Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 4 - 10 September 2023

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

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00:00	00:00 Poetry Extra—The Poetry of History - The English Civil War and Marvell Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 00:30 The Drop by Mick Herron (Omnibus) After witnessing a clandestine encounter, an old spy sets life changing events in motion.	00:00 Lewis and Tolkien - The Lost Road From Middle Earth to Narnia, Robin Brooks's drama explores two writers' friendship. 00:45 Short Works—I Go To Her Wardrobe by Sabrina Mahfouz A story of glitter and grief by award-winning playwright and poet Sabrina Mahfouz.	00:00 HG Wells—Ann Veronica, 1. A Fresh Start 1/2 Story of a young woman's quest for liberation. Stars Bill Nighy and Amy Hoggart.	00:00 HG Wells—Ann Veronica, 2. A Quest for Liberation 2/2 Concluding the story of a young woman's quest for liberation. Stars Amy Hoggart.	00:00 Me, Cheeta: My Life in Hollywood Cheeta the Chimp looks back on his life as an actor in Hollywood.	00:00 London Bridge by Nick Perry Dystopic vision of London imagining the city divided in two. 00:45 HG Wells—The Stolen Bacillus His plan was nothing less than the annihilation of London.	00:00 Between Ballard's Ears Enter JG Ballard's innerspace with binaural dramatisations of his short fiction. 00:30 Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 5. The Agenda 5/5 BQ Brown has good reason to learn more about the strange powers of the Cranford family.
01:00	01:40 Inheritance Tracks—Sophie Ellis-Bextor Sophie Ellis-Bextor chooses tracks by Pink Floyd and Vampire Weekend. 01:50 Girls of Riyadh (Omnibus) Four young Saudi women dream of romance and excitement, but reality often gets in the way.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 1. Old Bailey 1/6 Lord Peter Wimsey sets out to clear an authoress accused of killing her lover. 01:30 The Price of Silence—9. The Price 9/9 Cold War thriller by Stephen Barlay. Who will win the deadly game of "nuclear poker"?	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 2. Ten Minutes in Bloomsbury 2/6 Lord Peter Wimsey enlists inside help to try and clear authoress Harriet Vane. 01:30 The Hard Buy—1. Difficult for Ricardo 1/8 A wealthy playboy’s lifestyle is disrupted when his yacht’s purser and funds disappear.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 3. Norman Urquhart 3/6 Lord Peter Wimsey ponders a changed will, and whether Harriet's lover took his own life. 01:30 The Hard Buy—2. ... And Not So Easy for Brett 2/8 Brett sails his yacht to Monte Carlo, where his problems start to mount.	01:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 4. Miss Murchison 4/6 Christmas halts Wimsey's investigation, but some suspicious powder isn't what it seems. 01:30 The Hard Buy—3. When the Greeks Bear Gifts 3/8 As Stanton and Lander recover, Brett Beaumont meets a ruthless businessman.	01:00 Moonbeam and Mrs Pat Celebrated actress Mrs Patrick Campbell had one constant companion, her dog, Moonbeam.	01:00 Wally K Daly Trilogy—A Right Royal Rip-Off 2/3 Inmates plot an outrageous heist behind bars. The last thing they want is to be released.
02:00		02:00 Underland by Robert Macfarlane—1. Caves 1/5 Robert Macfarlane reads his musings on the worlds beneath our feet. 02:15 Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 1. Divorce 1/5 Following her parents' divorce, six-year-old Maisie is drawn into their bitter struggle. 02:30 A Month of June—3. Now You See Me, Now You Don't 3/4 June Whitfield and Barbara Windsor star as showbiz refugees.	02:00 Underland by Robert Macfarlane—2. Catacombs 2/5 Robert Macfarlane's travels towards a city's catacombs - but which one? 02:15 Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 2. A New Governess 2/5 Maisie forms a strong bond with her new governess. 02:30 Bad Salsa—Series 2, The Cycle of Life 4/4 Each of the women gets to grips with their own particular cancer aftershocks.	02:00 Underland by Robert Macfarlane—3. Karst 3/5 Robert Macfarlane is on his travels in various worlds beneath our feet. 02:15 Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 3. Confusion 3/5 Maisie's confusion grows ever greater... 02:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Bankers 3/4 Tom wonders how the bankers keep getting away with it.	02:00 Underland by Robert Macfarlane—4. Archipelago 4/5 Robert Macfarlane's eagerly awaited new book is subterranean in its story. 02:15 Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 4. A Difficult Decision 4/5 Maisie has to make a difficult decision... 02:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 4 4/4 Ramesh and Malcolm’s wedding day plans manage to upset a few people.	02:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 5. Pongo 5/6 Lord Peter Wimsey's trail goes cold, until a stolen will brings fresh enlightenment. 02:30 The Hard Buy—4. In The Dark All Cats Are Grey 4/8 Economides pays for the Mistral’s release and Beaumont sets sail for Cyprus.	02:30 Modern Nature by Derek Jarman (Omnibus) Rupert Everett reads Derek Jarman's vivid memoir of his life and his garden in Dungeness.
