Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 28 August - 3 September 2023

Name: Have Been Painting Pink Spots
Released: 1967-11-12

Last	Mon 28 Aug	Tue 29 Aug	Wed 30 Aug	Thu 31 Aug	Fri 1 Sep	Sat 2 Sep	Sun 3 Sep
00:00	00:00 Poetry Extra—Tongue and Talk - The Dialect Poets: North West Daljit Nagra chooses the best poetry programmes from the BBC's archive. 00:30 Born Lippy by Jo Brand (Omnibus) Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.	00:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, East Cheam Drama Festival 12/20 Rivalling Edinburgh and Salzburg, three short plays with the Lad in East Cheam. 00:30 Carry On at 65—Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale and Jacki Piper 2/4 2/5 Wes Butters speaks to Carry On legends Jim Dale and Jacki Piper. 00:40 Norman & Henry Bones - The Cry of the Curlew The duo are on the trail of some dastardly egg thieves! Stars Charles Hawtrey. From 1950.	00:00 Zoe Fairbairns - The Belgian Nurse The story behind the best-selling novel and film, 'The Nun's Story'.	00:00 The Saint by Leslie Charteris—1. Saint Overboard 1/3 The haloed adventurer goes to sea in search of sunk bullion ships.	00:00 The Saint by Leslie Charteris—2. The Saint Closes the Case 2/3 Simon Templar tackles arch-villain Dr Rayt Marius in a deadly struggle to save the world.	00:00 The Octopus by Anita Sullivan Scientist Hester wants to understand what it is like to have eight legs and no bones. 00:45 The Visitor's Book by Stephen Gallagher A couple renting a holiday home start to feel something happened the year before...	00:00 Haunted—Esmeralda by John Keir Cross Who is the mysterious woman claiming to be Felix's daughter? 00:30 Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 4. Return to the Burning Field 4/5 BQ Brown insists on going to the Burning Field at night, with Jackie and the police.
01:00	01:40 Inheritance Tracks—Guz Khan Guz Khan chooses tracks by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and ‘2Pac. 01:50 Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 William angers the headmistress when he falls for a young woman he is tutoring.	01:25 Martyn Wade - Dogged Persistence Maureen and Veronica are brought together by a troublesome dog. Stars Joan Sims.	01:00 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—1. You Left Your Baby, But Took The Violin 1/4 Jarvis, Tom and Alice are all drawn to be near London's Underground. 01:30 The Price of Silence—5. Limbo 5/9 Cold War nuclear thriller by Stephen Barlay. Who was driving the car which crashed?	01:00 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—2. Sledging The District 2/4 The London Underground looms large in the life of Jarvis, Tom,, Alice and Jasper. 01:30 The Price of Silence—6. Pressure Point 6/9 Cold War nuclear thriller by Stephen Barlay. Is Moscow planning an explosion in space?	01:00 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—3. Revengeful Love 3/4 Cecilia faces challenges from an unexpected quarter. 01:30 The Price of Silence—7. In The Know 7/9 Cold War nuclear thriller. Maxon discovers the truth about the Russian plans.	01:00 The Saint by Leslie Charteris—3. The Saint Plays With Fire 3/3 Simon Templar uncovers a fascist conspiracy to seize power in France.	01:00 Rose Tremain—The Birdcage A suburban nurse seems an unlikely companion for a great musician who’s terminally ill.
02:00		02:10 Carry On at 65—Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale and Jacki Piper 3/4 3/5 Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale and Jacki Piper. 02:20 Carry On at 65—Sid James talks to Paul Hollingdale 4/5 An excerpt from a newly discovered interview between Sid James and Paul Hollingdale. 02:30 It's A Deal starring Sid James Tycoon Sid’s girlfriend seeks a career change, but a tight dress sparks problems.	02:00 The Poet and the Echo—You And I A relationship blossoms between a slave girl and the heir to a Sultan’s throne. 02:15 Modern Morality Tales—Justice by Lizzie Nunnery 1/5 Rebecca Front stars as Eve in the first of five tales inspired by medieval morality plays. 02:30 Bad Salsa—Series 2, Last Call for Cuba 3/4 One of the women gets some devastating news, and Chippy's lie comes back to haunt her.	02:00 The Poet and the Echo—What Are You Missing? Jane is a distant adult but a momentary meeting might just change that. 02:15 Modern Morality Tales—Pride by Al Smith 2/5 Rebecca Front stars as the Head of an exclusive school encountering an old pupil. 02:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Utilities Companies 2/4 Tom finds himself bemused by the peculiar practices of utilities companies.	02:00 The Poet and the Echo—Three Things Which Come Unasked Iain Finlay Macleod’s witty contemporary story inspired by an anonymous Gaelic poem. 02:15 Modern Morality Tales—Envy by Duncan MacMillan & Effie Woods 3/5 Rebecca Front plays Eve, a character consumed by Envy. 02:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 3 3/4 Dave introduces his new girlfriend Margot, but not everyone is convinced.	02:00 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—4. Out of This World 4/4 Axel's influence over the residents of the schoolhouse finally extends to Tom. 02:30 The Price of Silence—8. Crackpoint 8/9 Cold War nuclear thriller. Can Maxon stop Moscow from carrying out their tests?	02:15 Modern Morality Tales—Moderation by Lin Coghlan 5/5 Eve comes face to face with her spiritual estate agent after her car crashes into a canal. 02:30 Losing Earth by Nathaniel Rich (Omnibus) Nathaniel Rich's account of how climate change could have been halted thirty years ago.
