Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 16 - 22 October 2023

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00:00	00:00 Poetry Extra—The Great Libraries - The Wordsworth Trust Daljit Nagra finds another poetry highlight in the BBC's archives. 00:30 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 A Cornish house, with a fragrant lawn stretching down to the cliffs, links five cousins.	00:00 Andrew Rissik - A Man Alone—3. Harriet 3/3 Philip struggles on with his marriage to Jennifer. With Ronald Pickup and Brenda Blethyn.	00:00 Catherine Czerkawska - Running Before the Wind—1. Casting Off 1/4 Yachting fan Alison discovers an incredible family history while restoring the Isabella. 00:45 Short Works—Beatrice by Nicole Flattery 14 year old Beatrice attends an after-school class for 'Female CEO’s of the Future’.	00:00 Catherine Czerkawska - Running Before the Wind—2. Hoisting the Sail 2/4 Alison's curiosity reveals the fortunes of the Lynn family in the 1880s. 00:45 Short Works—All the Fire by Jacob Ross Lilly's a new mother with a burning soul, she just has to find it again.	00:00 Catherine Czerkawska - Running Before the Wind—3. Still Waters 3/4 The Lynns find that being a major force in the world of yacht design brings new demands. 00:45 Short Works—The Prisoner by Heidi Amsinck Anders has doubts about the Copenhagen history tour.	00:00 Algernon Blackwood - The Nemesis of Fire Dr John Silence investigates the appearance of smoke and spontaneous fires... 00:45 Edgar Allan Poe—The Pit and the Pendulum In a dark dungeon, a man faces the threat of death.	00:00 Carey Harrison - A Call From The Dead It's good to talk, but not when you're called from beyond the grave. With John Shrapnel. 00:30 The Price of Fear—Cat's Cradle An explicitly horrific tale of a boorish film director and a vengeful feline.
01:00	01:50 Colin Blytheway - Ground Control (Omnibus) Trials and tribulations of being married to an astronaut aboard the ISS.	01:00 Deep Six—1. Target 1/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry is still hired for special 'jobs'. But a new assignment sparks alarm. 01:30 Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—1. Parallels 1/6 Unmarried women are disappearing in the sleepy East Anglian town of Flaxborough.	01:00 Deep Six—2. Suspect 2/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry is dispatched to retrieve a file only to find death and suspicion. 01:30 Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—2. Contact 2/6 Purbright and Sergeant Love hit the trail of Flaxborough’s missing women.	01:00 Deep Six—3. Loose Ends 3/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry, wrongly accused, is on the run from gangsters and security services 01:30 Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—3. Paper Trail 3/6 Clients of the Handclasp Marriage Bureau come under scrutiny.	01:00 Deep Six—4. Framed 4/6 Wrongfully framed for a murder, Ex-SAS agent Terry Prince searches for who did it. 01:30 Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—4. Commander 4/6 Lucy meets with Lonelyheart 4122. But is she the naïve party that she makes out?	01:00 Catherine Czerkawska - Running Before the Wind—4. Weathering the Storm 4/4 Having learned the family's boat-building history, can Alison save the last Lynn yacht? 01:45 Short Works—Take Me Home by Louise Kennedy A woman returns to Belfast to care for her dying grandmother.	01:00 David Pownall—Fishing for Ghosts A major political figure raises suspicions when they enter a well known literary prize.
02:00		02:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—6. The Coastguard 6/10 Sophie tells all, and Calypso has a secret for Hector, but where is he? 02:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—1. England Goes Global 1/20 Assessing the impact of Sir Francis Drake's Circumnavigation Medal. 02:30 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Pilot Sitcom about an alien invasion of a small English village. Starring Katherine Parkinson.	02:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—7. London 7/10 Calypso pays a visit to Polly, and discovers her unusual relationship with the twins. 02:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—2. Communion and Conscience 2/20 Neil MacGregor uses the Stratford Chalice to explore the world in Shakespeare's time. 02:30 Showstopper—6. Bedlam 6/6 The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears.	02:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—8. Polly 8/10 Sophie has an accident, Polly tries to forget, and Calypso gets news. 02:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—3. Snacking Through Shakespeare 3/20 A fork found on the site of the Rose Theatre reveals what people ate in the Bard's time. 02:30 Relativity—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Unexpectedly reunited, no partners or offspring, the family of four go down memory lane.	02:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—9. Shocks and Surprises 9/10 Max gets a telephone call about Monica, while Helena gets a surprise visitor. 02:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—4. Life without Elizabeth 4/20 The story behind a portrait justifying Elizabeth I's position in the Tudor succession. 02:30 What Does the K Stand For?—Series 1, The Cat Next Door 4/6 An actress moves in next door and helps Stephen overcome his stage fright.	02:00 Deep Six—5. Blackmail 5/6 Falsely accused ex-SAS agent Terry Prince is on the run, and being blackmailed. 02:30 Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—5. Follow the Money 5/6 Dodgy money begins to flow. But in which direction?	02:30 Salt on Your Tongue by Charlotte Runcie (Omnibus) Charlotte Runcie's book explores the mythical and magical qualities of the sea.
