Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 15 - 21 April 2024

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00:00	00:00 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. 00:30 Guy de Maupassant - The Hand Sir John Rowell awaits his nemesis, alongside a gruesome reminder of his days in Africa.	00:00 Radiolab—Series 11, Man Against Horse 8/8 Radiolab explores the surprisingly evolutionary story of the human ‘butt’ 00:55 Inheritance Tracks—Brian Eno Brian Eno chooses tracks from Rex Lawson and Rev James Cleveland and the Angelic Choir.	00:00 A Good Read—Terry Christian and Dr Kevin Fong Harriett Gilbert invites Terry Christian and Dr Kevin Fong to talk favourite books. 00:30 Just Like That - Tommy Cooper Milton Jones celebrates the comic genius of Tommy Cooper.	00:00 Short Cuts—Remix Short documentaries about remixing and reinventing the world presented by Josie Long. 00:30 Jane Garvey's Bottom Gear Jane Garvey reflects on women and cars with presenter Suzi Perry and driver Susie Wolff.	00:00 Great Lives—Sara Pascoe on Virginia Woolf Sara Pascoe champions Virginia Woolf, author of 'Mrs Dalloway' and 'A Room of One's Own'. 00:30 James Wong's Alternative Country Garden Garden designer James Wong asks if British gardening is stuck in the past.	00:00 Soul Music—Can't Take My Eyes Off You Frankie Valli and others share their memories of the classic song. 00:30 The Last Of The Hardy Players Julian Fellowes meets an original member of a theatre group supported by Thomas Hardy.	00:00 Hermann Hesse - The Glass Bead Game—1. Seeds of Unrest 1/2 Elite intellectual Joseph Knecht rebels against the utopian society he once idolised.
01:00	01:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Equestrian Castaways, Lucinda Russell Horse trainer Lucinda Russell is castaway by Lauren Laverne. 01:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Rats David Attenborough hates rats, but in a personal way explains why they should be respected	01:00 The Sensitive—1. The Sensitive Police call in psychic detective Thomas Soutar to find a missing woman 01:45 DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—1. The Artist 1/5 DS Sue Manson of the National Missing Persons Bureau hunts for a fixated serial killer.	01:00 The Sensitive—2. The Hanged Man Psychic Thomas Soutar discovers some unsettling connections between his uncle and a murder 01:45 DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—2. The Shepherds of Arcadia 2/5 An art loving priest has a theory which might lead to victims – or even the killer.	01:00 The Sensitive—3. A Possession Psychic Thomas Soutar becomes obsessed when he's asked to help find a missing student. 01:45 DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—3. Triangles 3/5 Father Raphoe's unusual theories lead to the discovery of one of five missing persons.	01:00 The Sensitive—4. A Nobody Psychic detective Thomas Soutar suffers a crisis of confidence on a new investigation. 01:45 DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—4. Trials 4/5 The race is on to find the sixth victim of the Renaissance art obsessed killer.	01:00 The Sensitive—5. A Casualty Of War A woman missing since 1945 is seen in a deserted guest house. Thomas Soutar investigates. 01:45 DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—5. Final Communion 5/5 Sue knows who the next victim will be, and where the killing will take place.	01:00 Falling Heads How MP Noel Pemberton Billing's libel battle rocked Lloyd George's government in 1917.
02:00	02:00 Poetry Extra—The Interview Archive - Benjamin Zephaniah Daljit Nagra selects the best poetry programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 02:30 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.	02:00 Winston—Winston Comes to Town, The Best Place for Them 6/6 With Father set for an old folk's home, can the old rogue save the day for Nancy? 02:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Men of Letters 6/6 Albert butts in on Harold's church magazine article.	02:00 The Michael Bentine Show—From 20/05/1984 From a murderous martial art to an unexploded double bass, it's the ultimate one-man show. 02:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, Lurgi Strikes Britain 7/26 Doctor Seagoon is dispatched to tackle a curious contagious epidemic disease.	02:00 Never Too Late—Series 1, The Trouble With Emily 1/7 Hilda Springett is working for a charity and busy sorting out her pals. Stars Thora Hird. 02:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Poetry Society 11/14 The Lad's new avant-garde friends get poetical with help from Sid and Bill.	02:00 Second Thoughts—Series 3, Foreign Exchange 3/8 With daughter Hannah at university, Faith's son Joe wants an Italian student to stay. 02:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Round and Round Went the Big Wheel 6/26 A new High Explosive Attack Device goes haywire! The platoon take action...	02:00 Up the Garden Path—Series 1, Punch Ups and Put Downs 3/6 With several other men vying for her attention, Izzy tries to break up with Razors. 02:30 Albert and Me—Series 2, Minder 3/8 Bryan is offered a job at last, but where will he find a babysitter?	02:30 Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell (Omnibus) What should we should know about the people we don’t know?