03:00	03:00 Meet the Huggetts—All at Sea Joe and Ethel suffer a money headache over the works outing. 03:30 Frying Up Uncle Ebenezer catches more than he bargains for while out trawling on his fishy scam.	03:05 Kenneth Williams in Post Mortem Kenneth Williams plays Azrael confronting key protagonists relating to the Christ's birth. 03:50 Carry On at 65—Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale and Jacki Piper 4/4 5/5 Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale and Jacki Piper.	03:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, Queen Anne's Rain 8/17 Min is counting rain drops, but why is everyone so wet? 03:30 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 5, Episode 2 2/5 The village is bankrupt so council leader John cracks down on expenses. 03:55 Inheritance Tracks—Anthony Head Actor Anthony Head choses tracks by Samuel Barber and Stephen Allen Davis.	03:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant 19/20 The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him. 03:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 The lifestyle show turns its attention to fame and entertaining.	03:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Showing Up of Corporal Jones 13/20 Jones must finish an assault course in 15 minutes. 03:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 8. Marriage of Inconvenience 8/10 Bill and Faith are about to get wed when the groom receives a shock.	03:00 The Poet and the Echo—The Lamb Pippa Goldschmidt's story of love and inheritance inspired by Blake's poem 'The Lamb'. 03:15 Modern Morality Tales—Wrath by Roy Williams 4/5 Rebecca Front stars as Eve, whose anger at modern life moves her to an act of protest. 03:30 The Break—Series 3, 1. Never The Twin 1/6 The Applegarth twins enjoy a thoroughly Flamford Christmas - in September.	03:45 Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib—Episode 3 3/4 Kenneth Williams talks about the people and places in London that are dear to him.
04:00	04:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Carry On Stars, Kenneth Connor Carry On film star Kenneth Connor shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley. 04:30 Seems Like a Nice Boy: The Story of Larry Grayson Terry Wogan and Isla St Clair recall one of Britain's most popular entertainers	04:00 The Archive Hour—Carry On Britain Carolyn Quinn asks what the Carry On series of films tells us about British society.	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 5 5/6 Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and David Aaronovitch. 04:30 No Commitments—Series 10, A Bride Too Far 4/6 Victoria and Emily battle it out over the wedding, while Charlotte is feeling left out.	04:00 Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 04:30 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 3 3/4 Things have come to a head, so Alan and Jane engage a solicitor.	04:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 17/03/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Ben Travers, Ray Cooney and Leslie Phillips. 04:30 The Adventures of John and Tony—The Quest for the Holy Spectacles 2/4 John discovers that Jesus wore glasses, but what happened to them?	04:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, Four-Part Harmony 5/13 While George is in the pub, Kate worries about what he is really up to. 04:30 Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 2, Love and Oysters 1/5 Meeting an oyster seller sparks disruption for orderly John Dounce. Stars David Calder.	04:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Spare Time Job 11/13 Jen's scheme to make money runs into red tape, and worse. 04:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 7 7/20 The advertising agency is hired to put a glamorous spin on a dreary seaside holiday camp.
05:00	05:00 Carry On at 65—Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale & Jacki Piper 1/4 1/5 Wes Butters speaks to Carry On legends Jim Dale and Jacki Piper. 05:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Carry On Stars, Barbara Windsor Carry On actress Barbara Windsor is castaway by Sue Lawley.	05:00 Zoe Fairbairns - The Belgian Nurse The story behind the best-selling novel and film, 'The Nun's Story'.	05:00 The Saint by Leslie Charteris—1. Saint Overboard 1/3 The haloed adventurer goes to sea in search of sunk bullion ships.	05:00 The Saint by Leslie Charteris—2. The Saint Closes the Case 2/3 Simon Templar tackles arch-villain Dr Rayt Marius in a deadly struggle to save the world.	05:00 The Saint by Leslie Charteris—3. The Saint Plays With Fire 3/3 Simon Templar uncovers a fascist conspiracy to seize power in France.	05:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney. 05:30 The Great Pursuit—2. Blow Ups 2/4 Can literary agent Frederik Frensic keep up the deception behind the steamy bestseller?	05:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond—3. Beyond 3/3 Jessica Fostekew tackles coping with the new arrival.