03:00	03:00 A Life of Bliss—From 09/07/1957 Sparks fly when David’s friend, philandering airline pilot Phil Bender, moves in nearby. 03:30 Home to Roost—Series 1, Annoying Little Habits 6/6 Daughter-in-law, Angela, fears for William’s state of mind.	03:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Wooden Overcoats 3/8 Two coffins lead to a burst of superstition. Adapted from BBC TV 03:30 Semi Circles—Series 1, A Woman's Role 5/6 Helen's multiplying skills with a calculator mean Ben is soon adding up the repercussions.	03:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Tay Bridge 15/17 On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie is bridging a gap. 03:30 Growing Pains—4. Trial and Error 4/6 Pat's dream comes true - and she is all consuming - while Mark makes romantic plans.	03:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's School 7/20 The Lad himself turns his home into a centre of learning. 03:30 King of Bath—Blessed Are We 5/6 Can the fine, upright moral guardian Dr Collins be compromised?	03:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Sons of the Sea 20/20 Captain Mainwaring's platoon get lost in sea fog. 03:30 Second Thoughts—Series 2, Overtaken By Events 1/8 Hannah is driving her mother round the bend and Joe is discovering girls.	03:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—10. The Return 10/10 A funeral sparks a big reunion of old faces at the house in Cornwall. 03:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—5. Swordplay and Swagger 5/20 Neil MacGregor explores the essential accoutrements of any self-respecting gentleman. 03:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, One Man, Two Charlies 2/6 Ed finally finds himself homeless, but with a two-book deal! Stars Christopher Douglas.	03:45 Could Do Better—Kenneth Williams Robert Booth summons Kenneth Williams for a quiet word about the actor's school reports.
04:00	04:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Black American Icons, Whoopi Goldberg Actor, comic and producer Whoopi Goldberg is castaway by Kirsty Young. 04:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Large Blue The naturalist asks why the large blue butterfly recently died out in the UK.	04:00 It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 With panellists Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford, Lucy Porter and Robert Popper. 04:30 Snap—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Doug and Molly try to bury their differences to help son Ryan.	04:00 The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons debate to win. 04:30 On Baby Street—Series 1, Episode 5 5/5 Will Ian get to the hospital on time? Can Geraldine and Yvette get there at all?	04:00 Counterpoint—Series 26, 2012 Heat 1 1/13 Paul Gambaccini hosts the 26th series of the general knowledge music quiz. From 2012. 04:30 The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 It's a facelift fracas on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.	04:00 Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Greg Davies, Eggsy, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert for a comedy quiz. 04:30 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Barbie 1/6 The Conroy family are braced for school reports and a loan.	04:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Divorce 12/13 When some friends split up, Kate and George become rather nervous. 04:30 Kathmandu or Bust—Turkish Delight 3/6 The travellers arrive in Turkey, but will they all be able to explore the land of Kismet?	04:00 The Men from the Ministry—Food for Thought The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad. Stars Deryck Guyler. 04:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 17 17/20 Shirley the temp, Mavis’s cousin, sees trouble for Michael after reading his tealeaves.
05:00	05:00 Andrew Rissik - A Man Alone—3. Harriet 3/3 Philip struggles on with his marriage to Jennifer. With Ronald Pickup and Brenda Blethyn.	05:00 Catherine Czerkawska - Running Before the Wind—1. Casting Off 1/4 Yachting fan Alison discovers an incredible family history while restoring the Isabella. 05:45 Short Works—Beatrice by Nicole Flattery 14 year old Beatrice attends an after-school class for 'Female CEO’s of the Future’.	05:00 Catherine Czerkawska - Running Before the Wind—2. Hoisting the Sail 2/4 Alison's curiosity reveals the fortunes of the Lynn family in the 1880s. 05:45 Short Works—All the Fire by Jacob Ross Lilly's a new mother with a burning soul, she just has to find it again.	05:00 Catherine Czerkawska - Running Before the Wind—3. Still Waters 3/4 The Lynns find that being a major force in the world of yacht design brings new demands. 05:45 Short Works—The Prisoner by Heidi Amsinck Anders has doubts about the Copenhagen history tour.	05:00 Catherine Czerkawska - Running Before the Wind—4. Weathering the Storm 4/4 Having learned the family's boat-building history, can Alison save the last Lynn yacht? 05:45 Short Works—Take Me Home by Louise Kennedy A woman returns to Belfast to care for her dying grandmother.	05:00 The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou, Matthew Fort. 05:30 Barbara Nice—Series 1, The Fib 4/4 A school reunion for Barbara sparks a rash white lie.	05:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Alternative Comedy...and Beyond, 1. Lenin of the Rovers 1/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 80s alternative comedy.
