	02:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, A Change of Mind 4/6 After a curious train journey to Geneva, the suave sleuth gets a surprise revelation. 02:30 Lord of Misrule—5. The Conjurer's Song 5/9 Seven years have passed since Gruffydd abducted Madlen from her wedding.	02:00 Detective Inspector Crust - The Bell Detective Inspector Crust is on the trail of a bridge bell saved from the Titanic.
03:00	03:00 Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, Take a Chance 2/13 Harry enters a radio quiz. Will his cigarette card general knowledge be enough? 03:30 Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 18 18/21 Lines get very crossed thanks to the advertising agency’s switchboard.	03:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 3 3/16 Monstrous goings on for Kenneth Horne, while Julian and Sandy hit the bona ski slopes. 03:30 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 All set for divorce and a new home, ad man Ken Handley gets a surprise at the agency.	03:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Space Age 6/26 Neddy and Crun attempt to launch Min into space... 03:30 For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 2 2/8 Sweethearts Iris and Bernard go to the pictures but miss the film.	03:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery 2/20 The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity. 03:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Home 5/6 The lifestyle show has revelations on the home and commune living.	03:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, One Hour to Burkiss Way 5/15 With Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Fred Harris and Chris Emmett. 03:30 The World As We Know It—The Election 2/6 The last five people left on Earth try to elect a head of the household.	03:00 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—5. Incentive 5/10 All bets are on for Charlie's return to theatre camp. 03:15 A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—5. Before Her Time 5/5 Jeremy Gavron's quest to piece together why, in 1965, his mother Hannah took her own life. 03:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Live Forever 4/4 The Wilsons resume their efforts to live their best ethical life.	03:30 Picnic Comma Lightning (Omnibus) A meditation on modern life, inspired by the death of author Laurence Scott’s parents.
04:00	04:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Bill Gates 4 Extra's extended edition. Kirsty Young chats to Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates.	04:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Danny Kelly and Clare Grogan. 04:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, Rick's Quarrel 2/6 A domestic dispute boosts Stella's battle with her grown-up children.	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Martin Young's quiz. With Francis Wheen, Sue Cook, Fred Housego and Annabel Giles. 04:30 No Commitments—Series 8, Fresh Starts 1/6 Fresh Starts: Former TV soap star Charlotte finds the path to self-knowledge.	04:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 04:30 The Small World of Dominic Holland—Sport and Leisure 4/6 The comedian shares his thoughts on how we spend our leisure time.	04:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 23, Episode 3 3/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 04:30 Clare in the Community—Series 5, Garden Party 5/6 Clare organises a petition to keep the Sparrowhawk Family Centre open.	04:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Offer 1/13 As the rag and bone men argue, Harold is set to walk out. 04:30 Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Smitten by lovely Lucinda, squire Fenton must firstly face her mother's demands.	04:45 Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts—The Medical Experts 5/5 How to beat the medical experts at their own game. Stars Frank Thornton.
05:00	05:00 Spotlight—Celebrating Stoppard: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, 1. In the Wings Tom Stoppard's comedy about two minor characters from Shakespeare's Hamlet.	05:00 Spotlight—Celebrating Stoppard: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, 2. Mission Tom Stoppard's existential comedy about two minor characters from Hamlet.	05:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—1. Moonlea 1/3 When a harpist arrives in Moonlea he finds unrest and tries not to become involved.	05:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—2. Wild Music 2/3 The furnaces in Moonlea are to be closed but Leigh cannot persuade his friend to leave.	05:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—3. The Verdict 3/3 The uprising is defeated and Leigh and John Simon find themselves on trial for murder.	05:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Simon Mayo chairs. With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker. 05:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 The sports agent tries not to lie in court. Stars Neil Pearson.	05:00 We're in Business—Dudley and Harry's Reunion With Dudley behind bars, surely Harry is safe from his crooked scheming? 05:30 Whack-O!—Potter Takes Over Sacked over a poetry prize gaff, Professor Jimmy Edwards works hard to get his job back.
