Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 12 - 18 June 2023

Name: Mr Murray's Endurance Course
Released: 1967-08-27

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00:00	00:00 Poetry Extra—A Portrait of... Imtiaz Dharker Daljit Nagra selects the best poetry programmes from the BBC's archive. 00:30 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Judith Kerr's semi-autobiographical story set in Berlin in 1933.	00:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—1. Changes 1/3 A beautiful Australian marries into English aristocracy, but traditional order is changing	00:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—2. Arrival 2/3 Lucinda arrives in England from Australia, but all is not as she expected.	00:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—3. Expectations 3/3 Hugo has refused to divorce Lucinda, leaving her torn between society and her own heart.	00:00 Laurie Lee - Cider with Rosie—1. A Village Life 1/2 The Lee family arrive in their new home in a traditional Gloucestershire village.	00:00 Jules Verne—20,000 Leagues Under the Sea A thrilling fast-moving dramatisation of Jules Verne's sci-fi classic.	00:00 Fear on 4—Series 5, Making Sacrifices 4/5 Bullying, revenge and double-daring at a girls’ school. 00:30 I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—3. Vampires 3/9 Tortured by memories, Earth's last living man steps up his fight against the vampires.
01:00	01:40 Inheritance Tracks—Elizabeth Day Writer and 'How to Fail' podcaster, Elizabeth Day, chooses songs by Abba and Andra Day. 01:50 The Lonely Londoners by Sam Selvon (Omnibus) Don Warrington reads Sam Selvon's 1950's classic of immigrant life in London.	01:00 The Doomed Oasis, by Hammond Innes—5. The Empty Quarter 5/6 Out in Arabia, George Grant learns that the missing David Whittaker may still be alive. 01:30 Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 9. Fire Proof 9/13 Fire Investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby links a cottage fire to a suspicious death elsewhere.	01:00 The Doomed Oasis, by Hammond Innes—6. Jebel Al-Akhbar 6/6 The water supply is cut off to force the Emir to negotiate. 01:30 Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 11. The Sound of Fire 11/13 ‘Q’ Barnaby investigates an incident at a recording studio involving a pop singer.	01:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 1. London Pride 1/6 PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of the BBC TV copper. 01:30 Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 13. A Fire in Time 13/13 Fire investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby looks into a fire at a factory, when stock is water damaged.	01:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 2. Needle in a Haystack 2/6 PC Dixon and PC Crawford race to save a baby's life. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 01:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 1. The Call 1/4 An old crime writer friend urgently calls Poirot for help.	01:00 Laurie Lee - Cider with Rosie—2. Growing Up 2/2 Young Loll experiences his first taste of the adult world. With Sunny Leworthy.	01:00 The Other Side of the Hill—The Long Road to Waterloo 2/2 The 1808-1813 peninsular campaign of the Duke of Wellington continues.
02:00		02:00 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—6. Paris! 6/10 In order to be published, Anna's father transfers to Paris. Read by Rosemary Leach. 02:15 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—1. Restless 1/5 Cult classic about youth culture, cool music and racial tension in 1950s London. 02:30 Man at the Helm—1. New Man 1/4 The madcap schemes of three kids to find their mum a new man.	02:00 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—7. Christmas Gingerbread 7/10 Having fled Germany, Anna and her family settle in Paris. Read by Rosemary Leach. 02:15 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—2. Brewing 2/5 Mr Cool reports trouble brewing on London's streets. 02:30 Bad Salsa—Series 1, Mount Kilimanjaro 2/4 Marco's sister is unimpressed with Terri, Jill wavers and Chippy tussles with a shark.	02:00 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—8. Waiting 8/10 The children settle in Paris, but begin to miss Berlin. Read by Rosemary Leach. 02:15 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—3. Shocks 3/5 A warning visit from Ed the Ted and a worrying visit from Mr Cool. 02:30 A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 2, The Prophecy 3/4 A pair of runaway soldiers stumble across witches on a Scottish moor.	02:00 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—9. Depression 9/10 In Paris, Anna's family is affected by the Depression. Read by Rosemary Leach. 02:15 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—4. Wooing 4/5 The shocked narrator is determined to woo Suzette back. 02:30 On the Rocks—Series 2, Swimming 4/4 Ben’s not getting anywhere with Morwenna-May.	02:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 3. Crawford's First Pinch 3/6 PC Dixon helps his colleague make his first arrest. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 02:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 2. Murder Reality 2/4 Ariadne's murder game has now become a reality.	02:30 Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawking (Omnibus) Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking
03:00	03:00 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 5, Waiting At The Church 15/20 Jimmy is asked to be a page boy - but he'll do anything to wriggle out of it. 03:30 The Police Drop In Can the crew of HMS Troutbridge fulfil a request to assist with police matter?	03:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 15 15/16 Kenneth Horne meets Bona Prince Charlie, plus bona advertising with Julian and Sandy. 03:30 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 An American TV evangelist creates waves, and ad man Ken causes a surprise.	03:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, World War One 22/26 England and France are at war. Eccles is at lunch. 03:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 The shady lawyer is collecting for 'charity'. Stars Michael Roberts. From August 1992.	03:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Michelangelo 'Ancock 6/20 The Lad takes up sculpting, but then he runs out of rocks... 03:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 The lifestyle show turns its attention to stress and honesty.	03:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Museum Piece 2/20 Mainwaring's platoon set off to grab much-needed weapons. 03:30 Kalangadog Junction—Episode 3 3/6 As Dr Barrett's practice suffers, the Aussie townies are off to the 'pictures'.	03:00 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—10. Hope 10/10 The family have sad news from Berlin but hope from England. Read by Rosemary Leach. 03:15 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—5. Violence 5/5 Violence erupts on the London streets of Notting Hill. 03:30 Dr Phil's Bedside Manner—Worcestershire Royal Hospital 4/4 Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.	03:45 The Fosdyke Saga—6. The Smell of Sausage "Agreed. Schmidt and Fosdyke - Berlin...".
