Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 8 - 14 April 2024

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00:00	00:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 5. Threshold of Stars 5/6 The captive crew discover what the aliens want from them, and Chipper causes concern. 00:30 Sheila Hodgson - The Striking Image A doll made by a patient in recovery appears to have a strange hold over its owner.	00:00 Radiolab—Series 11, Love Is In The Air 7/8 Radiolab on seagulls changing our understanding, and the life of America’s bald eagle 00:55 Inheritance Tracks—Ann Cleeves Writer Ann Cleeves chooses track performed by Ezio Pinza and Peter Maxwell Davies.	00:00 A Good Read—Cariad Lloyd and Mike Bullen Harriett Gilbert talks to Cariad Lloyd and Mike Bullen about books they love, and why. 00:30 My Dream Dinner Party—John Cleese's Dream Dinner Party Actor, comedian, writer John Cleese in conversation with his heroes, brought back to life.	00:00 Short Cuts—The Outside Short documentaries about the outside world presented by Josie Long. 00:30 Joan Turner: The Highs and Lows of the Wacky Warbler Lesley Garrett tells the fascinating story of operatic comedienne Joan Turner.	00:00 Great Lives—Bernard Manning nominates Mother Teresa Comedian Bernard Manning assesses the achievements of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. 00:30 Manto: Uncovering Pakistan Sarfraz Manzoor tells the story of Pakistani writer Sa'adat Manto and assesses his legacy.	00:00 Soul Music—Some Enchanted Evening from South Pacific Personal memories of one of the most beloved songs written by Rodgers & Hammerstein 00:30 A Brief History of TIM Lynne Truss explores the history of the Speaking Clock. With Professor Stephen Hawking.	00:00 Steve Walker - The Dolphinarium An US senator plots to conquer the human race by destroying dolphins. Who can stop him?
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Equestrian Castaways, Frankie Dettori Champion jockey Frankie Dettori is castaway by Sue Lawley. 01:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Monstrous Flowers Musings on the world's largest blooms found deep in the steamy forests of Sumatra.	01:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 6. His Last Bow 6/6 The Baker Street sleuth must help England in her darkest hour. 01:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 6. Murder in the Dark 6/6 Agatha probes the Cornish murder - but can James forgive and forget?	01:00 The Rivals—Series 4, 1. The Clairvoyants 1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Constance Dunlap. Stars James Fleet. 01:30 Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 1. Sabotage? 1/4 Actor-cum-amateur sleuth Charles Paris gets a part in a terrible play. Stars Bill Nighy.	01:00 The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery 2/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt. 01:30 Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 2. Victim 2/4 Charles has been the victim of an attempted stabbing. But whodunnit? Stars Bill Nighy.	01:00 The Rivals—Series 4, 3. The Secret of Dunstan's Tower 3/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Max Carrados. 01:30 Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 3. Killer? 3/4 Charles is in a terrible play. But who wants to kill off the cast? Stars Bill Nighy.	01:00 The Rivals—Series 4, 4. The Mystery of the Scarlet Thread 4/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Prof SFX Van Duson. 01:30 Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 4. Murderer? 4/4 Someone wants to close the Regent Theatre, and is willing to murder to do so...	01:00 Martyn Wade - Behavioural Sciences Will Barry and Kay’s recurring dreams of an affair and a body in the garden come true?
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—Time For Verse - James Berry Daljit Nagra selects Time for Verse featuring James Berry. From 1988. 02:30 Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin (Omnibus) Claire Tomalin's biography of one of the nation's literary giants.	02:00 Winston—Winston Comes to Town, Easy to Love 5/6 The old rogue's newfound wealth goes to his head, and what is to be done about Father? 02:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Men of Property 5/6 Albert and Harold try to buy the yard's freehold.	02:00 The Michael Bentine Show—From 29/04/1984 From a monastic order to international space relations, it's the ultimate one-man show. 02:30 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Canal 6/24 Back home after 43 years, why must Neddie never go near the oily waters again?	02:00 Ballylenon—Series 3, Episode 4 4/4 A job offer for the Reverend Hawthorne raises Ms Boal's expectations. 02:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Fete 10/14 The Lad agrees to tempt Laurence Olivier to open the local Fete.	02:00 Second Thoughts—Series 3, Room With a Queue 2/8 Hannah is off to university, so Bill and Faith bicker over who gets her vacated bedroom. 02:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Absent Friends 5/26 Mainwaring returns to platoon insubordination and an escaped convict.	02:00 Up the Garden Path—Series 1, Tangled Webs 2/6 The complex life and loves of Izzy Comyn, with her propensity for telling lies. 02:30 Albert and Me—Series 2, Breaking Up Is Hard to Do 2/8 Can Bryan save his sister Vera's marriage from breakdown?	02:30 Candide (Omnibus) Voltaire’s 18th century novel about good and evil: Candide's adventures begin.