03:00	03:40 Inheritance Tracks—Iain Stirling Comedian Iain Stirling selects tracks by Toto and by Frightened Rabbit. 03:50 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.	03:00 Mum's on the Run—Episode 6 6/6 Single mum Jen’s date turns into a farce! 03:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—6. Aunt 6/10 Jean and Howard drive together to visit Howard’s aunt. 03:45 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—1. Bad Weather 1/5 Despite Mr Ramsay's bad weather worry, young James is determined to get to the Lighthouse.	03:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Approval 2/4 The family wrestle with various needs for approval as Mike's parents come to stay. 03:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—7. Confusion 7/10 Confusion reigns when Gretchen leaves Howard. 03:45 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—2. Life-Changing Moment 2/5 Down on the beach, Minta is on the brink of a life-changing moment Stars Olivia Hallinan.	03:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Muhammad Ali 1/4 James Boswell meets Muhammad Ali, banned from boxing and in the wilderness. 03:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—8. Troubles 8/10 The Tilburys aside, Jean has troubles closer to home. 03:45 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—3. Impatience 3/5 Paul and Minta are not back from the beach and Mr Ramsay is getting impatient.	03:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Veiled Country Lass 2/4 Trisha makes a special pudding for her first visit to Robert's parents' house. 03:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—9. Close 9/10 Jean closes in on what really happened at St Cecilia’s. 03:45 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—4. Abandoned House 4/5 Ten years pass and the Ramsays' house on the Isle of Skye remains empty and neglected.	03:00 Plum House—Series 2, Black Pudding 3/6 The offer of an honorary degree at an ex-polytechnic sends Peter into a depressive spiral. 03:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—10. Decision 10/10 All is revealed to Jean and Howard makes a decision 03:45 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—5. Return Home 5/5 After a decade, some of the Ramsay family and guests return to their holiday home on Skye.	03:45 Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 1, The Poltergeist 1/5 Michael Williams stars as legendary 1940s radio star and all-round pessimist Robb Wilton.
04:00		04:00 Just a Minute—Series 52, Episode 3 3/12 Nicholas Parsons with Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Kit Hesketh-Harvey and Janey Godley 04:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 3, Keeping Mum 4/6 Can Patrick and the rest of the family keep Stella's surprise party a secret?	04:00 Hidden Treasures—Harewood House 4/8 The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in Yorkshire. 04:30 The Change—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 With George's birthday looming, he gets two surprises, from both his wife and mother.	04:00 Say the Word—Episode 2 2/6 Frank Delaney's language game from the Cheltenham Festival of Literature. 04:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Tamsyn Trelawny's band of 18th-century Cornish smugglers try to outwit customs officers.	04:00 Genius—Series 2, Brian Sewell 3/6 Dave Gorman chews over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas with Brian Sewell. 04:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 1, The Burglar's Story 3/5 The son of a housebreaker learns the hard way that there is no honour among thieves.	04:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty. 04:30 Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 1, Body and Soul 1/6 At a bandmate's funeral, musicians Roy and George face up to their own mortality.	04:00 England, Their England by AG Macdonell—Episode 1 1/6 Donald Cameron writes a book on the curious habits of the English. With Leslie Phillips. 04:30 Ray's a Laugh—From 04/03/1960 Ted gets inspired over a new advertising campaign. Stars Ted Ray.
05:00	05:00 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. 05:30 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.	05:00 Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—5. Always For Profit 5/6 Work is proving harder to find and Frank’s health deteriorates	05:00 Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—6. A Beast of Burden 6/6 As conditions worsen in Edwardian England for workers, Frank Owen takes a stand.	05:00 Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—1. The Beano 1/3 A works outing aboard a paddle steamer in 1911 reunites two childhood sweethearts. 05:45 Bicycles by Carlo Gebler Dad and the two boys are out on their bikes. And then there is an incident.	05:00 Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—2. Day Trip 2/3 A steward's life aboard Devonia is made a misery by a group of upper class students. 05:45 The Bad Boy by Berlie Doherty Geraldine is forbidden from seeing a boy, but her sister observes a tender connection.	05:00 Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—3. Night Boat 3/3 Are there spies among a curious group of passengers aboard Devonia? 05:45 Missing by Gillian Tindall The effect on a family when their uncle suddenly disappears.	05:00 Michael Palin's Radio Adventures—3. Ripping Yarns 3/3 John McCarthy invites Michael Palin to celebrate his BBC radio years
06:00	06:00 The Sensitive—1. The Sensitive Police call in psychic detective Thomas Soutar to find a missing woman 06:45 DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—1. The Artist 1/5 DS Sue Manson of the National Missing Persons Bureau hunts for a fixated serial killer.	06:00 The Sensitive—2. The Hanged Man Psychic Thomas Soutar discovers some unsettling connections between his uncle and a murder 06:45 DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—2. The Shepherds of Arcadia 2/5 An art loving priest has a theory which might lead to victims – or even the killer.	06:00 The Sensitive—3. A Possession Psychic Thomas Soutar becomes obsessed when he's asked to help find a missing student. 06:45 DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—3. Triangles 3/5 Father Raphoe's unusual theories lead to the discovery of one of five missing persons.	06:00 The Sensitive—4. A Nobody Psychic detective Thomas Soutar suffers a crisis of confidence on a new investigation. 06:45 DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—4. Trials 4/5 The race is on to find the sixth victim of the Renaissance art obsessed killer.	06:00 The Sensitive—5. A Casualty Of War A woman missing since 1945 is seen in a deserted guest house. Thomas Soutar investigates. 06:45 DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—5. Final Communion 5/5 Sue knows who the next victim will be, and where the killing will take place.	06:00 Falling Heads How MP Noel Pemberton Billing's libel battle rocked Lloyd George's government in 1917.	06:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Racing Castaways, Peter O'Sullevan Racing commentator Peter O'Sullevan is castaway by Sue Lawley. 06:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Quetzalcoatlus Sir David marvels over the Quetzalcoatlus: the largest flying animal ever to exist.
