Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 11 - 17 March 2024

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00:00	00:00 Poetry Extra—Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath Daljit Nagra continues with a choice of programmes featuring Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes. 00:30 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 The complications when a marriage breaks down and a new relationship begins.	00:00 The Egoist by George Meredith—1. Willoughby Wants a Wife 1/2 Willoughby desires a beautiful bride - and naturally assumes she will desire him.	00:00 The Egoist by George Meredith—2. Clara's Choice 2/2 Sir Willoughby battles to avoid humiliation by yet another fiancee.	00:00 Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—1. The Midnight Bell 1/3 Bob meets a prostitute. Semi-autobiographical trilogy set in inter-war London.	00:00 Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—2. The Siege of Pleasure 2/3 Jenny tells of her fall from grace and Mr Eccles makes plain his feelings for Ella.	00:00 Paul Evans - Owls A wish sworn on a barn owl feather turns into a fatal curse. 00:45 HG Wells—Ghost Stories by HG Wells, The Temptation of Harringay 3/6 Any artist can take criticism, but what happens when the painting itself has an opinion?	00:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 2. Towards the Unknown 2/6 The crew's Magnus Carter reveals the true nature of their new mission. 00:30 Susan Hill - The Woman in Black—2. A Causeway and a Pony Trap 2/4 Solicitor Arthur Kipps is rattled while spending the night in an eerie house.
01:00	01:40 Inheritance Tracks—Sandi Toksvig Comic Sandi Toksvig chooses tracks by The Oscar Peterson Trio and Barbra Streisand. 01:50 Bindi Business—Series 1 (Omnibus) Out of work at 51, Bindi starts up her own business. Meera Syal stars.	01:00 Dick Francis—Proof, 4. The Discovery 4/8 Dodgy wine, missing racehorse and a body at a restaurant. Tony Beach is in the thick of it 01:30 Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 1. Did He Fall? Or... 1/5 A man goes missing from a liner. His sister is adamant that it wasn’t suicide	01:00 Dick Francis—Proof, 5. The Diary 5/8 Mystery for Flora - is her son back from Australia? And can a diary unlock the mystery? 01:30 Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 2. Hostile Witness 2/5 DC ‘Birdie’ Partridge has an amateur sidekick. But is she a potential next victim?	01:00 Dick Francis—Proof, 6. Visitors 6/8 Wine merchant Tony Beach has to deal with some unwanted visitors to his store. 01:30 Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 3. Unofficial Investigations 3/5 Despite being ordered not to, ‘Birdie’ keeps investigating. Ruth makes her own enquiries.	01:00 Dick Francis—Proof, 7. Man of Mystery 7/8 Kenneth Junior makes a request from hospital, and Tony learns more about Paul Young. 01:30 Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 4. Mistaken Identity 4/5 Ruth makes a mistake by visiting the scene of Terri's murder. Birdie comes to her rescue.	01:00 Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—3. The Plains of Cement 3/3 Bob gives Jenny an ultimatum and Ella confronts Mr Eccles.	01:00 Owen Holder - Love's Old Sweet Song Identical twins Isabel and Olive’s friendship is tested by love
02:00		02:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—6. Rivalries 6/10 Dale disrupts her father's relationship with Elizabeth. Read by Penelope Wilton. 02:15 The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 1. Late 1/5 Dr Dace Zake gets to grips with life in a medical centre in Blackpool. 02:30 Mum's on the Run—1. Mum Taxi 1/6 The downs and ups of a single mum's life with Ronni Ancona.	02:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—7. New Arrivals 7/10 Stepmother Josie struggles when Matthew's three children move in with them. 02:15 The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 2. Addict 2/5 Dace meets Jack, a young heroin addict from Birmingham. 02:30 Jack & Millie—Series 2, Hot Yoga 3/4 Faced with a mindfulness pillow, Tudor sallet and hot yoga, a TV binge ends abruptly.	02:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—8. Tempers Fray 8/10 Matthew's daughter Becky finds an unexpected ally in her stepmother Josie. 02:15 The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 3. Bingo and Bonds 3/5 Dace considers playing bingo and helps a widower who has become confused. 02:30 Boswell's Lives—Series 1, Boswell's Life of Johnson 4/4 James Boswell, Dr Johnson's biographer, attempts to write a life of Boris Johnson.	02:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—9. Family Turmoil and Repercussions 9/10 Elizabeth faces a dilemma when Tom's daughter Dale decides to move into the family home. 02:15 The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 4. Fortune Teller 4/5 Dace encounters a fortune teller who hasn't foreseen type 2 diabetes. 02:30 What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, Working for a Living 1/4 Stephen takes his first steps into working life.	02:00 Dick Francis—Proof, 8. Connections 8/8 Tony Beach and Gerard MacGregor attempt to unearth the true identity of Paul Young. 02:30 Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 5. The Ends Justify the Means? 5/5 Ruth has been kidnapped and Birdie has a day of surprises in store.	02:15 Ernest and Gwendolin (an Old-Fashioned Love Story) A love affair starts in Greenwich Village. And it involves a couple of geckos 02:30 The Crying Book by Heather Christle (Omnibus) Poet Heather Christle meditates on how and why we cry.
