Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 14 - 20 August 2023

Name: Sub Lt Philips at Dartmouth
Released: 1967-10-29

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00:00	00:00 Poetry Extra—In The Studio - Lorna Goodison: Jamaican Poet Laureate Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 00:30 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.	00:00 Emile Zola - La Bete Humaine—1. The Voice Inside 1/3 Engine driver Jacques Lantier loves his steam train, but can't trust himself with a woman.	00:00 Emile Zola - La Bete Humaine—2. The Murder 2/3 The wrong man is arrested for murder and Jacques gets closer to Séverine in Paris.	00:00 Emile Zola - La Bete Humaine—3. The Cure 3/3 Can Jacques silence his inner demon by committing murder? With Michael Maloney,	00:00 Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw—1. The Experiment Begins 1/2 Alistair McGowan, Morgana Robinson and Al Murray star in Shaw's tale of transformation.	00:00 The State of the Art by Iain M Banks A spaceship arrives on Earth and finds a planet obsessed with alien concepts like 'money'. 00:45 Short Works—Fairy by Julia Bell Lost in the woods, a mother and son meet a stranger on the path.	00:00 Haunted—The Emissary by Ray Bradbury Marion's pet dog keeps her in touch with the outside world. And beyond. 00:30 Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 2. Change 2/5 The changes in Jackie Lamont’s behaviour and surprising abilities begin to cause concern.
01:00	01:40 Inheritance Tracks—Ben Bailey Smith Actor, comic and rapper, aka Doc Brown, shares tracks by The Gladiators and Lauryn Hill. 01:50 Curious Under the Stars—Series 8 (Omnibus) - The Owl and the Ivy Gareth picks up a naked hitchhiker on the road into Glan Don.	01:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 1. In Dominic's Memory 1/6 Intelligence officers Henry Colvil and Alex Soames probe a priest's mystery death. 01:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 1. A Hero's Death 1/6 When her cousin is killed, the private eye wants answers.	01:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 2. The Penitent 2/6 Probing a priest's death, the intelligence officers uncover links to his past. From 1996. 01:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 2. Down the Hatches 2/6 The Chicago private eye discovers her cousin knew too much.	01:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 3. The Wages of Sin 3/6 The intelligence officers probe deeper into Dominic's death, turning on the charm. 01:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 3. Bedtime Stories 3/6 VI Warshawski investigates who sabotaged her car.	01:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 4. Requiescant in Pace 4/6 The intelligence officers discover a surprising secret about the deceased priest. 01:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 4. Deadlock 4/6 Following a stay in hospital, Chicago private eye VI Warshawski heads to Canada.	01:00 Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw—2. Eliza's Big Test 2/2 It's Eliza‘s day of reckoning. Starring Alistair McGowan and Morgana Robinson.	01:00 The Englishman Abroad by Christopher Douglas Douglas Jardine aims to slay Australia on England's infamous 1932 cricket tour.
02:00		02:00 An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey—1. Delhi 1/5 Drama about the first cookery book by groundbreaking Indian actress, Madhur Jaffrey. 02:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—1. Trade 1/10 William Crimsworth sets outs in the world, desperate to love and be loved. 02:30 A Month of June—1. Spray the Grass Green 1/4 June Whitfield stars as Hollywood legend Lana Garfield.	02:00 An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey—2. London 2/5 Madhur is in London but with underwhelming food, she starts cooking at her digs. 02:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—2. Freedom 2/10 Eschewing his background, William Crimsworth rejects aid from his mother's family. 02:30 Bad Salsa—Series 2, What Happens at Salsa... 1/4 Sitcom about three women embracing the world of salsa as they adjust to life after cancer.	02:00 An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey—3. New York 3/5 New York and Broadway beckon, marriage and family - and a lifelong friendship. 02:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—3. Belgium 3/10 Unable to work any longer for his tyrant of a brother, William Crimsworth leaves the mill. 02:30 Dot—Series 3, London Can Take It 4/4 Can Dot use her resemblance to Vera Lynn to gain favour with the PM?	02:00 An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey—4. Film 4/5 Madhur heads to India after her divorce, filming Shakespeare Wallah. 02:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—4. Zoraide 4/10 William takes on a new teaching role, but is warned about Mademoiselle Reuter. 02:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 1 1/4 Ramesh is coining it in after the Lenzie House Of Wax proves to be a hit.	02:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 5. A Matter of Judgement 5/6 The intelligence officers delve further into the mystery that is Donna. 02:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 5. Pavane for a Dead Hockey Player 5/6 With more deaths to investigate, private eye VI Warshawski finds herself under attack.	02:30 Michael Tippett: The Biography (Omnibus) The visionary music and life of British composer Michael Tippett, written by Oliver Soden.
