Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 11 - 17 December 2023

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00:00	00:00 Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - Midwinter Daljit Nagra chooses the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archives. 00:30 The Offing by Benjamin Myers (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Robert looks back on that summer that changed his life. Read by Kevin Whately.	00:00 Ivan Turgenev - On the Eve—1. The Search for Love 1/2 Set on the eve of the Crimean war an upper-class Russian woman is in search of love.	00:00 Ivan Turgenev - On the Eve—2. The Disappearance 2/2 Dimitri Insarov disappears suddenly having fallen in love with upper class Russian Elena.	00:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged 1/2 Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.	00:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—2. Impostor 2/2 Having accepted him after eight years away, Guerre's wife now claims he is an impostor.	00:00 Linda Cracknell - The Three Knots Two stranded friends meet an old woman who claims to control the elements. 00:45 Charles Dickens—The Signalman The eerie tale of a signalman haunted by a spectre warning him of danger on the railway.	00:00 Rappaccini's Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Student Giovanni becomes obsessed with a mysterious girl living next door. 00:30 The Price of Fear—Soul Music Horror legend Vincent Price tells the chilling tale of a violinist with very special hands
01:00	01:40 Inheritance Tracks—Johnny Flynn Actor Johnny Flynn chooses tracks by Paul Robeson and Arthur Russell. 01:50 Katarina Bivald - The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend (Omnibus) Sara leaves her native Sweden to visit her pen pal in Iowa with unforeseen consequences.	01:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 1. Mrs Trevelyan 1/8 When three murders are linked to 'Alex', the debonair sleuth investigates. 01:30 The Same River Twice—1. The Return 1/8 Johnny Maxen returns to Scotland to search for his missing wife. Stars Gordon Jackson.	01:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 2. Dr Kohima 2/8 The police have asked the suave sleuth to help them find the mysterious 'Alex'. 01:30 The Same River Twice—2. The Body 2/8 Reluctantly agreeing to search for his estranged wife, Johnny gets some strange reactions.	01:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 3. Mr Carl Lathom 3/8 Despite an attempt on his life, Temple remains hot on the trail of the elusive 'Alex'. 01:30 The Same River Twice—3. Deadly Threat 3/8 Johnny Maxen faces a deadly threat in the search for his estranged wife.	01:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 4. Mr 'Spider' Williams 4/8 Alex claims another victim, but the plot thickens as the sleuth survives a car crash. 01:30 The Same River Twice—4. Mortuary 4/8 Searching for his estranged wife Johnny gets a phone call.	01:00 Whodunnits—Inspector Hanaud - At the Villa Rose Inspector Hanaud takes up the case when Madame Dauvray is found murdered at her villa.	01:00 Conan Doyle's Strangest Case Telling the true story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's obsession with a miscarriage of justice
02:00		02:00 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—1. Childhood 1/5 A meditation on snow by writer Marcus Sedgwick. 02:15 Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week—1. Bolt of Inspiration 1/5 Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him. 02:30 Stand-Up Specials—Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar S3, Rage and Resentment 3/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.	02:00 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—2. Science 2/5 A meditation on snow by writer Marcus Sedgwick. 02:15 Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week—2. Lightning Strike 2/5 Jim discovers the key to unlock the novel inside of him. 02:30 For the Love of Leo—Series 1, Princess of the Russias 4/4 Leo’s daughter returns as a Russian princess arrives to bid for his heart, and his home.	02:00 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—3. Inspiration 3/5 A meditation on snow by Marcus Sedgwick. 02:15 Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week—3. Marital Woes 3/5 Jim's plan to devote the week to writing a novel causes trouble. 02:30 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Inverness 3/6 Mark Steel visits Inverness in the Highlands and performs for the locals.	02:00 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—4. Arctic Trip 4/5 A meditation on snow by Marcus Sedgwick. 02:15 Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week—4. Jim's Mother 4/5 Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him. 02:30 The Break—Series 1, The Girl from the South 6/6 Jeff tries matchmaking but finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer.	02:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 5. Mr Wilfred Davis 5/8 Lathom is blackmailed and the sleuth sees a surprising figure collects the cash. 02:30 The Same River Twice—5. Discovery 5/8 Inspector Wardlaw makes a shocking discovery in the search for Johnny's missing wife.	02:30 The Man in the Red Coat by Julian Barnes (Omnibus) Julian Barnes' account of Belle Epoque Paris is inspired by a portrait of Dr Pozzi.