03:00	03:40 Inheritance Tracks—Keith Brymer Jones Potter Keith Brymer Jones chooses tracks by Earth Wind and Fire and Donna Summer. 03:50 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 An accident makes a family question everything they thought they knew.	03:00 Mum's on the Run—Episode 5 5/6 Single mum Jen attempts some work for charity 03:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—1. Letter 1/10 Jean investigates the strange case of Gretchen Tilbury. 03:45 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—6. Laptop 6/10 Nettie's mum is looking at her laptop to find out what was going on pre accident.	03:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Holiday 1/4 Max and Mike try to live ethically, so how can they choose a holiday? 03:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—2. Husband 2/10 Jean visits Howard Tilbury, jeweller, at his shop. 03:45 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—7. Vigil 7/10 Luke is keeping watch by his sister Nettie's hospital bed.	03:00 Dot—Series 2, Trees 4/4 Dot and the gals are tasked with a top secret mission in the countryside. 03:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—3. Matron 3/10 Jean visits Alice, the former matron of St Cecilia’s. 03:45 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—8. Communication 8/10 Luke is desperate to communicate with his comatose twin sister somehow.	03:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Mutton Rissoles 1/4 Romantic comedy set in a 1965 bedsit, inspired by Katharine Whitehorn's cookery classic. 03:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—4. Friendship 4/10 Jean visits Gretchen’s friend Martha in London. 03:45 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—9. Life Support 9/10 Nettie is still being kept on life support as her pregnancy continues.	03:00 Plum House—Series 2, Thief Encounter 2/6 Peter and Julian engage a crooked connection to retrieve a valuable pudding artefact. 03:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—5. Outing 5/10 Prompted by Gretchen, Jean takes Margaret on an outing. 03:45 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—10. Dark Night 10/10 Luke's dark night of the soul is over.	03:45 Singular Women—Dora 4/4 Lesley Joseph as a 'person of restricted growth' whose performances are under threat.
04:00		04:00 Many a Slip—From 15/08/1978 Roy Plomley's contestants battle to spot the mistakes. With David Nixon. 04:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 3, Loophole 3/6 Patrick gets a TV presenting job, but filming at home puts Stella's garden at risk.	04:00 Hidden Treasures—Petworth House 3/8 The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in West Sussex. 04:30 The Change—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 A visit to the doctor sparks a bombshell for the not-so-happy mother-to-be.	04:00 Say the Word—Episode 1 1/6 Language panel game with Sandi Toksvig, Tommy Pearson, Laura Wright, Christopher Matthew. 04:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 18th-century Cornish village sitcom by the writers of Dead Ringers, produced by Jan Ravens	04:00 Genius—Series 2, Carol Vorderman 2/6 Dave Gorman discusses ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas with Carol Vorderman. 04:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 1, An Elixir of Love 2/5 A reverend uses a novel method of redistributing wealth, with dire consequences.	04:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes. 04:30 Bookcases—Series 1, The Prosser Prize 4/4 Primus does his utmost to ensure one of his books will win a literary award.	04:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Country Style 13/13 The Corners are excited to learn that their home may become famous. 04:30 Ray's a Laugh—From 26/02/1960 Kitty is worried. Ted is excited about his secretive plans for their summer holiday.