03:00	03:00 Meet the Huggetts—No Fear Family chaos reigns when Bobby Huggett plays the hero. 03:30 Frustrating the Spark of Invention Can Johnson win a 'man-powered flight' competition, despite the assistance of Pertwee?	03:00 Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 8 8/13 The Kenneth Williams admiration club is set to meet, and it's murder in San Francisco. 03:30 Radio Cars—Series 1, 2. A Tasty Motor 2/5 Angela thinks Eddie can help when her car fails its MOT - but the plan backfires.	03:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, Childe Harolde Rewarde 6/17 Neddy goes in search of Excalibur and ends up 'in the drink'. 03:30 Jerusalem—3. Polling Day and Bonfire Night 3/3 When the winner of the election is declared will everyone accept the result?	03:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Agricultural 'Ancock 17/20 The Lad starts farming, unaware what Sid has sold him. 03:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 2 2/6 The lifestyle pair on children in the workplace and threadbare toffs.	03:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Under Fire 11/20 Private Frazer thinks someone's signalling to the enemy. 03:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 6. Nursing a Conscience 6/10 Faith nurses poorly Bill, but he is in for a nasty surprise.	03:00 An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey—5. Food 5/5 When acting work slows, Madhur writes to make money. One interview changes everything. 03:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—5. Deceit 5/10 William is attracted to the Directrice of the girls' school, but all is not as it seems. 03:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Falklands 3/4 Alice's mum has a new boyfriend, and Bob doesn't like him.	03:45 Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib—Episode 1 1/4 Master raconteur Kenneth Williams offers entertaining reminiscences and personal opinions.
04:00	04:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Edinburgh Winners, Emma Thompson Actress and writer Emma Thompson is castaway by Kirsty Young. 04:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, The Serpent's Stare Looking at why underground animals have evolved differently from those on the surface.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 16, Greek Tragedy 3/6 With guests Mark Billingham and Natalie Haynes on Greek tragedy. 04:30 Alison and Maud—Series 2, Beds in the East Are Soft 1/6 Daddy is not keen on his new orthopaedic mattress. Stars Miriam Margolyes.	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 3 3/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego and Jenny Colgan about famous folk. 04:30 No Commitments—Series 10, Rules of Engagement 2/6 With Emily due to wed, Victoria is finally able to upstage her younger sister Charlotte.	04:00 Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 04:30 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 1 1/4 Alan has annoyed his girlfriend Jane, but can't remember why?	04:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 10/02/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Ben Travers, Ray Cooney and Leslie Phillips. 04:30 Clare in the Community—Edinburgh Special: In Treatment Could counselling help Clare and Brian's troubled relationship?	04:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Good Neighbours 3/13 George and Kate step in when they overhear their neighbours rowing. 04:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 It's a full moon, Ruby is away and Paul is lovelorn. Will Maria's matchmaking succeed?	04:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Look for the Crystal Lining 9/13 Forgetfulness is the order of the day in the Corner household. 04:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 5 5/20 An American is in a rush for an air freshener script. Advertising agency comedy from 1961.
05:00	05:00 Emile Zola - La Bete Humaine—1. The Voice Inside 1/3 Engine driver Jacques Lantier loves his steam train, but can't trust himself with a woman.	05:00 Emile Zola - La Bete Humaine—2. The Murder 2/3 The wrong man is arrested for murder and Jacques gets closer to Séverine in Paris.	05:00 Emile Zola - La Bete Humaine—3. The Cure 3/3 Can Jacques silence his inner demon by committing murder? With Michael Maloney,	05:00 Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw—1. The Experiment Begins 1/2 Alistair McGowan, Morgana Robinson and Al Murray star in Shaw's tale of transformation.	05:00 Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw—2. Eliza's Big Test 2/2 It's Eliza‘s day of reckoning. Starring Alistair McGowan and Morgana Robinson.	05:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists. 05:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Loved-Up Life Potentially Totally Annihilated 6/6 Mister Gently Benevolent unveils an advent calendar of evil culminating on Christmas Day.	05:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond—1. Bump 1/3 Jessica Fostekew charts the highs and lows of conceiving, carrying and coping with a baby.