07:00	07:00 Winston—Winston Comes to Town, The Best Place for Them 6/6 With Father set for an old folk's home, can the old rogue save the day for Nancy? 07:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Men of Letters 6/6 Albert butts in on Harold's church magazine article.	07:00 The Michael Bentine Show—From 20/05/1984 From a murderous martial art to an unexploded double bass, it's the ultimate one-man show. 07:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, Lurgi Strikes Britain 7/26 Doctor Seagoon is dispatched to tackle a curious contagious epidemic disease.	07:00 Never Too Late—Series 1, The Trouble With Emily 1/7 Hilda Springett is working for a charity and busy sorting out her pals. Stars Thora Hird. 07:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Poetry Society 11/14 The Lad's new avant-garde friends get poetical with help from Sid and Bill.	07:00 Second Thoughts—Series 3, Foreign Exchange 3/8 With daughter Hannah at university, Faith's son Joe wants an Italian student to stay. 07:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Round and Round Went the Big Wheel 6/26 A new High Explosive Attack Device goes haywire! The platoon take action...	07:00 Up the Garden Path—Series 1, Punch Ups and Put Downs 3/6 With several other men vying for her attention, Izzy tries to break up with Razors. 07:30 Albert and Me—Series 2, Minder 3/8 Bryan is offered a job at last, but where will he find a babysitter?	07:30 Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell (Omnibus) What should we should know about the people we don’t know?	07:00 Poetry Extra—The Lament of Swordy Well Daljit Nagra selects the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive 07:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 A Kent journalist continues investigating a woman’s claim of having had a virgin birth.
08:00	08:00 Mum's on the Run—Episode 6 6/6 Single mum Jen’s date turns into a farce! 08:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—6. Aunt 6/10 Jean and Howard drive together to visit Howard’s aunt. 08:45 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—1. Bad Weather 1/5 Despite Mr Ramsay's bad weather worry, young James is determined to get to the Lighthouse.	08:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Approval 2/4 The family wrestle with various needs for approval as Mike's parents come to stay. 08:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—7. Confusion 7/10 Confusion reigns when Gretchen leaves Howard. 08:45 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—2. Life-Changing Moment 2/5 Down on the beach, Minta is on the brink of a life-changing moment Stars Olivia Hallinan.	08:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Muhammad Ali 1/4 James Boswell meets Muhammad Ali, banned from boxing and in the wilderness. 08:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—8. Troubles 8/10 The Tilburys aside, Jean has troubles closer to home. 08:45 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—3. Impatience 3/5 Paul and Minta are not back from the beach and Mr Ramsay is getting impatient.	08:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Veiled Country Lass 2/4 Trisha makes a special pudding for her first visit to Robert's parents' house. 08:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—9. Close 9/10 Jean closes in on what really happened at St Cecilia’s. 08:45 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—4. Abandoned House 4/5 Ten years pass and the Ramsays' house on the Isle of Skye remains empty and neglected.	08:00 Plum House—Series 2, Black Pudding 3/6 The offer of an honorary degree at an ex-polytechnic sends Peter into a depressive spiral. 08:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—10. Decision 10/10 All is revealed to Jean and Howard makes a decision 08:45 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—5. Return Home 5/5 After a decade, some of the Ramsay family and guests return to their holiday home on Skye.	08:45 Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 1, The Poltergeist 1/5 Michael Williams stars as legendary 1940s radio star and all-round pessimist Robb Wilton.	08:40 Inheritance Tracks—Jonathan Agnew Cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew chooses songs by Peter Skellern and Nina Simone. 08:50 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse (Omnibus) Despite the weather forecast, young James is determined to reach the lighthouse off Skye.
