Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 21 - 27 August 2023

Name: Frying Up
Released: 1967-11-05

Last	Mon 21 Aug	Tue 22 Aug	Wed 23 Aug	Thu 24 Aug	Fri 25 Aug	Sat 26 Aug	Sun 27 Aug
00:00	00:00 Poetry Extra—Between the Sea and a Hard Place Daljit Nagra chooses the best poetry programmes from the BBC's archives. 00:30 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.	00:00 Rumer Godden - The Dark Horse Levantine buys a racehorse with a troubled past and ships him to India.	00:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—1. Miss Honeychurch, Giotto and Too Much Beethoven 1/4 It is 1905 and cousins Lucy and Charlotte arrive in Florence, but not to rooms with a view	00:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—2. Good Men and Violets 2/4 Lucy Honeychurch has witnessed a murder, but George's actions disturb her more.	00:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—3. A Proposal and a Bathing Party 3/4 Lucy Honeychurch returns to England much changed after her disturbing trip to Italy.	00:00 Jokester by Isaac Asimov Can the vast Multivac computer explain where man's sense of humour comes from? 00:30 WW Jacobs - The Monkey's Paw There are dire consequences when three wishes are granted by a cursed Indian artefact.	00:00 Haunted—Mists of Memory by Rosemary Timperley Young cellist Janet meets a confused old man. And he seems familiar. 00:30 Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 3. The Tradition 3/5 The Cranford Family's surviving descendants possess incredible supernatural powers.
01:00	01:40 Inheritance Tracks—Tanya Moodie Actor and producer Tanya Moodie chooses songs by Ernie Smith and Joni Mitchell. 01:50 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.	01:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 6. Betrayal and Judgement 6/6 Terrorism, murder and the church - can the intelligence officers unravel the web? 01:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 6. The Long Goodbye 6/6 The private eye uncovers family ties, blackmail and bomb plots in a thrilling climax.	01:00 The Rivals—Series 3, 1. Max Carrados: The Knight's Cross Signal Problem 1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival, blind detective Max Carrados. 01:30 The Price of Silence—1. The Alert 1/9 America's new Early Warning System announces an approaching nuclear missile.	01:00 The Rivals—Series 3, 2. Paul Beck: A Snapshot 2/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival - detective and gardener Paul Beck. 01:30 The Price of Silence—2. The Catch 2/9 Maxon has a meeting with Ellsberg in Toronto.	01:00 The Rivals—Series 3, 3. Mrs Edith Marchmont: Seven, Seven, Seven - City 3/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival - amateur sleuth Mrs Edith Marchmont 01:30 The Price of Silence—3. Old Pros and Cons 3/9 Maxon meets Ellsberg in an attempt to clear Kowalski.	01:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—4. The Triumph of Phaeton 4/4 Engaged to Cecil but haunted by her dreams of George, Lucy Honeychurch feels muddled.	01:00 Wally K Daly Trilogy—Burglar's Bargains 1/3 An unconventional gang of crooks plan a daring robbery at a posh London department store.
02:00		02:00 Born Lippy by Jo Brand—1. Family 1/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. 02:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—6. Frances 6/10 William Crimsworth has a talented new pupil who tries to warn him about the school. 02:30 A Month of June—2. Lost and Found 2/4 June Whitfield is a retired politician engaging with TV.	02:00 Born Lippy by Jo Brand—2. Love and Friendship 2/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver as she unflinchingly tackles love and friendship. 02:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—7. Loss 7/10 William spurns Mademoiselle's advances, and Frances disappears from class. 02:30 Bad Salsa—Series 2, Jumping the Shark 2/4 Marco's sister is less than impressed by Terri, and Jill is still wavering.	02:00 Born Lippy by Jo Brand—3. Being Kind 3/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. 02:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—8. Turmoil 8/10 William realises he loves Frances, so he sets out to find her. With Paul Venables. 02:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Parking Enforcement 1/4 Tom finds himself baffled by the weird world of parking enforcement.	02:00 Born Lippy by Jo Brand—4. Clothes 4/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. 02:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—9. Joy and Sorrow 9/10 Happy news for William and Frances, but the orphan worries for their future. 02:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 2 2/4 Ramesh is jealous after Malcolm gets close to Lenzie's new trendy butcher.	02:00 The Rivals—Series 3, 4. Dr James Thorndike: The Moabite Cipher 4/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival Dr James Thorndike. 02:30 The Price of Silence—4. On Your Own 4/9 Ellsberg warns Maxon he's in grave danger.	02:30 Ray's a Laugh—From 01/04/1954 Ted and wife Kitty wrestle with finding a new cleaner.