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 1. In Dominic's Memory 1/6 Intelligence officers Henry Colvil and Alex Soames probe a priest's mystery death. 06:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 1. A Hero's Death 1/6 When her cousin is killed, the private eye wants answers.	06:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 2. The Penitent 2/6 Probing a priest's death, the intelligence officers uncover links to his past. From 1996. 06:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 2. Down the Hatches 2/6 The Chicago private eye discovers her cousin knew too much.	06:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 3. The Wages of Sin 3/6 The intelligence officers probe deeper into Dominic's death, turning on the charm. 06:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 3. Bedtime Stories 3/6 VI Warshawski investigates who sabotaged her car.	06:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 4. Requiescant in Pace 4/6 The intelligence officers discover a surprising secret about the deceased priest. 06:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 4. Deadlock 4/6 Following a stay in hospital, Chicago private eye VI Warshawski heads to Canada.	06:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 5. A Matter of Judgement 5/6 The intelligence officers delve further into the mystery that is Donna. 06:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 5. Pavane for a Dead Hockey Player 5/6 With more deaths to investigate, private eye VI Warshawski finds herself under attack.	06:00 The Englishman Abroad by Christopher Douglas Douglas Jardine aims to slay Australia on England's infamous 1932 cricket tour.	06:00 Poetry Extra—Between the Sea and a Hard Place Daljit Nagra chooses the best poetry programmes from the BBC's archives. 06:30 An Invitation To Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey (Omnibus) A dramatised account of Madhur Jaffrey’s successes both as an actress and in the kitchen.
07:00	07:00 An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey—1. Delhi 1/5 Drama about the first cookery book by groundbreaking Indian actress, Madhur Jaffrey. 07:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—1. Trade 1/10 William Crimsworth sets outs in the world, desperate to love and be loved. 07:30 A Month of June—1. Spray the Grass Green 1/4 June Whitfield stars as Hollywood legend Lana Garfield.	07:00 An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey—2. London 2/5 Madhur is in London but with underwhelming food, she starts cooking at her digs. 07:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—2. Freedom 2/10 Eschewing his background, William Crimsworth rejects aid from his mother's family. 07:30 Bad Salsa—Series 2, What Happens at Salsa... 1/4 Sitcom about three women embracing the world of salsa as they adjust to life after cancer.	07:00 An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey—3. New York 3/5 New York and Broadway beckon, marriage and family - and a lifelong friendship. 07:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—3. Belgium 3/10 Unable to work any longer for his tyrant of a brother, William Crimsworth leaves the mill. 07:30 Dot—Series 3, London Can Take It 4/4 Can Dot use her resemblance to Vera Lynn to gain favour with the PM?	07:00 An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey—4. Film 4/5 Madhur heads to India after her divorce, filming Shakespeare Wallah. 07:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—4. Zoraide 4/10 William takes on a new teaching role, but is warned about Mademoiselle Reuter. 07:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 1 1/4 Ramesh is coining it in after the Lenzie House Of Wax proves to be a hit.	07:00 An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey—5. Food 5/5 When acting work slows, Madhur writes to make money. One interview changes everything. 07:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—5. Deceit 5/10 William is attracted to the Directrice of the girls' school, but all is not as it seems. 07:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Falklands 3/4 Alice's mum has a new boyfriend, and Bob doesn't like him.	07:30 Michael Tippett: The Biography (Omnibus) The visionary music and life of British composer Michael Tippett, written by Oliver Soden.	07:40 Inheritance Tracks—Tanya Moodie Actor and producer Tanya Moodie chooses songs by Ernie Smith and Joni Mitchell. 07:50 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 A young man escapes a dreary clerkship by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium.
08:00	08:00 Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 8 8/13 The Kenneth Williams admiration club is set to meet, and it's murder in San Francisco. 08:30 Radio Cars—Series 1, 2. A Tasty Motor 2/5 Angela thinks Eddie can help when her car fails its MOT - but the plan backfires.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, Childe Harolde Rewarde 6/17 Neddy goes in search of Excalibur and ends up 'in the drink'. 08:30 Jerusalem—3. Polling Day and Bonfire Night 3/3 When the winner of the election is declared will everyone accept the result?	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Agricultural 'Ancock 17/20 The Lad starts farming, unaware what Sid has sold him. 08:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 2 2/6 The lifestyle pair on children in the workplace and threadbare toffs.	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Under Fire 11/20 Private Frazer thinks someone's signalling to the enemy. 08:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 6. Nursing a Conscience 6/10 Faith nurses poorly Bill, but he is in for a nasty surprise.	08:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Good Neighbours 3/13 George and Kate step in when they overhear their neighbours rowing. 08:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 It's a full moon, Ruby is away and Paul is lovelorn. Will Maria's matchmaking succeed?	08:45 Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib—Episode 1 1/4 Master raconteur Kenneth Williams offers entertaining reminiscences and personal opinions.
