Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 7 - 13 August 2023

Name: Frustrating the Spark of Invention
Released: 1967-10-22

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00:00	00:00 Poetry Extra—The Charge of the Light Brigade and Lament for the Death of a Bullfighter 4 Extra's listeners request their favourite programmes from the BBC's archive. 00:40 Alec Coppel - The Gazebo Elliot Nash writes crime serials - and then finds himself the victim of a blackmailer.	00:00 Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 3, The Far Pavilions 6/6 The priestly sleuth comes across foul play at a distinctly unfriendly cricket match. 00:45 Blackfriars Bridge by Anthony Horowitz A cuckolded husband intends to murder his rival. What could go wrong?	00:00 Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—1. Suspicions 1/3 Samuel Dockwrath sets out to prove his suspicions over the inheritance of Orley Farm.	00:00 Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—2. Romance 2/3 Sir Peregrine plans to marry Lady Mason.	00:00 Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—3. Secrets 3/3 Disgraced Lady Mason faces trial, but will her son Lucius support her or lose his home?	00:00 The Voyage of the Demeter by Robert Forrest 1897: Terror strikes on a schooner sailing from Bulgaria to England. Stars Finlay Welsh.	00:00 Haunted—The Inexperienced Ghost by HG Wells A man encounters a troubled spirit. But could this meeting lead to tragedy? 00:30 Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 1. Missing 1/5 A student at a local college goes missing. Is it the work of the eerie Cranford family?
01:00	01:45 The Great Times Crossword Conspiracy Jim's work in sales is thwarted by the focus on The Times crossword by the staff.	01:00 Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 1. Swindler 1/5 Ex-jockey Sid Halley must guard a horse, probe a syndicate and find a swindler. 01:30 Shadow of the Pharaoh—2. Beware the Serpent 2/6 Ahmose is the prisoner of tyrannical Peten-Ra, who is desperate to rule all Egypt.	01:00 Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 2. Hide Out 2/5 When the favourite for the Newmarket 2000 Guineas race was nobbled, where was Sid? 01:30 Shadow of the Pharaoh—3. The Black Tomb of Osiris 3/6 Ahmose seeks out Antef to find out the meaning of the precious amulet.	01:00 Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 3. Threats 3/5 Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats from a gang of racecourse dopers. 01:30 Shadow of the Pharaoh—4. The Eye of the Sky-God 4/6 After his trial, Ahmose returns to Ansef's house only to find it ransacked.	01:00 Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 4. Connections 4/5 Sid Halley must investigate the loss of three champion racehorses. 01:30 Shadow of the Pharaoh—5. Into Battle 5/6 During the Crocodile festival, the Hyksos plot to attack Thebes. Stars Sean Barrett.	01:00 Peter Tinniswood—Next Time We Might Play Better An inept quartet of musicians' fervent aim is to improve.	01:00 Stephen Wyatt - Tales the Countess Told 17th century France. The Countess D'Aulnoy captivates listeners with her fairy tales.
02:00	02:15 Truckin' Maggie! The Magna Carta goes on tour around America with a truck driver and a history scholar.	02:00 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—1. Arrival 1/5 Jane Glover's vivid account of the German composer's life in 18th-century London. 02:15 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 1 1/5 Gareth picks up a naked hitchhiker on the road into Glan Don. 02:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 5, Episode 4 4/4 Simon Evans points a jokenomics lens at the Big Beasts of economic theory	02:00 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—2. Royal Academy 2/5 As a favourite of the King, Handel establishes a new musical society. 02:15 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 2 2/5 Gareth gets a tattoo and Diane suggests an experiment in sleeping arrangements. 02:30 Gloomsbury—Series 5, Don't Mention The Gooseberry Fool 6/6 Vera, Henry, Ginny and Lionel are in Paris attempting to recapture their youth.	02:00 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—3. Decline 3/5 Handel triumphs at the coronation of a new king, but his operatic fortunes fare less well. 02:15 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 3 3/5 Both Gareth and Diane find temptation too much to bear. 02:30 Dot—Series 3, Dig for Victory! 3/4 Dot and the gals are not keen to join the Women's Land Army.	02:00 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—4. Messiah 4/5 Handel travels to Ireland to present a new work: Messiah 02:15 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 4 4/5 The Druids Rest is forced to close its doors for the first time. 02:30 Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 4 4/4 The electronic device so simple even an adult can use it. And a sparkling cast.	02:00 Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 5. The Finish 5/5 Will Sid Halley dare to reveal the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates? 02:30 Shadow of the Pharaoh—6. Out of the Shadow 6/6 Ahmose is the rightful heir to the throne - and trapped! Stars Sean Barrett.	02:30 The Pianist of Yarmouk (Omnibus) Aeham Ahmad’s dramatic story of how he defied the war in Syria with his music.