03:00	03:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 The comedy duo get up to monkey tricks in Ernie's play The Mighty Kong. 03:30 The Navy Lark—Series 10, The Redundancy Drive 2/18 Captain Povey is keen to clear the decks of HMS Troutbridge, but Number One fights back.	03:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Tea for Two 3/8 A famous by-election visitor sparks party wars. 03:30 After Henry—Series 4, A Fully Extended Family 3/8 Clare returns from Australia, but where is Julian? Sarah delves and Eleanor spins.	03:00 The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Missing 10 Downing Street 3/14 Can Inspector Seagoon and Eccles track down missing 10 Downing Street? 03:30 King Street Junior—Series 8, Internal Inquiries 6/6 Accusations of assault, a mysterious graffiti artist and Mrs Patterson is 'unwell'.	03:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Grappling Game 15/20 A shock's in store for Miss Pugh and the Lad Himself at the wrestling! 03:30 Lip Service—Episode 1 1/6 Cough-a-long-a-Bronte and great knitting patterns of the French Revolution.	03:00 Dad's Army—Series 2, A Brush With the Law 8/20 When a light shines out in a blackout, Hodges hauls Mainwaring to court. 03:30 The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, 1. When the Sap Is Rising 1/6 The dear ladies swallow the consequences of home-made wine.	03:00 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—5. Nature 5/5 Marcus Sedgwick concludes his meditation on the nature of snow. 03:15 Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week—5. Nothing to Lose 5/5 Jim has found a way of unlocking the novel inside of him. 03:30 Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—Happy All The Time Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.	03:45 Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 2, The Brothers Rotten 3/5 Carter Brandon and his uncle let rip at their food, the clergy and the army.
04:00	04:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2023, Len Goodman Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman is castaway by Kirsty Young. 04:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cicada David Attenborough reveals the life of insects that emerge from the earth every 17 years.	04:00 Elephant in the Room—Series 1, Episode 1 1/13 Sarah Millican's new panel show with two winners - Average Jolene and Maverick Matilda. 04:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, The Birds and the Bees 5/6 If Stella can't move to the country, then the country must move to Stella.	04:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 2 2/6 Comedy debate with Graeme Garden, Gyles Brandreth, Miles Jupp and Jo Caulfield. 04:30 Winston—Series 1, Weaving the Spells 2/6 Thrown out by his wife, the cordon bleu scoundrel moves into Nancy's house uninvited.	04:00 Counterpoint—Series 26, 2012 Heat 9 9/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 04:30 Four Joneses and a Jenkins—April - All Hands to the Pump 4/6 Megan is still keen to escape the farm and study, but her father is not listening.	04:00 Guess What?—Episode 1 1/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 04:30 The Richest Man in Britain—The Kidnap 3/6 Dave finds the perfect excuse to get rid of loads of cash when his mum needs some help.	04:00 Albert and Me—Series 1, Where There's a Will 7/9 Off to hospital, single dad Bryan makes contingency plans. 04:30 Rent—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 After Paul's ultimatum to Ruby, a visit to a fortune teller with Maria proves surprising.	04:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Bundle of Joy 2/13 With Jennifer's baby due, her daughters want a girl, but her son's hoping for a brother. 04:30 Whack-O!—Series 2, The Old Lag 11/12 Will the Headmaster be able to make a good impression on their new landlord?
05:00	05:00 Ivan Turgenev - On the Eve—1. The Search for Love 1/2 Set on the eve of the Crimean war an upper-class Russian woman is in search of love.	05:00 Ivan Turgenev - On the Eve—2. The Disappearance 2/2 Dimitri Insarov disappears suddenly having fallen in love with upper class Russian Elena.	05:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged 1/2 Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.	05:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—2. Impostor 2/2 Having accepted him after eight years away, Guerre's wife now claims he is an impostor.	05:00 Whodunnits—Inspector Hanaud - At the Villa Rose Inspector Hanaud takes up the case when Madame Dauvray is found murdered at her villa.	05:00 The Food Quiz—Christmas Special 2005 Jay Rayner hosts a quiz full of festive food trivia. 05:30 The Right Time—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Reflexology and nudism in the sketch comedy about growing older disgracefully.	05:00 Jim Morrison's Will to be Weird—3: The End 3/3 Conclusion of Paul Gambaccini's celebration of the mystique of Jim Morrison.
06:00	06:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 1. Mrs Trevelyan 1/8 When three murders are linked to 'Alex', the debonair sleuth investigates. 06:30 The Same River Twice—1. The Return 1/8 Johnny Maxen returns to Scotland to search for his missing wife. Stars Gordon Jackson.	06:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 2. Dr Kohima 2/8 The police have asked the suave sleuth to help them find the mysterious 'Alex'. 06:30 The Same River Twice—2. The Body 2/8 Reluctantly agreeing to search for his estranged wife, Johnny gets some strange reactions.	06:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 3. Mr Carl Lathom 3/8 Despite an attempt on his life, Temple remains hot on the trail of the elusive 'Alex'. 06:30 The Same River Twice—3. Deadly Threat 3/8 Johnny Maxen faces a deadly threat in the search for his estranged wife.	06:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 4. Mr 'Spider' Williams 4/8 Alex claims another victim, but the plot thickens as the sleuth survives a car crash. 06:30 The Same River Twice—4. Mortuary 4/8 Searching for his estranged wife Johnny gets a phone call.	06:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 5. Mr Wilfred Davis 5/8 Lathom is blackmailed and the sleuth sees a surprising figure collects the cash. 06:30 The Same River Twice—5. Discovery 5/8 Inspector Wardlaw makes a shocking discovery in the search for Johnny's missing wife.	06:00 Conan Doyle's Strangest Case Telling the true story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's obsession with a miscarriage of justice	06:00 Poetry Extra—Adventures In Poetry - The Owl And The Pussycat Daljit Nagra selects the best poetry programmes from the BBC's archives. 06:30 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick (Omnibus) A meditation on snow by writer Marcus Sedgwick.
