Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 8 - 14 May 2023

Name: Doing a Disastrical
Released: 1967-07-23

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00:00	00:00 Poetry Extra—Body of Work Daljit Nagra selects the best poetry programmes from the BBC archives. 00:30 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 The iconoclastic 1961 novel satirising the insanity of war.	00:00 Nick Stafford - The List—1. Reunion 1/2 It's VE Day but wartime scars are still painful on an evening of 'family and forgiveness'.	00:00 Nick Stafford - The List—2. Commemoration 2/2 May 1995. 50 years on, Vera and Arthur look back at their VE Day list of desires. 00:45 Short Works—Moonlighting by Eley Williams Everything is laid bare in Eley Williams' short story.	00:00 Mary Wesley - An Imaginative Experience—1. No Alternative 1/2 For one passenger there is no alternative but to stop an Intercity train	00:00 Mary Wesley - An Imaginative Experience—2. Battling On 2/2 Can Sylvester go beyond Julia’s grief to create something lasting between them?	00:00 The Lodestone Cambridge scholar MR James searches for an ex-student. 00:45 Roald Dahl—Someone Like You, 2. Skin 2/5 An astonishing work of art is created on a drunken night in Paris.	00:00 Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 5. Deadline 5/5 Sam Vimes and Carcer finally fight, but time itself and a sinister lord have other ideas. 00:30 Ray Bradbury - The Golden Apples of the Sun—2. The Flying Machine / The Fruit at the Bottom of the Bowl 2/4 Stories about the terrible perils of invention and the murderous dangers of jealousy.
01:00	01:40 Inheritance Tracks—Carlo Rovelli The physicist chooses Nothing Shines Unless It Burns and Fratres by Arvo Pärt. 01:50 Why Mummy Drinks (Omnibus) Funny, frank and feisty adaptation of Gill Sims’ best-selling novel.	01:00 Crown Papers—6. Summer, 1937 6/6 Jenny discovers the answer to a four-year mystery but looks set to lose everything. 01:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 5. Alibis 5/8 Lord Peter Wimsey attempts to verify the whereabouts of key suspects in the murder.	01:00 Peeler—1. The New Force 1/6 The new Metropolitan Police force is unpopular sparking deep political unrest. 01:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 6. Evidence of a Commercial Traveller 6/8 Who murdered a Scottish artist? Suave sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey weighs up more clues.	01:00 Peeler—2. Riots 2/6 PC Quin is charged with assault, as the blackmail plot thickens. 01:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 7. Council of War 7/8 Theories abound over an artist's murder, but the sleuth is determined to nail the killer.	01:00 Peeler—3. Reputation 3/6 Lord Trowle and PC Quin meet in Court and Mr Morley meets his match in Mrs Gascoygne. 01:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 8. Reconstruction 8/8 Lord Peter Wimsey and his cohorts piece together the final hours of the murdered artist.	01:00 Laurie Graham - Perfect Meringues Being a TV cook should be fun - for Lizzie it means meals-for-one and a stroppy daughter	01:00 Hercule Poirot—After The Funeral Wealthy businessman Richard Abernethie is dead. But his sister thinks it was murder.
02:00		02:00 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—6. The Capitalist 6/10 Milo's capitalist enterprise shifts up a gear and Yossarian decides against clothing. 02:15 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—1. Clipped Wings 1/10 A portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life, marriage and achievements. 02:30 55 and Over—4. Old v Young 4/4 When disaster strikes, old lovers are forced to confront their new younger replacements.	02:00 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—7. The Decision 7/10 Orr crash-lands again and Yossarian refuses to fly with him. Will he regret it? 02:15 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—2. Looking for Love 2/10 Talk turns to a suitor for the young princess. 02:30 North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Visitors are expected in Wadenbrook, and a revelation is long overdue.	02:00 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—8. Consequences 8/10 Orr is lost, and flying with McWatt has horrific consequences for Yossarian. 02:15 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—3. The Young Queen 3/10 The young princess turns 18, and William IV dies. 02:30 Women Talking About Cars—Series 3, 2. Jennifer Saunders 2/4 Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Jennifer Saunders about her life and cars.	02:00 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—9. Remorse and Revenge 9/10 Nately's whore holds Yossarian responsible for his death and attacks him with a knife. 02:15 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—4. The Learning Process 4/10 The coronation captures the heart of the nation. 02:30 All Those Women—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Hetty's old diaries turn up some uncomfortable home truths for Maggie.	02:00 Peeler—4. Imprisonment 4/6 PC Quin is jailed and Maria is imprisoned. 02:30 Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 2, 1. Better Safe Than Sorry 1/6 Hysteria hits Levenford after the GP visits a well-known hypochondriac.	02:30 On Truth (Omnibus) Five essays on the timely theme of "Truth" and current challenges to it.