03:00	03:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop is Hospitable 14/20 A Church Times journalist and an exotic dancer cause havoc in The Bishop’s Palace. 03:30 The Navy Lark—Series 10, The Radio Beacon 13/18 A ‘nasty’ in Nunkie’s nicked nets nearly knocks the nautical nincompoops into next week.	03:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, The Desperate Hours 1/6 Some unwelcome visitors arrive at Oil Drum Lane. 03:30 Winston—Winston Comes to Town, A Tweak of Thread 1/6 Father's illness forces the family to return to London, but Nancy is fretting over Winston	03:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Lost Gold Mine (of Charlotte) 2/24 Neddie's odd discovery in some meatloaf sparks a trip to America to make his fortune. 03:30 The Michael Bentine Show—From 12/02/1984 From an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows, it's the ultimate one-man show.	03:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Elopement 6/14 Can The Lad and Sid smooth Bill's path to true love? 03:30 One Foot in the Grave—4. The Beast in the Cage 4/4 Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.	03:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, A Man of Action 1/26 When a landmine sparks martial law, a reporter catches Mainwaring in charge. 03:30 Huddwinks—Series 1, Over the Top 1/6 The Smollett family attempt to make a man of their son, a self-employed train spotter.	03:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—10. Trials and Triumphs 10/10 Relationships falter when decisions need to be made. Read by Penelope Wilton. 03:15 The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 5. Teen Pregnancy 5/5 A teenage girl comes to the surgery fearing she is pregnant. 03:30 All Those Women—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 An opportunity for Maggie to have a bit of a lie down soon gets a bit fraught.	03:45 Uncle Mort's Celtic Fringe—Series 2, Last Respects 5/5 Uncle Mort and Carter Brandon tie off their sampling of Welsh hospitality with a funeral.
04:00	04:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Comic Castaways 4, Bill Bailey Multi-talented Bill Bailey is castaway by Kirsty Young. 04:45 One Man And His Bog by Barry Pilton—5. The Pub Beckons 5/5 Barry Pilton remains unconvinced about the joys of walking as he reaches his destination.	04:00 Many a Slip—From 20/08/1974 Can Roy Plomley's contestants spot the mistakes? 04:30 Sneakiepeeks—Echo 5/6 Old tensions are stirred up when a rival team move in on Beagle's territory and target.	04:00 The Personality Test—Series 1, Gyles Brandreth 3/4 The broadcaster, author and ex-MP quizzes a panel about himself. 04:30 Artists—Series 1, The War of Dog 5/6 Tamsin buys a dog to prove a point, and Dolores asks Marcus to landscape the garden.	04:00 Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins' moral and ethical posers for Shappi Khorsandi, Simon Munnery and Fi Glover. 04:30 The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Coining of the Capricorn 3/6 The ruling family of Renaissance Italy's puniest city-state introduce a new currency.	04:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 04:30 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 It is never easy coping with a break-up, especially if you are Cassie.	04:00 Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 11 11/13 Could a new arrival upset George and Kate's house plans? 04:30 Big Jim and the Figaro Club—Up the Pole 4/6 When Perkins befriends the Carnival Queen, the workmates plot a little sabotage.	04:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Pastures New 9/13 It is moving day, but the removal men are a little too thorough. 04:30 Robbing Hood—Norman And The Pearls 6/6 Natalie asks Norman to lose an heirloom, but the heirloom just won't go away
05:00	05:00 The Egoist by George Meredith—1. Willoughby Wants a Wife 1/2 Willoughby desires a beautiful bride - and naturally assumes she will desire him.	05:00 The Egoist by George Meredith—2. Clara's Choice 2/2 Sir Willoughby battles to avoid humiliation by yet another fiancee.	05:00 Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—1. The Midnight Bell 1/3 Bob meets a prostitute. Semi-autobiographical trilogy set in inter-war London.	05:00 Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—2. The Siege of Pleasure 2/3 Jenny tells of her fall from grace and Mr Eccles makes plain his feelings for Ella.	05:00 Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—3. The Plains of Cement 3/3 Bob gives Jenny an ultimatum and Ella confronts Mr Eccles.	05:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 11, Nottingham Trent University 6/6 Three students from Nottingham Trent University take on their dons in the upbeat quiz. 05:30 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 1, September 18th to 24th 4/4 Anthony's 'sensitive' goddaughter visits and Damien is asked to make a TV pilot	05:00 4 Extra Goes Gardening—1. Great Gardens: Gertrude Jekyll 1/3 Penelope Keith unearths some horticultural highlights from the BBC archives.
06:00	06:00 Dick Francis—Proof, 4. The Discovery 4/8 Dodgy wine, missing racehorse and a body at a restaurant. Tony Beach is in the thick of it 06:30 Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 1. Did He Fall? Or... 1/5 A man goes missing from a liner. His sister is adamant that it wasn’t suicide	06:00 Dick Francis—Proof, 5. The Diary 5/8 Mystery for Flora - is her son back from Australia? And can a diary unlock the mystery? 06:30 Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 2. Hostile Witness 2/5 DC ‘Birdie’ Partridge has an amateur sidekick. But is she a potential next victim?	06:00 Dick Francis—Proof, 6. Visitors 6/8 Wine merchant Tony Beach has to deal with some unwanted visitors to his store. 06:30 Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 3. Unofficial Investigations 3/5 Despite being ordered not to, ‘Birdie’ keeps investigating. Ruth makes her own enquiries.	06:00 Dick Francis—Proof, 7. Man of Mystery 7/8 Kenneth Junior makes a request from hospital, and Tony learns more about Paul Young. 06:30 Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 4. Mistaken Identity 4/5 Ruth makes a mistake by visiting the scene of Terri's murder. Birdie comes to her rescue.	06:00 Dick Francis—Proof, 8. Connections 8/8 Tony Beach and Gerard MacGregor attempt to unearth the true identity of Paul Young. 06:30 Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 5. The Ends Justify the Means? 5/5 Ruth has been kidnapped and Birdie has a day of surprises in store.	06:00 Owen Holder - Love's Old Sweet Song Identical twins Isabel and Olive’s friendship is tested by love	06:00 Poetry Extra—Sylvia Plath and Paul Muldoon Daljit Nagra continues with a choice of programmes featuring Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes. 06:30 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 The complications facing parents when a marriage breaks down. Read by Penelope Wilton.