06:00	06:00 Deep Six—1. Target 1/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry is still hired for special 'jobs'. But a new assignment sparks alarm. 06:30 Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—1. Parallels 1/6 Unmarried women are disappearing in the sleepy East Anglian town of Flaxborough.	06:00 Deep Six—2. Suspect 2/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry is dispatched to retrieve a file only to find death and suspicion. 06:30 Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—2. Contact 2/6 Purbright and Sergeant Love hit the trail of Flaxborough’s missing women.	06:00 Deep Six—3. Loose Ends 3/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry, wrongly accused, is on the run from gangsters and security services 06:30 Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—3. Paper Trail 3/6 Clients of the Handclasp Marriage Bureau come under scrutiny.	06:00 Deep Six—4. Framed 4/6 Wrongfully framed for a murder, Ex-SAS agent Terry Prince searches for who did it. 06:30 Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—4. Commander 4/6 Lucy meets with Lonelyheart 4122. But is she the naïve party that she makes out?	06:00 Deep Six—5. Blackmail 5/6 Falsely accused ex-SAS agent Terry Prince is on the run, and being blackmailed. 06:30 Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—5. Follow the Money 5/6 Dodgy money begins to flow. But in which direction?	06:00 David Pownall—Fishing for Ghosts A major political figure raises suspicions when they enter a well known literary prize.	06:00 Poetry Extra—A Manual For Dreaming Womxn Dajlit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 06:30 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 A Cornish house with a fragrant lawn provides the setting for a wartime saga.
07:00	07:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—6. The Coastguard 6/10 Sophie tells all, and Calypso has a secret for Hector, but where is he? 07:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—1. England Goes Global 1/20 Assessing the impact of Sir Francis Drake's Circumnavigation Medal. 07:30 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Pilot Sitcom about an alien invasion of a small English village. Starring Katherine Parkinson.	07:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—7. London 7/10 Calypso pays a visit to Polly, and discovers her unusual relationship with the twins. 07:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—2. Communion and Conscience 2/20 Neil MacGregor uses the Stratford Chalice to explore the world in Shakespeare's time. 07:30 Showstopper—6. Bedlam 6/6 The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears.	07:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—8. Polly 8/10 Sophie has an accident, Polly tries to forget, and Calypso gets news. 07:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—3. Snacking Through Shakespeare 3/20 A fork found on the site of the Rose Theatre reveals what people ate in the Bard's time. 07:30 Relativity—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Unexpectedly reunited, no partners or offspring, the family of four go down memory lane.	07:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—9. Shocks and Surprises 9/10 Max gets a telephone call about Monica, while Helena gets a surprise visitor. 07:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—4. Life without Elizabeth 4/20 The story behind a portrait justifying Elizabeth I's position in the Tudor succession. 07:30 What Does the K Stand For?—Series 1, The Cat Next Door 4/6 An actress moves in next door and helps Stephen overcome his stage fright.	07:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—10. The Return 10/10 A funeral sparks a big reunion of old faces at the house in Cornwall. 07:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—5. Swordplay and Swagger 5/20 Neil MacGregor explores the essential accoutrements of any self-respecting gentleman. 07:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, One Man, Two Charlies 2/6 Ed finally finds himself homeless, but with a two-book deal! Stars Christopher Douglas.	07:30 Salt on Your Tongue by Charlotte Runcie (Omnibus) Charlotte Runcie's book explores the mythical and magical qualities of the sea.	07:40 Inheritance Tracks—Lou Sanders Comedian and writer Lou Sanders chooses tracks by The Waterstones and Bob Dylan. 07:50 Shakespeare's Restless World (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/4 Neil MacGregor uses objects of the time to explore the turbulent world of Shakespeare.
08:00	08:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Wooden Overcoats 3/8 Two coffins lead to a burst of superstition. Adapted from BBC TV 08:30 Semi Circles—Series 1, A Woman's Role 5/6 Helen's multiplying skills with a calculator mean Ben is soon adding up the repercussions.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Tay Bridge 15/17 On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie is bridging a gap. 08:30 Growing Pains—4. Trial and Error 4/6 Pat's dream comes true - and she is all consuming - while Mark makes romantic plans.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's School 7/20 The Lad himself turns his home into a centre of learning. 08:30 King of Bath—Blessed Are We 5/6 Can the fine, upright moral guardian Dr Collins be compromised?	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Sons of the Sea 20/20 Captain Mainwaring's platoon get lost in sea fog. 08:30 Second Thoughts—Series 2, Overtaken By Events 1/8 Hannah is driving her mother round the bend and Joe is discovering girls.	08:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Divorce 12/13 When some friends split up, Kate and George become rather nervous. 08:30 Kathmandu or Bust—Turkish Delight 3/6 The travellers arrive in Turkey, but will they all be able to explore the land of Kismet?	08:45 Could Do Better—Kenneth Williams Robert Booth summons Kenneth Williams for a quiet word about the actor's school reports.