03:00	03:00 Meet the Huggetts—'Ail and Hearty The family worries when Joe is spotted at the doctor's surgery. 03:30 Sub Lt Philips at Dartmouth Just how did lovely Leslie become a sub-Lieutenant on HMS Troutbridge?	03:00 Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 9 9/13 Magical revelations from a couple of bona conjurers! 03:30 Radio Cars—Series 1, 3. A Heavy Night 3/5 Angela very trustingly lets Eddie stay at her place whilst she goes on holiday.	03:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Seagoon Memoirs 7/17 Driving a piano on the Great North Road, Neddie seeks assistance. 03:30 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 5, Episode 1 1/5 Can Parish Council leader John Barnum satisfy the new doctor's demands?	03:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Hancock in the Police 18/20 When Bill and the Lad take to the beat, the crime rate soars after they meet Sid. 03:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 The lifestyle show turns its attention to ageing and alcohol.	03:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Something Nasty in the Vault 12/20 An unexploded bomb lands the platoon in a jam. 03:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 7. Negative Vetting 7/10 Faith is not impressed to discover what Bill's mum thinks about her.	03:00 Born Lippy by Jo Brand—5. Being Different 5/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. 03:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—10. Victor 10/10 Married at last to the woman he loves, William plans a happy future. With Paul Venables. 03:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The All-Nighter 4/4 Gruff and Alice have to have a good night's sleep, so Bob is babysitting.	03:00 Tittle Tattle Out celebrating his mother’s birthday, Kenneth Williams bumps into Charles Hawtrey. 03:45 Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib—Episode 2 2/4 The master raconteur talks about the people and places in London that are dear to him.
04:00	04:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Celebrity Traitors, Stephen Fry Stephen Fry is castaway by Kirsty Young. 04:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Faking Fossils The naturalist recalls finding an ammonite inside limestone, sparking his love of fossils.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 16, Dorothy Parker 4/6 James Walton puts his guests' literary knowledge to the test. 04:30 Alison and Maud—Series 2, A Gender Agenda 2/6 A visit from Bernard's mother raises suspicion. Stars Miriam Margolyes.	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 4 4/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Lynne Truss and Anthony Holden. 04:30 No Commitments—Series 10, Time With the Family 3/6 Emily is engaged to Nick, so Roger and Victoria must absolutely meet her fiance's parents.	04:00 Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 04:30 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 2 2/4 Insight and absurdity. Does Alan have the nerve to break up with Jane?	04:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 10/03/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Arthur English, Roy Hudd and Sandy Powell. 04:30 The Adventures of John and Tony—A Tale of Two Tenting 1/4 Two friends head off on a surreal camping trip, with a pretend dog.	04:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Job 4/13 The newlyweds need more money, but will George like Kate's new job? 04:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Richard and Paul are entering a half-marathon, but Maria and Ruby are off down the pub.	04:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Echo of the Past 10/13 Jen gets jealous when she sees Henry talking to an old girlfriend. 04:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 6 6/20 Will Michael remember his secretary’s birthday? Advertising agency comedy from 1961.
05:00	05:00 Rumer Godden - The Dark Horse Levantine buys a racehorse with a troubled past and ships him to India.	05:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—1. Miss Honeychurch, Giotto and Too Much Beethoven 1/4 It is 1905 and cousins Lucy and Charlotte arrive in Florence, but not to rooms with a view	05:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—2. Good Men and Violets 2/4 Lucy Honeychurch has witnessed a murder, but George's actions disturb her more.	05:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—3. A Proposal and a Bathing Party 3/4 Lucy Honeychurch returns to England much changed after her disturbing trip to Italy.	05:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—4. The Triumph of Phaeton 4/4 Engaged to Cecil but haunted by her dreams of George, Lucy Honeychurch feels muddled.	05:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Susan Calman challenges Sarah Millican, Andrew O'Neill, Ricky Wilson and Roisin Conaty. 05:30 The Great Pursuit—1. The Scam 1/4 A literary agent lands a steamy bestseller, but the author demands anonymity!	05:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond—2. Birth 2/3 Jessica Fostekew charts the horrors and the highs of pregnancy, birth and babies.