06:00	06:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 6. Confrontation in Paris 6/6 Can the Toff finally solve the mystery and unmask the murderer? 06:30 Lord of Misrule—1. The Conjurer 1/9 1745: Gruffydd returns to Wales to regain his lands during the Jacobite Rebellion	06:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 1. Too Young To Die 1/6 A woman thinks her late husband is alive - and someone would prefer the sleuth dead. 06:30 Lord of Misrule—2. The Conjurer's Women 2/9 1745: In Wales during the Jacobite Rebellion, Gruffydd actions have attracted attention.	06:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 2. Concerning Mrs Milbourne 2/6 The anxious widow offers the sleuth more proof that her husband is alive. 06:30 Lord of Misrule—3. The Conjurer's Bluff 3/9 1745: Gruffydd's actions escalate, and people must decide their allegiances	06:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 3. A Note For Danny 3/6 The suave sleuth discovers Danny Clayton and Mrs Milbourne's stories don't tally. 06:30 Lord of Misrule—4. The Conjurer's Price 4/9 Gruffydd has inadvertently saved Ffowlke from the gallows.	06:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, A Change of Mind 4/6 After a curious train journey to Geneva, the suave sleuth gets a surprise revelation. 06:30 Lord of Misrule—5. The Conjurer's Song 5/9 Seven years have passed since Gruffydd abducted Madlen from her wedding.	06:00 Detective Inspector Crust - The Bell Detective Inspector Crust is on the trail of a bridge bell saved from the Titanic.	06:00 Poetry Extra—Alphabet Daljit Nagra chooses another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 06:30 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 A touching portrait of teen love as Charlie reflects on the summer after he left school.
07:00	07:00 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—1. Leaving School 1/10 Charlie Lewis looks back on the summer after he left school. 07:15 A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—1. The Fault Line 1/5 Jeremy Gavron's quest to piece together why, in 1965, his mother Hannah took her own life. 07:30 Lobby Land—Series 2, Risky Business 2/5 As Boris becomes PM and Britain melts, the Hot Takes team have a plan - turn off the news.	07:00 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—2. Long Days 2/10 At the age of 16, long summer days stretch out before Charlie. 07:15 A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—2. The Affair 2/5 In 1965, young sociologist Hannah Gavron took her own life. Her son tries to find out why 07:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, The Bride of Auntie 6/6 Ed finally becomes a contestant on the Radio 4 seminal quiz What Do You Know?	07:00 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—3. Chance Encounter 3/10 Charlie reflects on the year his home life disintegrated and how he failed his exams. 07:15 A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—3. Wanting It All 3/5 Jeremy Gavron's quest to piece together why, in 1965, his mother Hannah took her own life. 07:30 Women Talking About Cars—Series 2, Esther Rantzen 3/4 Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Esther Rantzen about her life and the cars she has known.	07:00 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—4. Fast Forward 4/10 Charlie's recollections of how he met Fran are placed on hold as we fast forward 20 years. 07:15 A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—4. Messed Up 4/5 Jeremy Gavron's quest to piece together why, in 1965, his mother Hannah took her own life. 07:30 Guilt Trip—4. Final Steps 4/4 It is the last day of the walk, and Laura and Ros still have ten miles to go.	07:00 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—5. Incentive 5/10 All bets are on for Charlie's return to theatre camp. 07:15 A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—5. Before Her Time 5/5 Jeremy Gavron's quest to piece together why, in 1965, his mother Hannah took her own life. 07:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Live Forever 4/4 The Wilsons resume their efforts to live their best ethical life.	07:30 Picnic Comma Lightning (Omnibus) A meditation on modern life, inspired by the death of author Laurence Scott’s parents.	07:40 Inheritance Tracks—George Takei Actor George Takei chooses ‘Mona Lisa’ by Nat King Cole and ‘Don't Fence Me In' 07:50 A Woman on the Edge of Time (Omnibus) A son's investigation why his mum took her own life in 1965.