09:00	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 16, Greek Tragedy 3/6 With guests Mark Billingham and Natalie Haynes on Greek tragedy. 09:30 Alison and Maud—Series 2, Beds in the East Are Soft 1/6 Daddy is not keen on his new orthopaedic mattress. Stars Miriam Margolyes.	09:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 3 3/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego and Jenny Colgan about famous folk. 09:30 No Commitments—Series 10, Rules of Engagement 2/6 With Emily due to wed, Victoria is finally able to upstage her younger sister Charlotte.	09:00 Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 09:30 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 1 1/4 Alan has annoyed his girlfriend Jane, but can't remember why?	09:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 10/02/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Ben Travers, Ray Cooney and Leslie Phillips. 09:30 Clare in the Community—Edinburgh Special: In Treatment Could counselling help Clare and Brian's troubled relationship?	09:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists. 09:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Loved-Up Life Potentially Totally Annihilated 6/6 Mister Gently Benevolent unveils an advent calendar of evil culminating on Christmas Day.	09:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Look for the Crystal Lining 9/13 Forgetfulness is the order of the day in the Corner household. 09:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 5 5/20 An American is in a rush for an air freshener script. Advertising agency comedy from 1961.	09:00 Meet the Huggetts—'Ail and Hearty The family worries when Joe is spotted at the doctor's surgery. 09:30 Sub Lt Philips at Dartmouth Just how did lovely Leslie become a sub-Lieutenant on HMS Troutbridge?
10:00	10:00 Emile Zola - La Bete Humaine—1. The Voice Inside 1/3 Engine driver Jacques Lantier loves his steam train, but can't trust himself with a woman.	10:00 Emile Zola - La Bete Humaine—2. The Murder 2/3 The wrong man is arrested for murder and Jacques gets closer to Séverine in Paris.	10:00 Emile Zola - La Bete Humaine—3. The Cure 3/3 Can Jacques silence his inner demon by committing murder? With Michael Maloney,	10:00 Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw—1. The Experiment Begins 1/2 Alistair McGowan, Morgana Robinson and Al Murray star in Shaw's tale of transformation.	10:00 Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw—2. Eliza's Big Test 2/2 It's Eliza‘s day of reckoning. Starring Alistair McGowan and Morgana Robinson.	10:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond—1. Bump 1/3 Jessica Fostekew charts the highs and lows of conceiving, carrying and coping with a baby.	10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Celebrity Traitors, Stephen Fry Stephen Fry is castaway by Kirsty Young. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Faking Fossils The naturalist recalls finding an ammonite inside limestone, sparking his love of fossils.
11:00	11:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 1. In Dominic's Memory 1/6 Intelligence officers Henry Colvil and Alex Soames probe a priest's mystery death. 11:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 1. A Hero's Death 1/6 When her cousin is killed, the private eye wants answers.	11:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 2. The Penitent 2/6 Probing a priest's death, the intelligence officers uncover links to his past. From 1996. 11:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 2. Down the Hatches 2/6 The Chicago private eye discovers her cousin knew too much.	11:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 3. The Wages of Sin 3/6 The intelligence officers probe deeper into Dominic's death, turning on the charm. 11:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 3. Bedtime Stories 3/6 VI Warshawski investigates who sabotaged her car.	11:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 4. Requiescant in Pace 4/6 The intelligence officers discover a surprising secret about the deceased priest. 11:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 4. Deadlock 4/6 Following a stay in hospital, Chicago private eye VI Warshawski heads to Canada.	11:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 5. A Matter of Judgement 5/6 The intelligence officers delve further into the mystery that is Donna. 11:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 5. Pavane for a Dead Hockey Player 5/6 With more deaths to investigate, private eye VI Warshawski finds herself under attack.	11:00 The Englishman Abroad by Christopher Douglas Douglas Jardine aims to slay Australia on England's infamous 1932 cricket tour.	11:00 Poetry Extra—Between the Sea and a Hard Place Daljit Nagra chooses the best poetry programmes from the BBC's archives. 11:30 An Invitation To Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey (Omnibus) A dramatised account of Madhur Jaffrey’s successes both as an actress and in the kitchen.