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 6. Betrayal and Judgement 6/6 Terrorism, murder and the church - can the intelligence officers unravel the web? 06:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 6. The Long Goodbye 6/6 The private eye uncovers family ties, blackmail and bomb plots in a thrilling climax.	06:00 The Rivals—Series 3, 1. Max Carrados: The Knight's Cross Signal Problem 1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival, blind detective Max Carrados. 06:30 The Price of Silence—1. The Alert 1/9 America's new Early Warning System announces an approaching nuclear missile.	06:00 The Rivals—Series 3, 2. Paul Beck: A Snapshot 2/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival - detective and gardener Paul Beck. 06:30 The Price of Silence—2. The Catch 2/9 Maxon has a meeting with Ellsberg in Toronto.	06:00 The Rivals—Series 3, 3. Mrs Edith Marchmont: Seven, Seven, Seven - City 3/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival - amateur sleuth Mrs Edith Marchmont 06:30 The Price of Silence—3. Old Pros and Cons 3/9 Maxon meets Ellsberg in an attempt to clear Kowalski.	06:00 The Rivals—Series 3, 4. Dr James Thorndike: The Moabite Cipher 4/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival Dr James Thorndike. 06:30 The Price of Silence—4. On Your Own 4/9 Ellsberg warns Maxon he's in grave danger.	06:00 Wally K Daly Trilogy—Burglar's Bargains 1/3 An unconventional gang of crooks plan a daring robbery at a posh London department store.	06:00 Poetry Extra—Tongue and Talk - The Dialect Poets: North West Daljit Nagra chooses the best poetry programmes from the BBC's archive. 06:30 Born Lippy by Jo Brand (Omnibus) Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.
07:00	07:00 Born Lippy by Jo Brand—1. Family 1/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. 07:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—6. Frances 6/10 William Crimsworth has a talented new pupil who tries to warn him about the school. 07:30 A Month of June—2. Lost and Found 2/4 June Whitfield is a retired politician engaging with TV.	07:00 Born Lippy by Jo Brand—2. Love and Friendship 2/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver as she unflinchingly tackles love and friendship. 07:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—7. Loss 7/10 William spurns Mademoiselle's advances, and Frances disappears from class. 07:30 Bad Salsa—Series 2, Jumping the Shark 2/4 Marco's sister is less than impressed by Terri, and Jill is still wavering.	07:00 Born Lippy by Jo Brand—3. Being Kind 3/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. 07:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—8. Turmoil 8/10 William realises he loves Frances, so he sets out to find her. With Paul Venables. 07:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Parking Enforcement 1/4 Tom finds himself baffled by the weird world of parking enforcement.	07:00 Born Lippy by Jo Brand—4. Clothes 4/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. 07:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—9. Joy and Sorrow 9/10 Happy news for William and Frances, but the orphan worries for their future. 07:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 2 2/4 Ramesh is jealous after Malcolm gets close to Lenzie's new trendy butcher.	07:00 Born Lippy by Jo Brand—5. Being Different 5/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. 07:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—10. Victor 10/10 Married at last to the woman he loves, William plans a happy future. With Paul Venables. 07:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The All-Nighter 4/4 Gruff and Alice have to have a good night's sleep, so Bob is babysitting.	07:30 Ray's a Laugh—From 01/04/1954 Ted and wife Kitty wrestle with finding a new cleaner.	07:40 Inheritance Tracks—Guz Khan Guz Khan chooses tracks by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and ‘2Pac. 07:50 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 William angers the headmistress when he falls for a young woman he is tutoring.
08:00	08:00 Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 9 9/13 Magical revelations from a couple of bona conjurers! 08:30 Radio Cars—Series 1, 3. A Heavy Night 3/5 Angela very trustingly lets Eddie stay at her place whilst she goes on holiday.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Seagoon Memoirs 7/17 Driving a piano on the Great North Road, Neddie seeks assistance. 08:30 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 5, Episode 1 1/5 Can Parish Council leader John Barnum satisfy the new doctor's demands?	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Hancock in the Police 18/20 When Bill and the Lad take to the beat, the crime rate soars after they meet Sid. 08:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 The lifestyle show turns its attention to ageing and alcohol.	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Something Nasty in the Vault 12/20 An unexploded bomb lands the platoon in a jam. 08:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 7. Negative Vetting 7/10 Faith is not impressed to discover what Bill's mum thinks about her.	08:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Job 4/13 The newlyweds need more money, but will George like Kate's new job? 08:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Richard and Paul are entering a half-marathon, but Maria and Ruby are off down the pub.	08:00 Tittle Tattle Out celebrating his mother’s birthday, Kenneth Williams bumps into Charles Hawtrey. 08:45 Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib—Episode 2 2/4 The master raconteur talks about the people and places in London that are dear to him.