04:00	04:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Glastonbury Music Makers 2023, Debbie Harry From Nina Simone to Mahler. Singer Debbie Harry shares her castaway choices. 04:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Platypus Musings on the elusive female duck-billed platypus of New South Wales, Australia.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 15, HG Wells 6/6 With journalist and critic Alex Clark and novelist and comedy writer John O'Farrell. 04:30 Snap—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Doug and Molly try to show the world they can start afresh, but then his mum disappears.	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Martin Young's guests are Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley 04:30 No Commitments—Series 9, Imaginary Friends 3/6 Victoria is keen to meet her daughter's new boyfriend, but is he all that he seems?	04:00 Nature Table—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 04:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Ground Control to Major Derek 4/4 Wendy and Robin's new arrival and Derek's disturbing experience - is there a connection?	04:00 Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Justin Moorhouse, Roger Monkhouse, Chris Corcoran and Kirsten O'Brien join Rhod Gilbert. 04:30 Clare in the Community—Series 6, The Crush 6/6 Caring social worker Clare Barker decides to focus on her son.	04:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bonds That Bind Us 13/13 Loaded Albert brings home a young gold digger. Adapted from BBC TV. 04:30 Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 1, The Tuggses at Ramsgate 1/5 It seems that money can't buy you love. Starring Nicholas Farrell and Christopher Hancock.	04:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, House in a Tree 1/13 Jennifer nags stubborn Henry, who is due in court over a treehouse. 04:30 The Arthur Haynes Show—From 29/10/1962 Hitchhiking and buying antiques in Johnny Speight's sketches.
05:00	05:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—1. Changes 1/3 A beautiful Australian marries into English aristocracy, but traditional order is changing	05:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—2. Arrival 2/3 Lucinda arrives in England from Australia, but all is not as she expected.	05:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—3. Expectations 3/3 Hugo has refused to divorce Lucinda, leaving her torn between society and her own heart.	05:00 Laurie Lee - Cider with Rosie—1. A Village Life 1/2 The Lee family arrive in their new home in a traditional Gloucestershire village.	05:00 Laurie Lee - Cider with Rosie—2. Growing Up 2/2 Young Loll experiences his first taste of the adult world. With Sunny Leworthy.	05:00 Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation. 05:30 The Brothers—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Starting a website-design company, two brothers struggle through life.	05:00 Laura Barton's American Road Trip—3. California Bound 3/3 Laura Barton takes to the open road to conclude her audio adventure across the USA.
06:00	06:00 The Doomed Oasis, by Hammond Innes—5. The Empty Quarter 5/6 Out in Arabia, George Grant learns that the missing David Whittaker may still be alive. 06:30 Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 9. Fire Proof 9/13 Fire Investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby links a cottage fire to a suspicious death elsewhere.	06:00 The Doomed Oasis, by Hammond Innes—6. Jebel Al-Akhbar 6/6 The water supply is cut off to force the Emir to negotiate. 06:30 Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 11. The Sound of Fire 11/13 ‘Q’ Barnaby investigates an incident at a recording studio involving a pop singer.	06:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 1. London Pride 1/6 PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of the BBC TV copper. 06:30 Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 13. A Fire in Time 13/13 Fire investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby looks into a fire at a factory, when stock is water damaged.	06:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 2. Needle in a Haystack 2/6 PC Dixon and PC Crawford race to save a baby's life. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 1. The Call 1/4 An old crime writer friend urgently calls Poirot for help.	06:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 3. Crawford's First Pinch 3/6 PC Dixon helps his colleague make his first arrest. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 06:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 2. Murder Reality 2/4 Ariadne's murder game has now become a reality.	06:00 The Other Side of the Hill—The Long Road to Waterloo 2/2 The 1808-1813 peninsular campaign of the Duke of Wellington continues.	06:00 Poetry Extra—Four Seasons - A collection of poems for the Summer Solstice Daljit Nagra selects the best poetry programmes from the BBC's archive. 06:30 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 In order to be published, Anna's father transfers to Paris. Read by Rosemary Leach.