12:00	12:00 An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey—1. Delhi 1/5 Drama about the first cookery book by groundbreaking Indian actress, Madhur Jaffrey. 12:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—1. Trade 1/10 William Crimsworth sets outs in the world, desperate to love and be loved. 12:30 A Month of June—1. Spray the Grass Green 1/4 June Whitfield stars as Hollywood legend Lana Garfield.	12:00 An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey—2. London 2/5 Madhur is in London but with underwhelming food, she starts cooking at her digs. 12:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—2. Freedom 2/10 Eschewing his background, William Crimsworth rejects aid from his mother's family. 12:30 Bad Salsa—Series 2, What Happens at Salsa... 1/4 Sitcom about three women embracing the world of salsa as they adjust to life after cancer.	12:00 An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey—3. New York 3/5 New York and Broadway beckon, marriage and family - and a lifelong friendship. 12:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—3. Belgium 3/10 Unable to work any longer for his tyrant of a brother, William Crimsworth leaves the mill. 12:30 Dot—Series 3, London Can Take It 4/4 Can Dot use her resemblance to Vera Lynn to gain favour with the PM?	12:00 An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey—4. Film 4/5 Madhur heads to India after her divorce, filming Shakespeare Wallah. 12:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—4. Zoraide 4/10 William takes on a new teaching role, but is warned about Mademoiselle Reuter. 12:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 1 1/4 Ramesh is coining it in after the Lenzie House Of Wax proves to be a hit.	12:00 An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey—5. Food 5/5 When acting work slows, Madhur writes to make money. One interview changes everything. 12:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—5. Deceit 5/10 William is attracted to the Directrice of the girls' school, but all is not as it seems. 12:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Falklands 3/4 Alice's mum has a new boyfriend, and Bob doesn't like him.	12:30 Michael Tippett: The Biography (Omnibus) The visionary music and life of British composer Michael Tippett, written by Oliver Soden.	12:40 Inheritance Tracks—Tanya Moodie Actor and producer Tanya Moodie chooses songs by Ernie Smith and Joni Mitchell. 12:50 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 A young man escapes a dreary clerkship by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium.
13:00	13:00 Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 8 8/13 The Kenneth Williams admiration club is set to meet, and it's murder in San Francisco. 13:30 Radio Cars—Series 1, 2. A Tasty Motor 2/5 Angela thinks Eddie can help when her car fails its MOT - but the plan backfires.	13:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, Childe Harolde Rewarde 6/17 Neddy goes in search of Excalibur and ends up 'in the drink'. 13:30 Jerusalem—3. Polling Day and Bonfire Night 3/3 When the winner of the election is declared will everyone accept the result?	13:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Agricultural 'Ancock 17/20 The Lad starts farming, unaware what Sid has sold him. 13:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 2 2/6 The lifestyle pair on children in the workplace and threadbare toffs.	13:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Under Fire 11/20 Private Frazer thinks someone's signalling to the enemy. 13:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 6. Nursing a Conscience 6/10 Faith nurses poorly Bill, but he is in for a nasty surprise.	13:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Good Neighbours 3/13 George and Kate step in when they overhear their neighbours rowing. 13:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 It's a full moon, Ruby is away and Paul is lovelorn. Will Maria's matchmaking succeed?	13:45 Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib—Episode 1 1/4 Master raconteur Kenneth Williams offers entertaining reminiscences and personal opinions.
14:00	14:00 The Write Stuff—Series 16, Greek Tragedy 3/6 With guests Mark Billingham and Natalie Haynes on Greek tragedy. 14:30 Alison and Maud—Series 2, Beds in the East Are Soft 1/6 Daddy is not keen on his new orthopaedic mattress. Stars Miriam Margolyes.	14:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 3 3/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego and Jenny Colgan about famous folk. 14:30 No Commitments—Series 10, Rules of Engagement 2/6 With Emily due to wed, Victoria is finally able to upstage her younger sister Charlotte.	14:00 Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 14:30 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 1 1/4 Alan has annoyed his girlfriend Jane, but can't remember why?	14:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 10/02/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Ben Travers, Ray Cooney and Leslie Phillips. 14:30 Clare in the Community—Edinburgh Special: In Treatment Could counselling help Clare and Brian's troubled relationship?	14:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists. 14:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Loved-Up Life Potentially Totally Annihilated 6/6 Mister Gently Benevolent unveils an advent calendar of evil culminating on Christmas Day.	14:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Look for the Crystal Lining 9/13 Forgetfulness is the order of the day in the Corner household. 14:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 5 5/20 An American is in a rush for an air freshener script. Advertising agency comedy from 1961.	14:00 Meet the Huggetts—'Ail and Hearty The family worries when Joe is spotted at the doctor's surgery. 14:30 Sub Lt Philips at Dartmouth Just how did lovely Leslie become a sub-Lieutenant on HMS Troutbridge?
15:00	15:00 Emile Zola - La Bete Humaine—1. The Voice Inside 1/3 Engine driver Jacques Lantier loves his steam train, but can't trust himself with a woman.	15:00 Emile Zola - La Bete Humaine—2. The Murder 2/3 The wrong man is arrested for murder and Jacques gets closer to Séverine in Paris.	15:00 Emile Zola - La Bete Humaine—3. The Cure 3/3 Can Jacques silence his inner demon by committing murder? With Michael Maloney,	15:00 Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw—1. The Experiment Begins 1/2 Alistair McGowan, Morgana Robinson and Al Murray star in Shaw's tale of transformation.	15:00 Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw—2. Eliza's Big Test 2/2 It's Eliza‘s day of reckoning. Starring Alistair McGowan and Morgana Robinson.	15:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond—1. Bump 1/3 Jessica Fostekew charts the highs and lows of conceiving, carrying and coping with a baby.	15:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Celebrity Traitors, Stephen Fry Stephen Fry is castaway by Kirsty Young. 15:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Faking Fossils The naturalist recalls finding an ammonite inside limestone, sparking his love of fossils.