06:00	06:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, East Cheam Drama Festival 12/20 Rivalling Edinburgh and Salzburg, three short plays with the Lad in East Cheam. 06:30 Carry On at 65—Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale and Jacki Piper 2/4 2/5 Wes Butters speaks to Carry On legends Jim Dale and Jacki Piper. 06:40 Norman & Henry Bones - The Cry of the Curlew The duo are on the trail of some dastardly egg thieves! Stars Charles Hawtrey. From 1950.	06:00 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—1. You Left Your Baby, But Took The Violin 1/4 Jarvis, Tom and Alice are all drawn to be near London's Underground. 06:30 The Price of Silence—5. Limbo 5/9 Cold War nuclear thriller by Stephen Barlay. Who was driving the car which crashed?	06:00 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—2. Sledging The District 2/4 The London Underground looms large in the life of Jarvis, Tom,, Alice and Jasper. 06:30 The Price of Silence—6. Pressure Point 6/9 Cold War nuclear thriller by Stephen Barlay. Is Moscow planning an explosion in space?	06:00 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—3. Revengeful Love 3/4 Cecilia faces challenges from an unexpected quarter. 06:30 The Price of Silence—7. In The Know 7/9 Cold War nuclear thriller. Maxon discovers the truth about the Russian plans.	06:00 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—4. Out of This World 4/4 Axel's influence over the residents of the schoolhouse finally extends to Tom. 06:30 The Price of Silence—8. Crackpoint 8/9 Cold War nuclear thriller. Can Maxon stop Moscow from carrying out their tests?	06:00 Rose Tremain—The Birdcage A suburban nurse seems an unlikely companion for a great musician who’s terminally ill.	06:00 Poetry Extra—The Poetry of History - The English Civil War and Marvell Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 06:30 The Drop by Mick Herron (Omnibus) After witnessing a clandestine encounter, an old spy sets life changing events in motion.
07:00	07:25 Martyn Wade - Dogged Persistence Maureen and Veronica are brought together by a troublesome dog. Stars Joan Sims.	07:00 The Poet and the Echo—You And I A relationship blossoms between a slave girl and the heir to a Sultan’s throne. 07:15 Modern Morality Tales—Justice by Lizzie Nunnery 1/5 Rebecca Front stars as Eve in the first of five tales inspired by medieval morality plays. 07:30 Bad Salsa—Series 2, Last Call for Cuba 3/4 One of the women gets some devastating news, and Chippy's lie comes back to haunt her.	07:00 The Poet and the Echo—What Are You Missing? Jane is a distant adult but a momentary meeting might just change that. 07:15 Modern Morality Tales—Pride by Al Smith 2/5 Rebecca Front stars as the Head of an exclusive school encountering an old pupil. 07:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Utilities Companies 2/4 Tom finds himself bemused by the peculiar practices of utilities companies.	07:00 The Poet and the Echo—Three Things Which Come Unasked Iain Finlay Macleod’s witty contemporary story inspired by an anonymous Gaelic poem. 07:15 Modern Morality Tales—Envy by Duncan MacMillan & Effie Woods 3/5 Rebecca Front plays Eve, a character consumed by Envy. 07:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 3 3/4 Dave introduces his new girlfriend Margot, but not everyone is convinced.	07:00 The Poet and the Echo—The Lamb Pippa Goldschmidt's story of love and inheritance inspired by Blake's poem 'The Lamb'. 07:15 Modern Morality Tales—Wrath by Roy Williams 4/5 Rebecca Front stars as Eve, whose anger at modern life moves her to an act of protest. 07:30 The Break—Series 3, 1. Never The Twin 1/6 The Applegarth twins enjoy a thoroughly Flamford Christmas - in September.	07:15 Modern Morality Tales—Moderation by Lin Coghlan 5/5 Eve comes face to face with her spiritual estate agent after her car crashes into a canal. 07:30 Losing Earth by Nathaniel Rich (Omnibus) Nathaniel Rich's account of how climate change could have been halted thirty years ago.	07:40 Inheritance Tracks—Sophie Ellis-Bextor Sophie Ellis-Bextor chooses tracks by Pink Floyd and Vampire Weekend. 07:50 Girls of Riyadh (Omnibus) Four young Saudi women dream of romance and excitement, but reality often gets in the way.
08:00	08:10 Carry On at 65—Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale and Jacki Piper 3/4 3/5 Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale and Jacki Piper. 08:20 Carry On at 65—Sid James talks to Paul Hollingdale 4/5 An excerpt from a newly discovered interview between Sid James and Paul Hollingdale. 08:30 It's A Deal starring Sid James Tycoon Sid’s girlfriend seeks a career change, but a tight dress sparks problems.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, Queen Anne's Rain 8/17 Min is counting rain drops, but why is everyone so wet? 08:30 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 5, Episode 2 2/5 The village is bankrupt so council leader John cracks down on expenses. 08:55 Inheritance Tracks—Anthony Head Actor Anthony Head choses tracks by Samuel Barber and Stephen Allen Davis.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant 19/20 The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him. 08:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 The lifestyle show turns its attention to fame and entertaining.	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Showing Up of Corporal Jones 13/20 Jones must finish an assault course in 15 minutes. 08:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 8. Marriage of Inconvenience 8/10 Bill and Faith are about to get wed when the groom receives a shock.	08:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, Four-Part Harmony 5/13 While George is in the pub, Kate worries about what he is really up to. 08:30 Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 2, Love and Oysters 1/5 Meeting an oyster seller sparks disruption for orderly John Dounce. Stars David Calder.	08:45 Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib—Episode 3 3/4 Kenneth Williams talks about the people and places in London that are dear to him.