09:00	09:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 8, 2. Anger Management 2/6 How does a Police Officer deal with anger? 09:30 On the Map—1. The Map Makers 1/10 Mike Parker explores the maps he fell in love with as a teenager - Ordnance Survey maps. 09:45 Daily Service—In Step with God: God Walks in a Garden Rev Richard Littledale reflects on walks in the Bible.	09:00 Yesterday in Parliament—16/04/2024 Sean Curran reports as Rishi Sunak is questioned by MPs about Iran's attack on Israel. 09:30 On the Map—2. Mapping the Metropolis 2/10 Mike Parker finds out what makes the ideal map for steering us through the urban jungle. 09:45 Daily Service—In Step with God: A Tale of Two Sisters Rev Richard Littledale reflects on walks in the bible.	09:00 Yesterday in Parliament—17/04/2024 Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster as MPs back the government's smoking ban. 09:30 On the Map—3. Motoring Maps 3/10 In exploration of cartography, Mike Parker recalls a bygone age of elegant motoring maps. 09:45 Daily Service—In Step with God: Jesus Walks into the Wilderness Rev Richard Littledale reflects on walks in the bible.	09:00 Yesterday in Parliament—18/04/2024 Sean Curran reports from Westminster on a lively session of Prime Minister's Questions. 09:30 On the Map—4. Social Mapping 4/10 How society is now being analysed online in cartographic mash-ups and crowd-sourced data. 09:45 Daily Service—In Step with God: An Unexpected Companion Rev Richard Littledale reflects on walks in the bible.	09:00 Yesterday in Parliament—19/04/2024 Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster where an MP's alleged conduct was centre stage. 09:30 On the Map—5. The Lie of the Land 5/10 Mike Parker discovers how maps can be used as tools of power, politics and propaganda. 09:45 Daily Service—In Step with God: On Crystal Streets Rev Richard Littledale reflects on walks in the bible	09:00 England, Their England by AG Macdonell—Episode 1 1/6 Donald Cameron writes a book on the curious habits of the English. With Leslie Phillips. 09:30 Ray's a Laugh—From 04/03/1960 Ted gets inspired over a new advertising campaign. Stars Ted Ray.
10:00	10:00 Radiolab—Series 11, Man Against Horse 8/8 Radiolab explores the surprisingly evolutionary story of the human ‘butt’ 10:55 Inheritance Tracks—Brian Eno Brian Eno chooses tracks from Rex Lawson and Rev James Cleveland and the Angelic Choir.	10:00 A Good Read—Terry Christian and Dr Kevin Fong Harriett Gilbert invites Terry Christian and Dr Kevin Fong to talk favourite books. 10:30 Just Like That - Tommy Cooper Milton Jones celebrates the comic genius of Tommy Cooper.	10:00 Short Cuts—Remix Short documentaries about remixing and reinventing the world presented by Josie Long. 10:30 Jane Garvey's Bottom Gear Jane Garvey reflects on women and cars with presenter Suzi Perry and driver Susie Wolff.	10:00 Great Lives—Sara Pascoe on Virginia Woolf Sara Pascoe champions Virginia Woolf, author of 'Mrs Dalloway' and 'A Room of One's Own'. 10:30 James Wong's Alternative Country Garden Garden designer James Wong asks if British gardening is stuck in the past.	10:00 Soul Music—Can't Take My Eyes Off You Frankie Valli and others share their memories of the classic song. 10:30 The Last Of The Hardy Players Julian Fellowes meets an original member of a theatre group supported by Thomas Hardy.	10:00 Michael Palin's Radio Adventures—3. Ripping Yarns 3/3 John McCarthy invites Michael Palin to celebrate his BBC radio years	10:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Has a Rest 20/20 A peaceful Saturday afternoon at St Oggs is rudely interrupted. 10:30 Much Binding in the Marsh—From 15/05/1947 The committee examines its finances, and what’s happening in the movies.
11:00	11:00 The Sensitive—1. The Sensitive Police call in psychic detective Thomas Soutar to find a missing woman 11:45 DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—1. The Artist 1/5 DS Sue Manson of the National Missing Persons Bureau hunts for a fixated serial killer.	11:00 The Sensitive—2. The Hanged Man Psychic Thomas Soutar discovers some unsettling connections between his uncle and a murder 11:45 DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—2. The Shepherds of Arcadia 2/5 An art loving priest has a theory which might lead to victims – or even the killer.	11:00 The Sensitive—3. A Possession Psychic Thomas Soutar becomes obsessed when he's asked to help find a missing student. 11:45 DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—3. Triangles 3/5 Father Raphoe's unusual theories lead to the discovery of one of five missing persons.	11:00 The Sensitive—4. A Nobody Psychic detective Thomas Soutar suffers a crisis of confidence on a new investigation. 11:45 DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—4. Trials 4/5 The race is on to find the sixth victim of the Renaissance art obsessed killer.	11:00 The Sensitive—5. A Casualty Of War A woman missing since 1945 is seen in a deserted guest house. Thomas Soutar investigates. 11:45 DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—5. Final Communion 5/5 Sue knows who the next victim will be, and where the killing will take place.	11:00 Falling Heads How MP Noel Pemberton Billing's libel battle rocked Lloyd George's government in 1917.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Racing Castaways, Peter O'Sullevan Racing commentator Peter O'Sullevan is castaway by Sue Lawley. 11:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Quetzalcoatlus Sir David marvels over the Quetzalcoatlus: the largest flying animal ever to exist.