03:00	03:15 The Family Brandon Tony’s got a golf game planned. Can he keep it a secret from Liz and the rest of family? 03:45 Radio Cars—Series 1, 1. A Dodgy Business 1/5 Upper crust Angela inherits a cab company and collides with the staff.	03:00 Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 7 7/13 Kenneth Williams tells all in his new book, plus spicy goings on in Mexico. 03:30 Taking It Up the Octave—5. First Night Frights 5/5 First night nerves for Carmen means Natasha gets verbal.	03:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Mountain Eaters 5/17 Eccles and Ned set out to scoff Everest, with Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty in pursuit. 03:30 Jerusalem—2. The Election Debate 2/3 John Edward Castle must debate with his bitter rival Mr Spoon	03:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Wild Man of the Woods 16/20 The Lad is set to reject society to go and live a truly rural life. 03:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 The lifestyle pair discuss property, holidays and hopes for a TV award.	03:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Battle School 10/20 The platoon is set for training, subject to Mainwaring and his map. 03:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 5. The Late, Late Show 5/10 Where do Faith's children fit in, now that Bill is around?	03:00 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—5. Truth 5/5 Handel must confront the terrible truth that he is going blind. 03:15 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 5 5/5 Gareth makes a life-changing discovery. 03:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Nappy Advert 2/4 The family are trying to earn more money, so Big Bob gets a job.	03:45 The Fosdyke Saga—13. Tripe War "It's got all the makings of a Tripe War!" Roger provokes a mob of tripe producers.
04:00	04:15 Year of the Owl "Through the dark shadows comes the melancholy cry of night”. Year in the life of an owl.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 16, Mark Twain 2/6 James Walton tests team captains and guests John O'Farrell and Jane Thynne on Mark Twain. 04:30 The Change—Series 1, When a Man Loves a Woman 6/6 Ken comforts Carol, who despairs over transvestite hubby George.	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 1 1/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego and Lynne Truss about famous folk. 04:30 No Commitments—Series 10, The Real World 1/6 Charlotte de-clutters and Anna provides a love nest. Simon Brett's tale of three sisters.	04:00 Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 04:30 People In Cars—3. Sat Love 3/3 A businessman's extramarital assignations are undermined by his sat-nav.	04:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 20/01/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Bob Monkhouse, Larry Adler and George Axelrod. 04:30 Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Height of the Iguana 4/4 Horrified Marlborough Road residents do not want cleaner Sally to leave them.	04:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, Trial Separation 2/13 Will a night out with old friends get George in hot water with Kate? 04:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 It is time to party for students Paul and Ruby, but Maria and Richard hit a posh hotel.	04:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, While the Brood's Away 8/13 Jennifer and Henry's plans for a week free of the children go awry. 04:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 4 4/20 Michael receives a windfall and the vultures soon circle in search of loans.
05:00	05:00 Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 3, The Far Pavilions 6/6 The priestly sleuth comes across foul play at a distinctly unfriendly cricket match. 05:45 Blackfriars Bridge by Anthony Horowitz A cuckolded husband intends to murder his rival. What could go wrong?	05:00 Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—1. Suspicions 1/3 Samuel Dockwrath sets out to prove his suspicions over the inheritance of Orley Farm.	05:00 Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—2. Romance 2/3 Sir Peregrine plans to marry Lady Mason.	05:00 Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—3. Secrets 3/3 Disgraced Lady Mason faces trial, but will her son Lucius support her or lose his home?	05:00 Peter Tinniswood—Next Time We Might Play Better An inept quartet of musicians' fervent aim is to improve.	05:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists. 05:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Terrifying Life Made Even Scarier a Bit Some More 5/6 A new and terrible danger threatens Britain.	05:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Origins, 3. Hancock's Half Hour 3/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pick their top comedic moments.