09:00	09:05 Kenneth Williams in Post Mortem Kenneth Williams plays Azrael confronting key protagonists relating to the Christ's birth. 09:50 Carry On at 65—Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale and Jacki Piper 4/4 5/5 Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale and Jacki Piper.	09:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 5 5/6 Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and David Aaronovitch. 09:30 No Commitments—Series 10, A Bride Too Far 4/6 Victoria and Emily battle it out over the wedding, while Charlotte is feeling left out.	09:00 Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 09:30 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 3 3/4 Things have come to a head, so Alan and Jane engage a solicitor.	09:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 17/03/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Ben Travers, Ray Cooney and Leslie Phillips. 09:30 The Adventures of John and Tony—The Quest for the Holy Spectacles 2/4 John discovers that Jesus wore glasses, but what happened to them?	09:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney. 09:30 The Great Pursuit—2. Blow Ups 2/4 Can literary agent Frederik Frensic keep up the deception behind the steamy bestseller?	09:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Spare Time Job 11/13 Jen's scheme to make money runs into red tape, and worse. 09:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 7 7/20 The advertising agency is hired to put a glamorous spin on a dreary seaside holiday camp.	09:00 A Life of Bliss—From 28/05/1957 David made a female friend on a business trip. What will his fiance thing? 09:30 Have Been Painting Pink Spots Pertwee's wheeling and dealing leaves HMS Troutbridge in the firing line.
10:00	10:00 The Archive Hour—Carry On Britain Carolyn Quinn asks what the Carry On series of films tells us about British society.	10:00 Zoe Fairbairns - The Belgian Nurse The story behind the best-selling novel and film, 'The Nun's Story'.	10:00 The Saint by Leslie Charteris—1. Saint Overboard 1/3 The haloed adventurer goes to sea in search of sunk bullion ships.	10:00 The Saint by Leslie Charteris—2. The Saint Closes the Case 2/3 Simon Templar tackles arch-villain Dr Rayt Marius in a deadly struggle to save the world.	10:00 The Saint by Leslie Charteris—3. The Saint Plays With Fire 3/3 Simon Templar uncovers a fascist conspiracy to seize power in France.	10:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond—3. Beyond 3/3 Jessica Fostekew tackles coping with the new arrival.	10:00 Desert Island Discs—Jarvis Cocker Musician, Jarvis Cocker shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Coelacanth Was the first live specimen of the primitive bony fish shown on TV really a living fossil?
11:00	11:00 Carry On at 65—Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale & Jacki Piper 1/4 1/5 Wes Butters speaks to Carry On legends Jim Dale and Jacki Piper. 11:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Carry On Stars, Barbara Windsor Carry On actress Barbara Windsor is castaway by Sue Lawley.	11:00 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—1. You Left Your Baby, But Took The Violin 1/4 Jarvis, Tom and Alice are all drawn to be near London's Underground. 11:30 The Price of Silence—5. Limbo 5/9 Cold War nuclear thriller by Stephen Barlay. Who was driving the car which crashed?	11:00 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—2. Sledging The District 2/4 The London Underground looms large in the life of Jarvis, Tom,, Alice and Jasper. 11:30 The Price of Silence—6. Pressure Point 6/9 Cold War nuclear thriller by Stephen Barlay. Is Moscow planning an explosion in space?	11:00 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—3. Revengeful Love 3/4 Cecilia faces challenges from an unexpected quarter. 11:30 The Price of Silence—7. In The Know 7/9 Cold War nuclear thriller. Maxon discovers the truth about the Russian plans.	11:00 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—4. Out of This World 4/4 Axel's influence over the residents of the schoolhouse finally extends to Tom. 11:30 The Price of Silence—8. Crackpoint 8/9 Cold War nuclear thriller. Can Maxon stop Moscow from carrying out their tests?	11:00 Rose Tremain—The Birdcage A suburban nurse seems an unlikely companion for a great musician who’s terminally ill.	11:00 Poetry Extra—The Poetry of History - The English Civil War and Marvell Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 11:30 The Drop by Mick Herron (Omnibus) After witnessing a clandestine encounter, an old spy sets life changing events in motion.