07:00	07:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—6. Rivalries 6/10 Dale disrupts her father's relationship with Elizabeth. Read by Penelope Wilton. 07:15 The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 1. Late 1/5 Dr Dace Zake gets to grips with life in a medical centre in Blackpool. 07:30 Mum's on the Run—1. Mum Taxi 1/6 The downs and ups of a single mum's life with Ronni Ancona.	07:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—7. New Arrivals 7/10 Stepmother Josie struggles when Matthew's three children move in with them. 07:15 The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 2. Addict 2/5 Dace meets Jack, a young heroin addict from Birmingham. 07:30 Jack & Millie—Series 2, Hot Yoga 3/4 Faced with a mindfulness pillow, Tudor sallet and hot yoga, a TV binge ends abruptly.	07:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—8. Tempers Fray 8/10 Matthew's daughter Becky finds an unexpected ally in her stepmother Josie. 07:15 The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 3. Bingo and Bonds 3/5 Dace considers playing bingo and helps a widower who has become confused. 07:30 Boswell's Lives—Series 1, Boswell's Life of Johnson 4/4 James Boswell, Dr Johnson's biographer, attempts to write a life of Boris Johnson.	07:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—9. Family Turmoil and Repercussions 9/10 Elizabeth faces a dilemma when Tom's daughter Dale decides to move into the family home. 07:15 The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 4. Fortune Teller 4/5 Dace encounters a fortune teller who hasn't foreseen type 2 diabetes. 07:30 What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, Working for a Living 1/4 Stephen takes his first steps into working life.	07:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—10. Trials and Triumphs 10/10 Relationships falter when decisions need to be made. Read by Penelope Wilton. 07:15 The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 5. Teen Pregnancy 5/5 A teenage girl comes to the surgery fearing she is pregnant. 07:30 All Those Women—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 An opportunity for Maggie to have a bit of a lie down soon gets a bit fraught.	07:15 Ernest and Gwendolin (an Old-Fashioned Love Story) A love affair starts in Greenwich Village. And it involves a couple of geckos 07:30 The Crying Book by Heather Christle (Omnibus) Poet Heather Christle meditates on how and why we cry.	07:40 Inheritance Tracks—Wynne Evans Welsh tenor Wynne Evans chooses tracks by Mario Lanza and Mozart. 07:50 The Latvian Locum (Omnibus)—Series 1 Offbeat comic drama following the experiences of Latvian locum Dr Dace Zake.
08:00	08:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, The Desperate Hours 1/6 Some unwelcome visitors arrive at Oil Drum Lane. 08:30 Winston—Winston Comes to Town, A Tweak of Thread 1/6 Father's illness forces the family to return to London, but Nancy is fretting over Winston	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Lost Gold Mine (of Charlotte) 2/24 Neddie's odd discovery in some meatloaf sparks a trip to America to make his fortune. 08:30 The Michael Bentine Show—From 12/02/1984 From an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows, it's the ultimate one-man show.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Elopement 6/14 Can The Lad and Sid smooth Bill's path to true love? 08:30 One Foot in the Grave—4. The Beast in the Cage 4/4 Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, A Man of Action 1/26 When a landmine sparks martial law, a reporter catches Mainwaring in charge. 08:30 Huddwinks—Series 1, Over the Top 1/6 The Smollett family attempt to make a man of their son, a self-employed train spotter.	08:00 Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 11 11/13 Could a new arrival upset George and Kate's house plans? 08:30 Big Jim and the Figaro Club—Up the Pole 4/6 When Perkins befriends the Carnival Queen, the workmates plot a little sabotage.	08:45 Uncle Mort's Celtic Fringe—Series 2, Last Respects 5/5 Uncle Mort and Carter Brandon tie off their sampling of Welsh hospitality with a funeral.