03:00	03:00 A Life of Bliss—From 28/05/1957 David made a female friend on a business trip. What will his fiance thing? 03:30 Have Been Painting Pink Spots Pertwee's wheeling and dealing leaves HMS Troutbridge in the firing line.	03:00 Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 10 10/13 Happy campers - and Tarzan swings in with Jane and Cheetah. 03:30 Radio Cars—Series 1, 4. A Long Time Dead 4/5 Lou lies dying. Eddie promises him one last favour - and lives to regret it.	03:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Battle of Spion Kop 9/17 The British mount a South African attack, but something is lacking. 03:30 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 5, Episode 3 3/5 The Parish Council battles to hush up a new scandal!	03:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Last of the McHancocks 20/20 The Lad Himself inherits a Scottish castle and starts feuding. 03:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Eyebrow-raising revelations about the respective pasts of the hosts.	03:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Loneliness of the Long Distance Walker 14/20 The platoon are horrified when Private Walker is called up to the army. 03:30 Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare—1. Richard E Grant 1/6 The Royal Dingle Company tackles the comedies of the Bard with Richard E Grant	03:00 Underland by Robert Macfarlane—5. Glacier 5/5 Robert Macfarlane reads his underground journey into a world of ice. 03:15 Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 5. Paris 5/5 Maisie must make a decision about her future. 03:30 The Break—Series 3, 2. Five Benches Outside Yatterby Hall, Flamford 2/6 An unexpected bus ride gives Jeff a trip down memory lane.	03:45 Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib—Episode 4 4/4 Master raconteur Kenneth Williams entertains with memories of the Singapore Stage Club.
04:00	04:00 Desert Island Discs—Jarvis Cocker Musician, Jarvis Cocker shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. 04:45 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?	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 16, William Blake 5/6 James Walton tests his guests on their literary knowledge. 04:30 Alison and Maud—Series 2, Golf Is a Four-Letter Word 3/6 Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while Alison's in a flap.	04:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 6 6/6 Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Geoffrey Durham and Jenny Colgan. 04:30 No Commitments—Series 10, A Marriage of Inconvenience 5/6 Victoria is livid when her daughter's wedding plans are upstaged by her sister Charlotte.	04:00 Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 04:30 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 4 4/4 Alan's mind is cluttered with memories and questions. Is there a future for him and Jane?	04:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 24/03/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Leslie Crowther, Barry Cryer and Dick Vosburgh 04:30 The Adventures of John and Tony—The Total Hotel Experience 3/4 The duo find themselves on a seaside murder-mystery weekend.	04:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Party 6/13 Kate is furious - why have they not been invited to their friend's party? 04:30 Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 2, The Steam Excursion 2/5 Mr Percy Noakes, a friend to all until he is undone by the organisation of a river trip.	04:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, A Real Family Evening 12/13 Robin is off to boarding school and Jen plans a cosy family occasion. 04:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 8 8/20 Adrian’s colleagues have to cover for him, when home DIY calamities force his absence.
05:00	05:00 Lewis and Tolkien - The Lost Road From Middle Earth to Narnia, Robin Brooks's drama explores two writers' friendship. 05:45 Short Works—I Go To Her Wardrobe by Sabrina Mahfouz A story of glitter and grief by award-winning playwright and poet Sabrina Mahfouz.	05:00 HG Wells—Ann Veronica, 1. A Fresh Start 1/2 Story of a young woman's quest for liberation. Stars Bill Nighy and Amy Hoggart.	05:00 HG Wells—Ann Veronica, 2. A Quest for Liberation 2/2 Concluding the story of a young woman's quest for liberation. Stars Amy Hoggart.	05:00 Me, Cheeta: My Life in Hollywood Cheeta the Chimp looks back on his life as an actor in Hollywood.	05:00 Moonbeam and Mrs Pat Celebrated actress Mrs Patrick Campbell had one constant companion, her dog, Moonbeam.	05:00 Whispers—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Jenny Colgan and Rosie Millard. 05:30 The Great Pursuit—3. Proposals 3/4 Is literary agent Frederick Frensic getting out of his depth?	05:00 Down by the River—1. Source 1/3 From the source to the estuary, Laura Barton explores how rivers have shaped us.