03:00	03:00 Instant Sunshine—From 17th December 1986 More humorous songs from David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis 03:30 Cleaning Up Can the inept crew of HMS Troutbridge get it ship-shape for an inspection?	03:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 10 10/16 Is Kenneth Williams a pseudonym? And how will Julian and Sandy 'Keep Britain Bona'? 03:30 Dry Slopes—Series 2, Tick Tock 2/4 Jobless Angus is nearly 30 and gets a visit from the Spirit of Birthdays Yet to Come.	03:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Moriarty Murder Mystery 17/26 Inspector Neddie Seagoon turns sleuth and meets a creepy undertaker. 03:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 The shady lawyer stays in a haunted mansion. The Marx Brothers radio shows recreated.	03:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Test Match 20/20 MCC chairman Sid makes the Lad England's cricket captain, but bets on Australia to win. 03:30 21st Century Blues—Hans Feet and Bumpsadaisy 6/6 'Chaff' Chaffinch’ is obliged to save the world from death by clonic sameness	03:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Not the Burkiss Way 11/15 Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits. 03:30 Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—At Home With The Brontes 2/6 Sisterly stage shenanigans, thanks to the Cloughbottom Ladies' Evening Guild.	03:00 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—10. The Deal 10/10 Colonel Korn offers Yossarian an odious deal, there is extraordinary news about Orr. 03:15 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—5. The Wedding 5/10 The Queen proposes to her husband of choice. 03:30 Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, The Countryside 3/4 Bridget explores the countryside - to see if that will make her happier.	03:45 The Fosdyke Saga—2. The Fly in the Ointment The owner of the tripe works takes a shine to Fosdyke's daughter.
04:00	04:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Longplay, Sir David Attenborough An extended edition of the 70th anniversary programme with Sir David Attenborough.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 15, Sir John Betjeman 1/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sir Andrew Motion and Sue Limb. 04:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Lucy doesn't realise Daniel can't keep secrets.	04:00 The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Hugh Dennis, Jon Plowman, Jenny Eclair. 04:30 Big Town All Stars—Series 1, The Perfect Man 2/4 A teacher joins a struggling a cappella group to quit geography. Stars Stephen Tompkinson	04:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 5 5/7 Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Francis Wheen, Kirsty Wark and Andrew Maxwell. 04:30 Hobby Bobbies—Series 2, Blackmail 3/4 A little bit of murky police history comes back to haunt the Haling squad	04:00 Booked—Series 6, Episode 4 4/6 Irreverent literary quiz with Mark Steel, David Stafford, Miles Kington and Sophie Hannah. 04:30 Clare in the Community—Series 6, Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire 1/6 Caring social worker Clare Barker is now Acting Team Leader at the Family Centre.	04:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, Steptoe a la Carte 8/13 Harold hopes he's found true love. Adapted from BBC TV. 04:30 Flying the Flag—Series 4, Little Extras 4/8 Ambassador Mackenzie witnesses the movie-making prowess of the People's Republic up close.	04:00 Benny Hill—Benny Hill Time, From 29/3/1964 The master of double entendre presents sketches including Fred Scuttle. 04:30 Whack-O!—The Book Prizes Professor Jimmy Edwards has to act quickly to save the school prize-giving day.
05:00	05:00 Nick Stafford - The List—1. Reunion 1/2 It's VE Day but wartime scars are still painful on an evening of 'family and forgiveness'.	05:00 Nick Stafford - The List—2. Commemoration 2/2 May 1995. 50 years on, Vera and Arthur look back at their VE Day list of desires. 05:45 Short Works—Moonlighting by Eley Williams Everything is laid bare in Eley Williams' short story.	05:00 Mary Wesley - An Imaginative Experience—1. No Alternative 1/2 For one passenger there is no alternative but to stop an Intercity train	05:00 Mary Wesley - An Imaginative Experience—2. Battling On 2/2 Can Sylvester go beyond Julia’s grief to create something lasting between them?	05:00 Laurie Graham - Perfect Meringues Being a TV cook should be fun - for Lizzie it means meals-for-one and a stroppy daughter	05:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 16, Episode 6 6/6 John Lloyd and Holly Walsh with Daliso Chaponda, Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton and Dr Kevin Fong 05:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 4, A Now Spoiled Life Smashed Some More 2/6 Pip and Harry try to rescue Ripely, only to find evil Mister Benevolent got there first.	05:00 Writing... The Midlands—2. Benjamin Zephaniah and Matt Windle 2/3 Back to his roots - writer Mark Billingham continues his literary tour of the Midlands.
06:00	06:00 Crown Papers—6. Summer, 1937 6/6 Jenny discovers the answer to a four-year mystery but looks set to lose everything. 06:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 5. Alibis 5/8 Lord Peter Wimsey attempts to verify the whereabouts of key suspects in the murder.	06:00 Peeler—1. The New Force 1/6 The new Metropolitan Police force is unpopular sparking deep political unrest. 06:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 6. Evidence of a Commercial Traveller 6/8 Who murdered a Scottish artist? Suave sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey weighs up more clues.	06:00 Peeler—2. Riots 2/6 PC Quin is charged with assault, as the blackmail plot thickens. 06:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 7. Council of War 7/8 Theories abound over an artist's murder, but the sleuth is determined to nail the killer.	06:00 Peeler—3. Reputation 3/6 Lord Trowle and PC Quin meet in Court and Mr Morley meets his match in Mrs Gascoygne. 06:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 8. Reconstruction 8/8 Lord Peter Wimsey and his cohorts piece together the final hours of the murdered artist.	06:00 Peeler—4. Imprisonment 4/6 PC Quin is jailed and Maria is imprisoned. 06:30 Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 2, 1. Better Safe Than Sorry 1/6 Hysteria hits Levenford after the GP visits a well-known hypochondriac.	06:00 Hercule Poirot—After The Funeral Wealthy businessman Richard Abernethie is dead. But his sister thinks it was murder.	06:00 Poetry Extra—The Great Libraries - The Bodleian Library Daljit Nagra finds the best poetry programmes from the BBC archive. 06:30 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Conclusion of the iconoclastic 1961 novel satirising the insanity of war.