09:00	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 16, Dorothy Parker 4/6 James Walton puts his guests' literary knowledge to the test. 09:30 Alison and Maud—Series 2, A Gender Agenda 2/6 A visit from Bernard's mother raises suspicion. Stars Miriam Margolyes.	09:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 4 4/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Lynne Truss and Anthony Holden. 09:30 No Commitments—Series 10, Time With the Family 3/6 Emily is engaged to Nick, so Roger and Victoria must absolutely meet her fiance's parents.	09:00 Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 09:30 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 2 2/4 Insight and absurdity. Does Alan have the nerve to break up with Jane?	09:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 10/03/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Arthur English, Roy Hudd and Sandy Powell. 09:30 The Adventures of John and Tony—A Tale of Two Tenting 1/4 Two friends head off on a surreal camping trip, with a pretend dog.	09:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Susan Calman challenges Sarah Millican, Andrew O'Neill, Ricky Wilson and Roisin Conaty. 09:30 The Great Pursuit—1. The Scam 1/4 A literary agent lands a steamy bestseller, but the author demands anonymity!	09:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Echo of the Past 10/13 Jen gets jealous when she sees Henry talking to an old girlfriend. 09:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 6 6/20 Will Michael remember his secretary’s birthday? Advertising agency comedy from 1961.	09:00 Meet the Huggetts—All at Sea Joe and Ethel suffer a money headache over the works outing. 09:30 Frying Up Uncle Ebenezer catches more than he bargains for while out trawling on his fishy scam.
10:00	10:00 Rumer Godden - The Dark Horse Levantine buys a racehorse with a troubled past and ships him to India.	10:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—1. Miss Honeychurch, Giotto and Too Much Beethoven 1/4 It is 1905 and cousins Lucy and Charlotte arrive in Florence, but not to rooms with a view	10:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—2. Good Men and Violets 2/4 Lucy Honeychurch has witnessed a murder, but George's actions disturb her more.	10:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—3. A Proposal and a Bathing Party 3/4 Lucy Honeychurch returns to England much changed after her disturbing trip to Italy.	10:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—4. The Triumph of Phaeton 4/4 Engaged to Cecil but haunted by her dreams of George, Lucy Honeychurch feels muddled.	10:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond—2. Birth 2/3 Jessica Fostekew charts the horrors and the highs of pregnancy, birth and babies.	10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Carry On Stars, Kenneth Connor Carry On film star Kenneth Connor shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley. 10:30 Seems Like a Nice Boy: The Story of Larry Grayson Terry Wogan and Isla St Clair recall one of Britain's most popular entertainers
11:00	11:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 6. Betrayal and Judgement 6/6 Terrorism, murder and the church - can the intelligence officers unravel the web? 11:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 6. The Long Goodbye 6/6 The private eye uncovers family ties, blackmail and bomb plots in a thrilling climax.	11:00 The Rivals—Series 3, 1. Max Carrados: The Knight's Cross Signal Problem 1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival, blind detective Max Carrados. 11:30 The Price of Silence—1. The Alert 1/9 America's new Early Warning System announces an approaching nuclear missile.	11:00 The Rivals—Series 3, 2. Paul Beck: A Snapshot 2/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival - detective and gardener Paul Beck. 11:30 The Price of Silence—2. The Catch 2/9 Maxon has a meeting with Ellsberg in Toronto.	11:00 The Rivals—Series 3, 3. Mrs Edith Marchmont: Seven, Seven, Seven - City 3/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival - amateur sleuth Mrs Edith Marchmont 11:30 The Price of Silence—3. Old Pros and Cons 3/9 Maxon meets Ellsberg in an attempt to clear Kowalski.	11:00 The Rivals—Series 3, 4. Dr James Thorndike: The Moabite Cipher 4/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival Dr James Thorndike. 11:30 The Price of Silence—4. On Your Own 4/9 Ellsberg warns Maxon he's in grave danger.	11:00 Wally K Daly Trilogy—Burglar's Bargains 1/3 An unconventional gang of crooks plan a daring robbery at a posh London department store.	11:00 Poetry Extra—Tongue and Talk - The Dialect Poets: North West Daljit Nagra chooses the best poetry programmes from the BBC's archive. 11:30 Born Lippy by Jo Brand (Omnibus) Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.