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 1. Old Bailey 1/6 Lord Peter Wimsey sets out to clear an authoress accused of killing her lover. 06:30 The Price of Silence—9. The Price 9/9 Cold War thriller by Stephen Barlay. Who will win the deadly game of "nuclear poker"?	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 2. Ten Minutes in Bloomsbury 2/6 Lord Peter Wimsey enlists inside help to try and clear authoress Harriet Vane. 06:30 The Hard Buy—1. Difficult for Ricardo 1/8 A wealthy playboy’s lifestyle is disrupted when his yacht’s purser and funds disappear.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 3. Norman Urquhart 3/6 Lord Peter Wimsey ponders a changed will, and whether Harriet's lover took his own life. 06:30 The Hard Buy—2. ... And Not So Easy for Brett 2/8 Brett sails his yacht to Monte Carlo, where his problems start to mount.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 4. Miss Murchison 4/6 Christmas halts Wimsey's investigation, but some suspicious powder isn't what it seems. 06:30 The Hard Buy—3. When the Greeks Bear Gifts 3/8 As Stanton and Lander recover, Brett Beaumont meets a ruthless businessman.	06:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 5. Pongo 5/6 Lord Peter Wimsey's trail goes cold, until a stolen will brings fresh enlightenment. 06:30 The Hard Buy—4. In The Dark All Cats Are Grey 4/8 Economides pays for the Mistral’s release and Beaumont sets sail for Cyprus.	06:00 Wally K Daly Trilogy—A Right Royal Rip-Off 2/3 Inmates plot an outrageous heist behind bars. The last thing they want is to be released.	06:00 Poetry Extra—Mother Tongue - Lost and Found Daljit Nagra chooses the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 06:30 Underland by Robert Macfarlane (Omnibus) Robert Macfarlane reads his musings on the worlds beneath our feet.
07:00	07:00 Underland by Robert Macfarlane—1. Caves 1/5 Robert Macfarlane reads his musings on the worlds beneath our feet. 07:15 Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 1. Divorce 1/5 Following her parents' divorce, six-year-old Maisie is drawn into their bitter struggle. 07:30 A Month of June—3. Now You See Me, Now You Don't 3/4 June Whitfield and Barbara Windsor star as showbiz refugees.	07:00 Underland by Robert Macfarlane—2. Catacombs 2/5 Robert Macfarlane's travels towards a city's catacombs - but which one? 07:15 Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 2. A New Governess 2/5 Maisie forms a strong bond with her new governess. 07:30 Bad Salsa—Series 2, The Cycle of Life 4/4 Each of the women gets to grips with their own particular cancer aftershocks.	07:00 Underland by Robert Macfarlane—3. Karst 3/5 Robert Macfarlane is on his travels in various worlds beneath our feet. 07:15 Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 3. Confusion 3/5 Maisie's confusion grows ever greater... 07:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Bankers 3/4 Tom wonders how the bankers keep getting away with it.	07:00 Underland by Robert Macfarlane—4. Archipelago 4/5 Robert Macfarlane's eagerly awaited new book is subterranean in its story. 07:15 Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 4. A Difficult Decision 4/5 Maisie has to make a difficult decision... 07:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 4 4/4 Ramesh and Malcolm’s wedding day plans manage to upset a few people.	07:00 Underland by Robert Macfarlane—5. Glacier 5/5 Robert Macfarlane reads his underground journey into a world of ice. 07:15 Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 5. Paris 5/5 Maisie must make a decision about her future. 07:30 The Break—Series 3, 2. Five Benches Outside Yatterby Hall, Flamford 2/6 An unexpected bus ride gives Jeff a trip down memory lane.	07:30 Modern Nature by Derek Jarman (Omnibus) Rupert Everett reads Derek Jarman's vivid memoir of his life and his garden in Dungeness.	07:40 Inheritance Tracks—Annie Macmanus DJ and author Annie Macmanus picks tracks by The Pogues and Sampha. 07:50 Henry James: What Maisie Knew (Omnibus) Following her parents' divorce, Maisie finds herself at the centre of their struggle.
08:00	08:00 Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 10 10/13 Happy campers - and Tarzan swings in with Jane and Cheetah. 08:30 Radio Cars—Series 1, 4. A Long Time Dead 4/5 Lou lies dying. Eddie promises him one last favour - and lives to regret it.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Battle of Spion Kop 9/17 The British mount a South African attack, but something is lacking. 08:30 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 5, Episode 3 3/5 The Parish Council battles to hush up a new scandal!	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Last of the McHancocks 20/20 The Lad Himself inherits a Scottish castle and starts feuding. 08:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Eyebrow-raising revelations about the respective pasts of the hosts.	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Loneliness of the Long Distance Walker 14/20 The platoon are horrified when Private Walker is called up to the army. 08:30 Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare—1. Richard E Grant 1/6 The Royal Dingle Company tackles the comedies of the Bard with Richard E Grant	08:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Party 6/13 Kate is furious - why have they not been invited to their friend's party? 08:30 Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 2, The Steam Excursion 2/5 Mr Percy Noakes, a friend to all until he is undone by the organisation of a river trip.	08:45 Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib—Episode 4 4/4 Master raconteur Kenneth Williams entertains with memories of the Singapore Stage Club.