12:00	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, East Cheam Drama Festival 12/20 Rivalling Edinburgh and Salzburg, three short plays with the Lad in East Cheam. 12:30 Carry On at 65—Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale and Jacki Piper 2/4 2/5 Wes Butters speaks to Carry On legends Jim Dale and Jacki Piper. 12:40 Norman & Henry Bones - The Cry of the Curlew The duo are on the trail of some dastardly egg thieves! Stars Charles Hawtrey. From 1950.	12:00 The Poet and the Echo—You And I A relationship blossoms between a slave girl and the heir to a Sultan’s throne. 12:15 Modern Morality Tales—Justice by Lizzie Nunnery 1/5 Rebecca Front stars as Eve in the first of five tales inspired by medieval morality plays. 12:30 Bad Salsa—Series 2, Last Call for Cuba 3/4 One of the women gets some devastating news, and Chippy's lie comes back to haunt her.	12:00 The Poet and the Echo—What Are You Missing? Jane is a distant adult but a momentary meeting might just change that. 12:15 Modern Morality Tales—Pride by Al Smith 2/5 Rebecca Front stars as the Head of an exclusive school encountering an old pupil. 12:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Utilities Companies 2/4 Tom finds himself bemused by the peculiar practices of utilities companies.	12:00 The Poet and the Echo—Three Things Which Come Unasked Iain Finlay Macleod’s witty contemporary story inspired by an anonymous Gaelic poem. 12:15 Modern Morality Tales—Envy by Duncan MacMillan & Effie Woods 3/5 Rebecca Front plays Eve, a character consumed by Envy. 12:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 3 3/4 Dave introduces his new girlfriend Margot, but not everyone is convinced.	12:00 The Poet and the Echo—The Lamb Pippa Goldschmidt's story of love and inheritance inspired by Blake's poem 'The Lamb'. 12:15 Modern Morality Tales—Wrath by Roy Williams 4/5 Rebecca Front stars as Eve, whose anger at modern life moves her to an act of protest. 12:30 The Break—Series 3, 1. Never The Twin 1/6 The Applegarth twins enjoy a thoroughly Flamford Christmas - in September.	12:15 Modern Morality Tales—Moderation by Lin Coghlan 5/5 Eve comes face to face with her spiritual estate agent after her car crashes into a canal. 12:30 Losing Earth by Nathaniel Rich (Omnibus) Nathaniel Rich's account of how climate change could have been halted thirty years ago.	12:40 Inheritance Tracks—Sophie Ellis-Bextor Sophie Ellis-Bextor chooses tracks by Pink Floyd and Vampire Weekend. 12:50 Girls of Riyadh (Omnibus) Four young Saudi women dream of romance and excitement, but reality often gets in the way.
13:00	13:25 Martyn Wade - Dogged Persistence Maureen and Veronica are brought together by a troublesome dog. Stars Joan Sims.	13:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, Queen Anne's Rain 8/17 Min is counting rain drops, but why is everyone so wet? 13:30 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 5, Episode 2 2/5 The village is bankrupt so council leader John cracks down on expenses. 13:55 Inheritance Tracks—Anthony Head Actor Anthony Head choses tracks by Samuel Barber and Stephen Allen Davis.	13:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant 19/20 The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him. 13:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 The lifestyle show turns its attention to fame and entertaining.	13:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Showing Up of Corporal Jones 13/20 Jones must finish an assault course in 15 minutes. 13:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 8. Marriage of Inconvenience 8/10 Bill and Faith are about to get wed when the groom receives a shock.	13:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, Four-Part Harmony 5/13 While George is in the pub, Kate worries about what he is really up to. 13:30 Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 2, Love and Oysters 1/5 Meeting an oyster seller sparks disruption for orderly John Dounce. Stars David Calder.	13:45 Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib—Episode 3 3/4 Kenneth Williams talks about the people and places in London that are dear to him.
14:00	14:10 Carry On at 65—Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale and Jacki Piper 3/4 3/5 Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale and Jacki Piper. 14:20 Carry On at 65—Sid James talks to Paul Hollingdale 4/5 An excerpt from a newly discovered interview between Sid James and Paul Hollingdale. 14:30 It's A Deal starring Sid James Tycoon Sid’s girlfriend seeks a career change, but a tight dress sparks problems.	14:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 5 5/6 Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and David Aaronovitch. 14:30 No Commitments—Series 10, A Bride Too Far 4/6 Victoria and Emily battle it out over the wedding, while Charlotte is feeling left out.	14:00 Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 14:30 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 3 3/4 Things have come to a head, so Alan and Jane engage a solicitor.	14:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 17/03/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Ben Travers, Ray Cooney and Leslie Phillips. 14:30 The Adventures of John and Tony—The Quest for the Holy Spectacles 2/4 John discovers that Jesus wore glasses, but what happened to them?	14:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney. 14:30 The Great Pursuit—2. Blow Ups 2/4 Can literary agent Frederik Frensic keep up the deception behind the steamy bestseller?	14:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Spare Time Job 11/13 Jen's scheme to make money runs into red tape, and worse. 14:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 7 7/20 The advertising agency is hired to put a glamorous spin on a dreary seaside holiday camp.	14:00 A Life of Bliss—From 28/05/1957 David made a female friend on a business trip. What will his fiance thing? 14:30 Have Been Painting Pink Spots Pertwee's wheeling and dealing leaves HMS Troutbridge in the firing line.