12:00	12:00 Born Lippy by Jo Brand—1. Family 1/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. 12:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—6. Frances 6/10 William Crimsworth has a talented new pupil who tries to warn him about the school. 12:30 A Month of June—2. Lost and Found 2/4 June Whitfield is a retired politician engaging with TV.	12:00 Born Lippy by Jo Brand—2. Love and Friendship 2/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver as she unflinchingly tackles love and friendship. 12:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—7. Loss 7/10 William spurns Mademoiselle's advances, and Frances disappears from class. 12:30 Bad Salsa—Series 2, Jumping the Shark 2/4 Marco's sister is less than impressed by Terri, and Jill is still wavering.	12:00 Born Lippy by Jo Brand—3. Being Kind 3/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. 12:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—8. Turmoil 8/10 William realises he loves Frances, so he sets out to find her. With Paul Venables. 12:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Parking Enforcement 1/4 Tom finds himself baffled by the weird world of parking enforcement.	12:00 Born Lippy by Jo Brand—4. Clothes 4/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. 12:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—9. Joy and Sorrow 9/10 Happy news for William and Frances, but the orphan worries for their future. 12:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 2 2/4 Ramesh is jealous after Malcolm gets close to Lenzie's new trendy butcher.	12:00 Born Lippy by Jo Brand—5. Being Different 5/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. 12:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—10. Victor 10/10 Married at last to the woman he loves, William plans a happy future. With Paul Venables. 12:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The All-Nighter 4/4 Gruff and Alice have to have a good night's sleep, so Bob is babysitting.	12:30 Ray's a Laugh—From 01/04/1954 Ted and wife Kitty wrestle with finding a new cleaner.	12:40 Inheritance Tracks—Guz Khan Guz Khan chooses tracks by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and ‘2Pac. 12:50 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 William angers the headmistress when he falls for a young woman he is tutoring.
13:00	13:00 Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 9 9/13 Magical revelations from a couple of bona conjurers! 13:30 Radio Cars—Series 1, 3. A Heavy Night 3/5 Angela very trustingly lets Eddie stay at her place whilst she goes on holiday.	13:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Seagoon Memoirs 7/17 Driving a piano on the Great North Road, Neddie seeks assistance. 13:30 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 5, Episode 1 1/5 Can Parish Council leader John Barnum satisfy the new doctor's demands?	13:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Hancock in the Police 18/20 When Bill and the Lad take to the beat, the crime rate soars after they meet Sid. 13:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 The lifestyle show turns its attention to ageing and alcohol.	13:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Something Nasty in the Vault 12/20 An unexploded bomb lands the platoon in a jam. 13:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 7. Negative Vetting 7/10 Faith is not impressed to discover what Bill's mum thinks about her.	13:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Job 4/13 The newlyweds need more money, but will George like Kate's new job? 13:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Richard and Paul are entering a half-marathon, but Maria and Ruby are off down the pub.	13:00 Tittle Tattle Out celebrating his mother’s birthday, Kenneth Williams bumps into Charles Hawtrey. 13:45 Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib—Episode 2 2/4 The master raconteur talks about the people and places in London that are dear to him.
14:00	14:00 The Write Stuff—Series 16, Dorothy Parker 4/6 James Walton puts his guests' literary knowledge to the test. 14:30 Alison and Maud—Series 2, A Gender Agenda 2/6 A visit from Bernard's mother raises suspicion. Stars Miriam Margolyes.	14:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 4 4/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Lynne Truss and Anthony Holden. 14:30 No Commitments—Series 10, Time With the Family 3/6 Emily is engaged to Nick, so Roger and Victoria must absolutely meet her fiance's parents.	14:00 Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 14:30 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 2 2/4 Insight and absurdity. Does Alan have the nerve to break up with Jane?	14:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 10/03/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Arthur English, Roy Hudd and Sandy Powell. 14:30 The Adventures of John and Tony—A Tale of Two Tenting 1/4 Two friends head off on a surreal camping trip, with a pretend dog.	14:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Susan Calman challenges Sarah Millican, Andrew O'Neill, Ricky Wilson and Roisin Conaty. 14:30 The Great Pursuit—1. The Scam 1/4 A literary agent lands a steamy bestseller, but the author demands anonymity!	14:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Echo of the Past 10/13 Jen gets jealous when she sees Henry talking to an old girlfriend. 14:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 6 6/20 Will Michael remember his secretary’s birthday? Advertising agency comedy from 1961.	14:00 Meet the Huggetts—All at Sea Joe and Ethel suffer a money headache over the works outing. 14:30 Frying Up Uncle Ebenezer catches more than he bargains for while out trawling on his fishy scam.