09:00	09:00 Many a Slip—From 20/08/1974 Can Roy Plomley's contestants spot the mistakes? 09:30 Sneakiepeeks—Echo 5/6 Old tensions are stirred up when a rival team move in on Beagle's territory and target.	09:00 The Personality Test—Series 1, Gyles Brandreth 3/4 The broadcaster, author and ex-MP quizzes a panel about himself. 09:30 Artists—Series 1, The War of Dog 5/6 Tamsin buys a dog to prove a point, and Dolores asks Marcus to landscape the garden.	09:00 Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins' moral and ethical posers for Shappi Khorsandi, Simon Munnery and Fi Glover. 09:30 The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Coining of the Capricorn 3/6 The ruling family of Renaissance Italy's puniest city-state introduce a new currency.	09:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 09:30 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 It is never easy coping with a break-up, especially if you are Cassie.	09:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 11, Nottingham Trent University 6/6 Three students from Nottingham Trent University take on their dons in the upbeat quiz. 09:30 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 1, September 18th to 24th 4/4 Anthony's 'sensitive' goddaughter visits and Damien is asked to make a TV pilot	09:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Pastures New 9/13 It is moving day, but the removal men are a little too thorough. 09:30 Robbing Hood—Norman And The Pearls 6/6 Natalie asks Norman to lose an heirloom, but the heirloom just won't go away	09:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Gives a Present 15/20 The Archdeacon is not keen on celebrating the Dean's silver wedding. 09:30 The Navy Lark—Series 10, Mr Philips' Wrong Uniform 14/18 Loveable Leslie gets that shrinking feeling after an impromptu dip in the dock.
10:00	10:00 The Egoist by George Meredith—1. Willoughby Wants a Wife 1/2 Willoughby desires a beautiful bride - and naturally assumes she will desire him.	10:00 The Egoist by George Meredith—2. Clara's Choice 2/2 Sir Willoughby battles to avoid humiliation by yet another fiancee.	10:00 Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—1. The Midnight Bell 1/3 Bob meets a prostitute. Semi-autobiographical trilogy set in inter-war London.	10:00 Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—2. The Siege of Pleasure 2/3 Jenny tells of her fall from grace and Mr Eccles makes plain his feelings for Ella.	10:00 Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—3. The Plains of Cement 3/3 Bob gives Jenny an ultimatum and Ella confronts Mr Eccles.	10:00 4 Extra Goes Gardening—1. Great Gardens: Gertrude Jekyll 1/3 Penelope Keith unearths some horticultural highlights from the BBC archives.	10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Comic Castaways 4, Johnny Vegas Comedian Johnny Vegas is castaway by Kirsty Young. 10:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Identities David reflects on seeing 'whitey' - a blackbird with a white feather - in his garden.
11:00	11:00 Dick Francis—Proof, 4. The Discovery 4/8 Dodgy wine, missing racehorse and a body at a restaurant. Tony Beach is in the thick of it 11:30 Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 1. Did He Fall? Or... 1/5 A man goes missing from a liner. His sister is adamant that it wasn’t suicide	11:00 Dick Francis—Proof, 5. The Diary 5/8 Mystery for Flora - is her son back from Australia? And can a diary unlock the mystery? 11:30 Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 2. Hostile Witness 2/5 DC ‘Birdie’ Partridge has an amateur sidekick. But is she a potential next victim?	11:00 Dick Francis—Proof, 6. Visitors 6/8 Wine merchant Tony Beach has to deal with some unwanted visitors to his store. 11:30 Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 3. Unofficial Investigations 3/5 Despite being ordered not to, ‘Birdie’ keeps investigating. Ruth makes her own enquiries.	11:00 Dick Francis—Proof, 7. Man of Mystery 7/8 Kenneth Junior makes a request from hospital, and Tony learns more about Paul Young. 11:30 Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 4. Mistaken Identity 4/5 Ruth makes a mistake by visiting the scene of Terri's murder. Birdie comes to her rescue.	11:00 Dick Francis—Proof, 8. Connections 8/8 Tony Beach and Gerard MacGregor attempt to unearth the true identity of Paul Young. 11:30 Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 5. The Ends Justify the Means? 5/5 Ruth has been kidnapped and Birdie has a day of surprises in store.	11:00 Owen Holder - Love's Old Sweet Song Identical twins Isabel and Olive’s friendship is tested by love	11:00 Poetry Extra—Sylvia Plath and Paul Muldoon Daljit Nagra continues with a choice of programmes featuring Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes. 11:30 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 The complications facing parents when a marriage breaks down. Read by Penelope Wilton.
12:00	12:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—6. Rivalries 6/10 Dale disrupts her father's relationship with Elizabeth. Read by Penelope Wilton. 12:15 The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 1. Late 1/5 Dr Dace Zake gets to grips with life in a medical centre in Blackpool. 12:30 Mum's on the Run—1. Mum Taxi 1/6 The downs and ups of a single mum's life with Ronni Ancona.	12:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—7. New Arrivals 7/10 Stepmother Josie struggles when Matthew's three children move in with them. 12:15 The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 2. Addict 2/5 Dace meets Jack, a young heroin addict from Birmingham. 12:30 Jack & Millie—Series 2, Hot Yoga 3/4 Faced with a mindfulness pillow, Tudor sallet and hot yoga, a TV binge ends abruptly.	12:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—8. Tempers Fray 8/10 Matthew's daughter Becky finds an unexpected ally in her stepmother Josie. 12:15 The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 3. Bingo and Bonds 3/5 Dace considers playing bingo and helps a widower who has become confused. 12:30 Boswell's Lives—Series 1, Boswell's Life of Johnson 4/4 James Boswell, Dr Johnson's biographer, attempts to write a life of Boris Johnson.	12:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—9. Family Turmoil and Repercussions 9/10 Elizabeth faces a dilemma when Tom's daughter Dale decides to move into the family home. 12:15 The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 4. Fortune Teller 4/5 Dace encounters a fortune teller who hasn't foreseen type 2 diabetes. 12:30 What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, Working for a Living 1/4 Stephen takes his first steps into working life.	12:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—10. Trials and Triumphs 10/10 Relationships falter when decisions need to be made. Read by Penelope Wilton. 12:15 The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 5. Teen Pregnancy 5/5 A teenage girl comes to the surgery fearing she is pregnant. 12:30 All Those Women—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 An opportunity for Maggie to have a bit of a lie down soon gets a bit fraught.	12:15 Ernest and Gwendolin (an Old-Fashioned Love Story) A love affair starts in Greenwich Village. And it involves a couple of geckos 12:30 The Crying Book by Heather Christle (Omnibus) Poet Heather Christle meditates on how and why we cry.	12:40 Inheritance Tracks—Wynne Evans Welsh tenor Wynne Evans chooses tracks by Mario Lanza and Mozart. 12:50 The Latvian Locum (Omnibus)—Series 1 Offbeat comic drama following the experiences of Latvian locum Dr Dace Zake.