09:00	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 16, William Blake 5/6 James Walton tests his guests on their literary knowledge. 09:30 Alison and Maud—Series 2, Golf Is a Four-Letter Word 3/6 Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while Alison's in a flap.	09:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 6 6/6 Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Geoffrey Durham and Jenny Colgan. 09:30 No Commitments—Series 10, A Marriage of Inconvenience 5/6 Victoria is livid when her daughter's wedding plans are upstaged by her sister Charlotte.	09:00 Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 09:30 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 4 4/4 Alan's mind is cluttered with memories and questions. Is there a future for him and Jane?	09:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 24/03/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Leslie Crowther, Barry Cryer and Dick Vosburgh 09:30 The Adventures of John and Tony—The Total Hotel Experience 3/4 The duo find themselves on a seaside murder-mystery weekend.	09:00 Whispers—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Jenny Colgan and Rosie Millard. 09:30 The Great Pursuit—3. Proposals 3/4 Is literary agent Frederick Frensic getting out of his depth?	09:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, A Real Family Evening 12/13 Robin is off to boarding school and Jen plans a cosy family occasion. 09:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 8 8/20 Adrian’s colleagues have to cover for him, when home DIY calamities force his absence.	09:00 A Life of Bliss—From 04/06/1957 A merry new neighbour causes consternation for the engaged, David Bliss. 09:30 Home to Roost—Series 1, Home to Roost 1/6 Having retired, William tries to adapt to a new way of life - as does his wife, Olive.
10:00	10:00 Lewis and Tolkien - The Lost Road From Middle Earth to Narnia, Robin Brooks's drama explores two writers' friendship. 10:45 Short Works—I Go To Her Wardrobe by Sabrina Mahfouz A story of glitter and grief by award-winning playwright and poet Sabrina Mahfouz.	10:00 HG Wells—Ann Veronica, 1. A Fresh Start 1/2 Story of a young woman's quest for liberation. Stars Bill Nighy and Amy Hoggart.	10:00 HG Wells—Ann Veronica, 2. A Quest for Liberation 2/2 Concluding the story of a young woman's quest for liberation. Stars Amy Hoggart.	10:00 Me, Cheeta: My Life in Hollywood Cheeta the Chimp looks back on his life as an actor in Hollywood.	10:00 Moonbeam and Mrs Pat Celebrated actress Mrs Patrick Campbell had one constant companion, her dog, Moonbeam.	10:00 Down by the River—1. Source 1/3 From the source to the estuary, Laura Barton explores how rivers have shaped us.	10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—British Music Makers, Noel Gallagher Musician Noel Gallagher is castaway by Kirsty Young. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, The Dodo Slaughtered into oblivion, the naturalist asks what lessons can be learned from the Dodo.
11:00	11:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 1. Old Bailey 1/6 Lord Peter Wimsey sets out to clear an authoress accused of killing her lover. 11:30 The Price of Silence—9. The Price 9/9 Cold War thriller by Stephen Barlay. Who will win the deadly game of "nuclear poker"?	11:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 2. Ten Minutes in Bloomsbury 2/6 Lord Peter Wimsey enlists inside help to try and clear authoress Harriet Vane. 11:30 The Hard Buy—1. Difficult for Ricardo 1/8 A wealthy playboy’s lifestyle is disrupted when his yacht’s purser and funds disappear.	11:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 3. Norman Urquhart 3/6 Lord Peter Wimsey ponders a changed will, and whether Harriet's lover took his own life. 11:30 The Hard Buy—2. ... And Not So Easy for Brett 2/8 Brett sails his yacht to Monte Carlo, where his problems start to mount.	11:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 4. Miss Murchison 4/6 Christmas halts Wimsey's investigation, but some suspicious powder isn't what it seems. 11:30 The Hard Buy—3. When the Greeks Bear Gifts 3/8 As Stanton and Lander recover, Brett Beaumont meets a ruthless businessman.	11:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 5. Pongo 5/6 Lord Peter Wimsey's trail goes cold, until a stolen will brings fresh enlightenment. 11:30 The Hard Buy—4. In The Dark All Cats Are Grey 4/8 Economides pays for the Mistral’s release and Beaumont sets sail for Cyprus.	11:00 Wally K Daly Trilogy—A Right Royal Rip-Off 2/3 Inmates plot an outrageous heist behind bars. The last thing they want is to be released.	11:00 Poetry Extra—Mother Tongue - Lost and Found Daljit Nagra chooses the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 11:30 Underland by Robert Macfarlane (Omnibus) Robert Macfarlane reads his musings on the worlds beneath our feet.