15:00	15:00 Rumer Godden - The Dark Horse Levantine buys a racehorse with a troubled past and ships him to India.	15:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—1. Miss Honeychurch, Giotto and Too Much Beethoven 1/4 It is 1905 and cousins Lucy and Charlotte arrive in Florence, but not to rooms with a view	15:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—2. Good Men and Violets 2/4 Lucy Honeychurch has witnessed a murder, but George's actions disturb her more.	15:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—3. A Proposal and a Bathing Party 3/4 Lucy Honeychurch returns to England much changed after her disturbing trip to Italy.	15:00 EM Forster - A Room with a View—4. The Triumph of Phaeton 4/4 Engaged to Cecil but haunted by her dreams of George, Lucy Honeychurch feels muddled.	15:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond—2. Birth 2/3 Jessica Fostekew charts the horrors and the highs of pregnancy, birth and babies.	15:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Carry On Stars, Kenneth Connor Carry On film star Kenneth Connor shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley. 15:30 Seems Like a Nice Boy: The Story of Larry Grayson Terry Wogan and Isla St Clair recall one of Britain's most popular entertainers
16:00	16:00 Whodunnits—Colvil and Soames - Series 1, 6. Betrayal and Judgement 6/6 Terrorism, murder and the church - can the intelligence officers unravel the web? 16:30 VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 6. The Long Goodbye 6/6 The private eye uncovers family ties, blackmail and bomb plots in a thrilling climax.	16:00 The Rivals—Series 3, 1. Max Carrados: The Knight's Cross Signal Problem 1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival, blind detective Max Carrados. 16:30 The Price of Silence—1. The Alert 1/9 America's new Early Warning System announces an approaching nuclear missile.	16:00 The Rivals—Series 3, 2. Paul Beck: A Snapshot 2/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival - detective and gardener Paul Beck. 16:30 The Price of Silence—2. The Catch 2/9 Maxon has a meeting with Ellsberg in Toronto.	16:00 The Rivals—Series 3, 3. Mrs Edith Marchmont: Seven, Seven, Seven - City 3/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival - amateur sleuth Mrs Edith Marchmont 16:30 The Price of Silence—3. Old Pros and Cons 3/9 Maxon meets Ellsberg in an attempt to clear Kowalski.	16:00 The Rivals—Series 3, 4. Dr James Thorndike: The Moabite Cipher 4/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival Dr James Thorndike. 16:30 The Price of Silence—4. On Your Own 4/9 Ellsberg warns Maxon he's in grave danger.	16:00 Jokester by Isaac Asimov Can the vast Multivac computer explain where man's sense of humour comes from? 16:30 WW Jacobs - The Monkey's Paw There are dire consequences when three wishes are granted by a cursed Indian artefact.	16:00 Haunted—Mists of Memory by Rosemary Timperley Young cellist Janet meets a confused old man. And he seems familiar. 16:30 Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 3. The Tradition 3/5 The Cranford Family's surviving descendants possess incredible supernatural powers.
17:00	17:00 Born Lippy by Jo Brand—1. Family 1/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. 17:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—6. Frances 6/10 William Crimsworth has a talented new pupil who tries to warn him about the school. 17:30 A Month of June—2. Lost and Found 2/4 June Whitfield is a retired politician engaging with TV.	17:00 Born Lippy by Jo Brand—2. Love and Friendship 2/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver as she unflinchingly tackles love and friendship. 17:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—7. Loss 7/10 William spurns Mademoiselle's advances, and Frances disappears from class. 17:30 Bad Salsa—Series 2, Jumping the Shark 2/4 Marco's sister is less than impressed by Terri, and Jill is still wavering.	17:00 Born Lippy by Jo Brand—3. Being Kind 3/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. 17:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—8. Turmoil 8/10 William realises he loves Frances, so he sets out to find her. With Paul Venables. 17:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Parking Enforcement 1/4 Tom finds himself baffled by the weird world of parking enforcement.	17:00 Born Lippy by Jo Brand—4. Clothes 4/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. 17:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—9. Joy and Sorrow 9/10 Happy news for William and Frances, but the orphan worries for their future. 17:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 2 2/4 Ramesh is jealous after Malcolm gets close to Lenzie's new trendy butcher.	17:00 Born Lippy by Jo Brand—5. Being Different 5/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. 17:15 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—10. Victor 10/10 Married at last to the woman he loves, William plans a happy future. With Paul Venables. 17:30 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The All-Nighter 4/4 Gruff and Alice have to have a good night's sleep, so Bob is babysitting.	17:00 Wally K Daly Trilogy—Burglar's Bargains 1/3 An unconventional gang of crooks plan a daring robbery at a posh London department store.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Tongue and Talk - The Dialect Poets: North West Daljit Nagra chooses the best poetry programmes from the BBC's archive. 17:30 Born Lippy by Jo Brand (Omnibus) Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.