07:00	07:00 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—6. The Capitalist 6/10 Milo's capitalist enterprise shifts up a gear and Yossarian decides against clothing. 07:15 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—1. Clipped Wings 1/10 A portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life, marriage and achievements. 07:30 55 and Over—4. Old v Young 4/4 When disaster strikes, old lovers are forced to confront their new younger replacements.	07:00 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—7. The Decision 7/10 Orr crash-lands again and Yossarian refuses to fly with him. Will he regret it? 07:15 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—2. Looking for Love 2/10 Talk turns to a suitor for the young princess. 07:30 North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Visitors are expected in Wadenbrook, and a revelation is long overdue.	07:00 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—8. Consequences 8/10 Orr is lost, and flying with McWatt has horrific consequences for Yossarian. 07:15 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—3. The Young Queen 3/10 The young princess turns 18, and William IV dies. 07:30 Women Talking About Cars—Series 3, 2. Jennifer Saunders 2/4 Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Jennifer Saunders about her life and cars.	07:00 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—9. Remorse and Revenge 9/10 Nately's whore holds Yossarian responsible for his death and attacks him with a knife. 07:15 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—4. The Learning Process 4/10 The coronation captures the heart of the nation. 07:30 All Those Women—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Hetty's old diaries turn up some uncomfortable home truths for Maggie.	07:00 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—10. The Deal 10/10 Colonel Korn offers Yossarian an odious deal, there is extraordinary news about Orr. 07:15 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—5. The Wedding 5/10 The Queen proposes to her husband of choice. 07:30 Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, The Countryside 3/4 Bridget explores the countryside - to see if that will make her happier.	07:30 On Truth (Omnibus) Five essays on the timely theme of "Truth" and current challenges to it.	07:40 Inheritance Tracks—Lily James Actress Lily James chooses The Cape by Eric Bibb and Green Papaya by Lianne La Havas. 07:50 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 A portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life, marriage and achievements.
08:00	08:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 10 10/16 Is Kenneth Williams a pseudonym? And how will Julian and Sandy 'Keep Britain Bona'? 08:30 Dry Slopes—Series 2, Tick Tock 2/4 Jobless Angus is nearly 30 and gets a visit from the Spirit of Birthdays Yet to Come.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Moriarty Murder Mystery 17/26 Inspector Neddie Seagoon turns sleuth and meets a creepy undertaker. 08:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 The shady lawyer stays in a haunted mansion. The Marx Brothers radio shows recreated.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Test Match 20/20 MCC chairman Sid makes the Lad England's cricket captain, but bets on Australia to win. 08:30 21st Century Blues—Hans Feet and Bumpsadaisy 6/6 'Chaff' Chaffinch’ is obliged to save the world from death by clonic sameness	08:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Not the Burkiss Way 11/15 Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits. 08:30 Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—At Home With The Brontes 2/6 Sisterly stage shenanigans, thanks to the Cloughbottom Ladies' Evening Guild.	08:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, Steptoe a la Carte 8/13 Harold hopes he's found true love. Adapted from BBC TV. 08:30 Flying the Flag—Series 4, Little Extras 4/8 Ambassador Mackenzie witnesses the movie-making prowess of the People's Republic up close.	08:45 The Fosdyke Saga—2. The Fly in the Ointment The owner of the tripe works takes a shine to Fosdyke's daughter.
09:00	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 15, Sir John Betjeman 1/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sir Andrew Motion and Sue Limb. 09:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Lucy doesn't realise Daniel can't keep secrets.	09:00 The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Hugh Dennis, Jon Plowman, Jenny Eclair. 09:30 Big Town All Stars—Series 1, The Perfect Man 2/4 A teacher joins a struggling a cappella group to quit geography. Stars Stephen Tompkinson	09:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 5 5/7 Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Francis Wheen, Kirsty Wark and Andrew Maxwell. 09:30 Hobby Bobbies—Series 2, Blackmail 3/4 A little bit of murky police history comes back to haunt the Haling squad	09:00 Booked—Series 6, Episode 4 4/6 Irreverent literary quiz with Mark Steel, David Stafford, Miles Kington and Sophie Hannah. 09:30 Clare in the Community—Series 6, Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire 1/6 Caring social worker Clare Barker is now Acting Team Leader at the Family Centre.	09:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 16, Episode 6 6/6 John Lloyd and Holly Walsh with Daliso Chaponda, Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton and Dr Kevin Fong 09:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 4, A Now Spoiled Life Smashed Some More 2/6 Pip and Harry try to rescue Ripely, only to find evil Mister Benevolent got there first.	09:00 Benny Hill—Benny Hill Time, From 29/3/1964 The master of double entendre presents sketches including Fred Scuttle. 09:30 Whack-O!—The Book Prizes Professor Jimmy Edwards has to act quickly to save the school prize-giving day.	09:00 Instant Sunshine—From 29th August 1988 After 21 years, Instant Sunshine are aiming to become famous at last! 09:30 Doing a Disastrical Will Phillips' pursuit of the new Wren in Captain Povey's office end happily ever after?