12:00	12:00 Underland by Robert Macfarlane—1. Caves 1/5 Robert Macfarlane reads his musings on the worlds beneath our feet. 12:15 Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 1. Divorce 1/5 Following her parents' divorce, six-year-old Maisie is drawn into their bitter struggle. 12:30 A Month of June—3. Now You See Me, Now You Don't 3/4 June Whitfield and Barbara Windsor star as showbiz refugees.	12:00 Underland by Robert Macfarlane—2. Catacombs 2/5 Robert Macfarlane's travels towards a city's catacombs - but which one? 12:15 Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 2. A New Governess 2/5 Maisie forms a strong bond with her new governess. 12:30 Bad Salsa—Series 2, The Cycle of Life 4/4 Each of the women gets to grips with their own particular cancer aftershocks.	12:00 Underland by Robert Macfarlane—3. Karst 3/5 Robert Macfarlane is on his travels in various worlds beneath our feet. 12:15 Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 3. Confusion 3/5 Maisie's confusion grows ever greater... 12:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Bankers 3/4 Tom wonders how the bankers keep getting away with it.	12:00 Underland by Robert Macfarlane—4. Archipelago 4/5 Robert Macfarlane's eagerly awaited new book is subterranean in its story. 12:15 Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 4. A Difficult Decision 4/5 Maisie has to make a difficult decision... 12:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 4 4/4 Ramesh and Malcolm’s wedding day plans manage to upset a few people.	12:00 Underland by Robert Macfarlane—5. Glacier 5/5 Robert Macfarlane reads his underground journey into a world of ice. 12:15 Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 5. Paris 5/5 Maisie must make a decision about her future. 12:30 The Break—Series 3, 2. Five Benches Outside Yatterby Hall, Flamford 2/6 An unexpected bus ride gives Jeff a trip down memory lane.	12:30 Modern Nature by Derek Jarman (Omnibus) Rupert Everett reads Derek Jarman's vivid memoir of his life and his garden in Dungeness.	12:40 Inheritance Tracks—Annie Macmanus DJ and author Annie Macmanus picks tracks by The Pogues and Sampha. 12:50 Henry James: What Maisie Knew (Omnibus) Following her parents' divorce, Maisie finds herself at the centre of their struggle.
13:00	13:00 Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 10 10/13 Happy campers - and Tarzan swings in with Jane and Cheetah. 13:30 Radio Cars—Series 1, 4. A Long Time Dead 4/5 Lou lies dying. Eddie promises him one last favour - and lives to regret it.	13:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Battle of Spion Kop 9/17 The British mount a South African attack, but something is lacking. 13:30 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 5, Episode 3 3/5 The Parish Council battles to hush up a new scandal!	13:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Last of the McHancocks 20/20 The Lad Himself inherits a Scottish castle and starts feuding. 13:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Eyebrow-raising revelations about the respective pasts of the hosts.	13:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Loneliness of the Long Distance Walker 14/20 The platoon are horrified when Private Walker is called up to the army. 13:30 Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare—1. Richard E Grant 1/6 The Royal Dingle Company tackles the comedies of the Bard with Richard E Grant	13:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Party 6/13 Kate is furious - why have they not been invited to their friend's party? 13:30 Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 2, The Steam Excursion 2/5 Mr Percy Noakes, a friend to all until he is undone by the organisation of a river trip.	13:45 Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib—Episode 4 4/4 Master raconteur Kenneth Williams entertains with memories of the Singapore Stage Club.
14:00	14:00 The Write Stuff—Series 16, William Blake 5/6 James Walton tests his guests on their literary knowledge. 14:30 Alison and Maud—Series 2, Golf Is a Four-Letter Word 3/6 Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while Alison's in a flap.	14:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 6 6/6 Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Geoffrey Durham and Jenny Colgan. 14:30 No Commitments—Series 10, A Marriage of Inconvenience 5/6 Victoria is livid when her daughter's wedding plans are upstaged by her sister Charlotte.	14:00 Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 14:30 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 4 4/4 Alan's mind is cluttered with memories and questions. Is there a future for him and Jane?	14:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 24/03/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Leslie Crowther, Barry Cryer and Dick Vosburgh 14:30 The Adventures of John and Tony—The Total Hotel Experience 3/4 The duo find themselves on a seaside murder-mystery weekend.	14:00 Whispers—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Jenny Colgan and Rosie Millard. 14:30 The Great Pursuit—3. Proposals 3/4 Is literary agent Frederick Frensic getting out of his depth?	14:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, A Real Family Evening 12/13 Robin is off to boarding school and Jen plans a cosy family occasion. 14:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 8 8/20 Adrian’s colleagues have to cover for him, when home DIY calamities force his absence.	14:00 A Life of Bliss—From 04/06/1957 A merry new neighbour causes consternation for the engaged, David Bliss. 14:30 Home to Roost—Series 1, Home to Roost 1/6 Having retired, William tries to adapt to a new way of life - as does his wife, Olive.
15:00	15:00 Lewis and Tolkien - The Lost Road From Middle Earth to Narnia, Robin Brooks's drama explores two writers' friendship. 15:45 Short Works—I Go To Her Wardrobe by Sabrina Mahfouz A story of glitter and grief by award-winning playwright and poet Sabrina Mahfouz.	15:00 HG Wells—Ann Veronica, 1. A Fresh Start 1/2 Story of a young woman's quest for liberation. Stars Bill Nighy and Amy Hoggart.	15:00 HG Wells—Ann Veronica, 2. A Quest for Liberation 2/2 Concluding the story of a young woman's quest for liberation. Stars Amy Hoggart.	15:00 Me, Cheeta: My Life in Hollywood Cheeta the Chimp looks back on his life as an actor in Hollywood.	15:00 Moonbeam and Mrs Pat Celebrated actress Mrs Patrick Campbell had one constant companion, her dog, Moonbeam.	15:00 Down by the River—1. Source 1/3 From the source to the estuary, Laura Barton explores how rivers have shaped us.	15:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—British Music Makers, Noel Gallagher Musician Noel Gallagher is castaway by Kirsty Young. 15:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, The Dodo Slaughtered into oblivion, the naturalist asks what lessons can be learned from the Dodo.