15:00	15:05 Kenneth Williams in Post Mortem Kenneth Williams plays Azrael confronting key protagonists relating to the Christ's birth. 15:50 Carry On at 65—Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale and Jacki Piper 4/4 5/5 Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale and Jacki Piper.	15:00 Zoe Fairbairns - The Belgian Nurse The story behind the best-selling novel and film, 'The Nun's Story'.	15:00 The Saint by Leslie Charteris—1. Saint Overboard 1/3 The haloed adventurer goes to sea in search of sunk bullion ships.	15:00 The Saint by Leslie Charteris—2. The Saint Closes the Case 2/3 Simon Templar tackles arch-villain Dr Rayt Marius in a deadly struggle to save the world.	15:00 The Saint by Leslie Charteris—3. The Saint Plays With Fire 3/3 Simon Templar uncovers a fascist conspiracy to seize power in France.	15:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond—3. Beyond 3/3 Jessica Fostekew tackles coping with the new arrival.	15:00 Desert Island Discs—Jarvis Cocker Musician, Jarvis Cocker shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. 15:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Coelacanth Was the first live specimen of the primitive bony fish shown on TV really a living fossil?
16:00	16:00 The Archive Hour—Carry On Britain Carolyn Quinn asks what the Carry On series of films tells us about British society.	16:00 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—1. You Left Your Baby, But Took The Violin 1/4 Jarvis, Tom and Alice are all drawn to be near London's Underground. 16:30 The Price of Silence—5. Limbo 5/9 Cold War nuclear thriller by Stephen Barlay. Who was driving the car which crashed?	16:00 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—2. Sledging The District 2/4 The London Underground looms large in the life of Jarvis, Tom,, Alice and Jasper. 16:30 The Price of Silence—6. Pressure Point 6/9 Cold War nuclear thriller by Stephen Barlay. Is Moscow planning an explosion in space?	16:00 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—3. Revengeful Love 3/4 Cecilia faces challenges from an unexpected quarter. 16:30 The Price of Silence—7. In The Know 7/9 Cold War nuclear thriller. Maxon discovers the truth about the Russian plans.	16:00 King Solomon's Carpet by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)—4. Out of This World 4/4 Axel's influence over the residents of the schoolhouse finally extends to Tom. 16:30 The Price of Silence—8. Crackpoint 8/9 Cold War nuclear thriller. Can Maxon stop Moscow from carrying out their tests?	16:00 The Octopus by Anita Sullivan Scientist Hester wants to understand what it is like to have eight legs and no bones. 16:45 The Visitor's Book by Stephen Gallagher A couple renting a holiday home start to feel something happened the year before...	16:00 Haunted—Esmeralda by John Keir Cross Who is the mysterious woman claiming to be Felix's daughter? 16:30 Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 4. Return to the Burning Field 4/5 BQ Brown insists on going to the Burning Field at night, with Jackie and the police.
17:00	17:00 Carry On at 65—Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale & Jacki Piper 1/4 1/5 Wes Butters speaks to Carry On legends Jim Dale and Jacki Piper. 17:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Carry On Stars, Barbara Windsor Carry On actress Barbara Windsor is castaway by Sue Lawley.	17:00 The Poet and the Echo—You And I A relationship blossoms between a slave girl and the heir to a Sultan’s throne. 17:15 Modern Morality Tales—Justice by Lizzie Nunnery 1/5 Rebecca Front stars as Eve in the first of five tales inspired by medieval morality plays. 17:30 Bad Salsa—Series 2, Last Call for Cuba 3/4 One of the women gets some devastating news, and Chippy's lie comes back to haunt her.	17:00 The Poet and the Echo—What Are You Missing? Jane is a distant adult but a momentary meeting might just change that. 17:15 Modern Morality Tales—Pride by Al Smith 2/5 Rebecca Front stars as the Head of an exclusive school encountering an old pupil. 17:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Utilities Companies 2/4 Tom finds himself bemused by the peculiar practices of utilities companies.	17:00 The Poet and the Echo—Three Things Which Come Unasked Iain Finlay Macleod’s witty contemporary story inspired by an anonymous Gaelic poem. 17:15 Modern Morality Tales—Envy by Duncan MacMillan & Effie Woods 3/5 Rebecca Front plays Eve, a character consumed by Envy. 17:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 3 3/4 Dave introduces his new girlfriend Margot, but not everyone is convinced.	17:00 The Poet and the Echo—The Lamb Pippa Goldschmidt's story of love and inheritance inspired by Blake's poem 'The Lamb'. 17:15 Modern Morality Tales—Wrath by Roy Williams 4/5 Rebecca Front stars as Eve, whose anger at modern life moves her to an act of protest. 17:30 The Break—Series 3, 1. Never The Twin 1/6 The Applegarth twins enjoy a thoroughly Flamford Christmas - in September.	17:00 Rose Tremain—The Birdcage A suburban nurse seems an unlikely companion for a great musician who’s terminally ill.	17:00 Poetry Extra—The Poetry of History - The English Civil War and Marvell Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 The Drop by Mick Herron (Omnibus) After witnessing a clandestine encounter, an old spy sets life changing events in motion.