12:00	12:00 Winston—Winston Comes to Town, The Best Place for Them 6/6 With Father set for an old folk's home, can the old rogue save the day for Nancy? 12:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Men of Letters 6/6 Albert butts in on Harold's church magazine article.	12:00 The Michael Bentine Show—From 20/05/1984 From a murderous martial art to an unexploded double bass, it's the ultimate one-man show. 12:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, Lurgi Strikes Britain 7/26 Doctor Seagoon is dispatched to tackle a curious contagious epidemic disease.	12:00 Never Too Late—Series 1, The Trouble With Emily 1/7 Hilda Springett is working for a charity and busy sorting out her pals. Stars Thora Hird. 12:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Poetry Society 11/14 The Lad's new avant-garde friends get poetical with help from Sid and Bill.	12:00 Second Thoughts—Series 3, Foreign Exchange 3/8 With daughter Hannah at university, Faith's son Joe wants an Italian student to stay. 12:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Round and Round Went the Big Wheel 6/26 A new High Explosive Attack Device goes haywire! The platoon take action...	12:00 Up the Garden Path—Series 1, Punch Ups and Put Downs 3/6 With several other men vying for her attention, Izzy tries to break up with Razors. 12:30 Albert and Me—Series 2, Minder 3/8 Bryan is offered a job at last, but where will he find a babysitter?	12:30 Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell (Omnibus) What should we should know about the people we don’t know?	12:00 Poetry Extra—The Lament of Swordy Well Daljit Nagra selects the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive 12:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 A Kent journalist continues investigating a woman’s claim of having had a virgin birth.
13:00	13:00 Mum's on the Run—Episode 6 6/6 Single mum Jen’s date turns into a farce! 13:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—6. Aunt 6/10 Jean and Howard drive together to visit Howard’s aunt. 13:45 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—1. Bad Weather 1/5 Despite Mr Ramsay's bad weather worry, young James is determined to get to the Lighthouse.	13:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Approval 2/4 The family wrestle with various needs for approval as Mike's parents come to stay. 13:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—7. Confusion 7/10 Confusion reigns when Gretchen leaves Howard. 13:45 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—2. Life-Changing Moment 2/5 Down on the beach, Minta is on the brink of a life-changing moment Stars Olivia Hallinan.	13:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Muhammad Ali 1/4 James Boswell meets Muhammad Ali, banned from boxing and in the wilderness. 13:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—8. Troubles 8/10 The Tilburys aside, Jean has troubles closer to home. 13:45 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—3. Impatience 3/5 Paul and Minta are not back from the beach and Mr Ramsay is getting impatient.	13:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Veiled Country Lass 2/4 Trisha makes a special pudding for her first visit to Robert's parents' house. 13:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—9. Close 9/10 Jean closes in on what really happened at St Cecilia’s. 13:45 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—4. Abandoned House 4/5 Ten years pass and the Ramsays' house on the Isle of Skye remains empty and neglected.	13:00 Plum House—Series 2, Black Pudding 3/6 The offer of an honorary degree at an ex-polytechnic sends Peter into a depressive spiral. 13:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—10. Decision 10/10 All is revealed to Jean and Howard makes a decision 13:45 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—5. Return Home 5/5 After a decade, some of the Ramsay family and guests return to their holiday home on Skye.	13:45 Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 1, The Poltergeist 1/5 Michael Williams stars as legendary 1940s radio star and all-round pessimist Robb Wilton.	13:40 Inheritance Tracks—Jonathan Agnew Cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew chooses songs by Peter Skellern and Nina Simone. 13:50 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse (Omnibus) Despite the weather forecast, young James is determined to reach the lighthouse off Skye.
14:00	14:00 Just a Minute—Series 52, Episode 3 3/12 Nicholas Parsons with Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Kit Hesketh-Harvey and Janey Godley 14:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 3, Keeping Mum 4/6 Can Patrick and the rest of the family keep Stella's surprise party a secret?	14:00 Hidden Treasures—Harewood House 4/8 The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in Yorkshire. 14:30 The Change—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 With George's birthday looming, he gets two surprises, from both his wife and mother.	14:00 Say the Word—Episode 2 2/6 Frank Delaney's language game from the Cheltenham Festival of Literature. 14:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Tamsyn Trelawny's band of 18th-century Cornish smugglers try to outwit customs officers.	14:00 Genius—Series 2, Brian Sewell 3/6 Dave Gorman chews over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas with Brian Sewell. 14:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 1, The Burglar's Story 3/5 The son of a housebreaker learns the hard way that there is no honour among thieves.	14:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty. 14:30 Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 1, Body and Soul 1/6 At a bandmate's funeral, musicians Roy and George face up to their own mortality.	14:00 England, Their England by AG Macdonell—Episode 1 1/6 Donald Cameron writes a book on the curious habits of the English. With Leslie Phillips. 14:30 Ray's a Laugh—From 04/03/1960 Ted gets inspired over a new advertising campaign. Stars Ted Ray.