07:00	07:00 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—1. Childhood 1/5 A meditation on snow by writer Marcus Sedgwick. 07:15 Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week—1. Bolt of Inspiration 1/5 Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him. 07:30 Stand-Up Specials—Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar S3, Rage and Resentment 3/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.	07:00 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—2. Science 2/5 A meditation on snow by writer Marcus Sedgwick. 07:15 Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week—2. Lightning Strike 2/5 Jim discovers the key to unlock the novel inside of him. 07:30 For the Love of Leo—Series 1, Princess of the Russias 4/4 Leo’s daughter returns as a Russian princess arrives to bid for his heart, and his home.	07:00 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—3. Inspiration 3/5 A meditation on snow by Marcus Sedgwick. 07:15 Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week—3. Marital Woes 3/5 Jim's plan to devote the week to writing a novel causes trouble. 07:30 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Inverness 3/6 Mark Steel visits Inverness in the Highlands and performs for the locals.	07:00 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—4. Arctic Trip 4/5 A meditation on snow by Marcus Sedgwick. 07:15 Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week—4. Jim's Mother 4/5 Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him. 07:30 The Break—Series 1, The Girl from the South 6/6 Jeff tries matchmaking but finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer.	07:00 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—5. Nature 5/5 Marcus Sedgwick concludes his meditation on the nature of snow. 07:15 Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week—5. Nothing to Lose 5/5 Jim has found a way of unlocking the novel inside of him. 07:30 Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—Happy All The Time Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.	07:30 The Man in the Red Coat by Julian Barnes (Omnibus) Julian Barnes' account of Belle Epoque Paris is inspired by a portrait of Dr Pozzi.	07:40 Inheritance Tracks—Tom Kerridge Chef Tom Kerridge dishes up tracks by The Jam and I Am Kloot. 07:50 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds (Omnibus) Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him.
08:00	08:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Tea for Two 3/8 A famous by-election visitor sparks party wars. 08:30 After Henry—Series 4, A Fully Extended Family 3/8 Clare returns from Australia, but where is Julian? Sarah delves and Eleanor spins.	08:00 The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Missing 10 Downing Street 3/14 Can Inspector Seagoon and Eccles track down missing 10 Downing Street? 08:30 King Street Junior—Series 8, Internal Inquiries 6/6 Accusations of assault, a mysterious graffiti artist and Mrs Patterson is 'unwell'.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Grappling Game 15/20 A shock's in store for Miss Pugh and the Lad Himself at the wrestling! 08:30 Lip Service—Episode 1 1/6 Cough-a-long-a-Bronte and great knitting patterns of the French Revolution.	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 2, A Brush With the Law 8/20 When a light shines out in a blackout, Hodges hauls Mainwaring to court. 08:30 The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, 1. When the Sap Is Rising 1/6 The dear ladies swallow the consequences of home-made wine.	08:00 Albert and Me—Series 1, Where There's a Will 7/9 Off to hospital, single dad Bryan makes contingency plans. 08:30 Rent—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 After Paul's ultimatum to Ruby, a visit to a fortune teller with Maria proves surprising.	08:45 Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 2, The Brothers Rotten 3/5 Carter Brandon and his uncle let rip at their food, the clergy and the army.