08:00	08:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 3 3/16 Monstrous goings on for Kenneth Horne, while Julian and Sandy hit the bona ski slopes. 08:30 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 All set for divorce and a new home, ad man Ken Handley gets a surprise at the agency.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Space Age 6/26 Neddy and Crun attempt to launch Min into space... 08:30 For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 2 2/8 Sweethearts Iris and Bernard go to the pictures but miss the film.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery 2/20 The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity. 08:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Home 5/6 The lifestyle show has revelations on the home and commune living.	08:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, One Hour to Burkiss Way 5/15 With Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Fred Harris and Chris Emmett. 08:30 The World As We Know It—The Election 2/6 The last five people left on Earth try to elect a head of the household.	08:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Offer 1/13 As the rag and bone men argue, Harold is set to walk out. 08:30 Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Smitten by lovely Lucinda, squire Fenton must firstly face her mother's demands.	08:45 Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts—The Medical Experts 5/5 How to beat the medical experts at their own game. Stars Frank Thornton.
09:00	09:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Danny Kelly and Clare Grogan. 09:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, Rick's Quarrel 2/6 A domestic dispute boosts Stella's battle with her grown-up children.	09:00 Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Martin Young's quiz. With Francis Wheen, Sue Cook, Fred Housego and Annabel Giles. 09:30 No Commitments—Series 8, Fresh Starts 1/6 Fresh Starts: Former TV soap star Charlotte finds the path to self-knowledge.	09:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 09:30 The Small World of Dominic Holland—Sport and Leisure 4/6 The comedian shares his thoughts on how we spend our leisure time.	09:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 23, Episode 3 3/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 09:30 Clare in the Community—Series 5, Garden Party 5/6 Clare organises a petition to keep the Sparrowhawk Family Centre open.	09:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Simon Mayo chairs. With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker. 09:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 The sports agent tries not to lie in court. Stars Neil Pearson.	09:00 We're in Business—Dudley and Harry's Reunion With Dudley behind bars, surely Harry is safe from his crooked scheming? 09:30 Whack-O!—Potter Takes Over Sacked over a poetry prize gaff, Professor Jimmy Edwards works hard to get his job back.	09:00 Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, An Englishman's Home 3/13 Harry and his neighbours take on the council when a new bypass threatens their homes. 09:30 Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 19 19/21 A turnip for the books when the agency tries to shift 500 tons of root vegetables.
10:00	10:00 Spotlight—Celebrating Stoppard: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, 1. In the Wings Tom Stoppard's comedy about two minor characters from Shakespeare's Hamlet.	10:00 Spotlight—Celebrating Stoppard: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, 2. Mission Tom Stoppard's existential comedy about two minor characters from Hamlet.	10:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—1. Moonlea 1/3 When a harpist arrives in Moonlea he finds unrest and tries not to become involved.	10:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—2. Wild Music 2/3 The furnaces in Moonlea are to be closed but Leigh cannot persuade his friend to leave.	10:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—3. The Verdict 3/3 The uprising is defeated and Leigh and John Simon find themselves on trial for murder.	10:00 Steve Penk's Radio Nightmares—1. Can I Take That Again? 1/3 A collection of classic radio fluffs and bloopers.	10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Betty Driver 4 Extra's extended edition. Betty Driver shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
11:00	11:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 6. Confrontation in Paris 6/6 Can the Toff finally solve the mystery and unmask the murderer? 11:30 Lord of Misrule—1. The Conjurer 1/9 1745: Gruffydd returns to Wales to regain his lands during the Jacobite Rebellion	11:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 1. Too Young To Die 1/6 A woman thinks her late husband is alive - and someone would prefer the sleuth dead. 11:30 Lord of Misrule—2. The Conjurer's Women 2/9 1745: In Wales during the Jacobite Rebellion, Gruffydd actions have attracted attention.	11:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 2. Concerning Mrs Milbourne 2/6 The anxious widow offers the sleuth more proof that her husband is alive. 11:30 Lord of Misrule—3. The Conjurer's Bluff 3/9 1745: Gruffydd's actions escalate, and people must decide their allegiances	11:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 3. A Note For Danny 3/6 The suave sleuth discovers Danny Clayton and Mrs Milbourne's stories don't tally. 11:30 Lord of Misrule—4. The Conjurer's Price 4/9 Gruffydd has inadvertently saved Ffowlke from the gallows.	11:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, A Change of Mind 4/6 After a curious train journey to Geneva, the suave sleuth gets a surprise revelation. 11:30 Lord of Misrule—5. The Conjurer's Song 5/9 Seven years have passed since Gruffydd abducted Madlen from her wedding.	11:00 Detective Inspector Crust - The Bell Detective Inspector Crust is on the trail of a bridge bell saved from the Titanic.	11:00 Poetry Extra—Alphabet Daljit Nagra chooses another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 11:30 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 A touching portrait of teen love as Charlie reflects on the summer after he left school.