16:00	16:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 1. Old Bailey 1/6 Lord Peter Wimsey sets out to clear an authoress accused of killing her lover. 16:30 The Price of Silence—9. The Price 9/9 Cold War thriller by Stephen Barlay. Who will win the deadly game of "nuclear poker"?	16:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 2. Ten Minutes in Bloomsbury 2/6 Lord Peter Wimsey enlists inside help to try and clear authoress Harriet Vane. 16:30 The Hard Buy—1. Difficult for Ricardo 1/8 A wealthy playboy’s lifestyle is disrupted when his yacht’s purser and funds disappear.	16:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 3. Norman Urquhart 3/6 Lord Peter Wimsey ponders a changed will, and whether Harriet's lover took his own life. 16:30 The Hard Buy—2. ... And Not So Easy for Brett 2/8 Brett sails his yacht to Monte Carlo, where his problems start to mount.	16:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 4. Miss Murchison 4/6 Christmas halts Wimsey's investigation, but some suspicious powder isn't what it seems. 16:30 The Hard Buy—3. When the Greeks Bear Gifts 3/8 As Stanton and Lander recover, Brett Beaumont meets a ruthless businessman.	16:00 Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 5. Pongo 5/6 Lord Peter Wimsey's trail goes cold, until a stolen will brings fresh enlightenment. 16:30 The Hard Buy—4. In The Dark All Cats Are Grey 4/8 Economides pays for the Mistral’s release and Beaumont sets sail for Cyprus.	16:00 London Bridge by Nick Perry Dystopic vision of London imagining the city divided in two. 16:45 HG Wells—The Stolen Bacillus His plan was nothing less than the annihilation of London.	16:00 Between Ballard's Ears Enter JG Ballard's innerspace with binaural dramatisations of his short fiction. 16:30 Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 5. The Agenda 5/5 BQ Brown has good reason to learn more about the strange powers of the Cranford family.
17:00	17:00 Underland by Robert Macfarlane—1. Caves 1/5 Robert Macfarlane reads his musings on the worlds beneath our feet. 17:15 Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 1. Divorce 1/5 Following her parents' divorce, six-year-old Maisie is drawn into their bitter struggle. 17:30 A Month of June—3. Now You See Me, Now You Don't 3/4 June Whitfield and Barbara Windsor star as showbiz refugees.	17:00 Underland by Robert Macfarlane—2. Catacombs 2/5 Robert Macfarlane's travels towards a city's catacombs - but which one? 17:15 Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 2. A New Governess 2/5 Maisie forms a strong bond with her new governess. 17:30 Bad Salsa—Series 2, The Cycle of Life 4/4 Each of the women gets to grips with their own particular cancer aftershocks.	17:00 Underland by Robert Macfarlane—3. Karst 3/5 Robert Macfarlane is on his travels in various worlds beneath our feet. 17:15 Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 3. Confusion 3/5 Maisie's confusion grows ever greater... 17:30 Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Bankers 3/4 Tom wonders how the bankers keep getting away with it.	17:00 Underland by Robert Macfarlane—4. Archipelago 4/5 Robert Macfarlane's eagerly awaited new book is subterranean in its story. 17:15 Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 4. A Difficult Decision 4/5 Maisie has to make a difficult decision... 17:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 4 4/4 Ramesh and Malcolm’s wedding day plans manage to upset a few people.	17:00 Underland by Robert Macfarlane—5. Glacier 5/5 Robert Macfarlane reads his underground journey into a world of ice. 17:15 Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 5. Paris 5/5 Maisie must make a decision about her future. 17:30 The Break—Series 3, 2. Five Benches Outside Yatterby Hall, Flamford 2/6 An unexpected bus ride gives Jeff a trip down memory lane.	17:00 Wally K Daly Trilogy—A Right Royal Rip-Off 2/3 Inmates plot an outrageous heist behind bars. The last thing they want is to be released.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Mother Tongue - Lost and Found Daljit Nagra chooses the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 Underland by Robert Macfarlane (Omnibus) Robert Macfarlane reads his musings on the worlds beneath our feet.