09:00	09:00 It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 With panellists Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford, Lucy Porter and Robert Popper. 09:30 Snap—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Doug and Molly try to bury their differences to help son Ryan.	09:00 The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons debate to win. 09:30 On Baby Street—Series 1, Episode 5 5/5 Will Ian get to the hospital on time? Can Geraldine and Yvette get there at all?	09:00 Counterpoint—Series 26, 2012 Heat 1 1/13 Paul Gambaccini hosts the 26th series of the general knowledge music quiz. From 2012. 09:30 The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 It's a facelift fracas on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.	09:00 Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Greg Davies, Eggsy, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert for a comedy quiz. 09:30 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Barbie 1/6 The Conroy family are braced for school reports and a loan.	09:00 The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou, Matthew Fort. 09:30 Barbara Nice—Series 1, The Fib 4/4 A school reunion for Barbara sparks a rash white lie.	09:00 The Men from the Ministry—Food for Thought The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad. Stars Deryck Guyler. 09:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 17 17/20 Shirley the temp, Mavis’s cousin, sees trouble for Michael after reading his tealeaves.	09:00 Jerome K Jerome - Three Men in a Boat—1. Setting Off 1/3 George, Harris and J enjoy a holiday on the River Thames, with Montmorency the dog. 09:30 Tony's—Series 1, Putting on the Style 1/6 Misadventures of a corner-shop barber, with a battle against rival Boris the Russian.
10:00	10:00 Andrew Rissik - A Man Alone—3. Harriet 3/3 Philip struggles on with his marriage to Jennifer. With Ronald Pickup and Brenda Blethyn.	10:00 Catherine Czerkawska - Running Before the Wind—1. Casting Off 1/4 Yachting fan Alison discovers an incredible family history while restoring the Isabella. 10:45 Short Works—Beatrice by Nicole Flattery 14 year old Beatrice attends an after-school class for 'Female CEO’s of the Future’.	10:00 Catherine Czerkawska - Running Before the Wind—2. Hoisting the Sail 2/4 Alison's curiosity reveals the fortunes of the Lynn family in the 1880s. 10:45 Short Works—All the Fire by Jacob Ross Lilly's a new mother with a burning soul, she just has to find it again.	10:00 Catherine Czerkawska - Running Before the Wind—3. Still Waters 3/4 The Lynns find that being a major force in the world of yacht design brings new demands. 10:45 Short Works—The Prisoner by Heidi Amsinck Anders has doubts about the Copenhagen history tour.	10:00 Catherine Czerkawska - Running Before the Wind—4. Weathering the Storm 4/4 Having learned the family's boat-building history, can Alison save the last Lynn yacht? 10:45 Short Works—Take Me Home by Louise Kennedy A woman returns to Belfast to care for her dying grandmother.	10:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Alternative Comedy...and Beyond, 1. Lenin of the Rovers 1/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 80s alternative comedy.	10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Black American Icons, George Foreman Former heavyweight champion, George Foreman is castaway by Sue Lawley. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Collecting The naturalist comments on the decline in collecting by children.
11:00	11:00 Deep Six—1. Target 1/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry is still hired for special 'jobs'. But a new assignment sparks alarm. 11:30 Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—1. Parallels 1/6 Unmarried women are disappearing in the sleepy East Anglian town of Flaxborough.	11:00 Deep Six—2. Suspect 2/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry is dispatched to retrieve a file only to find death and suspicion. 11:30 Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—2. Contact 2/6 Purbright and Sergeant Love hit the trail of Flaxborough’s missing women.	11:00 Deep Six—3. Loose Ends 3/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry, wrongly accused, is on the run from gangsters and security services 11:30 Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—3. Paper Trail 3/6 Clients of the Handclasp Marriage Bureau come under scrutiny.	11:00 Deep Six—4. Framed 4/6 Wrongfully framed for a murder, Ex-SAS agent Terry Prince searches for who did it. 11:30 Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—4. Commander 4/6 Lucy meets with Lonelyheart 4122. But is she the naïve party that she makes out?	11:00 Deep Six—5. Blackmail 5/6 Falsely accused ex-SAS agent Terry Prince is on the run, and being blackmailed. 11:30 Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—5. Follow the Money 5/6 Dodgy money begins to flow. But in which direction?	11:00 David Pownall—Fishing for Ghosts A major political figure raises suspicions when they enter a well known literary prize.	11:00 Poetry Extra—A Manual For Dreaming Womxn Dajlit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 11:30 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 A Cornish house with a fragrant lawn provides the setting for a wartime saga.