12:00	12:00 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—1. Leaving School 1/10 Charlie Lewis looks back on the summer after he left school. 12:15 A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—1. The Fault Line 1/5 Jeremy Gavron's quest to piece together why, in 1965, his mother Hannah took her own life. 12:30 Lobby Land—Series 2, Risky Business 2/5 As Boris becomes PM and Britain melts, the Hot Takes team have a plan - turn off the news.	12:00 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—2. Long Days 2/10 At the age of 16, long summer days stretch out before Charlie. 12:15 A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—2. The Affair 2/5 In 1965, young sociologist Hannah Gavron took her own life. Her son tries to find out why 12:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, The Bride of Auntie 6/6 Ed finally becomes a contestant on the Radio 4 seminal quiz What Do You Know?	12:00 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—3. Chance Encounter 3/10 Charlie reflects on the year his home life disintegrated and how he failed his exams. 12:15 A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—3. Wanting It All 3/5 Jeremy Gavron's quest to piece together why, in 1965, his mother Hannah took her own life. 12:30 Women Talking About Cars—Series 2, Esther Rantzen 3/4 Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Esther Rantzen about her life and the cars she has known.	12:00 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—4. Fast Forward 4/10 Charlie's recollections of how he met Fran are placed on hold as we fast forward 20 years. 12:15 A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—4. Messed Up 4/5 Jeremy Gavron's quest to piece together why, in 1965, his mother Hannah took her own life. 12:30 Guilt Trip—4. Final Steps 4/4 It is the last day of the walk, and Laura and Ros still have ten miles to go.	12:00 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—5. Incentive 5/10 All bets are on for Charlie's return to theatre camp. 12:15 A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—5. Before Her Time 5/5 Jeremy Gavron's quest to piece together why, in 1965, his mother Hannah took her own life. 12:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Live Forever 4/4 The Wilsons resume their efforts to live their best ethical life.	12:30 Picnic Comma Lightning (Omnibus) A meditation on modern life, inspired by the death of author Laurence Scott’s parents.	12:40 Inheritance Tracks—George Takei Actor George Takei chooses ‘Mona Lisa’ by Nat King Cole and ‘Don't Fence Me In' 12:50 A Woman on the Edge of Time (Omnibus) A son's investigation why his mum took her own life in 1965.
13:00	13:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 3 3/16 Monstrous goings on for Kenneth Horne, while Julian and Sandy hit the bona ski slopes. 13:30 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 All set for divorce and a new home, ad man Ken Handley gets a surprise at the agency.	13:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Space Age 6/26 Neddy and Crun attempt to launch Min into space... 13:30 For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 2 2/8 Sweethearts Iris and Bernard go to the pictures but miss the film.	13:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery 2/20 The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity. 13:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Home 5/6 The lifestyle show has revelations on the home and commune living.	13:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, One Hour to Burkiss Way 5/15 With Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Fred Harris and Chris Emmett. 13:30 The World As We Know It—The Election 2/6 The last five people left on Earth try to elect a head of the household.	13:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Offer 1/13 As the rag and bone men argue, Harold is set to walk out. 13:30 Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Smitten by lovely Lucinda, squire Fenton must firstly face her mother's demands.	13:45 Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts—The Medical Experts 5/5 How to beat the medical experts at their own game. Stars Frank Thornton.