09:00	09:00 Elephant in the Room—Series 1, Episode 1 1/13 Sarah Millican's new panel show with two winners - Average Jolene and Maverick Matilda. 09:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, The Birds and the Bees 5/6 If Stella can't move to the country, then the country must move to Stella.	09:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 2 2/6 Comedy debate with Graeme Garden, Gyles Brandreth, Miles Jupp and Jo Caulfield. 09:30 Winston—Series 1, Weaving the Spells 2/6 Thrown out by his wife, the cordon bleu scoundrel moves into Nancy's house uninvited.	09:00 Counterpoint—Series 26, 2012 Heat 9 9/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 09:30 Four Joneses and a Jenkins—April - All Hands to the Pump 4/6 Megan is still keen to escape the farm and study, but her father is not listening.	09:00 Guess What?—Episode 1 1/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 09:30 The Richest Man in Britain—The Kidnap 3/6 Dave finds the perfect excuse to get rid of loads of cash when his mum needs some help.	09:00 The Food Quiz—Christmas Special 2005 Jay Rayner hosts a quiz full of festive food trivia. 09:30 The Right Time—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Reflexology and nudism in the sketch comedy about growing older disgracefully.	09:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Bundle of Joy 2/13 With Jennifer's baby due, her daughters want a girl, but her son's hoping for a brother. 09:30 Whack-O!—Series 2, The Old Lag 11/12 Will the Headmaster be able to make a good impression on their new landlord?	09:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Eric loves fry ups but Ernie is on a health kick and takes tablets for his virility. 09:30 Neil Gaiman’s ‘Chivalry’ Glenda Jackson stars in a delightfully quirky Christmas story by Neil Gaiman.
10:00	10:00 Ivan Turgenev - On the Eve—1. The Search for Love 1/2 Set on the eve of the Crimean war an upper-class Russian woman is in search of love.	10:00 Ivan Turgenev - On the Eve—2. The Disappearance 2/2 Dimitri Insarov disappears suddenly having fallen in love with upper class Russian Elena.	10:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged 1/2 Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.	10:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—2. Impostor 2/2 Having accepted him after eight years away, Guerre's wife now claims he is an impostor.	10:00 Whodunnits—Inspector Hanaud - At the Villa Rose Inspector Hanaud takes up the case when Madame Dauvray is found murdered at her villa.	10:00 Jim Morrison's Will to be Weird—3: The End 3/3 Conclusion of Paul Gambaccini's celebration of the mystique of Jim Morrison.	10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—King Lear, Glenda Jackson Actress turned politician Glenda Jackson is castaway by Sue Lawley. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Canopy David Attenborough talks about filming in one of nature's most inaccessible places.
11:00	11:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 1. Mrs Trevelyan 1/8 When three murders are linked to 'Alex', the debonair sleuth investigates. 11:30 The Same River Twice—1. The Return 1/8 Johnny Maxen returns to Scotland to search for his missing wife. Stars Gordon Jackson.	11:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 2. Dr Kohima 2/8 The police have asked the suave sleuth to help them find the mysterious 'Alex'. 11:30 The Same River Twice—2. The Body 2/8 Reluctantly agreeing to search for his estranged wife, Johnny gets some strange reactions.	11:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 3. Mr Carl Lathom 3/8 Despite an attempt on his life, Temple remains hot on the trail of the elusive 'Alex'. 11:30 The Same River Twice—3. Deadly Threat 3/8 Johnny Maxen faces a deadly threat in the search for his estranged wife.	11:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 4. Mr 'Spider' Williams 4/8 Alex claims another victim, but the plot thickens as the sleuth survives a car crash. 11:30 The Same River Twice—4. Mortuary 4/8 Searching for his estranged wife Johnny gets a phone call.	11:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 5. Mr Wilfred Davis 5/8 Lathom is blackmailed and the sleuth sees a surprising figure collects the cash. 11:30 The Same River Twice—5. Discovery 5/8 Inspector Wardlaw makes a shocking discovery in the search for Johnny's missing wife.	11:00 Conan Doyle's Strangest Case Telling the true story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's obsession with a miscarriage of justice	11:00 Poetry Extra—Adventures In Poetry - The Owl And The Pussycat Daljit Nagra selects the best poetry programmes from the BBC's archives. 11:30 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick (Omnibus) A meditation on snow by writer Marcus Sedgwick.
12:00	12:00 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—1. Childhood 1/5 A meditation on snow by writer Marcus Sedgwick. 12:15 Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week—1. Bolt of Inspiration 1/5 Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him. 12:30 Stand-Up Specials—Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar S3, Rage and Resentment 3/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.	12:00 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—2. Science 2/5 A meditation on snow by writer Marcus Sedgwick. 12:15 Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week—2. Lightning Strike 2/5 Jim discovers the key to unlock the novel inside of him. 12:30 For the Love of Leo—Series 1, Princess of the Russias 4/4 Leo’s daughter returns as a Russian princess arrives to bid for his heart, and his home.	12:00 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—3. Inspiration 3/5 A meditation on snow by Marcus Sedgwick. 12:15 Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week—3. Marital Woes 3/5 Jim's plan to devote the week to writing a novel causes trouble. 12:30 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Inverness 3/6 Mark Steel visits Inverness in the Highlands and performs for the locals.	12:00 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—4. Arctic Trip 4/5 A meditation on snow by Marcus Sedgwick. 12:15 Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week—4. Jim's Mother 4/5 Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him. 12:30 The Break—Series 1, The Girl from the South 6/6 Jeff tries matchmaking but finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer.	12:00 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—5. Nature 5/5 Marcus Sedgwick concludes his meditation on the nature of snow. 12:15 Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week—5. Nothing to Lose 5/5 Jim has found a way of unlocking the novel inside of him. 12:30 Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—Happy All The Time Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.	12:30 The Man in the Red Coat by Julian Barnes (Omnibus) Julian Barnes' account of Belle Epoque Paris is inspired by a portrait of Dr Pozzi.	12:40 Inheritance Tracks—Tom Kerridge Chef Tom Kerridge dishes up tracks by The Jam and I Am Kloot. 12:50 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds (Omnibus) Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him.