06:00	06:00 Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 1. Swindler 1/5 Ex-jockey Sid Halley must guard a horse, probe a syndicate and find a swindler. 06:30 Shadow of the Pharaoh—2. Beware the Serpent 2/6 Ahmose is the prisoner of tyrannical Peten-Ra, who is desperate to rule all Egypt.	06:00 Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 2. Hide Out 2/5 When the favourite for the Newmarket 2000 Guineas race was nobbled, where was Sid? 06:30 Shadow of the Pharaoh—3. The Black Tomb of Osiris 3/6 Ahmose seeks out Antef to find out the meaning of the precious amulet.	06:00 Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 3. Threats 3/5 Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats from a gang of racecourse dopers. 06:30 Shadow of the Pharaoh—4. The Eye of the Sky-God 4/6 After his trial, Ahmose returns to Ansef's house only to find it ransacked.	06:00 Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 4. Connections 4/5 Sid Halley must investigate the loss of three champion racehorses. 06:30 Shadow of the Pharaoh—5. Into Battle 5/6 During the Crocodile festival, the Hyksos plot to attack Thebes. Stars Sean Barrett.	06:00 Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 5. The Finish 5/5 Will Sid Halley dare to reveal the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates? 06:30 Shadow of the Pharaoh—6. Out of the Shadow 6/6 Ahmose is the rightful heir to the throne - and trapped! Stars Sean Barrett.	06:00 Stephen Wyatt - Tales the Countess Told 17th century France. The Countess D'Aulnoy captivates listeners with her fairy tales.	06:00 Poetry Extra—In The Studio - Lorna Goodison: Jamaican Poet Laureate Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 06:30 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover (Omnibus) Jane Glover's vivid account of the German composer's life in 18th-century London.
07:00	07:00 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—1. Arrival 1/5 Jane Glover's vivid account of the German composer's life in 18th-century London. 07:15 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 1 1/5 Gareth picks up a naked hitchhiker on the road into Glan Don. 07:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 5, Episode 4 4/4 Simon Evans points a jokenomics lens at the Big Beasts of economic theory	07:00 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—2. Royal Academy 2/5 As a favourite of the King, Handel establishes a new musical society. 07:15 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 2 2/5 Gareth gets a tattoo and Diane suggests an experiment in sleeping arrangements. 07:30 Gloomsbury—Series 5, Don't Mention The Gooseberry Fool 6/6 Vera, Henry, Ginny and Lionel are in Paris attempting to recapture their youth.	07:00 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—3. Decline 3/5 Handel triumphs at the coronation of a new king, but his operatic fortunes fare less well. 07:15 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 3 3/5 Both Gareth and Diane find temptation too much to bear. 07:30 Dot—Series 3, Dig for Victory! 3/4 Dot and the gals are not keen to join the Women's Land Army.	07:00 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—4. Messiah 4/5 Handel travels to Ireland to present a new work: Messiah 07:15 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 4 4/5 The Druids Rest is forced to close its doors for the first time. 07:30 Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 4 4/4 The electronic device so simple even an adult can use it. And a sparkling cast.	07:00 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—5. Truth 5/5 Handel must confront the terrible truth that he is going blind. 07:15 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 5 5/5 Gareth makes a life-changing discovery. 07:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Nappy Advert 2/4 The family are trying to earn more money, so Big Bob gets a job.	07:30 The Pianist of Yarmouk (Omnibus) Aeham Ahmad’s dramatic story of how he defied the war in Syria with his music.	07:40 Inheritance Tracks—Ben Bailey Smith Actor, comic and rapper, aka Doc Brown, shares tracks by The Gladiators and Lauryn Hill. 07:50 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8 (Omnibus) - The Owl and the Ivy Gareth picks up a naked hitchhiker on the road into Glan Don.
08:00	08:00 Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 7 7/13 Kenneth Williams tells all in his new book, plus spicy goings on in Mexico. 08:30 Taking It Up the Octave—5. First Night Frights 5/5 First night nerves for Carmen means Natasha gets verbal.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Mountain Eaters 5/17 Eccles and Ned set out to scoff Everest, with Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty in pursuit. 08:30 Jerusalem—2. The Election Debate 2/3 John Edward Castle must debate with his bitter rival Mr Spoon	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Wild Man of the Woods 16/20 The Lad is set to reject society to go and live a truly rural life. 08:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 The lifestyle pair discuss property, holidays and hopes for a TV award.	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Battle School 10/20 The platoon is set for training, subject to Mainwaring and his map. 08:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 5. The Late, Late Show 5/10 Where do Faith's children fit in, now that Bill is around?	08:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, Trial Separation 2/13 Will a night out with old friends get George in hot water with Kate? 08:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 It is time to party for students Paul and Ruby, but Maria and Richard hit a posh hotel.	08:45 The Fosdyke Saga—13. Tripe War "It's got all the makings of a Tripe War!" Roger provokes a mob of tripe producers.