14:00	14:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Danny Kelly and Clare Grogan. 14:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, Rick's Quarrel 2/6 A domestic dispute boosts Stella's battle with her grown-up children.	14:00 Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Martin Young's quiz. With Francis Wheen, Sue Cook, Fred Housego and Annabel Giles. 14:30 No Commitments—Series 8, Fresh Starts 1/6 Fresh Starts: Former TV soap star Charlotte finds the path to self-knowledge.	14:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 14:30 The Small World of Dominic Holland—Sport and Leisure 4/6 The comedian shares his thoughts on how we spend our leisure time.	14:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 23, Episode 3 3/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 14:30 Clare in the Community—Series 5, Garden Party 5/6 Clare organises a petition to keep the Sparrowhawk Family Centre open.	14:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Simon Mayo chairs. With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker. 14:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 The sports agent tries not to lie in court. Stars Neil Pearson.	14:00 We're in Business—Dudley and Harry's Reunion With Dudley behind bars, surely Harry is safe from his crooked scheming? 14:30 Whack-O!—Potter Takes Over Sacked over a poetry prize gaff, Professor Jimmy Edwards works hard to get his job back.	14:00 Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, An Englishman's Home 3/13 Harry and his neighbours take on the council when a new bypass threatens their homes. 14:30 Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 19 19/21 A turnip for the books when the agency tries to shift 500 tons of root vegetables.
15:00	15:00 Spotlight—Celebrating Stoppard: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, 1. In the Wings Tom Stoppard's comedy about two minor characters from Shakespeare's Hamlet.	15:00 Spotlight—Celebrating Stoppard: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, 2. Mission Tom Stoppard's existential comedy about two minor characters from Hamlet.	15:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—1. Moonlea 1/3 When a harpist arrives in Moonlea he finds unrest and tries not to become involved.	15:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—2. Wild Music 2/3 The furnaces in Moonlea are to be closed but Leigh cannot persuade his friend to leave.	15:00 Gwyn Thomas - All Things Betray Thee—3. The Verdict 3/3 The uprising is defeated and Leigh and John Simon find themselves on trial for murder.	15:00 Steve Penk's Radio Nightmares—1. Can I Take That Again? 1/3 A collection of classic radio fluffs and bloopers.	15:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Betty Driver 4 Extra's extended edition. Betty Driver shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
16:00	16:00 The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 6. Confrontation in Paris 6/6 Can the Toff finally solve the mystery and unmask the murderer? 16:30 Lord of Misrule—1. The Conjurer 1/9 1745: Gruffydd returns to Wales to regain his lands during the Jacobite Rebellion	16:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 1. Too Young To Die 1/6 A woman thinks her late husband is alive - and someone would prefer the sleuth dead. 16:30 Lord of Misrule—2. The Conjurer's Women 2/9 1745: In Wales during the Jacobite Rebellion, Gruffydd actions have attracted attention.	16:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 2. Concerning Mrs Milbourne 2/6 The anxious widow offers the sleuth more proof that her husband is alive. 16:30 Lord of Misrule—3. The Conjurer's Bluff 3/9 1745: Gruffydd's actions escalate, and people must decide their allegiances	16:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 3. A Note For Danny 3/6 The suave sleuth discovers Danny Clayton and Mrs Milbourne's stories don't tally. 16:30 Lord of Misrule—4. The Conjurer's Price 4/9 Gruffydd has inadvertently saved Ffowlke from the gallows.	16:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, A Change of Mind 4/6 After a curious train journey to Geneva, the suave sleuth gets a surprise revelation. 16:30 Lord of Misrule—5. The Conjurer's Song 5/9 Seven years have passed since Gruffydd abducted Madlen from her wedding.	16:00 Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 12. The Enigma Dimension - Part 1/2 Reunited with Leela, The War Doctor, heads for Gallifrey to confront the Daleks. 16:35 HG Wells—The New Accelerator HG Wells agrees to sample a new drug designed to speed up both body and mind	16:00 Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 12. The Enigma Dimension - Part 2/2 Leela is within the Enigma. The Time Lord ponders its purpose. 16:35 HG Wells—The Sea Raiders Flesh-eating monsters from the deep terrorise the Devon coast.