15:00	15:00 Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—5. Always For Profit 5/6 Work is proving harder to find and Frank’s health deteriorates	15:00 Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—6. A Beast of Burden 6/6 As conditions worsen in Edwardian England for workers, Frank Owen takes a stand.	15:00 Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—1. The Beano 1/3 A works outing aboard a paddle steamer in 1911 reunites two childhood sweethearts. 15:45 Bicycles by Carlo Gebler Dad and the two boys are out on their bikes. And then there is an incident.	15:00 Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—2. Day Trip 2/3 A steward's life aboard Devonia is made a misery by a group of upper class students. 15:45 The Bad Boy by Berlie Doherty Geraldine is forbidden from seeing a boy, but her sister observes a tender connection.	15:00 Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—3. Night Boat 3/3 Are there spies among a curious group of passengers aboard Devonia? 15:45 Missing by Gillian Tindall The effect on a family when their uncle suddenly disappears.	15:00 Michael Palin's Radio Adventures—3. Ripping Yarns 3/3 John McCarthy invites Michael Palin to celebrate his BBC radio years	15:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Has a Rest 20/20 A peaceful Saturday afternoon at St Oggs is rudely interrupted. 15:30 Much Binding in the Marsh—From 15/05/1947 The committee examines its finances, and what’s happening in the movies.
16:00	16:00 Radiolab—Series 11, Man Against Horse 8/8 Radiolab explores the surprisingly evolutionary story of the human ‘butt’ 16:55 Inheritance Tracks—Brian Eno Brian Eno chooses tracks from Rex Lawson and Rev James Cleveland and the Angelic Choir.	16:00 A Good Read—Terry Christian and Dr Kevin Fong Harriett Gilbert invites Terry Christian and Dr Kevin Fong to talk favourite books. 16:30 Just Like That - Tommy Cooper Milton Jones celebrates the comic genius of Tommy Cooper.	16:00 Short Cuts—Remix Short documentaries about remixing and reinventing the world presented by Josie Long. 16:30 Jane Garvey's Bottom Gear Jane Garvey reflects on women and cars with presenter Suzi Perry and driver Susie Wolff.	16:00 Great Lives—Sara Pascoe on Virginia Woolf Sara Pascoe champions Virginia Woolf, author of 'Mrs Dalloway' and 'A Room of One's Own'. 16:30 James Wong's Alternative Country Garden Garden designer James Wong asks if British gardening is stuck in the past.	16:00 Soul Music—Can't Take My Eyes Off You Frankie Valli and others share their memories of the classic song. 16:30 The Last Of The Hardy Players Julian Fellowes meets an original member of a theatre group supported by Thomas Hardy.	16:00 Hermann Hesse - The Glass Bead Game—1. Seeds of Unrest 1/2 Elite intellectual Joseph Knecht rebels against the utopian society he once idolised.	16:00 Voices from the Grave—50 Berkeley Square by Dylan Ritson 1/4 The most haunted house in Victorian London is about to give up its dark secret. 16:30 Weird Tales—Series 1, Out of the Depths by Melissa Murray 1/4 Lovecraft tells of two sisters confronting their childhood demons.
17:00	17:00 The Sensitive—1. The Sensitive Police call in psychic detective Thomas Soutar to find a missing woman 17:45 DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—1. The Artist 1/5 DS Sue Manson of the National Missing Persons Bureau hunts for a fixated serial killer.	17:00 The Sensitive—2. The Hanged Man Psychic Thomas Soutar discovers some unsettling connections between his uncle and a murder 17:45 DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—2. The Shepherds of Arcadia 2/5 An art loving priest has a theory which might lead to victims – or even the killer.	17:00 The Sensitive—3. A Possession Psychic Thomas Soutar becomes obsessed when he's asked to help find a missing student. 17:45 DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—3. Triangles 3/5 Father Raphoe's unusual theories lead to the discovery of one of five missing persons.	17:00 The Sensitive—4. A Nobody Psychic detective Thomas Soutar suffers a crisis of confidence on a new investigation. 17:45 DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—4. Trials 4/5 The race is on to find the sixth victim of the Renaissance art obsessed killer.	17:00 The Sensitive—5. A Casualty Of War A woman missing since 1945 is seen in a deserted guest house. Thomas Soutar investigates. 17:45 DS Sue Manson - Final Sacrament—5. Final Communion 5/5 Sue knows who the next victim will be, and where the killing will take place.	17:00 Falling Heads How MP Noel Pemberton Billing's libel battle rocked Lloyd George's government in 1917.	17:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Racing Castaways, Peter O'Sullevan Racing commentator Peter O'Sullevan is castaway by Sue Lawley. 17:45 David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Quetzalcoatlus Sir David marvels over the Quetzalcoatlus: the largest flying animal ever to exist.