16:00	16:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 1. In Dominic's Memory 1/6 Intelligence officers Henry Colvil and Alex Soames probe a priest's mystery death. 16:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 1. A Hero's Death 1/6 When her cousin is killed, the private eye wants answers.	16:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 2. The Penitent 2/6 Probing a priest's death, the intelligence officers uncover links to his past. From 1996. 16:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 2. Down the Hatches 2/6 The Chicago private eye discovers her cousin knew too much.	16:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 3. The Wages of Sin 3/6 The intelligence officers probe deeper into Dominic's death, turning on the charm. 16:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 3. Bedtime Stories 3/6 VI Warshawski investigates who sabotaged her car.	16:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 4. Requiescant in Pace 4/6 The intelligence officers discover a surprising secret about the deceased priest. 16:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 4. Deadlock 4/6 Following a stay in hospital, Chicago private eye VI Warshawski heads to Canada.	16:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 5. A Matter of Judgement 5/6 The intelligence officers delve further into the mystery that is Donna. 16:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 5. Pavane for a Dead Hockey Player 5/6 With more deaths to investigate, private eye VI Warshawski finds herself under attack.	16:00 The State of the Art by Iain M Banks A spaceship arrives on Earth and finds a planet obsessed with alien concepts like 'money'. 16:45 Short Works—Fairy by Julia Bell Lost in the woods, a mother and son meet a stranger on the path.	16:00 Haunted—The Emissary by Ray Bradbury Marion's pet dog keeps her in touch with the outside world. And beyond. 16:30 Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 2. Change 2/5 The changes in Jackie Lamont’s behaviour and surprising abilities begin to cause concern.
17:00	17:00 An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey—1. Delhi 1/5 Drama about the first cookery book by groundbreaking Indian actress, Madhur Jaffrey. 17:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—1. Trade 1/10 William Crimsworth sets outs in the world, desperate to love and be loved. 17:30 A Month of June—1. Spray the Grass Green 1/4 June Whitfield stars as Hollywood legend Lana Garfield.	17:00 An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey—2. London 2/5 Madhur is in London but with underwhelming food, she starts cooking at her digs. 17:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—2. Freedom 2/10 Eschewing his background, William Crimsworth rejects aid from his mother's family. 17:30 Bad Salsa—Series 2, What Happens at Salsa... 1/4 Sitcom about three women embracing the world of salsa as they adjust to life after cancer.	17:00 An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey—3. New York 3/5 New York and Broadway beckon, marriage and family - and a lifelong friendship. 17:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—3. Belgium 3/10 Unable to work any longer for his tyrant of a brother, William Crimsworth leaves the mill. 17:30 Dot—Series 3, London Can Take It 4/4 Can Dot use her resemblance to Vera Lynn to gain favour with the PM?	17:00 An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey—4. Film 4/5 Madhur heads to India after her divorce, filming Shakespeare Wallah. 17:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—4. Zoraide 4/10 William takes on a new teaching role, but is warned about Mademoiselle Reuter. 17:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 1 1/4 Ramesh is coining it in after the Lenzie House Of Wax proves to be a hit.	17:00 An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey—5. Food 5/5 When acting work slows, Madhur writes to make money. One interview changes everything. 17:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—5. Deceit 5/10 William is attracted to the Directrice of the girls' school, but all is not as it seems. 17:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Falklands 3/4 Alice's mum has a new boyfriend, and Bob doesn't like him.	17:00 The Englishman Abroad by Christopher Douglas Douglas Jardine aims to slay Australia on England's infamous 1932 cricket tour.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Between the Sea and a Hard Place Daljit Nagra chooses the best poetry programmes from the BBC's archives. 17:30 An Invitation To Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey (Omnibus) A dramatised account of Madhur Jaffrey’s successes both as an actress and in the kitchen.