09:00	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 16, Mark Twain 2/6 James Walton tests team captains and guests John O'Farrell and Jane Thynne on Mark Twain. 09:30 The Change—Series 1, When a Man Loves a Woman 6/6 Ken comforts Carol, who despairs over transvestite hubby George.	09:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 1 1/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego and Lynne Truss about famous folk. 09:30 No Commitments—Series 10, The Real World 1/6 Charlotte de-clutters and Anna provides a love nest. Simon Brett's tale of three sisters.	09:00 Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 09:30 People In Cars—3. Sat Love 3/3 A businessman's extramarital assignations are undermined by his sat-nav.	09:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 20/01/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Bob Monkhouse, Larry Adler and George Axelrod. 09:30 Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Height of the Iguana 4/4 Horrified Marlborough Road residents do not want cleaner Sally to leave them.	09:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists. 09:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Terrifying Life Made Even Scarier a Bit Some More 5/6 A new and terrible danger threatens Britain.	09:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, While the Brood's Away 8/13 Jennifer and Henry's plans for a week free of the children go awry. 09:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 4 4/20 Michael receives a windfall and the vultures soon circle in search of loans.	09:00 Meet the Huggetts—No Fear Family chaos reigns when Bobby Huggett plays the hero. 09:30 Frustrating the Spark of Invention Can Johnson win a 'man-powered flight' competition, despite the assistance of Pertwee?
10:00	10:00 Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 3, The Far Pavilions 6/6 The priestly sleuth comes across foul play at a distinctly unfriendly cricket match. 10:45 Blackfriars Bridge by Anthony Horowitz A cuckolded husband intends to murder his rival. What could go wrong?	10:00 Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—1. Suspicions 1/3 Samuel Dockwrath sets out to prove his suspicions over the inheritance of Orley Farm.	10:00 Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—2. Romance 2/3 Sir Peregrine plans to marry Lady Mason.	10:00 Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—3. Secrets 3/3 Disgraced Lady Mason faces trial, but will her son Lucius support her or lose his home?	10:00 Peter Tinniswood—Next Time We Might Play Better An inept quartet of musicians' fervent aim is to improve.	10:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Origins, 3. Hancock's Half Hour 3/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pick their top comedic moments.	10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Edinburgh Winners, Emma Thompson Actress and writer Emma Thompson is castaway by Kirsty Young. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, The Serpent's Stare Looking at why underground animals have evolved differently from those on the surface.
11:00	11:00 Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 1. Swindler 1/5 Ex-jockey Sid Halley must guard a horse, probe a syndicate and find a swindler. 11:30 Shadow of the Pharaoh—2. Beware the Serpent 2/6 Ahmose is the prisoner of tyrannical Peten-Ra, who is desperate to rule all Egypt.	11:00 Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 2. Hide Out 2/5 When the favourite for the Newmarket 2000 Guineas race was nobbled, where was Sid? 11:30 Shadow of the Pharaoh—3. The Black Tomb of Osiris 3/6 Ahmose seeks out Antef to find out the meaning of the precious amulet.	11:00 Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 3. Threats 3/5 Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats from a gang of racecourse dopers. 11:30 Shadow of the Pharaoh—4. The Eye of the Sky-God 4/6 After his trial, Ahmose returns to Ansef's house only to find it ransacked.	11:00 Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 4. Connections 4/5 Sid Halley must investigate the loss of three champion racehorses. 11:30 Shadow of the Pharaoh—5. Into Battle 5/6 During the Crocodile festival, the Hyksos plot to attack Thebes. Stars Sean Barrett.	11:00 Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 5. The Finish 5/5 Will Sid Halley dare to reveal the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates? 11:30 Shadow of the Pharaoh—6. Out of the Shadow 6/6 Ahmose is the rightful heir to the throne - and trapped! Stars Sean Barrett.	11:00 Stephen Wyatt - Tales the Countess Told 17th century France. The Countess D'Aulnoy captivates listeners with her fairy tales.	11:00 Poetry Extra—In The Studio - Lorna Goodison: Jamaican Poet Laureate Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 11:30 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover (Omnibus) Jane Glover's vivid account of the German composer's life in 18th-century London.