05:00	05:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Warms Up 18/20 The newly installed central heating causes temperatures to rise. 05:30 The Navy Lark—Series 10, Bunging Up 17/18 A lost toothbrush sparks angst for the crew of HMS Troutbridge.	05:00 A Surfeit of Smiths A mix of real and pretend 'Mr & Mrs Smiths’ causes chaos for hotel manager Mr Salvadori.	05:00 Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—1. Pity the Poor Painter 1/6 Edwardian England: Frank questions why workers don't realise who is really benefitting?	05:00 Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—2. Making Money For Mr Rushton 2/6 Frank tries educating his fellow Edwardian workers about their plight.	05:00 Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—3. The Great Money Trick 3/6 Pressure on the Edwardian workers mounts as Frank explains the Great Money Trick.	05:00 Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—4. Other People's Hard Work 4/6 The Edwardian renovation complete, Frank and the workers face unemployment	05:00 Michael Palin's Radio Adventures—2. Travelling Man 2/3 John McCarthy invites Michael Palin to celebrate his BBC radio years
06:00	06:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 6. His Last Bow 6/6 The Baker Street sleuth must help England in her darkest hour. 06:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 6. Murder in the Dark 6/6 Agatha probes the Cornish murder - but can James forgive and forget?	06:00 The Rivals—Series 4, 1. The Clairvoyants 1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Constance Dunlap. Stars James Fleet. 06:30 Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 1. Sabotage? 1/4 Actor-cum-amateur sleuth Charles Paris gets a part in a terrible play. Stars Bill Nighy.	06:00 The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery 2/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt. 06:30 Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 2. Victim 2/4 Charles has been the victim of an attempted stabbing. But whodunnit? Stars Bill Nighy.	06:00 The Rivals—Series 4, 3. The Secret of Dunstan's Tower 3/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Max Carrados. 06:30 Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 3. Killer? 3/4 Charles is in a terrible play. But who wants to kill off the cast? Stars Bill Nighy.	06:00 The Rivals—Series 4, 4. The Mystery of the Scarlet Thread 4/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Prof SFX Van Duson. 06:30 Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 4. Murderer? 4/4 Someone wants to close the Regent Theatre, and is willing to murder to do so...	06:00 Martyn Wade - Behavioural Sciences Will Barry and Kay’s recurring dreams of an affair and a body in the garden come true?	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Equestrian Castaways, Lucinda Russell Horse trainer Lucinda Russell is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 06:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Rats David Attenborough hates rats, but in a personal way explains why they should be respected
07:00	07:00 Winston—Winston Comes to Town, Easy to Love 5/6 The old rogue's newfound wealth goes to his head, and what is to be done about Father? 07:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Men of Property 5/6 Albert and Harold try to buy the yard's freehold.	07:00 The Michael Bentine Show—From 29/04/1984 From a monastic order to international space relations, it's the ultimate one-man show. 07:30 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Canal 6/24 Back home after 43 years, why must Neddie never go near the oily waters again?	07:00 Ballylenon—Series 3, Episode 4 4/4 A job offer for the Reverend Hawthorne raises Ms Boal's expectations. 07:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Fete 10/14 The Lad agrees to tempt Laurence Olivier to open the local Fete.	07:00 Second Thoughts—Series 3, Room With a Queue 2/8 Hannah is off to university, so Bill and Faith bicker over who gets her vacated bedroom. 07:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Absent Friends 5/26 Mainwaring returns to platoon insubordination and an escaped convict.	07:00 Up the Garden Path—Series 1, Tangled Webs 2/6 The complex life and loves of Izzy Comyn, with her propensity for telling lies. 07:30 Albert and Me—Series 2, Breaking Up Is Hard to Do 2/8 Can Bryan save his sister Vera's marriage from breakdown?	07:30 Candide (Omnibus) Voltaire’s 18th century novel about good and evil: Candide's adventures begin.	07:00 Poetry Extra—The Interview Archive - Benjamin Zephaniah Daljit Nagra selects the best poetry programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 07:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 A woman claims her daughter was the result of virgin birth. Read by Monica Dolan.
08:00	08:00 Mum's on the Run—Episode 5 5/6 Single mum Jen attempts some work for charity 08:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—1. Letter 1/10 Jean investigates the strange case of Gretchen Tilbury. 08:45 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—6. Laptop 6/10 Nettie's mum is looking at her laptop to find out what was going on pre accident.	08:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Holiday 1/4 Max and Mike try to live ethically, so how can they choose a holiday? 08:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—2. Husband 2/10 Jean visits Howard Tilbury, jeweller, at his shop. 08:45 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—7. Vigil 7/10 Luke is keeping watch by his sister Nettie's hospital bed.	08:00 Dot—Series 2, Trees 4/4 Dot and the gals are tasked with a top secret mission in the countryside. 08:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—3. Matron 3/10 Jean visits Alice, the former matron of St Cecilia’s. 08:45 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—8. Communication 8/10 Luke is desperate to communicate with his comatose twin sister somehow.	08:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Mutton Rissoles 1/4 Romantic comedy set in a 1965 bedsit, inspired by Katharine Whitehorn's cookery classic. 08:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—4. Friendship 4/10 Jean visits Gretchen’s friend Martha in London. 08:45 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—9. Life Support 9/10 Nettie is still being kept on life support as her pregnancy continues.	08:00 Plum House—Series 2, Thief Encounter 2/6 Peter and Julian engage a crooked connection to retrieve a valuable pudding artefact. 08:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—5. Outing 5/10 Prompted by Gretchen, Jean takes Margaret on an outing. 08:45 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—10. Dark Night 10/10 Luke's dark night of the soul is over.	08:45 Singular Women—Dora 4/4 Lesley Joseph as a 'person of restricted growth' whose performances are under threat.	08:40 Inheritance Tracks—Iain Stirling Comedian Iain Stirling selects tracks by Toto and by Frightened Rabbit. 08:50 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Nettie is on life support and her mum resorts to looking at her laptop for answers.