18:00	18:00 Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 10 10/13 Happy campers - and Tarzan swings in with Jane and Cheetah. 18:30 Radio Cars—Series 1, 4. A Long Time Dead 4/5 Lou lies dying. Eddie promises him one last favour - and lives to regret it.	18:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Battle of Spion Kop 9/17 The British mount a South African attack, but something is lacking. 18:30 Little Blighty on the Down—Series 5, Episode 3 3/5 The Parish Council battles to hush up a new scandal!	18:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Last of the McHancocks 20/20 The Lad Himself inherits a Scottish castle and starts feuding. 18:30 Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 5 5/6 Eyebrow-raising revelations about the respective pasts of the hosts.	18:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, The Loneliness of the Long Distance Walker 14/20 The platoon are horrified when Private Walker is called up to the army. 18:30 Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare—1. Richard E Grant 1/6 The Royal Dingle Company tackles the comedies of the Bard with Richard E Grant	18:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Party 6/13 Kate is furious - why have they not been invited to their friend's party? 18:30 Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 2, The Steam Excursion 2/5 Mr Percy Noakes, a friend to all until he is undone by the organisation of a river trip.	18:30 Modern Nature by Derek Jarman (Omnibus) Rupert Everett reads Derek Jarman's vivid memoir of his life and his garden in Dungeness.	18:40 Inheritance Tracks—Annie Macmanus DJ and author Annie Macmanus picks tracks by The Pogues and Sampha. 18:50 Henry James: What Maisie Knew (Omnibus) Following her parents' divorce, Maisie finds herself at the centre of their struggle.
19:00	19:00 The Write Stuff—Series 16, William Blake 5/6 James Walton tests his guests on their literary knowledge. 19:30 Alison and Maud—Series 2, Golf Is a Four-Letter Word 3/6 Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while Alison's in a flap.	19:00 Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 6 6/6 Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Geoffrey Durham and Jenny Colgan. 19:30 No Commitments—Series 10, A Marriage of Inconvenience 5/6 Victoria is livid when her daughter's wedding plans are upstaged by her sister Charlotte.	19:00 Nature Table—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests. 19:30 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 4 4/4 Alan's mind is cluttered with memories and questions. Is there a future for him and Jane?	19:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 24/03/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Leslie Crowther, Barry Cryer and Dick Vosburgh 19:30 The Adventures of John and Tony—The Total Hotel Experience 3/4 The duo find themselves on a seaside murder-mystery weekend.	19:00 Whispers—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Jenny Colgan and Rosie Millard. 19:30 The Great Pursuit—3. Proposals 3/4 Is literary agent Frederick Frensic getting out of his depth?	19:45 Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib—Episode 4 4/4 Master raconteur Kenneth Williams entertains with memories of the Singapore Stage Club.
20:00	20:00 Radiolab—Series 9, Mixtape 1 - Dakou 1/8 How music on cassette tape changed China's musical landscape. 20:55 Inheritance Tracks—David Rodigan DJ David Rodigan chooses songs by Dusty Springfield and Bob Andy.	20:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, The Age of Fraud 52/52 Manoush Zomorodi explores the explosion of fraud in the USA 20:50 Inheritance Tracks—Tamasin Day Lewis Tamasin Day Lewis chooses music by Bach and Fireflies.	20:00 Archive on 4—Tolkien: The Lost Recordings Joss Ackland narrates a search through BBC archives for unheard gems from JRR Tolkien.	20:00 Motherhood: Bump, Birth and Beyond—3. Beyond 3/3 Jessica Fostekew tackles coping with the new arrival.	20:00 As The Curtain Falls Marie-Louise Muir explores 25 years of Signature Theatre company with founder Jim Houghton 20:30 A Good Read—Marian Keyes and Nikki Bedi Marian Keyes and Nikki Bedi discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.	20:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, A Real Family Evening 12/13 Robin is off to boarding school and Jen plans a cosy family occasion. 20:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 8 8/20 Adrian’s colleagues have to cover for him, when home DIY calamities force his absence.	20:00 A Life of Bliss—From 04/06/1957 A merry new neighbour causes consternation for the engaged, David Bliss. 20:30 Home to Roost—Series 1, Home to Roost 1/6 Having retired, William tries to adapt to a new way of life - as does his wife, Olive.
21:00	21:00 Mastertapes—Series 5, Squeeze (the A Side) Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford talk about Squeeze's 1981 album, 'East Side Story' 21:30 Lew Griffin - Eye of the Cricket—1. Victim 1/10 New Orleans private detective Lew Griffin is asked to find a missing boy.	21:00 Mastertapes—Series 5, Squeeze (the B Side) Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford face audience questions about Squeeze's 'East Side Story' 21:30 Lew Griffin - Eye of the Cricket—2. The Past 2/10 New Orleans detective Lewis Griffin relives his troubled past.	21:00 Short Cuts—Series 8, Copycat 3/6 Josie Long presents stories of imitation and plagiarism. 21:30 Lew Griffin - Eye of the Cricket—3. Complications 3/10 Lew Griffin has mysteries to solve - including the identity of someone claiming to be him.	21:00 Great Lives—JRR Tolkien, creator of The Hobbit Niall Ferguson chooses JRR Tolkien, creator of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings 21:30 Lew Griffin - Eye of the Cricket—4. Searching 4/10 Lew Griffin resumes the search for Shaun and has a date with Deborah the florist.	21:00 Curious Cases—Series 18, The Weirdness of Water, Part 2 Adam Rutherford and Hannah Fry attempt to answer more questions on why water is weird 21:30 Lew Griffin - Eye of the Cricket—5. Keeping Notes 5/10 Detective Lew Griffin invites ex-con Ezekiel to stay and Deborah has a surprise for him.	21:00 Down by the River—1. Source 1/3 From the source to the estuary, Laura Barton explores how rivers have shaped us.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—British Music Makers, Noel Gallagher Musician Noel Gallagher is castaway by Kirsty Young. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, The Dodo Slaughtered into oblivion, the naturalist asks what lessons can be learned from the Dodo.