18:00	18:00 Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 8 8/13 The Kenneth Williams admiration club is set to meet, and it's murder in San Francisco. 18:30 Radio Cars—Series 1, 2. A Tasty Motor 2/5 Angela thinks Eddie can help when her car fails its MOT - but the plan backfires.	18:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, Childe Harolde Rewarde 6/17 Neddy goes in search of Excalibur and ends up 'in the drink'. 18:30 Jerusalem—3. Polling Day and Bonfire Night 3/3 When the winner of the election is declared will everyone accept the result?	18:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Agricultural 'Ancock 17/20 The Lad starts farming, unaware what Sid has sold him. 18:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 2 2/6 The lifestyle pair on children in the workplace and threadbare toffs.	18:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Under Fire 11/20 Private Frazer thinks someone's signalling to the enemy. 18:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 6. Nursing a Conscience 6/10 Faith nurses poorly Bill, but he is in for a nasty surprise.	18:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Good Neighbours 3/13 George and Kate step in when they overhear their neighbours rowing. 18:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 It's a full moon, Ruby is away and Paul is lovelorn. Will Maria's matchmaking succeed?	18:30 Michael Tippett: The Biography (Omnibus) The visionary music and life of British composer Michael Tippett, written by Oliver Soden.	18:40 Inheritance Tracks—Tanya Moodie Actor and producer Tanya Moodie chooses songs by Ernie Smith and Joni Mitchell. 18:50 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 A young man escapes a dreary clerkship by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium.
19:00	19:00 The Write Stuff—Series 16, Greek Tragedy 3/6 With guests Mark Billingham and Natalie Haynes on Greek tragedy. 19:30 Alison and Maud—Series 2, Beds in the East Are Soft 1/6 Daddy is not keen on his new orthopaedic mattress. Stars Miriam Margolyes.	19:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 3 3/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego and Jenny Colgan about famous folk. 19:30 No Commitments—Series 10, Rules of Engagement 2/6 With Emily due to wed, Victoria is finally able to upstage her younger sister Charlotte.	19:00 Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 19:30 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 1 1/4 Alan has annoyed his girlfriend Jane, but can't remember why?	19:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 10/02/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Ben Travers, Ray Cooney and Leslie Phillips. 19:30 Clare in the Community—Edinburgh Special: In Treatment Could counselling help Clare and Brian's troubled relationship?	19:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists. 19:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Loved-Up Life Potentially Totally Annihilated 6/6 Mister Gently Benevolent unveils an advent calendar of evil culminating on Christmas Day.	19:45 Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib—Episode 1 1/4 Master raconteur Kenneth Williams offers entertaining reminiscences and personal opinions.
20:00	20:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 13, Past Tense, Future Perfect 7/8 True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories about the future. 20:50 Inheritance Tracks—Madhur Jaffrey Madhur Jaffrey chooses tracks by Anuradha Paudwal, Julie Andrews and John Coltrane.	20:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, Audacious Solutions 50/52 Using data and common sense to change laws and environmental protection for the better. 20:50 Inheritance Tracks—Tom Chaplin Keane's lead singer Tom Chaplin chooses tracks by Simon & Garfunkel and The Divine Comedy.	20:00 Archive on 4—Pevsner: Through Outsider's Eyes Tom Dyckhoff goes in search of Nikolaus Pevsner.	20:00 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.	20:00 Steve Earle's Songwriting Bootcamp The legendary country singer-songwriter unveils the secrets of composing a great song. 20:30 A Good Read—Deborah Bull and Sam Leith Harriett Gilbert and guests Sam Leith and Deborah Bull discuss their favourite books.	20:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Look for the Crystal Lining 9/13 Forgetfulness is the order of the day in the Corner household. 20:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 5 5/20 An American is in a rush for an air freshener script. Advertising agency comedy from 1961.	20:00 Meet the Huggetts—'Ail and Hearty The family worries when Joe is spotted at the doctor's surgery. 20:30 Sub Lt Philips at Dartmouth Just how did lovely Leslie become a sub-Lieutenant on HMS Troutbridge?
21:00	21:00 Mastertapes—Series 4, Noel Gallagher (the A-Side) 9/12 Noel Gallagher recalls artistic freedom in making 'Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.' 21:30 Murder Most Foul—Series 2, 1. The Wheels of Justice 1/6 The first of six murder cases where forensic evidence helped trap the murderer.	21:00 Mastertapes—Series 4, Noel Gallagher (the B-Side) 10/12 Noel Gallagher talks about his album, 'Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds'. 21:30 Murder Most Foul—Series 2, 2. Bullets and Ballistics 2/6 Nick Ross reviews the shooting of PC George Gutteridge in 1927.	21:00 What's Funny About...—Series 2, 1. Ricky Gervais on The Office 1/6 Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman hear the inside story of Britain’s biggest TV comedies.	21:00 What's Funny About...—Series 2, 2. Ian Hislop & Jimmy Mulville on Have I Got News For You 2/6 Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman hear the inside story of Britain’s biggest TV comedies.	21:00 What's Funny About...—Series 2, 3. Sally Phillips & Victoria Pile on Smack The Pony 3/6 Sally Phillips and Victoria Pile reveal how the award-winning sketch show arrived on TV.	21:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond—1. Bump 1/3 Jessica Fostekew charts the highs and lows of conceiving, carrying and coping with a baby.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Celebrity Traitors, Stephen Fry Stephen Fry is castaway by Kirsty Young. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Faking Fossils The naturalist recalls finding an ammonite inside limestone, sparking his love of fossils.