12:00	12:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—6. The Coastguard 6/10 Sophie tells all, and Calypso has a secret for Hector, but where is he? 12:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—1. England Goes Global 1/20 Assessing the impact of Sir Francis Drake's Circumnavigation Medal. 12:30 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Pilot Sitcom about an alien invasion of a small English village. Starring Katherine Parkinson.	12:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—7. London 7/10 Calypso pays a visit to Polly, and discovers her unusual relationship with the twins. 12:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—2. Communion and Conscience 2/20 Neil MacGregor uses the Stratford Chalice to explore the world in Shakespeare's time. 12:30 Showstopper—6. Bedlam 6/6 The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears.	12:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—8. Polly 8/10 Sophie has an accident, Polly tries to forget, and Calypso gets news. 12:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—3. Snacking Through Shakespeare 3/20 A fork found on the site of the Rose Theatre reveals what people ate in the Bard's time. 12:30 Relativity—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Unexpectedly reunited, no partners or offspring, the family of four go down memory lane.	12:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—9. Shocks and Surprises 9/10 Max gets a telephone call about Monica, while Helena gets a surprise visitor. 12:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—4. Life without Elizabeth 4/20 The story behind a portrait justifying Elizabeth I's position in the Tudor succession. 12:30 What Does the K Stand For?—Series 1, The Cat Next Door 4/6 An actress moves in next door and helps Stephen overcome his stage fright.	12:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—10. The Return 10/10 A funeral sparks a big reunion of old faces at the house in Cornwall. 12:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—5. Swordplay and Swagger 5/20 Neil MacGregor explores the essential accoutrements of any self-respecting gentleman. 12:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, One Man, Two Charlies 2/6 Ed finally finds himself homeless, but with a two-book deal! Stars Christopher Douglas.	12:30 Salt on Your Tongue by Charlotte Runcie (Omnibus) Charlotte Runcie's book explores the mythical and magical qualities of the sea.	12:40 Inheritance Tracks—Lou Sanders Comedian and writer Lou Sanders chooses tracks by The Waterstones and Bob Dylan. 12:50 Shakespeare's Restless World (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/4 Neil MacGregor uses objects of the time to explore the turbulent world of Shakespeare.
13:00	13:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Wooden Overcoats 3/8 Two coffins lead to a burst of superstition. Adapted from BBC TV 13:30 Semi Circles—Series 1, A Woman's Role 5/6 Helen's multiplying skills with a calculator mean Ben is soon adding up the repercussions.	13:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Tay Bridge 15/17 On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie is bridging a gap. 13:30 Growing Pains—4. Trial and Error 4/6 Pat's dream comes true - and she is all consuming - while Mark makes romantic plans.	13:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's School 7/20 The Lad himself turns his home into a centre of learning. 13:30 King of Bath—Blessed Are We 5/6 Can the fine, upright moral guardian Dr Collins be compromised?	13:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Sons of the Sea 20/20 Captain Mainwaring's platoon get lost in sea fog. 13:30 Second Thoughts—Series 2, Overtaken By Events 1/8 Hannah is driving her mother round the bend and Joe is discovering girls.	13:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Divorce 12/13 When some friends split up, Kate and George become rather nervous. 13:30 Kathmandu or Bust—Turkish Delight 3/6 The travellers arrive in Turkey, but will they all be able to explore the land of Kismet?	13:45 Could Do Better—Kenneth Williams Robert Booth summons Kenneth Williams for a quiet word about the actor's school reports.
14:00	14:00 It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 With panellists Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford, Lucy Porter and Robert Popper. 14:30 Snap—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Doug and Molly try to bury their differences to help son Ryan.	14:00 The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons debate to win. 14:30 On Baby Street—Series 1, Episode 5 5/5 Will Ian get to the hospital on time? Can Geraldine and Yvette get there at all?	14:00 Counterpoint—Series 26, 2012 Heat 1 1/13 Paul Gambaccini hosts the 26th series of the general knowledge music quiz. From 2012. 14:30 The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 It's a facelift fracas on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.	14:00 Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Greg Davies, Eggsy, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert for a comedy quiz. 14:30 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Barbie 1/6 The Conroy family are braced for school reports and a loan.	14:00 The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou, Matthew Fort. 14:30 Barbara Nice—Series 1, The Fib 4/4 A school reunion for Barbara sparks a rash white lie.	14:00 The Men from the Ministry—Food for Thought The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad. Stars Deryck Guyler. 14:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 17 17/20 Shirley the temp, Mavis’s cousin, sees trouble for Michael after reading his tealeaves.	14:00 Jerome K Jerome - Three Men in a Boat—1. Setting Off 1/3 George, Harris and J enjoy a holiday on the River Thames, with Montmorency the dog. 14:30 Tony's—Series 1, Putting on the Style 1/6 Misadventures of a corner-shop barber, with a battle against rival Boris the Russian.