18:00	18:00 Winston—Winston Comes to Town, The Best Place for Them 6/6 With Father set for an old folk's home, can the old rogue save the day for Nancy? 18:30 Steptoe and Son—Series 5, Men of Letters 6/6 Albert butts in on Harold's church magazine article.	18:00 The Michael Bentine Show—From 20/05/1984 From a murderous martial art to an unexploded double bass, it's the ultimate one-man show. 18:30 The Goon Show—Series 7, Lurgi Strikes Britain 7/26 Doctor Seagoon is dispatched to tackle a curious contagious epidemic disease.	18:00 Never Too Late—Series 1, The Trouble With Emily 1/7 Hilda Springett is working for a charity and busy sorting out her pals. Stars Thora Hird. 18:30 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Poetry Society 11/14 The Lad's new avant-garde friends get poetical with help from Sid and Bill.	18:00 Second Thoughts—Series 3, Foreign Exchange 3/8 With daughter Hannah at university, Faith's son Joe wants an Italian student to stay. 18:30 Dad's Army—Series 3, Round and Round Went the Big Wheel 6/26 A new High Explosive Attack Device goes haywire! The platoon take action...	18:00 Up the Garden Path—Series 1, Punch Ups and Put Downs 3/6 With several other men vying for her attention, Izzy tries to break up with Razors. 18:30 Albert and Me—Series 2, Minder 3/8 Bryan is offered a job at last, but where will he find a babysitter?	18:30 Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell (Omnibus) What should we should know about the people we don’t know?	18:00 Poetry Extra—The Lament of Swordy Well Daljit Nagra selects the very best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive 18:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers (Omnibus)—Episode 2 2/2 A Kent journalist continues investigating a woman’s claim of having had a virgin birth.
19:00	19:00 Mum's on the Run—Episode 6 6/6 Single mum Jen’s date turns into a farce! 19:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—6. Aunt 6/10 Jean and Howard drive together to visit Howard’s aunt. 19:45 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—1. Bad Weather 1/5 Despite Mr Ramsay's bad weather worry, young James is determined to get to the Lighthouse.	19:00 The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Approval 2/4 The family wrestle with various needs for approval as Mike's parents come to stay. 19:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—7. Confusion 7/10 Confusion reigns when Gretchen leaves Howard. 19:45 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—2. Life-Changing Moment 2/5 Down on the beach, Minta is on the brink of a life-changing moment Stars Olivia Hallinan.	19:00 Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Muhammad Ali 1/4 James Boswell meets Muhammad Ali, banned from boxing and in the wilderness. 19:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—8. Troubles 8/10 The Tilburys aside, Jean has troubles closer to home. 19:45 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—3. Impatience 3/5 Paul and Minta are not back from the beach and Mr Ramsay is getting impatient.	19:00 Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Veiled Country Lass 2/4 Trisha makes a special pudding for her first visit to Robert's parents' house. 19:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—9. Close 9/10 Jean closes in on what really happened at St Cecilia’s. 19:45 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—4. Abandoned House 4/5 Ten years pass and the Ramsays' house on the Isle of Skye remains empty and neglected.	19:00 Plum House—Series 2, Black Pudding 3/6 The offer of an honorary degree at an ex-polytechnic sends Peter into a depressive spiral. 19:30 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—10. Decision 10/10 All is revealed to Jean and Howard makes a decision 19:45 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—5. Return Home 5/5 After a decade, some of the Ramsay family and guests return to their holiday home on Skye.	19:45 Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 1, The Poltergeist 1/5 Michael Williams stars as legendary 1940s radio star and all-round pessimist Robb Wilton.	19:40 Inheritance Tracks—Jonathan Agnew Cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew chooses songs by Peter Skellern and Nina Simone. 19:50 Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse (Omnibus) Despite the weather forecast, young James is determined to reach the lighthouse off Skye.
20:00	20:00 Just a Minute—Series 52, Episode 3 3/12 Nicholas Parsons with Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Kit Hesketh-Harvey and Janey Godley 20:30 Ring Around the Bath—Series 3, Keeping Mum 4/6 Can Patrick and the rest of the family keep Stella's surprise party a secret?	20:00 Hidden Treasures—Harewood House 4/8 The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in Yorkshire. 20:30 The Change—Series 3, Episode 4 4/6 With George's birthday looming, he gets two surprises, from both his wife and mother.	20:00 Say the Word—Episode 2 2/6 Frank Delaney's language game from the Cheltenham Festival of Literature. 20:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Tamsyn Trelawny's band of 18th-century Cornish smugglers try to outwit customs officers.	20:00 Genius—Series 2, Brian Sewell 3/6 Dave Gorman chews over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas with Brian Sewell. 20:30 Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 1, The Burglar's Story 3/5 The son of a housebreaker learns the hard way that there is no honour among thieves.	20:00 Whispers—Series 3, Episode 5 5/6 Gyles Brandreth hosts with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty. 20:30 Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 1, Body and Soul 1/6 At a bandmate's funeral, musicians Roy and George face up to their own mortality.	20:00 England, Their England by AG Macdonell—Episode 1 1/6 Donald Cameron writes a book on the curious habits of the English. With Leslie Phillips. 20:30 Ray's a Laugh—From 04/03/1960 Ted gets inspired over a new advertising campaign. Stars Ted Ray.