10:00	10:00 Nick Stafford - The List—1. Reunion 1/2 It's VE Day but wartime scars are still painful on an evening of 'family and forgiveness'.	10:00 Nick Stafford - The List—2. Commemoration 2/2 May 1995. 50 years on, Vera and Arthur look back at their VE Day list of desires. 10:45 Short Works—Moonlighting by Eley Williams Everything is laid bare in Eley Williams' short story.	10:00 Mary Wesley - An Imaginative Experience—1. No Alternative 1/2 For one passenger there is no alternative but to stop an Intercity train	10:00 Mary Wesley - An Imaginative Experience—2. Battling On 2/2 Can Sylvester go beyond Julia’s grief to create something lasting between them?	10:00 Laurie Graham - Perfect Meringues Being a TV cook should be fun - for Lizzie it means meals-for-one and a stroppy daughter	10:00 Writing... The Midlands—2. Benjamin Zephaniah and Matt Windle 2/3 Back to his roots - writer Mark Billingham continues his literary tour of the Midlands.	10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—By Royal Appointment, Dame Penelope Wilton From Stevie Wonder to Schubert. Actress Dame Penelope Wilton shares her castaway choices. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Quetzalcoatlus Sir David marvels over the Quetzalcoatlus: the largest flying animal ever to exist.
11:00	11:00 Crown Papers—6. Summer, 1937 6/6 Jenny discovers the answer to a four-year mystery but looks set to lose everything. 11:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 5. Alibis 5/8 Lord Peter Wimsey attempts to verify the whereabouts of key suspects in the murder.	11:00 Peeler—1. The New Force 1/6 The new Metropolitan Police force is unpopular sparking deep political unrest. 11:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 6. Evidence of a Commercial Traveller 6/8 Who murdered a Scottish artist? Suave sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey weighs up more clues.	11:00 Peeler—2. Riots 2/6 PC Quin is charged with assault, as the blackmail plot thickens. 11:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 7. Council of War 7/8 Theories abound over an artist's murder, but the sleuth is determined to nail the killer.	11:00 Peeler—3. Reputation 3/6 Lord Trowle and PC Quin meet in Court and Mr Morley meets his match in Mrs Gascoygne. 11:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 8. Reconstruction 8/8 Lord Peter Wimsey and his cohorts piece together the final hours of the murdered artist.	11:00 Peeler—4. Imprisonment 4/6 PC Quin is jailed and Maria is imprisoned. 11:30 Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 2, 1. Better Safe Than Sorry 1/6 Hysteria hits Levenford after the GP visits a well-known hypochondriac.	11:00 Hercule Poirot—After The Funeral Wealthy businessman Richard Abernethie is dead. But his sister thinks it was murder.	11:00 Poetry Extra—The Great Libraries - The Bodleian Library Daljit Nagra finds the best poetry programmes from the BBC archive. 11:30 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Conclusion of the iconoclastic 1961 novel satirising the insanity of war.
12:00	12:00 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—6. The Capitalist 6/10 Milo's capitalist enterprise shifts up a gear and Yossarian decides against clothing. 12:15 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—1. Clipped Wings 1/10 A portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life, marriage and achievements. 12:30 55 and Over—4. Old v Young 4/4 When disaster strikes, old lovers are forced to confront their new younger replacements.	12:00 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—7. The Decision 7/10 Orr crash-lands again and Yossarian refuses to fly with him. Will he regret it? 12:15 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—2. Looking for Love 2/10 Talk turns to a suitor for the young princess. 12:30 North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Visitors are expected in Wadenbrook, and a revelation is long overdue.	12:00 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—8. Consequences 8/10 Orr is lost, and flying with McWatt has horrific consequences for Yossarian. 12:15 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—3. The Young Queen 3/10 The young princess turns 18, and William IV dies. 12:30 Women Talking About Cars—Series 3, 2. Jennifer Saunders 2/4 Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Jennifer Saunders about her life and cars.	12:00 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—9. Remorse and Revenge 9/10 Nately's whore holds Yossarian responsible for his death and attacks him with a knife. 12:15 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—4. The Learning Process 4/10 The coronation captures the heart of the nation. 12:30 All Those Women—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Hetty's old diaries turn up some uncomfortable home truths for Maggie.	12:00 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—10. The Deal 10/10 Colonel Korn offers Yossarian an odious deal, there is extraordinary news about Orr. 12:15 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—5. The Wedding 5/10 The Queen proposes to her husband of choice. 12:30 Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, The Countryside 3/4 Bridget explores the countryside - to see if that will make her happier.	12:30 On Truth (Omnibus) Five essays on the timely theme of "Truth" and current challenges to it.	12:40 Inheritance Tracks—Lily James Actress Lily James chooses The Cape by Eric Bibb and Green Papaya by Lianne La Havas. 12:50 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 A portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life, marriage and achievements.