18:00	18:00 Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 9 9/13 Magical revelations from a couple of bona conjurers! 18:30 Radio Cars—Series 1, 3. A Heavy Night 3/5 Angela very trustingly lets Eddie stay at her place whilst she goes on holiday.	18:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Seagoon Memoirs 7/17 Driving a piano on the Great North Road, Neddie seeks assistance. 18:30 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 5, Episode 1 1/5 Can Parish Council leader John Barnum satisfy the new doctor's demands?	18:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Hancock in the Police 18/20 When Bill and the Lad take to the beat, the crime rate soars after they meet Sid. 18:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 The lifestyle show turns its attention to ageing and alcohol.	18:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Something Nasty in the Vault 12/20 An unexploded bomb lands the platoon in a jam. 18:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 7. Negative Vetting 7/10 Faith is not impressed to discover what Bill's mum thinks about her.	18:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Job 4/13 The newlyweds need more money, but will George like Kate's new job? 18:30 Rent—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Richard and Paul are entering a half-marathon, but Maria and Ruby are off down the pub.	18:30 Ray's a Laugh—From 01/04/1954 Ted and wife Kitty wrestle with finding a new cleaner.	18:40 Inheritance Tracks—Guz Khan Guz Khan chooses tracks by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and ‘2Pac. 18:50 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 William angers the headmistress when he falls for a young woman he is tutoring.
19:00	19:00 The Write Stuff—Series 16, Dorothy Parker 4/6 James Walton puts his guests' literary knowledge to the test. 19:30 Alison and Maud—Series 2, A Gender Agenda 2/6 A visit from Bernard's mother raises suspicion. Stars Miriam Margolyes.	19:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 4 4/6 Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Lynne Truss and Anthony Holden. 19:30 No Commitments—Series 10, Time With the Family 3/6 Emily is engaged to Nick, so Roger and Victoria must absolutely meet her fiance's parents.	19:00 Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 19:30 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 2 2/4 Insight and absurdity. Does Alan have the nerve to break up with Jane?	19:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 10/03/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Arthur English, Roy Hudd and Sandy Powell. 19:30 The Adventures of John and Tony—A Tale of Two Tenting 1/4 Two friends head off on a surreal camping trip, with a pretend dog.	19:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Susan Calman challenges Sarah Millican, Andrew O'Neill, Ricky Wilson and Roisin Conaty. 19:30 The Great Pursuit—1. The Scam 1/4 A literary agent lands a steamy bestseller, but the author demands anonymity!	19:00 Tittle Tattle Out celebrating his mother’s birthday, Kenneth Williams bumps into Charles Hawtrey. 19:45 Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib—Episode 2 2/4 The master raconteur talks about the people and places in London that are dear to him.
20:00	20:00 The Moth Radio Hour—Series 13, I Got You 8/8 True stories told live in the USA: tales about family, truth and lies 20:50 Inheritance Tracks—Melanie C Former Spice Girl Melanie C chooses tracks by Stevie Wonder and The Bangles.	20:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, Animal Enigmas 51/52 Solving animal kingdom mysteries, from backyard bugs to prehistoric reptiles 20:50 Inheritance Tracks—Gaz Coombes Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes picks songs by Fire and Patti Smith.	20:00 Archive on 4—The Shape of Things That Came Professor Sean Street uses audio archives to explore the future history novel by HG Wells.	20:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond—1. Bump 1/3 Jessica Fostekew charts the highs and lows of conceiving, carrying and coping with a baby.	20:00 Jim, We Love You Because... Tayo Popoola explores Nigeria's enduring love of Jim Reeves and country and western music. 20:30 A Good Read—Joe Dunthorne and John O'Farrell Writers Joe Dunthorne and John O'Farrell discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.	20:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Echo of the Past 10/13 Jen gets jealous when she sees Henry talking to an old girlfriend. 20:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 6 6/20 Will Michael remember his secretary’s birthday? Advertising agency comedy from 1961.	20:00 Meet the Huggetts—All at Sea Joe and Ethel suffer a money headache over the works outing. 20:30 Frying Up Uncle Ebenezer catches more than he bargains for while out trawling on his fishy scam.