07:00	07:00 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—6. Paris! 6/10 In order to be published, Anna's father transfers to Paris. Read by Rosemary Leach. 07:15 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—1. Restless 1/5 Cult classic about youth culture, cool music and racial tension in 1950s London. 07:30 Man at the Helm—1. New Man 1/4 The madcap schemes of three kids to find their mum a new man.	07:00 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—7. Christmas Gingerbread 7/10 Having fled Germany, Anna and her family settle in Paris. Read by Rosemary Leach. 07:15 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—2. Brewing 2/5 Mr Cool reports trouble brewing on London's streets. 07:30 Bad Salsa—Series 1, Mount Kilimanjaro 2/4 Marco's sister is unimpressed with Terri, Jill wavers and Chippy tussles with a shark.	07:00 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—8. Waiting 8/10 The children settle in Paris, but begin to miss Berlin. Read by Rosemary Leach. 07:15 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—3. Shocks 3/5 A warning visit from Ed the Ted and a worrying visit from Mr Cool. 07:30 A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 2, The Prophecy 3/4 A pair of runaway soldiers stumble across witches on a Scottish moor.	07:00 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—9. Depression 9/10 In Paris, Anna's family is affected by the Depression. Read by Rosemary Leach. 07:15 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—4. Wooing 4/5 The shocked narrator is determined to woo Suzette back. 07:30 On the Rocks—Series 2, Swimming 4/4 Ben’s not getting anywhere with Morwenna-May.	07:00 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—10. Hope 10/10 The family have sad news from Berlin but hope from England. Read by Rosemary Leach. 07:15 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—5. Violence 5/5 Violence erupts on the London streets of Notting Hill. 07:30 Dr Phil's Bedside Manner—Worcestershire Royal Hospital 4/4 Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.	07:30 Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawking (Omnibus) Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking	07:40 Inheritance Tracks—Sophie Raworth Schubert’s Impromptu in G-Flat and ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ played by Raworth family members. 07:50 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes (Omnibus) Cult classic about youth culture, cool music and racial tension in 1950s London.
08:00	08:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 15 15/16 Kenneth Horne meets Bona Prince Charlie, plus bona advertising with Julian and Sandy. 08:30 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 An American TV evangelist creates waves, and ad man Ken causes a surprise.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, World War One 22/26 England and France are at war. Eccles is at lunch. 08:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 The shady lawyer is collecting for 'charity'. Stars Michael Roberts. From August 1992.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Michelangelo 'Ancock 6/20 The Lad takes up sculpting, but then he runs out of rocks... 08:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 The lifestyle show turns its attention to stress and honesty.	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Museum Piece 2/20 Mainwaring's platoon set off to grab much-needed weapons. 08:30 Kalangadog Junction—Episode 3 3/6 As Dr Barrett's practice suffers, the Aussie townies are off to the 'pictures'.	08:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bonds That Bind Us 13/13 Loaded Albert brings home a young gold digger. Adapted from BBC TV. 08:30 Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 1, The Tuggses at Ramsgate 1/5 It seems that money can't buy you love. Starring Nicholas Farrell and Christopher Hancock.	08:45 The Fosdyke Saga—6. The Smell of Sausage "Agreed. Schmidt and Fosdyke - Berlin...".
09:00	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 15, HG Wells 6/6 With journalist and critic Alex Clark and novelist and comedy writer John O'Farrell. 09:30 Snap—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Doug and Molly try to show the world they can start afresh, but then his mum disappears.	09:00 Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Martin Young's guests are Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley 09:30 No Commitments—Series 9, Imaginary Friends 3/6 Victoria is keen to meet her daughter's new boyfriend, but is he all that he seems?	09:00 Nature Table—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 09:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Ground Control to Major Derek 4/4 Wendy and Robin's new arrival and Derek's disturbing experience - is there a connection?	09:00 Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Justin Moorhouse, Roger Monkhouse, Chris Corcoran and Kirsten O'Brien join Rhod Gilbert. 09:30 Clare in the Community—Series 6, The Crush 6/6 Caring social worker Clare Barker decides to focus on her son.	09:00 Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation. 09:30 The Brothers—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Starting a website-design company, two brothers struggle through life.	09:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, House in a Tree 1/13 Jennifer nags stubborn Henry, who is due in court over a treehouse. 09:30 The Arthur Haynes Show—From 29/10/1962 Hitchhiking and buying antiques in Johnny Speight's sketches.	09:00 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 5, I Was A Stupid Cupid 16/20 In his quest to find a new HQ for his gang, Jimmy tries his best to get Susan married off. 09:30 Mr Murray's Endurance Course Number 1 is sent on a gruelling commando course, but there’s a hidden agenda.