17:00	17:00 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—1. Leaving School 1/10 Charlie Lewis looks back on the summer after he left school. 17:15 A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—1. The Fault Line 1/5 Jeremy Gavron's quest to piece together why, in 1965, his mother Hannah took her own life. 17:30 Lobby Land—Series 2, Risky Business 2/5 As Boris becomes PM and Britain melts, the Hot Takes team have a plan - turn off the news.	17:00 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—2. Long Days 2/10 At the age of 16, long summer days stretch out before Charlie. 17:15 A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—2. The Affair 2/5 In 1965, young sociologist Hannah Gavron took her own life. Her son tries to find out why 17:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, The Bride of Auntie 6/6 Ed finally becomes a contestant on the Radio 4 seminal quiz What Do You Know?	17:00 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—3. Chance Encounter 3/10 Charlie reflects on the year his home life disintegrated and how he failed his exams. 17:15 A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—3. Wanting It All 3/5 Jeremy Gavron's quest to piece together why, in 1965, his mother Hannah took her own life. 17:30 Women Talking About Cars—Series 2, Esther Rantzen 3/4 Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Esther Rantzen about her life and the cars she has known.	17:00 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—4. Fast Forward 4/10 Charlie's recollections of how he met Fran are placed on hold as we fast forward 20 years. 17:15 A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—4. Messed Up 4/5 Jeremy Gavron's quest to piece together why, in 1965, his mother Hannah took her own life. 17:30 Guilt Trip—4. Final Steps 4/4 It is the last day of the walk, and Laura and Ros still have ten miles to go.	17:00 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—5. Incentive 5/10 All bets are on for Charlie's return to theatre camp. 17:15 A Woman on the Edge of Time by Jeremy Gavron—5. Before Her Time 5/5 Jeremy Gavron's quest to piece together why, in 1965, his mother Hannah took her own life. 17:30 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Live Forever 4/4 The Wilsons resume their efforts to live their best ethical life.	17:00 Detective Inspector Crust - The Bell Detective Inspector Crust is on the trail of a bridge bell saved from the Titanic.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Alphabet Daljit Nagra chooses another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 A touching portrait of teen love as Charlie reflects on the summer after he left school.
18:00	18:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 3 3/16 Monstrous goings on for Kenneth Horne, while Julian and Sandy hit the bona ski slopes. 18:30 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 All set for divorce and a new home, ad man Ken Handley gets a surprise at the agency.	18:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Space Age 6/26 Neddy and Crun attempt to launch Min into space... 18:30 For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 2 2/8 Sweethearts Iris and Bernard go to the pictures but miss the film.	18:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Jewel Robbery 2/20 The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity. 18:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 2, Home 5/6 The lifestyle show has revelations on the home and commune living.	18:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, One Hour to Burkiss Way 5/15 With Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Fred Harris and Chris Emmett. 18:30 The World As We Know It—The Election 2/6 The last five people left on Earth try to elect a head of the household.	18:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Offer 1/13 As the rag and bone men argue, Harold is set to walk out. 18:30 Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Smitten by lovely Lucinda, squire Fenton must firstly face her mother's demands.	18:30 Picnic Comma Lightning (Omnibus) A meditation on modern life, inspired by the death of author Laurence Scott’s parents.	18:40 Inheritance Tracks—George Takei Actor George Takei chooses ‘Mona Lisa’ by Nat King Cole and ‘Don't Fence Me In' 18:50 A Woman on the Edge of Time (Omnibus) A son's investigation why his mum took her own life in 1965.