12:00	12:00 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—1. Arrival 1/5 Jane Glover's vivid account of the German composer's life in 18th-century London. 12:15 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 1 1/5 Gareth picks up a naked hitchhiker on the road into Glan Don. 12:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 5, Episode 4 4/4 Simon Evans points a jokenomics lens at the Big Beasts of economic theory	12:00 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—2. Royal Academy 2/5 As a favourite of the King, Handel establishes a new musical society. 12:15 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 2 2/5 Gareth gets a tattoo and Diane suggests an experiment in sleeping arrangements. 12:30 Gloomsbury—Series 5, Don't Mention The Gooseberry Fool 6/6 Vera, Henry, Ginny and Lionel are in Paris attempting to recapture their youth.	12:00 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—3. Decline 3/5 Handel triumphs at the coronation of a new king, but his operatic fortunes fare less well. 12:15 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 3 3/5 Both Gareth and Diane find temptation too much to bear. 12:30 Dot—Series 3, Dig for Victory! 3/4 Dot and the gals are not keen to join the Women's Land Army.	12:00 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—4. Messiah 4/5 Handel travels to Ireland to present a new work: Messiah 12:15 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 4 4/5 The Druids Rest is forced to close its doors for the first time. 12:30 Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 4 4/4 The electronic device so simple even an adult can use it. And a sparkling cast.	12:00 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—5. Truth 5/5 Handel must confront the terrible truth that he is going blind. 12:15 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 5 5/5 Gareth makes a life-changing discovery. 12:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Nappy Advert 2/4 The family are trying to earn more money, so Big Bob gets a job.	12:30 The Pianist of Yarmouk (Omnibus) Aeham Ahmad’s dramatic story of how he defied the war in Syria with his music.	12:40 Inheritance Tracks—Ben Bailey Smith Actor, comic and rapper, aka Doc Brown, shares tracks by The Gladiators and Lauryn Hill. 12:50 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8 (Omnibus) - The Owl and the Ivy Gareth picks up a naked hitchhiker on the road into Glan Don.
13:00	13:00 Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 7 7/13 Kenneth Williams tells all in his new book, plus spicy goings on in Mexico. 13:30 Taking It Up the Octave—5. First Night Frights 5/5 First night nerves for Carmen means Natasha gets verbal.	13:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Mountain Eaters 5/17 Eccles and Ned set out to scoff Everest, with Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty in pursuit. 13:30 Jerusalem—2. The Election Debate 2/3 John Edward Castle must debate with his bitter rival Mr Spoon	13:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Wild Man of the Woods 16/20 The Lad is set to reject society to go and live a truly rural life. 13:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 The lifestyle pair discuss property, holidays and hopes for a TV award.	13:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Battle School 10/20 The platoon is set for training, subject to Mainwaring and his map. 13:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 5. The Late, Late Show 5/10 Where do Faith's children fit in, now that Bill is around?	13:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, Trial Separation 2/13 Will a night out with old friends get George in hot water with Kate? 13:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 It is time to party for students Paul and Ruby, but Maria and Richard hit a posh hotel.	13:45 The Fosdyke Saga—13. Tripe War "It's got all the makings of a Tripe War!" Roger provokes a mob of tripe producers.
14:00	14:00 The Write Stuff—Series 16, Mark Twain 2/6 James Walton tests team captains and guests John O'Farrell and Jane Thynne on Mark Twain. 14:30 The Change—Series 1, When a Man Loves a Woman 6/6 Ken comforts Carol, who despairs over transvestite hubby George.	14:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 1 1/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego and Lynne Truss about famous folk. 14:30 No Commitments—Series 10, The Real World 1/6 Charlotte de-clutters and Anna provides a love nest. Simon Brett's tale of three sisters.	14:00 Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 14:30 People In Cars—3. Sat Love 3/3 A businessman's extramarital assignations are undermined by his sat-nav.	14:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 20/01/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Bob Monkhouse, Larry Adler and George Axelrod. 14:30 Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Height of the Iguana 4/4 Horrified Marlborough Road residents do not want cleaner Sally to leave them.	14:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists. 14:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Terrifying Life Made Even Scarier a Bit Some More 5/6 A new and terrible danger threatens Britain.	14:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, While the Brood's Away 8/13 Jennifer and Henry's plans for a week free of the children go awry. 14:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 4 4/20 Michael receives a windfall and the vultures soon circle in search of loans.	14:00 Meet the Huggetts—No Fear Family chaos reigns when Bobby Huggett plays the hero. 14:30 Frustrating the Spark of Invention Can Johnson win a 'man-powered flight' competition, despite the assistance of Pertwee?
15:00	15:00 Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 3, The Far Pavilions 6/6 The priestly sleuth comes across foul play at a distinctly unfriendly cricket match. 15:45 Blackfriars Bridge by Anthony Horowitz A cuckolded husband intends to murder his rival. What could go wrong?	15:00 Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—1. Suspicions 1/3 Samuel Dockwrath sets out to prove his suspicions over the inheritance of Orley Farm.	15:00 Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—2. Romance 2/3 Sir Peregrine plans to marry Lady Mason.	15:00 Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—3. Secrets 3/3 Disgraced Lady Mason faces trial, but will her son Lucius support her or lose his home?	15:00 Peter Tinniswood—Next Time We Might Play Better An inept quartet of musicians' fervent aim is to improve.	15:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Origins, 3. Hancock's Half Hour 3/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pick their top comedic moments.	15:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Edinburgh Winners, Emma Thompson Actress and writer Emma Thompson is castaway by Kirsty Young. 15:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, The Serpent's Stare Looking at why underground animals have evolved differently from those on the surface.