13:00	13:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 10 10/16 Is Kenneth Williams a pseudonym? And how will Julian and Sandy 'Keep Britain Bona'? 13:30 Dry Slopes—Series 2, Tick Tock 2/4 Jobless Angus is nearly 30 and gets a visit from the Spirit of Birthdays Yet to Come.	13:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Moriarty Murder Mystery 17/26 Inspector Neddie Seagoon turns sleuth and meets a creepy undertaker. 13:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 The shady lawyer stays in a haunted mansion. The Marx Brothers radio shows recreated.	13:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Test Match 20/20 MCC chairman Sid makes the Lad England's cricket captain, but bets on Australia to win. 13:30 21st Century Blues—Hans Feet and Bumpsadaisy 6/6 'Chaff' Chaffinch’ is obliged to save the world from death by clonic sameness	13:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Not the Burkiss Way 11/15 Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits. 13:30 Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—At Home With The Brontes 2/6 Sisterly stage shenanigans, thanks to the Cloughbottom Ladies' Evening Guild.	13:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, Steptoe a la Carte 8/13 Harold hopes he's found true love. Adapted from BBC TV. 13:30 Flying the Flag—Series 4, Little Extras 4/8 Ambassador Mackenzie witnesses the movie-making prowess of the People's Republic up close.	13:45 The Fosdyke Saga—2. The Fly in the Ointment The owner of the tripe works takes a shine to Fosdyke's daughter.
14:00	14:00 The Write Stuff—Series 15, Sir John Betjeman 1/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sir Andrew Motion and Sue Limb. 14:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Lucy doesn't realise Daniel can't keep secrets.	14:00 The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Hugh Dennis, Jon Plowman, Jenny Eclair. 14:30 Big Town All Stars—Series 1, The Perfect Man 2/4 A teacher joins a struggling a cappella group to quit geography. Stars Stephen Tompkinson	14:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 5 5/7 Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Francis Wheen, Kirsty Wark and Andrew Maxwell. 14:30 Hobby Bobbies—Series 2, Blackmail 3/4 A little bit of murky police history comes back to haunt the Haling squad	14:00 Booked—Series 6, Episode 4 4/6 Irreverent literary quiz with Mark Steel, David Stafford, Miles Kington and Sophie Hannah. 14:30 Clare in the Community—Series 6, Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire 1/6 Caring social worker Clare Barker is now Acting Team Leader at the Family Centre.	14:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 16, Episode 6 6/6 John Lloyd and Holly Walsh with Daliso Chaponda, Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton and Dr Kevin Fong 14:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 4, A Now Spoiled Life Smashed Some More 2/6 Pip and Harry try to rescue Ripely, only to find evil Mister Benevolent got there first.	14:00 Benny Hill—Benny Hill Time, From 29/3/1964 The master of double entendre presents sketches including Fred Scuttle. 14:30 Whack-O!—The Book Prizes Professor Jimmy Edwards has to act quickly to save the school prize-giving day.	14:00 Instant Sunshine—From 29th August 1988 After 21 years, Instant Sunshine are aiming to become famous at last! 14:30 Doing a Disastrical Will Phillips' pursuit of the new Wren in Captain Povey's office end happily ever after?
15:00	15:00 Nick Stafford - The List—1. Reunion 1/2 It's VE Day but wartime scars are still painful on an evening of 'family and forgiveness'.	15:00 Nick Stafford - The List—2. Commemoration 2/2 May 1995. 50 years on, Vera and Arthur look back at their VE Day list of desires. 15:45 Short Works—Moonlighting by Eley Williams Everything is laid bare in Eley Williams' short story.	15:00 Mary Wesley - An Imaginative Experience—1. No Alternative 1/2 For one passenger there is no alternative but to stop an Intercity train	15:00 Mary Wesley - An Imaginative Experience—2. Battling On 2/2 Can Sylvester go beyond Julia’s grief to create something lasting between them?	15:00 Laurie Graham - Perfect Meringues Being a TV cook should be fun - for Lizzie it means meals-for-one and a stroppy daughter	15:00 Writing... The Midlands—2. Benjamin Zephaniah and Matt Windle 2/3 Back to his roots - writer Mark Billingham continues his literary tour of the Midlands.	15:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—By Royal Appointment, Dame Penelope Wilton From Stevie Wonder to Schubert. Actress Dame Penelope Wilton shares her castaway choices. 15:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Quetzalcoatlus Sir David marvels over the Quetzalcoatlus: the largest flying animal ever to exist.