10:00	10:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—1. Changes 1/3 A beautiful Australian marries into English aristocracy, but traditional order is changing	10:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—2. Arrival 2/3 Lucinda arrives in England from Australia, but all is not as she expected.	10:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—3. Expectations 3/3 Hugo has refused to divorce Lucinda, leaving her torn between society and her own heart.	10:00 Laurie Lee - Cider with Rosie—1. A Village Life 1/2 The Lee family arrive in their new home in a traditional Gloucestershire village.	10:00 Laurie Lee - Cider with Rosie—2. Growing Up 2/2 Young Loll experiences his first taste of the adult world. With Sunny Leworthy.	10:00 Laura Barton's American Road Trip—3. California Bound 3/3 Laura Barton takes to the open road to conclude her audio adventure across the USA.	10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Glastonbury Music Makers 2023, Emily Eavis Emily Eavis, festival co-organiser, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Giant Birds The famous naturalist muses on the largest known egg laid by a giant bird on Madagascar.
11:00	11:00 The Doomed Oasis, by Hammond Innes—5. The Empty Quarter 5/6 Out in Arabia, George Grant learns that the missing David Whittaker may still be alive. 11:30 Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 9. Fire Proof 9/13 Fire Investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby links a cottage fire to a suspicious death elsewhere.	11:00 The Doomed Oasis, by Hammond Innes—6. Jebel Al-Akhbar 6/6 The water supply is cut off to force the Emir to negotiate. 11:30 Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 11. The Sound of Fire 11/13 ‘Q’ Barnaby investigates an incident at a recording studio involving a pop singer.	11:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 1. London Pride 1/6 PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of the BBC TV copper. 11:30 Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 13. A Fire in Time 13/13 Fire investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby looks into a fire at a factory, when stock is water damaged.	11:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 2. Needle in a Haystack 2/6 PC Dixon and PC Crawford race to save a baby's life. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 11:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 1. The Call 1/4 An old crime writer friend urgently calls Poirot for help.	11:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 3. Crawford's First Pinch 3/6 PC Dixon helps his colleague make his first arrest. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 11:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 2. Murder Reality 2/4 Ariadne's murder game has now become a reality.	11:00 The Other Side of the Hill—The Long Road to Waterloo 2/2 The 1808-1813 peninsular campaign of the Duke of Wellington continues.	11:00 Poetry Extra—Four Seasons - A collection of poems for the Summer Solstice Daljit Nagra selects the best poetry programmes from the BBC's archive. 11:30 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 In order to be published, Anna's father transfers to Paris. Read by Rosemary Leach.
12:00	12:00 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—6. Paris! 6/10 In order to be published, Anna's father transfers to Paris. Read by Rosemary Leach. 12:15 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—1. Restless 1/5 Cult classic about youth culture, cool music and racial tension in 1950s London. 12:30 Man at the Helm—1. New Man 1/4 The madcap schemes of three kids to find their mum a new man.	12:00 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—7. Christmas Gingerbread 7/10 Having fled Germany, Anna and her family settle in Paris. Read by Rosemary Leach. 12:15 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—2. Brewing 2/5 Mr Cool reports trouble brewing on London's streets. 12:30 Bad Salsa—Series 1, Mount Kilimanjaro 2/4 Marco's sister is unimpressed with Terri, Jill wavers and Chippy tussles with a shark.	12:00 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—8. Waiting 8/10 The children settle in Paris, but begin to miss Berlin. Read by Rosemary Leach. 12:15 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—3. Shocks 3/5 A warning visit from Ed the Ted and a worrying visit from Mr Cool. 12:30 A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 2, The Prophecy 3/4 A pair of runaway soldiers stumble across witches on a Scottish moor.	12:00 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—9. Depression 9/10 In Paris, Anna's family is affected by the Depression. Read by Rosemary Leach. 12:15 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—4. Wooing 4/5 The shocked narrator is determined to woo Suzette back. 12:30 On the Rocks—Series 2, Swimming 4/4 Ben’s not getting anywhere with Morwenna-May.	12:00 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—10. Hope 10/10 The family have sad news from Berlin but hope from England. Read by Rosemary Leach. 12:15 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—5. Violence 5/5 Violence erupts on the London streets of Notting Hill. 12:30 Dr Phil's Bedside Manner—Worcestershire Royal Hospital 4/4 Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.	12:30 Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawking (Omnibus) Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking	12:40 Inheritance Tracks—Sophie Raworth Schubert’s Impromptu in G-Flat and ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ played by Raworth family members. 12:50 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes (Omnibus) Cult classic about youth culture, cool music and racial tension in 1950s London.