09:00	09:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 8, 1. Bounty Hunter 1/6 Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore with more tales of theft from the front line. 09:30 A Piece of Cake—1. Goosnargh Cake 1/5 Choice slices of British sweet treats and the stories behind them. 09:45 Daily Service—Guiding Light – Direction Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Fr Frankie Mulgrew.	09:00 Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 6, 3. Safari 3/4 On safari, with guest star Sam Campbell. 09:30 A Piece of Cake—2. Pontefract Cake 2/5 Another choice slice of British sweet treats and the stories behind them. 09:45 Daily Service—Guiding Light – Purpose Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Major Anne Read.	09:00 Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 2, Chris McCausland 1/6 Paul Merton talks to Chris McCausland about his pet hates and worst nightmares. 09:30 A Piece of Cake—3. Chorley Cake 3/5 Another choice slice of British sweet treats and the stories behind them. 09:45 Daily Service—Guiding Light – Let your light shine Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Rev Grace Thomas.	09:00 What's the Story, Ashley Storrie?—Mum, Dad and Calamity Ashley Jane The story of Ashley, a tall comedian who loves William Shatner and hates textured fabrics. 09:30 A Piece of Cake—4. Kendal Mint Cake 4/5 Another choice slice of British sweet treats and the stories behind them. 09:45 Daily Service—Guiding Light – Illuminated Path Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Swarzy Macaly.	09:00 You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'You're no help at all Chris!' 1/6 Unusual adverts flummox this week's panellists. 09:30 A Piece of Cake—5. Eccles Cake 5/5 A final choice slice of British sweet treats and the stories behind them. 09:45 Daily Service—Guiding Light - God's Plan Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by the Revd Emma Whittick	09:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Country Style 13/13 The Corners are excited to learn that their home may become famous. 09:30 Ray's a Laugh—From 26/02/1960 Kitty is worried. Ted is excited about his secretive plans for their summer holiday.
10:00	10:00 Radiolab—Series 11, Love Is In The Air 7/8 Radiolab on seagulls changing our understanding, and the life of America’s bald eagle 10:55 Inheritance Tracks—Ann Cleeves Writer Ann Cleeves chooses track performed by Ezio Pinza and Peter Maxwell Davies.	10:00 A Good Read—Cariad Lloyd and Mike Bullen Harriett Gilbert talks to Cariad Lloyd and Mike Bullen about books they love, and why. 10:30 My Dream Dinner Party—John Cleese's Dream Dinner Party Actor, comedian, writer John Cleese in conversation with his heroes, brought back to life.	10:00 Short Cuts—The Outside Short documentaries about the outside world presented by Josie Long. 10:30 Joan Turner: The Highs and Lows of the Wacky Warbler Lesley Garrett tells the fascinating story of operatic comedienne Joan Turner.	10:00 Great Lives—Bernard Manning nominates Mother Teresa Comedian Bernard Manning assesses the achievements of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. 10:30 Manto: Uncovering Pakistan Sarfraz Manzoor tells the story of Pakistani writer Sa'adat Manto and assesses his legacy.	10:00 Soul Music—Some Enchanted Evening from South Pacific Personal memories of one of the most beloved songs written by Rodgers & Hammerstein 10:30 A Brief History of TIM Lynne Truss explores the history of the Speaking Clock. With Professor Stephen Hawking.	10:00 Michael Palin's Radio Adventures—2. Travelling Man 2/3 John McCarthy invites Michael Palin to celebrate his BBC radio years	10:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Shows His Loyalty 19/20 The Bishop uses The Dean’s misfortune to fulfil a royal ambition. 10:30 The Navy Lark—Series 10, Bunging Up 18/18 A stray toothbrush reveals a major flaw in the design of the Royal Navy’s fleet.