16:00	16:00 Crown Papers—6. Summer, 1937 6/6 Jenny discovers the answer to a four-year mystery but looks set to lose everything. 16:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 5. Alibis 5/8 Lord Peter Wimsey attempts to verify the whereabouts of key suspects in the murder.	16:00 Peeler—1. The New Force 1/6 The new Metropolitan Police force is unpopular sparking deep political unrest. 16:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 6. Evidence of a Commercial Traveller 6/8 Who murdered a Scottish artist? Suave sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey weighs up more clues.	16:00 Peeler—2. Riots 2/6 PC Quin is charged with assault, as the blackmail plot thickens. 16:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 7. Council of War 7/8 Theories abound over an artist's murder, but the sleuth is determined to nail the killer.	16:00 Peeler—3. Reputation 3/6 Lord Trowle and PC Quin meet in Court and Mr Morley meets his match in Mrs Gascoygne. 16:30 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 8. Reconstruction 8/8 Lord Peter Wimsey and his cohorts piece together the final hours of the murdered artist.	16:00 Peeler—4. Imprisonment 4/6 PC Quin is jailed and Maria is imprisoned. 16:30 Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 2, 1. Better Safe Than Sorry 1/6 Hysteria hits Levenford after the GP visits a well-known hypochondriac.	16:00 The Lodestone Cambridge scholar MR James searches for an ex-student. 16:45 Roald Dahl—Someone Like You, 2. Skin 2/5 An astonishing work of art is created on a drunken night in Paris.	16:00 Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 5. Deadline 5/5 Sam Vimes and Carcer finally fight, but time itself and a sinister lord have other ideas. 16:30 Ray Bradbury - The Golden Apples of the Sun—2. The Flying Machine / The Fruit at the Bottom of the Bowl 2/4 Stories about the terrible perils of invention and the murderous dangers of jealousy.
17:00	17:00 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—6. The Capitalist 6/10 Milo's capitalist enterprise shifts up a gear and Yossarian decides against clothing. 17:15 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—1. Clipped Wings 1/10 A portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life, marriage and achievements. 17:30 55 and Over—4. Old v Young 4/4 When disaster strikes, old lovers are forced to confront their new younger replacements.	17:00 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—7. The Decision 7/10 Orr crash-lands again and Yossarian refuses to fly with him. Will he regret it? 17:15 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—2. Looking for Love 2/10 Talk turns to a suitor for the young princess. 17:30 North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Visitors are expected in Wadenbrook, and a revelation is long overdue.	17:00 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—8. Consequences 8/10 Orr is lost, and flying with McWatt has horrific consequences for Yossarian. 17:15 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—3. The Young Queen 3/10 The young princess turns 18, and William IV dies. 17:30 Women Talking About Cars—Series 3, 2. Jennifer Saunders 2/4 Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Jennifer Saunders about her life and cars.	17:00 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—9. Remorse and Revenge 9/10 Nately's whore holds Yossarian responsible for his death and attacks him with a knife. 17:15 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—4. The Learning Process 4/10 The coronation captures the heart of the nation. 17:30 All Those Women—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Hetty's old diaries turn up some uncomfortable home truths for Maggie.	17:00 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—10. The Deal 10/10 Colonel Korn offers Yossarian an odious deal, there is extraordinary news about Orr. 17:15 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—5. The Wedding 5/10 The Queen proposes to her husband of choice. 17:30 Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, The Countryside 3/4 Bridget explores the countryside - to see if that will make her happier.	17:00 Hercule Poirot—After The Funeral Wealthy businessman Richard Abernethie is dead. But his sister thinks it was murder.	17:00 Poetry Extra—The Great Libraries - The Bodleian Library Daljit Nagra finds the best poetry programmes from the BBC archive. 17:30 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Conclusion of the iconoclastic 1961 novel satirising the insanity of war.
18:00	18:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 10 10/16 Is Kenneth Williams a pseudonym? And how will Julian and Sandy 'Keep Britain Bona'? 18:30 Dry Slopes—Series 2, Tick Tock 2/4 Jobless Angus is nearly 30 and gets a visit from the Spirit of Birthdays Yet to Come.	18:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, The Moriarty Murder Mystery 17/26 Inspector Neddie Seagoon turns sleuth and meets a creepy undertaker. 18:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 The shady lawyer stays in a haunted mansion. The Marx Brothers radio shows recreated.	18:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Test Match 20/20 MCC chairman Sid makes the Lad England's cricket captain, but bets on Australia to win. 18:30 21st Century Blues—Hans Feet and Bumpsadaisy 6/6 'Chaff' Chaffinch’ is obliged to save the world from death by clonic sameness	18:00 The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Not the Burkiss Way 11/15 Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits. 18:30 Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—At Home With The Brontes 2/6 Sisterly stage shenanigans, thanks to the Cloughbottom Ladies' Evening Guild.	18:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, Steptoe a la Carte 8/13 Harold hopes he's found true love. Adapted from BBC TV. 18:30 Flying the Flag—Series 4, Little Extras 4/8 Ambassador Mackenzie witnesses the movie-making prowess of the People's Republic up close.	18:30 On Truth (Omnibus) Five essays on the timely theme of "Truth" and current challenges to it.	18:40 Inheritance Tracks—Lily James Actress Lily James chooses The Cape by Eric Bibb and Green Papaya by Lianne La Havas. 18:50 Young Victoria by Juliet Ace (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 A portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life, marriage and achievements.