13:00	13:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, The Desperate Hours 1/6 Some unwelcome visitors arrive at Oil Drum Lane. 13:30 Winston—Winston Comes to Town, A Tweak of Thread 1/6 Father's illness forces the family to return to London, but Nancy is fretting over Winston	13:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Lost Gold Mine (of Charlotte) 2/24 Neddie's odd discovery in some meatloaf sparks a trip to America to make his fortune. 13:30 The Michael Bentine Show—From 12/02/1984 From an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows, it's the ultimate one-man show.	13:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Elopement 6/14 Can The Lad and Sid smooth Bill's path to true love? 13:30 One Foot in the Grave—4. The Beast in the Cage 4/4 Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.	13:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, A Man of Action 1/26 When a landmine sparks martial law, a reporter catches Mainwaring in charge. 13:30 Huddwinks—Series 1, Over the Top 1/6 The Smollett family attempt to make a man of their son, a self-employed train spotter.	13:00 Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 11 11/13 Could a new arrival upset George and Kate's house plans? 13:30 Big Jim and the Figaro Club—Up the Pole 4/6 When Perkins befriends the Carnival Queen, the workmates plot a little sabotage.	13:45 Uncle Mort's Celtic Fringe—Series 2, Last Respects 5/5 Uncle Mort and Carter Brandon tie off their sampling of Welsh hospitality with a funeral.
14:00	14:00 Many a Slip—From 20/08/1974 Can Roy Plomley's contestants spot the mistakes? 14:30 Sneakiepeeks—Echo 5/6 Old tensions are stirred up when a rival team move in on Beagle's territory and target.	14:00 The Personality Test—Series 1, Gyles Brandreth 3/4 The broadcaster, author and ex-MP quizzes a panel about himself. 14:30 Artists—Series 1, The War of Dog 5/6 Tamsin buys a dog to prove a point, and Dolores asks Marcus to landscape the garden.	14:00 Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins' moral and ethical posers for Shappi Khorsandi, Simon Munnery and Fi Glover. 14:30 The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Coining of the Capricorn 3/6 The ruling family of Renaissance Italy's puniest city-state introduce a new currency.	14:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 14:30 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 It is never easy coping with a break-up, especially if you are Cassie.	14:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 11, Nottingham Trent University 6/6 Three students from Nottingham Trent University take on their dons in the upbeat quiz. 14:30 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 1, September 18th to 24th 4/4 Anthony's 'sensitive' goddaughter visits and Damien is asked to make a TV pilot	14:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Pastures New 9/13 It is moving day, but the removal men are a little too thorough. 14:30 Robbing Hood—Norman And The Pearls 6/6 Natalie asks Norman to lose an heirloom, but the heirloom just won't go away	14:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Gives a Present 15/20 The Archdeacon is not keen on celebrating the Dean's silver wedding. 14:30 The Navy Lark—Series 10, Mr Philips' Wrong Uniform 14/18 Loveable Leslie gets that shrinking feeling after an impromptu dip in the dock.
15:00	15:00 The Egoist by George Meredith—1. Willoughby Wants a Wife 1/2 Willoughby desires a beautiful bride - and naturally assumes she will desire him.	15:00 The Egoist by George Meredith—2. Clara's Choice 2/2 Sir Willoughby battles to avoid humiliation by yet another fiancee.	15:00 Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—1. The Midnight Bell 1/3 Bob meets a prostitute. Semi-autobiographical trilogy set in inter-war London.	15:00 Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—2. The Siege of Pleasure 2/3 Jenny tells of her fall from grace and Mr Eccles makes plain his feelings for Ella.	15:00 Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—3. The Plains of Cement 3/3 Bob gives Jenny an ultimatum and Ella confronts Mr Eccles.	15:00 4 Extra Goes Gardening—1. Great Gardens: Gertrude Jekyll 1/3 Penelope Keith unearths some horticultural highlights from the BBC archives.	15:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Comic Castaways 4, Johnny Vegas Comedian Johnny Vegas is castaway by Kirsty Young. 15:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Identities David reflects on seeing 'whitey' - a blackbird with a white feather - in his garden.