13:00	13:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 15 15/16 Kenneth Horne meets Bona Prince Charlie, plus bona advertising with Julian and Sandy. 13:30 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 An American TV evangelist creates waves, and ad man Ken causes a surprise.	13:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, World War One 22/26 England and France are at war. Eccles is at lunch. 13:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 The shady lawyer is collecting for 'charity'. Stars Michael Roberts. From August 1992.	13:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Michelangelo 'Ancock 6/20 The Lad takes up sculpting, but then he runs out of rocks... 13:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 The lifestyle show turns its attention to stress and honesty.	13:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Museum Piece 2/20 Mainwaring's platoon set off to grab much-needed weapons. 13:30 Kalangadog Junction—Episode 3 3/6 As Dr Barrett's practice suffers, the Aussie townies are off to the 'pictures'.	13:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bonds That Bind Us 13/13 Loaded Albert brings home a young gold digger. Adapted from BBC TV. 13:30 Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 1, The Tuggses at Ramsgate 1/5 It seems that money can't buy you love. Starring Nicholas Farrell and Christopher Hancock.	13:45 The Fosdyke Saga—6. The Smell of Sausage "Agreed. Schmidt and Fosdyke - Berlin...".
14:00	14:00 The Write Stuff—Series 15, HG Wells 6/6 With journalist and critic Alex Clark and novelist and comedy writer John O'Farrell. 14:30 Snap—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Doug and Molly try to show the world they can start afresh, but then his mum disappears.	14:00 Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Martin Young's guests are Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley 14:30 No Commitments—Series 9, Imaginary Friends 3/6 Victoria is keen to meet her daughter's new boyfriend, but is he all that he seems?	14:00 Nature Table—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 14:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Ground Control to Major Derek 4/4 Wendy and Robin's new arrival and Derek's disturbing experience - is there a connection?	14:00 Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Justin Moorhouse, Roger Monkhouse, Chris Corcoran and Kirsten O'Brien join Rhod Gilbert. 14:30 Clare in the Community—Series 6, The Crush 6/6 Caring social worker Clare Barker decides to focus on her son.	14:00 Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation. 14:30 The Brothers—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Starting a website-design company, two brothers struggle through life.	14:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, House in a Tree 1/13 Jennifer nags stubborn Henry, who is due in court over a treehouse. 14:30 The Arthur Haynes Show—From 29/10/1962 Hitchhiking and buying antiques in Johnny Speight's sketches.	14:00 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 5, I Was A Stupid Cupid 16/20 In his quest to find a new HQ for his gang, Jimmy tries his best to get Susan married off. 14:30 Mr Murray's Endurance Course Number 1 is sent on a gruelling commando course, but there’s a hidden agenda.
15:00	15:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—1. Changes 1/3 A beautiful Australian marries into English aristocracy, but traditional order is changing	15:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—2. Arrival 2/3 Lucinda arrives in England from Australia, but all is not as she expected.	15:00 Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd—3. Expectations 3/3 Hugo has refused to divorce Lucinda, leaving her torn between society and her own heart.	15:00 Laurie Lee - Cider with Rosie—1. A Village Life 1/2 The Lee family arrive in their new home in a traditional Gloucestershire village.	15:00 Laurie Lee - Cider with Rosie—2. Growing Up 2/2 Young Loll experiences his first taste of the adult world. With Sunny Leworthy.	15:00 Laura Barton's American Road Trip—3. California Bound 3/3 Laura Barton takes to the open road to conclude her audio adventure across the USA.	15:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Glastonbury Music Makers 2023, Emily Eavis Emily Eavis, festival co-organiser, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne 15:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Giant Birds The famous naturalist muses on the largest known egg laid by a giant bird on Madagascar.