16:00	16:00 Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 1. Swindler 1/5 Ex-jockey Sid Halley must guard a horse, probe a syndicate and find a swindler. 16:30 Shadow of the Pharaoh—2. Beware the Serpent 2/6 Ahmose is the prisoner of tyrannical Peten-Ra, who is desperate to rule all Egypt.	16:00 Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 2. Hide Out 2/5 When the favourite for the Newmarket 2000 Guineas race was nobbled, where was Sid? 16:30 Shadow of the Pharaoh—3. The Black Tomb of Osiris 3/6 Ahmose seeks out Antef to find out the meaning of the precious amulet.	16:00 Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 3. Threats 3/5 Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats from a gang of racecourse dopers. 16:30 Shadow of the Pharaoh—4. The Eye of the Sky-God 4/6 After his trial, Ahmose returns to Ansef's house only to find it ransacked.	16:00 Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 4. Connections 4/5 Sid Halley must investigate the loss of three champion racehorses. 16:30 Shadow of the Pharaoh—5. Into Battle 5/6 During the Crocodile festival, the Hyksos plot to attack Thebes. Stars Sean Barrett.	16:00 Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 5. The Finish 5/5 Will Sid Halley dare to reveal the truth behind the doping and phony racing syndicates? 16:30 Shadow of the Pharaoh—6. Out of the Shadow 6/6 Ahmose is the rightful heir to the throne - and trapped! Stars Sean Barrett.	16:00 The Voyage of the Demeter by Robert Forrest 1897: Terror strikes on a schooner sailing from Bulgaria to England. Stars Finlay Welsh.	16:00 Haunted—The Inexperienced Ghost by HG Wells A man encounters a troubled spirit. But could this meeting lead to tragedy? 16:30 Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 1. Missing 1/5 A student at a local college goes missing. Is it the work of the eerie Cranford family?
17:00	17:00 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—1. Arrival 1/5 Jane Glover's vivid account of the German composer's life in 18th-century London. 17:15 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 1 1/5 Gareth picks up a naked hitchhiker on the road into Glan Don. 17:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 5, Episode 4 4/4 Simon Evans points a jokenomics lens at the Big Beasts of economic theory	17:00 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—2. Royal Academy 2/5 As a favourite of the King, Handel establishes a new musical society. 17:15 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 2 2/5 Gareth gets a tattoo and Diane suggests an experiment in sleeping arrangements. 17:30 Gloomsbury—Series 5, Don't Mention The Gooseberry Fool 6/6 Vera, Henry, Ginny and Lionel are in Paris attempting to recapture their youth.	17:00 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—3. Decline 3/5 Handel triumphs at the coronation of a new king, but his operatic fortunes fare less well. 17:15 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 3 3/5 Both Gareth and Diane find temptation too much to bear. 17:30 Dot—Series 3, Dig for Victory! 3/4 Dot and the gals are not keen to join the Women's Land Army.	17:00 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—4. Messiah 4/5 Handel travels to Ireland to present a new work: Messiah 17:15 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 4 4/5 The Druids Rest is forced to close its doors for the first time. 17:30 Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 4 4/4 The electronic device so simple even an adult can use it. And a sparkling cast.	17:00 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—5. Truth 5/5 Handel must confront the terrible truth that he is going blind. 17:15 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 5 5/5 Gareth makes a life-changing discovery. 17:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Nappy Advert 2/4 The family are trying to earn more money, so Big Bob gets a job.	17:00 Stephen Wyatt - Tales the Countess Told 17th century France. The Countess D'Aulnoy captivates listeners with her fairy tales.	17:00 Poetry Extra—In The Studio - Lorna Goodison: Jamaican Poet Laureate Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover (Omnibus) Jane Glover's vivid account of the German composer's life in 18th-century London.
18:00	18:00 Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 7 7/13 Kenneth Williams tells all in his new book, plus spicy goings on in Mexico. 18:30 Taking It Up the Octave—5. First Night Frights 5/5 First night nerves for Carmen means Natasha gets verbal.	18:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Mountain Eaters 5/17 Eccles and Ned set out to scoff Everest, with Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty in pursuit. 18:30 Jerusalem—2. The Election Debate 2/3 John Edward Castle must debate with his bitter rival Mr Spoon	18:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Wild Man of the Woods 16/20 The Lad is set to reject society to go and live a truly rural life. 18:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 The lifestyle pair discuss property, holidays and hopes for a TV award.	18:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Battle School 10/20 The platoon is set for training, subject to Mainwaring and his map. 18:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 5. The Late, Late Show 5/10 Where do Faith's children fit in, now that Bill is around?	18:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, Trial Separation 2/13 Will a night out with old friends get George in hot water with Kate? 18:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 It is time to party for students Paul and Ruby, but Maria and Richard hit a posh hotel.	18:30 The Pianist of Yarmouk (Omnibus) Aeham Ahmad’s dramatic story of how he defied the war in Syria with his music.	18:40 Inheritance Tracks—Ben Bailey Smith Actor, comic and rapper, aka Doc Brown, shares tracks by The Gladiators and Lauryn Hill. 18:50 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8 (Omnibus) - The Owl and the Ivy Gareth picks up a naked hitchhiker on the road into Glan Don.