22:00	22:00 Just a Minute—Series 91, Edinburgh Festival - MacAulay, Brandreth, Parris and McCabe 10/10 Sue Perkins presents the second of two special editions of the programme from Edinburgh 22:30 And Now in Colour—Series 2, The Grand Tour 6/6 The sketch team take their audience on a luxury London excursion.	22:00 The Ultimate Choice—Series 1, 6. Churchill v Teletubby 6/6 Steph McGovern seeks answers to great questions of our age. With Chris McCausland. 22:30 Alice's Wunderland—Series 3, Episode 3 3/4 A panto adventure in the Poundland of magical realms. Stars Alice Lowe and Marcia Warren. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Simon Farnaby 2/4 Paul Garner talks to Simon Farnaby.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Lucy Porter: Back in the Family Way In a new show Lucy Porter examines family life and how it's been affected by the pandemic. 22:30 World of Pub—Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Dodgy Phil hatches a sporting scheme to improve the fortunes of Barry and Garry's bar. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Simon Farnaby 3/4 Paul Garner talks to Simon Farnaby.	22:00 My Teenage Diary—Series 11, 1: Ivo Graham 1/6 Rufus Hound hears comedian Ivo Graham read from the diary of his student days. 22:30 Colin Hoult's Carnival of Monsters—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 Bizarre exhibits including wannabe Hollywood screenwriter Andy Parker.	22:00 Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?—Series 1, 2. Bringing Up Lucy 2/5 Florence watches some of Selina's very raunchy old movies. 22:30 Beauty of Britain—Series 3, The Broad Fit Footglove 3/6 Is Beauty's job ageing her up? 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Simon Farnaby 4/4 Paul Garner talks to Simon Farnaby.	22:00 Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 Bridget answers that old chestnut, 'Are Women Funny?' 22:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 John creates an innovative teaching aid and eavesdrops on two guards.	22:00 The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 3, Alternative Therapies 4/6 Gurus, spirit guides and a sweat lodge ritual - Mel and Vicki succumb to New Ageism. 22:30 Chain Reaction—Series 9, Frankie Boyle talks to Grant Morrison 3/6 Comedian Frankie Boyle talks to comic book writer Grant Morrison.
23:00	23:00 The Naked Week—The Naked Week - Pilot The Skewer's Jon Holmes and host Andrew Hunter Murray send a new news-nude to your ears 23:30 Lee and Herring's Fist of Fun—Edinburgh 1/6 The cult BBC Radio 1 series hosted by Stewart Lee and Richard Herring.	23:00 Meet David Sedaris—Series 8, Instalment 2 2/6 A special series recorded at home with the world-renowned storyteller. 23:30 Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Riddlington Plastic 4/6 The consultants marvel at the world wide web, and Ryan gets embroiled in a protest.	23:00 The Harpoon—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 The nostalgic spiffing spoof of adventure story papers for boys. 23:30 The Guns of Adam Riches—Series 2, Mastermind in Love 2/3 The story of Mastermind, a blind megalomaniac looking for love.	23:00 Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 The poet laureate of comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse. 23:15 The In Crowd—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward. 23:30 Rigor Mortis—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 Trying to guard his legacy, the professor lets Anthony and Ruth run the path lab.	23:00 2000 Years of Radio—Series 1, Dark Age FM 2/6 It's just coming up to 500AD, but watch out - the end of the world is nigh. 23:15 Steven Appleby's Normal Life—Series 2, Normal Time 2/6 The cartoonist claims dinosaurs mastered the 3Rs - reading, writing and riding bicycles. 23:30 Listen Against—Series 3, Episode 2 2/4 Previewing the new musical about the lives of David and Jonathan Dimbleby.	23:00 Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 2, Egypt 3/4 The comedian entertains bewildered Bedouins in the desert and ponders a wildlife show. 23:30 The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 3, Napoleon Bonaparte 6/6 Humorous assessment of the life and career of the battling French emperor.	23:00 Spats—Series 1, Religion versus Atheism (And Other Religions) 2/4 Comedian Luke Roberts tries to solve the big arguments using light entertainment. 23:15 The Hauntening—Series 3, Calculating 2/4 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, Coming of Age 4/6 Stephen K Amos is joined by Mae Martin, Travis Jay and Dan Antopolski.

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