16:00	16:00 The Doomed Oasis, by Hammond Innes—5. The Empty Quarter 5/6 Out in Arabia, George Grant learns that the missing David Whittaker may still be alive. 16:30 Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 9. Fire Proof 9/13 Fire Investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby links a cottage fire to a suspicious death elsewhere.	16:00 The Doomed Oasis, by Hammond Innes—6. Jebel Al-Akhbar 6/6 The water supply is cut off to force the Emir to negotiate. 16:30 Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 11. The Sound of Fire 11/13 ‘Q’ Barnaby investigates an incident at a recording studio involving a pop singer.	16:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 1. London Pride 1/6 PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of the BBC TV copper. 16:30 Destination - Fire!—Series 3, 13. A Fire in Time 13/13 Fire investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby looks into a fire at a factory, when stock is water damaged.	16:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 2. Needle in a Haystack 2/6 PC Dixon and PC Crawford race to save a baby's life. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 16:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 1. The Call 1/4 An old crime writer friend urgently calls Poirot for help.	16:00 Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, 3. Crawford's First Pinch 3/6 PC Dixon helps his colleague make his first arrest. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. 16:30 Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 2. Murder Reality 2/4 Ariadne's murder game has now become a reality.	16:00 Jules Verne—20,000 Leagues Under the Sea A thrilling fast-moving dramatisation of Jules Verne's sci-fi classic.	16:00 Fear on 4—Series 5, Making Sacrifices 4/5 Bullying, revenge and double-daring at a girls’ school. 16:30 I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—3. Vampires 3/9 Tortured by memories, Earth's last living man steps up his fight against the vampires.
17:00	17:00 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—6. Paris! 6/10 In order to be published, Anna's father transfers to Paris. Read by Rosemary Leach. 17:15 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—1. Restless 1/5 Cult classic about youth culture, cool music and racial tension in 1950s London. 17:30 Man at the Helm—1. New Man 1/4 The madcap schemes of three kids to find their mum a new man.	17:00 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—7. Christmas Gingerbread 7/10 Having fled Germany, Anna and her family settle in Paris. Read by Rosemary Leach. 17:15 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—2. Brewing 2/5 Mr Cool reports trouble brewing on London's streets. 17:30 Bad Salsa—Series 1, Mount Kilimanjaro 2/4 Marco's sister is unimpressed with Terri, Jill wavers and Chippy tussles with a shark.	17:00 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—8. Waiting 8/10 The children settle in Paris, but begin to miss Berlin. Read by Rosemary Leach. 17:15 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—3. Shocks 3/5 A warning visit from Ed the Ted and a worrying visit from Mr Cool. 17:30 A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 2, The Prophecy 3/4 A pair of runaway soldiers stumble across witches on a Scottish moor.	17:00 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—9. Depression 9/10 In Paris, Anna's family is affected by the Depression. Read by Rosemary Leach. 17:15 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—4. Wooing 4/5 The shocked narrator is determined to woo Suzette back. 17:30 On the Rocks—Series 2, Swimming 4/4 Ben’s not getting anywhere with Morwenna-May.	17:00 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—10. Hope 10/10 The family have sad news from Berlin but hope from England. Read by Rosemary Leach. 17:15 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—5. Violence 5/5 Violence erupts on the London streets of Notting Hill. 17:30 Dr Phil's Bedside Manner—Worcestershire Royal Hospital 4/4 Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.	17:00 The Other Side of the Hill—The Long Road to Waterloo 2/2 The 1808-1813 peninsular campaign of the Duke of Wellington continues.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Four Seasons - A collection of poems for the Summer Solstice Daljit Nagra selects the best poetry programmes from the BBC's archive. 17:30 When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 In order to be published, Anna's father transfers to Paris. Read by Rosemary Leach.
18:00	18:00 Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 15 15/16 Kenneth Horne meets Bona Prince Charlie, plus bona advertising with Julian and Sandy. 18:30 Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 An American TV evangelist creates waves, and ad man Ken causes a surprise.	18:00 The Goon Show—Series 8, World War One 22/26 England and France are at war. Eccles is at lunch. 18:30 The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 The shady lawyer is collecting for 'charity'. Stars Michael Roberts. From August 1992.	18:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Michelangelo 'Ancock 6/20 The Lad takes up sculpting, but then he runs out of rocks... 18:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 The lifestyle show turns its attention to stress and honesty.	18:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Museum Piece 2/20 Mainwaring's platoon set off to grab much-needed weapons. 18:30 Kalangadog Junction—Episode 3 3/6 As Dr Barrett's practice suffers, the Aussie townies are off to the 'pictures'.	18:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Bonds That Bind Us 13/13 Loaded Albert brings home a young gold digger. Adapted from BBC TV. 18:30 Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 1, The Tuggses at Ramsgate 1/5 It seems that money can't buy you love. Starring Nicholas Farrell and Christopher Hancock.	18:30 Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawking (Omnibus) Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking	18:40 Inheritance Tracks—Sophie Raworth Schubert’s Impromptu in G-Flat and ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ played by Raworth family members. 18:50 Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes (Omnibus) Cult classic about youth culture, cool music and racial tension in 1950s London.