16:00	16:00 Dick Francis—Proof, 4. The Discovery 4/8 Dodgy wine, missing racehorse and a body at a restaurant. Tony Beach is in the thick of it 16:30 Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 1. Did He Fall? Or... 1/5 A man goes missing from a liner. His sister is adamant that it wasn’t suicide	16:00 Dick Francis—Proof, 5. The Diary 5/8 Mystery for Flora - is her son back from Australia? And can a diary unlock the mystery? 16:30 Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 2. Hostile Witness 2/5 DC ‘Birdie’ Partridge has an amateur sidekick. But is she a potential next victim?	16:00 Dick Francis—Proof, 6. Visitors 6/8 Wine merchant Tony Beach has to deal with some unwanted visitors to his store. 16:30 Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 3. Unofficial Investigations 3/5 Despite being ordered not to, ‘Birdie’ keeps investigating. Ruth makes her own enquiries.	16:00 Dick Francis—Proof, 7. Man of Mystery 7/8 Kenneth Junior makes a request from hospital, and Tony learns more about Paul Young. 16:30 Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 4. Mistaken Identity 4/5 Ruth makes a mistake by visiting the scene of Terri's murder. Birdie comes to her rescue.	16:00 Dick Francis—Proof, 8. Connections 8/8 Tony Beach and Gerard MacGregor attempt to unearth the true identity of Paul Young. 16:30 Whodunnits—A Walk in the Dark, 5. The Ends Justify the Means? 5/5 Ruth has been kidnapped and Birdie has a day of surprises in store.	16:00 Paul Evans - Owls A wish sworn on a barn owl feather turns into a fatal curse. 16:45 HG Wells—Ghost Stories by HG Wells, The Temptation of Harringay 3/6 Any artist can take criticism, but what happens when the painting itself has an opinion?	16:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 2. Towards the Unknown 2/6 The crew's Magnus Carter reveals the true nature of their new mission. 16:30 Susan Hill - The Woman in Black—2. A Causeway and a Pony Trap 2/4 Solicitor Arthur Kipps is rattled while spending the night in an eerie house.
17:00	17:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—6. Rivalries 6/10 Dale disrupts her father's relationship with Elizabeth. Read by Penelope Wilton. 17:15 The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 1. Late 1/5 Dr Dace Zake gets to grips with life in a medical centre in Blackpool. 17:30 Mum's on the Run—1. Mum Taxi 1/6 The downs and ups of a single mum's life with Ronni Ancona.	17:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—7. New Arrivals 7/10 Stepmother Josie struggles when Matthew's three children move in with them. 17:15 The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 2. Addict 2/5 Dace meets Jack, a young heroin addict from Birmingham. 17:30 Jack & Millie—Series 2, Hot Yoga 3/4 Faced with a mindfulness pillow, Tudor sallet and hot yoga, a TV binge ends abruptly.	17:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—8. Tempers Fray 8/10 Matthew's daughter Becky finds an unexpected ally in her stepmother Josie. 17:15 The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 3. Bingo and Bonds 3/5 Dace considers playing bingo and helps a widower who has become confused. 17:30 Boswell's Lives—Series 1, Boswell's Life of Johnson 4/4 James Boswell, Dr Johnson's biographer, attempts to write a life of Boris Johnson.	17:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—9. Family Turmoil and Repercussions 9/10 Elizabeth faces a dilemma when Tom's daughter Dale decides to move into the family home. 17:15 The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 4. Fortune Teller 4/5 Dace encounters a fortune teller who hasn't foreseen type 2 diabetes. 17:30 What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, Working for a Living 1/4 Stephen takes his first steps into working life.	17:00 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—10. Trials and Triumphs 10/10 Relationships falter when decisions need to be made. Read by Penelope Wilton. 17:15 The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 5. Teen Pregnancy 5/5 A teenage girl comes to the surgery fearing she is pregnant. 17:30 All Those Women—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 An opportunity for Maggie to have a bit of a lie down soon gets a bit fraught.	17:00 Owen Holder - Love's Old Sweet Song Identical twins Isabel and Olive’s friendship is tested by love	17:00 Poetry Extra—Sylvia Plath and Paul Muldoon Daljit Nagra continues with a choice of programmes featuring Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes. 17:30 Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 The complications facing parents when a marriage breaks down. Read by Penelope Wilton.
18:00	18:00 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, The Desperate Hours 1/6 Some unwelcome visitors arrive at Oil Drum Lane. 18:30 Winston—Winston Comes to Town, A Tweak of Thread 1/6 Father's illness forces the family to return to London, but Nancy is fretting over Winston	18:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Lost Gold Mine (of Charlotte) 2/24 Neddie's odd discovery in some meatloaf sparks a trip to America to make his fortune. 18:30 The Michael Bentine Show—From 12/02/1984 From an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows, it's the ultimate one-man show.	18:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Elopement 6/14 Can The Lad and Sid smooth Bill's path to true love? 18:30 One Foot in the Grave—4. The Beast in the Cage 4/4 Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.	18:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, A Man of Action 1/26 When a landmine sparks martial law, a reporter catches Mainwaring in charge. 18:30 Huddwinks—Series 1, Over the Top 1/6 The Smollett family attempt to make a man of their son, a self-employed train spotter.	18:00 Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 11 11/13 Could a new arrival upset George and Kate's house plans? 18:30 Big Jim and the Figaro Club—Up the Pole 4/6 When Perkins befriends the Carnival Queen, the workmates plot a little sabotage.	18:15 Ernest and Gwendolin (an Old-Fashioned Love Story) A love affair starts in Greenwich Village. And it involves a couple of geckos 18:30 The Crying Book by Heather Christle (Omnibus) Poet Heather Christle meditates on how and why we cry.	18:40 Inheritance Tracks—Wynne Evans Welsh tenor Wynne Evans chooses tracks by Mario Lanza and Mozart. 18:50 The Latvian Locum (Omnibus)—Series 1 Offbeat comic drama following the experiences of Latvian locum Dr Dace Zake.