13:00	13:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Tea for Two 3/8 A famous by-election visitor sparks party wars. 13:30 After Henry—Series 4, A Fully Extended Family 3/8 Clare returns from Australia, but where is Julian? Sarah delves and Eleanor spins.	13:00 The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Missing 10 Downing Street 3/14 Can Inspector Seagoon and Eccles track down missing 10 Downing Street? 13:30 King Street Junior—Series 8, Internal Inquiries 6/6 Accusations of assault, a mysterious graffiti artist and Mrs Patterson is 'unwell'.	13:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Grappling Game 15/20 A shock's in store for Miss Pugh and the Lad Himself at the wrestling! 13:30 Lip Service—Episode 1 1/6 Cough-a-long-a-Bronte and great knitting patterns of the French Revolution.	13:00 Dad's Army—Series 2, A Brush With the Law 8/20 When a light shines out in a blackout, Hodges hauls Mainwaring to court. 13:30 The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, 1. When the Sap Is Rising 1/6 The dear ladies swallow the consequences of home-made wine.	13:00 Albert and Me—Series 1, Where There's a Will 7/9 Off to hospital, single dad Bryan makes contingency plans. 13:30 Rent—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 After Paul's ultimatum to Ruby, a visit to a fortune teller with Maria proves surprising.	13:45 Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 2, The Brothers Rotten 3/5 Carter Brandon and his uncle let rip at their food, the clergy and the army.
14:00	14:00 Elephant in the Room—Series 1, Episode 1 1/13 Sarah Millican's new panel show with two winners - Average Jolene and Maverick Matilda. 14:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, The Birds and the Bees 5/6 If Stella can't move to the country, then the country must move to Stella.	14:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 2 2/6 Comedy debate with Graeme Garden, Gyles Brandreth, Miles Jupp and Jo Caulfield. 14:30 Winston—Series 1, Weaving the Spells 2/6 Thrown out by his wife, the cordon bleu scoundrel moves into Nancy's house uninvited.	14:00 Counterpoint—Series 26, 2012 Heat 9 9/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 14:30 Four Joneses and a Jenkins—April - All Hands to the Pump 4/6 Megan is still keen to escape the farm and study, but her father is not listening.	14:00 Guess What?—Episode 1 1/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 14:30 The Richest Man in Britain—The Kidnap 3/6 Dave finds the perfect excuse to get rid of loads of cash when his mum needs some help.	14:00 The Food Quiz—Christmas Special 2005 Jay Rayner hosts a quiz full of festive food trivia. 14:30 The Right Time—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Reflexology and nudism in the sketch comedy about growing older disgracefully.	14:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Bundle of Joy 2/13 With Jennifer's baby due, her daughters want a girl, but her son's hoping for a brother. 14:30 Whack-O!—Series 2, The Old Lag 11/12 Will the Headmaster be able to make a good impression on their new landlord?	14:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Eric loves fry ups but Ernie is on a health kick and takes tablets for his virility. 14:30 Neil Gaiman’s ‘Chivalry’ Glenda Jackson stars in a delightfully quirky Christmas story by Neil Gaiman.
15:00	15:00 Ivan Turgenev - On the Eve—1. The Search for Love 1/2 Set on the eve of the Crimean war an upper-class Russian woman is in search of love.	15:00 Ivan Turgenev - On the Eve—2. The Disappearance 2/2 Dimitri Insarov disappears suddenly having fallen in love with upper class Russian Elena.	15:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged 1/2 Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.	15:00 The True Story of Martin Guerre—2. Impostor 2/2 Having accepted him after eight years away, Guerre's wife now claims he is an impostor.	15:00 Whodunnits—Inspector Hanaud - At the Villa Rose Inspector Hanaud takes up the case when Madame Dauvray is found murdered at her villa.	15:00 Jim Morrison's Will to be Weird—3: The End 3/3 Conclusion of Paul Gambaccini's celebration of the mystique of Jim Morrison.	15:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—King Lear, Glenda Jackson Actress turned politician Glenda Jackson is castaway by Sue Lawley. 15:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Canopy David Attenborough talks about filming in one of nature's most inaccessible places.