19:00	19:00 The Write Stuff—Series 15, Sir John Betjeman 1/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sir Andrew Motion and Sue Limb. 19:30 Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Lucy doesn't realise Daniel can't keep secrets.	19:00 The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Hugh Dennis, Jon Plowman, Jenny Eclair. 19:30 Big Town All Stars—Series 1, The Perfect Man 2/4 A teacher joins a struggling a cappella group to quit geography. Stars Stephen Tompkinson	19:00 It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 5 5/7 Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Francis Wheen, Kirsty Wark and Andrew Maxwell. 19:30 Hobby Bobbies—Series 2, Blackmail 3/4 A little bit of murky police history comes back to haunt the Haling squad	19:00 Booked—Series 6, Episode 4 4/6 Irreverent literary quiz with Mark Steel, David Stafford, Miles Kington and Sophie Hannah. 19:30 Clare in the Community—Series 6, Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire 1/6 Caring social worker Clare Barker is now Acting Team Leader at the Family Centre.	19:00 The Museum of Curiosity—Series 16, Episode 6 6/6 John Lloyd and Holly Walsh with Daliso Chaponda, Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton and Dr Kevin Fong 19:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 4, A Now Spoiled Life Smashed Some More 2/6 Pip and Harry try to rescue Ripely, only to find evil Mister Benevolent got there first.	19:45 The Fosdyke Saga—2. The Fly in the Ointment The owner of the tripe works takes a shine to Fosdyke's daughter.
20:00	20:00 Radiolab—Series 8, Asking for a Friend 2/8 Radiolab looks to answer some of life’s big little questions 20:55 Inheritance Tracks—Pam Ayres Poet Pam Ayres inherits military song 'When the Guards Are on Parade'.	20:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, Artist In Exile 45/52 Manoush Zomorodi talks to Iranian artist Shirin Neshat 20:50 Inheritance Tracks—Alan Carr Comedian and TV presenter Alan Carr chooses 'Chain of Fools' by Aretha Franklin.	20:00 Archive on 4—So Bad It's Good? Steve Punt and guests share the joy of films, songs and books that are so bad they're good	20:00 Writing... The Midlands—1. Jonathan Coe and Lee Child 1/3 Crime Writer Mark Billingham goes back to his roots for a literary tour of the Midlands.	20:00 Did Douglas Get It Right? Did Douglas Adams predict the future in the year 2000? 20:30 A Good Read—Jo Brand & Naomi Alderman Jo Brand and Naomi Alderman join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books.	20:00 Benny Hill—Benny Hill Time, From 29/3/1964 The master of double entendre presents sketches including Fred Scuttle. 20:30 Whack-O!—The Book Prizes Professor Jimmy Edwards has to act quickly to save the school prize-giving day.	20:00 Instant Sunshine—From 29th August 1988 After 21 years, Instant Sunshine are aiming to become famous at last! 20:30 Doing a Disastrical Will Phillips' pursuit of the new Wren in Captain Povey's office end happily ever after?
21:00	21:00 Mastertapes—Series 2, Wilko Johnson (the A-side) 1/12 Wilko Johnson talks to John Wilson about Down By The Jetty, the debut album by Dr Feelgood 21:30 Dark Corners by Ruth Rendell—6. Breaking Point 6/10 Carl is pushed to breaking point by his blackmailing tenant, Dermot. 21:45 The Shadow Over Innsmouth—Episode 1 1/15 Will mystery podcasters Heawood and Kennedy be divided murder?	21:00 Mastertapes—Series 2, Wilko Johnson (the B-side) 2/12 Wilko Johnson responds to questions about the making of Dr Feelgood's Down By The Jetty. 21:30 Dark Corners by Ruth Rendell—7. Relief? 7/10 Dermot is gone but Carl's relief is fleeting. 21:45 The Shadow Over Innsmouth—Episode 2 2/15 Innsmouth is not what Kennedy expected, Heawood is thrown by a familiar face in Iraq.	21:00 Short Cuts—Series 6, Connections 2/6 Josie Long hears stories of making contact. 21:30 Dark Corners by Ruth Rendell—8. Powerless 8/10 Sybil moves in - and Carl is powerless to stop her. 21:45 The Shadow Over Innsmouth—Episode 3 3/15 Kennedy bumps into an old acquaintance: Heawood cannot believe his eyes.	21:00 Great Lives—Vivian Stanshall Neil Innes discusses the life of his colleague and friend Vivian Stanshall. 21:30 Dark Corners by Ruth Rendell—9. A Plan 9/10 Carl decides he must rid himself of Sybil. Read by Patricia Hodge. 21:45 The Shadow Over Innsmouth—Episode 4 4/15 Kennedy researches her ancestry with help from an unexpected quarter.	21:00 Curious Cases—Series 17, The Martian Mission What would it take for humans to live on Mars? Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate. 21:30 Dark Corners by Ruth Rendell—10. Facing Up 10/10 Carl is forced to face up to what he has done. 21:45 The Shadow Over Innsmouth—Episode 5 5/15 Heawood has picked up new information from Melody Cartright. But can he believe her?	21:00 Writing... The Midlands—2. Benjamin Zephaniah and Matt Windle 2/3 Back to his roots - writer Mark Billingham continues his literary tour of the Midlands.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—By Royal Appointment, Dame Penelope Wilton From Stevie Wonder to Schubert. Actress Dame Penelope Wilton shares her castaway choices. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Quetzalcoatlus Sir David marvels over the Quetzalcoatlus: the largest flying animal ever to exist.