19:00	19:00 All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Danny Kelly and Clare Grogan. 19:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, Rick's Quarrel 2/6 A domestic dispute boosts Stella's battle with her grown-up children.	19:00 Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Martin Young's quiz. With Francis Wheen, Sue Cook, Fred Housego and Annabel Giles. 19:30 No Commitments—Series 8, Fresh Starts 1/6 Fresh Starts: Former TV soap star Charlotte finds the path to self-knowledge.	19:00 Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 19:30 The Small World of Dominic Holland—Sport and Leisure 4/6 The comedian shares his thoughts on how we spend our leisure time.	19:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 23, Episode 3 3/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 19:30 Clare in the Community—Series 5, Garden Party 5/6 Clare organises a petition to keep the Sparrowhawk Family Centre open.	19:00 Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Simon Mayo chairs. With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker. 19:30 Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 The sports agent tries not to lie in court. Stars Neil Pearson.	19:45 Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts—The Medical Experts 5/5 How to beat the medical experts at their own game. Stars Frank Thornton.
20:00	20:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 12, When We Were Young 4/8 True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles with stories of childhood and growing up. 20:50 Inheritance Tracks—Sara Cox Sara chooses ‘I Will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor and ‘Coat Of Many Colors’ by Dolly Parton.	20:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, Small But Mighty 43/52 Manoush Zomorodi explores the surprising strengths of all things minuscule and fleeting 20:50 Inheritance Tracks—Alan Davies Alan Davies chooses Topol singing 'If I Were A Rich Man'.	20:00 Charlotte Williams - Well, He Would, Wouldn't He? Mandy Rice-Davies looks back to being caught up in the sensational trial of Stephen Ward.	20:00 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.	20:00 The School is Full of Noises Ian McMillan hunts for the truth behind some bizarre schools music making from the 1960s 20:30 That Reminds Me—John Inman The actor shares his love of panto plus backstage TV tales of Are You Being Served?	20:00 We're in Business—Dudley and Harry's Reunion With Dudley behind bars, surely Harry is safe from his crooked scheming? 20:30 Whack-O!—Potter Takes Over Sacked over a poetry prize gaff, Professor Jimmy Edwards works hard to get his job back.	20:00 Harry Worth—Things Could Be Worse, An Englishman's Home 3/13 Harry and his neighbours take on the council when a new bypass threatens their homes. 20:30 Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 19 19/21 A turnip for the books when the agency tries to shift 500 tons of root vegetables.
21:00	21:00 Mastertapes—Series 1, Billy Bragg (the A-Side) 1/14 Billy Bragg talks to John Wilson about his album 'Talking with the Taxman about Poetry'. 21:30 Lennox by Craig Russell—1. The Hit 1/5 Introducing Private Eye Lennox, whose territory is the mean streets of 1950s Glasgow.	21:00 Mastertapes—Series 1, Billy Bragg (the B-Side) 2/14 Billy Bragg talks to John Wilson about his album, 'Talking with the Taxman about Poetry'. 21:30 Lennox by Craig Russell—2. Whodunit? 2/5 Lennox wakes up in hospital with a head full of questions.	21:00 Short Cuts—Series 5, Waking Life 1/6 Josie Long presents a sequence of mini documentaries in which reality becomes dreamlike. 21:30 Lennox by Craig Russell—3. The Call 3/5 Private eye Lennox receives a disturbing phone call.	21:00 Great Lives—Groucho Marx Roger Graef champions the great comic Groucho Marx. 21:30 Lennox by Craig Russell—4. Arrests 4/5 Lennox gets a lead on the case.	21:00 Curious Cases—Series 16, The Growling Stomach 1/6 Why do our tummies rumble - and when they do, does it always mean we are hungry? 21:30 Lennox by Craig Russell—5. Confrontation 5/5 Private eye Lennox dresses for his coffin.	21:00 Steve Penk's Radio Nightmares—1. Can I Take That Again? 1/3 A collection of classic radio fluffs and bloopers.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Betty Driver 4 Extra's extended edition. Betty Driver shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