19:00	19:00 The Write Stuff—Series 16, Mark Twain 2/6 James Walton tests team captains and guests John O'Farrell and Jane Thynne on Mark Twain. 19:30 The Change—Series 1, When a Man Loves a Woman 6/6 Ken comforts Carol, who despairs over transvestite hubby George.	19:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 1 1/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego and Lynne Truss about famous folk. 19:30 No Commitments—Series 10, The Real World 1/6 Charlotte de-clutters and Anna provides a love nest. Simon Brett's tale of three sisters.	19:00 Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 19:30 People In Cars—3. Sat Love 3/3 A businessman's extramarital assignations are undermined by his sat-nav.	19:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 20/01/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Bob Monkhouse, Larry Adler and George Axelrod. 19:30 Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Height of the Iguana 4/4 Horrified Marlborough Road residents do not want cleaner Sally to leave them.	19:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists. 19:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Terrifying Life Made Even Scarier a Bit Some More 5/6 A new and terrible danger threatens Britain.	19:45 The Fosdyke Saga—13. Tripe War "It's got all the makings of a Tripe War!" Roger provokes a mob of tripe producers.
20:00	20:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 13, I See You 6/8 True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixon introduces stories about perspective. 20:50 Inheritance Tracks—Sadiq Khan Mayor of London Sadiq Khan chooses songs by Madness and U2.	20:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 8, Nora McInerny - Life's Rough Edges 44/48 Manoush Zomorodi explores how can we, after experiencing grief or hardship, move forward? 20:50 Witness History—The Great Train Robbery In August 1963, thieves stole over £2 million from a London bound Royal Mail train.	20:00 Archive on 4—Virtues of Vulnerability with Ed Balls Ed Balls and guests reflect on the impact of showing one’s vulnerable side.	20:00 A Grand Day Out The story of Wallace and Gromit’s first film – A Grand Day Out.	20:00 Who Are You Again? Mary Ann Sieghart isn't being rude - she just can't identify people by their faces. 20:30 A Good Read—David Greig and Natalie Haynes Natalie Haynes and David Greig join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.	20:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, While the Brood's Away 8/13 Jennifer and Henry's plans for a week free of the children go awry. 20:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 4 4/20 Michael receives a windfall and the vultures soon circle in search of loans.	20:00 Meet the Huggetts—No Fear Family chaos reigns when Bobby Huggett plays the hero. 20:30 Frustrating the Spark of Invention Can Johnson win a 'man-powered flight' competition, despite the assistance of Pertwee?
21:00	21:00 Mastertapes—Series 4, The Boomtown Rats (the A-Side) 7/12 Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats talk about their album 'A Tonic for the Troops'. 21:30 Murder & Mystery—Series 3, A Mysterious Case by Anna Katharine Green 1/5 A doctor’s patient is being poisoned. 21:45 Murder & Mystery—Series 3, An Illusion In Red And White by Stephen Crane 2/5 An axe-murder in New York State.	21:00 Mastertapes—Series 4, The Boomtown Rats (the B-Side) 8/12 Bob Geldof & The Boomtown Rats talk to John Wilson about 'A Tonic for the Troops'. 21:30 Murder & Mystery—Series 3, The Striding Place by Gertrude Atherton 5/5 A guest goes missing at a shooting weekend. Read by Samuel West. 21:45 Murder & Mystery—Series 4, Ruth Rendell: Trebuchet 5/5 With the world on the brink, a family shelter in Scotland.	21:00 What's Funny About...—Series 1, W1A - with Hugh Bonneville & John Morton 6/6 Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman hear the inside story of Britain’s biggest TV comedies.	21:00 What's Funny About...—Series 1, Goodness Gracious Me - with Meera Syal and Anil Gupta 5/6 Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman hear the inside story of Britain’s biggest TV comedies.	21:00 What's Funny About...—Series 1, The Thick of It - with Armando Iannucci and Rebecca Front 2/6 Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman hear the inside story of Britain’s biggest TV comedies.	21:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Origins, 3. Hancock's Half Hour 3/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pick their top comedic moments.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Edinburgh Winners, Emma Thompson Actress and writer Emma Thompson is castaway by Kirsty Young. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, The Serpent's Stare Looking at why underground animals have evolved differently from those on the surface.