22:00	22:00 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 79, Episode 5 5/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee. 22:30 And Now in Colour—Series 2, Astronaut Training 4/6 The sketch team take the audience to Nevada for selection by NASA.	22:00 The Ultimate Choice—Series 1, 3: Eel Girl v The Incredible Moth 3/6 Steph McGovern is in Newcastle seeking answers to the great questions of our age. 22:30 Wondermentalist Cabaret—Edinburgh Special Laughter, poetry, music and audience creativity in the company of Matt Harvey and guests. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Louise Young 1/1 Rob Deering talks to Louise Young.	22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 4 4/6 Sketches and songs about princesses and crossing the ocean on horseback. 22:30 Pick Ups—Series 2, Heroes and Villains 6/6 Will Simon de Vere call time on Irwell Cars? Will Dave choose Milan over Lower Broughton? 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Matt Hutchinson 1/2 Rob Deering talks to Matt Hutchinson.	22:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 15, 5. Ed Reardon is on Fire! 5/6 Ed decides to run an online quiz. 22:30 Colin Hoult's Carnival of Monsters—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Wannabe Hollywood screenwriter Andy Parker and forgotten silver screen star Anna Mann.	22:00 Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 2, Llandudno to Cardiff 6/6 Alexei Sayle travels from Llandudno to Cardiff, meeting strangers on his train. 22:30 Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy—Series 1, Shaken 4/3 Storyteller Sarah Kendall performs her award-winning live solo show Shaken. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Matt Hutchinson 2/2 Rob Deering talks to Matt Hutchinson.	22:00 Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Misogyny, like shiny leggings, has made an unexpected comeback. But did it ever go away? 22:30 Cowards—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Talking fruit meets crosswords in the bizarre sketch comedy world. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Stuart Goldsmith 1/2 Jon Holmes speaks to stand-up and podcaster Stuart Goldsmith.	22:00 Start/Stop—Series 2, 8. Hotel 8/8 David, Cathy and Fiona are otherwise occupied - can Barney and Alice get time together? 22:30 The Celebrity Voicemail Show—Series 1, Barack Obama 4/4 Kayvan Novak imagines what the voicemail of President Barack Obama might sound like. 22:45 Tina C—Tina C's Tiny Island Tour, Wales 4/4 Arriving in Cardiff, the country singer has a very special announcement to make. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Stuart Goldsmith 2/2 Jon Holmes speaks to stand-up and podcaster Stuart Goldsmith.
23:00	23:00 Dom Joly Breaks the News A surreally mischievous take on the week's news stories by the inimitable Dom Joly. 23:30 Concrete Cow—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Sherlock Holmes plays Cluedo. Sketch comedy with Robert Webb and Olivia Colman.	23:00 Damien Slash—The Damien Slash Mixtape. Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Fast-paced sketch show from character comedian Damien Slash (aka Daniel Barker). 23:15 Where Did It All Go Wrong?—Series 2, The Legend of Billy Buckethead 3/4 An investigation into the phenomena of bucket-wearing sweeping the globe. 23:30 Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Genforce 1/6 The management consultants work with a suspicious energy company.	23:00 Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Sexuality—2. What Should We Call Ourselves? 2/4 Canadian stand-up Mae Martin wonders whether labels help or hinder people? 23:15 Ivor Cutler - A Stuggy Pren—Episode 4 4/5 Ivor Cutler muses on bargain hunting, water flowers and 'Beelyploomkins'. 23:30 Delve Special—Series 1, The Shifton Scandal 3/4 In his town demolition expose, David Lander examines the link to a government sex scandal.	23:00 Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, with his book of verse. 23:15 The In Crowd—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward. 23:30 Rigor Mortis—Series 3, Episode 1 1/6 It's New Year in the mortuary and the pathologists must tackle a befuddled mother.	23:00 Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 1, Erosia 5/6 Brian tells of his visit to a land with a very different sexual politics. 23:30 Richard Herring's Objective—Series 1, The St George's Flag 3/4 Richard Herring asks why the English rarely wave their flag with national pride.	23:00 Believe It!—Series 4, Meal 4/4 Richard decides to invite his friends to the meal of a lifetime. 23:30 The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 3, Isaac Newton 3/6 The comedian offers his assessment of one of the world's most influential scientists.	23:00 Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, Coffins, Funerals and Nursing Homes 5/6 Accompanying neighbour Betty to a funeral, Linda encounters a mislaid eco-warrior. 23:30 Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 3, Multiculturalism 1/6 Stephen K Amos and his comedy friends compile an idiot's guide to multiculturalism.

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