11:00	11:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 6. His Last Bow 6/6 The Baker Street sleuth must help England in her darkest hour. 11:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 6. Murder in the Dark 6/6 Agatha probes the Cornish murder - but can James forgive and forget?	11:00 The Rivals—Series 4, 1. The Clairvoyants 1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Constance Dunlap. Stars James Fleet. 11:30 Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 1. Sabotage? 1/4 Actor-cum-amateur sleuth Charles Paris gets a part in a terrible play. Stars Bill Nighy.	11:00 The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery 2/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt. 11:30 Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 2. Victim 2/4 Charles has been the victim of an attempted stabbing. But whodunnit? Stars Bill Nighy.	11:00 The Rivals—Series 4, 3. The Secret of Dunstan's Tower 3/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Max Carrados. 11:30 Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 3. Killer? 3/4 Charles is in a terrible play. But who wants to kill off the cast? Stars Bill Nighy.	11:00 The Rivals—Series 4, 4. The Mystery of the Scarlet Thread 4/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Prof SFX Van Duson. 11:30 Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 4. Murderer? 4/4 Someone wants to close the Regent Theatre, and is willing to murder to do so...	11:00 Martyn Wade - Behavioural Sciences Will Barry and Kay’s recurring dreams of an affair and a body in the garden come true?	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Equestrian Castaways, Lucinda Russell Horse trainer Lucinda Russell is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Rats David Attenborough hates rats, but in a personal way explains why they should be respected
12:00	12:00 Winston—Winston Comes to Town, Easy to Love 5/6 The old rogue's newfound wealth goes to his head, and what is to be done about Father? 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Men of Property 5/6 Albert and Harold try to buy the yard's freehold.	12:00 The Michael Bentine Show—From 29/04/1984 From a monastic order to international space relations, it's the ultimate one-man show. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Canal 6/24 Back home after 43 years, why must Neddie never go near the oily waters again?	12:00 Ballylenon—Series 3, Episode 4 4/4 A job offer for the Reverend Hawthorne raises Ms Boal's expectations. 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Fete 10/14 The Lad agrees to tempt Laurence Olivier to open the local Fete.	12:00 Second Thoughts—Series 3, Room With a Queue 2/8 Hannah is off to university, so Bill and Faith bicker over who gets her vacated bedroom. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Absent Friends 5/26 Mainwaring returns to platoon insubordination and an escaped convict.	12:00 Up the Garden Path—Series 1, Tangled Webs 2/6 The complex life and loves of Izzy Comyn, with her propensity for telling lies. 12:30 Albert and Me—Series 2, Breaking Up Is Hard to Do 2/8 Can Bryan save his sister Vera's marriage from breakdown?	12:30 Candide (Omnibus) Voltaire’s 18th century novel about good and evil: Candide's adventures begin.	12:00 Poetry Extra—The Interview Archive - Benjamin Zephaniah Daljit Nagra selects the best poetry programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 A woman claims her daughter was the result of virgin birth. Read by Monica Dolan.
13:00	13:00 Mum's on the Run—Episode 5 5/6 Single mum Jen attempts some work for charity 13:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—1. Letter 1/10 Jean investigates the strange case of Gretchen Tilbury. 13:45 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—6. Laptop 6/10 Nettie's mum is looking at her laptop to find out what was going on pre accident.	13:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Holiday 1/4 Max and Mike try to live ethically, so how can they choose a holiday? 13:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—2. Husband 2/10 Jean visits Howard Tilbury, jeweller, at his shop. 13:45 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—7. Vigil 7/10 Luke is keeping watch by his sister Nettie's hospital bed.	13:00 Dot—Series 2, Trees 4/4 Dot and the gals are tasked with a top secret mission in the countryside. 13:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—3. Matron 3/10 Jean visits Alice, the former matron of St Cecilia’s. 13:45 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—8. Communication 8/10 Luke is desperate to communicate with his comatose twin sister somehow.	13:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Mutton Rissoles 1/4 Romantic comedy set in a 1965 bedsit, inspired by Katharine Whitehorn's cookery classic. 13:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—4. Friendship 4/10 Jean visits Gretchen’s friend Martha in London. 13:45 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—9. Life Support 9/10 Nettie is still being kept on life support as her pregnancy continues.	13:00 Plum House—Series 2, Thief Encounter 2/6 Peter and Julian engage a crooked connection to retrieve a valuable pudding artefact. 13:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—5. Outing 5/10 Prompted by Gretchen, Jean takes Margaret on an outing. 13:45 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—10. Dark Night 10/10 Luke's dark night of the soul is over.	13:45 Singular Women—Dora 4/4 Lesley Joseph as a 'person of restricted growth' whose performances are under threat.	13:40 Inheritance Tracks—Iain Stirling Comedian Iain Stirling selects tracks by Toto and by Frightened Rabbit. 13:50 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Nettie is on life support and her mum resorts to looking at her laptop for answers.
14:00	14:00 Many a Slip—From 15/08/1978 Roy Plomley's contestants battle to spot the mistakes. With David Nixon. 14:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 3, Loophole 3/6 Patrick gets a TV presenting job, but filming at home puts Stella's garden at risk.	14:00 Hidden Treasures—Petworth House 3/8 The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in West Sussex. 14:30 The Change—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 A visit to the doctor sparks a bombshell for the not-so-happy mother-to-be.	14:00 Say the Word—Episode 1 1/6 Language panel game with Sandi Toksvig, Tommy Pearson, Laura Wright, Christopher Matthew. 14:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 18th-century Cornish village sitcom by the writers of Dead Ringers, produced by Jan Ravens	14:00 Genius—Series 2, Carol Vorderman 2/6 Dave Gorman discusses ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas with Carol Vorderman. 14:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 1, An Elixir of Love 2/5 A reverend uses a novel method of redistributing wealth, with dire consequences.	14:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes. 14:30 Bookcases—Series 1, The Prosser Prize 4/4 Primus does his utmost to ensure one of his books will win a literary award.	14:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Country Style 13/13 The Corners are excited to learn that their home may become famous. 14:30 Ray's a Laugh—From 26/02/1960 Kitty is worried. Ted is excited about his secretive plans for their summer holiday.