16:00	16:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 1. Mrs Trevelyan 1/8 When three murders are linked to 'Alex', the debonair sleuth investigates. 16:30 The Same River Twice—1. The Return 1/8 Johnny Maxen returns to Scotland to search for his missing wife. Stars Gordon Jackson.	16:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 2. Dr Kohima 2/8 The police have asked the suave sleuth to help them find the mysterious 'Alex'. 16:30 The Same River Twice—2. The Body 2/8 Reluctantly agreeing to search for his estranged wife, Johnny gets some strange reactions.	16:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 3. Mr Carl Lathom 3/8 Despite an attempt on his life, Temple remains hot on the trail of the elusive 'Alex'. 16:30 The Same River Twice—3. Deadly Threat 3/8 Johnny Maxen faces a deadly threat in the search for his estranged wife.	16:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 4. Mr 'Spider' Williams 4/8 Alex claims another victim, but the plot thickens as the sleuth survives a car crash. 16:30 The Same River Twice—4. Mortuary 4/8 Searching for his estranged wife Johnny gets a phone call.	16:00 Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 5. Mr Wilfred Davis 5/8 Lathom is blackmailed and the sleuth sees a surprising figure collects the cash. 16:30 The Same River Twice—5. Discovery 5/8 Inspector Wardlaw makes a shocking discovery in the search for Johnny's missing wife.	16:00 Linda Cracknell - The Three Knots Two stranded friends meet an old woman who claims to control the elements. 16:45 Charles Dickens—The Signalman The eerie tale of a signalman haunted by a spectre warning him of danger on the railway.	16:00 Rappaccini's Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Student Giovanni becomes obsessed with a mysterious girl living next door. 16:30 The Price of Fear—Soul Music Horror legend Vincent Price tells the chilling tale of a violinist with very special hands
17:00	17:00 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—1. Childhood 1/5 A meditation on snow by writer Marcus Sedgwick. 17:15 Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week—1. Bolt of Inspiration 1/5 Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him. 17:30 Stand-Up Specials—Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar S3, Rage and Resentment 3/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.	17:00 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—2. Science 2/5 A meditation on snow by writer Marcus Sedgwick. 17:15 Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week—2. Lightning Strike 2/5 Jim discovers the key to unlock the novel inside of him. 17:30 For the Love of Leo—Series 1, Princess of the Russias 4/4 Leo’s daughter returns as a Russian princess arrives to bid for his heart, and his home.	17:00 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—3. Inspiration 3/5 A meditation on snow by Marcus Sedgwick. 17:15 Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week—3. Marital Woes 3/5 Jim's plan to devote the week to writing a novel causes trouble. 17:30 Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Inverness 3/6 Mark Steel visits Inverness in the Highlands and performs for the locals.	17:00 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—4. Arctic Trip 4/5 A meditation on snow by Marcus Sedgwick. 17:15 Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week—4. Jim's Mother 4/5 Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him. 17:30 The Break—Series 1, The Girl from the South 6/6 Jeff tries matchmaking but finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer.	17:00 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—5. Nature 5/5 Marcus Sedgwick concludes his meditation on the nature of snow. 17:15 Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week—5. Nothing to Lose 5/5 Jim has found a way of unlocking the novel inside of him. 17:30 Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—Happy All The Time Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.	17:00 Conan Doyle's Strangest Case Telling the true story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's obsession with a miscarriage of justice	17:00 Poetry Extra—Adventures In Poetry - The Owl And The Pussycat Daljit Nagra selects the best poetry programmes from the BBC's archives. 17:30 Snow by Marcus Sedgwick (Omnibus) A meditation on snow by writer Marcus Sedgwick.
18:00	18:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Tea for Two 3/8 A famous by-election visitor sparks party wars. 18:30 After Henry—Series 4, A Fully Extended Family 3/8 Clare returns from Australia, but where is Julian? Sarah delves and Eleanor spins.	18:00 The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Missing 10 Downing Street 3/14 Can Inspector Seagoon and Eccles track down missing 10 Downing Street? 18:30 King Street Junior—Series 8, Internal Inquiries 6/6 Accusations of assault, a mysterious graffiti artist and Mrs Patterson is 'unwell'.	18:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Grappling Game 15/20 A shock's in store for Miss Pugh and the Lad Himself at the wrestling! 18:30 Lip Service—Episode 1 1/6 Cough-a-long-a-Bronte and great knitting patterns of the French Revolution.	18:00 Dad's Army—Series 2, A Brush With the Law 8/20 When a light shines out in a blackout, Hodges hauls Mainwaring to court. 18:30 The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, 1. When the Sap Is Rising 1/6 The dear ladies swallow the consequences of home-made wine.	18:00 Albert and Me—Series 1, Where There's a Will 7/9 Off to hospital, single dad Bryan makes contingency plans. 18:30 Rent—Series 2, Episode 5 5/6 After Paul's ultimatum to Ruby, a visit to a fortune teller with Maria proves surprising.	18:30 The Man in the Red Coat by Julian Barnes (Omnibus) Julian Barnes' account of Belle Epoque Paris is inspired by a portrait of Dr Pozzi.	18:40 Inheritance Tracks—Tom Kerridge Chef Tom Kerridge dishes up tracks by The Jam and I Am Kloot. 18:50 How To Write A Novel In A Week by Tony Grounds (Omnibus) Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him.