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 91, 5. Humble Pie, Nuns and Dry Shampoo 5/10 Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute. 22:30 And Now in Colour—Series 1, Intercity 1/6 The team takes the audience to Margate and asks 'Whose Pencil Line is it Anyway?'	22:00 Wosson Cornwall—Series 1, 2. It's St Crundy's Day Eve! 2/4 Dawn French and Edward Rowe head up a new sketch show with a Cornish flavour. 22:30 The Jason Byrne Show—Series 3, First I Was a Nurse Then I Became a Roofer 4/6 The hyperactive humour-boffin scrutinises the realm of employment. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Arthur Smith with Mark Evans 1/3 Arthur Smith chats to Bleak Expectations writer, Mark Evans.	22:00 Lemn Sissay's Social Enterprise—Episode 2 2/4 Lemn Sissay explores what charity means when it comes to food. 22:30 Pick Ups—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Mike and Linda meet some dates at a unique restaurant, with mixed results. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Arthur Smith with Mark Evans 2/3 Arthur Smith chats to Bleak Expectations writer, Mark Evans.	22:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 5, 1. Police Complaints 1/4 Former Humberside sergeant and stand-up comic Alfie Moore tackles real policing dilemmas. 22:30 Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 2, Planes, Trains and Automobiles 4/4 Paul looks at the history of transport, asking 'How did we get here?' 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Arthur Smith with Mark Evans 3/3 Arthur Smith chats to Bleak Expectations writer, Mark Evans.	22:00 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 9, Carlisle 3/6 Mark Steel visits Carlisle in Cumbria and performs for the locals. 22:30 It's Jocelyn—Series 2, Family 4/4 Jocelyn talks about family, and a spiritual medium goes over to the other side.	22:00 Nick Mohammed in Bits—Daniel Thornthwaite 3/5 Nick Mohammed stars as a wildlife expert on the edge of sanity. 22:30 Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 2, Honesty 4/6 No word of a lie - Mark discovers if if telling the truth pays off.	22:00 Start/Stop—Series 1, 5. Two Parties 5/6 Two parties provide a particular challenge. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 7, Mark Steel interviews Barry Davies 6/6 The comedian and obsessive sports fan meets the commentator in the tag-team talk show. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Lucy Porter 1/2 Jake Yapp chats to Lucy Porter
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 111, Episode 2 2/7 Andy Zaltzman takes satirical aim at the week's headlines. 23:30 Mark Thomas Presents—Shelley Berman 4/4 One of America's greatest Jewish comics, Shelley Berman performs.	23:00 The (Almost) Accidental Adventures of Bell and Todd—Frogs 5/6 Todd and Bell are stuck in a swamp. Comic fantasy serial with June Whitfield. 23:15 Fabulous—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Faye causes havoc when she decides to gatecrash her boss's wedding. 23:30 Elvenquest—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Sam assumes leadership of the quest and Lord Darkness fakes a win.	23:00 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 1, Kevin Eldon 4/4 Alex and his band try interactive cookery, and Kevin Eldon joins them for a song. 23:30 Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore: A Pod for Europe Can England's sleaziest cricketer Dave Podmore help the UK to an unlikely Eurovision win?	23:00 Felicity Ward - Appisodes—Series 1, Anxiety 4/4 Stand-up Felicity Ward downloads a meditation app to try and treat anxiety. 23:15 Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 4, The Nannas 3/4 Tilly Vosburgh stars in Jenny Eclair's comic monologue about a cleaner uncovering a secret 23:30 Rigor Mortis—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 The pathologists try to get to know the people they're autopsying. Stars Peter Davison.	23:00 Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 3, Love 1/6 Tim Key takes a comic look at the age-old issue of love, through the medium of poetry. 23:15 Knocker—Privinvasionacy 1/6 Market researcher Ian Dunn seeks the opinions of a hostile public. 23:30 Les Kelly's Britain—Episode 1 1/4 Are you a 'decent' person? Then this is the show for you as Britain is put to rights.	23:00 Vent—Series 2, Things to Do Before You Die 2/6 Comatose Ben travels back to 1973 to find a 'life coach' to motivate him out of his coma. 23:30 Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 2, Facing Your Fears 2/6 Stephen K Amos on facing fears, with Michael Redmond, Holly Walsh and Boothby Graffoe.	23:00 Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, Politics 2/4 Funny man Andy Hamilton looks at his lifetime relationship with politics. 23:30 Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll—Consider Yourself Dumped Upon 2/6 The Brummie musicologist reveals some big rock names have a lot to thank him for. 23:45 Self-Storage—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Judy arranges a date for Dave. What could go wrong?

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