15:00	15:00 A Surfeit of Smiths A mix of real and pretend 'Mr & Mrs Smiths’ causes chaos for hotel manager Mr Salvadori.	15:00 Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—1. Pity the Poor Painter 1/6 Edwardian England: Frank questions why workers don't realise who is really benefitting?	15:00 Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—2. Making Money For Mr Rushton 2/6 Frank tries educating his fellow Edwardian workers about their plight.	15:00 Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—3. The Great Money Trick 3/6 Pressure on the Edwardian workers mounts as Frank explains the Great Money Trick.	15:00 Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—4. Other People's Hard Work 4/6 The Edwardian renovation complete, Frank and the workers face unemployment	15:00 Michael Palin's Radio Adventures—2. Travelling Man 2/3 John McCarthy invites Michael Palin to celebrate his BBC radio years	15:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Shows His Loyalty 19/20 The Bishop uses The Dean’s misfortune to fulfil a royal ambition. 15:30 The Navy Lark—Series 10, Bunging Up 18/18 A stray toothbrush reveals a major flaw in the design of the Royal Navy’s fleet.
16:00	16:00 Radiolab—Series 11, Love Is In The Air 7/8 Radiolab on seagulls changing our understanding, and the life of America’s bald eagle 16:55 Inheritance Tracks—Ann Cleeves Writer Ann Cleeves chooses track performed by Ezio Pinza and Peter Maxwell Davies.	16:00 A Good Read—Cariad Lloyd and Mike Bullen Harriett Gilbert talks to Cariad Lloyd and Mike Bullen about books they love, and why. 16:30 My Dream Dinner Party—John Cleese's Dream Dinner Party Actor, comedian, writer John Cleese in conversation with his heroes, brought back to life.	16:00 Short Cuts—The Outside Short documentaries about the outside world presented by Josie Long. 16:30 Joan Turner: The Highs and Lows of the Wacky Warbler Lesley Garrett tells the fascinating story of operatic comedienne Joan Turner.	16:00 Great Lives—Bernard Manning nominates Mother Teresa Comedian Bernard Manning assesses the achievements of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. 16:30 Manto: Uncovering Pakistan Sarfraz Manzoor tells the story of Pakistani writer Sa'adat Manto and assesses his legacy.	16:00 Soul Music—Some Enchanted Evening from South Pacific Personal memories of one of the most beloved songs written by Rodgers & Hammerstein 16:30 A Brief History of TIM Lynne Truss explores the history of the Speaking Clock. With Professor Stephen Hawking.	16:00 Steve Walker - The Dolphinarium An US senator plots to conquer the human race by destroying dolphins. Who can stop him?	16:00 Space Force by Charles Chilton—Series 1, 6. Marooned in Space 6/6 The crew battle to escape from the aliens, who are trying to target Chipper. 16:30 Guy de Maupassant - The Hand Sir John Rowell awaits his nemesis, alongside a gruesome reminder of his days in Africa.
17:00	17:00 Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 7, 6. His Last Bow 6/6 The Baker Street sleuth must help England in her darkest hour. 17:30 Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 6. Murder in the Dark 6/6 Agatha probes the Cornish murder - but can James forgive and forget?	17:00 The Rivals—Series 4, 1. The Clairvoyants 1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Constance Dunlap. Stars James Fleet. 17:30 Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 1. Sabotage? 1/4 Actor-cum-amateur sleuth Charles Paris gets a part in a terrible play. Stars Bill Nighy.	17:00 The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery 2/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt. 17:30 Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 2. Victim 2/4 Charles has been the victim of an attempted stabbing. But whodunnit? Stars Bill Nighy.	17:00 The Rivals—Series 4, 3. The Secret of Dunstan's Tower 3/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Max Carrados. 17:30 Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 3. Killer? 3/4 Charles is in a terrible play. But who wants to kill off the cast? Stars Bill Nighy.	17:00 The Rivals—Series 4, 4. The Mystery of the Scarlet Thread 4/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Prof SFX Van Duson. 17:30 Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 4. Murderer? 4/4 Someone wants to close the Regent Theatre, and is willing to murder to do so...	17:00 Martyn Wade - Behavioural Sciences Will Barry and Kay’s recurring dreams of an affair and a body in the garden come true?	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Equestrian Castaways, Lucinda Russell Horse trainer Lucinda Russell is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 17:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Rats David Attenborough hates rats, but in a personal way explains why they should be respected