15:00	15:00 Andrew Rissik - A Man Alone—3. Harriet 3/3 Philip struggles on with his marriage to Jennifer. With Ronald Pickup and Brenda Blethyn.	15:00 Catherine Czerkawska - Running Before the Wind—1. Casting Off 1/4 Yachting fan Alison discovers an incredible family history while restoring the Isabella. 15:45 Short Works—Beatrice by Nicole Flattery 14 year old Beatrice attends an after-school class for 'Female CEO’s of the Future’.	15:00 Catherine Czerkawska - Running Before the Wind—2. Hoisting the Sail 2/4 Alison's curiosity reveals the fortunes of the Lynn family in the 1880s. 15:45 Short Works—All the Fire by Jacob Ross Lilly's a new mother with a burning soul, she just has to find it again.	15:00 Catherine Czerkawska - Running Before the Wind—3. Still Waters 3/4 The Lynns find that being a major force in the world of yacht design brings new demands. 15:45 Short Works—The Prisoner by Heidi Amsinck Anders has doubts about the Copenhagen history tour.	15:00 Catherine Czerkawska - Running Before the Wind—4. Weathering the Storm 4/4 Having learned the family's boat-building history, can Alison save the last Lynn yacht? 15:45 Short Works—Take Me Home by Louise Kennedy A woman returns to Belfast to care for her dying grandmother.	15:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Alternative Comedy...and Beyond, 1. Lenin of the Rovers 1/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 80s alternative comedy.	15:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Black American Icons, George Foreman Former heavyweight champion, George Foreman is castaway by Sue Lawley. 15:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Collecting The naturalist comments on the decline in collecting by children.
16:00	16:00 Deep Six—1. Target 1/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry is still hired for special 'jobs'. But a new assignment sparks alarm. 16:30 Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—1. Parallels 1/6 Unmarried women are disappearing in the sleepy East Anglian town of Flaxborough.	16:00 Deep Six—2. Suspect 2/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry is dispatched to retrieve a file only to find death and suspicion. 16:30 Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—2. Contact 2/6 Purbright and Sergeant Love hit the trail of Flaxborough’s missing women.	16:00 Deep Six—3. Loose Ends 3/6 Ex-SAS agent Terry, wrongly accused, is on the run from gangsters and security services 16:30 Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—3. Paper Trail 3/6 Clients of the Handclasp Marriage Bureau come under scrutiny.	16:00 Deep Six—4. Framed 4/6 Wrongfully framed for a murder, Ex-SAS agent Terry Prince searches for who did it. 16:30 Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—4. Commander 4/6 Lucy meets with Lonelyheart 4122. But is she the naïve party that she makes out?	16:00 Deep Six—5. Blackmail 5/6 Falsely accused ex-SAS agent Terry Prince is on the run, and being blackmailed. 16:30 Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122—5. Follow the Money 5/6 Dodgy money begins to flow. But in which direction?	16:00 Algernon Blackwood - The Nemesis of Fire Dr John Silence investigates the appearance of smoke and spontaneous fires... 16:45 Edgar Allan Poe—The Pit and the Pendulum In a dark dungeon, a man faces the threat of death.	16:00 Carey Harrison - A Call From The Dead It's good to talk, but not when you're called from beyond the grave. With John Shrapnel. 16:30 The Price of Fear—Cat's Cradle An explicitly horrific tale of a boorish film director and a vengeful feline.
17:00	17:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—6. The Coastguard 6/10 Sophie tells all, and Calypso has a secret for Hector, but where is he? 17:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—1. England Goes Global 1/20 Assessing the impact of Sir Francis Drake's Circumnavigation Medal. 17:30 Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Pilot Sitcom about an alien invasion of a small English village. Starring Katherine Parkinson.	17:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—7. London 7/10 Calypso pays a visit to Polly, and discovers her unusual relationship with the twins. 17:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—2. Communion and Conscience 2/20 Neil MacGregor uses the Stratford Chalice to explore the world in Shakespeare's time. 17:30 Showstopper—6. Bedlam 6/6 The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears.	17:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—8. Polly 8/10 Sophie has an accident, Polly tries to forget, and Calypso gets news. 17:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—3. Snacking Through Shakespeare 3/20 A fork found on the site of the Rose Theatre reveals what people ate in the Bard's time. 17:30 Relativity—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Unexpectedly reunited, no partners or offspring, the family of four go down memory lane.	17:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—9. Shocks and Surprises 9/10 Max gets a telephone call about Monica, while Helena gets a surprise visitor. 17:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—4. Life without Elizabeth 4/20 The story behind a portrait justifying Elizabeth I's position in the Tudor succession. 17:30 What Does the K Stand For?—Series 1, The Cat Next Door 4/6 An actress moves in next door and helps Stephen overcome his stage fright.	17:00 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—10. The Return 10/10 A funeral sparks a big reunion of old faces at the house in Cornwall. 17:15 Shakespeare's Restless World—5. Swordplay and Swagger 5/20 Neil MacGregor explores the essential accoutrements of any self-respecting gentleman. 17:30 Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, One Man, Two Charlies 2/6 Ed finally finds himself homeless, but with a two-book deal! Stars Christopher Douglas.	17:00 David Pownall—Fishing for Ghosts A major political figure raises suspicions when they enter a well known literary prize.	17:00 Poetry Extra—A Manual For Dreaming Womxn Dajlit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 A Cornish house with a fragrant lawn provides the setting for a wartime saga.