21:00	21:00 Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—5. Always For Profit 5/6 Work is proving harder to find and Frank’s health deteriorates	21:00 Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists—6. A Beast of Burden 6/6 As conditions worsen in Edwardian England for workers, Frank Owen takes a stand.	21:00 Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—1. The Beano 1/3 A works outing aboard a paddle steamer in 1911 reunites two childhood sweethearts. 21:45 Bicycles by Carlo Gebler Dad and the two boys are out on their bikes. And then there is an incident.	21:00 Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—2. Day Trip 2/3 A steward's life aboard Devonia is made a misery by a group of upper class students. 21:45 The Bad Boy by Berlie Doherty Geraldine is forbidden from seeing a boy, but her sister observes a tender connection.	21:00 Andy Rashleigh - Devonia—3. Night Boat 3/3 Are there spies among a curious group of passengers aboard Devonia? 21:45 Missing by Gillian Tindall The effect on a family when their uncle suddenly disappears.	21:00 Michael Palin's Radio Adventures—3. Ripping Yarns 3/3 John McCarthy invites Michael Palin to celebrate his BBC radio years	21:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Has a Rest 20/20 A peaceful Saturday afternoon at St Oggs is rudely interrupted. 21:30 Much Binding in the Marsh—From 15/05/1947 The committee examines its finances, and what’s happening in the movies.
22:00	22:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 8, 2. Anger Management 2/6 How does a Police Officer deal with anger? 22:30 The Confessional—Series 2, The Confession of Olivia Williams 1/6 Comedy revelations as Stephen Mangan uncovers his guest's guiltiest memories. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Bilal Zafar 2/3 Rob Deering chats to Bilal Zafar.	22:00 Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 6, 4. Wild West 4/4 Americana special, with guest star Morgana Robinson. 22:30 Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 2, The Playgroup 5/6 Monique has work so Josh has to take their son single-handedly to his playgroup.	22:00 Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 2, Hannah Fry 2/6 Paul Merton talks to Hannah Fry to find out what she would send to Room 101. 22:30 The Museum of Everything—Series 2, The Dig 2/6 A 'live' archaeology excavation, and a very liberal safari park. 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Bilal Zafar 3/3 Rob Deering chats to Bilal Zafar.	22:00 What's the Story, Ashley Storrie?—Star Trek Storrie 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 3 3/6 The worst of the bad coppers, a one hit-wonder and the return of Patsy Straightwoman.	22:00 You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'Dropping a Grandfather clock on your foot!' 2/6 Is Mercury hotter than Rio? 22:30 The Maltby Collection—Series 2, Episode 1 1/6 Modernising deputy curator Rod wants to make the museum sexy.	22:00 4 at the Store—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Simon Bligh introduces stand-ups John Mann, Marian Unfaithful and Paul Tonkinson. 22:30 That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 5, Episode 5 5/5 Bonus material from David Mitchell and Robert Webb's fifth series of quirky sketches.	22:00 Revolting People—Series 1, A Helluva Lot of Storm Clouds 5/6 Cora learns she is pregnant, but her marriage isn't consummated. 22:30 I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 3, Sanjeev Bhaskar 1/6 Sanjeev Bhasker is invited to try new things, including playing table football 22:55 The Comedy Club Interviews—Steve Bugeja 1/3 Lou Conran chats to Steve Bugeja.
23:00	23:00 The Now Show—Series 64, Episode 5 5/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 23:30 Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix, Episode 4 4/4 The sporting legend tries to gauge the English team's success in his own murky way.	23:00 At Home with the Snails—Series 1, Episode 2 2/4 Alex is obsessed with snails, but what about women? 23:30 Pleased to Meet You—Series 1, Episode 4 4/4 90-something Dora Dale dishes more dirt on her celebrity chums.	23:00 Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Marcus Brigstocke 3/6 Alex and his band explore the theme of fashion and trends. 23:30 On Baby Street—Series 2, Episode 1 1/5 Mother Nature introduces the latest arrivals and their struggling parents.	23:00 The Mark Steel Revolution—The Russian Revolution 3/6 The radical comedian re-assesses the historical forces and key players. 23:30 Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 2, Episode 2 2/6 Justin has to cope with trying to get elected as a school governor and finding a new job.	23:00 Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Columnists 3/4 Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to columnists. 23:30 Weak at the Top—Series 2, Otters 4/4 How can marketeer John Weak go green - without the costs?	23:00 Andrew Maxwell's Public Enemies—Nationalism 4/4 Andrew explores the reasons for joining nationalist organisations. 23:30 Hut 33—Series 2, Where Boffins Dare 4/6 To avoid a war posting to Burma, the blundering codebreakers must catch a German spy.	23:00 Great Unanswered Questions—Series 1, Episode 3 3/4 Colin Murphy, Dr David Booth and Matthew Collins try to answer ridiculous questions. 23:30 The In Crowd—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Memory issues and is Mary really Mary? Manchester sketch show.

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