18:00	18:00 Winston—Winston Comes to Town, Easy to Love 5/6 The old rogue's newfound wealth goes to his head, and what is to be done about Father? 18:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Men of Property 5/6 Albert and Harold try to buy the yard's freehold.	18:00 The Michael Bentine Show—From 29/04/1984 From a monastic order to international space relations, it's the ultimate one-man show. 18:30 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Canal 6/24 Back home after 43 years, why must Neddie never go near the oily waters again?	18:00 Ballylenon—Series 3, Episode 4 4/4 A job offer for the Reverend Hawthorne raises Ms Boal's expectations. 18:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Fete 10/14 The Lad agrees to tempt Laurence Olivier to open the local Fete.	18:00 Second Thoughts—Series 3, Room With a Queue 2/8 Hannah is off to university, so Bill and Faith bicker over who gets her vacated bedroom. 18:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Absent Friends 5/26 Mainwaring returns to platoon insubordination and an escaped convict.	18:00 Up the Garden Path—Series 1, Tangled Webs 2/6 The complex life and loves of Izzy Comyn, with her propensity for telling lies. 18:30 Albert and Me—Series 2, Breaking Up Is Hard to Do 2/8 Can Bryan save his sister Vera's marriage from breakdown?	18:30 Candide (Omnibus) Voltaire’s 18th century novel about good and evil: Candide's adventures begin.	18:00 Poetry Extra—The Interview Archive - Benjamin Zephaniah Daljit Nagra selects the best poetry programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 18:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 A woman claims her daughter was the result of virgin birth. Read by Monica Dolan.
19:00	19:00 Mum's on the Run—Episode 5 5/6 Single mum Jen attempts some work for charity 19:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—1. Letter 1/10 Jean investigates the strange case of Gretchen Tilbury. 19:45 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—6. Laptop 6/10 Nettie's mum is looking at her laptop to find out what was going on pre accident.	19:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Holiday 1/4 Max and Mike try to live ethically, so how can they choose a holiday? 19:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—2. Husband 2/10 Jean visits Howard Tilbury, jeweller, at his shop. 19:45 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—7. Vigil 7/10 Luke is keeping watch by his sister Nettie's hospital bed.	19:00 Dot—Series 2, Trees 4/4 Dot and the gals are tasked with a top secret mission in the countryside. 19:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—3. Matron 3/10 Jean visits Alice, the former matron of St Cecilia’s. 19:45 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—8. Communication 8/10 Luke is desperate to communicate with his comatose twin sister somehow.	19:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Mutton Rissoles 1/4 Romantic comedy set in a 1965 bedsit, inspired by Katharine Whitehorn's cookery classic. 19:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—4. Friendship 4/10 Jean visits Gretchen’s friend Martha in London. 19:45 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—9. Life Support 9/10 Nettie is still being kept on life support as her pregnancy continues.	19:00 Plum House—Series 2, Thief Encounter 2/6 Peter and Julian engage a crooked connection to retrieve a valuable pudding artefact. 19:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—5. Outing 5/10 Prompted by Gretchen, Jean takes Margaret on an outing. 19:45 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—10. Dark Night 10/10 Luke's dark night of the soul is over.	19:45 Singular Women—Dora 4/4 Lesley Joseph as a 'person of restricted growth' whose performances are under threat.	19:40 Inheritance Tracks—Iain Stirling Comedian Iain Stirling selects tracks by Toto and by Frightened Rabbit. 19:50 Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 Nettie is on life support and her mum resorts to looking at her laptop for answers.
20:00	20:00 Many a Slip—From 15/08/1978 Roy Plomley's contestants battle to spot the mistakes. With David Nixon. 20:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 3, Loophole 3/6 Patrick gets a TV presenting job, but filming at home puts Stella's garden at risk.	20:00 Hidden Treasures—Petworth House 3/8 The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in West Sussex. 20:30 The Change—Series 3, Episode 3 3/6 A visit to the doctor sparks a bombshell for the not-so-happy mother-to-be.	20:00 Say the Word—Episode 1 1/6 Language panel game with Sandi Toksvig, Tommy Pearson, Laura Wright, Christopher Matthew. 20:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 1 1/6 18th-century Cornish village sitcom by the writers of Dead Ringers, produced by Jan Ravens	20:00 Genius—Series 2, Carol Vorderman 2/6 Dave Gorman discusses ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas with Carol Vorderman. 20:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 1, An Elixir of Love 2/5 A reverend uses a novel method of redistributing wealth, with dire consequences.	20:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes. 20:30 Bookcases—Series 1, The Prosser Prize 4/4 Primus does his utmost to ensure one of his books will win a literary award.	20:00 Not in Front of the Children—Series 2, Country Style 13/13 The Corners are excited to learn that their home may become famous. 20:30 Ray's a Laugh—From 26/02/1960 Kitty is worried. Ted is excited about his secretive plans for their summer holiday.