19:00	19:00 Many a Slip—From 20/08/1974 Can Roy Plomley's contestants spot the mistakes? 19:30 Sneakiepeeks—Echo 5/6 Old tensions are stirred up when a rival team move in on Beagle's territory and target.	19:00 The Personality Test—Series 1, Gyles Brandreth 3/4 The broadcaster, author and ex-MP quizzes a panel about himself. 19:30 Artists—Series 1, The War of Dog 5/6 Tamsin buys a dog to prove a point, and Dolores asks Marcus to landscape the garden.	19:00 Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Sue Perkins' moral and ethical posers for Shappi Khorsandi, Simon Munnery and Fi Glover. 19:30 The Leopard in Autumn—Series 1, The Coining of the Capricorn 3/6 The ruling family of Renaissance Italy's puniest city-state introduce a new currency.	19:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 4 4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 19:30 A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 4 4/6 It is never easy coping with a break-up, especially if you are Cassie.	19:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 11, Nottingham Trent University 6/6 Three students from Nottingham Trent University take on their dons in the upbeat quiz. 19:30 In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 1, September 18th to 24th 4/4 Anthony's 'sensitive' goddaughter visits and Damien is asked to make a TV pilot	19:45 Uncle Mort's Celtic Fringe—Series 2, Last Respects 5/5 Uncle Mort and Carter Brandon tie off their sampling of Welsh hospitality with a funeral.
20:00	20:00 Radiolab—Series 11, The Average Show 3/8 Radiolab explores the idea of being average 20:55 Inheritance Tracks—Don Black Lyricist Don Black chooses tracks by Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme and by Fred Astaire.	20:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 9, Work, Play, Rest: Part 3/3: Rest 21/52 Manoush Zomorodi investigates how the last few years have changed the way we live: rest 20:50 Inheritance Tracks—Ian Hart Actor Ian Hart selects tracks by The Beatles and Dr Dre.	20:00 Archive on 4—A Writer and His Country - John le Carré Across Six Decades Who was the real John le Carré and what was his relationship with Britain?	20:00 The Sondheim Archive—3. Anyone Can Whistle 3/3 Maria Friedman and guests explore programmes in the BBC archive featuring Stephen Sondheim	20:00 Musical Variations: The Life of Angela Morley The colourful career of British composer and transgender pioneer Angela Morley. 20:30 Soul Music—Over the Rainbow Reflections on the impact of The Wizard of Oz's 'Over the Rainbow'.	20:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Pastures New 9/13 It is moving day, but the removal men are a little too thorough. 20:30 Robbing Hood—Norman And The Pearls 6/6 Natalie asks Norman to lose an heirloom, but the heirloom just won't go away	20:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Gives a Present 15/20 The Archdeacon is not keen on celebrating the Dean's silver wedding. 20:30 The Navy Lark—Series 10, Mr Philips' Wrong Uniform 14/18 Loveable Leslie gets that shrinking feeling after an impromptu dip in the dock.
21:00	21:00 A Good Read—Christopher Biggins and Jenny Eclair Christopher Biggins and Jenny Eclair chat about books they love with Harriett Gilbert. 21:30 Rabbit Redux by John Updike—1. Janice's Choice 1/10 Harry is stuck in a rut with a dying marriage, but Janice makes a choice that changes all. 21:45 A Small Town Murder—Series 14, 1. Retirement 1/5 A family liaison officer is retiring after many years’ service.	21:00 Making Tracks—3. Metropolis 3/4 Paul Morley charts a history of popular music through recording studios. 21:30 Rabbit Redux by John Updike—2. Reluctance 2/10 Harry and Janice confront their broken marriage and their reluctance to mend it. 21:45 A Small Town Murder—Series 14, 2. Overdose 2/5 It's Jackie's last week at work. Waiting for a court verdict, Gary has taken an overdose.	21:00 Short Cuts—The Sea, The Sea Short documentaries on crashing waves and diving under the water. Presented by Josie Long. 21:30 Rabbit Redux by John Updike—3. Dinner Invitation 3/10 Janice has walked out. Harry accepts a dinner invitation with unexpected consequences. 21:45 A Small Town Murder—Series 14, 3. Leaving Do 3/5 It's Jackie's leaving party but one of her last clients just won't let her go.	21:00 Great Lives—Iain Lee on Andy Kaufman Cult legend Andy Kaufman chosen by Iain Lee as his great life. 21:30 Rabbit Redux by John Updike—4. Household and Health 4/10 Jill establishes her place in the household and befriends Harry's son, Nelson. 21:45 A Small Town Murder—Series 14, 4. Safety 4/5 It's Jackie's last week, but one of her clients has returned to her abusive husband.	21:00 And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 4, American Beauty 4/4 Paul Gambaccini explores the making of Best Picture Oscar winner, American Beauty. 21:30 Rabbit Redux by John Updike—5. A Meeting 5/10 Harry argues with Jill and is astonished that she is starting to fall for him. 21:45 A Small Town Murder—Series 14, 5. Lesson 5/5 It's Jackie's last week at work, but Hadley's husband Dave has found out where she lives.	21:00 4 Extra Goes Gardening—1. Great Gardens: Gertrude Jekyll 1/3 Penelope Keith unearths some horticultural highlights from the BBC archives.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Comic Castaways 4, Johnny Vegas Comedian Johnny Vegas is castaway by Kirsty Young. 21:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Identities David reflects on seeing 'whitey' - a blackbird with a white feather - in his garden.