19:00	19:00 Elephant in the Room—Series 1, Episode 1 1/13 Sarah Millican's new panel show with two winners - Average Jolene and Maverick Matilda. 19:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, The Birds and the Bees 5/6 If Stella can't move to the country, then the country must move to Stella.	19:00 The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 2 2/6 Comedy debate with Graeme Garden, Gyles Brandreth, Miles Jupp and Jo Caulfield. 19:30 Winston—Series 1, Weaving the Spells 2/6 Thrown out by his wife, the cordon bleu scoundrel moves into Nancy's house uninvited.	19:00 Counterpoint—Series 26, 2012 Heat 9 9/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 19:30 Four Joneses and a Jenkins—April - All Hands to the Pump 4/6 Megan is still keen to escape the farm and study, but her father is not listening.	19:00 Guess What?—Episode 1 1/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 19:30 The Richest Man in Britain—The Kidnap 3/6 Dave finds the perfect excuse to get rid of loads of cash when his mum needs some help.	19:00 The Food Quiz—Christmas Special 2005 Jay Rayner hosts a quiz full of festive food trivia. 19:30 The Right Time—Series 4, Episode 1 1/6 Reflexology and nudism in the sketch comedy about growing older disgracefully.	19:45 Uncle Mort's South Country—Series 2, The Brothers Rotten 3/5 Carter Brandon and his uncle let rip at their food, the clergy and the army.
20:00	20:00 Radiolab—Series 10, The War On Shore 6/8 Radiolab explores two historical stories featuring balloons, sheriffs and war 20:55 Inheritance Tracks—Craig Charles Poet, actor and DJ Craig Charles chooses songs by Billie Holiday and Wilson Pickett.	20:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, Heartache 7/52 Manoush Zomorodi explores if we can mend our broken hearts? 20:50 Inheritance Tracks—Caitlin Moran Writer Caitlin Moran chooses tracks by Glynis Johns and Utah Saints.	20:00 Archive on 4—Judy Garland: The Final Rainbow The spectacular story of Judy Garland's last concerts in London.	20:00 Jim Morrison's Will to be Weird—2: Strange Days 2/3 Paul Gambaccini continues his celebration of the mystique of singer Jim Morrison.	20:00 Mark Watson's Inner Child Comedian Mark Watson wonders why so many adults are playing children's games. Seriously. 20:30 Soul Music—I Wonder as I Wander Personal stories from around the world inspired by the carol 'I Wonder as I Wander'.	20:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Bundle of Joy 2/13 With Jennifer's baby due, her daughters want a girl, but her son's hoping for a brother. 20:30 Whack-O!—Series 2, The Old Lag 11/12 Will the Headmaster be able to make a good impression on their new landlord?	20:00 The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Eric loves fry ups but Ernie is on a health kick and takes tablets for his virility. 20:30 Neil Gaiman’s ‘Chivalry’ Glenda Jackson stars in a delightfully quirky Christmas story by Neil Gaiman.
21:00	21:00 Mastertapes—Lily Allen (A-side) Lily Allen talks about her fourth and most personal album, 'No Shame'. 21:30 Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 7. The Shadow Vortex Part 2/2 East Berlin, 1961. The Time Lord battles with Dalek mercenary, Lara Zannis, and the KGB.	21:00 Mastertapes—Lily Allen (B-side) Lily Allen answers audience questions about her 2018 album, 'No Shame'. 21:30 Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 8. The Eternity Cage - Part 1/2 The War Doctor is on a mission to save Ollistra and prevent a Dalek-Sontaran alliance.	21:00 Short Cuts—Series 10, Losing Yourself 4/8 Josie Long hears stories of what can be found when we lose ourselves. 21:30 Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 8. The Eternity Cage - Part 2/2 Having found Ollistra, The War Doctor battles to prevent a Dalek-Sontaran alliance.	21:00 Great Lives—Ian McKellen on Edmund Hillary Sir Ian McKellen nominates mountaineer Edmund Hillary as his inspirational figure. 21:25 Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 9. Eye of Harmony - Part 1/2 The War Doctor and his allies must face a final desperate fight. Stars John Hurt.	21:00 Curious Cases—Series 13, The Mesmerist 1/6 Is hypnotism real? Drs Rutherford and Fry find out by visiting a hypnotist 21:15 Witness History—Cirque du Soleil The ground-breaking circus was formed by a group of street performers in Quebec in 1984. 21:25 Doctor Who—The War Doctor, 9. Eye of Harmony - Part 2/2 Heleyna makes amends for her actions as the Daleks relentlessly pursue their plans.	21:00 Jim Morrison's Will to be Weird—3: The End 3/3 Conclusion of Paul Gambaccini's celebration of the mystique of Jim Morrison.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—King Lear, Glenda Jackson Actress turned politician Glenda Jackson is castaway by Sue Lawley. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Canopy David Attenborough talks about filming in one of nature's most inaccessible places.