21:00	21:00 6 Music Stories—Sinéad O'Connor (the A-Side) Sinéad O'Connor talks to John Wilson about her most personal album, 2007's 'Theology' 21:30 Murder Most Foul—Series 2, 3. The Perfect Murder? 3/6 Nick Ross reviews the drowning of Elizabeth Barlow in 1957	21:00 6 Music Stories—Sinead O'Connor (the B-Side) Sinéad O'Connor talks to John Wilson about her most personal album 'Theology' 21:30 Murder Most Foul—Series 2, 4. The Bloodstained Hankerchief 4/6 Nick Ross reviews the death of Claire Josephs in 1968.	21:00 Short Cuts—Series 8, The Clock 2/6 Josie Long with stories about time and timing. 21:30 Murder Most Foul—Series 2, 5. Murder on the Farm 5/6 Steven Jameson was poisoned in 1974. Was it an accident - or a case of murder?	21:00 What's Funny About...—Series 2, 5. John Cleese on Fawlty Towers 5/6 John Cleese shares the inside story of BBC TV sitcom masterpiece, Fawlty Towers.	21:00 What's Funny About...—Series 2, 6. Felicity Kendal on The Good Life 6/6 Felicity Kendal shares the inside story of pioneering BBC TV sitcom, The Good Life.	21:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond—2. Birth 2/3 Jessica Fostekew charts the horrors and the highs of pregnancy, birth and babies.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Carry On Stars, Kenneth Connor Carry On film star Kenneth Connor shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley. 21:30 Seems Like a Nice Boy: The Story of Larry Grayson Terry Wogan and Isla St Clair recall one of Britain's most popular entertainers
22:00	22:00 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 79, Episode 6 6/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee. 22:30 And Now in Colour—Series 2, Eurospecial 5/6 The sketch team cross the English Channel for a French link-up.	22:00 The Ultimate Choice—Series 1, 4. Agatha Christie v Mr Blobby 4/6 Steph McGovern seeks more answers to the great questions of our age. With Pippa Evans. 22:30 Alice's Wunderland—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 An adventure in Wunderland, the Poundland of magical realms by Alice Lowe.	22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 5 5/6 The devastating consequences of World Peace. 22:30 World of Pub—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Dodgy Phil comes up with another scheme to fill the East End boozer with punters. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Ed Byrne 1/1 Jon Holmes speaks to excellent stand-up Ed Byrne.	22:00 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 15, 6. The Mousetrap 6/6 Ed secures a role with an independent production company. 22:30 Colin Hoult's Carnival of Monsters—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 The sinister ringmaster presents a bizarre and hilarious world of sketches and characters. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Nabil Abdulrashid 1/2 Jon Holmes speaks to stand-up and BGT Finalist Nabil Abdulrashid.	22:00 Henry Normal: A Normal...—Home Henry Normal uses poetry, storytelling and comedy to explore life's big questions. 22:30 Beauty of Britain—Series 3, Come Stay with Me 1/6 Can Beauty cope when her Mum comes to stay? 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Nabil Abdulrashid 2/2 Jon Holmes speaks to stand-up and BGT Finalist Nabil Abdulrashid.	22:00 Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Bridget's comic look at how women treat each other in their day-to-day relationships. 22:30 Cowards—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Unusual pets and shock elections in the bizarre sketch comedy world.	22:00 The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 3, Show Business 1/6 Aspirations abound as Mel and Vicki launch themselves into the glittering world of showbiz 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 9, Terry Christian talks to Kevin Bridges 1/6 TV presenter Terry Christian talks to stand-up comedian Kevin Bridges.
23:00	23:00 The United Nations of News Join Ria Lina and her fellow comics for an outsider's view on the news affecting you. 23:30 Concrete Cow—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Email problems in ancient Rome. Sketch comedy with Robert Webb and Olivia Colman.	23:00 Damien Slash—The Damien Slash Mixtape. Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Fast-paced sketch show from character comedian Damien Slash (aka Daniel Barker). 23:15 Where Did It All Go Wrong?—Series 2, The History of the BVG 4/4 A member of a ruthless gang tells how religion and films gave them an identity. 23:30 Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Blue Herring 2/6 The management consultants plug into media technology.	23:00 Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Sexuality—3. Is Everything A Spectrum? 3/4 Mae Martin's cathartic storytelling is mostly about their biggest adolescent crush. 23:15 Ivor Cutler - A Stuggy Pren—Episode 5 5/5 Ivor Cutler shares his secrets about moonshine, housemaids and a bully called Smith. 23:30 Delve Special—Series 1, The Shifton Scandal 4/4 In his town demolition expose, David Lander looks at the trial and disturbing aftermath.	23:00 Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience. 23:15 The In Crowd—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward. 23:30 Rigor Mortis—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 Keen to get pregnant, Ruth nags Anthony - but he's distracted by a potential patient.	23:00 Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 1, Jampoa 6/6 Brian tells of a land where fame definitely equals fortune. 23:30 Richard Herring's Objective—Series 1, Dolly the Sheep 4/4 Richard Herring examines why we hate the idea of cloning without really understanding it.	23:00 Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 2, Belgium 1/4 The comedian aims to prove Belgium is not dull, with the legacy of Jean-Claude Van Damme. 23:30 The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 3, Mary Shelley 4/6 A humorous assessment of the life and career of the creator of Frankenstein.	23:00 Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, 999 Emergency 6/6 Linda's procrastinating live-in builder finds fame, and Betty has worries. 23:30 Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 3, Breaking Up 2/6 Stephen K Amos, Susan Murray, Tom Craine and Josie Long present a guide to breaking up.

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