19:00	19:00 The Write Stuff—Series 15, HG Wells 6/6 With journalist and critic Alex Clark and novelist and comedy writer John O'Farrell. 19:30 Snap—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Doug and Molly try to show the world they can start afresh, but then his mum disappears.	19:00 Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Martin Young's guests are Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley 19:30 No Commitments—Series 9, Imaginary Friends 3/6 Victoria is keen to meet her daughter's new boyfriend, but is he all that he seems?	19:00 Nature Table—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 19:30 Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Ground Control to Major Derek 4/4 Wendy and Robin's new arrival and Derek's disturbing experience - is there a connection?	19:00 Jest a Minute—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Justin Moorhouse, Roger Monkhouse, Chris Corcoran and Kirsten O'Brien join Rhod Gilbert. 19:30 Clare in the Community—Series 6, The Crush 6/6 Caring social worker Clare Barker decides to focus on her son.	19:00 Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation. 19:30 The Brothers—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Starting a website-design company, two brothers struggle through life.	19:45 The Fosdyke Saga—6. The Smell of Sausage "Agreed. Schmidt and Fosdyke - Berlin...".
20:00	20:00 Radiolab—Series 8, Staph and Gamma 6/8 Radiolab explores the incredible stories of two seemingly simple scientific discoveries 20:55 Inheritance Tracks—Bob Harris Broadcaster Bob Harris chooses 'Land of My Fathers' and 'Stand By Me'.	20:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 8, It Takes Time 38/48 Manoush Zomorodi explores alternatives to our era of instant gratification 20:50 Inheritance Tracks—Miranda Richardson Actress Miranda Richardson chooses 'The Ying Tong' song by the Goons.	20:00 Archive on 4—Play for Today Alison Steadman celebrates 50 years since BBC TV's seminal drama series began.	20:00 Laura Barton's American Road Trip—2. The Southern States 2/3 Laura Barton takes to the open road as she continues her audio adventure across the USA.	20:00 Serendipity—Lacrimosa Proinsias O'Coinn goes in search of a piece of art that has the power to make him cry. 20:30 A Good Read—Philip Pullman and Caroline Criado-Perez Philip Pullman and Caroline Criado-Perez talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.	20:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, House in a Tree 1/13 Jennifer nags stubborn Henry, who is due in court over a treehouse. 20:30 The Arthur Haynes Show—From 29/10/1962 Hitchhiking and buying antiques in Johnny Speight's sketches.	20:00 The Clitheroe Kid—Series 5, I Was A Stupid Cupid 16/20 In his quest to find a new HQ for his gang, Jimmy tries his best to get Susan married off. 20:30 Mr Murray's Endurance Course Number 1 is sent on a gruelling commando course, but there’s a hidden agenda.
21:00	21:00 Mastertapes—Series 3, Robbie Williams (A-Side) 1/12 Robbie Williams talks to John Wilson about his debut solo album, Life Thru a Lens. 21:30 Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—1. Arizona 1/4 Arriving in desert boom town Izzard, Steve Threefall finds that all is not what it seems. 21:45 Faust—1. A Meeting 1/6 The evil supremo meets Dr Faustus. Stars Mark Gatiss.	21:00 Mastertapes—Series 3, Robbie Williams (B-Side) 2/12 The audience questions Robbie about Life Thru a Lens, his debut solo album. 21:30 Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—2. Fear 2/4 A hostile reception sends Steve Threefall into the arms of Nova Vallance. 21:45 Faust—2. Wants and Needs 2/6 Faust wants sex. Mephistopheles wants his signature. Stars Mark Gatiss.	21:00 Short Cuts—Series 7, Here Be Dragons 1/6 Josie Long presents stories of venturing into unknown territory. 21:30 Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—3. Threat 3/4 As Steve ponders the wrongdoings of desert boomtown Izzard, events take a sinister turn. 21:45 Faust—3. Ruination 3/6 Faust gets a girl, Mephistopheles closes in. Stars Mark Gatiss.	21:00 Great Lives—Thora Hird Impressionist Jan Ravens chooses the award-winning actress, Dame Thora Hird. 21:30 Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—4. Danger 4/4 Facing more danger and intrigue, can Steve finally unravel the town's dark mystery? 21:45 Faust—4. A Pregnancy 4/6 Gretchen is pregnant with Faust's child, but the worst is yet to come. Stars Mark Gatiss.	21:00 Curious Cases—Series 17, The Mosquito Conundrum What’s the point of mosquitoes? asks Cathy 21:30 Colin Dexter Short Stories—The Double Crossing A good first day for a certain detective named Lewis. Morse's creator reads his own story. 21:45 Faust—5. Wishes and Boredom 5/6 Faust becomes bored by years of wish fulfilment. Stars Mark Gatiss.	21:00 Laura Barton's American Road Trip—3. California Bound 3/3 Laura Barton takes to the open road to conclude her audio adventure across the USA.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Glastonbury Music Makers 2023, Emily Eavis Emily Eavis, festival co-organiser, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Giant Birds The famous naturalist muses on the largest known egg laid by a giant bird on Madagascar.