18:00	18:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Wooden Overcoats 3/8 Two coffins lead to a burst of superstition. Adapted from BBC TV 18:30 Semi Circles—Series 1, A Woman's Role 5/6 Helen's multiplying skills with a calculator mean Ben is soon adding up the repercussions.	18:00 The Goon Show—Series 9, The Tay Bridge 15/17 On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie is bridging a gap. 18:30 Growing Pains—4. Trial and Error 4/6 Pat's dream comes true - and she is all consuming - while Mark makes romantic plans.	18:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's School 7/20 The Lad himself turns his home into a centre of learning. 18:30 King of Bath—Blessed Are We 5/6 Can the fine, upright moral guardian Dr Collins be compromised?	18:00 Dad's Army—Series 1, Sons of the Sea 20/20 Captain Mainwaring's platoon get lost in sea fog. 18:30 Second Thoughts—Series 2, Overtaken By Events 1/8 Hannah is driving her mother round the bend and Joe is discovering girls.	18:00 Marriage Lines—Series 1, The Divorce 12/13 When some friends split up, Kate and George become rather nervous. 18:30 Kathmandu or Bust—Turkish Delight 3/6 The travellers arrive in Turkey, but will they all be able to explore the land of Kismet?	18:30 Salt on Your Tongue by Charlotte Runcie (Omnibus) Charlotte Runcie's book explores the mythical and magical qualities of the sea.	18:40 Inheritance Tracks—Lou Sanders Comedian and writer Lou Sanders chooses tracks by The Waterstones and Bob Dylan. 18:50 Shakespeare's Restless World (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/4 Neil MacGregor uses objects of the time to explore the turbulent world of Shakespeare.
19:00	19:00 It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 With panellists Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford, Lucy Porter and Robert Popper. 19:30 Snap—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Doug and Molly try to bury their differences to help son Ryan.	19:00 The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 6 6/6 Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons debate to win. 19:30 On Baby Street—Series 1, Episode 5 5/5 Will Ian get to the hospital on time? Can Geraldine and Yvette get there at all?	19:00 Counterpoint—Series 26, 2012 Heat 1 1/13 Paul Gambaccini hosts the 26th series of the general knowledge music quiz. From 2012. 19:30 The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 2 2/6 It's a facelift fracas on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.	19:00 Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 Greg Davies, Eggsy, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert for a comedy quiz. 19:30 Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Barbie 1/6 The Conroy family are braced for school reports and a loan.	19:00 The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou, Matthew Fort. 19:30 Barbara Nice—Series 1, The Fib 4/4 A school reunion for Barbara sparks a rash white lie.	19:45 Could Do Better—Kenneth Williams Robert Booth summons Kenneth Williams for a quiet word about the actor's school reports.
20:00	20:00 Radiolab—Series 9, Flop Off 6/8 Radiolab explores when the best of intentions is not enough – the world of flops. 20:55 Inheritance Tracks—Susie Dent Susie Dent chooses tracks by John Denver and by Joan Armatrading.	20:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, The Public Commons 2/52 Manoush Zomorodi explores how can we create better public places 20:50 Inheritance Tracks—Suzanne Vega Suzanne Vega shares tracks by Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan.	20:00 Pete Seeger in Word and Song A celebration of the life and music of the late folk singer and activist Pete Seeger	20:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Satire and Sitcoms, 3. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 3/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 60s and 70s sitcoms.	20:00 An Obsessive Type: The Tale of the Doves Typeface Can a long lost design classic be rediscovered at the bottom of the Thames? 20:30 Soul Music—Somewhere Exploring what Leonard Bernstein's song from 'West Side Story' means to different people.	20:00 The Men from the Ministry—Food for Thought The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad. Stars Deryck Guyler. 20:30 Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 17 17/20 Shirley the temp, Mavis’s cousin, sees trouble for Michael after reading his tealeaves.	20:00 Jerome K Jerome - Three Men in a Boat—1. Setting Off 1/3 George, Harris and J enjoy a holiday on the River Thames, with Montmorency the dog. 20:30 Tony's—Series 1, Putting on the Style 1/6 Misadventures of a corner-shop barber, with a battle against rival Boris the Russian.
21:00	21:00 Mastertapes—Series 6, Graham Nash (A-side) Graham Nash talks about his debut 1971 solo album, Songs for Beginners. 21:30 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 6. The Mysterious Object 6/20 Captain Jet Morgan and his crew receive warnings to turn back, but who from?	21:00 Mastertapes—Series 6, Graham Nash (B-side) Graham Nash responds to questions from the audience about his album Songs for Beginners. 21:30 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 7. The Shared Nightmare 7/20 The crew try to locate Freighter 6, while Captain Jet has a nightmare.	21:00 Short Cuts—Series 9, Vanishing Point 3/6 Josie Long hears stories of disappearance. 21:30 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 8. Closing-in on Mars 8/20 As the Jet and the crew approach Mars, strange noises and dreams affect them.	21:00 Great Lives—Spike Milligan Comedian and poet Henry Normal picks his comedy hero - Spike Milligan. 21:30 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 9. The Irresistible Light 9/20 Arriving on Mars, Captain Jet Morgan and crew prepare to start explorations.	21:00 Notable—Monsters of Music with Tom Allen, Puccini The Mighty Hunter with Bec Hill Blackmail, affairs and a secret love child. Was Puccini the bad boy of the Opera world? 21:30 Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 10. Freighters Approach 10/20 Captain Jet Morgan's crew are on Mars, but he's alarmed when more of the fleet arrive.	21:00 The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Alternative Comedy...and Beyond, 1. Lenin of the Rovers 1/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 80s alternative comedy.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Black American Icons, George Foreman Former heavyweight champion, George Foreman is castaway by Sue Lawley. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Collecting The naturalist comments on the decline in collecting by children.