22:00	22:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 17, Episode 4 4/6 John and Anna return with Alasdair Beckett-King, Dame Sarah Storey and Hannah Rose Thomas. 22:30 iGod—Food 1/6 David Soul and Simon Day star in a series of fantastical comedy apocalypses. 22:45 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 2, The Vampire of the Glen 1/6 The Scotsmen dig a suspicious hole for a coffin-shaped wardrobe.	22:00 Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 4, Friday's Child Is... 5/6 Award-winning comedian Mark Watson re-embarks on his doomed quest to understand life. 22:30 Innes Own World—Episode 1 1/4 Neil Innes ruminates wryly on the nature of civilisation. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Debra Stephenson 1/3 From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.	22:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 5. We Are Family 5/6 Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star. This week, Auntie Hilda comes to stay. 22:30 Jason Cook's School of Hard Knocks—Pregnancy and In-Laws 6/6 Jason Cook doles out life lessons focusing on how to cope with pregnancy and the in-laws. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Debra Stephenson 2/3 From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.	22:00 Meet David Sedaris—Series 9, 4. Eat the Rich! 4/6 Eat the Rich, A Speech to the Graduates and Best Wishes are this week's essays. 22:30 Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 1, Communication 4/4 Paul's story of the telephone takes in electro-shock therapy and an exploding boat.	22:00 The Ultimate Choice—Series 1, 6. Churchill v Teletubby 6/6 Steph McGovern seeks answers to great questions of our age. With Chris McCausland. 22:30 Beauty of Britain—Series 2, The Little Black Shorts 3/6 Beauty starts a romance with the handsome, but somewhat immature, Leon. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Debra Stephenson 3/3 From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.	22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Making new friends and the problem with polymath bestselling authors. 22:30 I, Regress—Series 2, Cats 2/4 Can Dr Berry help Mr Wickle with his fear of cats? With Steve Pemberton. 22:45 The In Crowd—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.	22:00 The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine have a diabolical visitor. 22:30 Isy Suttie's Love Letters—Series 1, Claire and Leigh 3/4 Isy helps out Claire and Leigh, Matlock's new chef and her Elvis impersonator admirer. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Matt Forde 1/3 The Comedy Club Interviews - Harriet Kemsley talks to Matt Forde.
23:00	23:00 The Now Show—Series 62, Episode 1 1/6 Steve Punt presents the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 23:30 Masala FM—Episode 3 3/6 When Auntieji upsets a listener, can Khalid save the Asian station?	23:00 Damien Slash—The Damien Slash Mixtape. Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 More one-man sketch comedy show from YouTube's Damien Slash. 23:15 Political Animals—Series 1, Sybil 3/4 Talks from well-known, if unreliable, Downing Street cats. 23:30 Old Harry's Game—Series 5, Moral Leadership 1/4 With Hell is close to bursting, Satan ponders his entry policy.	23:00 Stand-Up Specials—Pippa Evans Grows Up Pippa Evans asks what it means to be a grown-up and how you know when you are one. 23:30 This Is Craig Brown—Travel 4/6 The Pedants' Association take a trip to the seaside and The Nightrain rides again. 23:45 Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—3. Football 3/4 The incisive reporter focuses on the joys of lower league soccer.	23:00 Crème de la Crime—Carrion up the Jungle Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a dastardly case of felony afloat. 23:15 Bird Island—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Ben gets a new telescope, and Graham has some big news. 23:30 Richard Herring's Objective—Series 2, Page 3 3/4 Should Page 3 models be celebrated or consigned to history's dustbin?	23:00 John Kearns—4. Day Off John struggles to enjoy his fantasy day of doing nothing. 23:15 Poets' Tree—Episode 4 4/4 Paul Hamilton looks at pop music's poetic merits plus a tribute to an unheralded genius. 23:30 Listen Against—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 A week of radio that never happened. With Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes.	23:00 Nick Revell: BrokenDreamCatcher—Series 1, The Treasure of the Illuminati Leprechauns 1/3 Anything can happen when this master storyteller combines comedy with magical realism. 23:30 Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 5 5/6 Peter asks rock singer Alex to help wary Will live on the edge. But Will surprises Alex.

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