22:00	22:00 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 79, Episode 4 4/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee. 22:30 And Now in Colour—Series 2, The Great Outdoors 3/6 The sketch team take the audience on an activity holiday.	22:00 The Ultimate Choice—Series 1, 2: Barry White v Hannibal Lecter 2/6 Steph McGovern, Amy Gledhill and Andrew Maxwell try to answer great questions of our age. 22:30 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Edinburgh 2012 Al Murray and Tim Key join Alex and his band for an Edinburgh special. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Fiona Allen 1/3 The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Angela Barnes chats to Fiona Allen.	22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 3 3/6 Handy mnemonics and an unilluminating interview. With Carrie Quinlan. 22:30 Pick Ups—Series 2, Carpe Diem 5/6 Mike's pick up is on a quest, but can Lind's dinner date secure Irwell Cars' future? 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Fiona Allen 2/3 The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Angela Barnes chats to Fiona Allen.	22:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 15, 4. Ed in Paris 4/6 Ed heads to Paris where his seminal novel is to be re-published. 22:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 5, Richard Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups 4/4 Tom's Dad attempts to take centre stage. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Fiona Allen 3/3 The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Angela Barnes chats to Fiona Allen.	22:00 Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 2, Exeter to Newquay 5/6 Alexei Sayle travels from Exeter to Newquay, meeting strangers on his train. 22:30 Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy—Series 1, Touchdown 2/3 Storyteller Sarah Kendall performs her award-winning live solo show Touchdown.	22:00 The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 6. Phil Nichol 6/6 Another selection of the finest comic songs from the musical comedian. 22:30 Cowards—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Packing cases and breaking vows in the bizarre sketch comedy show.	22:00 Start/Stop—Series 2, 6. Date Night 6/8 The couples go on a date night together, and Evan is a surprise convert to French cinema. 22:30 The Celebrity Voicemail Show—Series 1, Katie Hopkins 3/4 Kayvan Novak imagines the answerphone messages of controversial columnist Katie Hopkins. 22:45 Tina C—Tina C's Tiny Island Tour, Ireland 3/4 The country singer and global activist searches for her forebears in Ireland.
23:00	23:00 What Are You Talking About? Satirical special hosted by Mock The Week regular Rhys James. 23:30 Concrete Cow—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 King Midas is not sure whether life is as good as gold.	23:00 Damien Slash—The Damien Slash Mixtape. Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Fast-paced sketch show from character comedian Damien Slash (aka Daniel Barker). 23:15 Where Did It All Go Wrong?—Series 2, Pavlov's Last Dog 2/4 Retired scientist Ivan Pavlov discovered conditioning. Now in Siberia, a visitor arrives. 23:30 Elvenquest—Series 3, Episode 6 6/6 Vidar's birthday celebrations are cut short and a Quester must battle Lord Darkness.	23:00 Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Sexuality—1. What Shall We Tell Our Kids? 1/4 Canadian stand-up Mae Martin on new attitudes towards sex and gender. 23:15 Ivor Cutler - A Stuggy Pren—Episode 3 3/5 Ivor Cutler and friends present dark tales, offbeat songs and tips for aspiring poets. 23:30 Delve Special—Series 1, The Shifton Scandal 2/4 In his town demolition expose, David Lander examines the influence of a holiday company.	23:00 Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 The poet laureate of alternative comedy - John Hegley entertains. 23:15 Sam Simmons Is Not a People Person—Glenn 4/4 Sam and Henry are trying to make a show about birds but Sam keeps being distracted 23:30 The Curried Goat Show—Episode 8 8/8 It's Bath Night - plus jam. Dan Gaster, Will Ing and Ben Silburn's sketch-bonanza.	23:00 Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 1, Sham 4/6 Brian tells the story of his visit to a country where alternative therapies abound. 23:30 Richard Herring's Objective—Series 1, The Hoodie 2/4 How has a tracksuit top with a hood attached to it come to inspire fear in modern Britain?	23:00 Believe It!—Series 4, Boyfriend 3/4 Richard decides it really is time he went in search of true love. 23:30 The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 3, Hannibal 2/6 The radical comedian offers his humorous assessment of the talented military commander.	23:00 Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, A Day Trip to Romney Marsh 4/6 Linda and chums head to the coast, letting the train increase the strain. From August 2001 23:30 Radio 9—Series 2, Episode 5 5/5 An unusual doctor, the perils of parenthood and faking it as a boxer.

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