22:00	22:00 Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 2, Episode 6 - Brighton 6/10 Quizzer and comedian Paul Sinha tests Brighton on some themed rounds. 22:30 Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Lessington 2/6 Brian Gulliver relives his experiences in Lessington, a land where ignorance reigns.	22:00 Best Medicine—Series 1, 1. Sobriety, Touch, Camellia Sinensis, Trust Comedy meets medical science with virtual reality injections, sobriety and trust. 22:30 Cliche—From 20/4/1981 Sketches galore - from a game show for toffs to Nessie! 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Njambi McGrath 3/3 Jake Yapp chats again to Njambi McGrath.	22:00 Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 4, 1. "...monsters under the bed..." 1/4 A fourth series from Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda. 1/4 22:30 Agendum—Series 2, Timebomb 2/4 Current affairs parody and stupidly feasible visit to the 24-hour Hall of Opinion Mirrors.	22:00 The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 3, Episode 1 1/4 Sketch show with Stoneybridge Town Council, Little Girl, Calum and Frank Hovis. 22:30 Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 2, Social 2/4 Award-winning comedian Alex Edelman looks at how millennials view social media.	22:00 Desolation Jests—Episode 2 2/4 David Jason stars in David Renwick’s dark sketch show about laughter after the apocalypse. 22:30 4 Stands Up—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Chris Addison introduces Gareth Richards, Dan Antopolski and Zoe Lyons	22:00 Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 2, Festivals 2/4 Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by visiting a music festival with Robin Ince. 22:30 Cowards—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Sketch show with a comic slant on human frailties.	22:00 Start/Stop—Series 3, 4. Cathy's Dad 4/6 Hit comedy about 3 marriages in various states of disrepair. All-star cast. 22:30 Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 4, Under the Stars 3/4 Comic poet Tim Key is attempting to find love, while broadcasting from a houseboat.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 112, Episode 6 6/8 Alex Massie, Simon Evans, Alice Fraser, and Rachel Parris join Andy Zaltzman. 23:25 The Comedy Club Interviews—Njambi McGrath 2/3 Jake Yapp chats again to Njambi McGrath. 23:30 Forty Nights in the Wildebeest—Episode 1 1/6 Dan Freedman and Nick Romero return to push their pun count beyond the pain threshold.	23:00 The Pin—Series 3, Party 2/4 Not invited to the BBC's office party, Alex and Ben try to throw their own. 23:30 Elvenquest—Series 4, The Underworld 4/6 The Questers descend into the Underworld in search of Penthiselea's mother.	23:00 Kevin Eldon Will See You Now—Series 3, The Haunted Ghost of the Scary Studio of Terror 3/4 Kevin Eldon returns with sketches about bunnies, Beethoven, Dylan Thomas and olives. 23:30 The Skewer—Series 10, Episode 1 1/8 Jon Holmes's comedy current affairs concept album remixes news into satirical shapes. 23:45 The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 2, Problems 1/6 The comedian muses on the secret of life, and the mysteries of destiny and fate.	23:00 Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, Porridge Votes 6/6 The Scotsmen stand against the Laird in the local by-election. Dirty tricks are soon afoot 23:15 Life With Lederer—Series 1, 4. The Party 4/5 Helen Lederer nervously prepares a supper party. 23:30 Ectoplasm—The Affair of the Baddie's Niece 3/4 Lord Zimbabwe and Dr Lilac try to thwart an evil Waffle Baron.	23:00 Nick Mohammed in Quarters—Episode 2 2/4 Job interview from hell. Nick's fast-paced comedy sketches. 23:15 Bunk Bed—Series 6, Episode 2 2/4 Peter Curran and Patrick Marber wrestle life's challenges while laying in the dark. 23:30 The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 1, Thomas Paine 4/4 The radical comedian profiles the 18th-century author and radical idealist.	23:00 Fred at The Stand—Series 2, Ria Lina, Eshaan Akbar, Susan Riddell and Hal Cruttenden 1/6 Fred MacAulay introduces comedians: Ria Lina, Eshaan Akbar, Susan Riddell, Hal Cruttenden 23:30 Seekers—Series 2, The Boy With the Wogan Tattoo 6/6 It's the morning after Stuart's stag night - his back hurts and Mr Big's looking for him.	23:00 Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 2, Class 4/4 A series of potentially misremembered anecdotes on class from Andy Hamilton. 23:30 Clayton Grange—Series 2, Episode 4 4/4 A team of brilliantly stupid scientists try out their self-replicating killer robo-ants.

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