18:00	18:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, East Cheam Drama Festival 12/20 Rivalling Edinburgh and Salzburg, three short plays with the Lad in East Cheam. 18:30 Carry On at 65—Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale and Jacki Piper 2/4 2/5 Wes Butters speaks to Carry On legends Jim Dale and Jacki Piper. 18:40 Norman & Henry Bones - The Cry of the Curlew The duo are on the trail of some dastardly egg thieves! Stars Charles Hawtrey. From 1950.	18:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, Queen Anne's Rain 8/17 Min is counting rain drops, but why is everyone so wet? 18:30 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 5, Episode 2 2/5 The village is bankrupt so council leader John cracks down on expenses. 18:55 Inheritance Tracks—Anthony Head Actor Anthony Head choses tracks by Samuel Barber and Stephen Allen Davis.	18:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant 19/20 The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him. 18:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 The lifestyle show turns its attention to fame and entertaining.	18:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Showing Up of Corporal Jones 13/20 Jones must finish an assault course in 15 minutes. 18:30 Second Thoughts—Series 1, 8. Marriage of Inconvenience 8/10 Bill and Faith are about to get wed when the groom receives a shock.	18:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, Four-Part Harmony 5/13 While George is in the pub, Kate worries about what he is really up to. 18:30 Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 2, Love and Oysters 1/5 Meeting an oyster seller sparks disruption for orderly John Dounce. Stars David Calder.	18:15 Modern Morality Tales—Moderation by Lin Coghlan 5/5 Eve comes face to face with her spiritual estate agent after her car crashes into a canal. 18:30 Losing Earth by Nathaniel Rich (Omnibus) Nathaniel Rich's account of how climate change could have been halted thirty years ago.	18:40 Inheritance Tracks—Sophie Ellis-Bextor Sophie Ellis-Bextor chooses tracks by Pink Floyd and Vampire Weekend. 18:50 Girls of Riyadh (Omnibus) Four young Saudi women dream of romance and excitement, but reality often gets in the way.
19:00	19:25 Martyn Wade - Dogged Persistence Maureen and Veronica are brought together by a troublesome dog. Stars Joan Sims.	19:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 5 5/6 Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and David Aaronovitch. 19:30 No Commitments—Series 10, A Bride Too Far 4/6 Victoria and Emily battle it out over the wedding, while Charlotte is feeling left out.	19:00 Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 19:30 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 3 3/4 Things have come to a head, so Alan and Jane engage a solicitor.	19:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 17/03/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Ben Travers, Ray Cooney and Leslie Phillips. 19:30 The Adventures of John and Tony—The Quest for the Holy Spectacles 2/4 John discovers that Jesus wore glasses, but what happened to them?	19:00 Listomania—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney. 19:30 The Great Pursuit—2. Blow Ups 2/4 Can literary agent Frederik Frensic keep up the deception behind the steamy bestseller?	19:45 Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib—Episode 3 3/4 Kenneth Williams talks about the people and places in London that are dear to him.
20:00	20:10 Carry On at 65—Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale and Jacki Piper 3/4 3/5 Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale and Jacki Piper. 20:20 Carry On at 65—Sid James talks to Paul Hollingdale 4/5 An excerpt from a newly discovered interview between Sid James and Paul Hollingdale. 20:30 It's A Deal starring Sid James Tycoon Sid’s girlfriend seeks a career change, but a tight dress sparks problems.	20:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 8, Migration 45/48 Manoush Zomorodi explores how migration is part of everyone’s history 20:50 Inheritance Tracks—Phil Collins Phil Collins shares tracks by The Beatles and and Bob Dylan.	20:00 Archive on 4—Dickie Attenborough: A Life in Film Susan Marling celebrates Richard Attenborough’s legacy a year on from his death.	20:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond—2. Birth 2/3 Jessica Fostekew charts the horrors and the highs of pregnancy, birth and babies.	20:00 Reel Histories—Brighton Rock Sir Richard Attenborough reveals how real Brighton hoods helped his film performance. 20:30 A Good Read—Dame Evelyn Glennie and Sarah Churchwell Dame Evelyn Glennie and Sarah Churchwell discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.	20:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, Spare Time Job 11/13 Jen's scheme to make money runs into red tape, and worse. 20:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 7 7/20 The advertising agency is hired to put a glamorous spin on a dreary seaside holiday camp.	20:00 A Life of Bliss—From 28/05/1957 David made a female friend on a business trip. What will his fiance thing? 20:30 Have Been Painting Pink Spots Pertwee's wheeling and dealing leaves HMS Troutbridge in the firing line.