22:00	22:00 One Person Found This Helpful—Series 1, 3. Hot Lava Blomps 3/6 Frank Skinner and guests read more online reviews about Mrs Tiggywinkle and the M1. 22:30 Flight of the Conchords—Neil Finn Saves the Day! 6/6 After the band splits, Jemaine holds auditions in the toilets.	22:00 ReincarNathan—Series 2, Komodo 5/6 Comedy series about a man struggling to cope with being reincarnated as various animals. 22:30 Daphne Sounds Expensive—Series 2, Horror 4/4 Jason’s horror idea is thwarted and Macca steps in to help.	22:00 Janey Godley: The C Bomb—Series 2, 1. Not Dead Yet 1/4 Living in limbo, cancer scan to scan, Janey’s still utterly fearless and darkly hilarious. 22:30 Delve Special—Series 4, There's One Born Again Every Minute 1/4 Intrepid reporter David Lander investigates the Sincere Repentist Church. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Jimmy Cricket 1/3 Angela Barnes chats to the comedian and entertainer Jimmy Cricket in the Comedy Club.	22:00 Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 5, 3. I'm Still Here 3/6 Joanna witnesses a random act of kindness and helps a friend in need. 22:30 Clare in the Community—Series 7, Rude Girl 3/6 Is Clare linguistically out of touch with today's youth? – and Brian fails to impress. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Jimmy Cricket 2/3 Angela Barnes chats again to the comedian and entertainer Jimmy Cricket in the Comedy Club	22:00 Stand-Up Specials—Stuart Mitchell's Cost of Living, 3. Stuart Is a Total Banker A lack of morals and making money. 22:15 Jazz Emu: The Sound of Us—3. The Sound of Man Toxic masculinity leads Jazz Emu down a dark and dangerous path. 22:30 Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Meet the Daniel Bedingfield-loving East European couple.	22:00 Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories. 22:30 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 2, Sandi Toksvig 6/6 Marcus Brigstocke gets Sandi Toksvig to try some new experiences.	22:00 Revolting People—Series 1, Storm Clouds 1/6 Baltimore shopkeeper Samuel Oliphant has much to worry about. From January 2000. 22:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 4, The Theatrical Impresario 3/6 Curtain up! Light the lights! Milton’s got nothing to hit but the rival theatre.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 113, Episode 10 10/10 Mark Steel, Marie Le Conte, Simon Evans and Zoe Lyons join Andy Zaltzman. 23:30 Rhys James—Rhys James Is ..., Wise 3/4 Rhys James explores a different aspect of himself. 23:45 Late—3. From Dating to Mothering Dodgy advice on-air and a restless baby - funny, confusing tales of urban life after dark.	23:00 The John Moloney Show—Series 4, Jeffrey, The Jack Russell 1/4 John welcomes a new member to the family who really needs to learn how to behave himself. 23:15 Tom Parry's Fancy Dressed Life—Series 1, Rules 1/4 Tom Parry has a theory that fancy dress can change your life. 23:30 John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music—Series 2, Mari Wilson 4/4 John Shuttleworth invites Mari Wilson to sing one of his songs.	23:00 Rubbish—Series 1, Chilling 4/6 Local government officer Martin aspires to be a vigilante, despite high blood pressure. 23:30 The Skewer—Series 11, Episode 4 4/8 Jon Holmes's award-winning satirical comedy concept album returns to twist into the news. 23:45 Crème de la Crime—Series 1, The Bells and St Clement 3/6 Michael Feydeau and David Pershore review the curious case of a fallen monk.	23:00 Foley and McColl: The Interview—Cool As You Like 3/6 After a bust-up, Sean moves to the Antarctic. Ten years later, Hamish goes to find him. 23:15 Jigsaw—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Dan Antopolski, Nat Luurtsema and Tom Craine piece together a selection of sketches. 23:30 And the Winner Is...—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Matt Lucas hosts his alternative awards show – The Lucases.	23:00 Absolute Power—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Spinning for both the Church and the State proves profitable for Prentiss and McCabe. 23:25 The Comedy Club Interviews—Jimmy Cricket 3/3 Angela Barnes chats again to the comedian and entertainer Jimmy Cricket in the Comedy Club 23:30 All the World's a Globe—7. From Nelson to Women's Emaciation 7/8 The emaciation of women in the National Theatre of Brent's definitive history of Earth. 23:45 Ivor Cutler - A Wet Handle—Episode 1 1/5 Ivor Cutler and friends present poems and songs, including 'I Am a Yellow Fly'.	23:00 Please Use Other Door—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Short scenes featuring the bizarre drama of modern living. 23:30 Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 1, 3. 'I'm a clown with a secret'. 3/4 Agony aunt Sarah tackles a clown with a secret, and do age-gap relationships work?	23:00 The Masterson Inheritance—Series 2, The Gangrene of the Mastersons 5/6 The epic Crimean War struggles of the Masterson family. 23:30 Edge Falls—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 Innocent celebrations spark disaster at Edge Falls retail park.

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