21:00	21:00 A Surfeit of Smiths A mix of real and pretend 'Mr & Mrs Smiths’ causes chaos for hotel manager Mr Salvadori.	21:00 Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—1. Pity the Poor Painter 1/6 Edwardian England: Frank questions why workers don't realise who is really benefitting?	21:00 Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—2. Making Money For Mr Rushton 2/6 Frank tries educating his fellow Edwardian workers about their plight.	21:00 Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—3. The Great Money Trick 3/6 Pressure on the Edwardian workers mounts as Frank explains the Great Money Trick.	21:00 Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—4. Other People's Hard Work 4/6 The Edwardian renovation complete, Frank and the workers face unemployment	21:00 Michael Palin's Radio Adventures—2. Travelling Man 2/3 John McCarthy invites Michael Palin to celebrate his BBC radio years	21:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Shows His Loyalty 19/20 The Bishop uses The Dean’s misfortune to fulfil a royal ambition. 21:30 The Navy Lark—Series 10, Bunging Up 18/18 A stray toothbrush reveals a major flaw in the design of the Royal Navy’s fleet.
22:00	22:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 8, 1. Bounty Hunter 1/6 Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore with more tales of theft from the front line. 22:30 Goodness Gracious Me—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 The multi-talented Mrs Bedi lands in hospital, and meet the Six Million Rupee Man. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Emmanuel Sonubi 1/2 Arthur Smith chats to Emmanuel Sonubi.	22:00 Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 6, 3. Safari 3/4 On safari, with guest star Sam Campbell. 22:30 Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 2, The Getaway 4/6 Josh and his wife take their baby away for a weekend. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Emmanuel Sonubi 2/2 Arthur Smith chats to Emmanuel Sonubi.	22:00 Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 2, Chris McCausland 1/6 Paul Merton talks to Chris McCausland about his pet hates and worst nightmares. 22:30 The Museum of Everything—Series 2, The Museum Reopens 1/6 Enjoy a display for the worst-selling author of Victorian times.	22:00 What's the Story, Ashley Storrie?—Mum, Dad and Calamity Ashley Jane The story of Ashley, a tall comedian who loves William Shatner and hates textured fabrics. 22:30 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 2 2/6 John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.	22:00 You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'You're no help at all Chris!' 1/6 Unusual adverts flummox this week's panellists. 22:30 Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Comic revelations about hats, tents and disturbing tales from Beatrix Potter.	22:00 4 at the Store—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Simon Bligh introduces stand-ups Dominic Holland, Sue Beard and Felix Dexter. 22:30 That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 5, Episode 4 4/5 Sketches include a horror story for slugs and the world's first horseless staircase.	22:00 Revolting People—Series 1, Tons of Storm Clouds 4/6 A revolutionary orator is after more than just Mary's support. 22:30 Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 4, The Cruiseman 6/6 Milton’s sent on a luxury cruise - but who’d want him out of the way? Apart from everyone. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Bilal Zafar 1/3 Rob Deering chats to Bilal Zafar.
23:00	23:00 The Now Show—Series 64, Episode 4 4/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 23:30 Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix, Episode 3 3/4 On a chaotic overseas tour, the star cricketer's private life takes a turn for the worse.	23:00 At Home with the Snails—Series 1, Episode 1 1/4 Alex is fed up - until he discovers an unusual hobby. 23:30 Pleased to Meet You—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 90-something good-time girl Dora Dale dishes more dirt on her celebrity chums.	23:00 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Tom Basden 2/6 Alex and his band explore the theme of home and leisure. 23:30 The Skewer—Series 11, Episode 8 8/8 Jon Holmes's award-winning satirical comedy concept album returns to twist into the news. 23:45 Crème de la Crime—Series 2, Six Feet Down Under 1/4 Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a death by cutlery back in 1824.	23:00 The Mark Steel Revolution—The French Revolution 1/6 The radical comic turns his analytical mind to the guillotine and all things French. 23:30 Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Justin has to cope with not having a plus one to bring to his school reunion.	23:00 Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Speech Radio 2/4 Jake casts a sharp satirical ear over speech radio 23:30 Weak at the Top—Series 2, Values 3/4 John Weak uses a little seduction to tackle a crisis.	23:00 Andrew Maxwell's Public Enemies—Drugs Trade 3/4 Andrew Maxwell's probe into the assumed threats of the drugs trade to British society. 23:30 Hut 33—Series 2, Yellow 3/6 The codebreakers must get jabs, but they all rustle up excuses to avoid the needle.	23:00 Great Unanswered Questions—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Colin Murphy and guests tackle the most ridiculous questions and seeks answers. 23:30 The In Crowd—Series 4, Episode 3 3/6 Predicting the future and sequin waste.

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