22:00	22:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 29, Episode 2 2/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game. 22:30 And Now in Colour—Series 1, Back to the Studio 6/6 The sketch show team take their audience on a trip to the cinema.	22:00 Olga Koch: OK Computer—Series 2, 3. Friendship 3/4 In this episode Olga tackles friendship. 22:30 Alice's Wunderland—Series 2, The Future 3/4 A trip to the place where thoughts turn to the future and all that it could bring.	22:00 Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 1, Steph McGovern 3/6 Paul Merton interviews Steph McGovern about her pet hates and worst nightmares. 22:30 Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates a 19th-century bet involving a woollen coat. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Thanyia Moore 1/2 Jon Holmes speaks to stand-up Thanyia Moore.	22:00 Unite—Series 2, You Can Tin Can 2/6 Desperate for a mortgage, Gideon places his faith in a football hooligan called Spud. 22:30 Colin Hoult's Carnival of Monsters—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Ringmaster Colin with Thwor, the mighty (Leeds-based) god of Thwunder. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Thanyia Moore 2/2 Jon Holmes speaks to stand-up Thanyia Moore.	22:00 Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children—Series 1, 2. Opt to Adopt 2/4 Ashley recalls how the Blakers came to adopt a girl with Down Syndrome. 22:30 DMs Are Open—Series 2, 5. Putting The Work In 5/7 Ali Official and Athena Kugblenu host the sketch show written by the public.	22:00 The Jail Diaries of Sir Ralph Stanza—Horny on the Inside 3/6 Prisoner Gary is missing his wife and worried about what she might be getting up to. 22:15 The Shuttleworths—Series 1, How... 3/6 Sheffield's John Shuttleworth offers tips on how to cope with divorce and washing-up. 22:30 Welcome to Wherever You Are—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Andrew Maxwell presents some of the best comedians from wherever in the world they are.	22:00 The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, Abergavenny 4/6 The chat show with a twist where the British public are the stars. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 8, Jeremy Front interviews Rebecca Front 1/6 The comedy actress is interviewed by her big brother.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 111, Episode 7 7/7 Andy Zaltzman takes aim at the week's headlines. 23:30 The Skivers—Series 2, Spike Milligan 5/5 Spike Milligan is this week's sketch show guest and is given a signed horse.	23:00 Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Can we make it to the stars? Quirky true history with Helen Keen and Peter Serafinowicz. 23:15 Paperback Hell—Series 3, Deadline: News 5/6 John Thomas reads from his autobiography: Deadline: News. Stars Michael Fenton Stevens. 23:30 Think the Unthinkable—Series 1, Moore and Burmans 3/5 The management consultants propose a radical publicity campaign to an ailing retailer.	23:00 The Sofa of Time—Night of the Sexicle 5/6 Sexy assassin Morpheena is called in, while Milford and Parker grab a cab. 23:30 The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 5 5/6 A tennis battle of the sexes, Jane Austen and TV sleuths.	23:00 Life on Egg—Series 1, Inspection 1/6 Harry Hill has his work cut out when inspectors arrive to rate his prison, the Egg. 23:15 Political Animals—Series 2, Rex and Ron 4/4 Ronald Reagan's dog Rex reveals that he shared his master's passion for acting. 23:30 Rigor Mortis—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 A department store drama means the pathology team must work on Christmas Day.	23:00 Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 3, Horror 6/6 Tim Key takes a comic look at the concept of horror, through the medium of poetry. 23:15 Knocker—Profitch 6/6 Market researcher Ian Dunn suffers a shocking epiphany. 23:30 Listen Against—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Time runs away in preparations for the switch-on of the BBC Collider.	23:00 Tim Minchin and Friends A marvellous collision of mirth and piano from the award-winning singer-songwriter.	23:00 28 Acts in 28 Minutes—Series 1, Episode 3 3/3 28 performers get 60 seconds to entertain. With John Humphrys. 23:30 Safety Catch—Series 3, Better the Devil You Know 1/4 Reluctant arms dealer Simon has a chance to leave during a takeover bid.

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