22:00	22:00 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 80, Episode 4 4/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee. 22:30 Domestic Science—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 A heady combination of maths, science and comedy with The Festival of the Spoken Nerd 22:45 Darren Harriott: Black Label—Brummie 4/4 Stand-up Darren Harriott on his experiences as a Brummie.	22:00 Best Medicine—Series 1, 9. Autopsies, Light, Escapism, Henrietta Lacks Can autopsies really be the best medicine? 22:30 Earls of the Court—Crisis Management 3/6 The Aussies need cash fast. Will the contents of Lloydie's trusty backpack save the day? 22:45 Quando, Quando, Quando—Fishy Business 3/6 Brother Carlos panics when protection racketeers visit the salon.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Glenn Moore's Almanac, 4. Millennium 4/8 A terrible Millennium party makes Glenn have an unexpected change of heart and pyjamas 22:30 The Museum of Everything—Series 1, A Very Important Visitor 2/6 Marvel at tribute bands in the Mock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Stars Amanda Donohoe. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Dom Joly 1/3 Paul Garner chats to Dom Joly in the Comedy Club.	22:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 6, 5. Exposure 5/6 Alfie Moore and his team of audience cops investigate a case of exposure. 22:30 Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Pundemonium! 2/7 Former Loose Ends alumni Dan Freedman and Nick Romero's very own comedy extravaganza. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Dom Joly 2/3 Paul Garner chats again to Dom Joly in the Comedy Club.	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Scott Bennett: Stuff Comedian and former designer Scott Bennett explores our relationship with consumerism. 22:30 Wondermentalist Cabaret—Series 1, 3. Totnes 3/4 Matt Harvey hosts a comedy-infused, musically-enhanced, interactive poetry cabaret.	22:00 Fab TV—The Return of The Preventers 2/4 They just saved the world. But the Preventers have to do it again! 22:30 Jo Caulfield: Pretending To Care Lots of jokes performed live by one of Britain's top stand ups Jo Caulfield.	22:00 Jacob Hawley's Welcome to Britain Stand up from a tattoo-emblazoned BBC New Comedy Award finalist. 22:30 Suzi Ruffell: Postcards to Portsmouth Stand-up from Suzi Ruffell about growing up in Portsmouth. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Ken Cheng 1/3 Rob Deering chats to Ken Cheng.
23:00	23:00 The Now Show—Series 63, Episode 6 6/6 Geoff Norcott joins Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis for the week review in stand-up and sketch. 23:30 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 1, Scurvy 3/6 The family saga sets sail with dangerous sheep afloat. Improvised comedy.	23:00 The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Stoneybridge, Little Girl, Calum, Denzil and Mr Muzak feature in the popular sketch show. 23:30 Think the Unthinkable—Series 3, Making Cuts 6/6 The management consultants must make cuts at the firm that insures Ryan's flashy new car.	23:00 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Charlie Baker 3/6 Alex and his romantic band explore the theme of love. 23:30 Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 5, A Long Weekend 1/4 Anne Reid stars in Jenny Eclair's comic monologue about a difficult family visit. 23:45 The Goldfish Bowl—Series 1, Episode 3 3/8 Life from the perspective of two fish in their bowl.	23:00 The Maltby Collection—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Curators Rod and Julian are both planning grand gestures. 23:30 Sofie Hagen: How To Love Your Fat A personal, funny and impassioned look at society's relationship with fat people.	23:00 On the Hour—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 An outside broadcast goes down and a bluebottle rampages across Essex. 23:25 The Comedy Club Interviews—Dom Joly 3/3 Paul Garner chats again to Dom Joly in the Comedy Club. 23:30 Weak at the Top—Series 1, Smoked Meat 2/4 Mean John Weak battles to roll out an urgent global website.	23:00 That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 Who will succeed Zorro and can pensioners understand the futures trade? 23:30 The Croft & Pearce Show—Episode 3 3/4 The award-winning duo have a shopping meltdown. 23:45 My Booze Hell, by Little Johnny Cartilage—And Cue Supersonic 3/4 The washed-up TV star finds himself 'In the Psychiatrist's Chair' with Dr Anthony Clare.	23:00 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, The Employment Agency 4/6 Milton launches a job agency, but his best client goes ballistic. 23:30 Edge Falls—Series 1, Mother of Shopping 5/5 The retail park is host to a VIP and a new work of art. What could possibly go wrong?

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