21:00	21:05 Kenneth Williams in Post Mortem Kenneth Williams plays Azrael confronting key protagonists relating to the Christ's birth. 21:50 Carry On at 65—Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale and Jacki Piper 4/4 5/5 Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale and Jacki Piper.	21:00 Mastertapes—Series 5, Georgie Fame (the A Side) Georgie Fame talks to John Wilson about his 1963 album, 'Rhythm & Blues At The Flamingo' 21:30 Murder Most Foul—Series 2, 6. The Bloody Thumbprint 6/6 An elderly couple have been battered to death. The only clue is a bloody thumbprint.	21:00 Mastertapes—Series 5, Georgie Fame (the B Side) Georgie Fame answers audience questions about his album, 'Rhythm & Blues at the Flamingo' 21:30 The Company of Wolves by Angela Carter Dark retelling of the fairytale of Little Red Riding Hood.	21:00 Great Lives—Tom Allen on Kenneth Williams Comedian Tom Allen chooses the entertainer Kenneth Williams. 21:30 Murder & Mystery—Series 5, Morella by Edgar Allan Poe 1/5 Edgar Allan Poe explores the notion of identity. 21:45 Murder & Mystery—Series 5, The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe 2/5 A dark tale of revenge by Edgar Allan Poe.	21:00 Curious Cases—Series 18, The Weirdness of Water, Part 1 Please explain the weirdness of water? Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate. 21:30 Murder & Mystery—Series 5, Metzengerstein by Edgar Allan Poe 3/5 A dramatic tale of destruction by the incomparable Edgar Allan Poe. 21:45 Murder & Mystery—Series 5, The Man of the Crowd by Edgar Allan Poe 4/5 An unknown man keeps to the shadows. Written by the incomparable Edgar Allan Poe.	21:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond—3. Beyond 3/3 Jessica Fostekew tackles coping with the new arrival.	21:00 Desert Island Discs—Jarvis Cocker Musician, Jarvis Cocker shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Coelacanth Was the first live specimen of the primitive bony fish shown on TV really a living fossil?
22:00	22:00 The Archive Hour—Carry On Britain Carolyn Quinn asks what the Carry On series of films tells us about British society.	22:00 The Ultimate Choice—Series 1, 5. Ancient Rome v Space Station 5/6 Steph McGovern seeks more answers to the great questions of our age. With Chris Cantrill 22:30 Alice's Wunderland—Series 3, Episode 2 2/4 Can the peculiar narrator help a ghost find the villain who squashed him in the 1970s?	22:00 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 6 6/6 Stand by for a breakneck race against time! 22:30 World of Pub—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 The Red Lion is almost bankrupt, can Dodgy Phil get the punters back?	22:00 Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2023 - Part 1 A selection of some of the best comedy at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe. 22:30 Colin Hoult's Carnival of Monsters—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 A bizarre world featuring the likes of forgotten silver screen star Anna Mann.	22:00 Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?—Series 1, 1. Not Now, Voyager 1/5 The sisters battle for a literary prize. Stars Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. 22:30 Beauty of Britain—Series 3, Groomzilla 2/6 Beauty faces a tough decision as Ade presses her to accept his marriage proposal.	22:00 Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Women's self-image under discussion via a lap dance, TOWIE and a fish called Michael. 22:30 Cowards—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Moustaches and job interviews in the bizarre sketch comedy world.	22:00 The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 3, Looking for Love 3/6 Mel and Vicki try their hand at speed-dating before turning to Davina and Cilla for help. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 9, Kevin Bridges talks to Frankie Boyle 2/6 Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges talks to his comedy mentor Frankie Boyle. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Simon Farnaby 1/4 Paul Garner talks to Simon Farnaby.
23:00	23:00 Carry On at 65—Wes Butters speaks to Carry On stars Jim Dale & Jacki Piper 1/4 1/5 Wes Butters speaks to Carry On legends Jim Dale and Jacki Piper. 23:15 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Carry On Stars, Barbara Windsor Carry On actress Barbara Windsor is castaway by Sue Lawley.	23:00 Meet David Sedaris—Series 8, Instalment 1 1/6 A special home-recorded series with the world-renowned storyteller. 23:30 Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Barrington Comprehensive 3/6 The management consultants try reversing the fortunes of an inner city school.	23:00 Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Sexuality—4. Are We Asking The Right Questions? 4/4 Mae Martin's focus is on the impact of millennials on ideas of sexuality 23:15 Crème de la Crime—Series 1, 20,000 Leaks Under the Sea 1/6 Michael Feydeau and David Pershore unravel a case of wartime spying skulduggery. 23:30 The Guns of Adam Riches—Series 2, Bean's Odyssey 1/3 In an epic journey, Sean Bean attempts to save his castle, his wife and his phone contract	23:00 Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 5 5/6 Poet laureate of comedy John Hegley entertains an audience with his book of verse. 23:15 The In Crowd—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward. 23:30 Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2023 - Part 2 Pick of the Edinburgh Fringe with Kiri Pritchard-McLean.	23:00 2000 Years of Radio—Series 1, Roman Britain Radio 1/6 It's 55 AD. Iceni Gold plays the hits for ancient Brits. But Romans are due. 23:15 Steven Appleby's Normal Life—Series 2, Normal Reality 1/6 The cartoonist is mildly surprised to be identified as the Earth's supreme being. 23:30 Listen Against—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 Jeremy Paxman goes rogue, and Today gets remade as a US sitcom.	23:00 Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 2, Adelaide 2/4 Weirdness awaits the comedian, with men in leotards and locals with something to hide. 23:30 The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 3, Muhammad Ali 5/6 A humorous assessment of the life and career of the world heavyweight boxer.	23:00 Spats—Series 1, Science versus The Arts 1/4 Comedian Luke Roberts tries to solve the big arguments using light entertainment. 23:15 The Hauntening—Series 3, Waiting 1/4 Tom Neenan discovers what horrors lurk in our apps and gadgets in this modern ghost story. 23:30 Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 3, Belief and Opinion 3/6 Stephen K Amos and friends present a guide to belief and opinion.

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